Last September at the Tinsel and Treasures folk art show, I had the privilege of meeting Lisa Swifka, of A Whimsical Bohemian. I was setting up my table, and I overheard fellow artist Donna O'Brien greeting a woman with a camera and a bubbly personality. Soon, Lisa and I were introduced and I learned about her knack for connecting people across the blogosphere. You see, Lisa is the brainchild behind the One World - One Heart (OWOH) blog phenomenon, which is a way to meet new and wonderful people all across the globe. After learning more about the blog event, I decided I had to join fun. You can read more about the history of her great idea here.
Leave a Comment for a Chance to Win
So what does it all mean? It means YOU have a chance to win a vintage-style bracelet and necklace I created. I've collaged a beautiful handmade gold floral paper as the base, and on top I've added all sorts of vintage images from my collection. Both have images around the perimeter. The inside of the bracelet is also collaged. A light dusting of bronze mica adds just the right amount of sparkle. The necklace is 18" long with a lobster clasp and leather cording, while the bracelet is 1-1/4" wide and 3" in diameter. If you'd like more information, just contact me.
You have until Feb. 12 to leave a comment to enter the giveaway. At some point during Feb. 12, I will close the comments and choose a winner. It's that simple!
BUT... you don't want to stop there. There are many, many more artists and everyday folks who are also participating and providing a giveaway if you just stop by and say hello. Simply head on over to the One World - One Heart blog and find the participant list on the blog's sidebar. Click on the link and get swept up in the blog party! (see more photos of bracelet below.)
Wonderful idea Lisa! I hope you all enjoy the fun and don't forget to leave a comment to enter!
Iva, please enter my name for your amazing giveaway. Isn't this so much fun? I am having a ball! I'm No. 71 on the list. Please enter!
Cheers!
Posted by: Michelle Schafer | January 19, 2009 at 01:41 PM
Beautiful!! What a great giveaway! Please add my name to your list! And if you haven't already, please enter my giveaway, too.
Posted by: Janet | January 19, 2009 at 01:43 PM
Your pieces are just amazing! I would love to have my name added into your drawing! Please visit my blog to see my giveaway, too!
latharia at comcast dot net
Posted by: Latharia | January 19, 2009 at 01:56 PM
Love these pieces, Iva! I'm having so much fun with this event....Please count me in! :)
~ Carolee
Posted by: carolee clark | January 19, 2009 at 02:01 PM
I love these. Love your style!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Geralyn Gray | January 19, 2009 at 02:09 PM
wow, absolutely stunning :-) I'm amazed at how this OWOH giveaway has connected me to the greater blogging world! I hope you will stop by for my small giveaway too :-)
Posted by: Fanciful Alice | January 19, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Fabulous! J'adore!
Elizabeth
Posted by: elizabeth | January 19, 2009 at 02:55 PM
I just love your work! Please enter me in the drawing.
Posted by: Suzie | January 19, 2009 at 03:13 PM
Oh, Iva, how beautiful! Your work is always so wonderful and inspiring. Please enter me in your drawing, and do stop by my blog when you get a chance, as I'm also participating in OWOH.
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Malay | January 19, 2009 at 03:23 PM
Oh yes, LOVE these! Please count me in for your OWOH giveaway prize. And when you get a chance, stop by and enter my giveaway as well :) I'm #73 GOT ART?
Posted by: sherry goodloe | January 19, 2009 at 03:24 PM
Iva......your jewelry is beautiful! Please add my name to your drawing.......=D *Lori
Posted by: Lori Davis | January 19, 2009 at 03:39 PM
very unique thanks for the giveaway
Posted by: mindy | January 19, 2009 at 03:58 PM
Hello from Slovenia.
I would be thrilled to be entered in your draw! And if you haven't already, please enter my giveaway, too.
Best wishes,
Anja
Posted by: Anja | January 19, 2009 at 04:00 PM
I'd love to enter your giveaway-thankyou this is my first look at OWOH mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom
Posted by: SANDY | January 19, 2009 at 04:07 PM
beautiful.
Robin krieger
dreamsofblueacadia.blogspot.com
Posted by: Robin Krieger | January 19, 2009 at 04:10 PM
Lovely pieces. Thanks and do stop by
Posted by: Becky | January 19, 2009 at 05:05 PM
I'd love to be a part of your drawing.
Please contact me by email.
Thanks,
Meagan
[email protected]
Posted by: Meagan | January 19, 2009 at 05:26 PM
Amazing and beautiful... Please add me to the list.
www.xanga.com/magimooker
Posted by: jayne | January 19, 2009 at 06:06 PM
oh how pretty. would love to be entered in the drawing. stop by and visit me too.
Posted by: Tina | January 19, 2009 at 06:07 PM
Your giveaway is really awesome! Please count me in.
Karla
Posted by: Karla Rosendall | January 19, 2009 at 07:17 PM
GORGEOUS!!!!! Please enter me in your drawing! I’ll be making my OWOH post later tonight..time got away from me!
cheers,
The Bella Modiste
Posted by: Naomi Michelle | January 19, 2009 at 08:08 PM
Such a lovely giveaway, thank you for being so generous! I would Love a chance to win!
Brightest of Blessings~*~Patty at Magpie's Nest
http://bitze.wordpress.com/
Posted by: ~*~ Patty | January 19, 2009 at 08:11 PM
So pretty! Fabulous giveaway! Thanks for the chance to win!
=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com
Posted by: melanie | January 19, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Beautiful! My 12 yr old niece asked me to enter and dropped a huge hint she would love to own these. So, please enter me as well and thank you :-D
Posted by: Vicki | January 19, 2009 at 09:01 PM
My heart is going flippety flop! Nice to meet you! If you haven't already, come by and visit me, I have a giveaway ~ Rachael ~ [email protected]
Posted by: Rachael | January 19, 2009 at 09:56 PM
Honey, I love the jewelry and the great style of your art. Looks like you've been busy. Please enter me in your contest. I'd wear the jewelry proudly. Love Mom
Posted by: Bona Lee sipka | January 19, 2009 at 11:10 PM
Wonderful bracelt and necklace. I would love to win them. Please sign me up for your drawing.
Letha
Posted by: Letha Richardson | January 20, 2009 at 12:47 AM
Whow what beauties. Nice to meet you. I think your daughter would be sooo proud of you to see how you use grief and sorrow as motivators for your art. Not everybody can do that. You have such a beautiful blog. Thanks for participating in this event and giving us a change to win one or even two of your beauties. I have to see whether it is still possible to jump on the caravan, as I did last year. Have a nice day!
Posted by: LiLi M. | January 20, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Gorgeous Iva!! Please throw my name in the hat:)
Posted by: Jennifer | January 20, 2009 at 08:33 AM
I love this. It makes my heart jump. Sign me up please.
nancye
Posted by: nancye williams | January 20, 2009 at 10:04 AM
Beautiful as you are Iva!
Posted by: Ulla | January 20, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful!! What a great giveaway! Please add my name to your list! Alexandra
Posted by: Alexandra Knittel | January 20, 2009 at 10:38 AM
Beautiful pieces of art :)
Please enter my name to your wonderful giveaway :)
Posted by: Moonfairy | January 20, 2009 at 11:29 AM
love your work beautiful bracelet
please enter me in your drawing
and if you get a chance stop by mine at
http://mindlesswonders.blogspot.com/
This is my first year doing OWOH
thanks
carolyn h
[email protected]
Posted by: Carolyn | January 20, 2009 at 12:12 PM
We create ourselves out of our past. I think your jewelry reflects that, creating beauty out of pieces of the past. You have a unique gift. Thank you for sharing it.
Posted by: Dianne Folsom | January 20, 2009 at 12:42 PM
I love bracelets! What a great giveaway! Please add my name to your list! And if you haven't already, please enter my giveaway, too.
Posted by: Snap | January 20, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Wow! That is one seriously amazing bracelet! Thanks for the great giveaway!
jinglesells at gmail dot com
Posted by: Jingle | January 20, 2009 at 02:31 PM
this blog party rocks!! i never knew there were so many awesome art blogs!! i've totally got to start one! please sign me up for a chance to win! thanks, tracy
Posted by: tracy peterson | January 20, 2009 at 02:54 PM
OH MY! How beautiful! WOW! Please enter me and visit mine to enter!
http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | January 20, 2009 at 05:18 PM
Gorgeous! Thanks for a great giveaway!!
Posted by: Trish | January 20, 2009 at 05:23 PM
I enjoyed visiting your blog! Please add my name.
jackie
[email protected]
Posted by: jackie | January 20, 2009 at 07:27 PM
Wonderful art, great site, please enter my name in your give-away
Kaerie Faerie
Posted by: Kaerie Faerie | January 20, 2009 at 09:15 PM
Dear Iva,
Your new work is beautiful! Really like the bracelets! Yes, please enter my name into the hat!
Hope you are well!
love,
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | January 20, 2009 at 09:31 PM
Cool Beans! Please enter moi! And if you haven't please stop by my giveaway!
Posted by: Caryl | January 20, 2009 at 09:54 PM
Fabulous pieces! Please include me in your drawing, Leslie
[email protected]
Posted by: leslie | January 20, 2009 at 09:57 PM
Please count me in! I lost the last entry, so I hope this does not repeat! Glitch! Sorry if it does! Your work is wonderful and vintage! Please come play on my blog too! #246
Hugs,Patti
Posted by: Patti Gramza | January 20, 2009 at 10:15 PM
Nice!
[email protected]
Posted by: lesley | January 21, 2009 at 07:07 AM
Just beautiful, I would love to enter your giveaway.
Cheers Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 21, 2009 at 07:44 AM
What enchanting offerings you have. Please sign me up, and come visit my blog to try for a glass & copper pendant.
Posted by: clarissa | January 21, 2009 at 12:17 PM
lovely pieces, I'd love a chance!
Come by #128 and visit!
Posted by: peggy gatto | January 21, 2009 at 01:09 PM