Saturday, February 9, 2008

One World - One Heart

2/14/08 9:00 am CST: The contest is now closed. I will be drawing a winner shortly. Look at this post for details. Thanks to everyone who entered & visited & prompted me to expand my world just a little bit more! *grin*

Here's a little bit about the event, directly from One World - One Heart's website: " I created this event in 2007. The original idea behind this giveaway event was to bring bloggers together from around the world who may never ordinarily meet. It closes the gap of the blog community and enables us to interact, discover new and wonderful people, and in the process possibly win a prize or many prizes along the way. Last years event had roughly 85-90 participants and many connections were made because of it......friendships that are still going strong a year later.
We had a strong showing the first year for sure, and now this year(2008) we have just about tripled.
This is more than wanting to win something.......that is only the means.......in the end it's about finding kindred spirits. Someone may be fairly new to blogging, not sure how to navigate, find others and have others find them....Some are long time blogg
ers and in some cases well known in the art community. Whatever the case it brings all of them together. This is an INTERNATIONAL event that has and had participants from the US, Canada, France, Sweden, Germany, Finland, Malaysia, Brazil, The Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, Scotland, Ireland, England,Wales and more. It transcends geographical location, socio economics, political affiliation, religious beliefs......it's a coming together like the giant community we are on this planet. If only it took a simple giveaway to create PEACE everywhere, in the mean time here we give from our hearts. What more could I ask for, my little idea has surpassed my wildest dreams of what it could become. This year I created this blog especially for OWOH - it will remain up all year and beyond.
My heartfelt thanks go out to all who chose to board the Love Train.
XOXO
Lisa Oceandreamer
www.heartofthenest.blogspot.com
www.imaginationcafe.blogspot.com
"

I've elected to participate & as such, I have selected the following as a gift to share with the world ... i.e. one of you. And by world, I mean WORLD, so please do enter, wherever you live! (I know it's not handmade, but I really really really want to participate, and quickly, and I have nothing handmade just sitting around to gift to someone!)


The drawing for the winner of the prize will take place on Valentines Day, a day of love (regardless if you've got a partner to share it with or not!), so hop on the Love Train, leave me a comment (and make sure I can track back to you, if you win!), and do a couple of acts of kindness today!

152 comments:

Margo said...

How cute!! OHOW is a fantastic idea to get to "meet" talented artists from all over!

Breanne Crawford said...

oh that bear is the cutest, girl!

Re said...

GREAT giveaway! I hope I'm the lucky winner!! :)

I'm having so much fun blog hopping .. I hope to see you around! :)

http://bluedotfrog.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

What a cute bear. He is so nice:)
Please count me in and stop by my blog to enter mine.
Thank you.

beachgrl said...

Miss Sunnyflower bear is adorable!

nikki/WhiMSy love said...

Cute Bear! My girls would totally love it!
And thanks for stopping by my blog to enter my giveaway too!

Carrie Barron said...

How cute! Please enter me. I've joined, as well. I'm looking forward to a little laugh before leaving as I listen to your Bill Cosby.

~*~Pandora's Artbox~*~ said...

So cute!! Must have her!! Please enter my name and make sure to visit my blog for my giveaway. Thanks!

~*~Nan in NJ~*~

CreativSpirit said...

Hi Latharia,

She is absolutley gorgeous, I just want to give her a home and a hug. Please enter me in your draw and do drop by for a visit and to enter into my prize draw too.

Rob

Angie(quillysilly) said...

She is precious!! I'd love to welcome her into my home. The OWOH event is just so much fun! Please do enter me and then I'd love to have you visit my giveaway at quillysillyvintageboutique.blogspot.com

Thanks!
Angie

threesidesofcrazy said...

She is so adorable. Please enter my name into your drawing and be sure and stop by to enter mine.

Teresa said...

Such a cute bear & I love sunflowers! Count me in, Thanks

Michelle D said...

Cute! I'd love to be in on this:)

Sherry said...

What a cute bear!! Please enter my name and if you haven't been to Esprit, please drop in and enter my giveaway too!

Jan said...

Yes, I'll give her a home.

Mahala said...

How fun! Please enter my name!

Lee Weber said...

that bear is adorable! Count me in! and thanks for visiting my blog.

Debby said...

Oh my gosh the bear is darling. Please add my name to your drawing. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog.
Debby

Dragonlady said...

Oh, adorable! enter me and i have joined too.
Brenda

Rowan Willow said...

What a cute giveaway...I DO luv sunflowers. Please, stop by my blog and checkout my giveaway.

Spreadin' the love :0)
Rowan Willow (alter/artist ego)
aka Tiffany

Kel said...

Hi! I was coming over to give you a head's up about my OWOH giveaway, as a loyal reader :-)
Instead, I'm going to enter yours, yay!
Kel x

gma said...

Very sweet!
Please enter my name.
Stop by the OWOH site and go to "A Desert Garden" to see my offerings.
:-)

Bethel of Bethania said...

G'day Latharia,
I would love to be included in your beautiful giveaway, please - so cute ... OOroo ... Bethel
Please Pop on over to my place as I'm a player too ... http://tinyurl.com/39pob3

Teri said...

That's so cute!

Diana S said...

Hi, thanks for stopping by my blog, I've entered you in my giveaway! That bear is the cutest thing! I would love to give her a home. She could sit right at my computer desk and talk to me. I like that melting snow picture you've got. Maybe I'll try that someday- when I'm not blog-hopping. :) I'll be back to visit!

Enzie Shahmiri said...

Cute!
I have found your blog through My One World - One Heart Giveaway and wanted to invite you to visit my blog.

I am having a give away of an original pen and ink drawing for my One World-One Heart Give Away

Mel♥ said...

how adorable!! thanks for stopping by ine.. gl!
melissa
alterediva@verizon.net

donna joy said...

how adorable-please enter me in your drawing too

Perry said...

This bear is adorable! He would go well with the ones I have already. As usual, your site has some cool music on it, lol. Wishing you a great weekend!

Monique Kleinhans said...

this little bear just brings the sunshine right in...what a great thing to have this time of year!'

Please include my name in your drawing and feel free to stop by mine as well:

http://thelightifind.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart.html

Julie H said...

What a cutie, and thank you for entering my draw.

Anonymous said...

ohh such a little cutie
please put add me in your draw

Farmchick said...

So cute! Be sure to stop by my blog for a chance to win my heavenly smelling OWOH giveaway!

Farmchick

Chiara said...

okay that is just too too cute.

Lisa W. said...

Very Cute! Please add my name. Would love for you to stop by and enter my OWOH giveaway. :-)

Connie said...

what an adorable bear! please enter me in your draw and come enter mine!

Anonymous said...

So cute and sweet! Please enter my name!

Tina Leavy said...

so adorable! I actually have the perfect spot for that little ray of sunshine should I happen to win. please enter my name in the drawing. thanks ever so much!
Tina
www.gardengoose.blogspot.com
stop by for a visit sometime

WendyP said...

he is beary beary cute !!! and i know just the person i would give him to if i am lucky enough to win him, hugs from New Zealand

PattiV said...

I couldn't bearly resist....Absolutely lovely! please include me in your drawing! and stop by and enter mine!

Patti V

Mel said...

Oh, what an awesome and wonderful thing to do!

And I'm sure someone would love to give this little bear a happy home...

carylsrealm said...

Wonderful! Please enter moi!
And stop by my blog for my giveaway!

Carole Burant said...

Omigosh, how adorable that bear is!! Please add my name to your draw and make sure you come by my blog and enter my own giveaway if you haven't already done so:-) xo

Bella said...

loving your place list!

I have to admit the photo of your giveaway made me giggle...what a cute picture of this little bear! ;)

I would love to win her~

xo ~Izabella
http://izabella.typepad.com

Rice said...

Please include me in your drawing. Please visit my blog and enter my giveaway as well. : )
http://quiltsnmore.blogspot.com/

Deborah Eley De Bono said...

Adorable bear, I'd love to have it.
Thanks for dropping by our blog,

http://pbetouffee.blogspot.com/

Bella Modiste said...

oooh how cute! please count me in!
cheers,
The Bella Modiste
www.thebellamodiste.blogspot.com

Antonella said...

What a sweet bear. Please enter me in your contest. Hugs, antonella :-) www.quilling.blogspot.com

Thanks for entering my giveaway.

Charlie McGee said...

THIS IS SO CUTE. IT MADE ME SMILE WHEN I SAW IT. PLEASE ENTER ME AND COME ENTER MINE. THANKS,
CHARLIE

Unknown said...

Loved Noah!!!!!!! Right!!!!
please eneter me in your drawing. I love the bear, I'm not sure if he is the prize, but he is cute as you please.. Love him. Lisa

http://lisasfibercreations.blogspot.com/

Quiltmoose - Dagmar said...

This little bear is soooooooooo cute! I'd love to win it :) Please include me in your drawing!
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!

Dagmar from Germany

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

Look at that cute face!
Please enter my name.

Unknown said...

Your gift is lovely! Please count me in and thanks for stopping by my blog.
Karla

Cynthia St Charles said...

Please count me in.

cstcharles@hughes.net

See my give away items at

http://cynthia-stcharles.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart.html

Cape Cod Washashore said...

What a sweet giveaway! I would love to enter your generous giveaway! Thank you for visiting my blog today!

A.Smith said...

Thank you for visiting my blog.
Your little bear is lovely, I am making a bed for her already in case she comes to stay ;-). Happy Valentine's Day to you!

Allegra

Unknown said...

She is just so sweet please enter me into your draw. Thanks for passing by my blog too.

Anonymous said...

Please add my name to the drawing.

gaby braun said...

Oh!Latharia! I love this! So cute! Please enter my name!

Annie said...

Oh. Mah. GAWD.

I'm in love. i NEEED a sunflower bear. :-)

pick me pick me!!!!

and thanks for stopping by my blog!
http://mizanniesmagiccottage.blogspot.com/

scrappysue said...

oh that is too cute! plse enter me

Myra said...

What a gorgeous sunflower! :o) Thanks for visiting my blog. Please enter me in your drawing. Off to cruise your blog and sing along for a while now.

jet1960 said...

How precious! I love stuffed animals. Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the chance to win at yours.

Jill
http://jillsjunktojewels.blogspot.com/2008/01/enjoying-off-day.html

Anonymous said...

Would love to be in the draw.
Thanks for visiting my site and inviting me to yours

Ellie

Bay of Islands NZ

. said...

Oh so cute sign me. Denise

Dogwood Paper Arts said...

Thank you for signing up for the drawing at my Angelina's Trinkets blog spot and for the wonderful comments on my Solitude butterfly angel. I adore your little bear and would make her a very fine home if I should win her. Have a wonderful day. Angelina

Acaya said...

What a CUTE little bear!! Please enter me in!!! and thanks for entering mine!

www.quillingcentralblog.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

really cute bear...love the sunflower hat....thanks for stopping by my blog and please come again....

Unknown said...

you are a kid playing in the snow..lol.. thank you for the visit to my funky blog.. count me in to win that sweet thing.. peace laura

Anonymous said...

How darling! Please enter me in your drawing, and a special thank-you for visiting mine! xoxoCris from Enchanted Hearts Studio

Susan said...

What a sweet bear. Please include me. Thanks.
Susan

Lisa Oceandreamer Swifka said...

THANK YOU for participating in this event! This bear made me smile th4e minute I saw it. who wouldn't love this little ray of sunshine? Please add my name to your draw.
I do hope you'll drop by my giveaway as well.
Enjoy,
Lisa Oceandreamer

altermyworld said...

awwwwwwwwwwwww he is in BEARabley cute.
heheh

Jonna said...

what a sweet bear. thanks for stopping by and add me to your give away.

Anonymous said...

I think you made a wonderful choice. What a lovely little bear.
Please include me.

-Cookie

Anonymous said...

So sweet.
Thanks for signing up at my give-away. Come again, and often.
Pam
blogcabinfever.typepad.com
babeta.etsy

Jikkes said...

Thanks for stopping by.
I think your bear is so sweet...
So, ofcourse I will leave a comment, and in the meantime I keep my fingers crossed ;o)

Melissa said...

So cute! I love sunflowers! She would fit right in with my collectionl :)

Cory said...

That bear is for my great granddaughter Kayla. count me in...

Thank you for commenting on mine. you are in

Cory

turquoise cro said...

Here I am!!! Please enter me too!

robynl said...

Please enter me for this delightful bear.

yourstrulee(at)sasktel(dot)net

Anonymous said...

Very cute bear!!! I'm going to need to get involved in this too.

Janine Davies said...

ohh too cute! This is great meeting everyone!

Take care
Janine
www.janinea.blogspot.com

Moniqui said...

That is the cutest bear ever! My daughter would so love her! Please include me in the drawing:)
hugs,Monique

Anonymous said...

This is cute! Thanks for visiting me!

Kara said...

thanks for popping by my little blog, what a cutie please enter me
kara
x

Anonymous said...

this is so cute.

goddessvessel said...

Please add me too My contact info is
magickalhands@comcast.net

http://goddessvessel.livejournal.com/229697.html?thread=278593

karlascottage.typepad.com said...

My grandbaby is a little Kansas Sunflower and she'd love it, hand made or not. Please enter me!

Veleta (Sammy) said...

I love bears and she is a real heartbreaker! Hope you pick me...

GreenishLady said...

What a lovely bear! I'm a sunflower-lover too, so I'd be extra glad to give her a home! Please enter me in your draw, and feel free to come by and enter my draw for a little book of poems!

Kristi Zoebelein said...

So cute! Please enter my name - thank you!

http://deerlove.blogspot.com

artbrat said...

Precious little bear. Please sign me up. Thanks

Susie Q said...

Oh I KNEW we had some other things in common (even if you did not believe I sit around in designer clothes all day! HOW did you know?? *laugh*)
I have had a bear collection for years and this little one steals my heart! I just got the biggest grin on my face when I saw her...
I am so glad you are participating. I have really enjoyed meeting new blog friends.

Hugs,
Sue

Anonymous said...

what a lovely giveaway! please toss my name in the hat and then, when you have a moment, please pop in at my blog and sign up for mine! good luck everyone!

Nikki said...

Your bear is so bright and cheery. Please count me in.

Unknown said...

Oh cute, thanks for visiting my blog. Enter me please.
Deana
Manheim, PA
http://justdeesarts.blogspot.com/
deezart2008@aol.com

Adri Alimena said...

She is so cute! I want to give her a tight hug!
great giveaway!
thanks!
Adriana from Brazil

Cindy Dean said...

Thanks for stopping by and signing up for my giveaway and please sign me up for yours. I am a bear collecter so I have the perfect home! LOL

Anonymous said...

The bear is adorable and I'd love to win him/her. Thanks for stopping by and entering my giveaway too!

Michelle said...

Oh what a cute bear! Don't worry, but giveaway prizes aren't handmade either - I'm just not crafty like that! :)

Donna, The Decorated House said...

It's so sweet of you to be a part of the OWOH GiveAway!
Thanks for stopping by my site and please enter me in your drawing!
Donna

Anonymous said...

Hi Latharia, thanks for popping by. What a cute giveaway, please sign me up.

God bless,
Laura
http://allaboutpretty.typepad.com/

Adriann said...

Please enter me into your drawing as well!

Isn't this a wonderful event?

paru's_circle said...

thnaks for coming over to my blog, please enter my in your giveaway.. loved your snow piccies, we dont get snow here

Lilla said...

very cool . Thanks for visiting me. Sign me up please, Lilla with aloha

http://justlilla.blogspot.com/2008/02/one-world-one-heart-give-away.html

Helis mixed media said...

soooo cute!please count me in :)

thanks also for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment:)

Heli

Pat de Verre said...

Bonjour Latharia and thank you for your visit . Please count me in your drawing. I'll go in Chicago this year to visit my best frien who is the assistant manager of the French high school and an other friend who have a wine cellar in Creston. I am so excited preparing this journey.
I added a link to your blog on mine. Pat from spring French Riviera

dianeclancy said...

Thank you for entering my give-away and please enter me in yours ...

I am thinking of you ... you can put the hat away now ... *smile*

~ Diane Clancy
www.DianeClancy.com/blog
www.YourArtMarketing.com

CrystalGB said...

What a darling bear. Please count me in the drawing.

Ketutar said...

Oh, but she's so cute! I love the sunflower bonnet!

I don't care that people (my hubby and dog) stare while I'm wearing the tinfoil hat you know... it's also necessary to protect MY head from horrrrrrible stuff! :-D

Anonymous said...

if I were to win this guy, and I adore the expression on his face, I would ship him straight off to my brothers where they have a brand new shiny baby boy! he could sit in the crib with him or on the shelf waiting until he got old enough!

mm, interesting i just thought it was a he even though 'he' is wearing a bright yellow dress and headband!! maybe my gende definitions are looser than I thought ;0)

Anonymous said...

thanks so much for stopping by my blog !!! you are entered in my drawing !! please enter me too !!
xo,
beth
www.bethquinndesigns.com

Elena said...

Everybody saying it is cute, I will say it to: cute. True! Love it!
Count me in, please.
Elena

ahiltz said...

Ahhh...what a darling bear! I love it! Please add me into your drawing! Thank you for doing this, too!
ahiltzy@yahoo.com

Anja said...

Cute bear-dressed-into-a-flower!
Please enter me.

Tracy DeLuca said...

Cute cute cute! I want to see the special thought-picking-upper tinfoil hat... do you have pics? LOL... Please enter me!

Jeanie said...

How very sweet! I love sunflowers! Please enter me. Thanks for entering my drawing, too!

Betsy Mae said...

cute, please include me in your draw

kecia deveney said...

count me in!
xoxo kEcIa

Gretchen M said...

I love stuffed animals, count me in & glad you stopped by my place.

Artseyanne said...

She is beautiful, I have a great niece who would love her!!! Ha Ha, she would be mine....ALL MINE... please enter me in your draw. Thanks for visiting me.

Anne

love.boxes said...

What a cutie sun bear dress!

CeeCee said...

He is so cute! Please enter my name in your draw. Thank you for visiting my blog and entering my giveaway contest. Best of luck to both of us!

CeeCee

Kelly Snelling said...

i don't even want to admit how much i like this bear! i would only embarrass myself! oooo! i love this sunny little BEAR!!!! it is such a happy prize. thanks for a shot to win it!

Kelley - a very JunqueyGal! said...

Love the bear - so springy, I needed that dose of sunshine. I'd love to enter. Thanks for visiting me too. Kelley

Anonymous said...

Lovely little one. If you have not already visited my blog and entered my One World~One Heart Giveaway, please accept my invitation and do so. I would love a chance to win yours.

ARTifact & whimsy said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving your blog addy for me to come see!!! I LOVE the little bear how cute and springy and I'd love to adopt her!!! Add my name to the drawing please!! I've done my RAK today and feeling dandy :)
Happy valentines day!!
Hug,
Dawn Lippincott
misslippi65@msn.com

robin dudley-howes said...

thanks for leaving a comment on my blog. from the comments on your blog and photos you sound like a very funny person and someone I could relate to. please enter me!
robindudleyhowes.blogspot.com

Fiona said...

Oh, too cute. I'd love to look after this bear!Please enter my name.....

DejaBlu said...

How adoreable, please enter me into your drawing. Also, thanks for dropping by mine.

Andee
http://dejablu503.livejournal.com/502651.html

Anonymous said...

Hi there!
Thanks so so much for visiting my tiny corner of blogland! Nice to meet you! OWOH is just too cool! So many new friends to meet and fab blogs to visit!


Best Wishes!
xoxo Jenny
in NJ

http://journals.aol.com/jennyeveryday/everyday-is-a-holiday/

AA said...

I would love to win that little springtime bear. So glad you are participating.Thansk for already entering at my blog. Isn't this fun?

Erin~~The Classy Rabbit~~ said...

Ohhhh how sweet!! I would love to win this cutie! Thank you for stopping by and entering my giveaway too! Have a fabulous day.
~Erin

Cheryl said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and entering my giveaway. This adorable bear would be a fantastic addition to my animal collection! Please add me to your drawing.

Sharon - IN said...

Thanks for stopping by and joining my OWOH giveaway.
Sharon

http://schutt.net/sharon/

Thistle Cove Farm said...

TOO cute! Thanks for visiting Thistle Cove Farm OWOH giveaway. If I win, will you deliver the bear in person?

Artseyanne said...

Hi Latharia,


I just tried to email you but it bounced.


YOU HAVE WON MY ATCs!!!

Please email me your postal and email address to spiterifa@optusnet.com.au

Will be in touch

Anne Spiteri
Sydney
Australia

Robin said...

Oh my gosh! How cute is that bear! Please enter me in your drawing.
Try to stop by mine today if you get a chance.
Thanks!

Cecelia said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog, and leaving such nice comments. Isn't this fun!
Please add me into your drawing, too. I would love to win the bear!

Chris said...

He's adorable. Please include me in your drawing.
Also, stop by to enter mine.

Sandra Evertson said...

This is a beautiful prize for some lucky one. I'd love to enter your drawing!
Sandra Evertson

Anonymous said...

She's such a sweet little bear. Please enter me for a chance to win her.

Artseyanne said...

Hi, me again, Anne, seems your server is blocking my emails. I will post off your ATCs on Monday.

cheers
Anne

Susie said...

Ohhh! Please don't let me be too late! So sweet.Fabulous giveaway! Please include me in the draw. My link is
http://kimmikat.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/one-world-one-heart/
I shall return to read your blog when I have recovered from all this excitement. Please pop by and enter my contest too. Good luck to everyone.
Susie.

jeanne, herself said...

What a cute bear. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks.

Sherry said...

I love your bear!! I hope I'm not to late! Please enter me in your giveaway and check out mine too! Thank you!!

Sherry
http://ificouldsetmysoulfree.blogspot.com/2008/02/what-is-one-world-one-heart-it-is-blog.html

Banna said...

please enter me and come on over to my blog and enter my giveaway if you have not already

Rosa said...

hoppin' on! show me the luv!

Artseyanne said...

Posted your ATCs today, please let me know when they arrive.

cheers
Anne

Latharia said...

THE CONTEST IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED!

I'll be drawing a name shortly!

Connie Carpenter Macko said...

wow - i thought I was the ONLY one with a tim foil hat! found you through the OWOH event - glad i did! I know i missed the drawing, but the visit was still worth it! i'll be back!