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1000 Follower Giveaway & DecoArt Winners

1000 Follower Giveaway

All of you helped me reach a special milestone for my little blog…1000 followers.  To say thanks, I am offering a custom giveaway to one of you.
Is anyone else in love with antique grain sacks, but, like me, can’t afford the real deal? 
Picture from 3 Fine Grains
Well, I took matters into my own hands and painted my own.  I was thrilled with the result and can’t wait to make more.
The giveaway is for a hand painted “antique grain sack” custom made just for the winner.  You can show me a picture of one you would like me to use for inspiration or have me create one for you using a significant name, date, and place.  It can be as simple or complicated as you want, I just have to be able to see and read the inspiration feed sack clearly.  The paint can also be in any color(s) you choose. The fabric I use is a natural cotton fabric with a nubby texture and is machine washable, even after being painted.  I’ll leave the fabric edges raw for you to frame, make a pillow, or even upholster a chair.

Here’s how to enter:
For one entry: Simply leave a comment.
For a second entry: Leave a second comment to tell me you’re a follower.
For a third entry: Leave one more comment to let me know you’re spreading the word by posting or tweeting about this giveaway.

Entries will be accepted through Thursday, March 4, at midnight EST.  Good luck!

DecoArt Winners
Now, on to the winners of the Workshop Series: Decorative Painting 101 link party.  Confession time…I said the winners would be chosen randomly, but after looking at the entries, I had to take matters into my own hands.  I picked three people who I believe will really enjoy the acrylic paint set provided by DecoArt.  And the winners are…drum roll, please…
Kolein from Kitchen Table Productions.  Check out how artistic she looks and the great comma strokes on her tea stained book marks!
Ginger from Cottage on Rosewood and her hand painted bingo board.  I love the colors and distressed finish on this piece.  Great work!
…and Stephie from Made by Stephie and her adorable nursery mural.  This is a great example that beautiful murals do not have to be complicated and fussy.  I was very impressed.
Nicely done, girls!  I can’t wait to see how you use your new Americana acrylic paints by DecoArt.  Send me an e-mail with your address, so we can get these out to you.
The Furniture Feature Friday link party is open through midnight on Saturday, so don’t forget to check it out or link up if you have anything to share.  There’s a great giveaway for the winner of that party as well.  Now, make sure you leave your comments to enter the 1000 follower giveaway!
Miss Mustard Seed

Marian Parsons 

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  15. will gladly put a link to your giveaway in my post that will be published tomorrow. I would love for my readers to have a chance at such a lovely giveaway. & of course to meet you!
    p.s. I like your idea of commenting 3 different times then you can use the random counter. Trust me I will be doing this for my next giveaway!!!! You are the best!
    Take Care,

  24. I really love the grain sacks. I've always wanted to make a pillow for my bed out of one, but the real deal is too pricey for my wallet.

  62. Congrats on reaching 1000 followers!! Very impressive! You deserve it. You work so hard on this blog and take care of your little ones too. I don't know how you do it all! To win one of your custom faux grain sacks would be a treat!!

  63. Congrats on 1000 followers! I am not at all surprised – I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! 🙂 It's such a wonderful source of inspiration for me! 🙂

  85. I love your blog. I would love to win – but I am probably disqualified since I am a family member :). Congratulations on reaching 1000. Love MSM's MOM

  126. Wow, I bet it was hard picking a winner from all that talent! But you did and they are to be congratulated!
    Your giveaway is looking awfully good. Can't wait to see who wins!
    Me, I hope.

    I love visiting your blog, always do.
    hugs
    Sissie

  134. Congratulations on 1000 followers!! I have been a follower since the beginning so of course count me in for your awesome giveaway.
    It's no secret why you have been so successful with your blog. Thank you for sharing your projects and your painting techniques.
    Jane

  135. What a wonderful give away! Thank you so much for the opportunity. I just found your blog through Dreamy Whites.

    Sami G

  202. Ok, sorry for that. You can just count one of those entries as the one where I tell you that I am of course a follower (or actually a subscriber).
    And did I say yet? Congratulations!!! Wow, I am so happy that I am approaching 300 but a 1000 that seems lightyears away.
    I am of not to tweet.

  210. Oh, you are right. I would love a feed sack but how to get one? Just paint one! Stencil, I would imagine? Thanks for the giveaway. I don't expect to win and that's okay. I thank you just for the wonderful idea. God bless. Linda

  221. I have already entered, but with all these wonderful giveaways I have been seeing ~ I decided it was time again to do the same ~ win some Whispering Willow Natural Laundry soap….A new scent almost ready to be launched.

  224. How nice! The little PA Dutch girl that lives inside of me would love to have a grain sack. Congrats on your "followers" milestone!!

  230. And I just became a follower, too. Your "Antiques" sign is inspirational and when I saw it at SYTYCD I had to start following your blog.

  239. I really need ths giveaway!
    i'm a follower and tomorrow I'll sign the contract for my apartment!
    What a beautiful gift wouldn't be?

    Have a great week!

  262. Love your site! Also, in love with the feed sacks. I remember a shed at my grandfathers having piles of burlap feed sacks. Oh-to have them now!

  263. Love your site! Also, in love with the feed sacks. I remember a shed at my grandfathers having piles of burlap feed sacks. Oh-to have them now!

  279. Oh my goodness!! 280 comments! What a wonderful giveaway ~ hope your Mum wins:) Her commenting is so gorgeous!! ~ Tina x

  284. been a follower and am intrigued by your bag painting! a great tutorial that i could understand so i thank you!

  286. I just found your site recently and quickly became a follower. Looking forward to looking through your archives for great inspiration!

  289. I'm trying to decide what I would do with mine if I would be so lucky to win this…Hmmm…loving that the edges would be unfinished.

  296. Oh I do love this. Like you, I love it, can't afford it but like they say necessity is mother of invention. Great job. Please include me in your giveaway.

    Hugs and Have a wonderful weekend…Tracy 🙂

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I’m Marian, a painter, writer, and lover of all things creative. From art and antiques to home projects and everyday life, I share my journey in hopes of inspiring you to embrace your own creativity and make beauty in the spaces you live.

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