Come one, come all to this magical event hosted by my good friend Lisa Swifka, of A Whimsical Bohemian. I am participating this year, after missing the last couple of years. I did participate in the original event and since I had so much fun that time I thought I would join in the fun again. EDIT: THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT THIS YEAR, AS USUAL, IT WAS FUN TO SEE OVER 40 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN THIS KIND HEARTED GIVEAWAY. HEATHER'S EDEN WON MY DRAW BY RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR, THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!
Please leave a comment if you wish to be entered into my draw for a one-of-a-kind handmade item from Jordan. I could give away my usual skin care products and treats...but since it is an international event, and I am participating in an international meeting of photographers and artists in Petra this coming February, I thought I would hand pick something super special for the winner. I cannot show you the exact winning yet, but bear in mind I'll be shopping in some exotic places and will have my eyes peeled for the best possible things to put in the prize box.
Small hand embroidered and beaded purse from Jordan, a gift from Tara Bradford of Paris Parfait
I cannot ship the winner their prize until the week of March 8th, because I don't return until then. But good things come to those who wait, right?
I will draw the winner before I leave on February 15th however. So the winner will know who they are before I return from my trip. I can't wait to share with you the goodies I find on the far side of our Earth...goodies with your name on them...from the land where magic carpets aren't that unusual of a sight, Jordan.
Small wooden peg doll, hand painted in Jordan. (He was tucked inside the small purse.) {These latter photos were to show you samples of similar items I will pick up on my trip to give away.}
How to win? Just leave a comment on this post. Simple! Link back to your blog or leave an email address where you can be contacted. See, simple!
Here is a sampling of Jordanian handcrafts. And here. Here too.
One last thing, good luck!
xo
I have participated in the past but I'm not this year...funny how I'm "out" and you're "in" this year!! Your trip is going to be f.a.b.u.l.o.u.s.!!!!!! xoxoxox
Posted by: Sherry | January 25, 2010 at 12:59 PM
oh how wonderful for you. sounds like a marvelous adventure. can't wait to see photos. thinking good thoughts. :::
Posted by: tifanie | January 25, 2010 at 02:44 PM
I am so excited to read and see your adventures. I believe that you create magic everywhere you go, my friend. xoxo Gigi
Posted by: Gigi | January 25, 2010 at 02:51 PM
I am rubbing the genie's lamp and making a wish that you will pick me! Happy travels!
Posted by: Pamela | January 25, 2010 at 03:01 PM
Thanks for getting involved again! Please throw my name in the magic hat! I'm number 432, please come and visit me too xx
Posted by: marie z monro | January 25, 2010 at 06:06 PM
Your gift sounds very exciting. I hope you have a wonderful trip!
Posted by: Tammie | January 25, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I would love to win something from Jordan. I am so excited for you. Traveling is awe inspiring.
Posted by: Marilyn | January 25, 2010 at 07:00 PM
Great giveaway! Please enter my name! Pop over to my blog (#92 on the magic carpet) for a chance to win, too! :)
Posted by: Kelly B | January 25, 2010 at 07:45 PM
I hope your trip is incredible!!
Posted by: Krissy | January 25, 2010 at 07:47 PM
OOOH I love a good surprise! Enjoy the trip!
Your blog is lovely stop on my magic carpet ride!
Outrageous joy,
Kathy over at Everyday Bliss
http://www.blisspot.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Kathy Sprinkle | January 25, 2010 at 08:00 PM
You must be counting down the days to what seems like will be an incredible journey! Too bad you couldn't bring home some salt and minerals from the Dead Sea and create something special..I'd be happy with that.
Enjoy your week ahead Gillian!
Posted by: Art Dolls by Du Buh Du Designs | January 25, 2010 at 08:01 PM
What an intriguing contest! - and what a lovely holiday to be on!
Please enter me - and come visit me at my blog and enter my giveaway.
Posted by: Tristan Robin | January 25, 2010 at 08:17 PM
I am so envious that you can go to Petra, it's on my places to visit before I die. I know you're gonna have a great time! And I'm hoping to be lucky enough to win your giveaway :)
Have a great week!
Posted by: Elle | January 25, 2010 at 08:26 PM
Thanks for offering this great gift and Thanks so much for a chance to win! chiggerlane@aol.com
Posted by: Donna | January 25, 2010 at 09:14 PM
A mystery gift. How exciting. Enjoy your travels.
carolalhansen@comcast.net
Posted by: Carol Hansen | January 25, 2010 at 09:22 PM
I am very good at waiting and I will be very patient while you are on your trip. Have a great time and thanks for the chance!
Posted by: Melissa | January 25, 2010 at 09:37 PM
Sounds intriguing. I would love to win. I travel a lot as well and know the beauty of finding something in an exotic land.
healingwoman at magic carpet ride number 33
Posted by: Cheryl Dolby | January 25, 2010 at 09:45 PM
A mystery wonderment picked by you in Jordan?
I'll just know I'll love whatever it is.
Muah muah! Choose me please please.
Posted by: gemma | January 25, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Count me in please, sounds wonderful and your trip does too.
Posted by: lostaussie | January 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Please add me, sometimes surprises are the best.
Lisa
Posted by: Lisa Bivona | January 25, 2010 at 10:20 PM
I doubt this trip could come at a better time for you. Have a blast and count me in. Oh, if the prize is a magic carpet, make mine a double-wide.
Oh, and count me in!
Posted by: Steve | January 25, 2010 at 11:44 PM
have fun on your trip and fun shopping :)
Misaacmom at gmail dot com
Posted by: marybeth | January 26, 2010 at 12:26 AM
I am so in love with this giveaway! You are so creative! Beautiful!
artsyrockerchick@aim.com
Posted by: Amy | January 26, 2010 at 01:16 AM
That purse looks lovely!
Posted by: Virpi | January 26, 2010 at 03:09 AM
Ha, such a cute purse. Your trip will be a trip of a lifetime!!! Petra!! Imagine!!!! One of the places on my must see one day list:) It will be beautiful and you are leaving so soon:) I am happy for you and envious too:)
Posted by: shelagh | January 26, 2010 at 08:32 AM
very unusual and interesting - I´ve learned about Petra in my art history courses. Have fun and come back healthy (and don´t forget to put my name on your list, LOL)!
Posted by: Marion | January 26, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Great giveaway- can't wait to see what you come up with! Thanks so much for having this- please add my name to the hat. And make sure you pop over to my blog for a chance to win some prizes, too! #318 on the magic carpet... :)
Posted by: Athena Workman | January 26, 2010 at 10:02 AM
Greetings from your nearby neighbor.
Posted by: Judith (from Israel) | January 26, 2010 at 10:59 AM
From all I have heard Jordan is beautiful and lots of treasures can be found there! My brother in law went a few years ago and brought home a couple of really neat things! Thanks for this fabulous giveaway!
Posted by: Jingle | January 26, 2010 at 11:45 AM
Please include me in your drawing. Thank you for this opportunity to join in on the fun.
Posted by: Dawn in AZ | January 26, 2010 at 04:21 PM
Have fun in Petra. I'm so excited for you. I hope I win :)
xoxo,
Nisrine
Posted by: Dinners & Dreams | January 26, 2010 at 04:39 PM
Thanks so much for this giveaway i would be delighted to win the cute little items
Posted by: Tanya | January 26, 2010 at 07:09 PM
Jordanian handicrafts... what's not to like? :-) They make beautiful and fun things there :-)
Posted by: Ketutar | January 26, 2010 at 07:51 PM
Hi Judith :)
Leave me a blog address or an email address in case you win :)
Posted by: Gillian daSilva | January 26, 2010 at 08:08 PM
Me, me, me. Pick me, pick me. Pleeeease!!!
I really am so excited for you and Tara and this wonderful trip. I can't wait to see the pictures.
Posted by: Relyn | January 26, 2010 at 08:39 PM
how fun. Please include me in your drawing.
Posted by: Jodi Davis | January 26, 2010 at 10:41 PM
Oh, this is terribly exciting and sounds like a wonderful surprise is in store for the winner. I can only hope it will be me! Thanks so much for the chance.
Grace
#268
Posted by: Grace | January 26, 2010 at 10:53 PM
What a great giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win. - Krystal (Kryssi01@msn.com)
Posted by: krystal | January 26, 2010 at 10:55 PM
What a cute little peg man!
Please enter me in the draw and don’t forget to enter mine.
Posted by: sew funky | January 26, 2010 at 11:12 PM
I hope you have a great trip! Thanks for the most wonderful and magical giveaway.
Posted by: Shilo Beedy | January 27, 2010 at 12:02 AM
Oh, I love the NOT knowing. Sussies are so much fun. I hope you enjoy your trip and find inspiration and joy... OK so fun goodies too! Have fun, Tina
Posted by: Tina Hicks | January 27, 2010 at 03:59 AM
When in Jordan, give my regards to my former neighbors, as I come from Israel, and don't forget to have fun.
Posted by: danit | January 27, 2010 at 04:09 AM
Oh I love both of them, but the peg doll is SO cute!!! Love it! thank you for this amazing giveaway, count me in! xo Mendy
Posted by: Mendy | January 27, 2010 at 05:31 AM
First, I love surprises. But to have one come from another country, it would be like having my own personal shopper!
I'm # 79 on the magic carpet journey.
Posted by: Bleubeard and Elizabeth | January 27, 2010 at 09:22 AM
Of course I'd love to win an item that you will have found in Jordan :-) How exciting! So please include me in your drawing!
Have fun riding that Magic Carpet!
Greetings from Germany,
Dagmar (#160 on the carpet)
http://quiltmoose.blogspot.com/
quiltmoose(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Dagmar | January 27, 2010 at 09:54 AM
hello there! what a beautiful bag - please enter me into the giveaway
feel free to fly on over to my blog here and i hope you enjoy your magic carpet ride :) as well as your trip away
Posted by: annie | January 27, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Oh!! Have a wonderful time, such fun to be had. I would love to be entered in your giveaway for a surprise.
debby
Posted by: Debby Harreittha | January 27, 2010 at 11:24 AM
Please enter me in your draw! Also pop over to my blog, have a browse around and enter my give away. I’m number 303 on the magic carpet :)
Posted by: yvonne | January 27, 2010 at 11:30 AM
Great giveaway, and have a marvelous time!
Posted by: Caryl | January 27, 2010 at 12:15 PM
Oh how fun! Jordan seems amazing! Have fun!
Posted by: Randi Gardner | January 27, 2010 at 02:01 PM
Oh how fun to wait for a surprise!! Have fun shopping!!! And, enjoy your trip!!! Please enter my name! And, come visit me, too. #515
Posted by: Char Wilson | January 27, 2010 at 03:39 PM
Thank you for a chance to win such a great offering!!
OWOH #473
Posted by: Candy | January 27, 2010 at 03:42 PM
Pretty little pursette. Count me in and thanks!
Linda #415
Posted by: Linda | January 27, 2010 at 03:51 PM
I love the opportunity this contest gives me to discover new blogs like yours! Beautiful prize, too!
Posted by: gail | January 27, 2010 at 05:23 PM
blog celebration & great giveaway, count me in!!
Posted by: Deb | January 27, 2010 at 09:19 PM
Both of these would be welcome by me.
Posted by: Jane T | January 27, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Have a fun and safe adventure. it will be fun to see what you find!
Posted by: Deann | January 28, 2010 at 01:45 AM
'One World One Heart' is so much fun... visiting new blogs, meeting creative people, making friends,...
Someone, somewhere is going to be very happy with your lovely giveaway...I can only dream it's me! :)
Greetings from Belgium,
Saskia :)
Posted by: saskia | January 28, 2010 at 12:54 PM
Wonderful! I love a good surprise! (and I'm traveling during the event this year too so I understand the delay in sending things out very well!!!)
I'm so glad that you are a part of One World One Heart this year! Please do enter my name in your giveaway and stop by my post as well, if you have not already had the chance. www.thelightifind.blogspot.com
Posted by: Monique | January 28, 2010 at 01:45 PM
what a beautiful giveaway, please count me in. Why not pop over to my blog and join my giveaway too.
xx
Posted by: Beryl Weintraub | January 28, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Oh, it will be lovely to get a surprise from your travels. thanks for the chance to win my blog
Posted by: FairlyGirly | January 28, 2010 at 03:48 PM
oo this is my favorite so far!! promise of delights from afar! perfect for a magic carpet ride!!
please count me in!!
*jean*
jeanzosss (at) yahoo (dot) com
Posted by: Jean | January 28, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Oh! A shopping trip just for goodies for the winner! This is wonderful!
Please join me on my magic carpet ride too!
http://inspiringadventuresofalwaysinspired.blogspot.com/
Posted by: AlwaysInspired | January 28, 2010 at 04:46 PM
Hi Gillian !
Oh, that sounds like a wonderful trip. And I also love a mystery giveway !It will be fun for you to hunt for something as you travel. I hope you have a great time. Are you going by magical carpet ? ;)
Enjoy the love fest !
Posted by: Kim Mailhot | January 28, 2010 at 05:24 PM
I am signing in..I can't believe you are going to Jordan and with Tara..What a wonderful journey...I can feeel the excitement. I will be there with you 2 in spirit!
Posted by: pam aries | January 28, 2010 at 10:13 PM
oh
i am so envious of your trip!
you lucky*girl.
:-)
i rest assured you will
take the best photos
make the best observations
share the best of everything you feel
i just know it.
{{ i am counting on you, missy }}
PS--i think something over there is calling
my name but if i do not win
i will cheer for the winner
as i AM a good sport about these things
and
there is always another time
i suppose.
that said...
yes
yes
yes
i think something is calling my name over there...
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 28, 2010 at 10:58 PM
Cute items in the photos. Enjoy Petra. It sounds as though it could be an amazing trip.
Posted by: HereBeDragons | January 28, 2010 at 11:06 PM
WOW!!! what gifts. They are so wonderful. Please add me...m
Posted by: Mary Isabella | January 29, 2010 at 01:23 AM
Sounds wonderful, have a good trip, Linda:) do drop in and visit if you get a moment..
http://artwolfs-briar-rose-gate.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Linda | January 29, 2010 at 06:17 AM
i'm so pleased to meet you through your charming blog. i would love the chance to win something from your part of the world - my fingers are tightly crossed!
happy belated birthday!
Posted by: francesca | January 29, 2010 at 09:12 AM
How very lovely! I am so glad you chose to participate in this event! I look forward to getting to know your art better!
Posted by: MissMary | January 29, 2010 at 10:07 AM
How wonderful! I would LOVE to win! ♥ Please enter my name and visit me soon! ♥
http://lavenderdreamstoo.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Lavender Dreamer | January 29, 2010 at 05:16 PM
Sound like a fun trip! My daughter did a report in Jr. High about Jordan. Can't wait to see what you pick out (for me) ;) Please count me into the drawing.
Posted by: Gail B | January 29, 2010 at 05:18 PM
Great giveaway. Have a wonderful trip.
Posted by: Shirley | January 29, 2010 at 05:38 PM
Anticipation of the best kind...I clicked on the link and am so jealous of your fabulous trip. Wow- it looks like a trip of a life time. I hope you are enjoying this magic carpet ride as much as I am.
Posted by: Nancy | January 29, 2010 at 07:47 PM
what a fun giveaway!thanks for the opportunity.safe travels to you. I too am hostessing a giveaway I hope you'll stop by. So nice to meet you.
Posted by: Tina | January 29, 2010 at 10:04 PM
I hope you have a wonderful time in Jordan, and I'd love a chance to win a surprise from your trip!
Posted by: ikkinlala | January 30, 2010 at 01:31 AM
Lovely,lovely! I would love to be entered to win your wonderful gift!
http://wondrousstrangedesigns.blogspot.com/
Please stop by and enter my give away as well! I'm number 290
Posted by: dorcas midkiff | January 30, 2010 at 09:05 AM
Love your giveaway. Please count me in :) Drop over for a visit if you can. Have fun on your trip! Yo
Posted by: HippieDog | January 30, 2010 at 11:38 AM
Hello, pleased to meet you on this carpet ride. Your handcrafted items are wonderful. I love the peg doll!
http://natureswhispers.blogspot.com/
Posted by: jasmine | January 30, 2010 at 12:56 PM
What a beautiful gift you received - the embroider is equisite.
Enjoy your time in Jordan- it sounds like a grand adventure.
I have not participated but I do enjoy reading all the blogs of different artisans. There are so many talented people around the globe exploring different media.
You can find my blog at
http://quiltmomsjourney.blogspot.com/
Regards from a Western Canadian Quilter,
Anna
Posted by: Anna | January 30, 2010 at 02:16 PM
It's so exciting to have the opportunity to win a gift from around the world! Thank you.
Posted by: Heather Robinson | January 30, 2010 at 04:05 PM
fun give away..and yes those that wait.... :)
Posted by: zenobiashaven | January 30, 2010 at 05:15 PM
What a wonderful giveaway! Thank you so much for the chance! (I'm #811)
HBKHotie1@msn.com
Posted by: Holly Johnson | January 30, 2010 at 05:43 PM
I love the purse -- and the little peg doll!! Please enter my name into your draw -- thank you!!
Posted by: martha brown | January 30, 2010 at 08:50 PM
How exciting to have gifts shopped for on your trip - yes please enter my name in your draw!
Thanks so much, and have a safe journey.
Cindy :)
annie1there@yahoo.com
Posted by: Cindy McMath | January 30, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Nothing better than surprises in a beautiful bag! Come visit my blog for a giveaway prize, too.
Kathy V in NM
Artful Muse (#513 OWOH)
Posted by: Kathy V in NM | January 31, 2010 at 02:09 AM
A trip to Jordan? How very wonderful! It would seem that your magic carpet is taking you to an amazing place.
Anything hand embroidered from that beautiful land would be a treasure, just like that lovely purse.
Have a safe and beautiful trip.
Thank you for hopping aboard this magic carpet ride. I hope you get a chance to visit my blog #258 on your online journey.
hugs from ON, Canada
Heidi
Posted by: Heidi | January 31, 2010 at 02:13 AM
Hi from the Netherlands.
Love your blog and giveaways!
Come fly with me to my OWOH blog (#7) at Loose Ends and take a chance on winning my giveaway too!
Posted by: geni | January 31, 2010 at 09:26 AM
I would so love to win that gorgeous purse!! Please add my name to your giveaway and if you haven't already, make sure you come over to enter mine, I'm #116! Thank you:-) xox
Posted by: PEA | January 31, 2010 at 09:52 AM
How nice! please count me in.
Posted by: marie-neige | January 31, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Enjoy ypur trip and come and visit my blog too http://thingsthatmakemegowhoo.blogspot.com/
Posted by: shirley van der veldt | January 31, 2010 at 01:10 PM
love that peg doll so expressive
please count me in my magic carpet number is http://scrappanic.blogspot.com/2010/01/follow-magic-carpet-of-one-world-one.html> #397
Posted by: ellen | January 31, 2010 at 02:35 PM
have a great trip and happy shopping
please count me in my magic carpet number is #397
Posted by: ellen | January 31, 2010 at 02:37 PM
An international meeting of photographers in Petra? That sounds like a dream come true. I'd love to hear more about it.
My giveaway is for one of my fine art photographs - stop by and see what strikes your fancy.
Posted by: Robin from Israel | January 31, 2010 at 02:57 PM
That purse sounds fabulous. I collect handmade purses and use them.
OWOH 537
Posted by: Meg | January 31, 2010 at 04:33 PM
What an exciting giveaway! I would love to be entered to win your prize, have fun on your travels!
xoxo
pink
OWOH # 650
Posted by: pinkglitterfae | January 31, 2010 at 05:19 PM
What a fabulous giveaway. Please enter my name, thank you.
Posted by: Janice | January 31, 2010 at 10:24 PM
sounds like a sweet deal to me! im in =D
newagedolls.blogspot.com
Enter my giveaway as well =D
I'm #889 on the magic carpet!
Posted by: jade | February 01, 2010 at 01:35 AM
Thanks for the chance to win. Your offering is lovely. Trianna from Victoria Canada. tricklestogether@hotmail.com
http://triannastreasures.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Trianna | February 01, 2010 at 06:39 AM