May has now ended. As much as I'm pained to say this, so must my creative sabbatical.
I'm pleased with what I managed to do in the brief creative time I had available.
It seems that May is a sick month at our house. I remember last year having at least one sick child at home from the first week of May until the last week of June. This year seems to be following the same pattern... oh joy!
So between giving sympathetic cuddles, doctor visits, pharmacy stops and Vicks VapoRubbing, I did manage to achieve something other than just a runny nose. I have completed my Matryoshka art collection... YAY!
In celebration of my May creative triumph along with the reopening of my Etsy shop on the 8th of June. I have decided to giveaway one of these art prints from my new Matryoshka collection. I also have these for sale in AUD (Australian Dollars) here In my Room girls.
Matryoshka SISTERS (left), Matryoshka GIRL (middle) or Matryoshka DOLL (right).
How to enter ~
For a second entry - blog, twitter or facebook about this giveaway with a link back to my blog. Then pop back with your second comment and tell me about it.
Most importantly, I will need some way of contacting you should you win :)
Entries will close on Friday 19th of June, Midnight America/New_York time (2 p.m. Saturday 20th of June for Australians). I will draw the winner using a random number generator. Anyone can enter, I'm happy to post 'free' worldwide.
Here is my complete Matryoshka collection...
Individual art prints from the Matryoshka collection will be available to purchase from June 8th 2009. There are two name print designs which can be personalised with the child's name and date of birth (optional). Also, both the Matryoshka GIRL art print and Matryoshka GIRL name print can have any hair colour you wish.
I love the single doll - you've done well, they're gorgeous! Hmmmm...now I can't decide between these and the Paris prints...
Posted by: Kathryn - Mama Loves to Shop | June 04, 2009 at 09:35 PM
Matryoshka SISTERS is my fave because it reminds me of my little sister & I! You can email me at artbyjaz@yahoo.com.au. Jaz x
Posted by: Jaz | June 04, 2009 at 10:26 PM
They are beautiful, love the matrioshka sisters, they remind me of my little home matrioshka!Hope the sniffles go away now!!shhhu....;)
Posted by: sandrine | June 05, 2009 at 09:38 AM
I have adde a post this morning to spread the news for you;)
Posted by: sandrine | June 05, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Oh! I'm so excited - these are so gorgeous Amanda!!
I can't wait for your shop to re-open!!!
Congratulations on a lovely little collection :)
Ali x
Posted by: ali | June 05, 2009 at 11:30 AM
What a productive month you had in between sniffles. I love the Girl and the fact that you can choose the hair colour, very clever!
Posted by: Christine | June 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM
Oh, I just love the sisters. Too cute, and perfect colours for my daughter's bedroom. I'll tweet the comp too for an extra entry.
Posted by: SquiggleMum | June 05, 2009 at 02:59 PM
Done :)
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Posted by: SquiggleMum | June 05, 2009 at 03:05 PM
The Matryoshka GIRL it honestly looks like me when I was little right down to the pig tails... I still have my matryoshka dolls from when I was 5yrs...
We're having a give away too...YAY.
xo Steph
Posted by: Stphanie | June 05, 2009 at 03:58 PM
i love the matryoshka DOLL! Its so pretty! I like the blue and red combo of colors
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Posted by: Raelena | June 05, 2009 at 03:59 PM
I am following you on twitter and twittered for you too!! YAY and I face booked it too... Woohoo...
Posted by: stephanie@moobeardesigns.com.au | June 05, 2009 at 04:01 PM
Matryoshka DOLL is my fav! If only I could have a shred of your talent. Beautiful designs. Gayle
Posted by: Gayle | June 05, 2009 at 04:06 PM
Filomena@studioalessia.com.au Said....
Matryoshka dolls rock and are or favorite
and you have done them sooooo well
Posted by: Filomena | June 05, 2009 at 04:23 PM
Can't go past the sisters. I'm the big sister in my family.
Posted by: Lisa Carter | June 05, 2009 at 08:10 PM
These are beautiful, you are so creative.
The single doll is so sweet. It was hard to meke a choice.
Thank you for letting me visit.
Posted by: Momentsinaneye | June 05, 2009 at 09:42 PM
This is a lovely collection Amanda! Well done on being so productive during your creative sabbatical. And here I was thinking it was just a fancy excuse you've used to go away on a holiday. How wrong I was!
My fave of the prints is the 'sisters' one because I don't have any sisters :)
As well as having no sisters I have no facebook or twitter either (yes I obvioulsy live on another planet!) but will mention your awesome giveaway on my next blog post. Have a great weekend. I hope it is sniffle-free! xo
Posted by: Tracy | June 06, 2009 at 04:40 PM
Your prints are absolutely gorgeous! My 4 year old daughter is sitting on my knee and has pointed out that her favourite is the Matryoshka Doll.
Posted by: Anthea | June 06, 2009 at 09:18 PM
WOW I really love your prints. They are very well done. Beautiful!
Posted by: Carin | June 07, 2009 at 04:23 AM
I love these! I would probably pick the girl playing with the dolls - I love how you've added in the girls name into some of the prints too!
Thanks!
jennifergraceplus4(at)gmail(dot)com
Posted by: Jen | June 07, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Welcome back Amanda. Your new artwork is so beautiful. Maybe sick kids bring out the creative juices! I must say my favourite is the Matryoshka Girl. I look forward to seeing your shop back in action tomorrow.
Posted by: Robyn Dixon | June 07, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Just popping back to say that I mentioned your giveaway on my blog. So now my chances of winning have increased a little. Yay! I would have blogged about it anyway coz it's a privilege to be able to display your awesome artwork on my blog :)
Posted by: Tracy | June 07, 2009 at 06:04 PM
I cannot get enough of all things Babushka (matroshka). Especially love the little girl playing with them. My daughter is doing this all the time with mine.
Posted by: Sharlzndollz | June 10, 2009 at 12:58 PM
I LOVE the Matryoshka GIRL print because it reminds me of my childhood. I played with matryoshki as a little girl.
Posted by: Tania | June 10, 2009 at 06:11 PM
I love the Matryoshka Sisters print because it reminds me of me of my two little girls. Another Beautiful collection Mandy! Marika
Posted by: Marika Sharry | June 10, 2009 at 08:21 PM
bristyle sent me... glad they did! if i won i would choose 'the sisters'. i love babushkas and have some for sale in my etsy shop.
thanks for the chance
%*_*% rosey
Posted by: icantsew | June 11, 2009 at 07:36 PM