Friday, August 20, 2010

*Gift of Jewels* Giveaway: sprinkle the jewels...

~ symbols of love ~


*And now for a SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:

The above photo appears courtesy of the most sincere Empress 
Christina, author of Soul Aperture blog and owner of 
Soul Aperture Paper Goods which features her special line of notecards, as well as some sweet new photographic prints.  She has generously donated this jewel to giveaway to one of you.  This giveaway is open to everyone - you need not participate in the *gift of jewels* in order to register for your chance to win this stunning, professionally printed, 5 x 7 photograph. 

Can't you just see it hanging on your wall? 

For your chance to win this stunning jewel, please leave a comment on this post by August 28, 2010.  The randomly selected winner will be announced on August 29, 2010.

~ love.  it's what we do here. ~

Dear *gift of jewels* participants,

All week, I could barely contain myself, waiting for this very moment.  the moment when we collectively get to sprinkle the jewels!  whoo-hoo...

I want to thank you all for participating in this international pen-pal project.  By now, each of you should have received a personal email from me with the contact information for the secret intended recipient of your jewel.  If you don't receive your email by Sunday, please feel free to notify me at necessaryroom@gmail.com.

Over 70 symbols of love are being sent from loving souls in 12 different countries across the globe and one of them will soon land in your mailbox.  Remember, no one else knows who or where their jewel is coming from so please do not spill the beans.  You can rest assured that the person you are sending your jewel to is definitely not the person sending yours because no two people have each other.  ;)  Please feel free to send your jewel anonymously if you so desire, or you may include your return mailing address.  either way is love.

All *gift of jewels* should be mailed on or before September 11, 2010, the Ethiopian New Year.

One World. One People. One Love.

39 comments:

Tracy said...

The love will soon be scattering... Oh, I love this! And LOVE you, Se'Lah, for making this possible & inspiring us. :o) Christina's art always inspired me too... I would be thrilled to take a chance on her lovely balloons print--count me in! ;o) Happy Day, my friend ((BIG HUGS))

Marilyn Miller said...

I received my special someone. I am so very excited to pick out the special gift.

Christina is such a gem to donate this beautiful photo. I would truly love to win this.

Best wishes to you dear Se'Lah for sharing with us your gifts.

Toni said...

I got my email from you - it greeted me when I got up this morning. The perfect start to the day. Christina's photo is such fun! Love & hugs to you, Se'Lah.

SarahKate said...

I am so very excited to have stumbled necessarily into this room!! 11 different countries!! This jewel scattering is already lifting my soul! Thankyou for the opportunity xxx And I'm almost considering tidying my blog. Almost :)

Lisa Johnson said...

This is so exciting! I got my email and cannot wait to start working on my gift of jewels. : )

Gail said...

HI Se'Lah-

I am so excited to send and receive a "jewel" of love. :-) ANd I am honored to be in this contest for the beautiful note cards.

Love to you
Gail'
peace and hope.....

Teresa O said...

I was so excited to discover who my secret penpal is and learn a bit. Now it's time to craft something special! This is such an expression of joy! Thank you, Se'Lah. And thank you Christina for the chance at an exuberant print.

*Hugs*

Joanna Jenkins said...

Yeah! I am so excited the day is finally here and I'm thrilled to be able to gather and send my jewel to my pen pal. A million thanks for making all the arrangements for us to share the love. You are an angel.

Christina is a wonderful and generous soul. I've recently won a beautiful photograph of hers so please do not count me in for this one. Let's share the love and let some other lucky blogger receive her beautiful work.

Thanks again for all this love and fun! Sending many hugs and love your way. xo jj

Gayle said...

Thank you so much! I got my recipient's name this morning! How sweet Christina is to donate a jewel!

Simply Mel {Reverie} said...

I absolutely love Christina's photography! There is so much depth of soul in every single detail, and just knowing that her beautiful eye captured the moment to share with many really makes it special!

Unknown said...

it sounds like I missed something absolutely incredible.I'm going to look into what you initiated, wow.

and thank you so so much for this chance to win something from the heart of Christine.

Cindy said...

So excited about everyone participating, I have to check my email now. hugs to you. one love.

Cathi said...

Oh I missed something wonderful...have been out of town..sounds exciting!

Count me in for that awesome print! xxoo :)

sperlygirl said...

what a beautiful photo from a lovely artist! thx for this opportunity. warmly, s

mamahasspoken said...

I am so ready to sprinkle my jewels and I can't wait to hear about others' jewels as well. Thanks again for doing this, it really is fun!

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

hello friend...saw you at christina's today...had to stop by for a visit and send love and happiness to you....

kary
xxx

kate i said...

Yes, I recieved my secret "jewel's" address too...I'm excited for the fun to begin.

Thanks to Christina for sharing her beautiful art. What at treasure!

kath said...

I got mine! Thanks ladies ... I would love to hang this print on my wall ...
xo

GailO said...

I received my email and I'm as excited as you are to participate in the gift of jewels! ...and I do love Christina's photos so much!

PinkInklings said...

Yes, I got my email and you know how I love Christina's work! This is so cool! : )

Birdie said...

hi! I've got mine too and I'm just so very excited!! :-) and I should have stopped here first before sending you my email with my question ... lol never mind;-)
Love you so much for doing this Se'lah and Christina's photos are just so very wonderful!! hugs!!

Marie Rayner said...

Beautiful print! I am so happy to be participating in the Gift of Jewels again. I have my partner and can't wait to get my little package of love into the post and winging it's way to her!

rayfamily said...

So happy to be participating this year! I love Christina's photo!

Operaton You said...

I'm so excited to send my GOJ! Anything from Christina is beautiful! I'm registered..right? (smile)

honey & sage said...

this all sounds so exciting and fun!

and i would love to have another cm piece!

this one here would be *perfect*!

SZM said...

I love this! Just beautiful!
Suzette

margie said...

and always have a reminder of the two of you. how sweet.

Monique said...

Vibrant love...its wonderful

Lynn said...

I somehow missed this "Gift of Jewels" project! Le sigh. It sounds like a wonderful thing. Hoepfully I'll be more on the ball next time!

MiSspOetiCk. said...

ditto.

Kathy said...

i have been away all weekend and couldn't wait to get home and get started with the fun.... thanks,

Meg said...

The painting is so lovely! I love the colors and the happiness it brings. Delightful art! I would be so WOWed to have it hanging in my wall. :-)

Sharon said...

Oh to win a creation of the wonderful Chistina! I just love her spirit and her photos. This would be so special. And to think I almost missed out on the chance because I thought I had already left a comment! I'm so glad I double checked. Thanks for the chance to win.

SE'LAH... said...

i cannot thank Empress Christina enough for her kindness. best wishes to all of you. one

i am sooooo happy to have 70 other loving souls around the world join me in this round of the *gift of jewels*. now let's have some fun!!!

one love.

Elizabeth Halt said...

I am looking forward to sending my jewel out!

Love the jewel colors in this print.

Chris said...

Christina always comes up dreamy, peaceful, beautiful images and these balloons are beautiful. She is so creative and such a wonderful person!!! Thanks for sharing Se'Lah!!!

Anonymous said...

This is the second time I visit your blog and I am just in love with all the content - and by the way, I also like Jamaica!
Thank you very much for your generosity and the oportunity to enter the drawing; too bad I did not know about the Gift of Jewels project early enough to sign up :( as I am a lover of the written word and love penpals... hope to participate next year :)
Warm greetings from Mexico ~

Paula said...

Christina's stuff is simply the best!

Anonymous said...

I see that I am to enter since I found this on the 28th. That is really nice.

Gloria