Day one of the Pretty Giveaway Palooza and we're starting it off with a double feature! First up, Stephanie is offering one lucky winner a 2012 calendar of their choice from her shop Olive and Ruby.
Stephanie says, "I love and am inspired by vintage children’s books, animals, pattern and designs, and all of the things found in nature. I strive to make art that is an extension of the things that I love, and I hope that you love them too!" Her calendars feature popular illustrations from her Olive and Ruby shop.
For more from this talented artist, take a peek at Stephanie's other Etsy shop Cabbages and Kings, featuring her cute and quirky prints. Also stop by her blog.

Part two! Lauralee's etsy shop Shabby Life is currently closed for updating. But she is still graciously participating in this giveaway by offer our winner three 5x7 prints of her lovely photography. These make a great little collection, don't you think?
One winner will receive both pretty prizes! How to enter: **CLOSED**
1. Leave a comment on this blog post {mandatory to win}. Please note that if I can't get to a working email through your profile you will not be contacted, and therefore won't win! It's not a bad idea to post your email in your comment to be sure I've got it.
For more chances to win: {please leave a separate comment for each one}
2. Visit the Olive and Ruby shop and let me know what your favorite item is.
3. Become a follower of Shabby Life's blog.
4. Tweet this giveaway. Tweet
That's it kids. Four chances to win these two fab prizes. The random winner will be announced one week from today. The last chance to enter will be Monday, September 19th.



What a great giveaway! I love the sparrows on a branch card, what a cute drawing!! Thanks
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite from Olive and Ruby is the Poppy print card set, with the pine cone and needles running a close second. Though it is so hard to choose, as they are all quite pretty!
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I enjoy art of all types. Many great choices
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What beautiful prizes!
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I follow Shabby Life publicly with google friend connect
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My favorite item from Olive and Ruby's Etsy shop is The Cattails - Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes
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I tweeted about the giveaway, I'm @AmberGoo:
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Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Great give-away!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the Olive and Ruby calenders!
Such pretty illustrations!
Wonderful giveaway, thank you.
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I love the Sunflower Field - Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes, there so cute.
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Stephanie! Wow! These are so gorgeous! I love love love that red poppy illustration!
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That being said, my favorite of the calendars is totally Mix 2 (complete with my beloved poppy!)
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I also just started following Shabby Life! whew, that's a lot of comments!
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such lovely items!
ReplyDeleteThe poppy notecards are my favorite ~ such a beautiful shop!
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My favorite are The Secret Notecards, the design is so clean and pretty!
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what a darling giveaway. thanks for the chance to win. :)
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i follow shabby life. :)
ReplyDeletei love all the cards and calendars...but the 'mix' calendar (the one with the feathers) is my fave! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I love the prints she does, downright beautiful. I would very much like to enter. My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI really liked the The Little Field Mouse set of notecards. He is just too cute! My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI am already a public follower of Shabby Life's blog, and quite a fan as well. My email is mtaggart4852@gmail.com Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteI love the calendars :D
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Great giveaway! The calenders are adorable there my favorite but I love the prints too.
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My favorite item is the 2012 Wall Calendar - Floral from the shop.
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Became a follower of Shabby life blog under Berendina.
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Tweeted about this giveaway.
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The calendars are beautiful!
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Thank you for a chcance to winthis :).
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This is my favourite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/79070367/2012-mini-patterned-wall-calendar
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Both are perfectly lovely! Thanks for the chance to win :)
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following Shabby Life's blog via GFC
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My favorite item from the Olive and Ruby shop is the Row of Feathers - Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes!
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What gorgeous work! I jut adore the vintage feel and look of Olive and Ruby. The crispness of Shabby Life's photos are almost technicolor.
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These are gorgeous! I love the font on the calendars
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Very pretty and great giveaway.
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My favorite item is http://www.etsy.com/listing/55037576/daisy-friendship-notecards-set-of-6-flat
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What a wonderful giveaway! Gorgeous work! My email is pelaez.nina@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from Olive and Ruby is The Poppy Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes. It's gorgeous!
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I love the The Ostrich Notecards
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I am a follower of Shabby Life's blog via gfc
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This is a super sweet giveaway.. hoping to win!
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My favourite from Olive and Ruby Etsy is the Pine Cone and Needles -Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes
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I hope to win this giveaway for my daughter
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My favourite from Olive and Ruby is the Sparrows on a Branch -Set of 10 flat Notecards and Envelopes
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Wish I win!
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My favourite Olive and Ruby is The Love Birds -Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes
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Great giveaway! I'd love to be entered.
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My favourite item is the 2012 Mini Patterned Wall Calendar.
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Beautiful giveaway. Thanks!
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My favorite is the I Just Wanted to Say Hello -Set of 10 flat Notecards and Envelopes.
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Tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/hle123/status/114464480691359744
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I tweeted!
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I love these prizes. They are so pretty.
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My favorite item is the 2012 Wall Calendar - Mix II
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I follow Shabby Life with GFC as A. Tolar.
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I tweeted.
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Great giveaway, thank you! This would be a lovely birthday present for my sister-in-law!
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I have the ugliest calendar/planner right now, so I'd LOVE to win this!
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My two favorite designs are either Sparrow on a Branch or the Balancing Bird. I LOVE birds right now... :)
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Happy to find this giveaway. I love pretty things. :)
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One of my favorite items is The Cherry Blossoms - Set of 6 Flat Notecards and Envelopes
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my fave is 2012 Mini Patterned Wall Calendar
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i am a follower of Shabby Life's blog.
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Thanks for the giveaway!
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Would love to win!!
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Love sending hand written notes and it would be great to send them on these... http://www.etsy.com/listing/55037576/daisy-friendship-notecards-set-of-6-flat
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following the blog!
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could it be prettier? :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks for offering this giveaway! I just LOVE those calendars. The colors in the illustrations just pop beautifully.
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ReplyDeleteLove those calendars - they look so... genteel. :) Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item in the shop is the "Just a Little Flower" Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes.
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The ostrich notecards are my favorite, I think!
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I tweeted this!
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What a lovely giveaway! Thank you so much for giving us the chance to win such wonderful gifts. :)
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I saw my favorite as soon as I clicked the link! I absolutely love poppies so of course I'm going to choose 'The Poppy - Set of 6 flat Notecards and Envelopes'
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I follow Shabby Life's blog.
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Tweeted!
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Calendars are a hot item in our house - everyone wants their own! this would be fabulous to win.
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My favourite item at the Olive and Ruby shop is the 2012 Wall Calendar - Floral
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Oh goodness, what a beautiful calendar! Vintage-inspired = <3.
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Oh, what a wonderful giveaway! She does such beautiful stuff!
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ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a good calender and this one looks wonderful.
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what a great giveaway, good luck to everyone
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I love Iris Save the Date Card
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These are gorgeous! I would love to win!
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Thanks for the great contest!
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