A Give Away, A Blog Award, A Surprise

This post will be divided up into three parts.  

First, I am having my very FIRST GIVE AWAY ever!  The reason for this is in conjunction with my surprise, which is part three of this post.  Here are a few pics of the goodies that I will be giving away on Monday, March 16th. 

Since that is my first "official" day of spring break, I thought that would be a great time.

 This sweet little baby planter is chockful of springy pastel goodness!  Vintage buttons,  millinery, ribbon, pearly pins are just a few of what you will find inside the planter.   

So to ENTER just leave a note on this post and you'll be all set.  If you will take the logo {top picture} place it on your blog {linked back to me} I will enter your name a second time.  I use "The Hat" from Harmony Hollow anytime I need to choose a name.  I just LOVE it.  It's great in my classroom too because I can pick a helper with the click of a button!

*Be sure to leave an email addy for contact*

Second, I have been awarded another Blog Award.  

This came from my new friend, and swap pal in Heidi's Vintage Easter Basket Swap.  Her name is Julie, and she is just wonderful.  We have so much in common, and she is a lady who loves the Lord too!  I am so excited about this swap!  I am suppose to give this award to seven Kreativ Bloggers.  So here is my list of recipients.

Rose

Tammy

Karen

Penny

Katie

Lallee

Alisa

Thanks once again Julie.  This was SO sweet of you!

Now on to part three.  

I have been very busy on a big project.  I've been working toward this for a while, and finally I was able to get this going!  This was part of my reason for the Give Away.  It is my Kick Off for my new shop.....

~Two Velvet Bunnies~

I have been stocking and arranging the shelves, and it is 

NOW OPEN FOR BUSINESS!!

So HOP ON OVER and browse though the goodies that I have made and found for your crafting and decorating pleasure!

 Back Porch and Bunny Blessings,

Rebecca

I'm Game If You Are!*and*A Lovely Blog Award!

I LOVE vintage game boards!  

These are one of my favorite collections!

The multicolored boards add such fun to a room!  Board games have been enjoyed over many centuries.  The first recorded game board was a game called Senet which dates back as early as 3500 BC!  It wasn't until after 1839 when lithography came into use that multicolored game boards became available.  During the 20th century these games started to be known by everyone.  Many of these games are still alive and popular today, thanks to the internet.  However, I love these games as a form of art.  I love the way they liven up a wall with their cheerful colors!

So, what's your game?

Checkers, Backgammon, Parcheesi?

Perhaps Chinese Checkers?

Wow!  I just was awarded this Lovely Blog Award!

It was given to me by Madeline at Hydrangea Cottage.

Oh thank you, thank you Madeline!

Now here are the rules for each recipient:

1.  Put the logo on your blog or post.

2.  Nominate other blogs which show great attitude and/or gratitude

3.  Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.

4.  Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.

5.  Share the love and link to this post, and to the person from whom you received your award.

So, here are my nominees of this lovely blog award.

Be sure to go by and visit their lovely blogs.

Becky at Sweet Cottage Dreams

Jessi at Scrappy Jessi

Katie at Hazel's Vintage Pretties

Alice at Inspired Tokens

Phyllis at Shabby In The City

And thanks once again to Madeline for presenting me this award!  Be sure to go by her sweet bloggy home!  You'll be glad you did!

Blessings,

Rebecca