Saturday, May 3, 2008

Mother's day alert!! Give her a wearable piece of art!


I certainly do.. but I need two little birdies of my own as currently I only have one..

Allison Strine Designs
offers some beautiful and funky necklaces, artwork, magnets and more that truely define the joy of being a mom.

Personally my favorite is the "Every little boy she loves is magic." pendant and I love the little story she includes of her son. I can't wait till Connor is talking so we can share our ideas and giggle together, that pendant really reminds me of that.

Though not all of Allison's pieces are mom's only she also offers great pendants that really speak to women. I really love her "Candy Corn is her favorite!" pendant. Who ever said candy corn is NOT a veggie is seriously mistaken!!

Perfect for mother's day.. or just anytime. You're sure to find something in Allison's etsy store that really will speak to the mom in you!

Allison sent me the "Every little boy she loves is magic." pendant and in honor of mother's day I'm going to give it away to one of my readers. *sniff* I hope someone special out there gets it as a gift!

To enter :

  • Leave a comment on this post. Check out Allison Strine Designs and check out all her great stuff Come back here and tell us which design really speaks to you.. and why.
  • No "i want to win" stuff without a little effort (and I do mean little!)
  • Make sure there is a way for me to contact you - if your email address is not on your profile or you are not a blogger you may leave it in your comment or email it to me directly (angelaandconnor at gmail dot com) We have had to disqualify a lot of potential winners as of late as many people do not have emails available in their profiles or leave anonymous posts without any way to contact you.
  • Please US entries only.
  • To get extra credit :
    • For an extra entry :
    • Bloggers - Blog about this contest and leave me the link on your comment, or add me to your sidebar and let me know its there.
    • Non Bloggers (or bloggers) subscribe to my mailing list/RSS feed and earn another entry!
    • One extra credit per person. Please post your extra credit in a separate post.
    • This contest will end May 10th at midnight!

106 Comments:

Pretty Momma said...

I am totally laughing at 'They call her Camera Girl'. Yup, that would be me - Camera girl!

Carrie
mountainrailway at gmail dot com

Beth @ TheAngelForever said...

Gorgeous items. Thanks to allergies I have grown up with birds all of my life. My favorite of Allison Strine's pieces is the She Loves Being a Mom with two little ones. This speaks to me since my beloved cockatoo Moose actually saved my oldest son's life when he was 11 months old. Moose passed away from a heart attack the night before my son had a febrile seizure and stopped breathing. Thanks to my feather angel we were home and not on the road like we were supposed to be.

Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!

Jan said...

My favorite pendant of Allison's is the new one that says: "She loves her grandkids to the moon and back" -- because I do! Grandma-hood is the nicest thing that's happened to me since Mom-hood. Love it.

Stacey Moore said...

love the She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES . . . yippee for joy and happiness and sweet children!! as a mother of two children i think this would be perfect for me!! thanks so much!!
moore.g at insideconnect.net

Bebemiqui said...

I love the "Caffeine makes her more alert..." Great collection I must say! Great giveaway! Count me in. bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

Superdumb Supervillain said...

I love "she has faith in her little girl" because my daughter has been so forlorn since I am always attending to her baby brother these days. Sometimes she's naughty on purpose, just to get my attention... but I want to trust her good instincts...

emcdonald said...

"She decided she was worth it" speaks to me! I'm the type of person who is always giving to others..especially my family. I rarely spend money or time on myself and need to remind myself that is is okay to give to myself!

emcdonald said...

I just posted a comment. My email address is emcdonald@interiority.org Thanks

windycindy said...

Hello! She has a terrific site. What fun it was to look at and read her art pieces. I like the "She Keeps Her Guardian Angel Busy" Long Lasting Art Print. I have two sons that I am so proud of. I would be honored to win the pendant. Thanks,Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

The She Doesnt Look BACK design has a meaning for me. My mom was beatin and abused as a child and teen. She told me about but never seemed mad. I could never understand why she wasen't until I asked her. She said years after she would still cry about it. reliving it over and over again. So she forgave the abuse so SHE could move on. My mom amazes me. Her forgiving that kind of hurt has taught me so much.

Sarah F
Bloominwild89@yahoo.com

Dawn Alice Rogers said...

I love Allison Strine's art! I really like the mother ones, the Grammy ones and especially the "she loves not cooking" one!
:)
Dawn
da[at]dawnalice[dot]com

Cassie said...

She Decided She Was Worth It

Reminds me of my mom.

Reiza said...

Oh, I've seen her work before. I love it. She inspired the gift I made for my niece's birthday.

My favorite is She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass because that's something I would say. I love the bright colors. It's just so happy.

Dr. Dolly (@drdolly) said...

what a colorful and whimsical line! i love the "she is bad to the immaculately manicured bone"...that's so me rockin' the guitar. i have a little boy...this is my first mother's day with my 6 month old. i'd really cherish this pendant. thanks for the contest!

Anonymous said...

I'd love to win the She LOVES Her GRAND Kids to the MOON and BACK pendant for my mother for mother's day. Because she does. lol. Thanks for the opportunity.

mistchlo@hughes.net

Shane H. said...

"She's a mom first" fits me to a T! That is my most important role right now. I'm not Shane....I'm so-an-so's mom and that's the way I like it.

Amy said...

I love the mom colored glasses and she loves being a mom. Because my 3 children are my whole world and i would be completely lost and bored without them.

Anonymous said...

"She doesn't pretend to be normal".
Never have...never will. It's a compliment to me when someone says "my but she's sstrannggeee...". Better that than NORMAL.

love em all, very creative!

Becca said...

Love is a Little One to Call Her Own really speaks to me. Maybe it's because my daughter is adopted. We waited for so long for a little one to call our own, and now that we've got her the love I feel for her is like nothing I've experienced before.

miller lawn service said...

I like the "Caffeine Makes Her More CLEVER, Upbeat and Alert" design. That definitely describes me--and several other busy moms I know!

City Color said...

Can I pick only one?? There are so many there that truly speak to me. What a fabulous collection of art and thoughts!
I love "Her House Was Clean Yesterday"...seriously...thats something I go through every other day...I sit on the couch, look around and think those exact words!

Also absolutely love "She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES". I see everything with a new perspective right now...its joyful yet scary at times.

Mary512 said...

I like the 'They Loved Happily Ever After' greeting card. The picture just jumped out at me. Great giveaway, thanks!

Mary512 said...

Blogged ya:
http://mommyland512.blogspot.com/2008/05/giveaways-over-at-seven-dogs-and-baby_04.html
thanks!

Uniquely Yours said...

She has the sole of.....? A R T is spelled out on the image.

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

"She loves being a Mom", I just wish she could add six little birdies on there. I hate when people think that I hate being a mom of six wonderful kids! I want to remind them everyday, that I love it!

I'd also love this card, because my best friend is having her first child in July, her son Grady, and this would be a great card for her!!

Anonymous said...

i like the " shes going to make it after all."

mesargent813 at yahoo dot com

julie said...

She loves her kids to the moon and back pendant is my absolute favorite....would love to win this one 3beez at bellsouth dot net

PS said...

I really like the She Is Determined to ENJOY Herself. So true, through all the frustration, enjoyment really is what I feel- or try too.

mar said...

"Sometimes she went a whole day without wearing a bra" pendant is my favorite item - thank you

Staci said...

Very cute and creative. I love the "She Is Playing In the Dirt Again . . ." one. We are just starting our garden for the year and I spend most of my time out there. It is totally what I am up to these days. My sister just had a boy and I think the pendant would be perfect for her.

Supermom said...

My favorite is the "Every Little Boys She Loves is Magic". Reminds me of my 2 boys!

Anonymous said...

The grandma "to the moon and back" is the one I'd choose, since I'm a grammy!

Anonymous said...

I like the She Dances to the Beat of a Different Guitar.

I guess thats as nice way of saying I'm different and I like it.

dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I subscribe to your feed

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Andrea @ Momma in Flip Flops2 said...

There are so many beautiful items. I really like the " She LOVES Her Kids to the MOON and BACK". We say that here all the time - I love you all the way to the stars, to the Moon, all the way back. i love that one. I might just have to get it for myself now. =)

moushka said...

It's funny being a SAHM you would think I would like to cook....NOT! LOL! So the saying SHE LOVES NOT COOKING is perfect for me.

Panjo Kids said...

I love Allison Strine's work. "She Really IS the Person Her DOG Thinks She Is" is my current favorite because it reminds me of my friend, NakedJen.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win.

Anonymous said...

The green "she loves being a mom" would be perfect for me

agordon10 said...

She Is Bad to the Impeccably Manicured Bone makes me laugh because it is soooo true

Anonymous said...

I really like the "she works for her dreams" one... they are all really nice though!

ticole96(at)msn(dot)com

Anonymous said...

She's a mom to a t is cute.

bison61 said...

my favorite would be the - she loves her Grand kids to the moon and back pendant. I'd give that to my mother

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

Michelle T said...

She LOVES Her Kids to the MOON and BACK (with 2 birds)...because I really do. They are my everything!

Unknown said...

My favorite is the 'She Uses Her Power' pendant. I loved a lot of Allison's pieces. Beautiful!
Thank you!

Leni said...

Such bright and fun colors! The Love Is A Little One to Call Her Own is the piece for me. I can totally understand and appreciate this statement and the story behind the piece, I'm a new mom!

JenO said...

I LOVE the "she really is the person her dog thinks she is", my dogs both think I'm the best mommy ever! The grandkids to the moon and back would be great for my MIL, too!

nifferjeno at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Mama ducks is so totally me with the 3 at my side and the two that have left the nest.
neneelynn@yahoo.com

Princess Golden Hair said...

i love that she has faith in her little girl

Meredith said...

The She's Nuts pendant is pretty funny!

Meredith said...

The Pink Disco Mei Tei is really sweet! I love the cool natural artsy fabrics!

corrie71 said...

I like they Loved Happily Ever After. Just too cute!

Courtneyhunt71 (at) aol (dot) com

USMCWife said...

Oh, my! LOL I have to say, I know many, many people who will say that the 'Sugar and spice and everything kickass!' is SOOOO me! And, I have to agree!

Anonymous said...

I think She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass pretty much sums me up LOL

Unknown said...

She loves her grandkids to the moon and back for my mom=)

Unknown said...

subscribed to the feed

vboackle said...

the i love my grandkids to the moon and back fits perfect because they are my world.

orchidfae said...

Caffeine Makes Her More CLEVER, Upbeat and Alert ... look out if i I havent had my coffee I love this one!

Anonymous said...

That is some selection! 'She Has Thirteen Pounds of Creativity', and 'She Runs Like A Girl' were two that spoke to me personally. Such talent! Thank you.

Kari said...

They call her camera girl - yep, that's me!! :)

sweetsue said...

My mom is never without a cup of coffee, so my favorite is Caffeine Makes Her More CLEVER, Upbeat and Alert.

fidofido said...

I love she sees the world through mom colored glasses. Having just recently been visited by a single friend who has no children it gave us a new perspective on how I have changed in a good way since settling down and having children.

jennem said...

She Has Thirteen Pounds Of Creativity

My daughter and I bond over art projects daily!

mogrill said...

I would really love to win!

jenni104 said...

I love "She Loves her kids to the Moon and Back" and Her Creative Slip is Showing. And Every little boy is magic is the truth!! I have two boys and every charm in here could apply. They are my life and my loves!! I know I sound too dependent on them, but I just love them so deeply. I can let go, but still will be together forever tied with ribbons of love. These are just the best charms I have seen in a long time. I know all that see them will fall in love with at least one, if not all of them. Thank you for bringing another wonderful item to my attention! Good luck to all, and of course all hope to win.

phxbne said...

As a coffee addict I like the Caffeine one but my favorite is Love is a Little One to Call Her Own

jenni104 said...

I subscribed!!

Anonymous said...

What interesting and beautiful pieces. I think I would go for the I love being a grandmother and give it to my mom from my little one. She is such a great grandma and I know she would be in tears over it.

Thanks again,

-Cristina
CRISFROG@VERIZON.NET

Unknown said...

First off, your on my sidebar! I love your blog!

I checked out Allison's designs and I like: She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass tm pendant! That is soo me! But the softer side of me likes: She Leaves the Rest to GOD pendant.. cause God is everything in my life, He is who has given me all the blessings I have in my life!

mrssmiff said...

I love the license plate pendant......maybe it's because I'm stuck at home with strep throat and the drugs are doing the talking. I'm pretty sure I would still like though.

Sky said...

I love everything in that store!! I'm so glad you have brought this to my attention! I love the "She works hard for her dreams", really it was a tough choice, but I've always wanted a houseful of kids, and I really had to work hard to ever get pregnant with my second child. It took 7 years! Sadly, our Pea is our last child. My body can't take another pregnancy. I have worked, and will work hard for my children...they are my dreams!!

Anonymous said...

There is Nothing Random About Her Acts of Kindness - a Greeting Card-really speaks to me (this was easy)...I live by this statement...and am teaching my kids how important kindness is...it's what counts in this world. REALLY do love this card...thanks :)

Anonymous said...

Love Is A Little One To Call her Own! ecause my 2 little guys made my know what love is!
dansan826 at yahoo.com

Miranda Ward said...

They call her camera girl

jennalee said...

I love Allison's stuff. I have a pendent of hers that says,"She runs with a paper trimmer" which is so true of me.

miriama said...

My favorite is the She loves her grandkids to the moon and back. I am a new grandma and loving every minute of it. This piece speaks to me.

Channah said...

"every little boy she loves is magic" is my favorite. I'm a new mom to the sweetest little boy ever, and I'd proudly wear that!

Unknown said...

She Has a TINY LITTLE Fabric Addiction ...Hehe, I have a whole pile of fabric sitting here beside me.

Anonymous said...

I love the "There is Nothing Random About Her Acts of Kindness" pendant!

Anonymous said...

My favorite pendant of Allison's is the new one that says: "She loves her grandkids to the moon and back",wow so true,ive got three an two more on the way an couldnt be happier!please count me in,thanks


vlbelk@hotmail.com

kdkdkd said...

She LOVES Her Kids to the MOON and BACK
that is me, what a wonderful saying

Anonymous said...

Caffeine Makes Her More CLEVER now that fits me

Erica G said...

I love the Sisters make the Bestest Friends. I have an older sister and a younger sister. They are throwing ma a baby shower this weekend. I think about how they are always there for me, no matter what. Some families aren't so lucky to have such relationships.

RoyalCheryl said...

My favorite pendant by Allison Strine is "She loves her kids to the moon and back". It doesn't get any better than that. Happy Mother's Day to all. Thanks for the giveaway.

littlelatina said...

I've been seeing this style and wanting a one very badly

calgirl said...

I love SHES PLAYING IN THE DIRT AGAIN because I played in the dirt when I was a kid and my family can still find me in the garden.

Traci C said...

"she has the soul of an Artist" is something that my mother has said about me, and now we concur is true of my daughter. That is wonderful and most assuredly speaks to my heart.

carissaad said...

They Call Her CAMERA GIRL is my favorite. That is so me because I always have a camera with me.

Molly C. said...

She Started Living Her FABULOUS LIFE speaks to me, because I'm finally speaking up and taking charge of mine & my kids lives. I love her stuff!

Anonymous said...

I think I spent a half an hour just now looking through her site. It's so original and I love her work. That was fun! I picked out the PRINT of the LadyBird Collage entitled . . . She Colors WAY Outside the Lines as my favorite.

Tiffany G said...

Every Little Boy She Loves Is Magic ....I have two little boys and they are always surprising me

Anonymous said...

Oh, caffeine makes her clever is cute, as I love my diet coke, and I love the "She loves her kids all the way to the moon and back". Because I really do love them that much.

Susan W said...

I love
She Is PerFEctly IMPERFECT.
Thanks so much!

Aisling said...

Allison's designs are marvelous and unique. I especially love the "She CARPES the DIEM" pendant.

Brooke said...

I love EVERY LITTLE GIRL SHE LOVES IS MAGIC. We only have girls in our family - 3 daughters and my mom (who I'd give this to) has 8 granddaughters - with NO MORE coming.

masonsgranny59 said...

The grandma "to the moon and back"is cute!ty 4 the great contest!:)

Owner said...

omgosh, i have to get the "She only uses her powers for GOOD, never EVIL." that's our favorite saying/joke in this house!

DOODLEGIRL said...

I like the "She Puts Her Big Girl Panties On and Deals With It - It is a Full Girdled Pendant . . . " because sometimes I'd rather run and hide (like spending too much time on the computer).

Leslie said...

I love the She Dares to be Happy Pendent. :)

klp1965 said...

she loves being a mom..because i really really do :)

Donna said...

I like the pennt She Sees LIFE Through MOM Colored GLASSES . .
It reminds me of 2 of my children and me.

Doreen said...

Love 'She Is PerFEctly IMPERFECT'. I'm subs to your feeds.

Anonymous said...

I lIKe the She Is Sugar and Spice and Everything Kickass. This is so funny


danny32560@yaoo.com

rosannepm said...

She loves being a grandma because I do. I tell people it is the best thing that ever happends to you
rosans4@comcast.net

Noggy said...

;) ROFL...love the "Sometimes She Can Be a Little Witchy" pendant. Thinking about getting it for my sister.

lilyk said...

I love the Every Little DOG She Loves Is Magic pendant because it is so cute!

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