***Updated with new winner: Jo has let me know that she has some of the things in the prize already and would love to pass it on to someone who could really use it. How generous!
New winner is: Karen Kuschel
My goal is to include more water coloring in my projects this year, this giveaway is great for that! I always give my daughter a monthly subscription to something she loves as she lives in Chicago away from is and I like it that it reminds her she has a fan club close at heart. This year is teas of the month. She can think of us and how much we support her as she relaxes with her special teas each month. ❤
***Updated with WINNER: Congrats Jo Anne Malicoat who said "I don't know if this qualifies as a "gift" exactly, but an elderly woman uses the same vet as we do, and I was in there one day and overheard her making payment arrangements because her sweet kitty was sick and she couldn't pay. So after she left I settled her bill for her and asked the vet to keep it anonymous. I felt so good knowing she wouldn't have to worry about that any more.". I truly enjoyed reading all of your stories about the wonderful and thoughtful gifts you gave this year. Thank you all for hopping along. Comments are now closed :)
Happy New Year crafty friends! One of my favorite days of the year is here, the Seasons Givings Blog Hop. This is a perfect time to reflect on the past year, think about goals for next year and to appreciate each and every one of you. Thank you to all of you who left a sweet comment on my blog, attended one of my classes and events, or followed me on Instagram this year. I love teaching, and I always love to share what new things I have been using or buying, and you know if you are a follower that I absolutely LOVE rainbows...so a rainbow giveaway it is!
TO ENTER: Leave me a comment telling me what the most meaningful "gift" you gave this year was (bought, handmade, or even the gift of your time). I will pick a winner sometime on January 7th. **Prize can be mailed to US addresses only, thanks for understanding**
I wanted to share a few of my favorite 2019 rainbow finds with you for my giveaway this year. Included in my giveaway are:
- Josie Lewis Limited Edition Watercolor Paint Set (yours will be new of course!)
- Simon Says Stamp Rainbow Heart Wafer Die
- Yellow Owl Workshop Color Wheel Socks
- Yellow Owl Workshop Color Wheel Lapel Pin
If you love rainbows as much as I do, you might be interested in some of my favorite rainbow creations from my Instagram account this year. Please be sure to follow me at @cheiron for even more rainbows....
Here is the full list of links for this hop:
My gift was to myself (and my husband) and it's my health. I worked to lose 135 lbs this year so I can stick around a little longer :)
Posted by: Cheryl H | January 03, 2020 at 04:04 PM
I would say it was key chains that I made for my crew at work. They all seemed very excited that I made them a little gift for Christmas. This is the first year that they have reported to me. Thanks for the chance and Happy New Year
Posted by: TERESA GODINES | January 03, 2020 at 04:24 PM
Happy New Year!! I LOVE all your rainbow cards. The most meaningful gift that I gave this year was a set of cards and matching bracelet for a friend. Her brother died a few years ago and she has a charity with a certain tag line. I made her some cards using the tag line as the sentiment and designed around that.
Posted by: Nora Noll | January 03, 2020 at 05:31 PM
I made a recipe book for my sons for Christmas with easy recipes for them to make and family recipes. My boys really appreciated them! I also made 24 little tea light Christmas trees for my family and friends! Everyone loved them!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunnignham | January 03, 2020 at 06:38 PM
My husband and I volunteered at a rescue mission during the holidays. Helped serve food to those in need.
Posted by: Terri Charles Watwood | January 03, 2020 at 08:01 PM
This year, I
gave my husband
a puppy! He is
enjoying him
and makes us
happy. Wonderful
prize, thank you.
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | January 03, 2020 at 08:09 PM
My son does so much for my husband and myself. He will drop everything to run over and help us. He is truly very devoted to us. For Christmas, we gave him a table saw that he really wanted. The look on his face was priceless.
Posted by: Lisa Byers | January 03, 2020 at 08:17 PM
Not sure if it's a "gift" exactly but 2019 I made some major changes for myself. I quit my job of eighteen years, stood up for myself and took my health and happiness in hand. I started a new job in December and so far I love it! Never let someone else make you feel worthless or bad about yourself. I let it happen to me for far too long!
Posted by: Natalie S Winterstein | January 03, 2020 at 08:19 PM
The most meaningful gift I gave this year was myself. I sold my home, moved into an rv and came to take care of my elderly mom so that she would have someone here for her in case she fell or just needed someone to talk to.. I hope to buy a home again in the near future, but I am happy to have dedicated my life and time to someone else for at least a little while.
Posted by: Rhonda L Gillette | January 03, 2020 at 09:38 PM
Our son will graduate from university in May and needs a suit for interviewing, work, etc. Due to his size (6'6", 185 pounds), off the rack wasn't an option. We bought a custom made suit for him for Christmas. I like to think of it as the final "launch" of our baby, not an amazing young man. BobbisTreasure at aol dot com
Posted by: Bobbi's Treasure | January 03, 2020 at 09:49 PM
The most meaningful gift I gave was a car to my 16 year old. Thank you for the chance to win
Posted by: Wendy L | January 03, 2020 at 10:24 PM
Gift of spending time with the little kiddos in the neighborhood - so heartwarming for them and their parents and for ME! Thank you for the chance to win giveaways and all your inspiration. Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Joan Kinnischtzke | January 03, 2020 at 11:38 PM
My gift was to some of my stamper friends and it was a goody bag with personalized aprons and stamping products. It was so meaningful for me to share that with them.
Posted by: Brenda in IN | January 03, 2020 at 11:51 PM
Happy 2020 Cheiron!
As my most meaningful gift is time!! Over the years I have mentored, guided and been put in leadership of others. This year I spent many hours training to be apart of a ministry that helps those in "crisis" and am privileged to being apart of one woman's life as she walks through this hard time. God is so good to use me in this way. So blessed!!!
Have been one of your avid followers on IG as @jordanbev5
Beverly Jordan
jordanbev5@yahoo.com
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | January 04, 2020 at 12:52 AM
Happy New Year! I think the most meaningful present that i got this year, was something small but sweet. It was from my nephew, who is 4 years old. He gave me a little necklace that he made in school.
Posted by: Gloria lai | January 04, 2020 at 02:01 AM
I think the most meaningful gift is my time I gave to help start an art co-op in my small Alaskan town!
Posted by: Kristine Reeves | January 04, 2020 at 03:13 AM
Happy New Year and thanks for being part of this amazing and generous hop! Love all your rainbow cards! My most meaningful gift was a mug with pictures of my brother on it for my father. When my brother unexpectedly died in October, my dad took it really hard. As my sister and I created a slideshow to celebrate my brother, there was a picture of my brother with a calf that brought tears of joy to my dad's eyes. That picture, with a few others, were on the coffee mug. I hope that it will bring a bit of joy to my father each morning.
Posted by: indy | January 04, 2020 at 03:28 AM
I always love your makes, Cheiron! They are so bright and happy, and always bring a smile to my face. The most meaningful gift I give every year is time at my church, preparing and sending out meals to our community. Every year it grows, and this year 4100 meals were prepared and distributed. It is a gift that gives back way more. Thank you for your generous giveaway and for your inspiration throughout the year! By the way, I would not have known about this hop without you!
Posted by: Sara Emily Barker | January 04, 2020 at 07:53 AM
Happy New Year! The gift I had the most fun giving this year was taking my sister on a trip to the Gulf Shores for her birthday.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 04, 2020 at 12:08 PM
Happy Happy 2020!
The most meaningful gift I gave this year was monthly donations to Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs. They pair veterans with PTSD and other disabilities, as well as some civilians, with well-trained dogs that are life-changing.
Posted by: Paula Gentry | January 04, 2020 at 04:26 PM
Oh wow, all the rainbow goodness is so yummy!!! The most thoughtful gift was coasters I finally finished making for my mom.. they are the kind you do with personal photos and a gazillion clear coats :) Thanks for the chance to win and Happy New Year!!!!
Posted by: Renee Vanepps | January 04, 2020 at 04:33 PM
Happy New Year Crafters! Well craft related I made a Brag book for a friends daughter who had her 1st child. On a not so craft side, we raise our own beef and we always share beef with our neighbors.
Posted by: Pam Weiss | January 04, 2020 at 05:04 PM
Happy New Year and your cards are so bright and cheerful. The most meaningful gift I gave this year was lots of cat food, litter, and goods to be sold to pay their vet bills for nine feral kittens and two mothers. I felt so good that day knowing they would eat good.
Posted by: Vicki Kroll | January 04, 2020 at 05:41 PM
My son had borrowed money and didn't realize that his 100$ payment was only decreasing the loan by 30$ because the interest. He still owed $400.00 and he was struggling to pay it off with that much interest. I paid it off for him and told him it was part of his Christmas. He happy cried because he was so relieved. Love my boys
Posted by: Jessica Porter | January 04, 2020 at 06:27 PM
The most gift I gave this year was a memory book for my sister of her last year with her husband- he passed away last Spring.
Posted by: lee | January 04, 2020 at 08:02 PM
I like the make pillowcases for my grandchildren relating to something that is important to them. For example--This year to boys received arrow pillowcases because they are into archery.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
Posted by: Sue D | January 04, 2020 at 09:29 PM
Thank you - i love all your rainbows and color - it's my spirit too. My favorite gift I gave away actually was to me too - I was able to bring my daughter and her entire family of grandgirls along with me on vacation - we had memories that will last forever I was blessed to be able to do that. and so blessed they could come
Posted by: Nancy | January 04, 2020 at 11:12 PM
HAPPY 2020 :)
My most meaningful gifts this year have been time, teaching neighbours kids about colour and colouring ... our driveway has looked MAGICAL, I've also made lots of colouring cards that come with crayons and gel pens, so they can colour the digital stamps on the front and inside.
THANK YOU for sharing, INSPIRING, being part of this AMAZING 8th annual Seasons Givings Giving Blog Hop!
PS - I'm international, so please don't include me in your prize draw
Posted by: Tracy Moloney | January 04, 2020 at 11:13 PM
Happy 2020! I believe the most meaningful was an encouraging card I made and sent to my Mom after a health scare she had. She said it brought her to tears and brightened her day. (This is why I love creating.)
Thank you for the inspiration and sharing your creations with all of us! Love the rainbows of color!
Posted by: Carrie Carver | January 05, 2020 at 09:56 AM
The most meaningful gift I gave was when I participated with the Rotary Club on sponsoring a military family in our area for Christmas. :)
Posted by: Kelsey Thomas | January 05, 2020 at 12:02 PM
Rainbows are awesome!
My most meaningful “gift” was
taking care of my daughter and our grandson
through the holidays after my daughter’s car
accident.
Posted by: Lucy E. | January 05, 2020 at 01:26 PM
My most meaningful gift I gave was a scrapbook to each of my DIL and I made a quilt for a friend. I love making creations for others! plan on organizing my stash
Posted by: sherri p | January 05, 2020 at 02:46 PM
The most meaningful gift I gave this year were the 80 handmade cards that I sent out....they were all different and truly a labor of love on my part. Thank you for the chance to win.
Posted by: Sandi Pressley | January 05, 2020 at 07:11 PM
My mom is in a nursing home and is not really able to do much. I created a photo blanket for her including photos of her parents, my sisters and I, my children and grandkids. She will enjoy snuggling up with it.
Posted by: Jean marmo | January 05, 2020 at 11:12 PM
You do make spectacular rainbow projects. My most meaningful gift was a plate of homemade candy that different members of my family made over at my mom's. I have a plate last year to a family of my church who are very poor. They loved it. This year the mother (who was a classmate and friend in high school) passed away at the age of 52. I gave a plate to her husband and son to make this Christmas a little brighter in the midst of their first Christmas without her.
Posted by: Annette Reed | January 06, 2020 at 12:17 AM
Enjoying some time together doing something (creating, laughing, lunch).
Posted by: StacyK | January 06, 2020 at 12:11 PM
The most meaningful gift I gave (that I can remember) is a Christmas tree we cut down on our property to give to one of my student's family who couldn't afford one.
Posted by: Elisa M Gray | January 06, 2020 at 10:20 PM
The most meaningful gift I gave was a table saw to my son. He is ALWAYS there for my husband and me. He drops everything and drives over if we need help. He calls me 3-4 times during the week just to make sure I'm ok. He's a blessing.
Posted by: Lisa Byers | January 07, 2020 at 08:31 AM