02 February 2009

giveaway: heart strings

happy february. i love love month. so here we go with a suitably sweet giveaway.

madeleine creates everything in her shop by hand. these charming heart garlands caught my eye. she stitches various hearts together to create beautiful chains, pretty perfect for valentine's day and any other day of the year. i think it would make any sweetheart happy.

she is offering one m.writes reader their choice of heart garland. (the three options include: vintage book, antique music or red fabric.) if you'd like to enter to win, leave me a comment on this post by thursday, february 5th. i'll announce the winner on friday, february 6th.





thank you to the academy of gentle arts shop for sweetening our spaces with these gorgeous garlands.

don't miss: another cute etsy shop giveaway over at petit elefant.

115 comments:

  1. love these give-a-ways! even if i never win it's still fun to see what people can do with their creativity. thanks marta!

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  2. Anonymous9:09 AM

    so pretty. would look great in my room......

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  3. I am always looking for a new way to show the family some L.O.V.E. they would love this new decor!

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  4. This would go so well with the wax paper hearts hanging in my large picture window. Never too many hearts!

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  5. Anonymous9:14 AM

    oh!!! I want pretty little hearts on a string.

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  6. loving the vintage set! my house needs some V-Day decorations STAT!

    xo
    Kelly

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  7. LOVE the vintage music hearts!

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  8. How very fun and whimsical!

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  9. I too love LOVE month =) The red garland would be a perfect addition to my simple valentine's decorations!

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  10. I'd love these... so pretty but still simple.

    Thanks,
    Maureen (jnomaxx at hotmail dot com)

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  11. I was just thinking last night about attempting some heart garlands. How lovely would it be to receive one in the mail instead? :)

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  12. I love these. so beautiful, especially the antique music which would be perfect for my pianist fiance.

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  13. Anonymous9:38 AM

    these are so beautiful. count me in!

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  14. these are so delightful and fun. like little twinkling hearts.

    i love the antique novel hearts. for the love of good writing:)

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  15. gosh i love either the music or the vintage book!

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  16. Anonymous9:56 AM

    even if i don't win.....i'm going to make some with my kids!

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  17. These gorgeous hearts would be perfect Valentine's decorations for the new apartment I'll be moving into with my sweetheart, just in time for Valentine's Day. How adorable.

    Have a lovely Monday!

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  18. love the heart garlands! adorable!

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  19. hooray for a lovey giveaway!

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  20. Anonymous10:38 AM

    what a beautiful idea....i love love month too...any excuse for extra smooches for the hubby and babies!

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  21. Anonymous10:40 AM

    how beautiful!

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  22. i love the musical hearts. perfect for my musical hubby.

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  23. I made a great Fall banner out of felt leaves, everyone loved it. Hearts out of paper are wonderful.

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  24. so cute! would love to have this!
    Thanks!

    Cathy

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  25. Our community has the most heaviest of hearts this week. I've been sitting here all morning thinking about what to say, or not say, to do or not do, to post or not post but I must. I am putting together a valentine package for a long time friend who lost her husband last week- he was 43 years old and the healthiest, most devoted husband, and adoring father not to mention the love of her life. This valentine's day will not be the same- nor will life.But with the support of our community, she will mend. In the meantime, I keep searching for a heart (full) of goodies to make thier day. Just a reminder to LOVE ONE ANOTHER. XOXO

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  26. love the garlands...i like the vintage one best i think.

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  27. these are undeniably sweet... how i love

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  28. So cute- I could use some additional decorations :)

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  29. Those are darling! I love the music chain

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  30. So sweet--i love a holiday all about love.
    Amy D.

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  31. oh, i'm all over this one!
    thanks for another great giveaway, marta!

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  32. Anonymous12:15 PM

    love those! if I don't win I think I'll have to make my own.

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  33. cute. thanks for the giveaway.

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  34. These are so very sweet, thanks! Happy February!

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  35. aw how cute! i would love to win one of these *fingers crossed*

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  36. These are so cute. I love the music sheet hearts:)

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  37. these are so pretty! i love love month, too!

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  38. I love these garlands. I love hearts. I love giveaways.

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  39. these are love-ly indeed!

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  40. Anonymous2:10 PM

    What a cute way to ring in this hearty month! Love your suggestions. Thanks!

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  41. I see that there is another Caitlin commenting here... it's not the same one twice. I love the fabric hearts! Beautiful! Thank you for the chance!

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  42. my mom would love the vintage music. if i don't win, i'll have to give a try making it myself!

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  43. loving the antique sheet music garland! perfect for my musician husband on our first married valentine's day...

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  44. I was just trying to think of someway to make our apartment more festive ... these would be perfect!

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  45. Anonymous2:32 PM

    What fun, unique garlands!

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  46. those are so cute! i love them.

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  47. oh! yes. please. so yummy.

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  48. Anonymous2:46 PM

    What beautiful garlands! I'd love to be considered to win. Thank you!

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  49. i never really enter things like this, but those are so pretty. so, here's my comment. love your blog marta!

    you'll have to let us know how the other cakes go as you try them. happy birthday to dan!

    mi

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  50. Those are so fun! I only have one Valentine's Day decoration. Would love this.

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  51. Beautiful - I hope I win. Those would brighten up any space with a little love.

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  52. I love them! I've been really excited about V-Day this year, too, probably because my daughter is old enough to really help with some fun crafts (she's 3.5). Thanks for the giveaway!

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  53. Red is my favorite color, and my birthday is Feb. 11th. This would be a fun treat!

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  54. Oh how beautiful! I would love to hang those above my bed!

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  55. So pretty--thanks for the great giveaway! I would love one of those in my house :)

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  56. ooh, me encanta! i like them all! this month, i especially love love.

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  57. what an incredible idea!
    of course i hope to win...but if i don't i may just have to try this for myself!

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  58. Such a sophisticated way to decorate for a lovely little holiday. I love the antique book garland!

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  59. wow, thanks, marta - I love these hearts! been married to my sweetheart for over 25 years now, and I still get all excited about valentine's day!

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  60. these are so lovely. i truly do *heart* them, ;)
    x

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  61. I went to a fantastic paper craft & valentine card making party with a bunch of amazing women this weekend. It inspired me to get a little more creative with such a loveable holiday!

    These are adorable! What a fun idea!

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  62. Love them! So romantic. Thank you!

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  63. be still my heart. how incredibly lovely!

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  64. oh the timing, the sweet[heart] theme of this is just perfect.
    thank you for hosting, marta, and for your beautiful words & heart.

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  65. What a sweet giveaway! I would love the red fabric hearts.

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  66. Very sweet & subtle - love them all!

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  67. i heart these heart strings*

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  68. Anonymous6:35 PM

    How those are adorable! Would look great strung along my mantle.

    Thanks, Marta!

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  69. Anonymous7:03 PM

    I love the things that people come up with!! If only I was that creative!! I've been looking for some new decor!! Thanks marta for your great giveaways!!

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  70. Anonymous7:11 PM

    these would fit in perfectly with the rest of my valentines decor! ♥

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  71. That is very charming, and not only for Valentine's Day, oh no, i'd keep it on my walls all year long.

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  72. Those are so lovely - simple and striking and creative without any sappy commercialism :))

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  73. Anonymous8:21 PM

    so pretty

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  74. i love these, how cute! she has a great store!!!


    lovealisa.etsy.com

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  75. Anonymous9:05 PM

    I love the antique music hearts!

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  76. So very lovely!!

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  77. Anonymous9:33 PM

    my gosh, the music garland is gorgeous..

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  78. love these hearts for our nursery in waiting.

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  79. love these hearts for our nursery in waiting.

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  80. Beautiful! Antique book. Count me in.

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  81. cute cute cute! what a simple yet lovely way to decorate for love!

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  82. Anonymous1:15 AM

    These Heart Strings are so wonderful. As a newly married lady I'd dearly love to celebrate and decorate for Valentines this year!

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  83. Anonymous3:12 AM

    I read your blog every day Marta :)

    I am planning on spoiling my husband this valentines, as he is feeling miserable with a broken leg:( These music hearts will cheer him up, as playing the guitar is as much fun he can get these days, while he is dreaming of doing some skiing!

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  84. Anonymous8:39 AM

    They are very nice. Simple and yet elegant all at the same time.

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  85. Anonymous8:39 AM

    They are very nice. Simple and yet elegant all at the same time.

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  86. LOVE, love, l-o-v-e these garlands !!
    count me in please

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  87. so cute!! i love them.

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  88. love them. so perfect.

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  89. I heart them!
    Thank you, Marta.

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  90. Anonymous2:24 PM

    I love these cute little hearts :)

    I would love to win these to put them along my wall.

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  91. so simple and romantic- love them!!!

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  92. Oh...I am quite a sucker for hearts. And vintage books. And it's my birthday on the 6th, so I would love to win :]]

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  93. What a fun way to decorate w/ hearts!

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  94. I'm new to your blog, and I love everything I see!

    My name is Marta, too! :)

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  95. So darn cute! How I love these! Definitely need some valentines decorations and these would be perfect!

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  96. Anonymous10:33 PM

    here's to the art of the heart!
    many thanks for your sweet inspiration!

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  97. such pretty, simple decor!

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  98. so pretty! they would look great in my little girls room...happy love month!

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  99. Those are really cute and sort of understated. Love 'em.
    lisa

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  100. i was just thinking how my fireplace needed a few hearts to spruce it up during this love month. these are simple and creative, i love them.

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  101. Anonymous1:16 PM

    i 'heart' heartgarlands!

    evelyn

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  102. Anonymous5:18 PM

    So sweet!

    nina (at) sweetdisarray (dot) com

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  103. I'm in love with these! It would be pretty nice to win one. Oh, and I love your blog. :)

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  104. These amazing vintage garlands would fit in perfectly with my vintage modern wedding! I love the crafty feel but the very professional look.

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  105. Anonymous5:03 AM

    simply beautiful

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  106. love the garlands!
    Cheers!

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