| give luck giveaway… | 02.9.10 |
i am especially fond of CHEWING THE CUD & viola, the incredibly talented creator of the innovative company….viola designed all of the printed materials for A LOVELY WORKSHOP in napa & she is working tirelessly on amazing letterpress & printed surprises for A LOVELY WORKSHOP in france coming up in may 2010….she is also working on a very special personal project, a sweet little bun in the oven….to see more of her lovely designs & unique ideas you must check out STYLE ME PRETTY, abby will be putting up some more of viola’s work very soon…..
i just love the BIG IDEAS books…..
“Why chewing the cud, you ask? We like to ask “why,” and then we like to ask, “why not.” chewing the cud defines that moment of meditation before taking a calculated leap. For the most part, we remember to bring our wings.”-viola….there is a sweet simplicity & loveliness to viola’s designs…
i always think its interesting to find out what inspires someone who inspires me….
and these are a few of viola’s favourite things…..
“running in the rain. flip flops. spotted feathers. cookbooks (with lots of photographs). steamed custard. square wreaths. laughing out loud. stripes and dots. tongue-scorching hot sauce. freshly picked lavendar. foldable bags. foggy mornings. pleats. wet clay. starry nights. crooked lines. books and blankets. white daisies. movies in the park. french macaroons. cigar boxes. dark roast coffee. lazy sundays. did I say coffee?”
these fabric wraps stole my heart the first time i laid eyes on them….these beautifully designed pieces are fabric are meant to be used to wrap a gift…i love this idea…a gift within a gift….its clever & sweet….and they make beautiful head scarves, my daughter has been wearing one around the house lately……here is some more information about the super stylish fabric wraps  in viola’s own words….
remember to stop by STYLE ME PRETTY & CHEWING THE CUD & let yourself be inspired….
THE GIVEAWAY….
two lucky winners will receive 3 CHEWING THE CUD gift wraps…as well as a BIG IDEAS book…each winner will get a yellow fabric “give luck” wrap, a blue fabric “give luck” wrap, and a flower fabric wrap….you can keep all three, use them as art for your wall, a scarf for your hair or maybe keep your favorite & give 2 to two of your favorite people….& i love the BIG IDEAS book, perfect to slip into your purse & pull out when something special pops in your mind, who knows how big your ideas can get?? so please leave a comment, cross your fingers & i will select 2 winners very soon….xoxoxo
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February 9th, 2010 at 12:09 am
Love these! I first saw them on StyleMePretty’s blog and loved how they use the fabric as gift wrap as well! Hope I win!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:12 am
i am a huge fan of chewing the cud as well. i love the idea behind the fabric wraps! this holiday season, i tried to only wrap in reused papers, bags and fabrics. nothing makes me crazier than seeing huge garbage bags full of wrapping paper that is just going to the landfill.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:13 am
Wow…I’m so glad you’re doing these giveaways purely so I can see some of your inspirations…they are amazing!!! I would have never known about them if it weren’t for posts like these! Those fabric wraps are so fantastic.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:21 am
Viola’s work is beautiful! Thank you for posting this.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:24 am
Those wraps are wonderfully gorgeous. They fit so well with my own fashion aesthetic, but I can also list off a fair few people who would appreciate it if I made them a gift from these.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:28 am
Wow! Those are really beautiful and would be great to wrap my bridesmaids’ gifts!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:32 am
What great and inspiring giveaways! Thank you for sharing.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:44 am
so lovely! thanks for sharing.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:01 am
I love the wraps! Elephants are my favorite…there were elephants on my baby blanket when I was little, so I love elephant print fabric.
February 9th, 2010 at 1:59 am
oh I love BIG IDEAS books!!! they’re so helpful and so powerful…
Viola’s designs are absolutely stunning, you can see straightaway it all comes from her heart… xoxo
February 9th, 2010 at 2:11 am
Oh my gosh! This is such a wonderful giveaway! I really hope I win! They are so beautiful
February 9th, 2010 at 2:43 am
omg i am DYING over thise fabric wraps. they are perfecto! I would certainly hang one in my make-shift office (nook under the stsirs!) to inspire me evertday…and a blogger always needs a beautiful notebook to jot down inspiration and ideas.
February 9th, 2010 at 3:35 am
I have a close friends birthday coming up in April and I would lOVE to wrap her gifts in that cloth. She has a great eye and would love it!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:39 am
So pretty and ecologically practical too! Thank you both for being so giving…
February 9th, 2010 at 3:54 am
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February 9th, 2010 at 3:59 am
i’m so happy!
firstly, you invited me on FB to be your friend!
secondly, you posted about one of my favorite shops i discovered on the web!
i also posted about them a few times ago.
see it here http://rockalulu.blogspot.com/2009/06/chewing-cud.html
xoxo
February 9th, 2010 at 4:42 am
I already know exactly what I would do with those gorgeous prints!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:27 am
What a fabulous giveaway! Each of Viola’s pieces is beyong beautiful.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:09 am
I am completely in love with her designs! There’s just something so magically and romantic about them to me. It reminds me of sweet spring mornings.
*crosses fingers!*
February 9th, 2010 at 6:12 am
I have been following Chewing the Cud for awhile now! I love their work!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:14 am
oh, I would LOVE those fun wraps. I’ve been eyeing them for quite some time. And the Big Ideas book? perfection.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:41 am
gorgeous! thank you for sharing.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:44 am
Those are absolutely gorgeous! What a lovely idea!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:49 am
my fingers are crossed cause I LOVE this stuff!!!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:49 am
oh how beautiful! what a beautiful thing to see when turning on my computer this morning. love the colors in the wraps and a book of big ideas?….oh yes i definitely need one of those. thank you for sharing and as always…thank you for your beautiful photography.
February 9th, 2010 at 6:50 am
SO Lovely! I’d love to win! Thank you for having so many great giveaways!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:56 am
I love the pink & green fabric! very beautiful, Viola!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:07 am
oh how lovely! this is a great giveaway.
February 9th, 2010 at 7:08 am
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous! I looove the beautiful things women create…
February 9th, 2010 at 7:11 am
ah this is such a huge giveaway, i’m so excited! thank you for giving us all the opportunity to win! they are all so beautiful. those wraps would look amazing framed.
February 9th, 2010 at 7:29 am
thank you for the giveaway! such pretty things.
February 9th, 2010 at 7:48 am
thank you viola (chewing the cud) and elizabeth (kiss the groom) for this lovely giveaway! those pretty wraps will be super nice for mother, future mother in law, and future sister in law gifts. i would be extremely happy to win!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:48 am
Everything is so dreamy! I would love to win this! Thank you!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:51 am
“Love of beauty is Taste. The creation of beauty is Art” Ralph Waldo Emerson
Gratitude for sharing both.
February 9th, 2010 at 7:52 am
This is stunning! I view your blog daily for inspiration and to let the photos capture my heart. I am very blessed by the talent and artistry of your work ! Viola, your work is just full of charisma and charm! I would love to own these! They would be owned with pride
February 9th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Wow, what gorgeous work! I will be crossing my fingers to win some of her awesome products!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:57 am
I seriously love seeing your images… they are so different and always inspire me! And I love the products here too! So winning would just be an added bonus!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:25 am
what a great giveaway. i have a soft spot for chewing the cud!
fingers crossed
February 9th, 2010 at 8:27 am
I love this! thank you so much for the opportunity
The wraps are so bright and cheery. Perfect for the coming spring! -Lauryn
February 9th, 2010 at 8:32 am
These are so adorable! I’m popping over to her site right now!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:37 am
I love the idea of wrapping gifts in fabric that is beautiful and can be re-used by the receiver for various purposes. Viola’s creations are unique and wonderful!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:37 am
my my this is a lady after my own heart, blankets, custard, coffee sundays and spending hours and hours of time you don’t really possess painstakingly tweaking the wrap of a gift to make sure the outside is as precious as the inside. my favourite part of christmas is the wrapping and giving. i’d love some of these wraps to give in 2010. thanks for sharing. xoxo
February 9th, 2010 at 8:41 am
all of the products are stunning and a work of art in themselves!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:42 am
What a great giveaway in a month that’s filled with family birthdays. I could really use some neat gifts to give, and maybe I’ll keep a little something for my birthday as well.
February 9th, 2010 at 8:49 am
ooooo so beautiful! thank you for this wonderful giveaway
February 9th, 2010 at 8:51 am
all the items are gorgeous. I would love to be able to pass along the luck and some big ideas
February 9th, 2010 at 8:54 am
These make my heart happy
February 9th, 2010 at 8:57 am
Such lovely work!
I like the creative name “Chewing the Cud” — never heard of the term before, but it fits.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:02 am
These are wonderful! Thanks!!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am
beautiful art:)
February 9th, 2010 at 9:15 am
I’ve never wanted to win something so bad
LOVE them!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:18 am
so ahsomely amazing, it hurts to look at, hurts so good…….
February 9th, 2010 at 9:20 am
These prints make me sigh. Love them. Good luck to me!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:21 am
the gift wraps remind me of springtime with the sun shining on your face and the breeze blowing in your hair. they are little treasures.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:22 am
the gift wraps remind me of springtime with the sun shining on your face and the breeze blowing in your hair. they are gifts themselves.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:24 am
Wow, her work is really amazing! Cannot wait to see the stuff she does for the workshop in france!! I especially love the ides book, what a great idea and exactly what everyone should put into the bag.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:25 am
I love this concept! It’s so unique and most importantly, eco-friendly! If only everyone realized there are beautiful alternatives like these to disposable wrapping paper, we could really make a difference. And giving a gift wrapped in these shows all the care and love you want to give to the recipient. I love it!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:26 am
These are so great! I love the idea of reuseable wrapping paper!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:34 am
How fabulous are these? Too fabulous for words.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:35 am
What a great way to be eco-friendly! I’m a huge fan of the floral pattern and the blue & yellow “Give Luck” wraps are sure to brighten anyone’s day!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I love these…they are so sweet and charming!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:41 am
Love these! They would be great bridesmaid gifts!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Everything has such a soft, romantic feel! Simply beautiful. The funny thing is — I had a big idea a week ago and have decided to follow through with it. For the next 100 days I am posting one picture every day that represents something “feminine” to me. In the midst of this project, I am also planning my wedding so I MAY regret this commitment! Ha. In the mean time, I enjoy pushing my creativity and camera
Thank YOU for the inspiration!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:47 am
i have been admiring these wraps. so beautiful, love the yellow!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:48 am
I have loved these for so long.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:54 am
I keep going back to the images of the wraps, and noticing new symbols of luck in the design. They’re putting a smile on my face. As someone who has a collection of wishbones on the kitchen windowsill, waiting for moments of need, I love the idea of wrapping gifts in an extra layer of luck.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:03 am
muy bonita!! so feminine, so inspiring, so lovely….
February 9th, 2010 at 10:04 am
Oh my goodness, it’s all so so lovely, I would la la LOVE to win!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:08 am
So beautiful!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:09 am
love chewing the cud! YESSSS awesome
February 9th, 2010 at 10:10 am
lovely…and I love the echo friendly idea…
February 9th, 2010 at 10:18 am
So so beautiful!! I LOVE everything from Chewing the Cud and your photos are so absolutely beautiful. Everything is so inspirational and beautiful and just leaves you feeling happy!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:20 am
Im starting out my photography business, and I would love the big ideas book as I am still working on different ideas for my photoshoots! The fabrics are beautiful!!!
Crossing my fingers!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
How great are these!!! These would be prefect for wedding tablecloth ideas. Can’t wait to check out this website!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Lovely ideas, beautiful things. Thank you for being so generous. I would love to win!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:38 am
those are just beautiful!!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:39 am
Chewing the Cud designs are marvelous. I’ve been loving their eco-friendly wraps for a while now. I’m an environmentalist/geographer by trade and currently vegan… so of course I have to love these AND the prints are beautiful!! Thank you for sharing such lovely photos too!!!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:44 am
beautiful and dreamy! I want to win
February 9th, 2010 at 10:45 am
These are beautiful pieces! I hope I get lucky!!!
February 9th, 2010 at 10:49 am
beautiful! i would love to win!!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:08 am
heart these <3, got giddy just looking at them – they remind me of my idea book i had in my school days, my best pal and I had matching one and everytime we would come up with ideas{we would dream up the perfect most beautiful house we would like when we grew up and get married} we would draw that idea {house} in our book I know we filled up atleast two books- I wish I would have kept mine- I still don’t have my dream home but would be nice to draw up some more ideas and get me to that happy place again.
toodles
February 9th, 2010 at 11:11 am
Beautiful things! Love your website! Thanks!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:13 am
So amazing! I love the whimsy design! Love, love, love it!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:15 am
Oh I love “chewing the cud” they make the most beautiful designs. Fingers crossed!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:20 am
What a great alternative to wrapping paper! I agree that presentation is just as important as the gift, but I always feel guilty wrapping gifts with products that will just wind up in a landfill. I know these would get reused in my circle!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:23 am
What a lovely story! I love the simplicity and the message these bring!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:23 am
I have loved Chewing the Cud since I saw Viola’s own wedding featured on Style Me Pretty! Those wraps are beyond unique and cool. I LOVE them and would keep one for myself and give one to my two best friends, both of whom are expecting themselves! What a great feature and giveaway!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:24 am
My 10 year old daughter Vivienne would LOVE these. We are redoing her room into a big girl room and she has chosen yellow and blue as the palette. These are just LOVELY! Thanks for always inspiring, as a woman, a photographer and a mother. I always find your work a place of “peace and happiness” during an otherwise stressful day. So thank you!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:30 am
Her things are simply lovely. Love them and would love to win!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:41 am
cute cute!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:54 am
One of the ideas I’m tossing around for my wedding invites is screening them on to tea towels or handkerchiefs, so the idea of using the wraps as a gorgeous touch for a meaningful gift warms my heart! And the big ideas books sure beats the post-it note method I currently use…everywhere…including the bathrooms, bedrooms and car!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Oh my! What a lovely giveaway! I have a family friend who could use a little luck and I’d love to give some to her! Thank you for hosting this! Cheers!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Wow, such pretty artwork!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
so sweet and lovely. i love everything about this giveaway!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Absolutely lovely! Please count me in!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Fingers crossed! Love, love, love Chewing the Cud!
February 9th, 2010 at 12:44 pm
These are wonderful! Since I just started my business, I would give one of these to the fist couple who books a wedding with me.
February 9th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I would looooooove to refer them to my wedding clients. Each piece is so endearing! I probably would frame some of the cards though and hang them on my wall b/c they are so beautiful
February 9th, 2010 at 12:52 pm
love … love … love …
the design, the ideas, the giveaway!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Love the designs and the colors : )
February 9th, 2010 at 1:03 pm
these are awesome! i love the style and pretty much everything on that site!!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:04 pm
‘chewing the cud’ -what a fantastic name, and what gorgeous products!!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:12 pm
these designs are adorable!
pick me pick me!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I love this!
February 9th, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Oh… how I love these PRETTY things. SO inspirational. We all need these everyday : )
February 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I have no words….
February 9th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Love these! I am heading to the site now! Thanks for sharing!!
February 9th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
so lovely…
February 9th, 2010 at 3:07 pm
These are gorgeous
Crossing my fingers!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
keeping my fingers crossed
OH I JuST LOVE THEM!!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:42 pm
love her work! <3
February 9th, 2010 at 3:47 pm
how cute!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
love the wraps!!
February 9th, 2010 at 3:55 pm
these are lovely!!
xo
February 9th, 2010 at 4:00 pm
Ooooh! Amazing! One to wrap each of my bridesmaids gifts! Love them….
February 9th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I have LOVED these wraps for a long long time! I haven’t yet seen one in person though. They are especially wondrous when shown through your lens Elizabeth… magical and sparkly! <3 Thanks!
February 9th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
So gorgeous. I would love to own this stuff!!
February 9th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Such lovely items…crossing fingers intently while ‘chewing the cud’
February 9th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
the BIG IDEAS book is great for writers!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:09 pm
i dream of writing in my big idea book. and wrapping gifts in something lovely and reusable. what smart and thoughtful design. i will be adding this to my blog this week
) thanks for sharing!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:21 pm
wow! Love, love, love the Give Luck wraps!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:29 pm
It’s been said above a few times, but these really are lovely.
February 9th, 2010 at 5:42 pm
Love the idea of keeping the “gift wrap,” and will appeal to so many who loathe to toss away that beautiful ‘paper,’ now they won’t have to;)
February 9th, 2010 at 5:51 pm
Thank you for spreading the luck! These beautiful prints would make great wrapping for bridesmaids gifts.
February 9th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Lovely! This year I tried to use mostly recycled items for wrapping this christmas. These would be way cuter and faster!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
these are beautiful!! i absolutely love chewing the cud’s website, how precious their stuff is.
i just recently stumbled upon your blog, and although i am not an avid blog reader i have been completely enamored with yours the past week or so! your creativity and photography are stunning and inspiring!
i would love, love, LOVE these gifts!
February 9th, 2010 at 5:57 pm
oooh! crossing my fingers!
February 9th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
oh my goodness, i don’t imagine i would even want to open a present wrapped with these, i would just sit at them and adore them with my eyes…well, i’m not kidding anyone, then i’d open it of course!!! (but then maybe rewrap?)
February 9th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
L.O.V.E I.T. !!!!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:11 pm
All my fingers and toes are crossed… and my eyes too!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:16 pm
I am so in love with the amazing creativity that Chewing the Cud has. I would LOVE to win!
February 9th, 2010 at 7:26 pm
Wow! These are beautiful! i love the idea of giving luck away. My best friend is moving across the country soon, and i’ll miss her so much, it’d be great to know I could give her one of these <3
February 9th, 2010 at 8:16 pm
inspiring and beautiful!
February 9th, 2010 at 8:53 pm
How fun! I’m crossing my fingers and toes!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:07 pm
her work is beautiful. very fun to wrap gifts so thoughtfully.
February 9th, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Oh… how lovely it would be to send a birthday gift to my mom next month, wrapped in one of these wonderful fabric wraps… She lives in Europe and I am pretty sure she would be amazed by the originality, quality and design. Simply beautiful!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:25 pm
thank you everyone for your kind words…. wishing you all good luck!! Elizabeth…. you make my work S H I N E!
February 9th, 2010 at 9:32 pm
miss viola…you are amazing…hugs to your belly…xoxo
February 9th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful! I LOVE this blog & I LOVE this idea…and I LOVE these WRAPS!
L O V E
February 9th, 2010 at 10:32 pm
Fabulous giveaway!!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Wow!!! I love the Big Idea books (It would be perfect to keep in my purse, as I’m always jotting down new ideas!) And the wraps, Well those are so adorable!!!! Would be perfect to wrap presents to other engaged couples!
February 9th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
The wraps are beautiful! I work as a cook on a naval ship and would use them to keep my platter of
morning muffins warm. It would add a feminine touch to the boat and is way to pretty to give away.
February 9th, 2010 at 11:32 pm
*lovely*
February 10th, 2010 at 12:36 am
love, love, love it!
really excited about these wraps!
in need of tangible inspiration
February 10th, 2010 at 8:02 am
Oh I just LOVE what you do Viola! It’s SO beautiful!
I would be so happy to win this give-away and have those joyful wraps at home!
I also love, love love that Big Idea Book! I often carry notebooks around and write down things I see that make me smile, touch me or just get to me in one way or another. Yesterday I wrote down “Saw a man walking down Faubourg St Honoré. He was trying to step only on the stones of the pavement and he failed once. That made him laugh and it sounded like he was redescovering a game from his childhood. Beautiful”. I have a lot of other moments that made me laugh or cry, like this man who was making a puppet dance to music in the metro. It was like it came right out of a Tim Burton movie – enchanting!
All these moments seem like nothing written down like this, but to me they are special moments that made me love people I don’t even know for a few minutes. Reading them makes them and the feeling I had come alive again whenever I want to.
I would be very happy to be able to put all these moments in your big idea book as they deserve the beautiful “wrapping” that would give them.
As for the wraps… I would have the hardest time wrapping something up for anyone else but me or my fiancé so that it could stay… at home
I think it would just have to hang them in my kitchen, I just LOVE to do that with beautiful fabrics! And those joyful colours would make me smile every morning while having breakfast and every night after a long day at work! PERFECT!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:18 am
Lovin’ it!These are adorable, hope I win!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:35 am
Wow! What a great giveaway! I have been following Chewing the Cud for awhile now! I love their work! Thank you so much for this opportunity.
February 10th, 2010 at 8:42 am
I love these. So, so much.
Thanks for the chance to win!
February 10th, 2010 at 8:45 am
Love you giveaway! My fiance has a big family (lots of sisters) so it is always someone’s birthday around the corner, these gift wraps would be fantastic!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:19 am
these are just so beautiful. thanks for the opportunity to win these.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:28 am
Very unique. Love “chewing the cud”
February 10th, 2010 at 9:39 am
love this stuff! what a great giveaway!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:42 am
i love how these creative fabrics can be used and reused as gift wrap. The elephants and animals in the patterns make them exotic and whimsical at the same time, and the colors are so uplifting. Thank you for yet another inspiring post and giveaway!
February 10th, 2010 at 9:46 am
um…pretty please pick me
February 10th, 2010 at 10:04 am
3 wraps! These would be perfect for my 3 bridesmaids! These wraps are my favorite!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:12 am
These are beautiful, hope I win.
February 10th, 2010 at 10:22 am
How beautiful! I would love to win.
February 10th, 2010 at 11:24 am
beautiful! thanks for always sharing beautiful things with us
February 10th, 2010 at 11:28 am
I saw these in a shop in Savannah, GA recently and I think they are just amazing! such a great idea! unfortunately the store is closing but they had great things like these. Thanks for the awesome finds!
February 10th, 2010 at 11:52 am
absolutely amazing talent! i would love to win! xoxo
February 10th, 2010 at 11:59 am
I love love love this idea! so beautiful and practical at the same time. Thanks for the contest offer
February 10th, 2010 at 11:59 am
these type of products are exactly what set you apart from the rest…thanks for sharing.
February 10th, 2010 at 1:21 pm
Oh I have never seen these goodies before but they sure are inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
February 10th, 2010 at 1:56 pm
what whimsical patterns! I love all of this! Thanks for posting and for the giveaway!
Elizabeth
February 10th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
How amazing is this giveway?! I have to thank you for sharing these wonderful items. I am in love…
February 10th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
I love everything Chewing the Cud puts together, and these gift wraps are one of my favorite things. One for me, one for each of my sisters.
February 10th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I saw these on Style Me Pretty as well and I’m still in love. They’re so simple and so romantic. Beautiful!
February 10th, 2010 at 3:41 pm
I love all her designs… simple beautiful prints that are oh so awesome!! What a great giveaway– I could not be more excited!!
February 10th, 2010 at 5:08 pm
All the images on this post and your blog are soo stunning! And what a great idea for a giveaway! These fabric wraps have so many great little details to them and would really add a special touch to a present. And ever since I’ve started blogging, I constantly come up with big ideas and have to rush to my computer and document them all before I forget them. A book to put in my purse to jot these ideas down would be super helpful!!
February 10th, 2010 at 5:32 pm
A BIG IDEAS BOOK! I love it! I always wake up in the middle of the night with ideas/things I want to do…it goes on a scrap piece of paper and sometimes gets lost. BUT! A book to put them in…what a fantastic idea <3 Thanks for sharing this post. The colours and designs on the wraps are stunning and make me smile!
February 10th, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Hi! I absolutely love these designs! Being a country girl, I love the name ‘Chewing the Cud’, and I can totally relate with the story. Why not chew the cud? Haha! I would really love the gift wraps, and of course, the Big Ideas book! Love the designs!!
February 10th, 2010 at 6:36 pm
oh dear i hope im not tooo late!! xoxo
February 10th, 2010 at 7:32 pm
I love learning about new artists … especially ones using old-fashioned techniques like letterpress. And dark roast coffee and lazy Sundays? A girl after my own heart.
February 10th, 2010 at 9:31 pm
This is simply beautiful! I love the idea of this! I also hope I´m not too late!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Wonderful giveaway! The designs are lovely!
February 10th, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Hopefully not too late. ♥ Everything is so incredibly cute.
February 11th, 2010 at 12:04 am
Hope I’m not too late either. So gorgeous!
February 11th, 2010 at 7:47 am
I hope I am not too late for a chance to win these beautiful pieces. I can invision them framed on the wall in my house! How gorgeous. i just may have to order some today- just in case I dont win!
February 11th, 2010 at 9:09 am
my fingers, toes, ankles and eyes are crossed (the first and last only for a moment, too hard to type!). Chewing the Cud’s designs are so vibrant and have such a feeling of joy, they would be a spot of brightness no matter what they were used for.
Thanks for spotlighting this company!
February 11th, 2010 at 10:05 am
Thank you so much for such a beautiful giveaway. I admire Viola’s work and especially love the fabric wraps!
February 11th, 2010 at 8:45 pm
So… once again, I’m left speechless, I don’t know what else to say other than you are so giving … and I love elephants
Love Love Love …
February 11th, 2010 at 8:49 pm
Beautiful, beautiful items for your giveaway! I hope it’s my lucky day!
February 12th, 2010 at 6:53 am
Hopefully I’m not too late! I love these wraps by Chewing the Cud…they’re beautiful. I also love the concept of ‘giving luck.’ After reading Malcolm Gladwell’s book, Outliers, and reading about how luck plays a large role in an individual’s success, I’d love to be able to give it away to those who are most deserving! I hope I win!
February 12th, 2010 at 8:17 am
I keep finding myself back at the chewing the cud website after seeing them on multiple blogs, debating what to purchase. I see great ideas there for bridesmaids gifts. I love artist crafted goods!
February 12th, 2010 at 9:39 am
I am studying for a creative writing degree and am two stories away from graduating…I need as many big ideas as possible and what better inspiration than a writers notebook from chewing the cud ! As for the fabric wrap, I shall adorn myself in it on Valentines day and present myself to my fiancee.
February 14th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Fabulous. I write a blog about gift-wrapping, and needless to say, this kind of giveaway is right up my alley. Thanks for the chance to win!
Charissa – The Gifted Blog
February 15th, 2010 at 7:58 pm
Gorgeous stuff! I love the big idea book … I’m in need of a new notebook!
February 17th, 2010 at 5:06 pm
Have you announced the winner yet? Am I too late. I blogged about Chewing the Cud ages ago – so fun to see how much they’ve grown. Fingers crossed I win!!
February 19th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
oh my goodness! i too am pregnant, with a little girl we intend to call viola. and i love white daisies (they were my grandma’s favourite flower, inherited from her).
enough cause to pick me???!!!!
March 18th, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Love! I just found chewingthecud today on SMP and I just love it. I am planning my wedding and have been at my local antique shops looking for those special details. I would LOVE to have these.
Thanks for the opportunity!
<3kaleigh
April 9th, 2010 at 12:28 pm
These are so lovely and special. I would love to receive a gift wrapped in one!