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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A SWEET CONVERSATION

With sweethearts day drawing near, I found it in my "heart" to have another giveaway. As always, I like to have a little fun with my giveaways so I thought I would give you a few options. You've heard the saying:

"Roses are red, violets are blue"

So the first option is to finish the second line, for example:

"I can't live my life without you".


Another option is to "reinvent" the conversation heart. What are some new "sayings" we could print on these traditional candies we all love?



So, the choice is yours. If you would like one entry, choose one of the two options and leave me a comment for one entry. If you want a second entry to up your odds at winning, post another comment so that you actually comment on both options. And if you would like, you may post this on your blog for a third entry and leave me another comment telling me so.

The winner will be randomly selected on Sunday, February 14th, Valentine's Day 2010. You may leave your comments (entries) on this post only until midnight, Saturday, February 13th.
The Valentine's Day winner will be presented with the "Thoughtful Heart" kit by Shepherd's Bush that you see below.


I wish each of you a lovely Valentine's Day and best of luck to you. Your comments can be as corny or as sincere as you would like, just have a little fun while you're at it. It is all about the journey and I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
Smiles!

55 comments:

Anonymous said...

How about x-stitch forever on a conversation heart? The company could make a entire line centered around the love of stitching.
Conversation hearts are my most holiday type candy.

Anonymous said...

In honor of your love of people Jolene and stitching, the most fitting way to end "Roses are red, violets are blue" would be to say...."Jolene is so sweet and she loves stitching too."
Happy Valentines Day back to you Jolene.

Melody said...

This is corny, but here goes;

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue,
I love to stitch, don't you?


Melody
mmheck@verizon.net

Teresa S. said...

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
I'd love some sweets,
And stitching, too.

I'm a much better stitcher than poet :) Thanks for such a wonderful giveaway!

Teresa S. said...

My all-time favorite Valentine came last year from my 3 yr old grandson. It was a construction paper heart with his picture in the middle and the border was the conversation hearts! How about "Never 2 Much Stash" on a conversation heart?

Annie Bee said...

What a neat competition. Every year on our WA we always do Roses are Red.
So I will do a Roses are Red.

Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I can't believe
I'm still married to you.


DH & I have heaps of fun doing this and BTW we will have been married for 34 yrs in Sept.

Jeanie said...

I'll just give it a try here :)

Roses are red
Violets are blue
My life is filled
just being with you :)

Nina said...

Roses are red,
violets are blue,
I love the sweets
but stitching I love too :)

I'll post on my sidebar your giveaway.
Hugs,
Nina

Nina said...

I've posted on my blog's sidebar :)

Nic said...

I think on the hearts:

Bee my honey

and poetry wise?

Roses are red
Violets are blue
You wake up grouchy
But I still love you!

(my OH is so not a morning person...)

Robin said...

Roses are red
Violets are blue
I love stitching
Knit one and purl two

LOL - I am not even a knitter! Thanks for a neat giveaway. Happy stitching.

Robin
http://stitchingwitch.blogspot.com/

Catherine said...

How fun!

Roses are red, violets are blue,
when I'm not stitching, I just don't know what to do!

Catherine said...

Candy hearts...hmmm....

"Cross" my heart.
Stash collector.
Thread my needle.

Marjorie said...

Great giveaway but after 20 years of marriage it's hard to take V-day seriously!

For the candy hearts, how about something for the disillusioned/single people like "you stink" or similar (perhaps ruder) sentiments?

Lisa said...

Here is one...
Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
My life is complete
when I am stitching for you.

or

Needles and Fabric
Scissors and Thread
Stash is in my cart and
Valentine's Day is in my heart.

Ok, I guess I am a better stitcher than a poet :)
Have a good day!
Lisa D

Lisa said...

A new conversation heart saying:
TXT ME

Amy said...

Love your blog.

Have a happy Valentine's Day.

Kellie said...

Hi Jolene,
You always make your giveaways not only incredibly generous, but fun. :)

Here's my first entry...

Roses are red, Violets are blue,
I want to stitch all day, how about you?

LOL!!! I am choosing the corny obviously!

Okay, now to see if I can think of something for the conversation heart.

Karen said...

roses are red
violets are blue
you're my honey bunny and I'll always love you!

Kellie said...

Here's my conversation heart entry....

Picking up on the popular shorthand of texting...

MFEO

Stands for Made for Each Other.

LOL!!!

Karen said...

for the conversation hearts:

honey bunny
istitch
wicked

LOL! karen

Deb said...

First off, I have to say that I love that button heart at the beginning of your post.

Okay,
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I love to Stitch
Hope you do too.

Okay really corny.

For the hearts,
Wild Thing
Heart Throb
Love Bug

All corny, I know

Loraine said...

Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
There is no one on the web,
as sweet as you!

Take Care, and Hugs!

Pumpkin said...

Awesome Jolene! But I'm not poet, not by a long shot ;o)

Okay...

Rose are red,
Violets are blue,
You hold me safe in your arms,
And that's why I love you :o)

Pumpkin said...

Ouuuuuu, candy hearts :o)

Let's see...

I (heart) U
Luv 4 Ever
Pumpkin Rules....ROFL!

Patricia Lessell said...

Candy Hearts:
Whatever!
Whenever!
However!

Love
Patti xxx

Patricia Lessell said...

I have put a link to your giveaway on my blog.
Patti xxx

Melissa said...

Candy Hearts:
Stashaholic Love!

I will pass on this giveaway Jolene as I had just won one from you! It's fun isn't it just to read everybody's comments!?

Unknown said...

Oh, your giveaways are always wonderful!

Roses are red
Violets are blue
My favorite days
Are days spent with you!

I'll never be a poet, and I know it.

Thanks so much Jolene!

Unknown said...

Ok, I couldn't resist one for all us cross stitchers....

As I spend each dime
To fill my time
Stash and Stitch
That is my wish

Unknown said...

For the conversation hearts,

No frogs
I (heart) to stitch
My love, my friend
Playmate

Pat Matejcek said...

Roses are red violets are blue Joleen is the most generous person I know.

Pat Matejcek said...

for the conversation hearts
love u to the moon.

Kielrain said...

heh, cute idea.

For the new candy hearts.

I <3 you.

Casa Pearl said...

I'm stealing from my teenage neices for some new candy heart sayings:

chillax (chill out/relax)
sweeeeet (must have all the ees)
rock on
that's sick (which actually means a good thing!)

Missy Ann said...

What a pretty post! I love that button heart, I bet I could make one if I really tried.

And conversation hearts! My favorite. :D Of All Time!

(P.S. If I get picked, toss my name - I think I've got this kit upstairs... I know I have at least one of those Heart kits...)

DonnaTN said...

What a neat give away. How about the sentimental:
Roses are red; violets are blue.
My love for you is strong and true!

Margaret said...

Everyone else is so much more creative than I am! Oh dear! For the conversation hearts, how about

Sweet munchies

:D ok, so it's silly. lol!

Margaret said...

Rose are red, violets are blue,
I'm no John Keats, I haven't a clue.
But I think you're sweet, a lovely dear thing.
Thanks for the giveaway, and the joy it will bring!

Ellen said...

For the candy hearts:

Bee Mine
Cross My Heart
You Rock

Hugs,

Ellen said...

I am no poet but ...

Roses are red, violets are blue,

You fill up my life, I love you.

Hugs,

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

What a fun contest, Jolene!

Roses are Red, Violets are blue
when Green frogs come visiting,
I think of you!

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

For the candy hearts:

Whatup?
BFF 4 EVR

Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog) said...

I'm off to post a link (or at least attempt to do it) on my blog now, Jolene. Thank you, dear heart! for a fun giveaway! I laughed out loud at some of the entries.

Blu said...

For a twist:

Roses are red, violets are blue,
Single life is great, why would I choose you?

LOL~

Patty C. said...

Roses are Red,
Violets are Blue,
This giveaway's so great
It's hard to chew

Ha Ha
Patty

Patty C. said...

I have put a link to your giveaway on my blog

Stephwak said...

Your site looks fun, and I love Halloween too! I love your Smitten pillow- very creative!!

Laura said...

What a cute contest! I would love a candy heart with "Yo, Squeaky!" on it, because that is what DH always says to me. Not exactly romantic, I know, but after 9 years I've grown to like it.

woolwoman said...

very nice give away

roses are red violets are blue
sugar is sweet and so are YOU!

cornball I know but at least it rhymes.

Thanks Melody
mbryan10@comcast.net

Louise said...

what fun!

roses are red
violets are blue
The frog came to visit
I guess I'll give him a kiss or two!

for the conversation hearts I think new sayings on them like...

DMC
Linen
Threads
XXX
No Frogs!
Stash
Happy
Floss
Friends
Love
Hearts

Carolyn said...

How fun! I just love your blog. Okay, for the poetry, which I'm horrible at here goes:

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Your giveaway is awesome
And so are you!


Now to think on the candy hearts. Be back with that one. LOL

Carolyn said...

Candy hearts saying:

Live, love, laugh

Anonymous said...

Roses are red, violets are blue, I cannot live without my stitching too! :-)
ok, corny I know but hey, it got me entered, LOL!!!!

Carol R said...

I missed the draw but wanted to say how much I love your button heart!

Have a lovely Valentines Day