Bursts of Creativity: 500th Follower Giveaway

Monday, March 7, 2011

500th Follower Giveaway - CLOSED

I was so excited to reach my 500th follower last week! I'm still amazed that people actually come back and read what I have to say - well... maybe you don't read it maybe you just check out the pictures but I'm still amazed and grateful! So as promised I will be doing a giveaway of goodies from my Etsy shop!

If you haven't guessed it already - I LOVE to collect paper! All types of paper - new paper, scrapbook paper, vintage paper - postcards, text, game pieces - EVERYTHING! I have a whole room at the house FULL of paper. That's what my etsy shop is all about - sharing my love of collecting bits and pieces of everything paper related. So what do you have a chance to win?

GIVEAWAY
Win a bundle pack of some of my favorite etsy shop ephemera packs: 60 piece variety ephemera pack, 60 piece world traveler ephemera pack, 10 vintage europe postcards, Tiny Ephemera Kit - A bit of this A bit of that, Tiny Ephemera Kit - Child's Play, and 50 vintage international postage stamps.

Required Entry: Leave me a comment on this post telling me something you love to collect. (1 entry)

Additional Entries:

Follow Bursts of Creativity blog, current or new (1 entry)
Become a fan of my facebook page - Melissa Thiesse, current or new (1 entry)
Purchase something from my Etsy shop (2 entries)
1 entry for each of the following you to do to spread the word about this giveaway - tweet, blog, or facebook status (feel free to copy and paste a link)

** Leave a separate comment for EACH entry and your email address in one of the comments unless it is linked to your account. **

~~Giveaway ends at 11:59 PM EST Thursday March 10, 2011. Winner will be announced on Friday!~~
Giveaway is now closed

323 comments:

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Celeste said...: i do a great job collecting dust! hee hee. i also colelct intage cameras - well i have two but it's a start!; March 9, 2011 at 9:21 AM
Anonymous said...: I collect turtle (things)..I have over 6,000. One bathroom is decorated in a turtle-theme complete with a shower curtain that I made.; March 9, 2011 at 9:34 AM
bobsie311Jo said...: I collect anything that will make a hand-made card prettier. I also collect fabric, patterns, and books to make quilts.; March 9, 2011 at 9:42 AM
Unknown said...: Love your blog. I like to collect owls, butterflies, and since I'm a quilter.... lots and lots of fabric!; March 9, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Ms. Knitsalot said...: Aren't collections fun! Paper, notebooks, yarn, ribbons, buttons, beads, etc. It's in a crafter's blood. Thanks for the giveaway!; March 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Leah Claire said...: I collect children's books!; March 9, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Leah Claire said...: And now I'm a follower!; March 9, 2011 at 9:46 AM
Leah Claire said...: I'm a follower!; March 9, 2011 at 9:47 AM
lgm52 said...: I love to collect red birds (cardinals); March 9, 2011 at 9:54 AM
lgm52 said...: follow via gfc (lgm52); March 9, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Unknown said...: I collect blue glass, snow globes and candles.; March 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM
Unknown said...: I collect blue glass, snow globes and candles.; March 9, 2011 at 9:56 AM
wormlynn said...: I am a new follower to your blog, and I would love a chance to win your giveaway! i collect lots of stuff, I am also facinated with paper, if my husband new how much of it i had stuffed around the house, he would ahve me commited, I also collect anything to do with crafting, so lots of stuff, and Pumpkins! I collect little figurine pumpkins and I love them!; March 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM
Lis said...: i just "discovered" you and am so excited by all the juicy goodness here! congratulations on sharing your joy and inspiration with so many!

xo Lis; March 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM
Lis said...: and now i am a follower!; March 9, 2011 at 10:04 AM
HollyAngel said...: I love your dollar store crafts, I am definately a follower now!; March 9, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Midwestie Lady - Linda said...: I love to collect paper of all kinds, scrap book, vintage, stamps, clip art and old envelopes too. I use them in my mixed media art.
Linda
MidwestieLady on Etsy and ArtFire; March 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM
HollyAngel said...: I love your paper packs, so I bought one last night.
Hollyangel.etsy.com; March 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Lis said...: and on facebook.

oh, i love to collect art postcards (from museums, galleries) and now i love to send mail art.

my husband would say i am a collector of art supplies ... and yarn, and fabric, and stones, shells and crystals (i have to sneak stones collected on vacation home with me as he always admonishes me "no more stones!"); March 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Lis said...: and on facebook.

oh, i love to collect art postcards (from museums, galleries) and now i love to send mail art.

my husband would say i am a collector of art supplies ... and yarn, and fabric, and stones, shells and crystals (i have to sneak stones collected on vacation home with me as he always admonishes me "no more stones!"); March 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Midwestie Lady - Linda said...: I'm now following this blog!; March 9, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Midwestie Lady - Linda said...: And I'm now following you on Facebook too! Thanks for such a generous giveaway...I'm crossing my fingers!
Linda
MidwestieLady on Etsy and ArtFire; March 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Midwestie Lady - Linda said...: And I'm now following you on Facebook too! Thanks for such a generous giveaway...I'm crossing my fingers!
Linda
MidwestieLady on Etsy and ArtFire; March 9, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Midwestie Lady - Linda said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 9, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Tee McNeil Art said...: Congrats on your incredible following! Rightly so though, your posts are great! I've just found you but I love your stuff.

I collect art supplies and collage goodies!

Liked you on facebook too!; March 9, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Naomi said...: I am a new follower and love your blog! Thanks for sharing and the opportunity to win. I love to collect paper as well...not in the array that you do but one can never, ever have enough paper!; March 9, 2011 at 10:20 AM
Natalie said...: I would say I'm a collector of puma shoes. I have 22 pairs.; March 9, 2011 at 10:22 AM
Naomi said...: http://www.facebook.com/home.php here is my link to your post sharing on FB and here is my email....luna10575@msn.com; March 9, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Linda said...: I love to collect old sewing notions...including wooden spools so I'm excited to see what suggestions you receive for your bag of spools!
congrats on your milestone!; March 9, 2011 at 10:36 AM
Linda said...: I'm a follower...thanks for the great giveaway!; March 9, 2011 at 10:37 AM
Jenni's Whimsies said...: I am a new follower! I collect all kinds of things. My kids say I'm border line hoarder lol.; March 9, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Heap of Adventure said...: Just found you today--AMAZING
Can't wait to order vintage postcards from your etsy shop. Love to collect old stuff--which included my husband; March 9, 2011 at 10:46 AM
Tina said...: WOW....I love to collect old vintage things...the older and worn out the better!! Thanks for the chance.; March 9, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Tina said...: Just liked you on facebook. ;); March 9, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Wendy said...: What don't I collect???? But I've been hoarding - I mean collecting - wooden cigar boxes since I was 13.; March 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Jenni's Whimsies said...: I "like" on facebook too!; March 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Micki said...: Sadly.... I like to collect just about everything :-). I've been a 'Trash To Treasure' gal for years. Although I'm just now getting into the ephemera and vintage papers.

thanks for an opportunity to win....; March 9, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Stef said...: I love your blog! I collect buttons and pens.; March 9, 2011 at 11:47 AM
Unknown said...: I collect lace and buttons. Thanks!; March 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Unknown said...: I'm a new follower--great blog!; March 9, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Unknown said...: I'm an FB fan!; March 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM
Susan Nichols said...: What a great giveaway! Congrats on the 500! I love to collect unusual bottles. Thanks.; March 9, 2011 at 11:55 AM
iamb said...: I collects rubber stamps.; March 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Ruby said...: I, too, love all sorts of papers. Social Security, however, doesn't leave much $ to buy what I need (not to mention what I want!). This package looks awesome and would be such a blessing to me. I love to have a large variety on hand since I never know in advance what direction my crafting will take me! Thanks for this chance! (P.S. I also love to collect angels!); March 9, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Ruby said...: BTW, I'm already a follower!; March 9, 2011 at 12:13 PM
iamb said...: I am a follower!; March 9, 2011 at 12:15 PM
iamb said...: I am a fan of your FB:); March 9, 2011 at 12:16 PM
peggie.williamson@yahoo.com said...: I love to collect fabric!
www.ojai-artist.com; March 9, 2011 at 12:23 PM
iamb said...: Tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/itsmeiamb/status/45534334777700352; March 9, 2011 at 12:25 PM
Quilts by Grammy said...: I love to collect vintage buttons and glitzy earrings :); March 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Aubrey said...: I collect teapots and teacups.; March 9, 2011 at 12:57 PM
Aubrey said...: I am a follower!
Aubrey@greeble.org; March 9, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Mary Ellen said...: I collect many things --- lovely scraps of paper, buttons, different fabrics.... and I make lovely cards to share. Thanks for this opportunity.; March 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM
Netlycka said...: I collect ribbons and pens; March 9, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Callie Callender said...: I follow your blog! Glad to find it!; March 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM
Callie Callender said...: I like you on FB!; March 9, 2011 at 2:43 PM
BillieBee (billiemick) said...: Right now I think I must be collecting fabric since I have more than I can sew.

Billie in TX; March 9, 2011 at 3:41 PM
dawt said...: I love collecting buttons!; March 9, 2011 at 3:52 PM
titancia said...: I love to collect collections, like paper and stickers and books, but my favorite is my Titanic collection (the ship, not the movie!). It's always nice to come across something for my Titanic collection unexpectedly!; March 9, 2011 at 4:31 PM
titancia said...: I am a follower on here! New, and very excited to have discovered your blog. My mom pointed me in this direction (dawt) & I love it!; March 9, 2011 at 4:36 PM
Dixie said...: I love to collect keychains from the different places I visit.; March 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM
Andrea said...: i am a facebook fan!!; March 9, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Andrea said...: i collect candlesticks :)); March 9, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Phyllis said...: I love your tutorials! Right now I love to collect blog addresses and get stimulated....visited yours for first time today!
Thank you,
Phyllis; March 9, 2011 at 4:55 PM
Nici said...: Wizard of oz christmas ornaments...I have a tree full. :) I am a follower, and would LOVE to get some stuff from your shop! Congrats on reaching 500 followers!!; March 9, 2011 at 4:56 PM
cindy said...: I LOVE owls ... Old ones ... from the 70's .... (: Thank you for your give away; March 9, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Belladonna said...: Hi!I love to collect anything vintage,fabrics,papers,jewelry.I also love to collect old toys,dolls and game pieces.I am a pack rat I guess.Thanks for the chance to enter.; March 9, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Annie Dee said...: I love to collect yarn! lol :); March 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Annie Dee said...: I'm a NEW follower :); March 9, 2011 at 5:51 PM
Anne said...: I love to collect cookie molds, both ceramic and cast iron. I use them for everything EXCEPT cookie making LOL!; March 9, 2011 at 5:54 PM
Anne said...: I like you on FB; March 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Anne said...: I am a new follower; March 9, 2011 at 5:55 PM
Kim B said...: I am a follower. I love to collect little oil lamps and craft supplies :); March 9, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Lex said...: What do I collect? Beautiful paper, beautiful fabric, quotations, ephemera...
Aleksa; March 9, 2011 at 6:25 PM
ChrisTea said...: Oh, gosh, I collect TOO much stuff! I collect exactly what you're giving away (I'm drooling!), I collect cross stitch stuff, I collect stationery stuff, I collect fabric, I collect journals ... name it and I probably have or do collect it. That's why I'd LOVE to win your giveaway! Thanks for the chance.
ChrisTea botm2@yahoo.com; March 9, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Unknown said...: I love to collect cameras and stationary, I really should get a pen pal.. Thanks for the giveaway!; March 9, 2011 at 8:37 PM
Em said...: Love your style. I collect ceramic cupcakes!; March 9, 2011 at 9:19 PM
Em said...: I'm follower 601 :); March 9, 2011 at 9:23 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:36 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

I became your follower on your blog.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

And on your Facebook page too.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:37 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

I've post about your giveawya here.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

And here.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:38 PM
Sabrina Mix said...: Hi, Melissa!

I love to collect pink mugs.

And here too.

xoxo

sabrinaweb at gmail.com; March 9, 2011 at 9:39 PM
Erin said...: I collect turtles (not real ones) and scrapbooking supplies! lol; March 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Erin said...: I follow you!; March 9, 2011 at 10:14 PM
bird.is.the.word said...: I collect vintage rick rack; March 9, 2011 at 10:20 PM
JaneT said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; March 9, 2011 at 10:37 PM
JaneT said...: I hit the wrong button. I like to collect books that are over 100 years old. Now, I have to watch my fingers so I don't hit the wrong button again. :-); March 9, 2011 at 10:39 PM
kathy s said...: I am a general crafter mostly a card maker at the moment so I have a lot of small collections but I love my collection of greeting cards- I get people to give me their old cards and I mount them in books-I even have some my mum made into a book for my children 25
+ years ago-she cut them up but I leave them whole-they are so pretty to get out and look at.; March 9, 2011 at 10:51 PM
gwenstella said...: im a fan on fb under the name "Qiwen" :); March 10, 2011 at 12:13 AM
Mary b. said...: I am a new fan of your blog......
It looks like so much fun.
I too, love paper, particularly anything even slightly vintage...
Love the blog; March 10, 2011 at 12:48 AM
B. said...: I love to collect ideas!; March 10, 2011 at 7:02 AM
Anonymous said...: OH! I love paper too!! I also collect chickens and roosters.; March 10, 2011 at 7:25 AM
GunnyMom said...: Oh, my...I collect (hoard may be a better word) papers,embellishments and all things sewing..I collect sewing machines and fabrics,embellishments, sewing machine accessories of all kinds. Oh, also milk glass items. Love anything antique.; March 10, 2011 at 7:36 AM
Ash said...: I love to collect Crafty stuffs as that is what we seriously lack here in India..... :( Thanks for the cheers!!!

Ash....
(http://hastkala-oceanichope.blogspot.com/); March 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM
Carol Amie said...: I collect buttons...not sure why or how it started but every time I purge my scraft room, the buttons seem to have multiplied exponentially.; March 10, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Carol Amie said...: I also follow your blog.; March 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM
Carol Amie said...: and FB "like"; March 10, 2011 at 10:29 AM
jules p said...: I love to collect buttons/beads. I love the sparkle of them.

imisstx at comcast dot net; March 10, 2011 at 10:30 AM
jules p said...: I am a follower

imisstx at comcast dot net; March 10, 2011 at 10:31 AM
jules p said...: I became a fan on face book. Your page and blog are so neat. glad I found you.; March 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM
dara Ickes said...: I collect giraffes - I have since I was a kid. Love giraffe print on things.; March 10, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Kathy Hamann said...: I like all kinds of papers to use for scrapbooking and crafts. Your blog is great! I'm "liked" facebook. Shared your link contest.; March 10, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Jade said...: I used to collect Boyd's Bears but now I guess I just collect scrapbooking stuff and toys for my daughter! I guess you could say I collect kitchen gadgets too!; March 10, 2011 at 1:09 PM
twinz4me2 said...: I love to collect vintage buttons and depression glass (non craft related!).
Your blog is fabulous! Thanks!; March 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM
teresamatz said...: I love to collect almost anything vintage, and LOVE teapots

matz.academy@gmail.com; March 10, 2011 at 1:39 PM
teresamatz said...: following your blog ♥; March 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM
teresamatz said...: liked you on FB; March 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM
teresamatz said...: shared on my facebook; March 10, 2011 at 1:40 PM
Unknown said...: paper paper paper ... I LOVE paper!!! Great blog - just found you (and promptly bookmarked!); March 10, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Shawna Marie said...: i collect owls and vintage things; March 10, 2011 at 1:51 PM
Shawna Marie said...: following your blog; March 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Shawna Marie said...: liked you on facebook; March 10, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Shawna Marie said...: shared on facebook; March 10, 2011 at 1:53 PM
PaulaGS said...: How to chose the thing I love to collect most? I would have to say 1960's 'made in Japan' teapots.; March 10, 2011 at 4:20 PM
Anonymous said...: i collect anything i think might be useful in the future. =)

ebbtide45 at yahoo.com; March 10, 2011 at 6:08 PM
mummsie said...: I like old doilies and linens. And angels. What a GREAT give away!! Thank you; March 10, 2011 at 6:22 PM
Scrapbooking Emmy said...: I collect shot glasses from different places I travel to.; March 10, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Vicki D said...: I collect vintage linens, teacups, autographed books and all kinds of ephemera :) Love your blog!; March 10, 2011 at 9:55 PM
Evelene S said...: I collect cookbooks.bimbi9@verizon.net; March 10, 2011 at 10:56 PM
Evelene S said...: I liked you on facebook. bimbi9@verizon.net; March 10, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Evelene S said...: I am a follower.bimbi9@verizon.net; March 10, 2011 at 11:00 PM