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Bibliosophy Handmade {giveaway}

20140503-DSC_6489Today’s giveaway is from Bley of Bibliosophy Handmade.  Bley creates beautiful watercolor illustrations, and my entire family was thrilled when we recently received a custom family portrait from her.  She captured each of us so perfectly.  She even has Jonny growing out his beard again so he will match the picture!  I am also a big fan of Bley’s calendar tea towels.  She has a few left for 2014 and they are on sale!  Be sure to check out her blog as well.  She has some great free printable downloads including a lovely “thank you” note template for children.

I asked Bley to share a little about herself and her shop with you:

My name is Bley Hack and I started Bibliosophy Handmade in 2012 to showcase my original watercolor artwork.  I am inspired by all things vintage, and create nostalgic paintings, paper goods and home items to brighten your life.  Sometimes we can lose the art of a hand-written note in our digital age, and I hope my stationery will encourage people to do some old-fashioned corresponding!

My husband and I live in the Midwest with our four young children.  Inspired by my children, and by all families, I have recently started doing custom family portraits.  I love to capture each family’s unique personalities in watercolor.  I also love to create custom wedding stationery and birthday party packages.

Bley has generously offered to paint a custom family portrait for one Small Things reader!  She is also giving 15% off anything in her shop through Friday, May 9th.  Use coupon code GINNY14 to receive the discount.

For your chance to win, leave a comment on this post.  For an additional chance to win, “like” Bibliosophy Handmade on Facebook and leave a second comment here letting me know that you’ve done so.  Comments are closed and the winner is Sally who commented, “What beautiful work!”

Thank you, Bley!

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  8. We haven’t had a family picture in years that would be great because its hard to get a good group picture with 4 kids under 6. lol thanks for the chance.

  10. Her paintings are gorgeous and very unique! I’d love to win this giveaway! Beautiful!

  15. I admire anyone with creative talent. My kids tell me I receive a D- in stick figures. Oh well. I can appreciate others’ talents.

  18. These are beautiful! I would love a family water color! Thanks for the opportunity!

  19. found your website via your clover lawn article and started poking around. these cards are very sweet!

  23. Her portraits are beautiful. Our family would love to win this!! Thank you so much!!

  24. I love Bley’s style – thanks for this chance to own such a unique piece

  34. I ‘liked’ Bibliosophy’s page on Facebook! Thank you for hosting a give-away. 🙂

    Sarah G
    sarahmon90(at)gmail(dot)com

  38. Charming portrait idea! I’d treasure that forever! I also love the “hands full” print. That needs to go into my foyer!!!

  42. Oh I would absolutely love to win a family portrait! Your work is beautiful!
    Saminda x

  45. okay, I know I never win anything and this attempt is futile BUT I just HAVE to at least try. We would be over the moon to win this. We don’t have any photos of all of us together and barely any with me in them. fingers crossed