Saturday, September 24, 2011

A Little Practical *Magic* Giveaway!

Apologies for coming to the blog party a wee bit late, but *magic* is abounding here in the studio as well, and sometimes it can be a wee bit...well, distracting, hehe. :)

But I'm so happy to take a break in honor of one of my favorite all time books and movies! In fact, "Practical Magic" inspiration has been swirling around in my head for weeks now...

"Spellcasting"...


"Midnight Margaritas"...

"My darling Girl.."...

I can't make up my mind which print is a favorite, so I thought I'd leave the choice up to the giveaway winner - you may choose whichever you like. :) All you need do to enter is leave a comment here, and I'll draw a name on Oct 5th. Be sure to leave me a way to contact you...

Back to the studio for me now (major show prep underway), but I hope to do a little blog hopping later. Until then, wishing you a day of magic and wonder!

♥ Carolee
PS - My Etsy shop is out of most of the Practical Magic prints now, but I'll be replenishing them after I get back from Michigan (the week of the 5th)

76 comments:

Theresa MacNaughton said...

Oh my goodness!!! They are ALL so beautiful. I think I especially like the last one - it is truly powerful. Happy Practical Magic Day...if you get a chance, please stop by and visit with me. :)

Dori T said...

These prints are wonderful! Practical Magic is one of my alltime favorite movies.

fancifulelephantemporium said...

OO OO OO Enter me please. Would be so delighted to receive one of your prints. But, If not chosen will be delighted to go purchase one in your etsy store to. Best Wishes at your upcoming shows.
Cheers Carolee ~
Doodles
from the Hive

Unknown said...

I think Midnight Margaritas is my favorite! Hugs, Gunilla
(gunilla.back@luukku.com)

Sarah Sullivan said...

Oh oh oh hon...you have outdone yourself here!! Love these!!! Perfect for the party!! I would have a bit of trouble choosing too...but I would happily do so if I won!!! Happy Party..come on by mine and add your name to my hat too!
Hugs, Sarah - Cottage Garden Studios

Treasured Wishes said...

They are all wondeful Carolee, I love the last one the best, the roof top :)
Cathy

AmyB said...

Oh my goodness, would I love to have one of these!! I love all of them, truly, but I think 'My Darling Girl' is my favorite.

Shelly said...

spellcasting is my favorite! i love it! thank you for letting me put these on my Practical Magic Party post as well.

hugs and love

elle

justsimplyshelly@hotmail.com

Natasha Loriel said...

I've always loved how she had her little spell on what her true love would look like. My sisters and I did the same and I found mine exactly as I had pictured him! Beautiful work Carolee!! (Rebecca's oldest ;))

Seeker*13* said...

I love the first one! Just adorable!!

Ms. said...

“O, swear not by the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that
monthly changes in her circle orb, lest that thy love prove likewise variable.” --Hello dear...if my name comes out of the magic giveaway hat, I will choose the enchanting #1 with it's fluttering prayer rising.

Sylvia Smiser said...

Hi Carolee,
I am so fond of your Practical Magic art work! I would be so thrilled to win!!! Please enter my name in the magic witches hat.
Sylvia
www.anaboocreationsbysylvia.blogspot.com

Cornerstoregoddess said...

These are magical, Carolee. I would be thrilled to own one of your pieces... even a print! I'd choose the first. A girl can't have too many spells.

CrochetbyErin said...

They are all wonderful. my favorite is the Midnight Margaritas. Practical Magic is one of my favorite movies as well.

AvraE said...

They are all fabulous! I think Midnight Margaritas is my fav, but I'm not sure...they are all just too fun! My mother and sisters and I always watch this around Halloween. :) We daydream of living in that house too.

Yoo6Cats said...

I see why you had such a hard time choosing...who wouldn't!! They are all fabulous!!! Have a wonderful Ghoultide Gathering!!

Christina Yoo
yoo6cats@gmail.com

Miss Holly said...

As always, you have brought a little bit of Autumn into my still Summer weather. Beautiful for certain! We need some "Halloween Carols"!

maddyrose said...

Lovely to find that you're joining in the blog party. I've watched you getting into the swing of things and wouldn't mind having any one of your beautiful pieces but would have to say that "My Darling Girl" is my favorite.

rhomany said...

Some really magical pieces and from my favourite film too. I think it would be very hard to choose between them.

Lee said...

So hard to decide but Spellcasting is awfully cute!
So nice of you to offer a give away!
See you next weekend!

petoskystone said...

how wonderful! i *will* be potting up some rosemary & lavender next season (in containers as i rent, * i want to take them with should i move), but the third print is my favorite reminder that there is safety in my oddness ;)

Anonymous said...

Practical Magic has been one of my favorite movies since it came out! Aunt Frances was fantastic. I love them all, but the third is my favorite. Jean (Thisisridiculous95@yahoo.com)

Terri said...

Your representations of this great movie are great! One of my favorite movies for a very special & magical time of year!

Winslowwoman said...

Oh how I love your beautiful art!! You always amaze me with your never ending talent!! I like them all but My Darling Girl is my fav!!
Hugs,
Gen Voss

Linda said...

I think all the prints aer wondrous, it would be so hard to pick out the one..that special one. Thank you for sharing. I am hoping that you will visit me:
momentsinaneye.blogspot.com

Bloomin'Chick Jo said...

Oh MY! How lovely of you to give us the opportunity to win one of your beautiful works! Thank you! (I can't decide which is my favorite though I'm drawn to the center one). Happy 2nd Annual Practical Magic Blog Party! Hope you’ll drop by: http://digginaround.blogspot.com/2011/09/practical-magic-blog-party-post.html

The House That Goth Built said...

So GLAD to see these are available as prints now. LOVE the last one.........the line about being normal denoting a rather lack of courage is one of my favorite lines from one of my most favorite movies! Congratulations on your success and your husband's good health! Blessings & happy painting! Rachel at TheHouseThatGothBuilt@gmail.com

kdkdkd said...

Love that movie and book as well and I would choose "Spellcasting". If only such a house as was in that movie existed in this world ... it is truly my dream house.

My email is in my profile, thanks for the chance to win some of your magical work

Lisa said...

What an artist you are! And what a lovely giveaway - how could a person choose which one? Stop by my enchanted oven and have a PM cookie with me.
Hugs,
Lisa

Betty said...

I love your blog and what a wonderful party and giveaway. Please enter my name.

Tamara said...

Oh wow!! I wouldn't even know which one to chose, they are all so beautiful! I enjoyed my visit, feel free to come and visit me too. :)

Susan said...

OMGoodness!! I am actually drooling, LOL these are so beautiful, I love them all. but if it is only 1, it would have to be young sally and her spell by moonlight!
Thanks for the opportunity!
BB,
Susan

susanscraps AT comcast DOT net

Celia said...

What absolutely beautiful prints!!! Please enter me!

cab864@gmail.com

Joan said...

I love them all (I'm waiting for my print of the aunts right now) - it was so hard to choose one!!! I love your work - wish you had one of your bowls for sale!!!

bertie said...

I would love to own any one of those beautiful prints! Thanks for the chance to do so! blessed be! I hope you will stop by for a chance to win one of my spiced witch lanterns! bertie
www.awildberrywitch.blogspot.com

Karen said...

If I hadn't seen your blog post about this Magical Party, I would never have known !!
So thank you for that...
And having loved your Artistry for years- if the fates would have it- and I was chosen... It would definitely be "My darling Girl.."...
Midnight Blessings to you Carolee !!
Karen
epatha44@yahoo.com

Jane K said...

Oh wow I love your art work, it's stunning and the Practical Magic prints with the quotes are beautiful, such a brilliant giveaway.

frith
J x

Anonymous said...

What a great giveaway. Your art is so very wonderful. I love all of the prints, but I must say, the last one with the aunts is my favourite, especially because of the saying that goes with it. I get a lot of courage from that one !!
Have a magical day.

magikalseasons said...

Hi Carolee! Wishing you a beautiful Autumn! See you at the show! :)

NICOLE PENROSE REYNAUD said...

All of your artwork is so beautiful! you are my absolutely favorite artist! hope you pick me, would love to have one of your pieces of artwork. Nicole R.
NIKKITHEDIVA76@YAHOO.COM

Edith Schmidt said...

I love your work just beautiful! So glad I flew by1

~*~Pandora's Artbox~*~ said...

I love them all but you already know which one I WANT/NEED/MUST HAVE. :)
And if I don't win it, it's ok because it will be minemineallmine just as soon as more prints are in your Etsy store. :-D

Birgit said...

Hi Carolee,

You have made perfect paintings based on the Practical Magic movie. I think "Spellcasting" is my favorite, yet I also love the other two ones. Great job -- and thanks for the chance to win a print. :)

Magical Times,
Birgit

shohshi said...

I just discovered your wonderful blog and fantastical creations. Love it! I will be linking to your blog next month in honor of the most fun month of the year! My Daily Swoon.

kavettahulse said...

I can't believe you're giving one of these away!! OMG! I so love your work!! This is so generous of you!

Ricki Treleaven said...

Hello, I am visiting form the Practical Magic Blog party. :D I love your art. I am an artist, too! I think all three are fantastic. I really like the first one best, though. I am your newest follower! Lovely post!!!

Cameron said...

Your work is so fun...so detailed...so magical....thank you for sharing some of it with us :)

Theresa N. said...

I think Spellcasting is my favorite. Enjoyed the visit. Your art work is wondeful.
Theresa N
weceno(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

Spellcasting is my favorite, but they are all enchanting!

Liz Mills
lizardbath138@aol.com

Janae "The Country Hollow" said...

Spellcasting is my favorite. I love the pines and the moon, reminds me of being up to our cabin. It is such a relaxing beautiful place and your picture gives me the same feeling!

Shirley said...

Fabulous! I would love a chance to win one of your prints - Spellcasting is my favorite..thank you so much!

Rita said...

OOh! I want one!! You can contact me at bomberryr@gmail.com . I can hardly wait.

Village vignettes said...

My favorite of your pictures is Spellcasting! Beautiful work. I've always loved practical magic book and movie. LOL Love your blogs on the Hive. Please keep posting you do fantastic art work!
ppointe@att.net

Southern Star said...

HI CAROLEE
I HAVE NAMED MY MIDNIGHT MARGARITAS, TONYA, MIMI AND BETTY. ME AND MY TWO FRIENDS. THEY LOVE IT. I WOULD, OF COURSE, LIKE ANOTHER. I LIKE BOTH THE PRINTS SO EITHER ONE IS FINE WITH ME. BY THE WAY, DO YOU LIKE BLUEBERRIES?
BETTY BASCHE

Pam @ Blackberrycorner said...

So excited for you that you finally have prints...they are wonderful. I would love to have one..please enter my name.

Judi said...

Such fantastic painting...hope you do well at the show!

Patty said...

Oh My! They are all so fabulous!
My all time favorite Movie as well!
Spellcasting is my favorite!!!!
Put me in!
MotherDancing@charter.net

Sharon said...

Please enter my name in the Magic giveaway. Best Witches!
edreamer47@hotmail.com

Rachel said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous (that's what your paintings are). :-)

Carlene said...

Your prints are lovely :) And a great post for the blog party. I'd live to be included in the drawing-Midnight Margaritas is my favorite, I think.

threewethorses@hotmail.com

Heather said...

They're all so wonderful how to choose. Love that movie too. I'd love to live in that house.
hat126@earthlink.net

Melissa said...

Absolutely adorable!!! My favorite is Spellcasting!! Please enter me!

mk261274 at gmail dot com

♥ Melissa @ Melissa's Meanderings

Elaine said...

Love your work put my name in the drawing.

waleskasomebody@windstream.net

Melanie Statnick said...

As always so amazing. I just love your Tole work. Beautiful art

Gerry said...

Greetings Carolee. For as long as I've been following your blog, I'm still awestruck at how lovely your work is!

I would very much like to be entered in your giveaway. My favorite is Midnight Mararitas but I would be most honored to receive any of them.

Petunia said...

Now that I finally made it here....oh my goodness!!! I have seen your PM art mentioned as I make my rounds and just love all of them. I couldn't really choose, but maybe Midnight Margaritas because it reminds me of this party. Thank you so much for being a part of this event and for offering such a generous gift. Your work is magical :)

Anna

Luludou said...

Beautiful!!
My favorite is spellcasting.
luludou.blogspot.com
luludou@videotron.ca

Queenie Believe said...

Wonderful PM party post. Yep I'm tardy to the party but slowly making the rounds. Your art work is awesome with the last print of the family together particularly touching to my heart.
Much success at your upcoming show.
Have a great day and a magical autumn,
Queenie

Unknown said...

Those paintings are so beautiful. What a wonderful collection to have especially if you love the movie Practical Magic.

Sue said...

I love Practical Magic so much, time to watch it again! Love your work, it's really wonderful.

T@iy@ said...

Practical Magic is *high* on my list of favorite movies. LOVE these!

beverly e said...

I love all of your prints, but I think s"Spellcasting" would be my favorite! Thanks for the giveaway! Bright Blessings,

Dixienites@gmail.com

Jessica said...

I bought `my darling girl' at the ghoultide gathering for my little one - I cant wait to hang it in her room. I'm thinking I could use a midnight margarita for myself! Thanks for sharing your talent with the world!
Jvnanna@gmail.com

kit maribeaux said...

Oh my, choosing would be so difficult. I identify with each one! but I have to say the last one makes me think of the movie-although what the Aunt said resonates so much with me. I love margaritas--but I think...I identify most with not only the figure on the first-but what's written on the border.
My blog on reincarnation is at:
http://kmaribeaux.blogspot.com/2011/09/synchronicity.html but my
everyday email is galyn1320@yahoo.com and yes, oh,
yes-pls enter me in the drawing

kit maribeaux said...

which one resonates the most with me? the first one I think and yes pls do enter me in the drawing. My blog on reincarnation is at
http://kmaribeaux.blogspot.com/2011/09/synchronicity.html

and although I use gmail my everyday email is galyn1320@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

Carolee, What a pleasure to see your beautiful talent at Ghoultide this past weekend. I am a huge fan of your work! Please enter me into your giveaway. Contact info: drpom6@hotmail.com or Diane Sturms Pelley on facebook. Thank you so much!