framed feathers giveaway WINNERS

My giveaway contest has sadly come to a close but I wanted to thank EVERYONE for their participation, kind comments and for spreading the word about the giveaway, my blog and etsy. Just over 50 people participated and there are 80 total entires. HOW RAD! Entires were tallied and listed alphabetically by first name, then were each given a corresponding number. Research Randomizer selected the lucky ducks. First and foremost the grand prize winner of the above feather themed mail art package which features and original altered book page, a hand-pulled screenprint, tons of stickers, ephemera, feathers and more is #2: ANNA JANE SEARLE! Congrats missy! A big pile of bird themed goodies are headed your way.

Secondly, are the three other winners who each get a 25% OFF coupon for my etsy shop. Going on a shopping spree for delicious nature-themed treats with a fat discount in their backpockets are #37: KIRA WALKER #12: ANIKA STARMER & #68 MARCUS JACKSON! Hope you are all beaming! THANKS AGAIN for all the kind words, comments and your readership – it means the world to me.

cutie common redpoll and contest closing

Last but not least a lovely little framed mixed media original joins the rest of my bird themed pieces in my etsy shop: this cute little common redpoll.Want to know a little bit more about the Common Redpoll? Living in forests, thickets and shrubs these members of the finch family love to eat seeds, grasses and small insects. These cuties have mostly grey plumage with flashes of red, especially on their brown, crown and chest. Very vocal, these little guys are often chatting back and forth with their flock. As this is the final piece I am adding to my etsy shop in conjunction with framed feathers, my GIVEAWAY CONTEST will close at midnight tonight (pacific time) and I will announce the winner tomorrow! Good luck, all the best and thank you SO SO SO much to all of you for your readership, support and participation. I’m excited to announce the lucky winners very soon!

gold gilded bee-eater sitting amongst purple rain

Today’s framed feathers etsy listing is a stunning Bee-Eater Bird amongst a delicate background of royal purple and airy white drops. This one of a kind work of art was created using a mix of medias including watercolour, acrylic, gouache and ink on rice paper and a 5″ X 7″ canvas board. Want to know a little bit more about the Bee Eater? These near-passerine birds eat insects, but as their same suggests feast predominantly on bees and wasps. Their richly coloured plumage, long tail feathers and fit, slender body make these birds a real pleasure to admire. As extroverted birds, they nest in colonies. They are monogamous birds and raise their young as couples and with the help of other bee-eaters in the community. Purchase this piece and get five automatic entries in my framed feathers giveaway or comment on this post for one entry. For more details about all the freebies click here.