Sunday 24 January 2010

One World One Heart

Comments are now closed! I will do the drawing later today and post the winner of William tonight! Thanks for all the interest and lovely comments!
Hi!
Please come in and ride the magic carpet with me today. My name is Sarah, and Circles of Rain is my place for following the ever expanding circles of beauty and friendship in the wonderful world of blogging! Lisa of A Whimsical Bohemian is our lovely host and the creator of One World One Heart. Visit her to see the ever expanding list of participants!
I would like you to meet William. He is joining us on the journey and in a couple of weeks will be going on a journey of his own to live somewhere new! He is aware that some people find dolls a little freaky but he is willing to forgive that, and try to persuade you otherwise, should he come to live with you! William is of a serious nature-he loves to read and sometimes feels he just has to listen, and books will talk to him. Here you can see him listening carefully. He has a vivid imagination and likes to think that sometimes he is a King of Words-hence the fancy gold crown. For more down to earth days he wears his little cap.
William is made from polymer clay, and fixed together with wire. (Don't tell him, he doesn't realise) His clothes are hand sewn and made from a variety of fabrics from my ever growing collection! On his shirt are the words 'Possible Play Thing'. This is of the imaginative variety of play rather than the very touchy feely, rough and tumble type. He is not safe for young children to play with as he has got wire parts-but they could tell him stories as he would love that and it might make him a little less serious!
Can I just mention too, that he comes with a ribbon wrapped wire stand so that he can, well, stand! I am not the world's expert on stand making but it seems to work. He stands approx. 20cm tall.
Aah! William has just found out about the magical journey he is about to embark on-look-a little bird told him!
William is on the carpet and ready to fly!
For a chance to give William a new home, please leave a comment on this post between now and midnight of 14th February GMT. William's winner will be announced on 15th February!
Thanks for visiting, see you at your place!







143 comments:

Yiota said...

a good listener with a vivid imagination; handy when you want to talk and when you want to hear a good story ~ you win both ways!
Love the story behind your new doll!

Linda Sue said...

Oh I do think that William might like to come and live with Pippa. He looks more worldly and intelligent, she does need that sort of ballance! Love his hat!

Anonymous said...

wow, i really like william, i'd love to give him a new home!

nancy said...

here we go again!

Donna said...

Fabulous! Love him! Hope he comes to live with me, he'd like it here! Please come and visit my blog too! Thank-you!

Jingle said...

William is wonderful and his story is even better! Thanks for a great giveaway!

MLBetterly said...

I just know William would love living in my studio! Please add my name to the hat!

Donna said...

I love William! Thanks for offering this great gift and Thanks so much for a chance to win! chiggerlane@aol.com

Anonymous said...

William would fit perfectly in my house! :)

Astrid Maclean said...

What a great giveaway, please count me in and if you have time and have not yet done so,come and visit mine (#154)
Greetings from bonny Scotland

Renee said...

I will read a story to William and he can read one right back to me.

Love you Sarah, been feeling not great lately but hopefully soon.

Hope you are well dear friend.

Love Renee xoxo

KnutzEls said...

Thanks for visiting my blog: www.knutzels.nl
Your doll is stunning.

Anonymous said...

Love the doll Sarah! You're creations are so well done. I love the his story. Stop over to see my offerings!

Shell said...

I love your William. He looks quite regal.

GraceBeading said...

I think William is fabulous! He reminds me of someone else I know rather well that stands just a little taller than William. I would love to have him as an addition to our home, he would be in good company.

Stop by my blog if you haven't already for a chance to win a beaded doll - all she needs is a name.

Have fun on the rest of your "ride"

carylsrealm said...

William is just too cool! Love him!

Debby said...

Oh, he is so awesome, would love a chance to win him.
debby

Brianna said...

Very nice! Count me in! Thanks a lot! I'd love to win this! :]

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

William would love it here. He would be surrounded by books and a cat who would spoil him. The magic carpet might even be available, but it would hover at my place.

Unknown said...

Oh girl drop me into the drawing pronto..lol...I have one too.

xoxoxoxo

Kit said...

Oh, he's calling my name. Wants to live at my house. Please throw my name in the hat and be sure to visit my blog to do the same.

Sue said...

I also make art dolls (I'm #162 on Lisa's list) and William would fit right in here! I would love to give him a home....don't find dolls freaky at all LOL!

*smiles from Canada*

Sue

Jodaeodesign said...

William is wonderful, please include me in your giveaway.

kendalee said...

He is just lovely Sarah! As Shell says, I find him quite regal. Even in his cap. It's not the crown (although he wears that well), he's just so dignified. And I bet if anyone can fly a magic carpet with style, it's William.

danit said...

I have a room on my shelf all ready for William, and he is so welcome.

geni said...

William is awesome!
Thank you for the chance to give him a new home.
And thank you for taking the time to visit my OWOH blog yesterday!

Tamara Dozier said...

What a wonderful giveaway you're offering! I'd love to enter and you can enter on my blog as well. #227 on the magic carpet.

DVArtist said...

Hello, I would love to give William a new home. Please add me to your cyber hat. He would be happy here!!!

Nicole/Beadwright
#350 on the magic carpet ride
http://beadwright.blogspot.com

Martina said...

Dear Sarah,
your WILLIAM is gorgeous!
Fantastic and artistic artwork.
Please enter me in your give-away! Thank you!
Greetings from Stuttgart/Germany.
Wish you the best.
Cheers
MARTINA :-)

Candy said...

Thank you for a chance to win such a great offering!!
OWOH #473

Caitlin said...

Such a little gentleman! :)

-Caitlin
caitlin_thalken@yahoo.com

Great-Granny Grandma said...

Thanks for stopping by and entering my giveaway. Please enter me in yours too. I would love to have William come to stay.

Nina Lise@Mrs Moen said...

Hi Sarah! Thanks for visiting my blog, now I got to visit yours. I would give William a good home if I should be so lucky to win him!
Would it help if I said I'm a anglophil, love Brithish crime novels, movies, grew up with Wodehouse, used to work a lot in London some years ago, and have been visiting frequently ever since??:-)

Christine said...

Sarah~your King of Words doll William is fantastic! To me he looks like he originally hails from Morocco leaving behind a rather colorful past:) He would make a perfect companion to one of my dolls Elodie (she is only one of a few dolls I kept for myself):)

Sherry said...

I would love for William to make a journey to my house!! Thanks for the chance to bring him my way!

Sherry

sassypackrat said...

William is more than welcome to come live in my studio. He'll have many friends here.

sewfunky said...

William is super cute...

Please enter me in the draw and don’t forget to enter mine.

Digital Misfit said...

William is such a charming fellow. He would be most welcome in my home where he would find friends in my art doll collection.
Thank you for hopping on this magic carpet ride, and I hope to see you on my blog #258 on your journey.
hugs from ON, Canada
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com

Carapace said...

What a serious fellow! I love his crown, with his simple clothing- man knows what's important! I've got plenty of books for him to read, if he makes it down here to Texas!
Glad you joined the flight!
carapacenator(at)gmail.com
OWOH Ticket Holder #21

Baroness Bijoutery said...

William is a little sweetheart and I think he would love my home..I have lots of books for him to talk to...Your work is beautiful..please enter me in your giveaway.

Please stop by my blog and enter my giveaway too..#280

Hugs,
CJ

Unknown said...

William is wonderful. Thank you for the chance to win such a great creation of yours! It's nice to meet you and don't forget to come visit me too. I'm #391 on the OWOH list. Thanks again!
Monica
http://giddygreetings.com
giddygreetings@yahoo.com

Chris in Oz said...

Hi Sarah, nice to meet you. I'd love to give William a new home, please sign me up for your draw.

This a wonderful and exciting event, with so many participants to meet and keep track of, I hope you get a chance to visit my blog too (if you haven't already).

Have fun and enjoy the ride!!!

Hugz......

PS I try to make words out of the verification thingy to leave a comment. I have to share - yours was dummant. Made me laugh out loud. I know small things and small minds etc, but I don't care - okay!!! LOL.

Willnnabel said...

William is Wonderful, a studious chap who would be welcome in my home! Please add me to the growing list for a chance!

Marie said...

He is adorable! Thank you for the opportunity to win this amazing giveaway! Please enter my drawing. I'm #387 on the magic carpet!

Unknown said...

fabulous give away!!
please, count me in ^_^

greetings from Barcelona!!!

Unknown said...

let him fly his unique self right on over here...he is really fun...thanks for entering my drawing too! melinda

FlightFancy said...

William is fabulous, even if he is a serious fellow! I'm sure he'd love to fly here :) Please add my name in the mix. Thanks, Theresa

LYNDY WARD said...

Greetings & Salutations,
Wonderful William OWOH Giveaway!
He's a charmer...
Fly by my blog when you get a chance...
Forbidden Planet Giveaway #242 On The List @:
http://todaysgold.blogspot.com/

Cosmic Blessings, Lyndy Ward

Thistle Cove Farm said...

William is welcome to live at Thistle Cove Farm...

Mendy said...

Oh William, you are just the perfect guy for me! I would take really good care of you, I promise!! (oh and I wont tell him your secret, its between you and me!) Thank you for this amazing giveaway! count me in, xo Mendy

Unknown said...

What a fabulous doll! Would William like to come to Canada?

Anonymous said...

as a dollmaker i would love to give him a good home

Carole Burant said...

Jumping up and down, pick me, pick me!! hehe Please add my name for your giveaway, I'd so love to win William:-) Make sure you come over to enter mine, I'm #116. Thank you! xox

gma said...

He's groovy!
I have a girl he'll like over here.
:-)

Unknown said...

Oh! William is wonderful! I would love a chance to win him! Please enter me in the drawing. no I wouldn't want him to elope with my dolly but perhaps I could find him a more suitable companion, should he elect to come stay with me!

Holly said...

He is fabulous and I love those pants! Thanks for the chance! HBKHotie1@mns.com

pinkglitterfae said...

William is fantastic! I would so love to give him a new home, pick me! lol!
thanks for entering me in your draw, I am really hoping for this one :-)
stop by my blog if you would like to enter my giveaway (650)
xoxo
betty

peggy aplSEEDS said...

no young children in my home so he is welcome in my home!

nfmgirl said...

I'd love for William to ride the magic carpet across the sea to my place!

Please count me in. Thanks so much!

http://heatherseden.blogspot.com/

#273 on the Magic Carpet tour

CreativSpirit said...

Hi Sarah,

I just know that William would love to fly on by the mountains and sea and come to Australia to live. It is so warm and toasty here at the moment.

I'm having so much fun exploring all the beautiful and varied blogs, great to visit with you and I'll be back to have a better look around when I have some more time.
I am stopover #70 on the Magic Carpet Ride, please stop on by for a visit and enter in my draw.
Rob

Sherry said...

William - come to me, come to me.....you wouldn't have too far to fly either. Thanks for the chance, I love him!!

I hope you can come see mine at
http://sherrysimpleblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-world-one-heart-giveaway-blog-event.html

Sherry from Essex! (ticket#251)

DellaRae said...

I hope William comes to live with me...I have a vivid imagination, too. Please enter me to win and visit my blog for my giveaway...#25.

Paperfanatic said...

I think a life in Ireland would suit William, after all it is the Land of Saints and Scholars. please count me ion. my blog is http://paperfanatic.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

william,
Come and visit and see our giraffes and zebras and elephants, and the image of Victoria Falls will delight you...there is so much to experience on our shelves, and in the night, perhaps you will see the animals walk, the water fall, and hear the heartbeat of the drums...it is a journey of a lifetime to a place called home.

pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

KV said...

Can you just imagine all the stories William would have to tell if he came to New Mexico to live?

Come visit my blog for a giveaway prize, too.

Kathy V in NM
Artful Muse (#513 OWOH)

Shona Cole said...

I think William would like to come live in Texas and wear cowboy boots!

thanks for visiting my blog and telling me a little about yourself, it is nice to 'meet' you

shona
http://shonastudio.blogspot.com/

Kathy said...

He's great and he doesn't creep me out. I love all the details you put in to him and I'm sure he totally appreciates it. Come live with me William!

Please be sure to check out my giveaway with this OWOH event at http://calkatthejewelryjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/01/take-part-in-this-exciting-global-event.html

Bright blessings from Las Vegas, NV
calkat_etsy@live.com

Katie Foley said...

ooh i would love to give william a new home he's fab!! fingers crossed! pop over to my blog and enter mine too :) i'm #328

Katie
~x~

rochambeau said...

Your King William is exquisite! It would be my pleasure to make him a wonderful home.
xox
Constance

rochambeau said...

ps!
Love the 3 chapeaux!
FUN!!!

Unknown said...

Thank you for the giveaway!!

altermyworld said...

A Wonderful gift, thank you pls stop by mine
http://altermyworld.blogspot.com/2010/01/its-that-time.html
altermyworld@gmail.com
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http://fatgirlsketch.blogspot.com/

Anji Gallanos said...

Would love William to come home with me. Would love to win. Please enter me.

Thanks so much
Anji
anji.gallanos@gmail.com
http://anjigallanos.blogspot.com

Sherrie said...

Greetings from across the pond, Maine, USA. What a fun creation, please sign me up. Thanks.

canngil said...

Love William! He would be very welcome to come live at our library!! I am a children's librarian and I love to put fascinating things out for the children to see. I think he would fit right in!! Can you imagine the stories they could tell about him and his travels???

Kathy L said...

William is one cool dude. I just love him! Please enter me for a chance to win. I know the perfect place to display him!
k
http://artful-musings-of-kathyl.blogspot.com/

Lisa Oceandreamer Swifka said...

Thank you for participating in this year's OWOH Sarah. I am doing my best to now go back and comment on all the wonderful links.
William has a very regal air to him, like he knows bits of history no one else knows.
I would be honored to enter your giveaway.
Hugs,
Lisa Swifka
www.awhimsicalbohemian.typepad.com

Barbara Olivo Cagle said...

Hi Sarah, what a lovely idea and post you have. I love the gift "William." William is my favorite brother. You can read about him in my book. I'd love to win. I absolutely love your gift. Please take time to visit my blog, too, for a chance to win my book, 16 x MOM: A Mastery of Motherhood. I'm working on getting all the country flags. I promise to revisit your's too.

#784
http://blog.barbaracagle.com
www.barbaracagle.com

Lynne said...

William looks quite a character to me. I'm sure he's got lots of interesting stories to tell.
A great giveaway Sarah!

Tumbleweed Trails said...

William is adorable. I'd love to provide him a new home. Thanks for the chance.

visionquest2020(at)msn(dot)com

thasnifty said...

Oh I love William. He seems to be thinking very deep thoughts! I would love to have him come live with me :) Please enter me. Brightest blessings!

noelle (AT) gmail.com

http://thasnifty.blogspot.com/

Susan said...

Greetings from Salem ! Such fun traveling by magic carpet to visit new andold friends. lovely giveaway please enter me too! Susan pedolbailey@msn.comI invite you to visit my blog giveaway I have fresh baked brownies andcinnamon tea prepared for my visitors! seasonalwhimsies.blogspot.com

Nancy Markosky said...

Love William the king- I don't know how you doll makers can bear to part with your beautiful little creations. please add my name to your generous giveaway. I hope you are having as much fun as I am, hopping from blog to blog, checking out all these creative people.

Alice Regan said...

Count me in! What a beautiful giveaway! I'm having so much fun traveling the world on the Magic Carpet. I'm in awe of all the wonderful and talented people.
If you haven't already, pop on over to #395. That's me.

Sophie said...

I think that there aren't enough male dolls in the world. William is just perfect. I would love a chance to win.
Cheers,
Sophie in Montreal

Yvonne said...

Love William. I'm #736 so hope you visit. I am in my first doll RR.

Rusted Wings said...

Lovely offering!
Drop by & visit me #774!
blessings,
abigail

Sugar and Spice Art Confections said...

I love William~ What a creative and fun post you made! Poor William~ he only wishes to be more than wire and clay...

Unknown said...

I would love to be entered. I promise William would feel right at home since I collect dolls :] I would never ever tell him he is only wire and clay either !

Lauren R said...

Hello, nice to meet you and visit your blog! Please enter me in your giveaway, Please visit my blog to enter #865!

Tester Mari said...

I love William already and would give him a good home! Please enter me!

marilavado (at) gmail.com

Connie said...

Hi Sarah!

William is adorable and you are very creative! Please count me in.

I'm #818 Studio 64-Chicago on the magic carpet. If you haven’t already done so, please stop by for a chance at my giveaway too.

Hope to see you there!

~Connie
mrscmc7 at gmail dot com

Jasmine said...

Pleased to meet you Sarah,

William is so endearing, even the bluetits love him! I'd feel very lucky indeed to have him visit me xJ

Inge Bungart said...

Great giveaway, thanks for the chance to win

Maminka Girl - Loribeth Robare said...

William would be at home here..we love all dolls. Stop by Maminka Girl Studio #559 to win a dolly of your own.

VintageCrafter said...

William sounds like "my kind of guy!"...loves to listen and read! I would love to win your terrific giveaway. Please count me in!

ozlynda said...

Hi Sarah from Australia.
How enchanting William is. He would fit in well here. Both my girls and I love to read.
I am sure we could all tell him stories.
Please enter me into the draw.
Thanks.
http://taylormadeinoztales.blogspot.com/

Micki said...

Hi from Ireland! I love your William doll and think he is exquisite!
Please enter me!
Micki
#123

Unknown said...

I love William, I think he needs to come and live with me. I would show him a lot of love.
Jan #622

KMP50 said...

I want him! I want to win. I'm amazed at all the talent on this wonderful Magic Carpet ride. Thanks for letting me enter!
kathybear At comcast dot net

Unknown said...

William would love it in England and in my home as I am an avid reader - he would never be bored and could listen to me chatting on about my latest read... great giveaway

Dawn

OWOH #82

My name is Cindy said...

Well I am a Librarian in London so William would love to be with me!!!

Please enter me in your draw, and thank you so much for stopping by my blog on your magic carpet rise,

Cindy #603

Wanda Maria said...

Hello from NW Arkansas! Please count me in on your fabulous drawing and be sure to stop by my blog for a chance to win, too. #56
:)

Kelli Russell Agodon - Book of Kells said...

Wow, William is wonderful! Yes, I'd love to be in your drawing. He would be so inspiring on my desk!

And if you'd like to be in my drawing, please go here:

http://ofkells.blogspot.com/2010/02/one-world-one-heart-giveaway.html

All best! And thank you~

Tracy said...

Please include me in your wonderful giveaway.
Thanks!
Tracy
www.tracydove.com

daffy said...

William looks like a nice enough guy I wonder if he would like to live in snowy Missouri.I enjoyed exploring your blog . what an interesting find your ice squrrel . love your drawings you are a very talented artist I am having a lot of fum flying from blog to blog on the magic carpet. it will take me forever to get thru all the entries since i am spending time on each on enjoying everyones creativity
carolyn h
carolyn003@centurytel.net
http://mindlesswonders.blogspot.com/

JivesJools said...

Beautiful work here. Very creative! and what a fantastic giveaway! Please count me in...and pop over to my place to check out my giveaway! Hope your havin a great weekend!

Isn't this such a wonderful event!

Thanks
Much love
Rachel

Peggy said...

Beautiful blog and William is fabulous!! I am flying on my magic carpet ,visiting from Connecticut. Thanks for the lovely giveaway I am blog #937
Thanks
matternu@gmail.com

Terra Heck said...

I would love to win William and add him to my living room. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

janil said...

William is lovely!!!!
Please pick me up!!!!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

Lisa W. said...

Please enter my name! :0)
I am #1025, would love for you to stop by.

snuckeynuck said...

He looks like he is well traveled I would love the hear the stories he will tell. There are lessons in words of wisdom from our elders. Count me in.

Grace @ WhimsyLoft dot com said...

very unique! love it. count me in. i'm sure to come back to visit ur blog again.

visit my OWOH too at http://whimsyloft.com
cheers!

Cindy said...

Please enter me in your giveaway! I know that I could give William a very nice home.
http://barbara-moorewhimsies.blogspot.com
or: lmoore@flippinweb.com

CathyH said...

I need William, he looks wise and probably knows just what to say to keep me inspired. :)
Wonderful doll, thank you!
With love from Tennessee, U.S.A. #1035

Unknown said...

He is so awesome. Your artwork is beautiful. Would love to win your prize!
Karla

Red said...

I would love to have William at my home. I have the perfect spot for him. Crossing fingers for luck!
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nologic said...

William looks to be a wise gentleman. You are a very talented artist. Please enter me in your drawing.

gpc said...

Mr. William looks like he has many stories to tell.

gpc490[at]gmail[dot]com
http://grandmagogreen.blogspot.com

Glassgrrl Studios said...

William is most definitely a unique fellow; I think he could bring a most charming element into my studio.

Unknown said...

William does look like he's ready to go for a carpet ride. I would love for him to come home with me. I love all dolls even if they do look freaky.

Paula said...

Nice to meet you and William. Since I am an avid reader myself, I do believe William and I would get on fabulously, if he were to come and live with me~

Grace said...

Please include me in your wonderful giveaway. What a fun blog to visit on the magic carpet. Thank you for sharing! gracebending@yahoo.com

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gracebending@yahoo.com

Valrie said...

I would love to give William a new home! Please come and visit me!

I recently joined this event, please come and enter my giveaways!

Make a second post on today's post and receive my special edition note cards!

Valrie

http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspot.com

Valrie said...

I love your blog. My computer is going crazy today1

Please visit my blog and enter to win. Make a 2nd post on today's post Tuesday today and recieve the note cards!

Valrie@
http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspot.com

Deb K said...

Please enter me in this Super Giveaway :-)


deb55106{at}gmail{dot}com

jamaise said...

William would fit in very well here (a little bird told me) - he's wonderful & someone will be very lucky :)

I hope you'll visit Wishing Penny #916

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

William is fabulous, and I would love to give him a new home.

BrendaLea
Magic Carpet #460
Southern Illinois, USA
prpldy@comcast dot net

Shariyah said...

What a sweet give-away you have...I'd love to enter! Your creations are just lovely...If you haven't done so already, I'm giving away some goodies as well #135, so please visit my blog and enter mine if you'd like! Thank you, and blessings and love from New Zealand!

Jona Panesa said...

he is so cute. Please enter me in your drawing and stop by my blog for my ATC giveaways!

Eugen Caitaz said...

Hi dear!!! I like your idea! It’s very Awesome! I wish to ALL who will participate in this wonderfull give-away, Big Good Luck! Yohooooo! ;)

Express said...

WIlliam is great! Loved seeing him and reading his story!

Marie said...

William is fantastic! What a lovely gift, thanks for the chance to win.
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
OWOH necklace giveaway

Mickey said...

How pretty. I would love to be entered into you drawing. So glad OWOH brought me to your blog. :-)

Michelle
mouse1996@gmail.com

ArtNomadix said...

Great work and story !! Nice to meeet you .....I will try and come back to see more....must away to bed soon as I have to be up early for the market tomorrow..Do drop by my blog #13 OWOH if you get time
Love Light and Rainbows
Megg from Australia

Youngish said...

Hi Sarah. Congrats on being in ADQ! I think William would have fun at my house mingling with the ladies.

Flor Larios Art said...

Great! Thanks!
Please come to my blog and enter in my giveaway! #626
Good luck to both of us!
Flor

just me said...

he would love moving to wash. state! he is wonderful

Pixie-Post said...

William would look perfect with my Winifred!

Heather! said...

Oh my gosh, I LOVE William! I promise I would give him a good home, tell him lots of stories and even give him occasional treats!! :)

Such cool work...thanks for sharing him with the lucky winner!

h4schaffer at gmail dot com

Deb K said...

Please enter me in this awesome giveaway!

deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

Thornton Berry Shire Press said...

Your work is truly outstanding! I am in love with "Blue"...I may have to come back for that one...well done you! thx for playing, june
juneart@me.com
#749

Elizabeth Fedorko said...

I adore William!!!~~~XXOO, Beth #295
www.elizabethholcombe.typepad.com