Today I am giving away a gift package of some of the products coming soon to my new online shop- a few sets of notecards with my art, an 11 x 14 matted fine art print of one of my watercolor paintings, a ceramic wall vase (made my my mom) and a few more goodies!
Leave me a comment
tell me one thing that makes you smile :)
and I will randomly select one winner on Friday!
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1 – 200 of 641 Newer› Newest»I can't stop smiling when I talk to my little granddaughters on Skype!
WOw what a great chance!! The first thing makes me smile is my one years old boy...Thanks you so much Alisa you inspire me every day, I love your way of looking at things! (is it understandable?? my english is not good anymore..)
A big hug from Italy, Francesca-Kinà
Colour makes me smile. I remember when I was younger I used to think the world used to be black and white because of all the old movies being colourless, and I was so glad it was colourful now :)
my children makes me smile:0)))love them veeeery much!!!!!
lovely greetings
san
nature and sun make me smile ! I love summer here in my green country !
laraignee71(at)gmail(dot)com
Summer makes me smile !
Right now I am smiling, because I woke up a bit too early, put some music on, didn't expect much of the morning but then found a lovely email in my inbox. I think it's a great way to start a day with some words of a great person you haven't heard from in a while. That makes me smile. :)
My wonderful hubby makes me smile every time he says three little words - "I love you!" Thanks for this wonderful giveaway, Alisa!
---Arielle
ariellecarlson(at)gmail(dot)com
My brother's sons make me smile... they are so lovely and I enjoy spending time with them ;-)
Nice greetings from Austria!
Martina
Ohboy !! Thank you.
One thing make me smile today is your giveaway.Frankly speaking, I really admire at your style.
Minions!!!! Can't stop smilin' when I see them.
(I've watched Despicable Me at least half a dozen times)
Spring sunshine makes me smile!!!
Nice things and nice people make me smile too!
Nice blog!
Arantxa
Dark red autumn leaves make me smile. :)
Great give away!
What makes me smile; maybe not original but in a way they are,
My 2 boys and the other one on the way!
love, from Holland
Hello Alisa,
There are two things make me smile: sun and sea! A kiss from Portugal. I love your blog and your colours:))
Little things makes me smile - fresh coffee in the morning, long talk with a friend, warm summer wind..
I love your blog! :)
I hope it's international... :)
a lot of things make me smile - other people smiling, my boys playing together, nice/funny/interesting things I across browsing the net, thinking about sth pleasant expecting me in near future (like a quiet evening at home, for example), noticing new posts at my favourite blogs, postman (but only when I'm expecting a delivery of on-line shopping ;))... in fact - I smile a lot and usually because of simple things! :)
my cat makes me smile - especially when he wants to snuggle up with me.
My children's smiles make me smile too!!!!
The rain outside made my smile. A bit strange since we have a lot of it in the Netherlands but.... the last weeks it didn't rain, and our forrest had code red (firedanger) over here so that's why the rain made me smile today! Odd but true.
I have u on my google reader and this post made me smile, love the book and bird love your use of colour , its always so gorgeous seeing your watercolours simple but elegant ,, ok i know it sounds like im sucking up lol but i cant influence the random picker lol art products make me smile i just got a set of 48 pan watercolours only the cotman but it was like winning lotto when i opened them and took off the little covers and made my colour chart ...
hugz bev
What a wonderful giveaway! It is the little things that bring a smile to my face... the first spring flowers, a quiet morning on the porch enjoying coffee, catching a pileated woodpecker in flight, and those lovely spring smells.
The signs of friendship make me smile! :)
Weee :) This would be so cool. My room definitely needs more art on the walls and I don't want to see just my own stuff over and over.
Watching my kids play in the backyard of our new home!
the monkeys playing in the tree outside my window make me smile!
this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu-rLA4POkI
Hello,
...my daughter and my cat, when they try to wake me every morning makes me smile.
Your blog is wonderful!
Compliments from Slovenia
this one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iu-rLA4POkI
Sunny morning, nice looks and kind words from unknown peoople.
Your giveaway is fabolous. I have my fingers crossed :).
Hugs from Europe.
Perhaps this may sound odd, but I find such joy in seeing others who are joyful or expressing genuine kindness to others, without knowing I see them. This one thing brings a multitude of joy not only to my heart but is manifested through a smile, one that remains with me all day long, inside and out!
:)
Can I participate from Spain?
children smile makes me happy and smile too. Kisses from Madrid.
Laura
My dogs always make me smile. Even when they're just taking a nap :)
smile when I meet children from kindergarten
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway, Alisa, now you make me smile! ;))))
My childs makes me smile when they're happy!
First my kids make me smile. Worlds cutest creatures. Then colours, creativity, nature........ oops a lot to go.
Love ur works. It is so inspirational.
Being by the sea just makes me smile (and makes me feel warm and fuzzy too!).
Love your art so very much. So colourful and vibrant!
Gorgeous prize. What makes me smile? Being at or even near the beach, no matter what my mood the sea instantly makes me happy,
Colette x.
Watercolors make me smile.
One thing that makes me smile is spending time with good friends. I've been away from home this year (5,000 miles away to be exact) while I'm attending a graduate program and one of my best friends fly out to visit this week. We've spent many afternoons walking in the park and soaking up the springtime and birdsong. :)
Just one thing...hmmmmm...doing art with my niece and being reminded by her kid art to not overthink everything!
:)
What an awesome giveaway - THANKS for the chance to win.
thing that can't stop makes me smile is hot chocolate . .
Wuhu great things!
Several things can make me smile. When I go to work, the kids make me smile by cuddling me, talking to me and be so openharted to me.
How they genuine tell me that they missed me and love me.
che bello
Today this makes me smile: my tired cat that's been out all night coming home and rolling herself into a tiny ball of fur. :-)
What a wonderful giveaway :)
Nature makes me smile. When I open my front door and see all the flowers and trees coming into life this spring, that fills me with joy.
Your work makes me smile i love following your blog daily
The smell of cofee in the morning
:O)
Sandra
My dog makes me smile when she puts her paws on the side of my bed and gives me a nite-nite kiss before she curls up on her own bed and goes to sleep.
Today it's warm and sunny and that's got to make you smile :)
My kisses from my pug, Elvis, always makes me smile. Every night before sleep he gives me kisses and I go to sleep, content and happy with my lucky life and the unconditional love of my little doggie.
When I achieve a nice watercolor with vibrant colors, I'm happy. Too bad it's not very often ...
i sent you a kiss from Spain, I would love to enter, but i do not know whether it is possible or if it is just a nationa give-away.
I am participating in my first selling on Friday, can you imagine how am I feeling? so excited!!! i can not thik in any other thing in this moment!!!
My boyfriend makes me smile, when I look at him and I think I'm the luckiest girl in the world, because I got him!
I love your work, your art is wonderful, my compliments!
Martina
Well, this might sound corny Alisa, but looking at your gorgeous sketches always makes me smile. I am trying my hand at it, but yours are truly stunning! Lara
What a happy little collection of things I just needed to see it today. Uplifting
An image busting with color always spins my brain to it's happy place and smile is soon to follow.
You are a very talented lady :)
The post above about monkeys in a tree made me smile, I would smile about that if I had monkeys in the trees where I am.
Next door's cat makes me smile, because he is so cheeky!
My boyfriend makes me smile, because he is wonderful, treats me like a princess, and he is funny - but don't tell him, that I said that he was funny! :)
My favourite comedian Russell Howard makes me smile :)
Lilo and stitch makes me smile :)
My mum and dad retiring to the cost made me smile, they deserve it :)
Music makes me smile, especially some of the cheesy stuff I listen to when no one else is around ;)
oh, a favorite song randomly coming on the radio while I am driving....I always take it as a 'sign' something good is about to happen....!
My grandchildren make me smile. My 4 year old red headed grand daughter met her heroine Ariel in Disneyland last week while she and her parents were visiting the US. Ariel took her hand and showed her around, I watched it today on video that really made me smile.
Watching my son play, esp when he doesn't know I'm there, makes me smile. And, it's impossible not to pet my dog (Lily the Labrador, Lily Vanilli, Liliwaup, etc) w/o smiling.
so many things make me smile, but what I love most of all is seeing people interacting with compassion
Hi Alisa,
What a great give-away! My children do funny, silly things (as children do!) and that always makes me smile!
my cat! the funny face/things it makes every single day!
Thanks for this wonderful giveaway!
My kids make me smile every day, my man does too!
Greetings to you from Germany!
Susan
Beautiful items!
The sunny days of the summer make me smile - sunshine, blue skies, flowers and wildlife thriving... and my favourite flowers sunflowers growing in my garden.
karen s
twannywun at hotmail dot com
the sun coming up and hearing the song of the birds as I roll over to begin my day always makes me smile
Wonderful giveaway! I always smile when I see my cairn terrier Sparky sitting this certain way with his back leg kind of sticking out--he looks like a little ball with those big brown eyes!
colour makes me smile :)
Crisp clear Autumn air.......mmmm :)
Watching the gibbons at the zoo yesterday really made me smile- the father was playing with his baby in a way that was so tender and human-like, I still keep thinking about it!
The sunny view from my house and the thought of children coming home from school ...
having breakfast outside in the sun on the terrace while listening to the colorful little birds chirping, we're having a very warm spring here in France. And looking at my cat jumping here and there in the garden after a butterfly or a fly or something unseen to us humans...
Having a look at your blog everyday inspires me and I'm thankful for your generosity. You are constantly sharing ideas, techniques, inspirations and now your own creations.
Merci
Nathalie
This is a wonderful opportunity. I adore all your work, especially your bright colours and use of bold outlines.
Just being alive makes me smile, but one of my favourite things is seeing the sun shining through clouds, making interesting effects..
I am an art teacher and when my enthusiasm infects another I cant help but cheshire cat smile! xx
Love these! I have to say my husband and kids. Nothing makes me happier than to see my husband laugh and smile.
Spending time at the beach makes me smile. Just being in the moment and enjoying being a part of my surroundings. I think I could watch the ocean all day; the waves and movement never look the same twice.
non riesco a smettere di sorridere quando ricevo una grossa sorpresa o quando mi ritrovo nel tuo blog e vedo tutti questi magnifici colori e mi ridanno l'ottimismo
saluti dall'italia rosa.kreattiva
goccedioceano2000(at)libero(dot)it
blog creativo http://kreattiva.blogspot.com/
All the colors in that picture of the "winnings" make me smile! Also the crazy things my 19 month old does make me smile-right now he's into making himself "fall down" and saying "Oh man!" It's so cute!
Hi Alisa! My daughters make me smile when they play together :)
On any given day, at any time, seeing the three boys in my life and the appreciation I have for my husband and my sons, is what brings joy and smiles to me!!!
YOUR BLOG makes me smile! It inspires me to have fun with my art :)
On any given day, at any time, seeing the three boys in my life and the appreciation I have for them (my husband and two little boys)brings pure joy and smiles to my face.
I hope knowing that you have a a fan ,all the way from Singapore,makes your blog a weekly read,makes you smile.
Family get-togethers with all my sisters and their families makes me smile.
The return of our little garden chipmunks makes me smile... every time I go sit outside, or hang out the laundry, or do the gardening they come and scurry around. Last year two of them got in a bit of a flurry (they are very territorial) resulting in one of them taking refuge down the front of my t shirt!
My bundle of kids... love them to bits!!!
Your work looks so awesome :)
The thing that makes me smile.... Cats who are goofing around or something silly that my BF did. :)
my 11th grade students arguing over holden caulfield's obsession with the ducks in central park makes me smile. a lot.
Color makes me smile, whether it is in fabric, ceramics, flowers, etc. I love color!
Catching sight of the ocean, as we drive close to it, the first one to see it is... oh! so lucky! Big smile!
So looking forward to seeing your shop! That'll make me smile too!
Right now I look out my window and I am beginning to see a hint of green on the far off trees - Our "late" spring is here. I love this sign of newness and life. Something so refreshing about spring.
the sun, flowers, green grass (just cut-ummm take a whiff) a good cup of coffee, yard sales, looking at your fabulous new things!
First of all i love your blog and your work, second the things that makes me smile are my crazy beagle dog, colors, bubbles, candy, friends, animals and sun!! Big Kiss from Romania;)
Seeing the leaves pop out on the trees makes me smile!
Your watercolors (and your classes) definitely make me smile. I can't wait until your store opens! Thanks for the chance to win.
oo how very lovely! thank you and please put my name in the hat!!!
You sketchbooks make me smile. When I was growing up I always had one in my bag, everywhere I went. But, once I had kids I would forget, or not have time. Now that they are getting a little older (out of diapers) maybe I can fit one into my bag again... I have a few waiting to be filled. My kids always make me smile too!
My pets make me smile. :) That's the first thing that popped in my mind. Such a beautiful giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win it. :)
When my 2 yr old son and 3 month old son "talk" to eachother! Love this giveaway!
I hate to be repetitive but bright colors make me smile. It was my first reaction upon seeing your cards and reading your post.
I'm about to skype with my daughter who is teaching in Korea. She always makes me laugh.
My children make me smile!
Love your work by the way. You are one of my favorite artists! :)
~Lanie J.
I cant help but smile when I watch my Daughters ages 2 and 6 play so well with eachother.
Thanks for the chance to win this lovely gift. My cats make me smile each and every day.
Seeing my 5 year old neighbor, Amy, learning to ride her bike around our court makes me smile...watching her pudgy legs wildly pumping the peddle's--you just know she feels like a bird!
Checking your blog!!!! brought me a fresh smiling every morning.
My two precious girls make me smile everyday; one is very nurturing, the other is a natural comedienne.
sun in the morning makes me smile :D
Det. Goren is back on Law and Order: Criminal Intent. I've got a grin from ear to ear.
katrinaperkosky AT yahoo DOT com
Sunny windows on a warm Spring day make me smile!
Sunny windows on a warm Spring day make me smile!
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The thing that makes me smile is you Alisa! Why the wonder and awe for the things that daily appear on your blog buongirno are the best! With a kiss Lulu
the fact that summer is almost here makes me smile!
scrubbing paint out of my classroom sinks makes me smile, because it reminds me how much I love my job; I love being able to work with my hands and seeing all those beautiful colors swirling down the drain makes what would be a really monotonous task something to really look at
My daughter makes me smile...she's almost 20, but still the joy of my life.
sunshine, working on the vegetable plot, my children, bright colours and even rain after a long dry spell make me smile :)
Thanks for the giveaway xx
my children make me smile. most of the time. the rest of the time...well, i love them anyways!
Good day...My granddaughter's laugh on Mother's Day made me smile BIG TIME!
Thanks for the opportunity to win this lovely gift.
Have a great day.
A hug from grandkids.
My children make me smile, all the way to my heart!
my critters - all 7 of them - make me smile non stop! :)
Good morning, Alisa. Just one thing huh. I would have to say my children. I have a 24 year old and a 2 year old. I guess that would be 2 things. They definitely make me smile. I must say your artwork makes me smile too. Your use of color is so joyful. Thanks for the chance to win this amazing assortment of goodies. You're amazing. Medeah
Polka dots...make me smile!
My son singing and dancing makes me smile.
Hola from spain Alisa,
I know I'm too far away to win your fab giveaway BUT I will tell you why your posts and your art make me smile. I'm taking care of my parents (with health problems).It's a non stop thing for I'm their only daughter and single...A couple of years ago I decided to start crocheting and bumping from one blog into another I found yours...Don't know needleworks at all, or painting either. But when I see your colorful art I just smile and think I have to learn and start doing things...In spite of my present stressful situation I do manage to find things to make me smile. It's good for the three of us... And yes your lbog makes me smile...Keep going...Thank you so much.
Ana
Hearing the waves crash when Dog and I are for our morning walk, that's what makes me the happiest.
Your blog makes me smile- every post....sometimes also tears.....Really, your are a great artist and you give me a lot of inspitation. thanks!
I love it when I take a big cup of coffee into my studio and my 12 year old daughter comes with me and we play with paints. She is one of the most interesting people I know and any time that I can spend with her (especially being creative) makes me happy!
One thing that makes me smile is when my boys laugh!
Thank you so much for this giveaway Alisa! Hopefully I'm the lucky one that wins!
Can't wait for your watercolor class to start!
-Ruth Ann
My daughter makes me smile when she renames things, like a seat belt is a selt beat. :)
I've really loved seeing the sneak peeks of what you'll have in your shop. Good luck to you and your Mom!
Let's see,what makes me smile ...
Puppies for sure:) My kids getting along, instead of fighting, and when
my hubby talks about cycling. It's his passion and he shines when he speaks of it!!
Thanks for the great giveaway !
Dana
d09@goldingers.com
Your blog makes me smile. I love your artwork and want to you when I grow up :-)
The water color painting does it for me! I love this!! What an amazing job, I can't wait until the shop opens! ;)
The flowers, the childrens and all beautiful things makes me smile every time :)
Thank you and Best wishes from Bulgaria!
sunshine & my kids make me smile!! i love them both and cant imagine my world w/o either!!
The first thing that makes me smile is my dogs. I love that they are always happy to see me. My mom and I both have your blog on our favorites tab! Have a good trip!
Unexpected gifts of flowers, store bought or wild. I love the colors!
Handmade Mother's Day cards with sweet handwritten sentiments makes me smile!
Feeling sea glass pieces between my fingers while I am walking the beach makes me smile!
Looking at my son trying to shave at the age of 16 makes me smile!
Please include me in your giveaway!
AriadnefromGreece!
My fuzzy family makes me smile daily :)
Today I am smiling because it's my daughters birthday and I am reminded how lucky I am to have her.
Hearing from all my kids on Mother's day made me smile!
Patti
finishing my sophomore year of college
One thing?! OK, well, trying to choose just one thing that makes me smile makes me smile!
It's impossible to choose one thing. Color, the sound of my child frantically getting dressed in the morning ("I can do it, Mom!"), the leaves waving in the sun outside my window. The cats chasing each other out of the same window as they vie for the sunniest sill.
Knowing today will hold something to be learned and remembered. Maybe that is it: Today.
My son and daughter make me smile. They are hilarious!
The way my dog looks at me when he wants some attention makes me smile.
We just received our painting that we purchased in Italy last month...every time I look at it I remember the wonderful trip we had...and I get a HUGE smile!
Coming across one of those perfect songs that just resonates in the moment always makes me smile!
Love those feathers!
Finally enjoying some beautiful spring weather and waking up to sunshine and birds chirping. Makes getting up and heading to work a bit easier!
My dogs and my family always make me smile. But I am also smiling right now because my guy asked me to marry him this weekend. Big smiles!
Bright and sunny colors make me smile. :) I love your work!
Your art is so Beautiful, I sure would love to own some :D
so many things make me smile, but especially things in nature... the little random subtle things that often go unnoticed. I also really love chipmunks :-)
hearing my little boy say 'thank you' (which sounds like 'dank you') makes me smile every time.
Hearing my kids laugh always makes me smile. xo thks for the giveaway... awesome!
one thing that makes me smile, the picture of my new son who hopefully will be home this fall. big smile! :)
your watercolor paintings make me smile. :)
My nieces always make me smile. :) I love your posts, you are so very talented and your art and photography inspire me. Great giveaway. :)
Golden retrievers....LOL...love them! Thanks for the chance to win - your work is just so gorgeous.
when my puppy kisses me on the nose. makes me smile every time! the sneak peek looks wonderful! ciao!
things that make me smile--coffee with real cream and especially "big smile" when hubby lights the fireplace, makes and brings me coffee early in the morning--what a luxury and fabulous way to start the day!
Children make me smile ! Everyday ... love being a teacher !
thanks for all the inspiration...!
Martha form Andros island, Greece
Children make me smile ... everyday !!! Love being a teacher !
thanks for the inspiration,
Martha, from Andros island in Greece.
Color make me smile!!
At the moment the baby birds in my back garden are making me smile as they chase their parents around demanding food
When my six year old son reaches to me to give me a kiss and a hug.
The warm weather is making me smile!
Reminiscing about the fun times in the past with old friends!
I can't stop smiling when I'm near my baby niece.
Kisses from Spain
A friend coming to visit from out of town - it's been far too long!
I always smile when I watch my kindergarten class dance. They are so full of joy!
Those colors make me smile! Love the colors in every piece in your photo.
I'm so tired of white and beige...GIVE me COLOR! :)
I work at a daycare, so my ten 1 year olds make me smile.
Kids are way more fun and imaginitive than us grown ups, and I'm allowed to be just like them on a daily basis. :)
My husband. He's a walking smile factory, and I love him to death! :-)
my family makes me smile, but also waiting to go on a vacation I've been planning for weeks.
That's easy, my husband's smile (the biggest one I've ever seen) makes me smile. Win-win.
With so many folks entering this beautiful giveaway I feel I have a very slim chance indeed of winning - the thought and excitement of doing so brings a silly grin to my face alone :)
The other thing that puts a gleeful smile on my face are my current experiments with painting and especially splatter, care of your wonderful fun graffiti class - thank you Alisa for being constantly inspiring :)
The four-week old kitten brothers I am fostering never fail to make me smile.
Whenever I see a happy child it makes me smile.
Have a safe trip.
Sun, my children, green tree, bird on the branch.... everything that I love makes me smile!
Hmmm...one thing....has to be when the grandchildren smile... Actually, I smile a lot :)
My son wrapping his arms around my arm while I read his bedtime story, trying to trap me in bed with him. So sweet!
Waking up to a gentle storm on Saturday morning. Hasn't happened in a little while. Perfect way to start a day. (Especially when the sun comes out right after!)
Thanks for the opportunity on the giveaway. You're so talented and I love your blog. :)
My children make me smile, especially the sweet moments they have, like playing with toys together (while not fighting over them)
kelly@siblingstew.com
The view outside my studio window where I sit typing this- country living at its best--- It was beyond my dreams that I could sit here and have this peaceful view makes me smile daily.
The color green makes me smile.
One thing that makes me smile.... my "grands"! any one of those beautiful "babies". The oldest is now 9 and the baby is 1 today but.... they are the promise of a bright and wonderful future.
Sun showers make me smile. Played 'quack quack waddle waddle' with the kids on Sunday in a sunshower. :) We all smiled! It's Spring!
Knowing that I have the house to myself this weekend so I can create to my hearts content makes me smile. :)
My cat.
/Maria Stenlund
reading these comments makes me smile... and getting dirty with art supplies!
I have to pick one?!?! Okay...I smile when I think about my sweet girl hugging her daddy. It's really cute -- she closes her eyes, lays her head on his chest and sighs. Love it!
Just a hope to have it makes the hearts happy! Thank you!
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