UPDATE:
This giveaway is now closed. I will collect all the entries from the comments below and Twitter, then use random.org to pick one winner and announce it on Friday. Thanks for such an enthusiastic response! Stay tuned for the next giveaway, which I plan to announce next week.
Welcome to DesignBlogList's first giveaway! The first item is a handmade box from master box-maker Doug Stowe. Doug wrote the book, literally, on box making (several books actually, available here). His boxes are exquisitely crafted out of domestic hardwoods. (See Doug's website for information on his commitment to using domestic hardwoods instead of exotic lumber). The drawing is for a box made from hickory with walnut accents and a contrasting lid made from persimmon.
Visit Doug's website at http://www.dougstowe.com/ and his Etsy store here to see more of his work. He writes a wonderful blog called Wisdom of the Hands, which I have added to my blogroll at Furnitude.
UPDATE: simpler rules. To enter, just leave a comment here or send a Twitter message using the TwitThis button on this page. Do either or both by Midnight Eastern Time, May 13. Each method counts as an entry, so enter as many times as you like. One winner will be picked at random. Thanks and good luck!
Visit Doug's website at http://www.dougstowe.com/ and his Etsy store here to see more of his work. He writes a wonderful blog called Wisdom of the Hands, which I have added to my blogroll at Furnitude.
UPDATE: simpler rules. To enter, just leave a comment here or send a Twitter message using the TwitThis button on this page. Do either or both by Midnight Eastern Time, May 13. Each method counts as an entry, so enter as many times as you like. One winner will be picked at random. Thanks and good luck!
128 Comments:
Thanks Mitch for hosting this contest. I've twittered this so as to enter.
I've recently had the idea that what with the downturn in the economy, it might be fun to have an craftsman to craftsman sale or exchange of smaller creations. As craftsmen, we sometimes are neglectful in supporting each other by making purchases. This could serve multiple purposes. Keep the creative juices flowing, allow us each to build a small collection of crafts-persons work that one could not normally afford, potentially create a secondary market.
Just an idea.
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Great idea using a giveaway to promote the Blog. I have added an update to my facebook page and hope it brings in more woodworkers.
I also second Will's comments.
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This is a great gift, I have all of Doug's books, it would be great to have an actual box made by him!
I have "The Complete Illustrated Guide to Box Making" and it is simply the best book on box making out there.
It would be an honor to have one of his boxes.
I would love a box by Doug Stowe
looks beautifully crafted
Oh, I love boxes, boxes old and new, the giveaway box is very clean and classic.
My husband, a woodworker as well, loves boxes -- something he inherited from his father. We have one of Doug's books, and I would love for my husband to have this gorgeous box for his collection. Thanks for the opportunity!
I'll second what Starwind said about "thanks for the opportunity" and, despite the fact that it lowers my chances of winning [grin], publicize all the links here on my blog.
That is definitely a beautiful box. And I definitely respect Doug's stance on domestic wood. I'll continue to use imports for pens and accents, but I think you should use local wood as much as possible for larger pieces.
Nice box.
Excellent! Go contests~!
I've posted the link on my facebook. Looks like a nice gift for after Mothers Day!
That's a smart use of contrasting woods.
This box is beautful
I Like it! =)
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What a beautiful box! Please count me in. My mother's friend is a woodworker, and I'm sure he could really appreciate the workmanship. Thanks so much!
Lovely! I came here from Helping Mommies Win blog:
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Happy Mother's Day
The box looks terrific I would love it. Thanks for the chance.
have a great day!
gorgeous box - :)
and I'm twittering :)
valerie2350
Very nice! Also tweeting.
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Very Beautiful! I would love this!
What a cool way to promote the blog! Thanks!
Very nice! Thanks for the giveaway! : )
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I love the design and it's very well crafted!
The inlay box is gorgeous. I will be looking for his book as my husband loves woodworking.
that is a nice box!
I would love a box by Doug Stowe
what a great place to store treasures!
wow, that box is lovely! What fine craftsmanship.
Thanks for the giveaway!
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Beautiful box, I would love to be entered! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
beautiful! i would love this!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com
Wow - this is a gorgeous box, I would love to win!
Thank you for the contest.
Beautiful box. I have several boxes on top of the TV cabinet. I would love to add this one to the collection.
How gorgeous! You can't find craftsmanship like his just anywhere. I adore the Winter Woods box, too.
shel704 at aol dot com
What a beautiful box. Thanks.
I also tweeted:
http://twitter.com/carogonza/status/1766225667
It's beautiful. I love the simple lines.
Doug's boxes are beautiful. It would be an honor to own one.
beautiful work of art
Very very nice! I would love to have this. It is beautiful.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
My hubby saw this and commented on how nice it was.I would love to win it for him for father's day.Thanks!
This is a beautiful box, and I like his other boxes. These would be great for the Dad who has everything on Father's Day, someplace to store stuff! Wonder if he will be making humidors?
Mitch, I think that this is a nice way to promote the blog by giving away the box. It is a gorgeous box and the contrasting keys add visual interest to the box.
Great idea.
so beautiful, would love to win this
My husband loves building things out in his garage. This box is beautiful and I know would inspired my husband even more.
tutucuteforme (at) hotmail (dot) com
What a unique item - way to think outside the ......
Beautiful box!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
Beautiful workmanship. Love the feel of smooth wood - like a sculpture.
Beautiful! I also liked the Hickory and walnut jewelry box.
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What a lovely box. Thank you for offering it.
What a great giveaway!
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What a fantastic item- I think my father would just love it. Wish I could make something like that!
pestkaj(at)yahoo(dot)com
Lovely - I just included it in a blog post.
It looks like a really nice box to own.
madamerkf at aol dot com
nice hand crafted box thanks for the chance
wow beautiful work!
Handcrafted is the best. Thanks so much for the chance.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
Beautiful box.
I always admire the skill or woodworkers, what a lovely box!
what a beautiful box, very well made!!
Beautiful box and very useful! Thanks for the entry!
I checked out his etsy store and think he has beautiful items!!
pamelashockley(AT)netscape(DOT)net
This box is beautiful. Lovely woodwork.
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There is nothing so magical as the feel of finely worked wood.
Lovely!! I wish I had talent like this!!
I just love beauty like this. I hope craftsmen like him are around forever. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love the Hickory & Walnut Jewelry box!!
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His "Wisdom Of the Hands" website is very interesting. Thanks.
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enter me for that saweet looking box!
What a beautiful box! I have JUST the place for it :-)
thanks for the chance
wonderful product
thank you! I love to hide clutter away in something beautiful :)
alison_luby at hotmail dot com
sign me up
What a great way to present your products. Keep it up.
I really love the handmade items and this box is just beautiful
Love his writing, and the box is beautiful!
That is just a beautifully made box!
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I tweeted! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1779344003
Count me in, I love it!! s...@h...l.com
That Hickory and walnut jewelry box is very nice, I like the 9 inch size. electricisland(at)gmail.com
I love to have hand crafted items such as this since I appreciate the beauty and work that was put into it. I also like his beautiful Hickory and walnut jewelry box.
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Lovely! Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Great work!!! Love to win one!
kristi2bsb@Yahoo.com
That is a beautiful box, thanks.
Yay,nice box!!!
Wow - this is a gorgeous box, I would love to win, I would love to keep my earrings in it
Beautiful expression in wood! I'm going to have to buy Doug's books and sign up for the blogs. I make Shaker boxes; these look like a fun challenge.
judy7885 at gmail dot com
Really beautiful, and we have just the spot for it.
Thank you for the chance to win it, it would make a lovely gift for my husband.
:)
katco64 at aol dot com
Very Nice!!! Count me into the contest.
Christina - my brother does some wood-turning and box-making (we've looked at boxes by artisan craftsmen at fairs and just this morning went to Rocklers, where I learned about woods like tiger wood, amboyna wood, purple heart wood, etc. - very fascinating!), so I can appreciate the difficulty and craftmanship and just ultra-careful work that went into making this amazing giveaway box!
My dad collects wooden boxes. I will tell him about Doug Stowe.
Doug Stowe is to boxes what Sam Maloof is to rocking chairs. He's not just a treasure to his home state but also to our country and the whole woodworking community.
Sign me up please!!
beautiful
would love to win this
That's a lovely box - I especially like the detal of the dark wood inset. And it's exactly as I like my art - simple, elegant and functional. asthenight at gmail dot com
I love going to craft fairs and seeing all of the beautiful craftmanship that goes into some of these beautiful wooden items. This piece is no exception.
I have a few of Dougs books too. I'd like to have one of his nicer boxes as a giveaway prize but this one will do. Send it to.....LOL
Love the wood choices.
The box is beautiful. Thanks for the contest. garrettsambo@aol.com
Doug is a great craftsman... and this box is just an example of his beautiful well made work. kudos!
what a neat box
Thanks for the generous giveaway. I've been a fan of Furnitude for some time now, and it's been an inspiration as I follow my father's footsteps into the world of woodworking (pardon the excessive alliteration).
Would love to win!Very nice ! jacquecurl1@gmail.com
Now that's a beautiful box.
The ones I make look exactly like it... but different. ;)
this would make a great gift for my little one so I hope I win.
What a cute box. WHat wonderful treasures I could put in it from the beach
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thanks so much
How beautiful! Thanks for this great giveaway!
Very nice! Beautiful craftsmanship~
That is a gorgeous box. Thank you for the contest!
I would love to win this box so I could gift it to my best friend.
This box is beautiful. Great giveaway!
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Mitch, tried once and not sure it went through. Really enjoy the design blog, and am gradually working my way through the links.
Thanks
Mike Gallagher
Would love a box! Slightly off topic but check out http://sketchupforwoodworkers.com for some Sketchup tutorials specifically for woodoworkers. Pet project of mine. :)
That's a beautiful box.I would love it for all my "treasures". Thanks for having the contest!
Doug does wonderful work.
john ferris
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I am a box collector-I love them! I would really love to add this cool box to my collection!
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I don't tweet, but will leave a comment. Doug's box is an inspiration, and it encourages me to build things with small pieces of wood.
This is so pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
What beautiful work! I especially love the Hickory and walnut jewelry box.
I love wood products and would love to win. viodmich(at)yahoo(dot)com
Beautiful work! Please enter me :)
I would like it.
donna444444@yahoo.com
Thanks for the giveaway...These unique handcrafted pieces make great gifts.
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I want to congratulate the winner, and thank you all for participating. The response was far greater than I expected, and I thank you all for your kind remarks about my box and my work. It is extremely gratifying for a craftsman to receive such praise.
Mitch, great job.
Thanks,
Doug
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