Ringing in the New Year Right - Giveaway #10


Surprise! I love giving and getting surprises, so here is one for you all today. Who knows, there might be one tomorrow as well! Today's featured blogger is Ashley Newport with Paint Me Pretty. Ashley does some really cute and creative artwork and I am so proud to feature her today. Ashley says that she got started in the painting business when a family member asked her to paint something for their house, then she did a canvas for a gift for Ashlynn Wells. After that, she was encouraged to do more. She set up a blogspot and it grew from there.


Ashley’s main hobby is painting, but she loves to do anything crafty like sewing, knitting, cross-stitching, painting, collages, etc. She usually paints on pre-stretched canvases but has been trying new items such as canisters and plates. She loves seeing new ideas come about. I think that is the true mark of an artist, always moving forward.


In 2010, Ashley is looking forward to painting on more new surfaces, combining canvases together, and she has one new project in mind that she is still figuring out how to put together. She is mostly just looking forward to meeting new people and coming up with some cute ideas. Ashley says, “I love painting because you can use your mind so much. When you paint someone something as a gift, you put so much more into it than just money. You put your imagination, your hard work, and your love into something that can be treasured forever”. True.


Ashley is a busy girl and recently had some big changes in her life. She is only 21 years old and a junior in college. She plans to be a teacher and has three semesters left. I am hoping she will be in my class in the fall! She recently got married and absolutely loves life. She is now a step-mom to a handsome little boy, Taven, so it’s a good thing that she loves to do anything active. She loves kids and new big family she has been welcomed into.
Ashley looks up to her "Granny", who taught her the artistic ability she has today. Tabetha, her sister-in-law, is always an inspiration to her and is so creative and crafty. She is always amazing! Ashley also says that she is inspired by anyone with talent, especially those who paint, and is always looking for new inspirations and ideas. Again, moving forward!


Be sure to comment to enter today because Ashley is giving away a personalized plate. This plate can be birthday, a name, summer, Christmas, newlyweds, etc. Your plate will be totally custom, personalized per your specifications, sealed, and delivered to you. Awesome! I would love one of these for Lauren’s upcoming birthday! Good luck!

Comments

Rachel H. said…
I want to win this one SO bad!! I would love for Weston to have a personalized plate! :)
Paula Wanamaker said…
PLove it...Love Ashley:)
Tanya said…
Soooo cute. Enter me please.
Wesley said…
I so need to win this! Bree would love to have a plate of her own with her name on it!!! Ash does awesome work and a wonderful person!! ENTER ME! =)
leelea said…
She is a cute girl who does beautiful work!!! Love all her stuff!!!!!
Anonymous said…
Please enter me
ellaandmommy said…
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Saylorsmom said…
I have been getting to know Ash this year since Taven goes to Boyd. She is super sweet, beautiful and talented. I love her work. So am super excited about this giveaway.
Anonymous said…
How Cute! Please enter me :)
onebigchesneyfan@aol.com
Monica Schoeneck
ellaandmommy said…
These are adorable...(just like Ashley!) Ella Claire needs one...enter me.
the thrifty ba said…
forget my kids! i so want this!
I have often looked at her blog and admired her beautiful paintings...especially her clean and perfect writing on her art. Wish mine were that good! I would LOVE to win this prize and will be back to enter again!!!!!
Kandice said…
okay i really really want to win this one! I wanna put it in the babys room :) I just fount out i'm pregnant so this is PERFECT! :D
Shannon said…
I love all the paintings on Ashley's blog and can't wait to see the ones I have ordered. I will definitely be back to enter often today!!
Saylorsmom said…
enter me again. I will be back several times today for this one.
Maranda Danelle said…
I love everything she does! Enter me please!
Unknown said…
This is so cute! I definitely need this.
Anne said…
I would love to win a plate for my kiddo's to leave out for santa! thanks
Anonymous said…
I wanna win you can add Lara to the Kate plate and I would be happy:) lol

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Please enter me again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
And Again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again Please !

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
~Kim~ said…
Enter me, please! :)
~Kim~ said…
This one is for Kali.

little-sweet-pea@hotmail.com
Maranda Danelle said…
Madison REALLY needs one of these! enter me again please!
~Kim~ said…
Another for Kali

little-sweet-pea@hotmail.com
Anonymous said…
Please enter me again!! :)

Lara kate haley

Lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
And again!!

Lara Kate Haley

Lara_kate@live.com
Julie said…
I would love to win this! This would be perfect for Halle's upcoming 6th birthday!
Goss Family said…
How adorable, what a creative woman!
~Kim~ said…
And for Kali

little-sweet-pea@hotmail.com
~Kim~ said…
I would really like to have this :)
Wesley said…
entering again!!!
Shannon said…
once more for good luck
Tina said…
Can't believe what an artistic talent Ashley has. Awesome
Lucrecia said…
Please enter me for this one!!
Tina said…
Athletic & artistic...Wow
stephanie said…
Ashley's work is so cute. I would love to win a custom plate.
Anonymous said…
I am entering again please!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again Please!


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
And Again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
And Again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Amanda said…
Love it!

Amanda Reed
amanda_vols@hotmail.com
Unknown said…
Entering for this one!!!
Anonymous said…
Entering again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
I really want to win! :)

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Wesley said…
entering again!!! I really want to win!!!
Anonymous said…
I want to win so so bad this would be so cute for Anden !
Anonymous said…
Entering again!
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Anonymous said…
entering again! lol I would love this for Anden!
Anonymous said…
Entering again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
And again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
entering again!:D
Anonymous said…
Again!


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
entering again!
Anonymous said…
Again:)!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
these are great ash!
Anonymous said…
And again!!


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
entering again!
Anonymous said…
would looove this!!!!!
Anonymous said…
Again:)

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
entering again! :D:D:D
Anonymous said…
really would love to win this:)
Anonymous said…
one more time!!
Anonymous said…
Love this!!
Anonymous said…
again lol
Anonymous said…
okay this is it for now! for real lol
Tisha said…
Enter me please. She made my daughter one for Christmas and it is AWESOME!!!!!!!
Tisha said…
entering again. Ashley does such beautiful work. she also painted my mother in law a canvas to put on her door that says The Steakley's and it looks awesome too. :)
Tisha said…
figure i'll enter one more time for now. will be back later LOL
Anonymous said…
Entering again :)
onebigchesneyfan@aol.com
Monica Schoeneck
Anonymous said…
Entering again!
onebigchesneyfan@aol.com
Monica Schoeneck
Lisa B. said…
Crossing my fingers for this one!!! Soooo cute!!

Lisa B.
I would love to win this plate & have it personalized for my daugther!
Lisa B. said…
I would love to have a personalized plate!!!
I would love to win this! I have so many ideas on what I would want it would be hard to decide which one to have her paint!
Lisa B. said…
I would love to have a personalized plate with our family's last name!!

Lisa B.
Tina said…
thought I'd try again
At the Fence said…
I want to try for this one.
blessed6mom(at)yahoo.com
Kara said…
harper needs a birthday plate, so definitely count me in!
Holly Bailey said…
I LOVE these plates! Maybe oh maybe I will win this one!
Maranda Danelle said…
enter me again please! Madison needs a plate for Santa cookies!
cute idea!! thanks for the chance to enter
Lisa B. said…
Entering again!

Lisa B.
Tanya said…
Here to enter again..
~Kim~ said…
For kali

little-sweet-pea@hotmail.com
Anonymous said…
I really want to win!!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
The plates are adorable-would be perfect for my newborn little girl.
amywilkey(at)gmail(dot)com
Anonymous said…
I'm entering again!!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
And again!!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Paula Wanamaker said…
and again.
will be back later.....to enter again:)
Anonymous said…
And again!!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
And again!! I really want to win this.!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Anonymous said…
And again!! I really want to win.

Madeline Haston
Madelinehaston101@yahoo.com
Jenny C said…
I need a wedding gift for someone, what a wonderful, personalized gift this would make....
Shannon said…
Thanks for the giveaway
Anonymous said…
entering again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Please Enter me again!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
~Kim~ said…
Again for myself :)
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Lisa B. said…
Please enter me again :)

Lisa B.
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!! :)

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again Please!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Monti Hillis said…
Wes says I'm lucky so here goes...and with 2 grandgirls, I know I am! Enter me!
Beth said…
I want one...Enter Me!
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Anonymous said…
okay this is it for awhile..I reaaaallllyyy want this lol
Lisa B. said…
Please enter me again!

Lisa B.
Anonymous said…
okay this is truly it for awhile..I reaaaallllyyy want this lol
Anonymous said…
okay one more time :P
Lisa B. said…
Please enter me again!

Lisa B.
Anne said…
Maybe my one comment will be the one today
Anonymous said…
Please enter me! I LOVE everything you do!
jamyejaco@yahoo.com
tiffany s said…
Oh this is so cute!
I'd love to get one for my son's birthday that is coming up!
Anonymous said…
Please enter me again! I really want one!
jamyejaco@yahoo.com
~Kim~ said…
And again for me :)
~Kim~ said…
And again for me:)~
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!! :)

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Please Enter me again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again! :)

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Unknown said…
Woo-hoo! Count me in. I would love to have this done for a dear friend expecting her first baby.

Thanks for the chance!

epfaulkner at gmail dot com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!:)


Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
Anonymous said…
Again!!

Lara Kate Haley
lara_kate@live.com
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