Day 5 Theme & Giveaway: New Years Hourglass
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Hey, it’s Day 5 of the While the Cat’s Away… Giveaways! And today’s theme is New Years Hourglass.
There’s a special treat for you today. Not only is there a tutorial for a New Years Hourglass (actually, two hourglasses) by the amazing Laura Carson, the Giveaway today includes all the goodies needed to make your own hourglass! See below for a photo of one of her lovely hourglasses. Here’s a list of all the products used in that pink and gold hourglass (and that are in the Giveaway — plus I added a few goodies like extra New Years Collage Sheets… more on that in the next paragraph.)
As it’s almost New Year’s eve, I’ve put these 5 New Years Collage Sheets — and a rubber stamp — On Sale! (and all of them are in the Giveaway kit, too!): Here a quick link to see all 6.
(The New Years Collage Sheet in the photo at left is used by Laura on her pink and gold hourglass, is included in the Giveaway, and is on sale!)
And there’s even more! One more sale for today only: the ENTIRE Filigree section is On Sale!
Here’s how these While the Cat’s Away DAILY Sales and Giveaways will work: I’ve gathered items around a theme (related to whatever’s on sale today) and put together a Giveaway Kit that will be awarded to one lucky person (click on the photo at top right to see even more of the New Years Hourglass Giveaway Kit).
To enter the New Years Hourglass Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post (don’t forget to leave your email address, too, so I can contact the winner; note, your email address does not need to be made public). Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight I’ll randomly pick the previous day’s winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back tomorrow to see who won and to see what’s on offer for Day 6 7 of the Sales & Giveaways!
More info on the Holiday Closure & Giveaway Rules (including how you can get entered twice in each day’s drawing).
And please remember: Our offices are now closed. The whole “While the Cat’s Away” theme is ’cause I’m the only one here! For more info about shipping (which will start when the staff are all back on 1/2/13) and the sale in general, please see the While the Cat’s Away…” Daily Giveaways: Year 5! overview page.
A final note: Even though our offices are closed, DIGITAL Collage Sheet orders are still fulfilled in real time!
I can see all sorts of cool ways to use this batch, not just for New Year’s Eve. Awesome hour glass.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:52 am.
Another total winner!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:07 am.
Looks like a great batch of goodies and I always love laura’s creations!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:11 am.
Wonderful giveaways, I am inspired!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:12 am.
How exciting…beautiful Gift Package….thanks for the opportunity !!!!
Happy New Year
Liane :-)
December 30th, 2012 at 7:12 am.
Such beautiful work. Wonderful that you put tutorials up also! I am really liking this site! Thanks for the chance to win. I am crossing my fingers, standing on one foot and holding my mouth just right! :-)
December 30th, 2012 at 7:13 am.
Wow, I love the hourglass Laura made. These giveaways are great!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:14 am.
This “giveaway kit” is such a generous offer, and Laura is so talented … her tutorials really do make you feel as if you could make one …. that not leaving a comment seems churlish!! Thank you for the opportunity to make something wonderful.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:19 am.
Wow, that is simply beautiful. I Love the batch of goodies your giving away, as well as all your collage sheets, stamps, & ephemera. You guys rock! And Thanks for a chance at your generous give~away. Happy New Year Everyone!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:19 am.
Love Laura’s Hourglass!! Great items as always!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:19 am.
how pretty!. love all the small details that make this so stunning
December 30th, 2012 at 7:20 am.
Love this one, thanks for the chance to win!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:21 am.
Love the hourglass!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:22 am.
I love this one. Number 2, yes, number 2. maybe the front of the line is better than the end. Hah, hah. Such cool stuff and I promised no spending before the 1st of the new year. What a dummy I am…..
December 30th, 2012 at 7:27 am.
WOW!! Great pics today! I want two of every filigree! I’m digging the hourglass too!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:28 am.
Very intricate, lovely. The feet on either end makes this piece functional, I’d like to try to recreate this.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:32 am.
Great giveaway pack. And Laura’s hourglass is just wonderful!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:34 am.
Oh,please pick me. Love all this stuff!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:34 am.
I can’t wait to make the fabulous hourglass. I’m addicted to Alpha Stamps and all the great inspirations. Thanks. Marge McInerny.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:35 am.
The hourglasses are awesome!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:40 am.
Wow…I would love to win this kit…laura carson is amazing with her art work…thank you for sharing her work and the great giveaways…robin
December 30th, 2012 at 7:40 am.
Laura’s hourglass tutorial is wonderful. These sales are great, so keep them coming! Thanks for everything.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:45 am.
This post shows it all that “time IS on our side.” Thanks for sharing Laura’s work – upcycling and embellishments
December 30th, 2012 at 7:50 am.
This is so unique! What a wonderful idea and I LOVE the collage elements!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:51 am.
Wow. Love the hourglass. Laura’s work is special.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:51 am.
It’s hard to find New Years stuff. But these can be used in a lot of applications.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:55 am.
New customer here. Fantastic talent and artwork shown. Hope to be among them soon. Thanks for sharing! Vee
December 30th, 2012 at 7:58 am.
What a terrific prize! New Year’s Eve is my absolute favorite holiday to decorate for – so magical and glamorous – and fun!
Thanks for the chance to win … c’mon Random Generator – pick me!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:58 am.
Happy New Year…another great give-away!
Cheers!! :)
December 30th, 2012 at 8:00 am.
I love this collection! thanks for the giveaway.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:01 am.
I have been patiently waiting (did I say patiently…that’s a lie, LOL) for Laura’s Tutorial on how to make an Hourglass since her Halloween Hourglass Post. What a fantastic Giveaway this is. Actually all the Giveaway’s are great!!
Thanks for another chance to win.
Happy New Year Everyone!
Take care,
Diane
December 30th, 2012 at 8:03 am.
This hour glass looks fun to make. What a great idea.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:05 am.
Love the hourglasses. Laura is not only very talented but also very generous with her tutorials. Thank you for the opportunity to win this package. Happy New Year everyone … here’s to a fun and exciting year to come!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:05 am.
I adore Laura’s work. I made an apothecary and chest of drawers this year and have won some of her ATCs. To make the hot glass would be wonderful but I can’t get the items for it in the UK.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:06 am.
Wow, these daily prizes are awesome but A.S. would do nothing less.
Thanks so much for sharing all your great products with us
December 30th, 2012 at 8:06 am.
Lovely collection of prizes! Most of the time, I can’t find the comment section, but I did this time! Thank you for a chance to win!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:07 am.
Wow! Thanks for the chance to win! This hourglass is soooo awesome!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:09 am.
Absolutely gorgeous! Please pick me! I love Alpha Stamps!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:10 am.
I love these hourglasses….so fantastic…will create creatively…
December 30th, 2012 at 8:10 am.
Love, love, love your give aways! Every package has been deliciously gorgeous!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:21 am.
Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:22 am.
Fabulous giveaway!! This one is my favorite – so far!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:24 am.
What a wonder hourglass and a wonderful chance to win all the supplies!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:27 am.
I am fairly new to your site. I love it and will check it regularly! Love the hourglass. Just beautiful! Happy and Profitable New Year. Thanks for all you do. Lesley
December 30th, 2012 at 8:30 am.
I have to say that Laura Carson’s tutorials are absolutely the best! She is so clever, not only with her projects but teaming up with Alpha Stamps is so convienient! Providing not only the inpiration but the list of products! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, can’t wait to do my own hour glass!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:31 am.
Wow! What a grand assortment of beautiful items to create with! Thank you for the inspiration.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:32 am.
The hourglass is amazingly creative…wow! And the giveaway kit looks fabulous, darling! Thanks as always for all the creative juices you always share.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:36 am.
So beautiful! I would love the opportunity to make something like it!
Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:36 am.
OMG! Thats gorgeous!! So many ways to use!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:36 am.
OHHHHHH i love this wonderful Hourglasses…my favorite is the Witching Hour Glass…but they are all great.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:37 am.
This has some great stuff- love the filigree.Leave lots to the imagination.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:48 am.
I love the Victorian look of the projects! How fun!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:55 am.
what beautiful pieces! Happy New Year, Everyone!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:58 am.
Laura’s work is gorgeous! Wouldn’t I love to win this package and give it a try! Oh please, fingers crossed!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:59 am.
I love love the wonderful Hurglass and all the filigree on it. I already know what I will do with it.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:00 am.
thank you for another year of gorgeous goodies and inspiring tutorials!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:00 am.
What a delightful collection! This would be lots of fun to create with!!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:00 am.
Oh Laura is awesome awesome. I would love the goodies..they are sooo beautiful.
susan s.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:07 am.
Thank you, Laura and AlphaStamps — this tutorial and prize package are simply over the top!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:10 am.
What a lovely giveaway…would love to play with all those goodies!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:11 am.
The Hour Glasses are so fantastic! Love the give-away, it would be awesome to play with. Thanks for the opportunity.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:16 am.
This is the coolest thing I’ve ever seen. What a great idea!!!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:18 am.
One day…I shall emerge a “WINNER” until then …Happy contest everyone!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:19 am.
Wow. Great use of beautiful materials. Fun and imaginative!
A
December 30th, 2012 at 9:30 am.
A giveaway *and* a tutorial? Some of you are working too hard while the cat’s away!
Thank you for another chance, and for the lovely, timely tutorial.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:38 am.
The imagination it takes to come up with all these beautiful & awesome works of art is beyond me! I can sit and look at something…have it in my head…and that’s where it stays! But I keep trying!
Keep up the wonderful work! The hourglass is amazing, it would be a terrific birthday gift! Good luck! :D
December 30th, 2012 at 9:40 am.
Although if I won this, it wouldn’t make it in time for New Year’s Day, but would certainly be fun to play with during the cold month of January.
December 30th, 2012 at 9:42 am.
I was admiring those hour glasses just yesterday, this would be a great collection to have. Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:47 am.
WOW, Someone will be having a Happy New Year! Great giveaway!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:55 am.
I’d love to win these gorgeous products!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:55 am.
This looks plenty cool. The filigree bits alone make it worth winning. the hourglass is bonus!
December 30th, 2012 at 9:56 am.
That is a boat load of fun!! Thanks for the chance to win it!!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:00 am.
Absolutely exquisite…..New Year’s is one of the holiday’s that get passed by often in the scrapbook world….but certainly not in this case, and has now given me lots of ideas….thank you for sharing
December 30th, 2012 at 10:00 am.
Ooh! What wonderful goodies. Inspiration is flowing.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:03 am.
so many great things! i would love to use them all.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:10 am.
These kits just keep getting better and better!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:11 am.
beautiful hourglass! Never even thought to create with an hourglass!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:16 am.
I love Laura’s work! I don’t know how she comes up with all these wonderful projects. The hour glass is amazing!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:29 am.
When I saw Laura’s hourglasses I almost jumped up and down–they are soooo amazing!!! I would LOVE to win this to try my hand at making my own version!!!! xo sheila
December 30th, 2012 at 10:31 am.
that hour glass is too cute! love it.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:33 am.
Another Great Giveaway!
Thanks for the chance
December 30th, 2012 at 10:33 am.
Wow, that hourglass is quite a project! The stuff that goes with it is really unique; what fun that would be to play with!
::hoping the cat doesn’t come back soon, ’cause I am really enjoying the daily posts!::
December 30th, 2012 at 10:34 am.
Wow -those collage sheets are fun! Laura is always coming up with something fantastic -just wish I could peek in her brain for just a minute!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:35 am.
The hourglass tutorial intrigued me!!!! Would love to have this kit to make one!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:39 am.
Love the hourglass. thank you for another chance to win another one of your giveaway kits.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:46 am.
Love this hourglass , would love to make it.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:49 am.
Oh my, yes, please put me in for this giveaway!
December 30th, 2012 at 10:49 am.
I love this idea I had already downloaded the PDF file and can’t wait to make one in a Halloween theme. Thanks so much fior the inspiration.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:59 am.
This looks like fun!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:02 am.
I’m always overjoyed with the creations I see here. Creativity abounds. Gorgeous goodies, too. xxD
December 30th, 2012 at 11:04 am.
Wow! looks great, Laura!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:07 am.
I love the hour glass! I just ordered some filigree for myself….a x-mas gift for me!:O)
December 30th, 2012 at 11:30 am.
this is my favorite yet! I would use this for altered art projects
December 30th, 2012 at 11:35 am.
When looking at the hour glass I would have never guessed it was two bottle. Very nicely done. Thanks for the give away!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:40 am.
I am new to your site, and I don’t think I’ve seen a single project that I haven’t liked. I love the hourglass!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:44 am.
Gorgeous piece. Incredible creating!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:55 am.
What a gorgeous project!! Thank you so much for the chance to win this awesome giveaway! Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:57 am.
Time is running out to enter the Giveaways! (you know you were thinking the same thing)
December 30th, 2012 at 11:58 am.
What a generous and gorgeous gift package…I’m crossing my fingers and toes. Laura’s artwork is unreal (as usual) what a darling hourglass. Would love to win this one. Happy New Year to all!!
December 30th, 2012 at 12:14 pm.
Laura’s work is stunning and so inspirational! Today’s win would be extra special–love what you chose for the give-away.
December 30th, 2012 at 12:18 pm.
What a beautiful hourglass. Alpha Stamps is the best for products and ideas! Thank you and Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 12:23 pm.
I always love Laura’s art! This hour-glass is so clever and fun. Sure would love to win this giveaway – lots of fabulous goodies :D
December 30th, 2012 at 12:43 pm.
This is by far your most beautiful giveaway – love it! Have a great New Year!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 12:46 pm.
Wow what A cool kit! Alphastamps and Laura Carson what an awesome combination! Youguy’s are like rock stars of the altered art world! Thank you so much for providing such great stuff.
December 30th, 2012 at 12:49 pm.
WOW! I’d LOVE to win your giveaway (since I cannot afford to purchase anything right now)-I see all kinds of uses for these amazing products. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed!
December 30th, 2012 at 1:03 pm.
Beautiful collection. Thanks for the chance to win! x
December 30th, 2012 at 1:03 pm.
Laura has outdone herself again with this creative hourglass…creative people, creative assortment of goodies = Happy and inspired customers!
December 30th, 2012 at 1:13 pm.
Beautifully creative way to ring in the new year!
December 30th, 2012 at 1:18 pm.
Oh my, what sparkly fun!!
December 30th, 2012 at 1:19 pm.
Those New Year’s hourglasses by Laura are gorgeous. It’s hard to decide if I like one or the other better but think not. I don’t usually think of making something special for New Year’s but all these beautiful things would do it.
December 30th, 2012 at 1:23 pm.
Please enter me in your incredible giveaway. Your prizes are so fun and get the “creative” going for the New Year!
Blessings in 2013!
December 30th, 2012 at 1:57 pm.
This is so beautiful. I love this blog and all the talent.
December 30th, 2012 at 2:02 pm.
Love your site. I always find the most unusal things to purchase here. Linda
December 30th, 2012 at 2:13 pm.
Great ideas! How perfect for New Year’s!!!!!!!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 2:16 pm.
Wish I had an hourglass, I wish I had an hourglass, I wish I had an hourglass. (maybe now I’ll win one!) Gorgeous work as usual, Laura!
December 30th, 2012 at 2:22 pm.
OH!OH! Oh! Laura Carson I luv her work and tuts. I hope I’m Lucky this time!
December 30th, 2012 at 2:29 pm.
This is gorgeous. I’m constantly amazed by the talent of the artists featured here. The quality and selection of products here make it like an artist’s/crafters candy store :) Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 2:40 pm.
That’s a lovely hour glass. this would be a great giveaway package to win.
December 30th, 2012 at 2:54 pm.
Love the hour glasses! Always love the collage items!
December 30th, 2012 at 2:54 pm.
Another terrific giveaway!!! Awesome!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:01 pm.
This looks like a package full of fun! I would love to win. These bottles are gorgeousz
December 30th, 2012 at 3:14 pm.
I fell in Love with Laura’s hourglasses so I am thrilled at the chance to win all those goodies to make my own!!! Thanks for the chance!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:18 pm.
INCREDIBLE hour glass! I love the treatment!!!!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:21 pm.
Happy New Year- love the hour glass idea!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:30 pm.
This is lovely! Thank you for another opportunity to win a fabulous prize.
December 30th, 2012 at 3:37 pm.
What an awesome idea!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:54 pm.
Awesome project and giveaway! I would LOVE to get my hands on these amazing products!!
December 30th, 2012 at 3:55 pm.
what a great bunch of stuff in todays giveaway. Thanks
December 30th, 2012 at 4:04 pm.
I love every project Laura shows. She has a wonderful talent for taking a pile of “stuff” and turning it into a masterpiece!
December 30th, 2012 at 4:05 pm.
Nice giveaway! What an inspirational package.
December 30th, 2012 at 4:06 pm.
Oh yum! I could do many creative things with that selection.
December 30th, 2012 at 4:16 pm.
Thank you for your amazing and inspiring tutorials at Alpha Stamps. Happy New Year!
December 30th, 2012 at 5:00 pm.
OMG I love this blog…I just made an order for some of your yummy goodies…now if I could win some too….my oh my….heaven…happy new year to all!
December 30th, 2012 at 5:41 pm.
I think everyone agrees that the hour glass is beautiful as well as the rest of the kit. Thanks for giving all of us a chance to win.
December 30th, 2012 at 5:43 pm.
Lovely!! U Ladies Rock the Give a ways!! Oh the Things that I could Create!! Rings my hands w/ wheels turning in my Mind!!
December 30th, 2012 at 5:45 pm.
wonderful giveaways…thanks so much!
December 30th, 2012 at 5:51 pm.
What a beautiful set!
December 30th, 2012 at 6:10 pm.
Well, isn’t that just the very thing! So many goodies and so many pretty things, would love to see them at my house!
December 30th, 2012 at 6:14 pm.
Ooohhh! Too much fun – love the hourglasses! Thanks for another great giveaway.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:16 pm.
Delightful! What a way to start a new year.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:17 pm.
The hourglasses are beautiful, so is the rest.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:25 pm.
Beautiful project, perfect way to start the New Year.
December 30th, 2012 at 6:33 pm.
This is the best day yet. And that pink and gold hourglass is amazing!
December 30th, 2012 at 6:51 pm.
what a beautiful project. hope to try it soon.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:36 pm.
Laura’s hourglass is amazing. Incredible give aways by Alpha Stamps, just over the top. I so would love to win this!
Happy New Year to all!!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:43 pm.
I love this giveaway and I would love to make something for New Year’s.
December 30th, 2012 at 7:51 pm.
At this point in the holiday week, I can definitely relate to the upside down masked woman!
December 30th, 2012 at 7:55 pm.
Laura’s New Year’s Hourglass is amazing. Fantastic giveaway.
December 30th, 2012 at 8:28 pm.
I love this hourglass. I see several uses….kind of Victorian…kind of steam punk. Love it!
December 30th, 2012 at 8:50 pm.
Beautiful art goodies!! :)
December 30th, 2012 at 9:10 pm.
Great giveaway! Thnk you for the tutorial to go along with the idea.
December 30th, 2012 at 10:37 pm.
What a beautiful array of treasures to create somehting gorgeous for the New Year, thanks for the chance to win!!!!!!
December 30th, 2012 at 11:12 pm.
What a UNIQUE and creative project…fun and whimsical! Thanks for the inspiration. Happy 2013~
December 30th, 2012 at 11:38 pm.
I adore all these goodies! Thank you for the opportunity to win them. Happy New Year!
December 31st, 2012 at 12:01 am.
I love Laura’s creation and would love a chance to win these great items. Thank you!
December 31st, 2012 at 3:57 am.
I’ve been racking my brain for a beautiful New Year project for my Art A Day Journal and this collage sheet is PERFECT!!!!!!
Blessings for a prosperous New Year y’all!!!!
Brenda
December 31st, 2012 at 6:16 am.
WOW!! Extended Sale, I love it!! Definitely posted this on my FaceBook page for another chance to win this great Giveaway!!
Happy New Year Everyone!
Take care,
Diane
December 31st, 2012 at 8:47 am.
Laura has done it again!! Beautiful work !!! Love,love,love her hourglass!
December 31st, 2012 at 9:35 am.
The sands of time have passed through another year. Here’s to a creative and joyous New year everyone!
I shared on FB.
Thank you. :)
Sara
December 31st, 2012 at 10:23 am.
What a super project! Happy New Year to all!
December 31st, 2012 at 11:25 am.
Wow What a way to start the New Year with a blast! What fun it would be to have all these goodies to craft with.
December 31st, 2012 at 11:44 am.
Happy New Year to everyone at Alpha Stamps and many thanks for the never-ending inspiration we receive from you!!!! May the New Year be one of absolute abundance!!!!
Best Wishes,
Denise
December 31st, 2012 at 12:36 pm.
I want to make many many of these! What inspiration!
December 31st, 2012 at 12:57 pm.
I LOVE Laura’s hourglass! Thanks for the chance to win enough goodies to make one of my own. Anne, yourmainestamper
December 31st, 2012 at 1:50 pm.
Oh I’m sliding in just unter the wire! Thanks for the chance to win. It is a FABULOUS giveaway!
Happy New Year to all!
Doreen aka LuniLadi
cosenzas@optonline.net
December 31st, 2012 at 5:06 pm.
these are stunning! please count me in! happy new year! xo
December 31st, 2012 at 6:21 pm.
You are really good at putting great collections together. Happy New Year to everyone.
December 31st, 2012 at 9:27 pm.