Hi Friends-
2010 is the Year of Giving at Children Inspire Design, so what better way to start out March than a spring inspired piece of original artwork! One lucky winner will win this 16×20 collage original, valued at $375, just in time for the snow to melt. I’m sure many of you could use a little dose of Spring color to break up your bleak winter days!
It’s so easy to enter-
Simply leave a comment telling us why you love this artwork.
Additional entries
*Become a fan on facebook of Children Inspire Design
*tweet this contest-leave the link
*post it on your blog or facebook- leave the link (I’ll give you 2 entries for this one!!)
*add our blog link to your blog
*follow us on twitter @ChildDesign
*follow our blog
Add your entries up and leave the total in your comment
Contest ends Monday, March 8th at midnight EST. International entries are welcome.
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March 1, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Emily Smith
The simplicity and colors are what I love about this piece. Thanks for creating it! 🙂
3 entries (FB, follow, comment).
March 1, 2010 at 6:09 pm
Maria Carolina
I really ADORE this collage, it is so colorful, warm and simple at the same time! It instantly melts away any stress I’m feeling just by looking at it!
March 1, 2010 at 6:10 pm
McZ
What I love about this art is it’s pure happiness!
March 1, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Courtney Harwood
The beautiful colors and clean lines are wonderful!
March 1, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Naomi
I love the colors and the big, happy flower reminds me of the marigolds that will be sprouting soon, with any luck. Today is Roo’s sixth birthday and I know she would love this piece!
March 1, 2010 at 6:12 pm
essie
i’m a teacher, and this sums it all up, the big BIG flower, with the sprouts growing underneath…protection AND perfection!
love it!
March 1, 2010 at 6:15 pm
Nattika W
I love the colors! It is clean art and inspiring all the happy thoughts when looking at it. I have a reusuable lunch bag with this exact design to match!
March 1, 2010 at 6:17 pm
Janet
Love the first big flower of spring with the promise of dozens of buds ready to provide more glorious color.
March 1, 2010 at 6:20 pm
Kimberlee
I love the vibrant colors – this picture gives me energy!!
March 1, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Elizabeth
Love the bright colours! The zinnia reminds me of my grandmother’s garden when I was a kid – she always had the brightest, boldest pinks, reds, yellows and oranges 🙂
March 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Marcia Z
2 much snow + 2 much cold = 2 kids indoors for 2 long
1 flower + 27 buds = happy thoughts of spring
Love this piece!
March 1, 2010 at 6:22 pm
Adriana
Surely thinking Spring now! Very cheerful! Certainly a visual treat for the little ones to enjoy as much as the grown ups.
March 1, 2010 at 6:26 pm
Erin
This piece perfectly captures Spring! I have 4 of the Zinnia prints in my baby’s nursery and I love sitting in that room staring at them. So peaceful! And it makes me hopeful for warm weather and no more snow!
March 1, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Hollie
I love this, gorgeous!
March 1, 2010 at 6:36 pm
hparris
Adorable! I’m in Chicago just waiting for Spring to show up after a long winter…and it’s my birthday month!
March 1, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Brita
Oh wow… I love how this is so bright and cheery. This would go perfect with our alphabet cards (Z for Zinnea is one of my favs, by the way) and other lovely prints. Keep up the good work! Com’n spring!
March 1, 2010 at 6:39 pm
Susan Nock
Oh this is a wonderful art work – cheerful and hopeful. It would be wonderful for my little daughter’s room! Thanks
March 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Anna
This reminds me of raspberries, which reminds me of the farm in California where I once worked, where the days were full of sun and the nights were full of stars. In short, it makes me excited for all those good, warm things to come!
March 1, 2010 at 6:44 pm
Stephanie
What I love about this piece are the bright colors and how it says springtime in such a simple and happy way. It’s so cheery!
March 1, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Judy
That picture sums up my feelings about the end of winter and the start of spring! Blooming Happy!
March 1, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Sarah Lincoln
Makes me think of spring. I would love to have a Perogina original in my house:)
March 1, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Julia
Oh this flower is so pretty, I am so ready for spring and this would help bring it faster. I love the little flowers that spring up around the larger flower. So cute!
March 1, 2010 at 7:21 pm
Christina
Beautiful! Looks like spring!
(I’m already a fb fan!)
March 1, 2010 at 7:31 pm
Katie
Of all the giveaways I think this one is my favourite!
March 1, 2010 at 7:32 pm
Lori Jo
Love this piece, it is filled with joy!! I love the vibrant large bloom surrounded by tiny buds, what a wonderfully inspirational piece to add to my soon to be studio!
also, posted on my blog– http://www.aplacecalledjoy.blogspot.com
(3 entries = blog post + comment)
March 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Katie
Tweeted:
March 1, 2010 at 7:33 pm
Katie
facebooked: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=feed&story_fbid=350322228560&id=736147138&ref=mf
March 1, 2010 at 7:44 pm
MARY
I LOVE this painting!!! The colors, the flowers, the grass!! How fun! Any sooooooo springy!!! I just love it!!!!!! Great work!!
Thanks for giving me a chance to win it!!
March 1, 2010 at 8:14 pm
pamela
oh how i love this painting, because it reminds me during this cold and gray michigan winter that spring *will* come.
March 1, 2010 at 8:56 pm
janil
It’s simply beautiful… and so colourful! I love it!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Thansk for the chance!
March 1, 2010 at 8:56 pm
janil
Follower!!!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
March 1, 2010 at 8:57 pm
janil
Follower in Twitter!!!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
March 1, 2010 at 8:58 pm
Brooke
I am so in the mood for spring and this is the perfect reminder that it is on its way!
March 1, 2010 at 9:10 pm
Melissa
Simply beautiful! I’m a follower on Facebook.
March 1, 2010 at 9:12 pm
Emily
Absolutely darling! I love the colors in this piece. I also follow your blog so a total of 2 entries for me.
Thank you so much!
March 1, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Libby
i love this piece because it is whimsical and lovely, but my favorite thing about it though is that it is so hopeful….hope that the little flowers will grow up and bloom into great beautiful flowers like the one in the center, hope that like those flowers my own little one (who would have this piece if we won) would grow up to be a mom someday and feel the same joy I do, and hope that spring will finally come and the world will come alive again with color and new life, just like this picture. thank you for creating it!
i did the whole list, so 8!
March 1, 2010 at 9:31 pm
Kaley Thomas
You honestly could not have picked better colors. I love the colors in the art piece. It is perfect! I hope I win!!!
March 1, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Claire
I love the spring colors and the simplicity of the design.
I am now following the blog, became a fan on facebook, and shared the giveaway on facebook (i don’t know how to like to that).
So I get 5 entries 🙂
I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
March 1, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Jaimie Andreasen
I think the colors of this piece are amazing!
We just found out our baby #2 is a girl and it would look perfect in her nursery.
Jaimie
hurleyy_999@hotmail.com
March 1, 2010 at 9:42 pm
Jaimie Andreasen
I follow you on facebook.
Jaimie Andreasen
hurleyy_999@hotmail.com
March 1, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Kelsey
The snow is melting, the sun is shining…I’m ready for spring!! This artwork is the perfect spring piece!
March 1, 2010 at 9:44 pm
Jaimie Andreasen
I now follow you on Twitter: littlebeanshoes
Jaimie
hurleyy_999@hotmail.com
March 1, 2010 at 9:45 pm
Kelsey
I also follow your blog in Google Reader!
March 1, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Anthony
It just makes me happy when I see it.
March 1, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Barb @ getupandplay
I love how visually interesting it is without being cluttery or too busy to the eye. I love this artwork!
March 1, 2010 at 10:48 pm
Teddi
It just says happiness to me!
March 1, 2010 at 11:35 pm
Sarah
I love the burst of color in the middle. It’s so bright and cheerful!!
March 1, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Sarah
I’m your FB fan (Sarah Bee)
March 1, 2010 at 11:39 pm
Lori Z.
The graphic flower is colorful and lighthearted, exactly how I decorated my kids’ playroom! I’d love to have this for their room.
March 1, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Lori Z.
I’m a facebook fan (Lori Ziegler)
March 1, 2010 at 11:41 pm
Sarah
I shared this giveaway on my FB status (Sarah Bee), entry 1
March 1, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Sarah
I shared this giveaway on my FB status (Sarah Bee), entry 2
March 2, 2010 at 12:03 am
wendi
this painting is the epitome of spring, with the vibrant colors and festive flowers- would instantly brighten up any room!
March 2, 2010 at 12:48 am
Catherine
Such a happy flower! I love it’s cheerful demeanor. Thanks for sharing!
March 2, 2010 at 1:25 am
melanie
i’ve been looking for a nice print for our new baby’s “corner” of the room–this one would be perfect…exactly what i’ve been looking for.
March 2, 2010 at 1:26 am
melanie
i follow you on twitter (@mmmyatt)
March 2, 2010 at 3:29 am
mel
i love flowers and i adore the colors. bright against a white backdrop is my favorite!
March 2, 2010 at 4:18 am
Rachel
Oh, this makes me hope for things to come! We live in Southeast Texas, and while we do not have snow on the ground, it has been a particularly cold winter. My garden looks brown, brown, brown!!
March 2, 2010 at 5:40 am
sharon
LOVE IT! aww just makes my heart sing 🙂
March 2, 2010 at 6:51 am
Gloria LeVonne
To look at this I feel each petal represents the many stages of my life for which many different colors brought together, ( from the highs and lows) the full and beautiful life I have lived so far. I need to be reminded by looking at this wonderful picture I have many things to be thankful for.
March 2, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Brittany Meek
I love the fun colors! It’s a beautiful piece!
March 2, 2010 at 5:27 pm
kendra
I love this piece’s spirit – it represents hope, happiness and unconditional love. That’s why it makes everyone smile! Those pinks and oranges are so warming.
March 2, 2010 at 9:21 pm
lace
I love the colors of this painting and the reminder that Spring will come again. It makes me smile.
March 3, 2010 at 12:16 am
EB
It’s so cute! I love the bright colors and all of the white space. I don’t know why I like white space so much but I do.
March 3, 2010 at 12:23 am
Lisa
Clean, crisp, simple and perfect. It makes me think of my dear grand-daughter
March 3, 2010 at 2:18 am
Kristen
It reminds me that it’s the simple things in life that bring happiness! I love it…it’s very sweet.
March 3, 2010 at 4:09 am
Di
I love the colours and the design – Ive always love art that centred on trees, too!
March 3, 2010 at 4:11 am
Di
Ive become a Facebook fan (Dianne Childs)
March 3, 2010 at 4:14 am
Di
Ive tweeted this giveaway on twitter
March 3, 2010 at 4:18 am
Di
Ive posted it on my Facebook – entry 1
March 3, 2010 at 4:19 am
Di
I’ve posted it on my Facebook page – entry 2
March 3, 2010 at 4:20 am
Di
I now follow you on Twitter
username is ShinyGlitterBug
March 3, 2010 at 4:27 am
Di
I tried to follow your blog but I cant find the follow button, like on all the other blogs I follow. So without that, the total is 6 entries (sorry I read that bit last about putting total in the one post – as with all the other blog competitions I do, its leave a seperate comment for each entry so I thought this was the same! – sorry).
March 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Rebecca
The colours are so bright and happy, it’s simply gorgeous.
March 3, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Rebecca
I’m a FB fan 🙂
March 3, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Rebecca
I follow your blog 🙂
March 3, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Jaime
I love the artwork because of the bright colors and cute designs!
March 3, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Jaime
following you on twitter
March 3, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Jaime
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/Jaimelar/status/9931114185
March 3, 2010 at 4:42 pm
Jaime
I’m following your blog!
March 3, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Rebecca
Oh I love this – love the addition of the delicate buds sprinkled along the base. And of course the colors are gorgeous. Well done.
March 3, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Michelle C
I just love how cheerful this piece, as well as all of the gorgeous colors! Thanks for the chance to win. mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
March 3, 2010 at 8:43 pm
Jennifer
I love the colors in this piece. It feels like it has been so long since I have seen the sun and flowers!
I am a fan on facebook and I follow your blog.
3 entries total
March 4, 2010 at 4:55 pm
Beth
Spring is in bloom! I love zinnias and this is such a vibrant, beautiful painting. It just cheers you up by looking at it.
March 4, 2010 at 6:13 pm
nan lara
i love the colors, i love that its nature, it’s just darn pretty
nannypanpan@sbcglobal.net
March 4, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Jaime
I love the colors – vibrant and cheerful!
March 5, 2010 at 4:39 pm
Leah
I love the happy colors and the clean layout. Who can resist spring? (3 entires–follow on FB, follow blog, and link on my blog!)
March 5, 2010 at 4:54 pm
Rebecca
http://www.urbansherp.com/win-an-original-collage-by-children-inspire-design
March 5, 2010 at 8:19 pm
Linda Kish
I like it for it’s simplicity and use of color.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
March 5, 2010 at 9:59 pm
Sheryl
I love this! It is colorful and bright yet simple. I am freezing here so the thought of Spring is a welcomed thought that makes me smile.
March 6, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Fabienne
I love the colors so much and th design…la simplicité et la fraicheur…j’ai mis votre lien sur mon profil facebook…Fabienne deletang
March 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm
Lala
Your art is so clean and creative. This piece is so beautiful! I love the colors that you used and the design is great. I want spring to be here!
March 6, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Mrs. M
I love the depth of the rich color used!
March 6, 2010 at 9:09 pm
Sharon
It makes me smile!
March 6, 2010 at 9:18 pm
Vero
The tree, its branches, its leaves sum it all up: it’s about the unity of this world and the sublimation of its colors.
March 6, 2010 at 10:07 pm
Katie
I just love the bright colors. It makes me smile 🙂
March 6, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Rachel Young
Zinnias are my favorite flowers ever. This is just SUCH a happy picture! I adore it!
March 6, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Caroline
So talented! I have the number wall cards and the alphabet poster in my nursery. Love them. I think my favorite part of the poster is the Z is for zinnia! Would love a big one in my size!
March 7, 2010 at 12:29 am
Nancy Cornwell
I love how springy this is and I know it would brighten up my daughter’s bedroom!
March 7, 2010 at 2:20 am
Kristi
I love this because it’s colorful on white background!
March 7, 2010 at 2:59 am
Jennifer L
I love the bright colors and spunky design. We definitely could use some beautiful artwork for the children in our home!
March 7, 2010 at 3:00 am
Kristen M
This is so cheery! I really like how the shapes used on the top of the tree make it look almost 3D. I can’t stop looking at it! I also love that it is original.
FB fan, tweeted (http://twitter.com/kristenmason/status/10101483863), posted on blog (http://masonfamblog.blogspot.com/2010_03_01_archive.html#4941560349946302559), added blog link to my blog, twitter follower, blog follower
8 entries.
March 7, 2010 at 3:05 am
Rebecca M.
I love that your artwork is colorful but not “little kid-ish.” It’s something that my son and I both love. We’re decorating baby #2’s room and are hoping to add some of your artwork there, too.
(2 entries)
March 7, 2010 at 4:33 am
Ashley
It makes me sooo excited for flowers to start blooming!
March 7, 2010 at 5:32 am
Megan
I love the bright colors… definitely need some more of that in my life right now!
March 7, 2010 at 3:00 pm
Tara
I love this artwork because it reminds me that Spring is right around the corner! 🙂
March 7, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Tara
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March 7, 2010 at 3:03 pm
Tara
tweeted, http://twitter.com/curious_kitty/status/10122976517
March 7, 2010 at 3:40 pm
Tara
I love the bright colors of the artwork and how well the colors go together. It makes me happy.
March 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Tara
Tweeted about this post
March 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm
Tara
Followed on Twitter
March 7, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Tara
Became a fan on Facebook
March 7, 2010 at 6:14 pm
merium
I love the vibrant colors in this piece! Just looking at it makes me feel happy!
March 7, 2010 at 6:20 pm
merium
I’m a facebook fan!
March 7, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Suzanna
I love the uniqueness of the piece and the beautiful colors.
March 8, 2010 at 1:02 am
ilpearla
I love this piece because it is a cheerful reminder of growth periods. It’s new and fresh and llighthearted.
March 8, 2010 at 6:16 am
Pamela
I love it because it’s so simple yet beautiful . . . and the colours are wonderful!
I’m a fan and I follow you on Facebook 🙂
(I just “discovered” you on Esty today and I have to be verrry careful with my Visa now!)
March 8, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Erin
I love how you were able to create a beautiful image from paper scraps. You are creative enough to see the potential in something a lot of people would toss out. The colors are stunning.
I follow on twitter and am a fan on Facebook.
erindesign@hotmail.com
March 9, 2010 at 3:23 pm
sharon
it’s lovely and streamlined and so natural
March 9, 2010 at 3:23 pm
sharon cerasoli
just became fb fan, love your stuff
March 11, 2010 at 4:55 am
Mollie
The colors and style are just delightful! And it would look fabulous in my little munchkins room…I’m not much of a designer so it would definitely brighten up her room:o)
March 11, 2010 at 6:48 pm
Jade
This piece awakens the senses to the fact that spring is right around the corner! It pulls me out of my winter funk and gets me motivated for warm weather and new beginnings!
March 12, 2010 at 1:28 am
Katherine Fisher
Seriously, the colors rock my world! It would look just perfect here in Mexico!
March 12, 2010 at 2:03 am
Erin Rippy
I love the bright colors in this design, very fresh and vibrant. I really enjoy the textures of the collage pieces, which remind me of Eric Carle. It’s pretty and fun!
March 12, 2010 at 2:03 am
Erin Rippy
I’m a Facebook follower!
March 12, 2010 at 2:06 am
Erin Rippy
I posted on my Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/ErinRippy