Welcome to the 1st Annual Giggleswick Halloween Blog Hop!
Starting Friday, Sept. 13th – Saturday, Sept. 21st
All 13 lucky Winners will be announced
on each of the participating blog sites on Wednesday, Sept. 25th!


Hi, I'm Karen Brady Hammontree. 
Thanks for joining me here at Brady Bears Studio for this wonderful blog hop. 
I am one of the 13 Witches of Giggleswick.  They tell me my witchy name is, the Scabby Mabel the Maggotsquirter! EEEWWW!!!
Below is a picture of my Giggleswick giveaway.  It is one of my Halloween Cupboard Hangers. It was created from vintage mohair. He has German glass eyes. His collar and droopy ribbons are dyed cheese cloth. Then I added some jack o'lanterns for fun! Give-away is for the Cupboard Hanger only. :)

To be entered into the drawing you will need to hop to all 13 Witches blogsites and do Steps 1 and 2 below. 
Step 1 - Follow this blog -- Look for the blue Google "Join this Site" link on the right side at the top.
… next …
Step 2 - Leave a comment below this post telling me that you are a new follower or that you are already following my blog. 
PLEASE NOTE:  To be eligible for the drawings, you need to visit all 13 blogsites, follow them through Google, and leave a comment on each site.  If you fail to follow through on your 13 blog visits, your name will not count in the drawing.  You must visit all 13 blogsites and do Steps 1 and 2 on each site.
On Wednesday, Sept. 25th the winners will be announced.  Please check back, on any of the blogsites, as a list of winners and their prizes will be posted.  As a participant it is your responsibility to check back to see if you have won.  We will try and contact you through Google, but sometimes our emails go into a spam folder.  Best to check back and see if you have won!  Best of luck to you!
Below is the list of blogsites and links for you to follow: 
Good Luck and Happy Hauntings to You!

Like me on Facebook!  Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brady-Bears-Studio/136883061517?ref=br_rs  When you click this link, click the "Like" button below my Facebook banner.

If you love Pinterest, follow my Pinterest Boards!  Here is the link:

You can also check me out on eBay...
and on my website
to see new work
If you have a blog, add me to your favorites list and mention this giveaway!  This Giggleswick Witch will be most grateful!

***Please note...many replys and comments do not show up on blogs right away...some blog comments are approved first then posted...please check back at the end of the day for a response. Thank you. :) ***
Best Witches to you!  The Witches of Giggleswick 

66 comments:

Unknown said...

Stayed up until midnight here in Florida to join the hop. Am so excited. New follower.

ImagiMeri said...

I'm a new follower. Thanks for participating in this wonderful event.

Hugs,
Meri

Monday's Child Primitives said...

I am a new follower:) Awesome blog hop:) Your Halloween hanger is adorable!

Brady Bears Studio said...

Thank you all for being new followers! I hope you enjoy the hop and good luck with the drawing!

Hugs, Karen :)

Laura S Reading said...

Happy Friday the 13th!
I am a new folower here, on Fb and Pinterest.
I have shared on my blog (and FB and G+) and will add you to my favorites.

kimber said...

Love your work! I am a new follower!

Sandi @ The Primitive Skate said...

What fun! Love your creation.
I am a new follower.

sandraallen260@centurytel.net

The Cutting Edge of Ordinary said...

New follower! This is exciting!

Calicojoan said...

I'm a new follower, and so glad I've found you!

Danice G said...

This is so fun! I am a new follower :)

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Oh, how I LOVE your bears! I'm a new follower and would be thrilled to win! Thanks!

stnyrdge said...

I am so excited...I am a new follower and just love this time of the year!

Anonymous said...

Love your work! New follower!

Unknown said...

Joined ... and LOVE the little scottie... !

Bebe said...

I am a new follower. Liked your FB page too. Thanks for participating in the Blog Hop Giveaway! Bebe

Jan Baker said...

I am a new follower. You guys are a creative group of people.

Creepy Glowbugg said...

Oh my, Karen! That bear cupboard hanger is amazing! He reminds me of my Dad's old Steiff Bear. Love it!!
I am proudly a new follower of your artwork and blog.

Hanni said...

Well, I am a follower of yours for a long time, but couldn't remember if I did already and signed up or not, so I did it again. Can't hurt, LOL. Anyway, thank you for all these wonderful prices to give away, you are all truly talented. Please put my comment in the winning pot. Thank you.

Brady Bears Studio said...

Thank you all for the lovely comments! I really appreciate everyone following my blog and FB page. :)

I hope everyone enjoys the blog hop and best of Halloween luck with the drawing!

Hugs,Karen

TheCrankyCrow said...

Hello Sweet Mabel....er Karen.... ;o) I've been a long-time smitten with your incredible bears and other creations....and have been a long-time follower. I was so excited to see you were participating in this wicked good blog hop....and your darling little cupboard hanger is positively precious....I really need to get to work on some good luck potions, charms, and spells so he can come live with me.... ;0) Smiles & Giggleswick Hugs ~ Robin

Ms Lilypads said...

I'm a new follower. Very cute and creative bear.

Brady Bears Studio said...

Hi Robin,
Thank you being a follower and for your sweet comments! I was just checking out your blog, and I love all of your photos.

I'm working my way through trying to check out everyone's blog that has left comments. It's so much fun!

Best of luck in the drawing!

Hugs, Karen

Brady Bears Studio said...

Hi Meri,

I went over to check out your blog, so cute! Love all the color and graphics. Keep up the fun!

Hugs, Karen

Brady Bears Studio said...

Hi Laura, I just took a peek at your blog. Love all the Halloween ideas, especially the pretzel spider web idea. I might use that for a Girl Scout meeting. :) Pinterest is so addictive!

Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts said...

Happy Friday 13th! Excited to be visiting some new blogs I might not have seen, if not for the Giggleswick Witches Hop! Love all your creations Karen. Happy Haunting! Hugs,Tee

BumbleBeeLane said...

I've followed your work for a long time but I'm a new follower to the blog.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Carmen said...

Hi, Karen. Just started following you on Google. Already been following you on Bloglovin. Luv your bears... :-)

pballard said...

I am your newest follower. Thanks for such a fun giveaway. Count me in.

usagypsy said...

I'm a new follower!Love the bears!

Brenda said...

Karen... You do some amazing animals! I am so happy to meet more talented artists in blogland and be able to be a new follower of yours. Thanks for taking part in this wonderful blog hop. :)

DianeinOH said...

Boo! New follower here. Thanks for the entry! I am luvin' that bear! Keeping my fingers crossed here!

ChristiH said...

New follower! Very cool idea! Hopping along to the next blog now!

Christi Hocking

Hilary said...

This is such a fun idea and a great way to discover wonderful new blogs. I too am a blogger, not about artsy stuff, more general life...
Simplyeclecticlife.wordpress.com.

I found this blog hop through the very most talented Lisa Ammerman at A Piece of Lisa!

Hilary

Michelle Bloch said...

I am a new follower. Beautiful creations!

Marian said...

Such a fun blog hop! Began my trek at Piece of Lisa Blog and making my way around to all of you very talented artists! I am a new follower!

Marian said...

Wonderful blog hop! So much amazing talent. I am a new follower!

Marian said...

I am a new follower! So much fun! I'm not sure my posts are taking. Sorry.

Magaly Guerrero said...

Love the idea of Halloween in September. I'm a new follower.

Unknown said...

I'm a new follower, looks like fun

Dobby44 said...

Fantabulous idea! I am a newbie today. Thank you for this whimsical Halloween Hop!

diane said...

I'm so glad I found you via "Artful Blogger" ... I have become a follower and can't wait to see more of your posts!
diane

Ginny said...

I am a new follower..thanks for the chance to win!

mamatkins said...

I am new. Thanks

Unknown said...

How fun! Enjoying checking out all these great artists.

Ally said...

hi im following along x

Brady Bears Studio said...

Another BIG thanks to everyone for following the blog hop!!! Thank you also for the lovely comments about my work. :) I'm super excited to have you all as followers here in bear & toy land.

Bear Hugs,
Karen

Wicked Faerie Queen said...

I am a new follower and I am so happy to be meeting all of you lovely witches.

Adore your work very much.

Susan At Glen Oaks Primitives said...

I'm a new follower. Your work is exceptional.
Hugs,
Susan

Erica Holan Lucci said...

Hi Karen!
Love your work -- loving the blog hop! I am a new follower!
All the best,
Erica :)

Unknown said...

Your work is adorable - I'm glad to be a new follower!

Kiley said...

I am a new follower to your site!

Dirty Martini Queen said...

I'm a new follower and I'm just loving your bears.
Donna

wynteraven said...

I ma now a new follower, thanks for this chance, great giveaway

wynteraven said...

new follower
many thanks for this chance
great creations

windycindy said...

Wow, this Halloween Blog Hop is really a great time and the prim
prizes are fabulous. All of you are great artists! I am a new Google follower of yours ( windycindy ) and I also became an email subscriber!
Long live Halloween!
Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

carla said...

Hi!!! I am a new follower!!! Thanks for the fun give away!!!

Unknown said...

Hi Karen, I'm a new follower...having a wicked fun time! Thanks so much for the chance:)
~Lori

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

Wonderful giveaway - I'm already a follower and thank you for the chance to win!

Tamara Dozier said...

I am a follower of your blog! Thank you for this fun contest!

Unknown said...

Hello! I am a huge fan. I am a new follower. Please enter me in your giveaway. Thanks so much for the chance to win! Charlotte

A Magical Whimsy said...

Hi, Karen
I am trying again to leave a comment, maybe third time is the charm!
Thank you so much!
This is a fun blog hop.
Teresa in California
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/

Widgets and Wool said...

Hi~
I am a new follower! Excited about this hop, learning about some new, creative people!! Fall is my favorite time of the year and you gals have some great items!!

Unknown said...

Cute cute creations. New follower and yes this may be a repeat post but I think I left the first one on the wrong post

Unknown said...

Hi I am new here. happy to have found you though. I love your teddy bears. Some remind me of one I had as a child. Thank you for letting me hop in!!

Starry Nites Farm said...

Just checking back in. I posted the other day, but don't see my comment so here I am again. Love the blog hop. I'm also following.

Brady Bears Studio said...

A Hug THANKS again to everyone for the new follows and for participating in our 1st blog hop! It was a great success. Winners will be posted on Wed of this week, so be sure to stop back by to see if you won.

Hugs, Karen

♥ Welcome to my blog ♥

My name is Karen Brady Hammontree, and I am the creator of Brady Bears Studio. I design one of a kind, antique style, mohair teddy bears, and other animals. I am also a mixed media artist.

I use my blog to post new works that are on eBay, Etsy, my website or shows. On my blog you will also find lots of pictures of my bears and anything else I find fun, whimsical, artistic and inspiring.

♥I do custom orders for dogs, bears and other animals.
Just send me an email for details...

♥Would you like to be on my emailing list to know when new pieces are available? Just send me a quick email......

>>>>BradyBearsStudio@yahoo.com<<<<

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