Original designed fiber sculpted tiny angel GIVEAWAY!

THE WINNER OF THIS GIVEAWAY WHICH CLOSED ON DECEMBER 14, 2016

KAREN, FROM NEW YORK!!

Congratulations, KAREN

SINCE THERE WERE ONLY TWO PEOPLE WHO ENTERED THE GIVEAWAY,

THE SECOND PERSON

LISA, FROM WISCONSIN

WILL ALSO BE RECEIVING THIS TINY ANGEL!

 

 

 

 

GIVEAWAY

6" fiber sculpted ANGEL

with silk needle sculpted, hand painted face

by

DZFANTASY

on ETSY

I haven't had a giveaway here on my DZFANASY blog for several years now and decided to have a few again.  I am starting with this little 6" ANGEL.

Her face is 100% silk fabric which I have individually hand drawn, needle sculpted and hand painted.  Her body/wing fabric is one of Michael Miller's "fairy frost fabrics", and she is accented with Swarovski crystals, and sparkly designer yarn.  She is 6" tall and has a loop on the back so you can hang her on the wall or even use as an ornament.

RULES OF GIVEAWAY:

TIME: December 1 - December 14, 2016 - 6 P.M. CST

OPEN:  Worldwide

VALUE: $25.00

CLOSE OF GIVEAWAY:  At the close of the  giveaway, all the names, from submitted comments, will be mixed together and randomly selected for a winner.  Winner will be notified by email, and I will ship the angel to the winner.  The winner will be announced here on my blog.

HOW TO ENTER:  Just leave a comment in this post as to why you would like to win this tiny ANGEL.  

NOTE: Be sure to leave your first name, and an email address in the comment by which I can get a hold of you should you be the winner of this giveaway.

Thanks for stopping by!  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at: DONNA

A true angel experience "HEAVENLY VOICES" submitted by DEBRA

Here's the little angel above to let you know that DZFANTASY has another true angel story for you to read. This story was so kindly submitted by Debra, who hopes that by sharing her experience with others, it will help people to realize that we are definitely beng watched over and guided.

HEAVENLY VOICES

submitted by

DEBRA

This holiday season had started off pretty sad for me. My mom passed away from lung cancer July 6th 2007, and I was prescribed an antidepressant to help with my anger because I wasn't coping with losing my mom. She was only 67 young, and we had just lost my grandmother the Thanksgiving before, and losing my grandmother was a terrible loss for me too.

These two women were very important figures in my life and I just wasn't dealing with my loss, and my medications started doing things to me that I just didn't pick up on right away. Because I wasn't paying attention to what was going on with me and I was so focused on dealing with my loss, I almost lost it all.

The morning started out just like every other morning, but this morning I decided to drive my step-daughter to school to let my husband sleep in. I dropped her off at school and was headed back home, now granted I felt tired and run down and I did know that I wasn't getting the sleep I needed, but I thought I was ok to drive. I was driving along just fine when all of a sudden the lights went out ! I don't know what happened , it was like I wasn't really there at all ,but I do remember a feeling of the most truest peace I have ever known in my life. I felt no fear or pain, just peace.. Then I felt a presence in the car with me and I heard a female's voice talking to me in a very calming but firm instruction "Place your hands on the wheel and take hold, but not too tight", Slowly put your foot on the pedal and press slowly, do this now! I remember the car hitting the dirt and then the car spinning around like I was in slow motion. The car stopped completely and I looked around in a daze. Across the street some men were trying to attempt to climb a fence to come to my rescue, they were young firemen training. I still couldn't believe what was going on. I looked around me and still for a moment felt a presence of comfort around me. I was not afraid, and I think I should have been kind of upset but, I WAS IN COMPLETE CONTROL !! My car had completely stopped , I was facing the wrong direction so I turned the key on and started my car and as I proceeded to turn my car around and get back to my home. I rolled down the window and waved my hand to the firemen and yelled " I'm alright " , I'm OK " Thank you, and drove home.

All the way home I kept trying to figure out what had just happened to me because I had never had an accident and consider myself to be a very good and safe driver. I was feeling very alive when I got home and very hopeful because I knew in my heart and my mind that my life was saved because of an angel !! I knew this creature was here to help me, and I truly believe that my mother or my grandmother was the angel, because I felt like I knew this presence. I was so at peace and I wasn't afraid of dying or death, but it wasn't my time and my angel was there to help me and because of this I have taken a more deeper commitment to LIVING !! I don't take it for granted and I have learned to give more of myself than ever before ! I take pleasure in knowing that my mother and grandmother are watching over me and that they know how much I love and miss them.

I believe I found your website because I was meant to tell you my story. People need to know that we live in a wonderful, mystical, and sometimes yes,a sad world, but that each of us has a choice and we can either live it as a dimly lit candle or we can let it shine brightly and share that light with the rest of those lost to sadness and negativity. As for myself, I have had my doctors check my medications and I am on the right track now and I am doing great. Don't get me wrong, I will always miss them, but we will be together again in heaven when my father in his time brings me home. Until then I will live my life like it was intended to be.

Debra, thank you so much for sharing this experience with everyone. I'm happy our paths have crossed, and may your special angels always be watching over you.

Debra's name will be entered into my DZFANTASY ANGELS STORIES drawing for December, where the randomly selected winner will receive a custom designed "special" angel, created by me, in their choice of colors. If you have an experience you'd like to share click on the angel below to find out more about how you can submit your story.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at dzfairies@msn.com and put Angel Stories in the subject line.

DZFANTASY'S "ANGEL STORIES" FEATURE

CALMED BY AN ANGEL

submitted by

Shelley

In the summer of 1983 I was eight and a half months pregnant with my first daughter. It was August and extremely hot and humid. I was on my way home from work and the day had been the worst ever.

While sitting at a stop sign behind two other people, I was getting very frustrated because no one was moving. For no reason at all everyone was just sitting there. Very uncharacteristic of me I yelled out the window at the top of my lungs "MOVE"!!!

The person in the front of the line called back to me in a very calming voice and said, "It's OK, Calm down".

When he turned, I noticed for the first time that he was in a bright red truck with no license plate and the bed of the truck was full of rose bushes and every one of them was in full bloom. When I got to the stop sign and looked down the street in the direction he had gone there was know one there and no place that he could have turned.

Then I realized that I did feel more calm. I actually had a smile on my face for the first time in days. I knew that I had just seen an Angel.

I still think of that time whenever I am stressed and it always helps to calm me.

Shelley, thanks for taking the time to share this experience with all of us. I know there must be many more of you out there that have had different experiences.....don't hesitate to send in your stories! I will be adding another story out here soon. Keep them coming!

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - DESIGNS BY C.D. CHILDS

Denise of DESIGNS BY C.D. CHILDS has a lot of fun, colorful things in her Etsy shop, so be sure to pay a visit!! As I was browsing through her shop, I happened upon this little lady bug!! Isn't she charming!

I'm happy Denise has taken the time to share her thoughts and work with us. Below you will learn a bit more about Denise and her wonderful creations.

What led you to start creating your art/craft?

When I was in the first grade, my teacher noticed my artistic talent. She advised my mom to help me pursue my artistic ability. My mom bought me art pads, books and pencils. By the time I was 10 years old, I was in private art classes learning how to paint in oils. I have been creating with whatever I can get my hands on ever since.

How did you decide what medium you wanted to work with?

Stained glass was actually by acident. I really had no interest in glass. My mom invited me to take a class with her. After turning her down several times, I finally gave in and took a class. I fell in love with everything about glass. I am now a professional stained glass artist, and I do contract labor for many builders in my area. I'm currently trying new things with my kiln.

What aspect of creating your art/craft do you find the most enjoyable?

The creativity process is the birth of a new project. But when I get to execute the actual design or piece, that is where the excitment really begans. The most enjoyable aspect of creating is when everything has fallen into place and my creation comes out perfect.

If you had to choose a fruit OR a vegetable, to describe your art/craft, what would you choose, and why?

Asparagus...It takes years for the plant to develop one small spear before you can actually enjoy the fruits of its labor. I'm a perfectionist at heart. When I choose to make something, I have to love the design, and it has to be perfect when I'm finished.

If you had to choose one other medium in which to display your “creativity”, what would that be, and why?

My first love is oil paints. I am planning to paint more in my spare time. If ony I had spare time. lol

What message, if any, do you want to convey with your art/craft?

I want to convey beauty and interest. I want people to be inspired when they see my work.

What advice do you have for other artists/crafters?

The only message I can convey to anyone who does any type of art/craft is to love what you do and create what you love.

THANKS, Denise for taking the time to give us a bit of an "insight" as to how you got started in your art, and what your feelings are about your work. Don't forget now.......take a peek at Denise's shop. I'm sure you will be delighted with her creations.