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GIVEAWAY: Abby Try Again

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Today's giveaway is from a favorite of mine: Abby Powell-Thompson of Abby Try Again. Abby is a self taught photographer hailing from Austin, Texas. She creates the most beautiful images out of old, vintage (and even broken!) cameras from thrift stores.

Abby is giving away one large 16"x20" 'Ready to Garden' print, one 5"x7" print of your choice and an assortment of cards, bookmarks and stickers. The retail value of this giveaway is about $85.

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249 comments on "GIVEAWAY: Abby Try Again"

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Jen on June 9, 2010 at 7:25 AM said...: I LOVE the ready to garden print! Thanks for doing this giveaway!!!
Kelly Leigh on June 9, 2010 at 7:30 AM said...: how fun! I'd love to win!
Eliza on June 9, 2010 at 7:32 AM said...: Oh, sounds so lovely! Count me in :)
Katie on June 9, 2010 at 7:35 AM said...: What a great giveaway! Love that gardening print
CindyRex on June 9, 2010 at 7:39 AM said...: Great giveaway! I'd love to win this!
Hanna Lena on June 9, 2010 at 7:41 AM said...: Ooh that print is perfect! I've never won anything tough...
Melanie's Randomness on June 9, 2010 at 7:44 AM said...: Adorable print! Count me in please!
Jessica Hannon on June 9, 2010 at 7:44 AM said...: Love love love your photography! You have a very unique style and I'd be so happy to win so I could display your work in my home!

Ps, I re-tweeted your tweet for with the extra entry!

*Keeping my fingers crossed!*

@jessicahannon
andrea on June 9, 2010 at 7:45 AM said...: what an awesome giveaway! i love her work!
Lili on June 9, 2010 at 7:46 AM said...: I love Abby's photography :)
Eva / Sycamore Street Press on June 9, 2010 at 7:49 AM said...: I love Abby's work! Her colors, cropping, and subject matter are always so engaging....even magical.
Little My on June 9, 2010 at 7:50 AM said...: Oh this loooks amazing! I love your photos, Abby!
♫Ashley♫ on June 9, 2010 at 7:50 AM said...: This makes me smile :)
Eva / Sycamore Street Press on June 9, 2010 at 7:51 AM said...: Just tweeted it!
kersey on June 9, 2010 at 7:51 AM said...: I have been in love with Abby's work for a while now and was just thinking I need some of her awesomeness to hang on my walls! Such an amazing giveaway, thank you!
Tonia on June 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM said...: I love the bright blue tights on the print - essential gardening wear!
Nicole on June 9, 2010 at 7:52 AM said...: What a great giveaway! And that 'Ready to Garden' print is so cool!
Kamischka on June 9, 2010 at 7:53 AM said...: awesome things! I love them!
kersey on June 9, 2010 at 7:54 AM said...: just tweeted about the giveaway, but secretly hoping no one else enters, I need to win! :)
A girl with a smile on June 9, 2010 at 7:54 AM said...: Here's to winning! I'm in love with it all!
A girl with a smile on June 9, 2010 at 7:54 AM said...: I tweeted :)
Basht on June 9, 2010 at 7:55 AM said...: that photo is lovely
juste venteux on June 9, 2010 at 7:57 AM said...: Beautiful photography!
LU on June 9, 2010 at 7:58 AM said...: WOOT WOOT!!! I hope!!!
Luchie on June 9, 2010 at 8:04 AM said...: great!! count me in please :)
Lili on June 9, 2010 at 8:06 AM said...: I retweeted your tweet about the giveaway for a 2nd shot :) http://twitter.com/twentysevens
Becky on June 9, 2010 at 8:07 AM said...: Love all of Abby's work!
One Blonde Girl on June 9, 2010 at 8:10 AM said...: Ooh... pretty! Her work is great! I am now a fan! Thanks.
Amy on June 9, 2010 at 8:14 AM said...: I have just been on her website and it is all so beautiful and amazing. I love it all :)
Megan Michelle on June 9, 2010 at 8:17 AM said...: I would love to win!
dianasdays on June 9, 2010 at 8:20 AM said...: She is such a great photographer. I just love her world. Great giveaway!
colleenbaptista said...: I want to play!
clairehelene7 on June 9, 2010 at 8:25 AM said...: Oh, I love Abby! How fun!
lifewithlulu on June 9, 2010 at 8:33 AM said...: What a beautiful print! All of Abby's creations are gorgeous!
Beth on June 9, 2010 at 8:35 AM said...: pick me, pick me!
India said...: Oh how i would love to win these lovely things! She is so very talented. Oh yes, i re-tweeted it also :) Hope i win!
Kira on June 9, 2010 at 8:37 AM said...: I recently bought a print from Abby called "Spools" and I love it! (it's currently in my craft room). I love Abby's work and would love to have some more! That "Ready to Garden print is adorable!
Lobymustard said...: How splendid.
I retweeted!
Liz on June 9, 2010 at 8:47 AM said...: how great! I was just in Abby's shop this morning. I need new art for our new house. love her work.
sewcleverr on June 9, 2010 at 8:48 AM said...: Everything is so bright and cheery! All those things would make any person a little happier :]
Kira on June 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM said...: I don't have a Twitter account. Would Facebook count? I shared the link on Facebook.
Blue eyes in a sepia dream.. on June 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM said...: wow! just wow. Her photo's are utterly devine.
katrina on June 9, 2010 at 8:52 AM said...: please. count. me. in!! :)

thanks for sharing the tape love, Micaela.
Daphne on June 9, 2010 at 8:56 AM said...: Ooooeh, this is so pretty! :) Makes me happy, I'd love to win. But I do not have a twitterpage...
Love, Daphne
Stephanie on June 9, 2010 at 8:56 AM said...: oh this is an amazing giveaway! I already own a few pieces from abby. she is so talented.
Lisa on June 9, 2010 at 9:02 AM said...: I love Abby's photography and blog. It makes every day a little brighter!
Sam on June 9, 2010 at 9:05 AM said...: Abby's work is so lovely! What a fantastic giveaway.
Blythe on June 9, 2010 at 9:11 AM said...: yes, count me in! i love her work :).
Elise Benjamin on June 9, 2010 at 9:15 AM said...: gosh this would kill me if i win!!!
Elise Benjamin on June 9, 2010 at 9:17 AM said...: i tweeted too!
@eliseben16
GraceySomers said...: Oh I want it so bad! What a great inspiration to start of summer! :)
Stephanie on June 9, 2010 at 9:22 AM said...: Thank you for the contest! Fingers are crossed on this one!
Lynda on June 9, 2010 at 9:26 AM said...: wow! this is an awesome giveaway!
Ashley on June 9, 2010 at 9:30 AM said...: I love her prints, what a divine giveaway :)
hayden on June 9, 2010 at 9:30 AM said...: Wowie - what an introduction to your blog! I love Abby's work, and it's awesome that you're doing this!

Thanks!
Isabella Kiss on June 9, 2010 at 9:39 AM said...: sure, why not! count me in!
Jonathan on June 9, 2010 at 9:44 AM said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
Juultje on June 9, 2010 at 9:45 AM said...: Hi Liss,

just to say I received the package, it was waiting for me when I got home. Thank you, love it!

x Julie
JenniAsh on June 9, 2010 at 9:50 AM said...: I've always wished I could take good photographs.
amanda on June 9, 2010 at 9:52 AM said...: i just found your blog through a twitter friend -- yay! and i love abby's work! this giveaway is incredibly generous - thanks!

hello@mielandcompany.com
Marija on June 9, 2010 at 9:57 AM said...: I've had my eye on her for a while now, and her work never disappoints!
missb@dragonflyvintage on June 9, 2010 at 9:57 AM said...: Ah, I admire Abby for reclaiming old and broken cameras. I always see them at the thrift stores...some I buy, if they're cute and would like nice just sitting on my shelf...but I'm afraid to try and buy one to actually USE. Silly, right?? But I wouldn't know what kind of film, and then you have to pay to process and who knows if they'd even come out...gosh, I sound like such a chicken.

Funny, I *am* sort of a chicken about LITTLE things, but about big life-changing things I can jump in with both feet, happily. Weird, right??
S and O on June 9, 2010 at 10:08 AM said...: Wow she takes fantastic photographs...what a lovely giveaway!
you can count me in :)

xoxo
Olivia

p.s. crossing my fingers for good luck ^_^
Rahel said...: lovely giveaway!! i hope i win :)

red.rose14@hotmail.com
TheFashionAddict on June 9, 2010 at 10:20 AM said...: i would love to win, the photos are beautiful
TrânBina on June 9, 2010 at 10:20 AM said...: Yes! Yes! Yes!
blue eyed night owl on June 9, 2010 at 10:23 AM said...: This is one of the coolest giveaways I've seen, I wanna this win quite bad ;)

Thanks for hosting and making this international too.
blue eyed night owl on June 9, 2010 at 10:24 AM said...: I tweeted: http://twitter.com/b_e_nightowl
Lantern Hill on June 9, 2010 at 10:27 AM said...: Thanks for this opportunity - love Abby's work!
a beautiful silence on June 9, 2010 at 10:33 AM said...: Very pretty photographs - i feel inspired.

love the blog,

Meg
Floddertje on June 9, 2010 at 10:41 AM said...: waaaaaaaaaaaah! I'm in!
Katie said...: Those are gorgeous. Please count me in!
Katie on June 9, 2010 at 10:44 AM said...: Also - I've re-tweeted!

@thelongroadhome
Dana Marie on June 9, 2010 at 10:48 AM said...: love. love. love.
Dana Marie on June 9, 2010 at 10:48 AM said...: love. love. love.
FlowerGirl said...: It sounds lovely, thanks for giving this opportunity! :)
FlowerGirl said...: I tweeted :)
Bri on June 9, 2010 at 10:59 AM said...: Never have I been this excited for a giveaway! Her photos are inspiring and I absolutely love those colorful bookmarks! Especially the teapot one!!
Friedl! on June 9, 2010 at 11:02 AM said...: I have a perfect place on my wall for that print. Yay for self taught photographers!
Cait O'Brien on June 9, 2010 at 11:19 AM said...: I love her photos. I'd be thrilled if I won... Oh my goodness. Haha.

:-)
shaina on June 9, 2010 at 11:20 AM said...: this giveaway is AMAZING!! off to explore her work some more too.
thanks!!
Julie Alvarez on June 9, 2010 at 11:23 AM said...: I love Abby's work! And that print is stunning.
Becca said...: These items are so beautiful. I would love to win!
Becca said...: I tweeted! And since the drawing is on my birthday, I think I should win!! Haha. ♥
melissa on June 9, 2010 at 11:33 AM said...: I really like your blog! I'm a new author and have enjoyed this new experience. I find that it's the most difficult and most rewarding. I'm also a graphic designer and love having that creative outlet as well.
Thanks for your post! I will be back for more updates. :-)

Melissa Nielsen
frommysomewhatseriousmind.blogspot.com
www.printhis.biz
Z on June 9, 2010 at 11:35 AM said...: i would be so lucky.... anyway, her work is great! i love all her photos..... specially the ones with women:)
isaksmom on June 9, 2010 at 11:41 AM said...: Looks awesome, count me in!
Your blog is great, I follow it through Google Reader.
Amy on June 9, 2010 at 11:46 AM said...: This is such an exciting giveaway!
I love Abby Try Again :)
Loony Lucy on June 9, 2010 at 12:18 PM said...: This is an amazing giveaway!
Fantastic photography. <3333
Karen on June 9, 2010 at 12:18 PM said...: What a lovely giveaway! The prints are so cute, I really like. Please count me in :)

lepetitefemme.blogspot.com
Karen on June 9, 2010 at 12:19 PM said...: I just tweeted about the giveaway on my Twitter @lepetitefemme !

Thanks!

lepetitefemme.blogspot.com
Olivia on June 9, 2010 at 12:29 PM said...: Oooo these are lovely!

olivia
x

http://goldielocksandcupid.blogspot.com/
joolee on June 9, 2010 at 12:34 PM said...: gorgeous prints and photos! count me in!
Louis Duke on June 9, 2010 at 12:45 PM said...: want want want want want want want
all your other readers need to stop entering this contest
mine
Ann-Cathrine said...: Pretty pretty pretty.. I'd love to win one. :)

frk.tindbaek@gmail.com
Baie on June 9, 2010 at 12:56 PM said...: Such a wonderful giveaway, I'd love to win sooo much!
Maggie on June 9, 2010 at 1:07 PM said...: How pretty! I would love to win one! I don't know which one is my favorite because I am eying all of them. Did you say she is self-taught? Wow!

Blessings,
Maggie
www.foreverfindingmybliss.blogspot.com
AIMEE on June 9, 2010 at 1:25 PM said...: Oh my gosh, those images look fabulous!!! I love the colours in all the pictures. Simply gorgeous.
green tea and red nails on June 9, 2010 at 1:31 PM said...: yes please :) what a great giveaway!

kel x
greenteaandrednails.blogspot.com
amermaidmmv on June 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM said...: I love Abby's pictures. I'd love to be in the draw. I'd love even better to win :)
Isabel said...: her pictures are beautiful! i'd love to win :)
xxx isabel

isabel[at]cramer-hamburg.de
Courtney on June 9, 2010 at 2:09 PM said...: I have been eyeing that garden print for months. I would LOVE to win it.
The Drifter and the Gypsy on June 9, 2010 at 2:17 PM said...: @Kira: Yes, a Facebook link would count. Basically any sharing of the giveaway on blogs/twitter/facebook/etc counts!
annika said...: if i whine and fuss like a three-year old, can i have it?
: D if only that still worked...
annikah25@gmail.com
toi ♥ on June 9, 2010 at 2:21 PM said...: such a lovely giveaway! ♥
sallyrose45 on June 9, 2010 at 2:29 PM said...: por favor, xxx
jodi on June 9, 2010 at 2:34 PM said...: i absolutely love abby's work. so wonderful!
Aspiring Kennedy on June 9, 2010 at 2:38 PM said...: pick me! pick me!... the ready to garden print is super cute...I'm a Texas girl moving to the UK and I think this should make the move with me. :)
claire on June 9, 2010 at 3:20 PM said...: oh! how could i not love this.
Audrey on June 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM said...: This is gorgeous!!! I would love to win...
Surprisingly Susie on June 9, 2010 at 3:58 PM said...: Yes please! I love it all!
Indie.Tea on June 9, 2010 at 4:10 PM said...: How pretty. I'd love to enter the contest, and I'll check out her page more thoroughly.
Julia-Megumi on June 9, 2010 at 4:13 PM said...: This comment has been removed by the author.
Gillian on June 9, 2010 at 4:20 PM said...: What a great way to discover a new blog!
Sophie on June 9, 2010 at 4:22 PM said...: this would be a lovely addition to my quickly growing photo collection :D
Sophie on June 9, 2010 at 4:28 PM said...: i tweeted about it! proof is on the twitter widget on my blog
raspberry pancakes on June 9, 2010 at 4:52 PM said...: beautiful prints!

www.raspberry-pancakes.blogspot.com
Shhh on June 9, 2010 at 4:53 PM said...: I'm in!
BuzzChild on June 9, 2010 at 5:08 PM said...: ooo I love her! What an exciting giveaway
Rose on June 9, 2010 at 5:42 PM said...: Yes yes YES! Please! I love her beautiful photos etc.

rosehelen.tomassi@avemaria.edu
soft whispers on June 9, 2010 at 5:49 PM said...: oh wow! what a wonderful giveaway :)
marné on June 9, 2010 at 6:09 PM said...: How wonderful! I love Abby's photography and own one of her prints. I would love to add to my collection!
BARGAIN BEX on June 9, 2010 at 6:12 PM said...: wow. why don't you just twist my arm with those BEAUTIFUL images to enter this particularly pretty giveaway!

i'm in. i'm ALL in.

~bb
BARGAIN BEX on June 9, 2010 at 6:15 PM said...: you left me ABSOLUTELY no choice. i had to tweet all about it too.

~bb
Page on June 9, 2010 at 6:26 PM said...: I'm a follower!!
Thanks!!
page
Norma on June 9, 2010 at 6:28 PM said...: Love her work. I can never have too much of her goodness!!!
vivi on June 9, 2010 at 6:39 PM said...: O im so excited for this hope I win!
Vicky Raigo on June 9, 2010 at 6:52 PM said...: i love this! please count me in ♥
kelly ann on June 9, 2010 at 8:38 PM said...: i'm SO excited about this! :)
Elizabeth on June 9, 2010 at 8:45 PM said...: I want to win that!
Alicia on June 9, 2010 at 9:04 PM said...: This is awesome!
Thanks for the chance!
Anonymous on June 9, 2010 at 9:09 PM said...: Ahh this would be soo neat to win!
February_ on June 9, 2010 at 9:19 PM said...: wow, how beautiful

great idea

<3
April on June 9, 2010 at 9:23 PM said...: So pretty! Want want want! ;)
Days and Adventures on June 9, 2010 at 9:42 PM said...: These prints look so fresh and vibrant. They'd be perfect to brighten up my apartment ;)

Marc
Hannah Kastor on June 9, 2010 at 9:46 PM said...: adorable stuff! and great photography.
Kylie Jean on June 9, 2010 at 9:46 PM said...: oh my gosh! i would dance around the house if i won! :O
Chelseabird on June 9, 2010 at 9:59 PM said...: What an amazing giveaway! Abby's work is breathtaking!

-Chelseabird
Carmel on June 9, 2010 at 10:47 PM said...: Sounds great! I'm in!
jade... on June 9, 2010 at 10:50 PM said...: this is exciting :)
lluize on June 9, 2010 at 11:22 PM said...: Yes, yes, yes, I'm in!
Prateeti on June 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM said...: Hello :) I am speak.ing.
rosanguyen on June 9, 2010 at 11:32 PM said...: Wow thats so many prices! and so many entries.
Prateeti on June 9, 2010 at 11:34 PM said...: TWEETED: http://twitter.com/cartoonfruit
kimberly on June 10, 2010 at 12:27 AM said...: Great photography, i would love to win! (:
Clare B on June 10, 2010 at 1:09 AM said...: I really love Abbey's work. Beautiful pictures and a great giveaway.
Esther on June 10, 2010 at 1:53 AM said...: wow this is an awesome giveaway i've always loved her works so much <3 thank you for the giveaway :)
Miss Blob on June 10, 2010 at 2:30 AM said...: Pretty~~!
Thank you and Abby for the giveaway~~! =3
LillieLeDorre said...: how lovely!
LillieLeDorre said...: how lovely!
LillieLeDorre said...: how lovely!
Wiebke kritzelt on June 10, 2010 at 5:44 AM said...: Oh my god, her photos are so beautiful... I'd love to win it :-)
Indrė on June 10, 2010 at 6:08 AM said...: please, the Dude Up There, make this my lucky day ;D
bec on June 10, 2010 at 6:47 AM said...: this is just so lovely! thankyou.
rita on June 10, 2010 at 6:51 AM said...: oh i'd love to win :)
Diyanah said...: Everything here looks gorgeous :)

Count me in!
balletslippers on June 10, 2010 at 7:06 AM said...: please count me in, too :)
DeeAnna on June 10, 2010 at 7:28 AM said...: I <3 Abby!
uglygirl on June 10, 2010 at 7:31 AM said...: I love Abby Try Again too. Is there anyone in the blog world who doesn't? I think not!

elissa at iinet dot net dot au
uglygirl on June 10, 2010 at 7:32 AM said...: I've tweeted too:
http://twitter.com/cerebral_e/status/15854095392

elissa at iinet dot net dot au
melody on June 10, 2010 at 8:43 AM said...: yes, please!
Desiree on June 10, 2010 at 9:00 AM said...: Wow, I am blown away by Abby's beautiful prints! A huge thank you to the magical Drifter & the Gypsy for bringing Abby Try Again to my attention!

I would be thrilled if I won! (but even if I don't win, I've spotted like 7 things at first glance that I must have he he)

Thanks for the opportunity Abby & Micaela!!!
Hope everyone has a lovely Thursday!
♥ Maiara on June 10, 2010 at 9:44 AM said...: All out give away, right? Sooo glad it is open internationaly, I feel so excluded most of the time!
♥ Maiara on June 10, 2010 at 9:47 AM said...: Tweeted ^^ http://twitter.com/slipCRISIS/status/15863020750
erteblomsten on June 10, 2010 at 10:25 AM said...: i LOVE her work!
hoping to be the lucky one :)
Jonathan on June 10, 2010 at 11:16 AM said...: What a wonderful giveaway. My wife and I love Abby's work!:)
threebirdsandamoose on June 10, 2010 at 12:16 PM said...: Excellent giveaway!!
katu on June 10, 2010 at 12:50 PM said...: i love this giveaway! and i'm so happy it's internationaal :D
theleftbanke on June 10, 2010 at 1:10 PM said...: this is such a nice giveaway!
favor lover on June 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM said...: wow! that is such a great give away (hoping) :)
favor lover on June 10, 2010 at 4:41 PM said...: and i have tweet it!!!
http://twitter.com/deebahmad

wish me luck ^_^
Karen | imisutoo on June 10, 2010 at 5:49 PM said...: What a lovely giveaway and such lovely photos!! :]
Joanna on June 10, 2010 at 8:30 PM said...: what an amazing giveaway! thanks to you and abby for doing this!
Joanna on June 10, 2010 at 8:38 PM said...: And just tweeted it!
Zane said...: Oh, those pictures are so beautiful! Great giveaway! :)
hannahruby on June 10, 2010 at 11:35 PM said...: i love photography :) you seem to like all the same lighting things that i do!
See Hear Say on June 11, 2010 at 2:23 AM said...: i want to win!!
See Hear Say on June 11, 2010 at 2:43 AM said...: and i've just tweet about it!
Allison on June 11, 2010 at 5:31 AM said...: abby is a favorite of mine too! i would love to win some of her photos. she captures light so well and makes ordinary moments seem so magical.
Karen on June 11, 2010 at 5:54 AM said...: Thanks for this opportunity. Lovely pics!
bookssnob on June 11, 2010 at 6:00 AM said...: I'd love to win! I have longed for her prints from afar for months!
Christina on June 11, 2010 at 6:31 AM said...: this is too fun!
Abbey's work is cherished in my home.
So glad to find your place.
: )
sarah on June 11, 2010 at 6:36 AM said...: I have a few prints from Abby but the great thing about photographs is that the barely take up any room so there's always room for more.
jana on June 11, 2010 at 6:38 AM said...: i love abby's photos!!
Susan on June 11, 2010 at 6:41 AM said...: Yay! Would love to win. Count me in. Thanks
Mandi on June 11, 2010 at 6:43 AM said...: I love Abby's stuff! I'm so in.

P.S. I also just tweeted as @namatovu
Anonymous said...: Oh yes please! Abby's work is always so fantastic.
-Erin Costello
thespunmonkey on June 11, 2010 at 7:11 AM said...: Amazing giveaway!
Pleased to have been introduced to your blog. :)
these are days on June 11, 2010 at 7:24 AM said...: awesome! i love abby's website and highly recommend it. count me in for this giveaway! =)

jenna.l.dubose@gmail.com
Lin on June 11, 2010 at 7:30 AM said...: what an amazing giveaway. i've been adoring abby's work for awhile and i'm so impressed by her development as an artist.
Sara on June 11, 2010 at 8:03 AM said...: What a great give away! I actually came across your blog via Abby's blog, and I'm so glad I did!
danielle on June 11, 2010 at 8:03 AM said...: love abby's work, and so happy to be introduced to your blog!
Hayley on June 11, 2010 at 8:25 AM said...: Love Abby's work- beautiful.

Cheers!
Brittany on June 11, 2010 at 8:53 AM said...: Abby is one of my favorites!
Hanna on June 11, 2010 at 9:01 AM said...: I hope I win!
Danielle N. said...: Huge Abby fan. Thanks for the great giveaway.
heavenisabookstore on June 11, 2010 at 9:45 AM said...: YEAH!! What a great idea! So excited for the large print!!!
nicoleishida on June 11, 2010 at 9:52 AM said...: I am a huge fan of Abby's. What a wonderful giveaway.
Megan on June 11, 2010 at 9:57 AM said...: What a super giveaway! I want it!
jensen taylor on June 11, 2010 at 10:04 AM said...: i love abby's prints.
such a good giveaway!