"click on photo to Théâtre enlarge details"
I have created with heirloom quality in mind knowing they will delight for decades to come. It is my wish to inspire artwork and handwork within all of us. Have you ever created something or received something that touched you so gently that you had to cry, well I was touched in this manner when I visited Anita at "castles crowns cottages" and experienced her opéra théâtre production that moved me with a need to create one of my own, this then lead me to creating many for my peaceful etsy shop and more coming soon.
“I have been creating for a lifetime; probably influenced by life itself.”
Taking a theatrical approach to creating and setting the stage for drama where the walls are marked with age and the distressing of time providing a perfect backdrop with imperfect age to what appears to be an abandoned old French theatre in France.The wire chandelier hanging over center stage is layered with textures and paints dramatically adding the right kind of rightness where this rustic old French stage echoes performances bygone. It made a whole lot of sense to me why I would love to share some theatrical drama with you in a G I V E A W A Y! and sharing the joy of being your own producer in a memorable performance of a stage production.
A Toy Theatre is a miniature stage, built in card or wood where Children perform plays on it using characters and scenes cut out from printed sheets of paper dolls and text written in a simple "playbook". The audience would normally be family and friends who view the stage. Adults too were known to use them, especially the large elaborate ones as I have now listed in my etsy shop!
Opéra Théâtre appeared in the Paris department store Etrennes catalog for many years, circa 1875. Originally crafted to entertain child's play but adults found creative pleasure in producing performances as well.
Theatre doll mice and papier goods are not included in this giveaway! You may make or purchase papier dolls or holiday lights to light your theatre and ornaments setting your stage with seasonal drama with a performance that will delight all.
Opéra Théâtre Valued at $120.00
retrieved from my etsy shop.
Théâtre size: 16" length 13"1/2 height 7" depth
GiveAway rules for 3 entries at chance to win:
(1.)Become a follower comment me you follow.
(2.)Post GiveAway! on your sidebar.
(3.)Re-post my GiveAway in a posting on you blog site you may edit to the size you want to post.
Giveaway will end at 10:00 PM on 2-17-12
You may visit my French Opera Théâtres and Théâtres at my etsy shop Here! BurlapLuxe
I would love to own something made by your hands Dore. I'm already a follower.
ReplyDeleteMay I please be entered in the giveaway ? =) I have been admiring these for as long as you had these in your shop.....Wishing you a lovely Friday Dore!! Xoxoxo ~Ashley (I am a follower of your blog)
ReplyDeleteDear Dore, Please enter me for this giveaway! As you know, I am already a follower, and huge fan of your beautiful work! I have also posted about your giveaway on my blog, go take a peek when you get a minute. I love these theatres, and wanted to try and create one myself, but could never do it justice, or create a beautiful little theatere to compare to both you and Anita! xoxo Christel
ReplyDeleteThrilled to have discovered your blog this evening. The music, your written words, and the lovely images has made this a wonderful visit.
ReplyDeleteI had to become a follower...
I am a follower...I love your work...and words
ReplyDeleteHi Dore
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty to give this amazing giveaway my friend. Im a follower and wouldlove to be entered in.
Love to you
Kate
xoxo
Dore I cannot believe you are giving one of your Theatre's! What a generous Giveaway. You know I am a follower and will share your Giveaway on my blog. Did you change to the new Blogger interface? your blog feels so white and pure...loveliness.
ReplyDeleteMy heart gave a"jump" when I saw your give away. I have not been able to forget your adorable theatres since you posted about them...
ReplyDeleteThank you for your generous heart to share this, may the person lucky enough to be the curator of this very special creation, enjoy the magic and dreams that will acompany it. you know I admire all you do.Good luck and enjoy this give away.
Colette xx
me gustaría participar en tu sorteo, lo anuncio en la barra lateral de mi blog
ReplyDeleteOh dear one, this is so sweet and so EXCITING! Since I have several of my own, I will not enter, but I am thrilled to see your work here and I hope that the winner will truly appreciate every detail you have lovingly put in. THANK YOU for being inspired by my little FUN!!!!!!! LOVE TO YOU CHÈRIE! Anita
ReplyDeleteWhat an honor it would be to win this beautiful work of art from your heart Dore! Thank you for the chance, I'll be keeping my fingers crossed!
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful weekend!
Dore,
ReplyDeleteYou are so generous. I love your theaters. They truly are a work of art. I will certainly post on my blog. Take good care.
MC
I adore all your treasures Dore and I would love to win this beauty!! I have been a follower for a long time. You do gorgeous work!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
I posted this lovely giveaway on my blog sidebar. Thanks again Dore!!
ReplyDeleteBlessings~
Your little theaters are actually one of the coolest things i've ever seen. I absolutely love them, they're magical!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Dore what a very special Giveaway; I would be so proud to win! Of course I am a faithful follower!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Longtime follower, and of course I would love to win because I would have great fun styling up your fantastic theatre~~
ReplyDeleteOh wow how adorable I would love to win this. I am a follower
ReplyDeleteSaun
Count me in. I will create a special posting to celebrate your beauty, talent, & heart. In honor of Valentines day let me say this - You have heart Dore Calloway.
ReplyDeleteIt is a honor to share your blog and give away on my blog and side bar. See my mention...
ReplyDeleteI am a proud follower of you! Colx
Me encantaría participar en tu sorteo, pero no tengo blog asi que tu decides, te dejo mi correo por si tengo suerte, acamarah.50@gmail.com.....besos Ana (mucuy)
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming idea - and a lovely way to continue the heritage of story telling.... so often a forgotten art.
ReplyDeleteYou can count me in for that for sure! Thanks for offering one of your creations!
ReplyDeletetot
Beautiful! I am a follower.
ReplyDeleteSmiling... i read the header, and am like...ok... what foolish person had way too much time on their hands and gave this woman grief over her giveaway...
ReplyDeleteTHEN I CLICKED!!!!
heavens!
speechless....
A work of art!
Have a wonderful weekend and holiday..
You are a generous soul...
xoxo
C
Oh, I know and love this piece! Have it saved as an etsy favorite and visit if often-what an inspiration. Would love to win this and create my own little piece of drama.
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower and will happily post your giveaway on my blog.
My fingers are crossed....
What a sweet stage!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower! Would love to win such a breathtaking wonderful piece of art. I've admired it for quite some time and have had it bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW, Dore, this is totally fabulous, my friend!!! You are amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Cindy
I just posted it on my sidebar!!
ReplyDeleteOne more thing....On Sunday night, I post my Link Party for Monday...Just link up this post so people can see it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the little opera house - so magical. Your things are lovely!
ReplyDeleteI am a follower and have reposted your lovely give away.
ReplyDeletekslgoblue84@gmail.com
I am a new follower and I am amazed at your talent...and that you would host a giveaway of this beautiful item is awe inspiring! Thank you so much.
ReplyDeleteAndrea
Oh Dore...how lovely is this! I would love to own this beautiful piece of art.
ReplyDeleteMy dear friend Kim sent me here and I am very happy to know you.
I will be tweeting and sharing on Facebook if that alright with you.
your new follower,
janet xox
http://theemptynest-janet.blogspot.com/
...be still, my heart...
ReplyDeletedearest Dore ~
i can personally attest to the magic behind your soulful creations...
wonderous and beautiful, they seep down to the very core of you ~
changing you, without you even knowing it...so much so, that NOTHING other than another delightful creation, that has your fingerprint on it, will do!!
i truly hope that the recipient of this magical fairy theatre, will recognize just how special, this gift is...
~ sheer fabulousness ~
xoxo, Rosemary
I love it, Dore!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog and would love to have this work of art in my home.
xoxo~Tracie
Your button is on my blog sidebar now, Dore.
ReplyDeletexoxo
I have been eyeing these in your shop! Love, love love!
ReplyDeleteOh! To have an ounce of your talent and patience!
xo
Andie
Be still my heart...your blog and work are unbelievably beautiful.
ReplyDelete(((hugs)))
I have seen these in your shop and they are just Beautiful! I would just love to win such a stunning piece, a true labor of Love!
ReplyDeleteYes, I am a follower~
Huggs, Nancy
I have added your Give Away to my Blog Sidebar, coeurdalenegifts.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteNancy
Hi again, Dore...
ReplyDeleteShared with FB page (you probably saw) and it was published to my Twitter followers as well. Just saw that Living in France Forums has retweeted it to all their followers as well.
Hope it brings you many entries and customers my friend!
xoxo~Tracie
Oh my Gosh....what a beautiful, lovely give-away...sigh...so precious. A true work of art, sigh...
ReplyDeleteHi Dore, What a wonderful blessing to win a chance for your beautiful work. I've been working on some crazy goodness that is so up your alley. I'll let you know when I post it. Hugs, Cindy
ReplyDeleteWhat a super Gift!
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower & would love to be entered in this beautiful giveaway!....
ReplyDeleteA girl in awe can dream...of magical stories shared by tiny mice, of another world where all is at peace
ReplyDeletein her own theatre...Mesmerising bliss...
I am holding thumbs and try all that is allowed to enter,
Thank you for allowing to wish and play
XX Col
Hi lovely Dore, I was coming to visit you and so very pleased that i did!!! would love to be included in your giveaway; i have been a follower and I am going to post in the next two days or so and will add your giveaway. I understand if international postage makes it not available to myself, but it would probably cost way, way to much to send this far! Sweetness and love to you gorgeous lady!
ReplyDeletelaura xxx
Beautiful and Gracious!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance!
~Lynne
[w/L]
Oh dearest, this song is INDEED PERFECT FOR US, we who love the ethereal and special moments of bliss and inspiration from dear friends like YOU. THANK YOU for this special invitation to listen to a lovely moment before I go to work. BLESSINGS TO YOU today as we celebrate not only romance, but the love that GOD gives us for anyone of His blessed souls. LOVE LOVE LOVE TO YOU MY PRECIOUS FRIEND!!!!!!! Anita
ReplyDeleteDORE, PICK ME :) I WOULD LOVE TO SELL TO YOUR SHOP, IT'S SOUNDS GREAT! GIO
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful giveaway, Dore!!!
ReplyDeleteI follow you from my sidebar... does that count? I hope so! Google is going to eliminate the Google Friend Connect gadget sometime this spring, so I've moved who I follow into my sidebar. I don't know what will happen to all my followers. ???
Anyway, I would love to have my name tossed in the hat.
Wishing you & yours a Happy Valentine's Day!
Hugs,
Zuzu
Happy Valentines Day My Dear Friend! xox I so thought I already left you a message and I don't see it here.
ReplyDeleteI love these lil Operah Theatres they are so sweet and magical.How special it would be to win one~Cheers Kim
Happy Heart Day.....
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and lovely photos.
{i followed and posted about your giveaway, also liked on facebook :)}
So beautiful, Dore!
ReplyDeleteStopped by to see
what you have been
creating and to wish
you a Valentine's Day
full of love.
xx Suzanne
didn't realize I needed to comment three seperate times...So here is number 2. {thanks for letting me know...you hve enspired me today!}
ReplyDeleteLast comment...to make 3. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dore I sent a shout out for you & tried to leave a comment. Sending from my phone as I am still having computer issues. Hope you get this one & hope you get tons of followers for such a generous giveaway. Xo Laura
ReplyDeleteI was over at your Etsy shop and love the new opera sign, it would go so perfect with the opera house.I love your work it simply makes me feel so good inside every time I walk by my items you have made for me.So of course I would be thrilled to own one of these treasures.I have posted your giveaway on my blog~Cheers & Blessings Kim xox
ReplyDeleteOh Dore,
ReplyDeleteI would love to win your beautiful theatre. I am a happy follower.
Hugs,
Judy
How unique! I love them! I just became a follower. Thank you for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteOh my these are so gorgeous! I am a new follower and might just keep your blog up all day to listen to this music :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, how did I almost miss out on this? Luckily I caught it in time!!! I would be over the moon to win this! I have it pinned in my Pinterest:)
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower of yours:)
Anything for you my Sweet Friend!This is such a special Giveaway anyone would be so blessed to win~Cheers Kim xox
ReplyDeleteI'm back! I posted to my sidebar for you.Such a lovely Giveaway~Cheers Kim xox
ReplyDeleteI don't think my comment posted. I love your giveaway! I'm a follower now.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing treasure! I'm certainly following ~ K
ReplyDeleteMe encantaria participar en tu sorteo, es una fantastico regalo.
ReplyDeleteSubo el aviso a mi blog.
besitos ascension
Happy to see who the Lucky Winner will be~Cheers Kim xox
ReplyDelete...ooohhhhhh, what a lovely Giveaway...it`s so sweet...
ReplyDeleteI`m a follower now... :O)
Kiss, Ulli (Germany)
Dear Dore,
ReplyDeleteIt is a true pleura to see your miniature Opera Thetre's !! you have created gentle works of beauty. So subtle and peaceful and charming!
Brava Bella!!!
xox
Constance
I'm sure it's to late to count me in your splendid giveaway, but I have just discovered your blog, and your theaters are simply amazing! I love them! I will follow your blog from now on.
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I adore those precious, tiny little theatres! So lovely!
ReplyDeleteAnd of course I am a follower, too!
XOXO,
Anne
Just signed up.
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway, happy to find your blog, thanks mary
I would squeal with delight if I won this beautiful treasure made by your talented hands.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Judy
Fabulous creation! Have a wonderful weekend, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteLovely Dore! Thanks for the heads up. Please enter me Friend :)
ReplyDeletexxx Liz