There is strange electricity in the air these days… not just the dry static but the creative kind. Art is oozing from every corner, canvases, etsy and blogs. People are designing like they care a damn. These are great times.
To keep the tempo going, here is my free blog giveaway for the creative souls who want to make something special for their homes.A solid color handmade box with recycled paper that holds inspiration within.
Sturdy Handmade Paper Utility Box for Reuse
Open the box and what do you see?
About 20 handpicked dried woodroses, including buds and flowers from my place. They are delicate, exotic, long-lasting, down-to-earth and can be made into many lovely things.
What are Wood Roses?
They say that the botanical name for wood rose is Merremia tuberosa. It is creeper/ climber/ vine that grows like crazy in a short span of time and flowers only when is has firmly established its presence. While the fresh flowers are bright yellow, the dried ones are richly colored in shades of mahogany, brown, beige and tans. Each dried flower cracks open to reveal 4 seeds. These flowers are fragile but last for years. And these flowers are lovely.
Box full of delicate wood roses - So far handled with care
What’s the catch?
This is not a sweepstakes contest or promotion giveaway. It is simply a gift for those who want to create. You only have to want it so much that it will be yours.
I have two boxes full of delicate wood roses, packed carefully, ready for dispatch. Also note that the sturdy box is plain/ not branded and can be re-used for storage.
You have to create something out of these roses and share it with me so that I know you indeed made a good use of these beautiful roses. You need to share your photos of your creative project. It is this simple.
How do I get my free giveaway?
Just let me know and I will give it to you in a week’s time. If too many people ask, allow me the liberty to pick out the lucky two.
PS: While you leave your comment here, please do not provide your personal/ contact details in this form below. I will contact you with the email id you have provided here.
In case you missed your chance, I might be gladly compelled to make another box for you. Nothing makes me happier than seeing these wood roses come alive in some art lover’s home.
Getting Ideas?
Here are some ideas and inspiration for you to create something new. You can do anything with it… make an enchanting woodroses wreath, dress up your dinner table, adorn your candles, or simply place them where it touches your heart… these lovely dried flowers stay for as long as you care.
But then, surprise me! Inspire me!
DIY - Welcoming WoodRoses Wreath on your Door
Wood Roses with some dried seed pod inspiration
Surround your candle with woodroses
Magic starts after Twilight - Click on the image for this table centerpiece tutorial
Now, do you want this box?
17th March 2012 – BLOG GIVEAWAY WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Thank you all for writing and sharing your thoughts on these woodroses giveaway. Im pleasantly surprised to see how many of you love these flowers and want these to be yours.
Since I have only two boxes, I’m forced to pick out the winners randomly. There is no way I could select anyone based on their lovely comments. That would be so unfair.
So the winners of Wandering Mist Blog Giveaway are:
1) Sejal
2) Diane Melendez
Congratulations to you both. I will send an email shortly confirming your contact address. I hope that I see some lovely creations from your end soon. Please share your project photos with me.
And those who did not win but have melted my heart, I have a few flowers that I can give you. I will write to you soon and figure out a way to give them. But the deal remains the same. You have to make something out of them and share the photos.
It is easy to win when there is nothing to lose. I will be having more exotic giveaways soon, so stay connected. An easy way is to subscribe to this blog feed and stay updated on my upcoming giveaways.
Wander by again.
Kartik March 10, 2012 at 11:37 am
Cool that’s great, I would want one to gift my wife
ishrath March 10, 2012 at 12:35 pm
Kartik: How sweet! Please wait for a week so that everyone gets a chance to see. I will announce the winners here on 17th March 2012. Keep your fingers crossed
rajvi shah March 10, 2012 at 1:42 pm
I want to create artificial bouquet and give it to my husband once he back from US .. He love natural and handmade decor by me <3<3<3
ishrath March 10, 2012 at 2:35 pm
Rajvi: So good to hear that. Can you wait till 17th March for that? I want to keep this option open for more people to see and probably want it too. Hoping that you can wait dear. Let me know.
Rashmi March 11, 2012 at 2:34 am
Hi Ishrath, I’d like to have one for the vase which was handed down to me by my paternal grand mum which she got as part of my mum’s wedding gift:P from my maternal grand mum. My mum misses her mum and she’d would love to go down the memory lane. Mum’s b’dy is around the corner and I’d like to re-gift the vase to her along with these roses(if I get them) as these wood-roses reflect her.They wait till they are firm to flower, then they seed out when they are completely dry, every part of them is aesthetic and useful in some-way or the other.
ishrath March 11, 2012 at 3:28 am
Rashmi: How warm that thought is. When is the birthday? Hope its not before 17th
Do let me know.
Sejal March 11, 2012 at 6:00 am
Hi,
I read your wonderful blog. I am Interested to have it. I am not sure what I will make, but am sure I will make something different and unique
Once I get the materials in my hand then design and plans flow in my head 
.
ishrath March 11, 2012 at 8:49 am
Sejal: That is so true that once you have material in your hand, the ideas start to flow. I only want people to make something nice instead of having them untouched. Thats why I had asked all to share the photos of their creations, once done. I would love to see what idea will visit you.
Do wander by here on 17th…. who know you might have won this
shobha shivakumar March 12, 2012 at 9:40 am
Hi Ishrath,
Love those wood roses…….have lots of dried flowers in my room……wud love to add these wood roses to my collection……:))
ishrath March 12, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Shoba: I would also love it that you expand your collection. Lets see if there are any variations in these woodrose species and if I have the same variety or not. Please keep wandering by.
SUNDARI March 12, 2012 at 3:54 pm
Dearest Ishrath,
These roses look really beautiful and it is a good idea to wrap it in a box and gift our loved ones. While all of us get same old gifts,this would be a different one.
If possible, help me with the seeds of the plant. maybe I will grow them in my new house and find a good purpose out of it. 
take care.. ) keep going with ur beautiful work.
ishrath March 12, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Sundari: I will try to bring the seeds when I come to your city this time. Thanks for wandering by.
Linda Kwolek March 13, 2012 at 6:42 pm
Oh wow, this wandermist bix is beautiful. I would tuck my diary in it and keep it close to my nigh lamp for late night writing. Thank you for the opportunity.
Karen Foster March 14, 2012 at 7:14 pm
I would love it for my daughter ;.)
Diane Melendez March 14, 2012 at 11:06 pm
My jaw dropped when I saw this post/giveaway. It was forty years ago that I last saw wood roses like these. My mother, dad and me had tromped through the wilds of South Florida where we lived when I was young, in search of these prized wood roses. My mom was in love with them and as a result the sight of them warms my heart. These are the first I have see in all these years even though I have looked for them from time to time over the decades. I am in Jacksonville Florida and have never found anymore of these treasures in Florida. I would truly love to have these to cherish. Thanks for offering them and the opportunity to win.
Sue Bunting March 17, 2012 at 12:38 am
My daughter thinks the woodroses and the box are beautiful and would love to decorate her room with them. Thanks for the giveaway!
ishrath March 18, 2012 at 7:51 am
Thank you all for writing and sharing your thoughts on these woodroses giveaway. Im pleasantly surprised to see how many of you love these flowers and want these to be yours.
Since I have only two boxes, I’m forced to pick out the winners randomly. There is no way I could select anyone based on their lovely comments. That would be so unfair.
So the winners of Wandering Mist Blog Giveaway are:
1) Sejal
2) Diane Melendez
Congratulations to you both. I will send an email shortly confirming your contact address. I hope that I see some lovely creations from your end soon. Please share your project photos with me.
And those who did not win but have melted my heart, I have a few flowers that I can give you. I will write to you soon and figure out a way to give them. But the deal remains the same. You have to make something out of them and share the photos.
It is easy to win when there is nothing to lose. I will be having more exotic giveaways soon, so stay connected. An easy way is to subscribe to this blog feed and stay updated on my upcoming giveaways.
Wander by again.
Sejal Shah March 18, 2012 at 4:45 pm
Thanks a lot Wandering Mist, I am waiting to get it and make something creative out of it.
Thanks again.
Rajvi Shah March 19, 2012 at 6:15 am
Hi Ishrath,
:):)
Thanks a lot
padmaja April 7, 2012 at 11:56 pm
Ishrath, I missed it but very happy to look forward to the created pieces from this wonderful gift from you.. even as a child of 6, I remember I used to arrange them in vases, everyday with different patterns in our small old fashioned living room
This is a lovely concept to spread around creativity, an extension of yourself!
Iniyaal June 1, 2012 at 9:20 am
Nice giveaway… I am waiting eagerly to see lovely creations of these wood roses. Happy to see giveaways that inspire creative DIY talents.
ishrath June 10, 2012 at 4:26 pm
Iniyaal: Im waiting too. And planning for some more creative giveaways here. Would love to see creative bursts around.
justaroundme July 10, 2012 at 10:38 am
Hope you got a chance to see my email ?
triza July 14, 2012 at 7:59 am
lovely, woodroses looks beautifull with candels.
ishrath July 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm
Triza: Thank you. I enjoy them everyday
iniyaal December 21, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Hey Ishrath.. I miss your posts a lot. Wish to see read more of your beautiful posts soon.
water damage nbsp January 24, 2013 at 10:46 am
WOW just what I was searching for. Came here by searching for dried flowers