Showing posts with label Silver Screen Blog Party. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silver Screen Blog Party. Show all posts

April 11, 2012

Button Badge Giveaway Winner Re-draw...

Hello there!

One of my giveaway winners has not yet contacted me and I couldn't find a way to contact her, so I will have to draw another winner for the Kellie Falconer Designs button badge of your choice...


And the new winner, with comment #76, is...

Congratulations, Ashley!!

Please contact me within the next 5 days so I can pass your info on to Kellie...
edithmacalpine{at}gmail{dot}com

Happy Trails, y'all!

P.S.
Lesson learned - always ask for contact information for giveaway entries...

April 1, 2012

Silver Screen Blog Party {Giveaway Winners}

Announcing the winners of the Silver Screen Blog Party Giveaway!



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Let's get right down to it, shall we? :)

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Winner of the Summer Shades and the Route 66 patterns from Marie-Madeline Studio is...

Lauren Christina

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Winner of the set of Silver Screen Leading Ladies note-cards from Nikatya's Notebook is...

Tulip
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Winner of the Crocheted Drawstring bag from Ramblin' Roads is...

Logan
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Winner of the Pin-back Button Badge of your choice from Kellie Falconer Design is...

Susannah
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Winner of the Granny Square Bunting Banner in the colors of your choice from Wool & What-not is...

Vicki
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Winner of the Bow Belt in the color of your choice  also from Wool & What-not is...

Mary Beth

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If you ladies would please contact me by email with you mailing addresses, I will pass them on to the shop owners so you can collect your prizes!!  Please email me within the next 5 days.
 edithmacalpine {at} gmail {dot} com

Thank you everyone for participating in the Silver Screen Blog Party!
The turnout surpassed even my wildest expectations.

And another big thank you to my wonderful giveaway sponsors!

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Have a wonderful, blessed Sunday everyone!

It's time to announce the winners of the {Name That Line!} blog party game!


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 But first, here are the answers...
 
{1.} Funny Face - Maggie Prescott
Character 1: She put herself in your place - all you have to do is put yourself in her place, and you're *bound* to bump into each other in somebody's place.

{2.} Guys and Dolls - Harry the Horse to Nicely Nicely
Character 1: I just acquired five thousand fish.
Character 2: Five thousand? If it can be told, where did you take on this fine bundle of lettuce? 
Character 1: I have nothing to hide. I collected the reward on my father.
Character 3: It is an advantage to have a successful father. Nobody ever wanted my old man for as much as five hundred.

{3.} Casablanca - Captain Renault
Character 1: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.

{4.} His Girl Friday

{5.} The Trouble With Angels - Rachel and Mary
Character 1: What's your name?
Character 2: Kim Novak.
Character 1: I like that.
Character 2: So do I, but I'm stuck with Mary Clancy.

{6.} Born Yesterday - Paul and Billie
Character 1: Nobody's born smart, Billie. Do you know what the stupidest thing on Earth is? An infant!
Character 2: Whadaya got against babies all of a sudden?

{7.} The Harvey Girls

{8.} Charade - Peter Joshua and Regina Lampert
Character 1: You're blocking my view.
Character 2: Ohh... which view would you prefer?
Character 1: The one you're blocking.

{9.} Swing Time - Penny Caroll
Character 1: Listen. No one could teach you to dance in a million years. Take my advice and save your money!

{10.} Holiday
 
{11.} The Great Escape - Sedgwick and Danny
Character 1: Danny, do you speak Russian?
Character2: A little, but only one sentence.
Character 1: Well, let me have it, mate.
Character 2: Ia vas liubliu.
Character 1: Ia vas...
Character 2: Liubliu.
Character 1: Liubliu? Ia vas liubliu. Ia vas liubliu. What's it mean?
Character 2: I love you.
Character 1: I love you? What bloody good is that?
Character 2: I don't know. I wasn't going to use it myself.

{12.} Mary Poppins
Character 1: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - SNAP - the job's a game!

{13.} The Big Country

{14.} That Darn Cat! - Ingrid and Gregory
Character 1: Be careful Gregory, be extremely careful about what you say! I haven't had my coffee yet, and I'm in no mood for stupid, irresponsible remarks.
Character 2: Oh.

{15.} National Velvet - Donald and Mally
Character 1: I was sick all night!
Character 2: That's a lie, Donald. You weren't sick.
Character 1: I could've been sick if I wanted to.

{16.} North of the Great Divide (Roy Rogers)

{17.} Ben-Hur - Judah Ben-Hur and Balthasar
Character 1: When the Romans were marching me to the galleys, thirst had almost killed me. A man gave me water to drink, and I went on living. I should have done better if I'd poured it into the sand!
Character 2: No.
Character 1: I'm thirsty still.

{18.} Mrs. Miniver - Carol
Character 1: I know how comfortable it is to curl up with a nice, fat book full of big words and think you're going to solve all the problems in the universe. But you're not, you know. A bit of action is required every now and then.

{19.} High Noon

{20.} Sabrina - David and Linus Larrabee
Character 1: I've been trying to write her a poem, but I can't seem to finish it. What rhymes with "glass"?
Character 2: Glass... Glass...[snaps fingers] "Alas."
Character 1: [snaps fingers] Of course!

{21.} The Major and the Minor - Susan Applegate
Character 1: You should be very glad I'm not 12. I was a very straightforward child. I used to spit.

{22.} You Can't Take It With You - Tony Kirby
Character 1: Sometimes you're so beautiful it just gags me.

{23.} The Parent Trap - Verbena
Character 1: I'm not saying a word. Not one single word.

{24.} Random Harvest - Kitty
Character 1: Sometimes, especially when we've been closest, I've had the curious feeling that I remind you of someone else - someone you once knew... someone you loved as you'll never love me. I am nearly the one, Charles. But nearly isn't enough for a lifetime.

{25.} Laura - Waldo Lydecker
Character 1: I should be sincerely sorry to see my neighbor's children devoured by wolves. 

And now, for the winners...

Ashley P. with 20 correct guesses!!
Michelle with 11 correct guesses!!
Susannah with 10 correct guesses!!

The three winners will get extra entries in the giveaway, which will be announced shortly.

Thank you to everyone who participated!  You all did an amazing job guessing!!
Is this something you'd enjoy doing again?

Have a wonderful day everyone!

March 30, 2012

Silver Screen Blog Party { I Answer the Questions}



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t h e  q u e s t i o n s

{1}
It seems to be standard procedure for blog party questionnaires to begin by asking you to introduce yourself to the rest of the party goers. Far be it from me to be remiss in my duty, therefore, do tell us a bit about yourself, in as many or few words as you wish.
Well, I'm the hostess of this here blog party, and let me say first that I've enjoyed reading everyone's answers very, very much!
I love living in Idaho, raising sheep, spending time with my family and friends, reading, watching classic films, and studying God's Word.  You can find out more about me on my About Me page.

{2}
What are a few of your favorite classic films?
The Adventures of Robin Hood
Ben-hur
The Great Escape
The Magnificent Seven
Sabrina
That Darn Cat!
The Parent Trap
Funny Face
Guys and Dolls
Rebecca
Casablanca
Charade
...to name a few;)
You can find my other top favorite films on my Bookshelf page.

{3}
Out of those films, who are your favorite characters (not actor, character)?
Robin Hood
Esther (Ben-hur)
Captain Hilts (The Great Escape)
Vin and Brit (Mag 7)
Linus and David Larrabee (Sabrina)
Zeke Kelso & Canoe (The Darn Cat)
Jo Stockton & Dick Avery (Funny Face)
Nathan Detriot (Guys and Dolls)
Mrs. de Winter (Rebecca)
Rick Blain and Victor Lazlo (Casablanca)
Reggie (Charade)

{4}
Share one of your favorite movie lines...
Oh goodness! Did I really say one favorite line?!
All of the lines in the movie line guessing game are my favorites, but I'll got with one I didn't include...

"Why, you speak treason!"
"Fluently."
Maid Marian and Robin Hood, The Adventures of Robin Hood

{5}
What is your opinion on remaking classic films?
As a general rule, I can't stand it when they (whoever "they" are;) remake a classic.  These films are classics for a reason.  There are a few exceptions to this rule.  You've Got Mail and In The Good Old Summertime are both remakes of The Shop Around the Corner, and I love them all for their own unique qualities.

{6}
How about colorizing black and white films?
Absolutely, definitely, decidedly against colorizing black and white films!  They're works of art, created to be viewed at their best in black and white and should not be tampered with.  That being said, there are two colorized films which I grew up watching that I continue to watch in color even when presented with the option to view in the original black and white.  Those two special films would be the original The Shaggy Dog and the original The Absent-Minded Professor. 

{7}
Name a few of your favorite silver screen actresses.
Olivia de Havilland
Audrey Hepburn
Jean Arthur
Hayley Mills
to name a few.

{8}
Now a few of your favorite actors.
Steve McQueen
Jimmy Stewart
Errol Flynn
Ronald Coleman
to name a few.

{9}
Why are they your favorites?
Firstly, I love all of them because they are excellent actors and actresses.
Specifically... 
I love Olivia's sweetness, the way she brings innocence to a role without making it sappy.
Audrey Hepburn is elegant, classy and a lady.  She's just marvelous in every way.
Jean Arthur's cute little voice makes me smile.
And Hayley Mills...well, she's cute and spunky and makes my day better.

Steve...do you want the short or long version of why I love Steve McQueen?!  As an actor, he's adorable, cute, cool and tough all at the same time.  He can act without saying a word.  As a man, he rose above his less than perfect beginning (an alcoholic mother and an abusive step-father) to become one of the greatest stars of all time.  No, he was not perfect and he had many failings, but he achieved the greatest victory man can when he gave his life to the Lord 3 years before he died.  He completely turned his life around after that.  Now there's a man.
Jimmy Stewart, you are wonderful in every way:)
I like Errol Flynn because he is outrageously good-looking and has a gorgeous accent.
Ronald Coleman is the perfect gentleman and he has an awesome British accent which I absolutely adore listening to.

{10}
Do you enjoy westerns? Why or why not?
Yes, yes, yes! I LOVE westerns!!
I love the hard riding cowboys, the daring feats of marksmanship, and the romance.
And if we're talking Roy Rogers, the songs:)

{11}
Are you a purist when it comes to adapting a book you love to the screen?
Sort of.  There are some things which the filmmakers must get right in order for me to enjoy the film, but I totally understand that some things just don't adapt well to the screen so I can forgive most changes they make.  What annoys me the most is when they change a character's character.  For example, Peter and Edmund Pevensie from Narnia.  They turned Peter the Magnificent into Peter the Jerk in Prince Caspian, and did almost the same thing to Ed in Voyage of the Dawn Treader.  I've read those book so many times and they are very near and dear to my heart, so it really irritated me.  Same thing with Faramir in The Two Towers.  Ugh.  However, I still enjoy all of those films, cause they're awesome=)

{12}
Are there any film adaptations that you enjoyed more than the original book?
Probably War & Peace (1956).  I've started to read War and Peace twice, and just couldn't make it through.  I wanted to love it very much, especially since one of the characters is named Natasha;)  I love the film though!  And it doesn't hurt that Natasha is played by Audrey Hepburn=)

{13}
There are a lot of wonderful classic TV shows, but which one is your favorite?
Wanted: Dead or Alive (well, it stars Steve McQueen;)
Also, Leave it to Beaver.
Oh, and Mission: Impossible.
And...stopping.
;)

{14}
After watching a musical, do you hum and singing snatches of the songs as you go about your day?
Every time!  I don't always remember all of the words, but I sing them anyway;)

{15}
Assuming the answer to the above is "yes", which song, without fail, get's stuck in your head?
It's A Grand Night For Singing (State Fair 1945)
Good Mornin' (Singin' in the Rain)


{16)
What's the corniest film you've ever seen?
Mr. Imperium
Lame, lame, lame.
Don't waste your time.


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Happy Trails, y'all!

March 20, 2012

Silver Screen Blog Party {Name That Line!}

Time for a party game!


Name That Line!

Here's how it works...
In a comment, name the films and characters the movie lines belongs to.
For the pictures, simply name the movie it's from.
That's it!

I hardly think it's necessary to say this, but do try not to "cheat" and look the lines up on Google - I know how tempting it is;)
Hint: all movies are from before the 70s.
Have fun!
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{1.} Character 1: She put herself in your place - all you have to do is put yourself in her place, and you're *bound* to bump into each other in somebody's place.

{2.} Character 1: I just acquired five thousand fish.
Character 2: Five thousand? If it can be told, where did you take on this fine bundle of lettuce? 
Character 1: I have nothing to hide. I collected the reward on my father.
Character 3: It is an advantage to have a successful father. Nobody ever wanted my old man for as much as five hundred.

{3.} Character 1: I'm shocked, shocked to find that gambling is going on in here.

{4.}

{5.} Character 1: What's your name?
Character 2: Kim Novak.
Character 1: I like that.
Character 2: So do I, but I'm stuck with Mary Clancy.

{6.} Character 1: Nobody's born smart, Billie. Do you know what the stupidest thing on Earth is? An infant!
Character 2: Whadaya got against babies all of a sudden?

{7.}

{8.} Character 1: You're blocking my view.
Character 2: Ohh... which view would you prefer?
Character 1: The one you're blocking.

{9.} Character 1: Listen. No one could teach you to dance in a million years. Take my advice and save your money!

{10.}
 
{11.} Character 1: Danny, do you speak Russian?
Character2: A little, but only one sentence.
Character 1: Well, let me have it, mate.
Character 2: Ia vas liubliu.
Character 1: Ia vas...
Character 2: Liubliu.
Character 1: Liubliu? Ia vas liubliu. Ia vas liubliu. What's it mean?
Character 2: I love you.
Character 1: I love you? What bloody good is that?
Character 2: I don't know. I wasn't going to use it myself.

{12.} Character 1: In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and - SNAP - the job's a game!

{13.}

{14.} Character 1: Be careful Gregory, be extremely careful about what you say! I haven't had my coffee yet, and I'm in no mood for stupid, irresponsible remarks.
Character 2: Oh.

{15.} Character 1: I was sick all night!
Character 2: That's a lie, Donald. You weren't sick.
Character 1: I could've been sick if I wanted to.

{16.}

{17.} Character 1: When the Romans were marching me to the galleys, thirst had almost killed me. A man gave me water to drink, and I went on living. I should have done better if I'd poured it into the sand!
Character 2: No.
Character 1: I'm thirsty still.

{18.} Character 1: I know how comfortable it is to curl up with a nice, fat book full of big words and think you're going to solve all the problems in the universe. But you're not, you know. A bit of action is required every now and then.

{19.}

{20.} Character 1: I've been trying to write her a poem, but I can't seem to finish it. What rhymes with "glass"?
Character 2: Glass... Glass...[snaps fingers] "Alas."
Character 1: [snaps fingers] Of course!

{21.} Character 1: You should be very glad I'm not 12. I was a very straightforward child. I used to spit.

{22.} Character 1: Sometimes you're so beautiful it just gags me.

{23.} Character 1: I'm not saying a word. Not one single word.

{24.} Character 1: Sometimes, especially when we've been closest, I've had the curious feeling that I remind you of someone else - someone you once knew... someone you loved as you'll never love me. I am nearly the one, Charles. But nearly isn't enough for a lifetime.

{25.} Character 1: I should be sincerely sorry to see my neighbor's children devoured by wolves.

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P.S. Did I mention that whoever gets the most correct answers will get 3 extra entries in the giveaway?!
2nd will get 2 extra entries and 3rd will get 1.
So, start guessing! =)

    March 19, 2012

    The Silver Screen Blog Party {Giveaway}

    {this giveaway is closed}

    Time for the giveaway!


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    I'm so blessed to have these simply lovely shops participating in the giveaway...


    The wonderful Long ladies at Marie-Madeline Studio have graciously offered not one, but two of their beautiful patterns for one of you to win!!

    Yes!  The Summer Shade jumper pattern and the Route 66 skirt pattern!!
    You'll be ready to finish sewing your spring and summer wardrobe with these lovely patterns!

    And so will I, as these wonderful ladies sent me my own copies of both patterns!  
    I'm still overcome by their generosity. 

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     shop ~ blog

    Nikatya's Notebook is offering this beautiful set of Silver Screen Leading Ladies note-cards for one of you special readers to win!  The set includes ten blank note-cards, measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2", featuring prints taken from Lizzy's simply superb hand-drawn portraits of Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, Ingrid Bergman, Grace Kelly and Maureen O'Hara. 

    Aren't these just lovely?!  Bette Davis...Audrey Hepburn...Ingrid Bergman...Grace Kelly...Maureen O'Hara...a finer collection of beautiful stars simply can't be found!
    I'll admit I'm rather jealous of whoever wins this set;)

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    shop ~ blog

    This pretty drawstring bag with a whimsical daisy accent is a great way to protect your smart phone or iPod when you need to carry it with you, with plenty of room for the ear buds, too.  Or you could use it for holding those little essential items when style not size is the order of the day!  The drawstring cord is long enough to loop over your wrist or tie onto your belt.


    Isn't this crocheted bag just darling?!  I love the flower accent:)

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    My dear friend Kellie is offering you the pin-back button badge of your choice from her darling shop!
    There are so many lovely designs to choose from, how will you ever decide?


     {As Kellie is currently out of town, her shop is on vacation.  She will contact the winner upon her return.}

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     shop

    In addition to everything in my shop being 10% off, I'm giving away...

    ...a custom Granny Square Bunting Banner in the colors of your choice!

    ...and a custom Bow Belt in the color of your choice!
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     h o w  t o  e n t e r 
     To enter, leave a comment sharing your favorite movie line and which film it's from!

    For additional entries...
    1. Follow this blog
    2. Heart my Etsy shop
    3. Share on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and/or other social networking medium (leave one comment for each)
    4. Add me to your Etsy circle
    Most importantly...
    5. Visit each shop and share your favorite product from each! (leave a comment for each shop in order to be counted)
    6. Add each shop to your Etsy circle
    7. Heart each shop

    Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry to be counted!
    Giveaway open to United States and Canada residents only.
    All of the winners will be drawn and announced on April 1st.

    A big thank you to all of my lovely sponsors!
    Without you're support and generosity, this would have been a very boring giveaway indeed;)

    March 18, 2012

    The Silver Screen Blog Party {Questions}

    Hello and welcome to the Silver Screen Blog Party!

    Click here for more blog buttons to use in your posts.
    To start things off, here's a short list of questions for you to copy and answer on your blog.
    {If you don't have a blog, feel free to answer them in a comment.}
    Please link up your blog posts in the linky below the questions so we can all enjoy blog hopping and reading each other answers!
    Maybe we'll make some new friends, who knows? :)

     t h e  q u e s t i o n s

    {1}
    It seems to be standard procedure for blog party questionnaires to begin by asking you to introduce yourself to the rest of the party goers. Far be it from me to be remiss in my duty, therefore, do tell us a bit about yourself, in as many or few words as you wish.

    {2}
    What are a few of your favorite classic films?

    {3}
    Out of those films, who are your favorite characters (not actor, character)?

    {4}
    Share one of your favorite movie lines...

    {5}
    What is your opinion on remaking classic films?

    {6}
    How about colorizing black and white films?

    {7}
    Name a few of your favorite silver screen actresses.

    {8}
    Now a few of your favorite actors.

    {9}
    Why are they your favorites?

    {10}
    Do you enjoy westerns? Why or why not?

    {11}
    Are you a purist when it comes to adapting a book you love to the screen?

    {12}
    Are there any film adaptations that you enjoyed more than the original book?

    {13}
    There are a lot of wonderful classic TV shows, but which one is your favorite?

    {14}
    After watching a musical, do you hum and singing snatches of the songs as you go about your day?

    {15}
    Assuming the answer to the above is "yes", which song, without fail, get's stuck in your head?

    {16)
    What's the corniest film you've ever seen?

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    Here's where you link up your blog posts with the answers to the questions!


    I hope you enjoyed answering the questions.  I'm certainly looking forward to reading your answers=)
    I'll be posting the giveaway post tomorrow, so get ready!

    And here's the coupon code for your 10% off discount from my shop: SILVERSCREENSALE1

    P.S.
    As this is my first blog party and the first time I've used a linky gadget, feedback would be greatly appreciated!

    March 10, 2012

    You're invited...

    ...to the Silver Screen Blog Party!
    {March 18th-31st}

    {find the party questionnaire and link-up here}
    {enter the giveaway here}
    {play Name That Line! here}


    What could be a more appropriate way to celebrate Wool & What-not's 1 year anniversary and my 23rd birthday than a Silver Screen Blog Party?

    I have so much fun in store for you, my dear readers...
    ...giveaways...
    ...a game...or maybe two...
    ...and much more:)

    The more the merrier! 
    Grab a party button for your sidebar...

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    Ok, so maybe I created an excessive amount of blog buttons...
    What can I say?  Once I get started, it's hard to stop;)

    See you at the party...
    Happy Trails, y'all!

    P.S.
    I knew I forgot something...
    During the blog party everything in Wool & What-not will be 10% off!
    Sale code to be announced later.