Saturday, October 20, 2012

Drawing for Owls and Dragons and a little history lesson.

This week I am having a drawing for Owls and Dragons, this will conclude the drawings until Halloween when we will draw for one of Kat's hat blanks decorated by me. All the names from this months drawings will be added to the drawing so if you have entered every drawing you have 5 chances to win.
This is the Owl package in this weeks drawing ~

This is the Dragon package in this weeks drawing ~

To enter you need to be a follower of this blog. You need to let me know which package you want Owl or Dragon, your name will be entered in the drawing for that prize ~ The Winning names will be drawn on Wednesday October 24. Good Luck!

I got a few comments on this strange visitor at the door so I thought I would explain his costume or clothing . This costume is a replica of a Plaque Doctors outfit actually worn by Doctors in the seventeenth and eighteenth century. The costume was made by a UK artist who uses the name KC. I have provided a little history from Wikipedia below.

I will be back later with a story and some Halloween cheer :)

Hugs,
Victoria

A plague doctor  was a special medical physician who saw those who had the bubonic plague. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, some doctors wore a beak-like mask which was filled with aromatic items. The masks were designed to protect them from putrid air, which (according to the miasmatic theory of disease) was seen as the cause of infection. The protective suit consisted of a heavy fabric overcoat that was waxed. A wooden cane pointer was used to help examine the patient without touching. [from Wikipedia]





38 comments:

  1. We as a species certainly have had some strange ideas throughout history! :D You already know I'm all about owls! Please count me in!

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  2. Fabulous prizes, Victoria! I love the info about the plague doctor & that you have a plague doctor....very cool!

    Hugs!

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  3. Ooohh... Coun me in!! Please... (^^)

    MiniHugs, Irina

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  4. Fascinating! Bizzarre!
    I Love the Owls.... Please add me to your Owl drawing!
    (I also love the Dragons... but I have some of your Dragons already :)!)
    I want to know more about why there is a "Plague Doctor" at the Door?????

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  5. Oooh! I love that owl package! Owls are one of my favorite animals! :D

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  6. Me! Me! Me! Dragons please, you wonderful generous lady!

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  7. Both prizes are fantastic and its very hard to decide but I will go with the Dragon pack :) Thank you for all the wonderful giveaways its so much fun. Hmmm why is this Doc at the door not for your cold I hope :DDD
    Hugs Maria

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  8. Victoria, that is so interesting. I have never heard of a plaque doctor. They were on the right track about protective barriers for germs but I think it would be a bit scary to see that face coming toward you! Please add me to the owl drawing. PS love my bat book stand and book! Mandy

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  9. They are both fabulous. But I would love the owl giveaway. Please count me in.
    IndyPoppy

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  10. Oh, no fair making us choose between two such wonderful prizes. I think I'll have to choose the dragon if you would be kind enough to include me.

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  11. A plague doctor - before the wedding... that doesn't sound good... hope all will turn out well. - And again... two fantastic prices. Of course I'd like to participate and although the owl package is beautiful it has to be the dragon pack for me. You know, my witches own their own dragon rock... ;O)

    Greetings
    Birgit

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  12. Hey there Vicky! Great story about the plague doctor! Your blog always keeps me entertained. You know me and my history with Dragons... so that would be my first choice. PLUS... the drawing is on my birthday! I hope my birthday witch will bring my name to the top of the cauldron! LOL.

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  13. Like the doctor story. So very interesting. Also want to tell you that I love your work. Please enter me in your drawing. I like the dragons.

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  14. Hi Victoria! The plague doctor story is fascinating! What a fantastic miniature piece, as are your gorgeous prizes. xo Jennifer

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  15. Me encantan los dos premios y me es difícil decidir, pero creo que me decido por el de dragón, por favor cuenta conmigo, gracias, un abrazo Ana (mucuy)
    acamarah.50@gmail.com

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  16. Dragon, dragons, yayy. I'm in, definitely! =) I absolutely love dragons and your work is amazing!

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  17. Dragons please!!!! :-)
    Hmmm, a doctor comes to visit...that doesn't sound good!!! Hope everyone is allright!

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  18. I always have such an informative and pleasant time here at your blog, Victoria. I have to say I really love this doll! I hope you have loads of stories about him to share.

    I love owls! :):):)

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  19. I love your stories. It will be interesting to read about the plague doctor. Both giveaways are wonderful. I love the owls. Please count me in.
    Hugs, Drora

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  20. Ohhhhh, Victoría yo quiero los buhos, que dan mucha suerte, apuntame por favor!!
    Besos de las Malu´s.

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  21. Great story, I wonder if any of the other shoppers felt a little intimidated with him there. lol Also Bonus...I learned something I did not know!! Thanks for sharing and offering another awesome giveaway. Good luck everyone.

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  22. Cool "creature and it's" story.:)
    Another great give-away Victoria! I am sure the winners will be more than happy!:)
    Hugs

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  23. Ooh, a plague doctor can't mean anything good....
    And I'd love to be considered for the dragon giveaway. You're really too generous!
    Regards,
    Illyria

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  24. me encantaria participar en el sorteo , prefiero el dragon , muy interesante la historia de los medicos ,anuncio el sorteo en mi blog

    besitos

    Mari

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  25. Both prizes are wonderul. I love the owls. Please, count me in.
    Kiss Faby

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  26. Sweet story. I love the outfit. And your giveaway is also wonderful. I prefer the owls. Please count me in. I put a link to my sidebar.
    Hugs from Craftland

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  27. I won the owls in the previous giveaway, so now I try to win the dragon.
    kiss Faby

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  28. I would like to submit my name for the Dragon giveaway.
    Thank you Mary

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  29. Hola Victoria, aunque ya he ganado uno de tus fantasticos regalos, me encantaria probar otra vez con los dragones....puedo?????
    besitos ascension

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  30. I would love to enter one of your giveaways again! I hope that doesn't sound to greedy, since I just won in the last one, LOL. But, what i really want is something made by you! The HOM kit is AMAZING, but that OWL set??!! I neeeeeed one of those for my Halloween scene! (or just my mini collection in general!) The stacks of paper, the little autumn leaves and those candles?? All to die for!! :)
    Thanks for the history lesson on the new visitor! That makes the story even more interesting and it also taught me something new! :D
    I am curious to know why this visitor is here??! Does Hattie have the plauge?? LOL :)
    Good luck to everyone.

    Rebecca

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  31. Hi Victoria, so interesting about the plaque doctor. I think seeing that coming at you when you were sick would be pretty scary! Please add me to your owl list. PS Love my bat book and book stand! Mandy

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  32. Hello Voictoria,
    Wow, more great give-aways! Thanks for the information on the plague doctor. Very interesting. How comforting to have a doctor in a bird mask walk into the room when you're suffering and scared.Fun fun fun!
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  33. I love the plague doctor. I hope is isn't bringing bad news to vultures roost. Please count me in the drawing. Both prize packages are amazing!

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  34. I love dragons! Please count me in!
    And thanks for your amazing stories!

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  35. Oh...that plague doctor dolls is tops! I love the plague doctor shaped masks! And what a fantastic Owl giveaway. Please enter my name into the drawing for the Owl prize! One can never have too many owls! :o)

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  36. I love your new visitor Victoria, he looks amazing! Thanks for the history behind him :)
    I would love to enter your draw, your work is fantastic. The owl set is my favourite.
    Hugs
    Julia xxx

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  37. Please enter me for the owl package! You do such an amazing job. keep it up!

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  38. Hola Victoria ¡ , Me encanta tu trabajo, y por supuesto me encantaría pàrticipar. Elijo el owl package y espero tener suerte. Saludos , Angeles.

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