The Great Gumball Giveaway!

April 13th, 2008

I painted a new Gumball the Kitten mug a while back. Do you know Gumball? You have probably seen him on my original Gumball mug, either in my favicon in the navigation bar up there, or in my Flickr photostream somewhere.

Day 2: 7 Days Spring 2007

My friend Brenda (AKA Secret Agent Josephine) created Gumball to make party favors for her daughter’s Pinkkkkity First Birthday Party a bit more than a year ago. Then she decided the fun didn’t need to end with the party and created a Flickr group to promote Gumball WORLD DOMINATION!!! And it seems to be working.

Gumball the Kitten TAKES OVER THE WORLD!!! mosaic
The photos above are all from the Gumball flickr group…to see credits for each photo click on the mosaic.

I wasn’t sure what I wanted to do with it at first. Should it be a gift? Should I sell it in my Etsy shop? Then I knew what I had to do, what the most fun thing would be…a GIVEAWAY!

Happy Gumball mug!

Would you like to own this new Gumball the Kitten mug? It’s bigger than the original, holding 16 ounces instead of the standard 12. It’s curvy and has a nice feel to it. It’s dishwasher safe, and although it does get hot it’s microwave safe, too. It was hand-painted by yours truly at a local paint-your-own-pottery shop with Secret Agent Josephine’s design.

New mug vs. old mug

Here’s what you have to do.

1. Go to the Gumball Flickr group, look through the photos, and pick a favorite.
2. Leave a comment on this post, including the link to your favorite photo.

If you do those two things, your name will be placed in a drawing for this mug! Some Gumball magnets might also be given as a second prize, you never know. The drawing will be held, oh, this Saturday or Sunday probably. I will post a reminder a day or two before I close the comments on this post. When I do that, no more entries will be accepted and the drawing will be held and a winner announced this time next week. Anyone can enter, whether you know me or not, whether you’re a longtime Gumball follower or are just hearing of him today.

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Any questions? OK then, good luck, Gumball fans!

Edited to add: Comments are now closed, and so is the contest. Thanks for all your entries! The drawing will be held soon and a winner announced Monday morning.

107 Responses to “The Great Gumball Giveaway!”

  1. cc Says:

    Here is my pick. Though I must say, it is very hard to choose. There are so many that I love.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/verymom/368503923/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

  2. Elizabeth Says:

    I’m a gumball follower. I love this one… http://flickr.com/photos/simplysassy/2199809119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over and the cloth diaper one. I have yet to get myself a gumball.. I should work on that.

  3. kathryn Says:

    Says it all (mon!)
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852668/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  4. Kerri Anne Says:

    My favorite:
    http://flickr.com/photos/ourcrazylife/358517752/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I didn’t realize! there was a pool. I have to take pictures of my gumballs!

  5. Jummy Says:

    I knew you were involved, Bethany!

    My favourite is Kerflop’s Gumball on the diaper butt: http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/ with the British Gumball a close second!

    (Is it one entry per person, Bethany?)

  6. Mara Says:

    I love reading and gumball… great idea the bookmark !

    LINK:
    http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  7. Brenda Says:

    They were all great but here is my favorite:

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  8. Super Sarah Says:

    I like Parisien Gumball!http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  9. Ashley Says:

    This is my favorite. It’s like you can see the delight in his eyes.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804720983/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  10. Beth Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/simplysassy/2199809119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    This little Lady is my favorite, and when she got her Gumball she was sooooo happy. So this one is my favorite one, but i love all the pic’s actually!

  11. Aileen Says:

    To quote my friend’s 3 year old nephew… “there’s a cut on the cat’s behind!” :)

    I love a giveaway… so I pick http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900644/in/pool-gumball-takes-over I’m a sucker for a new baby and I love the way Gumball is watching over her…standing guard… keeping her safe in his own Gumbally way…

  12. Kim Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184564/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    This is it! This is my favorite! The pumpkin does it for me!

  13. Jodi B Says:

    This is my favorite place and my favorite picture!

    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  14. Kristin Says:

    This is my favorite:
    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/368503923/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    A close second is this one (because I was one of the lucky winners of these lovely Christmas cards!)
    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2141275801/in/set-72157601204685487/

  15. Jen Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804720983/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    This is the winner! Gumball knows what’s up: Strawberry Lemonade!?!! MMMMmmmm!!!

  16. Bex Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    Yay, a bookmarky Gumball!
    He knows that reading is fab-yoo-less.

  17. Lisa G Says:

    I’d have to say that this one is my favorite:
    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    I love the picture and the comment from SAJ’s niece is too cute.

  18. Brittany Says:

    This is my favorite: http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2296612999/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    That was a hard choice!

    Brittany

  19. Someone Being Me Says:

    Ok. I loved several of them so it was hard to choose but I had to go with Gumball needs some prints. http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804721319/in/pool-gumball-takes-over . I have been there too many times, at least before I started uploading them over the internet to Walgreens.

  20. margalit Says:

    Hard choice, but I gotta go with my favorite smile, Ms Bella.

    http://flickr.com/photos/ninjapoodles/435878393/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  21. nikkapotamus Says:

    How sweet is this?
    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    And I totally want the directions to make a hand knit/crochet Gumball!

  22. Karen Says:

    I like Gumball on vacation sunbathing by the pool. Would love to be doing that right now!

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

  23. Linley Shea Says:

    This became easy when I saw this picture. I am in love with animal butts!

    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  24. coronita Says:

    this one is so cute:
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/

  25. Kelly Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I am a sucker for that expression on her face!

  26. Michelle Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-

    I’d have to say this one - just for the extreme cuteness of that tiny baby!!

  27. Maria Says:

    This is definitely my favourite– and I dont’ think I’m the only one.

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I think it’s because I’m expecting my first child, and I just bought some cloth dipes for the Babby! If I end up using them and not chickening out I’ll likely try to do some creative stuff like this for my little one!

    Gumball thanks for all the smiles.

  28. BeachMama Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I had to pick Gumball on the beach towel in Jamaica. How appropriate. This contest is reminding me of yet another project on my worktable that isn’t finished. I think it is time to show off Gumball in our Nation’s capital.

  29. Linda Says:

    Choosing just one was not an easy task but after looking through all of the photos several times I think this is my favorite. It looks like Gumball is keeping a very watchful eye over this little princess!

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  30. Aurora Says:

    Here is my favorite… I love the big round tube and little tiny gumball!
    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2297407314/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    But I also LOVE gumball on the diaper covers!!

  31. Kandace Says:

    I love gumball in the snow!

    http://flickr.com/photos/wilsonfam/2257419542/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  32. Michelle Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/368503923/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I also like the one of the porsche Gumball is driving going into the trashcan! lol

  33. ~Mad(elyn) Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/hove-actually/369296290/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    I love them all - but this is my very fav! He’s travelled so far!
    ~Mad(elyn) in Alabama

  34. rach Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    i’m a sucker for a cute baby, so a picture of a cute baby *and* a gumball was too much for my feeble mind..

    cute!

  35. Calee Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

    This is my favorite because I want to try cloth diapering but I am such a chicken. Gumball’s bum is tempting me…

  36. Faith Says:

    This is my favorite picture: http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    because it is where I want to be with Gumball right now. I also loved Gumball getting “trashed”…that was too cute!!

    I love gumball. I can’t wait for my t-shirt to get here!!

  37. Joanna Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184338/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I’m not sure why, i LOVE the gumball pumpkin best :)

  38. Carrie Says:

    Here’s my favorite:

    http://flickr.com/photos/ohmystinkinheck/360219655/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  39. red lotus mama Says:

    What a cool cat Gumball is …

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2213123188/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  40. Jenorama Says:

    Gumball on the bum, for sure.

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  41. Dana Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804722573/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    Reminds me of Las Vegas and the desert. Hope Gumball didn’t get a pricks you know where :)

  42. bethany actually Says:

    Wow, you guys! You’re reminding me of some fun Gumball photos. To answer Jummy’s question, it’s only one entry per person. Thanks for all the entries so far, and keep ‘em comin’!

  43. jennifer bowen Says:

    how cute what ever your giveing a way i be happy to get thanks

  44. Rhi Says:

    Of course this is my favorite: http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  45. MrsJ Says:

    I love this one:
    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1847342045/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  46. cagey Says:

    I love the Gumball is Musical pic with a crocheted Gumball on a piano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2377881919/)

    And OH MY. I am a knitter, but may have to learn how to crochet. I, er, MY KID, needs one of those.

  47. Wendy Mac Says:

    How can you not love this one:

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    It’s so frickin’ adorable! But perhaps that’s just my pregnancy hormones talking…

  48. bluejaye Says:

    I think the shoes are the ultimate. The perfect amount of over the top.

    http://flickr.com/photos/frugalmom/388743346/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

  49. Mami Dearest Says:

    This is my favorite….

    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/1816279722/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  50. Nancy Says:

    I had no idea this was a pool. I love it!
    There were so many I ended up adding a couple to my faves but this reminded me I need printer ink too.

    http://flickr.com/photos/saj/2250484442/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

  51. Liane Says:

    Wow! Gumball really did take over the world…it’s been a while since I visited the flickr pool. Here’s my pick, reminds me of my own babies:
    http://flickr.com/photos/simplysassy/2199809119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  52. Jen Says:

    Very hard to choose but here’s my favorite:

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    :)

  53. ginger Says:

    This face? Jumps right off the page!
    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  54. Lydia Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    so cute

  55. Melissa Says:

    A Gumball pumpkin - does it get better than this? http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1812340697/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  56. bethany v Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/ takes the cake for me! perfect shot :)

  57. Rachel Says:

    Sometimes I wish I were British, too…

    http://flickr.com/photos/hove-actually/362343476/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  58. nmudd_Nicole M.M. Says:

    Gumball and Baby….Best pic…CUTE!!!
    The mug is cool.

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  59. Cindi Says:

    Greetings, An adorable mug and wonderful collection of pictures! I choose “Gumball on the 17th!” flickr.com
    /photos/simplesassy/2199809119?pool-gumball-takesover.I am a mug/collector and this would be one of the most unique ones I would own. Please enter me in your drawing. Thanks,Cindi

  60. Grenda Says:

    This one for sure.
    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    Makes me wish I was back there myself.

    Grenda

  61. Erin Says:

    Love it!!!

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1603236623/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  62. March Says:

    This is my favorite one, I see myself reflected in the computer and the coffee… I just need the gumball to complete the picture and the gumball mug would be perfect!

    http://flickr.com/photos/redlotusmama/2202346158/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  63. bunny Says:

    Gumball’s adorable!
    Lots of great ones but I like this most :)
    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184564/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  64. Heather Says:

    So many cute ones, but this one was hilarious and who doesn’t need a little hilarity in the morning?

    http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

  65. Amanda Says:

    Vive la Gumball!

    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  66. Jessica Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804720983/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    Um, that is one THIRSTY kitty. Somebody give Gumball a drink eh?

    Love it.

  67. Jeanette Says:

    I like them all but this has to be the cutest…
    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  68. Roz Says:

    LOVE it!

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    The mug is awesome :)

  69. TheAngelForever Says:

    So many amazing Gumball photos to select from. My favorite is:

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I love the perspective on it and the warmth too :)

  70. lynda (mangohula on flickr) Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    gumball has been to more places than me! i’m jealous of gumball!!!

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  73. heidi Says:

    This pic rocks.
    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  74. barbetti Says:

    This picture is my favorite
    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852668/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    It would have been better if it was Bob Marley (resurrected, of course), as I thought in the thumbnail. But it’s still awesome.

  75. celticbuffy Says:

    I just Gumball today and am so totally in Gumball-love. My favorite photo would have to be Gumball goes Jamaican, mon!

    http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852668/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  76. Anna Says:

    I love a lot of them but who can resist Gumball w/a baby?

    http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif

  77. AppleTree Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    This one totally cracks me up.

  78. janelle Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/redlotusmama/2379718590/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I love a good martini!!!

  79. Erica Says:

    Hey Bethany!
    I love that you are doing this fun give away contest!
    Here is my favorite one!

    Love the Paris shot

    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    However, it really is runner up with the one of you with the cup you made. Your eyes look so blue and you can tell you are laughing.
    The cup is adorable and I especially love the back!
    PICK ME!!!

  80. falwyn Says:

    We’ve gotta set up a trade sometime, girl. Except that you can crochet of course… slightly problematic. But you know the world needs a whole set of Gumball dishes. And by “the world” here I of course mean that *I* need a set. :) Though I must say I slightly prefer the original mug - Gumball’s anxiety is part of his charm for me.

    Hey look! Pictures by me linked! woohoo!

  81. jamie Says:

    Oooo, I’ll play! I could totally use a cool new mug!

    I love this one. http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2296612999/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    hee hee! it appeals to the rebel in me, I guess…

  82. Gina Says:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    hard to beat a “sleeping baby” picture…

  83. mama mia Says:

    My favorite:

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804720401/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I just like the pure enjoyment of the moment as expressed by this little girl.

  84. KimP Says:

    These are all just too darn cute - was really hard to pick just one :)

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1848166824/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  85. Anna Says:

    I guess there was a problem with my original link, so I’m trying again!

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  86. DeeBee Says:

    This picture makes me giggle.
    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/394594588/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  87. Jen G Says:

    Here is my fav http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    How can you not live a little baby with a cute little gumball bum!!!

  88. Moose Says:

    Having a mug with a kitty butt on it would make my week. Maybe even my month. (It’s been that kind of a month.)

    Favorite photo: Gumball, caught! http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2377881919/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  89. Jo Says:

    Hi there! First time here. Came by from OMSH!

    I’d Love some Gumball in my life!

    Here’s my fave: http://flickr.com/photos/wilsonfam/2257419542/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/

    the look on poor Gumball’s face in all that snow! =(

  90. Sarah Says:

    I heart Gumball :)

    http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  91. loralee Says:

    I have to say that the Kerflop thing killed me.

  92. ie Says:

    I just heard about this today!
    Love the cat butt!
    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  93. nancypants Says:

    i love the picture of “he likes music too” where he’s on the piano! Reminds me of Hoops and Yoyo, my favorite Hallmark guys.

  94. Shalet Says:

    The back of the mug just kills me so I have to pick this photo!

    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I love to take that to work with me!!!
    (Oh, and I’m new to gumball - awesome!)

  95. web obsessed Says:

    Here is my fave… brilliant!
    http://flickr.com/photos/hove-actually/362343476/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  96. Amanda (Shamelessly Sassy) Says:

    This one is my favorite:
    http://flickr.com/photos/redlotusmama/2379718590/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  97. pinky Says:

    this is my favorite!

    http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1848166824/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  98. Jackie Says:

    This one is the best :) At first glance I thought it was a pile of actual gumballs!

    http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/1002564063/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    If only you could get those out of a machine…

  99. Annika Says:

    Am I allowed to have one of yours for my favorite? Because OMG the jack-o-lantern! http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/1816279722/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  100. Rena Says:

    I’m gonna go out on a limb. I liked this one. It struck me funny. Totally authentic Gumball.
    http://flickr.com/photos/76141412@N00/2191516082/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

  101. Kimberleigh M. Says:

    My favorite Gumball photo is this one:
    http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I’m sure so many people chose this one, but I chose it because I want to have my picture taken there too! Love your blog (and SAJ’s too!)

  102. Jennifer Graham Says:

    My fav is http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/1389889874/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    I just love the painting and I think it captures the “True” gumball in a moment of pondering ;)

  103. Mel Says:

    Hi, new fan here. :) My favorite is definitely http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2233160117/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
    I love tigers and Gumball is quite cute himself.

  104. Kristy Says:

    Oh my gosh, too stinking CUTE!

    http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

    Cute, chubbalicious Gumball on a cute, chubbalicious bum. =)

  105. Amy (Shea_Byram) Says:

    I like this one best…

    http://flickr.com/photos/simplysassy/2199809119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over

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