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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:11 am
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/
April 14th, 2008 at 12:24 am
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 12:27 am
Says it all (mon!)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852668/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 12:57 am
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!
April 14th, 2008 at 2:47 am
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?)
April 14th, 2008 at 4:45 am
I love reading and gumball… great idea the bookmark !
LINK:
http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 6:26 am
They were all great but here is my favorite:
http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 6:27 am
I like Parisien Gumball!http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 6:31 am
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
April 14th, 2008 at 7:20 am
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!
April 14th, 2008 at 8:21 am
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…
April 14th, 2008 at 8:29 am
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184564/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
This is it! This is my favorite! The pumpkin does it for me!
April 14th, 2008 at 8:42 am
This is my favorite place and my favorite picture!
http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 8:47 am
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/
April 14th, 2008 at 8:58 am
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1804720983/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
This is the winner! Gumball knows what’s up: Strawberry Lemonade!?!! MMMMmmmm!!!
April 14th, 2008 at 9:03 am
http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
Yay, a bookmarky Gumball!
He knows that reading is fab-yoo-less.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:05 am
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:15 am
This is my favorite: http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2296612999/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
That was a hard choice!
Brittany
April 14th, 2008 at 9:24 am
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 9:45 am
Hard choice, but I gotta go with my favorite smile, Ms Bella.
http://flickr.com/photos/ninjapoodles/435878393/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 9:49 am
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!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:10 am
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/
April 14th, 2008 at 10:24 am
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
April 14th, 2008 at 10:28 am
this one is so cute:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/
April 14th, 2008 at 10:36 am
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
I am a sucker for that expression on her face!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:50 am
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!!
April 14th, 2008 at 10:52 am
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:03 am
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 11:13 am
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
April 14th, 2008 at 11:40 am
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!!
April 14th, 2008 at 11:57 am
I love gumball in the snow!
http://flickr.com/photos/wilsonfam/2257419542/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
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
April 14th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
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
April 14th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
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…
April 14th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
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!!
April 14th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184338/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
I’m not sure why, i LOVE the gumball pumpkin best :)
April 14th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Here’s my favorite:
http://flickr.com/photos/ohmystinkinheck/360219655/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
What a cool cat Gumball is …
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2213123188/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Gumball on the bum, for sure.
http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
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 :)
April 14th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
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’!
April 14th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
how cute what ever your giveing a way i be happy to get thanks
April 14th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Of course this is my favorite: http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
I love this one:
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1847342045/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
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.
April 14th, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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…
April 14th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
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/
April 14th, 2008 at 3:59 pm
This is my favorite….
http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/1816279722/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 4:11 pm
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/
April 14th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
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
April 14th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Very hard to choose but here’s my favorite:
http://flickr.com/photos/89179350@N00/2307852322/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
:)
April 14th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
This face? Jumps right off the page!
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
so cute
April 14th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
A Gumball pumpkin - does it get better than this? http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1812340697/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over/ takes the cake for me! perfect shot :)
April 14th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
Sometimes I wish I were British, too…
http://flickr.com/photos/hove-actually/362343476/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Gumball and Baby….Best pic…CUTE!!!
The mug is cool.
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 14th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
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
April 14th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
This one for sure.
http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
Makes me wish I was back there myself.
Grenda
April 15th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Love it!!!
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1603236623/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 15th, 2008 at 2:56 am
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
April 15th, 2008 at 5:51 am
Gumball’s adorable!
Lots of great ones but I like this most :)
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1813184564/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 15th, 2008 at 8:03 am
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
April 15th, 2008 at 8:08 am
Vive la Gumball!
http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 15th, 2008 at 11:13 am
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.
April 15th, 2008 at 11:35 am
I like them all but this has to be the cutest…
http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/360666119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 15th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
LOVE it!
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2261441426/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
The mug is awesome :)
April 15th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
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 :)
April 15th, 2008 at 7:24 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/momsterinparis/428118035/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
gumball has been to more places than me! i’m jealous of gumball!!!
April 15th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
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April 15th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
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April 15th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
This pic rocks.
http://flickr.com/photos/verymom/361848225/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 15th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
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.
April 15th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
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
April 15th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I love a lot of them but who can resist Gumball w/a baby?
http://l.yimg.com/www.flickr.com/images/spaceball.gif
April 15th, 2008 at 9:26 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
This one totally cracks me up.
April 15th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
http://flickr.com/photos/redlotusmama/2379718590/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
I love a good martini!!!
April 15th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
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!!!
April 16th, 2008 at 2:33 am
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!
April 16th, 2008 at 7:01 am
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…
April 16th, 2008 at 7:12 am
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/2282900676/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
hard to beat a “sleeping baby” picture…
April 16th, 2008 at 7:37 am
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.
April 16th, 2008 at 8:58 am
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
April 16th, 2008 at 9:04 am
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
April 16th, 2008 at 9:24 am
This picture makes me giggle.
http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/394594588/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 16th, 2008 at 9:26 am
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!!!
April 16th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
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
April 16th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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! =(
April 16th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I heart Gumball :)
http://flickr.com/photos/filegirl/359783511/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 16th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I have to say that the Kerflop thing killed me.
April 16th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I just heard about this today!
Love the cat butt!
http://flickr.com/photos/bethanygronberg/2399260557/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 16th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
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.
April 16th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
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!)
April 16th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
Here is my fave… brilliant!
http://flickr.com/photos/hove-actually/362343476/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 17th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
This one is my favorite:
http://flickr.com/photos/redlotusmama/2379718590/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 17th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
this is my favorite!
http://flickr.com/photos/falwyn/1848166824/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 18th, 2008 at 9:33 am
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…
April 19th, 2008 at 1:10 am
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
April 19th, 2008 at 10:09 am
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
April 19th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
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!)
April 19th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
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 ;)
April 19th, 2008 at 4:27 pm
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.
April 19th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
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. =)
April 19th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
I like this one best…
http://flickr.com/photos/simplysassy/2199809119/in/pool-gumball-takes-over
April 19th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
[...] to add: Comments are now closed, and so is the contest. Thanks for all your entries! The drawing will be held soon [...]
April 20th, 2008 at 10:49 pm
[...] Over a hundred entries! I know SAJ, as Gumball’s creator, is happy that so many of you love her little pink kitten. [...]