Monday 24 September 2012

A good book and a cup of Twinings (Pinterest competition c/d 14 October 2012)

How many times have I read online how boring it is to enter competitions which only require numerous RTs on Twitter and Like & Share on FB.

Now you have a chance to join in a creative competition sponsored by Twinings.


You are probably aware that Twinings has introduced a range of Twinings Literary Tea Gifts which include book inspired mugs and notebooks and paired them with a box of Twinings tea. What a super gift for any book and tea lover!
 



I invite you to create a Pinterest board that would pair any Twinings tea with any book from the world literature. Just add the image(s) of your chosen Twinings tea and pictures/images from the book you might associate the tea with and the quote that you think might look good on the mug.


What you need to do:

1. Log in to Pinterest and create a new board called A good book and a cup of Twinings.

2. Pin or Re-Pin 7-10 images on your board. At least one of the images has to be your chosen tea from the Twinings range. Then add images (possible ideas for you to choose from): the book cover, the author, illustrations from the book, photos of the country described in the book or any images that you associate with the tea. Don't forget to find the right quote for your mug and add it to the description on one of the pins.


To give you an idea what it might look like, have a look at my own A good book and a cup of Twinings board.
I have chosen Russian Caravan tea and Tolstoy's War and Peace.
For me the first sip of a new tea is always as exciting and romantic as Natasha Rostova's first ball.




3. Add a link to your board in the comments below this blog post– along with your full name – before midnight on 14 October 2012.

I will choose the most creative and inspiring board and let Twinings know the name of the winner.

Terms and Conditions:
• This competition is open to UK residents aged 16 or over
• One entry per person
• Entries must be received by email before midnight on 14 October 2012
• The prize is one of Twinings Literary Gift sets (as chosen by the winner), to be delivered to a UK address
• The winner will be notified by 21 October 2012.
 
I hope you will enjoy creating your Pinterest board! Looking forward to your creations!
 
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Thank you all for taking part! Please find an update and a winner annoucement here.

40 comments:

  1. Such a lovely competition! Athough you have beaten me to it with the Russian Caravan... Pinterest board coming soon, Lx

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  2. Leta, there are lots of Russian novels to choose from, don't feel like you cannot pick the Russian Caravan. Or even War and Peace, as long as you do your selection of images and a quote.

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  3. Really enjoyed coming up with this board.
    My board is here - http://pinterest.com/pinklady123/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    Victoria Norris
    pink_lady123ATyahooDOTcom

    Thank you
    x

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  5. Love this competition! What a fab idea, I am loving pinterest right now! Here is my board, brought back lots of childhood memories! http://pinterest.com/oneblueonepink/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  6. Lovely comp- really enjoyed doing my board this morning! http://pinterest.com/sonyacisco/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  7. http://pinterest.com/bubbles1982/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/ Sarah Cooper

    Thoroughly enjoyed this challenge! Thanks x

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  8. Thank you for a fun comp, you made me join Pinterest which I have been avoding so far.
    Here is my board
    http://pinterest.com/creativeolga/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings
    Olga Creative

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  9. Thanks, HelEn J

    http://pinterest.com/helenshobby/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  10. Very much enjoyed doing this, now off for a cuppa! http://pinterest.com/aliellerb/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  11. Here`s mine enjoyed finding some good photos.
    http://pinterest.com/chrismse1/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  12. Enjoyed pinning this, here is my entry
    http://pinterest.com/garqueen/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinning/

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  13. Here's mine : http://pinterest.com/cherylp59/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    You can tell I'm starting to feel Christmassy already !! lol

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  14. Here is my entry: http://pinterest.com/bobbygrrl/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  15. I enjoyed doing this thank you http://pinterest.com/clarateddy/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  16. I hope you agree with me that an extremely well written modern book is as much "literature" as a classic, because I've chosen a book I feel is the best I've read for many years. Here is my board
    http://pinterest.com/janesgrapevine/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/
    Jane Willis

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  17. Love literature, love tea, love this competition!
    Here is my entry...
    http://pinterest.com/nighteyes/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  19. This was fun to do. Here is my board
    http://pinterest.com/linby/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    Lynn Brown

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  20. http://pinterest.com/ali991/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    Love this it was fun, mines a bit obscure but I had to have dragons :)

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  21. Really enjoyed this love pinterest it is very different

    http://pinterest.com/potplant113/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    I choose a book about the Navy as I was a Wren a few years back and it is one of my favortie

    S E Martin

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  22. Loved this. Here is my board xx
    http://pinterest.com/nattaylor77/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  23. I got a bit carried away and had 33 pins before I re-read the rules :D Narrowed it down to 10 eventually!
    Here's mine: http://pinterest.com/scattymum/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

    x

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  24. Lovely idea, here is mine:

    http://pinterest.com/hdh74/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  25. Here's my Memoirs of a Geisha board - loved making it. Thanks!
    http://pinterest.com/misskahlo/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  26. Here's my 'The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe' board
    http://pinterest.com/cnsnape/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/
    Angela Walton

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  27. Thank you for reconnecting me to a treasured book from my childhood. I've had a great time doing my board. http://pinterest.com/lynthiad/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/
    Lynthia Doran.

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  28. I've also done The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Lots of fun x

    http://pinterest.com/happyhomebird/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  29. I've done "Between the Acts" by Virginia Woolf. Here's my link http://pinterest.com/compingstar/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/
    Thanks for a creative comp xxx

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  30. Hey there,
    Here is my entry for the 'A good book and a cup of Twinings' competition. I really enjoyed getting lost whilst researching different stuff to pin, and the added bonus was my love for Twinings Tea!
    Such a fun competition.
    Thank you!
    Kez Seery

    http://pinterest.com/kerance/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  31. Here you go,
    P.S. I love you by Cecilia Ahern
    https://pinterest.com/tibby17/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  32. Adding one more board - created by Katie Simmonds http://pinterest.com/ktcoventry/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  34. This is my choice..... http://pinterest.com/hobbisl38/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  35. This was my first attempt but I wasn't sure whether it would be accepted since Twinings have already used Alice. Anyway, I'll attach it again just in case....
    http://pinterest.com/hobbisl38/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings-alice-in-wonderl/

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  36. Adding another board http://pinterest.com/clairetheduck/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/ - from Claire Marsh
    Apologies to people who cannot post comments, I have no idea why the Blogger doesn't let you comment. My settings are open to all platforms except the Anon (due to the junk links).

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  37. http://pinterest.com/natznew/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  38. I've had fun doing this, thank you

    http://pinterest.com/suenatal/a-good-book-and-a-cup-of-twinings/

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  39. Have you announced a winner? would love to see their board.

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  40. Sue, I have made an announcement on a separate post, please see the link above. Thank you!

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