Ending 2015 with a series of Free Giveaways :)

Well, 2015 is about to come to an end... I'd like to help celebrate this time by offering a few different giveaways :)

Visit the giveaway page on Facebook to enter:

An assortment of nine(9) handmade greeting cards! ($45 retail value)

Good luck!

Streaming Mixes by The Timewriter

The Timewriter (Germany) posts some deliciously chill and soulful mixes periodically... If you haven't checked him out in the past - here is a link to his Mixcloud page... We could always use some chill music to relax or work along to, right? 

https://www.mixcloud.com/TheTimewriter/

Each mix is rather different from one another... My favorite has always been Volumes 3, 4 and 5 from 2014 :) I can listen to those on repeat ;)

Volume 3

Volume 4 

Volume 5

Hope you enjoy my music recommendations - which volumes are your favorites?

August weekly giveaway :) [WEEK 5 of 5]

Each Monday for the month of August (2011) I will announce an item to be given away for the week. A winner will be chosen on the following Friday 7pm (PST) and the winner will be contacted by email (the winner has 5 days to reply to me). If I don't hear from the winner by then - a new winner will be randomly chosen.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

There will be a different question posted each week. There is no right or wrong answer. Winners will be randomly selected.

Leave your answer in the comment section of the page (along with your email address) and you are instantly entered into the drawing.

If you want to broaden your chances of winning - become a follower on my blog and you will get two entries into the drawing. (if you are already a follower of the blog- and you have submitted a comment - you will automatically be given the second entry). If you are an ANONYMOUS follower of the blog I can't give you the second entry because I don't know who you are :P sorry!

Thanks for visiting, and good luck!

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[WEEK 5 of 5] FINAL GIVEAWAY FOR THIS MONTH :)

August 29, 2011 

Prize: A Pair of Roses (Dish Scrubbing Tawashi's in Dawn and Dusk)

Scratch-free (won't scratch your delicate glasses or plates) - yet abrasive enough to clean the dirty pans and dishes. These scrubbers can be used with or without detergents. Use some baking soda or vinegar for extra oily pans if you choose not to use soap. The acrylic yarn is made of very fine synthetic fibers similar to microfiber, and that this fine-filamented material is the key to its magical cleaning. And even better - they are machine washable - so you can reuse them over and over!

Question: What are some of the changes you've made to live a more 'green' life this year (if any)? - (don't forget to include your email/contact)

 

 

 

 

 

This giveaway ends Friday September 2 at 12 noon PST. A winner will be announced by 7pm PST. Open to USA residents ONLY. All rules must be followed for entries to count.

August weekly giveaway :) [WEEK 4 of 5]

Each Monday for the month of August (2011) I will announce an item to be given away for the week. A winner will be chosen on the following Friday 7pm (PST) and the winner will be contacted by email (the winner has 5 days to reply to me). If I don't hear from the winner by then - a new winner will be randomly chosen.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

There will be a different question posted each week. There is no right or wrong answer. Winners will be randomly selected.

Leave your answer in the comment section of the page (along with your email address) and you are instantly entered into the drawing.

If you want to broaden your chances of winning - become a follower on my blog and you will get two entries into the drawing. (if you are already a follower of the blog- and you have submitted a comment - you will automatically be given the second entry). If you are an ANONYMOUS follower of the blog I can't give you the second entry because I don't know who you are :P sorry!

Thanks for visiting, and good luck!

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[WEEK 4 of 5]

August 22, 2011 

Prize: Two Hand Knit Seed Stitched 100% Cotton Wash Cloths and a Bar of Chandrika Ayurvedic Soap from India (made from genuine herbal extracts and free from any type of animal fat).

Seed stitches are so nice on the eyes (for me at least) - This is my first attempt at making these body wash cloths... I would like to get some nice colors ready by fall and start offering them in my shop. In the meantime - one of you guys can win this set and let me know how you like it :)

Question: Besides the Forest Green—what are some other color versions of this cotton towel you'd like to see? (don't forget to include your email/contact)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This giveaway ends Friday August 26 at 12 noon PST. A winner will be announced by 7pm PST. Open to USA residents ONLY. All rules must be followed for entries to count.

 

Giving Back

When I started my etsy shop - I knew I wanted it to be something more than just an outlet of selling something that I made... I wanted to make some sort of difference in the world around me - whether it be incorporating recycled / upcycled - or sending a positive message out to those around me. I decided that the LEAST I can do is share some of the beautiful quotes that have inspired me over the years... (Do people like to read inspirational quotes as much as I do? They helped me get through so much as a young naive adolescent.) Quotes and poems have so much to share - as long as we're open to receive them...

When I designed the first flyer to be printed for my shop, I was sure that it would be a 2 sided job - but instead of turning the back side into a mailer (which is always good promo), I wanted to dedicate that back side to something bigger... I found the words to Akuppa's Shambhala Warrior - (which was something I randomly came across on the internet many years ago) and I really wanted to share it with others and put it on my flyer - but I didn't want to just stick it on there without getting the author's permission - but I had no idea who Akuppa was...(turns out he is a buddhist monk & author from the UK). and after some internet sleuthing, I found his profile on flickr.com! When I contacted him and asked him if I could use his text - he was so kind and willing to help. It is (up to this day) - one of my favorite text to be
inspired by...

Then I made some simple business cards with my etsy shop link on it... On the back side I put a really simple quote (another one of my faves - "follow your bliss"—by Joseph Campbell - and at the bottom I placed the url to his organization). Because it is fantastic - and I hope more people will check it out.

Funds were kind of tight for a while after that - so I didn't print much for about a year... but I finally saved a little bit :) The newest item I printed is this square sticker in black and white:

I'll include these stickers with every order that ships out of my etsy shop (while supplies last).

I have lots more planned as far as these things go... One of these days, I would love to print the DESIDERATA in its entirety... but I need to figure out how and where I'm going to do that since its rather long :P But I'm also considering changing the purpose of my shop to give 50% of all my final sales to a different cause each month(s)... just some ideas I'm running through my head.

What are some of your favorite inspirational words and texts? Do you have any suggestions on what you think would be great to see printed out on a sticker or a button pin?

I hope you guys are having a fun weekend :)

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"The mind has to be empty to see clearly."
—Jiddu Krishnamurti

August weekly giveaway :) [WEEK 3 of 5]

Each Monday for the month of August (2011) I will announce an item to be given away for the week. A winner will be chosen on the following Friday 7pm (PST) and the winner will be contacted by email (the winner has 5 days to reply to me). If I don't hear from the winner by then - a new winner will be randomly chosen.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

There will be a different question posted each week. There is no right or wrong answer. Winners will be randomly selected.

Leave your answer in the comment section of the page (along with your email address) and you are instantly entered into the drawing.

If you want to broaden your chances of winning - become a follower on my blog and you will get two entries into the drawing. (if you are already a follower of the blog- and you have submitted a comment - you will automatically be given the second entry). If you are an ANONYMOUS follower of the blog I can't give you the second entry because I don't know who you are :P sorry!

Thanks for visiting, and good luck!

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[WEEK 3 of 5]

August 15, 2011 

Prize: Hand Stitched Owl on a Tree Branch (Black Canvas Tote)

 

strap length: 13"
13" wide
13.5" tall

My original, retro-inspired Owls are made of felt and hand-stitched on the front of each unique tote bag. Each owl is surrounded by colorful embellishment buttons (mostly vintage) shaped into a design to suit each bag (by color and theme). Each bag is completely unique from one another. The tote bags are made from sturdy canvas and lined with high quality fabric for reinforcement.

Take your owl tote with you wherever you go! They are perfect for any occasion :)

Question: I love owls!(for their beauty, many strengths and symbolism) :) What are some of your favorite animals? (leave your answer in a comment - along with your email address so I can contact you).

 

 

Owl on a Tree Branch Tote

Inside Lining Fabric

 

This giveaway ends Friday August 19 at 12 noon PST. A winner will be announced by 7pm PST. Open to USA residents ONLY. All rules must be followed for entries to count.

 

 

August weekly giveaway :) [WEEK 2 of 5]

Each Monday for the month of August (2011) I will announce an item to be given away for the week. A winner will be chosen on the following Friday 7pm (PST) and the winner will be contacted by email (the winner has 5 days to reply to me). If I don't hear from the winner by then - a new winner will be randomly chosen.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

There will be a different question posted each week. There is no right or wrong answer. Winners will be randomly selected.

Leave your answer in the comment section of the page (along with your email address) and you are instantly entered into the drawing.

If you want to broaden your chances of winning - become a follower on my blog and you will get two entries into the drawing. (if you are already a follower of the blog- and you have submitted a comment - you will automatically be given the second entry). If you are an ANONYMOUS follower of the blog I can't give you the second entry because I don't know who you are :P sorry!

Thanks for visiting, and good luck!

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[WEEK 2 of 5]

August 8, 2011 

Prize: Knit Bubble Nesting Bowls in Ecru [a jujubug original]

Simple and modern, they work great as table top organizers.
These bowls are designed to 'nest' within each other(when not used individually).Texture, color and shape - these bowls have it all.
Made of extra chunky acrylic yarn - Machine Washable!

Question: If you were to win this week's prize - what sort of items/trinkets would you store in them? :)(leave your answer in a comment - along with your email address so I can contact you)

This giveaway ends Friday August 12 at 12 noon PST. A winner will be announced by 7pm PST. Open to USA residents ONLY. All rules must be followed for entries to count.