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2009 Reader Survey + Mini Giveaway!

As we step into the new year with changes about, I would love love LOVE to have your feedback to make sure Modish keeps heading in the right direction- so, if you have 5 minutes to spare, please help by participating in the Modish 2009 Reader Survey!  I'd really appreciate it!

To sweeten the pot a bit, survey entrants will be entered into a random drawing to receive this oh so adorable Animal Alphabet poster by Kaching Design! 

Hand-printed on 100% recycled paper, these cute little animals will brighten the room of kiddos and adults alike!  Valued at $48, it's dated, numbered and signed and will be shipped to you in a sturdy mailing tube (doesn't come framed.)

To win: Just take the 2009 Reader Survey and include your email address at the end
or visit Kaching Design, have a look around and leave a comment here on this post about an item you found there that you adore. 

(That way you can remain completely anonymous during the survey if you'd like, or enter to win without participating in the survey at all, although, I'd really appreciate it if you did!)

The survey and giveaway will close on 1/12/09 at noon, PST.  One winner will be chosen randomly and announced here on 1/13/09.

So, have fun!  And thank you so much for your participation!
<3 jena

And the big winners are....

Today's the day!  Time to announce the three winners of the last three huge giveaways here on Modish! 

First, I want to say thank you thank you to all the artists and crafters who contributed to these giveaways, and to ALL THE INCREDIBLE giveaways I've had over the past couple years!  Yes, years!  It's kinda funny to look at the first giveaway I ever hosted back in August 2006 (what kind of horrible camera was I using??) I still remember all those wonderful contributors and am so thankful they put their faith in me with their creations! 

It's been a long and fun run, but I've got my eye on the future and am really hoping to find more focus next year and accomplish some new goals.  So, in an effort to free up some spare time for other plans, I've got to say bye bye to giveaways like these.  I've enjoyed them all though, and I've so enjoyed having you readers take part in them.  Thank you all!! 

And now, drumroll please....dudududududdudududududududududududum!

Giveaway #1 is going to commenter #105: Madelyn!

Giveaway #2 is headed off to commenter #878: Jenn M!

And giveaway #3 is coming home to commenter #733: Katina!

Congrats ladies, you're all very lucky ducks indeed!  (I wish I could win! :)  I'm off to email you all now to get your mailing addresses so I can send these out straight away!  I hope you have fun divvying up what to give, share and keep amongst all the awesome goodies!

It's been a wonderful run of giveaways galore here on Modish.  Thanks again to everyone for participating along the way! 

<3 jena

3 Days of Giveaways...DAY THREE!

Well folks, it's with bitter-sweetness that I announce the third and final big giveaway for Modish, um, ever! 

There might be single items given away occasionally in the future, but nothin' like this.  So enter now, for your last chance to win giveaway #1, #2 or right below, #3!  You can enter to win your favorite set of items, or enter all three!  Have fun!  And remember, the deadline for each one is Dec 16th at 11:59pm!

December giveaway package #3!

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This giveaway is worth $724 and is filled to brim with handmade goods galore!  Keep some, share some, spread the love.

::TO ENTER::

The scavenger method: Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you love, then leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited along with the link to the item you found there.  Easy peasy!  You can visit one site or many, just share one link per comment.

and/or

The broadcast method: Help me spread the word about the giveaway!  Just post about the giveaway on your blog, myspace/facebook page, on flickr, twitter, whatever social network you're into... be sure to include a link back to Modish so people can enter!  Then, come back to this post and leave a comment stating that you wrote about the giveaway, with a link to your post so I can check it out.  That's it!  You can post in multiple places if you'd like, just leave a comment with a link to each for separate entries.  Also, feel free to use and of the giveaway photos and link to any of your favorite giveaway participants in your posts.

Some guidelines:

• Paste links into the "comments" field, not the "URL" field (that's where you list your own website, if you have one!)
• You'll have until Tuesday, Dec 16th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter.
• Please leave your first name and last initial when commenting so I can better distinguish between entrants.
• on Wednesday, Dec 17th, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments on this post to win this giveaway package.  The winner will be announced here on the blog so check back in to see if you've won! 
• This contest is NOT OPEN to int'l recipients this time.  The boxes are too heavy and would cost too much to send, sorry!

::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• recycled upholstery clutch REDUX DESIGNS
• blue knit flower hat LINDAMADE / HOPE FOR JASENN
  
• joy & peace letterpress cards SMOCK PAPER
• merry merry necklace LYNN KRESTEL
• pair of tiny mushroom ornaments MUDPUPPY
• protozoan necklace STARVING ARTIST BAZAAR
• leaves charm necklace HAZELNUT COTTAGE
• tafetta print MELISSA LUND
• green tourmalinated Quartz drop earrings JEWEL ALCHEMY
• bree earrings DEE-ZIGNS
• dishtowel and potholder set HEAD BITCH IN CHARGE
• you are my world mini notecards CHICKROCKS
• tiptoe earrings THE GLASS ONION
• "flower stamp" pendant TURQUOISE DREAMS
• tchotch-ke-chain GAJETTES
• coaster sets KERRY BEARY
• leaf girl notecard set THE WILDWOOD FLOWER
  
• Needlepoint Trade Secrets book & "Wicked" stitch guide JANET PERRY
  
• vacant transfer print HILARY HITCHCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
• cloisonne flower dangle & yellow bead chandelier earrings A PRETTY ROCK
  
• mahjong tile jewelry set- earrings & necklace ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• black and white flower headband STYLISH MODE
• pink bead hoop earrings IT'S A LJUBICA DESIGNS
• flower brooch VIVIDOT
• peridot, prehnite & moonstone cluster earrings CATIE'S BLUE
  
• deer thoughts print TANIS ALEXIS
• creamcicle sugarscrub, liquid soap & lime basil soy candle DANDY BODYCARE
  
• shadowplay earrings CHERRY CREEK DESIGNS
  
• sleepers silkscreen print ESTA SKETCH
• scarbourough fire lip balm OM SHANTI HANDCRAFTS
• zippered pouch MONSTER FASHION
• slowly print EYEFUL by TRICIA McKELLAR
  
• little baker print IRENA SOPHIA

3 Days of Giveaways...DAY TWO!

Okay, here we go!  Time to announce giveaway #2 in three days of giveaways!  You can enter below, and feel free to continue entering the first giveaway as well!  One comment will be chosen randomly to win each package, so pick your poison and enter away!  Have fun!

December giveaway package #2!

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This giveaway is worth $711 and is filled to brim with handmade goods galore!  Keep some, share some, spread the love.

::TO ENTER::

The scavenger method: Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you love, then leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited along with the link to the item you found there.  Easy peasy!  You can visit one site or many, just share one link per comment.

and/or

The broadcast method: Help me spread the word about the giveaway!  Just post about the giveaway on your blog, myspace/facebook page, on flickr, twitter, whatever social network you're into... be sure to include a link back to Modish so people can enter!  Then, come back to this post and leave a comment stating that you wrote about the giveaway, with a link to your post so I can check it out.  That's it!  You can post in multiple places if you'd like, just leave a comment with a link to each for separate entries.  Also, feel free to use and of the giveaway photos and link to any of your favorite giveaway participants in your posts.

Some guidelines:

• Paste links into the "comments" field, not the "URL" field (that's where you list your own website, if you have one!)
• You'll have until Tuesday, Dec 16th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter.
• Please leave your first name and last initial when commenting so I can better distinguish between entrants.
• on Wednesday, Dec 17th, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments on this post to win this giveaway package.  The winner will be announced here on the blog so check back in to see if you've won! 
• This contest is NOT OPEN to int'l recipients this time.  The boxes are too heavy and would cost too much to send, sorry!
  

::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• sleepers silkscreen print ESTA SKETCH
• wire wrapped jellyfish ring HANDMADE JULZ
• winter tree print JESSICA DOYLE
• rose quartz, red onyx & tourmaline cluster earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• atomicat print KERRY BEARY
• girl with a paper fan print IRENA SOPHIA
• tree brooch MONSTER FASHION
• circle of life dangle earrings CHERRY CREEK DESIGNS
• gust of wind print AK JAPAN
• Greta earrings MUSETTE
• hello mini notecards CHICKROCKS
• beaded earrings L'ATELIER DES BIJOUX
• jumper purse PHAT SHEEP
• new moon earrings BONBI FOREST
• swank print HILARY HITCHCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
• beaded wire pendant ZAM ZAM DESIGN
• berry and owl necklace BELLISSIMA JEWELRY
• guitar pick jewelry set- earrings & necklace ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• why fly print MECHELLE DESIGNS
• alphabet e- arctic ice earrings MOYOU
• set of greeting cards 1ST COMES LOVE
• turquoise bead hoop earrings IT'S A LJUBICA DESIGNS
• hedgehog zip pouch OBLINAKNIT
• jumbo hairclip VIVIDOT
• beaded snowflake earrings A PLANET 4 CREATION
• tchotch-ke-chain GAJETTES
• make your own voodoo Susan EMERALD ARTS
• protozoan necklace STARVING ARTIST BAZAAR
  
• everything citrus lip balm OM SHANTI HANDCRAFTS
• deer thoughts print TANIS ALEXIS
• clear bead dangle earrings MOONDOONIE
• quilted Christmas coasters FOR QUILT'S SAKE
  
• almond oatmeal body frosting, zephyr body butter & soy candle  DANDY BODYCARE
  
• Bargello Revisited book & "Wicked" stitch guide JANET PERRY
• brown flower headband STYLISH MODE
• cloisonne flower dangle earrings A PRETTY ROCK

Another huge thank you to this round of wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to the giveaway!

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the 3rd and final, giveaway #3!

3 Days of Giveaways...DAY ONE!

Well friendly Modishers, this is it...the last days of the big Modish giveaway!  This will not be the end of all things given away here, just the end of the gigantically large and overwhelmingly wonderful giveaways filled with hundreds and hundreds of dollars worth of handmade things (sorry.)

But, to go out with a bang, there will be a full three days of giveaways, just in time for the holidays!  Today, tomorrow and Friday will be filled with gigantically large and overwhelmingly wonderful packages stocked full of handmade deliciousness to give out to you, my awesome readers!  In total, I have $2,161 worth of goods to give, split up into three separate packages.  Yowza.  I mean, YOOOOWZA!! 

There will be ONE winner for each giveaway package, and each contest will end on Tuesday, Dec 16th with the winners being selected next Wednesday morning and announced here!

So, you all have three more chances to win BIG!  And your first opportunity starts now!  Good luck!

December giveaway package #1!

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This giveaway is worth $726 and is filled to brim with handmade goods galore!  Keep some, share some, spread the love.

::TO ENTER::

The scavenger method: Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you love, then leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited along with the link to the item you found there.  Easy peasy!  You can visit one site or many, just share one link per comment.

and/or

The broadcast method: Help me spread the word about the giveaway!  Just post about the giveaway on your blog, myspace/facebook page, on flickr, twitter, whatever social network you're into... be sure to include a link back to Modish so people can enter!  Then, come back to this post and leave a comment stating that you wrote about the giveaway, with a link to your post so I can check it out.  That's it!  You can post in multiple places if you'd like, just leave a comment with a link to each for separate entries.  Also, feel free to use and of the giveaway photos and link to any of your favorite giveaway participants in your posts.

Some guidelines:

• Paste links into the "comments" field, not the "URL" field (that's where you list your own website, if you have one!)
• You'll have until Tuesday, Dec 16th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter.
• Please leave your first name and last initial when commenting so I can better distinguish between entrants.
• on Wednesday, Dec 17th, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments on this post to win this giveaway package.  The winner will be announced here on the blog so check back in to see if you've won! 
• This contest is NOT OPEN to int'l recipients this time.  The boxes are too heavy and would cost too much to send, sorry!
  

 
::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• pair of small hairclips VIVIDOT
• deco the halls cards GREEN PORCH-LIGHTS
• thorn photo print ALINA JOLIE
• wintery mix lip balm OM SHANTI HANDCRAFTS
• badge of courage GAJETTES
• Christmas tree monster KIVETT STUDIO
• beaded bracelet STELLA JADE
• bouquet of buttons print MELISSA LUND
• mini book art EMERALD ARTS
• little bittie angel TIN WINGS
• slowly print EYEFUL by TRICIA McKELLAR
• pearl and shell drop earrings K KENNEDY DESIGNS
• smell the flowers print MATILOU
• A horse of course print TANIS ALEXIS
• crystal drop earrings MOONDOONIE
• tree brooch MONSTER FASHION
• smoky quartz drop earrings JEWEL ALCHEMY
• lavendermint body frosting & liquid soap, citrus spice body butter DANDY BODYCARE
• tickle my fancy print FOOD CHIC
• crystal aurora borealis drop earrings CRYSTAL ALLURE
• terrace heights earrings TWINKLE
• rainbow flower pendant PIECES OF ME PENDANTS
• Needlepoint Trade Secrets book & "Wicked" stitch guide JANET PERRY
• peach flower headband STYLISH MODE
• batik zip pouch URBANKNIT
• protozoan necklace STARVING ARTIST BAZAAR
• slimline zip-it bag OBLINAKNIT
• pearl drop earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• girl in white dress & girl and a column prints IRENA SOPHIA
• letter to my love necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• recycled negatives necklace TOMATE D'EPINGLES
• sailor boy zip pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• greeting card set PURPLE LEMON DESIGNS
  
• lotus dangle earrings CHERRY CREEK DESIGNS
• woodburned snowman ornament ELPY
• dice jewelry set- earrings & necklace ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• pair of tiny mushroom ornaments MUDPUPPY
  
• doxie duet print KERRY BEARY
• opalescent drop earrings IT'S A LJUBICA DESIGNS

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this giveaway!  You all rock! 

*Enter DAY TWO of the giveaway, right here!

The November November Giveaway!! (part two!)

For those of you who've been waiting for a 2nd chance to score some handmade awesomeness, the time is now my friends!  It's the November November giveaway, part two!  This wonderful batch of handmade goodness is worth $805, even more than last week!  And again, it's all going to ONE lucky winner!  This is an awesome way to score some gifts for yourself and to hand out to others this holiday season!  So, wha'cha waiting for?  Enter now!

::TO ENTER::

The scavenger method: Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you love, then leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited along with the link to the item you found there!  Easy peasy!  You can visit one site or many, just share one link per comment!

and/or

The broadcast method: Help me spread the word about the giveaway!  Just post about the giveaway (and how rad it is :) on your blog, myspace/facebook page, on flickr, twitter, whatever social network you're into... be sure to include a link back to Modish so people can enter!  Then, come back to this post and leave a comment stating that you wrote about the giveaway, with a link to your post so I can check it out!  That's it!  You can post in multiple places if you'd like, just leave a comment with a link to each for separate entries.  Also, feel free to use the photo below (or those that follow) and link to any of your favorite giveaway participants in your posts!

Some guidelines:

• Paste links into the "comments" field, not the "URL" field (that's where you list your own website, if you have one!)
• You'll have until Wed, Dec 3rd at 11:59pm (PST) to enter.  That gives you 2 whole weeks! (extended since Thanksgiving is in there :)
• Please leave your first name and last initial when commenting so I can better distinguish between entrants.

on Thursday, Dec 4th, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments and announce her/him here on the blog- so check back in to see if you've won!

• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, off you go!  Start searching the sites below and spreading the word about all these great participants on your own blogs!  Have fun, and good luck!
 
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::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• peace sign TIN WINGS
• "slowly" print EYEFUL by TRICIA McKELLAR
• Czech glass drop earrings K KENNEDY DESIGNS
• "Maya in Fall" print MATILOU
• "I have many thoughts" print TANIS ALEXIS
• Snowman necklace and earrings set HUMBLEBEADS
• corduroy bear pouch RED MARIONETTE
• "Plant a tree" print KACHING DESIGN
• beaded earrings MOONDOONIE
• fern clutch with vintage button MONSTER FASHION
• silver drip necklace BEADS IN THE BELFRY
• beer quartz "kisses" earrings JEWEL ALCHEMY
• 2009 calendar HAPPIFY
• hand-painted silk earrings GILBEA
• alphabet-o-graphic wooden earrings MOYOU
• tea tree citrus scrub DANDY BODYCARE
• "nectarine under cage" print FOOD CHIC
• set of Brighton Buildings cards ROBIN101
• blue and brown crystal drop earrings CRYSTAL ALLURE
• chocolate and vanilla necklace TWINKLE
• sushi mousepad HEAD BITCH IN CHARGE
• green tree pendant PIECES OF ME PENDANTS
• set of 12 correspondence cards 1ST COMES LOVE
• love gun necklace PULP SUSHI
• beaded rainbow brooch FLECTO
• Needlepoint Trade Secrets, autographed book JANET PERRY
• beaded bookmark DEE-ZIGNS
• jungle print headband STYLISH MODE
• winter finger puppet BABYSWEAR
• batik zip pouch URBANKNIT
• 3 little birdies necklace FLAMBEAUX DESIGN
• protozoan necklace STARVING ARTIST BAZAAR
• "geneen earrings" MUSETTE
• crystal quartz and moonstone earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• mushroom zip bag OBLINAKNIT
• jumper purse PHAT SHEEP
• yuzen pendant A PLANET 4 CREATION
• copper bead dangle earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• black and white flower headband GEMDROPS

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this month's giveaway! The December giveaway will be announced the following week after this one ends.

Giveaway Winner!

Well, it's time to announce who's taking home the first round of goodies from the November November Giveaway, worth $778!  First, I'd like to thank each and every one of you who entered the giveaway by helping to spread the word about it on your own blogs, or by finding your favorite goods from the contributors- thank you!  Also, an extra big double thank you thank you to all the wonderful crafters who participated by donating an item.  You all rock! 

So now, without further adieu, the winner of the November November Giveaway, part one, chosen randomly from all the comments received is...

Jennifer Ladd!

Congrats Jennifer, you won it all!  Please contact me with your mailing address so I can send all your goodies out!  jena @ modishblog.com.

The rest of you, stay tuned for part 2 of the giveaway to be announced this week! You all have another chance to win big!

The November November Giveaway!! (part one! :)

It's time for the November November giveaway, a contest so nice, I named it twice!  Why?  Because it's so HUGE I decided to split it up into two separate giveaways!  It was just TOO big!  So, that means that this incredible batch of handmade goodies, worth $778, is just the first of two giveaways that'll take place this month.  The next (even larger!) one will be announced next week!  Double the fun, double the winners!  So without further ado, let's find out how ONE lucky winner can take home this batch of hot handmade loot, shall we?

::TO ENTER::

This giveaway is now closed for entries.  Thank you for participating!

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::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• "happy thoughts" print GOOD BLOOM
• "eden" print MECHELLE DESIGNS
• jungle print headband STYLISH MODE
• "growing a house print" IRENA SOPHIA
• Bargello Revisited, autographed book JANET PERRY
• Bonbi shopper tote BONBI FOREST
• black knit hat with earflaps LINDAMADE
• "winging my way back to you" necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• "sunroom" metallic print HILARY HITCHCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY
• mini album, notebook & labels BRIONES & CO
• linen and silk "Logan" clutch FIAZ CO
• snow white bracelet BELLISSIMA JEWELRY
• crocheted leaf necklace with flower MARIANNE S
• garnet heart charm necklace HAZELNUT COTTAGE
• recycled negatives earrings TOMATE D'EPINGLES
• narwhal applique zip pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• greeting card set PURPLE LEMON DESIGNS
• black and white flower headband GEMDROPS
• shadow play earrings CHERRY CREEK DESIGNS
• baby onesie GOHGIRL
• "support our youth" pendant TURQUOISE DREAMS
• mushroom zip bag OBLINAKNIT
• keep calm pendant PIECES OF ME PENDANTS
• pink sakura flower brooch WINTER GARDEN
• silver drop earrings WIRE LILY
• acute macrame earrings ELPY
• geisha jewelry set- earrings & necklace ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• pair of tiny mushroom ornaments MUDPUPPY
• 3 little bird ornaments FIBER WHIMZ
• "Chinese jumprope" print THE WILDWOOD FLOWER
• beaded earrings MOONDOONIE
• lantern tassel earrings JEWELED AMBROSIA
• "toil and trouble" necklace SPIFFING JEWELRY
• "cloudy dangles" earrings CAPRICIOUS FRIPPERY
• owl gocco print set KERRY BEARY
• "believe" charm necklace LYNN KRESTEL
• red beaded hoop earrings IT'S A LJUBICA DESIGNS
• angel ornament TIN WINGS

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this month's giveaway!  And this is only half of 'em!  Stay tuned for next Tuesday when the 2nd part of the November November giveaway will be announced!

*If you'd like to participate in a future giveaway by contributing an item, read this info page to see how!

And the winners are...

The enormous October giveaway has officially come to an end, and I just picked 4 names "out of the hat" from all the comments to take home a 1/4 each of the spectacular prize!  So, without further ado,

• Cindy who liked this necklace by Nea and will get it in her giveaway box!
• Amber who liked this print by Good Bloom, and will receive the Good Bloom print included in the giveaway!
• Liz who loved this foxes print from Bonbi Forest and will get the super soft Bonbi Forest wings tee included in her box!
• & Emma who says she needs a quilted Day of the Dead pillow from My Crazy Love- now she can rest her head on the skull pillow included in the giveaway!

Each name links to the winners' individual sites, so click and see if it's you! 

*Lucky winners, you'll each receive the items listed above along with lots of other great stuff!  Please feel free to email me at jena{at}modishblog.com with your mailing address, or I'll contact you later today for it.

Thank you to everyone for participating, both the wonderful and generous contributors and all the lovely folk who entered!  We'll do it all over again next month, so if you didn't win this time, you can try again in November! 

If you'd like to donate an item to next month's giveaway, read this and then email me at jena{at}modishblog.com for my address.

Thank you so much!  Hope all your Monday's aren't too blue!

<3 jena

The Spooktacular October Giveaway!!!

Wow!  During last month's giveaway I put the call out for more contributions and boy oh boy did you guys answer!  As a result, this October giveaway is ghoulishly great, freakishly fabulous, spookingly spectacular just in time for Halloween!  It contains handmade goods from 49 amazing artists and crafters and is worth a mind-blowing $1002!  Yep, $1002 to be exact!  It will be split up between 4 lucky winners who will receive a package worth about $250 each.  So, without further ado, let's take a closer look at all the goods that are up for grabs! 

::TO ENTER::

Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you love, then leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there! ie: "This chrysoprase necklace from Zurina Ketola is stunning! http://www.zurinaketola.com/servlet/the-158/chunky-chrysoprase-and-vermeil/Detail" 

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit many, just share one link per comment- that way, if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times and increase your odds of winning!
• You'll have until Sunday, Oct 12th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter- that gives you 5 days!
  
• on Monday morning, I'll choose FOUR winners randomly from all the comments and announce them here on the blog- so be sure to check in Monday morning to see if you've won!
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start checking out all the sites below and share the great things you find along the way- maybe even pick up a few things for yourself, hmmm?
 
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::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::  (in as close to clockwise order as I could get it :)

• catbird print CATBIRD STUDIO
  
• orange drop earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• 2009 calendar JESSICA GONACHA
• original desert flower painting CHING TEOH
• "spice flower" print GOOD BLOOM
• fall tree print JESSICA DOYLE
• Bargello Revisited, autographed book JANET PERRY
• 2009 calender HAPPIFY
• floral tote bag OBLINAKNIT
• Elsa the Elephant SNUGGLE HERD
• music inspired skull pillow MY CRAZY LOVE
• animal print headbands STYLISH MODE
• forest horse print TANIS ALEXIS
• felted pendant FIBER WHIMZ
• modern shapes stationery set AVIE DESIGNS
• birdy bling earrings CAPRICIOUS FRIPPERY
• faux chocolate cupcake MAYBE SOMEDAY
• set of font coasters CAROLINA COTTAGE
• set of 3 reusable bulk food bags KOOTSAC
• shell hoop earrings K KENNEDY DESIGNS
• retro mousepad HBIC
• I heart Paris necklace PULP SUSHI
• crocheted flower pin LINDAMADE
  
• raku flower pendant necklace MAKU STUDIO
• razzle dazzle pendant TURQUOISE DREAMS
• stereoscope print THE WILDWOOD FLOWER
• Bertie the Bat clutch RED MARIONETTE
• Halloween jewelry set- 2 earrings & 1 necklace ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• pearl and Swarovski crystal bracelet CRYSTAL ALLURE
• pink skeleton pendant PIECES OF ME PENDANTS
• small zip pouch URBANKNIT
• "little bloomie" art piece TIN WINGS
• shoe little charmer clip A PLANET 4 CREATION
• floral and red paisley silk headbands GEMDROPS
• Ghouls Night Out party set- cards, tags & coasters DINGBAT PRESS
• crocheted brooch MARIANNE S
• pink & grey earrings JEWELED AMBROSIA
• decoupaged daisy necklace WABISABI BROOKLYN
• brass leaf earrings BLOSSOM SHOP
• zebra heart earrings CHERRY CREEK DESIGNS
• log applique zip pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• acorn necklace NEA
• plum wings tee BONBI FOREST
  
• faceted glass beaded earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• felted bluebird bowl MIES MAMA
• silver drip necklace BEADS IN THE BELFRY
• beaded necklace APPLE BLOSSOM DESIGNS
• 3 pair earrings sampler SPIFFING JEWELRY
• Betsy Ross earrings DEE-ZIGNS

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this month's giveaway!

*If you'd like to participate in a future giveaway by contributing an item, read this info page to see how!

Fall is comin' GIVEAWAY!!

Well folks, I'm happy to report that it's that time again.  Giveaway time, that is!  I'm sad to report tho that I've officially run out of my backstock of giveaway goodies- I need more!  If you're an artist or crafter and would like a fun (and inexpensive!) way to get the word out about your shop, you can help me out by participating in a giveaway!  We have Oct, Nov and Dec coming up, that's primetime holiday shopping season folks!  So, what do you have to do to participate?  Just read this, and then e-mail me for my mailing address.  Easy peasy! 

But not to be disappointed, I was still able to round up over $450 worth of handmade wonders to dole out to this month's lucky winner.  Will it be yoooouuuu?  It certainly could be!  To enter, just read on and click away.  We'll see you next month, hopefully with lots of new giveaway participants!

::TO ENTER::

Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you think is interesting, unique, or something that you'd love to take home, then, leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there!  ie: "This momento necklace from Leader of Men is just breathtaking! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14378766" 

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit many, just share one link per comment- that way, if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times and increase your odds of winning!
• You'll have until Saturday, Sept 13th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter- that gives you 4 days!
  
• on Sunday, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments and notify them by email. 
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start cruising the sites below, share the cool things you find with the rest of us and maybe even pick up a few things for yourself along the way, hmmm?
 
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::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• girl with umbrella print MONJOJO
• pink owl fabric clutch RED MARIONETTE
• "pure made coffee" pendant necklace PENNYDOG JEWELRY
• pink floral and champagne colored silk headbands GEMDROPS
• "No 3" print GOOD BLOOM
• faceted glass beaded earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• original mixed media oil painting NANCY KREMILLER
• raku swirl pendant necklace MAKU STUDIO
• "where wild roses grow" necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• fabric scrap birdie COO-KOO-RI-KOO
• hammered sterling necklace and earrings set ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• ikat fabric purse OBLINAKNIT
• "chocolate bunny" pouch and acorn applique ITY-BITY BAGS
• blue floral fabric headbands STYLISH MODE
• singing tooth iron on patch FLAPPER GIRL
• crystal dangle earrings and a golden bead bracelet A PRETTY ROCK
• embroidered tea towel SUBLIME STITCHING

The following items are from The Little Black Box I received- they don't count towards the total worth, but I threw them in to plump up the prize a bit :)  Explore their sites too, and check out The Little Black Box to see how you can receive a sample of handmade goodies yourself!

• embroidered luggage handle wraps BIN HOG
• red jade earrings NAMASTE DESIGNS
• minipouch & pocket mirror set MIDNIGHT CREATIONS
• "moo" notecard WENDY CONRAD
• red coral earrings jaC JEWELRY

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this month's giveaway!

To enter, just click the comments link below and start commenting away!  Good luck! :)

Contest Winners!

Thank you thank you to everyone who entered the Dawanda giveaway by voting on my favorite picks!  The winning artist has officially been declared- it's Tizzalicious, who makes these adorable earrings along with other cute stuff.

Tizzalicious won a free featured spot on DaWanda for a week, and the random voter chosen who won, Stockton, received a €25 gift certificate for anything in Tizzalicious' shop!  Congrats!!

And another congrats to Tonje from Norway who won the whole motherload of goodness in the August Modish Giveaway!  Yay!!  Thanks again to all the fantabulous contributors who donated goods and to everyone who entered!!  It'll happen again next month, so do come back now, ya hear?

It's a HOT HOT summer GIVEAWAY!

It's hot, soooo hot, and in honor of this last, sweltering month of summer, I have a hot hot pink hued (sunburned perhaps?) giveaway for you today, worth over $620!  There's art and accessories galore in this one, and it's all going to just one lucky winner to help them get through the rest of August in style.  Who's gonna win?  It could be you!

::TO ENTER::

Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you think is interesting, unique, or something that you'd love to take home, then, leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there!  ie: "This little hat from pdx beanies is soooo adorable! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13804137" 

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit many, just share one link per comment- that way, if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times and increase your odds of winning!
• You'll have until Saturday, Aug 9th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter, that gives you 4 days!
  
• on Sunday, I'll choose ONE winner randomly from all the comments and notify them by email. 
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start cruising the sites below, share the cool things you find with the rest of us and maybe even pick up a few things for yourself along the way, hmmm?
 
(click pics below for larger view!)

::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• original drawing VALENTINA DESIGN
• fabric scrap birdie COO-KOO-RI-KOO
• "hedgy hedgehog" appliqué pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• ruby roxx earrings SPARKLING STARS
• "happy thoughts" print GOOD BLOOM
• "never alone" print SHIRA SELA
• pink faux ceramic cupcake MAYBE SOMEDAY
• beaded and embroidered peach clutch KRISTA RAAK
• "orange squares" necklace VADJUTKA
• black floral light switchplate cover FLAPPER GIRL
• original mixed media oil painting NANCY KREMILLER
• raku heart pendant necklace MAKU STUDIO
• "love letters" burn print WENDY CONRAD
• recycled circuit board pin THREE RING CIRCUITS
• 2 pair of Asian themed earrings ECLECTIC ELEMENTS
• harlequin dog collar THE MODERN PET
• hand knit wristband TICKLED PINK KNITS
• "oh such sensibility" necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• freshwater pearl & oxidized silver earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• mimi messenger bag OBLINAKNIT
• "vintage" print LUCIA JOHNSON
• fabric headbands STYLISH MODE
• migration song print WOLFIE & THE SNEAK
• mother of pearl flower earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• MauMau postcards & bracelet MAU STUDIO

A big thank you to all the wonderful crafters and artists who contributed to this month's giveaway!

To enter, just click the comments link below and start commenting away!  Good luck! :)

Modish July Giveaway!

It's summer, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the Earth is smiling.  How can this day get any better?  Well, how about with a totally awesomely radical and fantastic giveaway!  Yeah!  Since I had to skip last month's giveaway, I promised to make this one a big ol' doozy, and hopefully I delivered!  With thanks to the kindness of many great contributors, I was able to round up $880 worth of handmade goodness!  Yowza!  Since that's an awful lot, I'll be splitting up the goods between TWO winners!  All you have to do to win is enter below!

::TO ENTER::

Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you think is interesting, unique, or something that you'd love to take home, then, leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there!  ie: "I found this oh so pretty necklace at Nek jewelry! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12581537" 

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit many, just share one link per comment- that way, if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times and increase your odds of winning!
• You'll have until Friday, July 11th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter, just 3 short days!
  
• over the weekend, I'll choose TWO winners randomly from all the comments and notify them by email. 
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start cruising the sites below, share the cool things you find with the rest of us and maybe even pick up a few things for yourself along the way, hmmm?
 
(click pics below for larger view!)

::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• wood-burned treasure box SIXTH AND ELM
• sun drop beaded earrings PRISMERA DESIGN
• set of sea urchin prints WOLFIE & THE SNEAK
• "where wild roses grow" necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• rainbow polka dot purse THE SEA WITHIN
• treetings recycled card set DESIGN FOR MANKIND
• pearl & rose quartz earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• original mixed media oil painting NANCY KREMILLER
• large "green room" mounted photo PLYWERK
• "romantic cowgirl" necklace VADJUTKA
• mushrooms print set (pastel edition) JESSICA DOYLE
• "when whales talk" applique pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• harlequin dog collar THE MODERN PET
• red hearts felt barrette set FLAPPER GIRL
• striped poppy purse CHIC 36
• turquoise earrings JEALOUSY JEWELS
• embroidery card set SUBLIME STITCHING
• turquoise gumball necklace RENEE'S PAPER & YARN
• "light showers" print LUCIA JOHNSON
• fabric headband STYLISH MODE
• "seeds of freedom" print VOL. 25
• willow earrings SPARKLING STARS
• tie dye zipper pouch URBAN KNIT
• crocheted lemon cake slice SHARLEEN MORCO
• set of sterling & pearl earrings + perfume sample ART CREATED
• hand knit headband set TICKLED PINK KNITS
• birdie notecard A PUNKIN' CARD CO
• beaded and embroidered brooch KRISTA RAAK
• quilted island tote bag OBLINAKNIT
• "swing" photograph CAREY SHAW
• dangling crystal earrings WYRED ON WIRE
• mixtape zine 3rd issue MIXTAPE ZINE
• birthstone earrings A PLANET 4 CREATION
• rose, lavender & aqua beaded necklace SPARKLE PLENTY
• seashell earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• mau mau message cards MAU STUDIO
• guitar pick earring and necklace set ECLECTIC ELEMENTS

Thanks so much to everyone who contributed!  To enter, just click the comments link below and start commenting away!  Good luck! :)

7/10/08: Just wanted to pipe in with a "Great googlymoogly!  Look at all those comments!  My eyes are bugging out!"  Keep 'em coming, you have until this Friday at midnight to enter!  WOW!!

May Giveaway!

Yay, it's that time again!  What time, you ask?  Giveaway time!  This springy fresh and fabulous May Giveaway is worth over $680 and this time, it's going to go to ONE LUCKY DUCK only, yep, just ONE winner will get everything you see below!  Want to be the one?  Well, hop to it!  Entering is easy!

To enter the giveaway contest: click and explore at least one site from one of the giveaway contributors listed below.  Scope their site out and find an item you think is interesting, unique, or something that you'd love to have for yourself- then, leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there that you like!  Voila!

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit a lot- just share one link per comment- (ie: if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times with 5 different comments and increase your odds of winning, see?) Please paste the link into the actual BODY of the comment- the "URL" section is for your own website, if you have one.
• You'll have until Friday, May 16th at 11:59pm (PST) to look around at the sites and post a comment (entries posted after that will not be included in the contest)
  
• on Saturday, May 17th, ONE winner will be chosen randomly from all the commenters and notified by email!  (so check your email if you've entered!)
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start cruising the sites below, share the cool things you find with the rest of us and maybe even pick up a few things for yourself along the way, hmmm?
 
(click pics below for larger view)

gingerbread & cotton candy cat collars THE MODERN PET
bubbling bath salts THE IVORY MAGNOLIA
silhouette print VOL. 25
cleopatra earrings SPARKLING STARS
tie dye zipper pouch URBAN KNIT
"Into the night" print AUSSIE PATCHES
crocheted chocolate cake slice SHARLEEN MORCO
pomegranate soap LOVE JANET
marina purse CHIC 36
black & white mounted photo PLYWERK</