Tuesday, April 20, 2010

collections & a giveaway: with vadjutka



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yippee!
it's handmade earth week here @ the rikrak studio: 7 days of celebrating eco-friendly handmade, and meeting some of the amazing artists behind future-friendly, sustainable indie businesses that you & i love!

today's our 5th giveaway: a fabulous tapestry necklace by *vadjutka*
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--------> UPDATE: <---------
check out all of the giveaways so far!

1. a beautiful handwoven recycled rag rug by *fiveforty* here!
2. a necklace by the *broken plate*, here.
3. a gorgeous eco chic seatbelt bag by *alamodestuff* here.
4. a fashionista's dream moo moo dress by *julesmae* here.
5. a lovely textile necklace by *vadjutka*, here.
6. a pair of fabulous wall pockets by *greencouchdesign*, here.

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each giveaway will be up for 8 days. be sure to come back each weekday between now and earth day (this thursday) to enter all 7 giveaways - you're gonna LOVE them! - and meet some of the fabulous folks behind the green handmade movement!

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cue birds singing.
cue ear to ear smiles.
cue the loveliest of feelings deep inside your soul!
this is, indeed, how i feel about judit of vadjutka's beautiful eco friendly textile jewelry work: whole heartedly, entirely, smitten!

the beautiful shop vadjutka has quickly become one of my very favourites in the whole wide world. the endless appeal of judit's gorgeous sustainable work: her brilliant use of colour, the beautiful textures she weaves together, her most gorgeous & inspiring photos, and her love of giving new life to tiny scraps of traditional fabrics ( you know how i LOVE scraps!) combine to make it, i would say, just the loveliest of places to visit.

and now... how marvelously lucky we are... you can WIN one of her latest works! woohoo!

first: be sure to visit the wonderful vadjutka shop, where every unique piece of jewelry certainly does have it's own wonderful personality! you'll also want to catch up with her wonderful wit and charm on her beautiful blog, and thru her tweets and facebook updates. and how about subscribing to her lovely monthly newsletter here! and i know you, too, will be SMITTEN!




now... let's see what judit's collecting!
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who (are you) : Judit Wild, and my shop is vadjutka
what (are you collecting) : I collect vintage and modern glasses from around the world
when (did you start) :
Approximately 10 years ago.

how (many do you have?):
Somewhere around 25; I never know precisely.

where (do you find them) :
I have two main sources: fleamarkets in the countries I visit – for example I have bottles from Greece, Macau, Austria, Turkey - and the fleamarket in Budapest, Hungary where I live.

where (do you keep them)
: They are all around my flat: mostly on my bookshelf.

what (‘s a crazy/interesting story behind one)
: Actually the very first piece of the collection is from my late boyfriend: I kept only this blue siphon-bottle of his.

what (piece would you like to add):
My favourites are the art deco glasses, and I’d love to have one from France. And some more perfume glasses from China and Japan.

why (do you love them) :
I love glass because it is clean, and I love to watch the light going through colored glasses.

which (one is your favourite) & why :
My favourite is a little red and orange colored parfume bottle, that I bought in Macau. I love its colors and its clean-cut shape, but also, that it reminds me of that journey.

what (else do you collect) : National and tribal jewelry, but I dont have that many yet.





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and now... you can win a vadjutka original eco necklace!
woohoo! it features traditional Hungarian tapestries, beautiful, colourful fabric remnants and wow - is just gorgeous!



judit writes about this beautiful necklace: In this necklace you will find a hand embroidered pattern, which is an element in one of Hungary's embroidery traditions: the Kalocsa embroidery. (Kalocsa is a town, known also for its tasty paprika powder.) I incorporated this traditional pattern into a modern findings that resulted - well, in my view - in an exciting mixture of colors, patterns and forms, and showing us, that traditions can be modernized. More about Kalocsa embroidery: http://www.kalocsaembroidery.com/
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brilliant, judit!
and i love the way you modernize traditions in such a beautiful,

meaningful way.





1. go visit the wonderful vadjutka shop!
... take a look around ... come back here and leave a comment in this post about your favourite goodie from her shop & why you love it!= 1 entry

2.
leave us a comment about a tradition you've modernized in your own life or home (just like the way judit has modernized traditional fabrics in her work, or vintage bottles in her collection!)

... = 1 entry

3. subscribe to judit's wonderful monthly newsletter here. and come back here and tell us = 1 entry

4. follow her on twitter { she's @vadjutka }. Come back here and tell us about it!
... 1 entry

5. tweet on
twitter
about this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here. please be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! :) = 1 more possible entry.

6. become a fan of vadjutka's on facebook.
then come back here and tell us about it!
... = 1 entry.


7. follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
and leave me a comment here telling us that you do! = 1 more possible entry.

8. leave a comment over in this etsy thread here sharing an eco tip.
come back here and tell us about it. = 1 possible entry



9. :: PLEASE NOTE:
each entry must be it's own comment.
thanks! ::

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:: RULES ::
a) it is possible to have a maximum of 8 entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) using random.org, 1 winner of the vadjutka giveaway will be chosen on wed. april 28 @ 9pm EST.
d) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.

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have a fabulously vivid day, nicies!
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--------> UPDATE: <---------
check out all of the giveaways so far!

1. a beautiful handwoven recycled rag rug by *fiveforty* here!
2. a necklace by the *broken plate*, here.
3. a gorgeous eco chic seatbelt bag by *alamodestuff* here.
4. a fashionista's dream moo moo dress by *julesmae* here.
5. a lovely textile necklace by *vadjutka*, here.
6. a pair of fabulous wall pockets by *greencouchdesign*, here.

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257 comments:

  1. eco tip on forum...
    http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6493194&page=10

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  2. tweeted about the giveaway!!le

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  3. I follow your blog!

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  4. Paradise City - very long necklace with glass beads and brass hoop on brass chain
    love it, so pretty:)

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  5. follow her on twitter:)

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  6. Thousand Flowers is my favorite, pretty!
    cathyhorner at embarqmail.com

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  7. I use an old wooden ironing board for a plant stand
    cathyhorner at embarqmail dot com

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  8. I love the Being Framed - Sun - necklace made of fabric and setting on brass chain because it reminds me of summer coming soon!

    queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

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  9. I am a fan of vadjutka's on facebook (as Elena Rudaya)

    queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

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  10. I subscribed to judit's wonderful monthly newsletter

    queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

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  11. I am following your blog via GFC (as Elena)

    queen-of-pain at yandex dot com

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  12. I like the Being Framed necklace.

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  13. I love a lot of things, but I have to go with Olive Poppy - necklace with poppy flower on brass chain :)

    Peace & Love,
    Beth
    star_momma at yahoo dot com

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  14. I like the Lollipop Fused Glass ring.

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  15. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/12914983853

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  16. I follow vadjutka on twitter, username slowclublover.

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  17. I love the Return of the Hunters necklace!

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  18. I love the Tale of Three Blues necklace. It's a really interesting piece that would certainly earn admirers!

    stefro (at) gmail (dot) com

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  19. I follow vadjutka on twitter! (init2winit44)

    stefro (at) gmail (dot) com

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  20. I tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/InIt2WinIt44/status/12924478129

    stefro (at) gmail (dot) com

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  21. my favorite item: Winter Bird - Pseudo Cameo necklace with robin bird on brass chain

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  22. I pick the The Wife of the Hunter - poppy flower necklace made of silk, tulle and feather on brass chain - Etsy Project Embrace.
    Lusizova(at)gmail.com

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  23. I`m a new follower of this blog

    Lyudmila
    lusizova(at)gmail.com

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  24. Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/12935387935
    lusizova (st) gmail (dot) com

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  25. Totally in love with this Fly brooch:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/45310792/fly-brooch-made-of-fabric-and-brass
    Because I wear green a lot lately and I love birds too.

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  26. Love the textiles in her jewelry! My favorite was being framed in aqua and rose necklace. The colors, fabrics and style were right up my alley!

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  27. I also love the Bird in Heaven necklace very much! It's simple and beautiful!

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  28. I love the fabrics and I especially loved Night Garden - earrings, Opposites - asymmetrical necklace, Blue Moon - earrings, Sunflower - studs. Adorable shop. Thanks for the giveaway.
    cindyhinckley at msn.

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  29. Hi!
    I love the Hungary Bloom necklace because is beautiful and modern and I love red :)

    lucianita[@]sapo[.]pt

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  30. I'm following vadjutka on twitter as lucianittaa

    lucianita[@]sapo[.]pt

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  31. I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/Lucianittaa/status/12973624341

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  32. I´m following the rikrak studio via google

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  33. Love the Abstract - Paradise Lost - necklace made of fabric and brass filigrees on brass chain - Great color and shape! emilyveale77@gmail.com

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  34. SimplyCharmingLife at etsy.com, CharmingVintage at twitter28 April, 2010 11:08

    I am following, great to be here!

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  35. SimplyCharmingLife at etsy.com and CharmingVintage at twitter28 April, 2010 11:09

    I tweeted: @charmingvintage @vadjutka awesome giveaway here: Gorgeous necklace

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  36. SimplyCharmingLife at etsy and CharmingVintage on Twitter28 April, 2010 11:11

    I LOVE this pendant: ".Being Framed - Aqua and Rose - necklace made of fabric and setting on brass chain", but actually don't see anything I don't like!

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  37. SimplyCharmingLife at etsy and CharmingVintage on twitter28 April, 2010 11:18

    I am now officially subscribed to the monthly newsletter, can't wait!

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  38. awesome! i hearted her store! here's my fave piece:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/36806238/riverland-necklace-with-brass-pendant

    @FlamingBlingy
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  39. GFC follower of yours 8)
    @FlamingBlingy
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  40. following her on twitter 8)
    @FlamingBlingy
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  41. my eco tip posted on the etsy thread:

    re-use glass jars! they are so handy for storing (and keeping dry) loose ingredients, like tea, fresh spices, dry pasta 8)

    @FlamingBlingy
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  42. a tradition i've modernized in my family now:

    i'm apparently allergic to white walls, just like my dad was when i was growing up. as a renter, i can't paint the walls like he could. so instead i've made collages from magazines all over the walls and doors, covering as much white space with stylistic images from the New Yorker. it's funky!

    @FlamingBlingy
    phranne[at]yahoo.com

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  43. i've tweeted a few times as @papercakes :)

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  44. I LOVE the being framed sun necklace. Such a great and unique idea for jewelry!

    supersilver100 at gmail dot com

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  45. I like the Being Framed - Aqua and Rose - necklace and the Winter Bird - Pseudo Cameo necklace. This stuff is adorable!

    rubyandbuddy at yahoo dot com

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  46. Added Judit as a friend on FB

    rubyandbuddy at yahoo dot com

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  47. Following @vadjutka on Twitter @buddyCO

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  48. Following rikrak studio blog on GFC

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  49. Tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/buddyCO/status/13024947421

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  50. Love the shop! my fave is www.etsy.com/listing/36926346 - cos i love red and stripes - especially when they go together!

    imelda(dot)dickinson(at)gmail(dot)com

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  51. I follow vadjutka on twitter!

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  52. I commented on the Etsy forum - eco tip

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  53. I became a friend on facebook (Fan page doesnt appear anymore)

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  54. Wow, this shop is great! There are some amazing pieces in there. I really like the Love is in the Air necklace. It just looks so happy! ambrerose(!at)aol

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thanks so much for your comments, nicies!
it's a joy to read what everyone writes here.
thank you!