welcome welcome september!
my favourite month.
wanna know a little secret?
it's my birthday pretty soon, nicies! woohoo!
so let's have a party!
my favourite month.
wanna know a little secret?
it's my birthday pretty soon, nicies! woohoo!
so let's have a party!
i've asked some wonderful handmakers & vintage finders & cratfy supply creators to join me in a MEGA birthday bash-of-a-giveaway! { thanks so much for your kind kind generosity, nicies!}
there are THREE (that's right, 3!)
amazing prize packs up for grabs! each prize pack will have a different funfun winner!
amazing prize packs up for grabs! each prize pack will have a different funfun winner!
here we go:
:: prize pack A ::
valued at over $100!
:: winners' choice of TWO beautiful 8 x 10 prints | candace jean
:: fabulous prize pack of amazing paper embellishments | {embellish*ology}
:: lovely raspberry + brass lucite teardrop earrings | michabella
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:: prize pack B ::
valued at over $100!
:: funfun *be happy* vintage wooden blocks set | vintage by alex keller
:: beautiful Eva necklace | alex keller
:: lovely mrs. cow ice blue tshirt in YOUR size | Strand ReDesign
:: amazing supplies pack {including RICKRACK!, ribbon, novelty tapes, buttons and more!} | titchables
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:: prize pack C ::
valued at over $100!
:: 3 gorgeous photographic prints of YOUR CHOICE| kristi mcmurry
:: lovely wrapped mystic quartz earrings | nansglam
:: fun ferris wheel necklace | karamae
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1. visit my birthday bash giveaway sponsors' shops.
come back here and leave ONE COMMENT on what your favourite item is from their fabulous shops! = 1 entry per comment.
you can visit as many shops as you like and comment once for each shop.
come back here and leave ONE COMMENT on what your favourite item is from their fabulous shops! = 1 entry per comment.
you can visit as many shops as you like and comment once for each shop.
this giveaway's sponsors are:
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2. tell us something YOU'RE celebrating these days!
= 1 entry
3. heart each of the following shops!
= 1 entry per shop!
4. come follow or subscribe to each of the following BLOGS.= 1 entry for EACH blog you follow.
5. tweet about this giveaway
= up to 2 entries (one for each tweet!)
and come back here and tell me about it. please include my twitter account in the update: i'm @therikrakshop on twitter!)
6. follow each of the following on twitter
= 1 entry PER person you follow.
7. blog about the giveaway and tell me about it here.
= 1 entry
8. friend each of the following on facebook.
= 1 entry PER friend-ing! :)
9. do a facebook update
about the giveaway with a link, and tell us here
about the giveaway with a link, and tell us here
= 1 entry
10. please just make sure that each entry is its own comment!
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RULES:
RULES:
a) it is possible to have numerous entries total per person.
b) please make sure to leave each entry as it's own comment. thanks!
c) for this particular giveaway, YOU MUST BE A RIKRAK studio follower or subscriber,
old or new, to WIN! thanks!
d) there will be 3 winners of this giveaway chosen from random.org on
wednesday, september 15th @ 11pm EST. the first # drawn will win prize A. the 2nd # drawn will win prize B. the 3rd # drawn will win prize C.
e) please be sure to leave me an email where i can reach you if your account doesn't link to one. thanks.
f) thanks so much everyone!
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I love Alex Keller's "Frankie" earrings!
ReplyDeleteI think "Mizu and the Platinum Ogon Koi" is really beautiful on Candacejean's shop
ReplyDelete"Flying High Journaling Cards" on embellishology
ReplyDeleteI just celebrated my birthday!
ReplyDelete"Handmade Whiskey Quartz and Gold Filled Earrings" on michabella
ReplyDelete"Blue quartz onion drop earrings" on nansglam
ReplyDeleteThe "iron on vintage butterflies" on your shop - so fun!
ReplyDeleteI already heart your shop!
ReplyDeleteI hearted Strandredesign
ReplyDeleteI hearted nansglam
ReplyDeleteI hearted candacejean
ReplyDeleteI just checked out Candace Jean's page. I love "Mizu and the Platinum Ogon Koi" and "Taken by bats".
ReplyDeleteI love all the Handmade buttons on Titchables! I would love some of those and I would love to learn how to make them too!
ReplyDeleteFrom Alex Keller, love the vintage Lorraine necklace - recycled and vintage jewelry. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteFrom Candace Jean, love the Taken by bats.. a giclee print.
ReplyDeleteFrom Embellish-ology, love the Kraft Cupcake Tags.
ReplyDeleteFrom Kara Mae, love the Globular Cluster - resin necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom Kristi McMurry, I am partial to the Sweeter Pastures - 8x10 Metallic Print because I named it on her blog!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Michabella, love the Blue Skies Vintage Lucite and Sterling Silver Statement Necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom Nans Glam, love the Blue Topaz Gold Lariat Necklace.
ReplyDeleteFrom Rags by Sock Monkey, love the Eco-Friendly Tank Top from Recycled Materials- In a Tizy.
ReplyDeleteFrom RikRak, love the rikrak Christmas stocking in eco felt in golden mustard with grey / gray and white.
ReplyDeleteFrom Strand, love the Handprinted sunglass case with giraffes
ReplyDeleteFrom Titchtables, love Cirral the Squirrel Handmade Felt Plush
ReplyDeleteFrom Alex Keller vintage, love the vintage floral tin made in Holland
ReplyDeleteThese days, I'm celebrating a Spread the Love week over at my blog!
ReplyDeleteLove Alex Keller's pull through - vintage drawer pull necklace- What an awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteHearted Strand @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteHearted rikrak @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteHearted nansglam @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteHearted Candace Jean @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteHearted Kara Mae @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteHearted Kristi McMurray @ohmydarlingvintage
ReplyDeleteI am celebrating our new house this month - we are currently working on it's remodel right now and will be moving in soon - Happy Early Birthday :)
ReplyDeleteFollow michabella on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow nansglam on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow Rags by Sockmonkey on twiter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow you (rikrak) on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteCandace Jean's Something on your mind giclee is so pretty
ReplyDeleteFollow scrappy design on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow titchables on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow Alex Keller on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow Candace Jean on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteFollow Kristi McMurray on twitter @ohmydarlingblog
ReplyDeleteEmbellishology - there crown tags are to die for :)
ReplyDeleteKaramae - big resin cocktail ring - Pachysandra - My daughter is in love with
ReplyDeleteKristi McMurry Honey Bear- 5x7 Metallic Print - too cute
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway!
ReplyDeletealex keller
Love these earrings!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35145001/pearlized-earrings-of-vintage-and
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
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ReplyDeletecandace jean
Great, too bad it’s discontinued!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/29780116/sale-discontinued-springtime-only-4-left
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 3
ReplyDelete{embellish*ology}
These are great monogram tags! Great for lots of wedding related things
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54263612/monogram-tags
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 4
ReplyDeletekaramae
This ring is neat!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/52317661/cast-resin-ring-may-day
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 5
ReplyDeletekristi mcmurry
Great little greeting card!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/37859447/i-heart-you-xoxo-stitched-greeting-card
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 6
ReplyDeletemichabella
Very pretty earrings!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/35517669/labradorite-kyanite-and-matte-gold
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Michabella - Vintage Acrylic, Sterling Silver Necklace, Raspberry Ice - ♥
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ReplyDeletenansglam
Great earrings!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/54622955/wrapped-blue-topaz-sterling-earrings
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 8
ReplyDeleteragsbysockmonkey
Love this recycled tank!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/50927477/eco-friendly-tank-top-from-recycled
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 9
ReplyDeleteRikRak
You can never have enough coasters! These are great
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47437516/vintage-recycled-fabric-quilt-coasters
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Nansglam - Blue Quartz Onion Drop Earrings - can picture with a lovely summer dress
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ReplyDeleteStrand ReDesign
Love these handpainted napkins! Would really be great when guests are over.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55092810/eco-friendly-handprinted-napkins-with
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
I hearted nansglam
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ReplyDeletetitchables
This felt squirrel is adorable! Haha
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55091983/cirral-the-squirrel-handmade-felt-plush
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
Entry 12
ReplyDeletevintage by alex keller
Love this vintage cheese board w/ dome! Very nice.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/55222006/vintage-cheese-board-with-dome-and
Seasidesmitten@aol.com
I'm celebrating being engaged.. planning a wedding! :)
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I currently follow your blog (Rikrak)
ReplyDeleteSeasidesmitten@aol.com
Ragsbysockmonkey - Love Eco-Friendly Recycled T-shirt Scarf- In a Knot- CUSTOM ORDER - especially the pictured one with the orange and turquoise
ReplyDeleteRikrak - love all your stuff but really into your pet stocking right now - How cute!
ReplyDeleteStrand redesign - Hilda The Hen looks surprised (as usual) t-shirt S-XL - I would give this to my mom who has a chicken that always escapes on her farm
ReplyDeletetitchables - love that Wooden Apple Buttons - would look great on a back to school dress
ReplyDeleteVintage Alex Kellers - vintage 1940s Royal KMM typewriter with 3 new ribbons- I've wanted an old Typewriter for sometime now!
ReplyDeleteI love Alex Keller's vintage floral tin made in Holland -- it would have endless uses in my studio!
ReplyDeleteI'm celebrating that Fall is just around the corner!
ReplyDeleteI love Braving the Storm giclee print from candace jean
ReplyDeleteHearted strandredesign
ReplyDeleteHearted rikrak :)
ReplyDeletehearted candace jean
ReplyDeletehappy early birthday!! I am a new follower!
ReplyDeleteHappy early Birthday, Dear! Thanks again for having me along for this amazing giveaway. Best of luck, friends!
ReplyDelete<3
I tweeted this awesomeness. ;)
ReplyDelete... and I wrote a journal entry about it today. Hooray!
ReplyDeletePS I'm just blushing at all the nice things people are commenting here about my prints. Thanks!
Did I mention that I'm celebrating the end of summer! I am! Can't wait for fall and cardigan/stockings weather, and no more rushing about to prepare for and stressing over summer shows. *grin*
I love the Western Meadowlark Giclee art print from candance jane shop.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower of your blog!
ReplyDeleteI love the lucky gold vintage necklace from Alex Keller
ReplyDeleteI'm celebrating winning prize pack C!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love Alex Keller's "Purple haze" necklace
ReplyDeleteI like the Sketchbook Notecards by Candace Jean
ReplyDeleteI hearted Candace Jean's shop
ReplyDeleteI like the Flying Beauty tags from
ReplyDeleteembellishology
I like "Global Cluster" necklace from karamae
ReplyDeleteHoly Cow! What an amazing giveaway!!! It will take me awhile to browse through the stores - but believe me I will. Thanks for such a great opportunity not only for a chance to win, but to be introduced to such awesome artists and designers. Can't wait to check them out!
ReplyDeleteI hearted karamae's shop
ReplyDeleteI like the Lollipop Forest print from DeerSweetIMages
ReplyDeleteI like the Waterfalls necklace from michabella
ReplyDeleteI hearted DeerSweetIMages /kristimcmurry shop
ReplyDeleteHearted nansglam
ReplyDeleteI like the keishi pearl bracelet from nansglam
ReplyDeleteI like the handmade skull buttons from titchables
ReplyDeleteVintage Ice Cream glasses by Vintage by Alex Keller
ReplyDeleteI hearted StrandRedesign
ReplyDeleteLavender bag with Enchanted Garden print by strandredesign
ReplyDeletesaved your shop to my favorites
ReplyDeleteyour iron on butterflies are my favorite item
ReplyDeleteI just celebrated my birthday 2 days ago on August 30th!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog
ReplyDeletei'm following A Scrappy Design
ReplyDeleteTwittered the giveaway @SHAbangDesigns
ReplyDeleteI follow michabella on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow nansglam on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow you on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow ascrappydesign on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow titchables on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow alexandrakeller on twitter
ReplyDeleteI follow kristymcmurry on twitter
ReplyDeleteI seriously love these Vintage Lucite, Vintage Japanese Millefiori and Sterling Silver Earrings on Mirabella.
ReplyDeleteOops, sorry - it's michabella! I'm tired. But I'm going to <3 her shop, too.
ReplyDeleteOh, and my birthday is the end of this month! Happy Bithday to you!
ReplyDeleteVirgos rule! Just celebrated my b-day a couple of days ago. Happy B-day!
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ AlexKeller is the Gold Rush necklace!
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ CandaceJean is "Braving the Storm"
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ Embellishology is the Crown tags
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ Kristimcmurry is "Lollipop Forest"
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ Michabella is the Mystic Sky necklace
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ StrandReDesign is the pink organic tee with the sheep on it
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ your shop, RikRak - the iron-on butterflies!
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ Titchables is the Alice in Wonderland brooch
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ Vintagebyalexkeller is the etiquette book
ReplyDeleteMy fave @ nansglam: the amethyst bloom earrings
ReplyDeleteI'm (still) celebrating my own birthday (24 on the 24th!)
ReplyDeleteNansglam is already a fave seller!
ReplyDeleteHearted StrandReDesign
ReplyDeleteHearted rikrak
ReplyDeleteHearted candacejean
ReplyDeleteHearted karamae
ReplyDeleteHearted kristimcmurry
ReplyDeleteAlready following nansglam blog
ReplyDeleteNow following A Scrappy Design
ReplyDeleteNow following unni strand blog
ReplyDeleteNow following Titchables blog
ReplyDeleteNow following AlexKeller blog
ReplyDeleteNow following kristimcmurry blog
ReplyDeleteNow following michabella creations blog
ReplyDeleteTweeted about the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNow following michabella on twitter
ReplyDeleteNow following etsysockmonkey on twitter
ReplyDeletenow following ascrappydesign on twitter
ReplyDeletenow following titchables on twitter
ReplyDeletenow following alexandra keller on twitter
ReplyDeletenow followig kristimcmurry2 on twitter
ReplyDeletenow following mycandacejean on twitter
ReplyDeletePosted on my FB page
ReplyDelete"Like"d Titchables on FB
ReplyDelete"Like"d Fake ID on FB
ReplyDelete"Like"d MichaBella on FB
ReplyDelete"Like"d Rags by Sock Monkey on FB
ReplyDelete"Like"d A Scrappy Design on FB
ReplyDelete"Like"d Strand ReDesign on FB
ReplyDeleteTweeted the link on my other Twitter account. WHEW! SO MANY entries!! Thanks for doing this fantastic giveaway and giving us so many ways to enter :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!!!
Happy birthday!! Hope you have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteI love the crown tags from http://www.etsy.com/shop/embellishology.
PS: Thanks again so much for the ring, I ADORE it!!
The butterflies from your shop are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday...
ReplyDeleteWe're celebrating the return of my Fhubby!
He's been home only 8 wks in the last 8 months...so having him home for the winter is a major cause for celebration at ours!!!
Love the 1940's typewriter over at Alex Keller Vintage! Very cool...and those old train cases...can't get enough of them!
ReplyDeleteSkull buttons at Titchables....way cute!
ReplyDeleteFrom titchables: I love the Handmade Giant Cake Buttons - Set of 4. Cute!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance and Happy Birthday!
I follow your blog
ReplyDeleteHmmm from Rikrak....well everything of course! okay okay...I love the Ivory cream stocking, so simple and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea over at Rags by Sockmonkey! I really like the teal and green scarf in one of her pictures but sadly not listed. Great colours!
ReplyDeleteKristi McMurry's hungry policemen gave me a good chuckle!!!
ReplyDeleteMichabella has the most lovely blue topaz wire wrapped earrings. So delicate, I might even take up wearing earrings just for those!
ReplyDeletelove the Tattoo t-shirts over at Strand reDesign. Funky!
ReplyDeleteNansglam --- How delish is your Silk Abalone Amazonite necklace. Droooool
ReplyDeleteAlex Keller's 'Knocker' necklace. Great idea and very cool!
ReplyDeleteohhh ohhh ohh Candace Jean. All are lovely and several are fav's but if I have to pick just one I'd say 'Brie and the Bluebirds'
ReplyDeleteOver at Embellish*ology I really like the J'Adore Parisian tags!
ReplyDeleteKaramae has too many to choose from...really! I liked too many, diggin the giant cocktail ring, the loopy necklaces and the fruitzi cute fruits bracelet.
ReplyDeleteI follow Rikrak...sometimes I stalk Rikrak...but most of the time just a nice meandering follow! ;)
ReplyDeleteThis is great - I blogged about it and mentioned it on my facebook.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it's already generated a lot of interest
Alex Keller's Vintage Drawer Pull Necklace is very unique- love it!
ReplyDeleteMargot and the Flying Squirrel by Candice Jean- gotta love a squirrel with wings!
ReplyDeleteThe Burlesque Art Resin Ring by Fake ID Jewlery is awesome- it makes me giggle!
ReplyDeleteLet It Salt by Kristi McMurry. Lol it's snowing salt!
ReplyDeleteFollowing Michabella!
ReplyDeleteNansGlam's hand knotted peacock pearl necklace. I've never seen pearls in that color, I love it!
ReplyDeleteRikRak's Iron-on Butterflies are super fun!
ReplyDeleteHearted RikRak as well!
ReplyDeleteHilda the Hen t-shirt by Strand Design- I love chickens : ).
ReplyDeleteThe Kawaii Deco Tape by Titchables is pretty awesome!
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for vintage by alex keller's red lined jewelry box. It reminds me of my childhood :).
ReplyDeletevintage by alex keller hearted!
ReplyDeleteCandice Jean Hearted!
ReplyDeleteHearted Karame!
ReplyDeletehearted kristi mcmurry!
ReplyDeleteFollowing A Scrappy Design's blog!
ReplyDeletefollowing strand redesign's blog!
ReplyDeletefollowing tichables blog!
ReplyDeleteFollowing Kristi McMurry
ReplyDeleteFollowing Michabella's blog!
ReplyDeleteBlogged about the giveaway on my blog- ragsbysockmonkey.blogspot.com.
ReplyDeleteLiked Fake I.D. on facebook!
ReplyDeleteLiked Strand ReDesign on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteLiked Titchables on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteAlex Keller - Love the Vintage Luster Bracelet
ReplyDeletestephcrs339 at gmail dot com