Showing posts with label repurposing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label repurposing. Show all posts

Friday, November 5, 2010

guessing CONTEST!




alright cuties!
something extra special for you today.

i'm in love with the work of katy: from k is for calligraphy. she makes the loveliest, most charming calligraphic works { adorable envelope seals for all occasions, custom wedding calligraphy work, gift tags, monogram design and more!} i've seen her custom work first hand and it is amazing. really really magically amazing! 

and we've designed a superfun contest for you, with 2 fabulous prizes you're not gonna want to miss!



k is for calligraphy







now... you'll fondly remember fun fair guessing  games like:
*how many jellybeans in the jar?*
well... put those creative thinking-caps on, sweeties!


the prize: you can win katy's 
for a WHOLE YEAR!

that's right - it's delivered to YOU (or a friend!) each month of the year! so fun!

it's a prize valued at $84! WOW!

today you're guessing: 

how many envelope seals did 
katy make over 175 days? 



here's how to win:
  • The person who guesses closest to the number without going over wins! you must also do at least ONE (but the more the merrier!) of the qualifier entries to win, as well. {see below}
  • Only one guess per person.
  • If there is a tie (2 or more folks guess the same *closest* number, then the person who has accumulated the most *bonus* entries will WIN.  if there is still a tie after that, we will use random.org to choose the one final winner from those closest entries.   

QUALIFIER ENTRIES: {you must do at least one of these 3 things to qualify}
    a) Sign up for the *k is for calligraphy*  newsletter
    b) Follow *k is for calligraphy* on twitter
    c) Follow the *k is for calligraphy* blog.


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    MORE BONUS entries: 
    if you'd like to secure your winning spot in the case of a guessing tie, here are a few more fabulous ways you can add to your bonus guesses, too!

    1. visit the *k is for calligraphy* shop + come back and tell us your fave item.
    2. heart/fave the *k is for calligraphy* shop on etsy. 
    3. tweet about this giveaway { please be sure to use my twitter name in the tweet so i can find you: i'm @therikrakshop!} 
    4. blog about this giveaway
    5. do a facebook update about this giveaway
    6. follow/subcribe to  my rikrak studio blog!






    and yippidy-doo-da ... there's a 2nd FUN prize, too!
    katy is giving away all of those fun strips she cut the envelope seals from, as seen here, to a creative soul who will repurpose them!
    so... if you'd like to eligible for that prize,  
    just leave another comment/entry telling 
    us HOW you'd repurpose those sticker strips!  
    we'll use random.org to choose this secondary prize winner! 

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    contest will END:  saturday, november 13th.
    open to contestants worldwide.
    please make sure your entry links to/includes a valid email address, 
    so i can contact the winner directly!

    so get those creative, good-guessing ideas flowing, sweeties!
    and let's guess guess guess to WIN!
    have a great weekend!
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    Thursday, August 19, 2010

    giveaway & a collection: with buster & boo + woolies



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    i just love seeing what folks are collecting. i guess i kind of feel it tells us just a little bit about what inspires them, what they love, and what they choose to surround themselves with in their home. today, i'm delighted to present the next in the rikrak studio's collections series: 11 & a 1/2 quick questions with a wonderful artist on what they're collecting, (apart from their art supplies! ) you can also check out my new *the collectors* series on Etsy, based on these posts! hope you'll just love:handcarved wooden animals with Sara!
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    isn't it grand when wise artists incorporate repurposing into their brilliant designs!? 
    i say cheers to that indeed!

    sara,  of the two well-loved etsy shops woolies { home of adorable artisan stuffed animals, toys & dolls} & buster and boo { filled with fab typewriter key jewelry, necklaces, rings & cufflinks } is a pro!

    her eco-forward designs are gorgeous, functional , inspiring & unique.
    i love her use of all natural materials, or repurposing genuine vintage typewriter parts, and her adorable artistic interpretations of our beautiful natural world!

    bravo to artists like sara!
    and read on to find out how YOU can WIN an amazing prize pack of her work for of your very own!
    woohoo!

    find sara @

    but first... let's see what sara's collecting!




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    who (are you) : Sara
    what (are you collecting) : I collect handcarved wooden animals
    when (did you start) : I was about 10
    how (many do you have?) : About 50
    where (do you find them) : Etsy (of course), but the first place I ever found them was the New hampshire League of Arts and Crafts
    where (do you keep them) : I have curio cabinets and shelves all over the place
    what (‘s a crazy/interesting story behind one) : Recently, my hubby knocked a gnome onto the floor. Not realizing it, he didn't see the puppy get it. and the puppy ate it. :( LUCKILY the Etsy shop owner made me a new one!
    what (piece would you like to add): omigosh I have so many in my favs....
    why (do you love them) : They each have their own personality. They're fun to hold and play with. They fit in your pocket
    which (one is your favourite) & why : My favorites change....but one of my favs is a goat done by woodmouse.etsy.com (I love goaties)
    what (else do you collect) : I love miniatures of all kinds, but most of my miniature collection is wooden animals

     
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    ---and now ...  one lucky rikrak studio reader will win <--- 
    BOTH a Knitted Sheep & 
    a typewriter key pendant 
     in the letter of YOUR choice!
    valued at over $50!
    WOW!
    1. visit the lovely Buster & Boo shop!
    ...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
    =   1 entry

    2. visit the lovely Woolies shop!
    ...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!
    =   1 entry

    3.  heart both the Buster & Boo AND the WOOLIES etsy shops!
    ... on etsy and tell us.
    =   1 entry

    4.  follow/subscribe to the woolies BLOG.
    ... & tell us.
    =   1 entry


    5.  follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog
    ... & tell us.
    = 1 entry

    6. tweet on twitter
    ... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! 
    be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! 
    = 1 entry

    7. tell us about something YOU collect!
    = 1 entry

    8. blog about this giveaway
    ... come back and tell us.
    = 1 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 woolies & buster + boo giveaway will be chosen on friday august 27th @ 9pm EST.
    d) open to contestants worldwide.
    e) 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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    Friday, March 19, 2010

    with thanks: to lark books!


    yippee!
    something fun has happened!
    my first pattern in a book is out. yay!

    i've been super lucky to have my goodies featured on blogs and magazines and on a couple of tv shorws, and now, nervously... eeeeep! a book!


    the lovely lark books launched the next in their SUPERFUN repurposing books this month:
    *Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Tea Towel*

    you can find this lovely book in lots of great stores, or online here.

    there are wonderful projects by so many amazing textile artists that i love, so that's especially fun!
    hope you'll check it out when you have the chance!

    isn't it great when eco-forward publishing companies have a whole BOOK series on repurposing! love that! and thanks so much to the wonderful editor, Nathalie Mornu, who was so great to work with!

    yay books!
    and have a lovely weekend, FILLED with repurposing, sweeties!
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