Tuesday, March 23, 2010

greatest hits & a giveaway: by bunny with a toolbelt!


what inspires you artistically & creatively? what would those inspirations look like visually? in this fun series, (please see the others here) ... i’ve invited some wonderful artists to share with us 4 images of inspiration in their artistic life, something of an interview in images! the guidelines were basically this: choose 4 visuals (something like your creative-stimuli *greatest hits!*) that you feel most inspires & expresses your art or craft today. for some, it might be a person, place or thing; a material; a pattern; a colour; a sound or song, etc. it might be a photograph, a drawing, a scan, etc. i’ve tried to leave it a bit open-ended so that we might better glimpse into these artists' motivations and their amazing, raw talent! today i’m delighted to present the next in the series : greatest hits with bunny with a toolbelt and a GIVEAWAY, too!
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need a little pick-me-up?
ready for spring?
in need of an instant party & lots of smiling?
ready to be inspired?

me too!


welcome to the wonderful, whimsical world of bunny with a toolbelt.

just a few moments spent gliding thru artist Hilary Pfeifer's magical worlds and i know you'll be transported ... to a delightful and wonderful place!
i've been a longtime fan of this handmaking genius, and as a gold medal winner in the handmade olympics, i was delighted to see the grand enthusiasm the world has for her innovative work, especially those fabulous *instant party* creations! { read on to see how YOU can WIN one, woohoo!}

her etsy boutique is filled with her upcycled wood masterpieces: delightful characters of all shapes and colours ready to cheer any day! custom wedding toppers, grinning sweeties for all occassions, something to light up your desk or windowsill or heck.. just life in general!

and in case you, like me, can't get enough of her delightful visions, take a little break and travel to her pretty worlds
here, her vivid worlds here, and her lovely words here




and now... let's see what's inspiring Hilary... her 4 images ....

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1. I have always been enamored with the diverse work of Alexander Calder. From his huge stabiles and mobiles to his mid-century modern jewelery to the circus he created for his grandchildren, he really was the best artist of the 20th century in my book.





2. The Beatles Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band album cover


This album came out the year I was born and it fascinated me as a child. I know this image led to my love of collage. When I was a child, I emulated this image many times with magazines, now I think of my mixed media sculpture as a 3-d collage in many ways.


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3. I have had this image on my wall for over two decades--I got it from a National Geographic. The way I remember the story went was that the issue was about covered bridges or something like that. The photographer on that assignment had just spent a bunch of time taking pictures of something upriver, and then they turned around and saw this man who had been working on this project for hours. It makes me think of so many things: building work from multiple components, being contemplative in nature, and finding ways to be creative with what you have on hand.

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4. Making people smile or laugh when they see my work is part of my mission, so I spend a lot of time looking at Japanese Kawaii culture! When I was a little girl, I loved Hello Kitty, but now I'm leaning more toward the cool stylings of Afro Ken.



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wow. amazing!
thanks so much, hilary!
and now... you can own your very own CUSTOM bunny with a toolbelt original!
yipppee!! that's right, one lucky rikrak studio reader will win an *Oh Happy Day* bird and elephant ... and the winner can pick what colour bird they want on it's back! woohoo!

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here's how to enter the giveaway!
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1. go visit the wonderful bunny with a toolbelt shop!
... take a look around ... come back here and leave a comment in this post about your favourite fun goodie from her shop & why you love it!= 1 entry

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leave us a comment about what makes you smile!

... = 1 entry

3. visit Hilary's fine arts site here.
take a peek at her amazing art exhibitions and come back here to tell us your fave!

... = 1 entry.

4. 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.


5. blog about this giveaway and leave us a link to it in a separate comment here.= 1 more possible entry

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

7. :: 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 6 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 Bunny with a Toolbelt giveaway will be chosen on tuesday march 30th @ 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 fabulous day, nicies!






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253 comments:

  1. from the shop - "oranges are not the only fruit" is sweet :)

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  2. I subscribe to the RikRak blog via my Google Reader.

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  3. Checked our Hilary's art site - the Vertical Garden installation (http://hilarypfeifer.com/blog/?p=319) was very cool!

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  4. I like them all, but the giraffes are cute!
    Heidijaneblankets@comcast.net

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  5. my kids make me smile!
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  6. i follow your blog!
    Heidijaneblankets@comcast.net

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  7. AFROKEN!! He's my fave, too! :)

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  8. My favorite item from your adorable shop is "lovebird sitting on an apple tree." It was hard to choose just one!

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  9. Lots of things make me smile, but today with the sun shining just thinking about being at the beach with the sand between my toes puts a grin on my face!

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  10. Retweeted this giveaway from my Fly_A_Kite twitter account!

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  11. I can't decide between "Instant Party" and "Bluebirds"...the first because I really need something fun for all of the birthdays we celebrate over here...and the second because I have Spring on the brain and they are so stinkin' sweet.

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  12. I smile whenever I go in my son's room in the morning and he says "can you hear me waking up, Momma?"

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  13. SylviaLouiseHandbags.blogspot.com is now a blog follower.

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  14. "Natural Selection" is such a creative concept...giving human characteristic to plants. I love what I saw...but also really liked the cloud exhibit.

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  15. i LOVE this shop - have always wanted an elephant from here! my favourite though are the newer fruit sculptures - this pear one is adorable!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42927084

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  16. sunshine & bunny rabbits make me smile. :)

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  17. just went to Hilary's fine arts site. The vertical garden exhibit sounds awesome! Points of view would have been great to see too.

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  18. I follow rikrak studio via google reader.

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  19. and i tweeted about it:
    http://twitter.com/Ulixis/status/10933246532

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  20. From the shop: the Nativity sets. I love them 'cause I love Nativities and collect them. There are soo many articles in the shop that I love though!

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  21. I subscribe to the RikRak blog via my Google Reader also!!

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  22. The great outdoors makes me smile!

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  23. i wanted to pick more than one fave from the etsy shop but i decided on this rainbow giraffe as i love giraffes!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42921942

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  24. things that made me smile: my family & friends, sunshine, the smell of fresh bread.

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  25. i LOVE this vertical garden, its so inspiring and very impressive;

    http://hilarypfeifer.com/blog/?p=319

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  26. i tweeted about this giveaway! i'm @CHCeramics

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  27. i'm already a follower of this amazing blog :)

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  28. I love the Super Big Heart Squirrel, although, I think I would want him little! LOL!

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  29. Happy Sunny Days make me smile!

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  30. I love the Linimal Space piece on her fine arts site!

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  31. I follow your amazingly awesome blog!

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  32. This pear and bird is my favourite from her shop, love the shape and colour: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=42927084

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  33. ♥ LOVE ♥ Bunny with a Tool Belt! Tweeted about the giveaway (@PrettyModern).

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  34. I actually love all of her pieces but I had to choose just one....
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36429882

    Holsteiner cows are wonderful. Having a Holsteiner cow PLUS a buddy is paradise!

    Gabriele
    emmarts.etsy.com
    fluur.etsy.com

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  35. I stumbled upon her Etsy shop the other day looking for cupcake toppers. I want to get married again just so I can get one of the lovebirds wedding toppers!

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  36. I'm kind of confused by the fine arts site. But the thing that catches my eye is from "works on paper". The top image seems to have texture even though it's just on paper.

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  37. And of course I follow you via Google Reader

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  38. You posted the picture a little while ago of "Instant Party" and I've loved it ever since, though I can't really choose a favourite, there's so much fantastic stuff in her shop!

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  39. What makes me smile? A happy cat, eyes closed, paws curled, laying in the sunshine in a state of perfect bliss.

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  40. Thanks for introducing us to such a cute shop! I love the Instant Party elephant w/ spotted bird! So whimsical and fun and it would look great on top of a birthday cake! I would love to win this giveaway! Thanks for the chance!!

    Hana
    MomTog Diaries

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  41. Getting a great photo of my kids makes me smile! I LOVE photographing them!

    Hana
    MomTog Diaries

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  42. I love the Vertical Garden at Hilary's Fine Arts site! Soooo cool!

    Hana
    MomTog Diaries
    luvmybabyblue@yahoo.com

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  43. Its always hard to pick a favorite!!!! Im pretty stoked to see the new moose wedding cake toppers! Im thinking Maine wedding!!!!

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  44. I love love love vertical garden in the art series! could stare at that for a long time!

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  45. of course my corgi always makes me smile! you can see him over at http://www.flickr.com/photos/peppersprouts/4140898121/

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  46. Oh my gosh, I LOVE the hungry gator! :) I hope I win!!!
    Check out my giveaway this week too: http://nurseryloveblog.blogspot.com/

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  47. Oh my gosh, I LOVE the hungry gator! :) I hope I win!!!
    Check out my giveaway this week too: http://nurseryloveblog.blogspot.com/

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  48. my kids and my hubby make me smile

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  49. I adore "happy rainbow doxie" because it's absolutely precious and because I have a little doxie of my own-
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42922363

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  50. What makes me smile:

    Cupcakes, meowing kitties, when my love cuddles me, sunshiny days...

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  51. I love Hilary's "cumulate"! So interesting and different :D

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  52. I am following the rikrak studio blog :)

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  53. I love the happy rainbow doxie, so colorful!

    Naomi

    mariko.koda@gmail.com

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  54. i love at your service from her site

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  55. ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    I smile when I see my family... I live 1200 miles away so it's rare!

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  56. ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    The blackbird standing on a pear is SUPER cute!

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  57. ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com

    On Hilary Pfeifer's website I saw something about love bugs - looks very cute!

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  58. i love the birthday squirrel best; I have a friend that everyone thinks acts most like a squirrel, and her birthday is in a few days, so...

    I love the pink pooodle too! so cute, the little pom feet~

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  59. Hm... rainy days make me smile! Strange as that sounds.

    le.paradis.found at gmail dot com

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  60. I love the cumulate exhibit... looks fun!

    le.paradis.found at gmail dot com

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  61. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/icitea/status/10949335425

    le.paradis.found at gmail dot com

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  62. I subscribed via google reader~

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  63. My favorite goodie from bunny with a toolbelt is the Oranges are not the only fruit sculpture because I love the bright colors!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  64. I follow the RikRak Studios blog!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  65. Dark chocolate and sunny days make me smile!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. From Hilary's fine arts site I love the Works on Cloth from Finland the most.
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. I love these, they make me wish I was a kid again! I love the "go bananas" with the two birds. Cute.
    piswimmer@hotmail.com

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  68. The rainbow giraffe is too cute.

    ashscoupon@gmail.com

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  69. tweeted
    http://twitter.com/myshewasyare/statuses/10955708245

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  70. I love the "Marry me under the peartree" stand because I love displaying little things around my apartment.
    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  71. "Thinking of you" texts always make me smile.
    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  72. I'm a follower!
    e.estt[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  73. My favourite bunnywithoutatoolbelt figure is Leader of the Pack because I like the song and because the biker's got great hair.

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  74. My favourite fine art exhibit of Hilary's is Works on Paper - Costa Rica

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  75. I visit Hilary's shop at least once a week for a little shot of loveliness! I am so excited! I especially love her little elephants with the birds on them and in her shop right now, I think that "oh happy day" is probably my favorite! It's so bright and cheery and makes me smile just looking at it. Oh, if all our days could be filled with the joy you see on that elephant! :D

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  76. Vertical Garden is one of my favorite installations of Hilary's. The concept of an urban garden has always inspired me because of the pull that nature has on us. Many people find a way to have a little bit of nature surrounding them no matter how difficult or small a space they have. Evidence of how nature replenishes us.

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  77. I follow the RikRak Studio blog! Thanks for making it so fun!

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  78. The wind in my hair and the sunshine on my face makes me smile...oh, and don't forget the coffee! That makes me smile too! ; )

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  79. oh gosh, all of the elephants, the penguin bride and groom and the Nativity scenes are wonderful! and the bird necklaces? i die!

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  80. i follow your blog, but of course!

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  81. i love the Works on Paper - i love the combination of the graphic and organic qualities

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  82. i fcing LOVE LOVE LOVE boom boom boy!
    Wow that shop his ART and nothing more

    timesurge(at)live.ca

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  83. I like her "liminal space" exhibition

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  84. tweet
    http://twitter.com/timesurge/status/10968594114

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  85. So many things to like!

    's warm and cumulate are both fantastic. Very inspirational!

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  86. Black bird on a pear is really sweet.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42927337

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  87. I follow the rikrak blog!

    Always something fun and inspirational!

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  88. What makes me smile?

    I have a photo of my son that was taken by his kindergarten teacher on his very first day of school, 10years ago! It's one of the first things I see each day. He has the biggest smile on his beautiful little face that gives me such joy.

    Brilliant teacher!

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  89. I love the Double Happiness - something about the little guy with the two flowers that just makes me smile!

    ang
    ang_vaughan at yahoo dot com

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  90. I adore the pink flamingos wedding cake topper from the etsy shop!

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  91. Oh my, I love the Bunny in a Toolbelt shop! I've been a huge fan of the wedding gators for a long time now, and some of my new favorites are: Pink Elephant Goes for a Walk, Brush Your Teeth, and Oh Happy Day!

    :) They are all awesome! Thanks a million for the chance to win!

    Megan
    megdowning@cox.net

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  92. A couple things that make me smile are: Sunshine, Praying, Spring Break (and all other days with no school), and Dr.Pepper :)

    Megan
    megdowning@cox.net

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  93. I adore the pink flamingos wedding cake topper on the etsy site!!

    dorian(dot)merrill(at)gmail.com

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  94. I love the Boom Boom Boy- so cute!

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  95. Rainboots with pretty patterns make me smile.

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  96. I love the Works on Cloth in Finland by Hilary Pfeifer!

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  97. I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/10984213133

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  98. I love the "little elephant" which just looks so sweet-natured :) her stuff has real charm!
    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  99. Today, the sunshine is making me smile. And thinking about planting some spinach seeds and peas.
    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  100. I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/emilyisland/status/10986962203
    ebickell at hotmail dot com

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  101. The love hounds on the green skateboard is fantastic! Love her shop!

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  102. I'm a follower of the rikrak studio already!

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  103. I retweeted your tweet about this giveaway. (but I have no idea how to put in a link to the actual tweet).

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  104. I LOVE this shop! Thanks for sharing!!

    I think my favorite is the go bananas bird art. ADORABLE!

    reenawlist @ hotmail.com

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  105. I follow on google reader. You're one of my faves!


    reenawlist @ hotmail.com

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  106. It makes me happy and I cannot stop smiling when I see little kids digging at the park. I just saw some this afternoon on my way home from school.


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  107. Oh my goodness what cute work! I love this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42923757 but really it was a tough choice, those dachunds are pretty darn cute too!

    valerietylerdesigns AT (yahoo)DOTCOM

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  108. I re-tweeted: http://twitter.com/therikrakshop/status/10993766630

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  109. I love the LITTLE YELLOW BIRD Necklace.

    Amy artsyrockerchick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  110. My 3 y/o niece who yelled, "I went pee!" to an entire restaurant tonight. Yeah...

    Amy artsyrockerchick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  111. Following RikRak via Google Reader.

    Amy artsyrockerchick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  112. I love LIMINAL SPACE--very cool art.

    Amy artsyrockerchick[at]gmail[dot]com

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  113. Tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/amysondova/status/11007294412

    Amy artsyrockerchick[at]aim[dot]com

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  114. I like the Sweetbirds.

    The Happy Wife/Danielle
    ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com

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  115. Children laughing makes me smile :)

    The Happy Wife/Danielle
    ldsmom2201 at yahoo dot com

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  116. It is really hard to choose a favorite from Hilary's shoppe... I saw the beautiful orange color of Fruit Lover, the Love Birds cake topper that reminded me of the Mexican tree of life clay works that I love so much, the Happy Hippo that makes me smile... Impossible to choose! You are an inspiration Hilary/Bunny--truly!

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  117. Just went and looked at your Fine Art side Hilary. Wow! You truly are inspiring. Love the vertical garden.
    You go, Bunny!

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  118. I signed up for your blog rikrak! :o)

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  119. Wow! Your shop is great, but this has gotta be the cutest thing I've ever seen!:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43119399

    Adorable!

    Wonderful giveaway! Thanks so much for the opportunity!

    Sincerely,
    Becca

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  120. I love the daydreaming giraffe from your etsy shop.

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  121. And from your fine arts shop I love your Works on Cloth-Finland.

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  122. Giraffes make me smile.

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  123. I follow your blog.

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  124. What makes me smile? WIthout a doubt, my daughter.

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  125. Vertical Garden. I found this piece to be interesting in that it works on multiple levels. First from afar as a collection of color and pattern. Second, as a piece to be investigated up close. Very cool!

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  126. from the shop i love the "happy rainbow doxie" because it's adorable! i've always loved those dogs!

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  127. Adorable things like those sculptures make me smile :D

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  129. I love the penguin bride and groom wedding toppers

    alismackofwonder at gmail dot com

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  130. I follow your blog

    alismackofwonder at gmail dot com

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  131. I love her bird on fruit series - especially bird on pear
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42927084

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  132. I like double happiness-the monster with the 2 daisies is so cute

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  133. after a long winter spring makes me smile

    tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

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  134. Unfair to pick just one, I love the artist!

    ellen@3doodle.com

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  135. I have a fat cat. When she stretches out her hair parts in groups and her little chubby feet stretch all out. It's too adorable! She makes me smile.

    ellen@3doodle.com

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  136. Vertical Garden is pretty neat, it reminds me of a found object artist I used to like. Crap, can't remember his name!

    ellen@3doodle.com

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  137. Following!!

    ellen@3doodle.com

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  138. I love the "Boom Boom Boy" because Say Anything is one of my favorite movies!http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42924263

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  139. Something that makes me smile is looking at bright, colorful flowers :)

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  140. My favorite from Hilary's art exhibition website is the Works on Paper-Costa Rica. I like the look of wood texture on the first and the bright color of the second one!

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  141. I like double happiness because I love the name and the colors...so cute.

    carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  142. Tweeted about this lovely giveaway here:

    http://twitter.com/BeckyKazana

    Merci for the chance to win one of these Bunny Beauties!

    Becky

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  143. Ack! The birthday squirrel is giving me palpitations- too fun!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27471293

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  144. I adore Lovebirds Wedding Cake Topper.

    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  145. Easter Sweetness is so lovely. Perfect for easter decor!

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    melanieadey at hotmail dot com

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  147. The oranges are not the only fruit are sooo cute! Love the little blue bird sitting on top makes me smile!

    -breanna

    carzooCritters at gmail dot com

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  148. Pictures of cute little bunnies eating makes me smile =)

    -breanna

    carzooCritters at gmail dot com

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  149. I like the Easter Sweetness, I'd be great in my daughter's easter basket
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  150. My daughter makes me smile!
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  151. subscribed to the rikrak studio blog
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  152. I like the Chandellear
    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  153. Big fan of Bunny w/a toolbelt's "Pink Elephant" - as a therapist, it makes me LOL! I adore the Elephant with the fluffy clouds, too! xoxo

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  154. gator wedding cake topper!
    dyupp@hotmail.com

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  155. and a clean house makes me smile! :P
    dyupp@hotmail.com

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  156. Just tweeeeted 4 you Lil' K (k) - xo

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  157. I like the bird on the elephant. It makes me smile!

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  158. I love the red and white polka dot elephant because it’s very cute, it’s white with a nice touch of colour!

    SweetFantasyStar[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  159. Our dogs make me smile, because they always act so silly :)

    SweetFantasyStar[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  160. I love the Liminal Space from Hilary's fine arts site!

    SweetFantasyStar[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  161. I'm a follower of this blog :)

    SweetFantasyStar[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  162. loving the little yellow birdie necklace!
    ChanelleRF at gmail dot com

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  163. the "speak softly and carry a big flower" makes me smile. great advice for life in general!
    ChanelleRF at gmail dot com

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  164. "vertical garden" and "natural selection" were both my faves. thanks for introducing me to this innovative mind!
    ChanelleRF at gmail dot com

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  165. I like brush your teeth . So cute!

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  166. I am now following your very cool blog. Thanks for the giveaway!
    ChanelleRF at gmail dot com

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  167. Oh my gosh those are so cool!!
    I also really love the birthday squirrel. I mean, c'mon! A birthday squirrel! It's so cute and quirky.
    soluckyducky at gmail.com

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  168. No matter what kind of day I am having, my daughter always makes me smile!
    soluckyducky at gmail.com

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  169. My favorite goodie from her shop is the "Santas who really love fruitcake speak out" figure. I'm a sucker for Christmas decorations and this one is adorably unique. Plus I love fruitcake.

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  170. For some stupid reason, the "Filet o' Fish" song on the radio makes me giggle every time it comes on.

    lauren.m.gibson AT gmail DOT com

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  171. Checked out her fine arts site, and I love the Liminal Space art piece!

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  172. everything! love
    Pretty Kitty Bride and Groom Wedding Cake Toppers


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  173. I love the blackbird on the pear. Everything is amazing!!

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  174. Eating freshly made chocolate chip cookies and snuggling on the couch while watching a good movie with my hubby makes me smile. It's my favorite down time thing to do.

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  175. I absolutely love lovebirds remind me of our love!!!
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  176. My two sons playing and kissing each other makes me happy and smile!!!

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  177. 'S WARM is amazing!!!!
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  178. Follower and suscriber!
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  179. my favorite item is definitely the bluebirds because they are so kawaii!

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  180. at your service is my fave! I luv doxies... I have 2 and I luv bird stuff!

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  181. watching my kids dance to a crazy song makes me smile;)

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  182. Couples holding hands makes me smile ( :

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  183. My favorite is the lovebirds ( ;

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  184. I love her Bluebirds!! They are so cute w/ the little egg in the middle. My daughter is obsessed with bluebirds right now, so of course, it caught my eye.

    stanleybaby at gmail dot com

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  185. I am now following you!
    (escuishi@hotmail.com)

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  186. Wow, from the Etsy store I just loved: Blackbird on a pear. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=42927337

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  187. jclaiborn@yahoo.com27 March, 2010 23:45

    I would love to have the "eat more fruit" sculpture from the shop. My older daughter wanted to name my younger daughter Apple, so we like to collect apple things for her!

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  188. jclaiborn@yahoo.com27 March, 2010 23:50

    My two daughters make me smile everyday!

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  189. jclaiborn@yahoo.com27 March, 2010 23:50

    From the art site, I like vertical garden!

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