giveaway + a collection: with ika bags

 

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superwoman.

that's how i'd describe artist feyza of ikabags.

she's a fulltime bag designer { read her etsy * quit your day job * feature here } , runs a hugely successful care tag shop { in need of labels for your handmade works? try them out!}  , manages a couple of other amazing handmade shops;  she's a fulltime mom, a wonderful storyteller (read her collections interview below!)  

and an inspiring handmaking leader and cheerleader!

i just love feyza's enthusiasm for her art & the art of others. 

and i know you'll just love her equally eclectic collection of antique novelties! 

{and read on to see how you can WIN one of her amazing BAGS!} 

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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:  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 vintage novelties with ikabags. 

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who (are you) : I am ikabags from PARIS, FRANCE

what (are you collecting) :I am in love all old books and handmade artisan items

when (did you start) :When I was 7 years old I started with stamps

how (many do you have?) Now more then 500

where (do you find them) :In France and Turkey

where (do you keep them) :At home everywhere :))

what(piece would you like to add): More sailor items .

why (do you love them) : I feel their memories when i touch them , they can speak with us :))

which (one is your favorite) & why :  For me the most important story is the one behind the small shoes (2 cm). Those shoes remind me of when my grandfather ate their shoes during first world war when they couldn t find anything to eat. i always remember this memory while looking at those shoes and we should be happy about small things like them . I wish there for  no war and no bad things happenned to human beings .

what (else do you collect) : I like all old handmade items ! I love kitchen items and torchons

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brilliant!

thanks so much for sharing, feyza!

and now... one lucky rikrak studio blog reader will WIN

---> a LA POMME green French Messenger bag <---

with 9 pockets (love it!) 

$59 value!

 

feyza writes about the bag: Handmade by me for women cotton canvas messenger,diaper bag,back to school bag, library or weekender bag with bicycle flap and heavyweight cotton webbing ADJUSTABLE strap, chic, large, roomy,eco friendly from France...This bag is perfect ! You'll love it!
I made this sturdy bag from 100% cotton " Anti-Stain Canvas"(Anti tache)and lined with weight cream French CANVAS s
The fabric is hard wearing with a soft hand feel.
It's the perfect size for light trips, the gym or use it as a chic medium size briefcase. It is fully lined with French cream CANVAS.
•Adjustable strap is with cream 1.5" natural military cotton webbing.The strap is strong but doesn't rub your skin raw !
•I am fastened with a snap fastener.
•I have a nickel swivel clip for attaching keys.
•Have 4+3+2= 9 individual organizer pockets with cream unique french fabric for important objects like phone,i phone,i pod ,books, key,diapers , pencil etc...
•I have huge capacity to store all your stuff you want to carry with you.
Pictures cannot do this handbag justice. The fabric is really beautiful, pretty and chic... All seams are double stitched and stress points are reinforced.
All materials from France !

1. visit the lovely ikabags shop.

...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!

=   1 entry

2. heart/fave the lovely ikabags shop.

...  & tell us

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3. visit feyza's wonderful hobbytime label shop.

...  tell us about your favourite goodie & why you love it!

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4. become a fan of ikabags on facebook.

...  & tell us.

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5. follow BOTH ikabags { she's @ikabags } AND the rikrak shop (that's me! @therikrakshop)  on twitter

... & tell us.

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6. follow/ subscribe to the ika bags blog.

...  & tell us.

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7.  follow or subscribe to the rikrak studio blog

... & tell us.

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8. share something that you collect. 

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9. tweet on twitter

... about this giveaway and come back here and tell us! be sure to include @therikrakshop so i can find you! 

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10. blog about this giveaway

... come back and tell us.

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12. :: PLEASE NOTE: 

each entry must be it's own comment.

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:: RULES ::

a) it is possible to have a maximum of 11 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 ika bags giveaway will be chosen on saturday november 20th @ 11pm 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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