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Showing posts with label Giveaway. Show all posts
Monday, May 17, 2010
Update on Blog Giveaways
Monday, May 10, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Outta Sight {Closed}
London Pickett of Outta Sight has been making jewelry for approximately eight years. She began making jewelry after she visited and made a pair of earrings at "The Bead Bar" for a Ladies Night Out. London continued to have design ideas and began frequenting the shop. Making jewelry became therapy for her.
Making jewelry is a bit difficult for London but that doesn't stop her. London is blind in her left eye. Fortunately, she sees color and shapes with the little vision she has in her right eye. With the help of good lighting, a magnifying glass and most of all, determination come, London is able to create wonderful handcrafted pieces.
Since discovering her passion for jewelry making, London has sold her designs in retail stores and by word of mouth. Recently she decided to open shops online and currently can be found on Artfire, Etsy and Zibbet.
For more information on Outta Sight and to keep up to date with London, stop by and read her blog at london-outtasight.blogspot.com.
While looking around Outta Sight, please take advantage of London's special offer for my readers - receive a free pair of Awareness Earrings with any purchase from London's Artfire shop. Mention my blog upon checkout and London will contact you to find out your cause and color preferences. Also, keep in mind, London donates a portion of all sales from Awareness items to ABC of NC, a highly specialized school for autistic children.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Outta Sight, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a pair of #handmade Awareness Earrings (your cause, your colors) from Outta Sight @ http://bit.ly/5yrO5o. @NMGiveaway #Artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, May 16, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, May 3, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Blackdog Handcrafted Jewelry {Closed}
Sandi of Blackdog Handcrafted Jewelry has been making jewelry for approximately five years. She began making jewelry because she wanted pieces with an organic look and couldn't find then anywhere. After learning how to shape, hammer and polish metal, Sandi fell in love with jewelry making and since has been handcrafting unique, natural, eye catching pieces. As Sandi describes, her jewelry is "soft yet bold".
Sandi's inspiration comes from her surroundings. The land, creeks, mountains and trees of her hometown near Denver, Colorado, are breathtaking and provide her with a never ending supply of inspiration.
For more information on Blackdog Handcrafted Jewelry and to keep up to date with Sandi, visit her website at http://www.blackdoghandcraftedjewelry.com. Sandi can also be found on facebook. In addition to Artfire, Sandi has shops on Etsy and Zibbet.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Blackdog Handcrafted Jewelry, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a pair of #handmade pink rhodite & sterling silver earrings from Blackdog Jewelry @ http://bit.ly/5yrO5o. @NMGiveaway #Artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, May 9, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to contestants in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: MysticKnotwork - Two Winners, Two Prizes Each! {Closed}
Matt and Jill Beaudoin of MysticKnotwork have been knot working together for over 15 years, a tradition in the Beaudoin family for well over 50 years. The art of knotwork (or marlinespike seamanship) is a field of decorative work with a tradition that dates back to the invention of cord. The braided bracelets Matt and Jill make are one continuous piece of cord approximately 3 yards long. Through a series of bends and tucks, a woven pattern is created that resembles a traditional hair braid. Unlike macramé, these are a single knot made with one piece of cord. To make a traditional sailor knot bracelet, the only tools needed to tie the knot are bare hands. When making complex knots, using a packing needle or icepick helps feed the cord through the progressively tightening weave.
Matt's grandfather learned how to do knot work from retired officers while he was working as a bosun’s mate in the Merchant Marine. He later went to school for this art at the Seaman’s Institute in New York City. Matt's father and uncle carried the tradition forward, and Matt was taught to tie the basic sailor bracelet before he was able to ride a bike. He's now been tying these knots for over 30 years, and has made well over 100,000 of them just as a kid. Matt's grandfather would pay him for each one he made as a way to earn allowance. People ask if Matt enjoys tying sailor bracelets, and his response is, ‘do you enjoy your heartbeat?’ Tying sailor bracelets are so much a part of Matt's life that its hard to find him without one close by.
In 1987, Matt made over 50 decorative rope mats for a condo development on Long Island. It was the first time he worked directly for a customer. Through the years, he has owned a fabric store, worked in a Fortune 500, but all the time, the feel of cord in hand has kept him grounded - the definite tie to the history of his family, as well as the connection to the sea. Every time Matt picks up cord, he is reminded of his grandfather. He cherishes the memories of staying at his grandfather's house, learning fancy knotwork and macramé.When Matt met his wife, Jill, she was into beading and sewing. Jill quickly gained a love for the knotwork and her artistic touch has added to my family's tradition. Now, Matt and Jill also make macramé, a series of simple knotwork creating a complex pattern, those are made by hitching square knots and similar knots around a core of either cotton or satin.
Matt and Jill take quality very seriously. They buy their raw materials from U.S. companies and do their best to source items locally while buying in super-wholesale quantities. They try hard to minimize their carbon footprint in everything they do.
Matt and Jill work with non-profit organizations to provide their bracelets for fundraisers. Over 70% of funds raised through our bracelets stay with the charity that buys them. (Did you know that only 15-30% of money from school fundraising stays with the schools?)
For more information on MysticKnots and to keep up to date on Matt and Jill's work, visit their website at www.mysticknotwork.com. Matt and Jill can also be found on Etsy, facebook and flickr.
While you are looking around MysticKnotwork, take advantage of Matt and Jill's special offer - 15% off every item (in their Artfire shop) with coupon code NMBlog. This special offer will run through May 21, 2010.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit MysticKnot, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win 2 #handmade sailor knotwork bracelets or a set from MysticKNot @ http://bit.ly/5yrO5o ~ 2 WINNERS. @NMGiveaway #Artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, April 25, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Etincelle Design {Closed}
Denise of Etincelle Design has been creating things (wire decorations) and experimenting with different materials (vintage finds, leather bags) for many years. (Denise currently is deconstructing and making candelabras from brass wallmounted lamps.) More recently, Denise started making jewelry and opened up a few shops online. Etincelle Design is now filled with pages of contemporary earthy wire wrapped and metalsmithed jewelery inspired by tribal design, as well as wallets created from pieces of hand-cut leather.
When designing jewelry, Denise enjoys to work with copper, brass and silver - metals which have been traditionally used for ornaments, and she can't get enough of the beauty of natural stones. For her wallets, Denise like remaking and reusing leather, although she also buys larger offcuts and whole skins to get pretty finishes and a variety of colors.
Denise's main inspiration comes from ornamental and decorative traditions from all over. She finds it fascinating to learn about the significance of different materials, and specific motifs or items in a social, religious and historical context.
In addition to Artfire, Denise's work can be found on Etsy and Shophandmade. You can also keep up-to-date with Denise by following her on twitter, visiting her on Indiepublic and/or reading her blog on Artfire.
While you are looking around Denise's Artfire shop, take advantage of her special offer - 10% off your order for the duration of this giveaway and the week following it. When checking out, leave Denise a message telling her you were referred from this post and she will refund the difference via PayPal. This offer is only valid in Denise's Artfire shop.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Etincelle Design's Artfire Shop, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a #handmade leather wallet from @etincelledesign at http://bit.ly/9P9DCT. @NMGiveaway #Artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Designs by Sari Lynne {Closed}
Sari of Etsy's Designs by Sari Lynne has been beading jewelry since she was a young girl at summer camp and continuing in elementary school and at home. In 2008, she decided to start selling her creations online after receiving encouragement from some people at comic book conventions she would attend with her husband.
Designs by Sari Lynne is filled with handmade jewelery and accessories, crafted from a variety of materials including semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, wire, beads and more. Sari enjoys working with anything she can get her hands on. If Sari sees something she likes, she figures out a way to make something with it. Her shop currently has a little over 30 items listed although she has more than 200 items waiting to be photographed and listed. If you don't see exactly what you're looking for in Sari's shop, she would LOVE to make a custom piece especially for you.
In addition to Etsy, Sari's participates in select craft shows throughout the year. For the past two years, she has organized and exhibited at the Creators’ Marketplace Show & Sale. This year's event is being hosted on May 1, 2010, at the Thornhill Community Centre, just north of Toronto, Ontario.
For more information on Sari and to keep up to date on where she may be exhibiting her work, visit Sari's blog at designsbysarilynne.blogspot.com. Sari can also be found on facebook and followed on twitter.
While you are looking around Sari's shop, take advantage of her special offer - FREE SHIPPING for the duration of this giveaway with coupon code NMCONTEST. Enter the code in the notes to seller upon checkout and the shipping fees will be refunded to you via PayPal.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Designs by Sari Lynne, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a pair of #handmade sparkly earrings from @SariLynneK @ http://bit.ly/dd4Tnq ~ US/Canadian contestants only. @NMGiveaway #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, April 11, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian contestants only.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Allegheny Hearth Soaps {Closed}
Bonnie of Artfire's Allegheny Hearth Soaps has been making soap since 1979 - 31 years. She is a self taught artisan and takes advantage of every opportunity to learn all aspects of soap making. She reads books, attends classes and conferences. She also belongs to organizations dedicated to the advancement of the craft and regularly exchanges ideas with other soap makers. Bonnie is always looking to learn and always willing to pass on the things she has learned.
Bonnie lives in the Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania atop a hill on five wooded acres. Her inspiration comes from the abundance of nature around her - the trees, flowers, her garden, and all their wonderful scents.
When Bonnie started out making soap she was limited to what her local grocery store sold. Now, thanks to the advent of the internet, Bonnie is able to purchase the finest ingredients. Her cold process soaps are fragrant with shea, mango and cocoa butters; coconut, palm, avocado oils and more, and these scents extend to the powders, balms, salts and other bath and body products in her shop.
While you are looking around Bonnie's shop, take advantage of her special offer - $1 off your purchase with coupon code BonnieBuck. Also, to keep up with Bonnie you can visit her on facebook.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit SoapSmith, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a set of 3 #handmade gemstone glycerin soaps @ http://bit.ly/dq6zD9 ~ US contestants only. ~ @NMGiveaway #artfire #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, April 4, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to U.S. contestants only.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for another great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Cindy's Creative Crochet - Two Winners! {Closed}
Cindy of Cindy's Creative Crochet is a self taught crocheter who has been working with wire for approximately five years. and cannot follow a written pattern without a LOT of frustration. Cindy started making crocheted wire jewelry because she had trouble finding ready make bracelets that fit her and thought it was a great idea to make her own after seeing a crocheted piece elsewhere. (Cindy has huge hands, bigger than some men's hands.)
Cindy loves to work with copper wire. She loves the warm and natural color. Cindy also likes using polymer clay beads, especially ones made by her friend tooaquarius, and amethyst stone.
Apart from crafting, Cindy is a mother to 5 kids, ages 12,9,8,7 and 6. She enjoys baking, and does so for people in her neighborhood. Cindy's specialty is cheesecake (YUM!!!). She has over 100 different cheesecake recipes and makes more up as she goes. Cindy also likes to make ice cream. Her favorite is what she calls Mexican Mocha Fantasy. It's chocolate, cinnamon and coffee flavored (another YUM!!!!).
To see more of Cindy's work, visit her on flickr and check out her Etsy shop.
Enter for a chance to win either an Crocheted Wire Bracelet & Earring Set or a Pop Tab Wallet in your choice of color.
The first winner will have a choice between the two prizes. The second winner will receive the remaining prize.
For a chance to win this week's giveaways:
Mandatory: Visit Cindy's Creative Crochet, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a #handmade bracelet & earring set or a pop tab wallet @ http://bit.ly/5yrO5o ~ 2 WINNERS! ~ @NMGiveaway #artfire #etsy #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Enter my other blog giveaway from Valmade - 1 extra entry
7) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winners via email and the winners will have 48 hours to respond before I choose new winners.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for a great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, March 15, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Valmade - Two Winners! {Closed}
Val of Artfire's Valmade has been knitting and cross stitching for approximately 25 years, and more recently starting making handcrafted greeting cards. Val's mother taught her to knit and sew when she was a child. Later, she went on to study needlework at school. It has always been something she kept up and when her friends started having children, she’d make them all booties and cross stitched baby picture as gifts. One day, someone suggested she try selling her items and so she did. In addition to Artfire, Val's work can also be found on Zibbet and Dwanda.
Just over 5 years ago, Val had the misfortune of being caught in the Asian Tsunami. By a difference of 10 meters, Val survived and her best friend did not. Since then, Val tries to make the most of every day, and she takes note of the saying “Life’s Too Short”. A year after the disaster, Val had the opportunity to go and spend a week in Sri Lanka building a house for a family that had lost everything. She hopes one day she will be able to regularly donate a significant percentage of her sales to charity.
To learn more about and keep up with Val, you can follow her on twitter.
While you are taking a look around Valmade, take advantage of the special discount Val is offering Nature Manipulated's readers - 10% off all orders over $20 with coupon code NATUREMANIPULATED. This special offer ends March 31, 2010.
Enter for a chance to win either an Easter Chick Chocolate Egg Cover or a Pair of Baby Booties in your choice of color.
The first winner will have a choice between the two prizes. The second winner will receive the remaining prize.
For a chance to win this week's giveaways:
Mandatory: Visit Valmade, come back to this blog post (not facebook) and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win #handmade baby booties or an Easter chick egg cover from @Valmade @ http://bit.ly/bUPBxq ~ 2 WINNERS! ~ @NMGiveaway #artfire #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Follow my blog publicly via Friend Connect - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, March 28, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winners via email and the winners will have 48 hours to respond before I choose new winners.This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for a great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Fantasy Clay {Closed}
Susan of Fantasy Clay has been sculpting for approximately 10 years. Her interest was peeked when she found a Klutz book for kids. Susan fell in love with the endless sculpting possibilities and the ability to blend colors and began looking for more books and learning all she could. A big turning point for Susan was reading Dinko Tilov’s book, Creating Magical Creatures. It helped her go beyond making cute stuff and trying out some new ideas.
In the past few years, Susan's clay work has focused on fantasy creatures but other items have mixed in too. Susan's biggest inspiration comes from the colors she mixes. She often feels guided by the clay. After she builds the basics, the characters come out on their own.
To learn more about Susan and her work, you may visit her blog at fantasy-clay.com. She can also be found on facebook and on twitter.
While you are taking a look around Fantasy Clay, take advantage of the special discount Susan is offering Nature Manipulated's readers - 15% off any item with coupon code Natural Fantasy. Limit one use per customer. This special offer ends May 31, 2010.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Fantasy Clay, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a #handmade clay gingham teddy bear from @FantasyClay at http://bit.ly/bnrOHi ~ @NMArt @NMGiveaway #artfire #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, March 14, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winners via email and the winners will have 48 hours to respond before I choose new winners.
This giveaway is open to contestants worldwide.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for a great giveaway.
Read Nature Manipulated's giveaway disclaimer.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Tali's Creations Artisan Jewelry - Two Winners! {Closed}
Tali of Tali's Creations has been making jewelry for approximately four years. She started after admiring her co-workers handcrafted creations, and with her co-workers help bought her first supplies and starting creating her own beaded pieces. Today, Tali's Artfire shop is filled with lots of beautiful necklaces, bracelets and earrings - many of them one-of-a-kind. Tali's designs are made using natural stones, Swarovski crystals and pearls, fresh water pearls, and high quality glass and lampworked beads. Her favorite materials to work with are natural stones and Swarovski crystals, and she really like using wire wrapping techniques.
Tali's inspiration comes from seeing people's reactions to her work. When someone is awestruck and can't believe her work is handmade by her, it gives Tali the incentive to make more, improve her skills and master new techniques.
To learn more about Tali and her work, please become a fan of hers on facebook and you can also follow her on twitter.
First winner will receive a pair of Chinese Turquoise and Silver Earrings from Tali's Creations.
Second winner, will receive a pair of Dragon Vein, Black Swarovski Crystal and Silver Bead Cap Earrings from Tali's Creations
For a chance to win this week's giveaways:
Mandatory: Visit Tali's Creations, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry (once daily)
You may tweet the following: Win a pair of #handmade earrings from @TaliCreations at http://bit.ly/cUmX3m ~ 2 WINNERS! ~ @NMArt @NMGiveaway #artfire #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Enter my Putumayo Music Rhythm & Blues CD giveaway - 1 extra entry
6) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winners via email and the winners will have 48 hours to respond before I choose new winners.This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian contestants only.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for a great giveaway.
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Monday, February 22, 2010
Weekly Feature and Giveaway: Authentic Arts by Jenny Hoople {Closed}
Jenny Hoople has been making jewelry for approximately seven months. A few years back she attempted making a necklace with job's tears that she grew in her backyard but it did not pan out so well. This past July, Jenny found herself in a craft store. While there, she bought a few items that would go well with her job's tears and from which she could make a necklace. Jenny made a necklace and her mom liked it so much she asked her to make one for her. Jenny made her mom a necklace and many more with her left over materials. When she used up her materials, she went and bought more and from there, Jenny couldn't stop. Shortly after coming up with several designs, she started selling her necklaces.
Jenny use knotted silk to string her necklaces because she like its history and finds it most romantic. She uses natural materials such as stone, bone, wood, shell and silk because "even when altered by human hands and arranged and strung by them, the beauty of the processes that formed them breaks through and dazzles me."
In addition to Etsy, Jenny's work is available at several consignment shops - Poppy Gallery in Columbia, Missouri; Project M boutique in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (opening March 1st) and The Hive Creations on the Anna Maria Islands in Florida. Jenny can also be found on twitter, facebook, myspace and Indiepublic. You can also read more about her and her work on her blog.
This Rainbow Choker Necklace is handcrafted from dyed mother of pearl and labradorite beads. The necklace is adjustable, ranging in length from 13.5" to 18.5" The necklace is hand knotted on grey silk thread and fastens with a silver-plated hook and eye clasp and chain.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Authentic Arts by Jenny Hoople, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry per day
You may tweet the following: Win a #handmade Rainbow Choker Necklace from @jennyhoople at http://bit.ly/diLf1E ~ @NMArt @NMGiveaway #etsy
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, February 28, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canadian contestants only.
Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by every Monday for a great giveaway.
Also, if you haven't already entered the Rhythm & Blues CD giveaway, you may do so here.
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Saturday, February 20, 2010
Unhandmade Giveaway: Putumayo Rhythm & Blues CD {Closed}
A few weeks ago a representative for Putumayo World Music got in touch with me and asked if I would like to review one of their new CDs and give one away. Little did he know that I was well aware of Putumayo and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE their compilations. I have a bunch of their music (mostly African and Latin) in my iTunes collection and I have given a few of the kids CDs away as gifts. As you can see, it was very hard for me to say "No" just because I don't usually offer non-handmade giveaways. (By doing this giveaway, I'm secretly hoping I will have the opportunity to review future Putumayo CDs as well. Shh!)
If you haven't heard of Putumayo, the label was established in 1993 to introduce people to the music of the world's cultures. Since its founding, the label has become known for its compilations of great international music; and according to their website, "characterized by the company's motto: 'guaranteed to make you feel good!'" For more information on Putumayo, visit the fascinating About Us section of their website. You can also learn more about Putumayo Kids on the same page. If you have children, I highly recommend their CDs.
Well, now for the giveaway CD...
Earlier this month, Putumayo released Rhythm & Blues, their newest addition to the successful American music series. Rhythm & Blues features first generation soul legends and rising stars of the retro R&B revival. Featured artists include New Orlean's legends Snooks Eaglin, Irma Thomas and Rockie Charles, as well as first generation soul and contemporary artists Lavelle White; The Emotions; Sam Moore, Keb' Mo and Angie Stone; Sharon Jones and The Dap Kings; The Quantic Soul Orchestra; Catherine Russell; Ruthie Foster; Cracked Ice and James Hunter.
Its been awhile since I listened to rhythm & blues. I actually haven't listened to much music at all lately. Strange since I have this dream of one day going back to school for ethnomusicology. This afternoon I decided to pop the CD in while I was making a few pairs of earrings. I was pleasantly surprised! I really liked many of the songs and as the CD progressed, I liked it more. It ended before I was done making my earrings so I put it on again and my like did not change. I think I even picked a favorite! - "Put Me Down Easy" - Like all of Putumayo's CDs, Rhythm & Blues adheres to the company's motto; it makes you feel good.
For a chance to win this giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Putumayo, listen to sample tracks from Rhythm & Blues, and come back here and post the title of your favorite song.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):
1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry per day
You may use the following tweet - Win a @PutumayoMusic Rhythm & Blues CD @NMART @NMGiveaway ~ http://bit.ly/d0aSmW Please RT #giveaway
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase a CD from Putumayo and tell us which one - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, March 7, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to U.S. contestants only.
Thanks for participating in this giveaway. Don't forget to enter my regularly scheduled handmade giveaway.
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday Giveaway and Feature: five and two by briana rose {CLOSED}
Briana Rose began making accessories at the age of fifteen. Briana is a creative freak. [Her words, not mine! She started out wanting to make something different and natural. So she did! Briana began making accessories that are adorably chic and emphasize the sweet beauty found in nature. Briana loves using sugar starfish for her hairpins. "They have so much character and personality!" She also loves working with Swarovski crystals and semiprecious stones, such as amazonite.
Briana has been blessed and received a scholarship to further her accessories line and establish a business. In addition to Etsy, her items can be found at a local spa boutique. Briana is also looking to sell in other locations throughout the country.
Briana's shop name, "five and two", is very symbolic and important to her. It comes from a biblical story (Matthew 14:18-21a) where Jesus fed 5,000 people with five loaves of bread and two fish. This story reminds Briana that a little can be turned into a lot. I'd say her jewelry speaks to this message!
The starfish used are called “sugar starfish”, imported from the Caribbean. Sugar starfish are in abundance and are not an endangered species. They are one of nearly 2,000 types of starfish. Starfish are not classified as a fish, they are represented in the same family as the sand dollar.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit five and two by briana rose, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below (include @NMArt in your tweet) - 1 extra entry per day
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, February 21, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
This giveaway is open to U.S. contestants only.
While you are looking around five and two by briana rose, take advantage of Briana's special offer for Nature Manipulated readers: 25% off your first purchase; use code FIRST at check out and you will be refunded through PayPal. . Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by next week for another great giveaway.
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Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday Giveaway and Feature: Simply Signs by Jessica {CLOSED}
Jessica Kayne of Simply Signs by Jessica began painting personalized signs last fall. Jessy started making signs after she set out to fix an old wooden yard stake that was living in her attic. She went to the store for some paints and brushes and from there she was addicted! Within weeks, Jessy's garage was covered with her creations. She started doing local craft fairs and soon after, opened shop on Etsy.
Jessy has always loved to craft. She was brought up in a very artistic family. Her mother created stained glass for 25 years and her grandmother and uncle were fantastic artists as well. Jessy's brother is also awesome at drawing and sketching, and her grandfather paints. Did I say Jessy was brought up in an artistic family?!
Jessy is looking to branch out into wholesale. She would like her work to be featured in local stores and shops, but in the meantime, Etsy is her primary home. Her items are also listed on her Facebook page and she continues to sell at local craft shows.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Jessy Kayne's Etsy shop, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below (include @NMArt in your tweet) - 1 extra entry
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, February 14, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
International entries are welcome!
While you are looking around Simply Signs by Jessica, take advantage of Jessy's special offer for Nature Manipulated readers: Free Shipping on your first order. This special offer is valid from February 8-21, 2010.
All proceeds from Jessy's sales are going to help pay for her dog's knee surgery. Approximately six months ago, Jessy's family rescued an eight month old pit bull named Bronx. It was love at first sight! Jessy knew she had to show Bronx what a loving family was. He was so shy and scared which leads Jessy to believe Bronx was abused by his previous owner. As Bronx settled in and became less shy, Jessy began to notice he was walking funny, as if something was wrong with his hips. She took him to the vet and found out Bronx's two back knee caps pop in an out of place and therefore he is unable to bend his rear legs. At times, Bronx cannot get off our bed or couch, causing him to have accidents, and as a puppy, he cannot play. His surgery is estimated to cost $1,500 per knee. Unfortunately, Jessy's husband currently is out of work and the money is proving hard to find. Now, let's help Bronx out! Shop Simply Signs by Jessica. Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by next week for another great giveaway.
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Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday Giveaway and Feature: Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen {CLOSED}
Back in October I did a feature on Rebecca where we learned a lot about her, her soaps and how she became so successful on Etsy and Artfire. (Read the interview here.) In the interview, Rebecca mentioned her health was down so when she contacted me about doing a giveaway, I decided this would be a great opportunity to follow up with her.
Rebecca has had a rough few months. While she was able to fill orders as they came in, she has been mostly non-functioning. After a long struggle with finding the right medications to treat her bipolar disorder, she is starting to feel she can do things again, and has made her first batch of soap in several months. The soap will be part of her spring line and smells like Rice Flower and Vanilla.
Rebecca's goal for 2010 is really simple - get back into the swing of things; make soap and promote her shops again. Rebecca already has purchased lots of new scents and is ready to go. Now, she's taking baby steps back into marketing her shops. In 2010, Rebecca also hopes to stay on top of her bookkeeping - every year she ends up slacking until sales tax is due.
These handmade, cold process soaps are perfect for dry or troubled skin. Great as facial bars or all over. Bars contain both shea and cocoa butters, as well as an abundance of skin loving oils such as Olive and Rice Bran, both known for their moisturizing properties. These soaps are cleansing, but also leave behind a bit of your body's natural oils to help smooth and rehydrate your skin. They will leave you feeling moisturized and not oily. They also make great shampoo bars.
For a chance to win this week's giveaway:
Mandatory: Visit Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen on Etsy or Artfire, come back here and post your favorite item and email address in the comments section of this post.
Additional chances to win (leave a separate comment with your email address for each entry):1) Tweet the giveaway and post a link to your tweet in the comments below - 1 extra entry
2) Blog about the giveaway and post a link to your blog post in the comments below - 1 extra entry
3) Add one of my ad buttons (left hand sidebar) to your blog or website and post a link to your site in the comments - 1 extra entry
4) Join Nature Manipulated's mailing list (by doing this you agree to receive a monthly newsletter from NM)- 1 extra entry
5) Purchase an item from the featured shop and post a link to the item you purchased (transaction link) - 5 extra entries
ENTRIES WITHOUT CONTACT INFORMATION WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE GIVEAWAY. (Email address, Etsy username and Artfire username accepted. If your Blogger profile links to your email or shop, that is acceptable too. Leave contact info for each entry. Tip: When leaving your email do not use the @ and . symbols, instead spell out AT and DOT.)
Entries for this giveaway will be accepted through Sunday, February 7, 2010, 11:59pm Eastern Time. I will notify the winner via email and the winner will have 48 hours to respond before I choose a new winner.
International entries are welcome!
While you are looking around Rebecca's Artfire shop, take advantage of Rebecca's special offer for Nature Manipulated readers: FREE SHIPPING on orders of $25 or more with coupon code "naturemanipulated". This special offer is valid from February 1 - March 31, 2010.Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway. Be sure to stop by next week for another great giveaway.
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