Thursday, December 23, 2010

femmena mala giveaway 2010!


guys! it's that time! i am really excited for today because i finally get to host this huge giveaway i have been telling you about for a whole MONTH. some really awesome, spectacular, fantastic ladies are helping me out, and there are a total of 10 things you can enter to win!

1. Windshield Diaries/CAPow! Designs - Win a $30 combination of prints from CAPow! Designs! 


"What inspires me to create is also what inspires me to blog. I am blown away by the talent, creativity, and innovation that I find on blogs every day. It makes me want to strive for more, to live life more fully, and celebrate the little things. You are all an inspiration to me.

My shop started out selling handmade wallets (what?!) but I didn't enjoy making them, it felt like work. So on a whim I decided to try and list some of my photography and fine art prints. I had a few orders here and there. But around Valentine's Day 2010 inspiration struck and my Hometown Hearts series was born. I have hundreds of prints listed in this series, and if there isn't a print yet for your hometown, ask me and I will gladly make you one! This one little piece of inspiration has shown me just how much of a life changer running an Etsy shop can be, and I am so grateful for every single sale."

2. Fancy Biscuit: STUFF - Win a $50 credit to Danielle's STUFF shop


"Knowing that there are other girls out there who struggle with the same issues I do, knowing that we can all come together in this one blog scene and support each other, knowing that even if I'm outrageous all my blogger buds will still support me. Everyone around me inspires me to blog and share my thoughts with the world. I am very blessed with this amazing online community.  About my shop? This is EASY! It's a place I sell my STUFF. Literally, and it's all random and weird and perfect for any shopper who has no  idea what they're looking for! :)"








3. RooFresh: Win a hand crafted Gentleman's Journal! 



"Since I was a kid I was always looking at objects in a different way and seeing how I could reinvent them. My books are a product of sad, abandoned or unwanted little treasures that I try to breathe life back into. I save the pages to make into other trinkets like paper flowers, pinwheels or envelopes. I started making books when I was in high school as journals for my personal use or as gifts to friends, and now I plan on opening my Etsy shop, Roofresh, shortly to share with others interested in my handmade hobby."

This handmade journal is 80 pages front and back, and measures 8 1/4" x 5 1/2". The pages are acid free card stock and the cover is made carefully with craft paper. This is a great art journal and it has durable blank pages that are hand sewn and glued into a recovered, recycled book cover. Everything about my books are handmade, including the lovely mustache on this one which was cut carefully by hand, so keep that in mind if you find a tiny imperfection. 


4. Travelgirl: Win a combination of lovely travel items! 



"I've always needed a project! When I was little it was coloring and making houses for my barbies out of old cardboard boxes....now it's crafting and writing! Travel inspires my writing, and crafting lifts my spirits during those recovery periods between adventures.

It is my belief that every lady should feel her best when she's traveling, whether she's on a summer vacation in Europe, a business trip in Ohio, or just a quick trip down the hall to the bathroom! That's why I'm giving away four very vintage-y, very adorable, very ladylike accessories: a vintage silky scarf (modeled by my giraffe), a pair of vintage black and white painted earrings, a vintage brown leather belt with a very sassy silver buckle, and a personalized luggage tag made by yours truly, featuring a little vintage travel advertisement that I think is really cute!"

5. Sings the Magpie: Win hand crafted dishes by artisan Anna Brown!


"I do all sorts of things.  I am a jack (jane?) of all trades, yet master of none.  I write, paint, sculpt, scrapbook, draw, destroy, photograph anything and everything.  I don't have a shop, I mostly just give away everything that I create.  That way, there are no deadlines, no quotas, no pressure -- I work better that way.  When I am not doing creative things, I am getting my master's degree in teaching and working at Borders. The giveaway is handcrafted dishes from one of our local artisans.  Her name is Anna Brown and she is from Morgantown, WV. She takes actual leaves and stamps them onto her creations, which can be used as wedding favors, decorations or catch-alls for jewelry, keys and other small trinkets."


6. Whimsical Winston: Win handmade hair clips from Whimsical Winston Etsy




"We have drawn inspiration from the natural beauty of our surroundings which in our travels has taken us from the North Cascade's to the Grand Canyon and as far away as Madagascar. This seeming nomadic lifestyle has loaded us with a myriad of colors and cultures that we desire to express and we hope will enrich, enlighten and inspire others to enjoy life just a little bit more.

Challenged by a history of art and music in our family we desired to share our love for striving to make life beautiful with others.  We decided to become a mother/daughter team, crafting and creating the things that we envision into reality. Working out of our home, we create a unique variety of products designed to bring joy and beauty to the lives of our customers that will enhance and enrich any decor with a touch of class."



7. Lynzieloo: Win a portrait of your choice in a pretty cute style! 




If your name is drawn, you will get the chance to speak with the artist herself and discuss a portrait style to recreate of yourself! What's better than personalized art?! 


8. Live & Conquer: Win a beautiful handmade turban by Cheyenne! 












"I've been making things since I can't remember. ;D My Mom is an artist 






and my Dad is one of those "can build, make and do anything" kind of Dads, so I'm sure 
that did something to me. I love thinking of, dreaming of and imaging items to make 
and then send off into the world. I don't like idle hands, so when I'm not making things,
I'm off taking photographs, or working on my parents organic hobby farm."

9. Blackbird Fly: Win an original ink drawing by the blogger, herself! 



"Life's little gems that everyone else seem to miss are what inspire me to blog. From the little green vine growing through the cracks in the pavement, to the sparrows playing in the rain puddles. I think people often get lost looking for life's pearls, when the oysters can be quite pretty as well. Sometimes I think we need to be reminded of that. So my little blog has become a place for me to appreciate life's oysters, so to speak."

The item: 





An original ink owl drawing, signed and framed.
The owl is drawn in an art deco style and is holding a banner that reads "hoot..."
the frame measures 7" X 5" 


10. Femmena Mala: A handmade necklace from & paper hearts etsy shop


Supporting handmade (by a friend, too!) since you guys have supported me so much! <3


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Here's how to enter the giveaway:

1. Follow Femmena Mala Blog! Leave a comment letting me know that you did, or if you already do + email address.
2. Leave a separate comment telling me your favorite memory from this year's holiday. (include your email address!)

For additional entries:
[leave a separate comment for EACH.]

3. Add one of the giveaway buttons (below) to your page, and make sure to paste the link in your comment!
4. Tweet about this giveaway! You can use this pre made one:

@FemmenaMala is having a super awesome giveaway. check it! 

CONTEST WILL CLOSE DECEMBER 31!


Here are a few buttons that you can feel free to add to your page :)
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Good luck, everyone! <3

62 comments:

  1. I already follow!

    Great giveaway:)
    tamara
    tamz_ck@hotmail.com

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  2. So far...my favourite memory was watching my 17 month old son open is first xmas present. He did so good and he loves it (which kid doesn't!!)

    tamara
    tamz_ck@hotmail.com

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  3. I already follow on twitter.

    twitter.com/tamarajanzen

    tamara
    tamz_ck@hotmail.com

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  4. wowzha lots o giveaways! how exciting. i am following. jillian(dot)dieter(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. one of my favorite holiday memories was when i was 10 my parents surprised me me with a puppy for christmas... she was the most adorable tiny jack russell terrier. i named her holly and i started crying when they gave her to me. xoxo jcd
    http://cornflakedreams.blogspot.com/

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  6. Oh so many pretty things!
    I am following and my email is freeeedz at yahoo dot com

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  7. I don't have a favourite from this year.But I somehow know this will change in the next few days.Santa will not let me down now, will he?

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  8. I'm following you on twitter as @riakod

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  9. I'm following on fb as Ria Kod

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  10. And I've put the first button on my left sidebar at http://serious-shiny.blogspot.com

    Have happy happy holidays everyone!
    x

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  11. I follow you already!
    merigoesround.blogspot.com

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  12. My favorite holiday memory this year is relaxing listening to christmas music with my boyfriend with some surprise champagne. Very simple and relaxing, but a wonderful sunday evening!

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  13. i already follow you :)

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  14. my favorite holiday memory is this year. having my very own tree for the first time. being able to share that with my boyfriend, we would just sit on the couch and stare at it.

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  15. I follow you and am glad that I do.

    Mabryant73@gmail.com

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  16. My favorite holiday memory this year is that it is the first one with my boyfriend. We have been dating for a little over three years, but living together for ten months. This is our first Christmas as a blended family with his boys and mine. I waited many years for an amazing love like this and it is truly better than I ever expected.

    Mabryant73@gmail.com

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  17. i already follow! XO

    my email address is lovechelsealauren at gmail dot com

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  18. my favorite memory so far is going on my annual christmas shopping extravaganza with my best friend. we've been going since we were 12 (10 years!)

    lovechelsealauren at gmail dot com

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  19. aaaaaaaaaand i follow you on twitter!

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  20. Following!

    phraseless at gmail dot com

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  21. And my favourite memory from this year's holiday so far is my boyfriend singing 'I'll be home for christmas' over and over again.. because that's the only line he knows

    phraseless at gmail dot com

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  22. And, I'm now following you on twitter (I'm @emigrations)

    phraseless at gmail dot com

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  23. wow! what an awesome sauce giveaway!! i am a follower, girl!!

    sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. my favorite memory from this holiday so far is food food food... and eating all of it!! :D

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  25. i do follow you on twitter!

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  26. and i tweeted!!

    http://twitter.com/#!/sandyalamode/status/18334009100603392

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  27. I follow you, of course!

    suburbansweetheart(at)gmail(dot)com

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  28. My favorite holiday memory was just having Nathan, my long-distance boyfriend, in town for Thanksgiving. He spent the holiday with my family, & they loved him. It was a great, great time.

    suburbansweetheart(at)gmail(dot)com

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  29. I follow your blog!

    tmds87@hotmail.com

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  30. I didn't get to spend Christmas with my family this year, because I'm in Korea and they're in Canada... but, I did get together with some seven really great friends this year, and we rented a GORGEOUS ski chalet up in the mountains. We even had a white Christmas!

    My favorite memory of the weekend was, post Christmas dinner, inviting the super cute son and nephew of the chalet owners over to our chalet for desert, which lead to the massive consumption of mulled wine whilst playing truth or dare Jenga. That game becomes even more ridiculous when you have to get someone to translate what's going on.

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  31. I follow your blog!

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  32. We had a wonderful, relaxing holiday. The best part of spending time with both sets of parents!

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  33. I follow on Twitter.

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  34. I tweeted! @aftr_laura

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  35. sa-weeeeeet. i definitely follow you :)
    roxy[dot]rodriguez[!at]gmail.com

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  36. fave holiday memory is the complete shock face my boyfriend and i had when my parents gave us our ipads. WHAAAAT.

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  37. i follow you on twitter already :D

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  38. um i accidentally liked your FB page on my cousin ely's FB account. i'll add you myself as soon as i can get on my account. but that's +1 more :) haha

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  39. I follow your lovely blog :)

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  40. My favorite holiday memory this year was visiting the Christmas markets in my parents' french village ;)

    sarah at yesteachercrafts dot com

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  41. I follow you on twitter! (@yes_teacher)

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  42. I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/yes_teacher/status/20176354452439040

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  43. I added one of your (lovely!) buttons to my blog-on the right sidebar:

    http://yesteachercrafts.com

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  44. I already follow you through google reader, but now I follow you through friend connect, too.

    paigevbaker@gmail.com

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  45. I RT'd your giveaway tweet :)

    paigevbaker@gmail.com

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  46. Favorite memory from this Christmas: "If God doesn't kill you, I will." Love the holidays. hahha

    paigevbaker@gmail.com

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  47. Like you on facebook :)

    paigevbaker@gmail.com

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  48. I HAVE TWITTER FOLLOWED YOU FOR AGES. hahah

    paigevbaker@gmail.com

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  49. i'm following in googlereader! :) my email is slightlydelightful at gmail.

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  50. I'm FINALLY getting my act together and entering, yay!

    So here's my "I follow you" entry :)

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  51. And here's my following you on twitter entry!

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  52. Aaaaand my favorite memory from this year's holiday was when the boyf and I got together to exchange our presents. We went to see Candy Cane Lane, and then we went back to his house and he'd gotten us some delicious Christmas beer, and we turned off all the lights in the house and sat by his beautiful tree and cuddled under his bed comforter while he showed me all of the ornaments and decorations he made when he was little. So lovely!

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  53. And I just added your button to my page, yay! Time to WIN!!!

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  54. Great giveaway! I am a follower!

    shebreathesdeeply@gmail.com

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  55. My favorite memory from this year was sitting alone on the couch with my hubby, exchanging gifts. Such a special moment : )

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  56. I follow :)

    pixie_polly@hotmail.co.uk

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  57. retweeted too (@pixie_polly)

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  58. My favourite memory from this holidays was seeing my girls faces when they came downstairs and saw Santa had been!

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  59. I follow you on twitter too

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  60. I 'like' you on facebook too x

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