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Wordless Wednesday

2ReVert giveaway winner

Congratulations Cindy!

Merry Christmas!

Wordless Wednesday

(Tartu, 2007)

More photos of Wordless Wednesday here.

Aloha Friday #21

It is Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that people take it easy and look forward to the weekend.Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your comment below and link in Kailani’s blog. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blog friends!

This week's question is:

If you were to be famous what would you like to be known for?
I would like to be known for finding a cure for cancer or vaccine for HIV.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway here.

Treasure Thursday - 2ReVert (giveaway) CLOSED

Winner of the last Treasure Thursday and 3SistersLove 2010 Calendar is:

 
Congratulations va! *Please send me your shipping address in 24 hours, or I have to draw a new winner.*
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Today I will introduce to you Jann and Jeff who are the heart of 2ReVert. I read about them in a  Spanish magazine. They work with old, used, recycled skateboards it seemed so interesting, that I had to get to know them better. Now, you have this chance too :)

Where does your shop name come from?
"2ReVert" has many meanings for the both of us (Jann & Jeff), the number 2 because there is two of us, 'revert' is a skateboarding term, as well as the usual meaning to redo something, etc. Also, vert is green in French. It was many weeks coming up with a meaningful name for us.

How long have you been designing jewelry and other items from skateboards? How and why did you start?
We have been doing this now for over two years. We are both 'crafty' people, and wanted something to do in our spare time for some spare change. Jann has been working in the recycling industry for over 13 years, so recycling was a must. Jeff has a background in jewelry and also woodworking. It was a lot of fun to do something together.

Where do you get your ideas for the items in your shop?
It comes from everywhere! From what we can actually do with a particular board (they have bends and curves, and also all those breaks), to what we hear from our customers, to what we'd actually want, and also looking at our 'scraps' and seeing how we can make something from them.

If you had to choose just one favorite item in your shop, what would it be and why?
Currently, I think we both love these earrings.

Jeff decided to cut marks into the regular hoop earrings, to give more color to them and show more of the layers. The colors are so pretty together, and the photo came out super sweet. We have been lucky enough to see them grace the front page of Etsy a few times.

Those earrings are my favorites too, and their bracelets are so gorgeous.

Giveaway!

2ReVert is giving one of my readers medium 2in1 circle recycled skateboard necklace.

Rules:
* please make sure to leave separate comment for each entry;
* in your comment, please include contact information so I can reach you;
* winner of the giveaway will be chosen next Wednesday (December 23th);
* winner has 24 hours to answer my email or new winner will be drawn.
* Giveaway is open worldwide!

Here’s how to enter:
* Mandatory entry: please visit 2ReVert (check their sold section too) and let me know, which 2 pieces you like most.
* Extra entries:
+1 - add 2ReVert as your favorite on Etsy (leave your Etsy username);
+5 - purchase from 2ReVert and let me know;
+1 - follow 2ReVert blog;
+1 - follow my blog;
+2 - follow 2ReVert on Twitter  and tweet this giveaway (use @MadeInCanarias and leave your tweet link);
+2 - post about this give-away on your blog (leave a link).

*Remember to leave your contacts in the comments and leave separate comment for each entry.


Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday

(Tartu, 2007)
More photos of Wordless Wednesday here.

I ♥ Faces Week 49: “Pets Only!”

“Sputnik”

Don’t forget to check out  other great photos on I♥Faces.

Postcrossing

I joined Postcrossing!

“send a postcard and receive a postcard back from a random person somewhere in the world!”

The goal of this project is to allow people to receive postcards from all over the world, for free. Well, almost free! The main idea is that: if you send a postcard, you will receive at least one back from a random Postcrosser from somewhere in the world.

Why? Because, there are lots of people who like to receive real mail. The element of surprise of receiving postcards from different places in the world (many of which you probably have never heard of) can turn your mailbox into a box of surprises - and who wouldn't like that?

I have sent 5 cards (China, Germany, Lithuania, U.S.A, Russia) and 2 direct swaps (U.S.A, Portugal). Let’s see when I’m going to get some postcards :)

Aloha Friday #20

It is Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that people take it easy and look forward to the weekend.Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your comment below and link in Kailani’s blog. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blog friends!

This week's question is:

Where did you go on your first airplane ride?

  I had my first plane ride to Berlin, Germany on 5th of February 2007.

Don't forget to enter my giveaway here!

Treasure Thursday – 3SistersLove (giveaway) CLOSED

Winner of the first Treasure Thursday and the Adorned You giveaway is:
Congratulations Milka! Hope you can wear this ring at your ball :)
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Every year, around Christmas time, I’m searching calendars for a new year. Etsy offers so many beautiful calendars, but seems that I have fund my favourites. At least for the 2010.

Today’s treasure comes from three sisters. 3SistersLove is a really cute Etsy shop that sells stationery, calendars, gifts and more.

 Where does your shop name come from?
We are 3 loving sisters :)

How long have you been designing cards and calendars? How and why did you start?
The oldest sister is an artist and a graphic designer. The middle sister is a painter and a vet student. The youngest is… well… blonde with blue eyes, and she is there to inspire us and bring new ideas!
We’ve been always creative in our daily lives as well as at work. We started our Etsy journey in 2008, creating clay pendants at first. Then from there, using our skills in fine arts and graphics our designs slowly evolved from 3d clay objects to 2d paper goods.

 Where do you get your inspiration for the items in your shop?
We are story tellers and get inspired from other creative people that tell stories thru their designs. For example, one of our favorite architects is I.M Pei. In his architecture every viewing angle has depth and tells a story. We think about our designs even before initial sketching phase.

If you had to choose just one favorite item in your shop, what would it be and why?
Our calendar designs are what we are really proud of. We can’t choose between Version 1 and Version 2 because they are both very special to us.

It wasn’t easy to design them as it probably looks. For both versions each month has it’s own concept. Even with different concepts we had to make sure that at the end all 12 months are unified thru color and style of that particular calendar. It’s like putting together a puzzle.

Giveaway!
3SistersLove is giving one lucky reader a 2010 Calendar. Winner can choose between Version 1 and Version 2.

Rules:
* please make sure to leave separate comment for each entry;
* in your comment, please include contact information so I can reach you;
* winner of the giveaway will be chosen next Wednesday (December 16th);
* winner has 24 hours to answer my email or new winner will be drawn.
* Giveaway is open worldwide!

Here’s how to enter:
* Mandatory entry: please visit 3SistersLove and let me know, which version of the 2010 Calendar you like most and why? (please answer to both questions)

* Extra entries:
+1 - add 3SistersLove as your favorite on Etsy (leave your Etsy username);
+5 - purchase from  3SistersLove and let me know;
+1 - follow my blog;
+2 - follow me on Twitter @MadeInCanarias  and tweet this giveaway (leave your tweet link);
+2 - post about this give-away on your blog (leave a link).

*Remember to leave your contacts in the comments and leave separate comment for each entry.

Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday

(Latvia, 2007)

More photos of Wordless Wednesday here.

Have you seen my new header?

Maybe some of you have already noticed, that my header had a little Christmas makeover :)

I have this beautiful Christmas themed makover thanks to Adori Graphics. By the way, Adori Graphics is having a huge Christmas giveaway going on. Go and have a look!

Aloha Friday #19

It is Aloha Friday! In Hawaii, Aloha Friday is the day that people take it easy and look forward to the weekend.Therefore, I’ll ask a simple question for you to answer. Nothing that requires a lengthy response. If you’d like to participate, just post your own question on your blog and leave your comment below and link in Kailani’s blog. Don’t forget to visit the other participants! It’s a great way to make new blog friends!

This week's question is:

Do you scream on roller coasters? I do :)

Treasure Thursday – AdornedYou (CLOSED)

Treasure Thursday (TT), the new event on my blog starts today! On TT you will get to know some awsome Etsy sellers and different companies who have great products. I try to bring to you giveaways too! :)

Giveaways hosted turing the Treasure Thursday are opened for one week.

Today's treasure comes from

Let's get to know Adorned You better. Here comes something for the Twilight Saga fans!

Where does your shop name come from? 
This is where my shop name comes from: It is so much nicer to be adorned than not, so hence the name Adorned You seemed fitting for my Jewelry shop. :D

How long have you been a jewelry artist? How and why did you start? 
I have been a Jewelry artist on and off for 20 years. Ever since I was 7 years old I have made beaded jewelry and set up a stand at the end of our driveway. I sold a ring for 25 cents! I took some Jewelry Making and Metalsmithing courses 20 years ago and just loved making jewelry.

Have a look at her beautiful jewelry. I really love her Rose Bud earrings.
  
Where do you get your inspiration for the jewelry in your shop?
I get my inspiration from the gorgeous scenery and nature that surrounds my home, different shapes , colors, and textures.

If you had to choose just one favorite item in your shop, what would it be and why?
My favorite items are The rainbow moonstone bracelet and ring. I love sterling silver and rainbow moonstone and they both really add so much to any outfit.

Looks like you are a big Twilight Saga fan, why do you like these books/movie?
I had a difficult time finding a good book, then one day I stumbled upon Twilight. I couldn't put the book down! Of course after I finished the first book I had to read the three following books, I finished all four books in a month :). Twilight is a great love story. Bella wears pretty jewelry in the saga which I love, and I thought why not make the jewelry she wears and sell it in my shop for other Twilight fans to enjoy.

Giveaway!

Adorned You is giving one of my readers a Sterling Silver Twilight Bella Ring with a real Rainbow Moonstone. 

Rules:
* please make sure to leave separate comment for each entry;

* in your comment, please include contact information so I can reach you;

* winner of the giveaway will be chosen next Thursday;

* winner has 24 hours to answer my email or new winner will be drawn.

Here’s how to enter:
* Mandatory entry: please visit Adorned You. Look at all of her wonderful products and then return to Made In Canarias and let me know 2 pieces you like.

* Extra entries:
- add Adorned You as your favorite on Etsy (leave your Etsy username);

- follow Adorned You on Twitter

- purchase from  Adorned You and let me know (5 entries);

- follow my blog (1 entry);

- tweet this giveaway (leave your tweet link, use @MadeInCanarias);

- post about this give-away on your blog (leave link, 2 entries)

*Remember to leave your contacts in the comments and leave separate comment for each entry.
 
Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday

(Latvia, 2007)
More photos of Wordless Wednesday here.

Countdown to Christmas Giveaway!

During the month of December (1st through 25th) Adori Graphics is giving away a prize every day in her “Countdown To Christmas”.

She has some great goodies planned for you from free signature graphics, through to menu bars, scrapbook kits and even a prize-to-beat-all-prizes which she will announce on Christmas Day!

It's a great opportunity to give your blog a beautiful Christmas present!

Remember, you have to be in it to win it! So make sure you follow her blog to be the first to know about each of the giveaways!

Kindle II Giveaway

Bibliofreak is giving away Kindle II.  I’m on the 6th place at the moment and I would need your help :)

Just click on the banner and subscribe to Bibliofreak newsletter and you are entered  to the Kindle II Giveaway! Every reader who signs up from my blog gives me one point. So if you don’t mind, go and sign up. Of course, you will be entered to the giveaway too :)
Thank you!

I ♥ Faces Week 47: “We ♥ Tooshies”

Have a look at other great photos on I♥Faces.

Giveaway winners!

Happy Birthday to me! :P
It’s time to announce the Birthday Giveaway winners!
All giveaways together had 2510 comments from 459 readers.
Thank you all for entering and leaving great comments.
Big thanks to the sponsors!
Now, to the winners!
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Michelle Moran Giveaway
Winner of the  hardcover copy of Cleopatra's Daughter as well as an ancient Roman coin (complete with certificate of authenticity)

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Elizabeth David Designs Giveaway
 Winner of the Mini Portfolio

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Lvoff Studio Giveaway
Winner of the Photo Etched Ornamental Sterling Silver Pendant/Charm
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Streetnoodles Giveaway
Winner of the Long Teal Lamp Earrings

And new owner of the Pomergranate Pearl Earrings is
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Hoganfe Giveaway Winner of the Cotton Candy bag
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Flutter Giveaway
Winner of the Tinsel Earrings
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Jalycme's Moonlight Jewelry Giveaway
Winner of the Vampires Ball Bracelet
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Journaljunky Giveaway
Winner of the surprise journal and a matching bookmark
* Strange that Number Generator says 315 and the comment number 115? Blogger divides comments on pages, on every page, there can be only 200 comments (200 +115=315).
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Sugar Cane Giveaway
Winner of the Dots Zipper Pouch is
And the winner of the Mushroom Zipper Pouch is
 
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Prize will be sent to you directly by the sponsor.  You have 24 hours to reply to notification email I sent, or the new winner will be drawn.
For the ones, who didn’t win this time, come and check back on Thursday (3rd of December), when I will be giving away some Twilight themed stuff :)