Sunday, 22 May 2011

May Giveaway Day!

About a week ago I stumbled across the Sew, Mama, Sew May Giveaway Day concept and I thought it was a fantastic idea. I haven't done a giveaway before but after doing a bit more wax crayon batik experimentation last week I ended up with a cute little bag, just right for a creative kid to use to carry pens and paper around (Midi has several bags like this for moments artistic inspiration when on the move). It seemed a perfect item to choose.

So here it is, a gift from me to a reader selected at random from those that comment here before I first log on on Wednesday May 25th. I'll ship internationally if needs be.

The image was created by using melted wax crayons as a resist and then using acrylic paint as a colour wash - this bag is probably therefore wipe clean only. Sorry about that! If you're interested, you can see the steps I went through to create it in this post from last week.

The bag itself is fully lined and is made out of a recycled pair of jeans so it's good and hard-wearing. It looks almost black in this picture but it's actually a dark blue denim.

I'm posting this a day early because I can't be sure I'll get much computer time over the next few days. It seems my Dad has managed to get himself admitted to hospital whilst on holiday in Menorca so I expect to be mistress of the international telephone lines for a few days until I get a better idea of what's going on and what assistance might be needed. I've been assured it's 'nothing to worry about' by my Mum who is with him, and I was reassured when after a few texts back and forth about Dad's health I was tasked with reporting the football scores to them. But still, I'm a little out of sorts and expect to be somewhat distracted and extra busy for a few days. I still hope to get a few moments to visit a few of the other giveaways though...

************* This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for taking part! *************
Posted by Poddle at 21:14

36 comments:

  1. Michelle23 May 2011 at 09:19

    Fab bag :) x

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  2. angelina23 May 2011 at 13:38

    love your bag! thanks

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  3. Ellen23 May 2011 at 14:21

    Love the bag! thanks!

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  4. Megan23 May 2011 at 14:39

    This bag is great! Hope your Dad is well again soon.
    megancparsons(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Skooks23 May 2011 at 14:58

    This is so cool!! My daughter would love this. She spends hours on art every day.

    skooksplayground[at]gmail[dot]com

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  6. danette23 May 2011 at 17:16

    I love turtles.

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  7. Lora23 May 2011 at 17:24

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. The turtle is amazing. He needs to come live in Virginia Beach with me. =)

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  8. Catherine23 May 2011 at 17:40

    Beautiful turtle bag! Thanks for offering the chance to win this beauty!!

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  9. Jamie23 May 2011 at 18:40

    Cute bag!

    I hope your dad is okay.

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  10. Shirley23 May 2011 at 22:11

    Great bag. I hope your Dad is better.

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  11. Marta23 May 2011 at 22:35

    Terrific bag! (And taggie plush guy below! My little guy would go nuts over him!) Hope things go well with your dad. :)

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  12. Rachel Martorano of Ravens Rascals23 May 2011 at 22:52

    Love the design! Hope all is well with your dad! Thanks for the chance to win!

    ravensrascals at gmail dot com

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  13. Beth23 May 2011 at 23:02

    My daughter is crazy about turtles! She would love that bag!
    I hope your dad recovers quickly.
    yobethie at hotmail dot com

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  14. amy24 May 2011 at 00:38

    I just followed all your links back & am setting a piece of my mind to task to find a way to do this safely with my kids. Very cool process, and thanks for the giveaway! I hope everything works out okay with your dad.

    amyhood21(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  15. Michelle24 May 2011 at 00:56

    My son would love this bag! Thanks for the chance to win!
    mrsmchappell at gmail dot com

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  16. Larissa24 May 2011 at 01:48

    That bag is adorable!

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  17. Nicole24 May 2011 at 02:41

    Hi- thanks for doing this giveaway! What a beautiful turtle :) It looks like you make some pretty cute stuff. What baby can resist such a cute little ribbon guy!

    Thanks again and I hope your dad is healthy and happy soon!

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  18. Theresa24 May 2011 at 02:42

    Great giveaway and such talent - you should be proud! Thanks bunches!

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  19. Aim24 May 2011 at 02:56

    I have some kids that would love this bag!

    If I happen to be the lucky winner you can contact me through my blog www.radseams.com/blog

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  20. AEK24 May 2011 at 03:04

    Love the turtle! Thanks for the chance and hope your dad is on his way to a full recovery soon.
    Thanks!
    angiedkelly at gmail dot com

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  21. Vanessa at Rescued Goods24 May 2011 at 03:11

    Get well soon to your dad! Love the bag-beautiful work! THanks for the chance!
    vanessa
    rescuedgoods(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. Deborah in Atlanta24 May 2011 at 03:15

    Love the bag! Hope everything is okay with your dad! Thanks for the chance to participate!

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  23. MooBear Designs24 May 2011 at 13:43

    Yay for recycled... it's really the only choice we have left!!

    xo Steph

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  24. rosewendy24 May 2011 at 16:04

    Your fabric painting is beautiful, I love it. Hope your Dad gets well soon.

    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  25. Gill24 May 2011 at 19:01

    I hope your Dad is OK and your Mum as well, of course!!

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  26. Kiza24 May 2011 at 22:51

    Oh my goodness, I hope that your parents are both doing all right! This is a really lovely little bag. I've got a little gut who would be beside himself if it turned up at our house. :) Thank you for taking part in Giveaway Day and for offering such a great prize!

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  27. Jo25 May 2011 at 00:33

    The bag is so cute! I hope your father feels better :)

    jo.tee35 AT gmail DOT com

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  28. Unknown25 May 2011 at 00:41

    Love the bag! Hope your dad is feeling better soon! That would be crazy horrible to get sick while on vacation. :( especially in another country!

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  29. Sangeetha25 May 2011 at 01:59

    love the bag - thanks and hope your dad is better

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  30. Amanda Pedro25 May 2011 at 02:09

    wow, I really enjoyed your tutorial on the batik. I think we'll try it this summer. Best to your dad and those who look after him.
    Thanks for sharing.
    I'm sharing too
    www.latenightstamper.blogspot.com

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  31. PT_Sarah25 May 2011 at 03:45

    What a pretty bag! i love the turtle!

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  32. Claire Atoxim25 May 2011 at 03:48

    Best of luck for your Dad, I know even when people say they will be OK, there's still a little flutter in your heart. Turtles are my absolute fave animal, I've been collecting them for years, thanks so much for the chance to win this great prize!

    Atoxim at gmail dot com

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  33. ***Sharon***25 May 2011 at 04:22

    That beautiful turtle would feel right at home here in Hawaii! :) Thanks for the chance....

    SHARKritzler at aol dot com

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  34. quiltmom anna25 May 2011 at 04:59

    Thanks for the chance to win such a nice bag- I love the turtle on it.
    Regards from Western Canada,
    Anna

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  35. rads25 May 2011 at 06:00

    thanks for the giveaway

    radiyas(at)gmail(dot)com

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  36. katierobertsart25 May 2011 at 06:40

    Wow, nice to see all these comments G! And lovely to hear all those good wishes to your Dad too. I dont need the lovely bag, just thought I would say hello. Love to all of you beautifuls, esp Uncle T. Kd xxx

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