I've been blogging since April this year and it's been such a pleasure. Just a delight, you know? I feel like it's given me an outlet to be creative, to be thoughtful, to be a part of something special. Blogging may be 'big wide world' stuff, but to me Maxabella loves... just feels like a warm-hearted little village. A little village that has welcomed over 500 neighbours. Five hundred! I think that's a milestone worthy of a big celebration!
Lucky for me (and even luckier for you), five of our Maxabella lovelies... are wearers of those smart, shiny crafty-clogs and they just happen to be as generous as they are talented. And that's really, really, really OMFG talented.
Just look at what
Brenda,
Wynona,
Mel,
Jennie and
Claire are offering to
one lucky Maxabella loves... follower. Be sure to check out both the blog and the store for each of these special gals. Their work is beautiful and so are they.
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Oh so handy Key Chain. Made with natural webbing, gorgeous linen blend leaf printed cotton fabric and secured to metal hardware. Simply attach your keys and slip over your wrist. You hands will be free and keys always remain handy! RRP $10.
Custom-Made Maxabella loves Ornamental Bird. Made with linen blend fabric, complete with printed twill tape, crochet wing and cord and beaded detail! RRP $Priceless!
Thank you Brenda! ESPECIALLY for the Maxabella loves... customisation. How cute is that! And the key chain is so VERY clever - "how did I ever live without that?"
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An inspirational and grounding 'Life is Beautiful'. Print is 30cm x 40cm, printed on a silk finished paper. It comes unframed and the winner can select the colour of the print. RRP $22
And... a 'Live Laugh Love' 5 x 7 (inches) print, perfect for a standard photo frame. Printed on a silk finished paper. It comes unframed and the winner can select the colour of the print. RRP $10
AND a packet of sweet little Lunch Box Notes. As a child, Claire's Mum would leave little notes of love and encouragement in her lunchbox to brighten her day. Now you can do the same! RRP $5.
Thank you so much, Claire! I love your inspiring prints and the lunch box notes are just such a sweet touch.
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Delicate crocheted necklace, lovingly handmade using a soft charcoal cotton.
Worn draped around the neck, as you would a scarf, with shell buttons adding weight to hang elegantly down your front. The perfect summertime accessory. RRP $22.
Thank you Mel! I am the proud owner of this very piece, so I know how versatile and special it is. Bring on the compliments!
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A whole pack of deliciousness!
Handmade Living, autographed by Tania, Julie & Tina (editor, founder and illustrator respectively)Tasmanian Oak knitting needles with polka dotsSweet gelato-coloured floral hair slidesPretty fabric Christmas decorationAdorable Humpty Dumpty coin purseVintage learn to sew card setLittle brooches and badges. RRP Over $100!Thank you so much Jennie! I am so disappointed that I can't be in it to win this bag of goodies myself.
Look out for Posie Patchwork at a handmade market near you or pop by her online store. She is the Queen of Special.
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'Little Red' 40cm x 40cm, 100% cotton designer fabric, Original Illustration by Ivy Designs, framed with Japanese cotton fabric with deers. RRP $40
Thank you Wynona! As readers of this blog will know, I adore your pieces to pieces (sorry about that!)
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See, I told you it's a Gorgeous Giveaway!
One lucky duck will win the lot! All you have to do is be a follower of Maxabella loves... and leave a comment on this post.
Tell me: Who is in your 'village'? Who do you rely on to get through your days?
One 'village' comment only please. You can earn extra entries if you spread the word by:
♥ putting my giveaway button in your sidebar (it's over there in my sidebar if you want to grab it);
♥ or write a post with a link back to this giveaway post;
♥ or write a post with a link through to one or all of these five lovely crafty blogs;
♥ or link to this post on facebook;
♥ or send out a tweety tweet
... or you can do all five!
Remember to leave a comment below with a link for each extra entry.
Giveaway is open until midnight 20 December (Sydney time... whatever that is in international time lingo). I'll post the winner (drawn using random.org) on Tuesday, 21 December. Best of luck, my lovelies!
Oh, and thank you so much for being a part of my village.
[Giveaway button image is from Upon a Fold - stationery lust!]
PS - if you don't have a blog that links back to your name, don't forget to leave an email addy!
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EDITED 20/12/2010
In a show of community spirit, we asked entrants to the Gorgeous Giveway if they would be willing to give up their entries to allow us to send all the prizes to Jane from My Pear Tree House. And they collectively shouted YES.
We will be sending all of the prizes to Jane in the next week or so.
Thank you everyone for your generosity. Please leave any comments concerning this giveaway at this post here.
