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wThanks everyone for participating in Feli Kiwi’s giveaway for a fur scarf and matching change purse!

You all rock for showing the support that you did. :o)

And now…. for the winner!

 

#116 which is…Swtlilchick from the US!

Congratulations Swtlilchick!

For the rest of you, don’t fret.. More giveaways are running on International Giveaways right now.
Just head on over to the Spread Heads Giveaway and the Inspirations by Stella Giveaway.

And from now on, I’ll try to have a NEW giveaway running here every Sunday!

 

Unique & whimsical art paintings

 

One of the wonderful things about hosting giveaways is meeting really amazing and talented people from all over the world.  I am often astounded by the beauty that is created by artists in the world of Etsy and Stella is one of those artists who has blown me away with her talent.

 

Her art paintings are so beautiful and there’s a certain softness in the watercolors that I really like. Each of her paintings is so unique, colorful, detailed and well thought out.  Truly, they are inspired and they bring me inspiration as well which is why they will be placed in a very special spot in my house.

 

For the review, Stella sent me a selection of ACEO cards and I have to say that they were AMAZING!  They are so much more beautiful in person than on the computer screen.  The online images do no justice to the bright, beautiful colors and detail of the images.  I think it’s really difficult to appreciate her artwork to the extent that is deserved unless you have the actual prints in front of you. Also, it’s so well packaged that it made it all the way to me, in the other side of the world, in completely perfect state.  She added a really thoughtful personal touch to everything she sent me, which added a little something special to every item. It’s an awesome thing for her to do.

 

Stella has a natural ability to express herself through her art, and I’m honored to have samples of it on display in my wall. :o)

 

And now, without further adieu, I’m very pleased to introduce you to Stella and her stunning Inspirations:

 

Tell us a little about yourself and Inspirations by Stella.
Several years ago I left the world of corporate finance. I got married and had children late in my life, and wanted to cherish these years. Later on, I have obtained a diploma in Illustration and Design from DawsonCollege inMontreal, Canada. As a young woman, art was always my passion. It is the diploma I cherish the most. Inspirations by Stella is a little business I started while my children were young. I taught mom and tots painting classes at the Jewish Public Library in Montreal for a while, and made gift baskets.

 

What inspires you when painting?
Being of Greek heritage, my art is inspired by the beautiful land, and archaeology of Greece.
Italian Renaissance art is also a passion of mine. I enjoy the art of contemporary artist Georgia O’Keefe, Diego Rivera and the impressionists, especially Van Gogh. Folk art interests me as well since they paint from the soul, Ie.  artists like Maud Lewis, Grandma Moses.

 

Where are you from – originally and currently?
My parents came to Canada from Greece in 1948. Ten years later, I was born. As a child I spent most of my summers with cousins in Athens Greece, and Nicosia, Cyprus. I live in Montreal with my big fat Greek family!

 

What made you decide to make this giveaway internationally open?
The blogsphere is an exciting place, and somewhere in Twitter I discovered International Giveaways. Since I am a member of the Greek Etsy Team, I found it so wonderful to connect internationally, and make friends. I look forward to participating in an International Giveaway, it makes the world a smaller place ♥

 

Personally, I love the items being given away to that one very lucky winner, but besides those my very fave items are:

 

The stunning, deep colored Once Upon a Vineyard:

 

The sweet & calm Our Rock:

 

And the delicate simplicity of L’Amour:

 

GET IT!

 

Can’t wait until you win the giveaway? Browse Inspirations by Stella’s Etsy shop to purchase one of her beautiful paintings!
All prints are art gallery quality and made to fit into frames of 5 x 7 and 8 x 10 inches. Plus, she can write a special dedication for you on the back and gift wrap it for you – so it really makes a wonderful gift for that someone special!

Stella is offering a package of two FREE greeting cards and a bookmark of your choice with any purchase of $20.00 or over! That’s quite a deal!

 

WIN IT!

 

Stella is giving away not one, not two but THREE of her stunning ACEO cards!
The lucky winner will receive these three beauties:

 

 

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

 

Mandatory entry – Visit Inspirations by Stella and tell me which item is your favorite and why. Please answer both questions and be original! (no copying other people’s answers)

 

Additional entries: – Please comment separately for each entry and post as many comments as each provides. In other words, if it says +2, write two separate comments for that entry!
Inspirations by Stella:
+2 Heart Inspirations by Stella’s Etsy shop and leave me your Etsy username in a comment below
+1 Tell me something you learned about Stella or her shop through the review or interview
+10 Purchase an item from Inspirations by Stella
Follow:
+2 If you become a new public follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends
+4 If you were already a follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends previous to March 21, 2010 (yay for loyal followers!)
+1 If you follow International Giveaways via RSS
+1 If you sign up for the mailing list (left hand sidebar)

Blog:
+3 If you grab my button and place it on your website/blog (please provide a link in your comments)
+2 If you blog about this giveaway (please provide a link in your comments)
Other Giveaways
+1 For entering any other giveaway being hosted here! Just tell me which ones – one comment for each. (You can see them in the right sidebar under “Now Open”)
Twitter:
+1 Follow Inspirations by Stella on Twitter (please leave your Twitter name in the comment)
+1 Follow International Giveaways! on Twitter (please leave your Twitter name in the comment)
+1 Retweet this for one extra entry (you can do this up to three times – once per day. Please provide a link to your tweet in your comments!):
RT@intlgiveaways: Win 3 gorgeous ACEO Cards from @TweetStella! (Ends 4/11) #contest #giveaway http://goo.gl/fb/K5OQ
That’s it! There’s a bunch of opportunities for you to win these stunning ACEO cards. The winner will be picked through a random number generator and will be contacted through e-mail, so make sure to write your e-mail address in your comments. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is chosen.  Best of luck to everyone!

Expiration date: April 11, 2010 at 11:59 pm GMT -4
OPEN WORLDWIDE!

 

Would you like to sponsor a giveaway on International Giveaways? Just fill out the form here or write me an e-mail to internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com!

I’m a kid at heart, so when the opportunity arose to review these awesome condiment and toothpaste toppers, how could I refuse? The fun of these toppers can be enjoyed by all, no matter what age.  And I will embarrassingly admit that we “adults” in the house have been enjoying these toppers way too much… more mustard has been used in my house this week than ever before!

Plus, these are perfect for children. They are so amused by them and they really love the grossness factor.  Ketchup Charlie nosebleeds the ketchup into the hot dog bun and Mustard Marvin pukes it out… quite gross, but wow do the kids find it hilarious! They couldn’t contain their laughter and it made for endless hours (yes, hours!!!) of amusement.  My little nephew has even secretly taken one away from me, a fact I only realized when my aunt called me to apologize.

The Toothpaste Heads are also really adorable.  I’m actually going to save one of them for when I have kids – what better way is there to get them to brush their teeth than this? It’s so simple, yet fun! The other one, well… I’ll be using it myself.

My overall thoughts: these products are great fun! I love how cute Toothpaste Pete is, and how funny the Spread Heads are. I fully recommend these to everyone out there, regardless of whether you have kids or not. They’re a wonderful addition to any picnic, lunch or barbecue!

BUY IT!

Can’t wait to get these awesome items? Browse Spread Head’s website & purchase one of their fun products!

They’re super cheap – only $3.99 for Mustard Marvin or Ketchup Charlie and $4.99 for Toothpaste Oscar or Toothpaste Pete.

WIN IT!

Spread Heads is giving one lucky winner all four of the Spread Head products! That means you will get a Ketchup Charlie, Mustard Marvin, Toothpaste Oscar AND Toothpaste Pete!! That’s quite a deal for free, if you ask me. :o)


TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

Mandatory entry – Go to Spread Head’s website and tell me which Spread Head you like best!

Additional entries –
Please comment separately for each entry and post as many comments as each provides. In other words, if it says +2, write two separate comments for that entry!

Follow:
+2 If you become a new public follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends
+4 If you were already a follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends previous to March 14, 2010 (yay for loyal followers!)
+1 If you follow International Giveaways via RSS
+1 If you sign up for the mailing list (left hand sidebar)

Blog:
+3 If you grab my button and place it on your website/blog (please provide a link in your comments)
+2 If you blog about this giveaway (please provide a link in your comments)

Twitter:
+1 Follow International Giveaways! on twitter (please leave your Twitter name in the comment)
+1 Retweet this for one extra entry (you can do this up to three times – once per day. Please provide a link to your tweet in your comments!):
RT@intlgiveaways: Enter for a chance to win 4 Spread Heads! Open Worldwide! (Ends 4/4) #contest #giveaway http://goo.gl/fb/aO0J

Other Giveaways
+2 If you enter the Feli Kiwi Giveaway

That’s it! There’s a bunch of opportunities for you to win these fun toys! The winner will be picked through a random number generator and will be contacted through e-mail, so make sure to write your e-mail address in your comments. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is chosen.  Best of luck to everyone!

Expiration date: April 4, 2010 at 11:59 pm GMT -4

OPEN WORLDWIDE!

Would you also like to sponsor a giveaway on International Giveaways? Just fill out the form here or write me to internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com!

Thanks everyone for participating in the MyCandyEyes giveaway for a pair of GEO Circle Lens!

There were a total of 390 entries and you all rock for showing the support that you did.

And now…. for the winner!

 

#141… Congratulations Heather Pooh!

I will be contacting you through e-mail and you’ll have 48 hours to respond before I pick a new winner.

For the rest of you, don’t fret! More giveaways will come soon! Also, don’t forget that Feli Kiwi is giving away a very soft fur scarf with matching change purse in Fire! Enter the giveaway for a chance to win these great prizes.

 

If you too would like to sponsor a giveaway on International Giveaways just fill out the form here or contact me at internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot[com]

Exquisite fabric and crochet wear for you and your home!

Atalaya from Feli Kiwi was actually the very first person to get in touch with me about sponsoring a giveaway here, so that makes her ultra special in my book. :o) She was also awesome and sent me some goodies handmade by her so I could provide a review!

So what is Feli Kiwi? Well, I’ve discovered that it’s quite the multi-faceted business! Think fresh, indie fashion company catering to those who wear clothes. (Hint hint: Everybody!) They produce fabric apparel and accessories as well as crochet garments and home linen, all constructed by hand to give you a custom product!

They also have a premier styling division, FK Styling, which offers expert personal and wardrobe styling services. Using their Closet Rescue system, they give your wardrobe a step-by-step makeover! They will even provide a FREE personality evaluation in order to fix your closet so it works for you and your daily needs. Quite the deal for those of you who need help with your wardrobe…(I sure do!)

Beyond that, Feli Kiwi has created a linens-line called Kiwi Dekor, a men’s T-shirt line K.Mach and an accessories line!

Atalaya from Feli Kiwi was super awesome and sent me a bunch of goodies, including these great knitted bookmarks which are really unique! I’ve never seen bookmarks like these and they do their job very well… they are so well knitted and the yarn is the softest I’ve ever felt. I keep messing with the bookmark instead of placing them in a book… I can only imagine how soft & wonderful the scarf being given away feels! (like being surrounded in a soft cloud probably)

She also sent me an Avon sample – smells super yummy; and a cute, green mini shopping bag which will be perfect to store some goodies and a really useful calendar magnet.  It’s already well placed on my fridge.  Way to go Feli Kiwi!!!

Amongst my fave items of hers are:

The cute popcorn scarf with matching cellphone pouch:

 

This unique pink twisted scarf:

And check out this AMAZING top:
 

And now.. for the interview!

Tell us about yourself.
My given name is Atalaya and I’m mami to 3 perfect delights! I’m the sole designer for Feli Kiwi, which happens to be my baby.

Where are you from – originally and currently?
I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. Still living in Brooklyn, New York.

What inspires you when making your items?
That’s actually quite simple and complex, respectively. Anything inspires me. There’s where the complexity comes in because a lack of textured bookmarks inspired my crochet bookmarks. Paper just wasn’t cutting it. The mini shopping bag was an original idea for a family picnic game prize.

What made you decide to make this giveaway internationally open?
I’d like to gain more exposure and try out new things.

Where did your shop name come from?
I knew that I wanted some part of me in there when my then-professor instructed us to choose a name for our clothing company. Since kiwifruit was, and still is, my fave fruit of all time, I joined that with Feli (derived from my middle name). The birth of Feli Kiwi!

What’s next for Feli Kiwi?
The near future is producing an all-natural, basic skincare line, which I’m excited about! That’ll be for another giveaway, if you’ll have me again. The far future is incorporating Feli Kiwi as a lifestyle brand.

GET IT!

Can’t wait until you win the giveaway? Browse Feli Kiwi’s shop to purchase one of her beautiful items!
In honor of the winter collection closeout ushering in the spring collection, Atalaya is offering a free gift with your first purchase! (until march 5, 2010) Be sure to tell your friends and family so everyone can get more bang for their buck!
WIN IT!
Thanks to Feli Kiwi, one lucky winner will receive this super soft fur scarf with matching change purse in Fire!
TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

Mandatory entry – Follow Feli Kiwi’s E-mag and tell me something you learned about Atalaya or Feli Kiwi through this interview! Please answer both questions and be original! (no copying other people’s answers)

Additional entries: Please comment separately for each entry and post as many comments as each provides. In other words, if it says +2, write two separate comments for that entry!

Feli Kiwi:
+3 Became a fan of  Feli Kiwi’s facebook page and comment here letting me know (you can just place your first name and an initial for your last name, like so – Ronit P.)
+2 Look through Feli Kiwi’s shop and tell me what item/s you love
+1 Comment on a post in Feli Kiwi’s E-mag and place the link to the post here
+10 Purchase an item from one of Feli Kiwi’s shops (Etsy or other shop)

Follow:
+2 If you become a new public follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends
+4
If you were already a follower of International Giveaways! on Google Friends previous to February 23, 2010 (yay for loyal followers!)
+1 If you follow International Giveaways through RSS!
+1 If you sign up for my mailing list! (left hand sidebar)

Blog:
+3 If you grab my button and place it on your website/blog! (please provide a link in your  comments)
+2 If you blog about this giveaway! (please provide a link in your comments)

Twitter:
+1 Follow Feli Kiwi on Twitter (please leave your Twitter name in the comment)
+1 Follow International Giveaways! on Twitter (please leave your Twitter name in the comment)
+1 Retweet this for one extra entry (you can do this up to three times – once per day. Please provide a link to your tweet in your comments!):

RT@intlgiveaways: Enter to win a super soft fire scarf from @felikiwi! (Ends 3/23) #contest #giveaway #sweeps #win http://bit.ly/ckv1TT

That’s it! There’s a bunch of opportunities for you to win this wonderful scarf. The winner will be picked through a random number generator and will be contacted through e-mail, so make sure to write your e-mail address in your comments. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email before a new winner is chosen.  Best of luck to everyone!

Expiration date: March 23, 2010 at 11:59 pm BOT (Bolivian time)

OPEN WORLWIDE! (Yep, Atalaya rocks!)

Would you also like to sponsor a giveaway on International Giveaways? Just fill out the form here or write me to internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com!