Welcome to my blog. I work full time and creating is my sanity. I like to use many different mediums and was a finalist in the Fire Mountain Beading Contest in 2008. I am a passionate blogger, and a promoter of handmade goodness.

I love : my husband, my fur kids, family, music, sunshine, creating, chocolate, handmade soaps, the DUST Team, gardening, friends, Triple J Radio and photography. Comments welcome, I hope you enjoy the adventure with me.

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Saturday, October 30, 2010

****GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED ***Giveaway to celebrate 500 Followers on Facebook

Maddabling has an announcement to make. It's giveaway time !
A little while back, Maddabling made a promise to her loyal likers, that when Maddabling reached 500 followers on Facebook there would be a giveaway ! I am so very very pleased to announce that there are now 503 followers on facebook xox.

I have spent the afternoon creating a lovely collection of handmade goodies (valued at around $55) and one lucky person has the chance to win all of these things. This giveaway is open to domestic and international likers. I truly appreciate all of the comments, "likes" and feedback that each and everyone of you leave for me. So lovelies, this is what you can win :

A gorgeous kilt pin brooch

a set of six swarovski crystal wine glass charms
three handmade greeting cards
ten hand cut gift tags
and this sweet seahorse beaded bookmark

As with most things in life, there are some conditions attached to the entry of this giveaway.
This is how it will work - each point below will qualify you for one entry.
1a. If you are a current fan on Facebook, and leave a comment here to let me know that you are OR
1b. a follower of the Maddabling Blog and leave a comment here.

Each of these will give you one entry into the giveaway. You do not have to be a facebook fan to enter this giveaway, as per the facebook promotions guidelines http://www.facebook.com/promotions_guidelines.php

2. Blog about this giveaway and leave a comment & link here. This will give you one entry into the giveaway.

3. If you choose to share this on facebook and leave a comment here.

4. Tell me why you love handmade, and what handmade means to you. This will give you one entry into the giveaway.

5. Visit my ETSY store and tell me what your favourite item is and why. This will give you one entry into the giveaway.

6. And for something a little bit fun, tell me what your favourite flavour of icecream is. This will give you one entry into the giveaway.

Entries close at 12pm Western Australian Time on Sunday 14th November. The winner will be drawn using a random number generator and will be announced on the Maddabling Blog and then the blogpost will be shared on the Maddabling Fan Page on Facebook (I will also contact the winner). Good luck everyone and let the games begin !

47 comments:

  1. my fav icecream flavor is peppermint choc chip! Mmmm

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  2. My current fav in your etsy store is the Tidal Pools Necklace, the stone is gorgeous!

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  3. i am a follower .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com
    thanks

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  4. 4. i love handmade because it means something for someone to have made a product / item themselves . To take the time instead of machines.

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  5. i like the butterfly brooch .
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/47138806/kilt-pin-brooch-madame-butterfly-rose

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  6. one of my fav. flavors is raspberry chocolate gelato if done right .

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  7. And I have shared your blog post on my FB ♥

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  8. I love supporting the 'handmakers' of this world. I enjoy purchasing handmade and feeling the love that has gone into the item, and I get such a buzz out of giving one of my items, almost as if a part of me has gone too. It makes for a giving, sharing community, financially and emotionally.

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  9. I'm not sure if this counts, but my favourite item is one that has already sold. "A Rose for My Sweetheart" http://www.etsy.com/transaction/31692615

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  10. Chocolate icecream, most definitely! My fave at the moment is double choc sundae ♥

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  11. Congrats on reaching your 500 likers chicky - way to go!
    Well you know I am a fan, a follower, a friend etc...
    Love handmade because it is just the best - It is personal and expresses individuality . It supports the small business and is just a "feel good" purchase.
    Ice-cream - well I am a sucker for Mint
    xox
    Oh and yes I will share the giveaway on FB

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  12. I'm also a following your blog.

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  13. Samara - this is an amazing giveaway!
    And of course I am a FB fan. :)

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  14. And you know how much I love vintage-inspired creations, so the Gift Tags Handmade, Lock and Key Steampunk Images are definitely my favourite in your store!

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  15. My current favourite ice cream flavour is cookies 'n cream! Actually, it's probably been my favourite since I visited the States 16 years ago!

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  16. I love handmade because these creations are made with love, are often unique because they're not commercially mass produced and purchasing handmade supports small business.

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  17. Hi, I'm a facebook fan (under my 'bank name' Natalie Raston)

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  18. I'm a blog follower, can't believe I wasn't already!

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  19. I love handmade because it is deeply personal... it must surely begin with a dream, a wish or intent to create, then it evolves through the hands and overcomes any obstacles until it reaches fulfilment... what a victory!

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  20. Facebook fan - Claire Ryder

    Atoxim at gmail dot com

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  21. Handmade items are made with love, I prefer to purchase handmade as I know it supports the maker not a corporation

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  22. My fave item in Maddo's Etsy is the Kilt Pin Brooch, Purse and Keys,Scarf Pin. There's just something about keys that always draw me in.

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  23. Mmmm Ice-cream... It's gotta be Mint with chocolate chips, in a yummy waffle cone would be great right about now.

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  24. I love handmade because the beautiful variations and creativity it can give nothing else can

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  25. chocolate is my all time favourite :)
    im_not_a_princess@Hotmail.com

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  26. facebook follower, lovely work, so good to see handcrafted items are becoming the "in" thing, especially with some very talented people like Maddabling.
    Sandi burt
    sandi_starlite@iprimus.com.au

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  27. I am a fan on FB - Bonnie Robinson.
    What an awesome prize :D

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  28. I love handmade toys especially - each one is unique and encourages imagination

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  29. Your wineglass markers are my favourite - I love them.

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  30. ...and my favourite icecream just has to be chocolate with choc-chips and chocolate sauce...mmmmmm

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  31. Congrats on reaching 500 fans - whoo hoo!
    I'm a FB fan xx

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  32. this is my favorite. Dragonflies and Hearts OOAK Earrings

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