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✿ I am pleased to introduce you to this fabulous
Etsy shop called andwabisabi...where you can
find so many adorable and inspiring cross stitch
designs and patterns.
Ever wonder how you can create fabulous
pieces of art with cross stitching?...
andwabisabi is your one stop shop!
pieces of art with cross stitching?...
andwabisabi is your one stop shop!
It's a crafter's dream shop filled with delightfully
whimsical and animated cross stitch designs.
The talented creator of this shop is name Grace
and she is giving away 7 of her ubber cute
cross stitch patterns from her Animals and
Insects section!
whimsical and animated cross stitch designs.
and she is giving away 7 of her ubber cute
cross stitch patterns from her Animals and
Insects section!
I was able to interview Grace for this special
giveaway and learn how she got started with
her Etsy shop.
Here is a little insight into her creative
her Etsy shop.
process, ideas, and inspirations for the many
designs in her Etsy shop.
Interview with andwabisabi
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I’ve been creating for as long as I can remember. I've
always wanted to work in the art/design field and I am
now putting that dream into reality. Andwabisabi came
to realization in 2008. I had been cross-stitching for
several years and I thought to myself, “why not create
my own patterns?” Using my background in Illustration,
I started creating simple and fresh cross-stitch patterns,
especially suitable for beginners. I wanted to break the
misconception that cross-stitching is just an elderly craft-
cross-stitching is for everyone!
2. How do you start your designs or what sparks
your artistic ideas?
I am inspired by the conversations I share with my
close friends, and of course, nature! I pick up ideas
from daily life and realize them in cross-stitch. I have
a to-do design list, so whenever I get inspired, I jot
down the idea in my notebook- that way I don’t lose
or forget my ideas.Though, I must say, some of my
designs are spontaneously born- I just jump right
into a project and experiment. It’s a great way
to get the ball running and a lot of fun!
3. What do you love about creating things with
your own hands?
I would have to say I love the joy that comes
with the completion of a project. Picking out
the fabric, choosing thread colors and then
watching the little stitches appear and become
a finished project is so thrilling! I do a happy
dance every time!
When you make something with your own
hands, the customization is endless, you can
continuously work on the project to make it
“just right”.
4. What learning lessons do you have to share with
other artists?
One of the lessons I’ve learned is keeping a notepad
handy at all times. You never know when you’ll be
inspired and come up with a genius idea. Sometimes
we’re not in the luxury to start creating at any given
moment. Always jot that idea down with plenty of
side notes so that when it comes time to create,
you’ll know exactly what you envisioned.
And of course, keep doing what you love!
Do take in constructive criticism, but don’t let
the opinions of others bring you down. We
can’t satisfy everyone, but if you keep doing
what you love, the passion and energy will be
seen and felt, and you’ll soon discover
your niche. Perseverance is key~
Keep at it and keep learning.
cross stitch giveaway
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✿Win 7 cross stitch patterns of your
✿Win 7 cross stitch patterns of your
choice from the Animals and Insects
Giveaway starts on 4/24/10
and ends on 5/08/10.
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First Entry
(mandatory)
1. Go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/andwabisabi
and select your favorite item from andwabisabi,
come back here, post a comment, your e-mail,
Etsy shop, or a way for me to contact you. TY!
Extra Bonus Entries
(please post separately)
2. Heart andwabisabi's Etsy shop
3. Follow andwabisabi's blog
4. Follow andwabisabi on Twitter
5. Become a fan of andwabisabi on Facebook
6. Follow andwabisabi on Flickr
7. Heart my Etsy shop voleurdebijoux
8. Follow my blog voleurdebijoux
9. Follow me on Twitter voleurdebijoux
10. Become my Facebook fan voleurdebijoux
11. Tweet about this giveaway with link to tweet.
12. Blog about this giveaway. (2 bonus entries)
11. Tweet about this giveaway with link to tweet.
12. Blog about this giveaway. (2 bonus entries)
♥Thank you so much for all of your entries
and wonderful comments! xoxo
88 comments:
i loove the cute crocodile :)
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
My favourite is the tree stump! :D
Lisa
punky_lisa(at)hotmail(dot)com
My favourite is the Toaster!!!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/40800144/toaster-cross-stitch-pattern
Thanks!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I hearted andwabisabi
user aresis
Thanks!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I follow andwabisabi on twitter!
user patacraft
Thanks!!!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I hearted your shop on Etsy (it´s lovely!)
Thanks!!!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I follow you on twitter!
user patacraft
Thanks!!!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I´m twitting here:
http://twitter.com/patacraft/status/12803184664
Thanks!!!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I´m blogging here:
http://craftyandartsygiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/04/voleur-de-bijoux.html
Thanks!!!
Patricia
cuacoramasatgmaildotcom
I like the Hoot Owl Cross Stitch Pattern
giveaway(at)4nicole(dot)net
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hahahah: http://www.etsy.com/listing/26129060/i-know-you-know-god-knows-cross-stitch
I love this cross stitch pattern! It's either comforting or guilty!
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
i hearted andwabisabi as pixyfairy!
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
i added your shop! (username:pixyfairy)
I adore the Snail. Cross Stitch Pattern!
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I hearted her shop!
gemini5757.etsy.com
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I hearted your shop as well!
gemini5757 at hotmail dot com
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I love the Little Red Riding Hood pattern.
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Added your shop to my Etsy favorites!
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I added andwabisabi to my Etsy favorites.
hngoodlett(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Cute Octopus.
Carina Guiname
carinaguiname@gmail.com
I don't have just one favourite! I love all her animal silhouettes, and the great alphabets. I'd love Chandelier Cross Stitch Kit as well.
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
I like the smart cookie best.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
my favortie is the whale!
love your blog too... thanks for hosting this giveaway!
www.carlasdeleon.blogspot.com
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hi, i just did all the bonus entries... you can see my blog post about the giveaway here... www.carlasdeleon.blogspot.com
i`m crossing my fingers as i type... hope i win!
take care, carla
what a wonderful giveaway of some lovely items! i love the ice cream cone pattern with the cute little face! thanks for a chance to win!
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
http://www.sandyalamode.com/
i have hearted andwabisabi's etsy shop (username: sandyalamode).
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
I have tweeted about the giveaway to my followers! http://twitter.com/sandyalamode/status/12858182925
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
I follow voleurdebijoux on twitter (username: sandyalamode)!
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I follow andwabisabi on twitter!! (username: sandyalamode)
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
wow, your shop has SOOO many lovely items in it!! i have definitely hearted it (sandyalamode)!
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i am a follower of your lovely blog (sandra chang)! thank you again for offering up this generous giveaway!
sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com
I just love the Traditional Korean Home. Large Cross Stitch Pattern.
marypres@gmail.com
Happy Apple Cross Stitch Kit
I love Flutter. Butterfly Cross Stitch Pattern.
carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com
what a sweet shop! my fave is cute rainy cloud
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45187593/cute-rainy-cloud-cross-stitch-pattern
Thanks for the chance!
moxygirl@gmail.com
my favorite is the costumed unibrow boy..
he's really cute !
zuperdzigh@yahoo.com
http://www.etsy.com/listing/45654917/happy-whale-cross-stitch-pattern
absolutely this one is my favourite *-*
Juts loved the happy pear fruit!
iramorais@gmail.com
Kisses!
I am really impressed with how many patterns she has! I like the "home sweet home" and elephant the best!
Thank you fr the chance to win!
kelly@ questforrealfood.com
I heart andwabisabi (plus several of the patterns)!
kelly@ questforrealfood.com
The cute little fox is wonderful, it would look great in my dining room. kcarlson1152[at]hotmail[dot]com
Hi. = )
I like the ballerina.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/37183021/ballerina-cross-stitch-pattern
onossobazaar@gmail.com
Andreia. *
Hearted the store
(AndyPurple)
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Follower of the blog.
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Hearted your shop.
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I'm a follower with GFC.
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I love the radio.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the happy whale!
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
This shop is already in my favorites on etsy!
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edi
I am following andwabisabi's blog
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
I am following andwabisabi on twitter
username: carolanne1986
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
I am now a fan on facebook
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I am following andwabisabi on flickr
username: thatischarming
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I have added your shop in my favorites on etsy
username: thatischarming
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
I am a follower of this blog
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
I am following you on twitter
username: carolanne1986
I am a fan of your shop on facebook
cac922[at]cccb[dot]edu
I like the Traditional Korean Home pattern- it's so charming and sweet!
carapacenator(at)gmail.com
my favorites are the butterfly, snowflake, ladybug and the cow
I adore the free to fly!
thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail(dot)com
I hearted her shop!
thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail(dot)com
I hearted your shop!
thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail(dot)com
I follow your blog!
thepricklypinecone(at)hotmail(dot)com
I like the Happy Whale. Cross Stitch Pattern. So cute!
I hearted the shop, too.
Followed your blog, too.
sooo freakin cute! I would love the yummy cupcake for my daughter's cupcake themed room
melanieinaz2003 at yahoo
cute overload! oh my goodness. i can't even pick one, but if i must, it'll be the "i'm yammy" yam! i love all of these so much!
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I follow Grace's blog!
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I follow andwabisabi on twitter! (@sweetmuskrat)
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I follow your blog!
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I follow you on twitter! (@sweetmuskrat)
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I heart andwabisabi's etsy shop! (sweetmuskrat)
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I heart your etsy shop! (sweetmuskrat)
muskratholler at gmail dot com
I tweeted about this giveaway here! http://twitter.com/sweetmuskrat/status/13277965149
muskratholler at gmail dot com
My favourite is the Adorable Baby Seal. Cross Stitch Pattern. So cute!
rainbow_owl_ears(at)yahoo.co.uk
I have hearted andwabisabi's shop, my etsy id is sapphire0305.
x
I can't decide between the peach martini, the happy blender, or the need time patterns...
they all go together!
They say the "smart cookie' always wins so let's see if that rings true! I like the smart cookie on her store.
I subscribe by rss google reader to your blog.
I love the My Stache and Your Stache Mustache Cross Stitch Pattern!
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
I hearted andwabisabi on etsy, username lelielis.
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
I follow Andwabisabi on twitter, username slowclublover.
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
I follow you on twitter, username slowclublover.
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/13560903946
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com
I pick the Monkey Love Cross Stitch Kit
lusizova (at) gmail.com
Haha wow these are unique! I like Ballerina. Cross Stitch Pattern. eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com
I like the cute octopus
tazimd at gmail dot com
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