12 Days of Christmas wrap-up

Thank you all for playing! I drew the last winner today, and you can see the complete list of winners here.

And most importantly, thank you for your support of handcrafting throughout the year. Thank you for a wonderful 2011, and we look forward to working with you in 2012!

The Final Day: Rising Sun Earthworks

Thank you all for helping to celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with us! The last day’s giveaway comes from June of Rising Sun Earthworks. June is offering a parent-and-child set of black squishy cups.  RSE squishy cups are simple little stoneware cups with the sides pushed in to make them easy for little hands to hold.  The child size holds approximately 6-8 ounces, and the adult size holds approximately 12 ounces.  Rising Sun Earthworks Pottery is microwave, oven and dishwasher safe.  It is made of lead-free and food safe materials.  Please enjoy using your RSE pottery every day!

Shipping to the US and Canada is included; shipping elsewhere will be discounted by $10.

To enter, tell us your favorite holiday food or beverage. A winner will be drawn from all comments posted by Monday morning (since this is the last giveaway, we’ll extend it  for a bit). Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!

Day #11 Bonus Giveaway: BugSnugger

Today we have a bonus giveaway from Diane of BugSnugger. Besides being funny, smart, and a most excellent friend, Diane creates an array of soft, inviting colorways on yarn and fiber. You may have been lucky enough to see some of her work in some of the recent Phat Fiber boxes.

Diane’s giveaway is a skein of 80/10/10 merino/cashmere/nylon, DK weight, in the Festive colorway. This skein weighs 3.5 oz and measures approximately 231 yards.

 

 

To enter, please tell us what’s making you feel festive this year. A winner will be drawn from all comments posted in the next 24 hours. Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!

Day #11: Aromatics and Herbs

Today’s giveaway comes from Heather of Aromatics and Herbs. Heather is an aromatherapist, and is currently studying to become a master herbalist. She offers skin care products, aromatics, and herbals that contain only natural ingredients, often organic and/or wildcrafted.

Heather is offering a gift box that includes a full size Wonder Lip Balm, trial size Wonder Serum, trial size Wonder Water and a sample facial soap from Mother’s Little Helper called “My name is Mudd.”  This anti-aging skin care set is valued at $25.

To enter, leave a comment describing your favorite way to relax during the hectic holiday season. (Or how you wish you could relax!) A winner will be drawn from all comments posted in the next 24 hours. Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!

Day #10: Pulling at Strings

Today’s giveaway comes from Jenn of Pulling at Strings. Pulling at Strings is an online store specializing in hand-dyed yarns and spinning fiber, as well as patterns and fun accessories.

Jenn’s giveaway is a braid of fiber, your choice, up to a $25 value. To enter, tell us which one you’d pick, if you won–visit her fiber selection here. I think I’d pick this art batt by Wild Hare Fiber Studio, inspired by the Lord of the Rings. I love how it gives the impression of shimmering flames, accentuated by the angelina and bamboo.

A winner will be drawn from all comments posted in the next 24 hours. Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!

Day #9 Bonus Giveaway: Earth*School

Today we have a bonus giveaway! Bonnie of Earth*School (who is also the creative force behind Holden’s Landing) has extensive experience in education and homeschooling, as a former director of an early childhood education center, a kindergarten teacher, and a homeschooling mother. Earth*School curriculum units focus on toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergartners, but include a variety of activities that can also be enjoyed by older kids. Each unit includes science, math, language, crafts, art, and field trip suggestions.

This giveaway is for a bundle of four winter and holiday themed homeschooling curriculum units – Winter Wonderland, Winter Holidays Around the World, In the Arctic/Antarctic, and Late Winter Holidays—with One Day Fun Days included to help make it through the dreary days of winter. Retail value is $65. These curriculum units will be delivered to you as PDFs.

To enter, please tell us about your favorite winter or holiday kids’ activity. A winner will be drawn from all comments posted in the next 24 hours. Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!

Day #9: Blue Room Creations

Today’s giveaway comes from Kate of Blue Room Creations. Using gorgeous designer fabrics, Kate creates functional accessories such as coffee cozies, Kindle/e-reader covers, and purses.

Kate is offering a coordinating wallet and key fob set–a perfect little gift.

key fob and wallet set by Blue Room Creations

inside view of wallet

To enter, visit Blue Room Creations on Etsy and tell us about your favorite item. A winner will be drawn from all comments posted in the next 24 hours. Please include your name and a valid email address so we can contact you if you win!