pretty paper. true stories. {and scrapbooking classes with cupcakes.}

This weekend, one commenter will win this gorgeous Cupcake stand cross stitch kit from Ruth at StitchKits.
StitchKits is a very cute Etsy store selling cross stitch kits in original designs designed by Ruth herself.

Ruth started developing StitchKits to kick off 2011. “In January I was inspired by a TV show (Kirsty’s Homemade Home on Channel4) and I picked up cross stitching again for the first time in many years. I haven’t been able to stop since.” Ruth aims to create fresh, beautiful, contemporary kits to inspire the modern crafter to get sewing. She strives to create designs anyone would be proud to hang in their homes, drawing inspiration from the world around me, from magazines, from well designed interiors, art galleries and life.

Prior to StitchKits, Ruth studied Fine Art as a mature student at Wimbledon School of Art in London and has lived and worked in London as an artist ever since. “My experience as a painter has proved invaluable, helping me to carefully select the colour pallets that form the starting point for each design.”

To see more of Ruth’s fabulous kits, log onto her Etsy store. You will find loads of cute designs, including beginner cupcake kits.

To enter, just leave a comment on this post sharing with us if you are a seasoned stitcher or just discovering this cute craft.

Entries close at midnight Sunday UK time and the winner will be posted Monday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!

Good luck!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Helen who wins PRIZE from Miss Fluff Leather Jewellery.
Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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This weekend, one commenter will win this truly unique and beautiful hand cut statement necklace designed by the very talented Sare Green who runs Miss Fluff. I asked Sare to tell us a bit about her shop and this is what she had to say:
“Hi there! My name is Sare. Miss Fluff is simply me, designing and handmaking intricate and unique leather jewellery. I studied at the London College of Fashion after I had my beautiful daughter and did a Foundation Degree in Accessories specialising in leather. I love working with leather. It’s so tactile and I find it only improves with age. Everything I produce is designed and handmade from start to finish by me!”

To see more of Sare’s amazing work, log onto her Etsy store. I just LOVE this gorgeous white feather necklace. It is so beautiful don’t you think?

To enter, just leave a comment on this post sharing with us where you would wear this special necklace.

Entries close at midnight Sunday UK time and the winner will be posted Monday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!

Good luck!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Imperfectionist who wins a name print from Clarkie Designs.
Lady Veronica, please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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This weekend, one commenter will win a name print (with the name of your choice) from Clarkie Designs.

Clarkie Designs is the art studio of Emma Rogerson, who loves creating unique and affordable wall art for children and babies. She started Clarkie Designs when she couldn’t find any wall art she loved for her own children’s bedrooms. So she designed and made her own, first for her son and two years later for her daughter. It was only as they started to grow up and notice their surroundings that Emma realised how stimulating and exciting wall art can be for children. Emma reports, “My little boy loved to point out his pictures and as he grew bigger he tried to say the words. He still likes to comment on my designs!”

All Emma’s pictures are either hand cut collages or fun, original prints. Included in the range are personalised names and initials as well as mini framed prints ideal to hang on bedroom doors. They all make great presents, both for children’s birthdays, christenings and new arrivals. Click here to visit Clarkie Designs and have a look for yourself.

To enter, just leave a comment on this post. If you could have any name, what would you call yourself?

Entries close at midnight Sunday UK time and the winner will be posted Monday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!

Good luck!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is Pidgen who wins The amazing cutlery decals from Household Words.
Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

If you love the cutlery set – be sure to log onto Mandie’s Etsy Store to see her other beautiful work!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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This weekend, one commenter will win an awesome fork and spoon wall decal set from Household Words which would look fabulous adorning your kitchen or dining room walls. It’s sixty-three inches tall (!) and retails for $53.
Household Words have a stunning range of decals, including Removable Wall Decals, Chalkboard & Dry Erase Calendars , Wall Lettering, Nursery Trees and Monogram Vinyl Decals. All of which are high quality matte finish removable vinyl decals to decorate your home and office spaces.

Mandie has this to say about her fabulous store: “My passion for graphic design, typography and decorating makes for a bountiful variety of vinyl decals. I have been blessed to be able to help beautify homes and offices around the world for the past 3 years. All of the decals are made right here in my home studio nestled in the Ohio valley. Cut, packaged & shipped directly to you.”

Visit her Etsy shop here.

To enter, just leave a comment on this post letting us know what you would love to see turned into a decal for your house!

Entries close at midnight Sunday UK time and the winner will be posted Monday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!

Good luck!

xlovesx

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This weekend’s winner is LESLEY who wins the signed book from Rob Ryan.
Please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your address!

There’s a new giveaway every Friday night, so check back next week for another chance to win just by leaving a comment.

Have a great week!

xlovesx

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