Scrapbooking Giveaway Day
This weekend, one commenter will win this gorgeous prize of a handcrafted Collage and Badge from Julie Kirk.
Julie Kirk & The Carousel Zebra is a shop stocked with collages, badges and greetings cards made from interesting, retro, vintage, re-cycled and found materials. Each unique item is made from a combination of new papers mixed with illustrations and patterns taken from Julie’s collection of old books, magazines, dress-making patterns and fabrics. She says that the words she adds to her work, also cut from vintage sources, are an important element in her attempt to tell new stories using old materials.
Julie is currently working on an online class which will look into combining scrapbooking with the interesting, vintage materials she uses in her work.
You can read more from Julie on her blog or on Twitter.
To enter, just leave a comment on this post telling us what your ‘power animal’ is.. be inventive!
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!
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2 September 2011, 14:31
I’d have to say a tiger since that’s my oriental zodiac. Plus they’re orange and black and so are the Philadelphia Flyers and my team the Philadelphia Voodoo! :)
2 September 2011, 14:48
Red squirrels! They are gorgeous red heads, amazingly athletic and efficient hoarders! Plus they’re endangered so need a bit of power behind them too.
2 September 2011, 15:17
My power animal is an owl because they represent strength through wisdom. I’ll take brains over brawn any time.
2 September 2011, 15:35
Love all your giveaways!! My power animal would be a monkey! Because even if I was a monkey, I would still have thumbs so I could still craft!
2 September 2011, 15:41
Ooh, I just bought a badge from Julie and I love it! The way she packaged it was awesome too!
Are fantasy animals allowed? Mine’s a Pegasus if so. I’ve always wanted to be able to fly on one! X
2 September 2011, 15:42
My animal would be a hippo or at least a happy hippo. My husband and I used to be terribly overweight, an issue I am still working on. We used to jokingly call ourselves Mr & Mrs Hippo. Very happy memories. so the hippo reminds me to believe in myself the way my husband believed in me.
2 September 2011, 16:29
My power animal would be the unicorn! My daughter and I LOVE them!
2 September 2011, 16:51
My favorite animal is the donkey! They are precious! misunderstood loving creatures. I got to spend some time with 4 donkeys this summer and it was remarkable! I just love them!
2 September 2011, 16:56
Monkey! Although I swear my head is full of penguins.
2 September 2011, 17:09
Totally in love with Julie’s style! My power animal would be the sea turtle…may be slow on land, but full of grace & wisdom in the water!
2 September 2011, 17:30
My power animal is the cardinal. I absolutely love those birds. Thanks for a great giveaway.
2 September 2011, 17:37
I love vintage! And if I had to choose a power animal i would say a Gazelle because they move so fast!
Thanks for a chance to win!
2 September 2011, 17:42
My power animal is the Binturong. Did you know they smell like buttered popcorn?
2 September 2011, 18:54
Hmm. My power animal…I’m not an animal person at all, but my son-in-law once likened me to a shetland pony. Good enough for me!!
2 September 2011, 19:05
This giveaway is awesome, thanx to Julie!! I have never thought about that before… which power animal I am…??? Well, I suppose mine is the chameleon because I can fit to any situation! A-dap-ta-tion is my master word ;-)
2 September 2011, 19:18
My power animal is the white tiger. They are so beautiful, but of course, very powerful and I imagine scary. I really want a baby white tiger, but my friends won’t let me have one.
2 September 2011, 19:23
animal powers?? have no idea. but i really want to enter!! so, i’ll say snail. they were my grandmother’s favorite animal {she collected hundreds of them!!} she told me before she died, that she loved them because they were slow and persistent. i really need those qualities in my life right now!
2 September 2011, 19:58
Tigers! There’s so much lovely writing about them too. I love Julie’s work and her blog too, and these pieces are just lovely. :)
2 September 2011, 20:57
Wow! Fun giveaway…not so sure what my “power animal” would be…but according to a fun online “power animal” quiz, I’m a horse!
2 September 2011, 22:04
So totally cute! It reminds me of my late
Mom who used to sew my clothes, happy memory.
2 September 2011, 23:13
I would be an eagle. Powerful, majestic and to glide through the air must be an amazing experience.
3 September 2011, 00:11
My power animal would be a dolphin – they are intelligent and social as well as playful – plus, I love being in the water! Thanks so much for the chance to win!
3 September 2011, 02:56
I don’t normally enter these but Julie’s work is so amazing. I would love to say tiger for all the obvious reasons but I think, I will say hippo too (like another commenter). They look kinda funny and large but are actually deadly and very well adapted to their environment.
3 September 2011, 03:29
My animal would be a dolphin, such fantastic, cleaver animals and friendly too.
3 September 2011, 03:31
My power animal would be a Jack Russell terrier because they are intelligent, feisty and loyal.
Love the collage! It reminds me of old sewing patterns.
3 September 2011, 03:55
My birth is the Crow An individual whose outer personality is driven by the quest to bond with another. Highly curious creature, remarkably intelligent, insatiably curious.
What an awesome give away, love the “power animal” to make you think a bit!
mborck AT charter DOT net
3 September 2011, 04:03
power animals, hmmm, probably the very cute Hippo, yes I’m very cute but I’m also very deadly and if you mess with me I’ll stomp on you, more people are killed by hippos every year than any other animal
3 September 2011, 04:05
My power animal is a cat, all that sleeping – must be powering up to do something!
3 September 2011, 04:11
I’d have to say a hyena…because I have been told I laugh so loud it must be my animal kindred spirit!!! :) Lol.
3 September 2011, 04:33
A cat – in particular a tabby cat! They have the power to make you do what they want – like sitting on your lap when you really want to be quilting or using your laptop etc!!!
3 September 2011, 04:53
I’m afraid I can’t be too original… My power animal would be cats! I just love, love, love them, have three of my own (and rescued a few more). I love their character, their indepedence, even their mood changes – sweet, playful but also stubborn and demanding when they want. ;o)
3 September 2011, 05:13
My star sign is Scorpio and I can have a sting in my tail.
(Scorpios are fiercely independent. They are able to accomplish anything they put their mind to and they won’t give up. ) Just copied that from an astrology site ~ I’m definitely a Scorpio!!
3 September 2011, 05:21
Mine would be The Cat. You can’t make them do anything they don’t want to so they have the power.
3 September 2011, 05:29
I think my power animal would be either a penguin or a flamingo, they’re my favourite animals.
3 September 2011, 05:33
What a fantastic giveaway. Thank you xx
My power animal would have to be my Mum’s dog Daisy. She’s a friend to everyone, asks nothing more than to be fed, watered & cuddled occasionally and loves to play. Oh to be that dog for just one day :D
3 September 2011, 05:37
My Patronus is an otter.Playful, nurturing and easygoing. Apparently.
3 September 2011, 05:45
I would chose a cat I guess! Very lazy live ;) Thanks for that fab give-away! Julie’s work is beautiful!
3 September 2011, 05:46
Mine would definitely be the lion – the mane of hair is fantastic and who wouldn’t be a power animal with hair like that :0)
3 September 2011, 07:56
I would go with a pangolin, endangered but hanging in there. A perfect metaphor for my life at present!
3 September 2011, 07:59
Tiger — love the beauty, speed, and existence with nature
3 September 2011, 08:12
Think I have to go for the honey bee! All working together to achieve, dedicated to their own jobs and without them we wouldn’t have many crops to feed us all. (They pollinate things.) Happy Saturday.
3 September 2011, 08:14
I would go with an Owl for wisdom.
3 September 2011, 08:16
Penguin! So strong, with all that frigid weather, yet so tender with each other and their young.
3 September 2011, 08:28
Thanks for inroducing me to Julie, gorgeous work! My power animal is feline, could be a house cat, could be a lion, any feline will do. I love their majesty and sense of calm. They are not easily excited. Unlike many “dog” people think they are amazingly loyal (at least all mine have been) and love me unconditionally. When the need comes they are very strong, fierce and prtective.
3 September 2011, 08:36
Well, my power animal has to be a gorila female. They´re so strong but yet so careful with their little babies. A great raw model for a mother.
3 September 2011, 08:50
my power animal would be an elephant… strong and gentle at the same time. xo would love win, love her style.. thks for doing this!!! xo hugs
bonitarose
bonnieangel1797@gmail.com
3 September 2011, 09:22
My power animal is a big old pointer lab mix named Ozzie. He is a 90 lap dog baby when he wants love and affection yet a fierce guardian when he is protecting me and my family. He is always happy to see me and such great companion. Hevis my lion, tiger and Teddy bear all rolled into one!
3 September 2011, 09:22
Definitely a horse — perhaps not a very exciting choice but horses are strong, dependable and loyal.
3 September 2011, 09:23
hi there! my power animal would be a girafe, so amazingly strange and beautiful, have you ever seen her eyes, what a wonder!thanks for a chance to win!
3 September 2011, 09:34
Tony Tiger…he’s GRRRRREAT!
3 September 2011, 09:54
I love horses!
3 September 2011, 10:01
It’s a goose. They mate for life, all that honking you hear when they fly overhead?…that’s to encourage the leader of the formation…and they take turns leading. Fidelity and community, we could use more of that!
3 September 2011, 10:06
My power animal would be a boxer. Very tamed, loving and protective and they can be scary too. Thanks for that lovely vintage….
3 September 2011, 10:38
Hi Thanks so much for the chance to win, my power animal would have to be a WOLF, I just love them,they are elegant but private and they work together as a team x x x x
3 September 2011, 10:44
My power animal is a mama moose. Ain’t nobody gonna mess with her or her baby and walk away unscathed!
3 September 2011, 10:48
My power animal would have to be a tiger – twice my mascot. Beautiful, sleek, graceful and oh, so powerful!
3 September 2011, 11:02
wonderful collage! Power Animal…. hmm..I would like to have a romantic animal like a lion or tiger; or majestic one like an elephant, but I would have to say a beaver: constantly striving to build that dam! You can blow it up, but she will be right back there building it back up! Persistent, tenacious and strong! (Fun question!)
3 September 2011, 11:06
Thanks for this giveaway! My power animal is a dolphin… <
3 September 2011, 11:17
I’ve also loved panthers, as a power animal.
3 September 2011, 11:28
I’m a Ram. Not only because I’m an Aries… but have you seen one of those rams with the big horns butt into something over and over and over again and the outcome never changes. That’s me!
3 September 2011, 11:38
The girl in the collage is wearing my old school uniform :). My power animal would be a Zebra, monochrome and stripes…How cool can one thing be?!
3 September 2011, 11:46
My power animal would be the goat, I am a capricorn and often act the goat. I steadfastly climb uphill on my struggle through life too.
3 September 2011, 11:58
My power animal is a Unicorn! haha, well, I have 3 actually! They accompany me when I scrap and travel! Currently we’re on an adventure to the East together! :D
3 September 2011, 12:01
My power animal is a KOALA. They look sweet, stay with family, love to sleep but if you mess with them.. they could tear you apart! ;)
3 September 2011, 12:14
Am i allowed to say my power animal is my husbands appendage???
3 September 2011, 12:36
my power animal would have to be the rhino. big and strong and fast when they charge and yet strangely graceful when they stand still grazing.
3 September 2011, 12:40
Tiger Tiger. burning bright, In the forests of the night; What immortal hand or eye. (W.Blake) Not so long ago I ve discovered that I am fascinated with this lovely wildcat…
3 September 2011, 13:03
the leopard is sleek and quiet, yet strong and powerful and as an added bonus, his spots are quite fashionable!!!
3 September 2011, 13:11
I had to really think on this.. my power animal is a dog. A dog has the power to make me smile, the power to give me unconditional love, the power to be a friend at all times. The power to love
3 September 2011, 13:57
Hard to narrow it down since there are so many animals that I love for different reasons but for sake of this post, a cat. They’re so regal, graceful and independent, yet are loving and playful and VERY curious!
3 September 2011, 14:36
My power animal would be the panther. It possesses alert patience- highly alert, yet completely relaxed, ready to respond to whatever comes it’s way. The panther also has the ability to observe quietly (something difficult for me to do).
Additionally, the panther has a sharp intuition, something I would be love to be able to tap into more often.
3 September 2011, 15:56
The elephant, slow and strong and takes its time to think about things :)
3 September 2011, 17:10
Hi thanks for the opportunity to win. My power animal would be a bear! When visiting Alberta my BFF and I ran into a Grizzly bear while on a hike. Scariest moment of my life – very moving and powerful
thanks
Kimberly leokc34@gmail.com
3 September 2011, 19:00
Hi Just love retro , vintage , antique and textile oldies…I just purchase a block of Dick and jane which is the primary reader we used in elementary school…I was so delighted that I could find …love your shop also
3 September 2011, 21:02
How fun! My power animal would be the panther. Love the dark color of the panther and the deep eyes. You can never tell what is going on with a panther just by looking at them.
3 September 2011, 22:34
My power animal is the cow. I just love them in every kind of way possible and the milk gives me strong bones :)
3 September 2011, 22:37
Cute giveaway!! I really don’t know what animal my power would be!! It changes so often!! :)
3 September 2011, 22:55
My power animal is a squirrel – I love the way they bury their food and know where it is later.
4 September 2011, 01:11
My power animal would be a Boston Terrier. :) While not the first animal you think of when you think of power, they are quite strong. They are also lovable, funny, loyal, smart, and sassy.
4 September 2011, 04:09
Great giveaway x
I would be a FOX!! not only is it my Scout Leader name I also have red hair!!
4 September 2011, 04:22
Hi, my power animal would have to be a dolphin! They are both powerful and gentle and they certainly have a powerful hold on my heart!!
4 September 2011, 05:08
Hard one.. I’m thinking a unicorn. If all else fails they have that nice pointy horn thing to ward off trouble :)
4 September 2011, 05:27
Since I am a Leo, it would have to be the Lion!! This is a wonderful giveaway, thank you both for the chance to win!!
debpaint16@aol.com
4 September 2011, 05:47
My power animal would probably be the parrot. I love to show off my colours and I love talking :)
4 September 2011, 05:52
I’d be a pink cheetah with claws as sharp as a cricut blade! Also my saliva would be as sticky as my atg glue gun!
4 September 2011, 05:53
My power animal would have to be a werewolf as not only would I have a very hunky warm chap but a beautiful and powerful animal too!!!!!! Wonderful designs Julie!!!! x
4 September 2011, 06:19
It would be a penguin as they make me laugh yet are extraordinarily elegant in water
4 September 2011, 06:56
Great giveaway. I love Julies work :)
My power animal would be a Gremlin (does that count!!??). They are cute (!), timid creatures but dont get them wet and definately dont feed them after midnight or…..well, do u really want to know!! LOL
4 September 2011, 09:17
My power animal is the dolphin, all that swimming, and still enough energy to leap for joy, and always a smile on their face!
4 September 2011, 10:17
Those prizes are so cute! Thanks for the chance to win :)
My choice is a bit unusual perhaps, it’s the hedgehog…. Prickly yet cute!
4 September 2011, 10:32
The giveaways are amazing! Thanks for the chance.
4 September 2011, 12:34
My animal would have to be a lion…I am a Leo, have very leonine hair (mad, big and reddy copper). I have quite a roar on me and am fiercely loyal to my pack but inside I’m just a pussycat at heart x
4 September 2011, 13:37
I would be a swan so graceful and elegant, and keep the same partner for eternity. Fab giveaway. Reminds me of vintage patterns I have just inherrited from my mum.She made them for my sister and me.
4 September 2011, 15:36
I’d have to say a giraffe…I love the fact they can be above everyone else…a bit aloof if you like…so can join in when they please, but also switch off when they please…such as when scrapbooking, LOL!!!! Plus they are very elegant and waaaaay more flexible in the knees than me ROTFL!!!!
Thank you!!!!
Bernie x
4 September 2011, 16:10
I like to think my power animal is the owl…wise and mysterious. =)
4 September 2011, 16:43
my power animal would be an elephant. An envious memory ( save me from dementia),protective of their young, very sociable as they travel and dine together so never lonesome. They feel emotions as they have been known to shed a tear, another human trait. Enjoying baths and showers and generally live a long life. Almost sounds better than my life!!Maggie
4 September 2011, 23:53
Jaguar, leopard or cheetah. Gotta love the spots!!