Scrapbooking Giveaway Day
This weekend, one commenter will win two hand carved rubber stamps from Skull and Cross Buns. The fabulous bunting and the cute heart topped Cupcake stamp, each unique and beautiful.
Emily Fox is the designer and creator of “Skull and Cross Buns” Stamps. Residing in idyllic Devon she is inspired by her love of Skulls and cakes. “I come from a really creative family too, my mum is a fantastic textile artist and cake maker and my aunt makes jewellery and greeting cards. My two children love to stamp too, I’m always being pestered to carve them something new, which is great but my sofa is starting to look like a stamp brochure – Ooops!”
You can see more of Emily on her blog and in her Etsy and Folksy
To enter, just leave a comment on this post describing what you love about the uniqueness of handmade.
Entries close at midnight Thursday UK time and the winner will be posted Friday evening, so be sure to check back to see if it’s your lucky day!
Good luck!
The winner for last Friday’s giveaway of a place on Lain’s Layout a Day class is Jane! Jane please email me (shimelle at gmail dot com) with your details.
Have a fabulous weekend!
xlovesx
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13 January 2012, 14:45
I love the history behind a handmade item – holding it in my hands and thinking about the person who made it and enjoyed doing so, not like someone in a factory desperate to go home.
13 January 2012, 14:59
I love cupcakes. It would be great to own my very first cupcake stamp.
13 January 2012, 14:59
These stamps are so nice really different so straight away you know they are hand made and special, that’s what I love about them
13 January 2012, 15:10
These are awesome!
13 January 2012, 15:37
Very cool stamps. Love the fact that there is a person behind something handmade!
13 January 2012, 15:46
I love the little imperfections, they give personality.
13 January 2012, 15:46
Ooh, pretty stamps! I love crafting because there is so much opportunity to be totally unique. Your scrapbook will be like nobody else’s, your cards will be more personal than anyone else’s, and your creativity is your own!
13 January 2012, 15:55
What I love about the uniqueness of handmade is that every hand is unique!
13 January 2012, 16:10
These are gorgeous stamps….and the beauty of handmade is the personality and uniqueness.
13 January 2012, 16:11
I love the thought and caring that goes into anything handmade.
13 January 2012, 16:13
Oooooh I actually gasped at the bunting stamp! Love, love, love it!!!!
Have a fabby weekend x
13 January 2012, 16:32
I ADORE these stamps….so perfect in their individuality, like all things handmade! :)
13 January 2012, 16:33
Eeeee these are crazily awesome right???
I love the ‘from the heart’ feeling of handmade there is so much love that goes into projects like this!
Xxxxxx
13 January 2012, 16:39
I like the community feeling of buying handmade- that sense of sharing in an experience. A bond between craft person and buyer. When you buy handmade you invest a little in a persons soul and it’s your responsibility and privilege to respect and care for it.
13 January 2012, 16:46
I love the fact that there is often a story behind the item and the fact that often you build a relationship with the person who made the item. No faceless corporate nonsense but beautiful things made by real talented people.
13 January 2012, 17:11
Love the stamps! I love that handmade items are personal and sentimental. Made with a special person in mind.
13 January 2012, 17:12
I love the feeling of having something different from everyone else. Congratulations Jane
13 January 2012, 17:17
Wow love those stamps, they’re fabulous! Thanks for the chance to win!
13 January 2012, 17:20
I love handmade stuff because each one is special. What’s special about a stamp that you buy from the store and they have 50 more just exactly like it. BTW….I LOVE all the different cupcake stamps!!
13 January 2012, 17:30
I love the individual element of handmade items. Every one is just that little bit different and care and attention has gone into every one. I love these stamps – the banner with the Union Jack is just diamond!
13 January 2012, 17:37
i love that a handmade item isn’t quite perfect
13 January 2012, 18:00
What pretty stamps! I love how handmade things are unique! Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Heather
13 January 2012, 19:03
*That bunting stamp is so fantastic. Thx!
13 January 2012, 19:13
The treasure of Homemade means that someone took x-tra time to make something special for you.
13 January 2012, 19:18
I love the hearts.. rolling right long into Valentine’s Day and of course, I love that these are handmade. Its such a fantastic way to connect with someone’s creativity.
13 January 2012, 19:32
love the cute cupcake stamp…thanks for the chance to own it!
13 January 2012, 19:40
I love handmade because it’s come from the heart. Plus I LOVE supporting small businesses. (p.s. I neeeeeeed that bunting stamp!)
13 January 2012, 19:56
What I love most about handmade things is that they are always so different from any gift you might see in a store somewhere. Love that! Plus, you know the time and care that goes into something handmade, which makes it all the more special. :) – April W
13 January 2012, 21:09
What I love about handmade is that 2 of the same items are still different in some way. You have a truly one of a kind product that is special!
13 January 2012, 21:20
I love the tiny imperfections that make each item unique.
13 January 2012, 22:24
I would love to win the bunting stamp as I am an english lady living in Canada and it is so hard to get anything “english” related over here.
13 January 2012, 23:09
Love this fresh and original designs.
14 January 2012, 01:29
There is a little piece of the maker in every handmade item and that’s what makes it special. These stamps are fab.
14 January 2012, 01:43
I adore these stamps, have bookmarked Emily’s shop. I adore cupcakes and all things handmade. I would love one of her stamps
14 January 2012, 01:45
I love handmade because it takes alot of time and prep to make it. It’s usually very creative and original too.
2dogs5catscrew@att.net
14 January 2012, 02:32
Such lovely stamps! I love handmade items – it makes them more personal I think as so much care and attention has gone into making them :-)
14 January 2012, 02:50
Oh they are lovely! I love handmade because you can imagine the thought and work that has gone into the design and making of each item, rather than just banging them out on a mechanical assembly line.
14 January 2012, 02:53
I love that handmade items can have imperfections (like me) and that each one may be similar but will always be unique in some way (also just like me)
14 January 2012, 03:27
I love how the artist has used local inspiration for their handmade items. I love all things handmade often referring back to childhood and things I learnt then as well as using new skills.
14 January 2012, 03:33
What I love about homemade is that nothing is the same and it is all special!
14 January 2012, 03:35
These stamp images just seem to epitomise summer, roll on summer
14 January 2012, 03:45
What I like about handmade is that it is so unique to anything you can buy in a store. These days with everything being so mass produced, something handmade stands out and says “this is extra special”
14 January 2012, 04:02
these stamps are so “süüüß” (sweeeeet) as we say in germany!
handmade things come from the heart and touch the heart of others – that’s all that matters.
14 January 2012, 04:47
What I love about anything handmade is it’s as special and unique as the person you create it for.
14 January 2012, 05:04
I love that handmade stuff are never exactly the same. They are unique. But all the details shows the effort of that maker :)
14 January 2012, 05:40
Each handmade item has a small slice of the creators personality…a bit of themselves that makes it unique.
14 January 2012, 07:32
I love that every handcrafted item is made with love and care, that it’s special and unique – just like these :) Thanks for the chance to win! x
14 January 2012, 07:44
I love handmade because a bit of the person making it goes into the gift. It doesn’t take much effort to pick something up at a store. Handmade can take hours!
14 January 2012, 08:56
I love about handmade things, that everything is individual, nothing looks the same and two people can create something totally diffrent with the same supplies.
By the way: These stamps are amazing!
14 January 2012, 09:06
I love the uniqueness of handmade items, and knowing the love and time that has been invested during the making. These items are things to treasure (like my nephew drawing round his hand to cheer me up – priceless!.
14 January 2012, 09:18
I love handmade as it has a little bit of the maker in it – something unique and special.
14 January 2012, 09:24
absolutely gorgeous! these may even tempt me into stamping which i have resisted for so very long!
14 January 2012, 09:25
Checked out her etsy site!! Incredible talent! Absolutely love “keep calm and craft on” stamp!!!
14 January 2012, 11:10
Awesome looking stamps! Homemade means more time and care was given-makes things more special than something mass produced!
14 January 2012, 11:12
I love that each thing is unique, and also I love looking back at what’s been made and being surprised that I made it.
14 January 2012, 11:48
Handmade means made with love.
14 January 2012, 11:51
I just love how everything handmade is unique…if you took two people and gave them the same supplies there would be two completly different products.
14 January 2012, 12:41
I love it that someone has put thought and heart into the product! Its such a good energy!
14 January 2012, 12:42
What I love about handmade is that you can make something with the focus of attention to your friend. That way you can show your real feallings. And that’s what makes handmade unique.
14 January 2012, 13:23
hand made just makes anything that extra bit special as some one has taken time to make it and take pride in making it. I adore the bunting :O)
14 January 2012, 13:34
Love these stamps! Above all the cupcake ;-)) Handmade products are just UNIQUE and this is exactly what I appreciate about them!
14 January 2012, 13:54
Wow, great shop, thanks for highlighting it. My favorite thing about handmade is that it is limited quantity so not everyone will have the same thing as you.
14 January 2012, 14:50
I love the wonky edges and sprinkle of love that comes with hand crafted items. Love love love these stamps c:
14 January 2012, 15:16
I luv the fact that a lot of luv goes into a homemade gift. And the fact that it’s usually quite unique as well.
14 January 2012, 16:04
i admire handmade things because of the art of making things by hand (vs machinery). it obviously takes more time and effort to learn the craft and then produce something.
14 January 2012, 16:19
Great stamps, homemade to me is much more special and loved. Thanks for a chance to win.
14 January 2012, 16:53
Beautiful stamps! That banner will be so perfect for the olympic celebrations this summer.
I love that handmade things have character & real love goes into crafting them. I like to be different & the best way to have exactly what I imagine is to make it myself.
14 January 2012, 17:09
I love handmade because there is a part of the artist in the creation. Thanks for the chance.
15 January 2012, 03:08
I love that each piece has s story behind it, a real person with a reason for making things and a creative mood and mind.
15 January 2012, 04:07
I love that handmade things often have a little imperfection- no one is perfect and hand made celebrate the beauty of this :0)
15 January 2012, 06:57
Someone gives their precious time to make something so the least I can do is covet it.I always try to buy local and to choose hand made simply because I used to make and sell handmade quilts.
15 January 2012, 11:05
I love that handmade means that someone thinks enough of me to spend time and effort making something for me. These are beautiful stamps – thanks for offering them.
15 January 2012, 13:18
I love that they are unique and look handmade :D
15 January 2012, 13:57
Really love the bunting stamp! I’m off to Finland for Roverway 2012 (the European Scout & Guide Jamboree) in the summer and that would be fab to add to my mini-postcards of home that I attach to my swaps… I might even let the rest of my team use them at our last pre-weekend!
15 January 2012, 16:00
Gorgeous giveaway this week! I love the rustic feel.of homemade, especially when things aren’t quite perfect!
15 January 2012, 21:08
Those stamps are wonderful. I would love to win a set!
15 January 2012, 21:45
I love the uniqueness that handmade items have. No two are totally alike….just like their creators!
16 January 2012, 05:17
Gorgeous stamps. I love the uniqueness of handmade crafts.
16 January 2012, 09:48
What I like about anything handmade is that the creator took the time to make something unique and one of a kind for the receiver. I love to make cards and always gear them toward whomever I am giving them to, so they become more special.
16 January 2012, 10:04
I love handmade because it shows you care enough to spend time on something special. Love these stamps.
16 January 2012, 10:51
I love handmade – the chance to have something different from everyone else – and something you cannot find on the High Street. Love the cupcake stamp.
16 January 2012, 11:13
I love handmade, I think it shows thoughtfulness and great care. Lovely stamps, thanks for the chance to win them.
** Kate **
16 January 2012, 13:55
handmade is beautiful because it has the heart of the person who made it. the imperfections of handmade make them perfect.
16 January 2012, 16:05
I LOVE handcarved stamps!!! The beauty of handmade is that someone has poured their heart into their creation and it shows :) Thanks for the chance!
16 January 2012, 22:35
What I like about handmade is that each piece is unique and it’s usually the slight imperfections that make it that way. I try to remember this when I want to fuss too long about having everything perfect on a card.
17 January 2012, 01:16
Oh I am just in LOVE with these handcrafted stamps. She’s included all of my favorite current trends…mustaches, cupcakes, trailers. Super cute!! =)
17 January 2012, 05:39
The best thing about handmade is that nobody has enough time for everything they want to do and handmade is like giving something more valuable. Handmade shows you care enough to make a gift of your time :-). Beauuuuuuuuuutiful stamps!
17 January 2012, 07:55
i love that no 2 are exactly the same and most usually have emotion atteched :)
17 January 2012, 08:42
Handmade is always special because someone has really taken the time out to make it, you know the dedication and the heart and soul that has gone into the item. The unique imperfections mean no one else has one the same, making it even more special to you. I love the handmade, and these stamps look incredible, can’t believe they are carved by hand – how fantastic!
17 January 2012, 15:44
Finding the little imperfections and knowing that a similar item will look a little different – so I have a one of a kind!
18 January 2012, 07:56
How cool are these stamps. I think they are just the thing for my next Cool Britannia stamping project. Stamping fulfils the creative urge in me (even though I can’t draw) it’s the best way I know to relax and chill out.
18 January 2012, 12:31
I love seeing a little bit of the artist coming through it every bit of art!
18 January 2012, 18:25
Love these stamps :-)
19 January 2012, 14:48
These are amazing stamps! That is exactly what I love about handmade…it’s UNIQUE! My handmade products are always more interesting and these stamps are just fabulous!
19 January 2012, 14:50
absolutely delicious! Love handmade treasures – you feel like you are looking after them for their maker!
19 January 2012, 14:57
Handmade just shows you really care. That bunting stamp is absolutely heavenly.
19 January 2012, 15:12
These stamps are so pretty. I love handmade items because each one will be unique in the end. Each item will have something that the others don’t and that is what makes them special.
19 January 2012, 15:51
These stamps are amazing and the fact that they are hand carved makes each one an original. Thanks for the chance to win them
19 January 2012, 16:41
What great stamps!! I made handmade stamps in high school and they have this great rustic quality to them.
19 January 2012, 17:14
I love that each handmade tells a story /// the mood, the thoughts, and the message the crafter wants to convey /// In this age of mass production, handmade is rare. Every item is individual { and l’m sure, made with love } That’s what makes me love it back.
26 January 2012, 21:36
Adorable stamps. Having the privilege of owning something unique that someone made with their own hands is simply amazing. Owning a stamp from across the pond would be incredible!