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Gone to the beach - a giveaway!

By Marceline | May 12, 2008

Minehead Beach

Okay, I am off for my holidays today, hopefully enjoying some sunshine at Minehead beach above, seeing some great bands, hanging out with my good friends and shopping in London with my sister. I’ll be back on Thursday 22nd so try and manage without me :)

While I’m away, all orders placed in the shop and on Etsy will get a badge set included free of charge. I’ll try and pick one that matches your order. This is in addition to all other special offers and discounts in the shop. All orders will be posted promptly on my return.

Happy Day clasp purse

Also, to keep you going, I’m having a giveaway! I made this purse a few weeks ago to figure out how to make purses with metal frames. It worked surprisingly well - I’m particularly impressed with the flat bottom - but this was not the shape I had intended. At least now I know how to alter the pattern to make something a bit smaller - expect to see some progress on this when I return. It’s made from Happy Day Japanese fabric and lined with bright pink cotton. Size-wise, it’s around 8cm x 15cm.

Anyway, you can win this purse and I’ll shove some other random cool stuff in the envelope as well. All you have to do is leave a comment and I’ll pick someone randomly to be the winner when I get back. I get so many visits to this blog, mostly for the Tokyo Shopping Guide, but some of you must be regular readers so it would be nice to meet you. I’ll send the package anywhere in the world so please do join in!

UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks everyone who entered.

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20 Responses to “Gone to the beach - a giveaway!”

  1. clairol Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 10:51 am

    hallo. i already know you. i like this purse a lot and would love to win it. have funs at the beach, ok bye.

  2. rebecca Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 11:09 am

    Ooooo! What a lovely purse ;)
    Have a great holiday Marceline!

  3. Carol VR Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    Please count me in and do feel free to pop by and say hello.

    daldak01@yahoo(dot)ca

  4. Sue Cahill Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    I love your little purse. Please throw my name in the hat and enjoy your holiday.

  5. Stacey Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Have a safe trip! Please count me in for the cute purse drawing :o)

  6. Joleo Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 2:11 pm

    Konnichiwa! I think I’ve commented before but I’ll comment again to get my hands on a cute purse :)

  7. Nurkemala M Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 4:08 pm

    Hello,
    Hope you´re having a great holiday!
    Have lots of fun. :)

  8. Ann Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 4:13 pm

    Have fun on your trip!
    Cute purse! I’d love to win it!

  9. Hil'Lesha Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 4:15 pm

    So cute! :)

  10. bunny Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 4:22 pm

    Oooo.. this is such an adorable purse, it would be such a honor to win it!! Thank you for the chance :)

    Have a blast on your trip! Be safe.

  11. Johannah B Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 4:55 pm

    Bravo….if that was attempt #1, you did a great job! Please place me in the draw.

  12. Kari Follett Says:
    May 12th, 2008 at 5:04 pm

    This is so adorable! My 12 yr old daughter would love to carry this. :)

  13. michelle rosborough Says:
    May 13th, 2008 at 12:02 am

    Cute purse

  14. Karin Says:
    May 13th, 2008 at 12:54 am

    Very cute!

  15. Emily Davies Says:
    May 13th, 2008 at 5:10 pm

    Oh that’s adorable!! Please put my name in the hat. Have a fantastic holiday and enjoy!! Emily. x

  16. Karen R Says:
    May 14th, 2008 at 3:54 am

    Looks positively adorable! Hope you’re enjoying your trip!

  17. Ursula Says:
    May 14th, 2008 at 5:59 pm

    What a cute purse! Ive yet to tackle a purse frame, even though I keep buying them!

  18. Tiffany Says:
    May 20th, 2008 at 12:03 am

    Hello! I did come across your site through your “Tokyo Shopping Guide”, which is a wonderful collaboration. I hope you enjoy the city; I will be visiting London the 23rd! I just found your page today. Although I have not been a regular reader, I will definitely become one. Your crafts are beautiful and adorable, and this purse is no different.

  19. Linda F Says:
    May 20th, 2008 at 5:17 pm

    I hope you are enjoying your holiday. Looks very nice for your first attempt.

  20. Stephanie H Says:
    May 23rd, 2008 at 4:31 pm

    that’s a really cute purse!!

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