{Winner from Mama Roux!}

The winner of the giveaway of a circular needle holder from Mama Roux is....  Knitterly Designs!

  knitterlydesigns said...

"I could use one of these. Very cute!"

 

You get to choose the style  from MamaRoux's Etsy site!  Thank you so much to everyone to entered! 

{Giveaway from Mama Roux!}

Mama Roux contacted me a few days ago about hosting a giveaway here at my blog and seriously... how could I say no??  Her things are so pretty!!

She sews tote bags and knitting needle holders and sells them over at her Etsy shop Mama Roux Handmade.  Here are a few of her creations: Circular Knitting needle holders!

I ADORE the patterns and the colours!  These holders are made with velcro to hang over a hanger or pole (brilliant) and each pocket is labeled in American AND metric sizes.  YAY! No more conversion on the computer! hehe   Her bags are just as cute, both knitted and sewn. You should check them out!

I'll draw one name at random from the comments on this pose one week from today on August 28th.  The winner will choose the needle holder from any on her Etsy shop!!  This is a $25 value FREE!  Just leave a comment and be sure I have your contact information in case you win!

Don't forget to visit Mama Roux Handmade to see other pretty things!

Thank you so much Mama Roux! I feel blessed that quality craftspeople such as you want to give pretty things away to my friends. :) Good luck everyone!

{Blog Birthday Giveaway Winners!}

You know, I've been noticing a TON of blog giveaways these days.  I just want to make sure that you guys know that I really really feel the love - the fact that you decided to visit me, follow my blog and enter this giveaway.  Thank you SO MUCH!!

((BIG MASSIVE HUG!))

That wasn't too creepy, was it?  Well... either way. It's time to announce winners!  I'm going to announce these in the opposite order they were listed, because that's the order I can scroll and see them. hehe

Giveaway #5: The winner of a set of buttons of her choice from Stephanie Xu Is....................

 

PEG! Who said:

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! My Birthday is July 12th....

those buttons would be a  sweet bday gift (wink, wink). "

Giveaway #4: The winner of the cupcake project bag from Craftastic IS....................... 

Jess/Blushed who said:

"How adorable! I love cupcakes and project bags :D"

Giveaway #3 The winner of the leafy buttons from RetroNaNa IS................. 

 Tecrin!! who said:

" Oooo, pretty buttons! :D "

Giveaway #2: The winner of those spectacular gray crochet earrings from Febystan Designs IS... 

Simply Sitting!!  Who said: 

"Love your blog -- thanks for adding to my list of 

must have now earrings :-)"

And of course the winners of Giveaway #1, the 20% off coupon code for spectacular natural buttons from A Remark You Made is EVERYONE!   The coupon is good until 6PM EST on July 15th, so you can continue partying my birthday for another 10 days! hehe  

Thank you again to everyone who took the time to enter - you made this so super fun for me and it will for SURE not be the last event I do like this. SUPER HUGE thank you to the 5 Etsy stores who participated and believed in me enough to donate pretty things.  to you too!  (I'm a hugger).  For those of you who entered the giveaway without checking out these awesome vendors, I urge you to do so now! :)

I'll be contacting all of the winners, but I'm going to have to give you a deadline to respond before I pick someone new.  I hope you all left your emails for me!  More crafty content coming soon.  I owe you that designer feature from this morning's post and also that pic of the durn sweater.  All coming soon!

{Bloggiversary Giveaway Day 5: Stephanie Xu}

Before you read about this awesome giveaway, don't forget to enter the first three giveaways here, here and here! You won't regret it! Also, there's a great coupon code here that you definitely want to check out.

Today is the 5th and final day of PARTAY Bloggiversary The Second!  Last but not least, I want introduce you to Stephanie and her Etsy store Stephanie Xu.   She has so much greatness!! She carries natural fabrics like cotton/linen blends in SUPER fun patterns as well as outdoor fabric prints!  She has bias tape, lace, zippers, iron-on transfers, embroidery, purse handles and all kinds of goodness, as witnessed below.  Her style manages to be adorable, sophisticated and polished all at the same time!

 All kindsa Stuff for crafters everywhere!

ANNNNNDDD.... She has BUTTONS!!! Tons and tons of hand painted wooden buttons, metal buttons, coconut buttons... all with her unique and quirky design sense! I love them all!!

Super Awesome Buttons, amiright?

Stephanie would like to give one of you, my followers, any set of buttons you choose from her stock!!  How totally COOL is that?? Please be a follower of my blog and leave a comment at the bottom of this post! Also, be sure I can get a hold of you in case you win!!

I will be choosing winners of all 4 giveaways at random on my actual Blog Birthday, July 5th, which is ONE WEEK from today!  Best of luck to all of you! And if you would be so kind as to spread the word around to your friend, family, pets, and neighbors, I'd be forever grateful!

{Bloggiversary Giveaway Day 4: Vegan Craftastic}

Before you read about this awesome giveaway, don't forget to enter the first two giveaways here and here! You won't regret it!

I fell in love with Kala from Vegan Craftastic first because of her very friendly and crafty blog, similarly called Vegan Craftastic.  I love the honesty and integrity of the materials she uses, whether she's knitting, sewing or baking.  I highly recommend checking her out!

Her Etsy store by the same name is a fun place for crafty supplies. She does buttons, pins, key chains and stitch markers, all made of super cute natural fiber fabrics. My favourite things in her store, though, are her bags both the zipper ones and the draw string ones. She uses the best fabrics!!  Here's a smattering of what she offers: (is smattering a word? hm.)

Cool Stuff she's offering in her Etsy Store

For you my lucky readers she is going to be giving 

away the cutest bag EVER!!  The Cup Cake Bag!

Because what kind of party would this be without cup cakes??

To win this bag for FREE please be a follower and leave a comment and your email address in this post!  That's it! And if you would tell your friends to come and follow my blog and leave their own comment, I'd be much obliged. :D

One last giveaway tomorrow and then we'll start choosing names of winners!! YAY!

{Bloggiversar Giveaway Day 3: RetroNaNa}

 Day 3 of our Birthday Bash!  Check out the last two posts 

to enter the giveaway for some Crocheted Earrings from 

Febystan Designs and for a special-to-us discount code 

for some natural wood buttons from A Remark You Made. 

YAY! Comment on those two posts too for more chances 

to win more cool crafty stuff! 

Today I want to introduce you to a fabulous Etsy seller named Jessie who runs RetroNaNa.  She stocks the quirkiest  fabric buttons, yardage, stamps, lace, sewing notions, ribbon, and more!  I swear I can just get lost in her store for an hour, easy!  I've ordered buttons and fabric from her multiple times now and have always been really impressed with the level of custom service, and the attention to detail in the packaging.  I love it!

A smattering of offerings from RetroNaNa

Remember the striped cardigan I finished knitting about a month ago?  This one right here?

Check out those buttons!! I love them!!  They are 1.25 inches big and SO SO fun! 

Green Leaf Handmade Cloth Buttons

Jessie has graciously agreed to send a set of these Leafy Handmade buttons to follower of my blog!  Just comment on this post to be entered!  Be sure I have your email address in case you win!  And if you would be so kind as to spread the word of this party-lovin' blog of mine through your facebook friends, your blog, your twitter, or just off your rooftop, I would be happy as a clam!

Day 3 down, two more to go!! There's more partying to be had! Check back often!  And for those of you interested: I have been crafting, but that's not nearly as exciting as this. hehehe

{Giveaway from Febystan Deisgns}

In celebration of this blog's 2nd Birthday there are 5 days of giveaways and promotions! Today is Day 2, and let me tell, I have something in store for you!!  Don't forget to visit the yesterday's post too for a coupon code for some FAB natural wood buttons from A Remark You Made.

Today's Birthday present is a pair of the most stunning beaded crocheted lace earrings from Febystan Designs.

The moment I saw these they took my breath away! I can picture myself wearing them with jeans and  flats to school or with a cute cocktail dress and heels!  Ebru, the name behind Febystan Designs, carries such an amazing array of jewelry and I just want to own it all!  

There is so much colour to drool over! And the patience this artist must have to work with such fine fine thread just boggles my mind.   As a knitter with very limited crochet experience, it all looks like magic to me still.  That's nice sometimes, isn't it? :D

To enter this giveaway for a free pair of the 

beautiful gray earrings pictured at the top,please 

be a follower and leave a comment on this post! 

It's as easy as that! You can find more info about 

Febystan Deisgns on their facebook page.

The drawing for the winner will be on July 1st.

And I would LOVE LOVE LOVE it if you would tell all your friends through 

facebook or by posting it to your blog, but I won't twist your arm for it. ;)

Oh, and if your email isn't attached to your blogger account, 
leave that in case you win!

Check back again tomorrow for day 3 of my birthday party!!

{I'm 2 Years Old!}

Oh my goodness, on July 5th this little corner of the blogging universe that I call my own will have been here for two whole years.  It's time to P.A.R.T.Y!!!!  To say an extra special awesome thank you for chillin' with me, I've got some very cool crafty giveaways lined up!  Starting tomorrow, I'll put one up each day for 4 days and they will run for one week so the last one will end on July 5th! Does that make sense?  Super awesome, right?  If not, just check back in and enter giveaways and I'll let ya know when you win. hehe

To kick us off the right way I want to introduce you to Brenda from A Remark You Made. She creates works of art for our homes and our craft projects from natural wood and stone.

Diamond Shaped Olivewood Buttons - $11.50

About her Etsy Store she says: "We specialize in earth-friendly jewelry, knitting and fiber arts supplies, eco-friendly tree branch buttons, and sustainable products for green weddings and the home. At A Remark You Made, our commitment is to the environment and our customer. Sustainability is very important, so we always use organic and natural materials and fabrics if possible. These are honest products. Each piece is unique."
 
This is exactly the kind of store I want to support! AND it doesn't hurt that her product is just GORGEOUS.

  4 Spalted Maple Wood Tree Brand Buttons - $9.25

All of her buttons are made from downed trees, so this product is completely earth friendly and just so genuine.

Assortment of 1" Shank Buttons - $12.25

Each set is just so incredibly unique and beautiful, I sincerely believe there are buttons in her store for absolutely any project, whether it's a lazy-around the house cardigan, or sophisticated pleated pillow.

4 Perfect Pine Tree Brand Buttons - $8.25

In celebration of my second birthday, she has agreed to 

run a 20% coupon on ANY in-stock BUTTONS on her 

Etsy site!!  Just use the coupon code "Blog Buttons" 

and receive a 20% discount until JULY 15 at 6:00pm EST.

Of course, while you're there, you should take a look at some of the jaw-dropping Jewelry Brenda creates as well.

I just drool over all of it!!  Thank you so so much to A Remark You Made for helping me celebrate this occasion by offering my friends such an amazing discounted product! I hope everyone will go out and find something they love and support this great store by purchasing that thing!

And check back in tomorrow for the first of our giveaways. July 5th, Baby!!  Spread the word for us, pretty please? :D

{A Giveaway}

My good friend Jenny from Jenny's blog on Knitting has officially written 100 posts! YAY! Congratulations, girlie!!

She's giving away some gorgeous yarn to celebrate, so cruise on over to her site!



http://jenny-stickar.blogspot.com/2010/01/100th-post-celebration.html

Free Pattern Giveaway

I met Petite Vache when she became my very first Swap partner on Ravelry. She was super duper sweet and I got the COOLEST swap packet, EVA from her! She designs her own patterns and has her very first pattern up for sale on Ravelry now too! As a celebration she's giving away two free copies of her pattern over here on her blog - head on over and enter. :)

A VERY Cool Giveaway!

I think I found a new favorite Etsy store to add to my list! :) Head on over to Tea Rose Home for the chance at a gift certificate!

Free Yarn for Charity Knitting

EDIT: WOW you guys. I am totally overwhelmed with the amount of response I've received! Thank you so much to everyone who has come to me with very worthy causes and I'm so super excited that I'll get to help out! I've got about 9 emails since this blog post was put up, and I think I've got enough requests that all the yarn will be given away now! Thank you so much to everyone. I'll update this post again if it happens that I still have some left. :)

Sooooo.... I don't know what I did right, but yesterday I picked up MORE FREE YARN. A couple of friends went home for Thanksgiving and somehow the topic of my knitting came up. My friend's mom was super excited that I knit and offered me her stash! Get a load of this:

stash unloaded

and another view:


Yes, that's my dining room table that it's covering!!

Most of it seems to be 100% acrylic and I really don't have anywhere to store all this yarn, so I would like to offer this yarn up to anyone willing to knit for charity. Any charity at all. If you're willing to pay the shipping for the flat rate box then I'll ship as much as I can stuff in to it for ya. You could even pick your colours if you wanted!

Send me a message or leave me a comment with your zip code and whether you want a small or large flat rate box and I'll get you the shipping price. 'Tis the Season, right? :)

Drum Roll Please....

And The Winner Is....


LISA from Molta Di Moda Designs!!

Thank you so much to everyone who entered! I'm feeling the love from all my new followers! I look forward to clicking through on many of your names and seeing who has a blog and who is on Ravelry that I can stalk and look at projects. hehe

Congratulations Lisa! Email me your address and I'll get all that out to you asap!

100th Post

Hi Everyone! I have had an awesome knitting-packed weekend, but all that news can wait for later. Right now, I want to have my very first

Giveaway!

And just in time for Christmas knitting to begin! In honour of 100 posts here at studentknitter.blogspot.com I want to send to one random person...


Yarn of course!! Because what do we love more than yarn, really? This is one whole sweater's worth of recycled light fingering to fingering weight, 100% cotton yarn in a beautiful dark grey and light grey heather. I'm don't know precisely how much there is, but it's definitely more than 2000 yards I'd say. It's a LOT.

So! Here's how I'm thinkin' it'll work:
1. Subscribe to my blog and you'll get one entry
2. Link to me from your blog and get one entry (don't forget to leave your blog address for me to see!)
3. Leave me a message in this post about what you love about the blog for one entry
4. Leave a message about what you think I could do better and it'll earn you one more

For a total of 4 possible entries in my Random.com list! I'll make the drawing one week from today on Monday, November 9th!

Good Luck!!

Ever Wanted to Be an Angora Goat Farmer?

Can't say I haven't pondered it over the last little while, mostly right after shellin' out some bucks for gorgeous yarn!

Well, if you're SERIOUS about wanting to raise goats, now's your chance! You still have a few days to enter this give away!

A Mighty Big Givewaway from Martha's Vineyard Fiber Farm!

Who wouldn't want to give this little guy a home? :)