Saturday, January 15, 2011

Time for a Giveaway!

Posting again, Jade?! So SOON?!

Why yes, amazing, isn't it?

But why?

Because I have something that I just can't wait to show off--and give away!

I have been toying with the idea of crocheting some beaded scarves/sashes to sell on Etsy for a while now. Those of you who follow The Raspberry Rabbits may have seen the scarf/sash I made for Michelle, and if you click on the link at the right of the page for my crochet project pics on Facebook, you can see another one that I made (the recipient of which will be unnamed because it is a gift not yet given). The response was so positive that I decided to give it a shot, so I went out and found some lovely yarn and beads and set to work on one as a prototype.

Here is the result:

(sorry, bunny not included)
(closeup of detail)

Color: white w/silver-lined glass beads (inspired by Michelle May, who loves her white :) )
Yarn: Baby Bunny (what else?) by Plymouth Yarn--60% Pima Cotton, 30% Modal, 10% Angora
Beads: 0/6 seed beads, clear w/silver lining
Care: Hand wash, dry flat
Length: approx. 40"
Width: approx. 3"

This is a very versatile item; it can be worn straight, knotted or wrapped as a scarf, or tied around the waist as a sash or belt.

The ones I plan on making for sale will be slightly thinner, so I have decided to give this one away to one of my loyal readers/followers.

Giveaway details:
1. The drawing will be on January 31st.
2. If you want to be entered, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post. If you are a follower of this blog, you will get an automatic second entry.

I'm so very happy with how this scarf turned out, so I really hope whoever wins it will be just as happy with it. Good luck to all! :)

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

Postin Mah Comment! Like it, but would like it better if the real bunny were draped in it.

Duncan.

Jade said...

Duncan: You Iz Entered! Would have loved to use Mr. Mick as my model, but that pretty scarf would have ended up coated with fur.

Crafty Green Poet said...

oh that's so beautiful! What a lovely giveaway!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Hello!! Can we say fabulous!! Of course I looooooooooove it!!!! Girlfriend I think these will sell like hotcakes! I'm so glad you're going to be making them!
xx, shell

Lavender Rabbit said...

Simply beautiful! I love it. Can't wait to see what you place on etsy :)

Karen M said...

Beautiful work, Jade! And so cute on the bunny. So an Etsy shop is anew adventure for the new year? Exciting!

Lisa said...

Se exciting about the Etsy shop, and the scarf is beautiful!

Annette Tait said...

very beautiful Jade! love the shiny tiny beads in it :)
will be looking for you on etsy!

Hef's Mom said...

Looks lovely Jade! Hope I win!