29 May 2011

5th Anniversary Giveaway

Yay!  Artefact will be 5 years old this week and to celebrate, we're having a very special giveaway-- 2 grab bags with handmade Artefact goodies.

First Prize- 1 journal, 3 wooden clips and a pack of 10 gift tags


Second Prize- 5 wooden clips and a pack of 10 gift tags


Here are the mechanics:

-- Leave a comment on this blogpost about why you like buying handmade.
-- Please include your first name and last initial (eg., Jose R.) when leaving your comment and also your email address.
-- Only one entry per person.
-- The only condition is that you have to pick up your grab bag at the 10a Alabama Art Exchange on July 2-3.
-- This giveaway closes on 9 June 2011.  The 2 winners will be chosen via randomizer.org and will be announced on 10 June 2011.

Again, thank you for supporting the handmade movement!  Good luck everyone!

19 comments:

  1. I LOVE buying handmade because they're SO SO SO COOL!!!!!!

    Robert A.

    ReplyDelete
  2. Anything Handmade is made with LOVE :D

    JAZEL K.

    ReplyDelete
  3. ...handmade products are always one of a kind. each item has its own distinct feature and that makes it so special! happy 5th anniversary!!!

    Azl

    ReplyDelete
  4. Handmade products are personalized -- from the heart and from the creator's creative mind. Definitely one of a kind.

    Dian L.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Handmade products will always have a special place in my heart. :) happy 5th anniversary to artefact!

    Sinag D.
    sinagshine@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Don't you just LOVE having these cute stuff made lotsa LOVE?! they give you sunshine just looking at it. :)

    Aza C.
    azacamps@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  7. handmade products have personality and character!!!

    Patsy P.

    Patsy from
    HeARTworks

    ReplyDelete
  8. Handmade products are extensions of the maker's ❤.

    Mima M.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Anything handmade is a work of art :)

    ReplyDelete
  10. I love buying handmade because i know how much love goes into it.

    Erika A.

    ReplyDelete
  11. I love handmade products because they remind me of the skill and creativity of human hands. :)

    PJ M.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Homemade = Warm hugs and kisses :)

    Ana C.
    ana_cabs@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  13. i buy handmade because the hands' ability to create home made art reflects our ability to participate in recreating this beautiful world.

    MJ C.

    ReplyDelete
  14. I definitely enjoy using the first ever journal i got from you! The pages fit my style of writing and doodling! :) I just finished all pages last week!

    Ps. my 5th year anniv greeting to you guys - http://graceyighut.blogspot.com/2011/06/happy-5th-artefact.html

    more power,
    Gracey I.
    graceyighut@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  15. handmade products got soul.

    KIM A.
    kim87alfonso@yahoo.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. I like buying handmade products because it is always an experience of discovery. Much like unexpectedly spotting a special stone, when I stumble upon a beautiful handmade stuff I feel like I've uncovered a wonderful gift hidden somewhere in the universe.

    Aves A.
    aravecilla@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  17. No two handmade products are exactly alike. Each item shows how much care, patience and passion is put in creating it. Happy Anniversary Artefact!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Handmade is always a product of love, artistry & passion. It's better for the environment, too!

    Angela T.
    angelatag at gmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  19. congratulations arlene! sorry i missed the anniv promo, just got back from a trip. better late than never though : handmade pieces are gifts of time and love from the artist who made them--and to be able to translate magic into something tangible-- WOW!

    Jo P
    Montalut

    ReplyDelete