Oh darn I missed a day of Blogtoberfest. Oh well, moving on...
It was my lucky day on Friday the 13th 14 years ago yesterday. That was when my DS14 was born. For his birthday yesterday I made a yummy carrot cake with cream cheese icing, we went as a family to see UP the movie and had tea at Hungry Jacks. DS then had basketball trials and was so happy to jump up from division 5, where he started last season, to division 3. I think that really made his day.
To celebrate my son's birthday, this weeks giveaway will have a superstitious or magical theme. This is going to be a short run seeing as I left it a bit late in the week.The giveaway will end sometime Sunday evening (let's say 9pm) here in Adelaide, South Australia. (That's probably Saturday in the US.) If you're not sure, get in early.
To enter, leave a comment here. For an extra entry, post about the giveaway or share something from my etsy store on your blog, and let me know by leaving another comment.
The prize?
This Keyka Lou design Garden Party Wristlet made with magical mushroom print cotton fabric.
And that's not all, there will be a surprise or two inside of a superstitious nature. I will share that with you over the next few days.
And hopefully a better pic of the wristlet.
Many cultures have told tales of misfortune befalling those who stepped inside a toadstool or mushroom circle including being kidnapped or transported to the fairy kingdom - or worse!
I prefer the version where they spring up for fairy party stools and where fairies have danced.
What do you think? Sweet or scary?
Good luck! And go spread the word :)
Oh this is so gorgeous! I had never heard that superstition before, I just love this Helen - thanks for beiing so generous!
ReplyDeleteI missed a day too - must have been something about 13..but you had a good excuse and much better to spend time celebrating your boys birthday. Its my birthday tomorrow so I might miss blogging too.
ReplyDeleteLovely giveaway too !
I have never heard of that either. Great giveaway!!
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Oh I love that wristlet!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your son for yesterday!
ReplyDeleteThis wristlet is divine, seriously yummy!!
As for the old stories, the ones I heard/read involved being taken away to the faerie kingdom but it was always a good, exciting thing, they always ended up going home and having this beautiful magical memory for the rest of their life. (or it could have all been in my head, i had a wicked imagination!)
Oh I love it!!!!
ReplyDeleteSweet for sure. T is forever looking for mushies left by fairies:)
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway Helen!
gorgeous!!! :) love the fabric...thanks for the giveaway helen... :D
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Happy Birthday to your DS :) I have heard of the mushroom/toadstool circles long ago. I prefer fairy parties too though lol
ReplyDeleteBag looks fabulous!
Gorgeous bag Helen. I haven't made up this pattern yet but it's on my desk. But if I win, then I wont have to make it up lol!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway Helen! :)
ReplyDeletei was told that if you were caught in a toadstool ring the faeries youd steal you away, just like children who were caught out on the witching hour
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute wristlet. I have heard both versions, but have always preferred the sweet one. I'd much rather dance with the faeries then be stolen away by them! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteoh oh oh that is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteOhhh, my son was born on the 13th too. Not a Friday though..it WAS six weeks early though!! your wristlet is adorable and happy birthday to your boy!
ReplyDeleteThat is very cute, my daughter would love it. I have that very same fabric too :)
ReplyDeletemy fave item in your shop is the beautiful paisley brooch!happy blogtoberfest!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love that mushroom fabric :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute bag! I'd love to win it!
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How sweet, I'd love to go inside a fairy ring. Wearing your lovely wristlet, of course!
ReplyDeleteThe bag is sweet and I sooo want to win :). I was born on Black Friday. My mum said please no at the time but the 13 has always been a lucky number for me.
ReplyDeleteI have added your giveaway to my blog
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How cute... now I have stevie wonder in my head. Happy Bday to your son!!
ReplyDeleteOh I wonder if I'm too late!
ReplyDeleteI adore the bag :) My little fella was born on the 13th too, but a tuesday.
Sorry Claire, you just missed the boat but don't despair, there's a new giveaway starting tomorrow. I really really like this one too.
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