Sunday, June 26, 2011

Artist Feature + Giveaway: Lynnsrags

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The winner of last week's giveaway is #10 out of 102, Kaytee! Congratulations! Look out for an e-mail soon! Thanks to everyone else for entering.

T H I S   W E E K ' S   G I V E A W A Y

 ADORABLE BABY DOLL DRESS FROM LYNNSRAGS!


I'm so excited for this week's giveaway! The lovely Lynn , over at LynnsRags , is offering one lucky reader this dress! This is totally something I would wear myself, perfect for summer time! Lynn specializes in reconstructing vintage into new clothing so the gold fabric in this dress is vintage!

Tell us a bit about yourself and your business.
My name is Lynn and I'm the designer behind Lynn's Rags. I worked in a resale/ vintage shop for years called "Rags", so that's where my name originated from. When I was younger I wore hand me downs, mixed with very few new items of clothing. I longed for variety in my wardrobe. When I turned 16 I fell in LOVE with thrift stores. Fun clothing from every decade at prices I could afford. The only problem was the fit, so I started to teach myself how to sew. I made clothing for myself for years. When my son was born, and I was going through a divorce, I wanted to try to work from home. I started selling my stuff on eBay, and now on Etsy. I have loved my job ever since!

Your clothing line focuses on reconstructing vintage clothing to make modern pieces. Do you use repurposing in other aspects of your life besides clothing?
I do repurpose items other than clothing. I love to paint furniture, or get items reupholstered. I used fabric as wallpaper recently in my workspace, because I'm not allowed to paint.

What do you enjoy doing when you are not designing clothes?
When I'm not sewing, I am having fun with my son and my fiance. We like to shop at yard sales, swap meets, and thrift stores. We love watching movies, playing board games, or going swimming.

H O W   T O   E N T E R:

1. Follow this blog and leave a comment below with your e-mail address.
U.S. entries only please!

E X T R A   C R E D I T:

1. Visit the LynnRags shop and comment here with your favorite item.
2. Share this giveaway on TwitterPlease use this tweet:
I entered the cutest dress giveaway on @julieannart blog! http://tinyurl.com/3srmz5q  
3. Like this giveaway on Facebook using the share button below.
4. Follow Lynns's blog using Google Friend Connect.
5. Grab one of my buttons in the left column and share it on your blog.

Be sure to leave an additional comment for each extra credit option! That gives you a total of six chances to win!

I will announce the winner, chosen by random.org, here in one week! Good luck!

77 comments:

  1. I am a now a follower!

    My email address: olivesandpearlsboutique@gmail.com

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  2. I visited LynnRags shop and this is my favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/65670253/red-black-white-baby-doll-dress-bow

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  3. I tweeted about this under OLIVES_PEARLS

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  4. I'm a follower!
    hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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  5. My favorite item is this dress!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/66653671/diy-black-candy-bow-corset-handmade-katy

    hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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  6. I follow lynns rags blog
    hanner.da.nanner at gmail dot com

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  7. I'm a follower.

    cabootique[at]live[dot]com

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  8. My favorite item is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/76123381/yellow-gingham-retro-apron-halter-top

    cabootique[at]live[dot]com

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  9. Following! Email is bythethroat(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. Favorite item, without a doubt: http://www.etsy.com/listing/67130691/leopard-teal-baby-doll-dress-bow

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  11. Tweeted about this giveaway! Username is @bythethroat

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  12. Anonymous12:54 AM

    Thanks for introducing a great shop!

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  13. Thanks for the giveaway! I'm a follower!

    edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

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  14. http://www.etsy.com/listing/67850447/diy-black-handmade-ruffle-mini-dress is my favorite for sure!

    edendaphne AT gmail DOT com

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  15. long time follower! looooove your bloggy!
    ghurtienne@hotmail.com

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  16. Loving the retro halter! sooooo cute

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  17. tweeted the giveaway!

    via goskandmaggles

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  18. Already a follower

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    Love the teal and black dress



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  19. That is a very cute dress! I am already a follower.
    designs@evenandy.com

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  20. My favorite is the Leopard Burgundy TUTU Prom Dress Strapless Party Petticoat Lolita Handmade Punk
    Thank you for the giveaway: )
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. I follow Lynn's Rags blog with google friend connect as Amber
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I like/shared this giveaway on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I tweeted, I'm @AmberGoo:
    http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/85320072247259137
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. I'm a GFC follower! Hooray!
    katelyn.j.stephens at gmail dot com

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  25. I love the Yellow Gingham apron!
    katelyn.j.stephens at gmail dot com

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  26. I'm a follower!

    paige[dot]ronchetti@gmail.com

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  27. GFC follower!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  28. following Lynn's blog via GFC

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  29. My favorite item is the Red White Stripe Bubble Dress!

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  30. I follow you via GFC. Thank you for offering such a lovely giveaway. :)

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  31. Tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/normawatson/status/85354566870253568

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  32. I "like" this giveaway on Facebook using the share button.

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  33. I follow Lynn's blog via GFC

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. My favorite item is the 'Leopard Burgundy TUTU Prom Dress'

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/72478023/leopard-burgundy-tutu-prom-dress

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. Anonymous10:26 AM

    Such a pretty dress.
    I always love your dresses!
    <3 Ashlynn.
    sillycyclops[at]ymail[dot]com

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  36. i follow your blog: florentina.tase@gmail.com

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  37. i shared on twitter: abpositive

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  38. I'm following!
    the_compass@att.net

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  39. like you on facebook along with the giveaway!
    Andrea Lynn

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  40. I also put a button on my blog, check it out.
    compasscollective.blogspot.com

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  41. My favorite dress is the Yellow Gingham. Lynnsrags has some many goodies!
    the_compass@att.net

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  42. I'm a new blog follower! jaclyn1423@yahoo.com

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  43. I think this one's my fav:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/76124920/pink-black-retro-apron-halter-top-ruffle

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  44. I follow Lynn's Rags.

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  46. This is a great giveaway - SUCH a cute dress! :)
    townsend.rs (at) gmail (dot) com

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  47. I think this is my favorite dress in the shop. Lots to choose from though!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/70646593/burgundy-navy-blue-polka-dot-houndstooth

    townsend.rs(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. Beautifull^^

    occhi_di_ghiaccio@live.it

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  49. I like this:http://www.lynnsrags.com/collections/data/images1/4938bb.jpg

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  50. I am now a follower. Love your blog and products. basketgal917@hotmail.com

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  51. I follow on blog

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  52. http://www.etsy.com/transaction/51462404 - I love this dress. I am a big Disney Minnie Mouse fan.

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  53. love this dress! <3

    melifaire AT gmail DOT com

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  54. http://www.etsy.com/listing/73217488/strawberry-baby-doll-dress-red-white --> This dress from Lynn Rags is adorable. <3

    melifaire AT gmail DOT com

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  55. I am a follower - tjmetz @ mchsi.com

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  56. Adorable dress! I am a follower

    amyrhenderson @ gmail.com

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  57. My favorite dress is the star wars babydoll bubble dress - I am a sucker for star wars!

    amyrhenderson @ gamil.com

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  58. New Follower! My email is idontsew@gmail.com

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  59. My favorite dress is the plaid dress. So cute!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/76788563/blue-plaid-vintage-halter-dress-retro

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  60. and now I am following Lynns Blog! Whoo hoo that is three entries so far!

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  61. I'm following your blog (:
    meglenicole@yahoo.com

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  62. I'd love a chance to win!
    punksyshop at gmail dot com

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  63. Not sure that I could get away with wearing it but i LOVE LOVE LOVE this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72479556/black-white-halter-tutu-dress-bow

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  64. I follow this blog.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  65. I love the Black Blue HEART Tutu Prom Dress Party Ruffle Handmade Lolita Strapless.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  66. I follow her blog.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  67. I have your button.

    http://kiddomerriweather.blogspot.com/

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

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  68. I follow Julie Ann Art on GFC

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  69. I really like the

    Black Burgundy Ruffle Baby Doll Dress Cameo Strapless Handmade Diy

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  70. I tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/meffordj/status/87677295166369792

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  71. I liked on FB

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  72. I follow Lynns's on GFC

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  73. I added your button

    redshadow1606@gmail.com

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  74. New follower ;-)!

    Best,
    Annie

    http://doughdirtdye.blogspot.com/

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