Pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee, and meet someone new! Then, enter to win a $10 gift certificate to CelticKnot. Read on for details!
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Kristine began making earrings to pass the time when her husband was on a long deployment with the US Navy. She learned about Etsy from a friend, and decided to open a shop in February of 2008. Her initial plan was to focus on Irish jewelry, keychains, and bookmarks (hence the CelticKnot name), but she has since expanded to many different styles and items.
Kristine is a married, full time graduate student studying to be a teacher at Virginia tech in Blacksburg, VA. Her husband and studies come first, but she enjoys creating while watching Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune almost every night! She folds her amazing origami lucky stars whenever she has free hands.
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When she joined Etsy, Kristine was immediately impressed and astounded by the immense creativity of the welcoming community. In fact, when asked to give a piece of advice to new sellers, she replied "I would advise new sellers to get to know their fellow Etsians. They are wonderful, sweet, kind, creative, and have valuable experience and knowledge to share, as well as amazing items to admire and buy."
Her favorite items are her Rainbow Helix earrings, Shooting Star earrings, and origami lucky stars. I personally find a favorite hard to choose, and I suspect you will, too!
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Giveaway details: Kristine is generously offering a $10 gift certificate to the lucky winner who will be chosen at random (through random.org) on February 13th. The $10 can be used for an item or items already in her shop, or even toward a custom item made just for you!
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Entering is super simple. Go HERE to visit CelticKnot. Look around and choose your favorite item, then come back here and post a comment telling us what you chose. Don't forget to look in her sold items, too! Make sure that you leave an email address, or Etsy shop name so that you can be contacted if you are the winner!
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Pssst...want an extra entry? Send Kristine a message while you are in her shop and introduce yourself. She loves to meet new people!
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Great info on our Kristine. I have always dreamed of gifting my two very good friends, a couple (one battling recent diagnosis of Breast Cancer) with Kristine's beautiful Rainbow Helix earrings. They would have their spirit lifted so high with a gift of these!
aloha,
schar
Funny Jennie, I was just admiring Kristine's items the other day, I am fascinated by the Origami Stars!
So my favorite item would be the Valentine's Stars in Heart Jar.
I can just imagine the amount of time it takes to make them, and she really makes them all look perfect!!!
Beautiful stuff in her shop!!!
Angela
angela@aandboriginals.com
Thank you Schar and Angela for your sweet comments!
Schar, your friend is in my thoughts. I hope that she recovers soon.
I would like to offer 10% off an order to everyone that participates in this giveaway. Please don't forget to visit Jen's shop. She has incredibly gorgeous and creative items.
Good luck everyone!
-Kristine
Wonderful rite up about our Kristine, such a lovely lady and very talented.
I purchased a celtic bookmark from Kristines shop, so I would love a green one.
Love and hugs,
Lynn
That's so generous of her! :D What a great giveaway!
My favourite item is her Valentine lucky stars. :) The jar is so cute and the colours are perfect!
What a great write up on Kristine, Jennie! I already knew what a wonderful and thoughtful soul she is but it's always nice to get to know someone a little bit better.
I love the mermaid's tail stars in her shop. I go for the sparkle and shimmer. ;)
And watch out everyone - - i have the best of luck when it comes to winning one of Kristine's give aways. xo
Angela at aandboriginals has earned another entry by convoing Kristine!
I like the Crystal Heart Earrings con5459(at)gmail(dot)com
I have always loved her stars! I have wanted to buy them for the longest time but haven't had the money. This would be wonderful to win! Thanks for the chance!
-10oneworld on Etsy
Origami Lucky Star Earrings -- don't they just make you happy though?? I mean really I look at them and I think - this woman really enjoyed making these and that along with the amazing colors makes ME want to wear them. I'm in love ...it's official :)
This was a great post...awesome writing and stunning pictures...thanks for having this feature and giveaway
My favorite item is the stars in a heart shaped jar. So beautiful! Who could pass this item up?
I love CelticKnot's shop! Who knew there could be so much passion for lucky stars? I mean, I've always loved them, but never thought of selling them! Why didn't I think of that? Hehe. She is wonderful!
Elizabeth
MIMIBUNNY11@aol.com
TheArtMart.etsy.com
Ow wow such gorgeous oragomi! I envy ppl who can do that! :p
Here is my favorite item in her shop.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17964092
I love the crystals! I had a pair like that a while back but they broke. :(
Contact me at www.krazyfashion.etsy.com if I win! I hope I do! :p
Oh this is going to be a hard one! I like so many things but the garfield lucky stars are by far my fav!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14447765
Amanda
SygnetCreations
sygnet33@hotmail.com
What a sweet post about Kristine! She's the best too!!
I've always loved her origami stars in all shades of blue. But I have to say, my favorite piece in her shop now is the "Road Less Traveled" magnet - I would love to travel that path right about now!
Super nice post Jennie! :)
I love the Mermaid Tail origami stars - such pretty colors and lovely origami!
My fingers are far too clumsy to ever make such cute wee stars!
heidig@gmail.com
What a great feature on Kristine!!! I love her north star pendant
Okay, now I want someone to surprise me with a jar full of lucky origami stars. Seriously, how adorable. Or the Green Aurora Origami Lucky Star Earrings, because they are simply precious.
boldnessbe(at)gmail(dot)com
It was hard to choose - but I love magnets! So this is my favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20611783
the waterlily pendant magnet is beautiful.
thanks for a great giveaway!
hi soso!
I really like Kristine's shop she has some really beautiful items. My favorites are probably the Metallic Silver Origami Lucky Star Earrings. They were sold but I am keeping an eye out for a similar pair.
mistressfaerie(at)gmail(dot)com
I love the Snowflake Crystal Earrings. What a great shop!
Miscbeads.etsy.com
very cool - please enter me . thanks
My favorite are her Celtic Knot Earrings.
lesjoujou AT gmail DOT com
The Starry Stars are very cool looking - I have no idea what I'd do with them, other than sit and play with them, but they're very nifty.
Woohoo- just look at all these entries!
amarettosour and AudreysCountryCrafts have each earned an extra entry for their friendly convos to Kristine :)
wow I really like the shop. My favorite item is the Music Lucky Stars They are so cute.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14564759.
Rita
margaritakorb@gmail.com
I love the Music Lucky Stars! Ohh so lovely!
i like the "road less traveled" magnet!
texan_michael(AT)yahoo(DOT)com
I love the Valentine lucky stars. So cute!
I love the Crystal Heart Earrings!
aikychien@yahoo.com
The Infinity Glow earrings are my favorite!
shan_da@hotmail.com
I love this bracelet:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18615619
it's like tiny moons or planets in orbit...
Beth
chickscratch.etsy.com
Hi, I like the $4.00 Metallic Silver Origami Lucky Stars earrings.
marbelladesigns.etsy.com
Kristine,
How much patience you have making all those little origami stars!
My favorite item in the CelticKnot shop is rainbow cluster earrings. I fell in love with them the second i saw that beauty. It's just so cheerful, so much fun and color. If I was wearing them I would have to smile each time I look in the mirror :)
Tanya
heartcraft.etsy.com
I Love CelticKnot's shop!! I fell for the cute Music Lucky Stars..How unique and creative. Also the Valentine's Red Roses Pendant is pretty:)
cyclona66@aol.com
I sent Kristine a message..Her Etsy shop is great:)
hello, I just love the lucky stars in the cute valentine jar ohh so cute.
thanks for the giveaway.
lagrande2tall4u@hotmail.com
Oh! I love these earrings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17964092
Origami Lucky Star Earrings are my favourite!!!!They're great!!!!
cal_rubies(at)yahoo(dot)es
Crystal and Janil have earned an extra entry by convoing me. Thank you both!
I want to thank everyone for your incredibly sweet and kind comments. I really and truly appreciate it, and it's made my week!
Thank you all. Please enjoy 10% off an order for participating in this giveaway, and please don't forget to visit sosorosey's shop. She has amazing items.
-Kristine
I've sent Kristine a message!!! Her stars are wonderful!!!!
I love Origami Lucky Star Earrings!!!!
cal_rubies(at)yahoo(dot)es
I have some of Kristine's earrings and LOVE them!!!! I do like her crystal heart earrings - LOVE LOVE LOVE them!!!
She's been a good etsy friend and is a very talented artist!!!
Hi Kristine I like the Lucky stars earrings but not as much as the Tulips Pendant/Magnet =). I like flowers so I picked it =) You have a great shop!
Ana
http://bikimiki.etsy.com
What a wonderful turnout! I never expected so many entries. :-)
Ana from http://bikimiki.etsy.com earned another entry by convoing me. Thank you Ana!
This jar of origami stars is beautiful!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20230902
What a wonderful shop :)
I love the rainbow hoops.
laurawalker05@gmail.com
Hi,
I visited Kristine's shop and was impressed with the Blue Aurora Origami Lucky Star Earrings!
Thanks!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
I wrote a note to Kristine saying Hi and telling her what I liked about her unique shop!
Nice giveaway,
Thank you!
baileybobby6(at)hotmail.com
I love The Road Less Traveled Pendant--so unique! Thanks!
I'd choose Mermaid Tail -- Origami Lucky Stars. Love 'em!
I love the crystal heart earrings! Celtic/Irish things are gorgeous. I think that's my favorite 'genre' if you will!
~Grace
I love the musical origami stars!!! I've been playing the piano since i was 4, so anything music related sparks my interest fairly quick:)
this is justin geer here,
http://justingeer.etsy.com
my favorites are the celtic knot earrings and the shimmery origami stars. beautiful work and thanks for offering the giveaway!
etsy shop: veneta
It's hard to pick a favorite but I think my favorites are the music lucky stars!
I love the origami stars! Very cool!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18246295
Giving 10% off on orders is very cool too!
contact me at
http://www.ReesasFavorites.etsy.com
Thank you all for your kind compliments!
Angie, ShaShaAnn, and Reesa all earned an extra entry by convoing me. :-)
The Crystal Heart earrings are really beautiful! What a great color! Thank you so much!
I absolutely love the music lucky stars. Wow!
stuffundertwenty.blogspot.com
I love doing origami! These origami stars , so tiny and sweet, enchant me...however I absolutely adore the Cheetah Pendant because I have recently seen five of these stunning cats at the National Zoo, and I want something to remind me, in a very pretty jewelry design!
This piece is magical when I look at it... Nature's design, plus the artist's skill, are a treasure!
pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com
The giveaway has ended, and the winner will be posted momentarily! Thank you all for making my first giveaway such a success :)
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