Motorcycle Man or Mama?

So, when I saw this uber-awesome retro Kawasaki belt buckle in the display case at the thrift, I had to have it.  I asked my friend the cashier to hold it for me while I shopped, and she did.  When I checked out, she added the price to the bill and slipped it into my bag.  Did I inspect my purchase before buying?  No.  Bad, bad girl!

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When I got home and turned it over, this is what I saw.  No, I didn't have a gorgeous vintage belt buckle after all.  I have a gorgeous Lucky Brand belt buckle, and absolutely no one I know who'd appreciate it!

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Do you have a motorcycle man or mama in your life who would swoon over this buckle?  If so, leave a comment with who it is and why they would like it--- I'd be so happy to send this off to someone who would love it.  It's just too cool to re-donate!

What A Lark!

Last week, a lovely buyer purchased a pillowcase from sosovintage, and she left the neatest message!  Turns out, she works at Lark Crafts, and the pillowcase was purchased as part of a prize bundle for a new sweepstakes.  Best of all?  YOU can enter to win, and it's easy as can be.  Simply go to http://www.facebook.com/larkcraftsneedlearts?sk=app_177914495580579 and vote/leave a comment about your favorite type of thing to make from repurposed materials.  The winner will receive THREE of Lark's best Craft Challenge books, along with the sosovintage pillowcase, a scarf, and a tea towel!  The giveaway starts today and goes through April 22nd, so be sure to get over there soon.  Good luck!!

Extra! Extra!

I was contacted recently by Bethany, a contributing editor of the blog "a little etsy love"- she wanted to do a feature on sosorosey! Imagine my excitement! Of course I said yes, and guess what? There's a giveaway included for $20 in sosobucks. I'm in the spotlight there today- no foolin'! So, come on over to discover this super blog and leave a comment, too. I'd love for one of my blog readers to be the winner!!

Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy!

Today is the big day, my friends! I am sponsoring a giveaway over at the Vintage Sheet Blog! Come on over and enter to win- it is open to everyone. And guess what else? Once you're there, you'll also receive my special coupon code for Vintage Sheet Blog readers, good for 20% off of your fabric purchases in sosovintage for the next week. Run, run- and have fun!!

The Big Five Oh Oh

This is my 500th blog post! When I first started this blog two years ago, I had no idea how much I would enjoy it. My favorite part? YOU! I can't tell you how much I love to read your comments, or see that you have visited. I jump up and down when I get a new *follower*, and look forward to staying connected with my friends and family every day.

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So, thank you from the bottom of my little bloggy heart. As a small token of my appreciation, I'm giving away a $10 sosobucks award- can be used as cash in sosorosey or sosovintage. For the main entry, all you have to do is leave a comment here telling me your favorite thing about my blog or etsy shop(s). Shameless, I know. Get an extra entry by being or becoming a follower- just be sure to note that in your comment.

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I'll use random.org to find the winner, and will post the name here Sunday night. *Contest* ends at 10 pm eastern standard time, October 10th. Ten ten ten. Hope to hear from you soon, and again, big huge thanks!

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** The scrapbook page above was found by searching Google images for "vintage celebration". You can click on it to see the site where it is for sale.

Win Big

Happy weekend, friends! Have I got news for you! My Etsyfriends Team has gotten together to create a gigantic basket of handmade goodies worth well over $200. There's a little bit of everything in there, including THIS basket that I made for the occasion. It's super easy to enter, and I would love nothing more than for the prize to go to one of my very special blog readers. Just click on the green picture above, and you'll head right on over to the giveaway blog. Good luck!!

From the Fun Fact File

So. I wonder if anyone looks at the list of places that my items have travelled and thinks, "What are the 6 states she's missing?" If so, lemme tell ya. I still need Alaska, New Mexico, Nebraska, South Dakota, Vermont and Delaware.

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Know anyone in those states who might be interested in my sosorosey or sosovintage goodies? If so, tell them to enter BLOG in the notes to seller at checkout... I'll refund their shipping if they are the first from their state to make a purchase!

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I found the adorable file folders above by searching google for vintage file folders. Click on the photo to go to the awesome tutorial... you can make these yourself thanks to katherinejalaty.com.

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My apologies for missing Makeover Monday this week. I hope to have a makeover for you later in the week, though, so please do check back!

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FYI: My giveaway is still going on through midnight tonight! Don't forget to go HERE to enter!

Free Love

No, I haven't turned sixties hippie on you! I'm giving away a set of hearts as part of a special blog giveaway. Please visit Jessica's blog, the Embellished Life, and leave a comment :)

Help! I Left a Piece of Myself at the PO

Meet Queen Kali- the giant bundle of joy! She was born a few days before Easter. I wrapped her up, and sent her off into the world yesterday. On one hand, I was anxious to see her get on her way. On the other hand, no amount of packing tape and insurance made me feel better about leaving her in someone else's hands. Oh Lordy- is this a teeny taste of what it will be like when my baby girl leaves home?

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To ease my anxiety as she makes her 2-9 day journey to Missouri, I thought you might like to have a little fun with me! I would love to make an upcycled bowl in someone's favorite color, and that someone could be you!

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All you have to do is leave a comment here with your guess as to the weight of the bundle pictured. Don't forget, she is a 7 foot diameter round rag rug crocheted from upcycled bedsheets.

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The person who comes closest to the weight (in pounds and ounces, please) without going over, is the winner! In the case of a tie, the winner will be chosen at random. Don't forget to leave your contact info and favorite color in your comment, OK?

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Let's have some fun- guess away!! Want to ask a question before guessing? Go right ahead! "Contest" ends at noon on Sunday 4/19.

Meet and Greet Giveaway: CelticKnot

Introducing: Kristine, of CelticKnot.etsy.com

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!