March 6, 2012

Weekly Giveaway: Rescued Goods!

Say Hello to Vanessa of Rescued Goods~ this week's sponsor of our Weekly Giveaway! And thanks to Elyse from The ReGiftables, you can also say Congratulations to #45~ Marina, the winner of last week's Giveaway!

Our generous sponsor this week is offering a large beach tote she upcycled from a 100 lb. rice bag! It is extra roomy for all your towels and beach gear plus it has 35" inch long handles so you can throw it over your shoulder!



One of Vanessa's earliest memories was of her grandmother's friend, Lucille, calling across the fence to her Grandmother as she hung out her laundry, "Are we going sailing today?". Sailing meant yardsale~ing and yes, they'd be going! She recalls many Saturdays spent with her Gram hitting sales around her small New England town. Those days of "sale~ing" are still with her today, as Vanessa searches for lost goods waiting to be rescued and brought to a new home. She also loves to upcycle pre-loved goods into new treasures. She says that is the "spirit of Rescued Goods"...

Vintage Quilt Blocks

Tactile Tag Blankets for Babies

Besides the post consumer rice bags, Vanessa also uses vintage fabric, and found objects to create her Rescued Goods.


Vintage Fabric Burp Clothes


This month is National Craft Month, and we are featuring sellers who carry supplies in their shops every Thursday, so we'd also like to share some of Vanessa's craft supply items!


Vintage Nautical Trim



Vintage Squirrel Print Fabric~ Fat Quarter

I adore squirrels, so this tops my favorite list! You can tell us about your favorite item when you enter! I especially loved the fact that Vanessa shared an Etsy eco-tip in the listing of the fabric about using gift bags for giving, since they are reusable!

Not only will Vanessa barter for other Etsy listings you might have, she also donates to various organizations. Each month a percentage of profits (more like all the profits & more right now!) is donated to a non-profit organization for children, animals, our environment, soldiers in harm's way, or veterans. She says, "Every bit can help!" Previous organizations she has supported include; the local Animal Refuge League, soldiers in harm's way, families in need during the holiday season, the local food pantry, and a local play-based non-profit preschool. We're proud to feature Vanessa's shop and support her efforts to help others~ including Upcyclers!

If you'd like to enter the Giveaway it's easy! First, be sure you are a follower of this blog, Love 2 Upcycle~ not a follower? Just look to the left and click. Voila! You are a follower. But you haven't entered yet.
Now, you can choose 4 of the following ways to enter,
up to 4 times!


1. Visit Rescued Goods and favorite the shop!

2. Add Vanessa to your circle and tell us here about your favorite item!


3. Like Rescued Goods on Facebook! 

4. Tweet this Giveaway on Twitter or Share it on Facebook!

5. Pin one item from Rescued Goods on Pinterest! 
 
Remember, only 4 entries count, and each one must be left in a separate comment! If you don't have an email listed on your bio, leave it here in one of your comments. Deadline to enter is Midnight, March 11th!

Winner will be randomly drawn using Random.org's generator.

 

Good Luck!
 
Would you like to Sponsor a Giveaway on Love 2 Upcycle? You don't have to be a member of Upcyclers to be a sponsor, all Etsy sellers of upcycled or eco-friendly products are welcome! But of course, we'd love for you to join the team!

51 comments:

  1. Thank you! interestingly I followed up on Vanessa, and she lives very near to where my grandmother lived in ME. small world, huh?....smiles

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  2. I have added Rescued Goods to my etsy favourites (etsy- rosewendy)
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  3. I have added Vanessa to my etsy circle (etsy- rosewendy)
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  4. I like the vintage bingo marker earrings. I can remember playing with wooden markers like this when I was a kid- a couple of years ago now!
    wendyhatton@yahoo.com.au

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  5. I am already a blog follower via GFC!!! Cause yer awesome!!!
    bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

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  6. I added you to my favorites on Etsy!!!!!
    bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

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  7. I liked Rescued goods on FB under R.Mueller
    bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

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  8. I fav Rescued Goods: Selmica Kiki
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  9. I added Vanessa to my circle: Selmica Kiki
    My fav is>http://www.etsy.com/listing/83980990/pearl-bobby-pin-vintage-upcycled?ref=pr_shop
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  10. I Liked Rescued Goods on Facebook: Selmica Kiki
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  11. I shared it on FB> https://www.facebook.com/#!/permalink.php?story_fbid=128848070575168&id=100002052306979
    e-mail: selmicak3@hotmail.com

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  12. I added Rescued Goods to my faves on etsy as aniheartsjapan

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

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  13. I added Vanessa to my circle as aniheartsjapan on etsy. My favorite item is the Mother's Day book. It's very cute!

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

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  14. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/aniheartsjapan/status/177472530360180736

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

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  15. liked rescued goods on FB as Ani G W

    aniwilsonintx at hotmail dot com

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  16. I like: http://www.etsy.com/listing/91981799/5-valentines-day-glass-heart-magnets
    contest82[@]gmail[.]com

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  17. Tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/FataAzzurra/status/177476382933254144

    contest82[@]gmail[.]com

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  18. I favorited the shop. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  19. I liked rescued goods on facebook.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  20. I added vanessa to my circle and i like the true blue green white bobby pins.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  21. Following using GFC

    serenap95(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  22. I have favorited the shop on etsy, my name is PauliinaOksanen


    minuhno@gmail.com

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  23. I added Vanessa to my circle. My favorite item is Asian inspired Sticker Sheet
    minuhno@gmail.com

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  24. I hearted the etsy shop -- username bokononist

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  25. I added Vanessa to my etsy circle -- username bokononist. My favorite item is the Holiday Cookies Vintage Cookbook.

    marija.majerle at gmail dot com

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  26. I follow this blog on gfc as jhb. I favorited the shop as jhbalvin
    jhbalvin at gmail dot com

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  27. I now "heart" Rescued Goods on Etsy. lynne_foster@sbcglobal.net

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  28. I have liked Rescued Goods on facebook

    lynne_foster@sbcglobal.net

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  29. I favourited Rescued Goods Etsy shop (Journeysof TheZoo). swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  30. I added Vanessa to my circle (Journeysof TheZoo). swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  31. I like Rescued Goods on FB (Journeysof TheZoo). swak50 at hotmail dot com

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  32. I heart Rescued Goods on etsy (id: megnate)

    megnate at telus dot net

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  33. I added Vanessa to my circle on etsy (id: megnate)
    My favorite item is the Asian Inspired Sticker Sheet!

    megnate at telus dot net

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  34. I like Rescued Goods on facebook (same name)

    megnate at telus dot net

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  35. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/fahlinstar/status/177997156916011008

    megnate at telus dot net

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  36. I have added Rescued Goods to my etsy favourites (etsy- Prerana)
    email:preranakedia(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. added her to my circle
    email:preranakedia(at)gmail(dot)com

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    1. forgot to say about favrt item http://www.etsy.com/listing/91981799/5-valentines-day-glass-heart-magnetsemail:preranakedia(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. twittted about this giveaway https://twitter.com/#!/PreranaRanjan/status/178183220003749888
    email:preranakedia(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. I've added Vanessa to my circle! This is my favourite item from her shop:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/81054990/owl-vintage-batik-owl-hanging
    My daughter collects owls...

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  40. I've liked Rescued Goods on Facebook!

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  41. I faved/hearted them via Etsy as FotoMacro.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  42. I added them to my Etsy Circle as FotoMacro.
    Love love love the Owl Vintage Batik Owl Hanging!!! http://www.etsy.com/listing/81054990/owl-vintage-batik-owl-hanging
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  43. I like them via FB as Tofu Fairy.
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  44. I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/MsTofuFairy/status/178530962412552194
    Angie
    14earth at gmail dot com

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  45. Favourited Rescued goods on Etsy as ButterfliesSky

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  46. Following Rescued goods on FB as Shani Smet

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  47. Circled Vanessa as ButterfliesSky, my favourite item is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/91981799/5-valentines-day-glass-heart-magnets

    kiss_shani(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  48. I pinned the bingo marker earrings on my pinterest board

    "clothes I want in my closet"

    Lynne Foster

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  49. Fav the shop :)

    beinsatiable1@gmail.com

    x

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