Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Mayas Kalupi Give Away (June 16-27)

WindyCindy was the winner of JBSoaps give away!! Congrats Cindy!!

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Armee has a beautiful shop: Maya's Kalupi.
She was born and raised in the Philippines. Armee and her husband moved here in the U.S last March of 2007. She is currently living in Henderson Nevada with her husband and their adorable baby Maya. Armee has a wonderful Blog.




1. How did you decide on your shop name?
I decided to name my shop from my now 4 month old and only daughter Maya. Actually, her full name is Malaya but we call her Maya. Kalupi is a Filipino word that means wallet/purse. So, since I'll be offering wristlets and purses on my shop I have decided that Maya's Kalupi would be a nice name for a shop.


2. When did you start crafting?
I started crafting on a really young age. My mother taught me how to sew at the age of 9 or 10 along with my 2 other sister. My mother had a small home business where she's the one making and selling baby shirts and shorts. Also, when I was in 4th grade I used to buy plastic headbands, put embellishment on them and I would sell them to my classmates.


3. Are there other crafts you would like to try?









I would like to try crocheting. I know a little bit of it but still need to learn a lot. I would love to make cute baby shoes and hopefully sell it also here on etsy and of course to create something that my baby girl can wear. I saw one etsy seller who sells really cute crochet baby shoes patterns that's why I'm inspired to learn more on crocheting.


4. What or who inspires you?
My husband and our baby Maya inspires me in everything I do and in every decision I am making in life.


5. Do you have a day job?
Now, I don't have a day job. I am a stay home mom since August of 2008. I was 3 months pregnant then when I was laid off from work. I used to work on a bakeshop at Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas as a Baker's Helper. Yup, I know how to bake and before migrating with my husband here in U.S from the Philippines I used to work as a Pastry Cook in one business hotel in Makati, also in Manila Philippines. Baking is really my passion....I miss baking and I miss having a day job. I can still bake but I can't afford to have a day job because I'm the one taking care of our baby that's why I opened an etsy store, to keep myself busy and to earn some extra money.


6. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
I enjoy making wristlets and the pixie bag. They are so easy to make and I love how it looks after I finished sewing one. I do enjoy coordinating 2 different fabrics for the items I'm making on my shop.





Armee is offering 2 prizes to one lucky person!! A kalupi/wallet "Rain of Orange"
and 1 Japanese Chiyogami Glass Tile Pendant.









GIVE AWAY & RULES:
The rules are the same as always:


*Go to Armee's shop: Maya's Kalupi
*pick your favorite item
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.
The draw will take place on Tuesday, June 23



~For 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave the link here, in a seperate comment, so I can find it.
~For another entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know.
~For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from one of Armee's shops - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased!
Good Luck Everyone!


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Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded to Armee. Thank-you for entering!!

67 comments:

  1. thanks for a great giveaway!

    love this:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    songbird in teal wristlet.

    wendiwinn on etsy.

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  2. I love the "all things japanese" wristlet! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24509350

    Thanks for a great giveaway!!

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  3. Hi, I have a close friend who was born in the Philippines. I love the Wristlet in Cabbage Blooms in Lime.
    Please enter me in your delightful drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  4. What a wonderful shop! I also love the songbird wristlet in teal.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    LancasterArt on etsy.

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  5. I like the Flower Power Kalupi
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24709587

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  6. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    so cute!

    aimeebernard@gmail.com

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  7. I love the "I love the 70's" wristlet
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26152234

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  8. Count me in!
    Love the songbird in rose wristlet.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24710734

    contact: kate8085.etsy.com

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  9. I love the Swirl of Colors wristlet, the colors are fabulous!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25237679

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  10. I like W r i s t l e t - Orange Burst

    sherrygo at hotmail dot com

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  11. blogged http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com/2009/06/mayas-kalupi-giveway.html

    sherrygo at hotmail dot com

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  13. I like Wrislet flower power.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507796

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  14. The Daisies everywhere bag.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417

    The colors are so happy.

    Everything looks so well made.

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  15. I have to say my favorite thing is the Rain of Orange wristlet. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507323

    I'm into simpler, more subdued colors, and that wristlet is just fantastic.

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  16. Blogged it :)


    http://memoirofaquixoticfemale.blogspot.com/2009/06/wristlet-and-pendant-giveaway.html

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  17. Added the button!

    http://memoirofaquixoticfemale.blogspot.com/

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  18. I simply adore the Songbird in Teal wristlet
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    danielle78@comcast.net

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  19. I love this:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24709899

    You have such nice designs- all of them!

    I'm putting your button on my sidebar also!
    Tracy

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  20. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24712283
    I like the orange Burst Wristlet.
    She has so many beautiful things, it was hard to choose!
    I love the fabrics she used :)

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  21. I have your button on my sidebar :)

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  22. love the fabric in this "I love 70's" wristlet!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25239854

    guess I am showing my age!! :)

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  23. I love this bag http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417

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  24. I have your button here http://aliciasreviewgiveaway.blogspot.com/

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  25. I love this one!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507796

    thanks for the giveaway!
    kweight@byu.net

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  26. My favorite is the Cabbage Blooms in Lime Wristlet!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26151605


    That pendant is so lovely- and the bag, too-- great giveaway!

    carapacenator(at)gmail.com

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  27. I love the idea of the Scented Stachets. Those would be great favors.
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom
    http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7274785&section_id=6195522

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  28. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417
    is really cute! I love the bright red fabric and the designs on the fabrics, and I like the shape and size of the bag. Thanks for entering me into this giveaway.
    unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

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  29. My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25237679

    carethediva[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  30. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24712283

    I love her orange burst wristlet and her colorful and beautifully handcrafted sachets. I just love the colors she uses.

    -kgm262000@yahoo.com

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  31. oh wow! can I say that I love everything?!! no? ok, W r i s t l e t - Songbird in Rose is one of my favorites!!! I love the fabric, adorable colors!! too cute:)

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  32. Wow. I am filipino, so i just wanna tell Armee that i am so proud of her!!

    anyhoo, my fave is the W r i s t l e t - Songbird in Teal

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    Cheers!
    katch05 at gmail dot com

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  33. I love the W r i s t l e t - Go Green. Beautiful!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24710346

    Thanks a lot!

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  34. I love this: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25237679

    meninheira at gmail dot com

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  35. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    ^thats my favorite one :P

    tmmylm at gmail

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  36. I love the swirls of color in black wristlet!!!

    sarsosariATgmailDOTcom

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  37. lovely store and interview! :)
    My fave is the flower power wristlet http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507796

    Thanks :)

    zlyn88(at)gmail(dot)com

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  38. This is my favorite

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507323

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  39. The shop is great, I love all of the wristlets and one of my favs can be found here:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25239854

    JDSG
    lebizyb(at)q(dot)com

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  40. I hav your button

    JDSG
    lebizyb(at)q(dot)com

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  41. I love this wristlet:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25238077

    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  42. have your button!
    cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

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  43. i love this Orange Burst wristlet.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24712283

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  44. so many cute bags! But i love this one:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24542697
    hyper-ballad@verizon.net

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  45. What a great shop! I like the Kalupi in Songbird in Red...or really any of that style!
    rachelherzog@bellsouth.net

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  46. My favorite is the Songbird in Rose Wristlet.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24710734

    clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  47. I love the songbird in teal wristlet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969).

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    emily.cibelli(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. I like the All things japanese wristlet.
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24509350

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  49. My fave would be this, coz I guess the adorable baby in the avatar isn't available!

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417

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  50. Wow, her bags are gorgeous and I love the pendant too.

    Love this one
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25238077

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  51. I love this red cotton kalupi: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24509953

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  52. W r i s t l e t - Swirl of Colors~

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25237679

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  53. I have your button.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  54. I like this:
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24710346
    lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

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  55. I love the go green wristlet! so pretty!

    thank you
    erin
    ejsmomej at gmail dot com

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  56. This is my favorite!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24710346
    shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  57. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24542697
    Love ittt! The print is adorable, and perfect for the summer <3

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  58. Gorgeous shop! I love the orange burst wristlet!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24712283

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  59. Just love purple!
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24543881

    too cute
    Pagancellar.etsy.com

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  60. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26896709

    This, is my all time favorite, favorite bag in her store! :3 I love the soft green color it has, it's not blinding and it reminds me a lot of spring.

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  61. she's a favorite shop of mine !: ) and here's a link : )
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=24507796

    thank you for doing all the wonderful giveaway's audrey!

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  62. Great shop!

    I would have to say that the songbird in teal wristlet is my favorite.

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969

    DECAcandle on etsy

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  63. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417-the bags daisy everywhere satchel bag

    such stunning colors :)

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  64. Thank you Audrey! Congratulations to Christie Cottage! Thank you all for joining the give-away :)

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  65. CONGRATS Christie Cottage! :) Thank you Mayas Kalupi and Audrey! :) Giveaways are SO much fun! :)

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Thank you for entering! Good Luck!!