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.
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!!
thanks for a great giveaway!
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songbird in teal wristlet.
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I love the "all things japanese" wristlet! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24509350
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Hi, I have a close friend who was born in the Philippines. I love the Wristlet in Cabbage Blooms in Lime.
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What a wonderful shop! I also love the songbird wristlet in teal.
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I like the Flower Power Kalupi
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I love the "I love the 70's" wristlet
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Count me in!
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I love the Swirl of Colors wristlet, the colors are fabulous!
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Thanks for the giveaway!
I like W r i s t l e t - Orange Burst
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ReplyDeleteI like Wrislet flower power.
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The colors are so happy.
Everything looks so well made.
I have to say my favorite thing is the Rain of Orange wristlet. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24507323
ReplyDeleteI'm into simpler, more subdued colors, and that wristlet is just fantastic.
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Added the button!
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I simply adore the Songbird in Teal wristlet
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I love this:
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You have such nice designs- all of them!
I'm putting your button on my sidebar also!
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ReplyDeleteI like the orange Burst Wristlet.
She has so many beautiful things, it was hard to choose!
I love the fabrics she used :)
I have your button on my sidebar :)
ReplyDeletelove the fabric in this "I love 70's" wristlet!
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guess I am showing my age!! :)
I love this bag http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417
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thanks for the giveaway!
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My favorite is the Cabbage Blooms in Lime Wristlet!
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That pendant is so lovely- and the bag, too-- great giveaway!
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I love the idea of the Scented Stachets. Those would be great favors.
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I like the look of the Orange Burst wristlet.
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ReplyDeleteis 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.
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My favorite is http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25237679
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ReplyDeleteI love her orange burst wristlet and her colorful and beautifully handcrafted sachets. I just love the colors she uses.
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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:)
ReplyDeleteWow. I am filipino, so i just wanna tell Armee that i am so proud of her!!
ReplyDeleteanyhoo, my fave is the W r i s t l e t - Songbird in Teal
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Cheers!
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I love the W r i s t l e t - Go Green. Beautiful!
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Thanks a lot!
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ReplyDelete^thats my favorite one :P
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I love the swirls of color in black wristlet!!!
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lovely store and interview! :)
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Thanks :)
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This is my favorite
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The shop is great, I love all of the wristlets and one of my favs can be found here:
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I love this wristlet:
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i love this Orange Burst wristlet.
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so many cute bags! But i love this one:
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What a great shop! I like the Kalupi in Songbird in Red...or really any of that style!
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My favorite is the Songbird in Rose Wristlet.
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I love the songbird in teal wristlet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24753969).
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I like the All things japanese wristlet.
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My fave would be this, coz I guess the adorable baby in the avatar isn't available!
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Wow, her bags are gorgeous and I love the pendant too.
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I love this red cotton kalupi: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=24509953
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W r i s t l e t - Swirl of Colors~
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I like this:
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I love the go green wristlet! so pretty!
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This is my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteLove ittt! The print is adorable, and perfect for the summer <3
Gorgeous shop! I love the orange burst wristlet!
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Just love purple!
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too cute
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ReplyDeleteThis, 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.
she's a favorite shop of mine !: ) and here's a link : )
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thank you for doing all the wonderful giveaway's audrey!
Great shop!
ReplyDeleteI would have to say that the songbird in teal wristlet is my favorite.
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http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25866417-the bags daisy everywhere satchel bag
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Thank you Audrey! Congratulations to Christie Cottage! Thank you all for joining the give-away :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS Christie Cottage! :) Thank you Mayas Kalupi and Audrey! :) Giveaways are SO much fun! :)
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