Festive Fridays :: Giveaway # 3 :: Handmade Felt Food & Baby Headband

Okay, I'm REALLY excited about this week's giveaway because I know a few moms who would really appreciate safe, environmentally friendly, homemade toys for their children. Wait - what mom wouldn't want that? EXACTLY. That's why you should enter this Friday's giveaway.

This week's giveaway will have TWO winners from Duch&O! That means your chances of winning are awesome! These will make a great gift for any future parent, parent or grandparent on your list.

Winner #1 will receive...
1. A 5-piece felt bowtie pasta set, with felt sauce & bag (valued at $6.11) AND
2. A 5-piece felt ravioli pasta set, with felt sauce & bag (valued at $6.11)

Winner #2 will receive...
1. A headband of your choice (valued at $7.50) - view options here

Sample headband Winner#2 can choose from! View the others at this link 

Sample headband Winner#2 can choose from! View the others at this link 

Duch & O is operated out of Barrie, Ontario and is one of the cutest Etsy shops I've seen. Ashley (owner) offers a wide selection of realistic felt foods for kids to play with, in addition to a wide array of mom-friendly products (mitten clips? yes, please) and fashionable accessories (see the headbands!).

I'll level with you here. I don't know Ashley. I found her shop by digging around on the internet for local shops, because (as you know), I think it's so important to shop local. I saw a few products she sells which I thought might be perfect for a couple of people on my list, and the next thing I know, she's agreeing to a giveaway! I love online communities!

What I love about Ashley's products is that they're colourful and bright. Just have a look at these felt peas or the donuts and strawberries! So, let's find out a little more why you should shop from Duch&O this Christmas season:

I am a firm believer in supporting the handmade economy, and also Canadian markets. I purchase a lot of my supplies through Etsy, and through many local suppliers here in Ontario!

My products are made in my spare bedroom/sewing room/photography room!  Everything is made to order, and within 48 hours of receipt of payment.  I sell to Canadians and Americans through my Etsy shop, with the majority of clients being from within Canada!  The majority of my supplies are also bought within Canada!  My goal is to visit as many as possible local craft fairs/shows in 2013 to get my items to more people in Central Ontario.

I love recycling!  I was looking into affordable and durable options for felt, and found a wonderful supplier that sells felt made from recycled plastic bottles!  It is soft, durable, and thick...all very important features in my felt.  It is unreal, and unlike any other material I have used! I love it!  I make all of my products, including collars, headbands, and mitten clips using as minimal waste as possible. All items are made to order, and definitely not mass produced.

My food products are designed to create imaginative play. The more realistic they are, the better!  I also hope that they will encourage kiddos to want to eat those nutritious and crazy vegetables!  I also hope to help moms worry a little less about the products they are putting close to their children.

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Here's how to enter:

1. Comment below on why you think it's important to be inspired when you buy gifts for a loved one. (That'll get you 1 entry).

2. Favourite Duch&O on etsy and comment below saying you have done so (That'll get you a second entry).

3. Like Duch&O on Facebook at this link, and comment below saying you have done so (That'll get you a third entry)

4. Tweet about this contest and mention me @_samanthabutler and leave a comment below saying you have done so (That'll get you a fourth entry)

Remember, there will be two winners this week! Goodluck!