Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Link Party No.84 and TRH 4th Anniversary Giveaway!

Hello everyone! Wow, I have been blogging for 4 years!? Actually, my bloggavesary was in September, but coming back from Japan, and with everything happening, I didn't plan well for the giveaway. I am sorry for keeping you guys waiting!

Blogging brought a new found joy into my life, even though sometimes I am not sewing or crafting and there isn't much to share, I still love to update my blog to talk to you all. So, thank you so much for still coming to visit me to see what I am up. :)

To show my gratitude, I have a giveaway every year... Are you curious to find out what I am giving away this year? Well, some of you guessed right, I am giving away some things I brought from Japan! Are you curious what they are?

They are...

Lariat style stitched bead necklace made by my sister. As I mentioned in my post before, she is an amazing beads artist. She will be happy that one of my readers will cherish and love her jewelry. There are several ways to wear this beauty, it is 32" long.

Origami and washi-tape set. The Origami is 9cm x 9cm and comes with 32 different Japanese style designs. You could do origami or use it for card making, modpage,etc...

What would you do with them?

This adorable A-line tank top is made by the collaboration of the Japanese clothing brand Uniqlo and Orla Kiely. It is size S (bust 77 - 83cm), and long enough to cover my rear. Wouldn't it be fun to add to your wardrobe?

This laminated cotton is printed by LECIEN. It is 20"x 22". If you are a bit worried about handling the laminated cotton, you can read the post I did a while back. It is such a cheerful and fun print!

The last but not least of the prizes are..."Bento set"! Sorry, there is not bento box for this set, but this set comes with an eco-bag (15 1/2"x 16 1/2"), laminated and lined bag (4 1/2"H x 4 1/2"D x 6 1/2"W), bunch of cute picks and a matryoshka bandana!

Don't forget, this post is also a link party post! So...I thought I would do this giveaway a bit different than the other giveaways that I have done in the past.

Here are the ways to enter;

1. Link up your project (1st entry)

2. Leave a comment and tell me your number for the link party project.

Note: Of course you will increase the chance of winning if you link up many projects, but I only count one comment per person.(2nd entry)

If you don't have anything to link up, you can leave comment on which "Trip to Japan" was your favorite. I will count the comment as 1 entry. :)

The winner will be announced on Monday, November 5th.

As usual here are the rules for linking:

1. Please post something YOU made. It doesn't matter if it is crochet, quilt, clothing, anything would be fine. I want to see it! If you use someone's idea or patterns please give them the rightful credit.

2. Link to your specific post, that way it is easier for everybody to find and read it.

3. Please grab the "Tea Rose Home" grab button, and link back from your post. If you can mention the party in your post or place the button on your side bar, that would be great! I want more people to have a chance to come and show off their creation.




That's it! Go ahead to link up and show us what you have been working on!



58 comments:

  1. Wow! So many beautiful things, thanks for the chance! My link is the number 1.

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  2. You have a wonderful blog, I read you very often and love everything you do.
    I have entered with number 3, but I am not sure I can take part , cuz I live very far from you - in Moscow.

    I send you my best wishes! :)
    http://rukodelkimollymj.blogspot.ru/

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  3. Hi, your bloggaversary giveaway is fantastic, and I would like to be applyed. My number is 6. Thank you, and congratulations on your " celebration ".

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  4. This looks like an amazing prize to win. I'm number 7 :)

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  5. I linked up as number 11 - i've LOVED your posts about your trip, japan is one my list of top 5 places to see and it made me more excited! thanks for sharing and congrats on the anniversary!

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  6. Hi,

    Thanks for a fab competition! I'm link number 16 :)

    S x

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  7. Hi. I am link number 25. The whole time you were in Japan and since I have been working on a quilt for boys. This is made from 8 mens business shirts I got from the charity shop for a total of $5. Love all your posts and am so pleased you had such a great time. I am from CHCH NZ where we were hit by earthquakes 4 months before Japan. It is a tragedy and trauma for all.

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  8. Happy Anniversary!
    My projects are #21, 23, 24 and 26!

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  9. Howe cool, like this idea of a giveaway :D My link is number 29... Daenerys Dress :)

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  10. I love the bead necklace the best and then the origami set. The top would be too small and I don't have young children anymore in my household. Love the "stuff" though and enjoy your blog!
    nridder@hurontel.on.ca

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  11. Hi Sachiko,
    Thanks for hosting (#32) such fun party!
    Have a wonderful week!

    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  12. I admire your blog from long time ago. I decided to try and enter your giveaway. I don't have a link but I want to say hoe much I liked your post " Trip to Japan~Bite of Japanese Pop Culture "Purikura" ". This post was really amazing because I found out a little bit about Japanese culture.

    Best wishes, Liepa

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  13. Thank you so much for hosting - what a lovely blog you have ! Your latest follower from Ireland ! Be sure & pop by to say Hi sometime !

    Siubhan x

    http://craftlee.blogspot.ie/

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  14. What a fun giveaway! My link is #49 - Shona Skye Goes To The Dogs

    Have a wonderful day!
    Kristy @ Shona Skye Creations
    http://shonaskye.blogspot.com

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  15. Great giveaway, so many great things to win! I'm link number 50. Thanks for hosting the link-up party too. Happy 4th bloggaversary :)

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  16. I enjoyed reading about your trip to Japan. I always like hearing about the food!

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  17. Wow! Wow! WOW! Your giveaway is fantastic! I just can't take my eyes of the prizes! Most of all I think your sister's lariat is precious and you are very generous to give that away. I wouldn't :) I would keep it just for myself!!! {blushing a little for displaying selfishness here }
    Mine is #64.

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  18. Hi Sachiko, I don't have a blog so I don't have a project to post. I love your blog, my favorite Trip to Japan post was the one where you showed us your sister's beautiful beadwork - amazing!!

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  19. All of your Japan posts were very interesting, but I am a shopaholic, so I liked seeing what you found in the stores over there! Laura melamom@juno.com

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  20. Great giveaway!
    I love reading about your trips to Japan!

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  21. Happy anniversary! I enjoyed reading your Trip To Japan series. My favorite post is the one from Oct 8 where you wrote about your sister's bead jewelry - her work is stunning. I don't have a link to post but would love to be entered in your wonderful giveaway.

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  22. I don't have anything to link, but my favorite Japan post was Simply, Food. Even though most of the food looked gross to me, it was quite fun to read about it!

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  23. I don't have anything to link, but I would love to win those gorgeous goodies! I liked your shopping post #2 because it had all the fun crafty items. They look like so much fun. Thank you for letting us take a virtual tour of Japan with you!

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  24. I'm Link No. 67. I enjoy following your blog!


    Christine
    Mis Filimbianas

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  25. Hi! I'm number 71 - the Spiderman Dress! I've really enjoyed seeing photos from your trip, and all the delightful shopping you got to do. I'm a wee bit jealous too! :) Cheers, and thanks for hosting a wonderful party - and congrats on your blogiversary!
    Jess @ TupeloCreative
    lucas.jessica (at) gmail (dot) com

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  26. Loved seeing pictures of Japan. I'd love to visit there someday! And your sister is super talented (looks like it runs in the family!) Thanks for the fun giveaway!!

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  27. I am Lucky No. 72 (End of affair)
    http://projectsbyjane.blogspot.com

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  28. I don't really have a blog, but my favorite one of your Japan Trip posts was the one of you and your sister taking pictures! I was so cute.

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  29. I enjoyed your post about bonding with your younger sister, whom you haven't had a chance to get to know much. I can relate, I got married and left the house when my youngest sis was only one! Since my daughter is two years younger than her, the girls like to hang out often, which means I am always around! I hope your relationship with your sister grows stronger, even though you're far apart.
    Mysterytops@yahoo.com

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  30. Yay! I LOVE origami! My link is #87, thanks for the awesome give-away!

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  31. I'm number 89! What a great giveaway! :)

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  32. What wonderful fabulous gifts! You always pick out the best things! I don't have a blog, so I will tell you that my favorite post from your trip to Japan was the Shopping, Part 2 post, but I loved ALL your posts about your trip.
    Happy Blogversary!!

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  33. I'm number 94!
    what awesome prizes :)

    Josée
    www.culdesacetcie.wordpress.com
    bouclenoire(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  34. I enjoyed all of your posts about your trip to Japan but my favorite was the shopping.

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  35. I LOVED your post about your shopping in Japen!I am new to blogging, post, links etc... but hope to be a quick learner. I love all the ideas and projects on your blog - they make me feel crafty even if I haven't done anything but read about what you created! THANK YOU!!

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  36. this year was my favorite. thanks for the chance!

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  37. this year was my favorite. thanks for the chance!

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  38. I enjoyed reading about the time spent with your younger sister. It was so special to see that years and oceans apart can't separate a sisterly bond.

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  39. I enjoyed reading about the time spent with your younger sister. It was so special to see that years and oceans apart can't separate a sisterly bond.

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  40. I don't have anything to link up right now, but I really enjoyed the post about your sister's beaded jewelry. She's an incredible artist!

    arli_mc@yahoo.com

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  41. You have a wonderful blog, and this my first time linking and am no. 100 ... :)!

    Safiya

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  42. Pick a favorite Trip to Japan post!? I really liked them all. The food one was fun. The shopping trip 2 had such cute stuff. The day trip pictures were beautiful. And your sister's bead work is fantastic!

    I love reading your blog and have made my own sewing creations based on yours. And have plans for more but I haven't put any of it in my empty blog yet. lol

    Blessings,
    April

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  43. Wow! Happy Bloganiversary for you! It's been so great follow you!
    My entries are number 105 and 106 (I do love my fabric dolls, I'm very proud of them!)
    Thank you so much for hosting and for the chance on the giveaway! (I do love the Japan'series, and I was so happy that you could meet your family and friends!)

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  44. Nothing to post yet...

    I liked your post about the sushi-go-round, the photo booth and all of the shopping posts.

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  45. Oooooh I have no links to link up, but my favourite Japan trip post was probably the conveyor belt sushi idea or the shopping trip~ The conveyor belt idea though... Who knew you could order food to your table through a tough screen? PURE genius.

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  46. I'm number 114! Congratulations on your blogging success!

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  47. My favourite part of the Trip to Japan series is the post on Shopping Part 3. I like to see the different fashion that is available in other countries. for example, the simple lines and cut of the clothes that you bought, which is rarely seen in my country.

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  48. I don't have a link, but I loved your post about the food in Japan. Thank you for sharing your trip with us, it was wonderful to read about! Thanks for the giveaway as well. Congratulations on four years; may you blog for many more!

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  49. I love your blog! Happy anniversary! I loved the post of you and your Sister taking the pictures in the photo Booth. You both looked as if you spent every day together and had never been apart. Sisters are a gift!!! Thanks for all you do to bring beauty to my world.

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  50. I love your blog! Happy anniversary! I loved the post of you and your Sister taking the pictures in the photo Booth. You both looked as if you spent every day together and had never been apart. Sisters are a gift!!! Thanks for all you do to bring beauty to my world.

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  51. Happy Anniversary!
    Thank you for the chance.
    [I like this A-line top]

    My projects are #116, 117, 118, 119 and 120.

    Best regards from Poland :)

    Aneta
    http://www.projektsukienka.com/

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  52. So many pretty things! My number is #121

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  53. There were so many favorites about your trip to Japan: the clothes you picked out and bought there; the nature shots (since I was a baby there, I do not remember what Japan looked like and have always been curious as to what Japan has looked like so that satisfied a missing piece for me all these decades); the food (I loved the Hello Kitty bento boxes for the kids and how you order through an automated box. I wish you would have shown a photo of the conveyor belt b/c I am very curious as to what it looks like and how it works; I have never heard of anything like that before. That seems so cool)!:) I thought it was equally important that you showed up an update on the tsunami damage b/c you are right: the news has not been covering it and "out of sight, out of mind". It is good to be reminded that they are still suffering. It was sad reading and seeing those but was important to hear and see, nevertheless. They should not be forgotten. :( I also loved seeing the quilts on the floor and rugs at your sister's house. So pretty! I think I would be afraid of it slipping under my feet and causing me to fall, personally, but it is cozy/comforting/gorgeous/homey/beautiful to look at. :)Thank you.

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  54. My favorite about your trip to Japan was your sisters beading work. Such gorgeous pieces. Also the pictures from the elementary school were absolutely heartbreaking. It was good of you to visit and pay your respects.

    Thanks for the giveway by the way! Love reading your blog!

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  55. My favorite about your trip to Japan was your sisters beading work. Such gorgeous pieces. Also the pictures from the elementary school were absolutely heartbreaking. It was good of you to visit and pay your respects.

    Thanks for the giveway by the way! Love reading your blog!

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  56. I'm glad you went to visit the elementary school and pay your respects to the victims of the tsunami. Its so heartbreaking thinking about the children trying to get to safty and not being able to..

    Anyways, my favorite post on your trip was yours sisters bead work. She makes such lovely pieces. Makes me wish I could create such beauty! :)

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  57. Great giveaway! I linked up my wonky star tutorial, and I am #122.

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