Friday, March 25, 2011

"Made With Love" Event: Woolen Wonders by Ellen Review and Giveaway Ends 4/3

~This post is part of the handmade "Made With Love" event. All giveaways run from March 25th-April 3rd. View all 17 sponsors for this event HERE~

 

About the Designer...
I am a lifelong crafter, got a sewing machine for Christmas when I was eight and haven't stopped sewing since and I love making something from nothing!  My mom always told me to "make do".  So anyway, I am a nurse in my real job and a crafter whenever I make time!  I live in central Missouri where if you don't like the weather, sit tight and it will change in a day or so!  I quilt, love to create mosaic things, absolutely love working with felted wool, am a gardener, sew, knit, crochet, weave (I have my grandmother's rug loom which takes up most of my spare bedroom) and love to decorate.  I am the mom of a great 17 year old son  and we have a dog Rachel, and three cats--Mama Kitty, Baby Kitty and Frosty.  On my days off, I love to thrift shop to find great things to makeover! My sister Sarah is probably my biggest inspirational force.  She thinks she is not crafty, but she so is!

Review...
Pins and Brooches are not just for Grandmas anymore! They've gone modern and hip with Woolen Wonders by Ellen while still retaining elegance and charm. With other creations and wool supplies, you're sure to find something just for you!


I received the Amethyst Felted Wool Flower Pin Brooch. Made from an upcycled lambswool sweater and upcycled vintage jewelry, this is truly a "repurposed" accessory! It's approximately 4 inches wide and has a pin attached to the back. You could wear this on a more casual top to dress it up a bit, or you could even pin it on your purse to give it a new look. The purple wool is a really deep purple and would go great against black or other warm colors. I'm SO impressed with this pin!

Ellen is very good at what she does! Just browsing her Pins section you can see she has an eye for making great work and beautiful pieces. I love this Red Rose Felted Wool Pin Brooch too. Isn't is so awesome! Please, someone needs to buy this so I'm not tempted anymore. :)

~Photo courtesy of Woolen Wonders by Ellen~

I love that Ellen enjoys taking things and making them into something new and beautiful. Her pins are certainly very unique and meticulously crafted. She has a baby headband that is just darling too. I really think she make some more! There are a lot of mamas that would enjoy them!


~Exclusive Event Promotion~
Use code WOOLENWONDERS10 for 10% off!


Win it!
One winner will receive $20 in Etsy Store Credit to Woolen Wonders by Ellen!

Rules:
-Leave 1 comment per entry
-Include your email address in each entry
-For complete giveaway rules and help entering, please click HERE


To Enter:

Mandatory Entry: (must be done first)

-Tell me an item you would love to have from Woolen Wonders by Ellen (1 entry)

Extra entries:

-Follow Ellen’s Blog, Creative Passage, on GFC (1 entry)

-"Like" Woolen Wonders by Ellen on Facebook (1 entry)

-Add the Woolen Wonders Etsy shop to your favorites (1 entry)

-Follow The Reynolds Mom on Google Friend Connect, "like" me on Facebook, or follow me on Twitter (1 entry each)

-Subscribe to my blog by email (3 entries) and/or RSS feed (1 entry)

-Tweet the following up to 3x/day (at least 1 hour apart). Please leave the URL of each tweet in your entries.

#Win #free $20 Credit to Woolen Wonders by Ellen! #Handmade #Giveaway Event @TheReynoldsMom #Etsybot Ends 4/3 http://tinyurl.com/47g8mjg (1 entry/tweet)

-Post about the “Made With Love” event on your blog using at least 4 sentences. Please leave a link to your post (3 entries)


-Earn 5 extra entries into ONE giveaway of your choice by "liking" my photo on Facebook! EASY! Details here:


Thanks for entering and Good Luck! 
 



Open to US residents only. This giveaway will end on April 3, 2011 at Midnight PST. Winner will be chosen by Random.org, emailed, and announced on my blog shortly after giveaway ends. The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email or I reserve the right to declare a new winner. Prize will be shipped by sponsor.

Disclosure: I received the above mentioned product(s) to facilitate this review. No other compensation was received. This is my completely honest opinion above and may be different from yours.








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179 comments:

Joy N. said...

i like the charcoal grey felted wool rose pin
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Leigh said...

I am torn between the Cream Color Rose Brooch and the Beautiful Dark Plum Flower Brooch.

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Leigh said...

I now follow Ellen’s blog, Creative Passage, on GFC.

Leigh said...

I now "Like" Woolen Wonders by Ellen on Facebook

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Leigh said...

I added the Woolen Wonders Etsy shop to my favorites

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Leigh said...

I now follow The Reynolds Mom on Google Friend Connect.

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I now "like" you on Facebook.

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Becca @Becca's Perspective said...

I would love the Large Cream Felted Lambswool Angora Flower Pin Brooch. Oh my goodness, it is so cute!!!

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susan said...

I'd love the Pale Pink Felted Wool Flower Pin.
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susan said...

I added the Woolen Wonders Etsy shop to my favorites.
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I'm an email subscriber 1.
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Brittney Minor said...

I would like to have the Sweet Baby Headband with Yellow wool felt rose from Woolen WOnders by Ellen
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I like Woolen WOnders on FB
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Karen said...

I like the mocha organza pin.
Thanks, Karen
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Karen said...

I heart the Etsy shop. lemontart5
Thanks so much! Karen
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Cheyenne said...

I love the Electric blue Felted Wool Flower Pin Brooch!

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I'm a GFC follower!

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I'm an email subscriber!

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Alexandra said...

I would love to have the set of 3 stacked felted wool trees multicolor or the six pieces green upcycled wool felt from reclaimed sweaters!


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Alexandra said...

I "heart" the Woolen Wonders Etsy shop!

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Lindsey said...

I love the Sweet Baby Headband with Yellow Wool Felt Rose ($5) and the Beautiful Dark Plum Flower Brooch ($10).

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Lindsey said...

I followed Ellen's Blog on GFC.

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Lindsey said...

I 'like Woolen Wonders on FB.

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Lindsey said...

I <3 Woolen Wonders on Etsy!

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Lindsey said...

I tweeted!

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ani hearts japan said...

I would like the celery green felted wool flower. So pretty!

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I am now following Creative Passage on GFC.

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Mary Lee said...

I really like the Pink Stripey Felted Wool Flower Pin, along with many others!

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Mary Lee said...

I added Woolen Wonders as a favorite on Etsy!

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Breaking Free From Old Ways said...

I would like to win the set of 11 wool flowers

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Mary Lee said...

2nd Daily Tweet!

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MDS said...

I adore the felted snowflake pillow! It is so beautiful and I love the buttons she used too!

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Brittney Minor said...

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Anonymous said...

I fell in love with the Baby Pink Felted Wool Rose Pin and crossing my fingers!!! :-)

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Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts said...

I am following Ellen's blog.
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Mixed Media/ Altered Crafts said...

I would love to win the gorgeous tiny felt roses! Count me in the giveaway! Thank You! Tee
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Anonymous said...

I love your black and white flower head band it's so cute!

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Lindsey said...

Tweeted

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Mary said...

I love the Pale Pink Felted Wool Flower Pin!

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Heathery said...

I love the map notepad holders!
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Mary Lee said...

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Anonymous said...

2nd tweet today

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Ashley said...

I like the baby headband.

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Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I'd love to have the Celery Green Flower Pin!

Mary Lee said...

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Kristin said...

I love the red rose pin.

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eve said...

i love the felted wool heart pin!

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Brittney Minor said...

I tweeted 4/1
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Mrs. Laura Lane said...

Six Pieces Blues Wool Felt from Reclaimed All Wool Sweaters

eclairre said...

I like Six Pieces Denim Blues Wool Felt from Reclaimed All Wool Sweaters.

madlibs75 said...

I like the Large Charcoal Gray Felted Wool Flower Pin Brooch best.

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Anonymous said...

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katchakoley said...

I would love to have the rose wool broach. So pretty.

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Anonymous said...

I like the cream rose broche
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Brittney Minor said...

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The Preppy Student said...

Id love the Classic Black Felted Wool and Cashmere Flower Pin Brooch
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I added the shop to my favorites!
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Julie said...

Felted Wool Heart Pin is what I like
she has some really cute items
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Salleefur/Jesselyn/Jesster said...

Oh boy! I have lots of favorites at Woolen Wonders: Must haves include the Mocha Organza Flower Pin and the Deep Rose Felted Wool Flower Pin Brooch!

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Katrina said...

I love the Soft Pink and Brown Snuggly Baby Blanket!

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I added her shop to my favorites!

ashleynichole said...

I like the sweet baby headband :)
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Tasha said...

Love the set of 3 stacked woolen christmas trees!


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Love the Laurel Leaf Wreath Made from Felted Wool.
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Happy Camper said...

I'd love the 'Soft Green Felted Wool Snowflake Pillow.'
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Sarah Hull said...

I would love to have the Cream Color Rose Brooch with Vintage Earring Center from Woolen Wonders by Ellen

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Cream Color Rose Brooch

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