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I am super-excited to introduce my second sponsor, Linda, from the more-than-gorgeous shop, Mamma4Earth.
Linda and I have a delightful story that I'd like to share...
Shortly after discovering Etsy at the beginning of the year, I wandered upon Mamma4Earth, quite by accident and to my great pleasure. I was new to the handmade toy scene and what I discovered in Linda's shop took my breath away. I had never seen such beautifully handcrafted toys before. I called K to sit on my lap and together we immersed ourselves in the knitted wonderland that is Mamma4Earth. K sighed longing many times and lamented, sorrowfully, "Mommy... why can't you knit?"
I immediately started to follow Linda's lovely blog, Natural Suburbia, and was delighted to find that Linda hails from my very own homeland, South Africa.
A few weeks later, I was even more delighted to see that Linda had started to follow my blog too! I felt honored!
And then... could you believe, Linda purchased a gnome from my shop. I was more than honored! AND THEN, in the transactions that ensued, Linda asked me a very amazing question... she said that she knew this was a CRAZY question, considering I was American and all, but had I ever lived in Port Elizabeth in South Africa? I was amazed... Yes! I had!
It turns out that Linda and I grew up TOGETHER! We went to school together, we had play-dates together... we were childhood friends! We lost contact with each other when Linda and her family moved away from our city when we were 12... never to see or talk to each other again until our fortunate Etsy meeting almost 30 years later... both 'grown-up', both with different last names, both with children of our own. The world does indeed, move in mysterious ways!
So, it is with special excitement that I welcome Mamma4Earth to my blog. And, MORE THAN EXCITING, Linda has graciously offered to give our lucky readers not one, not two, not three but FOUR precious Mamma4Earth creations.
I will be holding a two part GIVEAWAY over today and tomorrow. Here is what Linda is offering today... it's so sweet I can hardly bare it... It is PINK LEMONADE KITTY!
Isn't she adorable! She has been knitted with pure Mohair wool. I LOVE her!
All you have to do to win Pink Lemonade Kitty, is leave a comment on this post below... (if you have trouble leaving a comment here, you can leave a comment on Linda's blog, Natural Suburbia, telling her that you love Pink Lemonade Kitty or email me... my email address is listed at the top of my blog in the right hand column.) If you blog or Tweet about this giveaway, you will be entered an extra 3 times... just let us know and we'll add your extra entries.)
Tomorrow, we will have an amazing interview with Linda and learn all about her craft and inspiration AND she will offer more items to GIVEAWAY.
Thank you, Linda... it's lovely to have you.
If you are interested in becoming a Magic Onions Sponsor too, please contact me on my email address, listed at the top of my blog in the right column. Thanks.
Blessings and magic and GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
60 comments:
What a great story! How neat to find each other after all of those years. And I have to say all of those animals Linda knit are adorable. I need to learn to knit someday.
That is a great story! :) How happy!
All of the toys are beautiful - including the pink kitty!
I'll be announcing this on Growing Naturally today!
(and Congratulations on your second sponsor!!) :)
Seriously AMAZING story!!!! What a great way to be re-introduced to each other!
What a lovely story! How wonderful to reconnect with childhood friends!
And what darling work, too!
What an amazing story--I follow both of your blogs and had no idea you were connected in such a way!
I'll be happy to tweet about the giveaway, too!
Oh! She has a wee little hedgehog! *dies of cute*
That is an incredible story! I love happy reunion stories! Love those darling creations too!
my son saw me looking at her blog just now, and is asking for one of everything she makes! help!
I LOVE her shop. And yours! We'd be beyond thrilled to welcome this little pink kitty into our home. And we love being members of NaturalKids with both of you too. What a heartwarming story of how you met up after so many years and became reinvolved in each other's lives. Kindred spirits. :)
Lovely story and these items are SOOOOOO cute! I just keep eyeing that little duck --so adorable!
What a fabulous story! I love all the animals!!!
They are the most amazing toys - love them all! What a great story as well, how wonderful that an old friendship is re-kindled :0)
That sweet kitty is LOVELY . . . I'm excited to go cruise her shop!
my daughter, who is one year old adores all things "kitty", so cute!
Your story fascinated me very much, there is no distance, the whole world is really a village you have shown it.
That is an amazing story. What fun to re-connect after all these years! That pink kitty is so cute.
Such a sweet story and the little pink kitty is perfection!
That kitty is fabulous! I'm off to look at Linda's Etsy store, maybe to do a bit more than dream ... :)
What a wonderful story! Linda is so sweet. It's amazing that you discovered you were old playmates. :) That kitty is just adorable!
A truly heartwarming reunion story. I found out a friend from college lives around the corner from me after I got a Christmas card from her forwarded from my old address in Philly. I had just moved and had a baby and was so incredibly grateful to have found her again! Not nearly as interesting as your story, but still good! :)
I love the kitty! I'll tweet about it too!
My daughter would love PINK LEMONADE KITTY. It’s so adorable!
And what a wonderful story! This is a really small world after all.
Please don't enter me in the giveaway as my dd is too old for these toys now. However, I wanted to comment on your WONDERFUL story! What a delight!
Linda has a beautiful weblog and makes lovely things. As do you. How entrancing that you both grew up to be so similar!! :-)
What a wonderful story! The world truly is a small place...Linda's toys are absolutely wonderful. I have a one year old nephew who needs that lion!
Marianna
It's times like this where I wish I could crotchet. We would love to win this one!
Love the story...the world is sometimes very small. Linda's knits are precious. I particularly like the lion. :)
What a sweet story! My boys would love the pink lemonade kitty. Thanks for introducing me to Linda.
Oh that is so divine... I love how this world works... and my GOODNESS... these toys are completely adorable! I heart!
Your story just goes to show how small this world really is. How neat that you found each other again. Also, I would love to win Pink Lemonade Kitty. Our cat, Kinnie, died 2 years ago. She was very talented. When she could find us, she'd meow Hello? Until we answered her.
Very cute and snuggly! When I went to her shop, this is the one that caught my eye!
So cute! I love her shop!
It's such a small world!! I love stories like that!!
You know, my daughter and I made 6 adorable felted acorns and put them on our nature table. Within an hour they had disappeared! Turns out they are irresistible kitty toys and now we can't find them anymore!
So lovely! And what a wonderful story to share.
what beautiful toys and a lovely story!
thanks for such a wonderful give away.
I blogged it! (My son REALLY wants some of these!)
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these knitted lovies! What's more important, though, is that my 7 and 5 year old little fairies would love them! Thanks for the opportunity to sample some exciting goods from a new (to me) shop! :-)
What a magical story about your reunion! Isn't that just awesome when that happens? You two are obviously creative kindred spirits! We LOVE Linda's shop and treasures. We have bought several knitted things from her over the past year or so and they are even more lovely in person. We don't have a kitty, though, and with my allergies, can't have a real one, so my twins would absolutely LOVE this pink kitty - perfect color for two pink lovers, too! Thanks for entering us and for having such a wonderful give-away (to you & Linda)! I so enjoy your blog! Blessings, Jen
You're so sweet to offer this giveaway. I love Linda's knitted treasures!
great story AND kitty!
What a beautiful story, so touching, it brought me to tears! What are the chances??!!!
I love her knit toys, please enter me in the drawing! Thanks!
What a lovely generous giveaway from mama4earth. I personally have seen Linda knit and put a lot of positive energy into making her knitted goodness. Donni the story is an amazing one.
A happy day to you
Warm regards
Suzanne
Such a beautiful story. Love the kitty and all the animals.
I love your story, who needs facebook when fate still plays a hand? That kitty is sooo adorable and the yarn looks lovely.
This is such a neat story. It truly is a small world and we are all connected in some way.
Thanks for this great giveaway to you both!
I love the color play with these critters!! Pink lemonade kitty indeed! Wyncia at Wyncia.com
I love things like this!!! The way our path cross again and again. How wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
And who ever the kitten goes home with, she is too darn cute!
Loving the sheep!
Great small-world story! Thanks for sharing (and for the beautiful giveaway!).
what no Rhino :D love the kitty, and a friend who would love it for a Christmas present.
Ooooh, I love pink kitty!! What a gorgeous treat. I would love to give it to my nephew!
Thanks for hosting this give-away!
These are the cutest things ever!!! I love them. The kitty is precious!
Wonderful story and a great giveaway!
What joy you found each other after so many years and through simply following each other's blog on the internet. We truly do live in a small world that grows smaller every day. Much love and many blessings to you both!
I love Pink Lemonade Kitty and also enjoyed reading your story.
What a great story on how you both met! I adore that sweet kitty-thanks so much for this offer! And I'm coveting your wonderful mice and seed pod babies, too!
I'll post about this on my blog as well!
Great story! And oooh how I love Pink Lemonade Kitty!
love the bunny and kitty. You both do wonderful work - must have been something in the water!
I posted about the give away on FB. :)
That is one great story!! How fun!!!
I looooovvveee little pink lemonade kitty! She's adorable!
How great to find a long lost friend that way! As a crazy cat lady, i adore the pink lemonade kitty, i only wished i was a better knitter and could knit my own. Best.
I love the story!! And the kitty-- so sweet!
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