Thursday, May 13, 2010

1st GIVEAWAY!!!!

GIVEAWAY! yahoo!!
read and see below how to enter to win.

My first giveaway is this lovely necklace form 31bits :


I found out about 31bits through my good friend Holly who has a friend who is a part of this non-profit. Holly had showed me their website and jewelry online and I fell in love, I fell more in love when I read about what this group of ladies is doing as well as their future goals for this non-profit. Brooke from 31 bits sent this over for me to giveaway!


"Uganda has been plagued by an internal war between the government and the Lord’s Resistance Army for over twenty years. The war has caused untold numbers of abductions, torture, rape and deaths throughout the northern regions of the country. Over one-million of the Acholi people, who reside in the north, have been displaced, many forcibly entered into refugee camps. The refugee camps provide little refuge due to poor security, lack of healthcare, lack of proper sanitation, and a lack of jobs. The endemic poverty is hardest on the children who often go hungry and have little opportunities to grow out of their current situation. However, in the midst of this suffering, there are women who are finding creative ways to provide for themselves and their families through their art of jewelry. These crafts, though easily made, are very difficult to sell because there are few available markets for such items. Despite the fear of ongoing war and the struggle to provide basic necessities, there is immense hope for change.

31 Bits is centered around using the creative art and entrepreneurship already present in the women. Our goal is to help get them out of poverty, provide consistent schooling for their children, and proper nutrition and healthcare for the entire family. We do this by creating an international market and a voice for the beautiful jewelry the women are already making. All of our products are bought directly from the women, are fair trade, are made from recycled paper, and are sold in boutiques across the United States. We envision that in two years we will expand 31 Bits to partner with local Non Government Organizations to initiate and fund community based projects directed by the needs and desires of the community. " -THE VISION

How to enter:

mandatory:  become a follower of my blog (if you aren't already) & leave a comment stating so and let me know what your favorite item is on 31bits.com under "SHOP"

Options for more than 1 entry (leave a comment each time you do any of these- be sure to post the link so I can see it :))

1-3 Become a follower of 31bits on twitter, facebook or facebook group
4. grab my new button and put it on your page
5-7. Tweet, Facebook or Blog about this giveaway!

Giveaway will close: Friday May 21st (in the evening) !!

Thanks for playing along everyone!

37 comments:

  1. those are so gorgeous, and what a great story! I have some bracelets made the same way, I love them!I think the Kate necklace has to be my fave!

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  2. What a nice giveaway! Gorgeous necklace! Have a Blessed Day!

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  3. I'm a follower! I love this site! The barbados necklace is my favorite! :) ah, but I kinda like them all! So fun.

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  4. Hi sissy.. Duh I'm a follower, your most avid follower. But the barbados necklace is def my favorite. 32 bits is awesome I love this idea! Kind of reminds me of krochet Kids but with jewelry

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  5. I loovee 31bits and the idea behind it. I absolutly love the KATE necklace it is so beautiful and simple. its a very classic piece :)

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  6. Love it! Malibu is my favorite! I don't know exactly how I stumbled upon your blog but I love it, and it is a small world that you go to solid rock, as too I am from oregon and I have gone to the way!

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  7. A cute necklace and a great cause! Sign me up! I'm a follow and my favorite is "The Malibu"! Thanks and congrats on the first giveaway :)

    Great seeing you yesterday!

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  8. omg YAY for first giveaways...this is such a good one! count me in...i like the zanzibar!
    :)

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  9. olivia! love ya girl! the Costa Brava is one of my favs!

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  10. I'm a follower now, girl... look out! =) I love the Bel Air! Great cause, great stuff. =) Hugs!

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  11. YES!!!!! So glad its time to give it away... I feel like I shouldn't enter, but I think I am going to anyway : ) Hope everyone loves the site and will become followers and fans! Barbados is definitely my fav...LOVE YOU

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  12. Sissy I just blogged about your give away here http://annalynnreilly.blogspot.com/2010/05/sissys-giveaway.html

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  13. I like the Bel Air necklace. I like the multi-strands.

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  14. I just started following 31 Bits a few weeks ago on Twitter, does it still count???

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  15. oooh, i love the bondi and ryan necklaces and the emily bracelet!
    i'm a follower!
    fun giveaway!

    ps. thanks for the compliment on my blog... you are so sweet!

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  16. great giveaway! i just looked at all of the necklaces and they are all so gorgeous! and i'm a new follower!

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  17. Liv this is great and I would love to participate in the giveaway! I am already a follower of course :) My favorite is a necklace, the "North Shore." I love the combo of colors. What a great cause 31bits is! Incredible to have such great women out there.

    Congrats on the giveaway missy! Love you!

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  18. Hi Olivia!!!

    Im a follower too :) I stalk and read your blog every single and I thought I should try this out and participate! Right now Im really into bracelets and I really like the bright and colorful bracelets "emily" on 31bits.com! I like how they can make a boring outfit much more classy and fun. I think 31bits is a great cause! I have never heard of it before :) keep blogging... i love reading :)

    Hannah Sullivan

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  19. I'm your newest follower! I LOVE the bondi necklace!

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  20. I am already a follower and I love the necklace shown!

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  21. Liv! What an awesome giveaway, and what an awesome cause! How incredible! My favorite is... the malibu! all are adorable! love and miss you guys!

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  22. annndd I just blogged about your blog here... caileymhaycock.blogspot.com I want to WIN!

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  23. haha just added your cute little button to my blog!

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  24. Great giveaway! Love it to bits! :) The Malibu is my fave...and following your lovely blog!

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  25. that is soooo awesome! i love non-profits like this! just became a follower of your lovely blog :)

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  26. oops, i forgot my favorite item! it's super hard to choose, but i think i'll go with Cris (Multi)

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  27. i am a follower (and have been for a while) ;) my FAV necklace is the BARBADOS...it's beautiful!

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  28. :) Well, I've decided that I like that pipeline earth bracelet for $8. It's geared towards men ... and, I'd still like to believe I'll have one someday (a GOOD one). So, I think this is a pretty awesome gift for the man who's in your heart bc it is just cool. It's not flashy, it's simple, and it's a good price ;)
    I will post your button. How do you make a button? (let me know please) :) And, I'll advertise your giveaway.

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  29. ;) Olivia, I added your button to my "Sweet Stuff" page. http://sweetestsurprise.blogspot.com/p/sweet-stuff.html
    And, I've announced your giveaway. I was given a "Beautiful Blog Award" - my first award ;)
    You are one of the five people that I knew I'd like to pass the award to. I announced your giveaway amidst announcing the fact that you're a "beautiful blogger," as well. :)

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  30. Love it, love it, love it! The necklace is super cute! Hope I get it!!!

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  31. I am a follower and A Facebook Fan! Love this necklace! I can't wait until the headband from your twitter profile is available...soo cool! I'll definitely be ordering some jewelry :-)

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  32. I'm not a huge bracelet wearer but I absolutely LOVE the Emily bracelet... I want to own all of their jewelry! It's so unique and to a good cause :)

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  33. Oh! I added your button too!!!!

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  34. I became a follower of your blog. I like the Jessica bracelet. Simple, yet incredibly beautiful...especially since it is made by a beautiful woman from Uganda. Man, I miss that place...

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  35. I am a follower! I would love to win!

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  36. Just became a follower through the 31-Bits site, which is cool because I am learning more about design. I love the Bel Air, though Chris (multi) is a close runner up. I actually sell similar necklaces for another organization. They're all going to a great cause!

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Thanks so much for reading and commenting! If you are just stopping by I would love for you to become a follower!

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