Monday, May 24, 2010

Giveaway: Hair Accessories by AcuteDesigns!

This week's giveaway is brought to you by Gina from AcuteDesigns!


Gina is a cook, a writer, a self-taught artistic creator, and the owner of an Etsy shop. Her items are are made utilizing a mix of materials (satin, chiffon, voile, cotton, silk), feathers, buttons, vintage jewelry that has been deconstructed, vintage buttons, and quality artificial flowers. She loves to make people smile, inspire them, and dreams about being her own boss soon doing what she loves. I'm happy to introduce you to her, a girl after my own heart!


The winner of this giveaway will have their choice of a satin bobby pin set OR a chiffon flower headband. I'd have a hard time choosing. Look at how beautiful these pieces are!




















To win:

Mandatory entry: Visit Gina's Etsy shop and leave a comment here telling us your favorite item. Make sure to include your email address or a way to contact you if you win!

Extra entries (make sure you leave a separate comment for each). Current fans are eligible!

1 entry: Follow my blog publicly and leave a comment letting me know. You can follow by clicking follow in the left sidebar or at the very top left of the screen. 

1 entry: Follow Acute Designs' artistic blog publicly and leave a comment here. 

1 entry: Follow Acute Designs' foodie blog publicly and leave a comment here.

1 entry: Become a fan of waterwaif on facebook and leave a comment with your facebook name.

1 entry: Become a fan of Acute Designs on facebook and leave a comment with your facebook name.

1 entry: Blog about this giveaway and leave a link here.

1 entry: Tweet about this giveaway and leave a link here. You can tweet once per day and each tweet will count as another entry, just make sure you leave a separate comment for each tweet. There is a retweet this button at the bottom for your convenience! Otherwise, feel free to use this tweet or something similar:  

RT @thewaterwaif Win gorgeous satin hair accessories! 
#Blog #giveaway ends 5/31! http://bit.ly/95pnvP

1 entry: Grab one of my buttons and put it on your blog. Leave a link here.

1 entry: Feature my shop or Gina's shop on your blog and leave a link here.


1 entry: Enter another of my current giveaways and leave a comment here.

5 entries: Purchase an item from either my shop or Gina's shop and leave a comment here.












The giveaway will end at midnight eastern time on Monday, May 31.

The winner will be chosen by random.org on June 1.  The winner will be announced here and he or she will have 48 hours to respond with their mailing address. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not respond, another winner will be chosen after 48 hours.

Make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry. The more entries you post, the more chances you have to win!

This giveaway is open worldwide. The more the merrier!

If you would like me to host your next giveaway or if you'd like further details, please feel free to email me at tara@waterwaif.com


My disclaimer: I received no monetary compensation for this giveaway nor did I receive any items. I am hosting this giveaway purely for the love of helping other small sellers and artists, and for the fun of a giveaway. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.


169 comments:

Katie said...

COOL! i love the Sequined Flapper Style Stretch Headband in red :)

her stuff is great!

kshuttle@uoguelph.ca

ShapedByHand said...
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ShapedByHand said...

It was a hard choice but my fave is the Sunny Yellow Flower Headband. So bright and sweet!!

shapedbyhand@gmail.com

ShapedByHand said...

I'm a new follower of this blog :)

ShapedByHand said...

I am a fan of the waterwaif on facebook.

ShapedByHand said...

Also a fan of Acute Designs on facebook and left a comment as Marilyn Machado.

YourTime said...

Wow what a cool shop! It's tough picking one fav, but if I must, I'd say it's this one!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/47938659/set-of-three-tiny-flowered-bobby-pins

http://www.etsy.com/shop/YourTimeBodyTreats

Mary Preston said...

I love the Set of Three Tiny Flowered Bobby Pins.

marypres@gmail.com

Sharon said...

Awesome shop - I love the drama of the Sunny Yellow Flower Headband!

yepfinleywedding at gmail dot com

fisiwoman said...

Enter me please! My favorite item is: Pink and Gray Rosette Rope Necklace

Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Following via google, as fisiwoman

Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Following Acute Designs' artistic blog, as fisiwoman




Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Following Acute Designs' foodie blog


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

I'm a fan of waterwaif on facebook (Ana Belén R M)


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

I'm a fan of Acute Designs on facebook (Ana Belén R M)


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

fisiwoman said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/14692119993


Ana Belén R.M
fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
Spain

Amber said...

The Pink and Grey Rose Necklace is my favorite!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow your blog publicly!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow Acute Designs artistic blog publicly!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Amber said...

I follow Acute Designs foodie blog publicly!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

Unknown said...

I love the simple rose headband or the little rose pins! I would have a hard time deciding if I won!

allibob1 @ gmail . com

Unknown said...

I love the simple rose headband or the little rose pins! I would have a hard time deciding if I won!

allibob1 @ gmail . com

Unknown said...

I love the Sunny Yellow Flower Headband!

13cls13@gmail.com

Liza said...

I like the pink and grey rose necklace, but all her stuff is (a)cute!

Thanks for the chance to win!

--Liza

ejm6x (at) yahoo (dot) com

Teisa Linscott said...

I love the little rose pins. Very cute.

teisalinscott@gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

I pick the Handmade Five Flower Necklace or Headband
lusizova (at) gmail.com

Lyudmila said...

Follow your blog
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mia said...

love the Sunny Yellow Flower Headband~
piecesofthesky[at]gmail[dot]com

Lyudmila said...

I am a fan of Acute Designs
lusizova (at) gmail.com

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TopHat said...

I like the full bloom headband- probably the pale yellow flower!

hrfarley at gmail dot com

secret cake said...

Reallys sweet creations! I especially like the Spring Ahead - Four Pastel Flowers Hair Clip.

Thanks for the chance!

secretcake (at) yahoo (dot) com

Julia said...

I really like the Simple Bow Wrap Headbands, especially the navy and copper.

sugareaterATgmailDOTcom

Lyudmila said...

I blogged about giveaway here
http://ludmilochka.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveaway-hair-accessories-by.html
lusizova (at) gmail.com

Kristin said...

I like the sequined flapper style headbands, especially the gold one!

Kristin.brown106 AT gmail DOT com

daunfamily said...

love 'Yellow Flower Headband'
daunfamily@yahoo.com

daunfamily said...

I'm a new follower!
daunfamily@yahoo.com

daunfamily said...

follow acute designs blog
daunfamily@yahoo.com

daunfamily said...

follow their foodie blog too!
daunfamily@yahoo.com

daunfamily said...

fan of you on fb
daunfamily@yahoo.com

daunfamily said...

fan of acute designs on facebook
daunfamily@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I love the Simple Black and Pink Crinkled Chiffon Flower Headband
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

Wehaf said...

My favorite item is the Custom Dog Silhouette!

urchiken at gmail dot com

very married said...

ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(d0t)com

this is my fav:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/39333263/custom-dog-silhouette

adorable

Squeaks said...

I love the Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband.

squeaks16(at)gmail(dot)com

Oh, My Darling said...

Love the Pale Purple and White Flower Headband. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Oh, My Darling said...

Glad to be a new blog follower of yours, too. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Melody said...

I like Sunny Yellow Flower Headband


melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com

Angie said...

I love the FULL Bloom flowewr headband! It would look adorbale on my daughter!

Thanks,
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com

liz said...

hi, i am in lovey with http://www.etsy.com/listing/42802282/pink-and-grey-rose-necklace

email me :)
liz_crowny@yahoo.com
pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

thankies for helding this giveaway

liz said...

hi, i am your follower

email me :)
liz_crowny@yahoo.com
pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

thankies for helding this giveaway

liz said...

hi, i am a fan of waterwaif on facebook. my name is pinta lizti irene

email me :)
liz_crowny@yahoo.com
pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

thankies for helding this giveaway

liz said...

hi, i am a fan of acute designs on facebook. my name is pinta lizti irene

email me :)
liz_crowny@yahoo.com
pintaliztiirene.blogspot.com

thankies for helding this giveaway

Samy said...

I love the "Custom Dog Silhouette"!

samyrocks92 at msn dot com

Samy said...

I follow Acute Designs' artistic blog publicly!

Samy said...

I follow Acute Designs' foodie blog publicly!

Samy said...

I am a fan of waterwaif on facebook (Princess Samy)

Samy said...

I am a fan of acute designs on facebook !

Samy said...

Your button is on my blog! samyinwonderland.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

My favorite is the Simple Rose Headband with the grey chiffon rosette and silver embellishment. c:

vesipisaroita [at] gmail [dot] com

Sarah said...

Love the sequined bow headbands!

sarahmarietownsend(at)gmail(dot)com

cabbingrough said...

Love the voile and crystal headband:)
conniepeternell@gmail.com

Unknown said...

like the sequined bow headband
sarinalv@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

follow your blog
sarinalv@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

fan of yours on facebook
sarinalv@yahoo.com

Unknown said...

fan of theirs on facebook
sarinalv@yahoo.com

Danielle said...

My fav item would defintely have to be the Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband but it was such a tough decision!
email: paranoid.butterfly@gmail.com

Unknown said...

Her shop is just AMAZING but my favourite piece is the handmade five flower necklace/headband.

xoxoparisky@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I'm a follower via GFC as Helena :)

xoxoparisky@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I'm a follower of her blog as well as Helena :)

xoxoparisky@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I have twitted about this:
http://twitter.com/XOXOParisky/statuses/14753141488

xoxoparisky@gmail.com

Damla said...

I like the Simple Bow Wrap Headband in Silver.

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Damla said...

Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveaway-hair-accessories-by.html

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Damla said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/14761797578

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/14763594488

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

Joanne J said...

My favorite item is the Shimmering Gold or Silver Headband!

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

I follow with GFC as joanne.j

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

I Follow Acute Designs' artistic blog :)

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

I Follow Acute Designs' foodie blog

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

Joanne Anne fans waterwaif on facebook

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

Joanne Anne fans Acute Designs on facebook

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Cindy said...

I LOVE this shop and the Yellow Rosette and Pearl Necklace,
Handmade Five Flower Necklace or Headband, & Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband. Thanks for the giveaway.
cindyhinckley at msn.

Joanne J said...

Blogged http://shining000.blogspot.com/2010/05/giveaway-hair-accessories-by.html

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/14773753246

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

katherine said...

Hi! I like the mini flower hair pins (http://www.etsy.com/listing/42075089/mini-flower-hair-pinsset-of-three) because I think I could wear those with anything!

katherine.loiry@gmail.com

Jessica said...

cute! My fav is the rosette necklace.

Visit my blog for a fun Green giveaway too! http://livingembellished.blogspot.com/2010/05/flip-tumble-giveaway.html

misao said...

hi! ^^

this is the one i preferred the most:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/44383621/pale-purple-and-white-flower-headband

mail: cailinn@gmail.com

misao said...

also followed you publicily since i liked your creations :)

Sarah said...

I really like the Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband in the teal color. :)

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42466288/voile-and-crystal-rosette-headband

contact info is frankthegirl@hotmail.com

Shelby said...

I love the Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband! Too cute! :)

srobinson8561 at student.bryan.edu

NGS said...

The Voile and Crystal Rosette Headband is perfect!! So classy and fun!
cheatingpiggies at hotmail dot com

Deb (Two Cheeky Monkeys) said...

Very pretty! I LOVE the Sequined Flapper Style Stretch Headband - Purple, Red, Gold, or Black - gorgeous.

:) Deb
debyeo at hotmail dot com

Unknown said...

I like the voile and crystal rosette headband, what a simple and cute way to dress up any outfit! thanks for entering me into this giveaway.

unforgetable_dreamer_always(at)hotmail.com

Sarah M. said...

I love the Pale Purple and White Flower Headband. Soooooooo amazing!

sarahbobloblaw@gmail.com

Unknown said...

I love Three Tiny Satin Flower Bobby Pin Set, mmm, it looks so stylish and pretty!!!

ksyshenka(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

I became your Fan on a Facebook!

(oksana vladimirovna)

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Ivana said...
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Ivana said...

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42064420/simple-rose-headband
teica.g(at)gmail(dot)com

Thanx!

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/14822069170

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Pink and Gray Statement Necklace is my favorite!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/42802282/pink-and-gray-statement-rosette-necklace

Deborah
comfortjoydesigns AT gmail DOT com

Emily said...

i like simple rose headband!
emmy1981 at aol dot com

Emily said...

waterwaif fb fan
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Emily said...

acute designs fb fan
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Megan: said...

I love the Simple Bow Wrap Headbands especially the one in green. Thanks for the giveaway!

Beth Howard said...

My favorite is the Revamped Vintage Beaded Necklace :)

Peace & Love,
Beth
star_momma at yahoo dot com

Beth Howard said...

I'm following the Acute Designs blog.

Peace & Love,
Beth
star_momma at yahoo dot com

Beth Howard said...

I'm a FB fan of Waterwaif

Peace & Love,
Beth
star_momma at yahoo dot com

Beth Howard said...

I'm a follower of the Waterwaif blog :)

Peace & Love,
Beth
star_momma at yahoo dot com

kisieltruskawkowy said...

I love Handmade Five Flower Necklace or Headband


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fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/14857463783

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

Christina said...

Christina - xristya@rock.com - I love the Simple Rose Headband!

Anonymous said...

I love the Three Tiny Satin Flower Bobby Pin Set

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I "like" Acute Designs on facebook

Dona Hufman Warrington
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I follow Useless Endeavor

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I follow your blog

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I "like" Waterwaif on facebook

Donna Hufman Warrington
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

I've entered your $20 GC to FantastiCrafts giveaway

Donna
dwarrington1@gmail.com

Jenny Bolech said...

I like the simple bow wrapped headbands. Very cute!

Jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm a follower of your blog!

jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm following the artistic blog


jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm following the foodie blog!


jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm a facebook fan of waterwaif (Jenny Bolech)

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm a facebook fan of Acute Designs.


jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Jenny Bolech said...

I'm entered in your FantastiCraft giveaway too!


jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I am loving the Full Bloom Flower Hairclip, Pin, or Headband!
kkondek at gmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Following your blog
kkondek at gmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet 5/27 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/14874120495
kkondek at gmail.com

Aik said...

I love the Pink and Yellow and Pearls - Set of 3 Small Hair Pins.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I am a fan of the waterwaif on facebook.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I am a fan of Acute Designs on facebook.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I'm a follower.


aikychien at yahoo dot com

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/14891319948

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

TheOutspokenYam said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

My favorite is
Set of Three Tiny Pink Flowered Bobby Pins

TheOutspokenYam said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

following blog

TheOutspokenYam said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

waterwaif fb fan - j osborne

TheOutspokenYam said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

http://twitter.com/KissesForUsAll/status/14896866835


tweet

fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/14903951717

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

Domestic Diva said...

I like the Grey Chiffon Flower Headband, though the stretch headbands always seem to work better for me.

Daph said...

I LOVE her bobby pin hair bows, super!!
earthdancedaph@yahoo.com

Jinx said...

Ive been wanting my very own flower headband forever now.. i love these!
my fave would be :
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42466288/voile-and-crystal-rosette-headband

&&
http://www.etsy.com/listing/42466288/voile-and-crystal-rosette-headband


Ashley
sympathetic_kitty@yahoo.com
jinxspinx.blogspot.com
twitter.com/jinxspinx

Jinx said...

FOllowing your blawg!!


Ashley
sympathetic_kitty@yahoo.com
jinxspinx.blogspot.com
twitter.com/jinxspinx

Jinx said...

following useless endeavors blawwwg!!


Ashley
sympathetic_kitty@yahoo.com
jinxspinx.blogspot.com
twitter.com/jinxspinx

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/14961982321

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Jblanton said...

I like the three tiny satin flower bobby pins
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Jblanton said...

following your blog

Jblanton said...

following acute design's blog
ejxd95@gmail.com

Jblanton said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/jblanton41/status/14976192462

fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/15000397219

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

TheOutspokenYam said...

half_blue_sky@yahoo.com

http://twitter.com/KissesForUsAll/status/15019187160

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/15027369415

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet 5/30 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/15043297993
kkondek at gmail.com

Aik Alice said...

I love the Pink and Yellow and Pearls - Set of 3 Small Hair Pins.

aikalice at yahoo dot com

Lily said...

I love the Handmade Five Flower Necklace or Headband!
Lilyhoot at gmail dot com

Lily said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/slowclublover/status/15053668922

paintedladyfingers said...

My favorite item is the 'Set of Three Tiny Pink Flowered Bobby Pins'. These hair pins are darling. <3

berkana[at]fastmail[dot]fm

paintedladyfingers said...

I am a follower of Waterwaif via Google Friend Connect.

berkana[at]fastmail[dot]fm

paintedladyfingers said...

I am following Acute Designs' creative blog via Google Friend Connect.

berkana[at]fastmail[dot]fm

Annie said...
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fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/15062474168

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

Elena Rudaya said...

I love the Revamped Vintage Beaded Necklace

queen-of-pain(AT)yandex(DOT)com

Elena Rudaya said...

I am your follower

queen-of-pain(AT)yandex(DOT)com

Elena Rudaya said...

I am your FB fan (Elena Rudaya)

queen-of-pain(AT)yandex(DOT)com

Elena Rudaya said...

I am a fan of Acute Designs on facebook (Elena Rudaya)

queen-of-pain(AT)yandex(DOT)com

getpalmd said...

Shimmering Gold or Silver Headband :)

Dhesh said...

This is my favourite - http://www.etsy.com/listing/42815457/handmade-five-flower-necklace-or.

dhesh at webmail dot co dot za

Joanne J said...

tweet http://twitter.com/joannej1982/status/15093248039

joanne.j at hotmail dot com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet 5/31 http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/15121250617
kkondek at gmail.com

fisiwoman said...

Daily tweet: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/15132327892

fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

kristin* said...

LOVE the Pink and White Freshwater Pearls Crystal Teardrops Cluster Earrings!

kristinwalsh811 at gmail dot com