Modish July Giveaway!

It's summer, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, the Earth is smiling.  How can this day get any better?  Well, how about with a totally awesomely radical and fantastic giveaway!  Yeah!  Since I had to skip last month's giveaway, I promised to make this one a big ol' doozy, and hopefully I delivered!  With thanks to the kindness of many great contributors, I was able to round up $880 worth of handmade goodness!  Yowza!  Since that's an awful lot, I'll be splitting up the goods between TWO winners!  All you have to do to win is enter below!

::TO ENTER::

Click and explore at least one site from the giveaway contributors listed below.  Find an item you think is interesting, unique, or something that you'd love to take home, then, leave a comment on this post letting us know which site you visited and share a link to an item you found there!  ie: "I found this oh so pretty necklace at Nek jewelry! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12581537" 

Some guidelines:

• You can visit one site or visit many, just share one link per comment- that way, if you visit 5 different shops, you'll enter yourself 5 different times and increase your odds of winning!
• You'll have until Friday, July 11th at 11:59pm (PST) to enter, just 3 short days!
  
• over the weekend, I'll choose TWO winners randomly from all the comments and notify them by email. 
• And yes!  International residents can enter to win too.
  

So, start cruising the sites below, share the cool things you find with the rest of us and maybe even pick up a few things for yourself along the way, hmmm?
 
(click pics below for larger view!)

::GIVEAWAY CONTRIBUTIONS::

• wood-burned treasure box SIXTH AND ELM
• sun drop beaded earrings PRISMERA DESIGN
• set of sea urchin prints WOLFIE & THE SNEAK
• "where wild roses grow" necklace ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY
• rainbow polka dot purse THE SEA WITHIN
• treetings recycled card set DESIGN FOR MANKIND
• pearl & rose quartz earrings CATIE'S BLUE
• original mixed media oil painting NANCY KREMILLER
• large "green room" mounted photo PLYWERK
• "romantic cowgirl" necklace VADJUTKA
• mushrooms print set (pastel edition) JESSICA DOYLE
• "when whales talk" applique pouch ITY-BITY BAGS
• harlequin dog collar THE MODERN PET
• red hearts felt barrette set FLAPPER GIRL
• striped poppy purse CHIC 36
• turquoise earrings JEALOUSY JEWELS
• embroidery card set SUBLIME STITCHING
• turquoise gumball necklace RENEE'S PAPER & YARN
• "light showers" print LUCIA JOHNSON
• fabric headband STYLISH MODE
• "seeds of freedom" print VOL. 25
• willow earrings SPARKLING STARS
• tie dye zipper pouch URBAN KNIT
• crocheted lemon cake slice SHARLEEN MORCO
• set of sterling & pearl earrings + perfume sample ART CREATED
• hand knit headband set TICKLED PINK KNITS
• birdie notecard A PUNKIN' CARD CO
• beaded and embroidered brooch KRISTA RAAK
• quilted island tote bag OBLINAKNIT
• "swing" photograph CAREY SHAW
• dangling crystal earrings WYRED ON WIRE
• mixtape zine 3rd issue MIXTAPE ZINE
• birthstone earrings A PLANET 4 CREATION
• rose, lavender & aqua beaded necklace SPARKLE PLENTY
• seashell earrings A PRETTY ROCK
• mau mau message cards MAU STUDIO
• guitar pick earring and necklace set ECLECTIC ELEMENTS

Thanks so much to everyone who contributed!  To enter, just click the comments link below and start commenting away!  Good luck! :)

7/10/08: Just wanted to pipe in with a "Great googlymoogly!  Look at all those comments!  My eyes are bugging out!"  Keep 'em coming, you have until this Friday at midnight to enter!  WOW!!

Comments

[Jillian]

I love the gumball necklace at Renees. I've had it favorited for months!

[Raina]

The color scheme of this scarf is fantastic. Reminds me of a cool winters day...
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7805039

[Allyson]

The Blue Ice Necklace from Jealousy Jewels would look gorgeous on my sister (or me). http://www.jealousyjewels.com/blue-ice.html

[Deb G]

Their earrings are really pretty!

http://artcreated.com/jewelry_collection/earrings.html

[Raffy]

Love this ethnic bag! Very original http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5705488

[helen]

Went to Jessica Doyle's site--love the Mushrooms prints especially since my child's daycare is called Little Mushrooms. Would be the perfect gift for his teachers.

[Jen]

Wow, I am really loving Sublime Stitching! What cute embroidery patterns! I am coveting one of the kits, http://www.sublimestitching.com/lapetitekit.html in the Craftopia pattern: http://www.sublimestitching.com/craftopia.html

[Amy Cluck]

What a gorgous print by Jessica Doyle!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13075285

[rachel]

is it just me, or does fused glass always look good enough to eat?

[Deb G]

I think I may need this clutch!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12775790

[Allyson]

Windy Summer by luciajohnson transported me! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8984418

[Suanne]

I adore the ellabelle ring!
Such a rich colour!
The best part? I quote "So no doing the housework whilst you're wearing this ring!"
Oh wow--an anti-work amulet!
<3
http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/product/ellabelle-ring

[Amy Cluck]

I'm lovin' all the ittybittybags but I think this wristlet is my fav!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12856466

[Jen]

I've been looking for new cat collars and I think I've found them at The Modern Pet:
http://themodernpet.com/item/Argyle_Cat_Collars/219/c27

[keri]

These prints are so cute and simple! They would look amazing with my retro dining room. ;)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12173768

[Bethany]

I embroidered an old denim Boppy pillow for my baby girl with this pattern: http://www.sublimestitching.com/spacedout.html
Space bimbos make for the best Boppy ever! http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowviskie/244683432/ and http://www.flickr.com/photos/nowviskie/244683631/

[Julie]

Onhttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5034517e can never have too many totes/handbags, especially in beautiful fabrics that scream "Chic!" ala The sea Within at http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5034517.

[Krystal]

As a puppy mommy, how could I resist The Modern Pet! Eco-friendly and adorable?! How did I not know about them before? I'm coveting this: http://themodernpet.com/item/Pebble_Beach_Dog_Collar/259/c57

[rachel]

why cant all bridges be this colorful?

[Deb G]

OK, I like all of vol. 25's prints...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13006282

[Ashley]

I love this bag from the Sea Within. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12410109

[rachel]

i love the sky in this

[Athena]

This is so beautiful. It really is incredible.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10798454

[michelle]

I couldn't pick one, all lovely

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030574

[Sarah-Noelle Amberson]

It's cute and functional and has a SQUID on it

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13037623

[Dina Fragola]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10734365
I love that necklace, the colors are beautiful and the style is so unique!

[keri]

These woodburned boxes are truly gorgeous and come in so many variations!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8780765

[Lauren]

Love this Modern twist on classic flourishes.

[rachel]

my camera would be right at home in here

[Deb G]

Wow, I totally can't afford this but it is so beautiful...

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7505903

[mary_b]

I loved the Russian doll necklace from ECLECTIC ECCENTRICITY - of course it was sold out! http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/product/my-little-russian-doll-exclusive-eccentricities Loved many other items, will be back to check them out!

[michelle]

Gotta have it

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11822217

[Lauren]

Love this Chunky Brooch.

[Patti B.]

I'm really liking the deep rich hues of the "Do You Love Me" print by Jessica Doyle:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12207839

[Sarah-Noelle Amberson]

Not this shirt but EVERYTHING in this shop is awesome reasonably priced. I'm beginning to think I'm addicted to this site...

http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Tops/Short+Sleeve+Shirts/Godzilla+Attack+Tee

[Deb G]

Sublime stitching makes such fun stuff...

[Ruthie]

I love these earrings: http://www.prismeradesign.com/item.php?item_id=58&category_id=2

[rachel]

if only i could keep my cat from removing his collars...

[Lauren]

These prints are really detailed and original. Love the Mushrooms.

[Patti B.]

This green apple tissue holder at The Sea Within shop would be so fun and handy to carry around!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9991030

[Kristin]

I need art! I had a hard time picking from this site, but I really loved this one:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=8981623
I'm really into purple right now...

[Kristin]

There were lots to choose from here too. I love her use of music in art. So genius!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=10454099

[Elizabeth K.]

I have fallen in love with this website! It's name says it all--Eclectic Eccentricity!

[rachel]

these are so handy!

[Sarah-Noelle Amberson]

I love these feather tights!

http://www.modcloth.com/store/Womens/Accessories/Socks+and+Leggings/Peacock+Feather+Tights

[Jen]

A Punkin Card Co. has been one of my etsy faves for a while now:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12604594

[rachel]

i feel i could go to a gatsby-era party in this!

[Elizabeth K.]

I have fallen in love with this website--the name says it all!--Eclectic Eccentricity!

http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/product/for-the-love-of-the-ocean-eccentric-editions

[Patti B.]

Wow, the red mahogany woodburned boxes over at Sixth and Elm are absolutely gorgeous! The spring tree box is particularly lovely:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11202121

[Heidi]

These are gorgeuous! I want one! x

[Heidi]

These are gorgeous! I want one!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8780765

[Barbara Baker]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11875433 from Urban Knit was just beautiful...and WOW what a fantastic prize package.

[rachel]

i need glasses like those to complete the look

[Michelle]

ooh i found this lovely set of coasters

[Patti B.]

I think the shell note flats by Prismera Design are perfect for brightening up a summer day:
http://www.prismeradesign.com/item.php?item_id=53&category_id=8

[perletwo]

I like this necklace at vadjutka:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13066574

[lauren]

i burst out laughing when i saw this little yummy taco pouch. i think it's probably the cutest, funniest thing i've ever seen.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12062129

[rachel]

i cant believe these are handmade!

[Patti B.]

I adore these green pom pom earrings at Catie's Blue shop...kind of remind me of the bumble ball toy my sister used to play with when she was little!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12573888

[Deb G]

This would make a great pouch to wrap a gift in!

http://chic36.web.fc2.com/15.html

[rachel]

i love the shadows

[Allyson]

Seeds of Freedom by vol25 is just joyful! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12770350

[Lori]

I love this wonderful wooden box from Sixth and Elm!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11860172

[Allyson]

Tres cool, tres fab, the mod-tastic earrings from ishi http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7462449

[rachel]

how, well, mod!

[Deb G]

My cat needs an eco fish cat toy!

http://themodernpet.com/item/Eco_Fish_Cat_Toy/320/c65

[Patti B.]

The "Magic is Everywhere" drawing at Wolfie and the Sneak is a colorful reminder to keep our eyes open to the wonders around us:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11626669

[Allyson]

This California Girl can't resist the California Roll sushi magnets from Sharleen Morko! http://shop.mmm-fruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7&products_id=7

[rachel]

hello to you too!

[Patti B.]

Everytime I see Design for Mankind's inspiration poster, I like it in a different color! This time it's the sky blue one that gets me. Lovely.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10155095

[Jessica]

i adore this! : http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13176972

[Lori]

This is so pretty from Prismera Design!
http://www.prismeradesign.com/item.php?item_id=66&category_id=6

[lauren]

i love the african print on this makeup pouch. and it's the perfect size for holding a little lip gloss and some change.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12872326

[Caroline]

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9991030

This is adorable, and it's hard to find cute tissue holders...

[perletwo]

Since I have to wear an ID badge, I appreciate this fabric lanyard at Stylish Mode:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12060151

[rachel]

the asymmetry is delightful in these earrings!

[Katrina]

Again, freshwater pearls get me EVERY TIME: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11466278

[Allyson]

The sacred heart wall hanging by Ahna of Art Created is bold and alive and passionate! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=403767

[Patti B.]

Oh, the "give them an inch" necklace by Eclectic Eccentricity is such a fun concept!
http://eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com/product/give-em-an-inch-necklace

[Deb G]

I love her fish prints!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11905400

[corey]

I absolutely LOVE this necklace from Prismera Design. It's gorgeous!
http://www.prismeradesign.com/item.php?item_id=23&category_id=2

[rachel]

this neckwarmer would most certainly keep away the winter chill

[Kerri]

Catie's Blue "Emma" earrings: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12733223
worth a click AND the price!

[perletwo]

This would make a cool little summer beach bag:

http://chic36.web.fc2.com/2.html

[Lori]

Wolfie and the Sneak will doodle on anything you send to them (within the guidelines)...what a cool idea!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11623254

[rachel]

too adorable, i need a whole basket of these

[Kerri]

http://chic36.web.fc2.com/17.html
vintage kimono pouches for super-reasonable cash.

[Jealousy Jewelry & Design]

I love this one!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12590304

[Allyson]

The Flower and Vine bracelet by A Pretty Rock is charming and elegant all at the same time! http://www.aprettyrock.com/flower-and-vine-white-petal-bracelet

[Patti B.]

I love how the rain comes down in Nancy Kremiller's "Rain Song" painting:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12651192

[Allyson]

Dinosaur!!! from the Mau Studio http://www.maustudio.com/artist/MarkPoulin/CN_DI.html

[Patti B.]

Untitled #101 over at Plywerk is so majestic - the perfect tree on a hill shot:
http://plywerk.myshopify.com/products/untitled-101

[rachel]

these rubies are delicious!

[Sarah D.]

I'm thrilled to see Prismera included in this month's giveaway! I already own this necklace, and totally adore it:

http://www.prismeradesign.com/item.php?item_id=24&category_id=2

[cait]

She recently added emily martin to the artist series!
http://www.sublimestitching.com/theblackapple.html
Adorable.

[rachel]

delightfully delicate

[rachel]

i need to send some bunny butt notes!

[Michelle]

This painting is absolutely beautiful:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11967321. Love, love, love it!

[perletwo]

Oh, I've drooled over TickledPinkKnits' ruffled llama/wool shawl before. If I had an extra grand lying around (ha!) I'd get it in about five colors.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10840571

[Patti B.]

Love these earrings by Vadjutka - it's nice to see a combination of yellow and lilac!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13188314