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Darling Crayon Bag Giveaway

September 2nd, 2009 • Related • Filed Under
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I love discovering cute and unique toys or items for my kids — things that promise to stand the test of time and provide some simple entertainment. That’s why I was excited to land upon this darling quilted Crayon tote bag from the Etsy Store, A Quilt Dream.

My toddler seems to have a passion about “dawing” (drawing) and she is delighted to have her own little tote bag to carry her Crayons and a pad of paper or a coloring book.  Plus, she enjoys slipping the Crayons in and out of their slots on the side of the bag as much as she enjoys scribbling all over the paper. It’s the perfect size for her, with two straps, a roomy middle and slots for 18 individual Crayons.

Raquel Phillips is the talented artist/quilter behind this Etsy shop. She is a stay-at-home Mom of two young children in Moncton, NB, Canada.  Prior to life as a Mom, she was a teacher in Ontario where she taught Fashion Arts and Housing courses to high school students.

Raquel began making crayon bags and rolls after waiting with her kids for three hours in a doctor’s office with no toys.   That night, she came up with the idea for the crayon bag.

All of Raquel’s products are made from quilt-shop fabrics and constructed to be beautiful AND durable. Her original Crayon bag underwent several revisions before becoming the quality product you see in her Etsy store today. In fact, all of her products are field-tested on her own kids and their friends.

Raquel arrived at Etsy via an article in her local paper and now she’s hooked. In addition to Crayon totes and Crayon rolles, she makes and sells hand-quilted and machine-quilted quilts, pin cushions, placemats, coasters, tea towels, chef hats and aprons.

I think this quilted Crayon bag would make a perfect gift for any child’s birthday party or to put away as a Christmas present. You can purchase one at A Quilt Dream for $15, but one lucky Lipstick to Crayon reader will win one by entering this contest.

Giveaway Guidelines

To win, visit A Quilt Dream and then come back here and tell me in the comment section below about a product you like on the site.

Receive additional entries by doing any/all of the following, but be sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do:

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This giveaway closes at 11:59 p.m. Central time Sept.  21.  Be sure to include a valid email address with each of your entries. Winner will be randomly chosen via random.org and will be notified via email and announced on this post.

If winner does not claim prize by September 23, 2009,he/she will forfeit the prize to alternate winner who will be drawn at random.

USA and Canada residents only please. This giveaway is closed. Congratulations to Heather, comment #51. You are the winner.

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  1. #1 Julie on September 3, 2009:

    I think the Girl’s Quilt-Ballerina Belle is beautful

  2. #2 Julie on September 3, 2009:

    I am a email subscriber

  3. #3 Ellen C. on September 3, 2009:

    I like the princess kids snack set. Thanks for the chance.

  4. #4 Ellen C. on September 3, 2009:

    I’m an email subscriber.

  5. #5 Ilissa on September 3, 2009:

    I love this quilt http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22740773.

  6. #6 Charlene on September 3, 2009:

    I love the cupcake pincushion, its so cute.

  7. #7 Charlene on September 3, 2009:

    I’m a subscriber

  8. #8 Charlene on September 3, 2009:

    I have your button on my blog, thanks for the chance to win.

  9. #9 Lee P. on September 3, 2009:

    I really like the Halloween Coasters. Thanks for this giveaway and please count me in

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  12. #12 Cairine on September 3, 2009:

    I would love to have the cowboy apron and chefs hat for my little nephew. We should encourage little boys to cook.

  13. #13 cheryl H on September 3, 2009:

    I like the Coloring and Crayon Bag – Tinkerbell

    Great giveaway..thanks

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  17. #17 Carla Pullum on September 3, 2009:

    I like the Crayon and Marker Roll – large – Princesses!
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  18. #18 Jill Nelson on September 4, 2009:

    Love the crayon bags. What a great gift idea!

  19. #19 Sarah on September 4, 2009:

    I really like the Country Primitive Coasters. They’re not only pretty but very useful!

  20. #20 trisha too on September 4, 2009:

    Handquilted Girl’s Quilt- Ballerina Belle–this is so pretty!

    :)

  21. #21 trisha too on September 4, 2009:

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  22. #22 Melissa N. on September 4, 2009:

    I love the kids snack set that’s Disney Princess – my niece looves them :)

  23. #23 ALLY in WA on September 5, 2009:

    I love the Country Primitive Coasters

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28829971

    But I think the crayon totes are really clever!

    Thanks for the entry!

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  26. #26 Genevieve Larson on September 5, 2009:

    I like the Girl’s Apron and Chef Hat Set – Lots of Ladybugs.

  27. #27 Genevieve Larson on September 5, 2009:

    Email subscriber

  28. #28 Raine on September 5, 2009:

    I love the Ladybug Picnic Coloring and Crayon Bag!
    I’m a music teacher, and i think your crayon bags would be perfect for me to help organize my room. I could store and hang for easy access! I can see dry erase markers hanging next to my board, triangle strikers hanging in the instrument corner…I could go on!
    Thanks,
    Raine
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  29. #29 Raine on September 5, 2009:

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  33. #33 Noreen on September 5, 2009:

    Kid’s Snack Set – Princess, my girls would love this

  34. #34 Jaime on September 7, 2009:

    I know my grand daughter would love this Crayon and Marker Roll – large – Princesses

  35. #35 Belinda M on September 7, 2009:

    I like the Hand Quilted Snowflake Quilt

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  38. #38 Diana on September 9, 2009:

    All the crayon bags are really cute, but I think the cupcake pincushions are adorable too!

  39. #39 Eloise C on September 11, 2009:

    I love the Ladybug Picnic Crayon and Coloring Bag, way too cute and would be perfect for my daughter who is always carrying coloring books and crayons with her. Thanks so much for such a great giveaway!

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  40. #40 Eloise C on September 11, 2009:

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  43. #43 Lisa on September 11, 2009:

    I love the charming Country Primitive Coasters!

  44. #44 Lisa on September 11, 2009:

    I’m a subscriber

  45. #45 lea on September 11, 2009:

    The Cowboy Apron and Chef Hat Combo is super cute!

  46. #46 lea on September 11, 2009:

    I subscribe!

  47. #47 Heather Diotte on September 20, 2009:

    Hand Quilted Snowflake Quilt – Blue and White is what I absolutely LOVE, how gorgeous!!!!!

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  48. #48 Heather Diotte on September 20, 2009:

    I own CoolCanucks.ca, which is a Canadian Contest and Freebie site. This giveaway is shared here:

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  52. #52 carol on September 21, 2009:

    I like the girls apron and chef hat. My four yr. old granddaughter would love it!

  53. #53 carol on September 21, 2009:

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  55. #55 angela m on September 21, 2009:

    i love the Ladybug Picnic Coloring and Crayon Bag
    thanks

  56. #56 angela m on September 21, 2009:

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  57. #57 Jonnie H on September 21, 2009:

    I love the hand quilted snowflake quilt
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