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Welcome! Sit down, peruse these pages, and indulge in the stories my dolls arouse within your imagination...

Once Upon A Doll began with my own love of dolls, especially hand made. My kids and I collect, play with, and love our dolls, and eventually I began to make dolls of my own. Although my dolls are based upon the principles of Waldorf doll making--natural and sustainably harvested materials (like wool stuffing and cotton interlock), hand spun and dyed wool yarns for hair, hand made doll clothes, 100% wool felt for shoes--my dolls cannot be called strictly Waldorf (more Waldorf-esque), as they have definite personalities, larger & more expressive eyes, and playful mouths. Once Upon A Doll features enchanted dolls made in the Waldorf tradition with a storybook theme for that special child in your life or the discriminating collector of handmade dolls.

Monday, July 2, 2012

To CELEBRATE the 
Grand RE-Opening of the 
Once Upon A Doll Etsy Shop
(formerly wreathsndolls)

It's time for a GIVEAWAY!

***The GRAND PRIZE is...(drum roll please)...

1. Lil' Red: A 13" Handmade Waldorf-esque Doll

Meet Lil’ Red. She is a handmade doll, crafted lovingly in the Waldorf tradition. 13 inches from the top of her head to the tip of her toes, she wears an adorable red riding hood themed dress and cape made of imported Japanese fabric. Her lush, long hair is made of hand spun merino wool, with just a splash of color and the most adorable curl! She is stuffed with clean carded local wool and her “skin” fabric is cotton interlock imported from Europe. Her eyes and mouth are hand embroidered—notice that mischievous twinkle—and her wool felt boots have contrast stitching. 


Each seam has been double-stitched to last years of play, and her simple expression allows your child to imagine whatever emotion she wishes. The wool stuffing warms to your child’s body temperature, making her feel like a real companion to befriend. The dress, cape, and shoes are removable (dress uses Velcro for easy on and off again), and she modestly has underwear and the cutest belly button as well. Her hair is currently in messy buns, but may be taken down and styled a variety of ways for creative play. Her cheeks are blushed with beeswax crayon, and she carries a basket to be filled with goodies for grandmother’s house!

Lil’ Red is intended for children ages three and up.

For FREE--you only pay $10 for shipping! 

***The SECOND PRIZE is...(drum roll again):
2. A Custom Yarn Wreath
for the Doll of YOUR CHOICE

I have made numerous yarn wreaths for handmade dolls in my time. For THIS prize, you choose a doll you already have, and I will craft a handmade artisanal yarn wreath JUST to keep your doll in--the PERFECT way to decorate your home or child's bedroom with a beloved doll!  Here are some examples of wreaths I have made for dolls by other doll makers in the past:




***PLEASE NOTE: for this option, you must supply YOUR OWN DOLL!***
Once you win, I will contact you to craft your little doll's home, and I will buy all supplies for the making of the wreath.
FOR FREE--you only pay $15 shipping!!

***The FINAL PRIZE is...(last drum roll, I promise): 
 3.One $25.00 Gift Certificate for
Once Upon A Doll Etsy Shop
This will be in the form of a coupon code that is ONLY for the winner of this prize, good for one year from issuance and may be used on any item or combination of items in the Once Upon A Doll Etsy Shop (including SALE items).
FOR FREE (although you'll have to purchase something to use it)!!

WOW!

You have FIVE chances to enter the contest:

*** If you have already done any of the following, just tell me in the comment below and you will still receive an entry for each one.***
  • "LIKE" the Once Upon A Doll Facebook Page ("Facebook Badge" to the right)
  • FOLLOW this BLOG (click "Followers" to the right)
  • SIGN UP to receive emails from Once Upon A Doll ("Email Sign Up" link to the right)
  • FOLLOW on TWITTER ("Twitter Updates" link to the right)
  • Comment below with your REAL first name, your email, and tell me all the other ways you entered (Facebook, Follow Blog, Email Sign Up, Twitter) THIS IS THE ESSENTIAL STEP! You MUST comment and tell me about your other entries in order for them to count!
That's ALL you have to do!
Grand RE-Opening Contest closes Sunday, July 8th at Midnight EST; winners will be chosen by random number generator on Monday July 9th.

GOOD LUCK! Thanks so much for your support and patronage,
Amy
Once Upon A Doll

P.S.  SECRET extra entry opportunity! SHARE my original post on the Once Upon A Doll Fanpage about this contest for an additional entry :)
https://www.facebook.com/OnceUponADoll

 

36 comments:

  1. liked on fb, signed up for email. :)
    Jennifer
    j.hskak@gmail.com

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  2. I already liked you on facebook
    I signed up for email
    I'm a follower of your blog

    Rebekah
    rebekahsurech@gmail.com

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  3. Followed on FB already, shared on FB, signed up for email, following on Twitter, following the blog <3

    Kandi
    Kandi [.] dircks [@] gmail [.] com

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  4. Liked (Loved!!) on facebook :)
    Kelly Bacon
    kellyfegan@hotmail.co.uk

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  5. I "like" you on Facebook
    Nikky Eppes

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  6. I also now follow your blog (Ivannalottadolls@rocketmail.com) follow you on Twitter (@NikkyBeth) and have signed up to receive your emails at Ivannalottadolls@rocketmail.com
    Thank you for the chance
    Nikky Eppes

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  7. Already like you on facebook! Signed up for emails and to follow your blog.

    Kelly Hall
    khall4@comcast.net

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  8. signed up for email at afillow@yahoo.com

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  9. Liked you on FB, signed up to follow the blog and signed up for email notifications.

    Athena
    afillow@yahoo.com

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  10. I like you on FB.
    I signed up for the emails.
    I follow your blog.
    I follow you on Twitter @jennifermae0625

    Jenny
    jennifermae0625@gmail.com

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  11. Liked on FB, follow blog, signed up for email
    thx for the chance hun!

    Chrystel
    coschipok@hotmail.com

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  12. Liked on Facebook
    Followed on Twitter
    Followed Blog
    signed up for e-mails
    Shared on my page
    Mary
    mk.mom14@gmail.com

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  13. Liked on FB
    Brenda
    american_pie1979@yahoo.com

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  14. Like you on FB, signed up for email, one of your wreaths was my VERY FIRST Waldorf DOLL!

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    1. Oh my, Debbie--what an honor! I hope you love your little princess (I remember :) and thanks so much for coming back!

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  15. So cute and thanks for the chance, liked FB page, Following blog. Melissa Scamuffa and I don't like posting my email but you know where to find me sweets!

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  16. I liked your fb page. commented on and shared your giveaway post on FB. Also followed the blog.

    Thanks for the chance!

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  17. Awesome prizes!
    I have liked your FB page, shared your giveaway post on FB page, followed the blog, signed up for the newsletter.

    Sarah Rickard
    sirickard@yahoo.com.au
    x

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    1. Sarah--
      You won THIRD PRIZE! Haven't heard back from you--please let me know that your received your coupon code.
      Grats :),
      Amy

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  18. I love your work! I seen your lovely wreaths on Etsy in my fav shops :0). I entered all 5, thanks so much for the chance, and im looking forward to seeing more of your creations come alive! :0) xoxo

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  19. Mandy
    Mandyquinn0816@gmail.com
    Liked Fb page
    Followed blog
    signed up for email
    Commented here :)

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  20. Hi,
    I LOVE your work. Thank You so much for the giveaway.

    I entered all 5 ways...

    Austina

    austina.bosco@verizon.net

    I "LIKED" your FB page

    I "Follow" this blog.

    I signed up with my email

    I followed on twitter

    I shared you giveaway post on Facebook..

    Thank You so much. BIG HUGS to you...

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  21. I signed up with my email: mikerenea55@centurylink.net

    I followed on twitter : @reneacarlypike

    I like your page on facebook: Renea Pike

    I follow your blog: Renea Pike

    Renea Pike
    mikerenea55@centurylink.net

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  22. Hi there

    I recently saw your work via Facebook and love it. Congratulations on your grand re opening. * fingers crossed * i would love to win one of your gorgeous creations <3

    I already like your facebook page : Karen Criggall
    I follow your blog
    I signed up and follow you by email too

    Karen Criggall
    karen.criggall@gmail.com

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  23. Oh forgot to put on my comment above that i shared your competition post too ;)

    Karen Criggall karen.criggall@gmail.com

    4 entries hope i am lucky :)

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  24. Thanks so much for the wonderful contest and congrats on your new shop!

    Melissa Elliott mkover@hotmail.com

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  25. I am Tiffany Underwood, underwater9800@yahoo.com
    I entered:
    I like you on Facebook
    I am following your blog
    I signed up for email updates

    I've seen your wreaths before, and am enchanted...I look forward to seeing all your goodies!

    *I am a Twitter flunkie,or I'd have attempted that... :)

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  26. Oh, and I shared your giveaway on Facebook:

    http://www.facebook.com/#!/tiffany.t.underwood

    underwater9800@yahoo.com

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  27. i have liked your page(before this comp opened) am following your blog and signed up for emails :)
    mejoja71@gmail.com

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  28. Bonus entry completed ;)

    rebekahsurech@gmail.com

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  29. Liked on Facebook
    Followed on Twitter
    Followed Blog
    signed up for e-mails
    shared on a doll FB page

    Erica Maison
    faerie77girl@gmail.com

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  30. my name is susan
    jungle2274@gmail.com

    i liked on facebook
    followed blog
    signedup for email
    commented

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  31. I did everything! Yay!

    Allison Bender
    agbender@gmailcom

    Liked onFacebook
    Followed Blog
    Email Sign Up
    Twitter Follower
    Shared on FB

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  32. Thanks SO MUCH to everyone who entered! Giveaway comments officially CLOSED.

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