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Because of fiveforty's gorgeous treasury, I made it to Etsy's front page! Very exciting!

Canada Day Road Trip and Giveaway!

The Trans Canada Etsy Team is having a virtual road trip and we are giving away two amazing prizes! The promotion runs from June 20th to July 1st.During this time, when you make a purchase from a participating shop, you automatically earn one ticket into a prize draw for every $10 you spend (before shipping is added to the total). So if you spend up to $10, you will get one ticket. If you spend $50, you get 5 tickets.If you mention the promotional code "Road Trip" in the notes to seller when you check out, you can earn one additional ticket into the prize draw.There are two incredible prizes!A $350 Prize Pack consisting of all these handmade items:

And a $175 Handwoven Rag Rug:

The rag rug was woven by Pegg, FiveForty, using tshirts that were sent to her from all the participating team members across Canada. It's gorgeous and big, measuring 34"x55"! It is a wonderful collaboration bringing together our members from coast to coast, and beautifully executed by Fiveforty through her artistry and skill.So here is how you win! From June 20th to July 1st, any purchase you make from the participating shops will get your name into the draw. You get one ballot for every $10 that you spend. On July 2nd, we will draw for the winners. Remember, if you mention the promo code "Road Trip" when you make your purchase, you will get one extra ballot!

Here is a list of participating shops and prizes that each shop has donated to the prize pack. Remember, you earn 1 ticket for each $10 you spend (prior to shipping costs) in these shops:

Enthral(prize pack contribution: three pairs of earrings and a set of hair elastics, retail value $22)

Five Forty(prize pack contribution: a suncatcher, retail value $42)

MyHandboundBooks(prize pack contribution: leather journal, retail value $39)

i Heart That Dance(prize pack contribution: handmade bag, retail value $35)

Laura Bucci(prize pack contribution: cup cozy, retail value $12)

RJ Charms & Designed by RJ(prize pack contribution: earrings and a bookmark, retail value $17)

Rikrak(prize pack contribution: bib, retail value $21)

Off the Hooks(prize pack contribution: crocheted hat, retail value $20)

Too Aquarius(prize pack contribution: two necklaces, retail value $20)

Pixel8ed(prize pack contribution: recipe book, retail value $10)

Tangente(prize pack contribution: a catnip mouse, retail value $8)

Inkyspider(prize pack contribution: brooch, retail value $9)

Kootsac(prize pack contribution: set of reusable produce bags, retail value $10.50)

Prairie Peasant(prize pack contribution: journal, retail value $20)

Carvel Country soaps(prize pack contribution: $20 gift certificate)

Bovine Bubbles(prize pack contribution: $20 gift certificate)

Sea Glass Designs(prize pack contribution: necklace)

Piggy Tails(prize pack contribution: stationary)

String Me Along(prize pack contribution: set of hair pins, retail value $27)

Paisley Baby(prize pack contribution: wet bag, retail value $13)

WillowCatVintage(prize pack contribution: gift certificate)

We hope you have fun participating in our virtual road trip, Happy Canada Day!

The Cutest Craft

With 3 kids in school, (one in kindergarten & two in preschool), I've seen my fair share of crafts over the past few years. Annika brought home from school yesterday this cute craft project and I just had to share it with you.

Here's how to make your very own super cute Fuzzy Grass Caterpillar.
Supplies

Pantyhose

Potting Soil

Grass seed

Pipe Cleaner

Googly Eyes

Glue

Egg Carton

1. Cut pantyhose off above the ankle so that the foot portion is still in tact.

2. Mix potting soil and grass seed in a bucket.

3. Stuff the pantyhose with mixture.

4. Tie open end in a small knot.

5. Use pipe cleaners to make antenna (twist around small knot).

6. Glue on googly eyes.

7. Water every day and make sure it gets some sunlight.

Eventually the grass will grow through the pantyhose and will make a fuzzy grass caterpillar!