The two winners of the Novica gift certificates have been chosen. Each of the 270 comments in the drawing received a sequential number at the time it was posted. The winners were chosen by a random number generator which selected the numbers 229 and 71. Congratulations to Aisling and Discovery Woman. I will be contacting you soon.
I tend to shy away from giveaways. To be honest, I'm not always comfortable with them, but this holiday season I was approached by a representative from the Corporate Gifts Department of NOVICA, a website associated with National Geographic that gives artisans from around the world a place where their talents can be showcased and sold. I took a really careful look at their catalogs and based on what I saw, accepted their offer, which makes it possible for me to pass on a $75 gift certificate to two of you. If you would like to participate in the drawing, please let me know by way of a comment placed here before midnight on December 15th. Tell me which gift or gifts you'd be likely to select if you are chosen to receive one of the gift certificates. Please remember that most of these gifts tell a story, support a cause or have a purpose. Your selection directly affects the life of the artisan who fashioned it and in many cases helps to keep native craft traditions alive. The various categories from which the gifts can be chosen appear below. Just click on the links to browse through what's available in each of the sections. I will announce the winner on December 16th. That's all there is to it. Good luck! 
Gifts for Mom
Eco-Friendly Green Treasures
Gifts for Him
Bracelets
Earrings
Fair Trade Corporate Gifts
268 comments :
1 – 200 of 268 Newer› Newest»I always go for ECO =) What a cool giveaway!
xoXOxo
Jenn @ Peas & Crayons
The alpaca wool items are beautiful! I would have to decide between the alpaca sweater for men or one of the wool throws. Thanks for the opportunity!
I love the Christmas ornaments that are made from gourds!
I just love everything on there, but I am seriously enamoured with the leather backpacks that they have!
I would probably opt for some jewelery. It is all pretty cool. It is a hard decision.
This is not an entry as I live too far away, but the items look fantastic and someone is going to ne a very lucy winner. Diane
Oh my gosh this website is unbelieveable!! I will be spending all my time on it now and not get anything done for christmas!! I would get the Fair At night wall hanging, any of the adorable little metal statues, that set of three hadnpainted boces on your blog, the baskets are wonderful, there is so much and I want almost all of it. I shall have to move to a bigger house!! Of coures, please enter me!!
I'm shy of give aways too, I appreciate that you checked the offer out. I would love to buy some earrings for my granddaughter.
This is a heartfelt giveaway Mary. The chouce is quite difficult. On a brief browse of the site I love several of their shawls and there is a dotted cobalt blue pitcher and glasses that has caught my eye.
What a great giveaway!
I need an new pair of earrings~ The pearl clusters or sterling silver petals look gorgeous.
Thanks for the chance to win!My ears especially thank you!
Yvonne
What a cool web site! I just spent a chunck of time looking around... I didn't get past the jewelry, there were many pieces I loved, a silver flower ring wasd a favorite and later I want to look around the rest of the site!
What a great giveaway Mary! Thanks for hosting this! I would love to by the Lucky Elephant silver link bracelet!!
What lovely products! I'd go with the eco-friendly. The silk, alpaca, and bamboo fiber shawls and scarves are sooo lovely.
Thanks for offering this wonderful opportunity!
I love the beautiful vibrant cotton kente cloth scarves.
Definitely the silver with blue topaz necklace - lovely. What beautiful merchandise - thank you, Mary, for sharing all this with us!
What a wonderful giveaway, Mary. I would definitely select one of the beautiful wool shawls they feature. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
I love this giveaway! Everything is so neat! I love the jewelry!
lovely giveaway..
What a very gracious giveaway. I was first attracted to the paintings - so beautiful. It would be difficult to choose between the jewelry, shawls and glassware!!
I would probably go for either the laptop bag or one of the large hobo bags. My SIL has been looking for a "cool" diaper bag and those seem plently big enough!
I'd to pick out one of the gift for mom for my own Mother. Thanks for a wonderful giveaway!
There is a beautiful silk shawl that I am absolutely in love with!
lovely giveaway! i'd probably choose one of those great bracelets!
Thanks so much for hosting this lovely giveaway, Mary! I would love to get one of their gorgeous jewlery boxes if I win!
The Lavish Bali Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings are so pretty and perfect for my boss.
susitravl(at)gmail(dot)com
I love this site, I am going to have to spend much more time on it.
Would like to purchase something for my mom, that would be great :-) Short on budget this year :-)
There are so many wonderful things to choose from. I would definetly get these jars - http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=138380 - even though it says they are for condiments, I think they would be great for serving a pudding in!
I'd like the Men's gold accent band ring, 'Structures'. I think its amazing. Thanks!
Chris
zekks at yahoo dot com
Well, I was going to pick something I could give as a gift, but then i saw the Scarlet jewel Leather purse and decided I would have to use the $ towards that for ME! :)
http://handbags.novica.com/leather/leather-shoulder-bag-scarlet-garden/174198/
Some of the bracelets are gorgeous - I'd probably have to go with one of them!
What a thoughtful thing to do. I'm in love with the bracelet...thank you for the opportunity. hugs ~lynne~
Oh this is so very sweet of you Mary! I would love to get some fancy serving plates.
Hi, Mary. What a great cause. I would select the 'Hearts and Flowers' dangle earrings - they are wearable art with a great message.
So many options, but the bamboo baskets & trays are so beautiful & I'd be honored to have them.
Martha in KS
What a beautiful selection. Really, I could just choose it all! I really love the shawls and the jewelry (no surprise).
Wow, what a generous giveaway from you, Mary, via Novica. All the items are wonderful, but I love the gift items in the eco-friendly group. Happy Holidays.
What a fabulous giveaway. I think I'm stuck on the amethyst daisy earrings. Or possibly the opals. Or the glassware for entertaining. Oh! So many choices.
That is an awesome site.
I like the stationary by Nikom, both for myself and to give as gifts.
~ingrid
This is a great giveaway!
I'd definitely get some earrings for my mother - she's tough to shop for, but some of the ones on the site are definitely her style!
What a beautiful web site. It would be hard to choose for me . . . between candles, stationary, pillows or glassware.
Reminds me of a cute store here called Ten Villages.
I think Giveaways are fun . . . but I always want everyone to win.
Fondly,
Glenda
The alpaca sweaters are lovely - I don't know if I'd get one for my boyfriend or for myself!
What a great website. I love the jewelry, including a beautiful orchid necklace!
As I am not a US resident these kind of giveaway do not apply to me, so ignore my comment for this, I just wrote because I wanted to say that Fair trade gifts are a good cause, and I love handmade stuff!!! :-)
ciao and good luck to all your readers :-)
Alessandra
I love their pottery. They have the most beautiful sea blue bowl that I have wanted for some time now.
Bev is somewhat of a jewelry hog and likes the artisan items (navajo, Carribean beach merchants, etc), so I would allow her to spend the gift.
The bracelets are divine! I just love them...great giveaway..
I shy away from most giveaways also. I have seen this website and bookmarked it for the eco-friendly. But definitely something for my Mom - definitely.
What a lovely website Mary. They have such interesting and novel gifts. I was particularly impressed with the Luis Martinez aluminum tray with the rope trim. Very chic for entertaining.
Sam
What a giveaway! I love the leather backpack...
Amazing giveaway!!
I think the jewellery is amazing!!
This would make a great gift!
I love the bag made of soda pop pull tabs, very cool!
Great giveaway.. I would love to have one of those hemp shoulder bags or bags made from coconut shells..
The Blown glass drinking glasses, 'Spirals of Thought' are so beautiful! :) Love them. Thanks for the giveaway! Will spread the words for you! :)
I'd love the "Black Sea" leather handbag. What a great giveaway!
Hey Mary,
Right timing for a great give away!!X'mas time...Are you going to be my santa!!:)Will have to wait and see!!:)
Dr.Sameena@
http://www.myeasytocookrecipes.blogspot.com
I'd buy the Smoky Quartz solitaire ring 'Hope' for my Mother - on the proviso that she left it to me in her will!!
Happy travels!!
I love the earrings, but the shawls are beautiful too. Thanks for the giveaway!
The jewelry is what I would like to have, so many pretties though it would be tough to choose.
Thanks!!
Mary L
It would be hard to pick, but I am leaning towards earrings for my mother in law, she LOVES them.
I'd be most interested in baskets as I love to fill them for gifting.
Best,
Bonnie
I would get the "One Love" wood sculpture.
i love the pearl brooches from thailand. beautiful!
I might choose the Iron vase, 'Dance of the Waves if I won.
blackbearpie@aol.com
What a great resource! I've been looking through fair trade websites for my Christmas shopping... and trying to avoid the usual big-box stores or corporate chains :)
The earrings! I LOVE the earrings.
lovely giveaway
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
I like the look of those hot red martini glasses - very different.
Thanks for the opportunity to enter,
Dan
Oh, what a gorgeous Pearl and kyanite choker, 'Sky Goddess'! A-ma-zing!
discovery4 AT mac DOT com
The jewelery on this site is beautiful! I couldn't tell you which one I would pick there's to many...hopefully I win!
Kim Meier
kimberleymeier@rocketmail.com
I would love to get a couple of things.
for me:
Cotton shoulder bag, 'Hmong Pride'
by Anchalika Chamnan
for a friend:
Cotton sling tote bag, 'Red Elephant'
by Jiap Rojjana
Awesome giveaway and thank you for introducing us to their website. I loved the Blue Ribbon Wine Glasses so that would be my choice. Thank you for considering my entry.
Kathy
What a cool giveaway and i love the thoughts and concept behind Novica
There is so muc to choose from , id gladly chose something from the entertaining page!
Thannxx a ton for hosting a fav giveaway for us all!
One of the buddha statues, or maybe a decorator items, or maybe a gift for him, how can I choose. thanks.
I'm really a supporter of Fair Trade products. I really like the Onyx and marble chess set, 'Classic'. This would make such a wonderful gift.
Thanks so much & happy holidays.
rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com
If I won, I would like to get the Wood bookends, 'Speak No Evil Monkey' from Novica's home decor section
abfantom at yahoo dot com
Morning! My daughter just had her ears pierced. I would pick out some pretty earrings for her Christmas presents!
HORTON111@AOL.COM
I LIKE THE Pine and cedar wall clock, 'Seahorse'
Sounds great to me--count me in!
I would like to get the awesome Men's sterling silver ring, 'Twin Hawks' for my husband! ;)
Clownscrytoo@gmail.com
the earrings are just gorgeous!
Wonderful items. I love the jewelry and bags! The whole concept is just great!
What great items... i would def have to go for the jewelry... love that it is unique!
I really liked the wooden puzzles. and there was also a gorgeous leather messenger bag!
I would like to participate in the drawing. I recently bought a necklace from Novica for my mom, and it's very beautiful. If I won, I might buy another piece of jewelry, such as this silver locket: http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=147981
Please enter me. This would make the holidays brighter.
cybercook@ameritech.net
OmGoodess! What a great givaway! i would love the pearl and aquamarine bracelet! thank you!
I want the Sky Blue Murano Glass Vase so bad I just can't stand it.
elysesw@aol.com
Love those ornaments, Mary. Nice giveaway!
What a wonderful giveaway! It's hard to chose one thing from so many choices! I think I'd pick some jewelry. Everything is awesome!
Awesome giveaway. I'd like to get some earring for my aunt.
I love them all but I must say any of the jewelry would be super nice.
my4boysand1@yahoo.com
Jewelry is always nice
I would like jewelry
yeah, really cool giveaway! I would definitely go for one of the eco treasures. one for my mom and one for someone new in my life :)
Great giveaway! I'd love the Alpaca Wool Reversible Poncho, 'Heritage' or a turquoise bracelet.
I'd pick some jewelry for my wife.
I love the jewelry! It'd be hard to decide but probably some earrings!
If I win, I would put the GC toward the Lapis lazuli cufflinks, 'Blue Intensity'
for my husband
bbentry [at] aol [dot] com
How lovely. I would be hard pressed to choose between some of the beautiful scarves or the awesome silver jewelry.
what a great giveaway.
love everything but especially my heart beats faster for the Christmas ornaments.
have a wonderful weekend
I love Novica's jewelry. I love the Aquamarine Pendant "sea wave"
rugerpuppies a hotmail dot com
I might choose the Marcasite and garnet pendant necklace, Illusions'.
tshaw6580@yahoo.com
I like the Cotton shoulder bag, 'Maya Lake'.
Jennifer, jennem22 at yahoo dot com
I would love to have a leather backpack!
I am having my first giveaway on my blog.A gift card sponsored by CSN Stores. please all enter!
I think I would buy my mother some jewelry!
xx
I would love some earrings.
jessicahills22 at gmail dot com
I have already bought a few gifts from this site. I love it. I think I would choose the alpaca wool poncho. So beautiful.
If I won, I would get the Cotton tote handbag, 'Midnight Carnation'.
iridia718 at gmail dot com
Love their bracelets, especially one called "Rain".
I love the jewelry, Christmas decorations. . .uh. . .I love it ALL!
Thank you, Mary, for including me in your giveaway. I saw some very pretty garnet necklaces that I would enjoy wearing :)
They are all beautiful but the eco stuff is really wonderful ! Such a lovely giveaway around the holidays!!
I love the Garnet and citrine cocktail ring, 'Splendor', it is so perfect! Thank you.
kathydetweiler@gmail.com
How lovely! There are some wonderful things available. I love the wood and pewter candleholder, 'Coral Light' from Thailand.
Hey Mary,hru doing,,this is wonderful giveaway...i m amazed by there wide variety of wonderful things to buy...as this is the holiday season i would love to buy some eco friendly gifts,bful serving platters,wood boxes and specially some bful candle holders for my mom to lighten up and welcome the new year....advance wishes for xmas,,,fingers crossed..thanks for the wonderful giveaway....
It's a touch decision because there are so many great things to choose from. I think I'd have to go with a piece of the interesting jewelry or an alpaca wool throw.
Thanks for the opportunity to explore this site.
Best,
Bonnie
I'm drawn to the bamboo boxes 'Treasured Gifts' (set of 3). They're so green and beautiful.
Oh my, so many lovely things. I have to be honest and admit I'd likely pick something for myself; a pair of earrings I think. I know I ought to find something for someone else in here, but ... those earrings were just so pretty!
I would probably choose the fair at night wall hanging!
I love the handbag selection ....especially the Leather handbag, 'Nocturnal Flower'. Thank you!
I would definitely choose the fair trade items..so many choices though the hammock looks so comfortable. It is a really great give away by the way. Thank you for that :)
Since I have a small collection of Christmas ornaments from around the world, I'd first get a set of wood batik ornaments, then a pair of pearl earrings.
Princess Cupcake at Cupcake hypen Forum dotcom
I would have to go with a handbag, because you can never have too many knitting bags.
I am a cheerleader for Novica and their mission!I have my eye on the Cotton tote handbag, 'Teal Splendor'
I checked out the Gifts for Him because I still need ideas for my husband. I like the Men's sterling silver ring, 'Dragon Spirit' from Bali, and it would be perfect for my husband.
ajolly1456 at gmail dot com
What great items Mary! I see a beautiful shawl and bracelets also. It is hard deciding as so many things look wonderful!
Everything is so beautiful! I love the wood boxes and the pitchers are so pretty too! The teak wood carving for the wall is so wonderful too! What a wonderful site to find just the perfect gift. Happy Holidays!
nlarma at gmail dot com
I am all over Leather briefcase 'Republic'. I would stash it away in a closet until my fiance graduates from college and give it to him as a graduation/thanks for traveling half-way around the world with me gift.
Novica has some really gorgeous alpaca-wool sweaters that would be perfect for someone like me who is always cold!
glycinemax (at) gmail (dot) com
I would get the Natural orchid gold-plated stickpin, 'Forever Blue'.
honeybeez80@yahoo.com
Love the wood centerpieces, 'Maya Square' by Patricio Coroy. They would make a great gift.
Thanks for a great giveaway!
Some lucky person will truly be blessed with this win. I would love having anything from either of them,\. I love most everything under gifts for Mom and the bracelets.
I would love to have the bracelet.. chunky and bejeweled.. oh that's so me! haha!
There are so many amazing things at NOVICA! I could spend hours looking through the jewelry, bags, home decor, etc! One item that I would love to have for family room is the Painted glass chest of drawers called 'Classic Jewel' by an artist in the Andes. It's stunning and would look gorgeous with the sun shining on it. I love that these artists now have a way to exhibit their crafts and make a living they might not have been able to otherwise!
mickeycoutts at yahoo dot com
I love the Silver filigree dangle earrings, 'Shining Star'.
clenna at aol dot com
I would choose the Silk Clutch Bag Emerald Fields, ID# 166940.
Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca
Hi Mary- so wonderful of you to host this- I agree that this is a fantastic way to promote positive creativity- I am particularly drawn to their Eco- friendly creations- I love the idea of bamboo products as it is a highly sustainable fiber- I have bamboo floors but not a bamboo scarf!
Thanks for hosting!
Ren Lady Of The Arts @ gmail dot com
Scarves! I am all about scarves right now. What a lovely collection of treasures and such a generous prize! Thank you for the chance!
Blessings,
Cindy
What a beautiful giveaway, Mary. :-) Thank you so much! I think I would go for the reclaimed glass Crimson Swirl Martini glasses. They're just so pretty and make me happy to see them. :-)
I would go for the cotton shoulder bag "Maya Lake" and the "Emerald Dreams" Saa paper notebooks.
I'd probably get this gorgeous Starfish necklace! :) :) http://jewelry.novica.com/necklaces/under-$50/mango-wood-pendant-necklace-starfish/164506/
Thanks!
crystal@averyjamesphotography.com
I loved the carnelian chandelier earrings. What lovely items they have and how cool that they support artisans and craftsmen. I am now following you.
Beautiful stuff! I love the carved walnut jewelry boxes. :-)
~K http://scr.im/nerak
I would get the Leather and cotton batik handbag, 'Tropical Paradise'.
Natural fiber notebook, 'Hypnotic Blue'
love it :0)
agraupel at yahoo dot com
I love the Steel wall art, 'Sunset Oak'. Thanks for the chance!
I love their Christmas ornament collections. They are just beautiful and so unique.
very generous and kind christmas giveaway . I tend to be earth friendly but i do love a pretty bracelet now and then.
Almost impossible to choose. I spent some time looking at the beautiful things made in India and would probably choose a scarf for my friend Kathy's 60th birthday next month.
I really like the Wooden Handmade Handpainted Joyous Bird Christmas ornaments!
WOW all the items are wonderful and you know I love handmade items. This is a great giveaway! I'm not sure what I would pick!
I'd get the Lapis lazuli cocktail ring, 'Whisper'!
The Turquoise and bamboo cocktail ring, 'Imagine' is amazing! I would be honored to wear it.
marija.majerle at gmail dot com
I would be likely to select the Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace "Silver clouds" if I won.
Kellywcu@yahoo.com
What a great site and for a good cause too! I'd probably go for one of the home decor or sculpture items, but maybe one of the unique leather handbags as well...too many choices!
For my daughter who belly dances, believes women should be supported in their endeavors, and loves purple, I would likely choose one of the amethyst wrap bracelets by Busarin, from Thailand, whose small business is becoming successful enough to hire another employee now. Thanks for the chance!
What a great site and wonderful items! So hard to pick just one...trinitygsd at yahoo dot com
I'd like to get my dad the Men's alpaca wool sweater, 'Ocean Blue'.
I'd buy one or two of Armando Ramirez's metal sculptures.
bruwkucteec ^at^ dunflimblag ^dot^ mailexpire ^dot^ com
I would probably choose the Sterling silver pendant necklace, 'Silver Clouds' and then a pair of earrings.
Thanks!
lmclockedile[at]gmail[dot]com
I love Novica--my mom introduced me to the site/company a while back and I instantly fell in love with all the unique items it carries. I love the Green Jasmine candles, for example!
I'd like to get the Recycled paper decorative box, 'News from Guatemala' for my newspaper reporter friend.
nancymeyer1 at gmail dot com
This Sun & moon wall mask is perfect for my Grandpas big Spanish themed home!
http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=121133
panicxduh[at]yahoo[dot]com
Mandatory:
I love the Wool shawl, 'Spring Garden'.
alittlepieceofheaven777(at)yahoo(dot)com
I would put this toward the purchase of the gorgeous Leather shoulder bag, 'Hip Chic in Black' (large). Thank you so much for the chance! :)
whitechocolatecherries at gmail.com
Wow. Great giveaway! I would love to have the leather travel bag as a gift for him :) Thanks
Weng@I heart my Bakes
I would love to be entered in your draw! I have my eye on those wine glasses! :)
Who wouldn't want to enter for a chance for such a wonderful give away! Thank you. Debbie
I'd love to look more at those bracelets!
I loved the handbags, though I am not sure which one I might choose... there is a blue silk and a green one from Thailand that are rather pretty!
I am so impressed with all the beautiful gifts in the catalog. Where to begin? Will look often.
I'd love the jewelry..it's all so pretty hard to choose one item at this time!
lgm52@hotmail.com
I love shopping at sites like this! It's so important that we support these artists! I have always wanted a Pashmina so that is probably what I would choose! Thanks so much!
lavenderdreamstoo at gmail dot com
NOVICA?! It's like meet up with an old friend. I bought silver bracelet and Balinese painting from Bali and Java artisan as gifts. My mom in law and sister in law love it and amaze with the gifts box they sent. It's an artistic touch indeed.
Thank you for reconsider NOVICA Mary, not only they have beautiful product but also good deed for local artisan all over the world. I really need (cross body/messenger) bag and love bags made by Eduardo Alcala (Mexico) or Nanan (Java). Waiting for your next post Mary, cheers' Nomads Cooking
I don't usually try for these contests, as I don't usually win... but I'd like
Coconut shell shoulder bag, 'Square Charms'
I love coconut, and I'd like to have that pretty bag.
Thanks for the opportunity, Mary.
Wow I look at the website and everything is gorgeous. I have a hard time what to choose if I will be the winner. But because I am a woman I might as well choose the jewelries. Count me in!
Mary
mkhkiss@gmail.com
The "Gifts for Him" section has some beautiful chess sets. I think my husband would love one and $75 off of the cost would certainly help out!
$150 is a huge amount of money for me and they website have so much pretty stuff i love. Oh how i wish I get lucky. Awesome giveaway Mary
shrqz28@yahoo.com
xo
Shy
Great giveaway. Love the Fair Trade items.
Love that "Caribbean Dream Hammock"
I love the NATURAL LIFE cotton throw:)
jmatek AT wi DOT rr DOT com
I like Amethyst link bracelet, 'Royal Purple'
I would love to win this, especially on my husbands bday ;)
I like pretty much everything on their page. I really like the wooden desk organizers.
jhoorm01atyahoodotcom
I love several of their shawls
I'd love their silver jewelry. Thanks! aleksa91 hotmail com
Would love to get the Auto part chess set, 'Rustic Warriors'
chipdip2010(at)hotmail(dot)com
I think the Soapstone candle holder, 'Light the World' is beautiful and would make a great gift.
I'd go for something eco-friendly and I'm leaning towards this - http://www.novica.com/itemdetail/index.cfm?pid=149695
Thanks for the giveaway!
alias2003(AT)lycos(DOT)com
Hi Mary..what a great giveaway..love each n every one of them!!
US Masala
I would like to have the Silver filigree dangle earrings, 'Dragonfly' from Novica.
dchrisg3 @ gmail . com
I like the parachute hammock
tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com
I love most everything Novica offers. I am particularly fond of the Sterling silver bangle bracelet, 'Tubes'. There home items are fantastic also.
mbaldrees at yahoo dot com
I would have trouble choosing just one thing (but I'm sure I could!) The jewelry is gorgeous & so are the ornaments!
I'd love the Onyx and garnet link bracelet, 'Exotic Drama'.
kaleidoscopequeen at gmail dot com
love this: Murano handblown vase, 'Modern Blue Volcano'
So many items I like but one is by Khun Boom
love fest earrings .
http://thailand.novica.com/newarrivals/rose-quartz-dangle-earrings-love-fest/177225/
tumblemumbo at gmail.com
thanks
international
I would choose the Wood sculpture, 'Kitty Meditates'
Partially because it is relaxing and partially to taunt the cat next door
I like the hemp shoulder bag” colors of the night”
I would love the Auto part chess set, 'Rustic Warriors'.
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