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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

The Vintage Arcade Feature + $29 Giveaway







A packed to the rafter’s box of mixed goodies ranging from vintage to the unusual. Some of the bits-N-bobs included are - vintage buttons, a length of vintage French lace in smooth milky Late tone, a length of Ruby Red Organza ribbon and very unusual lattice rainbow ribbon, 2 pairs of pewter Ballet Shoe charms, a mini portrait of Marie Antoinette, one of Mary's handmade Fornasetti Fridge Magnets and a tourists $100.00 Las Vegas hologram gambling chip and lots more. Whoo Hoo what a collection!!



I am delighted to introduce you to Mary who opened her Vintage Arcade shop on Esty in March of this year, based in Ayr in Scotland  a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde in south-west Scotland. Mary adores antique and vintage items and has over the years collected quite a few, with delightful finds from local auctions, house sales and salvage shops.  Her shop is a true delight and you really feel like you have just stepped in the past. She also has another shop called simply ScotlandUK where she creates fabulous Steampunk jewelry.




This giveaway is open worldwide and is simple to enter.

1. Please follow my blog so you can come back and see if you are the winner:)
2. Heart a favourite item from either of Mary's shops
3. Do you blog? feel free to share this (not mandatory )
4. Tweet this giveaway 
5. Mary on Twitter (She is just getting the hang of this)
6. Mary on Facebook

Any other share will be fabulous and do pop in again over the next couple of weeks, the more times you enter the better your chances:) Giveaway will end on the 14th Dec and best of luck to all entries and a huge thank you to Mary for her generosity.

98 comments:

  1. I follow your blog via email and via GFC as deb_oro

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  2. I hearted (as DESPINA VNT) my favs, which are these:
    50 wishes Pendant
    Fantasy Steampunk Accessory : Follow Me To Marrakech - A Steampunk Journey
    and
    Vintage Buttons & Lace Tin : A Great Selection Including Original Vintage Pascall Sweet Tin

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  3. I follow Thevintagearcade on Facebook as Despina Vnt
    Thank you for this lovely giveway!!

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  4. I've been surfing online more than 3 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It is pretty worth enough for me. In my opinion, if all website owners and bloggers made good content as you did, the net will be much more useful than ever before.

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  5. Yay of to a good start Mary, thanks Despina and Mystica

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  6. This is exciting, thanks everyone, especially Krishenka for all of this. The giveaway is a great bundle to rummage through and then use the pieces to satisfy your creative muse.
    Good luck all. and a big X for Krishenka

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  7. Lovely giveaway Chrissie! Both shops are great! I have love both of them with Cranberry Dreams, tweeted this giveaway, liked on FB & friend-ed on twitter! Good luck to all!

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  8. Hello Londi really appreciate you dropping in and loving you are a star. no off you go and do some more packing:) xxx

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  9. I follow via GFC as KatieRox4You

    katierox4you@yahoo.com

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  10. I gave this awesome item a heart!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/50041996/vintage-inspired-swallow-in-flight

    katierox4you@yahoo.com

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  11. I tweeted this giveaway!

    https://twitter.com/#!/katierox4you/status/141909667898073089

    katierox4you@yahoo.com

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  12. I follow mary on twitter as @katierox4you

    katierox4you@yahoo.com

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  13. I like Mary on Facebook

    Katie Smith

    katierox4you@yahoo.com

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  14. Thanks so much Katie delighted to have you onboard. Good luck

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  15. I follow your blog via GFC

    kjmillionie(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. My favorite item in Mary's Vintage Arcade shop is the
    Antique Pen / Stanhope : Rare Antique Dip/Nib Pen & Letter Opener - With Victorian Stanhope, Look Inside and See The Photos
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. I tweeted about the giveaway, my Twitter ID is @AmberGoo:
    http://twitter.com/#!/AmberGoo/status/141928891316047872
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  18. Re-posting this comment as there was a typo :) I love both her shops, a wonderful array of items to see. Goodluck to her success on Etsy. I have hearted her items with both accounts.

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  19. Fabulous prize!

    1. I am a follower via GFC - eugenia g

    2. I-ve hearted 3 items from the shops as gabriel87

    3. I liked the page on fb. as madalina bibi

    4. follow on twitter as @bohemiansin

    5 twitted about it: http://twitter.com/#!/BohemianSin/status/141992100760793088

    6. shared the giveaway on facebook


    my email: bohemian_sin(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  20. I am a new blog follower via GFC
    bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

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  21. I liked you on FB under Robyn M
    bcbeaveratheart@gmail.com

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  22. I'm a follower.

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  23. I hearted the Vintage Negligee :Gown by Intime of California

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  24. I’m a Twitter follower @aikchien

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  25. I’m a Facebook fan – Aik Chien

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  26. I really love both shops! Good luck Mary!
    GFC: Lulu
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  27. I hearted HOLLYWOOD Pink Vintage:Yesterdays Glamour from Vintage Arcade
    and
    Romantic Necklace : Marie Antoinettes Favourite Evening Glitter Delight from ScotlandUK

    My Esy ID: MelissaLulu
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  28. I follow Mary on Twitter as @LuluFleg
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  29. I tweeted this giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/LuluFleg/status/142163316494708736
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  30. I like Mary's FB page as Olesia Flegka
    redalepou(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  31. Big waves to you Marcel and thanks so much for your support. Hello Lulu you have been a busy girl. Good luck to all can't wait to see who will win.

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  32. I'm following you via GFC: agnieszkazg

    e-mail: agnieszkazg@o2.pl

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  33. hearted fav item which is: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72484697/vintage-pin-brooch-lovely-sweet-pearl

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  34. tweeted about giveaway: https://twitter.com/#!/agusiazg/status/142215531804631040

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  35. following Marry on twitter: agusiazg

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  36. liked Mary on facebook: Agnieszka Insińska

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  37. Thanks so much agnieszkazg and good luck

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  38. It took me time to read all the tips, but I clearly loved the post. It proved to be very helpful to me and I'm certain to all of the commenters here!

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  43. Thanks so much. Serenap95 and good luck. Happy weekend all xx

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  44. Cute collection, I follow your blog!

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  45. I follow Mary on twitter! @ElfRenee

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  46. thanks Elf appreciate it. Not long to go:) good luck

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  47. gfc Elena Rabkina
    elen.rabkina(At)gmail(dot)com

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  48. hearted this item http://www.etsy.com/listing/51571525/spy-glass-pendant-csi-victorian-style

    username rabkina

    elen.rabkina(at)gmail(dot)com

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  49. GFC follower.

    sblake1[at]student[dot]framingham[dot]edu

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  50. sblake1[at]student[dot]framingham[dot]edu

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/75011027/hollywood-pink-vintageyesterdays-glamour "<3" on etsy as OliveYou11

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  51. following mary on twitter as xsarry777x.

    sblake1[at]student[dot]framingham[dot]edu

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  52. like mary on facebook as Sarah Blake

    sblake1[at]student[dot]framingham[dot]edu

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  53. Many thanks Sarah and good luck for the draw :)

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  54. GFC follower = Lyudmila
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  55. I love the Chad Valley Pendant : Vintage Marsh Rose Pendant
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  56. tweet
    https://twitter.com/#!/Ludmilochka/status/144121197947387905
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  57. Like on fb=Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova at gmail.com

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  58. Hello Lyudmila and thanks for all your input. Good luck:)

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  59. Thanks for letting me enter your giveaway. Tweeted and shared it!!!

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  60. GFC follower Barb

    barbs562 AT gmail DOT com

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  61. tweeted the giveaway!
    https://twitter.com/#!/winterbabe98/status/145138524449017856

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  62. following Mary on Facebook! Barb S.

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  63. twitter follower of Mary! winterbabe98

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  64. blogged about the giveaway!!

    http://flmoms-winterbabe98.blogspot.com/2011/12/krishenkas-vintage-treasures-vintage.html

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  65. I hearted the 50 wishes pendant as winterbabe98.

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  66. Hi Barb thanks so much and delighted you entered and shared this on your blog,good luck for the draw:)

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  67. shared on facebook with all my friends and following on FB

    so many beautiful items, I've hearted the gorgeous silk scarf http://www.etsy.com/listing/75261785/vintage-silk-scarf-striking-classic-huge

    Such an array of vintage treasures!

    terri.in.caussade@gmail.com

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  68. Many thanks Terri I love your choice we have the same taste I see thanks for entering and good luck.

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  69. thank you for hosting such a wonderful giveaway!

    1. follower
    2. I <3 the ring ring ring as HEARTing :D
    3. I shared the link on my blog: http://www.heartinghandmade.com/p/hearting-giveaways.html
    4. Tweet this giveaway - done (handmade4every1)
    5. Mary on Twitter - done
    6. Mary on Facebook - and done! :D (HEARTing Handmade :3)

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  70. Many thanks Masa for all you have done Mary will be very chuffed :)I am too.

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  71. I follow your blog
    iluvpolkapie at gmail dot com

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  72. i hearted the Ring - Ring Ring - Ring : A Ring for Your Finger and a Telephone Ring on etsy
    iluvpolkapie at gmail dot com

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  73. I'm already a follower of yours through GFC under Kayla @ TheEclecticElement!

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

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  74. I hearted her Beautiful Bakelite Brown Button Set of 10-They're magnificent!

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

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  75. I tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/#!/TheEclecticE/status/145686828807237632

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

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  76. I follow Mary on Twitter @TheEclecticE

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

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  77. I follow Mary on Facebook under Kayla P.

    TheEclecticElement AT yahoo DOT com

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  78. Hello Kayla thanks so much for all your input and only a few days left to see who the lucky winner is:) Hope you had a good week

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  79. Mary here - Thanks so much for all the lovely words and follows on The Vintage Arcade. As you all know the time is getting nearer for the givaway to end so a HUGE Good luck to everyone.
    Thank you Krishenka for everything. My F/B know how is a wee bit better than it was at the start but as for Twitter - Boy do I know nothing !! Good luck again. Mary x

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  80. krisj_27@hotmail.com
    I follow via gfc as xielithium27!! LOVE THIS GIVEAWAY!!

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  81. Ha Ha Mary funny girl!! thanks for popping in. Hi xiel good luck and thanks for entering.

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  86. thanks so much phioniray much appreciated and good luck

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  87. I would absolutely love to be entered into your giveaway. As a crafter, my mind is spinning my new friend, just spinning.

    Might I also say, God bless for you opening your giveaway to worldwide folks. I do so also. I figure why not reach across the waters and mountains to make new friends. Many do not so I'm mindful to only join those who do. Hugs. I dont' tweet or anything but I'll do a link for you on my blog. HUGS. Tammy aka Coopy

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  88. Thanks so much Tammy and for the share on your blog. For obvious reasons I can't enter this, but would love to:) Much more fun to do worldwide giveaways and as you said you meet some fabulous people into the bargain. All the best and the draw is tomorrow. Good luck

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  89. Hello everyone, just popped in to say - The Giveaway is almost ready to be given away to one of you Giveaway entrants.
    Using my mathematical conbobulating brain I will compile and number all entrants, then, using my creative skills (as well as my mathematical conbobulating grey matter) will design a temporary numerical receptacle using an outer extremity protector to which I will deposit the said numbers (entrants) into with care, precision and utmost reverence. After which I will apply the most basic mathematical equation in order to procure a great, although temporary gravitational resistance, this limited resistance of course will soon reverse, allowing gravity to dominate and bring about the singular natural conclusion where upon the contents will find their expected resting space, except one !! This one I will catch.
    That my dear friends will be the Giveaway number (entrant) who will receive the giveaway gift which will be boxed posted and given away.
    - In short folks -
    I will put all the numbers in a hat, throw them up in the air and grab the first one I can - Hey Presto we have a winner. Good luck to you all.
    Mary ( I need to go rest in a dark room now!)

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  90. whoo Mary what an epic have you written a book yet? you should! I cant wait to see who wins and after that epic I think you should have a wee rest:) Thanks so much agin Mary for your fabulous giveaway and humour:)

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  91. WOO-HOO, Drum roll please -: DRRRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrmmm.

    We are now at the end of my very first Giveaway, hosted by the Great Krishenka‘s Vintage Treasures Blog, What a gal ! A huge thank you for including me and my Etsy shops on your fantastic pages.
    The winner of the ‘Packed to the rafters’ box of goodies is . . . Barb !
    Congratulations Barb, just send me your address and I will pop this box of delights in the post with pleasure. I hope you love it and use it to make lots of lovely things. Well done again ! Mary.

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  92. It has been an absoulte pleasure to host your giveaway Mary. And congratulations to Barb who Mary pulled out off whatever she decided to pull it out off. You lucky duck would love it if you poped back in and let us know what you decided to do with it.

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  93. Thank you both, Krishenka and Mary!!! I'll be replying to Krishenka's e-mail in a moment!!!! Can't wait to see the package when it arrives!!

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