July 12, 2016

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: An art print prize pack (complete with a custom portrait of yourself) from Inky Notions


If a genie, fairy godmother or other benevolent imaginary being with the ability to bestow wishes - or perhaps more accurately in this case, talents - came along, I've always maintained that high up on my list would be the ability to draw and/or paint like a gifted artist.

I like to joke that even my stick people don't look like stick people and while that is a bit of an exaggeration, as much as I adore art, did well in art class, and consider myself to be an artistic person in general, I am by no means a talented drawer or painter.

Thankfully however, there are plenty of folks in this vast, wonderful world of ours who have been blessed with this fantastic talent. One of them who resides in our own online vintage community midst in none other than Sabrina from the lovely, photo filled blog Vibrant Vintage.

Earlier this year Sabrina took the exciting step of launching an Etsy shop by the delightful name of Inky Notions, where she sells prints of her original artwork, much of which is deeply imbued with a charming, memorable old school quality mixed with a distinctly appealing style all her own.

Around the time that Sabrina launched Inky Notions, she became a Chronically Vintage sponsor and very, very kindly offered to create and send me a custom print of my own. As Tony and I were on the cusp of celebrating our next "loveiversary" (the date that commemorates the day that we first meet back in 2004) around then, I instantly knew that I wanted my custom print to be a present for my beloved.

While a drawing of me might have seemed like a natural choice, as Tony already has tons of photos of his vintage wearing wife, I suggested instead that the portrait depict our two adorable pets, Annie (a black and white Bulldog dog) and Stella (a grey tabby cat).

I wanted an illustration of such for Tony not only for its own merits, but because while Annie loves everyone and everything on the face of the planet, shy little Stella is not as keen on her canine sister and the likelihood of an actual photo of the two of them “playing nice” in the same frame is exceedingly unlikely to ever happen.

Sabrina was game for this idea and did a marvelous job, using photos of the two of them (separately), to create an image on paper that will probably never be captured on camera. The piece is a true joy and testament to Sabrina's artistic talents (see the iPhone photo that I took of it below).




Tony loved it to bits and was so surprised by this hand drawn present (you just about could have knocked him over with the feather!). We're still looking for the perfect frame for it, but for now it is carefully displayed sans frame on a tall bookshelf – safely away from the inquisitive critters that it depicts.

We're both so honoured to have this custom piece of art in our home, and today I'm thrilled to be able to offer one lucky winner the same opportunity, as I've teamed up with Inky Notions for a great giveaway. Read on to get all the exciting details!


Giveaway Details:

This giveaway is the winner's choice of any three art prints that are currently available in the Etsy shop Inky Notions, as well as a custom 5 inch x 7 inch sized self portrait of yourself or someone else to be included with the three prints of your choice.

As per the sponsor's guidelines, this giveaway is only open to those in the US and Canada (though international readers are welcome to comment on this post still, if so desired).

The giveaway will run from today's date (July 12, 2016) until 11:59 PST on Monday July 18, 2016. The winner will be drawn using Raffle copter's random winner selection tool after the contest has wrapped up and will be notified via email shortly thereafter.



{A sample of three of the more than fifteen different original vintage inspired art prints that are currently available in Sabrina's shop, Inky Notions. If you're the lucky winner of this giveaway, you'll be able to choose any three prints of your choice, plus you'll receive a custom original 5" x 7" portrait as part of your prize as well.}



There are 11 different ways to enter this giveaway, the only one of which is mandatory is that you share with me what your favourite print currently available in Sabrina's shop is. The more ways in which you enter - all via Rafflecopter - the greater your odds of winning become.

If you have any questions about this giveaway, please don't hesitate to email me.






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Sabrina was a true joy to work with on my own custom print. She not only "got" my vision, but executed it to a tee and created an adorable original piece of art that my husband and I will treasure for the rest of time.

I really appreciate and want to thank Sabrina for so generously offering up this prize pack, including a custom portrait print, to one lucky Chronically Vintage reader, and likewise want to sincerely thank all those who enter this fun giveaway.

Best of luck to everyone who takes part!

32 comments:

  1. I think she only has 2 in her shop at the moment but the vintage print with the sewing machine is so well done! Love supporting artists! Etsy is such a great way to do so and I always look there for homemade items before going to any store! What a fun giveaway!

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    1. Hi there, this is Sabrina! I have updated my listings, a few had expired, but all 16 should be up and available now! :)

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  2. I like the on the moors picture in the shop but the picture of your annie and stella is my favorite

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  3. I really like the On the Misty Moors print.

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  4. I love working with an Etsy seller for a custom order. I love combining two creative minds to get something even better than what I would have on my own.

    Sarah
    www.sewcharacteristicallyyou.com/blog

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  5. I am always so envious of everyone who can draw too! Like you, I consider myself to be artistic but severely lack in the drawing category! What a fun giveaway and what a great pic of your pets!! XO
    Lauren-Blair
    www.prefertobedemure.com

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  6. super cute portrait of annie and stella! <3 xxxxx

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  7. I cannot draw for the life of me, you should see my stick people! It must be lovely to be able to draw so effortlessly. A big hug, Ann xxx

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  8. All of the work is beautiful. I love the retro 50's look the best.

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  9. Oh if I had the choice of what "artisty" thing I could do, it would be sing.
    I'd be hitting all the karaokes.

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  10. Oh, I forgot to add that my fave was "On the Misty Moors"

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  11. Presently there seem to be only to prints in Inky Notion's shop, but I do quite love the On the Misty Moors print. I have always loved getting lost in the fog. It provides a haunting thrill, seeps into your bones, holds you, consumes you. It is quite magnificent really....the world you know is suddenly much less clear, something else altogether. Inky Notions has captured that quite beautifully

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    1. Hi, this is Sabrina. Thank you much! All 16 of my listings should be available now, so go take a look. :)

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  12. I love the Va-Voom Vintage Limited Print #2!

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  13. What an adorable print! The Way of the Bow is calling my name :)

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  14. Dear Jessica, You have hit the nail on the head with your opening paragraphs! I too would love to wake up with the gift of being able to draw and paint pictures. It is lovely you have Annie and Stella captured like this in such a great drawing. An inspired gift indeed. Best wishes, Elizabeth xx

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  15. Of COURSE there's to be left a comment!
    I would like to wish good luck to all those participators in this marvelous give-away. It's such a jot, to get a hand-made print..

    Marija

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  16. Faster Tura, Kill KIll! is my favorite. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
    Erin

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  17. My fav is the vavoom vintage print

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  18. Faster Tura, Kill KIll! is my favorite today. Thank you!

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  19. My favorite is Mid Century Ennui. Thank you so much for offering such a lovely and generous giveaway.

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  20. The The Jungle Princess is so cute!!! <3 Thank you for the for the fun giveaway and review!

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  21. I really love Flapper's Folly - the black and white is very appealing! Thank you for the giveaway!

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  22. Such a cute picture of your two fur loves and so sweet of a gift for your husband! Also that top right print out of the sample prints looks just like you! :D So fun to be able to do another giveaway! <3

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  23. Spacegirl's Escape!! :) Thank you!

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  24. Space girl print is my fave!

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  25. That print is so nice, It would be almost impossible to get that shot on the camera.... though with photo shop you may be able to work out something...

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  26. Mid Century Ennui is also very interesting...

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