CLOSED 500 Follower Giveaway Spectacular Day 5

It's time for Day 5 of the 500 Follower Giveaway Extravaganza! 

Don't forget Days 1-4 (click on the pictures below to go enter those too!)

Today's giveaway is brought to you by Sweet Emily of Opaque Dream.

I first met Emily a few years back and we spent a little time together before she took off on a journey that would be filled with crazy adventures, a little love and a lot of creativity.

Let's get to know her a bit better!

Tell me a little bit about yourself and your life: 

I live in a van with the love of my life and our two cats, driving across the country and experiencing new things. I went from being a sheltered girl who rarely left her home state to an experienced traveller in less than a year, and my perspectives have been forever changed because of it. Right now I'm staying in a beautiful city full of quirky people, pushing forward with my dream of making crafting my career.

When did you get started making these lovely things?

 I decided to explore my interest in sewing and fashion during the summer of 2010, and was instantly hooked on clothing. Unfortunately, life happened and I found myself living as a travelling hippie a van with no room for patterns and fabric, but I was so desperate to be making something that I switched over to yarn -- improving my crochet skills and teaching myself to knit.  A couple of months ago I found giant spools and rayon floss for sale at the local Goodwill, and couldn't pass them up. I fell in love with the results, and that has been my focus ever since.

Why did you start?
Aside from my obsessive need to create and be artistic, I also enjoy learning new skills and conquering new challenges. Not to mention, the days were becoming rather monotonous and I was a bit tired of reading Terry Pratchet. 

What is your favorite thing about it?

I love how a long thin strand can be transformed into just about anything, like a pair of gloves or a piece of jewelry. It blows my mind every time I see it happen.

Where would you like to take this hobby/career?

I don't know. I'm more interested in seeing where it takes me.

Anything else interesting about it?

Rayon is very smooth and shiny. I don't think that I'll ever grow tired of that.

What is she giving away?

One winner will receive a blue crocheted double wrap bracelet with hematite colored beads!

To Qualify:

*US Residents Only

*Since this is a 500 Follower giveaway, you MUST be a follower.
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Note: Trying out Rafflecopter for the giveaway.  If you previously entered and left comments, they will still count-new entries will go through here.


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Don't forget to come back tomorrow for Day 6 of giveaway goodness!