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Chic ‘n Cheap Living Contest: Modern Apron and crafting love from Kristin Rix (KRIX Designs)

April 23, 2010

As an avid lover of beautiful clothing and accessories, I am always appreciative of those that have the talent for sewing.  Kristin is one of my newest blogger buddies and has an eye for the stylish and fun as you can see by the aprons and sewing necklaces in her shop, Krix Designs.

She first learned sewing and crocheting from her grandmother and has crafted everything from bags she sold at the Buffalo Exchange in San Diego to developing her clothing and accessories capabilities in Chicago.

Kristin is now in Omaha with her soon to be husband living the good life.  She makes the loveliest aprons with inspiration from fabric designers like Anna Marie Horner and Amy Butler.  This led her to develop the multi-print style of the full apron and she is constantly looking for new fabrics and enhancing her techniques.

What else can we learn about Kristin?  Let’s see…
What is your inspiration?
I adore fabric, print, cut, and construction, and am heavily inspired by clothing designers like Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Chloe, and so many more. I also take a lot of inspiration from catalogs like Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. When I start a piece, the material seems to always come first, and sort of organically decide what it’s going to become–a blouse, a bag, a necklace, an apron?

What makes your items unique?
Everything I make is one-of-a-kind and not really reproducible.  My fiance likens my sewing projects to paintings. The fabric being the paints, I put together a unique piece and hope someone somewhere likes it as much as I do.

If you love fascinating details, lovely prints, and have a good imagination, then you should definitely check out Kristin’s shop!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/krixdesigns

Kristin has been kind enough to give away anything from her shop!
How about an adorable half apron?

bw half apron

Sewing scissors necklace?

sewing scissors

Beaded necklace?

bead necklace

It’s your choice!

It’s the third in my series of Bloggy Birthday giveaways lovelies!

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I’ve partnered with some pretty awesome vendors to bring you some coolio gifts.  Each contest will last 2 weeks (except for the last giveaway which will last one week!).

Still to come:

Giveaway 4: Vintage style bird cage veil

This is for the Chic ‘n Cheap Living family (aka blog followers – Blogger, Google Reader, BlogLovin) only because you rock!  New followers are always welcome too of course.

To enter, tell me your favorite item in Kristin’s shop or what you’d like to see her make more of and how you follow (if we’re blogger bffs already and I regularly comment on your blog, no need to say this, you know who you are).

If you win, please respond to me within 5 days.  I would hate to redraw a winner.

Note: Please WRITE A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY, it will make the cross-referencing a little easier (esp. for people with different handles on different accounts).

Extra entries:
1. Become a Twitter Follower AND tweet about this contest with this line: “Enter to win a lovely apron from KRIX designs and @cncliving http://bit.ly/9biyPn”
2. Become a Facebook Fan – for my friends who love to keep up via Facebook! (If you already do this, please remind me!)
3. Blog about the contest/sidebar w/a picture on your page linking back here.

I’ll leave this contest up until Thursday, May 6th, 11:59 pm PST.   This is open internationally!

Good luck

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  • beth April 23, 2010 at 15:55

    The multi-print apron is adorable! I follow on google reader. 🙂

  • nookie April 23, 2010 at 16:38

    I like the apron most too, but those scissors necklace is soooo cute:)

  • freeteyme April 23, 2010 at 17:11

    I also love the multi-print full apron, love-love-love pink!

    google follower here of course 😉

    btw, please email me your mailing address for your Skin MD naturals lotion – you were the winner! Congrats girl!

  • Erika April 23, 2010 at 17:58

    Ummm…could that Sewing Scissors Necklace be cuter? No. I love!

    You know I follow! 🙂

  • Erika April 23, 2010 at 17:59

    Tweeted!! 🙂

  • Chocolate Lover April 23, 2010 at 18:27

    I like the multiprint full apron! So adorable

  • Maria April 23, 2010 at 19:11

    ahh! the multi print is my choice too! she’s got great stuff!

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 23, 2010 at 19:20

    Oh I’ve always had a thing for aprons! 🙂 Of course I’m a loooongtime follower and I love the half apron.

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 23, 2010 at 19:22

    I follow u on twitter & tweeted 🙂

    http://twitter.com/altdawn/statuses/12719674909

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE April 23, 2010 at 19:25

    I’m a facebook follower 🙂 Have a great weekend!

  • Ginger April 23, 2010 at 19:25

    I love the half apron and the necklaces! I say more necklaces!!! Thanks!

    [email protected]

  • Ginger April 23, 2010 at 19:28
  • AZ in August April 24, 2010 at 01:32

    I like the multi-print full apron! I follow via Google Reader.
    AZinAugust[at]gmail[dot]com

  • AZ in August April 24, 2010 at 01:34

    I’m a facebook fan :o)
    AZinAugust[at]gmail[dot]com

  • PartyPlannerGal April 24, 2010 at 01:45

    That last necklace is amazing. There are no words for how much I love it!

  • Jessica April 24, 2010 at 02:04

    Oh! I love the apron, but I love the necklace too! I’d have to contemplate this one! (All of her aprons are darling!)

    Of course I follow!

  • LeeLa April 24, 2010 at 13:23

    I adore KrixDesigns multi-print full apron. i love the vivid color combinations. I follow Chic n Cheap Living via google reader. ~leela leeandadamwedding {at} gmail

  • LeeLa April 24, 2010 at 13:24

    I follow on twitter and tweeted the giveaway. I’m @brideandadog my tweet: http://twitter.com/brideandadog/status/12762284142

  • LeeLa April 24, 2010 at 13:26

    yup. i’m a fan on facebook. ~leela leeandadamwedding {at} gmail

  • LeeLa April 24, 2010 at 13:29

    I blogged about this giveaway. http://fourmonthbride.blogspot.com/2010/04/freebie-friday-amazing-giveaways-from_23.html

    ~leela leeandadamwedding {at} gmail

  • A.Mountain.Bride April 25, 2010 at 01:03

    i’m new to the world of QUILTING (new obsession actually) and I’m thinking her necklace scissors are freaking brilliant. I like the one on the tape measure ribbon (great idea!)

    Jes
    [email protected]

  • A.Mountain.Bride April 25, 2010 at 01:05

    i follow via GoogleReader!
    jes
    [email protected]

  • Leah April 25, 2010 at 02:03

    We are BFFs… I love the scissors… I always lost my scissors and this is such a fab way to carry hem. xoxo

  • katia April 25, 2010 at 03:04

    i am a follower 🙂 i love the necklace!!!

    [email protected]

  • Micaela April 25, 2010 at 19:39

    your birthday giveaways are AWESOME!!!!

    we are bffs 🙂 and i love the necklace!!! i’m really trying to wear unique signature pieces and this one is EXACTLY that! love the layered look!

    i love that Kristin’s husband likens her sewing to painting. Too cute!!!

    xoxo

    [email protected]

  • jorge88jorge April 28, 2010 at 17:33

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  • Samy April 28, 2010 at 18:03

    I am also a facebook fan!

  • Green's Anatomy April 28, 2010 at 18:21

    I love the black and white 1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels! I follow by google friend connect!

    [email protected]

  • Erin S. April 28, 2010 at 19:19

    I love the apron that you have pictured, the “Alice-Inspired Spring Full Apron”. I am also a follower of your blog!
    thegiveawaygrab at gmail dot com

  • Annie April 28, 2010 at 22:33

    I follow via GFC 🙂 I really like the MultiPrint Full Apron!

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

  • Annie April 28, 2010 at 22:35

    I’m a Facebook fan! (Annie Milner)

    annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com

  • Daph April 28, 2010 at 23:31

    Oh I love the alice inspired spring full apron!!!
    I am a google follower:)
    [email protected]
    http://earthdancedaph.blogspot.com

  • Daph April 28, 2010 at 23:36

    I am a facebook fan
    [email protected]

  • va April 29, 2010 at 00:22

    i like the multi print apron and I would like to see more accessories like of jewelry and more styles of aprons and whatever else she likes to make like gloves .http://www.etsy.com/listing/32204792/multi-print-full-apron

    i follow through google connect .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

  • va April 29, 2010 at 00:23

    I am a fb fan .

    tumblemumbo at gmail dot com

    thank you

  • Amber April 29, 2010 at 03:32

    I follow your blog with google friend connect and I absolutely adore The Sea and the Forest Necklace!
    Thank you for the giveaway 🙂
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

  • Peach Rainbow April 29, 2010 at 09:38

    new follower via GFC!
    i love the Alice-Inspired Spring Full Apron

  • Peach Rainbow April 29, 2010 at 09:40
  • Peach Rainbow April 29, 2010 at 10:01

    I posted in my side bar!

  • Barbara April 29, 2010 at 10:10

    I love the “1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels” and I follow you by google friend connect!
    Love from Italy!
    Barbara
    ricettebarbare at gmail dot com

  • Barbara April 29, 2010 at 10:18

    I love the “1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels” and I follow you with google friend connect!
    Love from Italy!
    Barbara
    ricettebarbare at gmail dot com

  • Barbara April 29, 2010 at 10:21

    Excuse me: I put the same comment twice! But… I’m a new facebook follower!
    Barbara
    ricettebarbare at gmail dot com

  • Barbara April 29, 2010 at 10:24

    .. and I also blogged about your giveaway: http://candyricettebarbare.blogspot.com/2010/04/giveaway-di-chic-cheap-living.html
    Thank you for the giveaway!!
    Barbara
    ricettebarbare at gmail dot com

  • @ByHandGiveaways April 29, 2010 at 10:31

    fav item: Multi-Print Full Apron

    duhnellecarter [at] yahoo . com
    get this giveaway free exposure too at http://byhandgiveaways.com

  • Peggy April 29, 2010 at 10:45

    I love the 1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels,so colorful and pretty!!
    GFC new follower!! Peggy Gorman
    Thanks
    [email protected]

  • Peggy April 29, 2010 at 10:48

    Facebook fan
    Peggy Gorman
    [email protected]

  • jc April 29, 2010 at 13:39

    The Alice Inspired Spring Full Apron looks really sweet! It’ll be nice to expand the full apron range, to include men and children aprons. Men do look “hot” in aprons! I’m a GFC follower, thanks for the giveaway.

    [email protected]

  • Sherry April 29, 2010 at 13:51

    I am google friend connect follower (sherrygo). I like the multi print full apron 😀

    sherrygo at hotmail dot com

  • fisiwoman April 29, 2010 at 14:03

    Enter me please! My favorite item is: 1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels

    Following via google

    Ana Belén R.M
    [email protected]
    Spain

  • fisiwoman April 29, 2010 at 14:05

    Following on FB (Ana Belén R M)

    [email protected]

  • Daya, muito prazer... April 29, 2010 at 15:42

    Daiane Negretti
    follower: Daya, muito prazer…
    [email protected]

    i’m your follower and i like the:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/30247632/12-apron-and-2-matching-hand-towels

  • Molly April 29, 2010 at 23:05

    Multi-Print Full Apron

    [email protected]

  • happy April 30, 2010 at 17:13

    I am a new follower.
    I like Alice inspired spring full apron.
    I would like to see more sewing notion necklaces.
    Thanks,
    mikthasq(at)gmail(dot)com

  • Sweepstake Lover April 30, 2010 at 20:15
  • LittleElf May 1, 2010 at 16:05

    I love the blue apron, it’s so pretty. ^_^ I would love to see more aprons of different designs in her shop.

    I’m following your blog. ^_^

    Kelley
    toymakerelf(at)Yahoo(dot)com

  • LittleElf May 1, 2010 at 16:07

    I’m a twitter follower and I tweeted about this contest. http://twitter.com/LittleElf

    Kelley
    Toymakerelf(at)Yahoo(dot)com

  • Melissa May 2, 2010 at 00:08

    I’m a follower via blogger and love the Alice-Inspired Spring Full Apron.

  • Lyudmila May 2, 2010 at 07:45

    I am a Facebook Fan
    Lyudmila Sizova
    lusizova (at) gmail.com

  • Carolina Girl Mommy May 3, 2010 at 11:44

    blog follower! I like the half apron and hand towels you have pictured best. They match my kitchen

    Desiree
    [email protected]

  • Belladonna1975 May 3, 2010 at 17:08

    I like the Multi-Print Full Apron.

    Thanks!

    Belladonna1975[at]pobox.com

  • kiddo May 4, 2010 at 08:41

    I like the 1/2 Apron and 2 Matching Hand Towels. I follow via blogger.

    kiddomsg at gmail dot com

  • Rinei May 5, 2010 at 08:56

    I follow via GFC
    i like her aprons.
    i hope to see her rings design

    [email protected]

  • Rinei May 5, 2010 at 09:00

    I’m fan at facebook
    [email protected]
    martiani rini

  • 409cope May 5, 2010 at 15:18

    I follow through google friend and I like the Sea and The Forest Necklace the most.cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

  • elaine r May 9, 2010 at 14:08

    Love the Sea And The Forest Necklace-so pretty!

    Elaine R
    [email protected]

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