Thursday, February 4, 2010

CurlyBirdie {review + giveaway}





I'm a girl who loves her shoes, so naturally when it comes to my girls, I have a little obsession. Cute baby shoes are hard to find, and once you do find them, they're even harder to keep on.





I have found an absolute gem of a shop: CurlyBirdie.







I know, they're just adorable! The brains behind CurlyBirdie is sweet Maria, a mother of 3, who lovingly handcrafts these beauties. She is obviously a master crocheter, but she is also incredibly wonderful to work with! Along with offering nine different styles (pictured above are Matilda and Lucia), she also offers a custom listing where you pick your very own colors! And if you're baby has feet a little on the chubby side? Let her know! She can adjust the strap for a perfect fit! (And my babies do have chubby feet :))




(Meet Julia!) They look great, but are they practical? Well, I put them to the ultimate test: a wiggly, roly-poly, squirmer of a six month old. Many shoes have attempted to conquer her feet, but none (not even Robeez) have succeeded. The girl can kick off her shoes!




But, CurlyBirdie's little shoes passed with flying colors. (Above is my favorite, the Olivia - on my little one's chubby feet!) In fact, she kept them on, even through nap time! And they are so soft and comfy, yet super durable, that she'll be able to wear them for a long time!


It gets better folks! Maria is so very sweet to offer the fabulous readers of The Ivy Twines a chance to win their very own pair of CurlyBirdie shoes!





To enter: Simply check out CurlyBirdie on etsy and see her beautiful shoes, and other little goodies Maria has to offer!! Leave a comment on this post telling us your favorite item!



**Please leave a valid email address - if you win, we need to be able to contact you!!**


And if one entry is not nearly enough... (leave a separate comment for each bonus entry)


Earn one additional entry:

Earn two additional entries:

  • Blog about this giveaway (link to here and CurlyBirdie) Leave the url!

Earn TEN additional entries:

  • Make a purchase from CurlyBirdie! Let her know you came from Ivy Twines!




    Good luck and happy looking at Curly Birdie!




    Giveaway will end February 18th at 11:59 MST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and contacted via email and have 48 hours to respond. Must be 18 to enter, US entries only. Many thanks to Maria and Curly Birdie for hosting this giveaway!



135 comments:

  1. I love the LOLA shoes in grey!

    urchiken at gmail dot com

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  2. I love the LILY Boutique Style Crochet Mary Janes-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  3. Fan of Ivy on Fb-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  4. google follower of yours-Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  5. Now follow curleybirdie- Jenprincess88 at aol dot com

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  6. Love the Olivia Mary Jane shoes!

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  7. Marked the Olivia shoes as a favorite item on etsy!

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  8. Baby will be born in the Spring, these newborn shoes would be a joy to have for her!

    Hannah Mary Jane Crochet Shoes, the colors are so bright!

    pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

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  9. I like the Emma Mary Jane Crochet Shoes!

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  10. I am also a fan on the ivy twines on facebook!

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  11. These shoes are adorable! Would love a pair for my 7 week old daughter--I especially like the OLIVIA and the LISA.
    taryn_nergaard@hotmail.com

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  12. I love the Hannah Mary Jane shoes!

    slynn41202@yahoo.com

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  13. I follow Curlybirdie on Twitter @whitelilydreams

    slynn41202 at yahoo.com

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  14. I follow the Ivy Twines on Twitter @whitelilydreams

    slynn41202 at yahoo.com

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  15. I love all of them! But especially the Lily mary janes.

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  16. I love the OLIVIA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes. They are so cute!

    hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  17. I'm following the Curlybirdieblog!

    hottmomma_03(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  18. I'm now following your blog!

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  19. My favorite is also the OLIVIA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes. Too cute!!!
    june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

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  20. I love the Lily shoes!
    cassandra@aubut.net

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  21. I like the LOLA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes Size 12-18 Months

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  22. I follow CurlyBirdie on Twitter (@jkgorcery)

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  23. I follow you on Twitter (@jkgorcery)

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  24. I tweeted: https://twitter.com/jkgorcery/status/8788137337

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  25. I like the Lola design
    a_heart4home[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  26. favorited Lola design
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  27. follow curlybirdie on twitter @heart4home
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  28. follow you on twitter @heart4home
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  29. They're all so adorable! The Matilda shoes are my favorite! :)

    kat (at) paulandkat (dot) com

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  31. I love the LILY crochet Mary Janes.

    ngoway@msn.com

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  32. The MATILDA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoe is my favorite.

    naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

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  33. LOVE the LOLA!

    stealsdealsandheels@yahoo.com

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  34. I favorited the Matilda Mary Jane 6-12 month (naturemanipulated)

    naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

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  35. Following Curly Birdie Blog!

    stealsdealsandheels@yahoo.com

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  36. I'm following CurlyBirdie on Twitter (@NMGiveaway and @NMArt)

    naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

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  37. following your blog

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  38. Following this blog via Friend Connect.

    naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

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  39. Following IvyTwines on Twitter (@NMGiveaway)

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  40. Fan of Ivy Twines on Facebook (Michelle S./ Nature Manipulated)

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  41. Tweeted the giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/NMGiveaway/status/8795486085

    naturemanipulated AT hotmail DOT com

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  42. I love the betty mary janes!!
    onecheaplady@yahoo.com

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  43. I love the Open Stitch Beret Beanie Ecru Cotton perfect for photos, Large Pink Flower.

    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  44. I favorited the Open Stitch Beret Beanie Ecru Cotton perfect for photos, Large Pink Flower (momtoem)

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  45. I follow the CurlyBirdie Blog using Google Friends

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  46. I follow The Ivy Twines (publicly) using Google Friends

    lejn05@yahoo.com

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  47. I'm a fan Ivy Twines on Facebook (lena naef)

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  48. love: LOLA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes Newborn Size

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  49. How adorable! What a nice shop. I love the OLIVIA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  50. I favorited the
    OLIVIA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes
    on Etsy. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  51. Following CurlyBirdie on Twitter. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  52. Following Ivy Twines on Twitter (PricelessTeam) Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  53. Im following Ivy Twines publicly on Google Connect. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  54. The Lola shoes are my favorite, but I'd request a plain shoe in celery green with taupe sole and trim to give to a friend that has twin boys.

    crystalarcand (at) gmail (dot) com

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  55. I like the CECILLE Mary Jane Crochet Shoes Size 6-12 months
    sylviawhit@gmail.com

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  56. i love the Emma Mary Jane Crochet Shoes. so sweet!
    beth
    bethnaf at hotmail dot com

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  57. I love the OLIVIA Mary Jane Crochet Boutique Baby Shoes

    SamneneD@aol.com

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  58. I like the Olivia pink shoes.
    judyylee@hotmail.com

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  59. First of all, I almost cried when I saw these...my beloved grandmother used to crochet slippers for me that looked just like these. She passed away before Hannah was born and I just know she would have made her a pair. My favorite (besides the Hannah's because of the name) is the Olivia. They are so pretty and delicate!
    maureenruble@yahoo.com

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  60. My favorite item is the Open Stitch Beret Beanie Crochet Ecru with Flower.

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

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  61. I hearted the Open Stitch Beret Beanie Crochet Ecru with Flower.

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

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  62. I'm following the Curly Birdie blog.

    smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

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  63. Her little shoes are squeal worthy! I love the LOLA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes!

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  64. I adore the Matilda Mary Janes;}

    Thank you for the opprotunity!





    chacoyaguayo_yahoo

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  65. I faved the Matilda Mary Janes:]
    Ma21cuteboy





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  66. I follow Curly Birdie blog;}







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  67. I follow Curly Birdie via twitter;}
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  68. I follow The Ivy Twines blog;}








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  69. I follow Ivy Twines via twitter;}
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  70. Tweet:
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  71. facebook fan of Ivy Twines;}
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  72. I absolutely adore the Hannah Mary Jane Shoes!

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

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  73. I follow CurlyBirdie on twitter!
    (perfectbluemoon)

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

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  74. I follow theivytwines on twitter!
    (perfectbluemoon)

    Anna
    perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

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  75. I missed little foot like these, I would like to see babies around me, then I can crochet shoes like those, I lovved them...

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  76. my favorite product is the Hannah Mary Jane Crochet Shoes. I love the contrasting colors on the shoe and soul. Plus I love green and pink! Thanks for the chance to win!

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  77. My favorites are the Lily Boutique, I love the rich fuschia color.
    flynnski99@gmail.com

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  78. I added the Lily maryjanes to my favorites list...they're adorable.
    fllynski99@gmail.com

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  79. I LOVE the LUCIA shoes. SO cute!!! stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  80. I made the LUCIA shoes a favorite of mine. stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  81. I am a follower of CurlyBirdie blog. stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  82. I follow her on twitter. stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  83. I follow you publicly. stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  84. I follow you on twitter. bshess34 stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  85. I tweeted! http://twitter.com/bshess34/status/8968751356
    stephfrbs@gmail.com

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  86. Am following here with Google friends.

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  87. O how I LOVE these!!! I am getting some for my photography shoots and hope to win an "Emma" pair or "Hannah" for our next baby girl through adoption~ can't wait!!! thanks!!



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  88. I am sooo a FAN!! thank u

    ktwalser@yahoo.com

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  89. Just made my first purchase from her!! newborn ones
    "Lucia"... can not wait for my spring babies to start coming so I can use these!!! thanks again!

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  90. I love the Lola shoes, but in 12-18 months

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com
    http://weeshare.blogspot.com

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  91. added the Lola shoes as a favorite item

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com
    http://weeshare.blogspot.com

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  92. follow the curly birdie blog

    Desi
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    http://weeshare.blogspot.com

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  93. follow curly birdie on twitter- WeeShare

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com
    http://weeshare.blogspot.com

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  94. http://twitter.com/WeeShare/status/9108768268

    Desi
    weeshareblog@gmail.com
    http://weeshare.blogspot.com

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  95. Love the LOLA Mary Janes!

    coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com

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  96. Favorited the LOLA Mary Janes!

    coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com

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  97. Follow CurlyBirdie Blog via friend connect

    coolestmommy2000 at gmail dot com

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  98. Follow CurlyBirdie Blog via twitter (coolestmommy)

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  99. Follow The Ivy Twines via friend connect

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  100. Follow Ivy Twines on Twitter (coolestmommy)

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  101. My favorites are the Hannah Mary Janes. The green is SO CUTE!
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  102. I like hannah mary jane shoes & the lola's

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  103. ivy twines fb fan (michelle barrett)

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  104. follow curlybirdie blog via google

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  105. Ok, for real.....WHO CAN PICK! I really love them all! ok, ok....if I could ONLY pick one....it would be humm, OLIVIA....love the details with the litlte beads!

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  106. I love the Lily in 6-12 months! Cute!

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  107. Adorable! I love the LOLA Mary Jane Crochet Baby Shoes Size 12-18 Months, they'd be perfect on my little one.

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  108. I follow the CurlyBirdie Blog using Google Friend Connect.

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  109. I follow CurlyBirdie on Twitter (@thxmailcarrier).

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  110. I now follow you with Google Friend Connect, too!

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  111. Tweet! http://twitter.com/thxmailcarrier/status/9302735034

    xpsundell at gmail dot com

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  112. I love the Lola Mary Janes in chocolate and the gray.
    skipthelaundry@zoominternet.net

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  113. following curlie birdie by google connect skipthelaundry

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  114. following curlybirdie on twitter
    skipthelaundry

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  115. I favorited an item on etsy curlybirdie skipthelaundry

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  116. follow you by google connect
    skipthelaundry

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  117. tweeted http://twitter.com/skipthelaundry/status/9308562064

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  118. Oh my, how adorable! My favorite is the Cecille Mary Jane Crochet shoes!

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