GIVEAWAY - Akamatra... the Bow Lady!!!!

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What a beautiful and sunny day today in Greece. It really makes me happy…. But on the other hand my mood is really high since I am honored to have in my blog a great friend, a very talented crafter and a unique lady… the bow lady!

I first met Akamatra in etsy  and I fell in love with her creations! Soon, as a lucky lady I am (ha! are you jealous?), I had the chance to meet her in real life too. I do consider her as a friend, a valuable one actually, that I can discuss my problems, having a coffee and share craft ideas or even push her to help me with my blog or etsy shop (ok..I know she is not smiling right now…)… and my next “step” is to convince her to baby sit my daughter!


beige leather bow barrette


Her work is just amazing, romantic, for young girls and unique ladies. But most of all what I like in Maro's work is that you can "understand" and "meet" her by just observing her creations. Every single one is like telling you something about her. Every bow, every jewel or cup cozy just hiding a small and cute story. Her shop is like the Wonderland to me... too many stories, too many dreams, too many feelings!  

Οκ...I have to stop talking.... Please let me introduce you Maro from Akamatra!



neon spike earrings


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I come from a family of makers. My parents made furniture, clothes, toys, food, love and most of all they made homes for us. I grew up in a house where recycling, reusing and repurposing was our everyday fun. I guess I couldn't escape my DNA so you can blame my parents for everything you see in my shop!

Akamatra was born on 2011, when my boyfriend (now my husband) and my cousin convinced me that it would be a good idea to start selling all the jewelry I've been making. As it turns out, they were right!

I love my etsy shop! Having Akamatra has been a life saver. Making jewelry, has kept me sane. Networking inside etsy has also been a wonderful experience! I've "met" many amazing people here and I appreciate everyone who has helped me during these last years!


beaded black ring


I honestly believe that a handmade item carries within the love and feelings of its maker and still has space for the love and the feelings of the person who buys it. In a way, buying handmade helps keep the love flow from one person to another and that's the feeling I am having each time someone honours me with a buy.



Tribal leather necklace


In my shop one will find different styles and diverse types of jewelry since I am a firm believer of change and diversity! So, there are girly and cute jewels and accessories, but there are feminine and chic jewels also. What’s missing are the jewelry that mass production industries and their copycats make! Akamatra is a shop devoted to uniqueness and although modern and in sync with the latest fashion, my creations are unique and cannot be found in the next shop.


 spike bracelet




Having a small business on etsy, is almost a full time job in ways a non seller could not imagine! My time on etsy is on my list of highs during my every day.

I only hope my smile is contagious...
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Akamatra is having her second etsy - birthday this month, so Maro was really nice to offer a great gift to one lucky lady or girl…one of her beautiful bows! Isn't the greatest way to start the new month???



Your choice of an awesome bow


So in order to have the chance to win and choose by yourself your favorite bow, just use the Rafflecopter below and earn more entries. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Good Luck!


zina

75 comments :

  1. craftysou4/1/13, 9:31 AM

    lovely! very talented bow lady!

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  2. FabulousCat4/1/13, 9:51 AM

    Great!!!! :-)

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  3. Anonymous4/1/13, 10:21 AM

    Great blogpost! Adorable creations! But I am huge fan of the big rings, so my favorite is Large black ring!!!

    Maria Nikol

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  4. Eirini4/1/13, 10:37 AM

    happy birthday akamatra!

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  5. eleni4/1/13, 10:38 AM

    beautiful presentation! I love her bows!

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  6. polina4/1/13, 10:38 AM

    happy birthday Akamatra!!

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  7. Triada4/1/13, 11:31 AM

    Great post! Love this shop!!!
    Happy birthday!

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  8. Unknown4/1/13, 12:00 PM

    Adorable girl and adorable creations!!
    Happy birthday Akamatra!!

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  9. WISHsupplies4/1/13, 12:17 PM

    i love her bows!!!!
    happy bithday!

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  10. Unknown4/1/13, 12:49 PM

    I wish you many many more happy creative years, sweet girl!! ;-))
    I just looooove your bows SO much ♥

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  11. Iris Ath4/1/13, 12:50 PM

    I just love her shop! You can tell how much she loves her work and this is just amazing! Happy Bday sweetie!

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  12. Unknown4/1/13, 4:53 PM

    The new neon earrings are wicked! Wearing my pair:)

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  13. Enzie Shahmiri4/1/13, 8:09 PM

    Happy Birthday! I am a ring fan! Please visit my blog for a giveaway as well
    SHAWL GIVEAWAY - ETSY MEMBER FEATURE

    Click here http://enzieshahmiri.com/fashion/bridal-shawls-shrugs-boleros-wraps-and-cover-ups/

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  14. trees and what not4/1/13, 8:23 PM

    I like the denim bow with the mustard centre

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  15. Vivika4/1/13, 8:27 PM

    Happy Birthday!
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/119298163/hot-red-valentines-heart-necklace-hand?ref=shop_home_active
    this one is just awesome!

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  16. Ariadne4/1/13, 9:16 PM

    Great giveaway!I love bows!AriadnefromGreece!

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  17. Unknown4/1/13, 9:54 PM

    I love everything Akamatra makes! Her bows are so sweet! I have a cute pair of earrings, but I want more and more!
    Happy Birthday!!

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  18. Unknown4/1/13, 10:16 PM

    Happy Birthday!
    One of my favorites!!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/126029182/neon-pink-bow-bracelet-hot-fashion?ref=shop_home_active

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  19. ioanna d.4/2/13, 3:30 AM

    χρόνια πολλά!!!δεν μας αρέσουν απλά!έχουμε ξετρελαθεί!

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  20. Joys4/2/13, 4:44 PM

    These earrings are lovely:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/112307247/white-lace-earrings-red-beads-lace-ear?ref=shop_home_activev

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  21. Birgit4/2/13, 4:48 PM

    I love the Bronze beaded necklace!

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  22. ToTylkoJa4/2/13, 5:19 PM

    I love these earrings:

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/120348942/bow-earrings-leather-bow-earings-cute?ref=shop_home_active

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  23. 2justByou4/2/13, 5:58 PM

    Very nice bows!
    I don't have time to enter the giveaway now, but I'll try to come back when I do.
    ~Kim
    visiting from Busy Moms Teams
    www.2justByou.com

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  24. eclairre4/2/13, 7:45 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/120348942/bow-earrings-leather-bow-earings-cute?ref=shop_home_active

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  25. Areeba4/2/13, 8:36 PM

    Bow ponytail holder, leather bow is so cute!

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  26. Stevie Short4/2/13, 8:53 PM

    lovely give away, thanks! I love the leather bow ponytail holder, so sweet!

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  27. Anastasia4/2/13, 9:10 PM

    I love these earrings!
    https://www.etsy.com/listing/125896842/cute-bow-earrings-magenta-color-leather?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=bow
    xoxo

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  28. Jus and Kat4/2/13, 9:19 PM

    My favorite is: Neon pink leather gold spike bracelet.

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  29. T Iv.4/2/13, 10:03 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/124995474/pink-bow-bracelet-pastel-jewelry-cute?ref=shop_home_active

    gabrielle.sollis(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  30. Patrícia M.4/2/13, 11:29 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/113128323/bow-ponytail-holder-leather-bow-elastic?ref=shop_home_feat
    Love this one!

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  31. Rebeccacguth4/3/13, 4:20 AM

    I love the ombré necklace

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  32. Unknown4/3/13, 4:22 AM

    I love the Pastel bracelet cuff - Ecofriendly Pistachio, purple, beige, handmade, crochet, embroidery cuff, cute bracelet

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  33. Unknown4/3/13, 4:43 AM

    I love the beige hair bow, neon pink leather hairbow, beige fabric cute hair clip, girly hair accessory.

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  34. Jo4/3/13, 6:12 AM

    I love the purple leather gold spike bracelet!

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  35. Stephanie Y.4/3/13, 9:27 AM

    love the leather bow bracelet and the beige/neon pink hair clip!

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  36. Naomi4/3/13, 1:51 PM

    I really love this one: http://www.etsy.com/listing/123320494/black-bow-bracelet-black-bow-tie-leather?ref=shop_home_active

    xoxo

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  37. Audrey184/3/13, 2:02 PM

    Love this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/127374715/brown-leather-gold-spike-bracelet-tan?ref=shop_home_active

    Adriana Sorrentino
    a.d.r.y@live.it

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  38. Editor4/3/13, 3:58 PM

    love http://www.etsy.com/listing/127374715/brown-leather-gold-spike-bracelet-tan?

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  39. Unknown4/3/13, 4:03 PM

    Adorable stuff!! I love this black bow headband! http://www.etsy.com/listing/123416957/black-bow-headband-leather-bow-headband?ref=shop_home_active

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  40. Angie4/3/13, 4:16 PM

    I just love the Ombre Necklace in mint!

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  41. Unknown4/3/13, 4:54 PM

    The Magenta color leather bow earrings are soooo cute! The Leather bow barrette is gorgeous! I just can't decide!

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  42. Unknown4/3/13, 5:18 PM

    I like the Leather bow ring!

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  43. Danielle V.4/4/13, 4:49 AM

    I love the Bow Headband in brown leather and lace!

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  44. νίκης φόρος4/4/13, 8:25 AM

    Everything is so special and unique .Bravo .
    My favorite is the bow

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  45. ramydul4/4/13, 1:21 PM

    My favorite item:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/125380769/beige-hair-bow-neon-pink-leather-hairbow?ref=shop_home_feat

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  46. Prosinemi4/4/13, 9:02 PM

    Happy anniversary Maro !!
    one of my favorites http://www.etsy.com/listing/124995474/pink-bow-bracelet-pastel-jewelry-cute?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=bow

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  47. Tanja Jojic4/5/13, 12:45 AM

    I love Pink leather bow bracelet cuff
    tanjajojic@yahoo.com

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  48. Anonymous4/6/13, 8:25 AM

    Hair bow, floral fabric hairbow, vintage fabric genuine leather hair elastic, beige pink blue brown hair bow

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  49. AmbreRose4/6/13, 8:56 AM

    I like the Crochet bow bobby pins in either the white or black. ambrerose at(aol) dot(com)

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  50. Lindsey4/6/13, 9:04 AM

    LOVE the leather bow featured in the blog post.

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  51. Christina4/6/13, 7:56 PM

    I love all bows, they are all gorgeous and well made!
    My favorite one is this one, I think it would look great on my highlighted hair
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/92905095/denim-bow-hair-barrette-jeans-hair-clip?ref=shop_home_active

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  52. Sofronia4/7/13, 5:37 PM

    Happy Birthday Akamatra!!!!
    We absolutely looooove your bows!!!

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  53. Bara4/7/13, 5:54 PM

    I love the Black bow necklace

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  54. Constantina4/7/13, 8:45 PM

    Another amazing giveaway!! I love all of her creations so much!!

    My favorites...

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/123322713/black-bow-necklace-leather-bow-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/123320494/black-bow-bracelet-black-bow-tie-leather?ref=shop_home_active

    Thank you, ladies!! :)

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  55. Damla4/8/13, 8:54 PM

    I like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/110939838/ivory-lace-necklace-leather-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

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  56. Craftlandgr4/9/13, 12:23 AM

    happy birthday!!everything is perfect!!!

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    1. Craftlandgr4/9/13, 12:26 AM

      i like this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/123518761/monogram-necklacepersonalized-monogram?ref=shop_home_active

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  57. DESPINA4/9/13, 3:20 AM

    I love the Ombre necklace in mint - Seafoam crystal necklace - Ombre pastel necklace - Pastel crystals necklace

    DESPINA
    deb_oro@yahoo.gr

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  58. tsammm4/9/13, 6:29 AM

    love the Beige hair bow, neon pink leather hairbow, beige fabric cute hair clip, girly hair accessory!

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  59. Noa Vider 4/9/13, 1:38 PM

    Beautiful!

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  60. Eva4/9/13, 11:05 PM

    I love them all!

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  61. MissWendy134/10/13, 6:08 AM

    I love the black bow headband with the leather bow! :]

    misswendythirteen@hotmail.com

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  62. Asma Original4/10/13, 6:59 AM

    Love the colors!!

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  63. Unknown4/10/13, 10:42 AM

    Another amazing giveaway!I love everything Akamatra makes! Great artist!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/125380769/beige-hair-bow-neon-pink-leather-hairbow?ref=shop_home_active

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  64. Marija4/10/13, 3:39 PM

    I love the green and tan leather bow hairclip!

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  65. Ellen C.4/11/13, 2:43 AM

    I like the black leather bow headband. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

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  66. TopHat4/11/13, 7:37 AM

    I love the big red barette!

    hrfarley at gmail dot com

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  67. Anonymous4/11/13, 1:09 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/123322713/black-bow-necklace-leather-bow-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

    mirjana.ivanisevic(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  68. stephania d.4/11/13, 1:38 PM

    she's very sweet and talented. apart from her classic bows I especially love this tribal necklace! best wishes to Akamatra :)

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  69. Unknown4/11/13, 4:57 PM

    lovely giveaway! i like everything :)

    x Audrey
    fashionhightea.blogspot.com

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  70. Unknown4/11/13, 6:12 PM

    lovely giveaway!
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/128240001/fabric-hair-bow-bobby-pins-for-girls?ref=shop_home_active

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  71. Anonymous4/12/13, 3:57 AM

    Bobby pin bows!

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  72. cassandra marquez4/12/13, 7:34 AM

    i like the Crochet flower hair clip in oxblood
    - rab pom

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  73. blew4154/12/13, 8:57 PM

    Purple leather gold spike bracelet

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  74. Shani4/13/13, 3:21 AM

    Happy birthday!! Love these: http://www.etsy.com/listing/120096674/pink-felted-earrings-embroidered-pink?ref=shop_home_active

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