Low Entry Giveaway Ending Soon - Mmmmm....the Smell of Leather!

     My father collected all things leather....from his leather golf bag, to his leather suitcases, to his.....okay who really needs a leather case for index cards? LOL. To this day we have a closet at my mom's house stocked full of leather goods, and I love to peek my head in once in a while just to get a whiff. When I was younger, I never really appreciated the look or versatility of leather, and actually hated the smell. As I got older my tastes changed, and I started looking for things that last and are durable, yet look good too. Zafer's Etsy store, Leathermix, offers a variety of handmade leather goods, from cell phone cases, to bracelets, to laptop cases. 


Here are a few of Zafer's designs:

Here is a little info about Zafer:

     My name is Zafer and I live in Istanbul, one of the most beautiful cities in the world where different kinds of cultures, tastes, and histories meet each other. It is impossible not to be inspired by its amazing existence. I work in the textile accessories industry which helps me stay up-to-date with my designs.
     A while ago, while searching for a special gift for my friend, something sparkled in my mind, “Why not produce my own handmade gift?“ Since childhood, I have been quite talented with hand crafts, but did not pay much attention to it. Then, I found a small piece of leather and started to sew a small but functional wallet. The result was quite amazing, and my friend liked it so much and encouraged me to make new designs. I went crazy with ideas people liked my designs. So, I decided to focus on hand made leather objects. I am so lucky because Istanbul is a fantastic place to find special kinds of leather in amazing colors and textures. It is so much fun to visit small leather sellers in our famous Grand Bazaar. Each time I go, I discover new materials that can be used in my products.
     That’s my short story about how I started. I really fell in love with producing my own items and people’s interest in them from all over the world. So many thanks to Etsy for giving me this chance! It is really very exciting to get in touch with new people from different cultures and regions and to communicate with them on a common matter.
Each and every product is designed, cut, sewn, and photographed by me from my home studio. My mum, dad, and sister are my biggest supporters. Thanks to them for their precious help! I hope you will like my designs! :)

Zafer sent me a combo card/phone case to review. It fits my phone and my cards, just what I need for a quick trip out, although I have a feeling my husband it going to end up using it (even though my initials are stamped on it :)

     Mmmmmm the rich smell of leather! The leather is soft and a really pretty chocolate color. Zafer also offers monogramming, so I got my initials stamped into the corner on the front. I love the clever design of having the strap wrap around both the phone and card slots. This strap keeps all the contents in the case snugly with the snap of the button! Remember ladies, Father's Day is coming up!

Zafer is offering another truly unique design as a giveaway, and would be a perfect gift for yourself or your significant other:

 

Mandatory Entry:
1) follow my blog
2) go to Zafer's Etsy store "Leathermix"and comment about your favorite item

Extra Entries:
1) like my fanpage "AnnelynDesigns"

2) like Zafer's fanpage "Leathermix"
3) go to my etsy store "AnnelynDesigns" and comment about your favorite item
4) create a treasury including an item from "Leathermix"
5) create a treasury including an item from "AnnelynDesigns"

6) go to one of my sponsor's stores (buttons on the left hand column) and tell me your favorite item

I will choose a winner via random.org on Wednesday, June 8.