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Sep 28, 2015

Dutch Days Spotlight & Unique Giveaway: Dutch Kawaii



There a whole story behind Dutch Kawaii. First of all, My husband and I are the owners of the brand. Two years ago we started a project to make our own happy kawaii stationary inspired by the Dutch landscape. We contacted several designers and eventually we chose two of them to design a collection for us and they came up for these (upper: Sofie and lower: Sanne) characters. We took it to a printing house and ordered samples. We opened a shop on Shopify, also with the name Dutch Kawaii and started selling the stationery online. Eventually, especially due to high shipping costs and no promotional budget we couldn't get the company at financial break-even. We took it offline to some crafts fairs as well, but my husband didn't like to spend the little free time he had in this way. Eventually we quit selling our stationery and we both started new projects (we seem to do that a lot). We have very little stock left, so this is a truly unique giveaway. And maybe if I will get a lot of positive comments, I could persuade my husband to start again...

Enter the giveaway for a chance to win 6 full sized A5 letter pads and a bunch of cute postcards (I'll add some extras, so you'll get more than the ones on the photo)

I will contact the winner via e-mail. If I don't get a reply within 60 hours the prize will go to someone else. All of my giveaways are international, you can find the official rules here.
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81 comments:

  1. mikiSeptember 28, 2015 at 12:10 AM

    It's gorgeous and cute!!!! really that so , so cute , such a shame it didn't work because those are piece of art!
    thank you so much for this so meaningful prize! And if it ever possible it would be great if you could continue/ start over etc because this is worth it ( but i can understand how time consuming it is)
    still thank you so so much for this opportunity to win this it's one of teh best giveaway so far and not only because i love stationary

    *hugs*

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  2. Maria PujolSeptember 28, 2015 at 12:31 AM

    This stationery is so cute!!

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  3. Connie LeeSeptember 28, 2015 at 12:53 AM

    The stationery is cute with fun looking characters.

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  4. Amber TerrySeptember 28, 2015 at 1:00 AM

    The stationery designs are absolutely adorable! I really love the colors, too. Thank you for the chance to win!

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  5. Catarina PauloSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:03 AM

    I love that it is so fum! :)

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  6. Jennifer TimonelSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:04 AM

    Adorabl!!! Thanks for the chance

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  7. Becky Z.September 28, 2015 at 1:20 AM

    These are super cute!

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  8. Kim HilbertSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:03 AM

    I love how unique it is and I just love entering your giveaways. You always have something interesting that I haven't seen before.

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  9. Rhonda GothierSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:05 AM

    They are cool!

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  10. bn100September 28, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    the designs

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  11. Katherin C.September 28, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    its cute design.

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  12. Darlene CruzSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Simply cute, classic and adorable. Who wouldn't want one of these designs on their stationery. Wish you the best with your endeavours especially with the designs.

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  13. AlynSeptember 28, 2015 at 5:43 AM

    I love how cute they are! I used to buy cute stationary similar to these too.

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  14. RoxanneSeptember 28, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    I still love these colorful designs a lot! Would be so great if you could start again but it has to be worth it and not cost you lots of money!

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  15. June M.September 28, 2015 at 8:46 AM

    I love how cute, colorful, and whimsical they are! I especially like the Sanne ones :) I hope that you are able to restart your company because theses are just adorable!

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  16. Mai T.September 28, 2015 at 9:15 AM

    The stationery is delightful and adorable.

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  17. dorofte alexandraSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    It's gorgeous and cute!

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  18. Mary PrestonSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:15 PM

    Super cute. So much fun.

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  19. JessSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Awww the Dutch days are so sweet. What a great set to have around. I know I am always looking for paper to write notes on these would be great and they would not get lost. I love sending notes in my daughter lunch box these would be perfect.

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  20. JessSeptember 28, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Awww the Dutch days are so sweet. What a great set to have around. I know I am always looking for paper to write notes on these would be great and they would not get lost. I love sending notes in my daughter lunch box these would be perfect.

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  21. まいだSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    It's cute and I like Sanne especially :3

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  22. Donna BSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    I love that it's unique and cute!

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  23. Inês MatosSeptember 28, 2015 at 2:50 PM

    Tudo :)

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  24. Kathy Heare WattsSeptember 28, 2015 at 3:08 PM

    Makes me think of when I was a kid and had cute stationary. Nice memories.

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  25. Ellen Mae BarrientosSeptember 28, 2015 at 3:47 PM

    i love anything kawaii. any cute things i like it

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  26. SarahSeptember 28, 2015 at 4:55 PM

    I love to send cute stationary letters to my penpals.

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  27. BhartiCSeptember 28, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Woah! I think it's great you had this brand, you sure have an eye for Cute. I hope you are start the brand and sell it in the Blog page.

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  28. Stephanie LaPlanteSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:43 PM

    I adore the stationary. Sooo cute!!!

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  29. Carina PereiraSeptember 28, 2015 at 10:45 PM

    It's very cute and fun :)

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  30. Judy ThomasSeptember 28, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    I love the unique style, it's so cute!

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  31. Оксана ЗолотухинаSeptember 29, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    This stationery is so cute!!

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  32. Colette PiquetSeptember 29, 2015 at 4:04 AM

    I love the stationery because it's fun and cheerful! :)

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  33. beachgirl0323September 29, 2015 at 6:01 AM

    the stationery is so cute and colorful.

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  34. Jan LeeSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    I like that it's nice enough to use for friends and I can also use it to write to kids :)

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  35. Ambra MillerSeptember 29, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    I love that you and your husband designed this stationary. It's very cute and I would buy it. I love the story behind it. Very cool!

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  36. Jeanna MassmanSeptember 29, 2015 at 9:07 AM

    This stationery is very unique! I would enjoy using it!

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  37. Ruth HarwoodSeptember 29, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    the stationary is super cute! xx

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  38. Jennifer HadenSeptember 29, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    I love how different it is to other stationary you find in stores x

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  39. Avary LockeSeptember 29, 2015 at 2:08 PM

    I have always loved the kawaii style. It is right up my alley.

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  40. clennaSeptember 29, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    I love that it is so whimiscal. It makes me happy and I want to study each character because they are so intriguiging.

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  41. Sarah BaumanSeptember 29, 2015 at 5:42 PM

    It is all really cute!

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  42. Heidi RobbinsSeptember 29, 2015 at 6:45 PM

    It's freaking adorable!

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  43. LeaSeptember 30, 2015 at 12:26 AM

    I love how colorful they are! The characters are very fun and really eye catching! Children and adults would love these! I like that they have lines on them!

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  44. Patricia SilvaSeptember 30, 2015 at 4:51 PM

    Maravilhosos!

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  45. dorcontestSeptember 30, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    It is unique and beautiful.
    Doreen lamoureux on the entry form

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  46. Natalie B.October 1, 2015 at 3:54 AM

    I love stationery items because I use them daily and want them to be fun & cute. I also love Kawaii so these are super exciting! Thank-you!!

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  47. pervinOctober 1, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    The stationary is super cute

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  48. Judith CauthanOctober 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Writing letters is such a lost art. But with something that just makes you smile to see it, it helps to give you a reason to write. :)

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  49. Tanya PhillipsOctober 2, 2015 at 6:53 PM

    I like how they make you smiles

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  50. Maryann D.October 3, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I love the cute little characters and the colors and that it would be fun to send to someone.
    twinkle at optonline dot net

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  51. Kat KingsburyOctober 3, 2015 at 8:19 PM

    It's ridiculously cute! I love Holland and I love anything cute, I also love writing real letters!

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  52. bleachhouselibraryOctober 3, 2015 at 11:01 PM

    I love this stationery. It is a real pity that you couldn't get the business off the ground. Maybe you could sell via your blog??

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  53. Richard BrandtOctober 4, 2015 at 1:59 AM

    I think the designs are super cute.

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  54. Carla NevesOctober 4, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    The stationery is adorable and colourful:)

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  55. Ali DukeOctober 4, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    It is really sweet and cute, my daughter would absolutely love this (as would I!!).

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  56. SoozleOctober 5, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    I love how cute the little characters are on the stationary - it would bring a smile to anyone :)

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  57. CindyWindy2003October 5, 2015 at 4:37 PM

    I like how the stationary looks like japanese anime characters.

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  58. Megan ROctober 5, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    It is so kawaii!

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  59. karaminoOctober 7, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    i love Kawaii!

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  60. Lauren A.October 7, 2015 at 8:26 PM

    It's so adorable! I especially love the note pads with the little witch on them! So cute! And perfect for October.

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  61. andieOctober 8, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    abrennan09@hotmail.com
    Such cute paper - perfect for writing and sending things to my favourite kids in the mail. Everyone like to get something in the mail if it's not bills.

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  62. RebeccaOctober 8, 2015 at 10:38 PM

    It's so very cute and girlie!

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  63. RebeccaOctober 8, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    It's so very cute and girlie!

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  64. Kimberly TiuOctober 10, 2015 at 3:32 PM

    the colorful prints

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  65. Clare BluettOctober 10, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    That my friends daughter will like the designs and we can have fun with it together.

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  66. Melinda DeanOctober 10, 2015 at 11:17 PM

    I like the designs and the theme.

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  67. Jennifer Y.October 10, 2015 at 11:22 PM

    I adore this stationary! I love collecting & finding unique stationary & cards. I send letters and cards to people all of the time. And these are so beautiful and adorable!

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  68. Cardiff UKOctober 11, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful girly stationary - my wife and daughter would love it.

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  69. SilviaOctober 11, 2015 at 8:35 PM

    i love that it is so cute and adorable! thank you for the giveaway!

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  70. Janine AtkinOctober 11, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    its so cute and not something you can buy just anywhere

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  71. AnonymousOctober 11, 2015 at 11:43 PM

    lovely creative designs

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  72. Teresa YoungOctober 12, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    What cute characters! I would love to give this to my granddaughters to encourage note/letter writing.

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  73. jennifer57October 12, 2015 at 4:40 AM

    love the cuteness

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  74. JillynOctober 12, 2015 at 7:52 AM

    It's so cute! I have the cards I've gotten from you on my fridge in my dorm right now :)

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  75. Jade HOctober 12, 2015 at 1:35 PM

    It looks cute

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  76. sheridarbyOctober 12, 2015 at 6:57 PM

    I love how cute it all is

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  77. kittycat31ukOctober 13, 2015 at 1:27 AM

    It's just so CUTE!!! My best friend is living in America for two years so I send her lots of letters & I just know she'd LOVE to have some letters written in this beautiful stationery!

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  78. RhiannonOctober 13, 2015 at 7:24 AM

    I love how adorable it is! I'm so sorry that your company didn't work out. Thank you for offering this up as a prize! I would LOVE to win this one!

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  79. ShannonOctober 13, 2015 at 7:28 AM

    I love how adorable and unique it is.

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  80. Danny EvansOctober 13, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    cute. would love to win this for my wife. she is a stationary Junkie lol

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  81. AMANDA ROBINSONOctober 13, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    This is sooooo very cute!

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