Only THREE DAYS LEFT of the Crowdfunding Campaign! :)

This time next week I will be at Armidale!!!  YAY! In the meantime, I'm rushing around like a headless chicken, packing and unpacking baskets - shuffling things around and trying to make as much as possible fit into each one - AND trying to finish off making things. Craziness! 

I'm really looking forward to catching up with friends and making new ones. This was taken last Armidale.

There's only THREE days left of the #crowdfunding campaign so, if you want to make a pledge, you've still got time!  Funds raised from here on will be going towards purchasing materials for the market/demonstration shelter - in front of the tent. Here's the link ...
http://thehappyviking-hlif.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/a-viking-saga-shelter-and-ship-pozible.html

The Campaign is Still Going - You Haven't Missed Your Chance to Pledge! :)

Even though the #Crowdfunding campaign has reached it's target, it is still open for another 5 days! So, if you did want to contribute and felt that you had missed out, you've still got time! 

Any extra funds raised will be put towards purchasing the canvas and wood to make the "market" shelter, similar to that pictured below. Your name will be burnt into the wooden poles in Viking Runes (like below) and you will receive your 'reward' relevant to the amount you pledge. 

THANKS again for all your support. You are BEAUTIFUL! 

LINK TO CAMPAIGN:

http://thehappyviking-hlif.blogspot.com.au/2014/03/a-viking-saga-shelter-and-ship-pozible.html

THANK YOU for Making My Crowdfunding Campaign a SUCCESS!!!!

WOOOHOOOOO!!!!!   

THANK YOU EVERYONE! My campaign target has been reached ... 7 days before it was due to finish!!!!

I am SO GRATEFUL to all of you who supported me either by pledging, sharing my page or just being there for me to talk to. You are all such beautiful beings!

So, here it is again - thanks to YOU - my wonderful new tent.  I will be getting it at Armidale and will post photos as soon as I can.

Many, many, MANY blessings to you all!

Elizabeth
The (EXTREMELY) HAPPY Viking 

MAKE YOUR PLEDGE HERE ... THANK YOU! :)

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If you experience any problems at all, please contact me either by email - thehappyviking@live.com.au or on my Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TheHappyViking.Hlif 

DAY 10 - Now Counting Down ... 8 DAYS TO GO of My Crowdfunding Campaign

Now, instead of saying the number of days it's been going, I'm going to start counting down with ... (drum role) ... 8 days left. 

So, another big THANK YOU for your support today. My target is now 82% pledged. WOOHOO!!!

It is SOOOO exciting!!! I have all these ideas and pictures in my mind - from thinking about meeting some of you at festivals and being able to thank you in person, showing you the tent; wondering about the best way to set up the shelter on the side or at the front - so that people can see my leatherwork demonstrations in the shade or out of the rain; to making sure that I get my Dad to show me how to properly tie the ropes around the poles on the roof racks! 

Each day it gets closer and each day I feel so much more inspired, wanting to learn more about Viking lifestyle and wanting to share it with anyone who is interested.Tonight the photo is Saga Vikings and it was the exact day that I found them at The Abbey - about 9 years ago. They had such an amazing display and I sat with them for two hours, just talking and feeling like I'd found my home. Pictured is lovely Jane, telling stories to the children. I wonder if any of their lives were changed that day too? 

DAY 9 of My Crowdfunding Campaign

The days are flying by and the #Viking A Frame tent is getting closer! 

I am now at 78% of my target with $705 and still 10 days left.

I found this photo of Runes burnt into the wooden frames of a tent and it's what I'd like to do with the names of those who have contributed. For those who have so far, take a look below to see what your name looks like in Runes.

I give my thanks again for all your continued support and pledges.

DAY 8 of My Crowdfunding Campaign

Today's been a great day; starting to feel like I'm getting organised for the big trip but I've lost my lounge room! It's somewhere under piles of Viking "stuff" getting sorted. I think my dog is under there somewhere too! 

THANK YOU to those who pledged to my campaign today - taking it to $555, which is 61% of the target. Also thanks to those who gave advice. There are so many beautiful people in the world! 

I came across one of my favourite Viking encampment photos while I was looking for one to share and I just have to share this with you. I've actually got this picture up on my wall in my leatherwork room and look at it every day - dreaming of one day going to Norway and staying at#Gudvangen Viking Village. How spectacular does it look? 

DAY 7 of My Crowdfunding Campaign

I took a break yesterday from the craziness of this campaign and went back to doing what I really love - leatherwork. :)

A new piece of leather arrived in the morning from my favourite shop - Packer Direct Leather Shop - and I couldn't wait to get my hands on it.

Anyway, the crowdfunding also took a break yesterday; a pause, with no pledges made but that's ok. I'm as determined as ever to have the best possible encampment for my stall and I believe that dreams come true!

I'm grateful for where I am now - already living one of my dreams, having my own business and I know that what we focus on is what we get.

Of course this campaign is about raising funds and you have already pledged $495 - 55% of my target ($900) but you all have given me so much more than that. Liking my page, commenting on my work, giving me inspiration and becoming my friends - it means the world to me and for that, I THANK YOU!

Please do come and say hello to me if you see me at any events. I would love to talk to you in person and give you a hug! (Hmm, not the best photo of me but still, you get the idea!