Win a $50 Novica gift card!

ByKristen
338 Comments

This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jennifer, the winner. Jennifer, you've been emailed!

Never heard of Novica?

Novica is a National Geographic company that exists as a hub to help artisans from all over the world sell their wares.

Kristen with Novica jewelry

Over the years, we've typically just purchased jewelry from Novica.

novica earrings

But in addition to jewelry, they've got home goods, clothes, and, since it's 2020, masks! 😉

These embroidered floral masks caught Sonia's eye.  Aren't they beautiful?

Novica face masks

Novica sent me a $50 gift card to use for myself and one to give to a reader.

I knew Sonia (my most avid shopper) would enjoy picking something out, and I was right. 😉

She found a necklace and a pair of earrings in pretty short order.

Novica chalcedony necklace

And I found a pair of tiny silver cat earrings I thought I might wear.

novica cat earrings

But once the earrings arrived, Lisey saw them and I immediately knew they were meant for her, not me. They're bringing her way more joy than they'd bring me!

She wears them pretty much every day, even to her job at Valvoline.

The giveaway

I've got a $50 Novica gift code that I will email to the randomly selected winner. So, you'll get it right away, and you do still have a teeny bit of time to use it to buy a holiday gift for someone this season!

How to enter the giveaway

To enter, just leave a comment on this post, telling me who you'd shop for with the $50 gift card.

(The person can be you. 😉 )

This giveaway closes tonight, so leave your comment before midnight EST tonight, December 13th.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entrants. Winner is chosen at random and will be notified via the email address left in the comment form. Prize is furnished by Novica. Complimentary gift card was supplied; this post is not sponsored in any other way.

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338 Comments

  4. Love this! I would buy one of the beautiful hand bowl glass pitchers for myself! We always have water on the table and it would be beautiful in that!

  5. Love those cat earrings, I would shop for my mom who got her first cat this year and is giving her so much joy.

  9. I’d shop for unique jewelry for my 12 year old daughter. She is turning into a young lady now and is interested in quality things.

  11. I would look for something for my daughter, but I also might be tempted to get something for myself. Everything is so lovely on that site.

  12. I think I would look for something for my husband because he likes to surprise me with gifts from Novice for special occasions. (My last birthday I received a warm hat made from alpaca.) I'm guessing he would appreciate something, too.

  17. Im always looking for handmade, direct from the artist items. Can't wait to browse this site! I'll would be shopping for me! Lol or rather for my house.

  18. I think Novica has beautiful jewelry and I appreciate their mission as well. I would treat myself and use the gift card on myself.

  19. My husband is famous for his cheese plates and is always asked to bring one to gatherings. I'd buy him some of the lovely teak scoops and tongs for when it's safe to gather around cheese trays again!

  29. I would use the card for gifts, barring them having a pair of amazing socks for me. (Our hardwood floors in winter have turned me into something of a "good sock" fiend.)

  32. Wow, another giveaway; thanks!
    I love their items; this might just have to be a present for me : )
    Thanks!

  33. I'm a librarian and have started developing relationships with some of my favorite authors, two of whom would love the jewelry, so I'd buy a pair of earring for one and a necklace for the other.

  34. Not going to lie - I could use something fun or pretty. Being a nurse in COVID has been a lot this year.

  35. I would probably shop for myself 🙂 Or, I might find something universal and set it aside for the next adult birthday gift I need!

  36. I would shop for my mother-in-law. She s 96 and we try to get her one practical and one beautiful gift every christmas.

  37. I would shop for my daughter's upcoming birthday. As a complete aside, I shopped at Novica 10ish years ago and bought the pearl earrings that your daughter is wearing. I love them and wear them several times a week. 🙂

  41. I would shop for something for my mom. She just went through colon cancer surgery and could use some cheering up.

  45. I would share with my best friend. As a nurse, she needs a little cheering up now and again.

  51. For a friend who invites us over for holiday meals and has beautiful items from around the world in her home for her, her husband, and their cats. Thank you!

  56. I absolutely love baskets and Novica has such a selection - unsure if I would choose one to carry or to use for home decorating.

  59. I'd use it to buy a gift for my sister, who is always in charge of helping me with our holiday plans (we fly, so I send all of the gifts to her, and she graciously wraps them). She also ends up doing the shopping for the meals, and meal prep due to our traveling. It's a lot of work & I try to get her something as a thank you.

  60. I would buy something for my daughter in law Teresa. I haven’t seen her for months and miss her terribly.

  64. I would shop for my daughter who deserves a little extra something while managing her family, including homeschooling three children, while her husband is out to sea.

  75. My sister is really difficult to shop for, so I would use the gift certificate to get her something handmade and unusual!

  76. I already have a personal wish list at Novica.com, it's endless, I would get some more earrings, the roman glass ones are very tempting

  80. What beautiful masks! I figure, if I HAVE to wear a mask, it might as well be a beautiful one!

    I would honestly probably shop either for myself if I won the gift certificate, or I would look for something for my new daughter in law. She has a real passion for supporting companies that empower women and help them support their families, so this sounds perfect for her!

  81. I'd love the opportunity to shop for my daughter. Her birthday comes soon after Christmas and it would be great to be able to get her something she'd really enjoy.

  85. I’d probably shop for myself. Most of my Christmas shopping is done, but I might use it to get my sister a birthday gift.

  87. I would need to look at the type of items that they carry but based on your photos of jewelry & masks, more than likely I would be shopping for my DD. Thanks Novica & Kristen for your generosity.

  88. My daughter's birthday is in 6 days, so I'd give the gift card to her. For her birthday i took her to get her ears pierced for the first time so I know she will buy some earrings!

  89. I would use it to shop for my daughters (and then might just have to add on a little something for me. I mean, it will be shipped here anyway, right?!) 😉 lol!

  92. Cute items. Your displayed items are nice. I like the style of the cat earrings. The necklace is a style I like.

  93. I would shop for my 2 granddaughters. They like necklaces. One is 9 and one is 8. Thanks for the chance to win.

  95. I’d use the gift card for you friend, Kim, so that it would bring her the same joy she brings to my life!

  99. I would purchase something for my middle child. She would appreciate a lovely piece of jewelry and I have been looking for something a little extra to give to her for Christmas.

  102. My mom's birthday is in January and it's always hard to find the perfect gift so close to Christmas. I'd shop for her.

  104. I would shop for my youngest daughter, Jillian. She is a very talented artist and loves supporting independent artists and shops.

  105. Definitely would get those cat earrings for my granddaughter Isabella. She is going to adopt a kitten or two () for our family.

  120. Honestly, I would use it on myself.
    Sometimes it's just nice to treat yourself after getting gifts for others.

    Many years ago I filled everyone's stocking but no one filled mine! That's a story that everyone remembers to this day.

    Gifts are not my love language but they are still appreciated, especially gifts from the heart.

    Have a merry and blessed Christmas!

  122. I’m thankfully done with shopping, but could find some precious stocking stuffers for my daughters and daughter in laws!

  124. Nice! The products are reasonably priced, so with $50 I would get something both for myself and my business mentor.

  128. I have never heard of this before but I won’t forget!!! Sounds absolutely amazing!! Fingers crossed!!

  131. I'd give it to my cousin, who is not in good health. I usually give her practical things like Costco or Target gift cards to help stretch her budget. I think she would especially enjoy getting to choose something pretty.

  135. All that I saw looks soo breautiful. Hope I am a lucky winner to show off one of them. thanks

  136. I’d definitely shop for my daughter! The jewelry is beautiful and those embroidered masks are are quite elegant. I have learned about some many great products from you and anytime my husband hears my say, “ The Frugal Gal....” he starts teasing me 😉

  139. I love Novica and first heard about them on this blog. I'll use the credit to get a gift for my friend Shelly, and maybe for myself!

  140. I love Novica! I think you are the first blogger I heard mention them and I have ordered a bunch of gifts from them, always well received.

    I have had several friends go through tough times this year with family losses, I would love to use this card to bless them with an unexpected surprise.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

  141. I would shop for my sister-in-law. 2 of her 3 kids were just diagnosed with Covid and she could use a pick-me-up! Thank you for the giveaway!

  143. I've never heard of Novica before - thanks for bringing it to my attention! I'd buy a little something for myself :).

  144. They’re definitely a great site to browse when you have bo idea what sort of gift to give someone (like a mother in law ha). I’d probably shop for myself this year !

  145. So pretty! I would shop for a dear friend who is living 500 miles from her girls and is missing them terribly!

  147. My daughter, she is finishing her last year of college, albeit in a new way! (Online, whole living on campus)

  153. I had never heard of Novica....thanks for the introduction. What a great way to support artisans.
    I would for shop for my cousin. She is a widow with an adult disabled child in her care. In addition she is still working at 70. She is amazing....she never complains. I admire her so much and would love to give her a special surprise. Thanks Kristin....love your blog.

  154. I think I heard about Novica before from your blog, but had since forgotten it. Thanks for the reminder! Such a wide variety of options. I'd shop for some fun jewelry for my girls.

  158. I'd use the gift card to purchase earrings for my two daughters-in-law. One would love the cat earrings and there are several other beautiful earrings to choose from for my other daughter-in-law 🙂

  163. I would love to select a gift for my friend, Caren, who loves jewelry and supporting small artisans!

  165. I would love to shop for myself on Novica. The masks are cute, the jewelry is beautiful, but I need a warm winter hat!

  169. I would totally shop for my daughter (who just got her ears pierced and she would LOVE earrings for christmas!) and I would buy something for my sister (who loves handmade items!)

  172. I'd buy earrings and/or give the gift code to my dear friend who is struggling with multiple losses this season.

    Thanks Kristen!

  178. What fun! I'd probably shop for myself! It's been a little while since I purchased any jewelry and it would be nice to add a piece or two to my rotation!

  189. There company sounds great! If I won i would use it to buy more gifts for my girls. Merry christmas!

  190. My tween daughter would love those cat earrings! She loves matching masks with her outfits, too. I’d shop for her!

  191. I’d shop for my selfless mom who always so much for others. Please enter me in the. Giveaway. Thank u!

  196. With all my Christmas shopping done, I’d probably shop for myself for the home. It’s always nice to add a new item here and there!

  201. I would love to be entered in the giveaway. I bet I would find a necklace
    For a granddaughter. Thank you.
    Nancy Stewart

  203. I would use the gift card for myself, love the tiny cat earrings.
    I enjoy reading your website, many helpful tips, so glad I signed up.

  205. I would shop for myself because there’s usually nothing left for me once I take care of others. Thanks for offering this!

  207. I would shop for my daughter or one of my 3 granddaughters if I were lucky enough to win. Thanks.

  208. I would give the gift card to my sister, who is a single mom and trys to support small business and artisians. 🙂

  211. I would buy something for my amazing SIL who is an essential worker and she deserves it.

  214. I’d like to do the humble thing and say I’d buy a gift for someone, but I think I’d shop for myself!!! 🙂

  217. Such pretty things! I probably would buy a little something for my mama...annnnd perhaps a little something for myself as well ;-).

  220. I would use this card for my sweet sister in law who moved right after Covid hit the nation and has not yet settled in.

  221. I’d shop for my sister! She’s a full-time grocery store essential worker with a busy toddler at home and deserves some treats!

  224. I would buy the cat earings for sure. My 2 youngest daughters are full fledged cat maniacs. They would have a bunch of cats if they could afford them.

  226. Probably myself 🙂 I'm glad you shared this, I have never heard of Novica before but now I'll definitely be shopping there!!

  227. Thank you for introducing all of us to such a great opportunity to support an organization that is doing good. I'm not sure who I'd shop for...possibly myself, but also possibly my mother or my mother in law. Either way I will go check it out as I'm really looking for places to spend my money that feel more meaningful than big box stores.

  228. Love Love Love this idea!
    Scrolling through the website I saw that the people of Bali are supported by Novica. I would definitely use the certificate to support sellers from Bali. Such loving friendly and happy people who get by on very little. My son works there and has taught me about these islands and their people. Thanks for expanding my horizon for how to support artisans.

  229. A sculpture for our family! I bought one a few years ago of a mom, dad and little kid and now that we have a second child, I've been meaning to get another one, but haven't been able to justify the expense

  231. I would love to find something special, something different for my Mom. She's had a hard year on her own, and I haven't seen her in so long. It would be nice to make her feel special. Thank you for this chance.

  233. I would shop for a friend that has had a very tough year. She is a cat lover so I think the cat earrings would be perfect for her.

  239. I’d use the gift card to regift it to a friend. She is currently going through some tough times and I’m sure something like this would cheer her up.
    I was planning to visit her in September this year but due to COVID we haven’t seen each other in a while. So a gift like this would not only help her feel better but also send her greetings showing her I love her and miss her and so. When all this will be over and we would be able to travel again, we would see each other real soon.

  242. I think I might shop for myself. While sticking to a budget for the past 8 months, I haven't really purchased anything for myself - it might be fun to have something new and pretty.

  247. I would love to win the gift card to Novica to gift my daughter; a hospital RN working with Covid patients. She needs a lift to brighten her days as caring for the covid patients is very discouraging for the health care workers.

  249. I would get something for my daughter. She loves jewelry and I'm sure she would find something that she would love to have.

  251. Oh I can just imagine my birthday present. What would I choose if I won? Guess I’m shopping for my birthday which is right after Christmas.

  252. I would use the card for my birthday present to myself! But if I saw something that would be perfect for one of my daughters, I'm sure that's what it would get used for. It's been a tough year - between the universal yuck and some personal losses, and sometimes I have to remind myself it's okay to splurge a little on something that's wanted and not needed.

  253. Thanks for the give away chance! I'd order something for our neice who is a Nurse Practioner and deserves all the fun things to lift her spirits during this tough year!

  254. I rarely spend money on myself, so I would probably treat myself to a birthday present. My birthday is Jan. 2 and being so close to Christmas, I rarely receive gifts.

  255. My mother is one of those impossible-to-shop-for people, so I'd find an awesome Christmas gift for her.

  256. I’d probably shop for something for our house...so, let’s be honest, that’s more for me than hubby and kiddos.

  258. I would shop for my daughter who loves all things feminine, and we have been looking at finding clean beauty products for her--she has reached that stage!

  259. I would pick out something for our house. I have more than enough of everything, so something we could all use would be great!

  260. I’d pick something for my mom who has been working hard as an essential worker in a nursing facility through this tough year!

  261. I'd pick something for my daughter. She's a physical therapist and this time is year is crazy busy for her.

  263. Hmmm, I guess I'd have to say it'd be for me and my three daughters. I think I'd like to get something simple (all the same) for each of us. 🙂

  266. I would probably start out looking for something for myself, but end up buying something for one of my daughters!

  268. What a generous giveaway! I would love to say that I would be shopping for someone else but I would totally shop for myself! Haha. I would love to find some jewelry to reflect my love of cats. Have a great day!!

  269. I'll have to see what they have, but it will go to something for me or my Mom. What fun!

  270. I would spend the gift card on either myself, or my sweet, amazing eight-year-old daughter. <3

  271. I would purchase a gift for my precious niece. Thank you for sharing about Novica - love buying things like this as gifts (and for myself...) rather than cookie-cutter items.

  275. Oh, those cat earrings are great and I think I’d have to get a matching pair for myself and a friend.

  278. Well, I'd probably shop for me honestly, but I do have some gifts to buy and this might be the right place to go, especially since they have more than jewelry.

  281. I would probably shop for my hard to buy for extra picky daughter but one who likes artsy items!

  283. My DH has had a hard year. Would love to surprise him with something we would never be able to buy.

  290. I have a very artistic daughter working out of state with a non-profit. Would love to surprise her with a fun gift!

  291. As a healthcare worker, I am always looking for new masks. So, if I won this gift card I would totally use it on myself and get a few of those cute masks.

  292. I'd totally shop for my mom. She is so hard to shop for and is deserving of more than I can afford right now!

  295. I just found a lovely nativity set on Novica yesterday, so the gift card might be for me 😉 . Although I might find something for my son’s girlfriend as well.

  296. I have truly never heard of Novica! I would shop for my mom, she has paired down her jewelry wearing a lot but I've been thinking of getting her a cool brooch, something unique - those earrings really prompted my response.

    1. Ack - left out the answer to the question. My good friend who lives a ways away. It would be fun to find something unique for her.

  300. I would probably shop for a gift for my daughter, maybe a little something for me. Thanks for the giveaway offer!

  303. I would shop for my older sister. She’s notoriously hard to buy for, but I know she would appreciate supporting artisans worldwide!

  304. I've never heard of this company before, so I'm interested in the all natural soaps. With the excessive hand washing we've been doing since the beginning of the covid-19 virus our hands are beyond dry. We used to get great soaps at the farmers market, but they were all shut down. Thanks for the recommendation. Merry Christmas! (Citrus Sunshine sounds festive)

  307. I'm so excited to discover this company! I could find something for all those hard to shop for friends and family and myself!
    I'd love to win, but I'm grateful no matter what:D

  310. I’d buy for myself, maybe my daughter but probably myself. It’s nice when moms can spend money (other than theirs) on themselves.

  311. I would love to give my daughter Stephanie either of these giveaways for Christmas! She is An extremely hardworking single mom of four kids who goes to work at 3:00am and hardly ever complains. She deserves to be pampered! Thank you!

  312. Oh gosh... I have no idea who would actually get the thing -- it really depends on the thing... but I have several people left to shop for... uuuugh!

  314. For my two friends who love cats, the cat earrings you said Lisey loves would be great for both of them, and look really cute.

  317. I'd shop for me and my sister in law. She and my brother have had a tough year and could use a pick me up.

  319. I would shop for myself and my sister or sisters-in-law in my family if I saw something they’d love!

  325. I would shop for my Mom!! She has been protecting herself and others by staying strictly home. Not easy, but essential, in her 80th year.

  326. I would buy for my sister. She devotes herself to her job and family. The other day, she wasn't feeling well and was in a lot of pain. She drove herself to the emergency room, only to find out she needed emergency surgery! She's texting me ( we live 1500 miles apart) and telling me the details. She gets surgery and is in the hospital. What a freaky thing to happen. Yeah, the girl needs some cheering up.

  333. I love looking at everything at Novica - such pretty unique stuff. I would definitely shop for me - I've been on the nice list this year! (:

  334. I love those cat earrings. I might get some of those for myself and my girls. We are a house of cat lovers!

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