lollishops giveaways: Lollishops Giveaways: 13 sellers offer up special Valentine's Day Giveaways!

lollishops giveaways: Lollishops Giveaways: 13 sellers offer up special Valentine's Day Giveaways!

Blog Giveaways/Contests/Sweepstakes 101: Where to submit?

Where to submit your blog giveaways and contests, you ask? How to drive increased traffic and *NEW* traffic to your blog and online sites, you ask? Here's where and here's how!

Visit these sites below to submit your contests and giveaways!

Online Sweepstakes

Squidoo: Online Contests, etc...

Sweepstakes Advantage

Online Sweeps on Facebook

Contest Spot

Sweeties Sweepstakes

Blog Giveaways

Contest Blogger

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Happy Submitting!

BLOG GIVEAWAY: DIY Rag Bag Purse Kit!

You can *win* my complete Rag Bag Kit (knitting or crochet)! here's how...

• Visit my brand new store on Lollishops.com
• Visit the pattern category and answer the following question:

What type/style of rag bag pattern should I develop next?

• Post your answer to this question here in this blog thread to get a chance to win this full rag bag kit! Be sure to post contact info as well!
  

*All comments must be made by Sunday, January 25th at 11:50, e.s.t, domestic U.S. entries only*

What you will receive if you win...

r a g - b a g - k i t

♦p a t t e r n
-picture/s
-materials and procedure
-instructions/suggestions from alternative options
-this is a pattern listing; it does not teach you how to knit
-complete instructions on how to prepare fabric for knitting or crocheting is included
-purse handles to coordinate with the fabric
-grosgrain ribbons

♦f a b r i c - k i t
-bag of strips of fabric in your ordered color scheme
(important: the weight on the fabric strips is over 1.5 lbs....just to let you know why I have to ship parcel post or priority mail)

♦k n i t t y – g r i t t y
Version (s): knit or crochet, buyer specifies
Needles: Large (anywhere from size US 17 to US 35
Difficulty: easy

♦h i n t & t i p - guide
A 13 page pdf file which includes some of the following:
-finishing techniques
-selecting purse handles
-selecting fabrics for rag bags
-how to make a simple purse liner
-tips on felting wool
…and much, much more!

♦pdf files are digital delivery files
Once payment is received, I will email the pdf files directly to your email address!

♥kits as gifts?
-gifts for knitters or crocheters
-young knitters—a great project for children of all ages!
-CHRISTMAS presents—so many have come back to tell me that they ended up making a rag bag for every female in the family!

♥ convo, if needed!
Thanks, Heather

♥a b o u t - my rag bag patterns
Here are some quotes from some recent buyers on this specific pattern...they literally couldn't believe how easy it was:

SGG said "I just had to tell you that your bags are the most stunning things I have seen. I am adding you to my favorites so that I can find you when I can afford one.
I go to a lot of art shows and have never seen anything so outstanding! You are very talented."

MF said "just wanted to let you know purse arrived and
I just love it . Your workmanship is beautiful
and very professional. I definitely will be ordering
more from you. Thank you so much for a great product."

SH said "Hello Heather. Pattern arrived today and of course I dropped everything to read it. Pattern is very well written, thank you for all the hints, tips, etc. also best xxxx places for fabric and ribbon. These rag bags are just the cutest and I can't wait to start one."

CDF said "About the pattern, it was wonderful. I have been sewing for 30 years or more and some sewing patterns are terrible. This was very easy to understand and I didn't even know how to crochet...the tieing the sections together is such a good idea. The other pages you sent on helpful hints was great help."

♥f a q ‘s
“Heather, I can knit. Do you sell your knitting patterns?”
Yes, they are available in my store under the category:
Patterns knit/crochet

“Heather, do you sell kits?”
Yes, they are available in my store under the category:
Patterns knit/crochet

“Heather, if I become addicted to making these, can I buy more fabric strips from you later on?”
Of course! I regularly update “fabric strip” listings. They are listed in my store category: Fabric scraps/strips

♥w a r n i n g s
If purchased, the project and journey you are about to embark on is HIGHLY addictive. I, as the seller, can only take responsibility for introducing you to this opportunity. I, however, cannot be held responsible for any addictions or addictive behavior that may follow as a result of knitting or crocheting just one purse.

Good Luck!

LolliShops: "All Dolled Up" A LolliShops Special Event

LolliShops: "All Dolled Up" A LolliShops Special Event

Happy New Year Sweets!
In case you didn't know, LolliShops.com opened its doors on Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. Since then, we have been busy adjusting the site and moving into our shops.
We finally are ready to celebrate and have our Grand Opening event!
Here are the details:
One of our LolliShops vendors,
Keepsake Cakes
Has offered to be your hostess for our very first LolliShops Progressive Blog Party called, "All Dolled Up" and everyone is invited!

Vendors: This is a virtual party. Your assignment is to take pictures of your Valentine Themed party using "All Dolled Up" as your inspiration. Either YOU can get all dolled up and have a party or you can stage a party using dolls and props. Take lots of pictures!
At least one item listed in your shop *must* be used in your photos and here's why...

Guests: You're invited to our Progressive Blog Party! Visit Chelsea Ann's Blog
Itty Bitty Birdie on February 14th and visit all the participating blogs for your chance to win some fabulous Door Prizes!
Each Blog Party will have an item from their LolliShop hidden in their Party Photos. You will find each vendor's item and comment "I found it" to win! If your comment is chosen, you will be asked to name the item you found to win your Door Prize.

Don't forget to visit the Official LolliShop blog for your chance to win a ginormous Gift basket filled with all sorts of fabulous creations!

Here's the details again:
What? A photo party hosted on blogs. Visit each blog to win Door Prizes from various LolliShop Vendors!
Where? Everywhere! Start here: Itty Bitty Birdie
When? February 14th, 2009
Why? Because who doesn't love giveaways?
Who? Vendors and Guests!

Don't forget to visit our LolliShops.com photo pool to see all the photos from the event as well as vendor's inventory photos...
Click Here:
LolliShops Photo Pool

LOLLISHOPS SELLERS: Do you want to donate to my VALENTINE BLOG GIVEAWAYS?

Hi!

I am going to be hosting blog giveaways for two weeks to celebrate Valentine's Day 2009!

My blog: http://heatherknitzdesigns.blogspot.com

In addition to my traditional promotions, advertising and other means of driving traffic to my blog, the giveaways will also be submitted to:
http://prizey.blogspot.com/ http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/ http://bloggiveaways.blogspot.com/

*All of the blog giveaways will take place from Monday, January 19th, 2009- Friday, February 6th, 2009. *
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How will the giveaways work?

*First, there will be multiple giveaways going on at one time! Therefore, that will drive in traffic even more because it is a collaboration! The more chances to win, the more entries we will receive:)

*The giveaways will be randomly chosen using the random generator at random.org!

*If you want to participate, you will decide what YOU want to giveaway! It can be something small or as valuable as you want! There is no monetary requirement with this giveaway:) Once you decide on the item, you will send me the pics or links of the item so that I can post it when I do your blog entry!

*Each giveaway blog entry on my blog will have:
your store banner, a short interview with links (of course) to your stores and online venues as well as the description of the item that you are giving away!

*Each giveaway will require participants to:
visit your specified online store, comment on the blog post about your shop or their favorite items!

So, does it sound like you want to participate?
Just leave me the following information then:

online store address so that I can get in contact with you:) OR go to the private Lollishops Ning Network and leave the info there!

Thanks!
Heather

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: Nyblaque.etsy.com

Meet Nyblaque.etsy.com, one talented artist!

What Makes you Tick?
The most high, my children, my desire to create something everyday, my love for nature..so many things but these things are the most prevalent.


How did you get interested in what you create? the history of jewelry started my interest. All the things it represents,,from malas to charms, gifts of love,peace, deity or royalty. I found the ancient craftmanship fascinating.

What is the last book you read?
Time Out for the Spirit-Two Minute Quiet Times for Times That Aren't Quiet[GuidePostBooks}

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
organic turnips( with the roots still on them and everything, cheese, Soymilk...umm ignore the cookies in the back row. Tilapia fish..green beans. and carrot juice..there's more in there but thats a looong list.

What is your favorite quote?
Plan your work, then WORK your plan.

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Nyblaque.etsy.com has graciously agreed to give her Four Seasons - Tiger Everwood and Aventurine Necklace

This designs was inspired by the four seasons of our Mother Earth. It was originally created and listed in July 2008© and re listed again here on Etsy.

A small capture of Spring/Summer green in 14mm carved aventurine flower. The wonderful frost and coolness of Winter morning and evening skies in AA grade blue chalcedony and labradorite faceted briolettes, captured in an autumn picture frame of 35mm tiger ebony wood square open ring.

Securely hand wire wrapped in sterling silver wire. Pendant hangs from an 18" .925 Sterling silver rolo chain. A pretty artistic expression of all four seasons.

I couldn't bring myself to take this design apart as it is soo beautiful and symbolic of the art I was trying to express.

Enjoy.

*Original design**©Nyblaque Copyright July 2008

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How do you enter, you ask?

1. Visit nyblaque.etsy.com

2. Choose 2 things from her shop

3. Post your favorites here before 12/8 at 11:59pm est

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: MorningStarArts.etsy.com

Meet MorningStarArts.etsy.com, a talented artist!

What Makes you Tick? Taking care of my family, and reading to my boys.
How did you get interested in what you create? My husband started making lampwork beads, and "nagged" me into taking a jewelry making class so I could use up his beads. He no longer lampworks, but I'm absolutely hooked!

What is the last book you read? One of Jodi Picoult's early books, which I'd somehow overlooked--I love all her titles, especially the recent ones, including "My Sister's Keeper" and "19 Minutes".

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see? Well, it's two days until Thanksgiving, so it's a tightly packed mess! Also hummous, lots of fruit, and tortillas.
What is your favorite quote? "Outside of a dog, books are man's best friend; inside of a dog it's too dark to read anyway." --Groucho Marx

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Morningstararts.etsy.com has agreed to do a jewelry giveaway in conjunction with this feature!

These earthy looking earrings consist of a beautiful jasper oval in which is suspended two rectangles of warm golden hessonite. Sterling silver earwires support the semiprecious stones. Lovely! 2" length includes earwires.

How do you enter, you ask?

1. Visit morningstararts.etsy.com

2. Choose 2 of your favorite designs

3. Post your favorites here before 12/8 at 11:59pm

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: essentials.etsy.com

Meet essentials.etsy.com, a talented artist on etsy!

What Makes you Tick?
* Hmm. Good friends, good conversation, good food. I enjoy being with people - it allows me to sit down and recharge and remember the nice things about life.

How did you get interested in what you create?
* I sorta fell into it. One day I decided to borrow my dad's pliers and cutters and fiddle with some beads and wire, and I guess that's how it's all started. I only began selling what I make when I realised that no matter how pretty I think something is or how much I liked them, there was no way I could keep everything for myself!

What is the last book you read?
* The Laughter of Dead Kings by Elizabeth Peters. It's the latest in her Vicky Bliss series - I started reading her books since back in high school and have been waiting for eons for this latest book!

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
* 2 bottles of wine, yoghurt, Philadelphia cream cheese, eggs and OJ.

What is your favorite quote?
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; What is essential is invisible to the eye." - From The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry

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In honor of the feature, essentials has agreed to a lovely giveaway!

The lynette earrings, a value of $18.00!

These simple yet stunning drop earrings feature different delicately colored gemstones on sterling silver. From bottom to top:-

* Aquamarine teardrops. Wear aquamarine for maginc, power, protection and healing.
* 2 labradorite buttons for power.
* Rose quartz faceted rounds for love.
* Garnet faceted rounds for luck, money, love and healing.
* Red coral rounds for healing and power.

With sterling silver flat rondelle spacers and sterling wirework. Approximately 1.8" inches long.

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How do you enter, you ask?

1. Visit essentials.etsy.com

2. Choose two items that are your favorites!

3. Post your favorites here before 11:50pm est on 12/8/08

Good Luck and Happy Shopping:)

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: luckyrosiecreations.etsy.com

Meet luckyrosiecrations.etsy.com!

What makes you tick?

A lot of things I love learning something new, having a good coupon for something I want to buy, going outside on a nice day.I enjoy the little things.

How did you get interested in what you create?

I wanted to make a patchwork skirt for my daughter out of some old clothing, and I loved how it turned out and could not stop making them.

What is the last book you read?

I read all the time at least one book a week I just finished the book Isolation by Travis Thrasher and enjoyed it very much.

If we looked in your refrigerator right now what would we see?

A mess.

What is your favorite quote?

Boy that is a hard one it depends on what is going on in my life, but I always like this one Eureka! Eureka!

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Luckyrosiecreations.etsy.com has graciously agreed to host a giveaway as well!

handmade one of a kind fabric cuff made of all recycled and vintage material.Lots of different fabric sewn on to green fabric (from a old blanket) topped with 2 little felt circles.Cuff closes with a cute tan button.

How do you enter to win, you ask?

1. Visit luckyrosiecreations.etsy.com

2. Choose two of your favorite items in her shop!

3. Post the items here by 11:59 pm est on 12/8/08

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: waterbucks.etsy.com

Meet waterbucks.etsy.com, a truly talented jeweler!

What Makes you Tick?
People; cultural diversity, rituals, traditions, and romantic sentimentalism. I dig history and how we hold on to it through little insignificant bobbles and scraps of paper. And I'm fascinated by how we can turn something so simple into something so important simply by attaching our emotions to it.

How did you get interested in what you create?
Rocks are amazing. Look at any gemstone and consider were it came from... From the dirt! From in the ground right under our feet! Who hasn't ever bent down to pocket a stone from the beach or mountain top? Throughout history rulers and religious leaders have used stones based on their metaphysical properties, shamans prescribed them for healing, warriors attached them to shields for protection and women wore them for fertility... There is a lot of energy in stones and I enjoy working with them.

What is the last book you read?
All About Lulu written by Jonathan Evison. It's a wonderful weekend read full of humor and coming of age philosophy. The author is a talented local writer. But I must admit that most of my reading these days are of blogs. I'm a bit of a blog addict. haahahahha.

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
Sprouted red quinoa salad from the co-op with pear and macadamia nuts. Yum! I'm working out more lately and as a vegetarian have to be creative in getting extra protein. All sprouts are loaded with protein. I have sprouts coming out my ears these days. lol

What is your favorite quote?
Lately there's been a lot of talk about change and whether on a grand scale or just on my personal bathroom scale this quote keeps coming to the front of my mind to remind me of my responsibility in the process....
"Things do not change; we change." Henry David Thoreau

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Waterbucks has also graciously agreed to host a giveaway of a GORGEOUS pendant!

A value of $34.50, you could win this pendant!

This beautiful pendant is currently in a contest. If you'd like a chance to win this item or other great prizes stay tuned for web link to the contest... :)

Warm, earthen, and classic. This picture jasper wheel has wonderful patterns of dark brown swirling through beige. A smokey glass bead adorns the bail. A carved crazy agate leaf floats below a leopard jasper bead. Sterling silver with leather necklace.

Picture jasper is said to hold hidden messages in the pictures formed by the designs in the rock. A stone that is grounding and considered an "earth stone" renewing global awareness.

REVERSIBLE

Pendant measures 5 1/8"h by 1 5/8"w

Comes with 16" natural genuine leather necklace

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Now, you want to win this contest? Here is how!

1. Visit waterbucks.etsy.com

2. Choose 2 of your favorite items.

3. Post your favorites here by 12/8/08 at 11:59 est

Good Luck and Happy Shopping!

Blog Giveaway from Etsy Featured Seller: Meet Silja of 5erg.etsy.com

Meet Silja of 5erg.etsy.com, a very talented artist indeed!

How did you get interested in what you create?
Someone left me in a room with paper and a pencil. What was wrong with them? I am struggling with my drawing habit ever since :)

What is the last book you read?
I have one in the half way. It is a historical novel about a man who escaped a train to prison camp in the World War 2.
It is "Metsõun" by Arnold Õun.

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
Margarine, 3 eggs, jar of cranberries and salmon. It looks like not much in our house is here to pile up in the fridge. Hm.

What is your favorite quote?
I can't say it here! Maybe I can. No I can't. Well, it is from a comedy called Orgazmo and it involves unicorns.
I also love Cartman and Dwight Schrute quotes.

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As part of her feature, Silja has GRACIOUSLY agreed to give away a set of 2 oil color art cards!

Here is how YOU can win this set of cards, a value of $24.00!!!

1. Visit 5erg.etsy.com, Silja's etsy shop online!

2. Choose two of your favorite items in her shop.

3. Post your favorites here from 11/24-12/8 by 11:59 e.s.t pm

Good Luck and Happy Shopping with 5erg!

Etsy Featured Seller...Luludesign.etsy.com!

Meet Kathy Crabbe of Lulu Design ~ Art for the Elf in You!

A little about Kathy...
I am currently forty-three years old and have been guided by the psychic realms since childhood. I have kept a Dream Journal since I was thirteen and my dreams and intuition have always been a great source of insight for me. I have been drawing, studying and analyzing people from a very young age and I can provide anyone with a myriad of personality tests such as: (my favorite) Astrology, the Enneagram, the Kiersey Temperament Sorter and the Clifton StrengthsFinder.
I have been very privileged to live in Southern California for the last fifteen years and especially to live in Laguna Beach. I have connected with old, old oaks, elfin forests, flower fairies and a red headed mermaid. I have also received many healings and teachings from these wonderful teachers:
Astrology - Steven Forrest, Patty Davidson
Celtic Shamanism - Misha Maheo
Channelling/Toning - Krista Kirkwood
Herbalism - Susun Weed (Green Witch Program)
Life Coaching - Jennifer Lee (Artizen Coaching)
Meditation - Taught by one of Sri Chinmoy's trained teachers named OM
Mediumship & Psychometry: Adam Higgs (Six month weekly training)
Psychic Readings and Tarot - Lauren Michaels
Reiki Level One – Jenny “Star” Wright
Stone/Chakra/Sound Healing - Terri Darby,
Katrina Raphael's Crystal Academy, Level One Certification - Taught by Coral Karnaze
Therapeutic Touch - Joyce Fournier RN
Yoga - Amanollah Ghahraman, Atma Kalsa (plus ten years private yoga practise)
Most importantly I do not label myself or my work with any particular title or religious affiliation because I do not seek to limit myself. I merely keep my senses open and practice what I preach with an open heart and a request for divine guidance for the good of all concerned. Blessed Be!
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Instead of doing a traditional interview with the artist, Kathy prepared a reading for me herself! Let me be clear...I don't know anything about soul readings or astrology. Not because I'm not interested and not because I don't "believe"...simply because I have never taken the time to find out about it....
I was quite touched that Kathy spent the time doing this for me. You can tell that she is thoughtful yet intentional in her art and readings. While I won't reveal anything from the reading specifically, I can tell you that I took to heart the message...It certainly resonates specifically to some things our family has been faced with of late and I believe there is something to take away from it!
Thanks so much to Kathy for the reading. I sincerely appreciate it...You have given me a lot to think about!

Blog Giveaway: Hypnotransformations.etsy.com!

Kym is my featured etsy seller this week and did a thorough interview with me so be sure to check it out! Check out her great shop on etsy!
In honor of her "featured seller status"...Kym has so GRACIOUSLY agreed to do a blog giveaway to celebrate!

I am a certified Hypnotherapist (see profile). I create personalized hypnotherapy sessions recorded onto a CD. The hypnosis session allows you to be hypnotized whenever you have a spare hour to spend on making your life better.

Each CD is an hour or so long and is handmade for you by me. The first track is my voice and it guides you into hypnotic relaxation that prepares the listener for track two. Track two is a hypnotic deepener that takes you into a deeper state of hypnosis. Track three is a powerful hypnotic program that subconsciously guides you to achieve your goals. Track four awakens you and helps your subconscious retain the suggestions.

The Giveaway Details:

• Visit hypnotransformations on etsy!
• Visit the Generalized Hypnosis CD category!
• Choose the CD that you would most benefit from.
• Come back to this blog post and record your favorite!
• Be sure to leave us CONTACT INFORMATION so we can get in touch should you win!!!
  

Giveaway begins: November 13th / Giveaway ends: 11:59 est pm November 19th / Giveaway value is $24.00!!!!

Good luck and I hope you enjoy exploring Kym's shop as much as I did!

Meet Hypnotransformations.etsy.com: My featured Etsy Seller this Week!

I recently met hypnotransformations in the etsy forums not long ago and Kym has graciously agreed to answer my questions! I'm so intrigued by her and I think you will be too:))))

What Makes you Tick?
I have so many passions, it's hard to summarize them all here. Other than making pottery (flaxenk123.etsy.com) and Hypnosis CD's, I love to scuba dive. I am a certified scuba diver and if I could figure out a way to live on a Caribbean Island and dive all day long, I would =). I also love spending time with my family, boyfriend and his 12 year old daughter.
How did you get interested in what you create?
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker and a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor. I work with substance addicted clients and I am passionate about helping them. The type of clients I help have a problem that is riddled by frequent relapses. I became a hypnotherapist because I wanted to learn a new, fast and effective tool to help people get better faster so they could start putting their life back together again.
If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
If you looked in my refrigerator right now you would see fruits, veggies, bottled water, and a lot of lean meat. I am a lifetime weight watchers member and I try to eat relatively healthy. I use my weight loss hypnosis CD to stay on track with my weight watchers goals.
What is the last book you read?
I just finished the book Twilight (in two days, lol) by Stephanie Meyer and now I am reading the second book in that series, New Moon. They are quite addictive =)
What is your favorite quote?
God, Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference.

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Blog Giveaway: Shopdavinia.etsy.com!

Home for the Holidays Soap
Snuggle up and banish those winter blues! This festive soap is a cozy blend of warm, spicy cinnamon sticks, cloves and sweet, rich and creamy French Vanilla. It is sure to warm your soul and ease your mind.
The soap is gently exfoliating with festive sugar crystals embedded in a layer of moisturizing, luxury shea butter soap.
This soap is made from a high quality, all vegetable oil the soap base and contains NO sulfates or harmful chemicals and absolutely NO harsh detergents or foaming agents.
Ingredients: Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate and Sodium Oleate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Lauric Acid, Sodium Laurate, Sodium Myristate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Tetrasodium Etidronate, fragrance, sugar, shea butter, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Tin Dioxide, Iron oxide
This listing is for 1 bar of soap.
Each soap is approximately 4.2 oz.

Do you want to win this LUXURIOUS home for the holidays soap?

Please go visit Marlene's shop, ShopDavinia
then come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her etsy shop!

ShopDavinia is my featured etsy seller this week as well! Please be sure to read her interview as well!

*You must enter by 11:59 pm, est on November 11th, 2008*
We will pick a winner on Wednesday morning,
November 12th! Thanks for looking
at her bright and beautiful shop!

PLEASE be sure we have a way of contacting you! Good Luck!

Etsy Featured Seller...ShopDavinia.etsy.com!

Meet Marlene, shop owner of shopdavinia.etsy.com!

What makes you tick?
I have been looking for more health friendly products. When I create my soaps, I look for ingredients that are natural and good for the skin. I do not add SLS, SLES, propolyne glycol, or any other detergents to my soaps. Many soaps on the shelves of grocery stores today are filled with chemicals and detergents which dry and irritate skin. Many of the skin problems people have can be resolved just by using a natural product. So, I created a line of soaps to do just that, meet the needs of people who want to use a more natural product and lessen skin irritations.

What makes you create?
I come up with ideas for my soaps and lip balms fairly randomly. I do like to create more foodsy scents but I am also trying to create products that are floral and citrusy as well. When I think of designs I use things I see around me to inspire how the soap will look when it is finished. I love to create intricate soaps, that you will not see anywhere else. I like them to look decorative, but still be a perfectly usable bar of soap.

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
Lots of cans of pop, left over turkey meatloaf, fruit juice for my daughter, cheese, condiments, flavored coffee creamer (can’t live without it!), bottles of water, eggs, and beer for my husband.

What is the last book you read?
Hmm, I have to admit I am not much of a reader. Just don’t have the patients. But, I would have to say I have been looking through a book called “How To Teach Your Baby to Read” by Glenn and Janet Doman. It is an interesting book about teaching you baby to read well before the preschool age.

What is your favorite quote?
Everyone was born with two ends. One is used for sitting. The other for thinking. Success in life depends upon which one you use the most. Heads you win. Tails you lose.
Author unknown

Featured Etsy Seller: soapdeli.etsy.com

Meet soapdeli.etsy.com !
I first met soapdeli in the forums on etsy and was delighted when she agreed to let me feature her on my blog!

Learn about soapdeli from this terribly serious journalistic interview:)

What makes you tick?
If I knew that my life would be so much easier.

What makes you create?
Yummy scents.

If we looked in your refrigerator right now, what would we see?
Butter, milk, real orange juice, lots of cheese and yogurt. Yesterday there was still Yoo Hoo left.

If you were a character in fiction, which one would you be?
Sookie Stackhouse or Anita Blake.

What is the last book you read?
I'm almost through Heart of Stone by C.E. Murphy.

What is your favorite quote?
I reject your reality and substitute my own.

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As a very special offer to my blog readers, soapdeli has agreed to extend you all a wonderful opportunity! Happy shopping! Her soap would make EXCELLENT gifts for all!
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Etsy Giveaway: happygrandma402905.etsy.com

Do you want to win this SERIOUSLY preppy and sassy HAIR BOW?

Please go visit her shop, Sweet Pea Boutique
then come back here and leave a comment
about your favorite item in her etsy shop!

SWEET PEA BOUTIQUE is my featured etsy seller this week as well! Please be sure to read her interview as well!

We will pick a winner on Monday morning,
November 3rd! Thanks for looking
at her bright and beautiful shop!

PLEASE be sure we have a way of contacting you!

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And the winner is....mel*~reachforthestars~* woo hoo!
Congratulations on the big win!

Featured Etsy Seller: happygrandma402905.etsy.com

My featured seller this week on etsy is happygrandma402905.etsy.com!

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I have been involved in early childhood education for over 30 years, as a teacher for over 20 years, and as an administrator the past 11. Married to a terrific guy for 35 years, we are the parents of a married-with-kids daughter who is a speech therapist, and a son in graduate school for forensic accounting (there is an end in sight for college tuition!!)

I grew up on a farm in the country in beautiful southwest Georgia, with horses, cows, pigs, the works! My grandmothers and mother all made sure I knew how to do many things by hand, including cooking, baking and canning vegetables (somehow I don’t have time for that like I should!) I have always enjoyed crafting, sewing, smocking, cross stitch, painting, etc.

When my granddaughter was born, I began making hairclips and bows for her. I used to make them for my daughter when she was a child, and am enjoying utilizing some new techniques I have learned. After so many people asked where she got her bows and clips, I decided to branch out and make them for others as well. That led to my online shop at etsy, where I have been selling for about a year and a half. My user name for my online shop just had to be happygrandma, because that is exactly what I am! My two grandchildren are such a joy to me! I have become one of those people I used to run and hide from when they started with a new cute story about their grandkids…..anybody want to see some cute pictures??

My favorite purchase on etsy....hmmm...aren't they all my favorite, lol, but I would have to say it was one of my early purchases for a handmade purse that I am still carrying! It has been to the beach several times, out to Lake Tahoe, and has carried everthing from diapers to food to crafting supplies.
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=5554521

I do not currently have a blog, although it does look tempting to start one. I just have so much time for all my addictive pasttimes!! I did recently start to "twitter", though and it is fun! http://twitter.com/happygrandma402

I love Etsy because it gives me an outlet for my hairbows but also because I have gotten to know some fantastic ladies (and gentlemen) from all over the world! I have seen people come together for support both financially and emotionally for those in need, and have been lifted by many of the heartwarming stories I have read.

My personality in 5 words?
wacky, passionate, optimistic, humorous, outgoing
There are lots more I'm sure others would use!!

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