Wednesday, April 2, 2008

**GIVEAWAY**

I'm in a bit of a slump. Personally, Emotionally, Physically, and Artistically. So in an effort to rectify that I've decided to take a giant step back and stop worrying about what is and what isnt selling, the etsy forums, all of it. I'm making a vow to myself to get back to doing what I do simply because I LOVE doing it!

So, with that said, its time to celebrate, and what better way to celebrate than with a GIVEAWAY. Yahoo! Free Stuff! Everybody loves free stuff!

So heres the deal, if you'd like to be entered for a chance to win some goodies all you have to do is simply leave a comment on this here fancy schmancy blog post (make sure you let me know how I can get ahold of ya!) and in a week I'll write all of the names entered on a piece of paper and pull one of a hat. - the good old fashioned democratic way!

And of course ANYONE can enter!
I wont draw names until at least 10 people have commented too!
Ok Ok Ok, enough of all of that mumbo jumbo.... lets get on to the prizes~!

1st place - Lifes a Beach Altered Journal (Measures 8 1/2 x 5 1/4 inches)

2nd place - Blue Bells - Hypoallergenic Kidney Wire Earrings

3rd place - Lotus Star Paisley Amy Butler Cards and Envelopes - Set of 6
4th and 5th place winners will recieve a promo code for 20% off any item in either of my 2 shops
Let the games begin :-)

64 comments:

Mary Richmond said...

i'll enter your contest! what a beautiful journal. and don't get discouraged--it's a tough time for everyone these days.

missknits said...

wow thats a great contest! all those items are wonderful! i'd love to be entered! and your blog is very well done! not sure how you got music on yours, but love it! :)

oh you can find me on etsy, missknits- thats me! :) thanks!

AmyBuchheit said...

I LOVE a giveaway when it's from your shop. I love your journals and all that. I'm sorry I don't have oodles of cash right now or I'd be shopping your shop! (I've only been buying for gifts recently, but soon enough I'll get some too!) :o)

AmyBuchheit on Etsy

TLCSays said...

I love your earrings! Here's a contest where I actually HOPE to win 2nd place! Fantastic stuff! You can convo me through etsy. My shop is Callidora.

Anonymous said...

I would love to win any of these. thanks for having the contest.

Anonymous said...

sorry you can contact me at etsy . sixsisters,etys.com

indulgentcreations said...

Keep your chin up! We all get in that check Etsy 100 times a day rut. Keep on craftin, it'll happen.

indulgentcreations.etsy.com

Amanda said...

What beautiful prizes! You are very generous - and very talented!

Vanessa "Paper Chick" said...

Don't get discouraged I think things are slow for alot of people right now....and PICK ME PICK ME

Whitney said...

Wow, great idea for a giveaway! You have some awesome things!

Beki - TheRustedChain said...

Oh pick me pick me!! :)

Anonymous said...

LOVE the beach-y journal! So nice!

I'm in a slump too. BIGTIME. If you ever need to talk, just be in touch!

msred5@yahoo.com

Smarty Pants said...

I feel a little guilty entering, but that journal should be mine.

Anonymous said...

amanda...i love your stuff! and hells yes! i would love to win something pretty!! you know how to get a hold of me :) and may i just say that omg everything...blog, jewelry, paper...is beautiful and very well done?!

Unknown said...

OooooH! Can I enter, pretty please?? You know I love your shops~you make such gorgeous stuff:)

Michelle Engel Bencsko said...

Wow, you're going hog wild with all the free stuff! I'm only giving away one thing this month!!

Anyway, your giveaway items are lovely and I feel fortunate to be a part of your fabulous contest. Keep on keeping on... do your thing... it's what's most important.

Caitlin said...

beautiful things! I especially love the earrings. :) So sweet.

**crosses fingers** second place, second place... lol

I'm easily accesible at my blogger here. :D Or my Etsy shop! http://www.CaitiJo.etsy.com

Gracie Bird said...

Lovely blog! Great contest, that journal is beautiful!

Anonymous said...

I'll enter! That's a really beautiful journal.

Good luck with the slump! Remember to take time for yourself.

Tia Colleen said...

I could sure go for some free stuff. I haven't won anything since I won free movie tickets off of the radio in 1998. I never went to the station to pick them up either :(

xx Tia

ara133photography said...

Love your contest!!! Hope I win!! :) You can get ahold of me through my blog or etsy! :)
Actually, I was going to convo you through etsy today anyway about the cards!!

Unknown said...

Your site is great - i want some things from it!

http://devancarol.etsy.com

Anonymous said...

I want to enter!! I love your earrings they are very pretty. You can find me on etsy sweetdesigninc
Thanks for a fun contest!!

ppdesigns said...

great blog!!! and thanks for an awesome giveaway comp!

Sweet Design Inc said...

I left a comment earlier as annonymous cause I couldn't remember my google acct stuff lol

Anonymous said...

Your stuff is cutemous! And with two little boys, I'm impressed you have time to do anything like this. Good luck with your shoppe.... I love it.

Pretty Sweet Designs said...

great giveaway! those are just so adorable!

Etsy: prettysweetdesigns.etsy.com

ilovemyjob said...

I think everyone is feeling a little bit of this "recession" right now so don't worry too much! I'm a paper crafter myself but I still want to spend my money on your stuff!

Okay, I have my eye on the Amy Butler set. Come on big money!

You can reach me at www.keepsakecouture.etsy.com

Anonymous said...

YAY!! That ocean notebook is BEAUTIFUL! Of course I'll put my name in for that. Mother's Day is coming up soon too and I know my mom would love some of your jewelry. I'll have to come by and get her something. :-)

Frau Zinnie said...

You do beautiful work! I am sure it will pick up as soon as everyone stops worrying about the recession!
I'd love to be in your drawing.

esque said...

Oh, boy! Love those cards and the journal! I'm with you there, no sense in worrying about what isn't selling as long as you had a good time making it!

[inkihandmade]

Lesley of Banana Pants Clothes said...

Oh! Me me! :)

You can get in touch with me through my little ol' Etsy shop:
bananapantsclothes.etsy.com

I hope business picks up for you soon. Can't wait to see what you come up with for my custom journal. :)

I'm hoping that in May business will pick up for everyone. Hopefully the economic stimulus checks will actually, you know, stimulate the economy a little bit. :) Gotta get the word out and encourage people to spend those checks buying handmade in the US!

idyll hands said...

Me me me - I want to win!!! Pick me.... oooooooh, I want to win.

*skips in a circle "pick me pick me pick me"*

Obnoxious enough? :)

Pick me.

Anne said...

33 comments already! That should tell you that you're in demand, girl!

Anonymous said...

Entering! You know I'd be conspiring with you to make me some special jewelry or notebooks if Tom wasn't jobless. :p

Anonymous said...

Omg! Pick me! Pick me!!

**Waves Hand in Air Frantically**
:D
You have such great stuff, I love both your shops!!!!

Janell
P.S. Hope all this excitement brings you inspiration, if not, come to my house for lunch... we'll go shopping and poke fun at people... hehee...

Maria said...

i want second place! lol. great blog... i'll be posting a link to your giveaway on my giveaways blog!

Brit said...

Pretty journal :)

I know the feeling about getting discouraged... my shops aren't doing as well as I would like, my blog has no readers, and my personal/school/work life is overwhelming at best....

MMsDesigns said...

What a great way to revive yourself...what goes around comes around! Your shop is great. I just love your style!

Keep up the hard work and it will pay off (I'm trying to keep telling myself this as well hehe)

raych said...

Oh jeez, I love all those things! Especially the journal, but especially the earrings! Especially all of it!!
email me at pezdispenser at telus dot net

Anonymous said...

All the prizes look so great! Please enter me!

pootieposh said...

Great contest with beautiful prizes. Seeing this really made my day. Thanks!!

KV Creative Designs said...

I hope you get out of your funk soon. I have been there and lately I have been creating like crazy, but not blogging. oH well.
Thank you for the giveaway the prizes are lovely.
Artful Blessings,
Kathryn

Amber said...

Wow *hugs* Your work is wonderful and don't get discouraged. I would love to win any of these amazing prizes. please enter me in your generous contest!

frugallm said...

Please enter me!

elkmeese at yahoo.com

Kathy said...

I would love a chance to win, your blog is so nice....

woolies said...

I got stuck on your blog cause a really good song is playing.....
:0)

Niesz Vintage Home said...

Wow! Great giveaway prizes.
Sign me up!

Don't be discouraged. I haven't sold anything on Etsy, yet. But just opening a shop has gotten me back to sewing again, which I love.

Kimberly :)

Unknown said...

I'll enter your contest, too! And I'll second what other people have been saying: I think sales have just been slow for everybody lately.

Anonymous said...

Aw how cute is that journal? You've inspired me! Thanks for the reminder - happiness IS a journey.

Suzy ~ lorenzstudio said...

I'm dying over how cute those bluebell earrings are!

Blue & White Wear said...

Please enter me in your contest! Great giveaways...I enjoyed reading your blog too.

TheresaJ said...

Great contest... all great prizes! Please enter me, and I hope this gives you the boost you're anticipating!

I did a giveaway on my blog a few weeks ago and thoroughly enjoyed the process... loved reading the comments and exploring new blogs.

You can find me via my blog or etsy.

Thanks,
TheresaJ

Unknown said...

Pick me, choose me, love me!!!

LOL, but I would love to win!!

Bunny B said...

Good things will come your way soon :) Just give it some time.

Btw, I love your contest - cool prizes! I esp like the cards. Thanks!

polinka said...

your earrings really rock!!
so i also enter your contest ;)

gonna check your etsy now...

rakuette said...

hi there!
happy monday fellow etsy-er.

i make pottery and understand how you can be in a slump.

just take a break, the creativity will come back...

Katy said...

oh...what beautiful items!!! I would love to be entered!!! Thank you so much!!! :)
I hope your slump feeling gets better!!! don't worry...we all have them!!! xoxo

MyArtInProgress said...

Oh enter me I would love to win either one of your items :)

Nnairda's said...

Well it looks like more than ten commented. I would love to be entered. Great giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful art!

michelle michael said...

what a fun contest! i hope i win...

Anonymous said...

The earrings are really pretty.

dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

i wanna win! how do we know who won the etsy one:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5581803&page=1