The 12 Days of Holiday Giveaways Archives

12/08/2011

The Eighth Day of Holiday Giveaways!

Welcome to our Eighth day of

FABULOUS

Holiday Giveaways!

Today we are featuring:

Amy Anderson~Mod Podge Rocks

Amy Barickman

Amy Locurto

Amy Ruble~Pink Bow Bath Boutique

*today is the day of Amy’s :)

Amy Anderson~Mod Podge Rocks

1. Who are you?

I am a 34-year-old transplant from Seattle living in Atlanta, Georgia. I was born from creative genes, so I’m carrying on the tradition. I have been knitting for 18 years, sewing for longer and decoupaging for just a few. I do all of these things on a daily basis, or at least as much as I can. In addition to Mod Podge, I love the color blue, dogs, reading, cold weather, funny movies, road rallies, yogurt, garden gnomes, sock monkeys, running, tattoos, being outdoors, buttons, snuggling and apparently blogging. Who knew I would love it this much?

2. Is there anything else I should know about you?

I try to wear stripes and/or bright colors on a daily basis. It’s my schtick and it makes me happy. It’s the little things, people.

3. What makes you the authority on Mod Podge?

My favorite thing about this blog is that I get to bring lots of ideas and inspiration together in one place – making everyone who is featured here an authority! I started this blog because when I was trying to find decoupage inspiration, I had to go to a lot of different places to get it. I thought, “what if it could all just be in one place?” I don’t just complain people – I make it happen!

4. What is your day job?

Marketing. Editing. Not quite a crafting superhero like I want to be but it pays the bills and the people are great.

5. Will you offer me advice on my project/creative idea/love life?

Yes, I’ll do my best. That I can promise you.

6. Do you accept submissions?

Heck yes! Don’t be scared. Send ‘em my way.

*Amy runs the popular blog, http://www.modpodgerocksblog.com/.

Follow her on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/modpodgerocks

and

Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ModPodgeRocks

Amy is giving away a Mod Podge starter kit

Plus!

some product from the new Martha Stewart paint line by

Plaid: http://plaidonline.com/martha-stewart/brand/home.htm

Amy Barickman

Amy Barickman is the founder and owner of Indygo Junction, The Vintage Workshop and AmyBarickman.com. She is a leader in the sewing, needle arts and crafting industry having released nearly 1000 sewing pattern titles, sold more than two-million sewing patterns and published 80 books sold throughout the U.S. and internationally. Her recent endeavor is the award winning book Amy Barickman’s Vintage Notions: An Inspirational Guide to Needlework, Cooking, Sewing, Fashion and Fun, already on its third printing since its release in September of 2010. Amy designs a vintage-inspired fabric line with Red Rooster Fabrics. Named one of Country Living magazine’s prestigious Creative Women Entrepreneurs, Amy has made numerous television appearances on shows like Public Television’s “America Quilts,” and “Sewing with Nancy.”

websites:

www.indygojunction.com

www.amybarickman.com

www.thevintageworkshop.com

blogs:

www.indygojunction.com/blog

www.blog.thevintageworkshop.com

www.amybarickman.com/blog

facebook:

www.facebook.com/indygojunction

www.facebook.com/thevintageworkshop

www.facebook.com/amybarickmanstudio

twitter:

www.twitter.com/indygojunction

www.twitter.com/vintageworkshop

www.twitter.com/amybarickman

Videos:

www.youtube.com/indygojunction

www.amybarickman.com/vintage-notions

Amy is giving away ALL OF THESE great prizes!

www.amybarickman.com – Vintage Notions book and matching tote bag!

Amy Barickman, author, entrepreneur, and designer with a passion for all things vintage shares her awarding-winning book, Vintage Notions. The book is arranged by month, and functions as a creative resource for the Home Arts, with articles, essays, recipes, sewing patterns. Amy recently created a partner book club guide to Vintage Notions — a great way to gather friends and celebrate creativity.

www.indygojunction.com – Selection of four fabulous patterns!

Amy Barickman’s Indygo Junction offers fashion sewing, needlework and craft patterns and books. Designs range from bags and clothing to holiday and home accessories, while the Indygo Junction website offers creative support in the form of supplies, how-tos, videos, and a blog —Handmade Style for the Creative Spirit.

www.thevintageworkshop.com – Fabric Arts Kit, plus a freebie for everybody!

Amy Barickman’s The Vintage Workshop is a seemingly endless resource for downloadable vintage images, photos, and ephemera of all kinds! Single images, image collections, projects and supplies are available for purchase, while “The Workshop Window” blog gives away a free downloadable image, daily! Enter to win this limited edition Fabric Arts Kit- with several unique printable fabrics and image CD, AND go to: http://www.thevintageworkshop.com/store/information.php?info_id=100 to download an image collection of holiday ephemera totally free, exclusively for WWC readers!

Amy Locurto

Living Locurto is published by Amy Locurto, a designer, stylist and mom of two from Dallas, Texas.

What started in July 2008 as a blog about creative things I did at home with my children, Living Locurto has since turned into a top craft and party blog with great resource for moms. Today you will find my original ideas and designs, hundreds of free printables, weekly menu plans, recipes, party ideas and DIY crafts.

With a Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design, I am also busy with my design firm Atomic Egg, specializing in corporate branding.

You can find fun party supplies in my shop, Printables by Amy.

In addition, I love photography and am co-founder of a popular photography website I Heart Faces and helped build a large photography community of women and a forum with over 13,500 members. We’re excited to be hosting our very own photography show on My Craft Channel this fall!

Follow me on Twitter, Google+ & Facebook.

Amy is giving away a $50 gift certificate to her shop, Printables by Amy.

Amy Ruble~Pink Bow Bath Boutique

Hi! My name is Amy and I am the proud owner of Pink Bow Bath Boutique luxury handmade bath and body products.

Pink Bow Bath Boutique specializes in handmade luxury bath and body products all wrapped up with a pink bow and a fun girly-girl twist! We offer delicious, top-quality, made to order, custom fragranced everyday pampering products. I am self-proclaimed, lifelong, bath and body products junkie! Starting my own line of bath and body products is a dream come true to me. A little about me: I live in beautiful sunny Arizona with my wonderful husband. We were college sweethearts and have been together ever since. We have an amazing 1 year old son that makes us both so happy :) I thank you so much for visiting my little shop…I realize that my business would be nowhere without my lovely and amazing customers and for you I am truly grateful.

xo, Amy :)

Amy is giving away a Girly Girl Gift Set. You will receive a 2 ounce jars of our Shimmering Whipped Body Frosting and a 7 ml perfume roll-on, both in your choice of any of our fabulous fragrances!

WOW!

All you need to do to enter to win all FOUR of these prizes is comment below with your answer to this question …

What is your favorite handmade gift that you’ve given?

Thanks so much to our FOUR FABULOUS artists!

~We’ll see you tomorrow~

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12/07/2011

The Seventh Day of Holiday Giveaways!

Welcome to our Seventh day of

FABULOUS

Holiday Giveaways!

Today we are featuring:

Ashley of Lil Blue Boo

Earth Angel’s Toys

Matilda Jane

Trish Preston

Two Peas in a Pod Home Grown Designs

Ashley of Lil Blue Boo

Lil Blue Boo is all about encouraging others to find their creative streak. I love sewing, silk screening, painting, photography, journaling, and power tools. I have a serious obsession for color, fabric and trinkets. Lil Blue Boo sewing patterns grew out of a love of new and reclaimed knits. Lil Blue Boo clothing is an eclectic mix of original hand cut silk screens, vintage finds, recycled fabrics, and comfortable style. I love coming up with unique one-of-a-kind and limited edition knit clothing for adults and children and I love sharing the process with others. I write daily for Babble.com’s The New Home Ec on a variety of DIY projects.

I recently have had some crazy curveballs thrown at me that have made me consciously decide to “choose joy” as a way of life. I’ve chosen to write publicly about loss, and the nitty gritty of unexpected surgery and chemotherapy in hopes that my experiences will help others. You can read more about all of this here.

I am married to the most wonderfully supportive hard-working husband who just happens to be my best friend. We met in college in 1997 and dated until 2001 when we were married. He also happens to be the best father in the world. My husband, daughter and I have lived in Palm Desert, CA since 2006.

Please visit me at

Blog: www.lilblueboo.com

Shop: http://shop.lilblueboo.com/

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/lilblueboo

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LilBlueBoo

Ashely is giving away her entire collection of PDF patterns … WOW!

You can view them HERE

*We’re praying for you Ashley!

Earth Angel’s Toys

I am Jen O’Connor and welcome to my shop! I Love Art, Adore the Handmade and Treasure the Vintage. I am the Passionate Decorator (the Fun Mom and the Silly Friend, too!) who makes room for beauty in the everyday. I started my business in 2000 to share what I love and it’s been a wonderful ride since then! I seek out the best there is to offer in Folk Art, Accessories and Décor and select handmade items to present to my customers. I feature original art created by talented contemporary female artists. Offerings include paintings, jewelry, paper follies, folk art, whimsies, pottery, soft sculpture and heirloom toys; these are the things I collect and celebrate in my home and personal style. there’s always something fresh from the artists’ studios and my forays into the field, and new items are added weekly.

Please browse the site for ideas and inspiration.

Read my BLOG to share my artful adventures, and learn more about what’s going on with the art and artists’ here at Earth Angels.

Follow me on Facebook —

Follow the biz on Facebook

Get my tweets via Twitter

Catch my events and the “Art Girls’ RoadShow”

Earth Angel’s Toys is giving away this beautiful gift!

Pearls of Wisdom wrought with care by “At-Choo”. A wee scroll accompanies a small bottle filled with Baroque pearls, about 3-4² tall, bottles vary due to age and one of a kind nature making them extra special … A favorite of Earth Angels founder & owner, Jen O’Connor who is happy to share as a giveaway.

About the artist:

Elaine Seamans’ “AT-CHOO” wearable and ornamental designs are utterly delightful; they have the rare quality of subtle elegance and ultimate whimsy …they are lovely, genuine and very much a tribute to her own beautiful outlook on the world, her spirituality, her compassion, her belief in magic and her passion for animals. I have loved her work for some time and have sold her creations off and on over the years… so I am thrilled to have a spot for her on the on-line gallery.

Please visit her gallery at Earth Angel’s Toys HERE

Matilda Jane

ABOUT MATILDA JANE

I wish I had a great story, but I really don’t. It is quite simple actually. One day a friend of mine said I should make clothing so I did. I’m a bit of a risk taker.

Afterall, what is the worst thing that could happen?

I wish I could say I started because I could not find any cute clothes for my kids, but surely that is not a problem. The world is filled with talented designers. Afterall, someone has to dress my two darling boys ‘cuz Matilda Jane isn’t looking good on boys lately! I wish I could say I am a “designer.” I pretty much consider myself just a girl who can’t stop her brain from spinning. It is crazy. I just get an idea and go with it. Inspiration? I am not sure, it just happens. You know, wake up in the middle of the night and “Whoa, I have a great idea!” It just happens. The one thing I do not have to wish for is a great family and group of friends. These guys are what makes Matilda Jane rock. They have followed me from what was a “crazy idea” to where we are now. They are loyal and well-loved. They are also very patient for putting up with me and my ventures that I pursue on a whim. Oh, I do love them all.

Please visit:

http://www.matildajaneclothing.com

and Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matilda-Jane-Clothing/

Matilda Jane is giving back this season by sending our winner 3 dresses in 3 different sizes.

You keep the one that fits the child in your life, then give the other two away!

Isn’t that great!

*They won’t be taking any custom orders for size or style and they’re not refundable, but I promise you will love them!

Trish Preston~Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs

Two Peas in a Pod is a name derived from our very own “two peas”. I’ve been blessed with adorable identical twin girls and we even added a little “sprout” to our garden recently, our third daughter.

Homegrown Designs is all about where we are, how we view the world, what we believe in. Buying local. Caring for the environment. Sustainability. Homegrown is what my husband, the “gardener”, does for our family – provides us with amazing food from his garden on our “ranchette”. He has taught our children how to plant and care for the garden since they were big enough to walk to the garden on their own. And he has given them an appreciation for where our food comes from – farm to the table.

The gardener is also a career Park Ranger at a park whose ridgeline I can see from my kitchen window. My career background is in park law enforcement as well. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Environment and Natural Resources and have had the pleasure of working as Park Officer / Ranger for the National Park Service, State parks and several municipal park agencies. In addition to that, I served as Deputy Sheriff. Retired from law enforcement after 12 years, now I work at one of the best public universities in the country in student services helping others pursue their dreams of “green careers”.

In addition to my full time Mom gig, my part time university job – I find time to run my Two Peas in a Pod Homegrown Designs business. Growing up in a family of artists from painters to sculptors, it’s something I feel like I was born with and something I find comfort in – like a warm blanket on a cold night, it makes me so cozy when I can design, draw, paint and sew.

I’d love to hear from you – drop me a line at twopeasinapoddesigns at gmail dot com.

xoxo, Trish

Please visit:

Facebook.com/twopeas

Twitter: trishpreston

Website: twopeasinapoddesigns.com

Shop: twopeasinapoddesigns.etsy.com

Trish is giving away a seat in her new online Tie Front Tote class,

http://twopeasinapoddesigns.com/2011/10/tie-front-tote-class/

Plus a $60 shop credit to anything in her store!

Not only that, Trish is offering 3 more seats to three additional commenters!

*I will draw these after the winner has been picked.

WOW!

All you need to do to enter to win all FOUR of these prizes is comment below with your answer to this question …

What was your favorite holiday gift you’ve given and why?

Thanks so much to our FOUR FABULOUS artists!

~We’ll see you tomorrow~

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12/04/2011

The Fourth Day of Holiday Giveaways!

Welcome to our Fourth day of

FABULOUS

Holiday Giveaways!

Today we are featuring:

Christy Tomlinson~Scarlet Lime

Ellie Inspired

Kaari Meng

Patty Young

Christy Tomlinson

I have been paper crafting and scrapbooking for over 10 years and still love it today! I had the great opportunity to work for Chatterbox as their Educational and Marketing Director for 3 years and then left to pursue other adventures in my life (including being a stay at home mom to my 6 kids and wife to hubby Ben. When I left Chatterbox, I started a new adventure working for Making Memories as a book and project designer, and also accepted a position as a Contributing Editor for Scrapbooks Etc, Better Homes and Gardens Magazine. In the Fall of 2007, with the encouragement of my husband, I decided to venture out on my own and start Scarlet Lime. Over the course of a year, Scarlet Lime grew much more than we expected and now that is what we both do full time. We love our job! In 2009, we also started a sister company called Scarlet Lime BeadArt! Our BeadArt website carries Jewelry supplies including fun unique beads and charms and DIY kits as well!

And why the name Scarlet Lime? Well to be honest, it’s simple. My favorite color is and always has been red, scarlet red, and lime flavored anything is my absolutely my favorite treat. The idea behind the kit club was to bring together all sort of patterns, textures, and styles; mix modern with vintage, funky with chic. So Scarlet and Lime, two things you normally wouldn’t put together,( but two things I love), just seemed to be the perfect fit!

I also love to blog and teach online! I tried to post daily inspiration on my personal blog and am currently teaching online e-course about Mixed media on my blog as well! Check it out as www.christytomlinson.typepad.com Well, I hope you enjoy our monthly kits, ad-ons, paper-crafting kits, and all the other fun things we have in store too! I would love to hear comments or suggestions you may have (good or bad.. I can take it, I have 6 kids remember?). So please feel free to e-mail me ANYTIME at [email protected]

Christy is giving away $50 to spend in her Scarlet Lime Shop, plus a spot in her

Mixed Media Workshop.

*Christy has also offered 4 more spots in this workshop. I will draw the additional winners after the day 4 winner has been picked.

Ellie Inspired

Hi, I’m Laura Johnson and this is my Elisabeth, whom Ellie Inspired is named after. I am a pattern designer, a mom to four great kids, and married to my best friend. Ellie Inspired has been a wonderful venue for me to share my creativity and form great friendships. Ellie Inspired patterns are classicly styled with a bit of a modern flair. They include patterns for girls sizes 1-12 and I am just beginning to offer patterns for boys also sizes 1-12. My patterns include everything from smocked and embroidered heirloom clothing to casual knits to sleepwear. Thank you for visiting me, for your encouragement and support, and sharing your lives with me as well. I hope that I have inspired you to create something beautiful for a special little blessing in your life!

Laura has offered this GREAT giveaway … Perfect for sewing up Holiday PJ’s

Kaari Meng

Kaari Meng has been designing vintage glass jewelry for more than 20 years. After moving to New York City in 1988, Kaari began exhibiting at trade shows and designing for specialty shops, including Anthropologie. Armed with experience in all facets of jewelry manufacturing, she began teaching jewelry making out of her shop, French General. In 2003, French General moved to Los Angeles, where it continues to offer workshops and creative kits to people who enjoy working with vintage materials.

Kaari is the author of several books, including French-Inspired Jewelry: Creating with Vintage Beads, Buttons & Baubles (Lark/Sterling, 2007) and Treasured Notions (Chronicle Books, 2010).

Please visit her at: https://www.frenchgeneral.com/

Her blog: http://frenchgeneral.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/French-General/

And Join The Art of Craft at: http://www.the-art-of-craft.com/

Kaari is giving away 17 fat quarters from her new Christmas fabric collection Fa la la

Patty Young

Patty Young grew up in San Jose, Costa Rica, in an environment where she was encouraged to express her creativity freely. Both of her parents dabbled in the arts so it was only natural that she would inherit their creative genes. They moved to the United States in 1987 and Patty attended The University of Central Florida from ’89 to ’93 where she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design and Photography. Over the next 12 years, Patty honed her graphic design skills at a number of marketing agencies before deciding to leave her corporate job in 2005 to stay home with her children and pursue her own creative endeavors. Patty is a licensed textile designer for Michael Miller Fabrics and recently released her seventh collection. Her fabrics include quilting cottons and knits. She is currently working on her eighth collection which will debut Spring 2012 along with her debut book, “Sewing Modkid Style”, published by Wiley. Patty along with her husband, Jon, also owns and operates MODKID LLC and serves in the role of Lead Designer. MODKID, LLC specializes in high quality boutique-style sewing patterns which include children’s clothes, doll outfits, purses and other assorted accessories and home furnishings. To learn more about Patty and what she’s cooking up next, please visit us at our blog and feel free to leave a comment. We’d love to hear from you!