And The Winner Is...

Janil! Congratulations and thanks for reading my blog! Thank you so much everyone for all of your compliments on my bracelet! It has been so fun doing this giveaway, and I hope you will all enter my June giveaway as well! Katie of mkmclark on etsy is offering 5 art photographs of letters to spell any word of your choice!

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what word you would spell with her letter photography!

June Giveaway Reminder

Just a reminder, if you haven't already signed up for my June giveaway, you can enter here. Also, the May giveaway is still going until June 15th (I got a bit of a late start on that one!). I will announce the luck winner on June 16th for the May giveaway and on July 1st for the June giveaway!

Love Giveaways?

For all of you who (like me) LOVE giveaways, here is an awesome one to check out! Fashion In The Forest is giving away three items, a Zombee candle, Flower Pin by Aux Belles Choses by Mllevaleur, and a Flexi-8 Hairclip! To enter, become a follower of her blog, and blog about this giveaway yourself! I checked out her blog after becoming a follower, and liked what I saw! Fashion In The Forest is very PR friendly and has tons of etsy product reviews. I especially love the photo of all the dresses hanging from trees lit up like lanterns! That was enough for me to decide that there was going to be some awesome content here. (I'm an admitted impulsive, but I am seldom wrong).

I definitely recommend checking it out for yourself, following her blog, and entering this giveaway on this fine Wednesday afternoon.

June Giveaway is Here!

I found mkmclark through the etsy forums, and when she offered to submit her product for my June giveaway, I was beyond thrilled! To the lucky winner of this giveaway, she is offering up to 5, 4x6 photo letters to spell any word you choose! This is such a unique idea, and her photography is perfect for any decor. She was also gracious enough to give an interview!

1) How long did it take to find all the letters of the alphabet to photograph?

I began taking photographs of letters nearly two years ago when I was in Asheville, North Carolina for a long weekend. While walking around Baltimore Estates I saw a fabulous tree that looked like the letter Y. After that, everywhere I looked I saw letters. And so it began! I probably had all the letters of the alphabet within a few months - but it wasn't until a few weeks ago that I decided to open a shop on Etsy.

2) What have you found to be your most successful promotion technique?

Interestingly, my profession is business-to-business marketing. This, however, is my first experience doing business-to-consumer marketing with a focus on the web. So, there is a lot to learn! When I first opened my shop I did a promotion - the first five orders were free. I got a lot of website views and a number of orders quickly. Since then, things have slowed down. So, obviously giving things away works wonders, but doesn't sustain business.

3) Do you sell anywhere else besides Etsy?

Currently I only sell my photography on Etsy. However, I hope be a vendor at some local North Carolina festivals this summer.

4) Besides your wonderful photography, is there anything else you enjoy creating/doing in your spare time?

I just got married two months ago, so for the past year I learned everything I could about wedding planning. I worked with a number of Etsy sellers to create custom invitations, stickers and save-the-dates. Every last detail of our big day was perfectly executed thanks to all the planning. Since the wedding, I've actually thrown my best friend a bridal shower, and am helping another friend plan her 30th birthday bash. It seems as though I have a knack for party planning!Product

Some more words from Katie:

Finding th perfect gift can be a challenge. You want it to be personal, thoughtful and something that doesn’t necessarily break the bank. If you've ever been stumped by the gift-giving dilemma, I’ve got a great idea for you! You can create a custom sign using pictures that capture letters from nature, architecture and everyday life. First name, last name, a special saying – it’s up to you. Katie Cat Creations has an array of letters to choose from … and the best part, they are affordable! It’s an out-of-the-ordinary gift that’s bound to wow that special someone. Your 4x6 prints will be mailed within 24 hours – then all you need to do is find a frame for your custom creation. Big impact + small investment = the perfect gift! Check them out today and let us know what you think.

Ok, so now for the giveaway! The rules on this one are a little different. In the comment section below this post, please let us know what word you would spell with Katie's letters and why! The winner will be chosen at random on June 30th! Don't forget to show her some love, and heart her shop as well!

For more great monthly giveaways, please follow my blog if you'd like!

Comments Back Up On Giveaway

The comment function is now working on my May I Giveaway Post. I don't know what went wrong with it, but I went back into blogger and re-published it and it is working fine.

Just leave a comment on this post to be entered in the May Giveaway for the Aidenne bracelet, a $28.00 Value! Sorry for the delay, I hope to have a ton of entries now!

May I Giveaway

I figured the best way to start off a new blog would be with a great giveaway! So I'm starting with one of my own pieces: The Aidenne bracelet.

The Aidenne Bracelet is the perfect accessory for summer! A $28.00 value, this bracelet is made with rose quartz rectangle beads, swarovski crystals, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver. Closes with a spring clasp and measures 7" in length with a 1" extender chain!

HOW TO ENTER:

Just leave a comment on this post, letting me know you are interested. I will draw a name randomly on June 15th, and announce the winner here- on my blog!