Happy Easter Giveaway #5 - Nonibam

Have you ever host a party and couldn't figure out how to mark the wine glasses for your guests? Well then you should definitely check out Galia's store Nonibam (http://nonibam.etsy.com/). She has some of the most beautiful wine glass charms ever created! But that's not all she has in her store! She also makes stunnning jewelries - earrings, necklaces, brooches and pins. This is a store that I keep on going back and keep on getting surprised! Here is more about Galia and her store:

What’s your store name and how long have you been an Etsymom?

My store’s name is NoniBam.
Noni is how Roni (my 3 yo daughter) used to say “Roni” when she was 2 yo.
Bam is how she used to say “Gam” which means “also / too” in Hebrew.
So NoniBam is actually “Me Too” in Roni’s language when she was 2.
When I was looking for a catchy name to the shop, this one came to my mind, thinking it will always remind me of her and put a smile on my face

I’ve been an Etsymom since (I think) the beginning of February 2010. I love meeting people from all over the world, and it is funny that we have so much in common despite the fact that we ARE from such different places…

Tell us more about your store items and why you love making them?

Like so many other crafters, I’ve been making jewelry ever since I can remember myself. I fell in love with beads when I worked in a bead shop. I love the colors and the color combinations. I love the different textures. I love the endless possibilities. I love starting an item without always knowing where it will end.

I also started working with colored copper wire about 6 months ago. Again, I love the strong dominant colors and I love the flexibility of the wire which allows you to make so many cool things.

I started the Wine Glass Charms line when I first came across this simple yet clever concept. I thought it was such a clever idea. I developed my own interpretation to this concept using the wires and I love the result. On Christmas customers bought it to add to a bottle of wine as a gift for the hostess. I hope it will go as well towards Easter / Passover…

What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

That I’m a good person. What you see is what you get. No politics, no fake.

What’s your favorite thing to do during Easter?

I celebrate Passover. My favorite thing is being off work… ;-)

Do you have a blog, facebook fanpage, twitter account or other store outside of Etsy?

Not yet, but I’m working on it ;-)

The giveaway item is a lovely set of 8 Wine Glass Charms in Orange, Blue and White (I love this set!) This set will be perfect for your Easter get-together! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41734137

HERE IS HOW TO ENTER!


Mandatory Entry - Visit Nonibam and select one favorite item from the store, leave a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

5 Entries - Purchase any item from Nonibam, leave 5 comments

2 Entries - Follow Etysmom Blog (current follower is also eligible), leave 2 comment with you user ID or name

1 Entries - Become an Etsymom Facebook Fan (current fan is also eligible), leave 1 comment with your user ID or name

3 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, leave 3 comments and the link to your blog post

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway, leave 1 comment each day you tweeted with the link to your tweet

***This Giveaway is open to anyone Worldwide***

That's at least 12 different ways to win. This giveaway will end on Wednesday March 17th at 11:59pm PST. Each entry is assigned a # and the winning # will be drawn by random.org and announced on this blog as well as emailed.

Remember that each comment is considered to be one entry. So if you are following this blog already, simply say "follow this blog" and your name to get additional entry to this giveaway.

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Etsymoms, if you are interested to be the next Giveaway, please contact Alice at lilprincessbow@gmail.com for more information. Thank you and have fun!

Happy Easter Giveaway #4 - Lil'Princess Bowtique (lilprincessbow)

Today's sponsor is... Lil'Princess Bowtique (http://lilprincessbow.etsy.com/), yes ME! I have been posting giveaways, weekly features and gift guide for Etsymom since Dec. While it is so much fun to work with our Etsymoms and posting their giveaways, I wanted to join in the party too! So today I've decided it's my turn to contribute. I hope you enjoy getting to know the mom behind the blog. ;)

What’s your store name and how long have you been an Etsymom?

My store name is Lil'Princesss Bowtique or short name Lilprincessbow (http://lilprincessbow.etsy.com). This name came from my daughter who wants to be a princess (mermaid princess to be exact.) and loves to dress up as one.

I’ve been an Etsymom since Oct last year and has met so many wonderful Etsymoms since then. I really enjoy posting on this blog and I hope you enjoy reading it too.

Tell us more about your store items and why you love making them?

It's not hard to guess what I have in my store...pretty hair bows for the lil'princesses around the world! My inspiration usually comes from the ribbons that I purchased. When I go to the store and see a pretty ribbon that I can’t put down, I know I will have to use it for my bows. Some of my favorite items are my Japanese inspired bows – Cherryblossom and Silky Orange (sold out). I just started making the flower loop bows as well which I really enjoy making. Now my newest favorite is my Daisy Clips (see the flower loop bow section in my store, I love all of them!)

I love making hair bows because I know little girls will smile when they see them. One of my first custom orders was for a disabled little girl who cannot talk. The feedback that I got back from the buyer is that the little girl could not stop smiling. Reading that feedback put tears in my eyes. After I got that feedback I know I will keep on making more and more bows for the little girls around the world to enjoy.

What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

I really enjoy the outdoor and I try to take my kids to do things outside the house as much as possible. Lucky for me I get to do that a lot living in Southern California, where we get great weather year round. My favorite “sport” actually takes me away from So. Cal. I love snowboarding and we go to Mammoth ski area many times during the winter season. So if you see on my store announcement that I am away, I am most likely to be in Mammoth.

What’s your favorite thing to do during Easter?

I don’t really have one yet but I think it will be Easter egg hunt. We tried to take our kids (4 and 2) last year to one but we were late and all the eggs were hunted.  This year we will definitely try again and I’m sure it will become a favorite Easter activity.

How much Easter chocolate/candy bunny or eggs will you let your kid(s) eat?

On the Easter egg hunt day I will probably let them have a few pieces then I will put the rest in our storage and give them out as prize for good behavior.

Do you have a blog, facebook fanpage, twitter account or other store outside of Etsy?

Blog: http://www.lilprincessbow.blogspot.com/

Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/LilPrincess-Bowtique/128613927661?ref=nf

Twitter: http://twitter.com/lilprincessbow


 
For this giveaway, the winner will get this exclusive set of Easter Flower Loop Bows. I only created one set and it is not listed for sale!
 
 

Here is how to enter this giveaway:
 
Mandatory Entry - Visit LilPrincessBow and select one favorite item from the store, leave a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you win).


5 Entries - Purchase any item from LilPrincessBow, leave 5 comments (I will refund shipping to the winner if the winner also made a purchase)

2 Entries - Follow Etysmom Blog (current follower is also eligible), leave 2 comment with you user ID or name

1 Entries - Become an Etsymom Facebook Fan (current fan is also eligible), leave 1 comment with your user ID or name

3 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, leave 3 comments and the link to your blog post

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway, leave 1 comment each day you tweeted with the link to your tweet

***This Giveaway is open to US and Canada only***

That's at least 12 different ways to win. This giveaway will end on Tuesday March 16th at 11:59pm PST. Each entry is assigned a # and the winning # will be drawn by random.org and announced on this blog as well as emailed.

Remember that each comment is considered to be one entry. So if you are following this blog already, simply say "follow this blog" and your name to get additional entry to this giveaway.
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Etsymoms, if you are interested to be the next Giveaway, please contact Alice at lilprincessbow@gmail.com for more information. Thank you and have fun!

Happy Easter Giveaway #3 - Nattyknits

If you like to knit you should check out today's Etsymom sponsor - Nattyknits (http://nattyknits.etsy.com/). She has the cutest little knit toys in her store AND knit patterns too so you can create your own cutest little knit items!  Let's get to know Clare the shop owner a little more:

What’s your store name and how long have you been an Etsymom?

My store name is Natty Knits and I've been an Etsymom for only a few months.

Tell us more about your store items and why you love making them?

I design and knit toys, birds, bunnies, balls, fluffy monsters, hearts with wings, spiders and I've even knitted a Christmas tree. I use mostly washable yarn or I felt the toys to make them more child friendly. And their big eyes are made of ecofelt to keep choking hazzards to a minimum.

I love making up the patterns and knowing that other people will be knitting these cuties too. I also love giving the finished critters their features, each one of them has a different personality.

What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

I used to be a jazz singer/songwriter, but I wasn't that brilliant and it's not a career for a Mom with a baby. So now I sing and read stories to preschoolers at the local bookstore. I've written a few kids songs, they always go down well and those toddlers can be a tough audience! I blog about the stories I read every week at http://clarethestoryteller.blogspot.com.

What’s your favorite thing to do during Easter?

On any public holidays I love to spend some time as a family, going on nature walks and discovering interesting parts of San Francisco and the Bay Area.

How much Easter chocolate/candy bunny or eggs will you let your kid(s) eat?

Luckily my son is only 3 and has yet to insist on chocolate at every meal. (I'm guessing that's coming, right?). In fact after we went trick or treating at Halloween he forgot he had the candy stash after only two days. Our family tends to give books as Easter gifts too, so we never have a storecupboard full of chocolate bunnies. That being said, everyone in our house loves Cadbury's Crème Eggs, so I'm sure we'll eat a few of those.

Do you have a blog, facebook fanpage, twitter account or other store outside of Etsy?

I blog about knitting here: http://nattyknitter.wordpress.com/

Twitter ramblings here: http://twitter.com/nattyknits

The giveaway item is A Sunshine Yellow Knit Chick in a Nest

 

HERE IS HOW TO ENTER!

 

Mandatory Entry - Visit Nattyknits and select one favorite item from the store, leave a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

5 Entries - Purchase any item from Nattyknits, leave 5 comments

2 Entries - Follow Etysmom Blog (current follower is also eligible), leave 2 comment with you user ID or name

1 Entries - Become an Etsymom Facebook Fan (current fan is also eligible), leave 1 comment with your user ID or name

3 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, leave 3 comments and the link to your blog post

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway, leave 1 comment each day you tweeted with the link to your tweet

***This Giveaway is open to anyone Worldwide***

That's at least 12 different ways to win. This giveaway will end on Monday March 15th at 11:59pm PST. Each entry is assigned a # and the winning # will be drawn by random.org and announced on this blog as well as emailed.

Remember that each comment is considered to be one entry. So if you are following this blog already, simply say "follow this blog" and your name to get additional entry to this giveaway.
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Etsymoms, if you are interested to be the next Giveaway, please contact Alice at lilprincessbow@gmail.com for more information. Thank you and have fun!

Marvelous Mom Weekly - HotLavaClothing

You can almost feel the warm sun, cool ocean breeze and sweet aroma of flowers and plants from the pictures on HotLavaClothing (http://hotlavaclothing.etsy.com/) That's what drew me to Tammy's store the first time I saw her pictures. And of course you can't miss the lovely kids and the beautiful outfits too! Since the first time I visited her store, I couldn't stop going back to check on her newest listings and every piece seems to be more and more adorable! Below we will learn what inspired her and get to know the little models in her pictures too!

Etsymom: Tammy, HotLavaClothing (http://hotlavaclothing.etsy.com/)

Inspiration:


Hot Lava Clothing offers an extensive clothing line for Girls at the moment and I’m building the Boys line- more will be up over the next month or so. Hawaii in itself is full of inspiration – beautiful colors, tropical landscape, ocean breezes, and a relaxed atmosphere. I love designing and creating clothes for my own kids and enjoy sharing them with others too.

Favorites in my Shop:

Its hard to pick just one or two, but a few of my favorites in my shop right now would be the “Spring Sweet Love 3 pc. Set”, “Boys On The Go Jeans”, and the “Floral Citrus Ruffle Tank and Skirt Set”.

“Spring Sweet Love” has a classic look that can go semi dressy to casual. I envision this piece being worn to a family get together, or a tea party in the garden. This is truly a sweet set. I will be adding a skirt to the collection too.

Girls 3pc Set Spring Sweet Love Top w/ Ruffle Capri Pants http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41607687

My 2 yr. old son is the inspiration behind “Boys on the Go Jeans”—he is on the go nonstop- climbing, scootering, on the big wheel trike—and of course chasing the older kids :) . The Planes, Trains, Helicopters motif on the pockets & cuffs are adorable while being “all boy” too. I’ll be adding a few more design/fabric options soon.

Boys On the Go Jeans http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41118737


Lastly, the “Floral Citrus Ruffle Tank and Skirt Set”—think lime, pink grapefruit and raspberry in a floral print on Linen. The tank top has a ruffled hem and accented with a V neckline with a natural shell button in pink.

Floral Citrus Linen Set http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=41082944


Me, Family, Work, but not necessarily in that order :)

I am a “30 something” mom to 5 kids and have been fortunate enough to work from home for almost 9 years now. My work background is Retail Management/Buying, Home Mortgage Financing, and Real Estate. While I enjoyed each of those over the past 20 years, I found myself looking for something more creative. I tried scrapbooking, cardmaking, etc. but sewing quickly became not only my favorite but one that I could actually see as a business.

My husband and I have 2 girls & 3 boys- 2, 3, 5, 6, & 15 our house is a lively one! My kids love drawing, reading, & of course playing outside with our dogs, Halia & Kiawe, (pronounced Ha-lee-uh and Key-awe-vay).

Upcoming Promo:

March 5th through March 20th – “30 Something Sale”
I’ll be running specials at 30% off- take a peek at the shop announcement & special section!

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/HotLavaClothing

Happy Easter Giveaway #2 - StrayPathDesigns

Today's giveaway is hosted by Carrie of StrayPathDesigns, a store filled with lovely bracelets made with bead crochet! Her choice of colors are brilliant too making her products truly unique and beautiful! Here is more from Carrie about her store and her passion for bead crochet!

What’s your store name and how long have you been an Etsymom?

My shop’s name is StrayPathDesigns and it was opened in October 2009. I joined Etsymom in December I think.

Tell us more about your store items and why you love making them?

All the items in my shop right now are bead crochet bracelets. Beads are strung onto a spool of thread in a specific pattern and then each bead is crocheted one-by-one into a tube. The thread ends are weaved to join the bracelet seamlessly. It is a pretty time consuming process (maybe 4-5 hours), but I find it relaxing.

The color and texture possibilities are endless! I love doing needlework anyway: I have always knitted and cross stitched, but these are very portable and give quicker gratification. My kids and friends love wearing them; often many at a time. They are so versatile and wearable!

What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

I guess one interesting thing about me is that I LOVE music and cannot get enough on my IPod. Particularly Dave Matthews Band, Counting Crows, Indigo Girls etc. My 13 year old daughter and I share lots of our IPod faves. As soon as Aerosmith comes around again, we are there!

What’s your favorite thing to do during Easter?

Definitely dye Easter eggs. We always did it as a kid and now I love to do the same Paas kit thing with my kids. Then we hide them for the kids to find on Easter morning. Granted they are 13 and 10 now and I don’t think they find it as cool as I do!

How much Easter chocolate/candy bunny or eggs will you let your kid(s) eat?

We try not to overfill the basket so the supply will be limited…but they can pretty much go for it! I’m just glad they don’t like Peeps—yuk!

Do you have a blog, facebook fanpage, twitter account or other store outside of Etsy?

www.Facebook.com/straypathdesigns
www.Twitter.com/straypathdesign

Her giveaway item is the Children’s Spring Flowered Bead Crochet Bracelet (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32543312)

Mandatory Entry - Visit StrayPathDesigns and select one favorite item from the store, leave a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you win).


5 Entries - Purchase any item from StrayPathDesigns, leave 5 comments

2 Entries - Follow Etysmom Blog (current follower is also eligible), leave 2 comment with you user ID or name

1 Entries - Become an Etsymom Facebook Fan (current fan is also eligible), leave 1 comment with your user ID or name

3 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, leave 3 comments and the link to your blog post

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway, leave 1 comment each day you tweeted with the link to your tweet

***This Giveaway is open to anyone Worldwide***

That's at least 12 different ways to win. This giveaway will end on Wedesday March 10th at 11:59pm PST. Each entry is assigned a # and the winning # will be drawn by random.org and announced on this blog as well as emailed.

Remember that each comment is considered to be one entry. So if you are following this blog already, simply say "follow this blog" and your name to get additional entry to this giveaway.
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Etsymoms, if you are interested to be the next Giveaway, please contact Alice at lilprincessbow@gmail.com for more information. Thank you and have fun!

Happy Easter Giveaway #1 - NewCreatioNZ (closed)

Our first Easter Giveaway is from NewCreatioNZ (http://www.newcreationz.etsy.com/). It is a store filled with beautiful art, photograps and paper arts! What I like a lot about her store is her cards, magnets and other products made with her own photographs. You can also bring the amazing sceneris from New Zealand into your own home with many of her items!

Here is more about Jocelyn and her wonderful works of art!

What’s your store name and how long have you been an Etsymom?

I have been and Etsymom for about a year now. My store is called NewCreatioNZ.

Tell us more about your store items and why you love making them?

I am passionate about painting and photography but delve into all sorts of other crafts too - I'm willing to give anything a go!


My shop is based around visual art, both painting and photography. I love what we have been given to enjoy visually in our world and to capture it on camera, or portray an idea of it on canvas is very exciting for me!

What is one thing you want everyone to know about you?

My name is Jocelyn. I am originally from Cape Town, South Africa but moved to New Zealand 13 years ago. I live in a little beach town near Auckland with my husband, our son of 18 years and two daughters, 16 and 10. Living in New Zealand Inspires me to create! Just looking around at the amazing scenery fills me with all sorts of creative ideas. Of course, the ultimate Creator of it all is the one I give credit and thanks to. I am often stunned at HIS creativity!

What’s your favorite thing to do during Easter?

Easter is a very special and relective time for me. I go to church, but cannot avoid the fact that it gives me a wonderful excuse to eat chocolate!

How much Easter chocolate/candy bunny or eggs will you let your kid(s) eat?

Birthdays and Easter are the two days my children are allowed to go CRAZY on chocolate! They are rationed every other day so make the most of it!

Do you have a blog, facebook fanpage, twitter account or other store outside of Etsy?

My Etsy shop http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6852152
My Blog http://jocelynfriisart.blogspot.com/
My Flikr http://www.flickr.com/photos/jocelynfriisart
My Twitter http://twitter.com/newcreationz







For this giveaway, the winner will get a similar set of beach themed tags like this one http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31998696

 Here is how to enter:


Mandatory Entry - Visit any of NewCreatioNZ and tell me where this store is located! Leave a comment with your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

5 Entries - Purchase any item from NewCreaioNZ, leave 5 comments

2 Entries - Follow Etysmom Blog (current follower is also eligible), leave 2 comment with you user ID or name
1 Entries - Become an Etsymom Facebook Fan (current fan is also eligible), leave 1 comment with your user ID or name

3 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, leave 3 comments and the link to your blog post

1 Entry - Tweet about this giveaway, leave 1 comment each day you tweeted with the link to your tweet

***This Giveaway is open to Everywhere***

That's at least 12 different ways to win. This giveaway will end on Monday March 8th at 11:59pm PST. Each entry is assigned a # and the winning # will be drawn by random.org and announced on this blog as well as emailed.

Remember that each comment is considered to be one entry. So if you are following this blog already, simply say "follow this blog" and your name to get additional entry to this giveaway.
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Etsymoms, if you are interested to be the next Giveaway, please contact Alice at lilprincessbow@gmail.com for more information. Thank you and have fun!

WINNER!
The winning comment is #30 from
Missy said...

I'm an Etsymom Facebook Fan as Melissa S.
March 3, 2010 11:19 AM
Thanks for entering, the winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to claim the prize.