GIVEAWAY from Hamncheezr!

Featured Seller, Desiree of Hamncheezr, has offered to incorporate a giveaway with her feature!

Enter now to win this handbag!
$15 Value



^ This bag is 100% cotton throught. It measures roughly 8" x 8.5" and fastens shut with a pink vintage button. It has a "cellphone" pocket on the outside and 2 pockets inside, one long and thin for pens or double-pointed knitting needles (for sock-knitters).

RULES & DETAILS:
(1) This giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY! Hamncheezr will ONLY mail the prize to an address in the United States!
(2) The winning comment number will be randomly chosen (using Random.org) and I will contact them via email. The winner will only have 24 hours to respond with their home address.
(3) Comment this blog with your favorite item in Hamncheezr's shop! Make sure to leave your email address and/or your etsy shop so I can contact you! I will NOT contact you through your blogger account!
(4) For an extra entry, tweet this "@manniemandible ENTER ME TO WIN YOUR HANDBAG GIVEAWAY http://tinyurl.com/giveham" and leave a comment here with your twitter username.
(5) This giveaway will end on Thursday, March 5th at 11:59pm, est!

*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
PEOPLE SUBMIT A COMMENT BUT DO NOT TOLD ME THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ETSY SHOP SO I CAN CONTACT THEM! YOUR ENTRY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED!!!!!

Good Luck!
♥Mannie

Featured Seller: Hamncheezr

This seller is has opted to offer a GIVEAWAY to go along with this feature!! Check out THIS POST for more details!



(1) Who are you?
Who I am is a loaded question, LoL! I am a Christian 23 year old stay at home Mom to 2 great kids, wife to my wonderful husband and quilter, knitter, spindler, and voracious reader when there is a spare minute.

(2) What is your shop name and how did you come up with it?
My shop name is Hamncheezr, which has been my screen name since I was about 15. It started as a little joke about my sister Veronica always being a ham and cheesing when she smiled and kind of just stuck with me.

(3) What do you create and sell?
I mostly create and sell quilted handbags made from scrappy batik and/or handdyed fabrics. Occasionally a "regular" quilt or knitted item will pop up in my shop.

(4) What is your source for inspiration?
I like the freedom of just grabbing random pieces of fabric and sewing them together. There are no rules, no right or wrong way to do it. It is usually very stress relieving to sit down and piece a bag.

(5) What is your favorite piece from your shop & why?
My favorite piece right now would probably be my HANDbag--it has a machine appliqued outline of my actual hand on it, with antique buttons from my great-grandmother sewn on as finger nails!

(6) Is running your shop your only job?
It's the only thing I do to make a little money on the side, yes, but as a stay at home Mom my lists of "jobs" is endless! : )

(7) When did you start your business?
I've been making quilts for people for pay for years but only started with making the bags in March of 2008. My first bag was for my hippy sister Diantha for her birthday.

(8) How long have you been selling on Etsy?
I started selling on Etsy in August of 2008.

(9) Do you sell outside of Etsy?
Occasionally I sell quilts or bags to people by word of mouth. Also this month a local store has started to carry some of them for me which is really exciting! I love using Etsy and have no complaints but it's so neat to have my items in an actual, physical store!

(10) What do you like best about Etsy?
It's so easy to use! The people are friendly and respectful of each other, the fees are lower than other sites and I just love it!

(11) Do you belong to any teams?
Yes, I am on the Carried Away Bag team, the CAST team, the Quiltsy team and the Tattoo'd Moms of Etsy team.

(12) Do you have more than one Etsy shop?
Nope, just the one.

(13) What do you do to promote your shop(s)?
I host giveaways from my blog from time to time, and I had business cards made that I hand out and sometimes I run specials that I post about on AD days on lists I'm on.

(14) What do you do in your spare time?
LOL! I just learned to spin this year using a drop spindle and I LOVE it! I also read just about everything I can get my hands on, cook and occasionally I paint. Mostly I quilt and play with my kids though.

(15) What is your blog or website url?
http://hamncheezr.blogspot.com is my blog where I talk about my items, my life and whatever else pops into my head.

(16) Are there any blogs you follow regularly?
Yes! I follow http://mysevenkids.blogspot.com okay, it's my Mom's but the stuff that happens to her is really funny and she's till got 6 kids at home so it's always interesting. Also:
http://sunshineofautumnquilts.blogspot.com/ and http://alattequilts.blogspot.com/

(17) Are there any particular Etsy shops you follow regularly?
Yes, the Dreamy Giraffe http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=50177
Yarn by Ashley B http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=50177
HeartFeltFun http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6378722

(18) Any advice (business, or otherwise) for fellow sellers?
Do whatever you can to make your product the best that you can. Money is hard to come by these days, if you wouldn't spend yours to buy it--don't sell it. Have fun with your craft and enjoy your artwork!

GIVEAWAY from ReesasFavorites HAS ENDED!

This giveaway has ended!
^ Read post for more details!

And the winner is...
Nikki!


I will randomly choose the winner (using Random.org) and contact them via email. They will have 24 hours to respond with their home address.

Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2009-02-26 15:34:17 UTC

Featured Seller: Reesa's Favorites

GIVEAWAY!

(1) Who are you?
Teresa Rollan

(2) What is your shop name and how did you come up with it?
ReesasFavorites – it is clothes and accessories for some of my favorite dolls, and I do my favorite crafting while making the items—sewing, crocheting, and making jewelry.

(3) What do you create and sell?
Handmade doll clothes and accessories and some vintage dolls.

(4) What is your source for inspiration?
I imagine what a real little girl would like to wear and then make it in a doll version for the baby and little girl dolls. Then for the fashion dolls like Barbie and Blythe, I like to create clothes that I would like to wear (if I had their figures!)

(5) What is your favorite piece from your shop & why?
The little poncho with the heart on it is my favorite piece, just because it is so cute and was fun to make.

(6) Is running your shop your only job?
Yes.

(7) When did you start your business?
November, 2007

(8) How long have you been selling on Etsy?
15 ½ months

(9) Do you sell outside of Etsy?
I sometimes sell at craft fairs, yard sales, and to individuals.

(10) What do you like best about Etsy?
I like the people—they are friendly and helpful. I’ve learned so much from them!

(11) Do you belong to any teams?
I belong to the EtsyFriends team. They have been friends and supporters and helpers every step of the way.

(12) Do you have more than one Etsy shop?
Yes, I have just recently re-opened RetroReesa, where I have retro-style jewelry items and more coming soon.

(13) What do you do to promote your shop(s)?
Etsy forums, EtsyFriends team promotions, blogging, twitter, stumbleupon. Being featured in a blog like this is a wonderful promotion!

(14) What do you do in your spare time?
Mostly make crafts! I like to sew, crochet, and make jewelry. Of course I love to play with my 8-month-old granddaughter whenever I get the chance! And I love to play games -- cards, board games, and Mexican Train dominoes.

(15) What is your blog or website url?
http://www.ReesasFavorites.blogspot.com and http://www.MySpace.com/ReesasFavorites and I’m ReesasFavorites on twitter too.

(16) Are there any blogs you follow regularly?
Yes, I follow people on blogger (Etsy people, other crafters, and my daughter-in-law) and on MySpace (Etsy people and family members and friends.)

(17) Are there any particular Etsy shops you follow regularly?
EtsyFriends team members shops, and http://www.noneoftheabove.etsy.com for awesome PIFs.

(18) Any advice (business, or otherwise) for fellow sellers?
*Life is short. Do what you love!*
*When you have to choose between being right and having a relationship – choose the relationship!**If you are looking for love, don’t look in all the wrong places – God is love!*

GIVEAWAY from ReesasFavorites!

Featured Seller, Reesa of Reesa's Favorites, has offered to incorporate a giveaway with her feature!

Enter now to win this doll heart pajama outfit!
$15 Value

^Outfit entails top with heart applique, elastic-waist pants, top snaps in back, the red fabric is knit. Crocheted blanket included 11"x12". The pajamas fit at least 3 different dolls: (1)The brunette American Girl (as shown above), (2) the blonde MySize Kelly, and (3) the 12" tall Cabbage Patch doll. The length of the pants on different dolls will be different. They fit as capri length on the American girl (as shown above; she is 18" tall. The pants will be full length on the MySize Kelly (15") and Cabbage Patch (12"); they are shorter dolls.

RULES & DETAILS:
(1) This giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY! Reesa's Favorites will ONLY mail the prize to an address in the United States!
(2) The winning comment number will be randomly chosen (using Random.org) and I will contact them via email. The winner will only have 24 hours to respond with their home address.
(3) Comment this blog with your favorite item in Reesa's Favorites's shop! Make sure to leave your email address and/or your etsy shop so I can contact you! I will NOT contact you through your blogger account!
(4) For an extra entry, tweet this "@manniemandible ENTER ME TO WIN YOUR GIVEAWAY http://tinyurl.com/giveawayreesa" and leave a comment here with your twitter username.
(5) This giveaway will end on Wednesday, February 25th at 11:59pm, est!

*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
PEOPLE SUBMIT A COMMENT BUT DO NOT TOLD ME THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ETSY SHOP SO I CAN CONTACT THEM! YOUR ENTRY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED!!!!!

Good Luck!
♥Mannie

GIVEAWAY from JoyWhite HAS ENDED!

This giveaway has ended!
^ Read post for more details!

And the winner is...
Shel!


I will randomly choose the winner (using Random.org) and contact them via email. They will have 24 hours to respond with their home address.

Here is your random number:
3
Timestamp: 2009-02-17 15:15:18 UTC

Featured Seller: Joy White

THIS SELLER HAS ALSO OFFERED TO DO A GIVEAWAY! SEE THIS POST FOR DETAILS!



(1) Who are you?
I am a compassionate person that loves to create and finds joy in the simple pleasures of life and strives to be grateful everyday.

(2) What is your shop name and how did you come up with it?
The name of my shop is JoyWhite. It's not very creative but I do free lance graphic design in addition to my jewelry and my goal was to have one name that would work for everything.

(3) What do you create and sell?
I sell personalized sterling silver charms, inspirational charms and PMC silver jewelry. I also work with fused glass and lampworking.

(4) What is your source for inspiration?
My background is in advertising so much of my inspiration comes from print and graphic design

(5) What is your favorite piece from your shop & why?
It has to be my "Believe It" charm. I am a big fan of the power of positive thinking.

(6) Is running your shop your only job?
Right now yes.

(7) When did you start your business?
I started the silver jewelry in 06, prior to that I had a sign and display company for 22 years.

(8) How long have you been selling on Etsy?
Since Feb. of 07. I had opened the shop with good intentions but really never did anything with it till 08.

(9) Do you sell outside of Etsy?
Yes, I sell at a local art gallery, Art Fire, and a shop in Arizona

(10) What do you like best about Etsy?
I like the ease of ETSY and the overall look of the site.

(11) Do you belong to any teams?
I belong to the Cleveland Handmade Team

(12) Do you have more than one Etsy shop?
No just one.

(13) What do you do to promote your shop(s)?
Word of mouth, my blog http://joywhitellc.blogspot.com and on the Etsy Forums

(14) What do you do in your spare time?
I volunteer for "Guardian Angels" a program to help the elderly who are alone and I volunteer at my local art gallery. Other than that I take classes whenever I can, bike ride (weather permitting) do yoga, read, and hang out with my dog Ginger.

(15) What is your blog or website url?
www.joywhite.com
www.joywhitellc.blogspot.com

(16) Are there any blogs you follow regularly?
http://mayhemarts.blogspot.com when I need a bit of inspiration
http://hauntedvisions.blogspot.com when I want to see amazing photography
http://www.beluadesigns.com when I need a little smile
These are just a few; there are so many wonderful bloggers out there.

(17) Are there any particular Etsy shops you follow regularly?
I don't follow the shops as much as I follow the blogs, although I am always looking for cool shops to add to my favorites

(18) Any advice (business or otherwise) for fellow sellers?
Stay true to yourself and do what you love.

GIVEAWAY from JoyWhite!

Featured Seller, Joy of JoyWhite, has offered to incorporate a giveaway with her feature!

Enter now to win a customizable monogrammed charm!
$42 Value

RULES & DETAILS:
(1) This giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY! JoyWhite will ONLY mail the prize to an address in the United States!
(2) The winning comment number will be randomly chosen (using Random.org) and I will contact them via email. The winner will only have 24 hours to respond with their home address.
(3) Comment this blog with your favorite item in JoyWhite's shop! Make sure to leave your email address and/or your etsy shop so I can contact you! I will NOT contact you through your blogger account!
(4) For an extra entry, tweet this "@manniemandible ENTER ME TO WIN YOUR JOYWHITE GIVEAWAY http://tinyurl.com/adeane" and leave a comment here with your twitter username.
(5) This giveaway will end on Tuesday, February 17th at 11:59pm, est!

*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
PEOPLE HAVE SUBMITTED A COMMENT BUT HAVE NOT TOLD ME THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ETSY SHOP SO I CAN CONTACT THEM! YOUR ENTRY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED!!!!!

Good Luck!
♥Mannie

GIVEAWAY from ClareBare HAS ENDED!

This giveaway has ended!
^ Read post for more details!

And the winner is...
Angie!


I will randomly choose the winner (using Random.org) and contact them via email. They will have 24 hours to respond with their home address.

Here are your random numbers:
23
Timestamp: 2009-02-10 13:43:14 UTC

Featured Seller: ClareBare

THIS SELLER HAS ALSO OFFERED TO DO A GIVEAWAY! SEE THIS POST FOR DETAILS!

(1) Who are you?
My name is Clare Herron- I am a designer and artist who lives in Brooklyn.

(2) What is your shop name and how did you come up with it?
My shop name is Clare Bare. The name formed kind of naturally over time- I've been called Clare Bear my whole life, but I had a friend at Parsons who suggested that I play around with the spelling and make underwear. It was a funny idea, but then it kind of stuck and I felt obligated to make good use of such a clever name! So I guess the name pretty much determined and narrowed down a lot of things for me- which was very helpful, because if you knew me, you'd know that I want to make EVERYTHING! Maybe even someday I'll make bare wood furniture- I could call that Clare Bare too....!

(3) What do you create and sell?
I create one of a kind and limited edition pieces for my eco lingerie collection. All of my materials are made from either vintage fabric or organic cotton, with the exception of trim and elastic.

(4) What is your source for inspiration?
Right now I'm really inspired by color combinations I remember in random objects that I was obsessed with when I was little. For example, I had an ice cream cone shaped cup that I would drink chocolate milk out of when I was little. It was mint with dark shiny plastic chocolate sauce on it, and it had a hole for a straw. And then there was this cup that I got from Clementon Park in New Jersey when I was little- it was coral and seafoam green with black writing on it. Basically everything that I'm designing for spring will be either pastel and black or floral and black- I'm really excited about it!



(5) What is your favorite piece from your shop & why?
My favorite piece (and also one of my top selling pieces) is the Picknickers that were featured in BUST Magazine this month. I love the ruffles! They make everyone's butts look good- they make small butts look bigger, and they disguise and distract from any flaws that you might be self conscious about because they're so over the top and eye catching.

(6) Is running your shop your only job?
No, I actually work as public artist as well. Right now I'm working with the NYC Department of Transportation on a mosaic project on a concrete barrier between the bike lane and the car lane where the Brooklyn Bridge lets out.

(7) When did you start your business?
I started my business about a year and a half ago, after 2 years of just sitting on the idea.

(8) How long have you been selling on Etsy?
I've been selling on Etsy for a year and a half- Etsy really made it easy for me to get started.

(9) Do you sell outside of Etsy?
I also sell at a few online stores, and this year I am starting to accept wholesale orders for boutiques.

(10) What do you like best about Etsy?
My favorite thing about Etsy is the community feeling that it has. It's really great to get to know other sellers and customers on a level that you wouldn't reach selling through other sites.

(11) Do you belong to any teams?
I do not at the moment, but I should probably get on that!

(12) Do you have more than one Etsy shop?
I only have Clare Bare for now.

(13) What do you do to promote your shop(s)?
I actually don't do much to promote my shop. I've been really lucky that people have contacted me for placements in magazines, blog write-ups and such.

(14) What do you do in your spare time?
I literally have NO spare time, but I'm doing all the things that I love so I don't mind at all. Sometimes it's nice though when I visit my boyfriend in Philly, because I can't bring my work with me. That's the only time I really have to relax.

(15) What is your blog or website url?
My website is http://www.clarebare.com and I will have a blog on there hopefully by the end of the month.

(16) Are there any blogs you follow regularly?
I read the Knickers blog a lot to see what other lingerie designers are up to.

(17) Are there any particular Etsy shops you follow regularly?
I really love iheartnorweiganwood.etsy.com, imyourpresent.etsy.com, valhallabrooklyn.etsy.com, santokivintage.etsy.com, just to name a few.

(18) Any advice (business, or otherwise) for fellow sellers?]za
*()If you have an idea, all you have to do is act on it to make it happen- don't rely on anyone else to make things happen for you. When you make things with love, you'll pass it on to other people- and I think that's the most important thing in the world, so make sure you love what you do!

GIVEAWAY from ClareBare!

Featured Seller, Clare from ClareBare, has offered to incorporate a giveaway with her feature!

Enter to win these Organic Cotton Bloomers!
$24 Value

RULES & DETAILS:
(1) This giveaway is open to US Residents ONLY! ClareBare will ONLY mail the prize to an address in the United States!
(2) The winning number will be randomly chosen (using Random.org) and I will contact them via email. The winner will only have 24 hours to respond with their home address.
(3) Comment this blog with your favorite item in ClareBare's shop! Make sure to leave your email address and/or your etsy shop so I can contact you! I will NOT contact you through your blogger account!
(4) For an extra entry, tweet this "@manniemandible ENTER ME TO WIN YOUR CLAREBARE GIVEAWAY http://tinyurl.com/agwttg" and leave a comment here with your twitter username.
(5) This giveaway will end on Monday, February 9th at 11:59pm, est!

*** IMPORTANT NOTE ***
PEOPLE HAVE SUBMITTED A COMMENT BUT HAVE NOT TOLD ME THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS OR ETSY SHOP SO I CAN CONTACT THEM! YOUR ENTRY IS NOT VALID WHEN THE RULES ARE NOT FOLLOWED!!!!!

Good Luck!
♥Mannie