This Week's Blogging Business Artisans Member Featured Blog Posts

Spring and summer are on the minds of Blogging Business Artisans members this week! Posts include a variety of lovely spring blooms, summer inspirations, ideas for crafting while traveling, an art giveaway, vegan fashion, a Jewish holiday, a lapse in planned programing, and a look at Milan.

Is it spring yet? It is for Margaret of Splendid Little Stars! Stop by Delightful Spring for a variety of beautiful blooms.

Sarah L. of A Cat-Like Curiosity is generously hosting a giveaway for a piece of original art! Stop by A Gorgeous Aurora Angel Art Giveaway to learn how to enter!

Duni of Duni’s Studio is ready for summer to show itself. Stop by Summer Inspiration for lovely images to get you in the mood for summer!

Pam of MagdaleneJewels shared an informative post about An Up and Coming Designer! This lady is taking vegan fashion to the runways of New York. Stop by to learn about the designer and what you can do to combat animal cruelty.

Spring is also in full swing on Rose of randomcreative's blog! Stop by Tulips at the Boerner Botanical Gardens for stunning blooms.

Linda of LinorStore shared the story and significance of another Jewish holiday. Stop by Lag B'Omer to learn about this holiday and its traditions!

Sharla of Beaded Tail’s kitties experienced a Reception Disruption when the birdies no-showed on Birdie TV!

Planning a summer trip? Natasha of MermaidsWhispers shared her list of tried and true top 5 Best Crafts for Traveling!

Longing for a European vacation? Cynthia of Antiquity Travelers post Milan :: An Ancient City can give you a preview to tide you over!

If you enjoyed these posts, be sure to return to Blogging Business Artisans next week for another round of posts!

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Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered our September Giveaway! We had a great response with 207 entries!

Our lucky winner is # 92, Liz Pillow...CONGRATS!

 You will be contacted shortly by BeadedTail to redeem your custom bracelet!

September Giveway -- BeadedTail -- Now Closed

September's GIVEAWAY is hosted by Sharla of BeadedTail! 

The winner  will receive a custom tennis bracelet in any color combination of their choosing.

 It can be stunning in purple... 

Or pretty in pink...

Or fun and funky...

Whatever you can imagine!

TO ENTER:

1. Visit BeadedTail on etsy and leave a comment with the color combination you like the most or what colors you would like to see added to the shop. Include contact information. 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

2. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

  3. Like the BeadedTail's Facebook page and comment back here.

4. Follow BeadedTail's blog and comment here

CONTEST DEADLINE:

September 21, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Open Worldwide

You can find BeadedTail here:

Shop: beadedtail.etsy.com
Blog: www.beadedtail.com
FB: www.facebook.com/BeadedTailShop
Twitter: www.twitter.com/BeadedTail

August Giveaway: KAW! Studios

This Giveaway is Closed.
This month's giveaway is from Kaili of KAW! Studios

She is giving away $50 in store credit!

Winner will receive $50 in store credit to clockworkghost @ etsy. In Kaili's shop, you can find nature photography prints, original art, upcycled gift tags, art prints, custom artwork options and more! $50 can stretch quite far, as many items are listed under $10. 

photo gifts...

 art

gifts for readers....

illustrations....

TO ENTER:

1. Visit ClockWorkGhost on etsy and leave a comment on this post of what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. Include contact information. 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

2. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

  3. Like the KAW Studios Facebook page and comment back here.

4. Follow KAW! Studios blog and comment here

CONTEST DEADLINE:

August 22, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Residents of the USA and Canada only

Places you can find Kaili: 

Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/clockworkghOst

Blog: http://kaw-studios.blogspot.com/

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

Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/clockworkgh0st/



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Giveaway Winner

July's GIVEAWAY winner for the hand painted jewelry box by A Bird in the Hand Art is....

Deanna!

Check out Deanna's blog--I enjoyed the private jet exploration and the particular reference to a Mr. Moore.

Congratulations, Deanna!

*Be sure to check back for the next giveaway.

July Giveaway: A Bird in the Hand Art

This month's GIVEAWAY is from Jenny of A Bird in the Hand Art. 

This giveaway is now closed.

This jewelry box is a fun way to store all of your jewelry and accessories. Two divided compartments and a ring holder will keep your pieces from mingling (you know the rings are always fighting with the necklaces).

I painted this box and decorated it with a hand-carved stamp of an owl. I have added the dividers and fabric-covered ring holder myself.

Box measures 8.25" x 8" x 1.75."

Places you can find Jenny:

Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/ABirdInTheHandArt
Blog: abirdinthehandart.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/#!/abirdinthehandart
Twitter: twitter.com/#!/BirdInHandArt

TO ENTER:

1. Visit A Bird in the Hand Art and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  ABirdinthehandart #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

 and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post. 

5. Like the Bird in the Hand Art Facebook page and comment back here

CONTEST DEADLINE:

July 19, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open USA and Canada

Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the gift certificate for N. Fallon Design Studio is Diane who said:

Congratulations, Diane, you will be contacted by Nancy about the certificate.

Thank you to all those that participated and be sure to check out next month's giveaway!

N. Fallon Design Studio Giveaway -- $50 Gift Certificate

This giveaway is now closed.
Enter to win a $50 gift certificate for N. Fallon Design Studio.

The certificate is good for any item in her shop and Nancy will ship worldwide.

In the N. Fallon Design Studio you will find purses, jewelry, scarves, my favorite heart brooches (I have three!) and art.

Places you can find Nancy:

Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/nfall2rt

Blog:http://nfallondesignstudio.blogspot.com

FB: https://www.facebook.com/NFallonDesigns

TO ENTER:

1. Visit N. Fallon Design Studio and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  N.Fallon Design Studio Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

 and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post. 

5. Like the NFallonDesigns Facebook page and comment back here

CONTEST DEADLINE:

May 20, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide

Artful Rising Giveaway -- Prompted Journal, Keychain, and Workshop

this giveaway has ended

Enter to win a prompted journal, handstamped keychain, and workshop by Erika of Artful Rising! 

The Self-Realization journal has 25 prompts to help you focus on your passion and purpose. The pages are lined with additional pages at the end for further reflection and note taking. The front cover is green heavy weight paper and the back cover is chipboard.

This is our smaller sized journal (4.25"X5.5") which will allow for you to carry in your handbag; write while you are waiting at the doctor's office or in between classes in this convenient size!

The hand stamped keychain was created by my younger brother in limited quantities. The winner will receive this "DREAM" hand stamped keychain.

The winner will also have the opportunity to participate in an upcoming Artful Rising workshop due to debut by the end of May.

The estimated retail value of the total package is $50.

TO ENTER:

1. Visit Artful Rising and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  Journal, Workshop, & Keychain Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

April 19, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide

Artful Rising (Erika): Art Journals, Home Decor, & Accessories: Gifts for your Spirit

Shop: http://ArtfulRising.etsy.com

Site: http://artfulrising.com

Pattern Shop: http://LittleAndalucia.etsy.com

March Giveaway -- Crayon Roll and Coaster Set

 This giveaway is now closed.

The Blogging Business Artisan March Giveaway is hosted by Linda of Pruitt Creations! 

One winner will be win the adorable little bug crayon roll organizer with crayons and a coaster set. The winner will be able chose the coaster set of their choice from those in her shop.

 The crayon roll will include the crayons.

Choose a coaster set from those in her shop...Coordinate with your decor! (Note: these are just a sampling of what you will find).

TO ENTER:

1. Visit Pruitt Creations and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
3. Blog about the giveaway with a link back to the post. Leave a comment with the  direct URL where I can find the post.
4. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

5. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  Multiple Item Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

March 20, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide

February's Giveaway -- Team Wide Love Event

 this contest has ended.
Enter to win these great prizes! One lucky person will receive all of these handmade items from participating Blogging Business Artisans.

Honey from the Bee

 Princess crown earrings. Value: $15

 A Bird in the Hand

Vintage Handkerchief Rings.  Repurposed vintage handkerchief used it to cover a wooden heart. The heart is attached to an adjustable silver-plated ring base. 

 BeadedTail

Three 6mm dark grey hematite hearts dangle and create such shine!  The hearts are separated by 2mm round silver toned beads. The earwires are genuine sterling silver.

Length of the dangled earring is approximately 1" (2.5cm). From the top of the earwire to the bottom bead is 1.5" (3.8cm). 

Random Creative

10 button thumb tacks packaged in a jewelry box with a tack backing as pictured.  Value: $5.00.

N. Fallon Design Studio

The giveaway item is one cute knit heart pin in purple/ green.  It was knit with love using 100% wool and is stuffed with poly fiberfill.   It measures approximately 2 inches at its widest points, and has a nickel pin back glued securely for wearing.  The pin comes on a card printed with the saying "Close to my heart". 

Splendid Little Stars

Luxurious silk velvet zipper pouch hand dyed a brilliant red!  Two crocheted flowers of pale pink and cream with a shell-pink button center are attached for decoration.  The inside is lined with quilted silk, also dyed red. 
@ 5" x 3 1/4"

 

 Magnolia Surprise

Perfect for your February decorations, to give as a gift, or for a small one's tea party. Each yummy cookie has lots of sweet icing -- one pink, one red, and one white.


They measure just over 2.5 inches across and 1/2 inch thick and are made of two crocheted cookie layers with a sugary icing layer on top. All layers are securely sewn together.


Crocheted with acrylic yarn, they may be gently hand washed and laid flat to dry.

Storybeader

 Hand rolled paper and onyx bead earrings - Sheet music special

Artful Rising

Custom Clay Heart with twine loop. The winner will pick a name or word for the heart.

TO ENTER:

1. Visit one of the participating shops by clicking on the shop name above each photo and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Visit each participating shop and comment as to what you like in the shop. You may leave a separate comment for each shop you visit.
4. Blog about the giveaway with a link back to the post. Leave a comment with the  direct URL where I can find the post.
5. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

6. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  Multiple Item Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

February 21, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide

January's Giveaway -- Random Creative Gorgeous Wrap Bracelet/Necklace

Contest now closed.

Enter to win a neutral mix wrap bracelet/necklace!

This piece is made with Japanese delica seed beads and has a silver plated lobster clasp closure.  It's 15" (38 cm) long from end to end and can fit up to a 7 1/2" (19 cm) inch wrist when it's wrapped around the wrist twice.  It can also be worn as a short necklace. 

The estimated retail value is $30.

TO ENTER:

1. Visit Random Creative and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

  Mix Wrap Bracelet/Necklace Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

January 19, 2012 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide

Random Creative (Rose): Beaded and button bracelets, earrings, pendants, and necklaces as well as PDF Patterns 

Shop: randomcreative.etsy.com
Blog: www.randomcreativeart.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/randomcreative28
Twitter: twitter.com/randomcreative

A Giveaway for Cat Lovers - Storybeader Treasure Necklace and Earrings Set

"The kitties looked on 

Anxiously for the winner

Of the Giveaway."

- storybeader

Here is the second giveaway from members of the Blogging Business Artisans Team. This month we have a handmade cat lover's treasure necklace and earrings set, brought to you by the storybeader.  There are two-strands, 23" and 20", including the lobster claw closure with a 3" chain for individual tastes.  The haiku was written specifically for the event.  

In addition are a pair of black and white earrings to match the necklace.

And a dozen extra cat beads, just in case any jeweler out there wants to make a bracelet or any other jewelry pieces of their own.

TO ENTER:

1. Visit The Storybeader's Bookshelf and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 2. Leave a comment on this post and include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

3. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment on this post.

4. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

Treasury Necklace & Earrings Set Giveaway #BBArtisans #giveaway  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a separate comment with your twitter name on this post.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

December 20, 2011 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide 

This giveaway is now closed.

Memories for Life Custom Glass Engravings -- A Giveaway

Enter to win personalized glasses!

What a great gift idea! These 11.5 oz/340 ml Personalized Wine Glasses are beautifully etched with your choice of monogram lettering. You will receive a set of 2 glasses. The glasses are permanently etched and are dishwasher safe.

Giveaway is open world wide. Edi will contact you after the giveaway ends to collect your monogram choice and mailing address.

TO ENTER:

1. Follow this blog, 2. visit Memories for Life Scrapbooks and Engravings and share what additional product you like from her shop or what you would like to see added. 3. Leave a comment on this post. Include contact information.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

4. Like the BBA Facebook page and leave a separate comment.

5. Spread the word on twitter with the tweet:

Personalized wine glasses for #BBArtisans #giveaway!  http://bloggingbusinessartisans.blogspot.com/

and leave a comment with your twitter name.

CONTEST DEADLINE:

November 21, 2011 at 11am central

CONTEST ELIGIBILITY:

Contest open worldwide to the followers of the Blogging Business Artisans.

Edi
www.memoriesforlifesb.etsy.com
www.memoriesforlifescrapbooks.blogspot.com


THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.