This give away is closed as of FEB 28. Thank you for entering!
I think by now, everyone knows my love for AuntieDis' candles, jewelry, tags and cards. She's not only a friend, but an amazing crafter! Di has the BEST candles on Etsy....and customer service to match her unparalleled products.
I think by now, everyone knows my love for AuntieDis' candles, jewelry, tags and cards. She's not only a friend, but an amazing crafter! Di has the BEST candles on Etsy....and customer service to match her unparalleled products.
1. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm a stay at home mom of 3 and one furbaby, and wife to the love of my life, my soldier, my hero. I live for pizza, 80's rock, and Food Network. I have a huge and voracious sweet tooth. I would die without chocolate and coke (coca cola that is).
I'm a stay at home mom of 3 and one furbaby, and wife to the love of my life, my soldier, my hero. I live for pizza, 80's rock, and Food Network. I have a huge and voracious sweet tooth. I would die without chocolate and coke (coca cola that is).
2. Apart from creating things, what do you do?
Take lots of naps while the kids are at school, talk to the dog (she understands, I swear!!), shop, chat online, and right now I'm in the process of redecorating my house.
3. What first made you want to become an artist and crafter?
A long, LONG time ago (about 10 years now), I used to be a Yankee Candle fanatic, but after some time, and lots of money, they just weren't doing it for me. I decided that I had to be able to do it better (and at a better value), so I started researching. The beads and paper addictions started more recently. I think I have an addictive personality, and I do love anything that sparkles! And there's a lot of things I just have to *have* so then eventually I have to find stuff to do with them before they overtake my house.
A long, LONG time ago (about 10 years now), I used to be a Yankee Candle fanatic, but after some time, and lots of money, they just weren't doing it for me. I decided that I had to be able to do it better (and at a better value), so I started researching. The beads and paper addictions started more recently. I think I have an addictive personality, and I do love anything that sparkles! And there's a lot of things I just have to *have* so then eventually I have to find stuff to do with them before they overtake my house.
4. What advice would you give to artists who are new to selling their handmade products?
Don't give up! Keep your chin up, and keep working to find what works for you. Keep improving your pictures, your site, your product, and remember that just because someone does great at craft shows, or on one venue, or one social networking site, doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work for you. Try different things. Don't be afraid to experiment. Advertising is important. Talk to anyone who will listen about your stuff!
Don't give up! Keep your chin up, and keep working to find what works for you. Keep improving your pictures, your site, your product, and remember that just because someone does great at craft shows, or on one venue, or one social networking site, doesn't necessarily mean it's going to work for you. Try different things. Don't be afraid to experiment. Advertising is important. Talk to anyone who will listen about your stuff!
5. How did you first find Etsy?
Honestly? I can't remember what we had for dinner last night, I surely can't remember how I found Etsy 3 years ago. LOL I am sure someone probably told me about it! It has become another facet to my 'addictive personality'. It's the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check at night.
Honestly? I can't remember what we had for dinner last night, I surely can't remember how I found Etsy 3 years ago. LOL I am sure someone probably told me about it! It has become another facet to my 'addictive personality'. It's the first thing I check in the morning and the last thing I check at night.
6. How do you promote your work?
Flickr, Myspace, most recently Facebook, I have vinyl on my car, I pass out business cards wherever I can.
Flickr, Myspace, most recently Facebook, I have vinyl on my car, I pass out business cards wherever I can.
7. Anything else you would like to add?
Rock on!
Rock on!
AuntieDis is offering one of her amazing candles for this giveaway...and it just so happens to be my very favorite scent, Pink Sugar! You have 5 chances to win!
1. Go to AuntieDis' Etsy Shop and come back here and leave a comment telling us which of her scents is your favorite!
2. Go to her other shop, auntiescardshop, and come back here telling us what your favorite item in that shop is.
3. Go to her blog and become a follower...then come back here and leave another comment letting us know you have done so!
4. Blog/twitter/plurk/etc about this giveway and come back and leave another comment letting us know you have done so!
5. Purchase something from either of her shops and come back here leaving another entry letting us know you have done so!
Be sure you leave your email address so we can contact you if you are the winner!
This giveaway is open to the US only and will run until Saturday, February 28th at midnight EST. Good luck!
This giveaway is open to the US only and will run until Saturday, February 28th at midnight EST. Good luck!
80 comments:
They all sound so good, I think gardenia would be nice.
www.hollyzhobby.etsy.com
I like these carnivelle thank you notes
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21314747
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I am following both of you
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Doh...I just read the fine print...U.S. only...:(
Would love to try this candle!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20528968
Really like these gift tags:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19389738
already following you
Yes - I'm in canada but I do have a ND post office box too.
I think her caramel mocha candle would smell AMAZING!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21290354
And to match that candle scent I love these Cuppa Java gift tags!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21260475
And I is now folling her blog! :D
I tweeted about this giveaway at heartsabustin!
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Oh white cake sounds yummy for a candle scent! I love Auntie Di's!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19954659 since I love anything with giraffe's!
I follow both of you!
My favorite scent at AuntieDis' Etsy Shop is Eucalyptus :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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My favorite item at auntiescardshop is the Boho Many Thanks Mini Blank Note Card Set of 6 :)
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I'm following Auntie Dis at Auntie Di's De-Lites :)
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I blogged about the giveaway :
http://theluckyladybug.org/2009/02/21/228-auntiedis-giveaway/
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We'll I've only tried one scent from AuntiDis and it's currently burning in my bathroom. I'm gonna have to stick with the Pink Sugar!!!
I'd never been in AuntiDis other shop. I really like the glittery skull cards.
The Dreamsicle Orange Creamsicle 8 Ounce Hand Poured Soy Wax Candle Auntie Dis sounds like it smells awesome. I love dreamsicles.
lesjoujou AT gmail DOT com
Yay for green tea and lemongrass - sounds awesome!
catherineh_78@yahoo.com
In the card shop, I think these are just adorable...
Owl Love You Gift Tags
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I love this honeysuckle candle:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15376696
I love the Caramel Mocha 8 Ounce Hand Poured Soy Wax Candle in AuntieDis shop!
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I also love the Tree Hugger Mini Blank Note Cards at auntiescardshop!
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twittered here: http://twitter.com/littlereddoor :)
My favorite scent would be Sweet Honeysuckle.
urchiken at gmail dot com
At the card shop I like the Road to Recovery Blank Greeting Card.
urchiken at gmail dot com
I love the clean cotton scented candle in her shop!
I am now following her blog.
I love this card the best in her card shop -New Arrival Baby Rocking Horse Blank Greeting Card With Envelope-
1. I love Campfire, just ordered it and can't wait to sniff it!
2. These acorn tags are great: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19953874
3. I already follow Auntie:)
4. I will pass on this one, but may get to it later!
5. I just bought a Campfire candle and a Raspberry Patchouli soap from Auntie:)
I like the Caramel Mocha 8 Ounce Hand Poured Soy Wax Candle AuntieDis NEW SCENT.
Hmmmm.. ordinarily I would say lavender, but the vanilla lime sounds divine!!
My favorite scents would be sweet honeysuckle & rose or mango papaya
raspberrykitty at aol
My favorite item (though it's pretty hard to choose) would have to be the Vintage Sewing Machine cards. how neat!
raspberrykitty at aol
My favorite scent is the banana nut bread!
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My favorite item in the card shop are the "Vanilla Soft Serve Ice Cream Cone Gift Tags Set of 8."
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I like Lavender 8 scent.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
I like Tree Hugger Mini Blank Note Cards Set of 6 Green Friends Forever.
janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com
Lovespell candle please
Rudolph blank greeting card
I would actually love to smell the pink sugar candle!!!!
rachelherzog@bellsouth.net
I Love the Owl Love you gift tags!!!! So cute.
rachelherzog@bellsouth.net
And I bought some soap from her shop!!!! Can't wait to get it!!!
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=14029609
rachelherzog@bellsouth.net
I think that the Lime and Tequila sounds great. Also Cherry Vanilla Swirl:)
cyclona66@aol.com
I enjoyed looking at all of the great cards!! I love the Gothic Dusky Rose Valentine Swirl Mini Blank Note Cards Set and the "Brown JellyBeans" made me laugh:)
cyclona66@aol.com
OOoh, I like gardenia.
I think the Lavender would be such a nice scent :)
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From her other shop I think the Black Flowers on Pink gift tags are so pretty!
http://KellesKitchen.etsy.com
I would love the Caramel Mocha, yummy.
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I like the Don't Open Until Xmas tags.
Thanks.
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I think Monkey Farts(what a name!) is my favorite scent although it's hard to choose just one
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The blank "Beware of the brown jelly beans" card made me smile, I love it
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I think my favorite scent would be Green Tea and Lemon.
shan_da(at)hotmail(dot)com
I love the Vintage sewing machine notecards!
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Auntie Di's De-lites: My favorite item is the cinnamon bun candle...yum!
kimberly.yates at gmail dot com
Auntie's Card shop: My favorite item is the flying sparrow scrapbook embellishment (found in items sold list).
kimberly.yates at gmail dot com
i am ALWAYS excited to find all things Pink Sugar. for THE longest time i thought i was the only living human being that knew what pink sugar was. and now i can find the scent in candle form??? SO my favorite!! (and love spell)
flamegoddess65@aol.com
Cinnamon Bun for the scent in the candle-it would smell like I was cooking.
flyergal82@yahoo.com
Beware the brown jelly beans Easter card
flyergal82@yahoo.com
From the Esty shop I like the Green Tea and Lemongrass. :D
peachygirl417 at yahoo dot com
I like the Glittery Skulls Set of 5 Blank Note Cards
peachygirl417 at yahoo dot com
Following!
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Coconut Cream Pie seems like it would smell wonderful!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
I follow!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
Sweet Like a Cupcake gift cards are very cute!
yzgirl4[at]verizon[dot]net
The macintosh apple scent sounds delicious!
Okay, the die cut hand grenades crack me up. I have no idea what I'd use them for, but I might just keep them around the house so I can giggle when I see them. :)
My favorite- scent of the month- LOVE(SPELL)
ashlomb at yahoo dot com
Auntiecardshop- Strawberry Ice Cream Set of 5 Embellishments or Gift Tags
Would love to put those on some cards.
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mmmmm, green tea and lemongrass sounds so interesting!
www.playswithclay.etsy.com
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My favorite from the card shop is the pink tutu ballet cards. So cute!
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green tea and lemongrass. Thanks for having the wonderful giveaway.
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Haha these are some funny scents! I would love to try any of the candles in Key Lime Pie- yummy!!
kayceewilliams at gmail dot com
I like the Beware Easter card!!
kayceewilliams at gmail dot com
I'm a follower of her blog!
kayceewilliams at gmail dot com
My favorite scent would have to be sex on the beach but all your candles are awesome!
I would have to say i love these
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21259968
there cute and can go for any holiday :)
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