Despite the gorgeous weather competing with FaceBook, we've still managed to have a great and FUN time checking out all the new creations from AWESOME ARTISTS.
We've only had 15 entries this month, but look how PRETTY they are!
This month has been super crazy, so I'll update later with the 'Like' vote counts, but you can see all the beauties above at http://fb.com/mvfans. Links to each entry coming up as soon as I can get a Round Tuit :D
Our lovely Eileen with PaintingByEileen has won the contest for a second time, and no wonder... How could you not LOVE this sleeping gingerpeep angel? :)
This ADORABLE spice holder has more cute than cuteoverload.com! Eileen has such an amazing gift for painting with feelings. The lids of each jar are each handpainted with a different gingerpeep, each and every one more adorable than the others. That means... they are all INFINITELY ADORABLE! :)
Look at those cuties, don't they put a BIG SMILE on your face? See what I mean? :D
So which one is your favorite gingerbread cutie? My favorite is still the sleeping one with his cinnamon stick, but they are all SO SO SO ADORABLE!
I'm really happy Eileen shared her gingerpeeps with us, this spiceholder really showcases her AMAZING TALENT with the brush and the heartstrings :) Each ginger face is different, each with its own personality, and ALL ADORABLE!
We need a better word than adorable :) I'm very tempted to add Gingerpeep as a synonym for ULTRA SUPER ADORABLY CUTE... What do you think? :)
You can find more of Eileen's ADORABLE art in her Ebay store as well as her Fan page. But better hurry! They sell like hotcakes!! She also has a blog at paintingbyeileen.blogspot.com if you'd like to see more of her gorgeous paintings♡
I'll update the blog post as soon as I can get a better internet connection, so check back in a week or two.
See you at the next "♡it? ♡it!" Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in June and I will try to do it when most people are available :)
Heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you so much ♥
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Saturday, May 14, 2011
Sunday, May 1, 2011
How to Use an Artfire Discount Coupon Code or Gift Certificate (mv Visual Guide)
Redeeming a discount code on ArtFire is super easy!
This visual guide will walk you through the steps needed to redeem a Coupon Code or Gift Certificate valid in an ArtFire shop.
In summary, you would enjoy shopping, and enter the Discount Code on the second page of the checkout process.
The first page will be the Shopping Cart, the second one the proper Checkout. The reason for two pages is so the shipping can be calculated for an accurate Order Total. The third and last page will be the payment information page.
Let's look at using the Coupon Code mv10moreFUN for 10% more FUN :) Just replace MV10MOREFUN with your code in the instructions below.
(IMPORTANT! When a discount is in dollars, for example $10 OFF, it means your order has to be at least $10.00, otherwise it would be a NEGATIVE PAYMENT and it won't go through.)
How to redeem:
No ArtFire nor PayPal accounts necessary to use your Gift Certificate code, and no need to login anywhere. Easy Peasy! :)
To use the code:
1) Enjoy shopping at http://mv.artfire.com
2) Choose your pretties and click ADD TO CART
3) When ready to checkout choose your Location (United States, Canada, etc.) in the upper right corner of the Shopping Cart, and click CHECKOUT NOW.
The next page will have a Gift Certificate/Coupon Code box right above the address. Enter the code MV10MOREFUN and click APPLY COUPON. The Grand Total should have 10% deducted from it once the code has been applied.
Enter your shipping information and click SUBMIT ORDER AFTER confirming the discount has been applied and the total amount is correct. Amazon, Google, and PayPal payment choices will be given (For Credit Card payments, choose PayPal without logging in to PayPal).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please double-check your email is correct so the seller can contact you if needed.
And now for the visual guide... Easy as 1-2-3 :)



Do check the discount HAS been applied and contact the seller before continuing if there are any problems.

NOTE: Sometimes there's an extra button PayPal or other sites will ask you to click to confirm your purchase. The payment is usually not complete until a confirmation email is sent by the electronic payments website.
♥
This visual guide will walk you through the steps needed to redeem a Coupon Code or Gift Certificate valid in an ArtFire shop.
In summary, you would enjoy shopping, and enter the Discount Code on the second page of the checkout process.
The first page will be the Shopping Cart, the second one the proper Checkout. The reason for two pages is so the shipping can be calculated for an accurate Order Total. The third and last page will be the payment information page.
Let's look at using the Coupon Code mv10moreFUN for 10% more FUN :) Just replace MV10MOREFUN with your code in the instructions below.
(IMPORTANT! When a discount is in dollars, for example $10 OFF, it means your order has to be at least $10.00, otherwise it would be a NEGATIVE PAYMENT and it won't go through.)
How to redeem:
No ArtFire nor PayPal accounts necessary to use your Gift Certificate code, and no need to login anywhere. Easy Peasy! :)
To use the code:
1) Enjoy shopping at http://mv.artfire.com
2) Choose your pretties and click ADD TO CART
3) When ready to checkout choose your Location (United States, Canada, etc.) in the upper right corner of the Shopping Cart, and click CHECKOUT NOW.
The next page will have a Gift Certificate/Coupon Code box right above the address. Enter the code MV10MOREFUN and click APPLY COUPON. The Grand Total should have 10% deducted from it once the code has been applied.
Enter your shipping information and click SUBMIT ORDER AFTER confirming the discount has been applied and the total amount is correct. Amazon, Google, and PayPal payment choices will be given (For Credit Card payments, choose PayPal without logging in to PayPal).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Please double-check your email is correct so the seller can contact you if needed.
And now for the visual guide... Easy as 1-2-3 :)
Enjoy Shopping - SO EASY and FUN :)
STEP 1: Get ready to checkoutChoose your location so Shipping can be calculated accurately, and then click CHECKOUT NOW.
STEP 2: Redeem your Coupon and enter your Shipping InformationClick APPLY COUPON to see your new Order Total. COOL!
Do check the discount HAS been applied and contact the seller before continuing if there are any problems.
STEP 3: Thank you for placing your order. THREE payment methods are available for your convenience :)When ready, click SUBMIT ORDER. Amazon, Google, and PayPal payment choices will be given on the next page (For Credit Card payments, choose PayPal without logging in to PayPal).
NOTE: Sometimes there's an extra button PayPal or other sites will ask you to click to confirm your purchase. The payment is usually not complete until a confirmation email is sent by the electronic payments website.
DONE! :)You have just taken advantage of a great deal :) Enjoy your pretties!
♥
Sweet
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Tuesday, April 19, 2011
TheVoodooKitten B the AWESOME Pirate - ♡it?♡it! Contest Winner
Oh my, what FUN FUN FUN! This month's ♡it?♡it! Contest was extended until Monday night... and boy do people like to have fun on Mondays LOL. But I'll tell you all about it later, I want to hurry and show you all the beauties first.
This was the 4th installment of the monthly ♡it?♡it! (Like it? 'Like' it!) Contest which encourages everyone to share their latest creations and to click 'Like' on creations they like. It's a really FUN way of spreading the beauty of handmade while at the same time feasting one's eyes on the latest and greatest pretties from AMAZINGLY TALENTED artists.
The wall at mv's Fan Page was transformed into a GORGEOUS art gallery for the weekend, everyone got invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked (and I got to review each and every one of them, now THAT was AWESOME FUN! I shoulda been an art gallery guide LOL)
I'm going to start right away with the collage of entries to give you an idea of how much fun we've had! Just LOOK at all the handmade pretties... it was one of those weekends where I couldn't stop myself from refreshing and refreshing the page again and again, waiting with baited breath to see what GORGEOUS creation will appear next. So here's the eye candy we've all had the opportunity to enjoy this weekend:
DROOOOOOOOL!
TWENTY FOUR AMAZING entries! This month we've broken the previous record of 23 submissions AND the record for the number of votes on a single entry: THIRTY! WOW! What can I say, that pirate IS adorable!
We've actually broken the previous vote record many times this month, many of the top entries have been very popular and it was a very tight race. The TOP THREE were really REALLY close!
☆➊☆ with 30 likes: B the AWESOME Pirate by TheVoodooKitten
☆➋☆ with 28 likes: Please Pass the GingerPeeps by PaintingByEileen
☆➌☆ with 26 likes: Fascinating Fascinator Princess by Cynthia Korman
You can check out all 24 GORGEOUS entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artists know how much you appreciate their creations :)
Each entry also has a link to the item/listing page, so if you see something you MUST have in the collage above... you know where to find it :) I've also posted my first impression under every entry link, so go ahead and have fun reading them ;)
So here are the 24 links to the entries that made it into the ♡it?♡it! Contest:
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡ 22nd entry ♡ 23rd entry ♡ 24th entry ♡
YIPEE! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
I think this month's contest's success was partly because we've extended it to Monday night. I was really tired on Sunday, and since Monday was a holiday, we've decided to close the contest Monday midnight instead of Sunday. And the flood gates of prettiness opened ;)
I will definitely try to squeeze in a Monday for future contests as well, I guess not everyone lives on their computer day and night and weekends like I do LOL So the next contest will tentatively be scheduled for May 7th to 9th, Saturday to Monday. I really hope to see you there!
And now let me tell you about the awesome pirate costume that won this month's ♡it?♡it! Contest. It's the cute little guy towards the upper right in the collage. The picture is kind of small, so here he is in all costumed glory. AAARRRRRRrrrrr matey! ♥
What an awesome costume AND can be made for a little boy or a girl. Fabrics are customizable too, how awesome is THAT! This is what handmade is about, high quality workmanship personalized to the wearer... just like it used to be many moons ago before the advent of cheap wear-once-and-throw-away low quality made in China... oh, don't get me started LOL This is one LOVELY costume any child would ADORE!
The materials used for the costume in the pic are quality cotton muslin for the shirt, imitation suede fabric lined with satin for the vest, cool cotton for the pants, and a sash made of a silky fabric that has a mottled real gold look sheen to it.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
Ah yes, for those of you who've seen last month's blog post... Yup, that's the same little guy who's won last month's contest as well, you should click the collage above to go read some of his quotes, he's FUNNY! :) Do click and read more about the artist behind these awesome costumes and what she did for Mariah Carey.
You can find Deborah at:
http://facebook.com/CrankyCatStudio
http://VoodooKitten.com (Bonanza)
http://TheVoodooKitten.etsy.com
http://twitter.com/CrankyCatStudio
BTW, here's a little bit of fun trivia before I go. You might have spotted a pattern of pink and grey creations in the collage above. You are not imagining things :) The Creations Color Challenge is ending April 21st, and this week's color combo is pink and grey. Isn't that FUN? :)
Speaking of FUN, I hope to see you at the next ♡it?♡it! Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL The next one is tentatively scheduled for May 7th-9th :) See you there!
Again, heartfelt thanks to all who've entered, voted, and enjoyed this contest. Thank you so much ♥
This was the 4th installment of the monthly ♡it?♡it! (Like it? 'Like' it!) Contest which encourages everyone to share their latest creations and to click 'Like' on creations they like. It's a really FUN way of spreading the beauty of handmade while at the same time feasting one's eyes on the latest and greatest pretties from AMAZINGLY TALENTED artists.
The wall at mv's Fan Page was transformed into a GORGEOUS art gallery for the weekend, everyone got invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked (and I got to review each and every one of them, now THAT was AWESOME FUN! I shoulda been an art gallery guide LOL)
I'm going to start right away with the collage of entries to give you an idea of how much fun we've had! Just LOOK at all the handmade pretties... it was one of those weekends where I couldn't stop myself from refreshing and refreshing the page again and again, waiting with baited breath to see what GORGEOUS creation will appear next. So here's the eye candy we've all had the opportunity to enjoy this weekend:
DROOOOOOOOL!
TWENTY FOUR AMAZING entries! This month we've broken the previous record of 23 submissions AND the record for the number of votes on a single entry: THIRTY! WOW! What can I say, that pirate IS adorable!
We've actually broken the previous vote record many times this month, many of the top entries have been very popular and it was a very tight race. The TOP THREE were really REALLY close!
☆➊☆ with 30 likes: B the AWESOME Pirate by TheVoodooKitten
☆➋☆ with 28 likes: Please Pass the GingerPeeps by PaintingByEileen
☆➌☆ with 26 likes: Fascinating Fascinator Princess by Cynthia Korman
You can check out all 24 GORGEOUS entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artists know how much you appreciate their creations :)
Each entry also has a link to the item/listing page, so if you see something you MUST have in the collage above... you know where to find it :) I've also posted my first impression under every entry link, so go ahead and have fun reading them ;)
So here are the 24 links to the entries that made it into the ♡it?♡it! Contest:
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡ 22nd entry ♡ 23rd entry ♡ 24th entry ♡
YIPEE! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
I think this month's contest's success was partly because we've extended it to Monday night. I was really tired on Sunday, and since Monday was a holiday, we've decided to close the contest Monday midnight instead of Sunday. And the flood gates of prettiness opened ;)
I will definitely try to squeeze in a Monday for future contests as well, I guess not everyone lives on their computer day and night and weekends like I do LOL So the next contest will tentatively be scheduled for May 7th to 9th, Saturday to Monday. I really hope to see you there!
And now let me tell you about the awesome pirate costume that won this month's ♡it?♡it! Contest. It's the cute little guy towards the upper right in the collage. The picture is kind of small, so here he is in all costumed glory. AAARRRRRRrrrrr matey! ♥
What an awesome costume AND can be made for a little boy or a girl. Fabrics are customizable too, how awesome is THAT! This is what handmade is about, high quality workmanship personalized to the wearer... just like it used to be many moons ago before the advent of cheap wear-once-and-throw-away low quality made in China... oh, don't get me started LOL This is one LOVELY costume any child would ADORE!
The materials used for the costume in the pic are quality cotton muslin for the shirt, imitation suede fabric lined with satin for the vest, cool cotton for the pants, and a sash made of a silky fabric that has a mottled real gold look sheen to it.
A-W-E-S-O-M-E!
Ah yes, for those of you who've seen last month's blog post... Yup, that's the same little guy who's won last month's contest as well, you should click the collage above to go read some of his quotes, he's FUNNY! :) Do click and read more about the artist behind these awesome costumes and what she did for Mariah Carey.
You can find Deborah at:
BTW, here's a little bit of fun trivia before I go. You might have spotted a pattern of pink and grey creations in the collage above. You are not imagining things :) The Creations Color Challenge is ending April 21st, and this week's color combo is pink and grey. Isn't that FUN? :)
Speaking of FUN, I hope to see you at the next ♡it?♡it! Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL The next one is tentatively scheduled for May 7th-9th :) See you there!
Again, heartfelt thanks to all who've entered, voted, and enjoyed this contest. Thank you so much ♥
Sweet
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Saturday, April 16, 2011
KraftyMax Celtic SunCatcher - Matching Game WINNER
The Matching game was one of 5 AWESOME games during mv's April games. Players were invited to pick a favorite item of theirs, find a match in one of my shops that would wear or pair well with theirs, and post the match on Twitter. My favorite match would be featured on my blog... and HERE IT IS! :)
The winning match is KraftyMax's tweet matching her amazing beaded suncatcher and my beadaholic t-shirt :
Her tweet asked:
This is my work - do you think I fit into this category??
Well, that's a TOTAL match, she IS a beadaholic, and her SunCatcher is the best proof there is. I mean, look at it! Over 100 hours of work went into it, and over 11,000 beads. ELEVEN THOUSAND TINY BEADS! Can you believe this lady's PATIENCE and PASSION for beadweaving?
No wonder her suncatcher was accepted in three competitions. Her beading skills are AMAZING. Check out her shop and gallery for even more of her beautiful handmade beaded creations.
It's probably hard to appreciate all the work and detail that go into one of Max's masterpieces... until you have the wonderful opportunity to TOUCH one of her creations. You wouldn't believe how tiny these beads are. She uses size 11 Delica beads, which means you can fit 121 of these beads in a square inch! That's TINY! And she weaves them one by one, thousands upon thousands of them.
How would I know? Well... I happen to have one of her GORGEOUS creations right here in front of me. Almost 3,500 tiny beads wrapped around my wrist. This was a surprise bracelet Max made for me and let me tell you, THIS is a work of LOVE ♥
Wanna see it? :)
It's made from tiny tiny black, purple, and green (my colors!) Delica seed beads, with a gorgeous fringe made with matching crystals. The clasp is so beautiful too! Gorgeous scrollwork antique gold with a magnetic closure, AND a tiny chain so it stays safe around your wrist in case you bump into something and it comes loose.
The beadweaving is so flexible and smooth it's amazing. And the detailed design... well, suffice to say KrafyMax can make ANYTHING from beads. Give her a photo of your kid and she'd make a bracelet in likeness! She can PAINT with beads.
And now that I'm done with the 1,000 words, here is the photo worth more than 1,000 words :)
From AMAZING suncatchers to GORGEOUS bracelets, KraftyMax is AWESOME♥ Check her out! :)
You can find her at:
http://KraftyMax.artfire.com
http://fb.com/KraftyMaxOriginals
http://kraftymax.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/kraftymax
I hope you've enjoyed reading about the winning product match and I'll see you May 1st for the next FUN filled games! :)
The winning match is KraftyMax's tweet matching her amazing beaded suncatcher and my beadaholic t-shirt :
Her tweet asked:
Well, that's a TOTAL match, she IS a beadaholic, and her SunCatcher is the best proof there is. I mean, look at it! Over 100 hours of work went into it, and over 11,000 beads. ELEVEN THOUSAND TINY BEADS! Can you believe this lady's PATIENCE and PASSION for beadweaving?
No wonder her suncatcher was accepted in three competitions. Her beading skills are AMAZING. Check out her shop and gallery for even more of her beautiful handmade beaded creations.
It's probably hard to appreciate all the work and detail that go into one of Max's masterpieces... until you have the wonderful opportunity to TOUCH one of her creations. You wouldn't believe how tiny these beads are. She uses size 11 Delica beads, which means you can fit 121 of these beads in a square inch! That's TINY! And she weaves them one by one, thousands upon thousands of them.
How would I know? Well... I happen to have one of her GORGEOUS creations right here in front of me. Almost 3,500 tiny beads wrapped around my wrist. This was a surprise bracelet Max made for me and let me tell you, THIS is a work of LOVE ♥
Wanna see it? :)
It's made from tiny tiny black, purple, and green (my colors!) Delica seed beads, with a gorgeous fringe made with matching crystals. The clasp is so beautiful too! Gorgeous scrollwork antique gold with a magnetic closure, AND a tiny chain so it stays safe around your wrist in case you bump into something and it comes loose.
The beadweaving is so flexible and smooth it's amazing. And the detailed design... well, suffice to say KrafyMax can make ANYTHING from beads. Give her a photo of your kid and she'd make a bracelet in likeness! She can PAINT with beads.
And now that I'm done with the 1,000 words, here is the photo worth more than 1,000 words :)
From AMAZING suncatchers to GORGEOUS bracelets, KraftyMax is AWESOME♥ Check her out! :)
You can find her at:
http://KraftyMax.artfire.com
http://fb.com/KraftyMaxOriginals
http://kraftymax.blogspot.com
http://twitter.com/kraftymax
I hope you've enjoyed reading about the winning product match and I'll see you May 1st for the next FUN filled games! :)
Sweet
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Monday, March 28, 2011
TheVoodooKitten Cool Flaming Pants - ♡it?♡it! Contest Winner
Despite FaceBook breaking so much more than usual after the "upgrade", we've still managed to have plenty of FUN in this month's ♡it?♡it! Contest. As always, we've feasted our eyes on some gorgeous gorgeous creations. Thank you for sharing, voting, or just visiting! YOU ROCK!
As usual, this was a quick and easy weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 3/25/2011 to 3/27/2011, well, a little later in the month than usual :) All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" :) CLICK that 'Like' button when you like something ;)
Before I tell you all about the COOL flaming pants, a little bit about this month's contest.
So while we've had less than half the normal number of entries, they've all made up in cuteness and beauty. AND this month we've had a record 19 votes for the winning entry!
We've had 10 GORGEOUS submissions and one more after the contest's end, you can see them all in the collage below. What TALENT! They all have MY vote :) You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage, although the photos are a little out of order...
You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artists know how much you appreciate their creations :)
Each entry also has a link to the item/listing page, so if you see something you MUST have in the collage above... you know where to find it :) I've also posted my first impression under every entry link, so go ahead and have fun reading them ;)
So here are the 10 links to the entries that made it into the ♡it?♡it! Contest:
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡
The TOP Winners are:
☆ 1st place: COOL Flaming Pants by TheVoodooKitten
☆ 2nd place: Amazing Diaper Cake by Quixotic Masks
☆ 3rd place: tie between Sinuous Copper Simplicity by BohemianIce and Awe-inspiring Super Moon by InletImages
And now... ::DRUMROLL::
Please allow me to introduce THE! COOL! FLAMING! PANTS!
Tee hee hee, ok, maybe a little too much enthusiasm here, but see that cutie patootie with the POPPING pants? (notice 2 Ps, not 2 Os LOL) Aren't they AWESOME? And they are made out of BANDANAS and grow with your child! Now how cool is THAT :)
So who's this talented artist who's come up with such magnificent summer pants? No other than our lovely Deborah! And who's that cutie patootie? Her ADORABLE son (who BTW comes up with the most hilarious quotes).
Deborah is our resident newbie helper, kindness provider, and just plain AWESOME. She is a mom, therefore she is a superhero :) How else could she manage to work a full time job, two shops, giveaways, social media, AND be an awesome mom? Calling on Mom SuperPowers!
She specializes in taking boring OUT of baby fashion with colorful outfits. And by colorful, she MEANS colorful, not pastels that only have a hint of color.
She is proudly making products that are designed to last forever, with REAL hems. Keep an eye on her shop for, in her own words, "Bibs, Burp Cloths, Blankets, Hooded Towels, Diaper Bags, Eco Shopping Bags, Hair accessories, Hats, Overall tutus, and whatever else I get an itch to make."
I sure hope she gets that itch to make stuff very often. I LOVE her stuff! And I'm not the only one. Did you know she was included in Mariah Carey's Baby gift basket through Hollywood baskets?!
She also ships worldwide, so if your summers get hot, you really want to check out those cool flaming bandana pants :)
You can find Deborah at:
http://facebook.com/CrankyCatStudio
http://VoodooKitten.com (Bonanza)
http://TheVoodooKitten.etsy.com
http://twitter.com/CrankyCatStudio
And I really couldn't finish writing about the cool flaming pants without mentioning a few quotes from the model himself LOL He's 3 :)
You should check Deborah's Fan page often for new quotes, here are just a few:
"I forgot how to drive."
"I was a baby, but then I turned back to normal."
"Mom's almost ready. She's gotta get more dressed."
"Is your name Mom or Debbie?"
"My brain is out of power."
"Help me! I'm falling up!"
"If you ride a roller coaster you have to keep your mouth shut so your teeth don't blow out."
"It's dark! I can't see my eyes!"
"Mmmmm I smell it! It went up my nose so I could smell it."
"Noooooooo!! I don't like bread! I like toast."
LOL LOL I can't stop! They are so hilarious! Seriously, head over to her page and check them out :)
I hope to see you at the next ♡it?♡it! Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in April and I will try to do it when most people are available. I am tentatively scheduling it for April 16th-17th for now :)
Again, heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you so much ♥
As usual, this was a quick and easy weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 3/25/2011 to 3/27/2011, well, a little later in the month than usual :) All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" :) CLICK that 'Like' button when you like something ;)
Before I tell you all about the COOL flaming pants, a little bit about this month's contest.
So while we've had less than half the normal number of entries, they've all made up in cuteness and beauty. AND this month we've had a record 19 votes for the winning entry!
We've had 10 GORGEOUS submissions and one more after the contest's end, you can see them all in the collage below. What TALENT! They all have MY vote :) You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage, although the photos are a little out of order...
You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artists know how much you appreciate their creations :)
Each entry also has a link to the item/listing page, so if you see something you MUST have in the collage above... you know where to find it :) I've also posted my first impression under every entry link, so go ahead and have fun reading them ;)
So here are the 10 links to the entries that made it into the ♡it?♡it! Contest:
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡
The TOP Winners are:
☆ 1st place: COOL Flaming Pants by TheVoodooKitten
☆ 2nd place: Amazing Diaper Cake by Quixotic Masks
☆ 3rd place: tie between Sinuous Copper Simplicity by BohemianIce and Awe-inspiring Super Moon by InletImages
And now... ::DRUMROLL::
Please allow me to introduce THE! COOL! FLAMING! PANTS!
Tee hee hee, ok, maybe a little too much enthusiasm here, but see that cutie patootie with the POPPING pants? (notice 2 Ps, not 2 Os LOL) Aren't they AWESOME? And they are made out of BANDANAS and grow with your child! Now how cool is THAT :)
So who's this talented artist who's come up with such magnificent summer pants? No other than our lovely Deborah! And who's that cutie patootie? Her ADORABLE son (who BTW comes up with the most hilarious quotes).
Deborah is our resident newbie helper, kindness provider, and just plain AWESOME. She is a mom, therefore she is a superhero :) How else could she manage to work a full time job, two shops, giveaways, social media, AND be an awesome mom? Calling on Mom SuperPowers!
She specializes in taking boring OUT of baby fashion with colorful outfits. And by colorful, she MEANS colorful, not pastels that only have a hint of color.
She is proudly making products that are designed to last forever, with REAL hems. Keep an eye on her shop for, in her own words, "Bibs, Burp Cloths, Blankets, Hooded Towels, Diaper Bags, Eco Shopping Bags, Hair accessories, Hats, Overall tutus, and whatever else I get an itch to make."
I sure hope she gets that itch to make stuff very often. I LOVE her stuff! And I'm not the only one. Did you know she was included in Mariah Carey's Baby gift basket through Hollywood baskets?!
She also ships worldwide, so if your summers get hot, you really want to check out those cool flaming bandana pants :)
You can find Deborah at:
And I really couldn't finish writing about the cool flaming pants without mentioning a few quotes from the model himself LOL He's 3 :)
You should check Deborah's Fan page often for new quotes, here are just a few:
LOL LOL I can't stop! They are so hilarious! Seriously, head over to her page and check them out :)
I hope to see you at the next ♡it?♡it! Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in April and I will try to do it when most people are available. I am tentatively scheduling it for April 16th-17th for now :)
Again, heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you so much ♥
Sweet
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
PaintingByEileen Uber Cute Gingerpeeps - "♡it? ♡it!" Contest Winner
We've had yet another awesome "♡it? ♡it!" Contest this month, and OH what FUN to see all the beautiful handmade creations!
As usual, this was a quick and easy weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 2/19/2011 to 2/21/2011 (Ok, unlike the previous one, this was extended 'till Monday since it was a holiday). All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" :) CLICK that 'Like' button when you like something ;)
Eileen's heartwarmingly cute gingerpeeps won, and it was such a tight race! No wonder with such wonderful handmade pretties! While Eileen's adorable gingerbread butter dish has already sold, you can still see it in all its cute glory in this album. And while you are there, say Hi from me :) She's such a LOVELY artist and friend!
You can find more of Eileen's ADORABLE art in her Ebay store as well as her Fan page. But better hurry! They sell like hotcakes!! She also has a blog at paintingbyeileen.blogspot.com if you'd like to see more of her gorgeous paintings♡
So a little bit about this month's "♡it? ♡it!" entries.
We've had 23 GORGEOUS submissions you can see in the collage below. Aren't they B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L? You won't find anything like it in big box stores. I couldn't help but vote for all of them! You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage.
You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artisans know how much you appreciate their creations :)
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡ 22nd entry ♡ 23rd entry ♡
Wheee! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
The TOP Winners were:
❥ 1st place: ADORABLE Ginger Peeps
❥ 2nd place: CUTE Psychedelic Teapot
❥ 3rd place: Rock'n'Roll Saves the Earth
❥ Honorable mention: Queen of the Castle
See you at the next "♡it? ♡it!" Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in March and I will try to do it when most people are available :)
Heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you so much ♥
As usual, this was a quick and easy weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 2/19/2011 to 2/21/2011 (Ok, unlike the previous one, this was extended 'till Monday since it was a holiday). All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their latest creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" :) CLICK that 'Like' button when you like something ;)
Eileen's heartwarmingly cute gingerpeeps won, and it was such a tight race! No wonder with such wonderful handmade pretties! While Eileen's adorable gingerbread butter dish has already sold, you can still see it in all its cute glory in this album. And while you are there, say Hi from me :) She's such a LOVELY artist and friend!
You can find more of Eileen's ADORABLE art in her Ebay store as well as her Fan page. But better hurry! They sell like hotcakes!! She also has a blog at paintingbyeileen.blogspot.com if you'd like to see more of her gorgeous paintings♡
So a little bit about this month's "♡it? ♡it!" entries.
We've had 23 GORGEOUS submissions you can see in the collage below. Aren't they B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L? You won't find anything like it in big box stores. I couldn't help but vote for all of them! You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage.
You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artisans know how much you appreciate their creations :)
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡ 22nd entry ♡ 23rd entry ♡
Wheee! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
The TOP Winners were:
❥ 1st place: ADORABLE Ginger Peeps
❥ 2nd place: CUTE Psychedelic Teapot
❥ 3rd place: Rock'n'Roll Saves the Earth
❥ Honorable mention: Queen of the Castle
See you at the next "♡it? ♡it!" Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in March and I will try to do it when most people are available :)
Heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you so much ♥
Sweet
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Tuesday, February 15, 2011
15% OFF your order - Birthday Sale - Through 02/28/2011
Oh my, it took a while to go through all my lovely followers' links and put the list in at random.org. But here I am, with list and random number in hand, and the WINNER of the ♥Blog Followers Giveaway♥ is...
Oh, I LOVE suspense, don't you? :)
Before I announce the winner, I would like to thank all my LOVELY followers for their continuous love and support. You are all wonderful, and each and every one of you has a place in my heart. I thank you for following along while I journey through this world of online... stuff :D
I'm already late and I don't want to keep you for too long... the winner of the $10 Gift Certificate is... ::DRUMROLL::
Momwithahook !!
WHEEEE! CONGRATULATIONS! I will contact you soon :)
♥
We've had no entries (but plenty of support) in the ♥Happy Birthday Tatyanna Giveaway♥, so I've added the $15 to my small birthday gift and any proceeds and royalties as of tonight :) I'm hoping Tatyanna's birthday was MARVELOUS!
You can still send her your good wishes through her blog at tatyannashope.blogspot.com or her site at tatyannashope.com. She is such a wonderful child!
Thank you again to all who are helping spread the word about Tatyanna, helping save her life. While there is no cure, an experimental treatment exists and there is HOPE ! Let's help her celebrate many birthdays! You all have my HEARTFELT THANKS!
♥
Now through February 28th, use coupon HAPPYBIRTHDAYTATYANNA at checkout to save 15% OFF your order total. When you use this coupon, 50% of proceeds will be donated to Tatyanna's Hope Fund to help Tatyanna fight Batten Disease.
Custom orders and THE BIN items DO qualify for the sale! That's a CRAZY AWESOME deal!

Each item purchased using this coupon will count as an entry in the Happy Birthday Tatyanna Giveaway. The winner will be chosen by random.org on February 28th at 11:59 PM EST and will be awarded a $15 Gift Certificate to be used at mv.ArtFire.com. Gift Certificate is transferrable and can be personalized with your To, From, and Occasion.
Entries in the giveaway will also be awarded for every "Happy Birthday Tatyanna" charitable donation to Tatyanna's Hope Fund, either through tatyannashope.blogspot.com or tatyannashope.com. Email me or comment below so I can count your entry. Mention NoEntry if you'd like to show your support without entering the giveaway.
Tatyanna's Birthday is February 28 and she will be eight this year. Read more about her and her family's three long years of battling Batten Disease at her Tatyanna's Hope Blog.
Happy Birthday Tatyanna! ♥ May this be a year of progress towards a better quality of life! I hope your upcoming trip will bring many smiles to you and your family ♥
100% of my Royalties from all Senbazuru~Get Well products are also donated to Tatyanna's Hope Fund.
Zazzle mvgifts and ArtFire mv royalties, proceeds, and gifts so far, to be donated on February 28th: US$11.35
Oh, I LOVE suspense, don't you? :)
Before I announce the winner, I would like to thank all my LOVELY followers for their continuous love and support. You are all wonderful, and each and every one of you has a place in my heart. I thank you for following along while I journey through this world of online... stuff :D
I'm already late and I don't want to keep you for too long... the winner of the $10 Gift Certificate is... ::DRUMROLL::
WHEEEE! CONGRATULATIONS! I will contact you soon :)
♥
We've had no entries (but plenty of support) in the ♥Happy Birthday Tatyanna Giveaway♥, so I've added the $15 to my small birthday gift and any proceeds and royalties as of tonight :) I'm hoping Tatyanna's birthday was MARVELOUS!
You can still send her your good wishes through her blog at tatyannashope.blogspot.com or her site at tatyannashope.com. She is such a wonderful child!
Thank you again to all who are helping spread the word about Tatyanna, helping save her life. While there is no cure, an experimental treatment exists and there is HOPE ! Let's help her celebrate many birthdays! You all have my HEARTFELT THANKS!
♥
Now through February 28th, use coupon HAPPYBIRTHDAYTATYANNA at checkout to save 15% OFF your order total. When you use this coupon, 50% of proceeds will be donated to Tatyanna's Hope Fund to help Tatyanna fight Batten Disease.
Custom orders and THE BIN items DO qualify for the sale! That's a CRAZY AWESOME deal!
♥ Blog Followers Giveaway ♥All my lovely followers will be entered to win a $10 Gift Certificate. The winner will be chosen by random.org from the list of followers as of February 28th 11:59 EST. Click the Follow button to enter. Easy peasy. :)
♥ Happy Birthday Tatyanna Giveaway ♥
Each item purchased using this coupon will count as an entry in the Happy Birthday Tatyanna Giveaway. The winner will be chosen by random.org on February 28th at 11:59 PM EST and will be awarded a $15 Gift Certificate to be used at mv.ArtFire.com. Gift Certificate is transferrable and can be personalized with your To, From, and Occasion.
Entries in the giveaway will also be awarded for every "Happy Birthday Tatyanna" charitable donation to Tatyanna's Hope Fund, either through tatyannashope.blogspot.com or tatyannashope.com. Email me or comment below so I can count your entry. Mention NoEntry if you'd like to show your support without entering the giveaway.
Tatyanna's Birthday is February 28 and she will be eight this year. Read more about her and her family's three long years of battling Batten Disease at her Tatyanna's Hope Blog.
Happy Birthday Tatyanna! ♥ May this be a year of progress towards a better quality of life! I hope your upcoming trip will bring many smiles to you and your family ♥
100% of my Royalties from all Senbazuru~Get Well products are also donated to Tatyanna's Hope Fund.
Sweet
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011
ApronsbyMeme Tween DishTowel Apron - "♡it? ♡it!" Contest Winner
Oh what FUN this has been! The "♡it? ♡it!" Contest has come to a close and we have a WINNER! Thank you all for your entries, votes, comments, visits, and all around kindness. ♥ YOU! :)
Before I tell you all about the gorgeous Tween Apron that won this popularity contest, a little bit about the contest and the beautiful 21 entries shared by our fellow talented artisans.
This was a weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 1/22/2011 to 1/23/2011. All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their own most favorite creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" as I say :)
21 GORGEOUS creations were entered in the contest, and you can see them in the collage below. Aren't they amazing? I couldn't help but vote for all of them! You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage.
While not everyone voted, we had an amazing reach with over 25,000 views in just 2 days, 177 comments, and 119 likes overall. What a SPOTLIGHT!

You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artisans know how much you appreciate their creations :)
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡
Wheee! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
The top THREE Winners in the contest were:
☆I with 11 likes:
Tween Apron
☆II with 9 likes:
Denim Tutu
☆III with 8 likes:
Brownies Mix
Lillie Purse
Sunbonnet Sue Quilt
Kris is an amazing crafter, queen of creativity and of the sewing machine. Even when she speaks, she says SEW instead of SO :) She is SEW SEW awesome :)
She is the inventor of the Original DishTowel aprons you can see in her shops at ArtFire and Etsy, and she is also creating many other amazing original dishtowel items such as remote caddies, garbage bag holders, bibs, and more. She is actually planning to open a second shop with even more creations, stay tuned!
The Tween Apron that won the contest is one of the most practical aprons you'll ever get for your tweens, and they are all around useful, and not only in the kitchen.
What's great about Kris' aprons is that you don't have to fumble around with strings and ties. She uses a copyrighted method to fasten them, and let me tell you, once you buy your apron from ApronsbyMeMe and use it, you'll want to get one for every friend AND their dogs! ;)

Look at how happy the model is! Your tween will be just as happy. How could they not be when they'd be wearing such a cute handmade creation? :)
SEW go ahead, pop on over and check out her ArtFire and Etsy shops, you won't be disappointed. Eye Candy! While there, you can also take the opportunity to congratulate her on winning the "♡it? ♡it!" contest, she will very much appreciate your kind words.
You can find Kris at:
http://ApronsbyMeMe.artfire.com
http://ApronsbyMeMe.etsy.com
http://fb.com/ApronsbyMeMe
http://twitter.com/ApronsbyMeMe
See you at the next "♡it? ♡it!" Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in February and I will try to do it when most people are available :)
Heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you ♥
Before I tell you all about the gorgeous Tween Apron that won this popularity contest, a little bit about the contest and the beautiful 21 entries shared by our fellow talented artisans.
This was a weekend contest, running on mv's Fan Page from 1/22/2011 to 1/23/2011. All my lovely talented fans were invited to share their own most favorite creation, and we all got to vote on ALL the ones we liked. "Like it?? Like it!!" as I say :)
21 GORGEOUS creations were entered in the contest, and you can see them in the collage below. Aren't they amazing? I couldn't help but vote for all of them! You can find a list of links to each entry below the collage.
While not everyone voted, we had an amazing reach with over 25,000 views in just 2 days, 177 comments, and 119 likes overall. What a SPOTLIGHT!
You can check out all the entries by clicking on the links below (don't worry, they will open in a new window, so you can easily come back to this page). You can still vote 'Like' and comment, it's never too late to let artisans know how much you appreciate their creations :)
♡ 1st entry ♡ 2nd entry ♡ 3rd entry ♡ 4th entry ♡ 5th entry ♡ 6th entry ♡ 7th entry ♡ 8th entry ♡ 9th entry ♡ 10th entry ♡ 11th entry ♡ 12th entry ♡ 13th entry ♡ 14th entry ♡ 15th entry ♡ 16th entry ♡ 17th entry ♡ 18th entry ♡ 19th entry ♡ 20th entry ♡ 21st entry ♡
Wheee! That's a lot of ♡s, LOVE it!! :)
The top THREE Winners in the contest were:
☆I with 11 likes:
☆II with 9 likes:
☆III with 8 likes:
::DRUMROLL::And now, let me tell you all about Kris and her AWESOME Tween Apron! :)
Kris is an amazing crafter, queen of creativity and of the sewing machine. Even when she speaks, she says SEW instead of SO :) She is SEW SEW awesome :)
She is the inventor of the Original DishTowel aprons you can see in her shops at ArtFire and Etsy, and she is also creating many other amazing original dishtowel items such as remote caddies, garbage bag holders, bibs, and more. She is actually planning to open a second shop with even more creations, stay tuned!
The Tween Apron that won the contest is one of the most practical aprons you'll ever get for your tweens, and they are all around useful, and not only in the kitchen.
What's great about Kris' aprons is that you don't have to fumble around with strings and ties. She uses a copyrighted method to fasten them, and let me tell you, once you buy your apron from ApronsbyMeMe and use it, you'll want to get one for every friend AND their dogs! ;)

Look at how happy the model is! Your tween will be just as happy. How could they not be when they'd be wearing such a cute handmade creation? :)
SEW go ahead, pop on over and check out her ArtFire and Etsy shops, you won't be disappointed. Eye Candy! While there, you can also take the opportunity to congratulate her on winning the "♡it? ♡it!" contest, she will very much appreciate your kind words.
You can find Kris at:
See you at the next "♡it? ♡it!" Contest, coming soon to a location near you: mv's fan page on your computer LOL If you'd like to participate and have a date preference, comment below with your preferred weekend in February and I will try to do it when most people are available :)
Heartfelt thanks to all who've enjoyed this contest. You've made it so FUN! Thank you ♥
Sweet
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Tuesday, January 11, 2011
1-11-11 bonus FUN sale
Today is very SPECIAL :) A date like 1-11-11 doesn't come around very often, so to honor the magic number 5 of this palindrome, I am having a special Secret Item sale today, in addition to the already AWESOME New Year's clearance sale. :)
Today ONLY! Count'em, FIVE! gorgeous earrings' prices have been slashed to up to 82% OFF, this won't happen again for a loooong time, so take advantage of it! :) What's the catch? They are secret items, so you'll have to find them :) Look for the unbelievably high quality-creativity to price ratio and then check the More Info section on the product's page for the ❁ symbol marking the item as a Secret item.
Comment on this post at 11:11 1-11-11 your local time for a special gift! (both AM and PM count)
Win a free gift certificate by entering the ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ GIVEAWAY.
mv Games

Today ONLY! Count'em, FIVE! gorgeous earrings' prices have been slashed to up to 82% OFF, this won't happen again for a loooong time, so take advantage of it! :) What's the catch? They are secret items, so you'll have to find them :) Look for the unbelievably high quality-creativity to price ratio and then check the More Info section on the product's page for the ❁ symbol marking the item as a Secret item.
Comment on this post at 11:11 1-11-11 your local time for a special gift! (both AM and PM count)
Win a free gift certificate by entering the ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ GIVEAWAY.
Sweet
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Wednesday, January 5, 2011
OWOIWN 2011 GIVEAWAY: ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪
This month's games have ended. Thank you all for the FUN! Please come back Feb 1st-8th for the next mv games and awesome prizes. Much LOVE!
This giveaway goes with the ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ (OWOIWN) New Year's Clearance Sale which has just started :) The giveaway and the sale are week-long and end on January 12th 2011 at 11:59 EST.
TOP SCORE PRIZES (20 mvPOINTS+, ties will be broken in the order of comments on this blog post):
1st place @kraftymax........ Blessed Frankincense and Myrrh Anointing Oil Filled Cross Necklace (fragrant)
2nd place @apronsbymeme....... Blessed Frankincense and Myrrh Anointing Oil Filled Cross Bracelet (fragrant)
3rd place @InletBill........ Blessed Frankincense and Myrrh Anointing Oil Filled Cross Phone Charm (fragrant)
mvPOINTS PRIZES:
200 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $5
160 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $3
120 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $2
80 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $1
20 ............ COUPON: mv magnet & bookmark for 25c (bookmark comes with magnet, approx. 1"x4" with green or purple ribbon)
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max) :)
~Possible mvPOINTS: 600 (three $5 gift certificates if playing to the max :).
Random PRIZE:
One lucky participant will be chosen using random.org and will win a $10 gift certificate. Enter the giveaway either by posting a comment, sending an email, or in any of the ways described below (all venues qualify, FB, twitter, blogs, etc.)
Every day, a secret item will be discounted more than 75%OFF. Find it first and you can get a wonderful beauty for less than it cost to make! The item will go back to its old price at midnight and will be announced on my fan page the next day. Tweet the secret item link with the words #OWOIWN #75OFF and win 10 mvPOINTS! Purchase it and win 20 mvPOINTS! Purchase and tweet for 30 points total. That's almost half way to the first gift certificate!
(Secret items have a ❁ mark in their More Info area. The "Was" price for these items is secret and does not reflect original retail price. Find the ❁ to see the original price.)
Tuesday 1-1-11 is a BONUS DAY and FIVE secret items will be deeply discounted! That's FIFTY mvPOINTS if you find them all and tweet them with the #OWOIWN #75OFF tags!! :) :)
♥ Twitter:
Find the secret items mentioned above and tweet with #OWOIWN #75OFF: 10 mvpoints each
Promote this giveaway and add the word #OWOIWN: 5 mvpoints each
Retweet any of @mvbeads's tweets: 5 mvpoints each
Tweet an item from http://mv.ArtFire.com and add #OWOIWN: 1 mvpoint each
Add #OWOIWN to a funny tweet: Priceless :)
♥ FaceBook:
Promote this giveaway and add @mv: 5 mvpoints each
Comment on any Giveaway related post on my Fan page: 2 mvpoints each
Click Like on any Giveaway related post on my Fan page: 1 mvpoint each
Referrals: 1 mvpoint for each lovely new fan referred by you (who mentions who sent them)
♥ ArtFire:
Purchase any product from mv.ArtFire.com: 20 mvpoints per item
Post a link to this blog in the forums: 5 mvpoints
Add a widget with a link to this blog post: 10 mvpoints
♥ Blogs and other venues:
Promote this giveaway and comment below with a link: 5 mvpoints each
Be creative: 2-10 mvpoints each :)
PRIZES while supplies last. First come, first served. Coupons and gift certificates cannot be combined (one coupon/gift certificate per order). Coupons and gift certificates are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US. mvPOINTS can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. OWOIWN coupons/gift certificates are valid January 15th to February 28th. I will reply through a Direct Message within 24 hours and send the code corresponding to your prize. The points will be deducted from your available mvpoints as soon as your code becomes live.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
1 - 0 - @addisonscompass
216 - 0 - @apronsbymeme
1 - 0 - @Artibility
5 - 0 - @Cozy_Moments
5 - 0 - @Demure4you
5 - 0 - @DSDRhinestones
5 - 0 - @eccladyland
10 - 0 - @eversochic
5 - 0 - @Glamaroni
1 - 0 - @iamagigglebot
35 - 0 - @InletBill
5 - 0 - @IsabelTrent
5 - 0 - @JulieClarkArt
220 - 0 - @kraftymax
1 - 0 - @letamariedesign
5 - 0 - @M0lt0nfusedglss
5 - 0 - @MountainGoth
1 - 0 - @OrigMischief
1 - 0 - @pineconeteacup
2 - 0 - @rebeljewel
5 - 0 - @RonOstlundjr
5 - 0 - @rothmanmcmiller
5 - 0 - @Sassyseren
30 - 0 - @sleem1948
20 - 0 - @SturmDM
27 - 0 - @TheSpottedOlive
6 - 0 - @UniQCreations
5 - 0 - @UniqueNique01
5 - 0 - @vabeachquilter
15 - 0 - @WebSelling4U
1 - 0 - @whitesuggarshop
1 - 0 - @zenhen
3 - 0 - Bless Others With Cards
1 - 0 - Kim P. M.
1 - 0 - Kristin S. H.
1 - 0 - Laura H. R.
4 - 0 - Laurel M.
1 - 0 - Monica D. N.
1 - 0 - Tanya N.
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Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Wed 11:59 PM)
=====================================
♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ Go ahead, have a blast and enjoy the giveaway and the sale! :) Look forward to new products coming next month, including a new line of beautiful and inspirational greeting cards ♥ ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ :)
TOP PLAYERS:
1st place - @kraftymax
2nd place - @apronsbymeme
3rd place - @InletBill
The following players have qualified for a $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE:
@kraftymax
@apronsbymeme
And the winner of the random drawing at random.org is.... ::DRUMROLL::
... out of 39 AWESOME participants ...
Laura H. R. with her Like entry from my fan page!
I will contact all four of you :)
Many have qualified for the magnet and bookmark prize, and all can request a link on the Dotties Page. TOP dottie gets an SEO link to their website. Do let me know if you wish to be added to the Dotties list ♥
Contact me for your magnet+bookmark prizes ♥ Thank you all for playing, you've made this SUPER FUN! YOU ARE ALL AWESOME! :)
This giveaway goes with the ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ (OWOIWN) New Year's Clearance Sale which has just started :) The giveaway and the sale are week-long and end on January 12th 2011 at 11:59 EST.
The giveaway PRIZES:
2nd place @apronsbymeme....... Blessed Frankincense and Myrrh Anointing Oil Filled Cross Bracelet (fragrant)
3rd place @InletBill........ Blessed Frankincense and Myrrh Anointing Oil Filled Cross Phone Charm (fragrant)
200 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $5
160 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $3
120 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $2
80 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $1
20 ............ COUPON: mv magnet & bookmark for 25c (bookmark comes with magnet, approx. 1"x4" with green or purple ribbon)
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max) :)
~Possible mvPOINTS: 600 (three $5 gift certificates if playing to the max :).
One lucky participant will be chosen using random.org and will win a $10 gift certificate. Enter the giveaway either by posting a comment, sending an email, or in any of the ways described below (all venues qualify, FB, twitter, blogs, etc.)
❁ The giveaway GAME ❁
Every day, a secret item will be discounted more than 75%OFF. Find it first and you can get a wonderful beauty for less than it cost to make! The item will go back to its old price at midnight and will be announced on my fan page the next day. Tweet the secret item link with the words #OWOIWN #75OFF and win 10 mvPOINTS! Purchase it and win 20 mvPOINTS! Purchase and tweet for 30 points total. That's almost half way to the first gift certificate!
(Secret items have a ❁ mark in their More Info area. The "Was" price for these items is secret and does not reflect original retail price. Find the ❁ to see the original price.)
Tuesday 1-1-11 is a BONUS DAY and FIVE secret items will be deeply discounted! That's FIFTY mvPOINTS if you find them all and tweet them with the #OWOIWN #75OFF tags!! :) :)
How to participate:
♥ Twitter:
♥ FaceBook:
♥ ArtFire:
♥ Blogs and other venues:
PRIZES while supplies last. First come, first served. Coupons and gift certificates cannot be combined (one coupon/gift certificate per order). Coupons and gift certificates are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US. mvPOINTS can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. OWOIWN coupons/gift certificates are valid January 15th to February 28th. I will reply through a Direct Message within 24 hours and send the code corresponding to your prize. The points will be deducted from your available mvpoints as soon as your code becomes live.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
1 - 0 - @addisonscompass
216 - 0 - @apronsbymeme
1 - 0 - @Artibility
5 - 0 - @Cozy_Moments
5 - 0 - @Demure4you
5 - 0 - @DSDRhinestones
5 - 0 - @eccladyland
10 - 0 - @eversochic
5 - 0 - @Glamaroni
1 - 0 - @iamagigglebot
35 - 0 - @InletBill
5 - 0 - @IsabelTrent
5 - 0 - @JulieClarkArt
220 - 0 - @kraftymax
1 - 0 - @letamariedesign
5 - 0 - @M0lt0nfusedglss
5 - 0 - @MountainGoth
1 - 0 - @OrigMischief
1 - 0 - @pineconeteacup
2 - 0 - @rebeljewel
5 - 0 - @RonOstlundjr
5 - 0 - @rothmanmcmiller
5 - 0 - @Sassyseren
30 - 0 - @sleem1948
20 - 0 - @SturmDM
27 - 0 - @TheSpottedOlive
6 - 0 - @UniQCreations
5 - 0 - @UniqueNique01
5 - 0 - @vabeachquilter
15 - 0 - @WebSelling4U
1 - 0 - @whitesuggarshop
1 - 0 - @zenhen
3 - 0 - Bless Others With Cards
1 - 0 - Kim P. M.
1 - 0 - Kristin S. H.
1 - 0 - Laura H. R.
4 - 0 - Laurel M.
1 - 0 - Monica D. N.
1 - 0 - Tanya N.
@
Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Wed 11:59 PM)
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♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ Go ahead, have a blast and enjoy the giveaway and the sale! :) Look forward to new products coming next month, including a new line of beautiful and inspirational greeting cards ♥ ♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪ :)
AWARDED PRIZES:♥ CONGRATULATIONS ♥
TOP PLAYERS:
1st place - @kraftymax
2nd place - @apronsbymeme
3rd place - @InletBill
The following players have qualified for a $5 GIFT CERTIFICATE:
@kraftymax
@apronsbymeme
And the winner of the random drawing at random.org is.... ::DRUMROLL::
... out of 39 AWESOME participants ...
Laura H. R. with her Like entry from my fan page!
I will contact all four of you :)
Many have qualified for the magnet and bookmark prize, and all can request a link on the Dotties Page. TOP dottie gets an SEO link to their website. Do let me know if you wish to be added to the Dotties list ♥
Contact me for your magnet+bookmark prizes ♥ Thank you all for playing, you've made this SUPER FUN! YOU ARE ALL AWESOME! :)
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade,
mv_GIVEAWAY,
mv.ArtFire.com,
sale
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
New Year Clearance Sale Jan 5th-12th
♫♪ OUT with the old, IN with the new ♪
Mark your calendars! January 5th to 12th is the New Year's Clearance Sale at http://mv.ArtFire.com! Making space for new products, and even a new line of beautiful and inspirational greeting cards coming soon! So go ahead, have a blast and enjoy the sale!
To thank you for helping make space for new products, I will also have a giveaway, to be announced soon. One secret product a day will be reduced at 75% OFF retail price! Find it first and it's yours for less than the cost of the materials :)
Sale starts tomorrow! Don't miss it!
Mark your calendars! January 5th to 12th is the New Year's Clearance Sale at http://mv.ArtFire.com! Making space for new products, and even a new line of beautiful and inspirational greeting cards coming soon! So go ahead, have a blast and enjoy the sale!
To thank you for helping make space for new products, I will also have a giveaway, to be announced soon. One secret product a day will be reduced at 75% OFF retail price! Find it first and it's yours for less than the cost of the materials :)
Sale starts tomorrow! Don't miss it!
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade,
mv_GIVEAWAY,
mv.ArtFire.com
Thursday, December 16, 2010
SWEET sloops to go with SWEET jewelry
I haven't posted in a while -- my health hasn't been at its best these past few months -- but this deal is so sweet I MUST share it with you :)
Today and tomorrow only I will offer FREE upgrades to Priority shipping on all orders over $10 in my one-of-a-kind jewelry studio. And there's a sweet sloop in every order to go with the YUMMY jewelry you are about to receive. What could be sweeter? :)
So hurry and order your Christmas pretties now. It will put a smile on your face and if it's for a gift, make someone really happy.
Over and out for now, but hopefully I will be back in full swing soon. Look forward to all the FUN games coming back and more features of lovely undiscovered studios gracing these pages ♥
See you soon!
Today and tomorrow only I will offer FREE upgrades to Priority shipping on all orders over $10 in my one-of-a-kind jewelry studio. And there's a sweet sloop in every order to go with the YUMMY jewelry you are about to receive. What could be sweeter? :)
So hurry and order your Christmas pretties now. It will put a smile on your face and if it's for a gift, make someone really happy.
Over and out for now, but hopefully I will be back in full swing soon. Look forward to all the FUN games coming back and more features of lovely undiscovered studios gracing these pages ♥
See you soon!
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade,
jewelry,
mv.ArtFire.com
Monday, August 2, 2010
August Games SCOREBOARD
See below for day-long games and check @mvbeads for hourly games (12-8 PM EDT). The TOP winners will be announced on this blog at 9pm EDT on August 2nd.
mvPOINTS will be awarded to game winners, each game having a certain value announced in its tweet or description.
mvpoints can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. August coupons/gift certificates are valid September 1st to September 30th.
I will reply through a Direct Message with the code corresponding to your prize, and deduct it from your available mvpoints. Heads-up that Direct Messages can only be sent to followers, and that I may answer instantly, or it may take a little longer, depending on my work schedule.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
25 - 6 - @apronsbymeme
1 - 1 - @mvbeads
15 - 15 - @ScarletLeonard
151 - 151 - @TheGoldTigress
@
Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Mon 9:00 PM)
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PRIZES while supplies last.
First come, first served.
August prizes will be given out at the end of the month. Coupons and gift certificates cannot be combined (one coupon/gift certificate per order). Coupons and gift certificates are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US.
mvPOINTS PRIZE
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max)
20 ............ COUPON: get this magnet for 25 cents.
40 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $1
60 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $2
80 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $3
100 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $5
~Max mvPOINTS: 180
TOP SCORES
1st place ........ COUPON: 50% off any order.
2nd place ....... COUPON: 40% off any order.
3rd place ........ COUPON: 30% off any order.
Top winners can also exchange their prize for an SEO makeover on one of their products/web page.
Good luck ♥
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads a link to your favorite mv creation. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
10 mvpoints for promoting August's games. Up to 2 entries, or 20 mvpoints. :) (let me know so I can add them to the scoreboard).
Embarrassed skunk.
Sunburned penguin.
Dalmatian with diaper rash.
JimmyTheT in a red coat.
A newspaper.
Items with purple in them: 12
Necklaces in all categories: 21
How many beads in this necklace: 109 (104 without crimp covers)
mvPOINTS will be awarded to game winners, each game having a certain value announced in its tweet or description.
mvpoints can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. August coupons/gift certificates are valid September 1st to September 30th.
I will reply through a Direct Message with the code corresponding to your prize, and deduct it from your available mvpoints. Heads-up that Direct Messages can only be sent to followers, and that I may answer instantly, or it may take a little longer, depending on my work schedule.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
25 - 6 - @apronsbymeme
1 - 1 - @mvbeads
15 - 15 - @ScarletLeonard
151 - 151 - @TheGoldTigress
@
Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Mon 9:00 PM)
=====================================
PRIZES while supplies last.
First come, first served.
August prizes will be given out at the end of the month. Coupons and gift certificates cannot be combined (one coupon/gift certificate per order). Coupons and gift certificates are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US.
mvPOINTS PRIZE
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max)
20 ............ COUPON: get this magnet for 25 cents.
40 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $1
60 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $2
80 ............ GIFT CERTIFICATE: $3
100 .......... GIFT CERTIFICATE: $5
~Max mvPOINTS: 180
TOP SCORES
1st place ........ COUPON: 50% off any order.
2nd place ....... COUPON: 40% off any order.
3rd place ........ COUPON: 30% off any order.
Top winners can also exchange their prize for an SEO makeover on one of their products/web page.
Good luck ♥
All day long games:5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this undiscovered shops list. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads a link to your favorite mv creation. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
10 mvpoints for promoting August's games. Up to 2 entries, or 20 mvpoints. :) (let me know so I can add them to the scoreboard).
Answers:Black and white and red all over:
Embarrassed skunk.
Sunburned penguin.
Dalmatian with diaper rash.
JimmyTheT in a red coat.
A newspaper.
Items with purple in them: 12
Necklaces in all categories: 21
How many beads in this necklace: 109 (104 without crimp covers)
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade,
mv_GIVEAWAY,
mv.ArtFire.com
Monday, July 12, 2010
Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Week of 07/12 to 07/18 Features
Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured:
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
07/14 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop is lehane, specializing in jewelry meshing natural components with human creativity. There, you will find perfect gifts for your lady friends.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
lehane's studio sections are:
necklace, chainmaille pendantslehane's Lowest priced item is $11. The highest priced item is $49.
necklace, gem pendants
necklace, glass pendants
necklace, Swarovski crystal pndt
necklace without pendant
bracelets, beaded
bracelets, chainmaille
This pretty chainmaille pendant in pink and purple is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/13 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop is Lilishop, specializing in fused glass jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for OOAK lovers.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
Lilishop's Lowest priced item is $6.29. The highest priced item is $9.
These fiery earrings are one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/12 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop is mickstonedesigns, specializing in unique handmade jewelry designs made with semiprecious stones. There, you will find perfect gifts for jewelry lovers.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
mickstonedesigns' Lowest priced item is $18. The highest priced item is $98.
This snowflake obsidian and black onyx necklace is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Week of 07/05 to 07/11 Features
Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured:
Sunday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite
Saturday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite
Friday ~ First Honorable Mention Favorite
Thursday ~ Bronze favorite
Wednesday ~ Bronze favorite
Tuesday ~ Silver Favorite
Monday ~ Gold Favorite ~ Special Feature
07/11 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop and one of the winners of the Second Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is 2VirgosDesigns, specializing in creative art soaps. There, you will find perfect gifts for lovers of art, dogs, and medieval artifacts.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
2VirgosDesigns' studio sections are:
Cologne & Perfume OIl2VirgosDesigns' Lowest priced item is $2.15. The highest priced item is $17.
Destash
Glycerin Soap
Hand Milled Soap
Home Fragrance
Medieval Fantasies
Milk Bath
Primos Pawtourage
Soy Wax Lotion Tarts
This super realistic collectible 3D Chinese Shar Pei dog shaped soap is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/10 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop and one of the winners of the Second Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is Characters, specializing in beautiful photography and art cards. There, you will find perfect gifts for the art lovers in your life.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
Characters' Lowest priced item is $2. The highest priced item is $15.
This gorgeous flower photo print is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/09 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Today's shop and the winner of the First Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is MJsKraze, specializing in paper crafted and upcycled items. There, you will find perfect cards and Earth friendly gifts.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
MJsKraze's studio sections are:
CoastersMJsKraze's Lowest priced item is $4. The highest priced item is $5.
Gift TagsBirthday Cards
Christmas Cards
Congratulations Cards
Father's Day Cards
Easter Cards
Hello/ Thinking of You Cards
Love Cards
Thank You Cards
This lovely love card is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/08 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
The bronze winner of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is Drunkenmimes, specializing in handmade jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for the eclectic ladies in your entourge.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
Drunkenmimes's studio sections are:
triple strand necklacesDrunkenmimes's Lowest priced item is $5. The highest priced item is $40.
pedant necklaces
double strand necklacesearrings
supplies
bracelets
This dragon and hemalike necklace is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/07 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
The bronze winner of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is bluetina, specializing in exclusive and unique handmade jewelry. There, you will find perfect gifts for your elegant ladies in your entourage.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
bluetina's studio sections are:
Necklacesbluetina's Lowest priced item is $10. The highest priced item is $190.
Bracelets
Earrings
Rings
This luxurious blue and green silver charm bracelet is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
07/06 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Please join me in congratulating the Silver Finalist of the Favorite Undiscovered Studio poll, MoltonGlass. Specializing in kiln fused glass jewelry and accessories, MoltonGlass will soon branch into stained glass as well. There, you will find perfect gifts for people who appreciate a little extra sparkle in their life.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
MoltonGlass's Lowest priced item is $10. The highest priced item is $60.
This yin-yang dichroic pendant is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)
Sweet
Labels:
buy_handmade
Monday, July 5, 2010
CRyansJewelryArt - A meeting of jewelry and art - Unique glass pendants
07/05 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Special Feature
Please join me in congratulating the TOP WINNER of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios contest for the month of June. He has tried many art forms before settling on his current one. Singing, dancing... but his mind, heart, and hands have settled on fused glass and polymer clay.
Please meet... CRyansJewelryArt! :) Read his Bio page for an entertaining insight into how he's come to discover this was the art form for him.



All these creations are great conversation starters through their unusual and artistic shapes and colors. A gift that is sure to be appreciated by all who appreciate color and art.
I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let him know how much you enjoy his work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!
CRyansJewelryArt's studio sections are:
Pendants Glass - Absolute Other Shape
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Square
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Rectangle
Pendants Glass - Somewhat Bottle Shape
Fused Glass Jewelry Plates
Polymer Clay Pendants Donut Shape
Polymer Clay Pendants Purse Shape
Polymer Clay Pendants Teardrop Shape
Gift Certificates
CRyansJewelryArt's Lowest priced item is $15. The highest priced item is $50, something for everyone.
Have fun visiting his shop and do tell us your favorite item from this shop :)
Sweet
Labels:
AFUS_POLL,
buy_handmade
Thursday, July 1, 2010
July Games SCOREBOARD
July Giveaway: a $15 gift certificate. :) Congratulations Beverly H. ♥
mvPOINTS will be awarded to game winners, each game having a certain value announced in its tweet or description.
mvpoints can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. July mvpoints and coupons expire 07/31.
I will reply through a Direct Message with the code corresponding to your prize, and deduct it from your available mvpoints. Heads-up that Direct Messages can only be sent to followers, and that I may answer instantly, or it may take a little longer, depending on my work schedule.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
127 - 0 - @apronsbymeme
20 - 0 - @ByYourSide2009
5 - 0 - @hummingbirdtak
5 - 0 - @Jasmina100
20 - 0 - @jewelzodonnell
97 - 0 - @KNNGraphics
30 - 0 - @kraftymax
20 - 0 - @MJsKraze
1 - 0 - @mvbeads
5 - 0 - @pamannieink
10 - 0 - @pinkstudiosnet
5 - 0 - @TheSpottedOlive
@
Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Sun 9 PM)
=====================================
PRIZES while supplies last.
First come, first served.
All COUPONS will EXPIRE at the end of the month. Coupons cannot be combined (one coupon per order). Coupons are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US.
mvPOINTS PRIZE
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max)
20 ............ COUPON: get this magnet for 25 cents.
40 ............ COUPON: $1 OFF any order above $10.
60 ............ COUPON: $2 OFF any order above $10.
80 ............ COUPON: 20% OFF any order.
100 .......... COUPON: 25% OFF any order.
~Max mvPOINTS: 190
TOP SCORES
1st place ........ Aprons by MeMe
2nd place ....... KNN Photography
3rd place ........ COUPON: Any pair of earrings for $2.00.
Top winners can also exchange their prize for an SEO makeover on one of their products/web page.
Good luck ♥
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this undiscovered shops list. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this supporters list. 5 points per tweet (max mvpoints for this game: 30).
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads a link to your favorite mv creation. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
10 mvpoints: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? :D Answer can be found at http://mv.artfire.com. Click the CONTACT ARTISAN link on the page with your answer and send me the item number.
5 mvpoints for promoting this blog entry/giveaway :) (let me know so I can add them to the scoreboard).
More games on twitter @mvbeads.
GIVEAWAY:
Let me know if you wish to be entered in this month's giveaway (either by commenting below, emailing me, or clicking the Like button for the giveaway FB post). A lucky player will be selected by random.org and will win a $15 gift certificate to be used at mv.artfire.com. The winner will be announced on this blog after the drawing. The drawing will be on Sunday July 11th at 9PM EST.
Kris W.
Pamela D.
Danielle E.
Sally H.
ExquisiteStudios
Kristin S. H.
AnnMarie D.
Kim B.
Patricia E.
hummingbirdtak
Chhunhour Y.
Beverly H.
Monica D. N.
mvPOINTS will be awarded to game winners, each game having a certain value announced in its tweet or description.
mvpoints can be redeemed at any time by sending a tweet to @mvbeads with the hashtag word #mvREDEEM and your choice of prize. July mvpoints and coupons expire 07/31.
I will reply through a Direct Message with the code corresponding to your prize, and deduct it from your available mvpoints. Heads-up that Direct Messages can only be sent to followers, and that I may answer instantly, or it may take a little longer, depending on my work schedule.
============ SCOREBOARD ============
totalSCORES - POINTSavailable - @player
127 - 0 - @apronsbymeme
20 - 0 - @ByYourSide2009
5 - 0 - @hummingbirdtak
5 - 0 - @Jasmina100
20 - 0 - @jewelzodonnell
97 - 0 - @KNNGraphics
30 - 0 - @kraftymax
20 - 0 - @MJsKraze
1 - 0 - @mvbeads
5 - 0 - @pamannieink
10 - 0 - @pinkstudiosnet
5 - 0 - @TheSpottedOlive
@
Do let me know if you are a player and I've missed you.
(Scoreboard last updated Sun 9 PM)
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PRIZES while supplies last.
First come, first served.
All COUPONS will EXPIRE at the end of the month. Coupons cannot be combined (one coupon per order). Coupons are transferrable. All prizes come with FREE shipping to the US.
mvPOINTS PRIZE
1 .............. One cool dot on the dotties page (19 max)
20 ............ COUPON: get this magnet for 25 cents.
40 ............ COUPON: $1 OFF any order above $10.
60 ............ COUPON: $2 OFF any order above $10.
80 ............ COUPON: 20% OFF any order.
100 .......... COUPON: 25% OFF any order.
~Max mvPOINTS: 190
TOP SCORES
1st place ........ Aprons by MeMe
2nd place ....... KNN Photography
3rd place ........ COUPON: Any pair of earrings for $2.00.
Top winners can also exchange their prize for an SEO makeover on one of their products/web page.
Good luck ♥
All day long games:4 mvpoints for each LEET item you can find at http://mv.artfire.com. Tweet items @mvbeads.
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this undiscovered shops list. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads your favorite shop from this supporters list. 5 points per tweet (max mvpoints for this game: 30).
5 mvpoints: Tweet @mvbeads a link to your favorite mv creation. 5 points per tweet, maximum 5 tweets (max mvpoints for this game: 25).
10 mvpoints: Which came first, the chicken or the egg? :D Answer can be found at http://mv.artfire.com. Click the CONTACT ARTISAN link on the page with your answer and send me the item number.
5 mvpoints for promoting this blog entry/giveaway :) (let me know so I can add them to the scoreboard).
More games on twitter @mvbeads.
GIVEAWAY:
Let me know if you wish to be entered in this month's giveaway (either by commenting below, emailing me, or clicking the Like button for the giveaway FB post). A lucky player will be selected by random.org and will win a $15 gift certificate to be used at mv.artfire.com. The winner will be announced on this blog after the drawing. The drawing will be on Sunday July 11th at 9PM EST.
Entries:Kristin N.
Kris W.
Pamela D.
Danielle E.
Sally H.
ExquisiteStudios
Kristin S. H.
AnnMarie D.
Kim B.
Patricia E.
hummingbirdtak
Chhunhour Y.
Beverly H.
Monica D. N.
Sweet
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
And the WINNER of the Favorite Poll is...
We had 54 voters this month and everyone was a winner. We even got encouraging comments on the poll results page:
So without any further ado, the TOP winners by number of votes are...
(#) STUDIO - VOTES
(5) 2VirgosDesigns 6 votes
(5) Characters 6 votes
(4) MJsKraze 7 votes
(3) Drunkenmimes 8 votes
(3) bluetina 8 votes
(2) MoltonGlass 9 votes
(1) CRyansJewelryArt 21 votes
June has been a slow month for first sales, but nonetheless we got plenty of visitors and great feedback. Hopefully the first sales will come soon! :)
As usual, we've had great support from the handmade community. Thank you all who have voted, visited, encouraged, and promoted these studios. It is wonderful to see so many of you supporting your fellow artists!
Top winners will be featured starting Monday July 5th. The poll is over, but that doesn't mean you can't mention your favorites. That is what the comments are for :)
Looking forward to hearing from you!
"What a way to end this month! ALL fantastic shops!!"So very true. We have some really gorgeous shops on ArtFire, and I feel privileged to be able to showcase them in these monthly polls.
"Lots of talent! That was a tough decision!"
"I love the Fused Glass Hairpin and Rings that Lili Shop has created. The Colors are Beautiful and Unique!!!"
"Characters Shop is Wonderful!! I love the Beautiful Pictures of the Flowers. Great Work!!"
So without any further ado, the TOP winners by number of votes are...
~~~~~~DRUMROLL~~~~~~
(#) STUDIO - VOTES
(5) 2VirgosDesigns 6 votes
(5) Characters 6 votes
(4) MJsKraze 7 votes
(3) Drunkenmimes 8 votes
(3) bluetina 8 votes
(2) MoltonGlass 9 votes
(1) CRyansJewelryArt 21 votes
June has been a slow month for first sales, but nonetheless we got plenty of visitors and great feedback. Hopefully the first sales will come soon! :)
As usual, we've had great support from the handmade community. Thank you all who have voted, visited, encouraged, and promoted these studios. It is wonderful to see so many of you supporting your fellow artists!
Top winners will be featured starting Monday July 5th. The poll is over, but that doesn't mean you can't mention your favorites. That is what the comments are for :)
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Sweet
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Tuesday, May 18, 2010
A different type of poll
Congratulations KraftyMax with 47 poll votes! ♥ ::happy dance::
The poll has ended. THANK YOU all for your WONDERFUL support. Still counting the promotional entries, #AFP has been a success :)
We are celebrating 6 months of AFUS (Artfire Favorite Undiscovered Studios) features, and to honor the wonderful selfless supporters I've had the opportunity to see in action, I would like to present to you a different type of poll.
ArtFire has just introduced the Like button for studios. So why not use it as a vote counter? :) Since it's so new, it gives everyone a pretty fair level playing field, so let's use it!
I would like to limit the number of studios to make it easier to vote, but I definitely plan to run a Favorite Supporter Poll regularly, so if you have been quietly supporting undiscovered studios, do let me know so I can send my heartfelt thanks.
The 10 studios I've picked for this month's Favorite Supporter Poll, are just 10 out of 29 (I know of) who have been very active in helping ArtFire shops get their first sale. Come back next month to see some more of these beautiful studios run by wonderful, selfless people.
The Like button is on the left side of each studio, under the avatar. The voting will be done by clicking the Like button, such that it changes to Liked. Vote for all the ones you like, the Like votes will be tallied Tuesday May 25rd at 11:59 PM PST.
If you see a Liked button under the studio avatar, it means you have already voted for that studio, Thank You!
Like=You can vote.
Liked=You have already voted.
Participating studios (links open in a new window):
These are all GORGEOUS shops and you will truly enjoy visiting them. We all need more beauty in our lives :)
So go ahead, click them and then click Like whenever the sight pleases you. Scroll up this page for the background story of the poll, scroll down to see how YOU could win $10.
Everyone who promotes this poll will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to use in an undiscovered shop from the aforementioned list. One entry per promotion instance, for up to 20 entries per person. Comment in any of the related voting threads, email me, or comment below to let me know you are participating by promoting the poll.
Thank you all! Let the games begin! :)
List of $10 giveaway participants, updated nightly (contact me if I've missed your entries). NOTE: The link to the poll should go to where people can see all the participants. :) It is safest to use http://bit.ly/anLfdD (or any short URL pointing to the top of this post, the voting area of this post at http://mvbeads.blogspot.com/2010/05/different-type-of-poll.html#votenow, the forums, or anywhere where the whole list of participants in in plain sight).
@vabeachquilter, VaBeachQuilter, @kraftymax, @kraftymax, Krafty Max Originals, @kraftymax, @JewelryHaven, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, VaBeachQuilter, @vabeachquilter, Krafty Max Originals, Shallas Designs, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @vabeachquilter, @DesignWithHeart, @kraftymax, @apronsbymeme, @ARTIBILITY, JennyZ DreamZ, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @apronsbymeme, @Craftyscreation, @kraftymax, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @kraftymax, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @dee_hausker, @apronsbymeme, @apronsbymeme, @kraftymax, ............
WOW! ::happy dance:: ♥ There have been too many tweets and posts to try to find them all. Thank you ALL! ♥ Please do comment below if you have entered and you are not on the list above. We might have a second drawing. :)
41 known entries entered at random.org's list randomizer... Picking random number: 23. 23 on the list:
~~~~~~ DRUMROLL ~~~~~~
@kraftymax
WOOT WOOT! ♥ CONGRATULATIONS Krafty Max! One of your twitter promos was the WINNING entry! WINNING both the number of poll votes and the giveaway! AMAZING!
The poll has ended. THANK YOU all for your WONDERFUL support. Still counting the promotional entries, #AFP has been a success :)
We are celebrating 6 months of AFUS (Artfire Favorite Undiscovered Studios) features, and to honor the wonderful selfless supporters I've had the opportunity to see in action, I would like to present to you a different type of poll.
ArtFire has just introduced the Like button for studios. So why not use it as a vote counter? :) Since it's so new, it gives everyone a pretty fair level playing field, so let's use it!
I would like to limit the number of studios to make it easier to vote, but I definitely plan to run a Favorite Supporter Poll regularly, so if you have been quietly supporting undiscovered studios, do let me know so I can send my heartfelt thanks.
The 10 studios I've picked for this month's Favorite Supporter Poll, are just 10 out of 29 (I know of) who have been very active in helping ArtFire shops get their first sale. Come back next month to see some more of these beautiful studios run by wonderful, selfless people.
How to vote:To vote, click Like inside the studio(s) you like. Easy peasy :)
The Like button is on the left side of each studio, under the avatar. The voting will be done by clicking the Like button, such that it changes to Liked. Vote for all the ones you like, the Like votes will be tallied Tuesday May 25rd at 11:59 PM PST.
If you see a Liked button under the studio avatar, it means you have already voted for that studio, Thank You!
Participating studios (links open in a new window):
AndreaDesigns | (40)+25 |
ExquisiteStudios | (11)+25 |
hummingbirdtak | (0)+16 |
InletImages | (0)+18 |
KraftyMax | (10)+47 |
Melekdesigns | (5)+18 |
OuttaSight | (1)+11 |
quirkydame | (0)+27 |
vabeachquilter | (54)+40 |
Valmade | (0)+14 |
These are all GORGEOUS shops and you will truly enjoy visiting them. We all need more beauty in our lives :)
So go ahead, click them and then click Like whenever the sight pleases you. Scroll up this page for the background story of the poll, scroll down to see how YOU could win $10.
The prizes:The TOP WINNER of the poll will win a $20 gift certificate to use in any of the undiscovered shops that have joined more than 3 months ago. The complete list of undiscovered shops can be found in this forum thread.
Everyone who promotes this poll will be entered into a drawing to win a $10 gift certificate to use in an undiscovered shop from the aforementioned list. One entry per promotion instance, for up to 20 entries per person. Comment in any of the related voting threads, email me, or comment below to let me know you are participating by promoting the poll.
Thank you all! Let the games begin! :)
List of $10 giveaway participants, updated nightly (contact me if I've missed your entries). NOTE: The link to the poll should go to where people can see all the participants. :) It is safest to use http://bit.ly/anLfdD (or any short URL pointing to the top of this post, the voting area of this post at http://mvbeads.blogspot.com/2010/05/different-type-of-poll.html#votenow, the forums, or anywhere where the whole list of participants in in plain sight).
@vabeachquilter, VaBeachQuilter, @kraftymax, @kraftymax, Krafty Max Originals, @kraftymax, @JewelryHaven, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, VaBeachQuilter, @vabeachquilter, Krafty Max Originals, Shallas Designs, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @vabeachquilter, @vabeachquilter, @DesignWithHeart, @kraftymax, @apronsbymeme, @ARTIBILITY, JennyZ DreamZ, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @apronsbymeme, @Craftyscreation, @kraftymax, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @kraftymax, Aprons by MeMe, Aprons by MeMe, @vabeachquilter, @kraftymax, @dee_hausker, @apronsbymeme, @apronsbymeme, @kraftymax, ............
WOW! ::happy dance:: ♥ There have been too many tweets and posts to try to find them all. Thank you ALL! ♥ Please do comment below if you have entered and you are not on the list above. We might have a second drawing. :)
41 known entries entered at random.org's list randomizer... Picking random number: 23. 23 on the list:
~~~~~~ DRUMROLL ~~~~~~
@kraftymax
WOOT WOOT! ♥ CONGRATULATIONS Krafty Max! One of your twitter promos was the WINNING entry! WINNING both the number of poll votes and the giveaway! AMAZING!
Sweet
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