Tuesday, February 9, 2010

MayFair Lane Give Away

On my other blog I posted my word for 2010, which is "Organize". In order for me to be organized I have to make lists - lots of lists! The memory really went to pot after my 40th b-day a few years ago. I have magnets on the fridge that hold my bills - but most of them are small and might hold 2 pieces of paper if I'm lucky, and you know there are more then 1-2 bills each month. Then there are magnets that hold pictures of friends, the boys & the dog. I also have one of these long pads of paper with the tiny magnet that is supposed to be for my grocery list but the magnets fall off or just don't hold. It's hard to be organized when the things that are supposed to help don't co-operate! Well, my problems were solved when I found Mayfair Lane. The sent me 3 Happeez Clippers and a Happeez List Pad of my choice, and their wonderful color catalog.


These Clippers are amazing! They aren't magnets, but they stick to everything. Stainless, glass, walls, fridge, mirrors or anything you would like to stick them too. The grippy backing will grip & re-grip again & again (I've been trying it out). The clippers are on a metal strip I have on the wall in my craft room. Though with these clippers I could just have them stick to the wall with out the metal strip. You would not believe how much they will hold! I really need to get more of these, but which ones? There are 100's of different designs to choose from.
They come in Trio packs that have 3 different ones/pack, in a 3-Pack where all 3 are the same, or individually. Good luck picking a style!

My To-Do List is stuck to my fridge. In order to be more organized in the house I had decided to write down what I needed to do each day. This way I won't forget to clean the bathroom on Wed, or go to Bible Coffee at the neighbors on Thurs. There's even enough space to plan meals for the week! I do think though that once the pad runs out I will get this same style list in a White Board (comes with a dry erase pen). They have many styles to choose from in the white boards also.

They also carry Photo White Boards, Photo Frames (would make an awesome gift!), and the newest item is a Light Up with 3 LED lights. It comes with a carabiner and a keyring. These also all come in great colors & patterns.

On their website they have a wonderful search, where you can find the place nearest you to purchase their products. As luck would have it hubby & I are going to Fargo ND this weekend & there is a store in Fargo that carries Mayfair Lane products. Hopefully they have what I'm looking for :) You can also order from the website!

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Mayfair Lane will be sending someone a Gift Bag full of their products worth $75!
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Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: Mayfair Lane
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the name or link.
* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)
* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win a Gift Bag worth $75 from MayFair Lane
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/clips.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 26 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!




Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by Mayfair Lane, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Monday, February 8, 2010

100% Pure Give Away

Over the last year I have been fortunate enough to try many different types of B&B products. After seeing 100% Pure reviewed on another blog and looking at their site & what they had to offer, I contacted them about a Review/Give Away here. A few weeks later a package came with a bottle of ORGANIC POMEGRANATE NOURISHING BODY CREAM, a container of ORGANIC POMEGRANATE BODY SCRUB, and six small samplers including: Body Cream (Pineapple, Honey Pear, Fuji Apple, Nectarine), Lotion (Honey Almond) & Shower Gel (Pink Grapefruit).

What I love about this company is the fact that their products are organic. It seems the older I'm getting the more aware I am of what I've been putting on my body the last years. 100% Pure makes all their products with organic ingredients.


They have a wonderful
ingredient list so you can see what goes into the product your are buying and what it will do for your skin. My friend Janet loves B&B products as much as I do. So before I used the Sugar Scrub, I put enough for one shower into a container & brought it to her. She is very picky when it comes to sugar scrubs so I knew this would be a true test for it. Janet has an aversion to scrubs that make you feel oily after the shower. Well - this one doesn't. You almost feel like you have put lotion on after the shower. Janet & I both really like it! The scent is amazing too!! The lotion is wonderful. It's quite thick, but you don't need very much. The scent is stronger then some other Pomegranate lotions I've used (that are artificially scented), but not over powering - really quite nice. This lotion is made with 100% pure organic ingredients, and organic Pomegranate flavors. The sample packets were so much fun to try :) The Honey Almond scent is amazing!! Well - I love them all actually. Over all I am very impressed with the products!


NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
100% Pure will be sending one lucky lady this amazing NEAPOLITAN BODY SCRUB GIFT SET!!
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Set Includes:

Strawberry Lemonade Juicy Body Scrub
Organic Vanilla Bean Butter Scrub
Organic Chocolate Mocha Body Scrub

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: 100% Pure
Pick your favorite item or something you would love to try and come back here with the name/link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win the NEOPOLITAN BODY SCRUB GIFT SET from 100% Pure
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/pure.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 26 @ 10PM Central
This is open to
Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by 100% Pure, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Sunday, February 7, 2010

Pendant Give Away

Pendants are one of those wonderful little items that you can wear with anything! Dancing Fairy Designs has some wonderful pendants just for you :) And a wonderful Give Away too!

Where are you from?
My name is Joanne and I am from Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton is close to Toronto so its a nice combination of city and country life. I am currently employed at bookstore. Working at the bookstore opens me up to new experiences and inspiration.

Why did you start your business?
Dancing Fairy Designs all started on a very uneventful Sunday. I had recently left school to find a different career path that would make me happy but doing this left my schedule very open. I had so much free time and nothing to do and out of that boredom I stumbled onto Esty. I was amazed by all the beautiful items and wanted to buy them all. But out of lack of money I couldn't buy anything. The more I read about what Etsy was about I started to think I could make my own items. So after weeks of collecting materials I began to make my own glass tile pendants and selling them to friends and co-workers. Making my pendants and managing my stop have filled my spare time and filled me with pride. My shop has help my mother and I reconnect to our more creative side.

How did you decide on your name?
Dancing Fairy Designs name was chosen because I have always loved fantasy inspired arts and stories. I wanted my shop name to represent that love of magic and imagination.

What items to do sell? What items will you be adding?
I mostly sell glass tile pendants in my shop. I make square and rectangle pendants. Most of the tiles are photo jewelry. I also have made rings and magnets. I hope to be adding circle pendants, sewing projects, pillow boxes, lockets, and coasters in the future. My mother will soon be joining Dancing Fairy Designs as my partner.

What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I am addicted to anything tree related and red hearts. I have just added a sweetheart collection to my shop and am working on making tree inspired collection.

Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
The item I most enjoyed making was my tree of life pendant. I just loved how the silver looks on the hand painted blue tile. It makes me feel like I am wearing 3d around my neck.


NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Someone will win their choice of Pendant from Dancing Fairy Designs!! (this is the one I would pick if I could win)

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Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: Dancing Fairy Designs
Pick the pendant you would like if you win and come back here with the name or link.
Choose Carefully - this will be your Prize!


* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Winner's Choice of Pendant from Dancing Fairy Designs http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/pendant.html

*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 19 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!




Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!


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Saturday, February 6, 2010

The Joy of Soap Gift Certificate

Handmade soap has to be one of my favorite things ever! I was introduced to handmade soap about a year ago by a friend and have purchased it ever since. So any time I get to try a new product I'm thrilled!


The Joy of Soap is a shop with some really wonderful soap. This is what is on their front page:

Welcome to The Joy of Soap where we combine beauty practices and botanical ingredients from across the globe with the knowledge of modern science and natural ingredients to develop bath and body products that help you to develop your own daily cleansing and bathing rituals using gentle and nourishing oils and botanicals that leave your skin clean, refreshed and rejuvenated, and that provide you with a daily indulgence to restore and increase your well being.


This is a company intent on being "Green". They use the finest all-natural ingredients they can find for their soaps. Use recycled materials for shipping, the soaps are wrapped in 100% cotton muslin bags, even their printer and label provider is a certified green company in the state of California.

I was sent 5 different soaps to try. Ginger Snap, Lay Me Down Lavender, Feeling Frisky, Two in the Shower Tea Tree, and Elizabeth's Wild Hair Shaving Soap. Don't you love the names? :) When I picked up the package at the post office I could smell the soap before I even opened it. I'm sure the women at the post office where wondering what I was getting :) The school bus smelled so nice! Luckily I hadn't taken a shower yet and could try one of the soaps right away. I closed my eyes, dug into the box and picked Ginger Snap.

This soap smells so nice. I don't like really strong scented soaps, so I was happy that these soaps have a nice medium strong scent. Lavender is not one of my favorite scents, especially if it overpowers everything around it. But the Lavender scented soap I received is actually quite nice. I don't mind it at all. The soap lathers nicely & cleans well. One bar will last quite a while which is important to me. There is nothing worse then purchasing a bar of soap & have it disappear after only 6 showers.

The Joy of Soap has wonderful individual packaging for their soaps. Each little bag is labeled with the name of the soap plus the ingredients. I've been using this soap for 3 weeks now and still really like it. The shaving soap is really nice! Shaving is not one of my favorite things to do, but I go for a massage once a month - so it has to be done :) This soap makes it a much more pleasant task, don't have to worry about nicks or dried out skin. I would definitely recommend this soap to my friends.

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
One person will be receiving a $40 Gift Certificate from The Joy of Soap!

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Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: The Joy of Soap
Pick an item that you would purchase with the Gift Certificate and come back here with the name or link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win a $40 Gift Certificate to The Joy of Soap!
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/soap.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 26 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by The Joy of Soap, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Friday, February 5, 2010

Heart Keychain Give Away

When Wholesale Keychains contacted me and asked if I would be interested in doing a Review/Give Away for one of their heart keychains - my answer was immediately "YES". The choice of heart keychain was mine. I happen to love anything with hearts and red is my favorite color - so I picked this one.



It's the Heart Keychain Charm. The small tag can be personalized - so I had my name ingraved on it. You can have 3 lines max 10 caharaters per line engraved to personalize the keychain.
They also have the
Broken Two Piece Love Charm, the heart shaped Photo Frame Keychain, the Metal Heart Keychain, and the Crystal Heart Keychain.

Wholesale Keychain has a keychain for everything :) Nascar and many other sports, Dodge or any other make of vehicle you might drive, bottle opener keychains, butterfly keychains and way more than I can mention here.

These
Heart Keychains can be pruchased at Wholesalekychain.com. If you are purchasing one - they are offering a 10% discount coupon to all my readers! The coupon expires as soon as the Give Away is done. If you are making a purchase before Feb. 15, 2010 - use this code: vday2010.

If you would like to win one of the same keychains I was sent - follow the directions below! There will be 3 winners!!


Now For the Give Away



Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry - Go to: Wholesale Keychain
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the name or link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:


@audreyscrafts Win a beautiful Heart KeyChain
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/02/key.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.



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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: Feb 14 @ 10PM Central
This is open to US & Canada Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by Wholesale Keychain, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

bracelet

Maximal Art is a beautiful site with jewelry from the John Wind Signature Collection. They carry unique, one of a kind items - bracelets, necklaces, earrings, brooches and charms.

This is a bit about John:

I love making people happy and can honesly say that my life's mission is to create and uplift. I've found that offering gotta have it. vintage-inspired jewelry and fits does just that. I want/think/hope that our collectors will feel the excitement and the connection to the past, and will even share the sense of discovery I feel when visiting Clingancourt Market in Paris and discovering that special antique charm.

John's designs have been featured in numerous magazines and newspapers, including British, US, and Russian Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, the New York Times, Madame Figaro, Elle, In Style, Victoria, Home Companion, Romantic Home and Country Home. He has been published in Vivienne Becker's Fabulous Fakes: The History of Fantasy and Fashion Jewellery, and Janet Fitch's The Art and Craft of Jewelry.

I was fortunate enough to get this amazing bracelet sent to me to review (picture below). This is the JW Signature Crystal Pom Pom Bracelet. I love the gold chain, and the crystals. The gold trademark tag adds a nice touch :) Son 2 is graduating from High School in June - I think I have just found the perfect bracelet to go with my outfit!

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!

Maximal Art will be sending one lucky woman the very same bracelet that I received!

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Chandelier crystals layered with gold chain,
featuring our new trademark tag and
classic Pom Pom. Fits 8" wrist.

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: Maximal Art
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the name or link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry
- mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win an Amazing Gold bracelet from Maximal Art ($99)
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/bracelet.html


*1 extra entry
for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.


*1 extra entry
- subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.


*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries
- purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.


The draw will take place on: February 26 @ 10PM Central

This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!




Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by Maximal Art, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Monday, February 1, 2010

Wristlet Give Away

Needless to say I was thrilled when Tammy contacted me about hosting a give away for her. She has an amazing shop with a wonderful assortment of bags, accessories and vintage items.

*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
My name is Tammy and I am from Arlington, Tn. I am 42 years old and a mother of 2 and a wonderful husband. My family is my greatest support in my journey into this new phase in my life. I am in my 25th year of being a manicurist and still have my first client that ever sat in my chair. I could share stories with you that would make your hair stand up from being in the salon buisness that long. I have always had a passion for textiles of all kind. My favorite is fabric and yarn. I am now taking full advantage of my love for sewing, knitting and crocheting.

*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business? My shop name derived form lots of random words from my 2 children.

*What types of items do you have? Do you have
something new you will be adding? At StitchnStudio you will find unique handbags, purses, knitted and crocheted clothing, hats and accessories. Many of my items are one of a kind. I also like to share vintage finds. I am always adding new items to my shop.

*What do you like about being a seller?

As a seller I really like being able to share my unique items with others to enjoy.

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
Going into a fabric or yarn shop scares my husband to death. I cannot pass up a good looking piece of fabric or yarn. Every where we travel, they know I will get the phonebook out and find both. They are great sports about it and welcome my visits.


*Do you have a blog?
My blog is: http://stitchnstudio.blogspot.com

*What motivates or inspires you to create?
My inspirations come from everywhere. If I see something that I can recycle, I will pick it up. I cannot look at anything in a normal vision. Everything can be remade, altered or given a new life. I do admit to having lots of books and magazines that I find inspiring.

*What is your favorite on-line shop?
I could never have just one shop that I loved. There are so many creative people that (have) wonderful items to offer. Handmade anything is by far my favorite.

*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
I really enjoyed making the Free Spirit bag. It has so many functions and the colors all bright and beautiful.

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Tammy will be sending one lucky woman this beautiful wristlet!

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Great on the run and travel wristlet. Red paisley fabric gives this wristlet a splash. Pockets on inside for creditcard and money at ease. Medium interfacing for stability and button closure.
Measurements are approxiamate:
9 inches wide
4 3/4 inches deep
6 1/2 inch arm strap

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry - Go to: Stitchn' Studio
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

*1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win an Amazing Handmade Wristlet from Stitchn' Studio
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/stitchn.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 19 @ 10PM Central
This is open to US & Canada Only!

Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!


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The Ultimate Cloth

Have you heard about The Ultimate Cloth? Cleaning is not one of my favorite jobs, so when I saw The Ultimate Cloth reviewed on another blog, I had to try it. They were kind enough to send me one to review.

At first glance my thoughts were "This doesn't look like a cleaning cloth" - "How does this work?" - "What will it clean?" Luckily it comes with instructions:)

Introducing MiraFiber - An Exclusive, Patented Technology in a Professional Cleaning Cloth. The 'Ultimate' in Cleaning GREEN! NO Chemicals, NO Paper Towels - MORE EFFECTIVE. Not to mention a 100% money back guarantee.
The Ultimate Cloth is a patented, exclusive technology that makes it the best cleaning cloth in the industry today. Mean on dirt, grease and grime - Green for your home and business environment.

*Clean and Polish windows, mirrors, windshields, glass - all hard surfaces - & many soft surfaces such as leather and vinyl.
*Leaves a streak free, spot free, lint & dust free finish using NO chemicals or paper towels.
*One step process cuts cleaning time in half - verified by professionals!!

Extreme Green Cleaning - Due to its unique attributes: Ultimate Cloths receive high accolades for their time savings and effective green cleaning:
-No chemicals in the cloth; no chemicals are used from the manufacturing of the fabric through to the finished product.
-The SAME cloth is appropriate for all surfaces
-Eliminates chemicals in homes & businesses - Only WATER is used in cleaning; no chemicals or soaps are needed to cut dirt, grease & grime
-Eliminates 90% of paper towel usage - One step cleaning process of wiping the surface and walking away; NO paper towels needed
-High absorption capacity
-Will not scratch, mar or blur delicate surfaces in homes, businesses or on vehicles
-Cuts cleaning time in half due to its unique attributes of efficiently grabbing dirt & grime from surfaces and trapping them in the cloth
-Does not lose it's strength or shape after 100's of washings
-Long Lasting / Not disposable
-Guaranteed safe for a baby's skin
-Can be recycled
-Will not release emissions or halogeneous substances when incinerated or placed in landfills


Ok - now we know all about it, but does it really work? One of the reasons I wanted to try it was that you only need water to use it. Most cleaning agents have strong smells that give me headaches. So if I can use a product that doesn't smell but cleans well - works for me! Especially something like this cloth that I can use on everything: kitchen, bathroom, windows, mirrors, car etc. The cloth removes oil, grease, dirt, soap scum, hairspray, bugs and more.

The cloth arrived on a Tuesday and Wednesday happened to be bathroom cleaning day. This would be a real test as to whether the cloth worked as well as they said. Son 2 has braces & is putting rubber bands on them in from of the mirror every day, so you can imagine what my bathroom mirror looks like. I wet the cloth, rung out the water, wiped the mirror and it looked like there would be drop marks everywhere. But I let it dry to see what would happen.

Next was the counter, sink and taps. With the cleaning stuff I would usually use, the taps would have to be dried with a towel to insure that there weren't water marks all over them. Hubby has a mustache that needs to be trimmed once in awhile & he can't seem to figure out how to clean up after himself. So there were little trimmings all over the counter. Usually I have to rinse out the sponge or cloth many times while wiping the sink to get rid of the hair.


Well after everything was dry and I did the final inspection of the bathroom, I decided that I absolutely LOVE this cloth!! There were no spots or streak on anything. The mirror and taps were sparkling and no hair on the counter after the first wipe down. This works so well on windows - way better then the blue stuff you spray on & wipe off. No chemicals or strong smelling cleaners (no headache). It also worked wonderfully in my fridge & on my stove top. This really is the Ultimate Cloth!


They have a wonderful program on their site where you can receive your own Ultimate Cloth Free, all you pay is S&H!! I would strongly recommend that you try it out - you won't be disappointed! Go HERE to get your cloth!!

Someone asked what the price of shipping is. I have no idea - it will depend on where you live. You could probably email them and ask :)

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Moisturizing Cream

A few weeks ago I received this package in the mail from Yu-Be. It contains 2 tubes of Moisturizing Skin Cream and 1 Lip Balm. This company was new to me, but I love to try new things, especially lotions,skin cream, soaps and lip balms. First a little about Yu-Be.

In 1957 a young pharmacist named Yoshikiyo Nowatari introduced his now famous moisturizing cream to Japan. His creation was invented at the request of a woman suffering from dry, cracked skin. She was tired of using petroleum-based skin care products that she found to be greasy, mess and ineffective. Since then, generations of families have used this skin cream. In fact, this unique product is so effective, even world-class mountain climbers from Japan use it to moisturize and protect their skin from the extreme cold and wind on expeditions to the summit of Mt.Everest.

Obviously Yoshikiyo Nowatari knew what he was doing. The Hand Cream is amazing! The scent threw me at first. It smells somewhat like Vicks Vapor Rub, but not as strong. When you are used to lotions smelling like flowers, it was a bit surprising :) I don't mind the smell it's better then peppermint (don't care for that scent at all). Once the cream is on your hands, elbows or feet, you don't even notice it. The cream works so well, you won't mind the scent. I think it would be safe to say that this is the best hand cream I have used to date!

The lip balm has a bit of the same scent, but not as strong as the cream. It's enriched with vitamin E and soothing Camphor. I happen to be addicted to lip balm. The winter weather here is very hard on lips, it's cold and dry. I've been using the lip balm since I got the package and really like it. With some other lip balms you have to use them over & over during the day. I noticed with this lip balm that I wasn't using it as often to get the same effect. It's really nice lip balm!

If you happen to live in the US, you can get FREE SAMPLES, all you do is pay the S&H which is $4.95! I would suggest that you try this product - you won't be sorry :)

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Yu-be will be sending one person their own Gift Set (exactly what I received).

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Yu-Be Original Gift Set:
You receive (2) 1.25oz tubes of Yu-Be Moisturizing Skin Cream AND a YU-BE LIP THERAPY but you will also get a custom Yu-Be travel pouch. This clear vinyl zipper bag is the perfect size to carry your personal care items, cosmetics or any other small items when you are on the go.

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry - Go to: Yu-Be
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win a Yu-Be Original Gift Set: 2 Hand Cream & 1 Lip Balm
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/yube.html

*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: Feb. 12 @ 10PM Central
This is open to US & Canada Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!


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Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary sample of this product by Yu-Be, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Friday, January 29, 2010

Hat/Scarf/Gloves Set

Venera is a wonderful site, with the most amazing products. There are Scarves, Winter scarves and hats, Totes, and much more! I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to pick 2 items from their site to review. Let me tell you - picking two different items was not easy, there are so many wonderful items to choose from!

Today I'll tell you about the first item, a Hat, Scarf & Glove set. You would not believe how soft these items are!! They are made from 85% wool and 15% Acrylic. The scarf is a really nice length and goes perfectly with my new jacket. I can wrap it around my neck and it's not all bunched up and uncomfortable. Though the scarf, hat and gloves are quite light weight, I was surprised at how warm they were. The gloves won't keep your hands warm at -20C (-4F) but who wants to go out then anyways?

Venera Store will be sending one of my lucky readers their own hat/scarf/gloves set just like the one I received!


NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!



Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: Venera Store
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win a wonderful Hat/Scarf/Gloves set from Venera Store:
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/venera.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 14 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by Venera Store, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.


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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Handmade Soap!! WOOHOO!

I think everyone knows by now how I feel about handmade B&B products :) Tracy sent me an email to let me know about her amazing give away!! It's so easy to enter - all you need to do is comment and leave a way for her to contact you! This is what one lucky person will be receiving:

3 "Hand Sandies" (Hand Salt Scrub Cookies):



2 Frosted Cookie Bath Bombs:



1 All Natural Chocolate Milk Bath:



& 1 All Natural Mocha Milk Bath:



WOOHOO!! The Give Away ends on Feb. 15! Go HERE to enter!! Off You Go!! What are you waiting for? :)
See you there!!



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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Children's Prints

Since my boys are 18 & 19 years old I don't usually go looking for childrens items or entering Give Aways geared for children. So I was quite surprised when Lori of London Bridge Children contacted me about having a Give Away on my blog. But after looking through her shop and seeing all the wonderful items she has for decorating a child's room I couldn't say no :)

Here is what Lori says about herself and her shop:

I’m Lori, the artist and owner. I live in Tallahassee Florida with my husband and 4 kids. I have an art and photography business I run when I'm not running my kids to all their activities! I love to paint and started creating artwork for kids rooms when I had my own children. They are my inspiration to create art that shows a child's personality. What makes this art fun is that I personalize the art for the child...they love seeing their name on something...and when it looks like them, even better! The best part about selling my art is getting an email from an excited customer telling me how much they love their personalized art. My best 'supplies' are new ideas...I'm always looking for a cute idea to turn into a piece of art.

Lori carries Children's Wall Art, Baby Accessories (the cutest slippers!), Items just for Mom, Gifts & Apparel (you have to see the giraffe teddies!), Room Decor (the growth charts and just too cute), and Baby Bedding (boys, girls and neutral). There is just so many amazing items to see :)

Lori sent me this amazing print to review. It's obvious that Lori does quality work. The lines are clean, the colors clear & the finish perfect. Layton is my 6 year old nephew who loves sports! His Dad & Sister play baseball & hockey and are always #15. Apparently this is the "family number" :) Layton was thrilled when I brought the print to his house!

This is a high quality print that any child would be proud & happy to hang on their wall. The fact that it can be personalized is even better!


NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!


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Lori will personalize any 11x14 art print for the winner! You pick the print and how you would like it personalized.

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry - Go to: London Bridge Children
Pick the print you want, and leave a comment here telling us which one it is.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win Your Choice of Personalized Print for your Child!
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/childrens-prints.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 19, 2010
This is open to Canada & US Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!

Disclosure: I was provided a complimentary of this product by London Bridge Children, for review and giveaway purposes. No monetary compensation was provided and opinions of the product are solely my own.

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Handmade Bag!

Everyone knows I LOVE BAGS!! Cynde's Place is a wonderful shop on Etsy with bags of different sizes, table runners and hair clips. I was totally thrilled when Cynde contacted me about having a give away here! Now - if only I could enter :)

*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am originally from Idaho,but now reside in Grant, AL with my husband, two children, two dogs, a cat and two chickens. I work part time for as a receptionist for an Eye Surgery Center, and the rest of my days are spent in my sewing studio. I loose all track of time when I enter my studio, it is my happy, whimsical place.


*How did you decide on your shop name?
My retail business is officially run out of my studio at the house as hipchic designs, (that's right no capitals)When I decided to open online with Etsy there was just too many shops with too similar a name. I didn't want any confusion so cyndesplace just seemed to fit.

*What types of items do you have?
Cyndesplace is full of bags and accessories. I really enjoy quilting and adding quilted items when I have time.

Do you have something new you will be adding? I am working on a baby line and possibly a new label for it. I also plan to do more with accessories and fashion.

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I am hopelessly addicted to fabric, just about any kind and in every color!! Embellishments are also a weakness of mine....buttons, beads, yarn, embroidery you name it I can find some kind of use for it.


*Do you have a blog?
I love to blog....http://hipchicdesigns.blogspot.com/ this has become my second most fun creative outlet. I share a little about life, family, fun, sometimes a little stress, oh and lots and lots of sewing projects. I make so many things that never make it into cyndesplace and my blog is where I show it all off. I always joke about writing a book...well then I realized my blog has become my online book.


*What motivates or inspires you to create?
Everything around me seems to inspire some kind of creativity. Many times it is the fabric itself that does the inspiration....it is as if the fabric tells you what to make out of it....you laugh, but if you are addicted to fabric you know of what I speak!



NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Cynde will be sending one lucky woman this amazing bag!

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Butterfly Batik Canvas Tote is a perfect carry all tote bag that you can take anywhere. The outside is demin and the lining is a batik canvas.
The front pocket gives it some personality, and is perfect for your keys, cellphone or anything you want kept handy. There is also a row of 3 poctets on the inside.
Size: 13" tall
17" wide
4" bottom base

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!


* For the first entry - Go to: Cynde's Place
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win an amazing Butterfly themed bag!
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/cynde.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: February 12, 2010
This is open to US & Canada Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!




Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!


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Coming Soon!


Ashley from CSN Stores contacted me about doing a review for one of their products, from one of their stores!
Well - of course I asked if it would be possible to also have a give away, and Ashley agreed! So - now I had to pick something that I wanted, was useful and would also be an item that one of you might also like! It was not an easy decision let me tell you.
But I have made up my mind, and this is what Ashley will be sending to my mailbox and what she will be sending to one lucky winner when I post the review/give away!
A Gravy Boat was on my Christmas List, however since there were "men" shopping for me - I didn't get one. The one I ordered has different colored circles, and I hope the winner likes it too :)

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Hand Painted Signs

Jessica has a wonderful shop on Etsy. Simply Signs has a sign for everything! Take a look and see for your self, before you enter the give away :)

*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Orland Park, IL, a suburb about 20 minutes south of Chicago. I am 26 years old, married to my high school sweetheart, and a stay at home Mom to our only son, Avery, 18 months. He is the absolute joy of my life! If there is such a thing as a mother with "free time", I also enjoy spending it gardening, being with my family and friends, cooking, and of coarse - painting!

*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
Interestingly enough, I kind of started my business by accident! Last Fall my husband was bringing our Halloween decorations out of the attic in our garage when I noticed one of our wooden yard stakes was missing a piece. I knew it was an easy fix, and I went to the store for some paints and brushes. From there I was ADDICTED! Within weeks, my garage was covered with my creations. I had no idea what I was even going to do with it all! I recieved so many compliments, and a friend even mentioned that I should look into some local craft shows, which I did. My first craft show was an absolute joke - NO crafters, NO customers, NO advertisement, NO SALES! I was so discouraged and I cried the whole way home, but I hung in there! I discovered Etsy, and opened up shop. The hardest thing about starting my business was choosing a name! For weeks my shop remained nameless, untill one day it came to me. Out of nowhere. After weeks of picking my friends brains, there is was. Simply Signs was officially up and running.

*What types of items do you have? Do you have something new you will be adding?
The very first items I ever made were yard stakes. I love doing them, but for Etsy they are just not practical, since I am sure their size and shape would make shipping costs too high! For my Etsy shop, I modified my yard stakes into simple, fancier hanging signs for inside decor. I loved doing this because I didnt have to stick to holiday or seasonal themes. Slowly I added signs for baby's rooms, along with some cute quotes. Lets just say the new ideas never stop coming! I have added wooden wreaths, and magnets to my shop as well. Who knows what I will come up with next!

*What do you like about being a seller?
Being a seller brings me many joys. I love the feeling of accomplishment I get after I finish an item, I love helping my family bring in the extra income, and most of all I love the smile on someones face when they purchase an item from my shop and say "My mother is going to absolutely LOVE this", or "This is perfect for my daughters bedroom!". There is nothing more rewarding than being able to make someone happy by doing something that makes me so happy at the same time - it's a win win situation!

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
"Hi, my name is Jessica, and I am addicted to RIBBON!" There, I said it! I just dont know what it is, but to me the ribbon pulls the whole sign together - the colors, the vibe, the ribbon just completes the look for me. Satin ribbon is my absolute favorite, but you can probably tell that by looking in my shop ;-) I feel it brings such a classy look, along with a different texture.

*Do you have a blog?
No blog yet. Between my Etsy shop and my Facebook Fan page, I already feel glued to my laptop!


*What motivates or inspires you to create?
When I walk into my garage where my studio is, my mind starts racing! Paint brushes, acrylics, ribbon, my glue gun... they're calling out my name! Any time I see my materials laid out, I want to create. Blank pieces of wood that my husband cut for me earlier that day - a blank canvas! I cannot go near my workspace without picking up a paintbrush. It's like my private getaway - no toys all over the floor, no hyper puppies, no pile of dishes in the sink... just me time. Everyone jokes - "Dont send Jess to the garage for anything, she wont come back for hours!" If they were crafters, they'd get it! For now, I dont mind being misunderstood....


*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
Do I really have to pick just one? Well, if I do it is my "Frogs & Snails & Puppy Dog Tails" sign for a little boy's room! Seen here:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37805524 This item combines so many of my favorite techniquines - The light and dark striped background (which I like to think of as my "signature"), my favorite theme - babies, and my favorite font. I spend ALOT of time on this one, and I am very proud of it!

Jessy is raising money for her wonderful pet - Bronx.
My 13 month old puppy (a pit bull rescue from our local no-kill animal shelter) needs a very expensive surgery! Our poor guy has two bad knees that need to be fused. At only just over 1 year old, he is far to young to be having health problems like this! Bronx is an absolute angel, and a very important member of our family. His surgery is extimated to cost around $3,000.00. 100% of my proceeds from my shop are currently going towards this cause. We are also putting together a fund raiser in our area to help out with the costs. We are hoping to meet our goal soon so our baby boy can have the surgery he needs to be the young, energetic, happy pup that he is!

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!

Jessica will be giving someone a
$20 Gift Certificate to use in her shop!!

Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry
- Go to:
Simply Signs
Pick your favorite item and come back here with the link.


* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts
Win a $20 Gift Certificate from Simply Signs:
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/jessy.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

* 1 extra entry
- grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

*2 extra entries
- Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 2 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on:
Feb 12 @ 10PM Central
This is open to Everyone Worldwide!

Good Luck Everyone!!





Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded. Thank-you for entering!!

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

Spa Gift Set Give Away

Leaves and Stitches is an amazing Etsy Shop! Pam is your source for handcrafted herbal products for bath, body and home. She has a wonderful selection of herbal teas, stuff for your aches and pains, bath salts (sampler sizes available), lip balms and more to make your life feel and smell better :) Chocolate Orange is one of my favorite lip balm flavors and Pam has some! In fact I ordered it, and the Honey Grapefruit too!! Can't wait to get them!

*Where are you from? Tell us a bit about yourself.
I'm from Cleveland, Ohio, married and Mom to a 6-year-old boy. We currently live in the city but I'm very much a country girl at heart. My grandfather had a farm and my family lived in a rural area from the time I was 12, so gardening, canning and sewing were things I learned from my Mom and Grandma at a young age.

*How did you decide on your shop name? Why did you start your business?
We moved into our current home about 7 years ago and I couldn't wait to plant a garden. It was huge hit with the local deer population, unfortunately, and I quickly discovered the only thing they wouldn't completely destroy were herbs. Reading and learning about herb gardening led to learning about traditional and healing uses for herbs. I loved the idea of making my own natural alternatives to commercial products. I started out making bath salts and home cleaning products for myself and some friends. Those friends started asking for more products for their friends and the business just naturally grew from there. I opened my Etsy shop last summer.

As for the name, I also love to sew and at one time considered building a home business around quilting and pattern design. "Leaves & Stitches" incorporates both of the activities I enjoy.

*Do you have a blog?
I do! I don't update it as often as I'd like (New Year's resolution!) but readers and comments are always welcome. It's http://leavesandstitches.blogspot.com. I’m also on Facebook and Twitter

*Where do you craft? what does it look like?
I'm lucky enough to have a small room dedicated to crafting. The look constantly changes as my interests change. Right now it holds a large table for herb product assembly, my sewing machine, computer, printer, bins of fabric, dried herbs and other supplies. In the spring I add grow lights and peat pots for seed starting; in late summer and fall there are herbs from my garden hanging up to dry.

*What would you love to add to your crafting space?
My crafting room has a lot of windows and great natural light, but that only leaves one small wall area. I have a stash of quilted wall hangings that I rotate through periodically, but I’d love to have more wall space so I could hang more than one at a time.

And I could always use more storage space for herb supplies and finished products! Shelves I could reach without climbing would be wonderful. I’m short, so I’m constantly dragging out a stool or chair to get to my supplies stashed in the closet.

Related to my crafting, I'd love to have a larger area for my herb garden. I grow some of the herbs I use in my products but most come from a wonderful organic herb company. Eventually I'd like to supply most, if not all, of my own herbs.

*What’s your supply addiction; is there a specific color or type of supply you just can’t pass up?
I don’t have a supply addiction so much as an information addiction. I’m always researching something: herb uses and folklore, growing tips, gardening tips, business tips, suppliers, recipes, product ideas… I can spend hours in bookstores and libraries or online. Balancing researching with actually doing can be a challenge for me!

*Which item in your shop did you enjoy making the most and why?
The herbal comfort packs are one of my favorite items to make. They’re the best of both worlds: sewing and herbs! They smell wonderful and I’ve found some lovely fabrics for the covers.

Custom order requests have led to some of my favorite items. Recently I was asked to create a gift set for someone who has a lot of muscle pain from a recent motorcycle accident, and I had another request for a stress-relief gift set for someone who spends a lot of time travelling for her job. It’s very rewarding to know the items I make can help someone feel better.

NOW FOR THE GIVE AWAY!
Pam will be sending one lucky person this amazing Spa-aaah Gift Set that includes a Herbal Comfort Pack, Lavender Eye Mask, Soothing Lavender Bath Salts and Bath Mitt.


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HERBAL COMFORT PACK - 14" x 5.5" - filled with flax seeds and a fragrant blend of peppermint, lavender and lemongrass. Wonderful for soothing sore muscles or cold/flu aches and pains. Can be heated in the microwave for use as a hot compress or stored in the freezer for use in place of an ice pack. Smells absolutely wonderful!

LAVENDER EYE MASK - filled with flax seeds and organic lavender. Lavender relaxes large muscles and relieves tension and headaches. Store the mask in the freezer for use as a cold pack or heat (just slightly!) for a soothing warm compress.

SOOTHING LAVENDER BATH SALTS - 12 oz. all-natural blend of sea salt, Epsom salts, baking soda, powdered milk and essential oils. Add to your bath to relieve stress, soothe aches and pains, soften your skin and relax!

BATH MITT - terry cloth bath mitt can be used with your favorite soap or shower gel. Machine washable.


Here are the Rules to enter the Give Away.
Please leave a SEPARATE comment for each Entry!

* For the first entry - Go to: Leaves & Stitches
Pick something that you will purchase with the Gift Certificate if you win! Come back with the name or link.

* 1 extra entry - blog about the give away, and leave a link. (or add a picture with a link to the sidebar of your blog)

* 1 extra entry - grab my button on the sidebar and add it to your blog, let me know

* 1 extra entry - mention the give away on Facebook with a link, let me know that you did

* 1 extra entry - twitter about this contest with a link, let me know where
You can twitter this:

@audreyscrafts Win this amazing
Spa-aaah Gift Set
http://audreysgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/spaset.html


*1 extra entry for each of my other give aways you enter - just comment telling me which one you entered.

*1 extra entry - subscribe via email (sidebar) - find out when a New Give Away has been posted.

*2 extra entries - Vote for me here (click on button) - Comment 3 times please.

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* 5 extra entries - purchase something from the shop - leave me a comment telling me what you purchased.

The draw will take place on: Feb 9 @ 10PM Central
This is open to US & Canada Only!
Good Luck Everyone!!


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Audrey's Country Crafts is in no way responsible for the mailing of the prize. After the name is drawn I will contact that person. They have 3 days to respond before another name will be picked! The name and address will be forwarded.
Thank-you for entering!!


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Friday, January 8, 2010

Give Away Blog Hop!!




MckLinky Blog Hop