Saturday, March 28, 2009

AnniKae

AND THE WINNER IS:
5 O'CLOCK SOMEWHERE!!
CONGRATULATIONS!

Anni Kae
is a wonderful shop that has been on Etsy since Sept., 2008. Kristen lives in Logan, Utah. She makes the most wonderful aprons and these wonderful flowers called "Petite Fleur Chic". She also has a blog where she has a give away each month -
Anni-Kae. Please drop by.



#1. How did you decide on your shop name?
I wanted a name for my shop that was easy to recognize and easy to remember. I also wanted the name to reflect my products or myself in some way. Kristen Ann is my name, so I just did a little rearranging and came up with Anni Kae.

#2. When did you start crafting?
I've enjoyed crafting for as long as I can remember. A few years ago, my husband gave me a Sewing Machine for Christmas...and now I'm hooked! I love creating all kinds of things. I started with Rag Quilts for each of my 4 kids and moved on from there.

#3. What or who inspires you?
My kids are a huge inspiration! They always think of fun, new ideas. In fact...it was my youngest daughter that came to me with a suggestion. When I first got my sewing machine she asked me..."Mom, could you make me an apron? And if it could have flowers on it, that would be so cool!"

#4. Do you have a day job?
Yes, I'm a hairstylist. I work 3 days a week at Kutting Edge and I love it! http://kutting-edge.com/ Helping to make a person feel good about themselves inside and outwardly is such a fulfilling job.I love my career! I've met a lot of amazing people throughout the years of being a stylist. It's always exciting and new...that's exactly what I need!

#5. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
It completely depends on what's going on in my life. If I have the time, then aprons, for sure! But I've been having so much with my line...Petite Fleur Chic. They have so many uses and can be enjoyed by every age.


THE GIVE AWAY!!
Kristen has so graciously donated the apron in the top picture for the give away!! I wish I could enter!
The rules are the same as always:
* Go to Kristen's shop Annie Kae,
*pick your favorite item,
*come back here and let me know what it is by leaving a link.

The draw will take place on April 8th AM. For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from Kristen's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased! 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 to Kristen. Thank-you for entering.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

Dasha's Creations

And the winner is:

NOREEN!!

I will contact Noreen and let her know the good news!! Congratulations!
There will be another give away starting on April 1rst!  Be sure to come back and enter!!


Dasha's Creastions
has been on etsy for about 9 months now. Dasha has lived in Canada for about 14 years now but was born and raised in Prague , Czech Republic. Here is an introduction to a wonderful shop and an awesome Give Away.

#1. How did you decide on your shop name?
When I decided to offer my items for a purchase and needed a business name , I have done lot of thinking before I choose to be simply Dasha’s Creations .My name is Dasha and I enjoy many type of crafts involving working with a fiber like a quilting , embroidery , crochet, and knitting . Right now I’m hooked on making Whimsical and girly bags but I’m hoping to offer other items than bags in a near future , and I did not want my business name to be referred to any specific craft . I like simple and personal things .


#2. When did you start crafting?
I have been crafting ever since I can remember .My mom could never sit still , she always had to knit or stitch something and she was always keeping me and my sister busy with some project . We were also encouraged to make a handmade gifts . I was not able to do much when my kids were born but I slowly getting more time to craft without feeling too guilty about it .

#3. What or who inspires you?
I get inspired mostly by people who like and enjoy what I make . Also craft world is very inspiring and full of talented , supportive and generous people , it amazes me every day . And of course a fabric that I must have and get me all exited and thinking….what can I make ….

#4. Do you have a day job?
Yes , I do have a day job . I’m stay at home mom with 5 boys and my husband works long and unpredictable hours . My oldest son is almost 10 and my youngest son is almost 3 . I craft whenever my kids are content and they are used it . But I’m always on call . It feels great when my kids ask me , if they can have one of my bags for their teacher as a gift .

#5. What is the item in your shop you enjoyed making the most and why?
This is very hard to tell . I’ve had enjoyed to make every one of my bags . But if I really have to name just one it would be the Floral handbag . I’ve had bunch of scraps of lovely fabrics thinking of way how to use them and was really pleased with the result . I tend to get bored doing same thing over and over but I can imagine to make many more similar bags .http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=12090959

Audrey's Accolades:

Have you ever seen such beautiful bags? They are simply amazing. The fabrics are wonderful & how Dasha puts them together is so pleasing to the eye. When Dasha offered to give one away I couldn't believe it. This is my favorite bag - love the colors.

Generously sized tote to carry all in a gorgeous earth tones cottons by Moda .Bag is light , yet sturdy and will fold up nicely for storage or to carry in your purse . Fully lined in cotton fabric and there is pocket with 3 compartments on one side and a one small pocket on the other side . All pockets are padded .




However - this is the bag that Dasha has so graciously donated for the give away.

















To enter go to Dasha's shop Dasha's Creations pick your favorite item and come back here with the link. Good luck!! The draw will take place on March 30 AM.For an extra 5 entries - purchase something from Dasha's shop - then leave a comment telling me what you purchased! 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 to Dasha. Thank-you for entering.