TGIF feature and GIVEAWAY :: Lisaslittleluxuries

today we have the pleasure of featuring a lovely etsy shop called Lisaslittleluxuries. she's inviting us to enter her magical world, where "jewelry is inspired by sparkle and shine. Where colors are bright, glamour is never lacking and magic can conquer the day! A world where butterflies hang gently around necks. Where jewels gleam and glitter."


"I'm Lisa, I'm 26 (6/6) I am a young married artisan. I do almost everything in the creative field. Currently, I am focusing on jewelry, but not forever. I also decorate wreaths, picture frames, baskets, bonnets, wall decorations, center pieces and more. I am an author (not published yet, but lots and lots written), I sing, and I've been told that I'm a wonderful actress. My shop is always expanding; our aim at Triple L is to grow and learn new techniques and keep up with changing trends as WELL as give people a variety to chose from. I don't have a style, and it's on purpose, I have a wide variety of customers.


i asked her to share with us the passion on her heart or burden for this world?

"God has given me a desire to help animals. I have three cats and I give a small portion of my earnings to PACT (a no kill animal shelter) and to the dog group as well to help feed, spay/neuter and give medicines to animals in need. I also have a heart for hungry people in the world, and people who were born with disabilities. :)"



giveaway: this lovely lace brass ring


to enter:
take a look in Lisaslittleluxuries and in my shop. comment on what your favorite item from each shop is. that's one entry! :)

for additional entries, follow my blog, become a fan of my Facebook page (where you will be the first to learn of special discounts and updates), post about this giveaway on your blog, twitter about this giveaway or buy something from either of our shops. :) the last gains you 5 extra entries! make sure to leave a comment with what you've done. the skies the limit! also, leave your contact info as you'll definitely want to be contacted if you're the winner!

lastly (pssst... a special deal!), i'm providing a 10% discount in my shop for the duration of this feature and giveaway. just write "triple L giveaway - 10% off" in the note from buyer at checkout. your paypal will be refunded post purchase. giveaway runs til tuesday june 30th at 11.59pm.

have fun!

:: last week's giveaway winner has been notified. :) congratulations to blessed #3 ann marie!

tGif Feature and Giveaway :: citycreations

CityCreations absolutely loves creating.

"I enjoy looking at the world around me to find and appreciate beauty around every corner. I started taking pictures a few years ago while on a trip to the UK with my husband. It was so amazing to see such architecture and gardens that had lasted through so many years. This inspired me to start to capture this beauty in my travels and in my city. I take my camera nearly everywhere I go and continue to learn more about it whenever possible."

"I am very excited to have started selling my photos in my CityCreations Etsy Shop. Here you will find some of my favorite photos made into photo cards. A portion of the proceeds from each card sold goes to a great social enterprise called JustPotters." (To find out more please visit justwork on etsy.)

"You will also find adorable puppets in my shop. Having been a preschool teacher and special education assistant the last 12 years I have first hand experience at knowing how a puppet can be an exciting way to learn. My friend Lynn taught me how to make these puppets and now I am so happy to be able to provide puppets for others to use in teaching children." (Ask me about a 10% children’s pastor discount on my puppets. Just let me know that you read about me on MustardSeed by.carollai's blog. ☺)

I asked CityCreations to share with us the passion in her life or the burden on her heart.

"To narrow this down to one is very difficult. However, if I were to choose one it would be seeing ALL PEOPLE treated as equals. My natural inclination is to stand up for the less fortunate in our world. If people cannot advocate for themselves I try to step in when possible. After all, if I could not stand up for myself I would very much hope that someone would step up and help me. I believe I have been given this gift of life to create and share in community with others. I want to do these things to the best of my ability to honor my Creator."

GIVEAWAY! :)
CityCreations has generously offered any 4 single cards in her shop!

to enter:

take a look in CityCreation's shop and in my shop. let us know your favorite item from each shop. that's one entry. :)

for additional entries, follow my blog, become a fan of my Facebook page, post about this giveaway on your blog, twitter about this giveaway or buy something from either shop. the last gains you 5 extra entries! make sure to post a comment informing me of which you've done. also leave your contact info as you'll want to be contacted if you're the winner!

i'm providing a 10% discount in my shop for the duration of this feature and giveaway. just write "citycreations giveaway - 10% off" in the note from buyer at checkout. giveaway runs until tuesday june 23, 11:59pm.

enjoy!

congrat's to you! ::

congrat's oceanside creations! you're the winner of the lovely gift tags from whiteserenade. :) she will be in contact with you shortly!

another wonderful feature and giveaway to come tomorrow! stay tuned. :)

pictures are worth a thousand words ::

the hubby and i celebrated our 2 yr anniversary a week ago at the north fork. that's super east long island where there is wine tasting, strawberry picking, and an outlet mall. :) we did all 3. it was great to spend a whole day together and be in the lovely outdoors. beautiful scenery and weather = a happy couple. :)






on tuesday evening, my sis, BIL and baby boy came to visit. :) last time i saw my nephew, he was 3 weeks old. now he is 11 weeks old and so much chubbier. i can't get enough of him. sniffing him. kissing him. hugging him. i just want to be around him all the time. :) now some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

tgif feature and GIVEAWAY :: whiteserenade

whiteserenade has graciously offered to provide this week's tGif feature and giveaway! here is what whiteserenade has provided in a question - answer format. :) thank you!

1. Introduce yourself.
D.Elizabeth
Southern California
2. Tell us about your art. What do you make? How did you come to your craft?
I enjoy photography, graphic design, stained glass, mixed media paintings and paper mache.
3.What inspires your work?
I really can't sit still. I'd rather be junking or in my workshop. I've always been driven to create, and I have a passion for graphic design and reclaiming and repurposing materials. I love transforming something that might otherwise end up in a landfill into something beautiful, functional, and one-of-a-kind. I also love the art of the 20's and 30's and I've recently started painting vintage girl faces. My favorite material is recycling vintage French paper.
4.What are your goals for your shop?
Just do what I love to do. Create share and give. I support bloodwatermission.com. They provide clean blood and clean water for those in Africa.
5.What do you do when you are not creating?
I'm a wife, mommy and house keeper. I am very blessed to work at home and be available for my kids.
6.What brought you to Etsy? Do you sell anywhere else?
I sell in two shops in my area.
7. What is the most valuable thing you have learned from your art and being an Etsy seller? Don't give up on your art. It's easy to get discouraged as you see other sellers. I do what I do because I enjoy it.
8. What is your passion for the world or the burden on your heart?
I've been a part of bloodwatermission.com for a few years. They provide clean water and clean blood to those in Africa. I guess my passion for the world is love. Love for others and caring for those that are in need. Surrender, Serve, Sacrifice and Give. Kind of a saying I've always had rolling around in my head for years. Caring and loving those that need it most.


whiteserenade is giving away a gift tag of the eiffel tower. the photograph is 8x10 and sepia toned.

entry is simple. take a look at her shop. take a look at my shop. comment on what your favorite item from each shop is. :) that's one entry.

for additional entries, follow my blog and facebook page, post about this giveaway on your blog, or buy something from her shop. leave a comment telling what you've chosen to do and i'll make sure to add one extra entry for each.

this giveaway runs until tuesday, june 16th at 11:59pm. random.org will generate the winner at that time. don't miss out! :) and thanks in advance for participating. hope you've enjoyed this week's feature of yet another wonderful etsy creator.

and the winner is... ::

congrat's to loupita who has won the fun giveaway by SouthernGirlFlorals. SGF will contact you shortly!

thanks to all who participated! tune in this friday for the next fun feature and giveaway! til then, go to my shop... the YART SALE is currently on and thus all items are 10% off and i'm offering FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50. :D birthdays, weddings, or just cuz you love your friend. all jewelry is prettily packed. ready to give.

YART SALE! :D june 10-14th

i'm participating in the 2nd annual YART sale sponsored by Team ESST running june 10-june 14. all merchandise is 10% off!!! also, FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50. :) your paypal will be refunded post purchase and payment.