My upcoming posts will still focus towards project tutorials but with added features about my Etsy finds and favorite shops. I have several lovely Etsians I would love to brag. I didn't feel I was new at all, the huge warm welcome was a big ego booster for me.
And to celebrate the final kick-off of this blog (final because I'm sure this will be busier than ever). I am glad to host a giveaway for my followers and readers. I love suggestions, comments, constructive or otherwise, I am good at monetizing negative feedbacks LOL. The winner will be picked at random to win the unique decoupaged bowl pictured below. The bowl is decoupaged with vintage maps of North America, South America and Europe. The winner will be posted June 30 Midnight. (All you need to do is Follow My Blog and leave a comment.)
My thoughts on Giveaways: Just like enrolling in college or university, I consider promotions, giveaway and free gifts as part and parcel of the "Tuition Fees" that I am paying when I decided to open my shop. We have to shell out, money or products in order for our business to move forward. I firmly believe that the best marketing strategy is still through word of mouth, crossing my fingers that the winner of any giveaway I host would love my item and in return Pay-it-Forward.
54 comments:
Unique giveaway!
I love these! Your shop is wonderful :)
I love your unique jewelry, Yanni! Beautiful and interesting blog. :)
hey, great kick off, those bowls are stunning :) I put you in my Google Reader.
Thank you all for dropping by.
Thank you for commenting on my blog and leading me here! I have followed you back, and am looking forward to your posts. Fun decoupaged bowl!
I would love to be considered for your giveaway!
Now following!
Debbie
deborah_soborski@yahoo.com
www.quiltsgaloreandmore.blogspot.com
www.quiltsgaloreandmore.com
Thank you Aquariann and Debbie.
really unique work, i will be looking forward to your tutorials.
Lovely giveaway - I will post about it on my giveaway, too!
i love your creations especially the bangles
These are beautiful...I also love your Postage Stamps Decoupaged Wooden Bangle.
Would you maybe consider offering personalized decouapged items with ephemera sent in by the customer?
Thank you for the giveaway :)
hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com
Thank you Tazim, this is so sweet of you.
Thanks Gustosa for dropping by.
And Amber yes, I personalize items and if my buyers prefer a specific image they want in their piece, I would gladly accommodate them. They may send vintage photos or other ephemeras.
I love your work, especially when I saw the Recycled Eco Friendly Map Decoupaged Empty Packing Tape Tube. I love the idea of reusing tape tubes, so great. I added your shop to my etsy favourites just for that :)
sugareaterATgmailDOTcom
I love your creative products! Your map decoupage pieces look so amazing!
Thanks so much for the chance to win one of your beautiful pieces!
jenny.maurer84 at gmail dot com
Jenny and Julia thanks for the kind words.
I love your ideas and creations. They're all so awesome.
I'd love to join your giveaway :)
k3na29xxATyahooDOTcom
Hi! Love your shop! ^^
It's amazing how you have created such wonderful pieces of art just by reusing old maps (I especially love the Ancient Rome map you used on a wood bangle and the pair of hoop earrings)and other kinds of paper. c: I would love to see pieces using maps maybe from fantasy worlds like from Lord of the Rings, or maybe road maps from different cities all over the world. ^_^
Thanks so much for this giveaway! c:
vesipisaroita [at] gmail [dot] com
Hello and Thank you mommy Katsy.
Grace, good suggestion. I have lots of vintage road maps. the fantasy world themes I would have to find, would definitely look great on bangles.
Check my shop often as I try to list new items every now and then.
I have long loved making collages and decoupage - but never thought of such a creative expression as making jewelry or even the beautiful bowls!
I have also always been fascinated by maps - and find them both intriguing and visually beautiful and compelling. You have created a unique winning art form with your artistic crafting and design talents. Brava!
Very cool! I would love that bowl to hold some of my son's shell collection. He has an ocean themed bedroom and it would be a great addition!
Thanks for the chance! Maureen
Hi! I think your work is wonderful and look forward to reading your tutorials. My collage art is much like decoupage. Thanks for sharing this beautiful bowl!
cathyhorner at embarqmail dot com
http://www.cathyhorner.com
I would LOVE this bowl!! I ADORE your stuff!!! :)
I just found your Etsy shop and i marked you as a favorite!! I think personalized map jewelry is great and makes unique gifts too.
I will visit often:)
cyclona66(At)aol dot com
I love that bowl!!
my email is erica.terranova@gmail.com
I have been browsing through your store and FB page. I love how up to date your designs are yet made from random things. The orange juice bottle braclette is fantastic. I made earrings from ice cream containers and water bottles...
Xo steph
Your creations are dazzling and inspiring. They would inspire me to pray for the people of the locations pictured.
Love this giveaway!
Wow I wish I could make stuff like your talented hands can. I'd be inspired to open a shop here in our country if ever. :)
jusiplabninsky(at)yahoo.com
What a unique bowl, I'd love to display it in my craft room!
claudecampeau at videotron dot ca
Thanks for the chance to win!
I think your stuff is wicked awsome! I have seen it a few times and fell in love with the quirky/unique ideas that you have! Brilliant work. I would love to own this piece and will for sure tell all my friends about your shop :)
kshuttle@uoguelph.ca
I'm a new follower!!
That bowl is so cool!! You're really creative!
I'm a new follower (Jasmine1485), thanks for this giveaway :)
Kate1485 at hotmail.com
http://ntfancy.blogspot.com/
following
LOVE this bowl
deannalw47 @ hotmail.com
http://deannalw.blogspot.com/
What a cool product! It would be a great conversation piece when you host a party. omydarlingblog(at)gmail(dot)com
great giveaway!
forevereightyeight[at]gmail[dot]com
What a cool looking bowl.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
so cool! i'm a follower!
New follower -- gorgeous maps. I collect world globes and decorate extensively with maps!
liz at grantproposal dot come
I just found your blog. I love this idea. My son makes and collects maps and would be thrilled with this.
debbie
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
I am a new follower. This delightful little bowl would compliment my eclectic style of décor very nicely. Thank you for the chance to win.
sabrita@juno.com
following your blog on blogger!
this bowl is amazing! i'm trying to save up to sail around the world with friends in about 3 years, this would be a perfect bowl on the boat! :) thanks for the chance!!
lovemeknotcreations@gmail.com
I'm a new follower and a citizen of the world so thank you for this nice giveaway!
ghainskom at yahoo dot com
I love this bowl !
Very nice:) I follow (follower name is Damla). Thanks.
annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com
half_blue_sky@yahoo.com
Very cool bowl!
Love the bowl such a great idea!
Love the bowls, what a great giveaway. I'm a follower now :)
those are completely awesome. great giveaway
Nice giveaway! Beautiful and unique bowl!
Posted the Giveaway link on FACEBOOK and My Etsy (CAST) Team thread!
Thank you everyone for participating in my first giveaway.
I am happy to announce the winner drawn through random.org
Congratulations to Claude: entry # 29.
Very good journey and experience!
Hello, li o teu espaço online e adorei mesmo muito,penso que tás a escrever bem!
Vai em frente com o bom esforço!
Ate a vista
Simple and sweet. I’m thinking of starting another blog or five pretty soon, and I’ll definitely consider this theme. Keep ‘em coming!.
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