Giveaway Number 5 - 2012 Desk Calendar by Katie Lloyd Photography

The 5th and final giveaway is brought to you by me!
I recently added calendars to my Etsy shop and decided now was a great time to give one away!

This calendar consists of twelve 4x6 loose pages printed on photographic paper.
This size is perfect for a small space such as a desktop. And at the end of the month, simply cut off the calendar portion and you're left with a frameable 4x4 fine art print!

These calendars are available at a seriously deep discount right now!
For $15 you get twelve 4x4 prints...not to mention the functional at-a-glance calendar.
A single 4x4 print regularly costs $5...and you're getting 12 of them!!
...that's 75% off regular prices!!
{psst...they make great stocking stuffers!}

What you win: The above 2012 Whimsical 4x6 Desk Calendar! And I'll ship it anywhere in the world, so everyone is welcome to enter!

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry 

1. Visit my shop, Katie Lloyd Photography, browse the selection, then come back here and tell me which item is your favorite! Also be sure to leave your email address in the comments or tell me where I can find it {on your profile, on your blog, etc} so I can contact you should you be the lucky winner!

Optional Entries

{remember to leave a separate comment for each entry}

2. Heart my Etsy shop.
3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.
3. Blog, Tweet, or post to Facebook about this giveaway. Leave the permalink to your post/tweet/status in the comments. 

And there you have it. Four super simple entries to win a years worth of art plus a stylish way to remember what day it is!

Now for some fine print...

* Giveaway will run one full week, ending at 11:59pm CST on September 22nd, 2011. Winner will be announced the following morning on this blog and contacted via email with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Giveaway Number 4 - Fine Art Photography Print from Snapshots by Michelle

Giveaway number 4 is brought to you by Michelle of Snapshots by Michelle!


A lot of you already know Michelle...and to know her is to love her!

This girl is somethin' else! She's funny and encouraging and so, so easy to talk to...she and I have been friends for about a year, I think. It's hard to say since it feels like we've known each other for years!

And being the awesome chick she is, Michelle agreed to give one super lucky winner their choice of the following prints in an 8x10 size:


"Summer's Glow"

Pinch me, 'cause I'm in heaven with this shot!
If you know me even a little, you know I'm a sucker for flowers.
But what totally gets me with this image is all the fabulously bold color!!!!
...deep teals, and banana yellows, and lime greens....oh my!



"Grassland's Pearls"

And this one?!
...there are no words for it's total awesomeness.

What you win: Your choice of one of the above prints in 8"x10" size! This giveaway is open to US addresses only. 

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry 

1. Follow Michelle's blog, Snapshots by Michelle, via Google Friend Connect. Also be sure to leave your email address in the comments or tell me where I can find it {on your profile, on your blog, etc} so I can contact you should you be the lucky winner!

Optional Entries

{remember to leave a separate comment for each entry}

2. Comment with which print you'd choose if you win! 

3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.
4. Blog, Tweet, or post to Facebook about this giveaway. Leave the permalink to your post/tweet/status in the comments. 

And there you have it. Four easy-peasy entries to win one beautiful fine art photograph!

Now for some fine print...

* Giveaway will run one full week, ending at 11:59pm CST on September 21st, 2011. Winner will be announced the following morning on this blog and contacted via email with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Giveaway Number 3 - Fine Art Photography Print by Wonderland

Giveaway number three is sponsored by Ana at Wonderland!

The photos you'll find at Wonderland have a beautiful retro and vintage style to them.

I just love this beach scene, especially with it's rounded corners!

I can hear the break of the waves against the shore and screams of delight in the distance...

And who doesn't love orchids?! 

This clock is so unusual and so cool, especially for us Americans!

And I think the vintage texture really adds to the overall look of this clock.

{again....totally digging the rounded corners!}

Did you know that Ana also hosts a photo challenge?! 

It's called Earth Wonders and you can read all about it, including how to link up, HERE.

Here's what you win: Any print in the shop in your choice of an 8"x8" or 8"x12" size! And this giveaway is open to everyone!! Wonderland ships worldwide!

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry 

1. Visit Wonderland, browse the selection, then come back here and tell me which print is your favorite! Also be sure to leave your email address in the comments or tell me where I can find it {on your profile, on your blog, etc} so I can contact you should you be the lucky winner!

Optional Entries

{remember to leave a separate comment for each entry}

2. Follow Ana on Twitter.

3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.

4. Become a fan of Wonderland on Facebook.

And there you have it. Five super simple entries to win one beautiful fine art photograph!

Now for some fine print...

* Giveaway will run one full week, ending at 11:59 CST on September 20th, 2011. Winner will be announced the following morning on this blog and contacted via email with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Giveaway Number 2 - Unique Handmade Jewelry by SpritelyWear

Today's giveaway is from SpritelyWear!
At this shop you'll find lovely handmade necklaces, earrings, and bracelets.

Here are a few of my favorite items:

I love the swirls of wire on those black beads...they add such a fun and funky detail!
And this necklace is really versatile: dress up a plain, everyday tee or pair it with a sleek cocktail dress.

This one is probably my favorite piece though.
I'm a sucker for blues and when you finish it off with sparkles and a ribbon...Hello, Fabulous!
{coincidentally, this necklace perfectly matches my outfit today!}

I also love this one and could totally see it paired with a purple tank, dark jeans and some killer heels!

Are y'all excited yet?! 'Cause I sure am!
{and a bit jealous that I can't be the winner.}

What you win: SpritelyWear has generously offered one winner the choice of anything in the shop! How awesome is that?! An-y-thing. And as if that wasn't great enough, she also ships worldwide! So enter away my international friends! :)

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry 

1. Visit SpritelyWear, browse the selection, then come back here and tell me which item is your favorite! Also be sure to leave your email address in the comments or tell me where I can find it {on your profile, on your blog, etc} so I can contact you should you be the lucky winner!

Optional Entries

{remember to leave a separate comment for each entry}

2. Heart SpritelyWear on Etsy.
3. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.
3. Blog, Tweet, or post to Facebook about this giveaway. Leave the permalink to your post/tweet/status in the comments. 

And there you have it. Four super simple entries to win one stunning piece of jewelry!

Now for some fine print...

* Giveaway will run one full week, ending at 11:59pm CST on September 19th, 2011. Winner will be announced the following morning on this blog and contacted via email with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Giveaway Number 1 - Fine Art Photography Print from Captured by Misty Dawn

Today's giveaway is sponsored by Captured by Misty Dawn. 

She has so many gorgeous prints in her Etsy shop and there's a wide variety of styles as well...there's seriously something for everyone.

Here's just a small sampling of what you'll find:

I love love love this print and can easily envision it hanging in a sleek and modern living room!

Oh, it could so be in a magazine!!

Would this print of strawberries not look stunning in a kitchen?!

And how about this canoe shot...totally suited for an outdoorsy family room!

But Misty doesn't stop at fine art. 

She also does portraiture, weddings, and events! And if you're in the San Diego area, you should definitely book her! 

And as if that wouldn't keep a girl busy enough, Misty hosts a weekly photography challenge: Favorite Photo of the Week on her blog Through A Photographer's Eyes!

Whew, I'm tired just thinking about her schedule!! :)

What you win: Any print in Misty's Etsy shop, Captured by Misty Dawn, in an 8"x10" size! And Misty will ship worldwide, so everyone can enter!

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry 

1. Visit Captured by Misty Dawn, browse the selection, then come back here and tell me which print is your favorite! Also be sure to leave your email address in the comments or tell me where I can find it {on your profile, on your blog, etc} so I can contact you should you be the lucky winner!

Optional Entries

{remember to leave a separate comment for each entry}

2. Follow Misty's blog Through A Photographer's Eyes via Google Friend Connect.
3. Follow Misty on Twitter.

4. Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect.

5. Become a fan of Misty's on Facebook.

And there you have it. Six super simple entries to win one stunning piece of art!

Now for some fine print...

* Giveaway will run one full week, ending at 11:59pm CST on Sunday, September 18th, 2011. Winner will be announced the following morning on this blog and contacted via email with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Paying It Forward on Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day!!




  


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Pay It Forward

Remember back at the beginning of the year when a lot of blogs were participating in Pay It Forward?

Well, now it's my turn!

PAY IT FORWARD - 2011

I promise to send something handmade to the first 3 people who leave a comment on this post saying that they will also participate in Pay It Forward - 2011. 

Those 3 commenters must fulfill the following requirements:

1. You must also participate in Pay It Forward on your blog, making this same offer to 3 other people.

2. The rules are that it must be handmade by you and it must be sent to your 3 people *sometime* in 2011.

I will probably send postcards or note cards and will ship them to the proper recipient once they have posted the Pay It Forward challenge to their blog.


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Questions for You
aka: I Need Your Help/Opinions

I also have a favor to ask of you...would you mind answering some questions pertaining to marketing and my etsy shop? I'm planning a March Madness month of promos and want everything to be spot on!
Answer one, or all, or none. I appreciate whatever input you have time to give!!

1. What kinds of discounts are most attractive to you?
- percentage off?
- free shipping?
- buy one get one free?
- other?

2. Would adding a photo of each print in a matted frame help visualize the print as a piece of art?

3. Is there anything that turns you off from my shop?
(please be honest with this - you will not hurt my feelings...unless you tell me I have zero talent. ;) )

4. What are the first 3 words/feelings that come to mind when you view my shop?

These can be positives or negatives.

I know many of you are busy, so please don't feel obligated to answer these Qs!
I hope you have a fantastic Valentine's Day!!

The Winner & Some Watercolors

First things first.
It's time to announce the winner of the 11"x14" photo print from my Etsy shop, MommyMakes!!

I used Random.org this morning to select the winner.
And that winner is lucky commenter number 8!

Congrats, Melanie!
(I've sent you an email.)

I also have a wonderful 30% off Valentine's Day coupon code that I'd like to share:

VDay30

It's good through January 31st and is valid on anything in my shop.

I'll be adding postcard sets in the next day or two, so be sure to stop by MommyMakes later this week!

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Now on to the photos...

My two year old daughter got a lot of art materials for Christmas!
Crayons, markers, paints, coloring books - it is wonderful!
This is the awesome set of watercolors she received.

 

And one more view of those beautiful watercolors.

Take Your Pick! - A Giveaway

In just the last ten days I have had so many new visitors and new followers, not to mention the handfuls of incredibly sweet comments! I am so humbled that each of you take time out of your busy days to visit me. And I am thankful for each and every one of you!

2011 is certainly shaping up to be a spectacular year!

And I thought a great way to kick off a spectacular year would be with a giveaway!

One winner will have their choice of any one 11x14 print from my Etsy shop, MommyMakes.

Here is a sampling of what you'll find:

To Enter

The first and mandatory entry:

1. Visit my Etsy shop, MommyMakes, then come back here and tell me which one photo you'd pick if you win. 
(don't worry, you can change your mind later!)

All secondary and optional entries:

(Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry earned!)

1. Mark my shop as a favorite, please leave your Etsy name with your comment - 1 entry

2. Mark one or more of my prints as a favorite, please leave your Etsy name with your comment - 1 entry

3. Add me to your Etsy circle, please leave your Etsy name with your comment - 1 entry

4. Blog about this giveaway, please leave the direct link to the post in your comment - 1 entry

5. Tweet about this giveaway. You can use the following text if you'd like:
Visit Katie Lloyd Photography for a giveaway from her #MommyMakes Etsy shop! http://tinyurl.com/29zh6du
Please leave your twitter name in your comment - 1 entry

6. Like MommyMakes on Facebook - 1 entry

And there you have it! 

Seven possible entries.

Now for some fine print:

1. This giveaway is open to anyone, anywhere in the world!

2. Giveaway will end at midnight CST on Monday, January 17th 2011.

3. Winner will be chosen at random by random.org the following morning.
4. Winner will be contacted by email. Please be sure I have a way to find your email address, should you win!


Thanks for visiting and good luck!