GIVEAWAYS GALORE!!!!!!!

Ship's Log   11.16.2013

GIVEAWAYS ARE OVER...WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON MONDAY!!!
YE CAN STILL CHECK OUT EACH PORT AND VISIT EACH SITE.

Ahoy Mateys! Today I wish to introduce you to some great ladies and the wonderful handmade items that they make. They each have either a shop, website, Pinterest or Facebook page where they showcase/sell their items.  Everything they make is high quality and gorgeous. This holiday season, why not consider purchasing handmade items for your gift giving.  Let me take you on a trip to 9 unique ports. Each port will feature samples of what these ladies create. Take a look at what each lady has to offer and try to visit their sites to see all of their items. At the end of each port, you will see what each lady has generously offered to give away to a commenter on this blog. 9 ports means 9 giveaways!!!!! More details about the contest/rules at the end of the blog. So, come aboard while we sail to some wonderful ports! Enjoy your tour!

     

FIRST PORT

Karen's Custom Made Treasures
BY  KAREN MARTIN

 

            

Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved paper dolls, and I really enjoyed making them, even if they were just glorified stick figures. Now that I'm older, I still enjoy drawing them, starting by making sets of me and my friends, but I want to share this with others. I use a person's picture to create a paper doll of themselves. Every doll is hand-drawn, and the outfits 100% unique to that one doll. Even if two dolls are given the same outfit, it's still going to be different because it's redrawn for each. Each set is emailed in PDF format, but can also be mailed using good quality cardstock and made into a nice booklet. 

   

Just imagine having a paper doll made in the image of family members. Here are some samples of Karen's work.

  Paper doll made in Karen's image                                    Lady Pirate

  Belle Modern Dress                 Elven Princess                   Got to love this!

             

Karen has graciously offered to give away two dolls with 4 outfits a piece, or one doll with up to eight outfits to one person via PDF, or JPEG their choice.   

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF KAREN'S ITEMS HERE:   Karen's Custom Made Treasures

You can also contact her at:     kcmtreasures[at]gmail.com

    

SECOND PORT

BLANKIES BY JACKIE

    BY  JACKIE RAMSDELL

I am the proud mommy of two beautiful girls. I love to crochet and create my own patterns. I am always looking for new projects. I love making blankets but I do make other things as well. I do custom items as well, so if you want different colors or something I do not have in my shop, just ask and I will try my best to create it.

       Minion Lovey

                            Minnie Mouse Lovey                                          

       Fingerless Gloves

                   Owl Baby Blanket                                         

                                              Dog Sweaters                  

  

Jackie has graciously offered to give away this:


Mrs. Claus Lovey Blanket 

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF JACKIE'S ITEMS HERE:  BlankiesbyJackie

Head over and 'like' Jackie's Facebook page. When she gets 500 likes, someone will be given a free lovey blanket of their choice from her shop!

 

THIRD PORT

ROG BOUTIQUE

BY  AMANDA GREGORY ROG

                                                 

                                                                       

I am a stay-at-home mom of three children, ages 10, 8, and 6.  I taught myself to crochet while in college, though I didn't do much with it for a few years.  I found that I loved making hats and then moved onto other things.  I love trying new patterns!  I'm always up for trying new items and love trying out new color combinations.  You can also find me on facebook and get a first look at items that will be coming to my shop soon.                 

                                         

                       Victoria Set                                                    Flower Headband

                           Beard Hat                                                         Hat Band

                              

                      

The hat band fits over baseball caps to keep ears and the back of the neck warm.  Perfect for runners, hunters, or anyone who is out in the cold! The beard hat is just plain fun!!

Amanda has graciously offered to give away this:

Fingerless Gloves from her Victoria Set (winner can choose colors and size)

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF AMANDA'S ITEMS AT THESE PLACES:  

 rogboutique[at]gmail.com       https://www.etsy.com/shop/RogBoutique

and on Facebook 

    

FOURTH PORT

THE WHIMSICAL HANDMADE

 BY  SARAH MCBRIDE

I love arts and crafts, and am always trying out new projects. Right now I have Christmas ornaments and jewelry in my shop. I tend to make things that are fun, colorful, and simple. Whimsical, really :) The stuffed Christmas ornaments I've been making have a very country, rustic look. I created the patterns myself and love experimenting with different fabrics. In the future I plan on trying a lot of different types of ornaments, plus other fun ideas!

Sarah has graciously offered to give one commenter the choice of two ornaments from her shop. 

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF SARAH'S ITEMS HERE:  TheWhimsicalHandmade

You can also find them on Sarah's Facebook page 

You can get to know Sarah more by visiting her blog  MyThoughtsExactly

Over on her Facebook page, Sarah is having a promotion. When she gets 100 likes on her page, she will give someone an ornament of their choice from her shop!



 

FIFTH PORT

BROOKLYNNE'S BOWS

BY  CAROL SIMMONS

 

                        

My name is Carol, I am the owner of Brooklynne's Bows that started January of 2012. I started making hair bows for my daughter Brooklynne because I couldn't find any well made, reasonably priced hair bows that matched her outfits. Shortly after I was talked into making them for others to buy. My business picked up pretty rapidly and I have since made hundreds of bows and have shipped as far as Spain and the Philippines. I love to make hair bows to match outfits which I offer to my customers...It is really the reason I started. I am married to my best friend and we have 3 beautiful children together. My family is the most important aspect of my life. They are the reason I do what I do.

   Adorable assortment of specialty bows                 

Cloth bows

                                                          

     Personalized Bows                                                 Bows made to match outfits

                     

                                                                   

               

Carol has graciously offered to give away these two gorgeous bows to one commenter:

                                             

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF CAROL'S ITEMS HERE:    Brooklynne's Bows

    

SIXTH PORT

NATIVE DREAMS

BY BECKY RESMAN

         

My name is Rebecca Resman, but all my loved ones call me Becky.   I am 35 years old and have always found peace in creating beautiful things.  I am married to the man of my dreams and we just recently adopted two children (my niece and nephew).  Becoming parents has opened our life to new experiences and challenges!  We are enjoying helping our children find the happiness they deserve!  I am part Cherokee Indian, and have a deep interest in the Native American culture and traditions.  The dreamcatcher was not a traditional aspect of the Cherokee culture, but in modern years the dreamcatcher has become a recognizable symbol of Native American culture as a whole.  I began making them when I was 18 years old, and have continued throughout the years.  Making dreamcatchers is a peaceful experience for me.  It makes me feel good to know that I am creating something that brings good feelings to others.  Over the years, my dreamcatchers have evolved from being very basic and simple to the more intricate and decorative ones of today.  I strive to make each one unique and better than the one before.  I put a piece of my heart into each one I make.  My dreamcatchers are packed with love, prayers and warm thoughts!

       Pleasant dreams to one and all.....these gorgeous dream catchers made by Becky will have you dreaming wonderful dreams! Take a look at the details and all the vibrant colors!                       

Becky has graciously offered to give away a 3 inch dreamcatcher to one commenter.  The winner can choose between black or white leather.   

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF BECKY'S ITEMS HERE:   NativeDreamsbyBecky




    

SEVENTH PORT

GRACEFULLY ME

BY JOHNETTE FERGUSON

Me....a 30 something girl that loves the Lord and my family. I homeschool my 16 year old son (the love of my life), work with kids, teens and young adults at my church. In my spare time I devour historical Christian fiction and recently discovered my artistic side. I love to scrapbook, art journal, make cards and ornaments. Most days you will find me covered in ink, paint and glitter with a huge smile on my face.

  Unique Ornaments!!!

         Decorative Clipboards                

YOU WON'T FIND CARDS LIKE THESE IN ANY STORE!

Johnette has graciously offered to give one commenter the choice of two of her available cards or she can make two cards with custom colors and sayings.

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF JOHNETTE'S ITEMS HERE: Gracefullyme

 

EIGHTH PORT

MONTANAMADE  

BY JASMINE AUGUSTINE

                          

Outside of my faith, family, and pets I have 3 great loves: Books/reading, history, and my craftwork. To help with those first two I spend a fair amount of time volunteering at my local Library and even more at the Museum. For the 3rd, my website is my creative outlet, whether it's beadwork, sewing, book reviews, photos, or just tinkering with the site itself. Over the years I have dabbled in many different crafts but beading and sewing have been constants. My trademark is the ability to take what I see in books, movies, and nature, taking those colors, ideas, and themes and translating them into bookmarks, jewelry, and doll clothes. My love of history, Christian Fiction, and old classic movies shines through in the work I do.

Unique Bookmarks

                       Earrings!                                                             Doll clothes

  

                                                        Gorgeous Necklaces

Jasmine has graciously offered to give away this gorgeous pair of earrings to one commenter.

Butterflies in Blue

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF JASMINE'S ITEMS HERE:

Homepage   Store   Facebook   montanamade[at]gmail.com

And you can check out Jasmine's  BLOG as well!

    

NINTH PORT

ARTWORK BY 
KATHLEEN MAHER

 I enjoy painting landscapes, wildlife, and portraits of pets and people. My most recent project involved painting fresco-style florals on a client's kitchen cabinets. I would love to partner with you on your next artistic adventure! 

 He Gently Leads Those with Young                                 Christmas Cardinal

                     Running Wolf                                                 Autumn in New England

Kathleen has graciously offered to give a commenter the choice of either 
the Christmas Cardinal painting or the Autumn in New England painting.

YOU CAN SEE ALL OF KATHLEEN'S PAINTINGS HERE:

Artwork by Kathleen Maher

YOU CAN CONTACT KATHLEEN ABOUT HER PAINTINGS  HERE: 

kathleenleemaher[at]gmail.com

    

When ye visit each shop/page/email from now until December 31st, tell them that 

CHAPPY sent ye and get 10% off your next order! (Not including sale items)

Okay, here are the rules for those who wish to be in the drawings. (THERE WILL BE 9 DRAWINGS, ONE FOR EACH PORT) If you comment below, you will automatically get one entry for EACH drawing. 

Here are ways to get extra entries:

1. Go to each shop/business/page and "LIKE" them.  

2. Follow my blog 

3. Share this post/giveaway on Facebook

4. Tweet about it!

5. Purchase an item from a shop/business/page

6. If ye send a friend to this blog, tell them to mention yer name for extra entries

There ye be havin' the rules, Mateys! Make sure ye tell me what ye be doin' fer yer extra entries! I will be needin' yer NAME and EMAIL address, so I will know how to be contactin' ye if ye win!

This giveaway will run from NOVEMBER 9TH - NOVEMBER 16TH!!!! Winners will be announced on Monday November 18th. That be plenty of time to get in some orders fer yer Christmas shopping! Sorry, Mateys, the giveaways be fer US residents only. (all prizes include shipping!)

  

THANKS FER COMIN' ABOARD, MATEYS! I HOPE YE ENJOYED THE TOUR! 

GOD BLESS AND HAVE A HAPPY HANDMADE HOLIDAY!!!