Free Shipping in my Etsy Shop!

Receive free worldwide shipping in my Etsy shop

 from today (July 31) through August 9!

Just use the coupon code SUMMER11 to receive your discount.

Now would be a great time to do a little early Christmas shopping or birthday shopping.

Or you could treat yourself to something new!

Here are a few of my newest items for sale:

one-of-a-kind lollipop necklace:

Chocolate Sprinkle Donut Charms:

Resin Cabochon Mum Necklace (more color available!)

Resin Cabochon Mum earrings (more colors available!)

Visit my shop HERE!

Winners!

The winner of the RootSoapGiveaway is.......

Katy~The Country Blossom!!

Congratulations! Enjoy your new soap sampler!

The winner of the 1 dozen whoopie pies from Whoopsies is......

Nikki F.!

Congratulations to you, too! I know you will love your pies!

If you won this giveaway, please leave a comment on THIS post

with your e-mail address (will not be published) so I can forward

the information to the Etsy shop owners.

Enjoy!

Product Review + Giveaway- Lilla Rose

I recently became acquainted with the beautiful hair accessories of Lilla Rose when I won a giveaway for a Flexi-clip. I had never heard of this company before the giveaway, but am so glad to now know about it!

The company offers a large selection of beautiful Flexi-clips, hair sticks, headbands and more, all with the fashionable lady in mind.

I recently contacted the company about doing a giveaway and was thrilled when Paula (an independent consultant) agreed to let me review another one of their clips. I really love the clip I won in the giveaway and find myself reaching for it every time I want to pull my hair back

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I first chose a size large clip, since I won a medium in the giveaway. Unfortunately, it was a bit too small to accommodate all of my thick, wavy hair. But Paula was very  nice and understanding about it and let me exchange the large for an extra large, which works out very well. Here's the one I chose:

Beautiful, isn't it?

These are not your average cheap hair accessories that fall apart after only a few wearings. They are very strong and can hold up all of my thick wavy hair without a problem.

Overall I am very happy with this clip. It is stylish, yet functional, and something I will continue to wear for many years to come.

Here is just a few of the beautiful hairstyles you can do with a Flexi-clip:

~So Pretty~

You can visit their sizing and styling page to

watch videos on picking out your perfect Flexi-clip

and how to arrange your hair using your new clip.

-Giveaway-

One of my readers will be the lucky winner of their own Flexi-clip!

The winner of this giveaway will get to pick out any flex clip valued up to $15.

What a great prize!

{Mandatory Entry}

Visit Lilla Rose online and check out their extensive line

of beautiful hair accessories.

When you're done, come back here and tell me what your favorite item is.

1 entry

Please complete this entry before doing any of the extra entries

{Extra Entries}

1. Follow LillaRose on Twitter

2. Friend LillaRose on Facebook

3. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway

2 entries for each you do.

Please leave the link to the post in your comment.

4. Purchase any item from the LillaRose website

15 entries

Please let me know which item you purchased and proof of the purchase

in your comment.

5. Follow this blog

2 entries

**This giveaway is open to U.S., Mexico and Canadian Residents only**

Please do each comment separately and include

your contact info in at least 1 comment.

Your e-mail or Etsy shop name works best.

If you would rather not have this information published, please leave me

a separate comment with your information and ask me to not publish it.

The comment will be deleted once the giveaway ends.

This giveaway will run until August 12.

It will end at 12 noon Central Time. The winner will be picked using

Random.org and announced soon thereafter.

Thought for the Day

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.

~Walter Winchell

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P.S.

Don't forget to enter my latest giveaways! Both end July 29.

Soap Sampler Giveaway

Whoopie Pie Giveaway

Handmade Friday Feature- RootsSoapCo.

Today's featured shop is RootsSoapCo, an Etsy shop that specializes

in all-natural, handmade soaps.

Sunshine:
When did you first become interested in your craft?

RootsSoapCo:

You could say that I was born into making soap. My mother started making it in the late '70's and sold it at first out of a red wagon at farmers markets. She continued making it throughout my upbringing, and taught me the "art" when I was about 8 years old. I made it for her company and helped sell it at fairs all over Indiana and Ohio until I was 17 years old when I left for college. I didn't consider making soap again until after the birth of my second child. The economy troubles hadn't spared my family and I started to think about ways to supplement our income while still being able to stay at home with my kids. After months of brainstorming (and talking to my older sister who makes soap in Ontario, Canada) I settled on the *novel* idea of starting my own business. So here I am, approximately nine months later with my own soap company!

Sunshine:

What is your favorite thing to make?

RootsSoapCo:

Of all my soaps, I really enjoy making the Bay Clove. I love the spiciness of the clove, and the bay reminds me of my dad's aftershave. I swirl it with yellow french clay, so it is always really exciting to cut into a fresh block and see the design.

Sunshine:

What are your bestsellers?

RootsSoapCo:

Definitely the Lavender Lemongrass and the Single Servings for those who want to try a bit of each.

Sunshine:

What is your favorite scent of soap that you offer?

RootsSoapCo:

Depends on the day! I definitely go for more of the floral scents, so Lavender Lemongrass and Calendula Geranium are usually my favorites. But the Grapefruit Ginger really gets me too.

Sunshine:

What are some tips you would like to share with others who have their own handmade/home business?

RootsSoapCompany:

Be organized! I say that because I think that is the area I need most help in, especially with two little ones who naturally come first in my day. You've got to set time apart in the day for your business.

Sunshine:

Is there anything else you would like to share with my readers about yourself or your craft?

RootsSoapCo:

I love nature and this beautiful earth that we live on, and I really want to instill this love and sense of respect in my children. I integrate this into my soap making as best I can by being dedicated to using only 100% natural ingredients and pure essential oils. The end product is totally biodegradable and incredibly gentle for all skin types from head to toe.

Sunshine:

What are some Etsy shops that inspire you?

RootsSoapCo:

A couple of shops that I can go to again and again and always be blown away are SewnNatural, from Ottawa, Ontario. and the whimsical, child-like art of Hollie. I will always be a child at heart, so the beautiful and simple things that remind of my own childhood really strike a chord with me.

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For today's giveaway, RootsSoapCo. is offering one of my readers' the

Ladies Favorite Collection, which includes one bar each of the Lavender Lemongrass,

Green Tea, Calendula Geranium, Lavender Oatmeal and Grapefruit Ginger soaps!

One of you is going to be one lucky lady!

{Mandatory Entry}

Visit RootsSoapCo. on Etsy (link above). Take a look around

at the soaps that are offered, then come back here and tell me which one

sounds the best to you.

 1 entry

{Extra Entries}

1. Heart RootsSoapCo. on Etsy

2 entries

2. Add RootsSoapCo. to your Etsy Circle

1 entry

3. Friend RootsSoapCo. on Facebook

3 entries

4. Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway

2 entries for each you do.

Please leave the link to the page in your comment.

5. Follow this blog

2 entries

This giveaway is open to U.S. Residents Only due to shipping costs.

Please do each comment separately!

Please leave your e-mail or Etsy shop name with your comment.

If you would prefer to not have your e-mail published, just leave a separate comment

with your e-mail and ask me to not publish it.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, July 29 at noon Central Time.

The winner will be picked using Random.org and announced soon thereafter.

**Don't forget to enter my Whoopie Pie Giveaway! One dozen delicious whoopie

pies are up for grabs!**

Product Review- Whoopsies!

No, I didn't make a mistake with

this week's Product Review- the company being

reviewed this week is called Whoopsies, and it is home

to some yummy little gourmet whoopie pies!

The owner of Whoopsies gourmet whoopie pies

was very generous and sent me 9 little pies in

the flavor(s) of my choice.

I choose 3 different flavors- Ulta Mint, PB and C and

The Brittany.

Ulta Mint is a mint lovers dream! A fluffy, mint-y,

cream is layered between two delicious chocolate cakes.

The mint flavor is very "real" tasting- not artificial at all.

The PB and C is really good, too.

A creamy, delicious peanut butter filling

is between two chocolate cakes.

Once again, the peanut butter filling was very

real tasting, not like the artificial peanut flavor a lot

of store -bought desserts offer.

The peanut butter filling also had small

pieces of chopped peanuts, adding even more

yummy peanut flavor.

The Brittany consists of rich dark chocolate cream between chocolate cake.

If you love chocolate, then this will probably be your favorite!

All of the cakes are extremely moist and tender, and compliment

the filling very nicely. The filling had a consistency between frosting

and marshmallow creme. Yum!

My family helped me with the review (no, I did not each all 9 cakes myself!!)

My mom and sister both loved the Ulta Mint and PB&C,

and my dad and brother really liked The Brittany and the PB&C.

I loved both the Ulta Mint and the PB&C, so those two flavors

tied as a favorite for me.

My least favorite was The Brittany, as it had a little too

much chocolate flavor for me.

In the company's own words:



"Growing up in the Northeast, we had access to whoopie pies galore. They’re everywhere! But being born with a gourmet sweet tooth, the standard ones just weren’t cutting it for us. So we experimented and tried all kinds of combinations, flavors and anything gourmet we could get our hands on. We threw dinner parties and invited our friends and families to ‘tasting sessions’ where we would (and still do!) hover over them for their initial reaction to our culinary creations. If anyone in the family had a birthday, they’d be inundated with whoopie pies. Office party? You guessed it, whoopie pies. Holiday celebration? Yup, we’d be there with our gourmet whoopie pies. Our pies soon became the talk of the town and thus whoopsies! was born. It became clear that we were meant to introduce the rest of the country to how good whoopie pies can really be."

You can purchase Whoopsie pies either through their Etsy Shop,

or  their web-based business.

The Etsy shop offers the more "classic" flavors

like Ulta Mint, PB&C, and their Classic flavor, which

is chocolate cake and vanilla filling.

The website offers a wider variety of flavors which include

The Brittany, Java Jolt, Cinnamon Toast, The Nut Job, The Pumpkin Patch,and more!

The website offers 13 different flavors, with new flavors being adding all the time.

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*Giveaway Alert*

I am so excited about this week's giveaway- and I know you will be,too!
The owner of Whoopsies gourmet whoopie pies is offering
one of my readers one dozen whoopie pies!!
The winner will get to pick their choose of flavor offered in the Etsy shop.

{Mandatory Entry}

Visit either Whoopsies Etsy page or webpage (or both!)
then come back here and tell me what your favorite
flavor(s) is.

{1 entry}

{Extra Entries}

1. Heart Whoopsies Etsy page
(2 entries)

2. Add Whoopsies to your Etsy Circle
( 1 enry)

3. Fan/Follow Whoopsies on Facebook
( 2 entries)

4. Follow Whoopsies Twitter page

5. Purchase any item from Whoopsies
( 20 entries)

6. Follow this blog
(2 entries)
If you already follow, let me know

7. Make up your own whoopie pie flavor
and tell me what it is!
(1 entry)

8. Recommend a Etsy shop or website for
a future product review and/or giveaway
(2 entries)

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This giveaway is open to U.S. resident only- sorry!

Please do each comment separately.
Also, leave a way for me to contact you if you
should win- your Etsy username or email is best.
If you would rather not have your e-mail published, just leave a
separate comment with your e-mail and ask me not to publish it.
It will be deleted once the giveaway is over.

This giveaway will end on July 29 at noon Central Time.
The winner will be picked via Random.org, and announced soon thereafter.

Have fun and start entering!

Handmade Feature - BeautySpot + Last Week's Winner!

Before I get on with today's feature, (sorry it's later than its normal Friday)

I would like to announce the winner of last week's giveaway from tookies.

The winner of the cake in a jar giveaway is.......

Hannah!!!

Congratulations Hannah! Please leave a comment on this post with your e-mail and

I will forward it to the owner of tookies so you can claim your prize.

Enjoy your cake!

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Today's featured shop is BeautySpot- and it truly lives up to its name!

This shop offers a beautiful variety of necklaces, brooches, earrings,

rings and more, all with a vintage/modern/feminine

look.

 Come with me as we take a peek into theBeautySpot  shop....

I really, really like this necklace. The dainty pink flower adds

such a sweet touch.

Another favorite of mine. I love butterflies!

This necklace is so cute! Can you spot all of the different

designs on it?

~Beautiful Earrings~

And finally- something inspired by Paris!

To see more of this lovely shop, visit their Shop and Facebook page!

 

Handmade Friday Feature & Giveaway- tookies

You're in for a real treat (no pun intended!) today!

Tookies is a delectable little cake and cookie shop that offers

just about any cake and cookie flavor you could want!

The Frosted Button:

                                          When did you become interested in baking?

Tookies:

 I have always been interested in baking, both my nana and grandma did, however I like to create new things so I only really started doing most of it in the last couple of years!

The Frosted Button:

 Did someone teach you to bake (grandma,mom), or did you teach yourself?

Tookies:

I had the basics from my nana and grandma, however mostly taught myself!

The Frosted Button:

                                        What is your favorite baked good to make?

Tookies:

My jar cakes definitely!

The Frosted Button:

 What is your favorite to eat? =)

Tookies:

mmmm...I would have to say the confetti cookie-wiches. They are just fabulously delish!!!

The Frosted Button:

               What are some tips that others have shared with you that helped you in your business?

Tookies:

    I love the 'basic phrase' treat others as you would treat yourself and I apply this to my tookies!

What Etsy shops inspire you?

Tookies:

I LOVE deLoop and I love dirtydeeds soaps, laurenblythe designs and softly sweetly gourmet marshmallows! (my fave)

What are some tips you would like to share with others who have their own home/handmade business?

Tookies:

 Be yourself, don't try to be like another.

If you aren't drooling yet, you should be after these next few pictures- pure deliciousness!

Confetti Cookie-wiches! How fun!

I am in love with the way these cakes are packaged- so adorable.

Yum

Double yum!

Now for the giveaway!

The winner of today's giveaway will get to pick any flavored cake in a jar as a prize!!

You can check out all of the flavors HERE

Thanks so much for your generosity, tookies!

{Mandatory First Entry}

Visit tookies on Etsy and take a look around the shop.

Then come back here and tell me what your favorite item(s)

is from the shop

1 entry

{Extra Entries}

1. Heart tookies on Etsy

2 entries

2. Add tookies to your Etsy Circle

1 entry

3. Friend tookies on Facebook

2 entries

4. Fan tookies on Twitter

2 entries

5. Follow this blog

2 entries

6. Post my button on your blog

2 entries

Please leave a link to your blog if you post my button on it.

7. Blog, Tweet or Facebook this giveaway

2 entries for each you do.

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This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.

Please do each comment separately to ensure that all of you

comments count when I use Random.org to pick the winner.

Please leave your contact info in at least 1 comment.

Your e-mail or Etsy shop name is best.

If you would prefer to not have that information published, simply leave a me a

separate comment with your information and ask me to not publish it.

The comment will be deleted as soon as the giveaway ends.

This giveaway ends on July 16 at noon Central Time.

The winner will be picked using Random.org and announced within the next day or so.

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Changes are coming to this blog!

I am getting a blog makeover, having a grand re-opening of

my Etsy shop and more this coming week.

Check back soon!

Handmade Friday Feature- prettythingsbymeg

Today I have a lovely feature and giveaway for you!

prettythingsbymeg is a bright, colorful and beautiful shop
that offers both necklaces and earrings for a very affordable price.

~Beautiful Pink~

I love both the color and the ruffle detail of these earrings!

Another favorite of mine- I like the vintage feel this

necklace has.

More ruffles! =)


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Meg, the owner of prettythingsbymeg is giving
away a $20 gift certificate to her shop to this week's winner!
How fun- wish I could enter!

{Mandatory Entry}
Visit Meg's shop and take a look around, then
come back here and tell me what your favorite item is.
1 entry

{Extra Entries}

1. Heart Meg's shop
2 entries

2. Add prettythingsbymeg to your Etsy Circle
1 entry

3. Follow Meg's blog (link above)
2 entries

4. Fan/Follow Meg on Facebook and/or Twitter
2 entries if you do one, 4 if you do both

5. Follow this blog
2 entries

6. Recommend a shop for a feature
1 entry

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This giveaway is open Worldwide!

Please make sure to do each comment separately!

Make sure to leave your contact info in at least one of your comments.
Your e-mail or Etsy shop name is best.
If you would rather not have your contact info published, just leave
me a separate comment with your information in it and ask me to not publish it.
The comment will be deleted once the giveaway ends.

This giveaway will end on July 9 at noon Central Time.
The winner will be picked using Random.org, and announced soon thereafter.

Have fun and start entering!

Time for the giveaway!

Meg, the owner of prettythingsbymeg is giving away a $20 gift certificate to her shop!

Hurrah for beautiful jewelry! =)

Here's how to enter:

{Mandatory Entry}

Visit prettythingsbymeg on Etsy and take a look

around the shop, then come back here and tell

me what your favorite item(s) is.

1 entry

{Extra Entries}

1. Heart prettythingsbymeg

2 entries

2. Add prettythingsbymeg to your Etsy Circle

1 entry

3. Follow Meg's Blog

(I'm sure you'll want to- it is deligthful!)

2 entries

4. Friend/Fan Meg on Facebook and/or Twitter

2 entries for one, 4 entries is you do both

5. Follow this blog

2 entries

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This giveaway is open Worldwide!

Please make sure to do each comment separately!

Please leave your contact info in at least one comment.

Your e-mail or Etsy shop name is best.

If you would prefer to not have your contact info published, just leave

me a separate comment with your information in it and ask

me to not publish it.

The comment will be deleted once the giveaway ends.

This giveaway will end on July 9 at noon Central Time.

The winner will be picked using Random.org and annouced

later that day or the next day.

*****SPECIAL OFFER*****

Meg is offering a 15% off coupon to all of my readers during

this feature! Just use the coupon code FROSTED15

upon checkout to receive your discount.