tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82573672810325943902024-03-04T15:23:54.153-05:00A Girl and Her ScoutAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.comBlogger204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-16674574525110886962012-02-02T13:27:00.000-05:002012-02-02T13:27:48.156-05:00Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>What are you getting your honey for Valentine's Day? <br />
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My hubz and I exchanged last night (oops!) because he got me a fabulous gift that I would start using this weekend if I had it. He got us a dual membership to the <a href="http://fristcenter.org/">Frist Center, Nashville's premier art museum</a>. With the membership, we get free unlimited entry to every exhibit, free audio guides, and access to special events (among some other things). We try to keep life on a tight budget right now so date night options are limited. This, however, will allow us to go to an art museum whenever the fancy arises (and for me, that's often). I can't be more thrilled about it as it will save money and let me go to all of the exhibits I want as many times as I want- yes I am that person :) Plus, I love giving and getting experiences as gifts instead of just stuff.<br />
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So if you are looking for a V-Day gift idea for your sweetie, check out what your city has to offer in terms of memberships to museums, theaters and the such. If you're in Nashville, definitely consider the Frist!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-48202345829604440662012-02-01T17:11:00.001-05:002012-02-01T17:12:05.360-05:00Store and Blog are back up and running!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84006047/paper-garland-girl-baby-shower">Whimsical Paper Garland</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Sorry for the long hiatus friends! The past few months have been CRAZY busy. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">hoop~da~loop </a>exploded in sales, which was awesome and overwhelming at the same time. I think us etsy sellers know how that goes sometimes :) Andrew and I also moved to Nashville woohoo! And are very glad to be back amongst our families and closest friends. Bailey is also very glad that our new space includes stairs. She loves running up and down them to get in a bit of exercise. Posts here will probably still be on the lighter side, but I hope to post here and there with some DIYs, inspiration, and updates on the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">shop</a>. So check out what I've got going on for the spring... some new shapes!<br />
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</tbody></table>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-38254067033962135402011-11-29T12:14:00.001-05:002011-11-29T12:15:41.320-05:00Artist Highlight, DISCOUNT CODE and Giveaway!! Jo Arty Jo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I am a HUGE proponent of educational gifts for kiddos and unique gifts for adults. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoArtyJo?ref=seller_info">Jo Arty Jo </a>has both. AND THEY ARE AWESOME! Seriously. If you have kids on your list for Christmas, consider these coloring sheets. They will really force your little munchkins to concentrate on staying in the lines and they will open their world to creative geometry and art! If you have men and women on your list, check out these original pieces of art because they are fabulous. Also, be sure to check out this inspiring interview, enter the giveaway, AND check out that discount! Holiday deals aren't over yet!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<i><b>Hi Jo Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your awesome original drawings.</b></i><br />
Hi and thanks! I am a stay at home mummy and self taught artist from St Albans in the UK. At the moment I am more than a little bit addicted to drawing with my black fineliner on white paper. I love the contrast! I occasionally add some color too, but usually stick to just the one. My work is mainly abstract, some zentangles. I draw whatever pops into my head, I find it very therapeutic and relaxing after a long day!<br />
I am particulary addicted to making ACEO (art cards, editions and originals). These are collectable art cards which measure 2.5” x 3.5”, baseball card size! They are a way to collect affordable original art, fantastic idea- I like being a collector as well as an artist!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83286836/2012-planner-zentangle-inspired-do-a">AWESOME Planner!!</a></td></tr>
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<i><b> Besides all of the drawings you have in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoArtyJo">your Etsy store,</a> what else do you like to do?</b></i><br />
My life at the moment is run by my little boy. I am so lucky to have him and not have to go out work. I draw and work on my shop while he is asleep. When he is awake I run around after him, take him to fun places, have play dates and generally try to keep him occupied and entertained. He is almost 20 months and has a LOT of energy!<br />
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<i><b> What first drew you to drawing?</b></i><br />
I have loved to draw for as long as I can remember. I started drawing more recently since I became a stay at home mum- I opened my Etsy shop so I have a hobby and second income, and to give myself some ‘me time’.<br />
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<i><b> What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b></i><br />
Always create what you love. There is no point trying to create something because you ‘think it will sell’ if you don’t LOVE it. Art is about being inspired, loving what you do, and letting this shine through in your work.<br />
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Where else can we find you?</b></i><br />
Etsy: <a href="http://www.joartyjo.etsy.com/" target="_blank">www.JoArtyJo.etsy.com</a><br />
Facebook: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/JoArtyJo" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/JoArtyJo</a><br />
Twitter: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="https://twitter.com/#%21/JoArtyJo" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">twitter.com/#!/JoArtyJo</a><br />
Pinterst: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.pinterest.com/jo1984" rel="#external-link-overlay" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/jo1984</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In addition to such inspiring words, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoArtyJo">JoArtyJo</a> is hosting a giveaway here at A Girl and Her Scout! Jo will be giving away a set of 3 printable zentangle coloring pages</b></span>:<br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><b>The winner will be chosen (via a random assorter) on December 5th so be sure to get in your entries by then!</b></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><b> To enter, head over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoArtyJo">her Etsy Store, Jo Arty Jo</a>, and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Additional entries for: 1) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/JoArtyJo">Jo Arty Jo </a>to your “Favorites” on Etsy and/or 5) making a purchase out of her store (one entry for every purchase). Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>In addition, until 31 December 2011 she will be offering a 15% discount to all A Girl and Her Scout readers! YAY!!! Just use key word “girlandherscout" at check out to receive your discount.</b></span>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-77409557732888020772011-11-24T22:38:00.000-05:002011-11-24T22:38:58.963-05:00Artist Highlight, Giveaway and Discount! Melanie Caskey Photography<span style="color: #484848;">Just in time for Black Friday Shopping... check out this great interview with Melanie of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographyMC">Melanie Caskey Photography!</a> She's offering a discount and giveaway and her shop is filled with great wall art for everyone on your list!</span><br />
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</tbody></table><span style="color: #484848;"> Besides all of the photography you have in your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographyMC">Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>I have this odd fascination with nature, the figure, and how those two things interact. So a lot of my work <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>outside of photography is centered around the human figure in its most natural state. Gestural line drawings <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>with watercolor washes really speak to me! I also have a degree in ceramics. So my interests are in a variety <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>of places, but photography is my greatest passion.<span style="color: #484848;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #484848;">What first drew you to photography?</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
My parents bought me a Nikon N60 when I was in high school. After that, I took two years of classes (all film, <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>of course) and decided I was going to go to get an art degree, focus my time in photography, and build a life <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>out of it. Little did I know, the school I wanted to go to so badly did not have a photography program, but one <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>(very talented) photography professor. So I dabbled in a little bit of everything, landed in ceramics, and now <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>I'm back to where I started & loving every second of it!<span style="color: #484848;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #484848;">Where do you find the subjects for your photographs?</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
I google "parks", drive to the one that is closest to my current location, and I hope I find something <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>interesting. You would never know it, but most of my photographs are taken in heavily populated urban <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>areas. I find a section of a tree, flower, anything that catches my eye and work around it until somethings <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>beautiful happens in my camera. I just hope the people around me don't think I look too ridiculous crouched <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>on the ground, walking in circles.<span style="color: #484848;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #484848;">What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br />
Do what you love. I heard this somewhere once, "If people see that you do what you love, they will love what <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>you do". Also, don't be afraid to put yourself out there and brag a little. Learn how to talk about your work and <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>surround yourself with it! Most of all, don't get down on yourself if you don't meet your goals the first time (or <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>the second time). No one ever said being an artist was easy, it's our determination that keeps people <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span>coming back.<span style="color: #484848;"> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #484848;">Where else can we find you?</span><br />
<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>Let's see... My blog is here: <a href="http://melaniecaskey.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://melaniecaskey.<wbr></wbr>blogspot.com/</a><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>My Flickr is here: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/melaniecaskey/" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/<wbr></wbr>photos/melaniecaskey/</a></div><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>My Twitter machine is here: <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/MelanieCaskey" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/#!/<wbr></wbr>MelanieCaskey</a></div><div><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span>My Etsy Shop is here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MelanieCaskey" target="_blank">http://www.etsy.com/<wbr></wbr>shop/MelanieCaskey</a> </div><div> </div><div>In addition to such inspiring words, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographyMC">Melanie Caskey Photography</a> is hosting a giveaway here at A Girl and Her Scout! Melanie will be giving away an 5x7 print of your choice. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><blockquote type="cite"><span style="color: #484848;"><span style="font-size: large;">The winner will be chosen (via a random assorter) on November 28th so be sure to get in your entries by then!<br />
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To enter, head over to her Etsy Store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographyMC">Melanie Caskey Photography</a>, and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Additional entries for: 1) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/photographyMC"> Melanie Caskey Photography </a>to your “Favorites” on Etsy and/or 5) making a purchase out of her store (one entry for every purchase). Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">In addition, until December 8th she will be offering a 15 % discount to all A Girl and Her Scout readers! YAY!!! Just use key word “girlandherscout" at check out to receive your discount.</span></span></blockquote></div><div><br />
</div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-1996598444719581582011-11-15T21:55:00.001-05:002011-11-15T22:44:39.945-05:00Artist Highlight and Giveaway: White Bear!Anybody know what time it is? HOLIDAY SHOPPING TIME!! That's right folks, the holidays are upon us, that's why I am super duper excited to introduce you to Lindsay from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info">White Bear </a>who is incredibly inspiring and is hosting a giveaway for you lovely and creative readers AND is giving us a code for FREE SHIPPING!! Her shop is filled with uber unique and perfect finds for the holidays and great accessories for yourself for some festive holiday partoes so be sure to hop on over! Check out her coolness below and leave a comment to win!<br />
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<div class="im"><div><b>Hi Lindsay! Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info">your fun accessories.</a></b></div><div>Well hello there! Thank you so much for having me. This is my first interview so excuse me if I get all giggly and start to ramble...I'm pretty excited. Anyhow, a little about me...I am a 26 year old native New Yorker (yes, Manhattan...) who moved to sunny Miami Beach almost three years ago. It was too cold for me up there, so I opted for the warmer life. I was a professional actress and dancer since age three but decided to take a break from that crazy life and concentrate on my other love, jewelry. My mother had her own accessory company when I was a kid which got my sister and I into creating fun things at a very early age. I've been making my own jewelry for about 15 years now! Only recently did I finally start selling my creations because I got tired of my friends saying, "You need to start your own company! We love your jewelry too much!" So, here I am.... Creating, selling, living and loving. I reside on the ocean with my puppy Chloe and my amazing boyfriend John, (who is a chef!) Yeah, life is good.</div></div><div><br />
</div><div>So as for my accessories, well I do a little bit of everything. I make beaded earrings, make headbands of all sorts, I dabble in feather extensions and my new favorite thing is LACE! I think it is so simple and girly but can be made into something so extravagant and exotic. The versatility it provides is extremely exciting for a designer. I hand paint all of my lace and try and create a new and interesting statement piece that no one has ever seen before! </div><div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84667153/lace-necklace-hand-dyed-burgundy-purple?ref=v1_other_2">Hand Dyed and Crochet Necklace</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div></div><div class="im"><div><b>Besides all of the accessories you have in your<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info"> Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</b></div><div>Since I live on the water, we are always on the beach or in a pool! It's really too hot here not to be! I also love photography, interior decorating, fashion, website designing, dancing, singing, I'm starting to do real estate, promotional modeling, event planning...yeah I kind of do a little bit of everything. I'm weird and ambitious like that lol. I'm a rockstar.</div></div><div class="im"><div><br />
</div><div><b>What first drew you to making accessories?</b></div><div>I am a creative person, through and through. Whether it's acting on a stage, singing karaoke at a local bar, helping a friend decorate an apartment or doing a photo shoot of my jewelry...I am ALWAYS creating. Art is all around us and it's just too much fun to not be making something beautiful constantly! Designing jewelry and accessories is a fantastic way for me to get all of my built up creative energy out there for the world to enjoy.</div></div><div class="im"><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75211143/purple-tassel-earrings-with-gorgeous">Tassel Earrings- SO great for Holiday Parties!</a></td></tr>
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</div><div><b>What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b></div><div>If something isn't working, find out why and change it. My motto in life (which many people think is silly, but it works for me...) is "never be satisfied." There is always room to improve something. Take different pictures, think like a buyer, find your niche, try different ideas. At first I wasn't getting sales, so I thought to ask around for suggestions, for help. I was told to change up my photos on Etsy because they weren't clear and bright enough. I did what was suggested and honestly, it was like magic. Business began to pick up instantly. So if something isn't working, if you aren't happy, if the sales aren't coming in...it's usually for a reason. Ask for help. Change it up. Live life on the edge. It can't hurt!</div></div><div class="im"><div><br />
</div><div><b>Where else can we find you?</b></div><div>You can check me out on facebook for special sales, giveaways, etc: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/WhiteBearAccessories" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/WhiteBea<wbr></wbr>rAccessories</a></div></div><div>I also have a blog I'm trying to get going at <a href="http://www.whitebearaccessories.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.WhiteBearAccessories.bl<wbr></wbr>ogspot.com</a></div><div>And my personal site: <a href="http://www.lindsaybleier.com/" target="_blank">www.LindsayBleier.com</a></div><div><br />
</div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In addition to such inspiring words, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info">White Bear</a> (such a great name!) is hosting a giveaway here at A Girl and Her Scout! Lindsay will be giving away <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81532972/lace-earrings-hand-dyed-red-orange">these fabulous lace earrings in any colors you want!</a> </b></span></div><div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.270069775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="292" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.270069775.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="im"><div><br />
</div><div>The winner will be chosen (via a random assorter) on<span style="font-size: large;"> December 1st</span> so be sure to get in your entries by then!</div><div></div><div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>To enter, head over to her Etsy Store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info">White Bear</a>, and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Additional entries for: <span class="il">1</span>) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this <span class="il">giveaway</span> with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this <span class="il">giveaway</span> with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/WhiteBearAccessories?ref=seller_info">White Bear</a> to your “Favorites” on Etsy and/ or 5) making a purchase out of her store (one entry for every purchase) Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Don't forget, you can get free shipping over at her shop! Use coupon code "girlscout" to receive that wonderful discount. <span style="font-size: small;"> It's what's so annoying about shopping on the internet right?! Can't stop you now! </span></b></span></span> </div><div><br />
</div></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-58507089730323216072011-11-01T22:48:00.000-04:002011-11-01T22:48:16.459-04:00Artist Highlight and Giveaway: Nichoir!Today I am so pleased to introduce Missy from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir">Nichoir</a>. She has the best feather hair accessories that are perfect for all ages and make great stocking stuffers... just sayin :) Check out her inspiring interview, discount code and enter her giveaway below! Welcome Missy and thanks to all for stopping by!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.280979775.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.280979775.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><i><b><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Hi Missy! Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir"> your fun feather accessories.</a></span></b></i></div><div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Hi all! I was born, raised, and still reside in Eastern Washington State. My accessories are inspired by my surroundings, where else then the Pacific Northwest do you see the desert, mountains, rain forest, and ocean all in a couple hours on a Sunday drive? </span></div><div></div><div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I've been a hairstylist since I was 18, my passion for what I do and my love for fashion led me to making hair accessories which turned into more. In addition to hair accessories I also make jewelry, keychains, and recently started creating Christmas tree ornaments and book marks. Who knows what I'll be inspired to create next. </span></div><div class="im"><div><i><b><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
Besides all of the accessories you have in your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir">Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</span></b></i><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Oh, so much. I'm an outdoorsy girl. I love to travel, camp, and hike. I'm also a big movie buff and book nerd when I can find the time between working, creating and crafting, and keeping up with my 13 year old daughter's activities, arts, and sports. I also love paper crafts and photography. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><i><b>What first drew you to using feathers in your accessories and making accessories in general?</b></i></span></div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Arts and crafting is in my blood. My mom and my daughter are both china painters and are seriously good at it. My mom once placed fifth in the World China Painters Association Competition, and my daughter once placed first in her age category in the Washington State China Painters Competition. (sorry- I couldn't help bragging on the family a little) I have two sisters, one is a professional writer, and one makes soaps and used to make hemp jewelry and pottery. So when you come from a creative family or are surrounded by creative people and artists you never even question if you can do something, it's only a matter of finding what you have a love for. </span></div></div><div><br />
<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">I've always loved birds and feathers. I remember growing up my grandma's house was my favorite place because she had art prints with birds and all these carvings and figurines of birds in her house, which has now started happening in my own house. I started making hair accessories for myself and my daughter and loved creating them so much that I decided to open an Etsy shop really just as an excuse to spend more time creating them. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><i><b>What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b></i></span></div></div><div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">Create what you have a passion for, put your heart into all your work. Especially when it's something you are making for somebody else, when you create something you're putting a little piece of yourself into it, and when your art is in the hands of someone else they should be holding the best of you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><i><b>Where else can we find you?</b></i></span></div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">You can keep up with me and what's new at Nichoir on Facebook- <a href="http://www.facebook.com/nichoir" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/nichoir</a><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>In addition to such inspiring words, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir">Nichoir</a> is hosting a <span class="il">giveaway</span> here at A Girl and Her Scout! Missy will be giving away a hair feather extension clip, keychain, or pair of earrings with feathers of your choice (under a $20 limit). This giveaway is open to US residents only.</b></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b> </b></span></span><a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.276832581.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.276832581.jpg" width="253" /></a></div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><br />
The winner will be chosen (via a random assorter) on December <span class="il">1</span>, 2011 so be sure to get in your entries by then!</span><br />
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To enter, head over to her Etsy Store, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir">Nichoir</a>, and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Additional entries for: <span class="il">1</span>) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this <span class="il">giveaway</span> with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this <span class="il">giveaway</span> with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nichoir">Nichoir</a> to your “Favorites” on Etsy 5) making a purchase out of her store (one entry for every purchase) and/or 6) Liking Nichoir on Facebook. Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</b></span></span><br />
</div><span style="color: #454545; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">In addition, until December 31, 2011 she will be offering a 15% discount to all A Girl and Her Scout readers! YAY!!! Just use key word “girlandherscout" at check out to receive your discount.</span></b></span></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-39580533347731915902011-10-26T15:08:00.000-04:002011-10-26T15:08:31.164-04:00New to the Shop!It's been a bit busy around here lately. I've been working like craaaazzy. Here's some of what's new to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">the shop</a> as a result :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84710607/paper-garland-weddind-decor-baby-shower">Reminds me of the sea or bubbles</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84636233/blue-green-and-orange-paper-garland-baby">Cute baby shower colors for boys or girls</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84293015/autumn-indian-stationary-fall">Fall Stationary and/or Thanksgiving Greeting Cards</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84549300/circus-paper-garland-birthday-party">Circus Themed :)</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84272097/hot-pink-paper-garland-girl-birthday">For the daring lady</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84126481/vintage-book-heart-confetti-paper-heart">Confetti for weddings, parties, DIYs... you name it!</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</tbody></table>PS- Did you know paper garlands make great stocking stuffers? Cause they do! :)Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-8512029815179663532011-10-25T09:36:00.002-04:002011-10-25T17:53:30.559-04:00Artist Highlight and Giveaway: Perles de VerreIt's been a little quiet around here the past few days. Andrew and I had the pleasure of heading to Memphis to see some friends and I have been catching up with Etsy orders ever since. But I'm pleased today to introduce Erin from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre?ref=seller_info"> pearles de verre, </a>a glass bead jewelry shop that is full of wonderful finds! See below to for great Etsy shop tips and inspiration, a GIVEAWAY!!, and a discount from Erin! <br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><i><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"> Hi Erin Dubrow! Tell us a little bit about yourself and<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre"> your jewelry</a></span></b><a href="http://./"><span style="color: black;">.</span></a></span></i><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> I live in South Carolina and I am a full time educator. I am happily married to my better half and in love with my Bassett Hound named Lucky. </span></span></div><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">I have been a lampwork artist for the last 9 years. I began making glass beads on a torch one at a time after taking an introductory class. Each bead is a unique design and no two are the same. Some have small imperfections that allow customers to know they are truly handmade and not mass produced. It can take anywhere from 1 minute to 5 minutes in front of the torch to make most of the beads in my shop. Then, you have the cooling, cleaning, designing, and the assembly process before my art is ready to be photographed, uploaded , described and advertised to the customer. It is a time consuming process and a process that I have a love hate relationship with most days. It ends when it is posted live to customers at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre">my shop.</a></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/perlesdeverre?ref=si_pr"></a><span style="color: black;"> My store is<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre"> perles de verre</a> and can be searched on etsy. It stands for beads and glass.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="color: black;"><br />
</span></i><b><i><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">Besides all of the jewelry you have in your<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre"> Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</span></i><span style="color: black;"></span></b></span> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;">Some of my favorite things to do are:<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">- sit at the beach on Saturday from May to August</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-hunt through treasures at vintage shops or flea markets, which I don’t do nearly enough</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-go shopping for clothes and accessories</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-paper and glue can entertain me for hours </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-reading</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-drinking coffee and catching up with friends</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">-social kickball </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.259667398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.259667398.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">What first drew you to making jewelry?</span></b></i><span style="color: black;"><i> </i>Well, it is funny you ask. I was actually drawn to glass all my life. I love vintage milk glass and as well as modern glass design elements for the home. I was always touching it as a kid, and my mom was always telling me to stop. Once I got in trouble for touching art in the art museum by security! So, for my 21<sup>st</sup> Birthday my parents got me a lampworking glass. So, I began making beads. Slowly, I added to my technique and skill. Thus, I knew I had to learn to make jewelry. So, glass came first then jewelry design and assembly. But from this, I have developed a love of fine jewelry as well as a collection of costume jewelry. </span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span><a href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.249342400.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.249342400.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><i><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</span></b></i><span style="color: black;"> Go for it! You have nothing to lose! It is a small investment in something you love. It is a win win!<br />
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</i></span><i><b><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">Where else can we find you?</span></b></i></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">On Facebook, just search perles de verre or go to </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/perlesdeverre">www.facebook.com/perlesdeverre</a><span style="color: black;"></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">Some of my work has been featured on etsylush.com too! Check out the site for great totally handmade work by etsy artist. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">To enter, head over to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre">her EtsyStore, perles de verre,</a> and leave a comment, link or picture here about your favorite item(s). Additional Entries: </span></b><b>1) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre">Perles de Verre</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LaSantaMuerte?ref=si_shop"></a> to your “Favorites” on Etsy 5) making a purchase out of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/perlesdeverre">her store</a> (one entry for every purchase) and/ or 6) <span style="color: black;">Go on facebook.com/perlesdeverre and liking my page AND leaving a comment on the thread</span></b><b> . Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit;"><br />
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Also, All A Girl and Her Scout Readers can take 10% off the item of their choice at my etsy store. Just use key word “girlandherscout" at check out to receive your discount until November 30<sup>th</sup>.</b></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="font-family: inherit;"></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-20182110445686353372011-10-20T12:07:00.000-04:002011-10-20T12:07:20.204-04:00DIY: Crepe Paper Tassel Garlandd<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://savedbylovecreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/TissueGarland8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://savedbylovecreations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/TissueGarland8.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Want to learn to make one of these? Jump on over to my DIY with Saved by Love Creations <a href="http://savedbylovecreations.com/2011/10/make-crepe-paper-garland-a-girl-and-her-scout.html">here.</a> It's simple, cheap, and totally customizable to your needs!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-61774562177634604882011-10-18T08:05:00.001-04:002011-10-18T10:58:50.783-04:00Artist Highlight: Valeria FastThis week, I am pleased to introduce a fabulous international seller, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValeriaFast?ref=seller_info">Valeria Fast</a>. Read her interview some great tips, inspiration, and fun and be sure to check out her discount code for her store. Don't forget... Christmas is just around the corner :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/81323585/silver-necklace-in-sterling-silver">Silver Necklace</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="im" style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"><i><b>Hi <span class="il">Valeria</span> Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValeriaFast?ref=seller_info">your beautiful jewelry</a>.</b></i></span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 115%;">I was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I am a wife and mom to a beautiful 2 years old baby. I have a degree in Fine Art with major in ceramics and also in Psychology. I have a formal work as a trainer, and in my free time, I love to work in my jewelry. I´m always thinking in new designs, updates to current ones and searching for new materials! </span></span><br />
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</div><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"><i>Besides all of the jewelry you have in your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValeriaFast?ref=seller_info">Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</i></span></span></b></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;">My life outside of crafts includes meeting friends, playing with my baby and supporting husband, working in my garden, repairing old furniture, going to the cinema, going to the countryside, traveling and reading, among other things…..</span></span><br />
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>What first drew you to jewelry making?</b></i></span><br />
Since I was a child, I loved art and always knew I would work in something related to it. The following day I obtained my degree in Psychology I began to study fine arts. I have my own atelier where I deliver classes and in several occasions my artwork was exhibited and awarded.<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> From 2006 to 2007 I lived in Italy, where I began to dive into Contemporary Jewelry. I felt so in love that I wanted to begin working in jewelry immediately! Most of the techniques are the same used in sculpture. Contemporary Jewelry is not related to fashion but to art.</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> Working with jewels, allows me to create a small piece of art able to be wear, something you cannot do with your canvas or your sculptures! </span></span></div><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"><i>What inspires you?</i></span></span></b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;">Nature, colors, geometrical shapes, textures, architecture….I would say that everything that surrounds you, could be a good trigger if you have an open mind<i>.</i></span></span><br />
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<b>What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b></i></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Be honest with you. Follow your heart. Offer something uniquely different. Express yourself in your work. Work hard and push, push, push…. </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;">And hear the master´s voice:</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;">Napoleon Bonaparte: “<span style="color: black;">Victory belongs to the most persevering".</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"><span style="color: black;">Pablo Picasso: "</span><span style="color: black;">Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working"</span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;">T. A. Edison: "<span style="color: black;">Genius is one per cent inspiration</span>, ninety-nine per cent perspiration"</span></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><i><b>What's it like being an international seller?</b></i> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">Being an international seller is not so easy. Despite you know the language, you don´t know the usual/common words to describe products; so selecting good tags can be challenging.</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #2a2a2a; line-height: 115%;"> Also, being far from your clients increases shipments costs and timelines for products arrival. But anyway I feel very lucky to have <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ValeriaFast?ref=seller_info">my Etsy shop </a>and being able to share my art.</span></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/am6rArVPip8" width="500"></iframe></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-89884730378253282812011-10-14T08:41:00.000-04:002011-10-14T08:41:43.649-04:00Vintage Clothes = Awesome Halloween CostumesSome you may know that I love me some vintage. Some of you may also know that I am a regular blogger over at the <a href="http://vintageetsysociety.blogspot.com/2011/10/weekly-wardrobe-post-halloween-edition.html">Vintage Etsy Society Blog.</a> So check it out! <br />
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</tbody></table>I just posted some fun ideas for Halloween costumes derived from vintage clothes <a href="http://vintageetsysociety.blogspot.com/2011/10/weekly-wardrobe-post-halloween-edition.html">over here</a> and gave a great tip for Vintage clothing sellers on etsy this spooky holiday season. It's pretty much awesome and you shouldn't pass up the chance to check it out! <a href="http://vintageetsysociety.blogspot.com/2011/10/weekly-wardrobe-post-halloween-edition.html">See it here.</a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-68341379430424575232011-10-13T13:56:00.000-04:002011-10-13T13:56:01.073-04:00Bailey the Schnauzer's Diaries<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WFRPlgqBEjyKRdXDRHWm1p_dZNQ77a-dViekp2ZHP9d2-1T40c9cAARyBZ4CQE8XpSuovwDt_h3uiMqouOLv5cQYC62ZMvGt2of-RiY97HOjWM3tIfCX6qqFT8GekSO7Bvg8FuwKkrM/s1600/-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="380" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8WFRPlgqBEjyKRdXDRHWm1p_dZNQ77a-dViekp2ZHP9d2-1T40c9cAARyBZ4CQE8XpSuovwDt_h3uiMqouOLv5cQYC62ZMvGt2of-RiY97HOjWM3tIfCX6qqFT8GekSO7Bvg8FuwKkrM/s400/-4.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Dear Mom,</div><br />
I don't know why you thought it would be a good idea to take me out on a kayak this past weekend. You know I'm not a fan of swimming in deep, chilly water. Every time I moved, which I did often because I was scared, you thought we would flip. Mostly I just whimpered and cried, especially when I saw dad and your brother out on a canoe fishing. I thought they needed saving and I couldn't get to them. Next time, think about how cold that water is before you start paddling.<br />
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Loving adventures, but not this one,<br />
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</a></div>Bailey, the SchnauzAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-55308810014192708182011-10-12T11:33:00.000-04:002011-10-12T11:33:00.701-04:00Etsy How-To: Free Advertising Through the HolidaysNow, I can't say from experience that I have used tons of paid advertising. I have paid for advertising and been pleased with the results (another post sometime), but I have also sought out lots of avenues for free advertising and that's what I am going to talk about today mostly because it is HOLIDAY SEASON! It is time to get your shop out there so people in the holiday shopping mode can find you. So today I present you with <span style="font-size: large;"><b>10 ways to advertise for free throughout the Holiday Season</b></span>. Make it your goal that by November 1st, you will try at least 5 of these. I promise it will bring you more traffic and the more you work at it, the more traffic and sales it will bring!<br />
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1) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Start a Facebook Page for your business.</b></span> There are lots of how-to's out there. Also consider Twitter, Flickr, and Tumblr. Get your voice heard and your products seen!<br />
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2) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Read blogs in your niche and comment on them with your shop link.</b></span> Aka if you sell wedding decor, start following some wedding blogs. Don't spam them with your comments, but try every day to leave a comment on at least 3 blogs with insightful thoughts and leave a link to your shop with the comment. People will click and be interested. They were already somewhat interested because they were reading about weddings (or whatever your subject might be).<br />
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3) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Start a blog. </b></span>This one may sound like a lot of commitment and it is more than the others, but it's always great to get your web personality out there.<br />
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4) Don't want to start a blog or already have one? Doesn't matter which, <span style="font-size: large;"><b>seek out guest blog spots</b></span>. It is a great way to get your name out there so start contacting blogs that feature writers or DIY projects from other artists and send them an email with your ideas for a guest post.<br />
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</tbody></table>5) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Get your products featured on blogs. </b></span>Contact blogs that feature items like yours or in your style. Give them a 3-4 sentence blurb about your shop and your product and include 2-3 great photos. Follow up if you haven't heard back in a week.<br />
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6) <span style="font-size: large;"><b> Get Pinterest and start working on building up a great inspiration board. </b></span> Include a couple of your items in your boards, but not too many. You don't want to be a spammer. (See how to grow your business with pinterest here.)<br />
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7) <span style="font-size: large;"><b> Leave business cards sitting around in public places. </b></span> People are bound to look you up. If you include a coupon code on the back, they are even more likely to purchase something.<br />
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8) <span style="font-size: large;"><b> Go for wholesale accounts now. </b></span> If you are considering wholesale (which you should at least consider), this is the time for sales and the time that brick and mortar shops will really be looking for great products for holiday sales. You have great products!<br />
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9) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Come up with new items and tell people about them </b></span>through Twitter, Facebook, your blog... every avenue you have.<br />
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10) <span style="font-size: large;"><b>Talk about your shop to everyone you know.</b></span> You are your biggest advocate and you should be proud that you took the time and energy to start your own business and nurture it! Your shop doesn't have to be the only thing you talk about, but people should know you do it!<br />
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Now commit a bit of time every day to work on these ideas. Free doesn't mean you don't work at it. You will have to work even harder than paid advertising, but if you even commit 10 minutes a day to building a Facebook page, you will see a difference! <br />
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Happy free advertising!Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-27835170643732670092011-10-12T10:25:00.000-04:002011-10-12T10:25:19.310-04:00Mini Pinata DIY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSqFBcumUKKTRX0C3m1d9C2aoKmIr0kxPhyphenhyphenf-suMIGWD9vLyMcUzlTReXGiYzCNtKpmWH0CMWTUAIo4FrasWMGKEnErKCLkOvv7IUZT5_4Wx9j8WIIDA_1drQEr9wyqaCdFkQyf4DqQ0/s1600/minipinata1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTSqFBcumUKKTRX0C3m1d9C2aoKmIr0kxPhyphenhyphenf-suMIGWD9vLyMcUzlTReXGiYzCNtKpmWH0CMWTUAIo4FrasWMGKEnErKCLkOvv7IUZT5_4Wx9j8WIIDA_1drQEr9wyqaCdFkQyf4DqQ0/s400/minipinata1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
You may know I'm a sucker for little mini treasures and for parties. Well if you put the two together, you get some awesome Mini Pinatas and this <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2011/10/mini-pinatas-diy/">DIY on how to make them over on Oh Happy Day!</a> They are so adorable and she gives great step by step instructions. Plus, you can take this idea and make about a billion different shapes, letters, numbers... the possibilities are endless.Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-13899785238697127692011-10-11T05:59:00.032-04:002011-10-11T05:59:00.498-04:00Artist Highlight: Kev Photography<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.271994928.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.271994928.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;">This week, A Girl and Her Scout is hosting Kevin from<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kevphotography"> Kev Photography</a>. He has a great interview and a HUGE discount. Read: 50% off so be sure to check it out! </span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="color: black;">Hi Kevin! Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your photography.</span></b></i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> Hi Allison! Thank you. I'm a graduate student getting a PhD in Physics (I've been in school forever!). And yes, that does mean that I'm a legit science geek. The photography in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kevphotography">Etsy shop</a> primarily comes from my travels, which means that I have a bit of everything in there.</span></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.266464615.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.266464615.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><b><span style="color: black;">Besides all of the photography you have in your <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kevphotography">Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</span></b></i></span><span style="color: black; font-size: small;"> I enjoy exploring new parts of the world and capturing the beauty of the people, animals, nature, and human engineering that I encounter. My passion is to learn, so I enjoy taking up new hobbies that are both in the artistic realm and outside of it. For example, I tried my hand at sailing this year, as well as making jewelery for the first time.</span> </div><div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: inherit; margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kevphotography" target="_blank"><span style="color: black;"><u>www.etsy.com/shop/<wbr></wbr>kevphotography</u></span></a></span></div><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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</div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: verdana,sans-serif;">In addition, until October 31, 2011 he will be offering a 50% discount to all A Girl and Her Scout readers! YAY!!! Just use key word “girlandherscout" at check out to receive your discount.</span></span></b></span></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-15759546276165382632011-10-10T15:30:00.000-04:002011-10-10T15:30:18.789-04:00This Weekend...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5t9HR99Zh8-DGlDCbavfDVThcI0s8H-UTBGEBWQP7kVjZ7Am7isE7Yracze60nTmvvWSFfmLm87K0Ihyw7SVGlqd60bbrbcHyeG66IGOLjS3deU8CWfEe7MWyrjrXsw8YKM6LMXOX5IA/s1600/-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5t9HR99Zh8-DGlDCbavfDVThcI0s8H-UTBGEBWQP7kVjZ7Am7isE7Yracze60nTmvvWSFfmLm87K0Ihyw7SVGlqd60bbrbcHyeG66IGOLjS3deU8CWfEe7MWyrjrXsw8YKM6LMXOX5IA/s400/-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Andrew and I headed to my Aunt's lake house to meet my mom, dad, and brother for a weekend of fun! It was absolutely beautiful being with family in such a wonderful setting. Bailey and I even went out on the kayak! <br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/">Found via this great blog</a></span></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-43199065224807690712011-10-07T08:16:00.000-04:002011-10-07T08:16:00.475-04:00Exciting News!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHme6Mh-A8mn1unpONiL7mDNiMFcObeiNmvG6LVXElQ3__iHrl-hDnxdEJbw91M1m9-EkqBs0KTYN-nr1X9E23ARvn7WoRU2V5wd0ao3o3rzQrB8SyxLOGq88VAh8T80suDcS9tmfhuAM/s1600/fabutton.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHme6Mh-A8mn1unpONiL7mDNiMFcObeiNmvG6LVXElQ3__iHrl-hDnxdEJbw91M1m9-EkqBs0KTYN-nr1X9E23ARvn7WoRU2V5wd0ao3o3rzQrB8SyxLOGq88VAh8T80suDcS9tmfhuAM/s1600/fabutton.png" /></a></div><br />
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I am proud to announce that <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">hoop~da~loop </a>is the newest featured artisan on <a href="http://emmalinebride.com/">Emmaline Bride</a>, a great blog and resource for brides that LOVE handmade. They provide readers with great DIYs and a marketplace to browse handmade items specifically for weddings and wedding events. That's where you will find me! <a href="http://hoopdaloop.emmalinebride.com/">Check me out here</a> and be sure to browse <a href="http://emmalinebride.com/">the blog!</a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-81579467656288991072011-10-06T23:33:00.000-04:002011-10-06T23:33:14.792-04:00For the Men In Your Life...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.267188370.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.267188370.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
Dillion from the blog <a href="http://thedefinitionofdillon.blogspot.com/">An Integral Design</a> added my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80705207/mens-stationary-customizable-choose-your">personalized Men's stationary</a> to <a href="http://thedefinitionofdillon.blogspot.com/2011/10/countdown-25-days.html">his birthday wishlist! </a> Thanks for the feature Dillion! I hope you get it :)Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-81179250228022656612011-10-06T11:09:00.000-04:002011-10-06T11:09:59.390-04:00Artist Highlight: Mrs. Crafty Pants<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><b>Today I want to introduce Kassandra from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coffeenkisses">Mrs. Crafty Pants</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coffeenkisses"> Designs</a>. Her interview is filled with great advice for Etsy shop owners and she's offering A Girl and Her Scout readers an exclusive 20% off coupon code to <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/coffeenkisses">her shop</a>! Scroll to the bottom to get the code, but don't forget to read everything in between :)</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><i><b>What first drew you to to sewing accessories?</b></i> I needed a cute headband for an outfit. I was doing a headband challenge that a blog I follow hosted. The challenge was to wear a headband everyday for a week, regardless of what you had on. So I needed a headband like I said, and I had a rosette fabric flower in my stash from an earlier project. I got that and an elastic headband, and hot glued the flower on there. It turned into this instant love, and I started making others with different techniques and types of flowers. </span><br />
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<b>What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b> M</i>y advice is first do what you love. If you don't love something, you'll hate making different ones all the time. Also, take great photos. The camera isn't as big as the photograph, for instance I have good photos and they're taken with my <i>android</i>! I've gotten a lot of compliments on my photos. List or renew items daily or every couple of hours to keep you at the top. Also, join Etsy teams so you can connect and make new friends. It's a great way to get advice and help. </span><br />
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<b>Where else can we find you?</b></i></div>You can find me at my blog, <a href="http://www.coffeeandtheirkisses.com/" target="_blank">Coffee and their Kisses</a><br />
<div><span style="background-color: white; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My shop fan page on Facebook, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/mrscraftypantsdesigns" target="_blank">Mrs. Crafty Pants Designs</a></span></div>Or Tweet Me, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/coffeenkisses" target="_blank">@coffeenkisses</a><br />
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New to the shop! My newest heart paper garland. Totally customizable in length and color! Find them <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/83224524/heart-paper-garland-wedding-decoration">here. </a>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-86724791295018630982011-10-04T15:10:00.000-04:002011-10-04T15:10:07.004-04:00Artist Highlight and Giveaway: hoop~da~loopToday I thought it would be fun to interview myself (weird? maybe... fun?! yes!) and tell you a bit more about <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">hoop~da~loop</a>. I am also hosting a fun fun giveaway and offering you wonderful readers a discount! So be sure to scroll down to see how to enter!<br />
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</tbody></table><i><b>Hi <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop"><span class="il">hoop~da~loop</span></a>! Welcome! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your whimsical party decor.</b></i><br />
Hello! I'm Allison. I live in Knoxville, TN with my most wonderful husband, Andrew aka "Scout" and trusty pup, Bailey. Besides creating, I love to be in the great outdoors, learn new things, and hang out with my family and friends. I'm also a bit of a foodie and LOVE tracking down delicious restaurants and eating at them. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">My Etsy shop hoop~da~loop </a>is full of happy and whimsical party decorations and unique gifts. It's pretty much the perfect place to find anything from wedding decorations and rehearsal dinner invitations to holiday home decor and dorm goodies. I love custom work and do a lot of it so if customers don't see exactly what they want, I will make it happen!<br />
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</tbody></table><i><b>Besides the <span class="il">paper crafts and such that</span> you have in<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop"> your Etsy store</a>, what else do you like to do?</b></i><br />
Like I mentioned above, I love to be outside. Specifically I love running and walking my dog. We go to the park or at least to the walking path near our place almost everyday. I also love watching a good movie and learning new languages. I know four.<br />
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<i><b>What first drew you to party decor?</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i>I love colors and textures. They add so much life to plain decor in the home or at special events. I also love the one of a kind uniqueness that comes with handmade. That all culminated in me stealing my mom's sewing machine (thanks mom!) and creating fun paper garlands and the rest just sort of blossomed and continues to blossom from there. Plus I think every event and lived in space should reflect you and these paper garlands can do just that!<br />
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<b>What advice would you give to aspiring artists and Etsy shop owners?</b></i> <br />
<i><b> </b></i>I give lots of advice on this here little blog :) but I would say that you should never give up. Sometimes I have a great week and I think oh man! I have hit the big show! But then everything is quiet for a week... and I'm like man what happened?!? When things get slow, instead of sitting at the computer and watching my shop stats not increase (been there done that)... I hit the studio (my kitchen table) and start creating new items. Not only does it renew my love for my shop because I love creating, it helps it grow at the same time<i><b>!</b></i><br />
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<b><i>Where else can we find you? </i></b>Right here on this blog!! You can also find me on<a href="http://www.facebook.com/hoopdaloopbyallison"> facebook here</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/hoopdaloop/">Pinterest here.</a><br />
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And because I love giveaways! <span style="font-size: small;"> </span><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">I will be giving away my newest design... not even in the shop yet!... which is perfect for decor in the home, adding an extra special touch to your gift wrap, or sprucing up your holiday decor (Aka Christmas Tree garland!)--- My newest vintage heart paper garland! I will make it as long or as short as you want up to 10 feet! </span> </b><span style="font-size: small;">You can see a mini example here. The winner will be drawn on October 15th so be sure to get in your entries by then!</span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><b>To enter, head over to <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1645450189">my Etsy Store, </a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop">hoop~da~loop</a>, and leave a comment here about your favorite item(s). Additional entries for: 1) becoming a first time follower of A Girl and Her Scout 2) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your blog 3) Posting this giveaway with a link to my blog on your facebook and/or twitter 4) “Hearting” or adding <a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1645450193">hoop~da~loop</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop"> </a>to your “Favorites” on Etsy and/or 6) making a purchase out of<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1645450197"> </a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1645450197">my store</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hoopdaloop?ref=si_shop"> </a>(one entry for every purchase). Be sure to leave a new comment for each additional entry!</b><br />
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</tbody></table><b>In addition to such fun and because I love all of you, I will be offering a 15% discount plus a free gift on any items in my shop through October 15th. Use coupon code "agirlandherscout" at checkout to receive your discount. </b><i><b> </b></i>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8257367281032594390.post-2363413031553067342011-10-04T09:56:00.000-04:002011-10-04T09:56:48.310-04:00A Little Feature on a French Blog!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.272044666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://img2.etsystatic.com/il_fullxfull.272044666.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.madmoizelle.com/guirlandes-papier-62878" style="color: magenta;">My paper bunting was featured on a French fashion blog this morning. Check it out here!</a></span></div>Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14700558857511896697noreply@blogger.com0