March 2012 Giveaway

I have been promising you a giveaway and I've been so busy that I haven't taken the time to do it. You are in luck, because I've been so far behind I am going to give away TWENTY, you hear it right twenty brooches. That's $240 worth of lovely merchandise. And it's not even going to be that hard for you to win.


What's the Prize? One of my lovely Pick a Bouquet Brooches So cute to wear for Summer and the Spring holidays and Men can even wear a s boutonniere. These are so cute on a t-shirt with jeans too, or on your purse strap or a fabric headband. Very versatile.


Speaking of Spring Holidays, this giveaway is kind of like an Egg Hunt. Not on the Whitehouse Lawn, but at my New Website akacinders.com.

The first 20 people who can find the hidden coupon code on my website will get a brooch of their choice. There are only a few requirements

You must wear the brooch and pass out my business card to interested friends (after all, I'm looking for you for advertising)

You must pay shipping only for your brooch (International buyers will be refunded the difference between priority and first class as I will ship international first class)

You must follow the link to my Artfire shop for your brooch.

You will receive a coupon good for $12 off of the purchase price of the brooch (full price excluding shipping). If you choose to purchase additional items, remember Artfire patrons receive and additional discount.

Here is a clue, the hidden page is on a hidden page on akacinders.com. Click a link to find a link to the page.

Giveaway Winner!!!

Not sure, this will get to the winner by Valentines Day, But I will try, because the winner lives in Spain. Congratulations Pili, You are the winner. Sorry to all the other entrants, but keep an eye on this blog because you may get a chance to have a great gift certificate on my blog.

Giveaway - Valentine Jewelry for You

Winter doldrums got you down? (What the heck is a doldrum?) Perk your self up with a pretty peony from my akaCINDERS shop.

Romantic Red and Ivory Peony and a Pretty Spring flower to remind you where we're going.

Entry is Easy! Tweet or Facebook Post Post any item from my shop akaCINDERS or just Tweet or Facebook My new Website akacinders.com.

Want extra entries? Post something Pretty on Pinterest for 2 additional entries.  Make sure you let me know what you did in the comments on this post.
Contest Ends January 31, 2012. That will give me enough time to get this to you by Valentines Day.

Please be sure that you leave a comment with a name I can use to contact, or check Back February 1 to see if you have won. No entry limits.

Smurf Geek Bag Winner

The May Giveaway is Over and I am taking a day or 2 off for a well deserved rest. I will be back soon to comment on why a discount site like Heartsy is very bad for every indie art or craft seller.

The winner of the Smurf Geek Bag is Autumnkitty.

Comd Back tomorrow to find out who one the $30 gift certificate.

May 26 Giveaway - Skull and Roses Clutch

Wow! What a show on Idol last night! The Stars were really out!

Today's Giveaway is this really Awesome Alexander Henry print, Skull and Roses Clutch. Darkly Romantic.

I'm getting tired of this month of Giveaways and I bet your tired of all the work I'm making you do. So just for today all you need to do is follow the Blog and my other blah blah blah rules HERE.

The only other thing you have to do is let me know you want this clutch in the comments. Easy!!!!

So I bet you're dying to know who won the BoondockG soap. Well its Melissa Lynn D!!! Congrats!!!

Don't forget to stop by tomorrow and enter to win the Smurf Onsie from PoppysSprouts

May 25 Giveaway - Three Months Ad Space

I Swear if I ever decide to do a Month of Giveaways again somebody just shoot me. Really! I've been composing these late at night when I should be relaxing. What is relaxing again?

Anyhow, if you are looking for some free ad space this giveaway is for you. The last 2 winners are reaping increased hits already.

What can you do to win? Well you have to be a follower of this blog and follow the basic rules HERE and this time you have to be on my mailing list. If you aren't, it's easy to sign up over there ------> Also recommend me to your friends. Facebook, twitter, blog whatever. Just post all the work you've done to win the Ad Space in comments.

So if you don't win, cheer up. You can Earn some Ad Time by being a Guest Blogger. Details Here.

And now the Winner. Drum-roll please. The winner of the Cherries Jubilee Apron is Autumn Kitty.

Come back for more fun tomorrow.

May 24 Giveaway - BoondockG Olive Oil Soap

Handmade soap is such an pleasure to use. I have so many favorites like The Lily of the Valley Goat Milk soap by Summerland Bath and Body

Olive Oil Soap is so rich and wonderful too. Today's Giveaway is a great 3 oz bar of Bamboo Sugarcane Olive Oil Soap by BoondockG. To win the soap, click on the link, go to the shop and pick out your favorite item in the shop. Let me know in comments.

And don't forget, you have to follow this blog and the other rules HERE

Now for the Winner of the Black Eyed Susan Trio Necklace! Pesky Cat Designs. Congrats!!!!

Don't forget to come back tomorrow For a chance at 3 Months Ad Space.

May 23 Giveaway - Cherries Jubilee Apron

Today is a Great Giveaway! Cherries Jubilee Retro Apron. It's so cute and just in time for Northern Cherry Blossoms.

This Apron is so cute it has little bows and it even has a Lace Apron. Remember, You have to follow my blog and the other rules HERE.

This month I have a special Deal on Aprons in my Poppy's Garden Gate shop. Buy Any Apron $24 or more and get a free Pot Holder. To win this Apron, just go to my shop and leave the name of your favorite Apron in the comments.

Good Luck!!!

The Winner of the Wolverine Accessory Clip is Toasty Angel - Congrats!

May 17 Giveaway - 6 Months Ad Space

Does this look familiar? Well this one is even Better. 6 months of Ad Space. Look barleecreations won and she already has her ad posted. Click on it and go right to her shop.

Remember to follow the basic rules posted HERE. And your task will be to do something nice for a stranger and post what you did in the comments. Crazy right? I'm just that kind of girl. Go to someones shop and Tweet of FB comment about how much you like what they have. Look at a blog you've never read and leave a nice comment, or even buy something from a new seller.
And remember. You MUST follow this blog to win.

Good Luck and Congrats to Thursday's Winner

Due to the Big Blogger snafu (that was Blogger Down for over a day) and the fact that they lost all of Thursday's posts, I had to delay the contest and announcements. The winner of the May 12th Gardening Set is Laura.

I will be announcing Friday's giveaway and Monday's giveaway winners Wednesday and I think we will just about be caught up as long as Blogger doesn't have another breakdown.

May 12 Giveaway - Gardening Gloves, Apron and Seeds

What a Prize! This is one of my favorites, because I love to Garden. Gardening gloves, a Cute Cupcake Apron and a HUGE package of cut flower seeds.

The Apron is a discontinued version of this Cupcake Apron from Poppy's Garden Gate.

Remember to get this Giveaway you have to follow the basic rules HERE and Tell me what your favorite flower is. Easy one today. 

The winner of The Poppy Trio Necklace is ToastyAngel by default. The only entry.

Sorry about all entries that were lost by the Blogger Snafu. I will keep this contest open all weekend. Contest now ends Midnight EST, May 15th