Story Jewelry Painting Giveaway (Etsy!)
Hi Prissy Green readers! I’m Samantha Cummings, and Karissa has kindly let me invade her blog to tell you a little about me and to offer a prize! You will usually find me over at Priceless Writers, creating non-fiction projects for clients…but there are a great many other things I enjoy creating. My salvaged wood paintings are near the very top of that list!
Children love looking at whimsical, fun things – pictures, toys and even photographs. With their little imaginations, they can turn a ladybug on a leaf into the heroine of a tale or a cupcake into a magic food made by elves that sneak around in kitchens at night. I think that’s really great, and think more adults should have that ability!
These paintings are done in acrylics on salvaged wood – my fiancé is a carpenter and so before he throws away the scraps from a job, I sneak out to the truck in my ninja clothes and ski-mask and confiscate them! This process looks a lot like me saying, “Honey, can you put that wood in the garage for me, por favor?”
With each painting, I try to capture something fun, whimsical or magical. They’re not only appealing to children, either…the roses seem to be a favorite among adult women. I plan on adding many more things in the coming weeks and months – including more paintings for little boys, some beaded jewelry and other creations. I hope you’ll visit often!
Okay back to Karissa time here at Prissy Green! I just love Samantha’s writing and her paintings too! So much that Samantha is sending my niece this beautiful Cupcake Painting!
Can you see the sparkling sugar sprinkled on top? As I told Samantha, there isn’t a whole lot my niece loves more then food, but she really loves clothes, and PINK! She gets her eating habits from me, and the fashion habits from her mom, my sister-in-law, and of course her Grandma, my mom!
Samantha has chosen this painting as a giveaway item for one of you Prissy Green readers! To enter, head over to her shop at Etsy named Story Jewelry and pick out your favorite painting. Or better yet, have the little one you want to win it for pick it out!
Unless you want it for yourself! I am rather keen on the You are My Sunshine/Flower above myself! I think this would make a magical Christmas present for a little one’s room.
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FotoMacro on Etsy Giveaway
I have a fun shop for you to check out today, along with a giveaway. It is actually brought to us by one of you! A PG reader. Her name is Angie and she has an Etsy shop called FotoMacro.
Here is bit from her intro there: I am a passionate artist who loves nature and likes to show nature’s beauty by getting into the nitty-gritty details of the natural world. I enjoy tromping through my yard, local parks, city streets, etc. looking for that perfect macro shot that will show nature in all of its perfect and jaw-dropping glory. I hope you enjoy my photography as much as I love taking the photos. My wish is that it will inspire you to not only make a purchase of one of my prints, but to see nature in a new and exciting way–a way you never have before.
I am so glad that someone knows how to take the pictures that I always have the desire to take! For one, I never know how, and two, I never seem to have a camera when I see the shots I would want to capture.
I really enjoy the rich detail of Angie’s prints. And even rain drops catching the sun in the shots. Makes me remember to take a little extra time to enjoy myself and my surroundings! Even the smallest things in nature we take for granted have their beauty.
Angie wants to give you a chance to win one free 8 x 10 print of your choice from her Etsy site, FotoMacro. To enter, head to FotoMacro, and pick out the print you would pick if you won, and why you like it. You will get your choice of luster or glossy finish but Angie does want you to note that glossy lends itself to being more professional looking than luster.
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ArtWare, Southern ArtWare on Etsy
Jewelry and Accessories Handcrafted by southern artisans
I met my friend Blake ions ago at this point. and just met his girlfriend Allison this past summer. Instant likability! Plus she makes jewelry, and what isn’t to there to like when someone makes one of my obsessions! ::wink wink.
She was selling her beautiful wares as a vendor at huge convention in Louisville when we met. And since they are from Alabama, that tells you how gorgeous her treasures are. And when I laid eyes on them, I said, “you have to give me your info so I can review this on Prissy Green!”
So not a lot of talk, just a lot of photos! and you can find a place to purchase at ArtWare on Etsy.
Red Jasper Fan Necklace
Chambered Nautilus Fossilized Lever Back Earrings
Jade Colored wire wrapped stone, chocolate stone center, double leather
Grey and Black Marble Bracelet Silver Leaf and Flower Clasp
Multi-color ladder yarn crocheted in tiers
Isn’t is all unique and gorgeous!? again, you can find the southern artisan ArtWare at etsy.
Ethora on Etsy, Review and Giveaway
During my bouts of insomnia, I can usually be found either writing posts, or online shopping. I usually don’t buy the items, I save them to my cart, or email them to myself and give it the ol’ 24 hours. If I still want it, I might get it, but I admit, most of the time I don’t.
This tree is by far my favorite. if anyone reading wants to donate to the Karissa needs more trees fund, please do so with this. =)
Ethora was a completely different story of my late night shopping escapades. I was fascinated, and mesmerized by the beauty of her creations. All of her creations are handcrafted out of recycled sterling silver wire, natural gemstones, and various special findings.
I purchased two rings. One Tiger’s Eye, and one a pinkish Moonstone. As you can imagine, I put them on as soon as they arrived. Now I sorta wish would have bought one of her more triangular shaped rings as these look the same minus the stone, but I am still thrilled with my purchase.
The owner of Ethora would like to give you the chance of owning one of her magical creations. A ring of your choice! To enter, head over to Ethora and tell me what your favorite piece is. I haven’t named names here, so you can use these items, just make sure you give me the proper Ethora name for it! 
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I have a hankering in my heart for these earrings too.
Picnic Basket Crafts On Etsy! Review and Giveaway
I was poking around on Etsy one day (come on who doesn’t?) and found this great store there, Picnic Basket Crafts. She has a little bit of everything in her store. From cleaning products to reusable napkins, products for your face and for your toes! Plus when she sends them, she is using reclaimed boxes, like cereal, granola bars etc. All turned inside out, to make one less piece of trash in the land fills.
What actually brought me to her site was me looking for reusable cloths for the kitchen and to use as napkins. We tend to go through a lot of paper towels, even with being conscious of using them. I really don’t want to see what the average household uses.
She sent me several sample sized products to test out and review for your here.
Ecofriendly Unbleached Cotton Alternative to Paper Towels-Loving this item. and I definitely plan to order more. They are thick, perfectly sized at 10×8, and you can reuse over and over again. Use for quick clean ups, napkins, anything you would typically use a paper towel for! and then some. They pick up more wet messes then a paper towel. and I know Craig has been impressed.
Wood Furniture polishing Creme. I adore this! We actually don’t as much wood in our house as what I used to have before we moved in together, Craig brought some nice metal furniture, but we do have a huge Armore, that needs polished up every so often. I tested this out on the inside, that rarely gets seen just to be safe, then realized, I was infatuated with the new glossy sheen and moved to the outside! It is really easy to spread and sinks in nicely.
I also tried out her Eco-Friendly Glass Cleaner. Now normally I just clean with vinegar and water, but this has a nice scent and leaves no streaks behind. Definitely a nice alternative!
So after you have spent some or even most of your day cleaning, you might want a good ol soak yourself! Try this on for size! A Spa-at-Home-Getaway, with 8 Products! All for only $12! I have tried most of these and I I can tell you, that just the Tub Truffles and the Peppermint Foot Bath Truffles. I wasn’t actually expecting as much as I got out of either of these but I am LOVING the Foot Bath Truffles. I have used things on my feet to soak before and never felt like they did much good. This is like giving your feet a shot of the Energizer Bunny!
She has a Kaolin Scrub for your feet, a Peppermint Patty Lotion Solid, Calendula and Herb Facial Mask, Spot and Blemish Treatment, Nightime Eye Serum, Face Cream and a Massage Oil all included as well! Yes, I told you $12 is a DEAL! and a great way to try what you might want to buy in ful sized product too!
Picnic Basket Crafts wants to offer one Prissy Green reader the chance to try all of these fantastic items out too! You will receive the Spa-At-Home-Getaway pack, samples of the Reusable towel, Wood and Floor Cleaner, Wood Polishing Creme, and the Glass Cleaner.
To enter, simply visit Picnic Basket Crafts, and tell me oe other item besides those listed here, you would like to try. Trust me, you can find another, she has LOADS of items for sale.
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