An Influence Giveaway

Will you join me at The Influence Conference this year? We are less than 4 months away from gathering in Indianapolis to encourage and inspire one another. Its a weekend filled with incredible women -- yes, you are incredible -- brining stories, hopes, even fears, and finding ways to connect across our common thread, a desire to live authentic lives marked by Christ.

I ramble on about why I love this conference and am thrilled to be a part of it year after year. But ladies, I am a skeptic. In 2012, when I starting hearing about this conference, I thought, that isn't for me. I told myself lies about why I wasn't good enough. I put it out of my mind. And then a dear friend called me and asked me to go with her. Please, please, please Shannon! I couldn't say no to a girls weekend with a faraway friend. Conversations from that first weekend are still impacting my life.

So here I am, your friend, asking you. Will you join me this year? Can we chat in person instead of over the internet? And to make it all a bit more feasible, a giveaway. A group of Influence ladies have teamed up to give you the opportunity to win the weekend, well, almost, that's what it feels like with over $1000 in prizes! And we want YOU to enter.

We are giving away over $1000 in prizes:
An Influence Conference Ticket ($250 value)
$250 Airline Voucher
2 nights at the Westin Hotel ($300 value)
$50 Sashes Market Gift Voucher
10 Class Pack ($100 Value)
Lifetime Membership to The Influence Network ($200)

Giveaway ends Thursday, June 5th at midnight!

Best of luck, and we hope to see you there! 

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Turning 30 Giveaway

Its time for my birthday weekend. On Sunday I turn T-H-I-R-T-Y and one of the things still left undone is a 30 before 30 list, a few years ago it seemed to be a blogger's rite of passage to have a bucket list. Well, I clearly missed the window. Instead, how about a giveaway from a handful of my favorite shops -- all handmade, two of them local. I am excited to share more about these shops and artisans. But for now, you better go enter!

Participating Shops: 

Paisley Maizie // The Poppy Chain // Mallory Shelter Jewelry // Three Little Pigs Soap

This giveaway is open to US and Canada only.

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A Holiday Weekend Giveaway

I have taken most of December and January off from blogging. I am doing some time to plan and write and there are big things coming for February! I am excited and hope you are too. But first, I wanted to let you in on a fantastic giveaway going on through this long weekend.

$325 gift card to Home Goods

and a Lallitara tote made from a recycled sari

(just in case the gift card wasn't enough!)

You have until Monday at 11:59pm to enter!

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Supporting Handmade (plus a sale and a giveaway)

#supporthandmade

#shoplocal

#smallbusinesssaturday

The hashtags abound for the idea of shopping small businesses, bolstering local economies, supporting the handmade movement. As a blogger, a crafter with a small business (or two or three), as a friend to owners of brick and mortar shops, as a daughter of small town America, I get on board with all the things that embody this large overarching concept. I also shop at costco and target (keeping it real!) but my passion is to support the little guy. I also love the thrill of finding a gem of a shop and seeing them grow -- because they are loyal to their customers and their product is just dang good.

But the explosion of the handmade movement has also brought its share of copycats and impostors, the biggest offenders claiming to support artisans overseas as a cover to capitalizing on the "sustainable shopping" idea. While I am a firm believer that there will never be too many artists, I find the hunt for the original often exhausting.

As an individual, I do my best to research and put my dollars where my heart is. But there is only so much impact a single consumer can make. This is where Umba comes in!

When I learned about Umba, I knew I wanted to be involved. This past summer, I joined a handful of women and helped the company launch their direct sales side as an Umbassador. Umba now partners with and empowers artists, giving them a voice in a handmade loving community. The founders are committed to the idea of "delighting and inspiring" and have curated a line of products that do just that.

Some products support women in villages across the world in Cambodia, Columbia, and Peru, other products help youth here in the U.S. by helping to support West Virginia Young Life volunteers, but all of the products are handmade and originals. I appreciate that the exhausting "hunt" is done by Umba and I have the opportunity to shop a well-curated selection products. I am excited to see this company grow and even more excited to share it with you!

10% off Party Accessories from Umba
a great collection of gifts
or accents for your New Years Eve bash!

Catherine Weitzman, Forage, Florence Oliver, Basik, 

Foamy Wader (select products), LovelyB, Make Pie, Thimblepress

Now through 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday, December 10th

Use Code: LETSPARTY10

Offer valid for U.S. only. 

And because I love you all so much, 
an artist story and a giveaway.

this ...now discontinued... bag from the Basik 855 Summer line could be yours

Ikat Uptown Hobo

Adjustable strap, magnetic snap closure, interior sipper pocket, measure 17'' x 15.5''

$89 value

Based out of Cambodia, Basik 855 creates handwoven ikat accessories that are infused with each season’s most exciting design trends and colors. Basik 855 believes that machines will never replicate the exquisite craftsmanship of a product made by hand. The fabric in Basik 855 totes and clutches takes shape on traditional looms, using the same time-intensive techniques that have defined the craft of ikat for centuries.

In three years, Basik 855 have grown from a collection of artisans working in their own homes to a centralized weaving center located 42 kilometers outside of Phnom Penh. The talent passed from generation to generation of weavers combines with the skills of a specialized design team to create a timely, cohesive collection that is equally at home on the streets of New York and Los Angeles as it is in Phnom Penh and Sydney. Basik 855 is committing to doing business as they think it ought to be done. The artisans are their cause, and the company was founded with the purpose of paying each employee a fair-living wage that they would not receive in the garment factories. This belief forms the core of the company, and it inspires their motto of “fashion with a fight.”

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Five PSAs to Equip Your Holiday Season

Below are my top five PSAs (public service announcements) about my go-tos for gift giving season.

Give Personal Blurb Books this Christmas
If you have a digital camera-whether it's your smart phone or your DSLR-chances are you have a lot of wonderful photos of the people you love. And if you are anything like me, they are maxing out the space on your computer and not doing much else.

Now, imagine those photos in a book, given as a gift. Wouldn't you look like the best most thoughtful person ever? Blurb makes it easy with custom books that you can easily personalize. Plus, the upload process is simple. You can use your Facebook photos, Instagram photos (this is what I do!) or photos on your computer. You can design your own book, or have it automagically created with the Blurb Designer Collection templates. You can make a book in about ten minutes, and they start at just $12.99. A real book.

Plus, you can get 30% off from now through 11/30 with the code: SAVE30

Shop Umba
Stock your gift closet with hostess gifts that are handmade by talented artists from around the world. As an Umbassador, I can attest to the quality of the goods sourced. The best smelling candles imaginable (seriously!) darling measuring spoons and coffee scoops, shop Umba to be equipped with the best hostess gifts this party season.

Hint: next week (11/29-12/2 mark your calendars) all winter knit accessories will be 15% off with code: GETCOZY15

My Etsy Shop
Clearing house for a new collection launching early 2014, all items in my shop are 25% off, including already reduced market lists. Use code: BLOGLOVE25 for the discount through Tuesday (11/26) -- just in time to ship before Thanksgiving.

Artist Crush: Michelle Armas
I am seriously crushing this artist and her work seems to be popping up everywhere, even One Kings Lane. Her paintings are my favorite and I am squeezing my pennies and crossing my fingers for one of these canvas prints before the sale ends. The colors are bright and cheery and perfect for our guest room/office which has been boasting blank builder beige walls for too long.

#MattieMaeDesigns -- a giveaway!
I am giving away one original Mattie Mae Designs lumbar pillow, measuring 10x17. This is the perfect pillow for your reading chair, a little girls bed, or to send away to a daughter or sister in college. I have one on my ricking chair and another is on its way to Behr's best friend who is currently living overseas with her family. They make perfect gifts! $26 value.

Giveaway open to US and Canadian entries only.

Closes Sunday, December 1 for shipping in time for Christmas.

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All you need is a cowl

And maybe a little love.

Melody and I are teaming up to give you a lot of love.

Just because we love you! Enter to win this classic cowl in oatmeal and your choice of kraft tag love banner, new in my shop for Valentine's day.


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Gift Guide Baby + Giveaway Closed

Babies are adorable and fun to shop for, but the truth is, they don't need much. Here are a few of my top picks for the wee ones in your life.

Albert the Stuffed Dino  // Xylophone // Soft Rattles // Cozy Leggings // Bows and Bow Ties

Shearling Booties // Fruit & Veggie Shaped Clutching Toys

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Today's baby gift guide was inspired by the adorable bows and bow ties created by Noelle of NBrynn Design. The Columbus, Ohio based etsy shop opened last winter, a few weeks before Noelle gave birth to her daughter! Enjoying the time she spent making accessories for her own children, Noelle decided to "go pro" and share her talents with others. Noelle is generously offering a $25 credit toward purchase in her etsy shop.

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Plus: 15% discount to all readers now through 12/15

use code: SCRIBBLE15

Congrats to Shanna Uptergrove for winning the $25 credit to NBrynn Design!

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Giveaway: $15 credit to The Hollie Rogue *Closed*

You guys know Andi right? She is a fellow DC area gal and runs an adorable etsy shop with her sister. She is a momma, a Jesus lover, a budding photographer, a stellar fashionista, and man oh man does she make cute necklaces. We met at Influence and I was thrilled to have connected with her. Today I am super excited to offer you a giveaway to her shop:

Andi is giving one lucky Scribble Pad reader a $15 store credit to their etsy shop!

To enter: 

(you must be a follower of The Scribble Pad on GFC)

1. Visit The Hollie Rogue and leave a comment telling me which item is your favorite.

For additional entries:

(leave separate comments for each entry)

2. Add The Hollie Rogue to you RSS feed

3. Favorite The Hollie Rogue on Etsy 

4. Like The Hollie Rogue on Facebook

5. Follow The Hollie Rogue on Bloglovin'

6. Follow The Hollie Rogue on Twitter @thehollierogue

7. Tweet about this giveaway. Here is a sample to get you started:

@thescribblepad is giving away a $15 credit to @thehollierogue: http://ow.ly/f4zAf 

Did you see that? 7 chances to win! 

Giveaway closes November 19 at midnight. 

Closed!

Congratulations to the Winner Rebekah - comment #6

Don't forget to include your email in at least one of the comments

...if I can't find you, you can't win!

Giveaway: Lemon Drop Shop *Closed*

Are you getting geared up for Christmas? I know it isn't Thanksgiving yet, but you might just want to start listening to jingle bells for this giveaway! Brooke, the owner of an adorable party supply shop, Lemon Drop Shop, was one of the ladies I fell most in love with at The Influence Conference. As a fellow working mom, we clicked immediately. She is adorably sweet and has a classic style that clearly shows through in her carefully curated shop.

One of you will win all this loot to kick start your holiday party planning!

Advent Kit | Red Stripe Favor Bag | Green Stripe Favor Bag | Red Mini Polka Dot Straws | Red Polka Dot Cupcake Liners

Over a $20 value!

To enter: 

(you must be a follower of The Scribble Pad on GFC)

Favorite the Lemon Drop Shop on Etsy 

and leave a comment letting me know you did so - include your email address

For additional entries:

(leave separate comments for each entry)

Add the Lemon Drop Shop Blog to your RSS feed.

Like Lemon Drop Shop on Facebook

Pin an item from Lemon Drop Shop on Etsy and tag @thescribblepad & @shoplemondrop

Follow @ShopLemonDrop on Twitter

Tweet about this giveaway. Here is a sample to get you started. 

Giveaway on @thescribblepad for Christmas Party Swag from @shoplemondrop | http://ow.ly/f5c4j 

giveaway closes Monday, November 12 at midnight.

this giveaway is now closed.

The winner is comment #24

Congrats to Brittany of The Frugal Free Girl! 

Love Your Eyes *Closed*

I have been neglectful. My poor, sad, little blue eyes wore contacts almost exclusively for the better part of ten years. A transformation has taken place. I am now hooked on glasses. My eyes are thanking me. Your eyes should thank you too! That's why I am giving away $50 towards the BonLook eye wear of your choice.

Did you hear that people? 

$50 for BonLook

You too can look this good:

To Enter:

Sign up for the BonLook Newsletter on their homepage...

click here to sign up

...and leave a comment letting me know. It is that easy.

Bonus: Everyone who signs up gets a $10 discount!

Open to anyone 18 and over.

Giveaway closes at midnight 11/12 est.
Winner is comment #6
Congrats to Colleen of Ordinary Tales!

Outfit details:

BonLook Mile End Tortoise Glasses // Red Striped Shirt // Swagg by Camilyn Beth // MelodyJoy Nest Necklace

Paige Denim Jeans (similar) // Cole Haan Nike Air Mary Janes (similar)


p.s. I was so obsessed with these glasses, I also bought a second pair. 
Thanks to everyone who recommended the Charlie Brown glasses! I am smitten with both pairs!
you can see more of both pairs of glasses in my instagram feed: @thescribblepad

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Giveaway: $50 Shabby Apple Gift Card

Do you shop at Shabby Apple? I have been a long-time fan, eyes up some classic pieces including the four above. My favorites: Bellissima Retro Dress, Green with Envy Maternity Shirtdress (I've been eyeing this dress since I was pregnant with Behr!), Antique Music Hall Skirt, and the perfect for fall Cider Dress. With so many options in a range of styles from vintage dresses to casual maxi dresses, it is no wonder Shabby Apple has taken the blog world by storm. I couldn't be more excited to be along for the ride!

Shabby Apple would like to give 

ONE lucky reader 

$50 shabby apple gift card

US shipping addresses only

To Enter:

visit Shabby Apple
then leave a comment below telling me which dress is your favorite
+
don't forget to include your email address
If I can't email you to tell you you won, a new winner will be selected.

Additional Entry Options:

(leave a separate comment for each)

Like Shabby Apple on Facebook

Tweet about the giveaway tagging me @thescribblepad

Blog about the giveaway.

UPDATED: giveaway is closed.
Congrats to winner Christie Grennes!

Bonus:

everyone gets 10% off until November 24 using code:
thescribblepad10off

Giveaway: Caterpillar Head Hair Clips

Have you ladies seen Caterpillar Head yet? It is an adorable (and relatively new) etsy shop making felt barrettes for every little girl personality in your life. Confession: my favorite part of this etsy shop might be their play mobile models, second only to their fabulous tag line: 

hand-made felt hair clips for your budding paleontologists, ichthyologsits, botanists and rocket scientists

As the mama of three spunky girls who play the violin, recite sound of music, and hunt for bugs and worms at their local park, Beth has experience both searching for lost hair clips that have fallen out and meeting the budding fashion desires of one precocious toddler after another. This makes her an expert in my book. She began creating hair clips for her girls to fill the market place void - her hair clips are both adorable and sturdy.

Beth is giving one lucky Scribble Pad reader two hair clips of their choice!

To enter: 

(you must be a follower of The Scribble Pad on GFC)

Visit Caterpillar Head and leave a comment stating which hair clip you would purchase, and who in your life would get to wear it. p.s. totally fine if that someone is you. a certain blogger I know can often be found wearing her daughter's hair clips.

For additional entries:

(leave separate comments for each entry)

Favorite Caterpillar Head on Etsy 

Like Caterpillar Head on Facebook

Tweet about this giveaway. 

(psst. Caterpillar Head isn't on twitter, so you only need to tag @thescribblepad in your tweet)

This giveaway is closed.

Christie Grennes is the winner.

Sponsor Giveaway: Migonis Home {Closed}

Update: Congrats to Carly G - comment entry #6 is the winner!

Have you all met Jen yet? She is the creativity behind events all over the Boston area and shares it all with you on her blog, Migonis Home. Last time she was here, she wrote a guest posted about seven tips for successful events. One thing is certain about Jen's party planning priorities, she loves when a theme runs consistently through an event. She also loves Crane's note cards. 

After realizing that Crane's personalized note cards would be out of her price range (along with many of the rest of us) she started creating her own note cards. It all began when she was expecting her son Drew and it has grown from there. Now she creates not only the invites for her events but food labels and favor tags and any other piece of stationary that could could imagine adding to an event.

Here are a few samples of her classic design work:

Today's giveaway is a beautifully packaged set of 20 personalized note cards or a set of 25 invitations. You can check out Jen's blog for template designs and then the winner (or anyone who wants to purchase the stationary) will be able to select the color of the background and font.

To enter:

Leave a comment with what you would choose if you won (link to choices here) 

AND

either follow Migonis Home via Google Friend Connect or follow along on Facebook.

To get extra entries:

Follow Migonis Home on Facebook (if you didn't already do that)

Pin one of Jen's designs on Pinterest
Follow The Scribble Pad via Google Friend Connect
Follow The Scribble Pad on Facebook

giveaway closes Monday 9/17 at midnight

And because we love Jen so much, we are asking for your vote!
Vote at Country Living for Migonis Home
(one of three finalists for Best Decorating blog, this will literally take 10 seconds)

Family Favorite Books + a giveaway

One of the early lessons we learned in reducing baby clutter was to ask for diapers and books, books and diapers, lots of books, and did I mention diapers? Our friends and family delivered! We didn't have to buy diapers until Behr was almost six months old, and we are still discovering new books as we rotate our collection. Among the books, a few stood out early as family favorites. Here are our top five(ish).


Just Because You're Mine This book is the story of a father's love for his son, not because he is fast, brave, or anything he could do on his own, a beautiful reflection of our Father's love for us. The author, Sally Lloyd-Jones also writes our favorite children's bible. This is a wonderful gift.

Little Blue Truck Little Blue Truck teaches his friend the lesson of being kind and helping others. The illustrations are beautiful, and it is fun to read aloud the sound effects. Behr carries this book around the house with him. This book has worked its way into the home of nearly every friend who has had a baby since Behr. (Seriously, I just bough 5 more last week!)

Barnyard Dance! I am not a huge Sandra Boynton fan, but this book is hard to resist. Every time Behr picks it out, he stands next to me and reaches for my hand so he can "spin with the chickens...not cluck, cluck, cluck!" This book gets us dancing and giggling every time.

Little Pea, Little Hoot, Little Oink (a set of three, but I am counting them here as oneish). These cheeky books again teach lessons with a bit of irony, a pea that doesn't eat his veggies, a pig that doesn't like dirt. The whit and humor keep us reading these again and again. Much like Little Blue Truck, we give this book set to everyone. I even embarrassingly emailed a blogger who reference the book and a different gift giver in her vlog...only to realize that we had given her Little Blue Truck instead. My cheeks are still red from that one!

Snuggle Up, Sleepy Ones a sweet and simple book of how the jungle animals say good night. Behr brings us this book often. The illustrations are serene, akin to the colorful skies in the movie Lion King. And while there isn't much that makes this stand out, it has given us a family phrase, "a big hippo hug!" to replace the more common idiom, "bear hug," because that might get a bit tricky some day...



We love these books so much, we keep our house stocked with these for baby shower, birthday, and baptism gifts. We are always ready! And now we want you to be ready too. Win your own Little Blue Truck board book.

to enter:

you must be a follower of this blog via google friend connect

leave a comment sharing your favorite book and why you love it so much

p.s. be sure to leave your email in the comment too!

this could be a the book you read last week, from your childhood, that you read to your own children. etc. note, it doesn't have to be a children's book.

this giveaway closes monday, may 28

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ooh, don't forget, this is the last week to ask me questions anonymously.

anewjewel giveaway | winner announced

have ya'll heard of the etsy shop anewjewel yet?

this shop is loaded with treasures, hand crafted and designed by this lovely lady Aly (with the support of her fine looking man). constantly on the search for jewelry that she could wear from day to night, work to fun, Aly started making her own. Spending time with 5 and 6 year olds for her day job, jewelry making became a calming activity for her evenings. Aly says the best part of her etsy shop is knowing that there are people out there who are able to enjoy her jewelry as much as she enjoyed making it. Here are some of my favorite items from Aly's shop:

and now for the giveaway:

One winner will receive the item of your choice from anewjewel's etsy shop!

to enter:

skip on over to anewjewel on facebook and leave a comment on her wall saying the scribble pad sent you

four extra entries:

(leave a separate comment for each)

like anewjewel on facebook

favorite anewjewel's etsy shop

visit anewjewel on etsy and leave a comment telling us about your favorite piece

tweet about this giveaway: " @TheScribblePad is hosting a giveaway from anewjewel http://schreiber6.blogspot.com/2012/04/anewjewel-giveaway.html | www.anewjewel.etsy.com "

giveaway closes friday.

this giveaway is close.

Congratulations Carly G, you won!

          5. Carly G said...

              Tough to pick a fav but I think it would be the Mint Funk Gold Necklace!

              April 3, 2012 7:04 AM

The Littlest Mammoth Giveaway

 

Today's Giveaway is from The Littlest Mammoth. An online gallery of carefully curated children's artwork from international artists. These colorful prints brighten a room and expand imaginations. Like stepping into or out of your favorite fairy tale. What could be better to hang on the walls of your child's bedroom? I first featured this shop in my baby baby gift guide and have since fallen in love with nearly all of their prints!

The giveaway is for a 11x14 print of your choice
a $35 value

To Enter:
you must be a follower of my blog
visit The Littlest Mammoth and leave a comment below telling me which print is your favorite
be sure to include your email address!


Additional entries:
(leave a separate comment for each)
Follow The Littlest Mammoth @hellomammoth on twitter
The Littlest Mammoth just launched a facebook page, go like it
Tweet about this giveaway, feel free to use this or craft your own:
" @TheScribblePad is hosting a giveaway from @hellomammoth - incredible artwork for kids: http://bit.ly/vBKYcD "

This giveaway is closed.

And the winner is...comment #26, Christine

Congratulations!  

Send me an email and I will get you hooked up with the print of your choice.

Drumroll Please {Giveaway Closed, Winner Announced}

Dun...da...da....dun....

Are you ready for the exciting news?  The Scribble Pad is growing!  Wait, did you thing we were expecting number two?  Or getting a dog?  Nope, not yet.  But thanks for the great guesses on twitter. 

We have officially launched our very own, brand spanking new etsy site!

Check out the site for my first collection of hand-stamped holiday stationery. As my little shop grows, this will also be where you can find examples of my custom invitations and calligraphy.

The launch of the shop was timed to coincide with the holiday gift swap hosted by Freshly Picked and Ardor.  Five fabulously crafty blog readers will be receiving this pretty pink package on their doorsteps today. And you can get one too! To celebrate the launch, I am giving away:

one set of hand stamped holiday cards 

-or- 

one set of the custom embossed name cards

to enter:

 leave a comment including your email address

four extra chances to win:

leave a separate comment for each

favorite The Scribble Pad on etsy

visit The Scribble Pad on etsy and tell me your favorite card set + who you would send them to

tweet about the giveaway: "@TheScribblePad just launched an etsy site: http://tinyurl.com/c7vxz3p featuring her hand stamped holiday card collection"

pin one of the items in this post or on the etsy site - be sure to send me the link to your pin

This giveaway will close Friday.

UPDATED on 11/20/11:  Winner Announcement

Comment No. 13 - julie from Green Eggs and Hammes

Congratulations Julie!

email me at: shannon.angelos {at} gmail.com to claim your prize

Simple Joys + Giveaway Winner

a day with just my little family of three

the smell of homemade applesauce in the slow cooker

{modified from this recipe}

white orchids Mark sent me at work on august 30th to announce that our five year anniversary is only a month away

this is an itty bitty view of my desk at work

family nap time

rigatoni with roasted tomatoes and homemade pesto for lunch

announcing the winner of the Stella and Dot turquoise earrings

Christie of:

email me at: shannon {dot} angelos @ gmail to claim your giveaway prize!

Hope you all have a joyful first week of September.

p.s. the next edition of the baby story will be on the blog tomorrow. 

stay tuned!