1000 Fan Giveaway - Sweet Sapling & Mud Butt Cloth Diapers

We're finally here.  Nearly the last 28 hours of this giveaway.  I'm sure you are all terribly tired of seeing all the posts but this has truly been a HUGE milestone for me and my business.  Again, I would like to thank everyone who has supported Butterfly Designs over the last three years and also a big thanks goes out to the sponsors who participated in this giveaway.  It's so amazing to have a network of friends and a community of handmade businesses who support each other as we grow.

At the end of this post, I will announce the bonus entry that everyone can earn.  It's going to be more involved than just a single click but I hope that it'll be worth it.  You never know, it could be the entry that wins you that prize you've had your eye on.

Now, I'd love to introduce you to Sweet Sapling.

Sweet Sapling is a local (to me) home run business run by Christina.  She is truly passionate about what she does so I would like to use her words.

She writes:

I adore creating beautiful things and I love to sew! As a child I was drawing out patterns from quilting books and sorting a collection of buttons from an old coffee tin. Having an extremely creative Mother and Grandmother led me to see a life overflowing with creativity. I am drawn to playful and bright colors as you will see and a love for all things girly.

My desire is to provide you with nothing but the best! It's what I give to my own daughter and it gives me great joy to pass on each beautifully handmade piece to your daughter, your friends daughters and your granddaughters.

With that in mind I strive for perfection in each piece I design. I use only the best quality designer cotton fabrics that are soft and luxurious to the touch and are extremely durable. With skirts all seams are serged giving a professional finish. Each are truly a labor of love!

Her work is impeccable and completely adorable!  

Along with her adorable skirts, Sweet Sapling also carried a huge variety of beautiful hair accessories.  They are different than most of the ones you see around they totally coordinate with her ruffle skirts.

Prize package #12 is a set of two sweet hair clips - winner's choice. 

It'll be a tough choice - there are so many cute ones to choose from.

Check out Sweet Sapling on Facebook and also take a moment to visit her Etsy shop!

And last but definitely not least, 

I'd like to introduce you to Mud Butt Cloth Diapers

Now quite honestly, I tend to choose convenience over everything - especially when it comes to diapering but a friend of mind introduced me to Mud Butt Cloth Diapers and I LOVE them!  They are the only diaper in my stash.   

I really could go on and on about how much I love these diapers.  They don't leak, they are easy to wash and maintain and they are completely custom.  Generally Mud Butt Cloth Diapers doesn't have ready to ship diapers but you get to choose the fabric color/print as well as the snaps so each diaper is your own personal creation.  It's great! and a little addicting.  Check out the Mud Butt Cloth Diapers to order one or a dozen, for your little one's cute bottom.

Mud Butt Cloth Diapers carries a variety of eco-friendly items.  One of which is our final prize package.  During this colder season, every kid has a runny nose and here is the perfect item for their poor sensitive noses.  

A six pack of their mulit-purpose wipes with an adorable bad to keep those boogers under control. 

So as promised, I am offering one additional bonus entry for everyone.  

To get this final entry, visit the Butterfly Designs Facebook page and share the post that is pinned to the top of the page.  In order to qualify for the bonus entry, your share must be public (so I can verify).  

Once shared, you must also go the to the Rafflecopter link and get your final giveaway entry.

Once a again, thank you everyone who has participated in this great giveaway. 

I can't wait to make 13 people's day tomorrow!

1000 Fan Giveaway - Candles for Hope & AnnDora Crafts

Phew!  We finally ended our game of "pass the virus" and I think everyone in my family is finally on the mend. What a week!

So now I have to squeeze in the last few sponsors.

First, Candles for Hope.

Candles for Hope is run by my wonderful sister in law.  After doing mission work in the Philippines, she started Candles of Hope as a way to raise funds and continue their support of a cause that is so dear to her heart.  You can read the story of her experience here.

 By working with Mercy in Action, she is making an impact on the women and children in the Philippines.  100% of the profits from Candles for Hope go to Mercy in Action's emergency fund, to cover unexpected hospital bills for the poorest people in Ologapo, Philippines.  Additionally, Candles for Hope also sources all their beeswax locally so it also supports her local bee farmers.

As way to spread the word about the work of Candles for Hope, I have purchased a set of candles for the winner of prize package #10.
I hope that you will read Marlese's story and consider supporting Candles for Hope during this holiday gift giving season.

I'd also like to quickly introduce AnnDora Craft.

AnnDora Craft is run by Karla, who I just recently met.  She is an around creative person and I am LOVING her accessories.

You can check out her work on her Facebook page or head over to her Etsy Shop.
If you'd like to read more about Karla and her work, she was interview recently on Becky's Buttons blog.

Prize Package #11 is a Skinny T-shirt Bracelet from AnnDora Craft - winner chooses colors.

We have just a couple more sponsors to spotlight and tomorrow I will be announcing a bonus entry for everyone.  Stay tuned and good luck!

1000 Fan Giveaway - Sweet Pea Bow-tique

Phew!  We are over half way done and nearly 800 entries for the contest!  Thanks so much to everyone who is spreading the word and sharing with your friends. I would LOVE to get to 1000 entries so keep your eyes open for a BONUS entry on the last day.

Now I would love to introduce Sweet Pea Bow-tique.

As a mom to two boys, I missed out on all the girly girl stuff that makes having a girl so much fun.  Luckily, now that I am a foster parent, I get to experience the fun of frills, tulle and hair pretties!  

One of my most favorite headbands came from Sweet Pea Bow-tique and I'm trilled that Mary Beth could join us in this giveaway.  

I asked her to share a bit about herself and her business.

My name is Mary Beth.  I am a wife and a mother to two amazing children.   I am a hairstylist and the owner/creator of Sweet Pea Bow-tique, which opened in 2009.

As a hairstylist, I have always had a love for hair accessories, along with all things girly!  When my daughter was younger, I began looking for “something special” to put in her hair.  After much searching, I decided to make my own.  I have always been a pretty crafty person, so I thought I would give it a try.  A week later, I took a few of the hair bows  into the salon, and that day I got five bow orders.  Within the first few weeks, I had gotten several more orders and thus, Sweet Pea Bow-tique began.  My little project of accessorizing my daughter has now become a business that I am extremely proud of and thoroughly enjoy.

When I started Sweet Pea Bow-tique, I was only making hair bows.  I have since expanded to include several different styles of children’s headbands, adult headbands, baby and toddler hats, tutus, tutu dresses, fairy wings, fairy wands, hair bow holders, leg warmers, and bracelets.

I love making little girls feel like princesses, and to see the look on their face when they twirl around in their new tutu for the first time.  I absolutely love my job! 

Isn't her work adorable?  I just love it!

Prize package #9 was generously donated by Sweet Pea Bow-tique.  It's sure to make any little girl feel like the princess that she is!

1000 Fan Giveaway - Sarah M Dorsey Designs

Introducing Sarah M Dorsey Designs!

I stumbled across Sarah's work on her Etsy site.  Her work is modern and smart - everything I love is a great graphic print.  I have ordered a couple myself and I can't wait to find the perfect place for them in my home.

I asked Sarah if she would introduce herself:

Hi I am Sarah.

and I love art and design!

In 2007 I graduated from Bridgewater College with a B.A. in Fine Arts and in 2010 I graduated from George Washington University with an M.F.A in Interior Design.

I am originally from Frederick, MD where I met my husband - we were married in 2009 and recently relocated to Central Coast California for his work and I am now a free lance designer.

Together with my crazy/grand ideas and David's creativity and ability to figure them out, we love creating DIY projects to make our rental feel more like a home. And last but not least, our beagle/terrier, Annabelle is along for the ride (her favorite time is when we work on projects in the garage because she can sneak a nap on the bed!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Feel free to contact me at: sarahdotmdotdorseyatgmaildotcom

I'd love to hear from you!

Prize Package #8 is an 8x10 graphic print from Sarah M Dorsey Designs - Winner's choice!

I'm so excited to have Sarah join us in this giveaway.

You also have to check out her amazing blog. It is full of beautiful pictures and amazing inspiration

Thanks again Sarah!

1000 Fan Giveaway - The Pinkadink

Introducing The Pinkadink

I met Andrea of "The Pinkadink" just recent at a craft fair in small town Iowa.  We were both drawn to each other's booth because of our similar taste in fabric.  Since then we've become quick friends.

The Pinkadink is a home-based crafting business that specializes in absolutely darling handmade items for all the little ones in your life.  

Her line ranges from dresses, hair accessories, onesies, as well as an adorable line for boys. 

You just have to take a few moments to check out the website and facebook page to truly appreciate the range in her line and her wise selection of beautiful fabrics.

The Pinkadink has generously donated a fabric tie dress of the winner's choosing.

And even better, because of all your support, she has also just made it passed the 1000 like mark and will be host a giveaway of her own very soon!  Keep your eyes open for her announcement!

Good luck in the giveaway and keep sharing with your friends!  They'll love you forever if they win!

1000 Fan Giveaway - B&M Creations

The next company I'd like to introduce you to is B&M Creations.

B&M Creation is a mother/daughter team of Barb and Mel.  They are new to Facebook but are veterans in the crafting business world.  They have been selling at craft fairs for a number of years now and it's exciting to see them expand their business by creating a FB page.

 B&M Creations specializes in handmade gifts, which are all embellished with paper.  With a variety of notebooks, perpetual calenders, bookmark, advent calenders and more, Barb and Mel have a HUGE selection of gifts which are perfect for teachers, friends, family and everyone in between.

The newest addition to their line are these adorable letters which you can purchase to create a one of a kids wall hanging for your child's bed room.  They have 6 different styles with 4-5 coordinating prints so you can truly create something personal.

B&M Creations has a busy fall schedule full of craft fairs ahead of them.  If you are in the area check out their booth at the following locations:

Oct 26-28 - Autumn Fest at the Sioux Falls Convention Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Nov 1-4 - Autumn Fest at CenturyLink Center, Omaha, NE
Nov 9-10 - Sioux Empire Arts and Craft Show, at Expo Center, Sioux Falls, SD
Nov 17-18 - Holiday Collections Craft Fair at Sioux City Convention Center, Sioux City, IA

Prize Package # 5 Journal tin, Winner's choice

One of B&M Creations' most popular items is their Journal Tins.  It is a decorated hard tin with a notebook, pen and bookmark inside.  It is perfect for your purse or in the car.  I have to say, I have 2-3 of these myself and I LOVE them.  I'm sure you will too.

Another big thanks to B&M Creations.  Be sure to keep checking in on them as they build their Facebook page and add more pictures of their amazing work.

1000 Fan Giveaway - Say Anything Jewelry

Next I would like to introduce you to Say Anything Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde.

I met Stephanie by chance through her Etsy shop.  If you can believe it, I ordered a Christmas gift and later realized that we were both from Sioux Falls.  We connected a couple times a various craft fairs and have become quick friends.  As we have gotten to know each other the years she has inspired me over and over with her amazing jewelry pieces which are nothing less than works of art.

She has built a business by connecting with her customers and creating personalized statements in each piece. From the simple to the complex, she manages to bring a piece of herself into each item while expressing the customers own personal story.

My own pieces from her collection means so much to me.  My favorite piece is the charm bracelet that Stephanie has created for me. As foster parents, our family says good-bye to many kids and each one has a place in our hearts.  Each time we have to say goodbye to a child, I head over to Stephanie's shop and add another piece to my ever growing bracelet.  I LOVE wearing it and remembering and saying a prayer for each child.

Recently Stephanie has expanded her jewelry line to include some amazing new pieces.  You have to head over to her page and check it out.

Prize package #5 is a custom Initial Necklace from Say Anything Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde. It's the perfect everyday necklace that has personal touch only handmade jewelry can offer.

Another HUGE thanks to Say Anything Jewlery by Stephanie!
Best of luck and keep sharing the giveaway.

1000 fan Giveaway - Butterfly Designs

Wow!  I can hardly believe that we already have nearly 500 entries after less than 24 of the giveaway being open!  You guys are amazing!  Thanks so much for spreading the news.

To keep up momentum and grow the excitement about the prizes, I would like to spend a little bit of time introducing each of our amazing vendors.

Since I am hosting the giveaway, I thought I'd start with Butterfly Designs.

I started creating aprons quite a few years ago for gift for family and friends.  When I had my second child, I decided to quit my corporate job and stay home with my two boys.  In order to give myself a creative outlet, I started to focus on building Butterfly Designs.

Since then, I have expanded to baby gifts in addition to a number of apron styles.  I pride myself on quality fabric and quality craftsmanship and I am always looking for new ways to put a creative twist a practical item.  You can read more about me and how the business started in previously blog posts.

I have decided to put together four seperate prize packages for the giveaway.

#1 - One Andi Apron
Winner's choice from in stock prints.  I have a TON of prints but if you don't see anything you LOVE - don't worry, I will be adding more prints and you have until the end of the year to redeem this prize.  That way you can take the time to pick the perfect apron for you!







#2 - Baby gift set.
Winner's choice from in stock prints.  Infant shoes and burp cloths are by far my most
popular items for baby shower gifts.  You can coordinate them or get something completely different for different gifts.  Again you will have until the end of the year to redeem this prize.

#3 - Kids apron + crayon roll.
Winner's choice.  This is a great Christmas gift for the young kid in your life.  The crayon rolls keep the crayons neat and clean and not on the bottom of your purse and best of all, not broken.  They have an elastic closure that is easy for even the kids to do themselves.  The kids apron comes in many prints, for both boys and girls.  I also have two sizes - Toddler and Kids so you can choice which is best for you.

#4 - Starbuck gift pack
The final prize from Butterfly Designs is the only item that is not handmade.  I have a confession to make - I am a coffee snob. Generally I only drink coffee that my husband has made (because he makes the best coffee ever) or from Starbucks with the odd local coffee shop exception.  Not only that, but I drink a LOT of coffee. I mean a TON of coffee.  It is literal what powers Butterfly Designs.  Which is the reason for the Starbucks gift pack.  I hope the winner will enjoy it as much as I would.

More info on the rest of the amazing companies and the talented women behind them.  I hope that you will take the time to visit each of their pages and connect with them personally.  Thank them for their work and show them the love!

  

1000 Fan Giveaway

When I started my Facebook page, I never dreamed how it would change my business.  You guys have all been amazingly supportive and simply wonderful to get to know.

In celebration of reaching 1000 likes, I am hosting a giveaway.  I'm so excited to share my joy with so many of you and because of some very generous and talented people, we can spread the love even further.

Rather than make you wait any longer, I would like to announce the prizes for the 1000 fan giveaway.

  An Andi Apron

winner's choice from in stock prints

from Butterfly Designs

A baby gift set.

winner's choice from in stock prints

(Includes a pair of shoes, and burp cloth set)

from Butterfly Designs

Kid's apron + crayon roll

winner's choice from in stock prints

from Butterfly Designs

Starbucks Gift Pack

Includes a Starbucks mug and gift card
from Butterfly Designs (because I am powered by Starbucks and we all deserve a delicious caffeinated treat)

Personalized Initial necklace

from Say Anything Jewelry by Stephanie Wilde

Journal Notebook Tin with coordinating pen and bookmark
winner's choice

from B & M Creations

 Girl's Fabric Tie Dress

winner's fabric choice

from The Pinkadink

A Graphic Design Print 

from Sarah M Dorsey Designs

Gift pack to include
A crochet hat with flower,
A crochet headband with flower,
Newborn headband and three little flower clips
from Sweet Pea Bow-tique

Set of pure beeswax Candles

from Candles for Hope

Skinny T-shirt Bracelet 

winner chooses color
from AnnDora Craft

Set of two fabric Hair clips

winner's choice

from Sweet Sapling

Six pack of cloth wipes and boog bag
from Mud Butt Cloth Diapers

Quite a line-up of amazing prizes and talented people!

Over the course of this week, I will introducing each of the amazing prizes as well as the people who are producing these wonderful handmade items. They are all wonderful people - very talented at what they do and I'm extremely excited to share their work with you.  Each prize is something that I love, own or can't wait to purchase and they are all from handmade businesses - other than the Starbucks but if you know me at all, it's basically the driving force behind Butterfly Designs.

The contest will be running until November 1st @ 12:01am (EST).  Please follow the directions on the Giveaway box on the right side bar.  The more pages you like, the more times you be entered into the giveaway.  I will be using Random.com to pull names, one for each prize pack.  Only one prize per winner - if a name is pulled twice, I will re-draw so that there is a different winner for each prize.

So enjoy, spread the love, tell your friends and the best of luck to you all!
Thanks again for your amazing support.