Wednesday, October 21, 2009

12 days of Christmas Giveaway...Day Five!

Welcome to day Five!!!!!

Today meet Dana! Yep another Dana, and another amazingly talented sweet lady! Dana is the creative sweetheart behind TUTU MONKEY Where you can find adorable Tutu and cute clippies for the princesses in your life :O)

Tell us a bit about yourself.

This is my 3rd year being a Mom.....and I love it! Sarah is such a joy to be with and I am cherishing my time with her.( I mean most of the time ...be real she is 3 and has her moments) My husband and I tried for many years to have her so I am soaking it all in before she goes to school. My husband is in the Navy and will be leaving on his first deployment since we have been together. It is going to be strange to have him gone for 6 months and I am not looking forward to the "I miss my Daddy" tears that I know we are going to have around here.

How did you get started creating?

I think I have always been creating. My Grandpa , Tom, was a tinker....inventor so I think a little of his spirit is in me . Also, my Grandma Irene, was always sewing a new outfit , knitting a sweater or working in her garden and all these activities influenced me . I think of them often and wish they were around to make things with me.

What are your favorite materials to work with?
Fabric, beads, yarn and paper....ah you name it ...it's all fun

Where do you sell?
The Attic in Coronado, ETSY, Craft shows and fundraisers.

Share a favorite Christmas memory.

I added a new one last year. Sarah was 2 1/2 years old last Christmas and she loved the Coronado Christmas Tree lighting and Parade. Seeing her have a conversation with Santa was so sweet......"he is a nice guy Mama"....."I like him now". Experiencing Christmas with my daughter and my sister's children was so fun last year . I know we are in store for many more wonderful Christmas memories.

Day Five's Goodie for the grand prize is an adorable You design it Tutu. There is some little girl in your life that would LOVE to dance around Christmas morning in one of these amazing tutus. Dana designed one for our Meggie and her quality and attention to detail on them is superb!





Today's daily Prize is a BIG BIG one!!!! This is one of the most popular items in my SHOP
I love making them! One lucky winner today will get the Faith Hope and Love bangle Trio!





So how can you win these fabulous bracelets?
~ just leave me a comment.
For an extra entry ...~blog about the giveaway
~Tweet about the giveaway on twitter
~become a follower of my blog ( if you are already a follower let me know it still counts for an extra entry just be sure to let me know in a comment)
~For two extra entries, grab the button on my side bar and add it to your blog :O) If you already have the button on your blog leave me a comment letting me know!
Leave a comment for each entry, please!
Good luck!!!

Yes any of my featured artist can enter to win, and anyone who has one already can enter to win!

Winners are chosen total at random using Random.org

112 comments:

Kirs:) said...

The Bangles are just perfect! What a great giveaway today:)
And Dana's items are adorable:)

Kirs:) said...

I am a follower:)

Polish'd Cindy said...

Love the bangles!

Polish'd Cindy said...

I'm a follower, too :)

Jennifer said...

I love, love, love the bangles. They have been on my wish list since you first put them in your shop.

salusa said...

I have 2 boys so I never got to have fun with all the little girl "girly" stuff. These are adorable. The bracelet is beautiful too. That would make a great xmas gift for my niece. ;)

Tyler and Kristen said...

I love the bangles! So unique! Crossing my fingers for good luck!

Jennifer said...

Button again. :)

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

Just beautiful! Love tutus and bangles.


=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

button #1


=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

Kirs:) said...

Had to add a blog about the cute Tutu's :))

DogHaus said...

The tutus are just adorable! And the bangles are awesome too! Hope I win!!!

I've got the button & just blogged a reminder on your giveaway!

Tyler and Kristen said...

I'm follower!

RachelArt said...

happy happy! so cute...

RachelArt said...

i am a follower!

Angi said...

So cute!

Angi said...

I'm a follower.

Angi said...

I added your button.

Laurie said...

This is one of my favorites!

Laurie said...

I am a follower!

Liz Nicks said...

Love these bangles...the best!!

Liz Nicks said...

I will follow you...

Liz Nicks said...

Grabbin the button now!! Thanks.

Shan said...

A follower... these are beautiful!!!

Dkole said...

Love tutus! I have been eyeing the bangle for my Mama.

Dkole said...

I'm a follower!!!

Jennifer Miller said...

love the tutus!

Jennifer Miller said...

blogged about the giveaway here...

Jennifer Miller said...

@jennmiller9

tweeted about the giveaway also!

Jennifer Miller said...

follower of the blog

Jennifer Miller said...

and I have the button on my blog
http://jenn-miller.blogspot.com/

Jennifer Miller said...

second button comment

danielle said...

So pretty I would love it!

Monica said...

LOVE the bangles!!

Monica said...

Blog follower!

Monica said...

Button!

Monica said...

Button =)

The Killingbecks said...

We love Dana's stuff too. The bangles are great!

Leslie @ Bei Mondi said...

Those tutus are so sweet! I'd love a chance to win that gorgeous bracelet.

Leslie @ Bei Mondi said...

Oh, and I'm a follower of your lovely blog.

The Killingbecks said...

http://twitter.com/kellykbeck/status/5051655778

I tweeted!

Heidi said...

Love the tutus--what's cuter than a little girl in a tutu?? The bangles are great too!!!

Heidi said...

I am a follower!!

Heidi said...

I have your button on my blog!!

Thanks for the chance to win ;)

Heidi said...

Have your button on my blog..

Tammie said...

Love the Bangle- my 13 yr old has been wanting one exactly like that

Tammie said...

I'm a follower

Tammie said...

your button is on my blog

Amber said...

Love the bangles!

Amber said...

I'm a follower too

Amber said...

Added the button.

Christina said...

Great bracelets! Love em!

Christina said...

I am a follower :)

The Deming Four said...

Wow! This is awesome!

The Deming Four said...

I am a follower too!

thansen85 said...

pick me please

Ruth and Brian said...

Hey Canela,
Love the bangle!

Ruth and Brian said...

I'm not a 'tweet'er but thought I would leave you a comment about it anyways.

Ruth and Brian said...

Added button

Ruth and Brian said...

I am a HUGE follower

Barley Family said...

So fun! I love this bangle!

Ruth and Brian said...

I have also blogged about it :-)

Crystal Elizabeth said...

Oh my goodness, her stuff is absolutely adorable!!
Thank you for showing us all of these creators. :)

amy h said...

The bangles are beautiful!! I love the tutus too they are very cute! I am also a follower!

KimInNebraska said...

Oh My. I just found your items on esty.com and I am officially in love. I have to have one of everything. :) I am looking for a christmas present for my MIL and I think I just might have found it.

Unknown said...

I so want to win today!

Unknown said...

I'm a follower!!! :)

knighton said...

Raises hand, bounces in seat. Pick me! Pick me!

knighton said...

I blogged, too.

my little buttercup said...

Yay for Dana and her little tutumonkey creations! Sew cute!

Deb said...

Gorgeous bracelets ~ I love the inspirational words inscribed ♥

Cris Marsh said...

Love the tutu...so cute. I can see my granddaughters playing dress up in them. Love the bangles...

Cris Marsh said...

I am a follower...

Refinnej Ituan Esrun said...

I have the perfect friend in mind for the bangles!! :o)

Refinnej Ituan Esrun said...

Follower!

Refinnej Ituan Esrun said...

Have your button too!

Mammabellarte Rita Reade said...

Hi Canela I did a post on Day Five

Mammabellarte Rita Reade said...

your giveaway is on my side bar

Mammabellarte Rita Reade said...

Now, Dana is the best Mamma ever, I just met her daughter, she is adorable, Ciao Rita and have a great weekend

June said...

What a wonderful giveaway! Bangles and a tutu, what more could a girl want.

Havefaith said...

Love your work, and looking forward to the Faith Hope and Love
Bracelet,
Love Faith

Diane said...

Beautiful bangles! Love them!! dianejjarvis at gmail.com

Diane said...

I'm a follower. dianejjarvis at gmail.com

Rosie and Derek said...

Love these bangles!

Cheryl said...

please make my day better :)
I love these bracelets!!!!!

Steph said...

I love your work!

Steph said...

Also a follower!

Bunny Chic Boutique said...

LOVE these Bangles and those Tutus are "Tu-Tu" Cute!!

Jayne

Bunny Chic Boutique said...

Am also a Follower ~

Bunny Chic Boutique said...

Have your cute Button on my Blog ~

Bunny Chic Boutique said...

Blogged about your Fabulous Giveaway ~

Adri said...

Oh I can't wait to see who wins this!

Adri said...

Posted a button on my blog :)

Adri said...

Follower too!

Adri said...

Tweeted this!

twitter.com/thegirlblogger

Katy32 said...

omg, my favorite item I don't have yet. PLEASE pick me!!!

Tweeted toooooo

Blogged too

Unknown said...
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Unknown said...

Tutus are tu cute!

Unknown said...

Super Cute! I wear my necklace from my sister everyday!

Valerie said...

Hello! I am a friend of Dana's, and I love her little monkey, Sarah. I found you through Dana's blog. I'd love to be a winner, and I'd love to get to know you better. What a fun giveaway idea! Thank you.

Valerie said...

Following your blog :o)

Helz said...

Just the Sweetest Tutu's my Grandaughter would have Sooo... much Fun with one of these... whilst I just adore your silver bracelet for Moi... :0) I'm already one of your Followers & I have just added your Button... Thanks for such an Awesome idea !!!

Jen Langguth said...

i would be so thrilled to win (or receive from my dh) these bangles... so great...

Celeste said...

Love those bracelets! :)

Celeste said...

blog follower :)

Celeste said...

#1 Got your button!
etsyitup.blogspot.com

(On the right-side bar under the "shop" header)

Celeste said...

#2 Got your button :)

SloneFamily said...

Cute Tutus!
Ok, I WANT those bangles!!! Here is my comment, I just became a FOLLOWER and I put a BUTTON on my blog :) Your Jewelry is perfect, Im in love!

Andrea said...

I love the bangles! The tutus are so much fun I need to get one for my 3yo she would be in heaven.

Lori said...

This gift is perfect, another must have.

Allison Waken said...

Ok I blogged! www.allisonwaken.com

Jennifer said...

LOVE the bangles!!!