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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Kim’s Custom Gifts

Amber G is the winner of last week’s Stella Rocco giveaway.

The featured company this week is Kim’s Custom Gifts. The shop offers completely customizable photo cards including birth announcements, birthday invitations, Christmas cards, wedding save the date and shower invitations as well as custom photo collage keepsakes.

“I started the business because my freelance job that I had been counting on for extra money was put on a budget freeze.  I decided to open this store in hopes of earning some extra income, but also to keep my design skills sharp.  It is a nice distraction from the otherwise demanding job of attending to a busy toddler all day,” says the shop’s owner Kim. She says the inspiration for her designs come from her daughter and her faith.

“Meeting new people and having them be pleased with their purchases,” is the most rewarding part about her business Kim says.

Kim says there are advantages to being in business by herself. “It’s just me.  So you’ll know who you are dealing with.  I will do just about everything possible to make sure you are happy with your purchase.  I have a satisfaction guarantee: If a customer changes their mind and decides they aren’t happy with their design before they print it, I will refund their money.  I can not, however, refund money for cards that have already been printed.”

Win It!

Kim’s Custom Gifts is offering one lucky reader the chance to win their choice of one item from the store, excluding the Printing Services category.

To enter, visit Kim’s Custom Gifts, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to Kim’s Custom Gifts. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open internationally.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Dec. 17th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce the winner next week.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen.

Swag is taking a Christmas break after this week. Come back after the New Year for more great giveaways!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Stella Rocco

This week Swag is featuring Stella Rocco. You’ll find pretty Tees and Tops for women with modern botanical designs at Stella Rocco’s on line store.

I came across Stella Rocco a few months ago and the simple, elegant artwork on the shirts caught my eye right away. Owner Dina says the designs she and her sister create are inspired by, “Beautiful flowers and patterns found in nature.”

Stella Rocco first launched in 2004. “I wanted to create a line of modern & comfortable tees with original
artwork.  I started with four nature-inspired designs created by myself and my sister, and a website. We named the business after my sister’s dogs,” says Dina.

Dina says hearing from happy customers is the most rewarding part about running Stella Rocco. “It is wonderful to get feedback from people who like the designs we created!”

Dina sent me the Orchids short sleeve Tee in coffee to try out it. It was just as lovely as the photos on the website. And the fabric was so soft and comfy. A Stella Rocco Tee will quickly become one of your favorite things in your closet.

Win It!

Stella Rocco is offering one lucky reader the chance to win the Orchids Cap Sleeve Top in coffee (medium brown). The neckline has a wide scoop.  The fabric is a super soft lightweight cotton with slightly metallic gold flowers and a dark brown stem. Retail value is $28.00.

To enter, visit Stella Rocco, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to Stella Rocco. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open internationally.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Dec. 10th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce the winner on the next addition of Swag.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen. You may also check Prizey Fetch to see if you’ve won.

Have a women-owned business you’d like featured in a Swag giveaway? Send me an email (see the side bar) and let me know.

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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Il Divo Giveaway

I’ve got something fun to give away just in time for Christmas. Il Divo’s The Christmas Collection album and the deluxe CD/DVD version of their brand new album The Promise. This would make a perfect gift for the music lover on your Christmas list. Or maybe you want to just keep them both to enjoy for yourself.

This POPera group has a unique sound that brings a contemporary influence to their operatic style. You may think opera isn’t your thing, but give Il Divo a chance before you write them off.

The Christmas album features classics like O Holy Night, White Christmas and Silent Night. The songs are beautifully performed, and have a very peaceful, serene quality about them. Like standing outside on a moonlit Christmas Eve as the snow falls silently around you.

The Promise features some well-known songs as well, The Power of Love, She and Amazing Grace. It doesn’t disappoint either. The songs are sung in Spanish, Italian and English. Their voices blend well and they bring depth and emotion to music.

You can pre-order your own copy of Il Divo’s The Promise or purchase their Christmas album from Amazon.

Win It!

One reader will win a copy of each of these albums. To enter just leave a comment on this post by 11:59 p.m. Dec 7th.

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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Mika Rose

The winner of last week’s giveaway from Original Art By Jeanne Winters is Jenn S.

This week’s featured company is MikaRose. MikaRose is a clothing company that specializes in modest, elegant and fashionable dresses.

From the MikaRose website, “Our company’s idea evolved when the owners realized how difficult it was to find modest dresses in today’s market. We are sure you have had similar experiences when looking for a modest dress. After many frustrating outings, we formed MikaRose. Our goal is to provide an extensive line of modest dresses, without having to sacrifice style. You will be able to wear our line to a broad range of functions: from everyday events to corporate parties. We hope to not only meet the needs of women looking for modest wear, but all those who are seeking elegant dresses.”

MikaRose also offers a line of children’s dresses as well.

Win It!

MikaRose is offering one reader a $30 gift certificate good toward the purchase of any item in the store. To enter, visit the store, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to MikaRose. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open to residents of the US.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 26th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce the winner on November 28th. There will be no Swag giveaway next Thursday since it’s Thanksgiving. Come back Dec. 4th for the next edition of Girls Just Wanna Win Swag.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen. You may also check Prizey Fetch to see if you’ve won.

Have a women-owned business you’d like featured in a Swag giveaway? Send me an email (see the side bar) and let me know.

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Original Art By Jeanne Winters

The winner of  last week’s Rock Paper Silver giveaway is Kathy S.

This week’s featured company is Original Art By Jeanne Winters which offers original inspirational art prints and note cards with a vintage look by its namesake, Jeanne Winters.

Jeanne says, “My little shop is my sanity outlet. I had been doing product design and graphic design and lots of other endeavors when baby #2 came along 16 months after baby #1. The precious minutes I had available for “me” were all taken up by work. I really needed to scale back and simplify my life. Being mom, of course, had to be my top priority. Then, I shed all these other things in order for my creative outlet to be my “real” art. I had been wanting so badly to get off the computer and “get my hands dirty” with paint. I had this pile of sketches sitting around forever and I was finally going to be able to turn them into paintings. I can’t tell you how excited I was. As an artist, it just feels like there’s something inside you that has to come out. Now I’m just thrilled to be able to spend my free moments on this passion of mine.”

Jeanne draws her inspiration from scripture. “The Bible is jam-packed with the most amazing blessings and promises from God. He loves and cares for us so much I just want to reflect that in my art. Also, I just love when people decorate with unique vintage finds - like retro signs. So… I combined the two!”

The most rewarding part of the business for Jeanne is receiving positive feedback. “When you pour your heart into a painting, and someone tells you they like/love it, too, that’s truly a sweet blessing,” she says.

Buy It!

Jeanne is offering free shipping from Original Art By Jeanne Winters to any US address for Mommie Daze readers through next Wednesday. When you place your order, write “Mommie Daze” in the note section, and select PayPal, but don’t submit payment. Jeanne will send you an invoice from PayPal with the total adjusted to reflect free shipping.

Win It!

One reader will win their choice of any one item from Original Art By Jeanne Winters.  To enter, visit Original Art By Jeanne Winters, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item from the store. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to Original Art By Jeanne Winters. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open to residents of the US.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 19th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce it on the next edition of Girls Just Wanna Win Swag.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen. You may also check Prizey Fetch to see if you’ve won.

Have a women-owned business you’d like featured in a Swag giveaway? Send me an email (see the side bar) and let me know.

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Rock Paper Silver

The winner of last week’s Buster and Boo giveaway is Janet.

This week’s featured company is Rock Paper Silver. Owner Catherine says she creates fun, affordable, classic jewelry for her shop. “I primarily work with Swarovski crystal cause nothing sparkles like a Swarovski crystal, semi-precious stones for their interesting colors and shapes, and intricate, vintage-esque charms which give my pieces a classic and timeless quality. In most of my pieces I use jewelry wire…free forming it around crystals and stones or creating hand beaded chains.”

Catherine says her inspiration simply comes from life. “I know this sounds kind of cliché but it is true. I never know when inspiration for a  new design will hit. I enjoy working and creating wearable uniqueness. When I sit down to create, I never know exactly what will turn up, but I do make sure what ever it is, it is wearable and fun.”

“I am a designer and creator at heart with a passion for jewelry. To me, wearing jewelry is like a shot of confidence.  It makes you feel stronger, more pulled together, beautiful, and special. I created Rock, Paper, Silver with this underlying mantra. The pieces in my collection are simple yet special. Some are even a little whimsical yet wearable. Each is created as a subtle statement piece, made to be noticed but in a non-obtrusive way.”

Catherine says being asked to make custom orders for weddings has been the most rewarding part of Rock Paper Silver so far. “I have done some orders both for brides and their bridesmaids, and love the fact that I made this very important day in their lives a little brighter and more beautiful. It is also very touching to be a part of Etsy, a community based entirely on valuing everything handmade. There are so many very talented artists, and I am very happy and honored to be swimming in the same pond!”

When Catherine is not making jewelry, you can find her riding her motorcycle, watching documentaries, reading historical fiction, cooking and baking, and snuggling with her husband. “I am a hopeless romantic at heart,” she says.

“One of my favorite sayings is ‘Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but rather by the moments that take our breath away.’ I try to live my life that way.”

Win It

Catherine is offering one lucky winner a pair of Chic earrings. “These earrings were created using my signature wire wrapping and hand beading technique, and feature jet black baroque Swarovski pendants and vintage pure white faceted beads. The stark black and white palette is so timeless, yet so fresh and, well, Chic,” she says.

To enter, visit Rock Paper Silver, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item from the store. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to Rock Paper Silver. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open to residents of the US.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 12th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce it on the next edition of Girls Just Wanna Win Swag.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen. You may also check Prizey Fetch to see if you’ve won.

Have a women-owned business you’d like featured in a Swag giveaway? Send me an email (see the side bar) and let me know.

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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Girls Just Wanna Win Swag: Buster and Boo

The winner of last week’s Flaunt it Maternity Giveaway is Karen.

This week’s featured shop Buster and Boo sells handmade Scrabble pendants, earrings and necklaces.

Buster and Boo owner Sara admired the jewelry her sister-in-laws made for years, then after purchasing a  tutorial learned how to make her own.

Sara is inspired by many things. “Nature, my animals, the world around me! I love antiques too, so many of my pendants have that look…for example, I love to use vintage sheet music for my pendants.”

The rewarding part of the business for Sara is simply having a sale. “I don’t think I’ll ever tire of the thrill I feel when somebody appreciates what I’ve made - enough to buy it! Oftentimes though, I become attached to an item, and then it’s hard to part with it! I adore the scrabble pendants, each one a teeny tiny work of art.”

Sara has a second shop called Woolies, and family life keeps her busy as well. “I live on a little ranch in the high desert southwest with 10 animals, two teenage boys, and my husband. I work full time in addition to my “nighttime job” (Etsy). I love life.”

Win It

Sara is offering one lucky winner their choice of a pink or blue bunny pendant - complete with ribbon necklace with sterling silver clasp from Buster and Boo.

To enter, visit Buster and Boo, then come back here and leave a comment ON THIS POST with your favorite item from the store. Comments not following the rules will be disqualified.

Earn an extra entry by posting about this contest on your blog, and linking to this post and to Buster and Boo. If you do the extra credit, let me know by leaving a separate comment with the link to your post.

Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. The contest is open Internationally.

The contest will run until 11:59 p.m. EST Nov. 5th.

I’ll randomly draw a winner, and announce it on the next edition of Girls Just Wanna Win Swag.

The winner will also be contacted by email, and will have three days to reply. If the winner does not reply in three days, another will be chosen. You may also check Prizey Fetch to see if you’ve won.

Have a women-owned business you’d like featured in a Swag giveaway? Send me an email (see the side bar) and let me know.

Need a unique gift for a special occasion or to comfort a loved one or friend? Visit Cake and a Prayer, an online purveyor of delectable cakes and spiritually uplifting gifts.

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