Fabulous Find HollieLollie

Well another Etsy Friend.. Love her Creations.. So fresh and fun
FABULOUS! Here is a little something about Clare and how she got started and where she wants to go..


Hi, my name is Clare and I live in Bridgend a small town in South Wales. I am mum to my two little tinkers Sam 7yrs and Hollie (Lollie) 3yrs. I love spending any free time experimenting with new crafts, watching Sam play rugby on a Sunday morning and settling down in front of the TV to watch a good DVD.

I make fun, colourful and unique hand crafted gifts. Each design is made using only the finest designer fabrics, materials and embellishments. Gifts include pretty glass and fabric magnets, stylish bookmarks, sweet hair accessories, bunting and beautiful mini magnetic clipboards. Each product is carefully designed to add a little splash of colour and brighten up any room. I work mainly with paper and fabric but hope to expand upon this soon.

I have always considered myself to be creative, loving anything to do with art and craft. In college I studied Art & Design alongside my teaching degree but after entering the world of employment found I had very little free time and spent many years not even picking up a paintbrush.

One year I went on a holiday to Florida and discovered and fell in love with scrapbooking which made me realise I needed to start using my creativity again. When I became a full time Mum I began experimenting with different crafts, found the Etsy website and here I am today thoroughly happy and fulfilled in what I’m doing.

At the moment I only sell online through websites: Folksy.com, Etsy.com & Coriandr.com. I have also very recently been accepted to sell on Notonthehighstreet.com and am extremely pleased with the response I’m receiving so far. I have yet to sell through any craft fair venues but this is something I look forward to doing in the future.

I am mainly inspired by patterns and colour combinations I see everywhere in everyday life. I have a mini sketchbook/ notepad I take everywhere with me, where I keep all my ideas and inspirations.

My big plan is to get my own website up and running by this time next year and I also need to start concentrating on promoting Hollie Lollie outside of the crafting community. I have recently had a large delivery of beautiful designer fabrics and am looking forward to using them to expand upon my range of colourful bunting. I am also working on a range of clutch purses and accessories which I am very excited about at the moment.

HollieLollie is still very young as it was only started in April of this year, so I have been taking tips off other very helpful people for marketing. I have found invaluable advice through searching the many craft forums that are now available. I mainly promote through twitter, my blog and my facebook fan page, I'd recommend other crafters look into these marketing tools if they don't already use them as they do work.

I love photography and spend a lot of time uploading photos onto flickr where quite a few people have found me. Promotion particularly through the internet can be very time consuming but definitely worth it all in the long run. One day perhaps somebody else can do it for me!

Clare was so nice to offer a Giveaway for 2 hair accessories.. leave a comment and spread the love..Grab my button XO Good Luck!

Jesse Janes's another Fabulous Find!

Jodie Has a fun creative flair and I find her to be Fabulous.. Here is a little info about Jodi.

My name is Jodie, but everyone calls me Jesse… you, know, for ‘Jesse Jane’s.’ I’ve always lived in Maine, not far from the ocean and right now I’m just outside Portland. I have several wholesale accounts around the state as well as other parts of the country. In fact, a lot of my Scrabble Tile Pendants make their way around the world. I should probably get a world map and chart all the various countries my pendants have been shipped to. It would be fun to see.

I’ve been creating since I was about 10 years old when I started my first craft show business. I created a line of refrigerator magnets and I would make between $50 and $100 each weekend. It was big business for me! I’ve had some sort of craft business ever since.

Besides creating? I enjoy spending time with my boyfriend, watching BBC TV series (Doctor Who, Torchwood, Trial & Retribution, etc), reading Clive Cussler books and drinking coffee…. anytime of the day… I’m addicted!


Links and contact info:

Etsy shop: http://jessejanes.etsy.com/

Artfire shop: http://jessejanes.artfire.com/

Website: http://www.scrabbletilependants.com/

Blog: http://jessejanes.blogspot.com/

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jessejanes

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Glitz Girl.. Stella & Dot Sophie Necklace! CLOSED

Linky Poo this one's for you. The Sophie gold necklace from Stella & Dot.. Looking for xtra income and love Jewelry. This is the company to work for. Very Trendy and Fun Jewelry that's unique and a show stopper. When you sign up for as little as $199 you get $350.00 in FREE jewelry of your choice.. Check out the site Stella&Dot..

Giveaway:

Sophie Link Necklace Value $65.00

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So Fun & Cute Twirlie Whirlie's Fabulous Find!

Well to start off. I came across Twirlie Whirlies on Twitter. It was love at first site. A Fabulous Find. I am one that puts a lot of effort into gift giving,Display.Packaging.. I love anything unique and what I like to call show stoppers. I knew I had to write and promote this company. The owners name is Shannon Torossi. She gave up the the business world outside the home,to start her own business venture Twirlie Whirlies. What inspired her was the lack of fun and creative things she wanted for her son's 1st Birthday party. So using her wonder women brain created this adorable line of products. Check out her site..Shannon was so kind to offer a Giveaway:

She is offering a Halloween Teaser. You will get 1 dozen assorted cupcake toppers,6 assorted treat bag tags and 6 lollipop favors.. So fun. Please follow my Giveaway instructions.. Remember grab my Button for your site.. Good Luck!

Stationary OOh Lala.. Karen Foster Design CLOSED!

Oh so fun.. Known for scrapbooking Karen Foster Design can be found in many stores around the country. I love how she got started.. After putting together papers in her make shift warehouse (Her garage),with the help of her daughters. her company flourished and became what it is today. Karen was very nice to offer a giveaway From her Mystique collection. The Stationary line is new and you will be lucky to own this set. Check out Karen Foster Design.

She has an amazing product line.. All of you scapbookers out their you will love her products.

Giveaway:

Flat Notecards

Thank You Cards

Magnetic Notepad

Small Notepad

Reusable Tote Bag $45.00 Value

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Recycled bags are the way to go WeBe all the way! CLOSED!

Girlie's a must bag to have. WeBe bags are trendy chic and seen on the arms of many celebrities. Love the concept of recycled coffee,feed,money and flour Saks transformed into amazing chic must haves. So many styles all accompanied by fun fabrics and Genuine sail ties for handles.I was blessed to have run into this company. I love the concept and find the bags to be Fabulous. They were a hot item at the Sundance Film festival and a big hit at the Cannes festival in France. OoLala..I own one and tote it around wherever I go..

I met the owner Tara Beavers. What a delight to talk to. She has passion and style and a love for life. I am grateful to have been chosen to write about this company. I am all about Organic and Natural things. I am happy to see a company take pride in using used resources and turning them into a Fabulous product.. Check out WeBe bags they have a great selection..

Tara was very kind to offer a Giveaway. The coffee backpack $70.00 value

(The picture is to get an idea. The bag you will get has stripped fabric on back very cool)

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Cahootie The Future Is In Your Hands FABULOUS!

Remember as a kid making those 4 pointy triangles made out of paper that you swished back and fourth with your fingers while asking you friends questions? Well if not , I have to tell you I did as a kid and loved it. The anticipation of not knowing the answer until the swish stops to unveil the answer under the flap of paper..Genius.. While walking the NY gift show I stumbled upon my childhood creation.. The Cahootie. Only it was colorful and had themes. Mine never had themes it was made from outlined paper with the edges still attached.. I was amazed and overjoyed because I could bring this amazing colorful creation home to my daughters and watch them interact with this modernized classic game.

Cahootie an experience of Fun,Learning and a way for families and tweens to connect with their friends. After talking with the owner Blythe ,who is a joy to talk with, by the way. I understood the concept and the reasoning why she took something that could be easily made with a simple piece of paper. After she merged with the creator Jeff Jurgensen they added a twist from the old to creating a pre-folded laminated paper with Fun,Colorful graphics.. I am so for the New. I mentioned earlier they have themes..

Hey Girlfriend,My Fab Family (Good on long car rides),Truth or Dare,Would You,My Fab Future,Sporty Girls,Republican,Democrat,Wishes & Dreams and Birthday Wishes... Craziness.. So many choices. These are great for gifts,birthday favors,stocking stuffer.. Your kids will love them and parents too. Go check out their site Cahootie see for yourself why these creations are Fabulous!..

GIVEAWAY: Blythe was very Generous to offer two lucky winners to pick two Cahooties of their choice.

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