This week’s Etsy Adore is from a lovely blogger friend of mine. Check out her blog and read on and find out how to win some pretty hair pins from Pinned Up!
Tell us a little about yourself.
Hello I’m Alyssa! I’m 24 and born and raised in California. I live with my boyfriend Chris, a husky (get one) and a miniature Aussie (DON’T get one – Dooce says it best), two kitties and an itty bitty turtle – I love animals! We bought a house about a year ago, so I’ve become fond of all things DIY. I’ve always been a crafty person, I get this from my Mom! In my daily life I work for an engineer, of course I won’t bore you with any details! And obviously in my free time is when I work on things for my shop and other crafty things (while watching a little too much tv).
I’ve been crafting forever. My mom always had a craft room at our house. Everything from scrapbooking, making candles, sewing, making cards…you name it! As far as the pins on my Etsy shop, that was just one of my many ideas that happend to work out. Before I was making the pins I tried doing headbands, but I like the versatility with making the hair pins.
What is your favorite item in your shop?
Hmm, I think my favorite item would have to be my birds next hair pin. I ended up making the little nests myself, as well as the eggs (from clay), beacuse I couldn’t find anything ANYWHERE online to aid me in this. So I just love that it’s pretty much completely handmade. (Ok so I didn’t make the actual metal pin..shhh). I hope you love it too.
Only THREE? I’m going to pick ones that I’ve actually bought multiple items from
Okay so my first one would be BeanPickleSprout. She makes the cutest baby and houseware things you have ever seen, love all of the fabrics she uses. She is extra awesome because ever since I purchased my first thing from her, we’ve kept in touch ever since!
Another favorite of mine is Pure Panache Pets. She makes pet tags that are so adorable. I know that Etsy is filled with cute pet tags, but in my experience these have been the best choice and she is extremly nice.
And of course I have to make a shout to to my homegirl (hah!) Mrs. Priss (Morgan), who has actually done a giveaway on here as well. A super great friend, and I have actually purchased a few things from her shop and I love it all to death!
Alyssa is very generously giving one of my lucky readers their choice of TWO items from her shop, Pinned Up!
To enter:
- Go to Pinned Up and take a look around the shop.
- Come back here and comment with the name or link to your favorite item.
- To get extra entries: blog or twitter about this contest and leave a link to it in a separate comment. And don’t forget to follow me! (@jamielovely)
- Anyone with a valid email address can enter. You don’t have to have a blog.
- The winners will be chosen using the integer generator on random.org and notified via email.
- Get your entries in by Sunday, October 25th at 11:59PM and you’re in!
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I’m a total sucker for all things feathers, so THIS is absolutely awesome: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29166469
1 Comment by Doniree on October 19, 2009 at 8:46 am
Oh, I just love all the leafy pins. This one’s my favorite: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=30629665
2 Comment by Cait on October 19, 2009 at 9:15 am
The nerd/word girl in me loves the Scrabble bobby bins. So cute. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23444882
3 Comment by MinD on October 19, 2009 at 9:18 am
woot! I love Alyssa and I adore her shop!
Loving the pink fabric flower!
4 Comment by Morgan -- Mrs. Priss on October 19, 2009 at 9:23 am
I love the coral black and white feather hair pin. It would look perfect with my dress for my sister-in-laws wedding! Love it!
5 Comment by Melinda on October 19, 2009 at 9:28 am
Also tweeted it!
http://twitter.com/princesscait/status/4993334823
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6 Comment by Cait on October 19, 2009 at 9:29 am
I love the purple feather hair pin! – http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30411768
7 Comment by Liz on October 19, 2009 at 9:33 am
the coral, black&white feather hair pin is super cute: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29166469
8 Comment by thatShortChick on October 19, 2009 at 1:08 pm
I love the :Coral, Black and White Feather Hair Pin
love the feather sticking out, would match all of my black clothes.
Thanks for a fab contest…
9 Comment by Zoe Lee on October 19, 2009 at 7:09 pm
How could I resist the fabulous Silk and Lace Hair Pins? They are marvelous!
10 Comment by Wehaf on October 19, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I like this one best! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30555825
11 Comment by Donido Designs on October 19, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I love the Purple and White Feather Hair Bobby Pin!
12 Comment by Lily on October 19, 2009 at 8:54 pm
oooh, yay!! I too love Alyssa and her adorable little shop!
My personal favs are the purple and white feather pin and the blue feather hair pin. Although, really, they are ALL lovely and I would wear any one of them. Thank you Alyssa and Jamie for this giveaway!
13 Comment by Talia on October 19, 2009 at 9:41 pm
the litty bitty birds nest is so sweet
14 Comment by Carla Ehrenreich on October 19, 2009 at 9:56 pm
The Chocolate and Green Leafy Hair Pin is by far my fave!
15 Comment by Erin on October 19, 2009 at 10:22 pm
My fave is the same item you featured here! It’s so cute! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30555825
16 Comment by Tanya on October 19, 2009 at 11:04 pm
I’m in love with this! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30411768
17 Comment by ning fathia on October 19, 2009 at 11:21 pm
alyssa is a doll and these hair pins are adoreable! i’m diggin’ the chocolate & lavendar one!
18 Comment by shan on October 20, 2009 at 12:04 am
AH! I am absolutely adoring the Purple and White Feather Hair Bobby Pin. It’s a perfect gameday accessory (because I wear purple every gameday for LSU), and it’s so fun!
19 Comment by E.P. on October 20, 2009 at 8:28 am
love the fabric flower – brings a bit of spring to my fall!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31212753#
20 Comment by Working Girl Two on October 20, 2009 at 11:50 am
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31212753#
loving the flower! i’m a sucker for all things pink
21 Comment by Working Girl Two on October 20, 2009 at 11:51 am
oh crap, i entered twice. can you tell i don’t comment much? haha you know you love me jamie!
22 Comment by Working Girl Two on October 20, 2009 at 11:51 am
Oooooo I love the Fabric Flower Hair Pin – Pink, White, Black.
23 Comment by Maxie on October 20, 2009 at 1:17 pm
The silk and lace hairpins are my fav. So pretty!I love the feather hairpins too! Thanks!
24 Comment by jacque on October 20, 2009 at 5:41 pm
My favorite is the purple and white feather pin.
25 Comment by Heather on October 20, 2009 at 7:35 pm
I like the silk and lace hair pin
26 Comment by Shannon Baas on October 20, 2009 at 8:22 pm
love the tiny little nest!
27 Comment by turtle on October 20, 2009 at 10:08 pm
I love hairpins and I love feathers so this pin is an obvious choice:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30411768
28 Comment by Deb D on October 20, 2009 at 10:57 pm
I like both flower hair pins
29 Comment by Melissa N. on October 21, 2009 at 1:01 am
I like Scrabble Tile Letter Hair Bobby Pin.
30 Comment by Ave on October 21, 2009 at 3:39 am
My favorite item: Coral, Black and White Feather Hair Pin
Cute!
31 Comment by Katherine on October 21, 2009 at 6:25 am
Tweet! http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/5042744051
32 Comment by Katherine on October 21, 2009 at 6:26 am
I like the Tiny Little Bird Nest – Hair Pin
33 Comment by Sylvia on October 21, 2009 at 9:56 am
love LOVE love the zebra and green flower hair pin! it is so cute & would look perfect with a dress that i just bought
34 Comment by Alicia on October 21, 2009 at 10:27 am
I <3 Alyssa!!! While all of her hair pins are adorable…I think my favs are the fabric flower pins!
35 Comment by Susan on October 21, 2009 at 11:53 am
I adore the Tiny Little Bird Nest Hair Pin! So adorable!
36 Comment by Laura on October 21, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I love the Fabric Flower Hair Pin- Pink, White, and Black.
37 Comment by Danielle on October 21, 2009 at 1:54 pm
I follow you on twitter (MadeInCanarias)
38 Comment by Ave on October 21, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Tweet:
http://twitter.com/MadeInCanarias/status/5051239900
39 Comment by Ave on October 21, 2009 at 2:13 pm
I love the Fabric Flower Hair Pin – Pink, White, Black.
40 Comment by cristi on October 21, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I loved the green and black feather!
41 Comment by Abby on October 21, 2009 at 11:05 pm
The fabric flowers are awesome – love the chic colors and prints
42 Comment by Nancy Detzler on October 21, 2009 at 11:37 pm
I absolutely love the Silk and Lace Hair Pin – Green/Brown!
43 Comment by Janette on October 22, 2009 at 12:39 am
I can’t even begin to say how much I LOVE the little yellow bird!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30118778
44 Comment by Kim on October 22, 2009 at 5:17 pm
I like the Coral, Black and White Feather Hair Pin. The coral makes the piece pop.
45 Comment by Sylvie W. on October 22, 2009 at 8:25 pm
I love the Green and Black Feather and the Silk and Lace pins!
46 Comment by Elizabeth on October 23, 2009 at 7:25 am
Also tweeted! http://twitter.com/oheliza
47 Comment by Elizabeth on October 23, 2009 at 7:26 am
ACK! Those are so pretty. I’m glad i found her shop. Really love the Blue/White Feather Hair Bobby Pin and Coral, Black/White Feather Hair Pin.
48 Comment by steffi on October 23, 2009 at 7:42 am
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49 Pingback by Weekly Showcase on October 23, 2009 at 8:51 am
A new favorite shop!
I love the coral black and white feather hair pin: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29166469
50 Comment by Kerri Anne on October 23, 2009 at 11:19 am
I like the Orange and Grey Leafy Hair Pin
51 Comment by Lyudmila on October 23, 2009 at 12:24 pm
I like the Silk and Lace Hair Pin – Green/Brown the best.
52 Comment by Kimberly on October 23, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This one is so cool! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23444882
53 Comment by Anastasia on October 23, 2009 at 1:13 pm
I like the pretty Blue & White Feather Hair Bobby Pin (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29944195) the most.
54 Comment by Susan Ledet on October 23, 2009 at 1:27 pm
I blogged about it!
http://doniree.com/2009/10/23/weekly-showcase/
55 Comment by Doniree on October 23, 2009 at 2:50 pm
I love the Blue and White Feather Hair Bobby Pin.
56 Comment by Mimi on October 23, 2009 at 8:52 pm
I love the little yellow birdy! So cute!
57 Comment by Darcy on October 24, 2009 at 12:22 am
Coral Black and White hairpin! Love it!
58 Comment by Lane on October 24, 2009 at 2:51 am
I love this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29944195
59 Comment by Claire on October 24, 2009 at 8:45 am
Such a cute shop! I like the coral and feathered hair pin the most.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29166469
60 Comment by Kimberly M on October 24, 2009 at 12:27 pm
I tweeted this and follow you now on twitter. Here is my entry: http://twitter.com/kimmyxoxo/status/5128203973
61 Comment by Kimberly M on October 24, 2009 at 12:28 pm
I love the Coral Black and White Feather Hairpin. so cute!
62 Comment by Allegro on October 24, 2009 at 5:48 pm
The Blue and White Feather hair pin is my favorite!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29944195
63 Comment by Kimberly R on October 24, 2009 at 9:18 pm
I like the Fabric Flower Hair Pin – Pink, White, Black. macd82 at gmail dot com
64 Comment by Amanda D on October 24, 2009 at 11:51 pm
My favorite item is the Scrabble Tile Letter Hair Bobby Pin {http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23444882}
thank you!
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Erin
ejsmomej{at}gmail{dot}com
65 Comment by Erin Pyle (@erinjeany) on October 25, 2009 at 6:28 am
I follow you on twitter! @erinjeany
and tweeted! http://twitter.com/erinjeany/status/5145848525
–
Erin
ejsmomej{at}gmail{dot}com
66 Comment by Erin Pyle (@erinjeany) on October 25, 2009 at 6:30 am
I like the tiny bird nest. Thank you
67 Comment by Candie L on October 25, 2009 at 2:10 pm
i like the Tiny Little Bird Nest – Hair Pin
68 Comment by kathy pease on October 25, 2009 at 2:36 pm
http://twitter.com/klp1965/status/5155195201
69 Comment by kathy pease on October 25, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Coral, black and white feather pin
70 Comment by Heather O'donnell on October 25, 2009 at 4:57 pm
I reallllllly love all of these! Birds are my favorite things, but I think my absolute favorite is – http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31070538 – the pins with the birds nest in it! So adorable. Thanks for the giveaway!
71 Comment by Jennifer Miller on October 25, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I follow you and you can find me via @JennSweepsAlot AND I tweeted the giveaway! Thanks again!!
http://twitter.com/JennSweepsAlot/status/5161927551
72 Comment by Jennifer Miller on October 25, 2009 at 7:47 pm
I like the Coral, Black and White Feather Hair Pin
73 Comment by Bridget Michelle Combs on October 25, 2009 at 9:26 pm
The purple feather hair pin looks very nice!
74 Comment by Lily Kwan on October 25, 2009 at 9:35 pm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29944195
75 Comment by Gianna on October 25, 2009 at 9:36 pm