Showing posts with label evy's tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label evy's tree. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Prize Vault for Giveaway

OK, here are the prizes that you can win in my Autism Awareness giveaway! As I get more prizes added, or more details about the ones already listed, I'll keep updating this page so all you have to do is check back occasionally.

First of all let me say THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, to all the gracious people who are donating prizes for this giveaway. I appreciate this more than you know.

HOW TO WIN: Click on any of my blog links about Autism Awareness on the right side of this page, and follow the instructions. Good luck!

PRIZES:

1) I LOVE this adorable prize and you will too, if you like classic, homemade treasures. My good friends Cheyenne and Robert Johnson (THE Robert Johnson of ROJO photography!) have created a wooden memory/matching game out of small tree branches, that is hand sanded, polished, painted, and stamped! Here is a picture of one they gave as a gift last year, so this prize will be similar:


2) Ever heard of SCENTSY? A Scentsy warmer uses a low-watt bulb to slowly melt the specially formulated wax, maximizing the fragrance time that you can enjoy. There are no flames, soot, or wicks so this is a safe way to savor more than 80 different scents. Shannon LaPuma is a Scentsy consultant who found me on one of the autism sites I'm a member of, and she kindly offered to donate a Scentsy warmer to the winner! You can win the Piece by Piece warmer pictured below AND a bar of scented wax! If anyone wants to buy this warmer, 100% of the profits (AND any commission she makes!) are donated to Autism Speaks! Just visit her site here to purchase it or any other scentsy products.
3) My dear friend Amy Miraflor is the brilliant creator of Evy's Tree embellished clothing, and her business is growing by leaps and bounds. If you don't own an Evy's Tree item now, you will want to. If you already do, you know how comfortable, practical, and addicting they are! You can see some of her items here, or read her blog (she frequently has giveaways!). For my Autism Awareness giveaway, she is donating one of her Navy Lacey's (you pick the size if you win)!

The Navy Lacey Zip Up


Up close...

4) A good friend of mine from Bogalusa Louisiana is very talented, and she knits for pleasure and as a way to raise funds for causes. Joy McMurray creates these adorable boa scarves and beanie hats to match, and she is going to send the winner one of her scarves! Stay warm in style!
Pictures coming soon!

5) If you like accessories but aren't familiar yet with Dainty Button, you should be! Charity Morgan, the owner and creative mind behind Dainty Button, is based in San Francisco. She is super talented and is constantly coming up with beautiful new designs. You can see her etsy page here or her blog here. In the past she has designed items specifically for Breast Cancer Awareness and Domestic Violence Awareness, with portions of the proceeds for sales of those items going to various charity's or survivors. She decided to design something specially for Autism Awareness, with a portion of the proceeds from sales going to an autism charity! Using the blue associated with Autism Awareness, here is her gorgeous head wrap! (I have several of her wrap designs and I get compliments every time I wear them...plus they double as a cute belt!)



6) My friend Michelle Lagmay also creates stunning hair accessories / brooches. She is donating a prize that will be similar to this one:


7) A friend from college days, Amy Woodson Stoops, is another talented creator that I am blessed to know. She crochets adorable pieces and is offering one of her 'Freckled Lemonade' sets...adorable! This is a beautiful bloomer made to grace tiny hineys and comes with a matching headband. Made with 100% cotton and hand crocheted. This pictured one is a 12-18 month old size but can be made in sizes newborn to 18 mo.


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Upcoming Giveaway Hints!


In case you haven't heard, I'll be doing an Autism Awareness Giveaway soon, leading up to April 2 which is Autism Awareness Day. Fun! Tell your friends!

I have 4 terrific sponsors signed up for prizes already! And I want to give you some hints about what to expect so here they are so far... you can click on the last three if you aren't familiar with their fantastic products!

"Stunning Knitted Boa Scarf or Beanie" from Joy McMurray!





Sound exciting? IT IS! What I love about doing this giveaway is...well, it's an easy way for me to spread awareness about autism. I'm super excited!

Want to help? Do you have something handmade or just something neat that you think someone would like to win in the giveaway?
LET ME KNOW either on here or through Facebook! You will get publicity for you AND help a great cause!

And let me just say 'thank you' to everyone who read my previous post and posted a message on the White House Facebook page about lighting it up blue on April 2. Unfortunately, our President has decided not to participate in this. I will refrain from posting my feelings about this, but here is the news article:

White House Says No To Autism Speaks Effort


Despite a social media push from Autism Speaks, the White House says it will not be lighting up blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day next month.

Autism Speaks encouraged its members to flood the White House with messages on Facebook and Twitter to encourage President Barack Obama to light his home blue on April 2 in honor of autism awareness.

Already, over 250 landmarks around the world will participate in the advocacy organization’s annual “Light It Up Blue” initiative including the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Niagara Falls, Christ the Redeemer statue in Brazil and the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

“Lighting the White House, America’s most prominent building, blue would certainly elevate awareness of autism and World Autism Awareness Day to another level,” said Adam Pockriss, an Autism Speaks spokesman.

But the White House told Disability Scoop on Friday that 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. will not participate. No reason was given for the decision.

“The administration looks forward to commemorating autism awareness month and world autism day and remains committed to finding the causes and treatments for autism as well as providing community-based services and support for persons on the autism spectrum,” said White House spokesman Shin Inouye.

Last year, more than 200 buildings went blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day, which was established by the United Nations in 2007.