Friday Feature: Blue China Studio

I am extra excited about this week's Friday Feature because I am featuring my friend Jacilyn.  Not only is she a great artist, but she is a great friend that I was lucky enough to find here in the blogosphere.  After following her blog for years, I was thrilled when she opened her Etsy store.  Here's why...

Isn't this flower postcard set lovely?  Her photography appeals to me because it is crisp, clean, and uncluttered, (much like I envision her home).

If I were getting married or having a baby,  I would want these butterfly favor boxes for the shower.  I love the robin's egg blue, and they would look great as a table centerpiece...

Okay, I have a confession.   Glitter freaks me out.  I think it goes back to my preschool teaching days, when I was constantly finding it in my hair, my carpet, my clothes, etc.  So I'm not a fan, but I can see little girls (or even big ones!) getting pretty jazzed about these "fairy boxes".  They would be great for holding a collection of small items, lunch box love notes, or a special Valentine's gift.

I'm going to end with this "Be happy" postcard, because that is exactly what it does.  Hope it makes you happy also.

Jacilyn is offering $10 to spend on whatever you would like in her shop to the lucky winner of this week's giveaway!  To enter to win, you need to visit her Etsy store here... and then leave a comment on this post saying what you would get with the $10 if you win.  For an additional entry, become a Follower of "Get Your Mom On". (Leave a second comment saying that you did this).  A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

(No purchase is necessary.  The odds of winning are based upon the number of entries.  Each person is allowed two entries, one by leaving a comment, and one by becoming a Follower of "Get Your Mom On".  U.S. residents 18 and older are eligible to enter.  The chosen winner will have 36 hours to contact Jen at getyourmomon@yahoo.com with their full name and mailing address for shipment.  After 36 hours, a second winner will be chosen).

 P.S. Last week's winner was Jenn at Juggling Life.  She said...

Jenn @ Juggling LifeJan 31, 2012 07:23 PM

I would definitely get the "help my family is lost" pet tag--for my wandering beagle who has gone missing twice recently--once for two hours.

Friday Feature: Another Day Boutique

Drum roll please....... The winner of last week's Friday Feature giveaway is...

The third comment was actually Megan's saying "I'm following!", but she also said...

I would love to fill out my "I believe..." collection...

She Believed that She Could Fly
She Believed in Wishing Stars
She Believed in Triple Scoops

Diane is the best! Thanks for hosting this content! :)

Congratulations Megan!  Please email me at getyourmomon@yahoo.com, with your name and address for shipment.

If you didn't win, no worries!  I have another great giveaway for you today!

This week's Friday Feature is Another Day Boutique.  I thought this would be a great Etsy shop to feature this week, since people are thinking about what they can get their loved ones for Valentine's Day.  What mother, or grandmother wouldn't love one of these?

Or these?

I really like this one also...

Tammy is offering either a choice of a pet tag, or a keychain for the winner of this giveaway.

Here is one of the keychains...

and here is one of the pet tags...

The dog graphic is so cute!

Tammy has graciously offered the choice of either a pet tag, or a keychain for this giveaway, (valued at $11-$15).  To enter to win, you need to visit her Etsy store here... and then leave a comment on this post saying which keychain or pet tag you would like to win.  For an additional entry, become a Follower of "Get Your Mom On". (Leave a second comment saying that you did this).  A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday, February 2, 2012.

The world works in strange and often mysterious ways.  My husband's father passed away very suddenly this week, and when I was writing this post, I read Tammy's profile for the first time.  Here is part of it...

"I chose the name Another Day Boutique one winter day when I was driving to work on icy roads. I started sliding sideways and came within inches of being in a terrible accident. The first words out of my mouth was "Thank You" and then "Another Day" came on the radio. At that moment I knew that I had been blessed with another day and knew that would be the name of my new shop. I chose the cherry blossom because to me it represents the changes in life. One day the tree has beautiful blooms.....and soon they are gone. Even though they are gone, we still have the memories of them and can cherish the time they were here. Whether your kids are small and still at home or are grown and have moved out....or you have lost someone close to you.....you can keep them close to your heart and memory with a precious keepsake. Cherish your blessings....."

Thanks for the reminder, Tammy.  It is so appropriate for my family this week, and so true.  Each day we get with the people in our lives is a blessing.  I hope you all make this one special.

(No purchase is necessary.  The odds of winning are based upon the number of entries.  Each person is allowed two entries, one by leaving a comment, and one by becoming a Follower of "Get Your Mom On".  U.S. residents 18 and older are eligible to enter.  The chosen winner will have 36 hours to contact Jen at getyourmomon@yahoo.com with their full name and mailing address for shipment.  After 36 hours, a second winner will be chosen).

Friday Feature: The Sunshine Shop by Duda Daze

This is my first ever "Friday Feature" post!  Since I live in Pittsburgh, I wanted to choose an artist from my town.  When I came across The Sunshine Shop by Duda Daze I just knew it had to be first.  I love Diane's artistic style, and the characters she draws are so endearing that you will fall instantly in love.  They just make me happy.  I wanted to choose my five favorites, and I have to say that it was ridiculously hard.  I love them all.  But, here are my choices...

"Bring Your Own Sunshine"  (This would be especially helpful for me, during the cold, cloudy winters in Pittsburgh!)

"Invisible Crown"  (I might enjoy doing the laundry, if I had this hanging in my laundry room.  Okay, that's ridiculous.  But, this would definitely make it a bit more bearable).

"The Happy Couple"  (Aren't they sweet?  You can really feel the love).

"Balancing Act"  (This would be great in a circus themed bedroom.  Have you ever seen a more adorable elephant?)

"Bluebird"  (I saved my favorite for last.  I am in love with this little bluebird.  LOVE).

Diane has graciously offered a 3 print set for this giveaway, (valued at $25).  To enter to win, you need to visit her Etsy store here... and then leave a comment on this post saying which 3 prints you would love to win.  For an additional entry, become a Follower of "Get Your Mom On". (Leave a second comment saying that you did this).  A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday, January 26, 2012.

(No purchase is necessary.  The odds of winning are based upon the number of entries.  Each person is allowed two entries, one by leaving a comment, and one by becoming a Follower of "Get Your Mom On".  U.S. residents 18 and older are eligible to enter.  The chosen winner will have 36 hours to contact Jen at getyourmomon@yahoo.com with their full name and mailing address for shipment.  After 36 hours, a second winner will be chosen).