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isn't this doodle jewelry from tickette so fun and whimsical? what an awesome way to show off the fact that you're an artist.. or at least a professional doodler. ;)
don't forget to enter the giveaway going on now! you can win a 2011 winnie the pooh illustrated monthly desk calendar from my shop, letterhappy. five chances to enter!
happy monday everybody! how was your long weekend? {non-u.s. friends, how was your regular weekend?} mine was filled with family, friends, football, and good food. it was a welcome break to recharge and get ready and pumped up for the holiday season! i've officially changed my phone background to a picture of the disney world castle in lights and my ringtone to trans-siberian orchestra christmas music. yep, that's how i roll.
you'll be seeing a lot more of a wintry christmasy theme on good day sunshine these next few weeks! i've got some great gift guides planned for y'all, as well as recipes, tutorials, and much much more! let's start it off with a giveaway, shall we? i've got a brand new calendar in the shop.. classic winnie the pooh quotes and illustrations for every month. such a wise silly old bear.
here's how to enter: {up to five entries per person}
visit my shop and leave a comment here with a suggestion of an item you'd like to see me offer in the future. it can be anything! {one entry}
become a follower of this blog {publicly through google friend connect or bloglovin'} and let me know you've done so in the comments. {one entry}
blog, facebook, or tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment/link for each that you've done. if you tweet, be sure to include @christenstrang so i can see it. {one entry for each}
you can find me here: {etsy shop} {twitter} {facebook} {pinterest}
i simply couldn't fit all of the wonderful black friday / cyber monday deals into yesterday's blog post, so for your shopping pleasure.. here are some more!
lindsey, of lost and fawned and lost and fawned home is having a 25% off sale in both shops {with code "25FAWNS"} plus.. you'll get a free pair of vintage earrings with every purchase!
take an amazing 30% off your order at elsage {with code "BLACKFRIDAY30"}, plus receive a free gift with every purchase!
muchloveilly's awesome accessories would make the perfect stocking stuffers! take 20% off your purchase {with code "BFLOVE"}.
garden22 design studio is packed with all sorts of lovelies for your holiday shopping pleasure! 20% off the entire shop is already applied to prices, but get an extra 10% off {with code "BLACKFRIDAY10"}.
get free shipping on anything from mayi carles, plus.. the more you spend, the more discounts you get! take $5 off $30, $10 off $50, and $30 off $100! no codes needed, refund will be given via paypal.
and don't forget about my sale at letterhappy! 10% off anything in the shop {with code "ANY10"} or 20% off purchases over $50 {with code "BFCM2010}.
well.. i find myself taking a break from my blog break. i just had to share all the wonderful black friday / cyber monday deals going on now! sit back and browse through these lovelies.. the codes are listed below, but you can check each one of their shop announcements for more details. happy shopping!
i'm having one in letterhappy, of course.. 10% off storewide {with code "ANY10"}, or 20% off your qualifying purchase of $50 or more {with code "BFCM2010"}.
wattlebird has just recently reopened for business, and what better way to celebrate than with a sale? receive 15% off your order {with code "WISHBONE"} at checkout. plus, all purchases over $25 come with a free gift!
you can get 10% off + free shipping through monday, november 29 at the absolutely gorgeous shop clementine {with code "TURKEY10"}.
you can get 10% off your order through this sunday at ordinary mommy {with code "HOLIDAY10"}. plus, all orders come with a free wee heart ornament! how cute!
my lovely and talented mom is having a sale in her shop as well. gorgeous scarves in every color imaginable.. perfect for christmas gifts! get 10% off your entire purchase {with code "BFCM2010"}.
be sure to go visit our own lovely sunshine sponsor besu for 15% off your entire order {with code "THANKS2010"}.
simon and ruby is not only offering 10% off your purchase, plus free shipping to the u.s. and canada, but also an extra 10% off orders over $100 {with code "THPNS10"}.
super percentage alert! receive a whopping 25% off + free shipping {with code "HOLIDAY"} over at michabella.
if you're looking for adorable upcycled bags and quilts, greenie bean recycle is offering 15% off your purchase {with code "THANKS2010"}.
art by amarose is offering an incredible BOGO 1/2 price photography sale all the way through next week. no code needed. discount will be refunded after payment.
i'll be doing a couple more blog posts throughout the weekend with amazing sales.. if you've got one you'd like to be included, tweet me @christenstrang or email me at christenstrang {at} gmail {dot} com!
i hope everyone has great plans for thanksgiving tomorrow.. i'm headed over to my grandparents' house to eat until i pop and watch football until i fall asleep. i'll be taking a little bit of a blog break for the end of this week, since i know y'all will probably be with families and friends.. and so will i! {p.s. if you're not from the states, i hope you have a wonderful weekend!}
i'm so thankful for all you lovely readers. you're why i do what i do. see y'all monday!
{image: ferntree studio on etsy}
wallets and clutches and totes, oh my! there's always something new to look at in besu. i'm in love with that red and white striped nautical shoulder bag.. and aren't her new ruffle clutches just adorable? {p.s. i love how she named her houndstooth design "the mondo". heck yeah, team mondo!} thanks for being a sunshine sponsor, beth!
are you looking for a super affordable venue to advertise your small business or blog? come join good day sunshine and be a sunshine sponsor! i'm now accepting ads for the month of december. you can book for one month, or get $5 off by booking in advance for three months. as a sponsor, you'll also get a large feature at some point during the month{s} you advertise. check out some of the previous sponsor spotlights here.
simply email me at christenstrang {at} gmail {dot} com if you're interested.
and who do you think you are
running round leaving scars
collecting your jar of hearts
and tearing love apart
{ you're gonna catch a cold
from the ice inside your soul }
don't come back for me
don't come back at all.
file that under "angry girl lyrics i wish i'd written". along with pretty much every kelly clarkson and taylor swift song. oh yeah, and so what by pink. have you ever worked out to that song? seriously.. try it.
{image: kindredcrow on etsy}
if you're looking for a seriously unique christmas gift, please consider visiting krochet kids international. this organization definitely has their hearts in the right place.
krochet kids international was founded earlier this summer.. here's a bit about them:
krochet kids international believes that quality handmade products can not only bring comfort and style, but also serve as a vehicle for social change. this non-profit organization has a revolutionary model, which brings together consumers and impoverished communities through the production and sale of fashionable handmade goods. kki is taking a holistic approach to development work in northern uganda, and it all starts with a simple crocheted hat.
kki employs over 70 war-affected women at their compound in gulu, uganda. for the first time, these ladies are receiving a fair and consistent income through their crochet work. with this consistent wage, they are able to put their children through school, purchase clean water, and begin to save and plan for future endeavors. by providing necessary job opportunities and reinvesting proceeds into education initiatives, kki seeks to showcase the capabilities of a disenfranchised population of people.
kki's goal is to bring the manufacturer and the consumer closer than ever before while bridging the gap between uganda and the u.s. through handmade products. more important than the product itself, are the hands and stories of the ladies who create these goods in northern uganda. inside each handmade good {namely the hats and laptop cases} you can find the signature of the lady who made it. and by visiting the kki website, you can learn about her story and how your purchase is positively impacting her and her family. as an organization, kki continues to provide relevant and tangible ways for people to get involved in global issues. come alongside their work by sharing this story, or purchasing a handmade hat or laptop case.
you can visit the krochet kids international shop and see all of the goods available. there's a special made in uganda section as well as clothing and accessories to show your support of this amazing cause. also, be sure to check out their holiday 2010 preview.
congratulations to annie! you're the winner of the rachel headband from sunshine and carousels!
i'll be getting in touch with you very soon to get your information! thanks again to erin from sunshine and carousels for hosting this fabulous giveaway and thanks to all of you who entered!
also, my complete apologies for not having a proper blog post for today.. i'll make it up to you tomorrow! ;) stick around and i'll see y'all then!
