Tuesday, April 14, 2009

It's giveaway time!!!

I'm really excited about my new DIY Craft Kits and I would love to get your help with getting wider distribution and sales! I need your thoughts and suggestions on which stores in your area might be a good fit for me to contact about carrying my kits.

As a thank you for your ideas, I'll draw the names of 2 lucky winners and each winner will receive:
1) Couch Potato Lavender DIY Eye Pillow Kit - These feature exclusive Scarlet Fig designed fabric
1) Wing Through Customs Passport Cover DIY Kit - These feature Anna Maria Horner designed fabric and a hand stamped passport label with my design

Here's what I think in terms of what kinds of stores I should target, but I'm anxious to hear what you think...
-Independent home goods / home accessories boutiques. They probably carry indie designers.
-Small fabric or crafting stores.
-Online fabric/supplies stores might also be a good fit.

Here's how you can enter:
Post a comment with your store suggestion = 1 entry
Make sure you include the name of store + city/state
International suggestions are welcome!

Sign up to be on my mailing list = 1 entry
Just enter your email address in the top right corner of my blog

Post about my giveaway on your blog = 1 entry
Make sure you leave me a comment with your blog URL

I will randomly draw the 2 winners at the end of the day on April 30 so make sure you leave me a way to contact you. Can't wait to hear your ideas and thanks for your help!


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24 comments:

  1. LisaApril 14, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    I think this is a GREAT spot for your kits. And then they'll be available locally, JUST in case I don't win. :O)

    http://www.blissfullivingstudio.com/

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  2. MaggieApril 14, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    Sage in Grinnell, IA.
    http://www.sagegrinnell.com/

    The owners name is Carrie. She's always interested in homemade items.

    Best of luck boutique hunting and thank you for hosting this great giveaway.

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  3. malindaApril 15, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Los Angeles has reform school and it is awesome: http://www.reformschoolrules.com/

    the kits are so cute!

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  4. AJ BindelApril 15, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    I would suggest Blue 7 in OKC. They are a great local, independent business, and they're very supportive of local and out of town artists!

    www.myspace.com/okblueseven

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  5. krittyApril 15, 2009 at 8:11 PM

    urban craft center, santa monica, ca
    http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/
    or firefly venice, ca

    juicy items!

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  6. megan vApril 15, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    Sew to Speak in Columbus Ohio!
    I actually JUST wrote a blog post about this place yesterday!!
    my blog (so you can see some photos and a link to their blog!)
    www.runningstitch.typepad.com

    Sew to Speak is only a year old and is independently owned! Your fabrics would fit in so well there as well as your kits!

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  7. CourtneyPApril 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I think you would do great in a boutique . Check out "The Muse" in Frederick, MD.
    www.shopthemuse.com

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  8. woof nannyApril 16, 2009 at 6:51 PM

    There's a lavender field here that has a gift shop. It might be cool to hook up with them. You'd need to use their lavender though http://www.thelavenderfields.com/
    also, upscale gardening shops might like this, or even gardening websites, since you're featuring use of something that comes out of the garden. Try contacting Annies Annuals http://anniesannuals.com/
    and Summers Past Farms http://www.summerspastfarms.com/
    I'll go blog about your giveaway now.

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  9. Jennifer LaddApril 16, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I subscribed to your newsletter. Thanks!

    Jennifer
    jennifereladd at yahoo dot com

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  10. AnonymousApril 17, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    You might try a store called
    confetti in Richmond. The owner's name is Barb and she is always looking for kitschy stuff.

    http://www.confettishoppe.com/

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  11. ChristaApril 17, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    I think this store in Sisters, OR would be perfect for your stuff.
    http://twigs-sisters.com/index.html
    It has a sister store, which is a quilting fabric store which also may be appropriate.
    http://www.stitchinpost.com/
    I think your work would also sell well at Fireworks in Seattle, WA.
    http://www.fireworksgallery.net/

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  12. CorinneApril 17, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Hi,
    There is a great store here in solana Beach, CA called Leaping Lotus. Go on-line and check it out! Love your kits!!
    ~Corinne

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  13. meredithpApril 17, 2009 at 6:45 PM

    Hi, you might try Randy's Quilt Shop in Greensboro, NC.

    http://www.randysquiltshop.com/

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  14. UnknownApril 20, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    Hi, I think that Dabberdoo may be just the ticket here in Atlanta, GA.

    http://www.dabberdoo.com/

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  15. Stephanie HallApril 21, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Eclectic in Austin, TX
    Gabby B in New Braunfels, TX

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  16. deepsouthrunnerApril 21, 2009 at 11:36 AM

    Lewis Gifts in Shreveport, LA. They would fall into the home accessories/goods category.

    I am signing up for your mailing list as well!

    sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com

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  17. AshleyApril 21, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Hmm... you might try this little shop - Ink Ink - www.inkinkpapers.com. They're mainly an upscale stationery store, but they're expanding with some household items and other handmade fabric items.

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  18. FattyApril 21, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    My girlfriends and I go to a little place called The Tea Room for lunch as often as we can! The front half of the restaurant is a little shop area with handmade gifts. It's a somewhat random assortment, think: stuffed animals, pincushions, salt & pepper shakers, tea sets, handmade candles etc. They do a TON of takeout (a lot of elementary schools are nearby, and us teachers love to order out whe we can =) So when people come to pick up their orders, there's a little time to browse and shop. Anyway, here is the link:
    http://www.teafortwotearoom.net/

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  19. MeApril 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Eddies Quilting Bee in Sunnyvale, Ca
    http://www.eddiesquiltingbee.com/

    Thanks so much!

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  20. Karen L RApril 22, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    I've subscribed to your newsletter and will mention your giveaway in tomorrow's posting. Sorry to say, can't think of a shop nearby that might be a good match. Wish I did!

    my info:
    http://sewandsowlife.blogspot.com
    sewandsowlife@gmail.com

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  21. ChelseaApril 23, 2009 at 4:37 PM

    There's one in my area called Sarahs Fabrics and they carry the best selection of fabric, patterns, notions, etc. that I've seen.

    They're in Lawrence, KS.

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  22. BeckaApril 24, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    I think Patina in Minneapolis, MN would be a good fit for you. Best of luck!
    -Becka

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  23. KarenApril 27, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    You would fit in very well with The Red Tree in Baltimore: http://redtreebaltimore.com/ Would love to see you over here!

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  24. AnonymousApril 30, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    Your items would fit in really well with the group of artists at Funky Finds, it's a Ft. Worth (TX, obviously lol) based website (sort of Etsy-esque) but they support a more local scene. I stumbled across their Spring Fling a couple of weekends ago, and it was FANTASTIC, I could see your DIY Craft Kits making a big splash there. www.funkyfinds.us

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