Prink Giveaway!

It's Friday and it's giveaway time!! I cannot tell you how excited I am to announce this to all your lucky people =) I was first introduced to Prink Tech by my super cool sister Alyssa. She's one of those people who is always listening to some awesome new band that no one's ever heard of, and sure enough 6 months later, they are "the next big thing." You know the type. Effortlessly cool. So she told me about this awesome company that makes iphone and laptop WOOD skins, based in the Northwest. These skins are seriously like no other skin you've seen. Made from real wood and bamboo, they are not only eco friendly, but offered at a great price! The best part is, Prink donates proceeds from every wood product it sells to a forest restoration organization as part of Prink’s Pay it Forward program. Each contribution helps to replant our forests and fund other national service organizations.

 Now for the giveaway! So this week, I'm partnering with Prink to give away 6 skins!! 2 iphone, 2 laptop, and 2 ipad! They come in all different shades, including bamboo - so be sure to check it out!

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Here's what you need to do to enter: 

1. Check out Prink's awesome website and be sure to like their Facebook page. 

2. Once you've done both, leave a comment saying your fav 

Prink product and why along with your email

3. You can also earn a second entry by writing a facebook status 

or tweet about the contest using this link:
"http://emilees87.blogspot.com/2012/08/prink-giveaway.html"
(leave a separate comment stating that you did this)

Next Thursday, I will announce our 6 winners!!!

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The winners for this giveaway are....
iphone skin - Jaquelyn & Desiree
ipad skin - Ashley R & Crystal
macbook skin - Alison & Jenna
Congrats to everyone who won & a huge thank you to all who entered!!

Freebie Friday: Jewerly That Gives Back

Happy Friday friends! I have a fun giveaway for you guys today. My good friend, Jackie, is going to work with an organization called Josiah Venture in the Czech Republic this summer. She has been there before helping the organization, but this time she will be there for 3 months! So in order to raise some funds for the organization and her supplies while she's over there, she has taken her creative mind to making awesome jewelry and accessories in her Etsy Shop! I just loved her beaded necklaces, so I purchased an all white one for myself, and guess what?! I got one for 1 lucky reader as well! So not only will you receive an awesome piece of jewelry, but you'll be giving to her work in Czech as well. Here is the yellow version of the necklace we're giving away - You can pick your own color!

If you don't win, or if you'd just like to make a purchase, you can head on over to her shop and check out her earrings and her scarfs as well - I just love the white and teal earrings!

To enter:

1. "Follow" this blog & leave a comment letting me know

2. Head over to Jackie's shop and let me know you fav item in a comment

{so you can have a total of 2 entries, but you must leave a separate comment for each}

Winner will be picked at random on Wednesday, Feb. 29th!!!

Freebie Friday: Mini Envelope DIY

Happy Friday friends! I'm sure you all have amazing plans lined up for New Years Eve 2012!! It's been a while since I have done a Freebie Friday post, so I thought, why not end 2011 with a free download?? Who doesn't love free stuff, am I right? This is part freebie, and part DIY as well, I figure, why not end the year with a fun project as well.

One thing I want to do better in 2012 is to tell the people that I love, that I love them more. Some of those people live far away and I want to send more letters/packages/random surprises to them. Because who doesn't love that?! I found this awesome mini envelope template that you can print out and cut from any fun paper to turn into a mini gift for a loved one. Just print from HERE, and use your creative mind to do the rest. I made one from simple kraft paper, washi tape, and some ric rac ribbon to give you a "mini" example. Happy Friday and Happy New Year friends!

It's Giveaway Time!!

Can I just say, I love Fridays. For many reasons: the weekend, relaxing, crafting, and FREEBIES! I Recently got the opportunity to hook up with the Broke Ass Bride ladies and they are just so awesome - if you are recently engaged you better go check out the site for lots of money saving tips and planning info, ok go!

So, anyways, we were able to a collaborate on an awesome Giveaway being hosted over on their site and guess what the prize is from Tasteful Tatters?? Ladies Choice! Yup, that's right, you get to chose 1 item - whatever you want =) Here are a few snaps of some of the newest items to the shop for you to check out:

So head on over to the giveaway HERE and enter today!! Also, leave us a comment letting us know which piece you're hoping to snag =)

Freebie Friday: Coffee!!!

Happy Friday! Today, I'm excited to share with you this fun freebie from one of my favorite new blogs - Wild Olive. I'm seriously obsessed with her blog and shop. Cuteness overload. Over on her blog this week she did a series called Coffee Week and it was amazing. Earlier in the week she featured this FREE download to make your own coffee embroidery piece - I love love it so I had to pass it on to you. Be sure to check out the rest of her Coffee Week and make something fabulous this weekend friends =)

Freebie Friday: Creative Connection LA

If you follow me on FB or Twitter, you've probably seen numerous posts about this thing called Creative Connection. Maybe you've even been to one of our events. However, in case you are in the dark about what this is all about, I thought I would take the time to explain it in a little more depth... and do a little giveaway as well =)

So here are the 5 W's to who we are!

Who?
We're a group of fabulous female creatives! That's it - we're just a group of girls who either have creative businesses or are looking to enter a creative field. There are no exclusions- we accept them all:  Bloggers, designers, photographers, event planners, social media gurus, marketers, fashionistas, bakers, writers, actors, etc.
What?
We  offer support, friendships, networking, you name it! The purpose is to connect each other - make new friends, share your stories, work together!
When?
We meet once a month is cities all over the US. I'm the Los Angeles host so follow me and you'll always know when the next meetup is!

Why? 
The group started when Elise Osterman and myself were chatting about the lack of real connections for just girls who are in creative fields. There is a lot of competition, but why not just friendly connections. I mean, we can all help each other out, right?!  So the first "meetup" was planned and there were about 8 of us total. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but it's is turning into something far greater than I ever could have imagined =)
Where?
Online - everywhere. LA - different locations all around Los Angeles. 
 

Now What? I"m giving away 1 ticket to our next meetup!!!

 

WINNER ANNOUNCED!

<< CONGRATULATIONS - LINZ!!! >>

I'm giving away a ticket to our next event! Valued at about $8.  

(ok, not that expensive, but hey winning is just fun, right?!)

So all you need to do is:

1) Be a follower of my blog (1 entry)

2) Follow me on Twitter (1 entry)

3) "Like" Creative Connection USA on FB (2 entries!)

Then, leave a comment telling me what you did and I will pick a winner TONIGHT!

p.s. If you don't win - you can purchase your tickets HERE (Price goes up after today!)

For the Love of Cupcakes

It's no secret I love cupcakes. If you follow me on Twitter or Facebook, you've probably seen me post photos of cupcakes, talk about how much I love them, etc. Who cares that they are trendy right now. A good pastry is a good pastry! Anyways, since it's Friday - and I'm in a super good mood at the moment I thought about doing a different kind of freebie... more of a giveaway to my followers. Because, you're awesome! So tonight I will pick one lucky lady (or gentleman) to win an 8x10 poster of... this!  I mean, how cute would this be at your desk??

So, if you follow my blog, leave a comment here on why you love cupcakes and I chose a winner at random. And if you're not a follower & you want to enter... just follow my blog, then leave your comment =) P.S. you can get this in another color too. So keep calm people! It's Friday!

Freebie Friday: Festive Drink Labels

Do you remember my post on fruit infused water here? Well, I've just been on a fruity water kick these days (ok... a week) but hey, at least I'm drinking water, right?! Anyways, the ever fabulous Amy Moss designed these adorable tags for fruity water! Click HERE to go to the FREE DOWNLOAD!

You can imagine my excitement when I saw them, literally like the day after my water epiphany. Anyways, Amy's Blog Eat, Drink, Chic is one of my daily reads and she is just so darling. So head on over to her blog and leave her some love for creating the cutest download ever!!! No go drink some agua people =)

Freebie Friday : Ostrich Font

Yay it's Friday! I can't wait for the weekend and this beautiful beach weather =) Hope you all have a great time! Now, I'm no designer or anything and I know type is very important - so take it or leave it, but I am really digging this free font, so I just had to share =)

 

Click HERE to download :: seriously my new FAVORITE!

Freebie Friday : Organize Your Blog Download!

Earlier this week, my photog friend Brienne Michelle posted a cry for help to get more organized - me being a lover or organization wanted to jump right in and offer my services. After reading her post about not only  just organizing a desk... but further - organizing and planning out your blog, I was immediately intrigued. I love to organize, write lists, and plan - but do I do it for my blog? Not really. So Brienne had this cute photo of a "blog planner" if you will. However, it was in color, and I don't have a color printer. So I made my own! It's pretty cheesy and plain - but it gets the job done! Here are a few snaps of the planner I made from this cute little orange 3-ring binder I found at staples =)

I added little circle stickers to the spine =)

I also got mini dividers and page protectors to hold some inspirations I find from books/magazine. How fun, right?! One day I'll switch out my pages and get the cute ones... like when life slows down haha

Click HERE & HERE to get your own PDF made by the talented blogger/designer behind My Girl Thursday  to make your own blog planner!

Freebie Friday: Pretty In Pink!

Yay! It's Friday! And boy am I happy about that - I am running on empty it seems and I have a big weekend planned (included my last bridal shower - woot! woot!) I hope you guys enjoyed all the DIY's this week: Here & Here!

This freebie is made by one of my favorite bloggers, Kelly Hicks. I'm not entirely sure how I stumbled across her design & photography blog - but I sure am glad that I did =) She is such an inspiration, and really brings her personality to her blog. Not only did she design an awesome desktop background (which I'm rocking right now) but she ALSO designed the cutest  "just because" cards (She also started this series called The Awkward & The Awesome and I'm kinda in love w/ it). I love writing cards, receiving cards, buying cards, making cards, etc. So when I saw these beauties I just had to share - who knows, some of you might be receiving one of these in the mail next week =)

Be sure to check out Kelly's Blog and get your 2 downloads HERE & HERE! And leave her some love & say "Thank you Kelly!"

Freebie Friday : Mother's Day Printables

Happy Friday blogettes! Today I will be making the long trek down to Riverside to get my marriage license with Mr. H. Very exciting slash surreal slash crazy!! But before I leave, I just had to share this amazing download for all you guys out there still trying to figure out what to do for your moms this weekend. How about a little breakfast in bed! Brought to us from Jordan Ferny from Oh Happy Day (you gotta check out this blog - everything is swoon worthy over)

Is your mom super busy taking care of the fam and rarely gets time to herself? Then treat to your mom to breakfast in bed w/ these awesome little details - that are totally customizable!! So awesome, right?

Click HERE to download

Freebie Friday : Vintage Necklace Giveaway

No, not here... but HERE! Tasteful Tatters is giving away a one of a kind vintage necklace (bottom photo) thanks to Tamara the wonderful host over at Memory Beans Designs. So head on over to her BLOG for all the juicy details and good luck!

Freebie Friday :: Spring Giveaway!

It's Spring and at Tasteful Tatters we're launching our new Shoe Clips this week! And because the weather has been rainy all week - I thought we need a little giveaway to brighten the day =)

At the end of winter I asked our Facebook Fans what they would like to see this spring for as far as new items and trends. Along with a ton of really good suggestions, shoe clips were at the top of the list! So you asked for it - and here is a chance to win a free set of the Cream Puff Clips pictured above!

How to enter:

1:: Follow us on Twitter HERE

2:: Friend us on Facebook HERE

3:: Tweet and mention @TastefulTatters (only 1 entry will count- we don't want you to bother all your friends)

Then, leave a comment here to let me know what you did and I'll randomly select a winner
Next Friday April 1st!

Freebie Friday! Spreading Holiday Cheer

Today's Freebie Friday post is for all you last minute Holiday lovers (like me!) haha...

First off... we only have about a week left before Christmas and I don't know about you but I feel like it's sort of snuck up on me this year. It's like one day it was Thanksgiving and now it's a week before Christmas! How did that happen?! So in case you need a little extra holiday reminders for your work week, I found this fabulous yet simple Christmas desktop background - I just love it! Made by the fabulous Jessica Jones of How About Orange you can download it HERE

Next we have the cutest little Cookie exchange tags! Lots of people are throwing cookie exchange parties this week PLUS these would make great little additions to those plates of cookie/baked goods you always make for your neighbor or family! I love the color combo of red and grey and how adorable would they look with some red/white bakers twine?! Made by Amanda Joy of Joy Ever After (a must read!) & you can get the download for Tags HERE, Recipe Cards HERE, and Fabulous Blank Cards HERE

Freebie Friday: Fall Goodies!

Happy Friday!! Boy am I glad for today - this has been a doozy of a week for me, what about you? Today feels like how Fall should feel. Foggy, chilly, crisp, a little rain :: mmm I love it! I'm sure a lot of you have already been experiencing the full throttle of Fall by now so sorry if this seems late!

So in celebration of Fall (and mint m&ms back on the shelves!) here are some fabulous Fall Freebies I found for you!

Click HERE for Fall Themed Mailing Labels!

Made by the fabulous Lizzie: check out her blog on planning a wedding for under $10k!!

Click HERE for Fabulous Thanksgiving Themed Placecards

Made by my newest daily read: Jackie from Sweet Little Thrills

Freebie Friday: Business & Art

I feel so bad, it has been WAY too long since I've posted a freebie friday so I apologize and felt I should give 2 in one post - just to sort of make up for my slacking. One thing that I love about the blog community is all the inspiration that swirling around and the art of inspiring; if that makes sense. What inspires you? Lots of times it's a beautiful photo, a view of nature, a rainbow, colors, the way a leaf fall on the ground. So many things inspire me on a daily basis, but sometimes reading about good business strategies, or "business" type books really get my juices flowing. I'm a nerd, I know! So hence the subjects of today's Freebie Friday: a little art and a little business tadaa!

First up, on the fabulous blog Design*Sponge - Alison Storm guests blogs about free software for business owners. These tools are so perfect for people who are just starting out, and why  not save a few bucks when starting a business! There are some things definitely worth spending the bucks on, and you should, but if there is a great deal out there - why not check it out!

So I went through all the items, and I picked out the best ones I felt would be the most beneficial for you business peeps.

Free Advice! SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
Free Shopping Carts: Magento & Zen Cart
Free Business Forms: Smartbiz
Free Financial Software: Quikbooks & Gnucash (less accounting like)

Feed Your Soul: The Free Art Project
This is SUCH an amazing site - please check it out HERE!

Basically, Jen Wallace from Indie Foxx created the amazing art project where every month artists are invited to create a piece of art that will be made available for a free download - how stinkin' cool is that! So each month check out the free download section. These are just a couple of my favs from this month. I hope you feel inspired!

Freebie Friday - Cupcakes!

Ok, so I know it's not Friday yet... but I so wish it was! Do you ever have weeks that seem to just draaag on. Well, that is this week for me. I literally have been dreaming of the weekend haha - plus this freebie is just too sweet to have to wait till tomorrow. So lets just let the weekend begin!

The amazing Jessica from Vol. 25 has done it again and created the cutest little cupcakes! I am seriously SO impressed with her work! I read somewhere to only read blogs (or rather keep going back to blogs) that you leave feeling inspired and good about yourself. Not downtrodden or any negative feelings. Make sense? Well, I got to thinking about which blogs just tickle my fancy and leave me feeling good and inspired - and of course Vol. 25 came to mind. So if you need a good inspiration blog to add to your list - check it out!

CLICK HERE for the free download! How stinkin' cute are these?! Can't wait for all the amazingness these bad boys will inspire - I'm already thinking of projects =)

Freebie Friday: Book Plates

It's Friday!! I don't know about you guys, but it has been one heck of a week - phew! One of the things I love best about weekends, besides being able to catch up with friends and relax a little, is reading. I love to read and during the week I sometimes get so bogged down with work that reading becomes 2nd priority. I'm currently reading A Tree Grows In Brooklyn and I am LOVING it! What books are you guys reading? I'm always curious to learn about new book recommendations =)

Today I give you these lovely designed book plates to place inside your favs so no one takes it! And just because they are absolutely adorable. A special thanks to Image Zoo for having them up for the taking!

Just click the link below to download and then print! I printed mine on sticky paper and it worked awesome. Have a great weekend everyone and maybe dive into a book while laying by the pool =)

 

Click HERE to download

Freebie Friday! Meet Designer Shannon LaBare

Yay! It's Friday and I can't tell you how excited I am for the weekend - I'm pooped! Today we have a very special Freebie. Shannon Labare (designer, artist, creator, graphic designer extraordinaire) designed a beautiful wallpaper AND downloadable Mother's Day card for you guys! It is sooo adorable - any mom would love it. You must check out Shannon's blog and flikr - she does everything from wedding invitations, branding, custom stationary, you name it! Have a great weekend bloggers =)

  Click HERE to download

Click HERE for the Mother's Day Card!

Don't be shy! Tell us a little bit about yourself

Hi everyone! Well, my name is Shannon LaBare and I'm so excited to share today with you! I'm a wife to the most amazing husband Scott. We live in the most amazing vintage red ceilinged apartments in Downtown Bakersfield (sounds dreamy, right?). I'm finishing my bachelor's degree in a few weeks at Cal State Bakersfield and can't wait to get out into the real world. Scott and I have an incredibly feisty and silly kitten named Augustus, Gus for short, or Gussy Bear if he's being cute. I am a lover of graphic design, painting, interior design, event planning and design, and all things pretty.

When did your love of creating start?

I've always been around a creative atmosphere. My parents are both creative and always were working on projects around our house. My parents taught me to never be afraid of color, they let me even pick the color of my carpet at age 5 (I chose Little Mermaid pink, of course!). Around high school I started experimenting with Photoshop. From there, I just started making things, learning programs, and figuring out where this was going to take me. Now, i'm 23 finishing school and hoping to take my design all the way. I just love designing, looking at designs, making art, and talking about it. Obsess much?

What is your favorite thing to create?

My favorite thing to create would have to be wedding invitations. I've only done a few ones, but they have really captured my attention. I love all the different elements that goes into create a suite, from the color scheme to the text styles. I just love it all. I love all things wedding, so of course, invitations is only natural.

Can you tell us a little about your creative process? 

Well, every day I look though my favorite inspirational sites, save photos that speak to me, and go from there. When I'm starting fresh on a project, I usually start off with typography. It's amazing to me how new and different fonts can spark ideas as I go along and create the whole feeling of a piece. 

How would you describe your style?

I'd like to believe that I can mold my style to fit whatever my client's looking for. Personally, I love a mixture of clean lines and vintage inspired designs. I love the mixture of modern and antique.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

I get inspiration from everyday life. I take in all that I see, make mental notes, and maybe infuse that into new designs. I love scouring the internet's blogs and websites of graphic designers, creative minds, and other inspired individuals. There's so much out there that's beautiful, unique, and all around inspirational.

  

What are some of your favorite blogs/links?

Abby Try Again Photography - abbytryagain.bigcartel.com/

Ritzy Bee - http://ritzybee.typepad.com/

Mint Design Blog - http://www.mintdesignblog.com/

Oh, Hello Friend - http://ohhellofriend.blogspot.com/

Creature Comforts - http://www.creaturecomfortsblog.com/

Parcel Post - http://parcelpost.wordpress.com/

and of course, Emilee! :)