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$25 Gift Certificate Contest to Green Rainbow - Eco-friendly finds for a greener world.

2011-04-10T14:52:00.000-04:00

Green Rainbow Shop is sponsoring a giveaway over at maya*made blog for a chance to win one of four $25 gift certificates! Green Rainbow offers a fabulous shop filled with eco-friendly products. They carry everything from organic clothing and natural soaps to toys and recycled jewelry, plates and paper. Over 75% of the products they carry are made in the USA by artists who create "organic" lines. Their mission is to provide sustainable products, organic and eco-friendly and be part of a greener world. You can read more about Green Rainbow Shop here. To enter the contest to win a gift certificate, check out maya*made's contest page here. There's also a coupon code to score 20% off listed on the contest page. Contest ends this Tuesday at 8pm.

House of Mouse April Giveaway

2011-04-07T22:39:00.000-04:00

I have long admired the talent found in the shop House of Mouse. I mean how can anyone resist such cute hand sewn, felt goodness? There are computer geek mice, Indiana Jones mice, and even cross stitching mice! The list goes on and on. A mouse for every personality!

So imagine how thrilled I was to stumble across a MONTHLY giveaway for a free $35 gift certificate from House of Mouse! Every month you can visit the blog Life, Craftiness and Everything Else for your chance to win! You'll find the April giveaway here. (Open internationally.) And once you've entered, also be sure to check out the House of Mouse Flickr stream and see every fabulous mouse ever made!

Clearance Sale At Brittany Chavers Studio

2011-04-04T12:06:00.001-04:00

Brittany Chavers Studio has a gorgeous selection of jewelry on sale right now. Both earrings and necklaces perfect for the spring season are marked down.

This beautiful Coral Rose and White Stem Necklace is now just $26. Was $31. Plus shipping is free with orders of $25 or more! Click here to visit the sale section at Brittany Chavers Studio and see all available jewelry on clearance. You can also sign up for the shop's newsletter for advance notice of sales and coupon codes.

Coupon Code for 15% off Handmade Bags from KYEbags

2011-03-23T06:00:00.001-04:00

KYEbags is a small business offering unique handmade bags and accessories and their fashionable, new line for spring is super cute! Now through March 31, 2011 you can receive 15% off your order from KYEbags when you use coupon code ANNIVERSARY3 at checkout. You can also become of fan of KYEbags on facebook or check out KYEbag's blog.

Are you a soap fan? Win an awesome Soap Spitter for your wildest lotions and liquid soaps!

2011-03-22T14:19:00.000-04:00

I discovered a fun product for soap lovers today called the Soap Spitter! And there's a contest happening right now so you have a chance to win one for free!

This amazing, whimsical product is available from Close2MyArt and comes in a variety of styles including everything from cats and dogs to birds, frogs, squirrels and even sock monkeys! Each Soap Spitter runs $25 and is designed by Michelle Allen. Fill it with your favorite lotion or liquid soap. Try out your luck through April 2, 2011 for a chance to win a Frog Soap Spitter, A Love First Card, and a Magnet from Close2MyArt by entering the contest posted on That's It Mommy! Blog. Good luck!

Step into Spring with these Stylish Sparrow Bird Posts from Rebecca!

2011-03-21T20:13:00.000-04:00

I absolutely love these handmade Silver Sparrow Bird Post Earrings from Rebecca! Each earring is plated in 14k white gold and makes the perfect accessory for spring! Purchase your own set now for just $10 from Rebecca or enter to win a pair from Rebecca Blog through March 25, 2011.

To enter simply visit the entry page here on Rebecca's Blog, then comment with your favorite piece from Rebecca's shop.

Rebecca, an independent label founded in 2008, creates a full line of quirky, whimsical jewelry, handbags and small accessories. The focus of the line is on providing designs that evoke an emotion, and inspire the wearer. Each design you discover on Rebecca is handmade by their team. For more information on Rebecca, be sure to visit the their about page. You can also sign up for Rebecca's newsletter here as well as become a fan of Rebecca on facebook!

Heartsy.me - Handmade deals for those who love handmade!

2011-03-21T18:07:00.004-04:00

Heartsy.me is still in its infancy, but it's growing larger by the day! Heartsy is basically a spin off of Groupon with one major difference - it caters to those who love handmade! Boasting 50% - 90% off at handmade shops, Heartsy hooks you up with a daily email featuring a great deal on a voucher for handmade shops you can find on venues like Etsy.

Tomorrow, March 22, 2011, Heartsy will be featuring a very special offer for 56% off Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen! For just $13 you can purchase a $30 in store credit! This is an extremely limited time offer and available only until it's sold out, so be sure to take advantage by signing up at Heartsy.me now and jumping on this offer as soon as it lands in your inbox! Use your voucher to buy a variety of handmade bath and body products including handmade shea butter soaps, goat milk lotions, and even solid sugar scrubs from Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen. Have fun and don't forget to shop handmade!

Have you shopped Heartsy? Be sure to let us know what you think!

15% off Handmade Jewelry from Pulp Sushi

2011-03-17T06:00:00.000-04:00

Pulp Sushi is offering 15% off their feminine and fun handmade jewelry. Just use coupon code SUSHI15 at checkout to take advantage of this offer!

Pulp Sushi is run by Marilyn - a native New Yorker, caffeine and cake lover, avid reader, nostalgia nut, and day dreamer. After falling for jewelry making and design, Pulp Sushi was born. Marilyn creates fun, bold, and kitschy pieces for the young and young at heart. You can sign up for her monthly newsletter here to receive future special discount offers. Now, get shopping!

The Hostess with the Mostest Contest

2011-03-16T23:39:00.001-04:00

The Hostess with the Mostest is giving away a free apron of your choice in the Hostess with the Mostest Contest! These handmade aprons are all lovingly created by Lisa - a crafty gal who's been sewing since she was eleven! Not only does Lisa love to sew but she also loves to express her creativity through her indie biz, Hostess with the Mostest!

If you're interested in scoring one of these fabulous aprons for yourself so you can look good while expressing your own creativity in the kitchen, then be sure to check out Lisa's shop! And don't forget to enter this contest on or before March 31, 2011. You can enter this contest here.

Spring Clearance Sale at Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen

2011-03-16T22:06:00.008-04:00

A huge selection of handmade soaps have been marked down to just $3.50 at Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen! Save now on a wide selection of shea butter soaps - no coupon code necessary! The following soaps are now on sale: 202 Latin Night, Nanny's Pumpkin Pie, Mill Mountain, Bayberry, Hot Toddy, Vanilla Spice, Orange and Ginger Spice, Red Velvet Cake, and Tequila Sour! Plus, you can save an extra 10% off when you use coupon code VAROCKS at checkout. Shop these sale items now.

If you're local to Roanoke, VA you can also now score some great deals on Rebecca's Soap Delicatessen products from Shades of Color on Market Street in downtown Roanoke. While supplies last select soaps are marked down to just $3 each and all gift baskets, shower gels and butters are 50% off! You'll also receive a FREE foaming salt scrub with any purchase from Shades of Color - no minimum purchase required.