Jan
23
2014Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support. So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people. Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉 This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions. If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.
Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.
And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.
Lani of All this Crazy Grace
Lani makes me smile. Just thinking of her sitting in my car just minutes after I met right next to my potty training two year old using our “porta potty” in the drivers seat will always make me laugh. But really Lani is a beautiful woman. She blogs at All this Crazy Grace and my favorite post is a piece of encouragement called Don’t Take You for Granted.
Lani has six kids and homeschools up in freezing cold Canada and when you ask her how she finds time to blog and sew, she looks at you seriously and replies, “It’s how I keep my sanity.” I totally understand how a creative pursuit makes me a better mommy.
Lani makes these adorable dolls called Button Beauties. They’re whimsical representations of childhood and she can customize them to your child’s preferences. My girls love this one the best because she’s wearing blue (Aeralind’s favorite) and has on pointe shoes (Brownyn’s favorite).
Contest Entry Instructions
Leave a comment below telling me what your little girl would name her doll from Lani’s shop All this Crazy Grace.
Make sure to include a way to reach you if you win. Giveaway Closes on January 31st.
Winner will be chosen through a random number generator and notified on February 3rd.
Jan
22
2014Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support. So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people. Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉
Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.
And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.
Lisa of Mad Dazzle Bows
Lisa is a stay at home mom to three girls, ages 9, 7, and 17 months. She uses any energy she has left at the end of a day on being creative, either by making hair bows, sewing, or painting canvases. She’s been making bows since her oldest was one year old and she loves to make many different types and styles. Lisa prides herself on working slowly and carefully, as she want each bow to be just perfect.
Lisa is giving away a Chevron Bow. I think this is so fun!
Contest Entry Instructions
Hop on over to the Mad Dazzle Bows store and tell me you favorite creation in the comments.
Make sure to include a way to reach you if you win. Giveaway Closes on January 31st.
Winner will be chosen through a random number generator and notified on February 3rd.
Shipping is for US only. International winners will pay their own shipping if they win.
Jan
21
2014And we’re at the finish line.
I really appreciate all of you who have participated both through the whole thing or even through parts. I’m proud of all of your growth.
Today I’ll show you my final project/photo essay and next week I’m super excited to show you Amber’s. Hopefully one or two of the others will add yours in the mix for the following week. If it’s Flickr (and the process of learning it) standing in your way of showing off a final project , feel free to email me your images (quietgracesphotography@gmail.com ) and I’ll be happy to both feature your growth and encourage you.
How Beautiful the Feet
This was not the final project I intended. I had my own thoughts and ideas. And then I was on an elevator scared out of my wits and totally wanting to bail and listening to Ann whisper to herself over and over “How Beautiful are the Feet that Bring Good News”
I stayed in the place of fear because of those words. I learned what I was there for. And I thought about how powerful feet are that move toward another even in fear. How that one movement can change a life’s course.
And then I was the weird photographer crawling around in all the Allume conference rooms photographing beautiful feet. Photographing prayer and words of hope and worship. And these little shoes that bear the gospel through Sole Hope.
So here is my final project.
Jan
20
2014Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support. So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people. Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉 This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions. If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.
Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.
And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.
Carrie with Stampin Up
Carrie works in account management by day, but her heart is in paper crafting. She loves the little bit of encouragement and joy that a handmade card produces, so she became a Stampin Up demonstrator.
Carrie works in account management by day, but her heart is in paper crafting. She loves the little bit of encouragement and joy that a handmade card produces, so she became a Stampin Up demonstrator.
Carrie offers a monthly class where attendees create two cards of 3 designs. That’s 6 handmade cards to brighten someone’s day! Additionally she’s opening up a Hostess Club that includes free monthly classes, merchandies, and catalogs. She’s also available for workshops and special classes with your friends (the perfect Girls Night In!).
If your’e interested the the fellowship of a night out with girls or having handmade cards to share, you’d find yourself right at home in one of Carrie’s classes!
Contest Entry Instructions
Carrie is giving away a two passes to her February class so that our winner can bring a friend with her! I’m super excited about this giveaway because it means one luck lady will have a girls night out with her best friend! How fun!
To enter, go visit Carrie’s Website and leave a comment telling me what card ideas you’d most like to make in your class.
Entrants must live in the Greenville, SC area and be able to attend a class on the following date.
Stampin’ Up Card Class
Friday, February 21st
7-9:30 pm EST
Make 2 each of 3 card designs with envelopes
*** Attend a class to learn techniques to create hand crafted greeting cards using quality Stampin’ Up products.
All supplies provided as well as refreshments!
Jan
16
2014Operating a small business is work well loved but often hard and lonely with little support. So during my “big” birthday month, I’m going to be sharing with you some wonderful businesses and each of them will be giving away one thing to one lucky person. I’m sharing these small businesses because my heart is with the business owner struggling to make it, but really passionate about serving people. Any given day, I may fit that description. 😉 This month I’m offering a Newborn Special coupled with a chance to win free sessions. If you’re expecting a little one, read this post for details.
Here is a link to all of the giveaways I’m hosting this month.
And now let me tell you a little bit about today’s small business owner.
Cathy
Another God Sized Dreamer (can you tell that these girls had a HUGE impact on me over the course of the last year?!), Cathy wants to write and encourage. Part of her dream was to open an Etsy shop selling these darling little Scrabble themed gifts. So for a year now, she’s been working hard on that dream. Cathy is fun and creative and she loves her girls! She sells a fantastic Clean Up Game for kiddos that might be hopping in my cart soon!
One Word Scrabble Decor
Cathy could have chosen any of the following amazing items from her shop. I think all of these are fantastic gifts for the picky ones in your life: 
Coasters 
Name Plates 
The Clean Room Game 😉 
However, she want each of you to dream about one word to focus your heart on for the following year. My one word for 2014: Faithful. What’s yours?
Contest Entry Instructions
Leave a comment below telling me your favorite piece from Cathy’s shop Celebrating the Moment and what your one word would be if you would win. Keep in mind your word must be under 9 letters long! Make sure to include a way to reach you if you win. Giveaway Closes on January 31st. Winner will be chosen through a random number generator and notified on February 3rd. Shipping is for US only. International winners will pay their own shipping if they win.
