garden giveaway {no. 1} :: etsy chat with olive tree designs

Let's open this garden party with a giveaway, shall we? To-day's sponsor is... 

A lovely little boutique filled with the cutest {and most colorful :)} hair accessories 

'round. Ya'll will adore the lovelies that she sells in her shop! 

the interview

Me :: How delighted I am to have you here in my garden. Thank you so much for joining me. Would you mind starting by telling my readers a little bit about yourself?.

Christina :: I married my high school sweetheart. I have a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son. I love Jesus, books, music, and I like a little coffee with my milk in the morning.

 Me :: What encouraged you to start and Etsy shop and when was it opened?  

Chrstina :: I just happened to stumble upon Etsy and thought... I can do this?!

Me :: Are there any particular Etsy shops that inspire you? 

Christina :: I amazed at all the talent on Etsy...I buy most of my supplies from Etsy and I love love love the little boy neckties.

Me :: Name a few of your top-selling items.

Christina :: I usually sell out of baby wipe cases as soon as I list them and of course anything holiday themed is a fast seller :) 

Me :: What is perhaps, the most enjoyable part about owning your own shop? 

Christina :: The freedom of making my own schedule...If I want to work, I work...If I need a break I take a break.

Me :: What inspires you as a crafter? 

Christina :: Everything...mostly color...In case you couldn't tell I like a lot of color. :)

Me :: I love your shop’s name! Is there a specific concept or story behind it? 

Christina :: My shop name came from Psalms 52: 8-9 : "But I am like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God; I trust in God’s unfailing love for ever and ever. For what you have done I will always praise you..."

{This is why I ask questions like this...it's SO neat and inspiring to find shop's names with motives and a concepts so pure and God-honoring!} 

Me :: For the new Etsy shop owners out there, do you mind sharing a few of tips or things that you have learned through your experiences?

Christina :: Re-list often and renew often this is a lot of competition out there so if you only list once a week or so...no one will ever see your shop. Visit the forums, chat, join teams, and don't be afraid to do giveaways!! 

Me :: Is there any thing else you would like to add?

Christina :: Learn a little more about me @ www.treeofolive.blogspot.com

Thank you so much, Christina, for allowing me to do this interview with you! I pray that the Lord bless you and your home business.  

a peek into the shop

Christina sells the loveliest little hair accessories...

{click pictures to view listing}

and tooth fairy pillows...

baby wipe cases...

and the cutest fabric onsies...

Whatever you order from Christina will be lovely and bring a little color into your everyday life. :)

the giveaway

Christina has generously offered to give away this cute, feminine little headband to-day...

Is it not darling??? So feminine and summery. 

SPECIAL thanks to Christina for generously contributing a prize towards my garden party. 

:: important information ::
{please read carefully the following information}

{one} You must complete the mandatory entry before completing extra entries.

 {If you fail to complete the mandatory entry, all other entries will not count, thus, you will not be entered in the giveaway}. 

{two} You must leave separate comments per entry you complete. 

{I use random.org when choosing the winners of my giveaway. If you leave all of your entries in one comment, it will be accounted for as one entry}. 

{three} Giveaway ends at 12:00 Noon {Pacific Timing} on August 8th. Late entries will not be accepted past 12:00 Noon. The winner will have 24 hr. within the time of the announcement to contact me about her prize. 

{four} Giveaway is open to young ladies in US only. 

{five} Please leave a way for me to contact you whether it be an Etsy username, blog address, or e-mail. I WILL not accept separate comment for your e-mail. I apologize for this, but I simply cannot have e-mail address comments cluttering my inbox, for it is quite confusing and I sometimes delete them on accident. 

Alrighty, here's how to enter :: 

:: mandatory entry ::

Visit Christina's shop, look around, and come back here telling me what catches your eye.

{click banner to visit shop}

:: extra entries ::

Heart Christina's shop. 

Add Christina to your Etsy circle. 

Follow Christina's blog. {It's a lovely blog, and quite - as you guessed it - colorful!:)} 

Be or become a follower of my garden. {please follow only if you like what you see posted here, not just as a giveaway entry}.
{worth two entries; leave two separate comments}

Be or become a follower of my crafting blog. 

Post about this giveaway on your blog. {Be sure to include a garden party button}. 

Complete out my garden party tag, and add a button on your sidebar. 

Purchase an item from Christina's shop. {worth ten entries; leave ten comments} 

You may begin entering...NOW!

Love,
Grace