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}
{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 ::
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}
{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
Grace
What a lovely giveaway, Grace!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item from this shop is:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/77731336/fabric-flower-headband
<3 Moriah
I hearted Christina's shop! :)
ReplyDelete<3 Moriah
I added Christina to my circle. :)
ReplyDeleteMuch <3 in Christ,
Moriah
I follow her blog! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow your lovely Garden Walk. ;)
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I follow your lovely Garden Walk. ;)
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I also follow your crafting blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the rhinestones on this clip: http://www.etsy.com/listing/74564328/custom-order
ReplyDelete-Tori
fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
I am a follower of your garden blog.
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fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
toriradday@yahoo.com
I am a follower of your garden blog.
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fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
toriradday@yahoo.com
I follow the olive tree.
ReplyDelete-Tori
toriradday@yahoo.com
I follow your crafting blog.
ReplyDelete-Tori
toriradday@yahoo.com
super excited! Thanks for doing this!!
ReplyDeleteI love the green and blue fabric flower headband.
ReplyDeletekatietamblingson at yahoo dot com
I am a blog follower
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I love this~
ReplyDeletehttp://www.etsy.com/listing/72577909/fabric-flower-headband
All of her headbands are so lovely!
Many Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I hearted her shop! ♥
ReplyDelete~Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I added Christina's shop to my circle! My Etsy username is: GodsLittleHomemaker
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I am now following Christina's lovely blog!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I already follow your wonderful blog, dear friend! {Entry #1}
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I already follow your wonderful blog, dear friend! {Entry #2}
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
I now follow your crafting blog!
ReplyDeleteMany Blessings,
Jenna
wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com
Hi Grace,
ReplyDeleteI really like the fabric flower headband.
Here is the link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72577909/fabric-flower-headband
Carissa
P.S. You can contact me at rosieposiesplace.blogspot.com
I follow your garden blog.
ReplyDeleteCarissa
Hmm...my favorite items from Christina's shop would probably be the headbands. I simply love headbands and flowers, so those are perfect. :)
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
I hearted Christina's shop on Etsy!
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
I added Christina to my Etsy circle!
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
I follow you garden blog! :)
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
I follow your garden blog!
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Etsy username: KnittNerd
I am a follower of your crafting blog! :)
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
I follow Christina's blog! :)
ReplyDeleteEtsy username: KnittNerd
The two items that caught my eye from The Olive Tree Boutique would have to be:
ReplyDelete1} http://www.etsy.com/listing/72576365/fabric-flower-headband
2} http://www.etsy.com/listing/72577909/fabric-flower-headband.
~Johanna
www.texasskies.blogspot.com
I hearted Christina's shop. My etsy name is CreativityStartsHere. :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
I added Christina to my etsy circle. :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
I looove all the cute headbands!! =)
ReplyDelete~Hannah L.
galloping4god@charter.net
I follow your blog! :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
I already follow your crafting blog. :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
I posted about it: http://texasskies.blogspot.com/2011/08/giveaway-for-girls-here.html.
ReplyDelete~Johanna
i LOVE the fabric flower onsies. my sis is having a little girl any day now, it'd be perfect for her.
ReplyDeleteChristina's shop is so lovely! L really like her fabric flowers clips, as they would be a wonderful companion to many outfits...
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this lovely giveaway!
In Christ,
~Shannon~
I am a follwer of your dear blog...
ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your lovely blog...
ReplyDeleteI have also posted about your lovely giveaway on my blog!
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In Christ,
~Shannon~
I ♥ the owl tooth fairy pillow! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI follow your garden! 1 of 2
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ReplyDeleteI ♥ Christina's shop!
ReplyDeleteI added her to my etsy circle!
ReplyDeleteI posted about it! akskorner.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteps- my email is annaksc1@gmail.com
I love this item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/72577347/clothes-pins
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Hearted her shop!
ReplyDeleteAdded her to my circle!
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ReplyDeleteI follow your blog! :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
Comment #2
My fav. item is the cute purses!
ReplyDeleteRachel Lauren
I follow your blog! (1)
ReplyDeleteMiss Rachel Lauren
I follow your blog! (2)
ReplyDeleteMiss Rachel LAuren
I put you button on my blog!
ReplyDeleteMiss Rachel Lauren
I will post about your giveaway on my blog!
ReplyDeleteMiss Rachel Lauren
I would love to enter!
ReplyDeleteI love her clothes-pins! So cute!
Blessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
I hearted her shop!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
Her shop is in my circle!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
I follow you Grace!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
{Comment #1}
I follow you Grace!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
{Comment #2}
I follow your crafting blog!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Bethany
www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
I like the fabric flower clips!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ashley Ward
www.wardfamblog.blogspot.com
I follow Christina's blog!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
AShley Ward
I follow you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ashley Ward
{Comment #1}
I follow you!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Ashley Ward
{Comment #2}
I follow your crafting blog!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
AShley Ward
I love the diaper wipes case! :)
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog!
ReplyDeleteI posted about under "Giveaways Galore"
ReplyDeleteButton is on my blog!
ReplyDeleteI really love this headband... http://www.etsy.com/listing/79322575/fabric-flower-headband
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm following your blog! {2}
ReplyDeleteMy Favorite thing is The Pretty Blu and Pink Wipe Case!
ReplyDeleteSavanna~
I fallowed her Blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Savanna!
I have Indeed Fallow Your wonderful Blog! *wink*
ReplyDeleteI am fallowing your blog! Part 2!
ReplyDeleteI fallowed the crafting blog! ;)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the fabric flower headband.
ReplyDelete~Emma
I really like the fabric flower clip.
ReplyDelete~Kaydee
We follow Christina's blog.
ReplyDelete~Emma & Kaydee
We follow your blog.
ReplyDelete~Emma & Kaydee
We follow your crafting blog!
ReplyDelete~Emma & Kaydee
We posted about your giveaways!
ReplyDelete~Emma & Kaydee
We follow your blog. #2
ReplyDelete~Emma & Kaydee