Aug 8, 2011

garden giveaway {no. 3} :: etsy chat with shop Brydferth

It's giveaway day again! :) To-day, I have a lovely sponsor in my garden ::

{click to "enter" shop}

One of the sweetest Etsy shops around, Shop Brydferth is a must to visit, selling the prettiest headbands, jewelry, shoe clips, and other pretty hair accessories. :) 



:: the interview :: 


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



Hailey Rose :: I'm a late 20 something married, soon to be new mommy who loves fabric, flowers and nature. I grew up on a farm and still raise sheep with my darling husband Darren. 


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



Hailey Rose :: I opened my first Etsy shop, impulseART.etsy.com February 2009 after reading about Etsy.com in my local newspaper. impulseART features photography, hand painted art and vintage items. I opened my second shop, Brydferth.etsy.com a few months later in November 2009. I had to fill the void of fabric somehow so I self taught myself to make flowers out of fabrics. 

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



Hailey Rose :: There are so many amazing artists on Etsy. Just seeing all the creativity bubbling out of everywhere is enough to keep one inspired

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


Hailey Rose :: Brooches and Bobby Pins are probably the top two. 

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



Hailey Rose :: The most enjoyable part of having my own shop is I get to be creative every day or how ever often I desire to play in my room of fabrics.

 Me :: What inspires you as a crafter?



Hailey Rose :: Nature. Life. People.

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

Hailey Rose :: There is a specific background to the shop name I chose. Brydferth is the Welsh word for Beautiful. My mothers side is all from Wales and all but her still live there. I picked Brydferth because it is unique ... maybe a little hard to remember though ... and it ties me back to my family who live so far away in such a scenic little country. 

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



Hailey Rose :: Photography is key. Make sure you have great lighting 
Make things you actually LOVE to make. It shows in your work. 
Always try to make things a little better each time, quality AND customer service is key.and an interesting subject. 

Me :: Is there any thing else you would like to add? Life is short.


Hailey Rose :: Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers. 

Thank you so much, Hailey for allowing me to interview and for generously sponsoring this giveaway to-day.
I pray that your business flourishes this year. Oh, and congratulations on your new baby!!! :)


:: a peek into the shop ::

Shop Brydferth is filled with pretty, whimsical accessories accented by a slight Welsh, romantic beauty about them. Hailey sells beautiful...


brooches...



purses...



{the cutest} shoe clips...



{the loveliest of} headbands...


{necklaces}

jewelry...

{bracelets}


{rings}
{earrings}


and hair clips and pins...


{{favorites}}


The name "Happiness" suits this necklace quite nicely. :) 





such lovely things she sells!!!

:: the giveaway :: 

Hailey Rose has generously offered to giveaway this lovely, light blue rosette hair clip. This pretty rosette is made from a light cotton material, measuring over two inches across, and is all made by hand. Handsewn onto a snap clip. 


lovely, no? I am quite jealous of the young lady who will win this!


:: important information :: 
{before entering, please carefully read the information below} 


{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 asone entry}. 

{three} Giveaway ends later this month, and winner will be announced soon thereafter. 

{four} The winner will have 24 hr. within the time of the announcement to contact me about her prize.

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

:: how to enter ::

I am sure that you want to know how to enter, now. So... 

:: mandatory entry :: 

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Visit Hailey's shop and let me know what your fav. item{s} is. 

 :: extra entries :: 

heart Hailey's shop
add Hailey to your Etsy circle. 
like Hailey on facebook
be or become a follower of this blog. {worth two entries; leave two comments
{please do not follow just for the giveaway}
become my friend on facebook
become my follower on pinterest.
advertise this giveaway on your blog or facebook. {leave a separate comment for each you do}
purchase something from Hailey's shop.{worth ten entries; leave ten comments} 




Alrighty, ladies. I am quite sure that you want to win this lovely pin. So you may begin entering...NOW!

57 comments:

  1. Oh, what a lovely giveaway Grace!

    My favorite thing just might be the 'Mute Blue Rosette Silver Sterling Earrings'. Aren't they just pretty and whimsical?!

    ~Hanne-col

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  2. What a lovely giveaway! I am especially fond of these:
    http://www.etsy.com/listing/69483109/romantic-pink-silk-rosette-shoe-clips

    Many Blessings,
    Jenna
    wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com

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  3. Hailey's shop is already added to my favorites! :)

    Many Blessings,
    Jenna
    wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com

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  4. I added her shop to my circle! :)

    Many Blessings,
    Jenna
    wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com

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  5. I am already a follower of your lovely blog, dear friend! {Entry One}

    ~ Jenna
    wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com

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  6. I am already a follower of your lovely blog, dear friend! {Entry Two}

    ~ Jenna
    wheretheheartremains.blogspot.com

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  7. This is my favorite item: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73444731/chic-blues-rosette-silk-headband-with

    It's in my favorite color and has darling pearls sewn on- how chic!:)
    -Tori
    fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
    toriradday@yahoo.com

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  8. I added her shop to my favorites.
    -Tori
    fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
    toriradday@yahoo.com

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  9. I am a follower of this blog.
    -Tori
    fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
    toriradday@yahoo.com

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  10. I am a follower of this blog.
    -Tori
    fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
    toriradday@yahoo.com

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  11. I liked her shop on facebook.
    -Tori
    fashiontrendsmore.blogspot.com
    toriradday@yahoo.com

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  12. Please enter me! :-) My favorite item from the shop is Mellow Spring Green and Chocolate Silk Rosette Handmade Clutch Purse! So pretty and feminine!

    Many Blessings,
    Sonja

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  13. My fav. item is the green and white striped flower hair clip! I love hair clips. They make me feel so feminine!

    Love,
    Rachel

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  14. I already follow your blog, lovely Grace! (first entry)

    Love,
    Rachel

    singingpurplefeathers.blogspot.com

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  15. I already follow your blog, lovely Grace! (SECOND ENTRY)

    Love,
    Rachel

    singingpurplefeathers.blogspot.com

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  16. Hello! I would love to enter this:) She does have some lovely items, but my favorites are Bright Pink Coral Silk and White Silk Rosette Duo Hair Clip, Teal Ocean Blue Rosette Hair Clip, and the Rosette Headband Trio Gingham Blue. Turquoise.

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  17. I blogged about it! http://ransomedprincess.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html

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  18. I like the Romance Necklace Rosette and Brass Chain Silk and Cotton!! So cute!!!!!

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  19. I posted about your giveaway! http://snazzygiveaways.blogspot.com/2011/08/another-amazing-giveaway-click-above-to.html

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  20. and I'm following your blog already :) (1/1)

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  21. following your blog already :) (1/2)

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  22. I love her headbands!
    Blessings,
    Bethany
    www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com

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  23. I hearted her shop!
    Blessings,
    Bethany
    www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com

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  24. Her shop is in my circle!
    Blessings,
    Bethany
    www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com

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  25. I follow you!
    Blessings,
    Bethany
    www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
    {Comment #1}

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  26. I follow you!
    Blessings,
    Bethany
    www.royal-daughters-of-the-king.blogspot.com
    {Comment #2}

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  27. my favourite item is the country chic tan gingham hair pin.

    anoldfashionedgal {at} gmail {dot}com

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  28. i follow you {1}

    anoldfashionedgal{at}gmail {.} com

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  29. i follow you [2}

    anoldfashionedgal{at}gmail{dot}com

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  30. Love her shop! Some of m fav items would have to be the peacock blue ring, and the parisian romance one. Cute! =)

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  31. My Favirot Thing is the Dark Honeysuckle Pink Silk Mini Rosette Gold Ring And the Parisian Romance Purple Rosette Filigree Ring!

    Thanks!

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  32. One of my favorite items from Hailey's lovely shop is the Rosette Headband Trio Gingham Blue, Turquoise, and white. (http://www.etsy.com/listing/48398766/rosette-headband-trio-gingham-blue).

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  33. I hearted Hailey's shop on Etsy.

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  34. I added Hailey to my Etsy circle. :)

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  35. I liked Hailey's page on Facebook. :)

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  36. I follow your blog and love it! :)

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  37. I am your friend on Facebook. :)

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  38. My favorite is the Bright Pink Coral Silk and White Silk Rosette Duo Hair Clip.
    ~Emma

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  39. I'm going to have to say that the Cotton Rosettes Bamboo Yellow, Light Blue and Cream Flower Ribbon Wrapped Headband is my favorite.
    ~Kaydee

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  40. We follow your blog. #1
    ~Kaydee & Emma

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  41. We follow your blog. #2
    ~Kaydee & Emma

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  42. We posted about your giveaways on our blog.
    ~Emma & Kaydee

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