Giveaway!!!

Ladies and gents, time for another giveaway! And it is from someone who we admired her work last week. Thank you to Shannon from Turnaround Design, eco-friendly modern stationary and gifts. She is giving away her 2010 Animal Alphabet Calendar.  Remember it is like winning 2 prizes - you have the calendar and then 12 animal prints that can be cut into 5 x 7 works of art - endless possibilities for your nursery, toy room or framed baby gifts!

 

 

Here are a few things we learned about Shannon:

1. How did you get started in graphic design?

I started working at the student newspaper in college, in addition to art and journalism classes.

2. How do you get your creative juices flowing and/or what inspire you to get down and color?

Nature is my number one source of inspiration...the colors, the textures and the quiet.

3. If you weren't doing this, what occupation would you be clocking in on?

architect

4. What is your favorite month of the year and why?

September. Fall is my favorite season since it's so beautiful. I also love getting back into a routine.

5. What 3 etsy shops should we know about? It's so difficult to choose, but here are three of my favorites:

Jessica Gonacha - agreed, love this shop and artist
CraftPudding - love, love, love stamps - thanks for the introduction
Cicada Studio - once again, thanks for introducing us to new people on etsy


Thanks again Shannon for the chance to share your calendar. Please check out Shannon's other etsy shop, White Mouse Design - a DIY printable paper goods shop.
So here are the rules:
1 entry - please visit Turnaround Design and have a look-see, leave me a comment telling me your favorite item
Another entry - blog about this giveaway, leaving another comment with your blog address
One more entry - Do something thoughtful for someone else. Leave me a comment just saying you did, you don't even have to tell me what!

This giveaway will run until Sunday the 29th. I'll announce a winner Monday the 30th, so check back. If you don't claim the calendar by December 2, I will announce a new winner.

Etsy - counting the days

There are so many great artists on Etsy. And many great calendars. Here are a few of my favorites.



dozi - simple designs and portability make this jump on my list. I love wallet calendars, way too much.




Shalom's Cottage Home - This Modern Art calendar brings vibrant prettiness on your wall each month.




the sketched book - I love this calendar. All in one spot, one large spot. You see the whole year at a glance and your wall looks happily busy.




sweetbeets - I love this idea that you can print your own and the simple, pretty designs.





Turnaround Design - I love animals, brightly colored animals. This calendar is so cute and the animal picture itself can fit a 5 x 7 frame so you are getting twelve pieces of art on top of a calendar. Neato.


~mavis