Get Pinned!
Contests are back! This week sponsored by IndieNorth!
Well, the official summer is winding down to a close…Thing One is heading back to school, which puts a bit of a damper on the ol’ social calender, but on the upside, it leaves a lot more time for IndieNorth fun!
So, as a great big thank you to the Canadian Indie Businesses that make IndieNorth what it is, we’re going to start the contest season with my favourite game:
The Person Above Me
*In order to enter this particular contest, you must be a Canadian running a business in Canada, and you must have a web presence. Either a shop, or a website for instance.
To enter:
Visit the shop/website of the person who commented above you and comment here about your favourite item or service they offer.
*****You must post your website (or shop) address right inside the comments section of your entry. That way, the next entrant will be able to visit your site and comment on it for their entry*****
Please do not hotlink your website address in your comment…otherwise the spam filter will jump all over it. Post your address like this:
www[dot]yourwebsite[dot]com/blah.html
You can enter by playing “The Person Above Me” Once Per Day!
For Extra Entries, once per day, you can:
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“Tweet” about this contest on Twitter…(be sure to include the “@indienorth” in your tweet, so I see it).
“what’s the prize”, you ask?
This week’s draw will be for one month of banner advertising on IndieNorth! The winner will supply a 125×125 pixel banner ad, and it will appear in the far right column of IndieNorth for 30 days from the day it goes up! Hooray!!
“How many winners”, you ask?
Here’s the fun part…since this really is a fun contest, I’m offering the following:
If I get between 1 and 49 entrants, I will award 1 ad spot!
If I get between 50 and 99, I will award 2 ad spots
If over 100 people enter, I will award 3 ad spots
So please, please, please spread the word about this contest…I really think it will be a fun way to get the word around about all the fabulous Canadian talent out there!
The not so fine print…winners will be contacted on September 7th via the e-mail address they provide, and will have 48 hours to provide me with a 125 pixel banner. If I don’t receive the banner ad by the end of 48 hours, I’ll have to choose a new winner.
Good luck, and please, twitter, facepook, plurk and post about this contest! Let’s make it a biggie!
Once again, fishing for compliments, but hey…someone needs to open the contest!
IndieNorth is one of the most awesome web site on the net for entrepreneurs. I LOVE the ressources section (did you check it out lately?), the contests and the daily findings.
Plus Beth is just wonderful:)
Thank you for this contest! Have a wonderful week:)
Patricia
www[dot]verredesign[dot]etsy[dot]com
Verre Design is such a beautiful store to enter. You are just struck by all the beautiful individual pieces. The store has such a romantic feel to it. Gorgeous.
Have you seen her Avatar? CLASSIC!
In reading her profile you rfind out a little of her history and how she came to bring you her goodies.
You can follow her on Twitter or her Blog – so she’s completely accessible.
With all of her beautiful items I must say that it was a lovely key chain charm that caught my breath. The key chain titled is just a stunning piece! Handtorched beads, Swarovski beads and a silver ring. WOW!
check out this store – you will not regret it
Tara
www[dot]boutiquekarma[dot]etsy[dot]com
fun! i love this contest, what a great way to get to know fellow canadians and their work!
I’ve visited Tara’s shop a number of times, and each time this item catches my eye – The Del-Hi Casserole Carrier. Gorgeous fabric, great design, totally useful. Love it!!
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[and those eye bags, wonderful, all of them
Cheers! Lesley
www[dot]smidgebox[dot]etsy[dot]com
Ooh I’ll play!
I love Lesley’s stuff and I know her well (well kinda) thanks to Twitter. I’m a big fan of her shop period, but I think her Wee Chef products are too cute!
Adele
www[dot]modernemotive[dot]etsy[dot]com
I love modernemotive’s shop
I’ve seen it a couple of times on Etsy and my fave card is the Old Fart one!! LOL!! That one always cracks me up! 
Kristina
www[dot]hansensoapco[dot]etsy[dot]com
Ooooo Kristina!!!
I am crazy about chocolate bath n body products (go figure). LOVE THE CHOCOLATE LIP BALM! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29865919
www(dot)thegrandbakery(dot)com
check me out, tell me what ya like, and maybe suggest a flavor!
I have seen the name of The Grand Bakery shop a couple of times on Twitter since Karley from She Sews Lovely is in visit in Ontario and now that I have visited the website, I completely understand the enthusiasm for The Grand Bakery!
So many cupcake flavors to choose from, hard to choose a favorite, but here it is : “S’more”, I find it beautiful and a bit intriguing!
Flavor suggestion? I’d suggest anything with raspberries (maybe with lemon and coconut?)
Oops, forgot to include link to my shop!
www[dot]flairforfabric[dot]com
Yummy…Yummy…Yummy Krista!
The pictures make me very hungry for everything, but if I have to pick one flavour: Chocolate Overload
[It’s all Belgian, baby! Chocolate cake filled with chocolate ganache,topped with more whipped chocolate ganache and crusted with chocolate curls. Seriously Chocolate.]
Benita
www[dot]victorianaquiltdesigns[dot]com
Victorian Quilt Designs is an all in one online quilting guild. For members she offers all sorts of services: block of the month, classes, and patterns.
My mother is an avid quilter and would love this site. She actually organizes the block of the month club for her guild.
I think the most intriguing part is the lessons. As a ‘newbie’ I know I have a LOT to learn.
Tara
ooops..
www[dot]boutiquekarma[dot]etsy[dot]com
What a fun contest and a neat way to check out other fellow Canadian sellers!
Boutique Karma has some wonderful items that make excellent gifts for others and to treat yourself!
Check out her eye pillows and really cool hot mats and coaster sets. The Safari Casserole cover is really a great item!
Carolyn
www[dot]2goodclaymates[dot]artfire[dot]com
Ooh I get to pick a fav from my Twitter bud Tara. Awesome.
I’m really liking her Hot Mats. Sure beats my nasty oven gloves.
Adele
www[dot]modernemotive[dot]etsy[dot]com
yippee! i love modernemotive’s shop, adele makes such delightful stationery!!
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[yes, adele, i'd say we know each other well
my current fave is the wedding congratulations card, love that hot pink on kraft paper! [get em while they're hot! on a super sale!]
Lesley
www[dot]smidgebox[dot]etsy[dot]com
Smidgebox is a fun shop that I haven’t visited before. I like her original and eye-catching banner and avatar (and shop name!), and it makes me want to stay awhile in her shop.
She has some very lovely totes–I like the window applique designs on them. I also think the Halloween buckets and the Wee Chef items are terrific.
Laura
http://www.prairiepeasant.etsy.com
Sorry, I linked that the wrong way!
Smidgebox is a fun shop that I haven’t visited before. I like her original and eye-catching banner and avatar (and shop name!), and it makes me want to stay awhile in her shop.
She has some very lovely totes–I like the window applique designs on them. I also think the Halloween buckets and the Wee Chef items are terrific.
Laura
www[dot]prairiepeasant[dot]etsy[dot]com
Laura at PrariePeasant makes fabulous books… I especially love her travel journals! I remember journalling on trips when I was younger, and one of her journals would have made that task so much cooler!
~RJ
www[dot] rjcharms[dot] etsy[dot]com
Oh I love contests!
RJCharms has such an adorable selection of charm necklaces that it’s very difficult to choose…but my favourite three would have to be the tea cup, Eiffel Tower and the Muskoka Chair which is so unique. I love it!
Nancy.
http://www.nancywallisdesigns.etsy.com
Oops sorry about that I sent the wrong link.
RJ Charms is full of adorable charm necklaces. It was difficult to narrow it down to one favourite, but I can see my fav three are the tea cup, Eiffel Tower and the Muskoka Chair – which I thought was just so unique!
Nancy.
www[dot]nancywallisdesigns[dot]etsy[dot]com
ooh, pretty stuff nancy! happy to see your shop!
i think my fave item is the lake louise amazonite + brass necklace. i’ve got a soft spot for amazonite! gorgeous combination…lovely jewelry!
– lesley
my shop is
www[dot]smidgebox[dot]etsy[dot]com
Lesley’s creations at Smidgebox are beautifully designed, stitched and practical. The whimsical designs and fabrics are lovely. The totes are fab! I especially heart the Greenleaf denim boxy tote. Wishing you continued success!
-Patricia
my Esty shop:
http://www.etsy.tokyopixie.com
Website:
http://www.tokyopixie.com
Lesley’s creations at Smidgebox are beautifully designed, stitched and practical. The whimsical designs and fabrics are lovely. The totes are fab! I especially heart the Greenleaf denim boxy tote. Wishing you continued success!
-Patricia
My Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.tokyopixie.com
My website:
http://www.tokyopixie.com
I love checking out Smidgebox’s store. She has such bright & bold fabric selection. Its just a pleasure to look at.
My favorite items have to be the cloth blocks – they are just so pretty and delightful. The perfect gift for someone who is expecting! She offers them in pink, blue & gender neutral AND for a couple dollars more you can do custom desgin with her!!
Great store – go and see it!
my shop is
www[dot]boutiquekarma[dot]etsy[dot]com
I have visited BoutiqueKarma many times on Etsy. I love her crayon rolls and have been eyeing them for months. So cute!
My shop is
www[dot]twirliewhirlies[dot]etsy[dot]com
Ooh, fun!
I went to Tara’s shop, and found an array of cute things in fabulous graphic prints!
It was hard to chose which item I liked best, but her eye pillows are gorgeous, especially the (Special Edition) Fancy Trellis one. But I liked her crayon rolls too!
Fantastic creations, worth a looksie!
Jewels.
my shop is
www[ dot ]lebeadoir[ dot ]com
I already follow you on Twitter, so I’ll definitely tweet it!
Jewels! I really enjoyed browsing your shop. Beautiful, graceful designs!!! I think the one that caught my eye was the Black Bangles: After Dark Trio. Sexy!!!
You can check me out at
www[dot]thegrandbakery[dot]com
Suggest a new flavor, or tell me what one you saw that tickled your fancy!!!
OMG- I could gain 10 pounds just perusing the lucious flavours of theGrandBakery
my faves are the lemon meringue, the chai sounds way interesting.
Suggestion? maybe something like a Coconut Lime? I think that would be scrumptious.
Great store. Yummy
You can check out my store at:
www[dot]boutiquekarma[dot]etsy[dot]com
Oh it looks like Shannon’s shop was overlooked, so I went and checked it out for myself!
I must say, I do have a bit of a penchant for All Hallow’s Eve, and this Pretty in Punk would be perfect for a young girl’s Halloween party: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29221070
And the petal envelopes: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26728295
And the favor purse (matching pinwheel not included, but it’s sooo cool!) http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27854265 is TDF! (I want one as a ‘real’ purse!)
my shop is
www[ dot ]lebeadoir[ dot ]com
Ooh ooh, I just love this contest *grin*. Thanks Beth for putting this on for us… your the best!!
Tara I just LOVE your casserole dish covers. Those are fantastic! And my kids would get a kick out of your safari one
I don’t think I’ve ever had the pleasure of visiting your shop so that was really fun 
Your ‘Today’s Sale’ section is a neat idea to. Do you do that every day? I like that… might have to keep that in mind and run one of those once in a while. Do you get good results?
Okay… my shop is:
www[dot]RosyUndPosy[dot]etsy[dot]com
Have fun looking,
Rosina