Today is a very special day, not only is this a GIVEAWAY post but it is also my
3 MONTH BLOG ANNIVERSARY!
In the past 3 months I’ve met so many great friends through this blog, and on this anniversary day, I’d like to introduce you to one of my new friends, Lisa (of Ink & Button) and the beautiful items that she creates! Lisa and I actually have quite a few things in common… we got married around the same time, our creative interests were sparked after wedding planning, and we both own the Canon 50D! Her husband actually owns his own photography business, Derren Raser Photography, and all of the fascinator product photos in this post were taken by him! Lisa is an absolute sweetheart and custom made a beautiful fascinator to give to one of my lucky readers~! But before I show it to you, let’s get to know Lisa just a little bit better…
{Meet the Artist}
Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you began making such pretty accessories?
I am a San Diego native and my husband and I just made a big move after our wedding last May to the Midwest. We are living in Illinois for a few years while I complete my PhD program in Speech Communication. My husband is a talented singer songwriter and photographer. Our wedding completely re-inspired my crafty side! After many months of DIY wedding planning, I wanted an outlet to keep creating. Last November, I began making hair accessories out of felt and vintage buttons and Ink & Button was born! The success of the shop and the friends I have made through it have been such a blessing!
What inspires you?
Oh, so many things! 🙂 Jane Austen, vintage millinery trims, lace, and buttons, pretty blogs (Sandy a la Mode being one of them!), beautiful photographs, Anthropologie, my creative friends, cupcakes, and antique shops!
What is your favorite vacation spot and why?
I have always loved Northern California and my husband and I honeymooned there last May. We leisurely drove our car up the coast – exploring quaint towns and our favorite city, San Francisco. Our favorite place that we stayed was the Mar Vista Cottages in Anchor Bay. (I saw a picture of them on the front of Coastal Living Magazine years ago and ever since then, I wanted to visit!) We stayed in a cute yellow cabin with its own kitchen and rugged ocean view. Fresh eggs in colors of brown, blue, and green were left on our doorstep by the sweet, sweet owners. They even invited us to pick flowers and vegetables from their beautiful gardens. We walked to the beach to collect shells, followed goats around the yard and took naps and many photos. It was perfect! 🙂
Have any advice for anyone who is thinking about starting up a shop?
My advice would be to just give it a try and see what happens! Etsy has created such an easy platform to get you started and it can’t hurt to just give it a go. Tell your friends and start connecting with other crafters and bloggers through Etsy, Facebook, Twitter, etc. In addition to the delightful blessing of my shop, I have made some dear fellow crafty friends who I love but have never met in person! 🙂
Ink & Button fascinator in an Engagement Shoot!
Photos taken by Jessica Claire and featured on the The Wedding Chicks
{Giveaway Details}
And finally, Lisa custom made a beautiful fascinator for ONE LUCKY WINNER: a romantic bloom of strawberry cream petals with flirtatious black and white spotted feathers and two luxurious pearl buttons in the center! Ideal for use in hair, but also versatile enough to clip stylishly onto any sweater, scarf, or handbag. And, like all Ink & Button accessories, this flower has been hand-cut, hand-stitched, and lovingly assembled. I think that this is just the perfect little accessory that every girl needs to dress up her hair or her outfit! I totally wish I could enter this giveaway, whoever wins this is so lucky!
{To Enter}
1. Visit Ink & Button and leave a comment on this post with your favorite item (either for sale or already sold).
2. (For additional entries) Blog, Twitter, or Facebook about this giveaway and leave a separate comment with each link. If you Twitter, please use @sandyalamode and @inkandbutton in your tweet and feel free to use this short link http://bit.ly/9JH31L.
Giveaway ends on Sunday, April 18, 2010 at 5:00PM CST. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced on Monday, April 19, 2010.
Good luck!
Entries for this giveaway have been closed.
LOVE this giveaway and love that fascinator!! I went to her shop and I love the sasha one with the pecock feathers the best. Lovely stuff!! Happy 3 month blog anniversary too 🙂
Fabulous giveaway! 🙂 These are absolutely beautiful. I went to her shop and really like a custom order she had for LePetitPapetier. Happy 3 month blogaversary! 🙂
Oh, how pretty! I have to say my fav on the side is the Sasha also! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=43636715
I actually love the one your giving away the best! Chic and sweet and perfect for a night out on the town. happy blog anniversary Ive been such a slacker blogging though not behind the scenes ; ) Hopefully Ill have time to blog again soon.
Too many to choose from…but love the sky blue custom made head band….lovely, lovely, lovely!
Aww, these are just too sweet for words! I think my favourite would have to be The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink), it’s just too lovely like its name:)
xx
These are all so gorgeous!! I loved all the options in the store, but I think Shirley is my favorite, love the color combo and it is such a happy yellow!
Happy blogversary by the way!
I absolutely adore the new Shirley fascinator Lisa made this weekend! It’s divine!
Happy blogversary! I love the one you are giving away… I am just a sucker for pearls and pink 🙂
Amazing giveaway! I LOVE Lisa’s work!! In the shop I love the The Mabel Fascinator (Lagoon Blue), which was already sold.
absolutely gorgeous!! i love the sasha fascinator in hisbiscus pink! they are all beautiful. i do love love the custom giveaway one too!!
what a darling shop!!
i love The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink)
thanks for hosting sandy!!!
oh my! her items are beautiful and it’s hard to pick just one 😉 I guess ‘The Sasha Fascinator’ is one of the best. crossing my fingers!
These are BEYOND darling! The Sasha Fascinator is def. my favorite (I LOVE peacock feathers!)
Just tweeted too! Slipcoverurlife
The custom order headband (done for LePetitPapetier) is simply stunning.
i love the yellow shirley fascinator!!! so lovely!
Oh fun I love giveaways!! You seem to be doing great for only 3 months!!
Twila
blog.twilasvintageclothing.com
twilasvintageclothing.com
You have such cute features! My favorite is the custom order for LePetitPapetier (the pink one)
Just twittered with @shangchenphoto =)
Such a great giveaway!! Love her flowers – just so pretty!
(oh and don’t forget to enter my giveaway too 🙂
Congrats on your 3 month blog-versary!!
Love the blue merryweather headband…adorable!!
oh, so many pretty things. I like Le Petit Pepatier. Hope I spelled it right. Sooo cute. I want my little girl to wear it.
I love the pink anemone fascinator. But they are all so pretty!
I adore the sweet anemone. Such a gorgeous color combo…and what??? You’ve only been at this for 3 months? You’re a pro lady!
I love the sasha fascinator…so cute! love the colors!
Happy 3 months blogaversary!! These are so pretty!!
Wow, gorgeous stuff (and a great interview). I think my favorite is the Shriley Fascinator – lovely!
PS – BIG congrats on the blogging anniversary, Sandy!!
Happy blogiversary! They are all beautiful–love the colors and details! But if I had to pick, I am drawn to the Merryweather.
Very cute find! I like the Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink) pin.
Love your site–just discovered it today! 🙂
Ashley
http://HoneysuckleChic.com
wowee~ this is such an awesome giveaway! i love all of her work but my favorite is the merryweather headband!
Thanks for your comment on my blue post. Blue is awesome! 🙂
What a great giveaway. Very cute. My favorite piece is The Abigail Fascinator (Strawberry Cream). So sweet. I just love pink.
I’m in love with the yellow one that’s in the engagement shoot picture. Sunshine yellow is my wedding color, so that would work so well 🙂
I love the The Sasha Fascinator (Hibiscus Pink). Red is one of my favorite colors!
OMG, I hope i win again (sorry, I’m selfish)!!!
This is my favorite:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43636715
SANDY this giveaway is incredible!!!
i love love love love the custom order for LePetitPapetier!! the pale pink is so girly and adorable i love it!
crossing my fingers!!
I absolutely love The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink) Gorgeous.
Your blog is so pretty! I’m glad I’m here ;D And right when there’s a giveaway too!
I like the merryweather band in sea blue. so cute!
congrats on 3 month blogniversary! love your blog and you are an amazing photographer.
i love the Sweet Anemone Fascinator!
congrats on the 3 months! i have been so excited for you watching your little place grow! 🙂
such a sweet giveaway!
i am totally digging the sasha fascinator! woohoo!
oh my goodness! Such gorgeous pieces. Thanks for introducing me to her stuff, I love it! I am in love with The Sweet Anemone Fascinator.
just added it to my sidebar! 🙂
I love the custom order for LePetitPapetier 🙂 It’s gorgeous!
It’s been three months already? Congrats! wow… her shop is so pretty! I like the Olivia fascinator best (http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=21423495).
I’ve blogged! http://birdboxe.livejournal.com/8619.html
facebook post! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?v=wall&story_fbid=108777622490792&id=1114176327
oh, so that’s where it went. here’s my tweet! http://twitter.com/icitea/status/12092426609
Love the Bonnie and the Shirley!! All of her pieces are sooo pretty. The one for this giveaway is gorgeous too. I love the pearls!
Happy 3 months Sandy!!!
I’ve always loved every piece from Ink and Button! One of my faves right now is the The Felicity Fascinator in Ballet Slippers Pink.
Happy 3 months to you, Sandy!
Happy 3 months! I really like the Sweet Anemone!
Also, not sure if you watch Lost, but the Mar Vista Cottages looks like the Dharma compound! Just an observation…
Oooh! LOVE all of them! Don’t think I can choose just one. … but if I have to: ok, the Olivia! Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Cute!
My favorite is actually just the custom one for the giveaway!
But ranking second The Marybelle Fascinator (Ivory Cream) (sold out)
But there’s so many others I like!
Great giveaway! Thanks!
Suze
These are too stinkin cute! I was drawn to the Estelle fascinator (bc I have the perfect shoes to match)!
Beautiful work! Exciting giveaway, Sandy! 🙂
The Carmen fascinator is soooo lovely! What a beautiful hairpiece!!
love love the sweet anemone, what an incredibly sweet shop
love it
thank you so much!
ps: You won my giveaway!! the headband one 🙂 Ill email you now xo
My hands down favorite is The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink). I absolutely love it!!
I love the Sasha Fascinator in Hibiscus Pink. So cute!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=43636715
Thanks for the super fun giveaway!
My favorite is The Betty Fascinator (Sunshine Yellow).
Love the Merryweather headband!
I like the The Estelle Fascinator (Raspberry Pink)
sophia.komninou at gmail.com
I really like the one up for giveaway because I like light pink but I also like the sweet anemone fascinator
ejxd95@gmail.com
This is gorgeous! The Sasha is also very stricking 🙂
annie(dot)milner(at)gmail(dot)com
Love the pale pink sweet anemone!
I love this headband, it is so pretty!
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=25658211
My favorite is The Sasha Fascinator (Hibiscus Pink) – the peacock feathers won me over!
annemolino at hotmail dot com
http://twitter.com/amolino/status/12144742067
facebook
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these are oh so lovely. seriously, these images have my head spinning with creativity! my favorite is the “Eleanor”….so GORGEOUS!
xoxo
Happy 3 month anniversary! The Merryweather headband is my favorite — this giveaway is just fantastic.
I really like the Elizabeth Headband in Pacific Blue. Too cute!
i would love anything with the black and white polkadots!
Hi Sandy!
HAPPY 3 MONTH ANNIVERSARY!
Omg I am absolutely in love with your blog! Tons of prettiness. I melt in my chair just looking at all the photos!
Of course I’m following now! 🙂
Thanks so much for hosting this giveaway! Lisa is so beautiful and talented.
Here is my entry:
Christine (tiemeabow@gmail.com)
My fav item from the shop is the bonnie! i love the colors and striped button.
I really hope I win! ><
♥Tie Me a Bow
Because I really want to win, here is my 2nd entry:
I have left a link to this giveaway on my blog here.
my favorite is the merryweather headband!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44596865
<3
tweeted! <3
http://twitter.com/iamericaleigh/status/12155566648
okay first of all….THANK YOU for your incredibly sweet message. I really hope we can meet up someday soon!
Second, this giveaway is SO cool. her work is beautiful. I love the merryweather headband.
Third, happy anniversary!! 😀
Oh what a fantastic shop! She’s so utterly creative, these items are so beautiful xoxo
Ooh I’ve just tweeted about it, at http://www.twitter.com/awonderingstar
So excited xoxo
My favorite item is the The Zoe Pin (Pebble Gray) I love the embroidery detail on the pink leaves. I also love pink paired with gray always such a pretty color combination.
ms(dot)verymarried(at)gmail(dot)com
The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink) is my favorite!
I love the Sasha Fascinator! The peacock feathers give it an edgy, colorful touch! I would clip it onto the strap of a tank top to give it some interest!
I tweeted about it!
@sandyalamode and @inkandbutton have a cute giveaway! http://bit.ly/9JH31L .
11:34 AM Apr 12th via web
http://twitter.com/LindsLovesBird
Annnnnnd I facebooked it.
Lindsey Campbell Check this cute “fascinator” giveaway! http://bit.ly/d2Vf8t
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The Cumbria headband…although they are ALL spectacular!!
LOVE it! So pretty! I also like the Sweet Anemone Fascinator in Tea Rose Pink! Thank you so much for the giveaway!! Happy day to you!
I love the merryweather headband.
I absolutely adore the Merriweather Headband. All of her flowers look so perfectly done!!!
Many thanks!
Angie
rennieangie at gmail dot com
I love the Merryweather Headband, I always have wispies and headbands help but it’s so hard to find cute ones, thanks!!!
I love the Sweetest Anemone Fascitor Pink Tea Rose
jonilynntaylor at gmail dot com
Everything is so beautiful its hard to choose, but I do really like the Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink) with its semi-realistic look. Thanks!
I love the “Shirley” in sunshine yellow! Thanks for the chance to win! I love your flowers!
mhode79 (at) gmail (dot) com
I like the The Merryweather Headband (Sea Blue).
love this one!
The Sweet Anemone Fascinator
LOVE the The Shirley Fascinator (Sunshine Yellow)!
npring@gmail.com
I like the Bonnie Fascinator–would “punch up” a tan trenchcoat beautifully.
Thanks for the chance to win!
sweet anenome!
Oh, man. The Estelle, definitely. So pretty!
I love the The Olivia Fascinator in Garnet!
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I also really like the The Carmen Fascinator in Red!
em9499 at gmail dot com
I love the The Sasha Fascinator. I love the color combinations with the red petals with green center.
Happy Blogiversary!
My favorite item is the The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink)
betty fascinator!
these are just precious, by the way.
My favorite item is the Bonnie Fascinator.
vantran2311f03[at]hotmail[dot]com
I love the Sasha Fascinator flower!
I looove all of the flowers she makes! she is so talented! My favorite is the Betty Fascinator (Sunshine Yellow)!! so cute!
lagringa_009 [at] hotmail [dot] com
I love the The Olivia Fascinator in Garnet. These are are so adorable! Great giveaway.
~Emily
pocketfairy{at}gmail{dot}com
I love the Merriweather Headband! You are so very creative. These things are simple yet beautiful. Keep up the great work! I hope I win 🙂
katrinawins1@gmail.com
I have so many favorites, it’s hard to pick one! One of my favorites is the Felicity in ballet pink. So sweet! Lisa is so talented:)
Oh.my.gosh. I am totally in love with the Ella Fascinator. So cute! Thanks for the opportunity to participate in such a fun giveaway!
Tweeted about the giveaway:) http://twitter.com/TheLoveliestDay/status/12198789721
The Sweet Anemone Fascinator, it’s a winner, hands down. :o)
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/AZinAugust/status/12200495037
AZinAugust[at]gmail[dot]com
i have been in love with the amelia pin (marigold) ever since it made its appearance in the blog world!
such a lovely giveaway sandy! thank you!
tweet tweet! http://twitter.com/iartu_jennifer/status/12210602700
crossing my fingers!!!! 🙂
j.
The Abigail – (Lemon Chiffon) hairpiece is amazing. I love the yellow and black colors and the buttons are adorable
The Sasha Fascinator is my fav. Love the peacock embelishments.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?ref=profile&id=1552114966
Posted a link on facebook. 🙂
The Sasha Fascinator (Hibiscus Pink) would be a DREAM! Its so bright and I love the peacock feather.
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I like the MerryWeather Headband.
I like the ella headband. 🙂
the The Sasha Fascinator is adorable! perfect for a night out with the girls 🙂
I like The Merryweather Headband.
That sasha fascinator is hot – love it!
My fave is the Sweet Anemone Fascinator.
Thanks also for visiting my blog! I look forward to following you from now on!
Love the Ella Fascinator! Ella is also my puppy’s name, so it fits perfectly. 🙂
The merryweather headband is my fav
The Bonnie Fascinator is definitely the cutest!
The Sasha Fascinator (Hibiscus Pink)
I love the peacock feathers..an extra POP to it!
I absolutely love the Bonnie fascinator – soo adorable!
I tweeted (@QueButtons)! 🙂
http://twitter.com/QueButtons/status/12392545281
I love the The Sweet Anemone Fascinator (Tea Rose Pink)!
posted on fb!
http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=1311307310&v=wall&story_fbid=119019998115151
tweeted!
http://twitter.com/gracewong1/status/12408288548
The Merriweather headband! So cute!
The The Sweet Anemone Fascinator is beautiful!!
They are all so adorable! My favorite is the Bonnie Fascinator. Tres chic!