Reader Celebration :: Handmade Colectibles

up for grabs: a $30 gift certificate to handmade colectibles

meet Cole, the lovely lady behind the blog, Letters from CoCo, the designer of Handmade Colectibles, and one of Wild & Precious' lovely monthly sponsors!

Q: What was your inspiration behind starting your shop?
A: Last September we were walking along a street in Huntington Beach where all these handmade artists were out selling their art and I remember being amazed at some of the creations I saw. That night the desire to come up with my own crafty niche began. Several months later I was playing around with an idea for a modern wreath for my new house and after I made a few I decided that I had found my craft. A year later and I'm working on wreaths for my first street boutique.

Q: Do you have any "crafting quirks," things you do when crafting -- listening to music, drinking wine.. etc.
A: Most of the time I'm sitting on the couch rolling felt flowers while the kids are watching sesame street. But whenever I need a little extra inspiration I'll put on some of my current favorites and get lost in the music while working.

Q: What is your earliest memory of crafting?
A: My craftiness began with scrapbooking and journaling. I wish I still had time for both. I like to try something new once a month. I used to use the excuse that oh I'm just not that crafty. But I was, I just didn't know it until I actually tried some new things.

Q: If you could walk up to any celebrities door and see one of your wreaths, whose door would you want that to be?
A: Jennifer Aniston. She's always been one of my favorites and if I saw my wreath on her door I would probably go nuts with excitement.

where to find Cole:

blog  |  etsy  |  facebook

How to Win:

Visit Cole's shop & come back to let me know what your most favorite design is.

{This is a mandatory entry & must be done prior to any other entries}

additional ways to enter:

1. follow Wild & Precious & Letters from CoCo

with google friend connect {2 entries each}

2. favorite Handmade Colectibles on etsy

3. be a fan of Wild & Precious & Handemade Collectibles on Facebook {1 entry each}

4. Tweet about the giveaway. {1 entry per day}

make sure to include @blairita and a link

5. follow me (@blairita ) on twitter {1 entry each}

6. add my button to your side bar

7. blog about this reader celebration linking to my celebration page {2 entries}
8.  let me know if you've entered another celebration giveaway {1 entry total}

{you must leave a separate comment for each entry. for example: this includes leaving 2 separate comments for following. Giveaway closes late Wednesday night 10/27& winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on Monday 11/1 with the rest of the celebration winners}


If y'all haven't met Cole {via her blog} -- I know you will love her.
Good luck everyone!