Saturday, February 13, 2010

Friday Feature and Giveaway

And the winner is................ Everyday Inspirations! Thanks to everyone who participated! Dont forget to enter our next giveaway!

Its that time again! Time for this weeks Friday Feature and Giveaway! This weeks shop is Monkey Mind Design! A great graphic design shop! Anita has been kind enough to put a great Calendar up for grabs! For more information about entering the giveaway scroll to the bottom of the feature! Now here's some information about this great shop and its creative owner, Anita!

I have been a graphic designer for 13 years in the advertising agency world. I recently left my job to pursue my new venture (Monkey Mind Design). It was time to get back to my roots of hands on creative and creating for myself. It's been two months and I love it! I hope to create designs that are positive, inspiring and fun. I came up with my shop name while we were on the highway coming back home. It really didn't take long. I wanted something that really represented me. And Monkey Mind came up. My sister always told me, I have a monkey mind. Jumping form one thought to another without skipping a beat. And i say, its the truth, creativity never sleep!

At an early age art was my passion. It was very clear the path I was supposed to take. I also graduated with a BFA in Graphic Design. Of course, years of experience in print gave me an advantage. I love paper and printing! It was a major decision to leave my job and pursue happiness and a dream. I needed encouragement and inspiration. So this is the story behind my (More than Words) Calendar. I spent many hours trying to find the right quotes with courage and change in mind. When I am having self doubt... I read the quotes. I am proud of myself and hope to encourage others to pursue their dreams.

Monkey Mind Design was just created in November 2009 and I started selling on November 23rd. However, I have made paper goods for work, friends and myself for years. I am the one that always gets the phone call for invites, but I love doing it.

Where else can you find Monkey Mind Designs? Here!
On Facebook, Twitter or this Boutique!

Now to enter the giveaway for this great Calendar.

To Enter (you MUST do both of the following)
1) Be a follower of this blog, no comment is needed for this (new or old followers may enter!)
2) Go to Monkey Mind Design's shop and pick your favorite item, and leave a comment with it in it!

For Extra Entries: *Note~ These must all be NEW (new heart, new fan, new follower, new purchase)
1) Heart Monkey Mind Design's Shop, and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
2) Fan Monkey Mind Designs Facebook page and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
3) Follow Monkey Mind Designs on Twitter and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
4) Make a purchase from Monkey Mind Design and leave the transaction number in a comment ~3 Entries~
5) Heart The Green Haven, and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
6) Follow The Green Haven on Twitter and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
7) Fan The Green Haven Facebook Page and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~
8) Make a purcahe from The Green Haven and leave the transaction number in a comment ~3 Entries~

Good Luck! And have fun!!!

50 comments:

  1. Cute shop! I really like the calendars in particular, but many cute cute cards too. My pick is the Hers 2010 Calendar. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39365643

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  2. Following your blog. :) My favorite item is this (so creative):
    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40302671

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  3. Wow! LOVE this shop! I adore the little cupcake and tin can "hello" card; such a cute idea!! It makes me think of my childhood when we used to play with the same thing! hehe ;)

    Thanks for the great giveaway!

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  4. I hearted Monkey Designs shop...with pleasure! I could SO use a 2010 calendar...I just realized the other day I do not have one! lol (Yes, my old 2009 calendar is still hanging up. ha!)

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  5. Followed you both on Twitter! Yay! http://twitter.com/sweetirie

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  6. Love the tin can hello card - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40302671

    Very cute shop - thanks for the introduction!

    catherine s.
    imaginethatdesign (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  7. I happily hearted Monkey Mind Design's shop in etsy!

    catherine s.
    imaginethatdesign (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  8. I now follow Monkey Mind Design on twitter @CatherineStern

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    catherine s.
    imaginethatdesign (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  9. I reallly like the Singing Lovebird Card.
    jentam777 AT gmail DOT com

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  10. the thank you flower cards are precious! :)

    i am also a follower

    cindyascott(at)yahoo.com

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  11. I am following your blog.

    mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com

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  12. Thank You Note Card Set

    I love the thank you card sets.
    I love to send cards I would like a different 2010 calendar, this would be a great win.

    mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com

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  13. 3) Follow Monkey Mind Designs on Twitter and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~

    I am following @mommieschildren

    mommiesgotfivechildren at hotmail dot com

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  14. Follow The Green Haven on Twitter and say so in a comment ~1 Entry~

    I am following on twitter.com

    @mommieschildren

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  15. i follow and i love the tin can card

    timesurge(at)live.ca

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  16. i just started following monkey desisngs on twitter with @timesurge

    timesurge(at)live.ca

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  17. Follow via Google Friends Name=Alisha L.

    Love the Rock On Congradulations Card! Cute!

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  18. Hearted Monkey Mind on Etsy Name=Xizelle

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  19. Fanned Monkey Mind Designs on Facebook Name=Alisha Lesage

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  20. Following Monkey Mind Designs on Twitter @Xizelle

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  21. Hearted The Green Haven on Etsy Name=Xizelle

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  22. Following The Green Haven on Twitter @Xizelle

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  23. Fanned Green Haven on Facebook. Name=Alisha Lesage

    bakergurl02[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  24. I am a follower.
    My favorite is the Personalized Starburst Thank You Cards.

    jellyndesigns(AT)yahoo.com

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  25. following monkey on twitter (jeddesigns)

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  26. I love the baby shower invitations with the ducks very cute

    vrtheriot@gmail.com

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  27. Following the blog! Have a great day!

    -Megan

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  28. I am following: tazimd@gmail.com

    I most like: Monster Love Card

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  29. very cool! I love her style...and I really liked the print on these thank you cards: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=39409422

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  30. I hearted monkey mind designs :)

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  31. I fanned Monkey Mind Designs on FB (I am theresa thompson there)

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  32. I follow Monkey Mind Designs on twitter also

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  33. I fanned The Green Haven on FB (I am theresa thompson there)

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  34. I follow the Green Haven on twitter

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  35. My favorite items are absolutely the baby shower invitations :)too cute.

    millersix@yahoo.com

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  36. I love the Mini All Occasion Card set. I am a follower on Google Friend Connect.
    mojitosmommy@gmail.com

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  37. Everything is very colourful and cute, I liked the 'Sending Holiday Cheer!' card a lot :)

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  38. Following Monkey Mind Designs on Twitter (as artsyimage)

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  39. Following The Green Haven on Twitter(as artsyimage)

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  40. I really like the bridal shower invites. My sister is getting married soon and im looking for invites so I might be stopping by soon!!

    Mavericks Mommy

    manny01373@gmail.com

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  41. Im a facebook fan

    mavericks mommy

    Ashley Mansfield

    manny01373@gmail.com

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  42. I love the wishes big or small birthday card. It is so pretty, everything on that site is. :)
    lizandbryan(at)yahoo

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  43. I'm a follower. I love the pretty Party Lights Invitations! tylerpants(at)gmail.com

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  44. The Pinata Birthday Song card is so unique and adorable!

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  45. very sweet store! i think i may be a bit late for the giveaway but thought i'd say how nice her work is :)

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  46. HEY Megan!

    Wahoo - it's me, Everyday Inspirations! I'm so happy to have found your blog...and be the winner :) Thanks for the introduction to Monkey Mind Designs - I wouldn't have found her without you and am happy to now become the owner of this great calendar.

    Weird fact: I used to do the art and photo direction as well as the catalog layout for all that awesome JanSport branded Frostburg U. apparel in your bookstore.

    Thanks again and I'll send you my address shortly!

    best,
    catherine

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