Maria's Space - Mother's Day - Look Amazing Giveaway

Mother's are very special people.
They are warm, caring, loving, nurturing, funny, optimistic and beautiful!

5 has always been my favorite number. For my 5th Mother's Day Giveaway, we are moving away from jewelry and soap and into some hip, and unique shirts.

Floral Tank

My 5th giveaway comes to you from an amazing Etsy sponsor who specializes in hand-printed shirts that totally caught my eye.

Floral long sleeve Tee

I had a chance to speak with the artist and this is what she had to say about her amazing creations.
So, tell us a little bit about yourself and how you got started started on Etsy?

It all started because I got laid off! I was working as a bedding designer in Southern California, when I got laid off very unexpectedly last January. I moved back home to Michigan and was racking my brain of how I could make a living in the midwest. I had taken a class on screenprinting in college, so I knew the basics, and I thought maybe I could make and sell designer t-shirts on etsy and at craft shows. I watched a lot of videos on Youtube, read a lot of books, and just sort of figured it out as I went! I listed my first shirt in April of 2008, and now in April of 2009, I've sold 1,300 shirts on etsy! It has been quite a ride! I work harder than I ever have in my life, but I wouldn't give it up for anything. Being your own boss is amazing. Getting laid off was such a blessing in disguise!

Entanglement Tee

Where do you get your inspiration?

I get the inspiration for my designs in many places. My mom has been really into plants my whole life. Her living room looks like a jungle! A lot of my shirts have plants and flowers on them, and a lot of the designs I draw from her plants! I also love old world, antique looking damask prints. I think this comes from being a bedding designer. The company I used to work for was very high-end, very refined. I developed a liking for antique looks, and I love making them a bit more modern and wearable!

What do you love most about what you do?

I really love everything about running ellembee. I think that's why I was destined to run my own little company, so I can have a hand in all steps of creating a product!

Lacy Pomegranate V-Neck

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

In ten years I want to be happily married and happily creating...stuff!

Now for the Giveaway Details:

Prize Description: Lisa of Ellembee has offered to give one of my lucky readers, a t-shirt of their choice.

How to Enter: Visit Ellembee, then come back and tell me which items you would love to win (If this rule is not followed you will be disqualified). THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN TO ALL COUNTRIES COURTESY OF ELLEMBEE!!!

Deadline: May 3, 2009 by Midnight

Do You Want More Entries? (PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO LEAVE A COMMENT FOR EACH SEPARATE ENTRY. LEAVE ALL YOUR ENTRIES IN ONE COMMENT. I GO THROUGH EACH COMMENT AND I WILL ADD THE ADDITIONAL ONES TO MY SPREADSHEET).

*Favorite Ellembee on Etsy

*Make a purchase on Ellembee and get two extra entries

* Blog about this contest and link back to me (provide the link in the comment).

*Add me to your blogroll

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BTW that is 9 ways to enter!

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A winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified within 2 days. You will have 3 days to claim your prize or another winner will be chosen.