Sunday, January 15, 2012

Let's have some Pinterest fun!

Are you as addicted to Pinterest as I am?  I just love seeing all the new pins, and so much creativity out there! 

I was hoping you would join me in having some fun with Pinterest - how about a little contest?!? 
(do you need a pinterest invitation?  Email kiwi at kerry@kiwiandkiki.com with the subject PINTEREST and I will send you an invite!)

Here's how it works:

1.  Create a new Pinterest Board, titled K & K Photoshoot Inspiration

2.  Your first pin should be something from one of our Shops - either www.shopkiwiandkiki.com or kiwiandkikitoo.etsy.com

3. Your other pins should compliment your first pin - to help create an idea for a fun photoshoot, inspired by that first pin.  For your board to qualify in the contest, you need to have 9 total pins, but you are welcome to have even more!  Find your pins from all over the web - get a good variety from different places.  Etsy has some great items available, and there are so many photographers out there with amazing inspiration photos! 

Here's a link to Kiwi's example board



4.  Once you have created your board, come back to this post and leave a link to your board in the comments! 

All boards must be submitted by Saturday, January 21st.  After that, all qualifying boards will be put up for a vote to the blog readers (and everyone else you tell about it!)  Voting will end on Wednesday, January 25th

Ready?!?  Wait!  Don't leave yet...you are probably wondering what you could win!


The winning board will win....1 (0-6m size) Neck Tie or Bow Tie of EVERY SINGLE new fabric that Kiwi adds between January 25th and February 29th!  That could be a lot of new ties!  (it will be at least 10, still working on adding more fabrics!)  That's a value of at least $100!!!

Worth it??  I hope so!  Okay, go pin!


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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Happy New Year!

Another year has come and gone...what a year it was!  A year ago, I was about 5 months pregnant, and getting used to the idea that I was having a baby boy.  While my husband was probably dreaming happy thoughts of having a little fishing buddy, I was looking around my sewing space wondering what I could make for a boy!  I had spent years making things for girls, and my fabric stash definitely hinted at that.

I spent a few months working on a quilt for my daughter Maddy, and a few projects for her baby brother - a Boppy Cover, and a mini quilt for him.  When I had gone searching online for some boy project ideas, it was very clear there wasn't a lot out there.  I also remembered from my experience selling at the farmer's market that Boys items are very popular, because you don't find them very often! 

I started playing around with making Bow Ties and Neck Ties, and then my friend Danyel of Crazy Socks Crochet was having a giveaway, and she needed more boy items.  I offered to giveaway a set of three bow ties, and that was just the push I needed towards this crazy adventure I've been riding on ever since.  I was randomly surfing through Facebook one night, and noticed a post that Keri Meyers had posted, looking for photo props, different from the traditional hats/etc.  I sent her an email, and we chatted a bit about how small of a world it is - we both graduated from high school the same year, and we grew up less than 30 miles from each other.  That night changed my life - if I had not been on Facebook at the right time, life could be very different for me - our Facebook page was sitting around 800 fans, and today we have over 10,000.  Absolutely INSANE. 

This was the very first photo that Keri posted using one of my ties:

Keri*Meyers*Photography


I remember the day that photo was posted - I was sitting at my sewing machine working on something, and my phone started blowing up with emails from Etsy.  I had no idea what was going on - I went online and immediately saw this photo, and it dawned on me what had just begun.  If I only knew....

A couple weeks later I was in the hospital having my baby boy.  Luckily I had brought my laptop with me so that I could stay in touch - otherwise I would have gotten so far behind.  I am also very blessed to have a very supportive husband that is a very involved father. 

Here we are about 8 months later and I have exciting plans for this year.  I have reorganized my sewing space, and I took a couple weeks off in December to enjoy my family and the holidays - it was sooo needed.  I actually shut down my online shop - the first time since starting this adventure - so that when I returned, I wouldn't be behind - I would be starting fresh.  What an amazing feeling!


Usually for New Year's I don't make resolutions, I decide on a focus for the new year.  Several times, my focus has been patience.  This year, my focus is balance.  When I worked for Target, a huge "thing" is Work/Life balance - they wanted everyone to have it, stressed it, etc.  Funny thing is, I don't think I knew a single manager that truly had a work/life balance there.  At least not 100% of the time.  Still, it's nice to know it's valued.  Anywho...back to me and this year.  I am focusing on my own Work/Life balance.  This includes not sitting at the sewing machine for 14 hours straight - at least not on a regular basis.  I am hoping if I focus on balance, I will enjoy my work, and enjoy the fruits of my labor - and spend more time with my family. 

I am also hoping to blog a little more.  I'd like this blog to be more than just a place to host giveaways. 


Happy New Years everyone!  I hope this new year is full of fresh starts, happy beginnings and plenty of BALANCE.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Cyber Monday Giveaway Winner!

Congrats to.... #9!  Danyel (CrazySocks)


Thanks to everyone who participated, it was fun reading all of your wishes :) 
Danyel, please email Kiki directly at kiwiandkiki2@yahoo.com to claim your prize! :)
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Monday, November 28, 2011

All I want for Christmas.....Cyber Monday Giveaway!!!


All I want for Christmas
is my two front teeth,
my two front teeth,
see my two front teeth!

Gee, if I could only
have my two front teeth,
then I could wish you
"Merry Christmas."

by Don Gardner




What do you want from Kiwi and Kiki for Christmas?  We are doing a QUICK giveaway in honor of Cyber Monday!  Post this as your Facebook Status:
All I want for Christmas from @Kiwi and Kiki is (Your 1 item here, up to $20 value)

Then come back here and comment stating you have completed that, along with what you wish for! (don't forget to use the @ sign so it shows up on our page and we see your wish!)

Winner will have their wish granted!  Winner will be drawn at Midnight tonight! (pacific time, 11/28/11)

Good luck!
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Saturday, September 10, 2011

7000 Fan Spectacular! ***Winners Announced!!***



Congrats to all of the winners!  If your name is posted, you have 48 hours to contact Kiwi at kerry@kiwiandkiki.com to claim your prize!!  If you have not claimed your prize by Tuesday night, a new winner will be drawn!



We are blown away with all the love everyone has shown us on our Facebook Page!

To celebrate reaching 7000 fans, we want to share the love and have a HUGE giveaway from some of our favorite vendors!

This time around, there will be one winner for EVERY prize!  That's a total of 24 winners!


Crochet Medley

NEW Winner Comment #7 Melissa B

The Amelia Ear warmer - comes in 6-12, toddler, child, adult.
You choose the colors and size!

 



Crazy Socks Crochet
Winner: Comment #51 Em Hubi
“Stella Hat” Newborn or 3 month size

www.crazysockscrochet.com



Just Be Happy
Winner: Comment #28 Shannon Griffith
Crochet crown – you choose the color!


www.justbehappy.etsy.com



Badge Reels (Mama's Little Monkeys)

Winner: Comment #26 Lorie Hall
$15 Gift Certificate - great for keeping your badges, scissors, key cards and so much more handy! 

www.badgereels.artfire.com


Jessy’s Creations
Winner: Comment #116 Tiffanie Davenport
1 knit wrap (vendor’s choice of color)


http://jessyspropsandcreations.bigcartel.com/



Splash of Color by Moonlight

Winner: Comment #32 Peta Anderson

$50 gift certificate




Artsy Chameleon Props
Winner: Comment #20 Heather Werhan
$25 gift certificate


Tiny Tops

Winner: Comment #18 Julie Wagner
$10 gift certificate




Love Always Crochet

Winner: Comment # 47 Shanna Uptergrove
Ruffle Scarf


 
Two Kazoos
Winner: Comment #133 Kim Mansfield
Matryoshka doll clippie.

Cute little babushka doll hair clip.
1/8" Alligator clip sewn securely inside.
Approximately 2 1/4" tall by 1 3/8" wide.





The Organic Bloom

NEW Winner: Comment #68 Ashley Frederickson
8x10 Photo frame- Winners choice of style and color!

 
Photograph by Focused on U Photography


 
Melissa Morris | Photographer
Winner: Comment #137 Naomi Lineberry
Newborn Stool
**Shipping cost - $15**
Only available to a winner residing within the US


photograph by Keri Meyers Photography



Winner: Comment # 123 Vashie Miller
"Summer" yellow peacock feather hair clip - measures approx 3"x3"


www.theheadbandshoppe.etsy.com










3 Little Birds Boutique


Winner: Comment #5 Mandi Shelton
$20 gift certificate

www.3littlebirdsboutique.com


Blush Envy
Winner: Comment #86 Alejandra Fernandez-Rubio
$20.00 gift certificate


www.blushenvy.com

www.blushenvy.etsy.com



Birdie Baby Boutique

Winner: Comment #98 Bonita Adkins

$20 credit





Cora Louise Boutique
Winner: Comment #76 Traci Cheeseman
"Surprise 3 pack of adorable handmade leg warmers!"



www.coralouiseboutique.etsy.com

Sharon Neves Photography
Winner: Comment #24 Livia Zalewski
The Organic Bloom Photo Frame Ornament
Jaz Crafts
Winner: Comment #120 Malissa Newkirk
Winner's choice: Newborn fuzzy wuzzy bear ears beanie, or child size galilee hat in the 3 colors of your choice


Princess for a Day
Winner: Comment #119  Madralynn


Tutu Dress

It is a crochet band top with double layers of light blue tulle and halter style ties. Felt flower is on a clippy so it can be worn on the dress or removed to be placed in hair. The dress can fit up to a 3T



Twysted Yarn
NEW Winner: Comment #80 Kristen Hartwell
Women's Plum Blended Beanie from Twysted Yarn (fits teens/women).




Handmade Crochet Accessories

Winner: Comment #33 Linda Hill
Earflap hat – customized for winner!



Kiwi and Kiki

Winner: Comment #140 Stephanie Smith
$50 gift certificate to Kiwi’s Shop:  www.shopkiwiandkiki.com
Photograph by Amanda McNeal Photography


Winner: Comment #132 Jennifer
$50 gift certificate to Kiki’s shop:  www.kiwiandkikitoo.etsy.com
Photograph by Andie Freeman Photography

The Details:

To enter into this giveaway, visit each of the sponsors' Fan Pages and "like" them (under your personal profile, not your business page), and whether you are a new fan or an old fan, it would be so nice of you to show them some love :)


In your status, please post this statement (or something like it):

@Kiwi and Kiki are celebrating 7000 fans with a HUGE Giveaway! Join the fun by entering the giveaway today! (don't forget to include the @ sign so that it will tag our page)


Come back here to this blog post, and comment that you have completed these items.  If you have trouble commenting, you may need to be a follower of this blog before you can post. 
The fine print:
The winner will be announced on this blog - once the winners are announced, you will have 48 hours to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. You MUST be 18 to participate. International players may enter but you may be responsible for the shipping in order to receive your prize. This will be up to the individual vendors. If you are not willing to pay shipping, please do not enter. Prizes do not have cash value. There will be no returns/exchanges on any of the items. This promotion is in NO WAY sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.


Winners will be posted on Sunday, September 18th


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