Second Week Waiting, Second Giveaway!

Hello, 

All the business paperwork is now in-transit.  It's amazing how many little things you need to get  "just right."  While we're waiting to be 'legal" to stock the store, the Paypal account is up and I'm working on figuring out how to creating invoices and the such. Another week has passed, so that means another giveaway!  While I took last week's comments seriously, I'm currently doing some sewing for a giveaway from Bouncing Woolies, LLC.  Check them out on facebook-when they reach 6,500 fans they're doing a major giveaway and Fluffy Green Earth products will be present in some of those prize groupings!  I decided to go a different route this week-having just celebrated Mother's Day, I thought I'd offer a little something for moms or daughters!

This giveaway begins right now and ends on May 12th at 8pm EST.  One lucky winner will receive three different flower hair bows (exact ones pictured above and to the left).  The first is a 4.5 inch yellow Gerbera daisy attached to a green ribbon covered french clip.  The center white flower is 2.5 inches and attached to a double prong rainbow ribbon covered pinch clip.  The third is an orange flower with brown velvet flower accent and faux pearl, attached to a single prong green ribbon covered pinch clip.  These types of hair accessories will eventually sell at Fluffy Green Earth in bundles of 3 for around $7.50.  To be qualified for the giveaway, all you have to do is "like" the fluffy green Earth facebook page.  To enter, make a comment below and then check back on May 8th!  Winner has 48 hours to contact me before I choose another winner.  One comment/entry per individual and only comments answering the giveaway question will be considered into the random.org pool. 

Here's the question....

Have you ever worn a flower (real or manufactured) in your hair for the day...if so, did it make you just a little happier?

Our First Winner!

Hello All,
I have to say, your odds of winning this week were very good!  While there are many followers on facebook, only four posts were made relevant to the contest question.  I numbered these posts: #1 Katie, #2 Amanda, #3 Liz, #4 Susie.  I then entered the parameters into random.org and the winner is.....

CONGRATULATIONS KATIE!  I will hold the diaper for you for 48 hours.  Please email fluffygreenearth at gmail dot com with your mailing address.  Thank you all for participating.  Stay tuned to the blog this Monday, to find out which item will be given away next week!  Please feel free to invite your friends in on the fun!

Giveaway Days!

Hello Friends, 

I thought that while I was waiting for the paperwork for the business to clear, I would offer a giveaway each week, something small as a  "thank you" for following!

This week's giveaway item is a handmade cupcake pattern cloth doll diaper! This diaper will fit most 14-16" dolls.  It has a terry cloth inner and fleece outer, along with a triple layer insert sewn into the lining.  While it is not completely water proof, fleece does an excellent job at keeping the moisture in long enough for your little one to perform a diaper change!  Large hook and loop tabs make changing easy for little hands, and the elasticized legs offer added "leak" protection.  Diaper is machine washer and dryer safe!

 

The giveaway is quite simple.  There will be only one entry allowed per person. To qualify for the giveaway item, you must "like" Fluffy Green Earth on facebook.

To enter, take a look at the Fluffy Green Earth photo albums and let me know what item you'd like to see given away next week. Post your choice as a comment below.  Be sure to include your name, because "anonymous" won't work to identify a winner!  It's really that simple!  This Thursday evening, May 6th at 8pm EST, I will use Random.org to select the winning comment.  The winner MUST check back on the blog to see if they've won, and e-mail me at fluffygreenearth@gmail.com with their name and address!  48 hours after the winner is posted, if they have not yet contacted me, another winner will be chosen through random.org with all original comments included!  Thanks!

Why this, Why now?

Hello friends!

I thought it might be a good idea to share with you a little of my purpose and reasoning behind the creation of Fluffy Green Earth..so here goes!

I've always loved to sew and craft. From a very young age, I made scrunchies for my sisters, handmade dolls, and doll clothes. I was always blessed with the gift of being able to create whatever item I had pictured in my mind. Once I had children(ds is 2 and dd is 3), I learned very quickly that mass manufactured goods were rarely given the time and attention they needed to be able to stand up for the long haul-favorite blankets were often pulling apart at the seams after just month of use, swaddling blankets were too small, burp cloths not absorbent enough, etc. On top of this, I recall getting together with friends and family that had little ones, and constantly running into the issue of-"Who's is this?" because we had all purchased the standard print/pattern of blanket or toy in the large market chains. Once the kids were born, I began sewing and creating again. I made most of the needs for my babies for equal to or less than department stores and mine were original. I began giving items as gifts to friends and family and was elated with their responses and their enjoyment of a unique, high quality, one of a kind item for themselves or their little one.

All items that will be for sale from Fluffy Green Earth are handmade, by me, in my home. Each item is given the time and attention it needs to not only be useful, but to last long term and become a cherished keepsake for your family. You can be confident that, since I do not purchase large lots of materials, that your item is most likely the only one like it that exists. It is as unique as you or your child is. The gift you purchase for that baby shower or child's party will not only have function, but be original! I stand behind all of my work and unlike large manufacturers, have the ability to be available for questions and comments in a personable fashion. If you don't see something you like once the postings are up, feel free to e-mail me for a "custom" slot.

Lastly, I think it is important to mention that my foremost reason for doing this is to share my items with others. Some products may be more expensive than mass manufactured items, not because I am trying to make a profit, but because you investing in a quality, unique item that has been given personal attention. I use all of my own patterns (in some cases, no patterns at all) and have expensively checked patents and copyrights. I love to create and if being able to share that with others allows me the opportunity to continue to do so-that is very exciting! After all, my children have their share of these items and this house can barely hold anymore!

So, if you need an item that is soft and fluffy and in many cases created in an "earth-friendly" manner, check out Fluffy Green Earth on facebook! Stocking will begin in the coming weeks and for those of you that follow, a few "thank-you" giveaways will be up right here on the blog soon. I am grateful for all the support I have received thus far, and look forward to the many smiles I can bring through my products!

Welcome!

I began sewing on my great-grandmother's machine when I was very young. It was always important to me to create personal gifts for all of my friends and family. Now, as an adult, I am happy to offer an assortment of products to the general public. In between caring for my three year old daughter and two year old son, I enjoy exploring my creative side as I piece together items that are both modern, functional, and often beneficial for the environment. My first products were soft and cozy baby blankets, followed by infant and toddler hooded towels, and then reusable cloth wipes for babies and the household. Thus, Fluffy Green Earth came into existence! I am currently working on getting everything up and running. I began a facebook page and attempted to run a giveaway, but was thwarted by the regulations on facebook. I am thinking, I should be able to do it here... :)