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February 3, 2011

Launch Party Giveaway Day Four…An Etsy Feature!



It’s Day Four of our Launch Party and time for another Fabulous Giveaway!

We were so honored when Pamela of From My Front Porch to Yours, graciously agreed to donate an item from her Etsy shop for us to giveaway to one lucky winner!

Until recently, her beautiful shop has primarily consisted of fabulous items for the “oh so chic” little one in your life!

Boutique Unisex Valentine Wishes Spittle Bib

Boutique Baby Boy Muscle Car Chenille Bib

Pink Paisley Pacifier Clip Toy Clip Pre Made

If only I had known Pamela when my rascals were babies!

Now, Pamela is taking her talent and creativity to another level.
I’ll let here share it with you in her own words.

“I am sooo excited to be introducing a few houseware items to my shop! If they go over well I will be opening a new shop entirely focused on just housewares!”

And if you think she can make a bib look fabulous, wait until you see what she can do to a frame!

French Song Bird Embellished Picture Frame

“Who has Spring fever!?? My first addition to the shop is my French Song Bird Picture Frame. This frame is a 4×6 frame that I have hand painted, glazed and antiqued. It features a beautiful 2 D song bird picture accented with sparkle and a music sheet back ground.”
French Song Bird Embellished Picture Frame
French Song Bird Embellished Picture Frame
Isn’t that absolutely gorgeous?
I don’t think I could make something like that if my life depended on it!
We were so appreciative to Pamela for her willingness to contribute to our Launch Party Giveaway week in such a generous way, that we are now making her our
Featured Esty Shop
for the month of February!
We will keep a link up to her shop on our sidebar all month long and we encourage you to hop over there and take a look at more of her amazing creations.
I might try and convince my kids to start wearing bibs again just so I can buy one!
I think that would go over well, don’t you?
Thank you so much Pamela for not only donating this item, but for being such an amazing friend here in blogland. You were one of the first to welcome me (Vanessa) into this community and you have always been so encouraging and supportive.
Now, would you like to win that beautiful French Song Bird Picture Frame?
You would?
Well, here’s how!
(Mandatory) 1. Pay a visit to Pamela’s Etsy Shop Spoiled Sweet Couture and let us know what strikes your fancy from her darling store.
(Optional) 2. Add At the Picket Fence to your blogroll and let us know you did!
or
(Optional) 3.Sign up to follow us on Twitter
That’s 3 ways to enter to win this fabulous Giveaway!
And, if you have an Etsy shop and would be interested in donating an item for a Giveaway, we would be thrilled to offer you a place of honor on our sidebar for one month.
Please contact us for details!
Thanks for stopping by the Fence today!

All giveaways now closed!

19 Comments Filed Under: Etsy, Giveaways

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  1. Judy says

    February 3, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    I love the French Songbird picture. I have you on my blog roll already.:)

    Reply
  2. Green Door Girl says

    February 3, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I love that frame – I might need just the frame 🙂
    adding you to twitter!

    Reply
  3. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    February 3, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    What a cute little frame. I would get the SUMMER IN THE CITY bib for my best friends 1st grandchild.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  4. Linda@Coastal Charm says

    February 3, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Have you on my blog roll.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    Reply
  5. Honey at 2805 says

    February 3, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Nice giveaway. I like the framed picture.

    Reply
  6. Honey at 2805 says

    February 3, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I have you on my blogroll. (also think that Blogger has been cold the past few days)

    Reply
  7. Sue says

    February 3, 2011 at 7:17 PM

    Well, if I had a little one around, I would love the posh swirl chenille bib to keep baby girl fashionable and clean! What cute stuff Pamela has! Her bird picture is adorable. Am on the Fence’s blog roll, girls! ~ Sue

    Reply
  8. kara@elements-interiors.net says

    February 3, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    VANESSA!!! SO EXCITED for your new blog! Im SO SORRY I have been missing out on everything! My kids got sick with a bug and of course NOW i have it! I have been Dry Heaving for 2 days! Im just sick i have missed out on everything! I hope I will get caught up over the weekend! I just KNOW God is going to bless this new Blog!!!
    Im your newest follower!

    Love you!

    Cant wait to get to know your sister Heather!

    blessings! xoxokara

    Reply
  9. Kelly says

    February 3, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    I added you to my blogroll! 🙂

    Kelly

    Reply
  10. Kelly says

    February 3, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    I have to say that the songbird pic is my favorite item, but I also love the red poppy keychain!

    Reply
  11. Dear Sweet Home says

    February 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I got your message about my kitchen progress post…Thank you so much! I have never been featured before…this is an honor! I better get to work posting some new things! THANKS!

    Reply
  12. Tyla says

    February 4, 2011 at 1:21 AM

    If I had a little one again I’d love the Saddle Up bib. Too cute. And, of course, the frames are just gorgeous! Hoping I win!!!

    Reply
  13. Mare says

    February 4, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    I like the french songbird picture.
    Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  14. Cindy says

    February 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Love the Pamela’s Etsy…French Song Bird is my favorite!

    Reply
  15. Roxanna says

    February 4, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    Love the bird pic & frame.

    Roxanna
    roxemor@aol.com

    Reply
  16. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    February 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    I love the framed french song bird print Pamela has. I saw that she was doing these now and I’m sure she will be quite successful with it!

    Reply
  17. elizabeth says

    February 5, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    I’m a follower…pick me!

    Reply
  18. Patti says

    February 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Wonderful etsy shop. My first great-niece was born 3 weeks ago, and I need to get her a christening gift soon. (I’m a follower)

    Reply
  19. Lea says

    July 1, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    We stumbled over here by a different page and thought I should check
    things out. I like what I see so now i am following you.
    Look forward to exploring your web page again.

    Reply

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