Welcome to the weekly Feature and Giveaway! Every Monday, we’ll be featuring a lovely craftsperson, artist, or  artisan – and every week you’ll have the chance to win something from their shop!
This week we welcome Lu, from Crocheted Little Things. She makes crocheted jewellery, accessories and cupcakes!
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Where do you live?
Niceville, Fl, but was born and lived for 25 years in Italy
Where do you do your work?
In a little hall upstairs LOL
What’s your favourite place in the world, and why?
I lived in Tuscany and fell in love with it…..I hope I can live there forever, so much peace!
Tell us a little bit more about yourself! Your ‘day job’ or business, family, hobbies…
I’m a stay at home mom of 2 wonderful kids! Gabriel is 5 and is language impaired, and I have a 3 yo little girl that it’s just a mini-me!
Crocheting is a real passion for me and now it’s my business, since is giving me the opportunity to save a little money and paying some college course that I’m attending to work in child care facilities.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Good question and I’m supposed to be able to answer, even tho I’m already grown up…but I don’t know! I discovered a while ago that we’re God’s projects and He knows what to do with me…I should ask him next time I see him 🙂
How did you first get into your craft/art?
I was 9 yo. My mom is a doilie maker and taught me to crochet during summer breaks….I picked it up again during my second pregnancy and I didn’t stop ever since.
What do you make?
What do I make? I make crochet accessories. Right now I’m really into jewelry and fake food items, as well as spa items, but I can make pretty much anything….blankets, doilies, sweaters…you name it and I know how to make them!
What are you most proud of making?
My cupcakes Christmas ornaments for sure……everybody found them adorable and I love making them
What do you like the most/least about selling your wares online?
Taking pictures for sure!! I’m not a photographer and I’ll never be! I’m always tweaking my pictures but my customer’s keep saying my items looks much better in person 🙂
I love:
My kids, eating pasta and pizza. about selling on line? meeting new people, too funny!
It drives me crazy when:
People lies. Can’t stand it! Tell me the truth, I can handle it!
What’s your favourite word?
Love…specially when it comes out of my children mouth.
If you could sum yourself or your work up in one sentence, it would say:
I think I’m very sensitive and whimsical and my items reflect that too.
Visit Lu online!!
Shop: http://piccoladonna2006.etsy.com
http://Crochetedlittlethings.artfire.com
Blog: http://crochetedlittlethings.blogspot.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/piccoladonna
Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Crocheted-Little-Things/79418352384?ref=ts
Lu is offering a $15 credit in her shop, so the winner can pick their fav item. Also – if you buy anything from her shop during the next week and mention Epheriell Designs, you’ll get free shipping on your purchase!
Anyone can enter – this giveaway is open worldwide – yay!
To Enter:
1. Visit Crocheted Little Things, and come back here leaving a comment about your favourite piece from the store.
2. For additional entries, leave a comment saying that you: followed or subscribed to Epheriell Designs (or already do); have Twittered about the givewaway; have shared the giveaway with friends on Facebook, or; you have written a blog post about it.
3. Entries close next Sunday night, the 16th of August, at 12pm Australian EST. Winners are announced the next day as part of next week’s Feature and Giveaway post.
Remember to leave me a way of contacting you.. and Good Luck!
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The winner of last week’s giveaway – Michelle from Creative Writings 101
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The Cupcake washcloth is my fav!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28684922
super cute!
Lisa from:
http://www.piecesofmependants.etsy.com
I like the Crocheted pin cushion cupcake BIG size best!
What a sweet giveaway my fingers are crossed. I wish I could crochet I love the cupcakes they are my favourite.Helen
ooo lovely things. I think I like the baby blanket best, the colours are lovely – and first time creations are always exciting:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13433556
I already subscribe to Epheriell Designs too 🙂
I like Crocheted and beaded necklace in pink cotton – Circles
blogged http://iluvcontest.blogspot.com/2009/08/win-15-credit.html
to inform readers
I am loving the Crocheted Button Cuffs… very funky.
I also am a follower of Epheriell Designs.
Micky
xxoo
The cupcakes are just gorgeous (and good for the waistline)
I like the cupcake washer and bath mitt!
I subscribe via email.
I’ve Tweeted.
I love the hot pink cupcake pin cushion!
I am really loving the earth toned bangles!
I love the iphone cozy http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25334220 but I would use it for my blackberry!
I like the Crocheted Flower Case in white with purple and sage green accents.
I follow on blogger (bloggy finds)
tweeted here (bloggyfinds):
http://twitter.com/bloggyfinds/status/3227478260
I subscribe via email
posted giveaway on Facebook (Bloggy Finds)
blogged this giveaway here:
http://bloggyfinds.blogspot.com/2009/08/812-epheriell-designs-15-store-credit.html
LOVE: Crocheted Mary Jane Skimmers Adult Size
and I follow you
I like the Crocheted Ballet flats! The starburst pattern is very cute.
It’s hard to pick just one but my favorite is the Crocheted Cupcake Washcloth in Pink and Tan!
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Posted on Blog!
The crocheted pincushion cupcake in buttercream and chocolate is one of my favourite items! Thanks for the giveaway.
My favorite item is the Crocheted and beaded necklace in white cotton with green iridescent flakes Tear drop shape
I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Crocheted Mary Jane Skimmers! They are so cute!
I realy love the sandwich cookies =)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25971344
I love the cupcakes and the cookies, it makes me want to bake and buy a pack of oreos. lol =)
I tweet about this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/branchnew
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The Crocheted and beaded cupcake ornaments VANILLA and CHOCOLATE is my fave. So adorable!
My favorite item is the Crocheted Cupcake Bath Mitt in blue and tan cotton:)
Blogged about your giveaway here: http://hmgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/08/crocheted-little-things-15-gift-cert.html
I love Crocheted ripples afghan in black and greens 60LX40W!!!
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Everything is so cute and sweet, but I love the Crocheted and beaded bracelet in pink cotton with pink beads. Thank you!
I really love the Crocheted ginger bread man Christmas tree ornament. That is adorable! Thank you!
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/kewpiedoll04/status/3275404776
I love the Crocheted Ballet flats!
I am a blog follower!
I like the Crocheted multicolored bangles
I like this one the best!
Crocheted pin cushion cupcake Chocolate cake with white frosting
I also follow your blog 🙂
My favorite is the Have An Ice Cream Sandwich cotton scrubbies! 🙂
I found you from a friend on facebook. What great ideas you have. I love the crocheted and beaded bracelet in pink. I am following you on twitter now and also sent a twit to my friends.
Thanks, Brandi
I think the crocheted cupcake purse in strawberry and chocolate is darling 🙂
follow blog
i love the Crocheted mary jane slippers for baby girl in pink and lime green cotton
i follow you
i subscribed via google reader
My favourite is the Crocheted and beaded cupcake ornaments.
Also, I follow and read epheielldesigns through GoogleReader =)