Nautical Giveaway Featured Vendor: kreative studios

Featured Vendor: Kristen from kreative studios

I donated this jewelry set of a necklace, bracelet, and earrings in new styles to the giveaway.

When I first started kreative studios, I was looking for something that could provide income no matter where I lived. I've always been crafty, and if you've been around my page for awhile you probably know that my mom, step-mom, and many other members of my family are very crafty. I like to try everything, and while the ends up being very expensive, it is also very fun! I love being able to make all kinds of items, even if it's just for myself.

My favorite item to make is a tough one, because I love making almost all my items! Right now though, I'm really enjoying loveys, and the dolls that come from them (though no pictures yet). Loveys are part toy, part security blanket. They can be played with, but are also great for taking in the car instead of a full sized blanket, if kids will let go of them. And, they're machine washable. Adults love them, too!

My best seller right now is my Be Empowered Collection - a style of necklace with an inspiring phrase. You can choose one of my suggested phrases, or have your own! I will very shortly be offering them as key chains or bracelets as well.

You can find these items on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/kreativestudios.

Fun Fact: I LOVE all things geeky and Disney. I also love playing trivia on my page. I will soon be doing more games, as well as starting up Facebook open houses with games and ways to win free items! If you're interested, just send me a message to let me know :)

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Nautical Giveaway Featured Vendor: Kristen Start, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

Featured Vendor: Kristen Start, Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant

I'm donating this set of tinted lip balm, lip protector sun screen and SPF 30 sun screen to the giveaway. The SPF 15 Lip Protector provides UVA & UVB protection, and can be worn under gloss or lip stick! The Sun Screen also provides UVA & UVB protection, and is water/sweat resistant for up to 80 minutes. The triple layer lip balm revitalizes and protects while giving a hint of color.

I started my Mary Kay business at the end of March 2013. I was at a gun show and a young woman asked if I wanted a piece of candy. I knew she was a direct sales rep, but hey - free candy! When she asked if I wanted to enter to win a discount, I felt bad and agreed - and ended up winning $10 off. I didn't know many people, so I went to a group facial at our studio while my boyfriend did some errands. He arrived at the end of the party and listened to the "Mary Kay Opportunity" part, and told me that I should do it, that it would help me meet new people. I had always loved Mary Kay products and they were offering me a free Satin Hands & Satin Lips to sign up that day, so I took the plunge for $100 and signed up right then! While I haven't had the time to devote to it as I thought I would, I never regret my decision :)

I love to tell people that Satin Hands is why I signed up with Mary Kay - and in all honesty, if I hadn't gotten it for free right then, I may not have! I love the way my hands feel (and the mister loves to use it on his hard working hands, too, but shh - I didn't tell you that!) and the peach scent is amazing. They've been coming out with limited edition scents (vanilla brown sugar for last Christmas and honeydew right now) so I'm sure they will continue to, but will always offer it in peach and fragrance free.

 

Many products are fan favorites, but I would say two of the best sellers are the TimeWise Miracle Set and the Ultimate Mascara in black. The Miracle set has 11 age-defying benefits in 4 products, 3 steps at each morning & night - and, has the good housekeeping seal of approval! The Ultimate Mascara is flake-, clump-, and smudge-resistant, and also comes in brown!

 

You can find these items atwww.marykay.com/kstart, or contact me through Facebook, www.facebook.com/kstartmk.

Fun Fact: I will soon be doing online parties through Facebook, with games, make up tips, and of course information about the products! I will do them on my Facebook page for everyone, and do hosted parties where you can earn hostess benefits! If you're interested, contact me through Facebook or email me at kstart@marykay.com.

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Nautical Giveaway Featured Vendor: Bits of Joy

Featured Vendor: Kathy from Bits of Joy

Kathy donated this adorable anchor charm to the giveaway!

Kathy started Bits of Joy in September 2011, though in years previous she had made clay earrings to sell on Etsy and at fairs. Now a Navy wife with a little boy at home, she started Bits of Joy with anchor heart charms, similar to the one she donated (which are still great sellers!). Because of her amazing talents, her business exploded overnight with requests of new items. She makes everything from food charms to military charms to Disney and superhero charms, as well as picture frames, magnets, ring holders, business card displays and more!

She loves to make food charms, especially cupcakes. The detail she puts into them is spectacular!

She sells so many different items that it's hard to say what her best seller is. But she definitely sells many custom items, as well as military charms!

I love all her charms, but right now I'm really loving her themed hearts, especially these:

You can find these items on facebook, https://www.facebook.com/Bitsofjoycrafts.

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