Monday, May 17, 2010

The Laughing House's 1st Giveaway: Cash Budgeting Purse

The Laughing House first Giveaway: Cash Budgeting Purse ($29.99)
Entry Period: 17 - 23 May

Cash Budgeting Purse (Khaki)
I've been wanting to do a blog giveaway for quite sometime, but never got around to really doing it. I've decided to stop procrastinating, & start off with my first giveaway this month ^^

Our Long Accordian Purse has long been one of my shop's best-selling item, for all the practical reason. It's great as a cash budgeting purse, in trendy designer fabric, no more messy envelopes! It's totally cool, & tagged as "Cash Budgeting made TRENDY".

However, I seem to missed out tapping on a large group of very important people: the MEN ;)

Yea! Until a male customer requested this purse for his personal use, but in heavy weight material, & definitely non-floral/non-kawaiiii type prints, hehe...

With that, he asked for a few other modifications. He wanted it slightly smaller than our usual standard size, & have a snap button (instead of the magnets), increased the sections to 8 (from the usual 5), plus card slots, AND velcro attached to each dividers.

Now, these velcros has one side sewn on, while the other side is detachable. He wanted to use that detachable piece, glue (or sew on) a piece of paper/fabric, to put his tabs on (eg. groceries, gas, savings, entertainment,insurance, education etc...)

What a smart idea! I've had many customers asking me for tabs, but I'm not quite sure how to go around doing it, as I didnt want to limit it to simply those few tabs as different people r bound to have different needs for this Cash Budgeting Purse.

With this "blanks", you can easily fill it in with whatever suits you, & your lifestyle!

We made 2 pieces of this Cash Budgeting Purse (priced at $29.99), in dark brown, & khaki. My customer took the dark brown piece, & the khaki piece as shown above, will be given away to ONE lucky reader here! ;)

To enter:
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1. Visit The Laughing House, & tell me your favourite item/design from there, & leave a comment here.
2. Be a follower on my blog.
3. Like my Facebook page.

Additional "entries":
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1. Choose your favourite fabric print for a Bible Cover from my FLICKR selection.
2. Choose your favourite fabric print for a Foldable Eco Bag from my FLICKR selection.
3. Leave a comment on how you'd like your Foldable Eco Bag to be:
- Printed exterior + Plain interior, non padded, slim fold. ($22.99)
- Printed exterior & interior, non padded, slim fold. Reversible. ($26.99)
- Printed exterior & interior, padded, fat roll. Reversible. ($30.99)
- Printed exterior + Plain interior, non padded, slim fold. ($26.99)
4. Blog about this giveaway, & link back to this blog.
5. Tweet abt this giveaway.
6. Follow me on Twitter ^^

* Pls note: Winner will be selected by random, & given 3 days to "collect" your prize. Failure to do so, will forfeit your win, & the prize will be passed on to another winner. I'll announce the winner on this blog, Facebook, Twitter, & my shop's announcement on 30 May 2010.

Have fun, & good luck everyone! ^^


73 comments:

  1. Nice updates to your budgeting purse! My favorite item from your shop is the Bible Cover in the marching elephants pattern. I'm going to buy a new bible soon & will definately come to you for a custom order!

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  2. hi Val! Thank you for entering ^^ Yes, I look fwd to "seeing" u again soon ;)

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  3. Love the earth tones! I like the Paw-Me Coin Pouch (Tropical Turtles) also. Thanks for the chance!

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  4. Your shop is already a favorite of mine on Etsy. :) This is my favorite item in your shop right now:
    Long Accordian Purse (Sunspots in Tangerine)

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  5. I would get a bible cover in "Sunspots in Tangerine".

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  6. I like Lotus Pond in Pink for the foldable bag.

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  7. I would do this option:
    Printed exterior + Plain interior, non padded, slim fold. ($22.99)-

    I'm a simple girl. ;)

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  8. I like the Bible/Journal/Book Cover in (Olive Polka). You have some really great things to pick from though. It was hard to pick just one:)
    savingmomssanity at gmail dot com

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  9. Again hard to pick just one fabric but I like the Proud Peacock in Green Herb for a Bible Cover.
    savingmomssanity at gmail dot com

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  10. Catherine: Thank you so much for all the input! At least now I have an idea of what customers will prefer & pay for! ^^

    Johslin: Thank you too!!! I'll know which fabrics to start using for my nx projects then ;)

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  11. hi Debbie: thank you for entering! :D

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  12. In your shop, I love the 3in1 Organizer Clutch Purse - such a good idea!

    kerincunningham@yahoo.com

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  13. My favorite fabric for a bible cover would be sunspots in turquoise! they're so bright and fun and would make the bible stand out among all the cluttered books on my bookshelf :)

    kerincunningham@yahoo.com

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  14. My favorite fabric for the foldable eco bag (another great design btw) is the Proud Peacock in Powder - I really love the blues here.

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  15. I would probably pick this option: Printed exterior + Plain interior, non padded, slim fold. ($22.99) so that it was nice and compact but brightly colored on the outside!

    kerincunningham@yahoo.com

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  16. Hi, Winniel! I love this one from your shop: http://www.etsy.com/listing/45382845/organizer-clutch-wristlet-your-choice-of

    I ordered one and it should be here very soon and I'm excited to get it! Yay! =)

    Your giveaway is awesome! I've been toying with the idea of a giveaway also, but haven't taken the plunge yet. =)

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  17. BTW, I'm a blog follower and a fan on facebook! Thanks! =)

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  18. hi Karin, thank you for entering, & the wonderful feedbacks! ^^

    Adriel! Nice to see u here :D I really hope you'll love your Organizer Wristlet, hehe...

    Yes, I've been toying with the idea of a giveaway for the longest time, & finally decided to get it started :D

    All the feedbacks from everyone that entered is so helpful in determining my future projects! ;)

    Good luck everyone!

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  19. Enter me please! I'm a new follower from Spain via google, as fisiwoman.
    Following too on FB (Ana Belén R M)
    My favorite item is: Organizer Clutch Wristlet

    Ana Belén R.M
    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com
    Spain

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  20. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/fisiwoman/statuses/14225378664

    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

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  21. My eco bag, I'd like to be:

    Printed exterior & interior, padded, fat roll. Reversible.

    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

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  22. For a Foldable Eco Bag, my favorite fabric print is: Apple in Mist

    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

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  23. For a Bible Cover, my favorite is: Divine Damask (Grey)

    fisiwoman(at)hotmail.com

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  24. hi Fisiwoman! Thank you for entering! You're the 1st person who'd like having the Foldable Eco Bag fat! hehe... Seeing the response on how everyone wanted it slim & exterior printed only, I'm considering that as my nx giveaway ^^

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  25. http://www.etsy.com/listing/46638996/long-accordian-purse-sassy-cat I love this accordian purse!

    Lauren

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  26. I like the 3in1 Organizer Clutch Purse (Pink Singing Cow)! I'm a blog follower and I like your FB page. :)

    samyrocks92 at msn dot com

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  27. I love the "Elephant Carnival" for the foldable eco purse!

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  28. I love "Sunspots in Turquoise" for a bible cover!

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  29. Printed exterior & interior, padded, fat roll. Reversible. :)

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  30. Thank you so much for all the enthusiastic responses everyone! I'm getting excited to know which is the ONE lucky winner from this pool ^^

    All your feedbacks has been so precious!

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  31. Great products. I like the Day Tote Size M (Your Choice of Fabric).
    jswandrn at gmail

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  32. so awesome! and love the Mini Accordian Purse (Your Choice of Fabric)

    duhnellecarter [at] yahoo . com
    --Get this giveaway free exposure here!
    http://byhandgiveaways.blogspot.com

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  33. I definitely love the design of this cash budgeting purse, so my favorite design in your store is the similar Long Accordion Purse (in D.O.G Beige - because the whimsical print is cute.)
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom

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  34. I also like the Alice in Wonderland fabric for a bible cover. It's so cute and whimsical.
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom

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  35. I think the Dandelion (stone) would be a good fit for a eco bag because there is a nature theme in the print and the color of the bag is very practical for everyday use.
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom

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  36. I think there are so many stores (on and off etsy) that offer a non-padded eco-bag. That is why I choose the Printed exterior & interior, padded, fat roll, Reversible, eco bag.
    the_outsider01AThotmailDOTcom

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  37. Aww,i love your Foldable Eco Bag (Japanese Pastels)!! And your Organizer Clutch Wristlets are so sweet!
    Thanks for the chance! Anna

    nocidicoccole (at) gmail (dot) com

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  38. I'd love a Lotus Pond in Pink for a bible cover, adorable!

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  39. Pear in Mist for a Foldable Eco Bag! ^___^

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  40. A lovely Bag with printed exterior & interior, non padded, slim fold and reversible :D

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  41. You're on my left sidebar, thank you!

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  42. I absolutely love Long Accordian Purse (Sassy Cat).

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  43. Thank you everyone for entering & the constructive/precious feedbacks abt fabric choices, & your preferences for the Foldable Eco Bag ;)

    Can't wait for 24th to come, so that I can do the "balloting" & announce the lucky winner soon after! :D

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  44. I choose the large day tote.
    SamKidd
    samamfee@gmail.com

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  45. ILike n FBook'
    SamKidd
    samamfee@gmail.com

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  46. following your network blog
    SamKidd
    samamfee@gmail.com

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  47. Following on Twitter.
    samamfeee
    samamfee@gmail.com

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  48. I have a hard time picking one but I guess this is my final choice Long Accordian Purse (Sunspots in Tangerine)

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  49. fb fan of yours-Julie A Scott Laws

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  50. I really like your products-I love the colors that you use.Something for every "taste" -thanks for the giveaway

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/37282566/mini-everyday-bag-orange-forest love this-I am into the color orange these days ;)

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  51. http://www.etsy.com/listing/45866488/biblebookjournal-cover-with-handles-your this for a bible bag

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  52. Bubble Burst in Petal for the ecobag

    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  53. 3in1 Organizer Clutch Purse (Sweet Jasmine in Mist)is lovely!

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  54. Bible Cover fabric print - Apple in Mist

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  55. Foldable Eco Bag - YUWA

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  56. Following on twitter as darkmotives

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  57. Foldable Eco Bag - Printed exterior & interior, non padded, slim fold. Reversible. ($26.99)

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  58. Tweeted
    https://twitter.com/darkmotives/status/14515207085

    reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

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  59. I like the Camera case...I deperatly need one of these...so cute!
    goodmom2two@yahoo.com

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  60. I am now a follower of your blog (Heather Hill)=)

    goodmom2two@yahoo.com

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  61. I also like your faceboook page as Heather Eakes Hill

    Thank you for the chance!

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  62. I like the E Reader/Book Case in pink and brown.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  63. Like on facebook.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  64. I follow your blog.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  65. My fave Bible cover is the divine damask.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  66. I would pick the Printed exterior & interior, padded, fat roll. Reversible.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  67. I follow you on titter.(donnak4)
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  68. I like the Paw-Me Coin Pouch
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  69. I love the Bible/Book/Journal Cover (Olive Polka) Size S. Thanks!

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