Thursday, August 20, 2009

Giveaway from RBK Creations


Thank you to both Nicki and Sonja for the great giveaways! I thought I would show my appreciation to everyone by doing a giveaway of my very own! Take a minute and read the interview. Many chances to win so make sure to check it out!

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Introduce yourself
My name is Ariela and I run RBK Creations with my mother, Brenda. I have three dogs, Rascal, Roxanne and Remy. I am originally from South Dakota but moved down to Texas a little over a year ago after I graduated college. I have always been the crafty type and I have finally found a way to express my creativity on a consistent basis.

Tell us a little bit about your shop
I opened up shop on Etsy in the early part of August 2008. The store has gone through a lot of change but I am very happy with how it is today. I sell button bouquets and a few felt items here and there. A few different button creations (button trees) and supplies slip into the shop on occassion as well!

How did you get started on Etsy?
My mother actually introduced me to Etsy. She found a link on a blog she read. We decided to open up a shop just for fun. Who knew that it would ever turn into something more!

Where on the internet can you be found?
Main Shop:
http://reallybadkitty.etsy.com
Supply Shop:
http://aabdesigns.etsy.com
Blog (where you are now!):
http://abonen.blogspot.com
Flickr (Online Photo Portfolio):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/abonen/
Twitter:
http://twitter.com/rbkcreations
Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/RBK-Creations/206196785286?ref=sgm

What is your favorite product in your shop? Or what is the best seller?
I love the bridal bouquets and the button trees. My favorite bouquet to create was a Periwinkle and Daisy bouquet: http://www.flickr.com/photos/abonen/3763519281/in/set-72157621743796573/

When you are not being crafty, what can you be found doing?
I spend a lot of time being crafty! It always seems I am working on something new or finishing up an order. I can be found spending time with the pups, catching up with friends and working on North Dallas Etsy! What a great group of ladies!

What are your short-term and long-term goals for your shop?
Short-Term: Launching a new website (the blog will be transferred over there as well), getting a few new items up in the shop and getting more organized! As far as Long-Term goals I would love to have an online store on the website and get my items in a few boutiques.

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Up for Grabs: $15.00 Store Credit to be used in my shop, RBK Creations

How to Enter: Go to RBK Creations, take a look around, come back and let me know what your favorite item is! Also, leave your email address in the message so I can contact you, if you win.

Earn Extra Entries: (Leave a comment for each extra entry)
1. Follow my blog. Or let me know if you already do
2. Blog about this giveaway
3. Post a message on Twitter about the giveaway
4. Become a Fan on Facebook
5. Buy something from my shop and get 3 additional entries!!!

The winner will be picked on August 26th, 10pm CST. The winner will be notified by email. It will also be posted on this blog. Please make sure your email address is accurate. If no email address is provided, I will draw another name. The winner will have 48 hours to provide me with their choice of item and shipping information or another name will be picked.

49 comments:

Heather Leavers said...

mu favourite is shooting stars bouquet http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27678081

Heather Leavers said...

I've tweeted about your giveaway too - I forgot to post above thta of course you can email me through my etsy shop www.niftyknits.etsy.com

Desi Style Stalker said...

Boldly Beautiful Bucket of Flowers Bouquet is so full of varied colors. lovely!

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Elsie said...

The white daisies in the watering can are...
cute as a button!

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Tickleworm said...

I love the baby blooms button bouquet! Love the great spring color! I also love the felt flower garland.
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Tickleworm said...

I am following too!
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Lily said...

I love the Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bridal Button Bouquet and Boutonniere!
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TopHat said...

I like the Purple Passion Button Bouquet! Purple is my favorite!
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Lizzie said...

I love magnets and my favorite is the set of Pink and Green Flower Magnets - so cute.

smrtmouse at yahoo dot com

Lindsay said...

i love the 3 Button Ranunculus Flowers

Lindsay said...

i love the 3 Button Ranunculus Flowers

TZel said...

I love the Summer Flowers Button Bouquet Teacup as a gift for a dear friend- thank you!

Amber said...

The Tangerine Dreams Bridal Button Bouquet and Boutonnierre is my favorite!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Amber said...

I follow your blog!
Thank you for the giveaway :)
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Eternal*Voyageur @ Venusian*Glow said...

Green and Brown Polka Dot Fall Wrist Corsage

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Anonymous said...

Lovely giveaway very original button goods. My favourtie item in the shop and it was hard to pick just 1 is the blue and red flower I love it.Thanks for the giveaway.Helen
malfie@care2.com

Cabootique said...

I love the Mini Blossom Red and Black Button Bouquet.

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Me said...

My favorite is the pink and brown polka dot bouquet!
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♥ meninheira ♥ said...

My favorites are: 3 Button Ranunculus Flowers and 4 Pink Felt and Paper Button Flower Magnets :)

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crystal said...

Great Post and interview!!
I think that the Halloween Button Tree with Crows and Spiders is adorable;)
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free indeed said...

Love the Bold and Beautiful button bouquet! I'm redoing my sewing room and these button bouquets would be so RIGHT for the space!
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TiLT said...

so many wonderful items! I adore the Halloween tree though - realy caught my eye - very unique (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29565105)

-theresa
contact: tiltcreations at gmail

TiLT said...

I follow your blog as well :)

-theresa
contact: tiltcreations at gmail

TiLT said...

I tweeted too
http://twitter.com/tiltcreations/status/3472258765

-theresa
contact: tiltcreations at gmail

TiLT said...

I am a Facebook fan also...over there I am theresa thompson :)

Amity said...

My favorite are the red ranunculous flowers.

Danielle said...

It is so hard to choose. I really like the Tutti Frutti Polka Dot Button Bouquet, but I think the Pink and White Flower Button Ball is my favorite.

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Aik said...

I love the Bubblegum and Lollipops Bridal Button Bouquet.

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Aik said...

I'm a follower.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I like the Sail the Ocean Blue Bucket of Flowers Bouquet.
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Whitney said...

absolutely love the bucket of baby blooms bouquet!

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Whitney said...

also decided to follow the blog :D

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Aik said...

I'm following you on Twitter and here's my tweet.

http://twitter.com/aikchien/status/3491427823

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I'm a Facebook fan.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

The3Maries said...

So much stuff to choose from! My favorite is the Yellow and White Daisies in a Watering Can - Daisy Button Bouquet.


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Nova said...

The baby button bouquet.

elaine said...

I like the Yellow and White Daisies in a Watering Can-sweet summertime decoration.

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

kiddomerriweather said...

My favorite item is the Green and Brown Polka Dot Fall Wrist Corsage. I absolutely adore it!

sgregg78 at yahoo dot com

kiddomerriweather said...

I follow your blog.

sgregg78 at yahoo dot com

kiddomerriweather said...

Tweeted.

http://twitter.com/kiddo47/status/3517500030

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kiddomerriweather said...

I'm a fan on Facebook (Suzanne Gregg).

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bison61 said...

I like the The Pink Princess Trio of Pots - Button bouquet

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T said...

My current favorite!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Bridal Button Bouquet!

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T said...

I am a facebook fan!

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T said...

I always follow your blog! You always post new cute things!

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Julie said...

I like the Baby Blooms Button Boutique

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Anonymous said...

I like the Yellow and White Daisies in a Watering Can Daisy Button Bouquet.
Thank you for the giveaway
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Indie Craft Corner Editor said...

Bubblegum and Lollipops Bridal Button Bouquet is my fav! I love pink!

Indie Craft Corner Editor said...

I'm a follower now! :)