Monday, December 7, 2009

Month of Giving Contest - Snowman Pin Giveaway

For our second “Month of Giving” contest, CJ’s Fine Designs is featuring Brown’s Country Originals. The owners of Brown’s Country Originals can be found on Etsy at brownsco. I wanted to get to know the owners a little so I asked a few questions.

What are your names?
Mike and Donna Brown

Where do you live, and what is it like?
We live in Pennsylvania lots of mountains, hills and lakes.

How did you find Etsy?
A friend told me about ETSY

What is your craft, and when did you start doing it?
We are a husband and wife artist team. I work with wood, chalkware, clay and papier mache. My wife works with dried, fresh and artificial flowers and hypertufa. These creative passions led us in 2008 to start Brown’s Country Originals. The name came from living in the country and our last name.

Hypertufa is a lite weight concrete. Besides the paper mache and chalkware we have a line of garden items my wife makes country/primitive hypertufa birdbaths, flower planters and flower pots. I make country/primitive wooden potting benches, planter and garden stakes.

What gives you inspiration?
Life, friends, family and my job.

Where do you work from (home, office, boutique, a tiny corner of the house... lol)?
Our studio is in our home.

What will you be doing for the holidays?
Spending time with friends and family

What is your favorite holiday tradition?
Searching for a real Christmas tree.

Where else can we find you? Blog, twitter, facebook, etsy shops, website, etc...
www.brownscountryoriginals.com
www.artsaflutter.com

The owner’s at Brown’s Country Originals has agreed to give away this beautifully handcrafted snowman pin. This pin is crafted of chalkware.



The winner will be picked on December 12th.

To enter, just leave a comment on this post with your favorite item from Brown’s Country Originals shop on Etsy.

Additional ways to enter:
Visit my Etsy shop and leave a comment with your favorite item.
Become a fan of my Facebook page.
Become a follower of CJ’s Fine Designs on Twitter
Become a follower of my blog.
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44 comments:

  1. DipYourToesDecember 7, 2009 at 2:41 PM

    I love this snowman ornament http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35332121

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  2. DipYourToesDecember 7, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I'm following your blog too!

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  3. MissybeezDecember 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM

    I love The Snowmen Earrings!


    honeybeez80@yahoo.com

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  4. lfhpuebloDecember 7, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    It would be the chalkware Chicken on Nest.
    lfhpueblo (at) msn (dot) com

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  5. lfhpuebloDecember 7, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    Following via Google Friend's Connect. Thank you. Good luck to all.
    lfhpueblo (at) msn (dot) com

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  6. HollyDecember 7, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, I adore The Secret Cupcake! That's just lovely. ♥

    www.Hollyrocks.etsy.com

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  7. HollyDecember 7, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    I'm following you on twitter too! My username is Hollyrocks.

    www.Hollyrocks.etsy.com

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  8. Mary PrestonDecember 8, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    I just love the Belsnickel Blue with Gold Glitter Chalkware. It is fabulous.

    marypres@gmail.com

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  9. D QDecember 8, 2009 at 11:30 AM

    I like the Paper Mache Snow Family.

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  10. Sharon HarmonDecember 8, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    The Waving Snowman Chalkware is so cute!!
    txgigggles@yahoo.com

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  11. AnonymousDecember 8, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Beautiful giveaway my fingers are crossed I love the mr claus with toys it's darling.Thanks for a great giveaway.Marian

    mtzeenla@yahoo.com

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  12. DipYourToesDecember 8, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    I'm your fan on facebook now
    K Brown

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  13. DipYourToesDecember 8, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Im your twitter follower x2.

    SweetSacks
    Envirosavvy

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  14. LeslieDecember 9, 2009 at 12:23 AM

    I like the Paper Mache glitter star ornaments.

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  15. SarahDecember 10, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Love The Cat in the Pumpkin PM81

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  16. AnonymousDecember 10, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    This is awesome....thanks for the giveaway!.... =]

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  17. ermaDecember 11, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    I like the Snowman Lantern PM22.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  18. pammmywoooDecember 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    The chalkware pig is my favorite.

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  19. mimiDecember 11, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    i jsut love snowmna nd am a collector..i do have a pin but not nearly as ci=ute as this one..i hope i win

    thanks for a gret giveaway
    wishing you and yours the very happiest holiday

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  20. sharonjoDecember 11, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I like the Country Rooster Chalkware! Thanks! senekers@comcast.net

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  21. brownhairgirl7December 11, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    My favourite item is the Chalkware Pig.

    brownhairgirl7@hotmail.com

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  22. Storm, The Psychotic HousewifeDecember 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    I like the Paper Mache Happy Snowman Head!

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  23. Storm, The Psychotic HousewifeDecember 11, 2009 at 10:42 PM

    I am following you on Twitter! (@psychotichouse)

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  24. cmanDecember 12, 2009 at 2:26 AM

    Chalkware Christmas Tree with Star Ornament CH22 :)

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  25. LindsayCDecember 12, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    I really like the Snowman Oval Paper Mache Bowl from the Brown's country originals store

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  26. LindsayCDecember 12, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    My favorite item from CJs etsy shop is the Winter Snowflake Waterproof Baby Bib - Adjustable

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  27. LindsayCDecember 12, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    I'm a fan on facebook

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  28. LindsayCDecember 12, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    I follow on twitter (lstixrud)

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  29. LindsayCDecember 12, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    I'm a google friend follower of your blog

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  30. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    The Chalkware Santa In Chimney is my favorite. garrettsambo@aol.com

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  31. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I like the snowmen earrings.

    teacherlinz[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  32. lilykDecember 12, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I love the Chalkware Bull from Brown's Country Originals!

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  33. lilykDecember 12, 2009 at 12:03 PM

    I became your Facebook fan.

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  34. lilykDecember 12, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    I love the Winter Snowflake Waterproof Baby Bib from your store!

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  35. JulieDecember 12, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36238572
    Paper mache snowfamily

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  36. JulieDecember 12, 2009 at 12:29 PM

    follow your blog as jelaws5

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  37. JulieDecember 12, 2009 at 12:31 PM

    from your shop :)http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28471230 the pear and apple bib

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  38. Melanie MontgomeryDecember 12, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    The Snowman chalkware is just beautiful!


    clarkmurdock@yahoo.com

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  39. KarenDecember 12, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    The snowmen earrings are ADORABLE :)

    ktgonyea at gmail.com

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  40. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM

    Love the snowman ear rings.

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  41. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    From Brown's shop I really like the
    Paper Mache Snow Family PM120

    efricke01 at yahoo dot com

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  42. AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Something I really like from CJ's Fine Designs is the Zebra Print Pacifier Clip - Baby Binky Clip.

    efricke01 at yahoo dot com

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  43. Deb AndersonDecember 12, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    I like the Snowmen Earrings

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  44. cstironkatDecember 12, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I like the Snowman Candle Stick Holders

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