Tuesday, April 26, 2011

UUPP gift card giveaway!

















Today I'm very excited to feature a great artist, illustrator, mom of 3, and fellow blogger trying to spread smiles and love to people :)
She is Carrie of the Etsy store "UUPP"
Her prints are not only cute and fun but also inspirational and UPlifting!
They have definitely inspired and helped me, especially after the earthquake and tsunami hit my home country. 
I can't imagine anyone not smiling when looking at her prints!
Just like me, she is a big foodie as you can see from her prints.
You can also tell how much she loves her home, and how much she "loves to love"!
Some of my favorites are:






Uplifting hearts through art...I need do more of this! To inspire and make people happy through my music, as well as my blog!

Here are her responses to some questions I had for her:









What inspired you to start making these prints?
I started making prints in response to some really difficult times I have had over the past few years.  We all go through these times at some point. I really looked for things to help lift my spirit. I find hope, peace and love, through my family, friends and faith life.  I started channeling my creativity into designing art prints of my favorite quotes, inspirational sayings, anything that was uplifting. I decided to open a store and name it UUPP (unique uplifting positive prints). That name seemed to capture everything.   I have been overwhelmed with the response from people  who have found something uplifting about my work.  It feels really good to know that I am able to use my gifts for others in this small way!

What are your goals? (with your prints, as well as in life!?)
I am currently writing several children’s books. I have illustrated 15 books already. Writing is my new venture.  It has been really exciting to pursue this.
As far as my Etsy store, I have more ideas than I could possibly create in a lifetime.  I love that though.  I am going to continue to make work from the heart.


What else do you enjoy doing? (other hobbies, talents, loves :)  )
I absolutely love to garden, both flowers and vegetables.  I also love to cook as you can probably tell by my Julia Child section in my store!
When I am able to convince my teenage daughters to garden with me or cook with me, it makes it even sweeter. I also have a 2 year old and he loves to do both.





Today, she's offering one of my lucky readers a $10 gift card to her store! 


To enter:


Become a follower of my blog (scroll up and click the "follow" button and then leave a comment below telling me what your favorite work is from her store! She's also got notecards too. And also started doing custom quotes!


For Bonus entries (leave a separate comment for each action):


Become a follower of Carrie's blog (+1 entry)
Like Carrie on Facebook (+1 entry)
Heart her store on Etsy (+1 entry)


Giveaways is open WORLDWIDE and ends Tuesday, May 3rd at 11:59 PST.

29 comments:

  1. i love the Do Small Things With Great Love Art Print! i am now following you :)

    mandicoulter@gmail.com

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  2. i am now following carrie's blog too :)

    mandicoulter@gmail.com

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  3. also hearted on etsy!
    mandicoulter@gmail.com

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  4. I follow our blog publicly with google friend connect and my favorite from UUPP is the Julia Child Quote Fat Gives Things Flavor Art Print!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. I heart Carrie's shop, UUPP, on Etsy - my Etsy name is Hurdler4eva
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  6. I like Carrie on Facebook - my FB name is Amanda Moore
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  7. I follow Carrie's blog with google friend connect!
    Thank you for the giveaway :)
    hurdler4eva(at)gmail(dot)com

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  8. It is a tie between the "Set Yourself Free" and "Good Morning Sunshine" prints! I am a follower of your blog and now Carrie's too!

    Kirby
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  9. I love her print "home is where your story begins"

    katietamblingson at yahoo dot com

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  10. I "hearted" her etsy shop.

    katietamblingson at yahoo dot com

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  11. I follow her blog now with GFC.

    katietamblingson at yahoo dot com

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  12. follower and i love "life is worth living" print

    faked_Sugartone at hotmail

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  13. "live, love, and bake cookies"

    that's totally my motto. haha. but lately, it's been cheescake. yummmm. ami, we gotta exchange cheesecakes!

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  14. Following you on GFC
    I love the "Home is Your Story Begins" print
    aubrey.gideon@gmail.com

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  15. Following Carrie on GFC
    aubrey.gideon@gmail.com

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  16. I like Carrie on FB
    Aubrey Gideon
    aubrey.gideon@gmail.com

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  17. I heart Carrie's store on Etsy
    aubrey219
    aubrey.gideon@gmail.com

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  18. Such an amazing giveaway, I adore the "Good Morning Sunshine" it would be perfect in my kitchen :)

    Zoe
    http://blessedbeeapothecary.blogspot.com/
    blessed-bee[a]hotmail.co.uk

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  19. I love Carrie's sunny outlook! We need more people like that spreading smiles :) I like all of the note card styles! I can't decide which is my favorite...

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  20. .Home Sweet Home 8x10 Giclee Art Print

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  21. Here is my fav from her shop, although I like a ton of them.

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/61767640/every-woman-should-have-a-blowtorch

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  22. I hearted her shop

    Etsy name: Raeolight

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  23. I am following her blog

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. I liked her on facebook

    jesusfreakof2000(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. I have been to this shop a few times before as I really love her work. I think my fav is the love you more than sushi (as my hubby knows I love Sushi! lol) but I would actually love the ones about baking cupcakes for my mums new kitchen!

    Daisy Dayz Home
    Cross-Jones-Photography Home

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