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Felt Hair Clips from What the Scrap

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Hello bloggy friends!

I have another delightful surprise for you today. It is the cutest little hair clip that you ever did see, and it is perfect for anyone who has at least a tiny scrap of hair. The store is called What the Scrap, actually, and the owner is an awesome hipster and proud mommy of 2 names Liz. Liz makes unbelievably precious felt hair clips and pacifier clips. Oh they are SOOOO swoon-worthy!

Darah with felt hair clip shaped like a bird Darah actually wore her birdie clip to our first MOPS playdate this week, and another mom immediately asked if it was an Etsy find. Absolutely it is; I don’t have a crafty bone in my body.

But I’m so glad that there are people in this world just like Liz who have great vision AND great execution skills so that Darah can be accessorized well!

Buy it!: You know you want one of these. They are just too cute to pass up. Clips from What the Scrap hover right around $3.00. BARGAIN!!!! And the pacifier clips are also just nuts..in a good way. This turtle clip is so cute it makes me want to have a little boy!

Win it!: One of you is going to snag a hair clip of your choice (from the alligator clip collection)!!! The contest will run until September 19th at 11:59pm EST when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is drawn. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.

Mandatory entry: Choose the clip you want if you win (and choose wisely, as you’ll get what you ask for!).

Additional entries:
1. “Like” What the Scrap on Facebook (she offers special deals to her fans…don’t miss out!)
2. Follow What the Scrap on Twitter
3. Follow Stuff Parents Need on Twitter
4. “Like” Stuff Parents Need on Facebook
5. Subscribe to Stuff Parents Need by RSS, email or Google Friend Connect (only one extra entry, even if you subscribe multiple ways).

Be sure to enter my other current giveaways (listed on the sidebar of my home page).

Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own.


Bow-Nanza! (Super Awesome GIVEAWAY!!!)

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Edit: This giveaway is CLOSED.

Did you know that I have a younger sister? Her name is Laura, and she’s 10 years younger than me! She’s getting ready to start her junior year in college, and she’s already striking out with her own business. I’m so proud of her, and today, I’m going to tell you all about her shop.

Laura owns Ribbons of Faith on Etsy, and her specialty is hair bows! Laura has always been a crafty person (I can remember her doing craft projects when she was just a toddler!). She said that she noticed little girls in her church always wearing bows that perfectly matched their outfits. Inspiration struck, and she started making them herself.

Laura has clippies that come on alligator clips, and she also makes bows that come on french clips. I think her prices are extremely reasonable and her creations are simple, yet totally adorable. Her bows start at $3.50 and her clippy sets are $4.00.

Win it!: I believe in my little sister. She is creative by nature, and she puts love into every bow she makes. I want to see her business take off! To celebrate the opening of her shop, we are going to have a special giveaway on Stuff Parents Need! One lucky reader will win 1 hair bow AND one clippie set of your choice! Hooray! The contest will run until July 26th at 7:59pm when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the winning email before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Limit one entrant per household, please. Open to residents of the United States.

How to win: There are several ways to enter, but I want to point out one very special way. For every bow or clippy set you purchase, you will get 10 entries. If you purchase multiple bows or clippy sets, you will get 10 entries for each set! For example, if you purchase 2 bows and 1 clippy set, you will get 30 EXTRA ENTRIES!!! Also, the first 5 people to place an order with Laura will get an additional 5 entries, total (Laura will let me know who those folks are, and I will add those bonus comments on your behalf).

Mandatory entry: Tell me which bow and clippy set you like the very best. If they are still available at the end of the giveaway, you will win them (and if not, you’ll get to pick out something new).

Additional entries:
1. MAKE A PURCHASE. As I mentioned earlier, you will get 10 entries for every bow you purchase. The first 5 orders that come in will get an extra 5 entries total on top of that. That’s a good deal, folks!
2. Follow Ribbons of Faith on Twitter
3. “Like” Ribbons of Faith on Facebook
4. Add Ribbons of Faith to your Etsy favorites

That’s all! Nothing but love for the sponsor on this one, folks!