Woo hoo, it's F-R-I-D-A-Y!!!! And what better way to get the weekend started than with a GIVEAWAY!!!!!
I first stumbled upon Nelle's while browsing etsy a couple of weeks ago. This sweet dress made my heart flutter...Apron Dress + Vintage Pillowcase = Major Sweetness! Love, love, love it!
And you know what???? The items in this sweet etsy shop are affordable! So important these days!
So what do you say we get to know the designer behind Nelle's a little better? Here we go!
Name: Ellen
Age: 33
Location: Hebron, Maine
Etsy Shop Nelle's &
Facebook Fan PageHow long have you been designing & sewing kids' clothes?
I started in January of 2010. It quickly became my passion. I love fabric and I love creating new things!What led you to open your etsy shop?
In 2009 I was introduced to the world of custom clothing. I kept saying to myself, “Hey, I could make that.” My husband and kids gave me a Serger for Christmas that year…I was beyond thrilled! I started sewing dresses, skirts, and peasant tops for my daughters…and it wasn’t long before I decided to start selling my creations on a clothing board. About a month later, I opened my store on Etsy.Is there a story behind your shop's name?
When I decided to open my Etsy store, I called my Mom and asked some friends to get some advice on a name. I wanted it to have meaning…and be able to encompass more than just kids clothing. So we started to brainstorm – and then my Mom said, what about your nickname? Aha! My sister started calling me Nelle (only pronounced Nell-a) in college. So…yes…in case you haven’t already figured it out, it is my name spelled backwards. I know, silly, right?! But I love it just the same – silliness is part of our everyday life, so it's fitting!What inspires you?
Ohhhh….all of these wonderful, imaginative ladies with your wonderful, imaginative blogs! I am also inspired by fabric, and my girls…so many of my ideas are a result of their personalities. When my youngest daughter puts on one of my dresses she immediately says, “Mom, watch me spin!”How many kids do you have?
I have 3 kids, ages 9, 6 and 3.How do you describe your designing style?
Carefree, comfortable, fun…What do you like to do in your free time?
Sew! Oh wait! I mean, I love thrift shopping, going to rummage sales, and I love to watch movies, and have a pretty long list of TV series I’m addicted to – my absolute favorites are Grey’s Anatomy and Dexter.And just for fun...if someone came to your home and looked in the refrigerator, what would they find?
Lots of milk! We go through about 3 gallons in a week!
{ahh, a girl after my own heart!} Ellen has graciously offered one of her adorable dresses for this giveaway! Even better...WINNER's CHOICE!
To Enter:
1. Visit Nelle's and come back and tell me your favorite item (1 entry).
For Additional Entries:
2. Add Nelle's to your favorites on etsy (1 entry).
3. Like Nelle's page on facebook
(1 entry).
4. Become a follower of this blog or tell me you already are! (1 entry).
5. Blog or facebook about this giveaway, leaving the link in the comments (1 entry).
Please leave separate comments for each entry (5 total entries possible).
Contest runs until Tuesday,
January 25, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. CST.
Winner will be chosen randomly and announced Wednesday, January 26th.
THANK YOU ELLEN for sponsoring this fun giveaway! Someone is going to be very happy next week!!!
Don't wait! Go check out Nelle's!
I am already a follower here!
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ReplyDeleteLOVE the sweet spring apron dress with the gingham!
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ReplyDeletemy fav is the Holly Hobbie Apron Knot Dress.
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ReplyDeleteWow! What a great etsy shop!!You are right the prices are great as well...I love the Holly Hobbie dress and the roses skirt and top.
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ReplyDeleteI am already a follower here...I LOVE your great blog! Thanks for the great giveaways you have had this week!!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Sweet Spring Collection Knot Dress or the sweet plain white ruffles I love it all!
ReplyDeleteNelle's is a favorite on Etsy :)
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ReplyDeleteI posted the give away on Facebook. I'm not sure how to give a link to it because my profile is private. Ellen is a friend of mine so I'm sure she saw it LOL
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the ruffles and the matching tops!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide between the Sweet Spring knot dress and the Hello Roses embellished tee and skirt set. They are both soooo cute!!!
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ReplyDeleteI really like her work, and it isn't so expensive that ppl can't afford it! Awesome!
I'm now a follower here! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm already a FB fan of Ellen/Nelle's!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE her work! My new fav is the gingham strawberry dress - I'm so ready for spring! ;)
ReplyDeleteAlready a fan of Nelle's on facebook, but new here. I adore the Sweet Spring knot dress with gingham - would be perfect for easter!
ReplyDeleteI love the Sweet Spring Knot Dress! So adorable! XO Jill
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ReplyDeleteI like the Whoo Loves You Apron Knot Top.
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Added to favorites on etsy!!
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LOVE the Whoo loves You apron knot top and the Whoo Loves You ruffle pants!!
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Follower of the Little Pumpmkin!!
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posted it on my FB page!!
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love the throwback to Hollie Hobbie :)
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I posted this on my Facebook page. Not sure if this is how you wanted me to link it though..
i became a follower of your blog, thought I already was. LOVE your blog, and LOVE the giveaways!
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My goal is to do a better job with my blog this year. I plan for it to become my family's "scrapbook" :)
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ReplyDeleteThe Sweet Spring Collection Knot Dress is my favourite.
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ReplyDeleteI love everything in this etsy shop. My favorite is the sweet spring knot dress.
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I added Nelle's as a favorite etsy shop.
ReplyDeleteI am already a follower!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Hollie Hobby Knot Apron Dress. Adorable!
ReplyDeleteI follow your blog because I love your cute projects, your adorable kids, and your obvious love for them.
ReplyDeleteI love the Whoo Loves You knot dress top!
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ReplyDeleteadded her shop to my favs.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower! Love your blog!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love with the Holly Hobbie apron knot dress!
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ReplyDeletelove the simpliest peasant dress!
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added nelles as a fav in etsy.
ReplyDeleteI love the Spring Street Knot Collection Dress :)
ReplyDeleteNelle's is already a favorite on Etsy.
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ReplyDeleteI am a follower of your wonderful blog.
ReplyDeleteI think I would pick the Whoo Loves You Apron Knot Top , how cute!
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ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Hello Roses Embellished Tee and Skirt Set! Those colors are so "springy"!
ReplyDeleteI added Nelle's Clothing to my Etsy fav sites!
ReplyDeleteI also added her as a favorite on FB. THANKS!!!!
ReplyDeleteI am lovin' the sweet spring knot dress.
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i liked nelle's on facebook!
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ReplyDeleteNelle's clothing is absolutley darling! I'm especially in love with the Sweet Spring Collection Knot Dress
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Holly Hobby knot dress. I got a Holly Hobby doll for my first birthday... 35 years ago... Super sweet designs!
ReplyDeleteBecame a Nelle's Facebook Fan.
ReplyDeleteVintage knot dress of course!
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ReplyDeleteOn my FAVORITES on Etsy!!
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ReplyDeleteLove, Love, Love Ellen's Creations!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite outfit is the Sweet Spring Knot Dress! I also Liked her on FB too!
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ReplyDeleteI love the Holly Hobbie Apron Knot Dress, so cute!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE the knot dress in the spring colors!!! YES YES YES!!! LUCKY ME! I WILL WIN!!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the Whooo Loves You apron Knot Top...super sweetness!
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ReplyDeleteI love the sweet pastel floral knot dress! :)
ReplyDelete#1 I love love love the knot dress from the Sweet Spring Collection! ADORABLE!
ReplyDelete#2 I added Nellesclothing to my favorites on Etsy! (toryanne)
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my favorite is the simplest peasant dress! adorable
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I added Nelle's to my favorites on Etsy!
ReplyDeleteMy favortie item from Nelle's shop is the sweet spring knot dress. I love knot dresses!
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ReplyDeleteI am a fan of Nelle*s on Facebook!
ReplyDeleteI love the sweet embroidered pillowcase apron dress but I am pretty sure it will be in Miss G closet :) Love the sweet line knot dresses too
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ReplyDeleteI like the Simplest Collection Peasant Dress~ SO Cute
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I like Nelle's Facebook Page (Betsy Hoff)
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I signed up to follow your blog and I am excited to check out all your parties on here!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all the beautiful things in NElle*s shop but think the Holly Hobbie Apron Knot Dress is my favorite that is in there now.
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ReplyDeletelove the sweet spring dress!! (they are all so cute though!!)
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The simple collections pheasant dress is my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteWhoo Loves You Twirl Skirt - Valentines Collection is my favorite!
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ReplyDeleteFave item: the Hello Roses skirt & tee set.
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ReplyDeleteI don't think I could pick a favorite. I love the ruffel pants, the tie, and any knot dress! It's all cute!
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE that Simplest Collection Peasant Dress. I'd love to have it for my daughter, and I could pass it on to her little sister next!
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