Today I have the cutest giveaway for you guys from sweet Etsy seller, Mika, of Cuore. I fell in love with her owl pillows and I'm so happy to feature her today!
Tell us a bit about yourself and your business.
Hi everyone - my name is Mika Yamamura, and I'm a freelance designer and crafter. I run a shop on etsy called Cuore where I design everything from cards, pillows, accessories, and felt plushies.
After receiving my degree in design from the Fashion Institute in Los Angeles, I honed my creative skills at Paul Frank Industries for 6 1/2 years as the women's accessories designer where I learned everything I know today. I started "Cuore" (heart in Italian) in 2006, and have been so happy to be crafting what I love.
You have had an Etsy shop since 2007! What have you done to have continued success?
I try to update my items as much as I can with new characters, fabrics, and ideas; also attention to detail, and great customer service is very important to me.
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
I love to spend quality time with those I love, watch tons of movies and basketball, eat at fun restaurants, and play the piano. Oh, and a little shopping is fun too.
Any words of wisdoms for aspiring designers?
Be original and be prepared to work really really hard! Also, try to build a thick skin about your work and not take things too personally.
Mika is offering one lucky reader an Owl Canvas Case AND a Pug Wooden Key Chain (both pictured above)!
To enter to win:
1. Leave a comment below with your e-mail address.
Extra credit: (leave an additional comment for each for a better chance to win!)
1. Follow this blog.
2. Comment with your favorite item from Mika's shop.
3. Share this giveaway on Twitter/Facebook using the share buttons below.
4. Follow Mika's blog.
5. Grab one of my buttons in the left column and share it on your blog.
I will announce the winner here on May 23rd. Good luck! xo, Julie
so cute! I would love to win!
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My fave item from Mika's shop is the Grayson the Fox Cute Vintage Inspired Brown Vinyl Clutch Purse Carry-All.
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I would love to win! Though I would have to send the key chain to a friend of mine who fosters pugs :)
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I love the Boris the Bulldog case!
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My favorite item from Mika's shop is the BBQ the Dachshund Cream Tan Black Vintage Inspired Cotton Canvas Floral Case with Vinyl Applique
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I love the boston terrier pillow! And anything owl is okay in my book!
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Everything in the etsy shop is darling, but I really like the navy blue/dotted 'Stewart the owl' canvas caryall, and everything with a fox :)
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Love the Owl Canvas Case and the Pug Wooden Key Chain is so cute. Thanks for the chance to win them!
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I am not sure that I can pick a favorite from the shop being a HUGE dog lover, but I really like this one: Billie Jean the Chihuahua ... my daughter though has a fav- the dashound hands down is her favorite :) she is ten :)
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Thanks for the chance to win! It's so cute!
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I love anything owl! My favorite from the show would have to be Chewy the Owl Cute Vintage Inspired Grey Wool Felt Decorative Doll Pillow! so cute!
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My fav item is Chewy the Owl Applique Canvas Tote Purse Handbag Shoulder bag
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My fave item from Mika's shop is the Stewart the Owl Cute Vintage Inspired Tan Vinyl Coin Zipper Purse!
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Took a look at Mika's shop, and my favorite item has to be the Grayson the Fox Cute Vintage Inspired Clutch Purse Carry-All!!!
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very cute..i love it
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Owl with eyelashes.. I'm dying. A DOR A BLE!
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