Third and final giveaway drawing....

If you haven't entered already, hurry and get entered.  Next Tuesday, September 21st I will do the final drawing for this lovely prize....

 Instructions on how to enter the giveaway are below.

Ways to enter

Leave a comment on this blog~ 1 entry
Follow this blog~ 1 entry
Follow Jon's blog~ 2 entries (http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/)
Become a follower of Jon's blog~ 2 entries
Become a fan on Jon's Facebook~ 1 entry (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-crafts/103696063001695?Created)
Follow Jon on Twitter~ 1 entry (http://twitter.com/JonPSU77)
Tweet about this giveaway~ 2 entries
Make a purchase from either of Jon's shops~ 5 entries
(http://twitter.com/JonPSU77 , http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine)

Please notify me either in your comments on this blog or by email (divapixie25@gmail.com) proof that you have done one or more of these things for entries. Links to your tweets, purchases, comments etc. will be enough proof. ... is fast approaching! Get entered today if you have not entered already.  

Week 2 winner....

Shake those names up.

Wait for it.....



Katie Jeans Jewelry!!!!

Congradulations to Katie Jeans Jewelry!  You are the winner of the giveaway this week.  Please email me shipping info ASAP to divapixie25@gmail.com so I can forward it to Jon and he can ship your prize!
One more week left in this giveaway.... if you haven't entered yet.... get entered NOW!

Next giveaway drawing.....

This week's giveaway is this wonderful stork picture frame. Great for that baby shower you need a gift for!

Instructions on how to enter the giveaway are below.

Ways to enter

Leave a comment on this blog~ 1 entry

Follow this blog~ 1 entry

Follow Jon's blog~ 2 entries (http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/)

Become a follower of Jon's blog~ 2 entries

Become a fan on Jon's Facebook~ 1 entry (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-crafts/103696063001695?Created)

Follow Jon on Twitter~ 1 entry (http://twitter.com/JonPSU77)

Tweet about this giveaway~ 2 entries

Make a purchase from either of Jon's shops~ 5 entries

(http://twitter.com/JonPSU77 , http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine)

Please notify me either in your comments on this blog or by email (divapixie25@gmail.com) proof that you have done one or more of these things for entries. Links to your tweets, purchases, comments etc. will be enough proof. ... is fast approaching!  Get entered today if you have not entered already. 

And the winner this week is....

Mix those names up.

.... SWANK!  Here come the pictures.  I was on my own this evening.... bf had a doctor's appointment so.... forgive my horrible photography.

Swank, please email me at divapixie25@gmail.com so that we can get your mailing information for your prize shipping!

All the names that were not pulled, which is everyone except Swank, shall go back into the hat for the next drawing.  Keep watching my blog for more details.  Tell your friends and family to get entered to win fabulous prizes!

Congrats again to SWANK!

And the winner is....

First giveaway drawing....

... will be tonight between 6 and 7pm Central standard time.  This is your last chance to get entered to win this lovely wine glass holder which fits over a bottle.

See blogs below for entry details! 

Adding a new way to enter the GIVEWAY!

I had a request from Jon this morning... he says he does a newsletter from his blog and would like me to offer..... wait for it..... 10 ENTRIES for every person who subscribes to his newletter.  What are you waiting for?  Get over to his blog and sign up for that newsletter!

http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/

This week's prize to be given away on September 7th!

I'm hosting a GIVEAWAY!

That's right folk!  I'm hosting a giveaway for another artist: Jon Fine!  I've featured Jon's work previously on my blog as well.  He's asked If I would host a giveaway promotion for him on my blog and I said I'd be most happy to. 
Jon makes wonderful woodwork creations.  He is 55 and currently lives and creates in south New Jersey.  His creations are truly wonders to the eyes.  He makes a little of everything from coat hangers to door frame decorations, picture frames to clocks.  And this month, he has been gracious enough to donate not one, not two but THREE items for a giveaway to you, my loyal readers!

Here's how it works: each time you do one of the following things you will be given "chances", meaning your name will go in my "hat".  To make certain that I am fair in drawing a name from the hat, I will have my dear BF do so and will make sure to take pictures.  That way you will all know it was fairly drawn.

Ways to enter

Leave a comment on this blog~ 1 entry

Follow this blog~ 1 entry

Follow Jon's blog~ 2 entries (http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/)

Become a follower of Jon's blog~ 2 entries

Become a fan on Jon's Facebook~ 1 entry (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fine-crafts/103696063001695?Created)

Follow Jon on Twitter~ 1 entry (http://twitter.com/JonPSU77)

Tweet about this giveaway~ 2 entries

Make a purchase from either of Jon's shops~ 5 entries

(http://twitter.com/JonPSU77 , http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine)

Please notify me either in your comments on this blog or by email (divapixie25@gmail.com)  proof that you have done one or more of these things for entries.  Links to your tweets, purchases, comments etc. will be enough proof. 

And NOW.... the fabulous gifts!  One prize will be awarded each week for the next 3 weeks.  The prize for this week's giveaway is..... a wonderful wine bottle and glass holder!

This prize will be given away on September 7th, a week from today!  Now, get out there and enter!  Free stuff.... you just can not go wrong.

Fine Wood Crafts

Today I would like to feature a man for a change of pace.  Jon Fine of Fine Wood Crafts on Artfire.com!
Jon is 55 years old and live in Southern New Jersey (Mays Landing) Atlantic city area.  He loves to to bike, play golf, play his saxophone occasionally, wood work, read, and vegetable garden. He works at the FAA as an Accountant, have been in that profession for 33 years. He has two sons Scott age 24 years and Mark is 21.  His wonderful wife Mary Beth is a senior Librarian at the local library.
I asked Jon a few questions about him and his work.  Here are his answers.
How did you first get into your craft?
I guess I was getting tired of doing office type work and started watching wood working shows on cable TV. One day, I saw a guy sitting at his scroll saw making Christmas ornaments. I though that looked fun and received my first Scroll saw one Christmas. I bought books, surfed the web and became self taught and was hooked on Scroll sawing. I started making so many items and giving away to family and friends, I decided to open my own business and see if there is a market for my product. So far, its' been lukewarm but it takes a lot of promoting and social networking, and selling.

Is there any particular artist or person in your life that influences and/or inspires you?
My wife and kids are the inspiration of my life. They give me tremendous strength. My wife let me use the spare bedroom in my house as my workshop. How cool was that!!!
What are your favorite materials to work with and why?
I like to work with all kinds of wood species. My favorite wood is Red oak. It has a beautiful grain and feel to it. It takes an oil finish and looks nice. My Scroll saw is a Dewalt 788 and It's been trouble free. I make a variety of products but my favorite are the miniature desk clocks. People really like them. I believe my creations are unique due the wide variety of items I produce.

Anything else you would like my readers to know about?
I offer FREE shipping on just about all my creations. I'm in a good mood, anybody who orders anything from shop after seeing this post can take 15% off any product, just mention this writeup to receive the discount.

You can follow Jon on his blog at http://finewoodcrafts.blogspot.com/
You can find his lovely wood creations on Artfire at http://www.artfire.com/users/JonFine