Welcome January, Welcome Sponsors + Giveaway!!

It's the second week of January - I think this is a good time to start getting to know this months fabulous OPB sponsors!!  Today I'm happy to introduce you to some lovely ladies who are offering up some amazing goodies to one lucky reader.  Read on to learn more about them, and about how you can win everything below!

SANDY A LA MODE: Shop - Blog

"Hi friends! I am Sandy and I blog over at Sandy a la Mode and make accessories for my etsy shop!  I really liked wedding planning and once I got married I wanted to continue to do something that was fun and creative as a hobby, so that's when I found blogging.  I've been blogging for a year now and have met so many amazing bloggers and friends, including Alli!  Some other things I love are bubble tea, cupcakes, ice cream, my canon 50d, fabric, dresses, ruffles, bows, and traveling!  I have many goals for this year, but one of them is to learn a new craft, like knitting or cake decorating!" 

GIVEAWAY: a $20 credit to the Sandy a la Mode shop!

THE HEYDAY SHOP: Shop - Blog

"Hello everyone! My name is Katie and I run The Heyday Shop, a craft supplies and handmade studio based in Taipei, Taiwan. I fell in love wit fabric in the summer of 2008 and the rest is history. My days are spent knee-deep in beautiful Japanese fabric (stripes, gingham, polka dots and florals are our specialty) and turn them into cute totes and pouches. Do pop over and visit our little shop where you will find a curated collection of fabric, sewing notions, packaging supplies and handmade goodness.

2011 is going to be very excited for The Heyday Shop, we really hope to start doing local craft shows. It's a long shot, but if any of you ever visit Taipei, we'd really love for you to come!"

GIVEAWAY: a set of three button rings of the winner's choice!

MARY REBECCA: Shop - Blog

"Hi! :D My name is Mary Rebecca and you can find my blog at Hello Mary Rebecca. To give you a small indication of what my blog is about, let me tell you about the current state of my computer desk. It's currently being overrun by cameras, fabric scraps, journals for craft + blog ideas, and packaging supplies.  My blog is just a place for me to write about my life and any creative inspiration I find on the Internet. You can also find me on two places on Etsy: Mary Rebecca which is my jewelry store and FelicitiousFinds which is my vintage home decor store. Alli asked me to share a new year resolutions and one is to really overhaul my clothing closet into a great working closet. Thank you for reading and I hope everyone is having a great 2011 so far!"

GIVEAWAY: Purple and white skeleton cameo necklace from the Mary Rebecca jewelry store!
CAN'T WAIT? Use the coupon code JANUARYOPB to receive 15% off your order at Mary Rebecca throughout the month of January!

WISHFULNESS: Shop - Blog

"Hi! I'm Chelsea and Wishfulness is my little etsy shop full of vintage clothing and accessories. I started my shop as a means to clean out my closet (my vintage collection was way more than I could ever wear!), but after looking around, I realized that there was a lack of affordable vintage out there and I continued my shop as a way to make quality vintage accessible to everyone! Besides being a shop owner, I'm also a graduate student studying to become a therapist. In whatever free time I can find, I love taking photos (film especially!), crafting, and reading. You can find me on my blog, twitter, or flickr -- stop by and say hi! PS -- my shop has its own twitter account too -- follow @WishfulnessShop for sneak peeks, secret sales, and other crafty and vintage related fun!"

GIVEAWAY: A tumbled amethyst pendant on a 22" chain, part of Chelsea's new amethyst jewelry line (see other pieces in her shop now)!

WHIMSICAL WOODLAND: Blog

"Hi there! I'm Mandy and I blog at Whimsical Woodland. I'm a 31 year old receptionist who spends many working hours (discreetly) blogging, and daydreaming. Some of my very favorite things are glitter, antelopes, pistachio ice cream, mountains, and making pretty things.  I started blogging a few short months ago, and am still working hard at making it everything I imagine it can be. My main goal for the new year is to see my dream of owning my own home become a reality. I'm a believer in dreaming big! Please stop by my blog, and say hello!"

GIVEAWAY: Valentine's-inspired art piece!

--This giveaway is now closed; thank you for supporting OPB's sponsors!--

To Enter: Visit each shop or blog listed above, come back here and leave a comment with one great idea or item that you found (an idea or item from just one site is fine, but you can leave more for extra karma points)!

Bonus Entries! 
1. Follow any of the blogs listed above or heart any of the shops.  Come back here and leave an additional comment for each (9 possible entries!).
2. Buy anything from any of the shops above for an extra 10 entries (email me to let me know)!

This giveaway will run for two weeks - enter by Thursday, January 27th.  I'll announce the winner on the 28th! 

Good luck, and thanks to the OPB sponsors for offering such awesome gifts!