A Shopping Spree for Three with a Twist

Playing is easy, and winning is even easier! All you'll need is a blog, here’s what's new:

1. Write a blog review about your favorite ArtFire shop (feel free to use mine - http://withourhands.artfire.com) that isn't your own. Then submit a link to your blog on the Artfire fan page wall to let everyone see!

2.Invite all your friends to join and “like” and “comment” on your submission, go ahead and “like” your friends’ posts too.

3.The contest officially starts now, July 1st, and ends July 31st at 11:59:59 PM EST (please note we are switching the time zone so it is the same as saying it will end at 8:59:59 PM PDT) There will be three different ways to win this month, check em out!

A)The submission with the most likes at the end of the contest will receive a $100 ArtFire shopping spree

B)One of the fans who "liked" the winning submission will be randomly selected to also win a shopping spree at ArtFire.

C) One submission will be randomly chosen to win a $100 shopping spree regardless of likes.


I wrote a blog post below about Vermont Maple and submitted it. I would LOVE for you to stop by Artfire's Fan Page and leave a comment and "like" my comment I left there with a link to my blog post.

If I win, one of my friends will win a $100 shopping spree on Artfire. It could be you!

Maple Syrup Anyone?

Today I wanted to talk to you about one of my favorite sellers on Artfire: Vermont Maple. I think I have tried almost everything she sells. The prices are affordable and she'll even save you money on shipping by combining everything into a flat rate box.

To provide you with full disclosure, Vermont Maple is my sister. After I opened a shop on Etsy, she decided to open a shop also. In January, I made the move over to Artfire and she followed along, although she does still have an active shop on Etsy.

A few months ago I was lucky enough to sample a new product line from Vermont Maple. Traditionally they sold just Maple Syrup but last fall they expanded their line to include Maple Peanut Butter, Maple Peanuts, Maple Popcorn, Lollipops, Hard Candies, Maple Sugar (and with Cinnamon), baked goods, granola and Maple Cream. If you love maple products as much as I do, then you need to try their products.

I was thinking of spotlighting just one of their products but I had a hard time choosing which one, as I really love all of them. Their Peanut Butter is all natural. No salt, sugar or preservatives added, just pure 100% natural Vermont Maple Syrup. This is great spread on toast, crackers or used as a peanut sauce in Asian cooking (put on chicken).

I love having hard candies around my house. You could always find me with a bag of A & W Rootbeer Candies laying around for those times when my sweet tooth hits but I don't want to indulge in a high fat dessert. Now you can find a bag of Maple Candies near me. These little candies are made from the same candy that their lollipops are made from except they are small drops that you can throw right into your mouth. Plus, it's alot easier to share a drop than a lollipop. Great candies for when you are craving a bit of maple syrup.

Top 100 Artfire Studios

I just joined a new marketing campaign called the Top 100 Artfire Studios. I added their button to my studio and hope it brings in more traffic to my shop.
If you have a few seconds, I would love it if you'd take a minute to click on the Top 100 Artfire Studio Button below and then click the top link to vote for me (please don't click the one that says "enter here").

Artfire Cafemom Guild

Today's spotlight is on the Artfire Cafemom Guild. Stop by Artfire to view all products for sale by our team members.

Crayon Roll, Chicks

Crayon rolls are very useful to caddie those crayons from being loose everywhere.Colorful butterfly pattern comes with 16 of your favorite crayons. The beautiful chicks on this fabric have are complimented with the purple solid lining inside. The crayon rolled is tied together with some satin ribbon. Each crayon is spaced with 1 inch spacing and can hold normal and toddler sized crayons.

Retro Coaster Set, 4pc

These make a great housewarming gift for your friend with funky taste. This listing is for a set of 4 ceramic RETRO PRINT coasters.I have decoupaged ceramic tiles with a funky retro print. The backs are covered in cork.Face of tiles have multiple coats of gloss varnish.

Tropical Toucan Ring Stained Glass Suncatcher Window Hanging

This toucan ring is made of black, yellow, light green, and orange opaque stained glass with a light blue glass bead eye; the branch and leaves are brown and green semi-transparent wispy glass; and the berry is a small red glass bauble. This toucan is framed within an 8.5" in diameter ring.

Set of 3 Face Cloth Scrubbies
Set of 3 face wash cloths made from 100% cotton yarn. Great for washing your face and removing make-up. These are environmentally friendly, just machine wash and dry them. Reuse them over and over again. The more you wash them, the softer they get. Save yourself money on cotton balls.They measure 3" x 3".Other uses: - I also have a set of these that I use as coasters for my beverages.- Apply toner to your face.- Use them to wash dishes.- Use them for dusting.Great size for kids in the bath tub! Only $2.00

4pc assorted bath

Not sure what to buy? How about all 4! Keep one for you and give the others as gifts.This listing contains 1 each of the following:For the Love of Lavender - bath saltsOh, Honey! Bath soak - with goats milk and honeySoothe - unscented bath soak with ground oats and milkChocolate Milk - with cocoa blend and goats milk

1 to 10 month baby boots - Storm and Grape

For sale is a gorgeous pair of baby booties to suit a 1 to 10 month baby.the main colour is a lovely varigated wool with shades of grey, purple, and hints of white in it. I have teamed it up with a coordinating grape purple for the trim and made thick long laces for double knots.These do not come off. I have used them on my baby boy and I know after many hours of playing the pulling socks off game that these really stay on.

Win a $100 Shopping Spree from Artfire

Artfire.com is excited to announce their new Facebook contest!
A Shopping Spree for Three!

Playing is easy, and winning is even easier! Here’s what to do:

1. Go to the main Artfire.com fan page wall on FaceBook and tell the world why you love Artfire.com. It could be your favorite function, feature, or the community in general, just let the world know!

2. Invite all your friends to join and “like” and “comment” on your post, go ahead and “like” your friends’ posts too.

3. The post with the most "likes" on June 30th at 11:59PM PDT will be this month’s winner and receive a $100 shopping spree at Artfire.com!

4. The winner will get to pick two friends who will each receive a $100 shopping spree at Artfire.com as well. Head on over to the Artfire.com fan page wall and tell us what you love!

ArtFire.com Facebook Fan Page.

I left a comment - Tamra Robinson Augostino - if you feel so inclined, I'd love for you to either leave a comment and/or "like" my comment. If I win this contest, two of my friends who commented or "liked" my post will win a $100 shopping spree. I'll pick the winner randomly.

One Lovely Blog Award

Yeah, I won my very first blog award. The award is called "One Lovely Blog" and I received it from Creations with Heart.

Now I am lucky enough that I can share this award with 15 of my blogger friends.
To my blogger friends, here are a few rules that need to be followed to accept this award that I am going to present to you.
1. Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. In this case, it would an award from Tamra at With Our Hands.
2. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered.
3. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award. Unfortunately, I can't give it back to the person that gave it to me, but I do get to give it to 15 great bloggers!

Here are the recipients of the award from me - withourhands.
1. NCTeddyBearLady
2. Stitch 'N Love
3. Fun, Cute, Whimsical Artfire Guild
4. Blogfire Guild
5. EterKnity
6. Inspired Pink
7. All Wired Up Too
8. Artfire Paper Crafters
9. Calys Day at the Beach
10. LiberTeas
11. Homefront Team
12. Homefront Artfire Guild
13. DeeVine Designs
14. Butterfly Crafts
15. Bella-Sweet



Please accept this award and pass it on to more lovely bloggers! ❤

Enter to win an ADORABLE Patriotic Outfit Sz 12m-8

How many of you know that I am a military spouse? My husband has been in the military since 1981. He originally served with the United States Air Force and is now a full time Air Guard member. Through my military affiliation I have been honored to serve on an Etsy Homefront Team. We're a group of military family members who sell our crafts on Etsy. StitchnLove is on the Homefront Team with me and she just started a Homefront Guild on Artfire.

Be sure to stop by both Etsy and Artfire to look at products for sale by military families.

In honor of Memorial Day and upcoming Fourth of July, StitchnLove has offered a custom made Patriotic Outfit to one of my Front Porch Reviews readers (size 12m to 8 years). Wouldn't your little one look adorable standing on the side of the road for the Fourth of July parade decked out in one of these outfits?

How to Enter - Visit my Front Porch Reviews Blog.