Sunday, March 27, 2011

New blog site

Hi all - this blog is no longer being updated, in order to keep up with Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography, please follow this link to visit the new and approved blog site :) Thank you!!! http://blog.pebblesandpolkadotsphotography.com/

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography: Pea in the Pod Photo Session Extravaganza Giveaway!!!!!!

O0o0o0ohhhh my goodness, I am so excited about this giveaway!!!It is absolutely incredible and there will be one lucky Momma out there to win this photo session package for herself and growing baby!! :)

In celebration of the success of Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography's wonderful past year of business, you can win a Pea in the Pod photo session! But this is no average giveaway. I have teamed up with some of my absolute favorite super creative vendors to make this session giveaway AMAZING and give you the most beautiful photos with a HUGE variety of poses and props!!!!!

If you are located in New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, DC, or Virginia you are eligible to enter!!! If you are pregnant or know someone who is and would LOVE to receive this as a gift (WOW what a gift) - you are eligible to enter!!! The winner must be having a baby anywhere from March to October of 2011, or know someone who is due in that time frame!!!

Not only will you receive a Maternity and Newborn photo session from Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography....but also the use of brand new props to be used in your little one's photo session!!!! As well as a gorgeous baby sling, booties for the baby, a hospital gown, a Bumbo seat cover, gift certificates to shops and much, much, more!! Here is the list of vendors who generously donated their items for this giveaway to make this session package so spectacular...............


Robin's Little Nest has donated an incredibly cute handmade Bo Peep hat for this session.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/newbornphotographerrobinlong


Cricket Creations donated a gorgeous crocheted Newborn Elf stocking hat.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cricket-Creations/187250506091?ref=mf

Perching at home donated a beautiful handmade green stork sack and a gorgeous grey Elf hat with cream accents as well!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Perching-At-Home/153176538065161

Darn Fanciful donated a fabulously stunning handmade Rocky Mountain Lattice Egg Pod which will be chocolate brown with specks of muted turquoise, sage, and tan.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Darn-Fanciful/175264875851

Marlena Jean Props has donated a stunning Rose Blossom Garland to be used in this session.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Marlena-Jean-Props/157638010937896


Tiny Toppers has donated an adorable teddy-bear ear flap hat that is crotchet in super soft bulky cream yarn. It is gender neutral but can easily be "girled up" with a bow or flower clip. Super cute!!
This vendor is also offering a 10% discount off anything in her Etsy shop during the duration of this giveaway, just use promo code "polkadots" when checking out!! :)

http://www.facebook.com/tarah.heitman.photography

Oops I Knit it Again donated an amazingly super cute hooded Pea in the Pod prop for your baby to cozy on into. How delicious is this photo prop!?!

http://www.facebook.com/OopsIKnitItAgain

Sew Whimsey has given a Vintage inspired Coral headband. It will make any little baby girl get the perfectly posh photo.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sew-Whimsey/115849235139626
Babies Republic has donated an adorable hand knitted striped elf hat perfect for a boy or a girl.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Babies-Republic-handmade-baby-accessories-photo-props/136082356448164

The Photographer's Closet has donated an incredibly detailed hand knit Lion hat, and a gorgeous hand died cheesecloth wrap (in the color of your choice).

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-Photographers-Closet/137062616349907
Pattern found for Lion hat at http://www.etsy.com/shop/UpAbove



Buggy's Beanies donated a made to order amazingly colorful white polka dot knot hat AND matching diaper cover. Does it get any cuter than this??

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Buggys-Beanies/108636035865883

Custom Photo Props has donated a Charcoal Delicate Knit Baby wrap made with premium yarn. The unique open stitch allows those little toes to sneak through the openings and see a touch of skin. Totally stunning.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/babyandbelly.photoprops
Oh So Chic Baby Boutique has donated for the photo session an infant hot pink satin rolled headband. With a black pearl center, black tulle, and black feathers to finish off this amazing headband.

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Oh-So-Chic-Baby-Boutique/175992189101212



Payne Street Boutique has generously donated a magnificent Miss Victoria Infant Photo prop doll bed with a mattress and slip cover. Perfectly for the sleeping baby to lay in and get some amazing photos in!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Payne-Street-Doll-Boutique/166447696734471?ref=ts&v=page_getting_started#!/pages/Payne-Street-Doll-Boutique/166447696734471?v=wall

Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography is giving a Pea in the Pod Photo session, this includes a Maternity and Newborn Session, TWO fully edited Cd's with your edited photos from each session, and (2) 8x10 prints.


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Pebbles-and-Polka-Dots-Photography/146761045344135
As well as an 8x10 Pink Hydrangea or Baby Blue (your choice) Ellie Organic Bloom Frame, worth $50!!! Supplied by Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography!








Along with the FREE Pea in the Pod Photo session with the use of the above props in the session, the above frame and 8x10 prints, this LUCKY Mom now also gets to take home:



Baby Deary has donated a super super cute Onesie Cupcake for this lucky little baby to have and enjoy!!

http://www.facebook.com/babdeary?v=wall



Sweet Diaper Cakes Shop is giving this Mom a handmade Lollipop blanket made with the cutest receiving blanket! Please visit her Etsy shop here:





Sew Sweet By Chrissie is giving this lucky Mom and baby a $50 gift certificate to her AWESOME shop! She makes and creates sooooo many different items! You get to choose what you'd like!!! WOW!!! :)




Lulie Decor has donated an beautifully handmade picture frame with your choice of paper and rhinestone to decorate your baby's Nursery!!!! Love this!





Lil Bo Peep Shop is giving this lucky Mom a gift set of a Fabric covered wipes tub and 2 matching burp clothes!!! I love this idea!!! So cute!

http://www.facebook.com/lilbopeeps?ref=ts&v=photos#!/lilbopeeps?v=wall


Precious Baby and Maternity Boutique is giving this lucky Mom the Ultimate Precious Diaper Bag and Changing Pad!!! (you choose the fabric from her choices!!) This is an incredible handmade donation!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Precious-Baby-Maternity-Boutique/108683439189435

Jewelry and Baby Bling by Dara has generously donated a $50 gift card to her store!! There are some many gorgeous items to choose from!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jewelry-and-Baby-Bling-By-Dara/161470103886465

Lucy Jane Studio donated a Ta Ta Tent (nursing cover) in black and cream damask print. A definite must have and lifesaver for breastfeeding moms!! :)


http://www.facebook.com/LucyJaneStudio?v=wall


Mikono is giving the Mom-to-be a Personalized Custom Mommy hand stamped Swarovski birthstone necklace. What a beautiful gift for our lucky Mom!!!!
http://www.facebook.com/MikonoDesigns?v=wall



Little Nurslings is giving the Mama-to-be an Organic Blooming Belly Butter to help out with stretch marks and itchy skin!! Love it!




http://www.facebook.com/pages/Little-Nurslings/238214611436?v=wall





Indian Summer Gardens is giving an original pair of BUGG Boots to the lucky little baby who's Mom wins this giveaway - OMG - How cute are these!?!


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Indian-Summer/115050618547227?v=wall



Its Sew You is giving the Mom and baby to be an AWESOME Bumbo Seat Cover (of your choice from her shop)!!!! These are so cool!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Its-Sew-You/137706408532




Mod Mum is giving the Mom-to-be a Red Dot Hospital Delivery gown, that way you can look your absolute FAB during and after delivery!!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mod-Mum-Baby-Slings/131428422581?v=wall





Moon Dog Farm has donated for the Mom-to-be a stylish Nursing necklace (of your choice)!! These are perfect to wear and let baby play with without worrying about it breaking or harming your little cutie!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Moon-Dog-Farm/65164697508?v=wall


Wrapped in Love is generously supplying the Mom-to-be with a fantastically custom made Cotton or Water sling wrap to keep and carry that cute baby all around in. (you choose the sling color and fabric)!!


http://www.facebook.com/?tid=1553197596941&sk=messages#!/pages/Wrapped-In-Love-Fan-Page/115245525166952




Baby Cakes Design Co has given a set of Sock Monkey monthly onesie stickers for baby to stick on any plain onesie each month for a photo op and capture the first 12 months!!


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Babycakes-Design-Co/126431614086475?v=wall

Canela Joy Creations has donated a Huggable Hoot for the baby-to-be (your choice of which owl)!!! Please visit her Etsy shop at http://www.canelajoy.etsy.com/


Here is what you need to do to enter:

1) Go to each above vendor's FB page (I added the links) and LIKE their page, check out the items they sell, as well as leave them some love on their wall.


2) Share the link to this giveaway on your Facebook Profile wall.

3) Then come back to the blog and comment that you completed the task. That's it!!!


4) For additional entries, have a friend do the same, and tell me who it was you referred after they complete the above steps as well. I'll have a team checking up on these!! :)





The winner will be selected by a random number generator and announced here on the blog and on the Pebbles and Polka Dots Photography FB page.



The contest will run until Feb 27th, and then the winner will be announced at 8pm est on Feb 28, 2011.

For the winner, once you are picked, you will pick your dates for your sessions. I will come to your home with my portable studio, and your baby will be the first of my clients to use these fabulous props. Your Maternity session will be 1-2 hours , and 2-3 hours for the Newborn session. I am willing to travel all the way from ME down to VA! So don't hesitate to enter!!! I have many many many clients down there in VA!! And all along the New England Coast!! :)


Good luck to you all!!!!