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Project Pinboard – A very Pinteresting contest!

May 1, 2012

Are you on Pinterest?

Would you like to win a $100 shopping spree to EllenMedlockStudio.com?

Yes?

Then you will definitely want to enter our first Pinterest contest – Project Pinboard!

So how do you play? Just create a virtual inspiration board showing us how you would use our creative products!

Need ideas? You could style a room based on an Ellen Medlock fabric or create an outfit you would wear with one of our bags – it’s totally up to you! You could even dream up a wedding or a party decorated with some of our crafty items.

To give you an example of a contest entry, we’ve created a fictional wedding inspired by the Turquoise colorway of our fabric – go here to view.

It only takes a moment to set it up and you will have a blast dreaming up and creating your board!

One winner will be thrilled with a $100 shopping spree at www.EllenMedlockStudio.com ~ keep reading for the official rules!

Ellen Medlock Project Pinboard Pinterest Contest

Step-By-Step How to Enter:

1. Sign in to your Pinterest account at www.Pinterest.com

2. Follow @EllenMedlock on Pinterest – go here or click the button in the top right corner of this blog. 

3. Create a new board named “Project Pinboard Contest Entry.”

4. Re-pin at least 3 items from Ellen Medlock Studio. Pin items directly from www.EllenMedlockStudio.com  (using the handy “Pin It” button located next to each item)   OR   Re-pin items from our “Ellen Medlock Studio” Board.  These items will be the inspiration for the rest of your board!

5. Fill up your Pinboard and show us how you would style our products! Get creative and style an event with our fabrics or an outfit based on a bag pattern! Decorate a room around your favorite colorway ~ it’s up to you! Have fun with it!  

6. Tag each item you pin with #ProjectPinboard and #EllenMedlock  as you are Pinning the item. 

7. When your board is finished – leave us a link to your board on this blog post!

Need help? Email Brittany@EllenMedlockStudio.com

Official Rules:

  • Contest begins on 5/1/2012 at Noon CST and ends on 5/31/2012 at Midnight CST
  • Entries will be judged on Creativity, Style, and Overall Board Cohesiveness and 1 winner will receive a $100 shopping spree at www.EllenMedlockStudio.com
  • We will announce the winner via our blog, Facebook, and Twitter accounts on Friday, 6/1/12. We will also notify the winner by commenting on the actual Winning Pinboard!
  • Don’t have a Pinterest account? Go to www.Pinterest.com to request an invite! It’s free!
  • Good luck and Happy Pinning!!

 

 

 

 

Happy New Year! A Gift for You!!

December 31, 2011

 

Wishing you the Best of the dawning New Year!

Usher in 2012 with a fun project, or handbag from my store!

Use Coupon Code  ”NewYear12”  for 25%  off your entire order.

(be sure to leave no spaces between the letters and numbers when you enter the code at check out to receive your discount!)

Happiest of  New Years!

- ellen

A Holiday Gift from our Studio to You!

December 20, 2011

Ho Ho Ho!

vintage santa claus(source)

Just checking in to post the latest happenings around our Studio and give a gift  to our blog readers!

Here’s what we’ve been up to:

  • Ellen Medlock Studio is now on Pinterest! Click here to follow us if you aren’t already! Lots of inspiration sharing going on…
  • Our newest fabric collection, Natural Graffiti, is up on the site and available for pre-order. Buy now and be first in line to receive your yummy fabric when it arrives in March 2012!
  • Come and chat with me and other fabric lovers at Stitchin’ Heaven’s New Year’s Eve Twitter Party! I’ll be there as a sponsor and giving away a Charmant Clutch pattern and Supply Set as a prize! These parties are a blast!
  • If aren’t already signed up for our newsletter – sign up here on the left sidebar. We have some great promotions and ideas in the works  for 2012! You will also be sent a special coupon code just for signing up.
  • And finally a gift for you ~ Use coupon code NewYear12 to save 25% off your entire order at www.EllenMedlockStudio.com from now until January 31, 2012.
That’s all our news for now! Happy Sewing friends ~ and Happy Holidays to you and yours!
~ellen

We have a Winner!

May 2, 2011

We are excited to report that we have a winner of the giveaway! Comment number #23:

  • Patty says:My first introduction to your patterns and fabrics was at Quilt Market….your booth was dazzling!!March 31st, 2011 at 5:38 pm
  • Congratulations Patty!!  

    Ellen Medlock Sewing Patterns – Spring Giveaway!

    March 30, 2011

     

    This month, we’re giving away to one lucky winner a set of  THREE Ellen Medlock Pattern’s that would be perfect for sewing a new Spring handbag!

    The pattern set will include one each of  “The Provence Bag“, “The Cheri Bag“, and “ The Picture This Bag” sewing patterns. To enter the giveaway please do one or more of the following:

    1. Leave a comment on this post and let us know how you first heard about Ellen Medlock patterns and fabrics.
    2. “Like” our Ellen Medlock Studio Page on Facebook (extra entry!)
    3. Share or re-post this blog entry on your Facebook page for all your friends to see (extra entry!)

    Please remember to leave a separate blog comment on this post for each item you complete. This will give you more chances to win!!  Good luck everyone!

    The fine print: This giveaway will run until April 30th, 2011 and we will choose the winner via Random.org. Entries will close at 11:59pm CST on April 29th, 2011. This giveaway is open to International residents, however Winners outside of the United States will receive our official PDF downloads of the patterns instead of shipping the physical patterns.

    We have a WINNER!

    March 18, 2011

    Whoopie! SUSAN HARRIS is the random commenter who just won the grand towering colorful Stack O’ Fabric! Susan reports she may have to fondle it a bit as she decides what to create with my Studio’s Enchanted Damask Fabric Fat Quarters! LOL!

    Congrats Susan!!!!

    ~ ellen

    Stack O’Fabric Giveaway!

    February 22, 2011

    Ready for some different fabric??
    Good, that is what I thought! LOL!

    One lucky commentor on my blog will WIN this yummy fat quarter fabric stack! The fabric is from my Studio’s new Enchanted Damask & Spring Dot Fabric Collection!

    We will conduct a random drawing on March 18th, so until then, please leave your comments anywhere on this blog to be eligible. Please help me get the word out via repost, retweet, etc all you social butterflies!

    Free Shipping Offer!

    January 3, 2011

    Hi there!
    Wholesale Orders will ship FREE in January, if you can tell me the Page Number of  my company’s Ad  in the new American Quilt Retailer Magazine!
    Just a bit of fun to start off the New Year!

    ~ellen

    Announcing the Winner…

    August 10, 2010

     

     

    … of our latest contest ~ Connie Harris! Thank you to everyone who “welcomed” me to Ellen Medlock Studio. Connie has won a free PDF download of my favorite pattern from Ellen’s line - The Out N About Tote! Congratulations and enjoy your new sewing pattern.

    ~Brittany

    Trunk Show!

    February 26, 2010

    Trunk Show Info

     
    IT’s TRUNK SHOW TIME!
     
    Just a reminder that I do Trunk Shows of all  my creative products…sewing patterns, bag hardware, craft kits, etc. as well as  my ready-made studio line of products!
    Please take a look a the above info sheet on the Trunk Show Details, and give us a call, or drop us an email at info@ellenmedlock.com,  if your shop would like to schedule!
    (not sure if it is all that readable, so I have it in plain text below)
     
    If you have ever stopped by my booth at Quilt Market, or Festival..the sample bags we send out with the Trunk Shows are the same ones shown in my booth! All dressed up and ready for their debut for your customers!
    They are a great addition to Shop Hops, and a perky jump start for your shoppers creativeSpring!
     
    THE DETAILS….
     
    Shop’s Choice: A minimum of 4 Bag/Products.
     
     You will receive at least 4 of my “show bags” for you to display during the Trunk Show.
    One bag/product sample per design, or in the case of The Bangle Bracelets, Napkin Rings, or bags in multiple sizes, ~more are sent!

     Agree to Purchase: 6 of each products chosen (minimum total of 24). 

    Shipping: Designer pays for Shipping to Shop, and return shipping is paid by Shop, insured for $400, UPS GROUND back to Designer.
    Length: shops choice..no longer than 1 month.
     
    Terms: Credit Card- Visa or MasterCard. Invoice for purchase charged the day of shipment.
     
    Shops are responsible for the care and keeping of the the product samples while in their possession.
     
    Many Thanks for Your Interest!
    -ellen