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Celebration Give Away! -CLOSED-
July 17th, 2010 | 
Author: *EDIT* This competition is now closed!! Thanks so much for all of your entries!! */EDIT*
Morning everyone!
This post is a day late but hopefully it will be worth it 
I’ve been wanting to do a give away for quite a while now to celebrate a few mile stones but it didn’t seem like the right time until now. It’s just ticked over to more than 300 Google Friends, we’ve moved to a new exciting city, I’ve just opening my Store and there are some seriously big things coming up soon for my blog!
I’ve made so may new friends along the way and it makes me really happy that I’ve been able to meet some of you guys in person too! I’m really honored that you have all stuck with me and continue to read here <3
This blog has come a really long way since I started it and I hope it’s only going to get better from here ^_^
The thing is that every time I meet someone and they ask me to describe my blog I tend to fumble a bit and try to explain it. It can be difficult to explain the blog to people that aren’t into these things already >_<
So what I need is an elevator pitch and I’m having a competition to come up with it!
So let’s celebrate!
This is what I’m offering in my give away:
- 1 Set of Nails- Gilded Roses
- 1 Hand made Usamimi
- 1 Blue spotty headband
- 1 Ice Cream bracelet
- 1 Black rose ring
- 1 Cover Girl Wetslicks Amazmint Lip Gloss
- 1 Rimmel Full Volume Lip Gloss
- 1 Strawberry Stars Ring
- 1 Rna Alternative wallet/train pass case
- 1 set of 1000 Hour Purple Foil False Lashes
- 1 Cow shaped soap
- 1 Hello Kitty Rock Star Charm
- 1 Pink Umbrella with Lace trimming (from an upcoming tutorial)
- 1 Eco Tools Shower Flower
- 1 Heart Shaped Silicone baking Trivet
How to Enter:
To enter this contest you must be a follower either through Google or RSS. Please make sure you leave a valid email address otherwise I cannot contact you if you win!!
What you need to do is describe my blog in 50 words or less in the best way to explain it to someone who has no idea about crafts/cute things/hime gyaru etc. *edit: 30 words seemed too hard so I’ve upped the limit to 50 ^_^*
Please post your entry in a comment on this post. Entries received anywhere else won’t be counted!
ONE ENTRY PER PERSON.
Creativity is greatly encouraged!
Extra Entries:
You can get extra entries in the following ways:
- Tweet/Facebook about the contest (1 entry)
- Blog about the contest (2 entries)
*Edit 2… Ok there has been some confusion on the entries system! If you just want to enter once you can put your Elevator pitch into a comment and be done. If however you have more than one idea for an Elevator pitch you can Tweet/Facebook/Blog about this competition to give you the opportunity to have your other ideas entered. Eg. If you have 4 ideas you need to be a follower, tweet, blog and FB about the competition then you can leave a comment with 4 ideas in it. Please leave the link to your tweet/FB post/blog post in the comment so I can see it. Does that all make sense?? If not just let me know in the comments or email me ^_^ /Edit*
Details:
Entries will be accepted until Midnight Melbourne, Australia time next Monday (26th of July 2010).
I will then choose the 3 I like the most and there will be a vote here on the blog to choose the winner. The poll will be open for 7 days. The winner will be notified by email and will have 7 days to reply to claim their prize.
Now here are some photos of the prizes
Nails:
Usamimi ^_^ Don’t worry it’s not the one I was wearing in the tutorial, I made two!
Blue Headband:
Super cute icecream bracelet:
Rose ring:
Yummy lip glosses. I picked the Rimmel colour because I use it all the time and the Amazemint one is really cool because it smells and feels like mint! Reviews are coming soon for both of them ^_^
Strawberry star ring:
Wallet/Train Case:
Lashes for a really big crazy co-ordinate:
I couldn’t go past this guy, how cute is he? I would never want to use him because he’s so cute!
Kitty:
Fold up umbrella! I’m doing a tutorial on how to jazz up your umbrella soon and this was the one I used ^_^ Pink with black lace trimming.
Very soft Eco Tools bath sponge:
Adorable Heart Trivet from the same range as my heart mixing bowl and measuring cups ^_^
So I hope you like everything and I hope you guys all enter!!
GOOD LUCK!!
Posted in Competition
Ooh I love competitions!
I’ll tweet and blog about it too
xx
Yay! I’ll look forward to your entry ^_^
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Ooh, fun fun! I do love a chance to be creative. I have a teensy weensie itty bitty little question that might make me sound rather noobish. Do we post a comment here with our entry or do we e-mail it to you?
You’re not the only one. I was wondering the same thing!
oops just read the post again- She wants the entries posted in a comment here, on this entry.
Yep, please comment here!
Updated the info, sorry for the confusion >_<
Oh yes please post the entries here as comments ^_^ Not noobish at all, I should have been clearer!
I tweeted ^__^ I hope I tweeted right ^_^;
Perfect
Now you can comment with your idea whenever you like!
Calling all princesses! VioletLeBeaux.com features everything a girl needs to be a princess, without breaking the bank! Creative, step-by-step tutorials show you how to use a couple gems and a bit of lace to turn everyday blah into something fit for a princess!
Bam! 44 words
Tweeted http://twitter.com/stargirlheuser/status/18736750930
Blogged http://marycommentary.blogspot.com/2010/07/introducing-violet-lebeaux.html
It originally sounded more like an advertisement, but I tried to make it more along the lines of something you could say when people ask you about your blog, something that sounded natural and not, well gimicky or like an ad! Hahaha.
Well done! Thanks for entering! And you’ve got more extra entries from blogging/tweeting if you want to come up with any more
Tweeted here: http://twitter.com/xlilyrosex
Email: lily_babycoconut94@hotmail.com
Entry:
‘Tales of an ingenue’ is your daily (or like me, hourly!)cuteness and girly fix! Violet guides you on how to cute-ify your world for less by getting creative and doing some DIY! Take a look for anything kawaii, lolita or even to just have a talk to super friendly violet!
Yuri
xoxo
Awesome Yuri! Thanks so much for entering! Don’t forget if you want to enter another one you are welcome to because you tweeted
The blog of Violet Le Beaux.
She’s cute, and oh so crafty too.
Takes lace, rhinestones, scissors, and glue -
Adds glitter and frills,
To items run of the mill,
Makes them princess-worthy through and through!
Awesome! Thanks for entering Nekosan!
[I tweeted and Facebooked, do I get 4 posts? I'll do one now].
If you’re in need of some feminine inspiration,
Look no further than this frilly sensation!
Violet will teach you how to manage your hair,
Do your nails, and dress with flair!
She’s really the most adorable creature,
You’ll find no better girly art teacher!
Diana xx
Yep you get 4 posts. Awesome and thanks for entering!
Yay I have three more entries! Here’s two more:
Violet LeBeaux’s blog is full of cute and girly tutorials, nail art information, ways to make to make your wardrobe cuter and more versatile, as well as fascinating information for those of you interested in the Japanese fashion style Hime Gyaru! Violet updates very regularly, you won’t be disappointed!
Violet LeBeaux is a gorgeous girl who loves all things girly, lace, frilly, decorated. Violet posts honest reviews about fashion pieces and makeup, as well as helpful tutorials on making cute things, nail art, and information on the Japanese fashion style Hime Gyaru. Definitely check her out, you’ll be glad you did!
Diana xx
Fantastic! Thanks Diana!
Hey sugarbabe
My first time doing something for giveaway! All because of you, and your pretty cute giveaways <3 I love them all!
She's the pink lady sharing nothing but cuteness, sweetness and prettiness with everyone. From Q&A and tutorials of hair to nails, you can always come by here. Who is she? The pink lady Violet.
Hope you like it.
xoxo
Heehee fantastic thanks Sylvia! I’m so glad you entered, yay for firsts
Err.. Hi everyone
From my understanding, I think Violet means we can only enter ONE entry here.
You can also talk about the contest via Tweeter OR Facebook (which only one would be accepted) and if you like it, blog about it too! BUT twitter/facebook and blog are to promote or mention about the contest, not ENTERING the contest.
Please correct me if I’m wrong
Cheers.
Hi Sylvia!
Violet tweeted this not too long ago:
“Please comment with your entries. If you tweet etc for extra entries this means you can comment with more elevator pitches to try win. Does that make sense haha? Proper update when I get home!”
Which I took to mean you got up to 4 different entries in the competition?
Yep you’re right Diana, update explains it all hopefully!
Sorry that was my bad Sylvia! I’m so bad at explaining things! Explanation has been updated
Hi Diana,
Thanks for pointing that out! I missed that one
If that’s the case, I should come out with more then. Ha!
Anyway, good luck!
Yes you’ve got more entries if you want them Sylvia, do use them if you think of anything
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Lovely giveaway!
I’d describe your blog as sweet, girly and fun
Gosh, I’m so bad at this things
Violet Le Beaux blog is a girly and fun blog about her life, fashion, beauty tips and tricks, different tutorials and the most importan thing … about her sweet persona
31 words :/
Anyway I’m a GFC follower as Helena
And I twitted: http://twitter.com/XOXOParisky/statuses/18760832960
Awesome! Thanks for entering ^_^ Don’t forget you get another entry too for tweeting!
I tweeted. So here’s one more entry for you!
Every lady deserve to be treated as a Princess. You don’t have to be born in the royal family, because Violet LeBeaux teach us to be Civilian Princess by doing it yourself. Make your own cute little pretty things together with Violet, Princesses!
xoxo
my tweet proof
http://twitter.com/changsylvia/status/18747982430
Yay! Thanks for entering again Sylvia ^_^
Violet Lebeaux – Tales of an Ingénue
A blog dedicated to the frillier side of life, focusing on beautifying yourself and the world around you. Learn to customize and create clothing to your liking, decorate your living space, and be inspired by the luxurious “hime gyaru” look from Japan.
50 words precisely : D good luck, everyone!
tweet: http://twitter.com/SaffronSugar
blog: http://saffron-sugar.blogspot.com/
Thanks for entering! Awesome ^_^ Don’t forget you can have extra entries for your tweet and blog <3
Thanks a bunch of bows for clearing that up for me! I felt so noobish trying to ask. Now it makes sense. As soon as I have my blog up and running, I’m going to blog about it and try to make up three different entries. Thanks again for hosting such a fun contest!
No problem at all, I hope it all makes sense! Good luck <3
How do you follow someone?? I want to enter the contest but I don’t understand one of your requirements.
Ok I did the RSS thing. I never noticed it before O.O;;
Violet is the queen of kawaii crafts
Her DIY on a dime is cute to the max
Nails,hair, and accessorys wow
with bows, and lace, and Hime style
I hope you like it. 29 words
Thanks for entering Reece! Sorry it was a bit confusing ^_^
Hi Reece! You can follow either with an RSS reader program or via Google Friend Connect. On the left side bar you will see the Google Friend Connect link with the number of followers the blog has. By being a member there it makes it easier for me to keep track of things and also harder for people to create multiple entries. You also get notifications when I update my blog rather than checking back all the time, it’s quite useful if you check many blogs often
Hope that helps and makes sense! Let me know if you have any more questions <3
. _ . I was sure I posted a comment, did you get it? I can’t see it on the page…
Hi SaffronSugar, yep your comment went to my spam filter for some reason *_* I’ve approved it now so it should appear on the page
Violet LeBeaux is a gorgeous Australian based girl whose Hime Gyaru style and abilities cannot truly be summed up in 50 words or less. She stitches, glues, decodens and model pastes anything in sight and makes it more crafty and useful than anything you can find in stores.
dancinbluegirl90 at gmail dot com
I’m a follower!
Thanks for entering Mai! Awesome
Sorry to post for a third time ^^ But I’ve just blogged about it, obviously on my blog. Feel free to view it through my website link. I’ll be entering as soon as I come up with something catchy.
No problem at all! Comment as many times as you want, yay for more entries!
Violet is truly a princess at heart♥ Skilled in many ways, always optimistic, witty, creative, and humorous. Read her blog, and you’ll find reviews, tutorials, and ways she incorporates her amazing style into her crazy life (but of course, there’s a lot more!). Her site is truly an online castle♥
__
50 words! Uh, I hope. o.o” (Hopefully I didn’t miscount)
Thanks for your entry Lacie!
There seems to be a few things in here that was in the Priceline giveaway a few months ago, wherein you spend 50$ and they give you a goodie bag full of things they have excess of. The Glosses, the Sponge, the lashes etc. Did you think people wouldn’t notice?
Hi Amelia, thanks so much for your comment! Yes you are correct that there are some items from that Priceline gift bag
I bought two of those bags and so as I tested out the products from mine, the ones I really liked I put to the side from the second bag to include in the give away. I certainly haven’t tried to hide that fact because each of the items here is included because I love it and I wanted to share products I actually use… not because it’s left over. Considering the amount of other items I’ve included and either personally paid for or made in the give away I don’t think this is an issue. I think it is better to include more for whoever wins and I’m certainly not rich so this is what I was able to offer. Free things are free things! You are perfectly welcome to enter or not enter if you don’t like what’s on offer ^_^ Thanks again for your comment and have a good day!
Well, I must admit I am new so I had to look around and see your blog through new eyes but I must say I have formed an opinion.
Your blog is like candy,it’s sweet and pink and like a japanese cartoon with your ultra pretty cuteness.
Your blog is interesting and rich with detail. To read your blog is perhaps to know the real you!! I could be wrong but that is just what I am seeing.
I like you and I am glad I found you.
Thanks so much.Have a terrific week and thanks for the chance to win!!!! Sweet lady!
Thanks for entering Meeyeehere! Good luck
http://meeyeehere.blogspot.com/2010/07/violets-giveaway.html
Hey lady face!!! I just blogged the giveaway!!! Coolness!
jacksoncrisman@yahoo.com
Awesome!!
http://twitter.com/meeyeehere/status/18879965513
Yep, I did. I tweeted too!!! Watch out ladies!!!! Ha!!
Thanks.
Yay! Don’t forget to comment with your other entries! Have a good day <3
First of all I would like to TOTALLY INTERNET HUG YOU, for your tutorial on macarons and your bodyline review! Helped my life more than my homeroom teacher! But before I go on a jittery tangent… Here’s my entry >.<
Get ready to learn how to paint your world… Violet! For those who want to be a princess without the price tag, Lady LeBeaux has detailed DIY’s for the cutest but clueless creature, along with real reviews on precarious products. In short, this blog is Uber-pink-and-fabulistic-HimeGyarudoshus!
Now letsjust pretend that was all one word
~XOXO,Sunshiine
Big internet hugs right back to you!! I’m so glad to have helped you! Thank you so much for entering too ^_^ Good luck!
Hi Violet!,
First time poster, long time reader.
You inspired me to start blogging and give nail art a shot! Eventually I’ll deliberate more in my blog.
“Miss Violet LeBeaux offers a sweet and elegant look at what happens to those of us “little princesses” that never grew up. She makes turning your life into your own personal fairytale as easy as a bit of lace, some sugar and spice, and a few roses here and there.
Love your blog! If I may make a request, some more entries on blogging in general would be greatly appreciated. For example, how you come up with a layout, and what your blogging schedule looks like.
Oh yeah! And I plan to blog and retweet this later, but I have to get to bed right now, so I’ll post again and add the other entries later.
<3
Miss Pippi
Awesome just let me know ^_^ And let me know hen you start blogging more, I’d love to add you to my feed reader ^_^
Oh wow I’m so glad I could inspire you a bit! I will add your request to my list too ^_^ Thanks for your entry and thanks for reading Pippi!
Violet Le Beaux provides great craft tutorials, for hime gyaru, or anyone who likes beautiful things. A very skilled and creative woman, Violet’s projects, style tips, and nail art are sure to make anyone, no matter how much money they have, feel like they can live like a princess.
I love your blog, especially your tutorials. Your creativity has inspired me to start learning to make nail art (although I would still love to buy some of yours!) and to take boring things around me and make them more beautiful.
Thanks for being so inspiring,
Mariko
Aww thanks Mariko I’ll be doing lots more fun tutorials soon ^_^ Thanks for entering!
My last entry! Here’s the blog link: http://thegirlwithabow.wordpress.com/2010/07/17/first-nail-polish-review-nail-art/
Violet LeBeaux is your go to girl for all your gorgeous crafty needs! She has a natural flair for design, and can make anything cuter in a second! Her blog is a place of happiness, helpfulness and handiness. There are tutorials for your wardrobe as well as fashion information. Check it out now!
Diana xx
Yay thanks for all of your entries Diana!
Yeah that’s awesome prizes are always fun!
Don’t forget to enter
Take a peek into a world full of pearls, lace, frills bows and all manner of girlyness. Cute crafts, terrific tutorials, delightful desserts all lovingly served up by miss Violet lebeaux. A site that celebrates femininity and is fun, girly and well written. The care and attention she gives to her posts is evident as is her obvious fondness for her followers.
faye_kent@yahoo.co.uk
*Violet speaking*
“My blog? Well, it’s unique. There’s no other one like it. It’s creative, artistic, and entertaining. A place where all girls of all ages can come to, to find their inner princess. From tutorials, to sharing my personal life, violetlebeaux.com is the place where all things are possible.”
brigitteluvsu@hotmail.com (Even though you know where to find me)
PS: I’m not really good at these things, sorry.
Awesome! Thanks Brigitte and good luck!
im a follower!
I’d describe your blog as creative and chic!
Thanks for entering Lily!
Here’s mine (I am a follower via RSS):
Violet’s blog is a ticket to a girly world of cuteness, glitter, creativity, pink, and kawaii. It’s like a trip to the best of stylish Japan with an Aussie tour guide. To achieve Violet’s amazing and inspiring looks, you can buy or DIY. Either way, Violet’s there to guide you.
Yay thanks for entering Janiece!
I am a follower through google friend connect.
My facebook is hidden, but here is some screencap proof http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd50/allthecyanideidrank/?action=view¤t=proofforviolet.jpg
I also posted about the entry on my blog-http://pinkcottoncandyfloss.blogspot.com/2010/07/contests.html
Here are my entries (I think I get 4…)
1. Violet LeBeaux, Tales of an Ingenue is a gal’s guide to glamming up her world. Filled with tutorials, inspiration, reviews and advice, it’s a must-read for the modern princess.
2. Dedicated to the princess lifestyle, Violet LeBeaux fills her blog with helpful hints, tutorials, reveiws and advice. It’s the perfect place for unique, cute and glittery style inspiration!
3. Violet LeBeaux’s blog is the place for modern princesses to glam up their world. Great tutorials, reviews, advice, and inspirational outfits allow us ladies to create a glittering lifestyle on a budget.
4. Violet LeBeaux, Tales of an Ingenue, is a save haven for all things cute and ruffly. It’s is full to the brim with great tutorials, reviews, advice and inspiration meant to assist the modern princess. It’s the perfect place for those who value elegance and sparkle and look to add some to their own lifestyle.
Awesome Miss Candy Floss! Thanks so much for entering!
Violet Le Beaux is a fun blog about a lovely girl who’s into Hime Gyaru fashion, and can cutify just about anything she gets her hands on. She makes a pretty good macaron, too.
Yay thanks for entering!
VioletLeBeaux.com – Tales of an Ingénue is where the love of all things cute, practical and girly nestles ! Prepare to be swooned by the wonderful tutorials, DIY crafts, reviews, recipes and fashion how to’s – within reach of your pocket ! Girly has a new name, and that name is Violet !
I can’t believe I almost missed this ! I tweeted about this, not sure if I have to post another Entry thingy or not.. I’ll settle for a single entry ^_^
http://twitter.com/Meshahaha/status/19543230988
You are welcome to post another entry if you want to Mesha
Thanks so much for entering!
Thankyou for your wonderful creative blog. My daughter is a little Miss Princess. I cant wait to show her your gorgeous goodies, I know she will love it. Im sure this will be her new favourite website.
Aww no problem
I’m so glad you and your daughter enjoy the site! Let me know if you have any requests ^_^
Just became a fan and tweeted. Good luck all, lovely prizes.
Thanks Kristy!
I mean what can I say. This site just screams me all over. I am so excited to have found it. The ultimate in girly girls bits and bobs, nails, clothes, hair, fashion, trinkets, you name it. All aimed at that innocent girl in us all. (some more than others)
Thanks so much Karen!
I subscribe via rss “^.~”
Thank you
Violet Le Beaux is the epitome of all that is girl: She sips hot chocolate while dressed in hime gyaru outfits. She writes easy tutorials for making everything cuter. She offers honest opinions on everything. Violet Le Beaux is every woman’s answer to the sweet girl in us all.
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Thanks so much for entering!!
I tweeted: pickledpandas <–my username
Thank you for tweeting!
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