Friday, March 25, 2011

Star Sponsor and Giveaway: Elephant's Trunk **CLOSED**

I'm so pumped to showcase the lovely Lauren from Elephant's Trunk!


Lauren sells fabulous wine accessories (I own several of her wine blooms and I LOVE them!) in her cute shop. Take a peek:


1. Where do you get your inspiration to create?

My inspiration comes from everywhere but the best place I get inspired from is ideas from my Mom. She loves to shop so she’ll tell me ideas she has seen in stores, at craft fairs, online in magazines and she and I think of ways we could tweak them into becoming something of my own.

2. What are some tips you can share for people who might be thinking of opening their own shop?
My best advice would be that you have to believe in your shop. If you don’t believe in your shop do not expect anyone else to either. You have to love your product in order to promote it successfully. So find something you love and create around what you love.

3. What's your favorite thing about owning your own business?
I love the freedom it gives me to create when I want and how I want. I can ask for advice whenever I want but in the end I’m the decision maker and it is nice to be in charge every now and then.

4. What's your favorite beverage?
If you couldn’t tell from my “wine” themed store I am a big wine-o but other than that I love Diet Coke. I have a bad obsession to the bubbly glass of heaven.

5. If you could have one super power, what would it be and why?
My super power would be the ability to burn calories by eating chocolate.

***COUPON CODE ALERT***
Lauren has graciously agreed to give a coupon for 20% off your purchase with code YESTEACHER


***GIVEAWAY ALERT***
Lauren is giving away a $25 gift certificate to her shop!

 Here's how to enter:



MANDATORY: Visit Elephant's Trunk and leave a comment with your favorite item.

EXTRA ENTRIES (optional): 

+1 Heart Elephant's Trunk on Etsy and leave your username
+1 Follow Lauren's blog
+1 Follow Lauren on Twitter
+1 Add Lauren as a friend on Facebook
+1 Tweet about this giveaway and leave the link

Sample tweet: Enter to win a $25 gift certificate to @elephantstrunk4 on @yes_teacher 's blog http://tiny.cc/46ouv

Giveaway ends April 2nd at 11:59 PM and winners will be announced and emailed on Sunday, April 3rd.

If you're interested in promoting your business by becoming a Star Sponsor, see rates here!
Posted by Sarah B. at 5:00 AM
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82 comments:

  1. LeeMarch 25, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love the read and gold wine cork!

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  2. LeeMarch 25, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    I hearted her shop on etsy-butler83

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  3. LeeMarch 25, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    I follow her blog now also!
    butler83ataoldotcom

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  4. Knit-O-MaticMarch 25, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    oh the wedding wine charms are just too cute. Makies me want to get married all over again so I can register for more cutesy stuff.

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  5. Karina PachecoMarch 25, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Such a pretty giveaway - I love the elephant wine charms :) from her Etsy shop!!

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  6. Karina PachecoMarch 25, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    I follow Lauren's blog :)

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  7. MeelingMarch 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Love the bottle stopper...sooooo cute!!

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  8. living wellMarch 25, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    I like the Groovy Wine Cork. Very fun print!

    cambridgechic (at) gmail (dot) com

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  9. AlexandraMarch 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    My favorite item is the Vino Wine Cork! It's fantastic!


    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  10. AlexandraMarch 25, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I "heart" Elephant's Trunk on Etsy!

    Etsy ID: lexacd


    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  11. AlexandraMarch 25, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I follow Lauren's blog!


    alexandra_digiorgio at comcast dot net

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  12. JacquelineMarch 25, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    the tropical wine bloom is my favorite! jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  13. JacquelineMarch 25, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    i follow laurens blog jmmccarr@gmail.com

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  14. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I love the keychains!!!! :) So cute!!!

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  15. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I follow Lauren's blog. :)

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  16. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I follow Lauren on twitter. :)

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  17. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:19 AM

    Added Lauren as a friend on Facebook !:)

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  18. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Tweeted! :)

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  19. MandyMarch 26, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    I heart Lauren's shop! :)

    amschotter

    amschotter at gmail dot com

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  20. Liza767March 26, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    Sky Blue Wine Bloom

    Liza767[at]roadrunner[dot]com

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  21. Liza767March 26, 2011 at 2:17 PM

    <3 your shop

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  22. Liza767March 26, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Lizavla twitter follows you
    Liza767[at]roadrunner[dot]com

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  23. Liza767March 26, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Liza Vladyka face book follows you
    Liza767[at]roadrunner[dot]com

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  24. demmiMarch 26, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Rhinestone Zebra Wine Bloom
    con5459(at)gmail(dot)com

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  25. Linda KishMarch 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    I like the Sunflower Wine Bloom

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  26. eclairreMarch 26, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    I like Purple Cork Keychain

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  27. ChristinaMarch 27, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    I love the Sunflower Wine Bloom and the Purple Cork Keychain!

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  28. JelliMarch 27, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    I like the elephant wine charms. They'd be the perfect gift for a lovely couple who host an annual wine-tasting party each year! They'd love 'em!

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  29. Stephanie ThigpenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I love the red and gold wine cork!

    StephanieRT90@aol.com

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  30. Stephanie ThigpenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I favorited her shop! StephanieRT90

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  31. Stephanie ThigpenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I added her as a friend on FB!

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  32. Stephanie ThigpenMarch 27, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    I follow her on Twitter! MrsStephanieT

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  33. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:43 PM

    So pretty! I like the Sparkle Beaded Cork Key Chain and the Elephant Wine Charms.
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  34. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I hearted Elephant's Trunk and my favorite items (BethElderton)
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  35. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    I joined as a gfc friend
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  36. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    I joined to follow Lauren on twitter as mbm218
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  37. BethEldertonMarch 27, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    tweet:
    http://twitter.com/#!/mbm218/status/52184806846496768
    bethelderton59 at gmail dot com

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  38. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    love the wedding wine charms!

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  39. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    following on twitter via @northwoodsloves

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  40. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    tweeted via @northwoodsloves

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  41. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    following her blog via GFC

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  42. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    facebook friends :)

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  43. Greta [NLDesigns]March 28, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    hearted her shop on etsy via NorthwoodsLoveDesign

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  44. HeatheryMarch 28, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I love the elephant wine charms!
    myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com

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  45. JenniferMarch 29, 2011 at 10:10 AM

    My favorite item would be the Tropical Wine Bloom!

    fw {at} fortworthonthecheap dot com

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  46. JenniferMarch 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I follow Lauren on Twitter @Txsweeper

    fw {at} fortworthonthecheap dot com

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  47. JenniferMarch 29, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/TXSweeper/status/52749697923809280

    fw {at} fortworthonthecheap dot com

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  48. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:50 AM

    I love the 3 canvas Merlot wall art and the sunflower wine bloom! SO cute!
    sg79464@appstate.edu

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  49. AnonymousMarch 30, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    I'm following her on twitter! (Shanng)

    sg79464@appstate.edu

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  50. Klemm FamilyMarch 30, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    My favorite is the groovy wine cork
    skklemm at gmail dot com

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  51. Danielle KMarch 30, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    My favorite item is the Vino wine cork

    danielleaknapp at gmail dot com

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  52. ChandlerMarch 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I think the LOVE wine cork is just what we need in our house!

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  53. ChandlerMarch 30, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    I hearted her on etsy :)
    girlygirlmoments

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  54. ChandlerMarch 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Brand new follower of Laurens blog :)

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  55. ChandlerMarch 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    And I am following her twitter account with:
    @girlygirlmoment

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  56. ChandlerMarch 30, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    I tweeted it!
    http://twitter.com/#!/girlygirlmoment/status/53315971313696768

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  57. MelissaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    LOVE the chocolate brown chardonay canvas


    melissa.kelly102310@gmail.com

    stop by sometime

    www.melissa-thatgirl.com

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  58. MelissaMarch 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    <3 her on etsy


    melissa.kelly102310@gmail.com

    stop by sometime

    www.melissa-thatgirl.com

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  59. JanaMarch 31, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I love her new Merlot painting!! :)

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  60. JanaMarch 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I follow Lauren's blog!

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  61. JanaMarch 31, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I def follow her on twitter!

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  62. Angela @ A Mama's Two Cents Worth...March 31, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I love the Merlot Canvas Art
    Angela

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  63. EmileeMarch 31, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    I like the lavender flower.

    emileenreynolds@yahoo.com

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  64. HeatheryMarch 31, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    I love the elephant wine charms!
    myheehaw@hotmail[dot]com

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  65. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    I love ALL the wine charms :) Wedding the most though.
    themoorebabies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  66. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    I am a new follower of elephants trunk.
    themoorebabies(at)gmail(dot)com

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  67. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkMarch 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I follow Elephant's Trunk
    poutypinkprincess@yahoo.com

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  68. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkMarch 31, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I follow Lauren on Twitter!
    poutypinkprincess@yahoo.com

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  69. Marie@Procrastinating in PinkMarch 31, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I love the wine list canvas!
    poutypinkprincess@yahoo.com

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  70. AshleyApril 1, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I like the wine charms but the flowers are cute too.

    mrs dot marcus2 at yahoo dot com

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  71. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I like the red and gold wine cork
    robinlscott4@hotmail.com

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  72. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I "HEARTED" elephant's trunk on etsy
    Robin Scott
    robinlscott4@hotmail.com

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  73. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    I follow elephant's trunk on gfc
    Robin Scott
    robinlscott4@hotmail.com

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  74. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I follow elephant's trunk on fb
    Robin Scott
    robinlscott4@hotmail.com

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  75. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I follow elephant's trunk on twitter
    robinlscott
    robinlscott4@hotmail.com

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  76. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    tweet
    robinlscott
    http://twitter.com/#!/robinlscott/status/54063081126498304

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  77. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    My favorite item at Elephant's Trunk is the 'Vino Wine Cork.'
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  78. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hearted Elephant's Trunk on Etsy as CreationSuite.
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  79. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    Following theelephantstrunk42.blogspot.com publicly via GFC as Dana Beeman.
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  80. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 7:44 PM

    @hazelfinn follows @ElephantsTrunk4 on Twitter.
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  81. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    'DanaBeeman' sent a Friend Request to Andrea Thomas on FB.
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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  82. Happy CamperApril 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Tweeted giveaway
    http://twitter.com/#!/hazelfinn/status/54343396243935232
    danabeeman(at)gmail(dot)com

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