{Freebie Friday} Win a $40 Credit to ReetMomma

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Happy Freebie Friday! Today Rita is giving you all a chance at winning a $40 credit to her shop reetmomma! Woo hoo! She has adorable handsmocked clothing that would be great for passing down to future generations! First, lets find out a little more about Rita...


Tell us a bit about yourself.

I come from a family of talented crafters...as children growing up, we all learned to use a sewing machine -- even my brothers! My grandfather was a cobbler, my father restored toy trains, my sisters have craft shops (one is even on Etsy), my brother and son love to woodwork (as do I)... and the crafting list goes on.

What made you want to become an artist?

It's in the genes!

What is your favorite item to create?

My true passion is creating children's clothing and accessories.

What advice would you give to new artists on Etsy?

Hang in there...hard work will be rewarded with success!

How do you promote your work?

I am not very good at promoting my work, but I am learning and working on that.

Do you have any websites connected to your shop?

I have a FB page for Etsy, but am not well-versed in the 'liking' 'blogging' 'tweeting' scene.

What is the inspiration for your work?

All the beautiful children in the world with their big hearts that love unconditionally.

Do you have a job outside of Etsy? How do you handle both?

By day...I design computer software (there's that design element again) and have been for almost 20 years. By night...I construct children's clothing. I see new ideas with potential everywhere I go! But, there just aren't enough hours in the day to run with them. When I travel for my day job I always have needlework with me to stay busy while spending nights in my hotel room.

What are your goals for your shop?

my goal is to grow my hobby into a fun, whimsical shop with steady orders/sales so that when I retire from my day job I can still keep busy with the artistic side of life and stay connected to babies, toddlers and small children.

Enter below to win:

$40.00 Shop Credit

{I would totally get these for the whole family if I were to win. Too bad I can't enter my own giveaway!}

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Visit reetmomma on Etsy and comment your favorite item from Claudia's shop.

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Contest closes at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011. Sunday, August 28, 2011 a winner will be randomly drawn from eligible entrants and notified by e-mail, and the winner's name will also be posted here. If no email is listed I will choose another winner. Winner has one week to respond to my email to claim his/her prize after initial contact.  I am not responsible for the shipping of this prize.

Contest open to US residents only.