Today we will be discovering Jane of Backyard Nature Photos. Jane's work is inspired by the surroundings of her home in the woods. She offers primarily photographs and greeting cards created with the images she captures.
Bluejay Digital Watercolor Blank Greeting Card $6
Jane resides on a small piece of property nestled amost old plantations. Her love for animals encourages her to be as eco-friendly as she can, which in turn has encouraged lots of woodland animals and plants to find refuge on her property. She decided to begin capturing these images digitally and transforming them into greeting cards for her family and friends. At this point, an artist friend invited her to show her work in her small gallery where they continue to be displayed. It was also this friend who introduced her to Etsy.
Soganofa Sunrise II 8x10 $28
Jane spends about 20 hours a week on her photography which includes the usual business aspects of her Etsy shop. She states that the most satisfying part of this time is taking the actual photographs and deciding how to present them. Jane states that photography at this time of the year is very challenging with the lack of sun typical of this season. In her down time, you can find Jane entertaining Chester and Maya (her cats) or interacting with various other animals that gravitate towards her property. She amuses herself with the sense of humor she sees in the animals.
Flowers on Glass Kaleidoscope Photograph 8x10 $28
I asked Jane if she could win a free life-time account with any one supplier, who would it be? Her response? "Staples is my main squeeze". When she decides to present her art in a wearable form, she will probably seek a supplier right here on Etsy!
Accordian Journal / Greeting Card 5x7 $12Finally, I asked Jane what her favorite part is of selling her wares during the holidays:
"My intent is to present photographs that evoke reactions/feelings. Generally, when a customer connects with one of my pieces, it's time to smile, laugh, and swap stories. That, my friends, makes it all worthwhile."
Now, on to her Giveaway....
Jane has offered her "Ultimate Greeting Card".
The accordion journal has 8 pages (16 front & back) of acid free artist paper. Room for photos, poems, personal messages ... whatever strikes your fancy. These are perfect for that special family member or friend who's too far away to join the festivities.
"My intent is to present photographs that evoke reactions/feelings. Generally, when a customer connects with one of my pieces, it's time to smile, laugh, and swap stories. That, my friends, makes it all worthwhile."
Now, on to her Giveaway....
Jane has offered her "Ultimate Greeting Card".
The accordion journal has 8 pages (16 front & back) of acid free artist paper. Room for photos, poems, personal messages ... whatever strikes your fancy. These are perfect for that special family member or friend who's too far away to join the festivities.
Each entrant can earn up to 19 entries for this greeting card. Please make a separate comment for each entry you cast to increase your chances. If you did 5 things and put them in one comment, you only have one entry.
Please remember to leave your email address or shop link so I can contact you if you are the winner. I DO NOT have outlook, therefore I cannot access your email through Blogger.
Comments will each be assigned a number from top to bottom. The total number of comments will be run through random.org and the comment that corresponds with the number chosen will win the greeting card!
The contest runs today through Monday, December 21, 2009. You can cast one entry, you can cast all entries...the choice is yours. The important thing is that you enter!
Entry chances:
- Go to Jane's Backyard Nature Photos shop on Etsy and comment here what your favorite piece is for 1 entry
- While you are on her Etsy shop, shoot a heart her way. Don't forget to come back here and comment that you did for 1 entry.
- Purchase something from her shop and receive 5 entries! Please leave 5 separate comments with the first comment including the link of the item you purchased and the 4 remaining comments "purchase2", "purchase3", "purchase4", and "purchase5".
- Follow this blog and comment that you did or are already a follower for 1 entry.
- Follow me on Twitter and comment your twitter name so I can follow you :) for 1 entry.
- Retweet this post (link in post) up to three times and post that you did in separate comments for up to three entries.
- Tweet your own twitter up to 3 times. Comment that you did and be sure to include your tweet URL in each comment for up to three entries.
- Fan my FaceBook Fan page and comment that you did for one entry.
- Blog about this giveaway and earn 3 more entries. Be sure to actually create three comments for this: "blog entry 1", "blog entry 2" and "blog entry 3" with the URL to the post.
With 19 chances to win and nothing to lose, what are you waiting for?
