Sunday, May 8, 2011

It's an ANNIVERSARY GIVEAWAY!!! Hosted by Elaine Turso Photography and friends!

My hubby and I are celebrating 10 years of marriage and Elaine Turso Photography is celebrating 2 years of "officially" being in business!  To celebrate these milestones, my friends and I are pulling our resources and giving away some great gifts!!

Please read these rules carefully:

To Enter:

1. Please visit these Facebook fan pages, and click "Like". Then please leave them a comment on their wall that the "Elaine Turso Photography Anniversary Giveaway sent you". Show them some love by leaving comments on their wall, their photos, book shows/parties, etc... ! You must like each facebook page listed. Liking each page counts as one comment/entry to this blog. Leave a comment on THIS blog that you liked all of the fan pages. That will count as one entry.

To gain additional entries, you can also do the following:

2. Post about this giveaway on your Facebook page! Share the wealth with your friends! You may post another comment for this action.

3. Tweet about this giveaway! Tag me @ETursophotog. Post another comment for this action.

4. If you book a party/show/make a purchase from this vendor this week, you may post another comment for an additional entry. (Example: stopped by Express Espresso today, Erin served me a great spiced chai latte - please include the name of your barista)

5. Complete additional tasks in * next to each vendor for MORE entries!!!

The giveaway will end on May 17th (which is our anniversary) at 9:00 p.m. PST. I will use Random.org to select a winner for each prize. I was outvoted on giving away everything to one big winner, haha.

So here we go!! Here are the prizes at stake:

Free Photo Session and canvas print (of your choice) by  Elaine Turso Photography * Book a session this week and earn an extra comment/entry. If you are the winner, your session is already scheduled :) If you are previous customer, I will be happy to turn any of your prints into a Canvas on me! Leave a review if you are a previous customer :)
Mary Kay basket of awesome goodies - donated by Jenifer Pangelinan of Mary Kay. (no fan page, so please show her some love through her contacts page!) * Complete an online virtual makeover and leave the make up colors selected for you in an additional comment!

Awesome Utility Tote bag by Keri's ThirtyOne. seen here: http://catalog.thirtyonegifts.com/page42_43.html in the St Andrews garden print, valued at $30. * Book a show with Keri Roberts for an Extra Comment entry!! Tell us your favorite print/fabric!

Scentsy plug in by Robin Martin of Scentsy (Join her Facebook Scentsy Group!). *Book a show with Robin to earn an extra comment/entry!

Personalized Makeover and $100 worth of premium Swiss skin care and cosmetics from Kathy Rowland of Arbonne: Beauty and Blessings * Book a party with Kathy this week for an extra comment/entry!

Gift certificate from Flowers-To-Go * Post a link to your favorite arrangement shows in their photo albums for an extra comment/entry!
Customized Banner from MadMouse Creations valued at $100! Great business tool!!! * MadMouse also creates logos, T-shirts, and so much more! Leave a comment about what product YOU could benefit from!

Kingstongirl News will donate a years worth of ad space on her Blog, a Tastefully Simple basket or gift certificate. You definitely want to know this gal to be informed all some great events coming up! * Book a Tastefully simple party and earn an extra comment/entry!

Katiebp- will donate a $15 gift certificate to her shop! She creates cute little shoes and nursing covers, binky clips, legwarmers, and some other cutie pie stuff for infants. Great to use for your child, or give as a baby gift :) She also makes some very pretty hair flowers, which are featrued at Ish Vintage Clothing store in Bremerton and at the Clothes Line in Silverdale. Check out her Blog too! *Leave a comment with a link to your favorite product!

Express Espresso is donating TWO "5 free drink cards"! Enjoy a delicious coffee, chai, etc.. at a family friendly "fully clothed and proud of it" establishment in East Bremerton or Silverdale location. Try a spiced chai latte, you won't regret it! *Earn an extra entry by stopping by their stands and leave the name of the Barista who served you and leave a Review on their fan page! You can also send a text Express Espresso to 90210 and get texts messages with special deals :)

A Little Bit Sassy is donating a $20 gift certificate to her Etsy Shop! *Leave a comment with a link to your favorite product featured in her shop!

Defense Alternatives is donating a $20 gift card on their safety gear. Tasers, pepperspray, etc... *Leave a comment with a product link that you could use to ensure your safety for you or your family!

NEW VENDOR: Parties By The Perfect Place is donating TWO tickets to the Black and White FAB Party on Friday March 20th at 5:00 at the Oxford Suites. Yeah for GIRLS NIGHT OUT! *To earn an extra comment, purchase tickets to the party. If you are the winner, you will be refunded your ticket and invited to bring a friend!

Good luck to everyone!! There will be 13 winners in this giveaway!!! Make sure you get your entries in by May 17th!!

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Favorite photos of 2010 Photo Contest!

View my Website link to view the pictures and pick your favorite!!!

Voting ends at Midnight on December 31st!!!

Happy New year!!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Winner Day of 12 Giveaway Announced!! 2 winners!!!!

Congratulations to our 2 Winners for the final day of the 12 days of Christmas!!

Winner of the American Rose Bridal Necklace and Earrings Gift set is.... Comment #13 belonging to Jessie Lloyd!!! Congratulations!!!!!!




Winner of the Peppermint Gift Basket Door Prize donated by "Beauty and Blessings" belongs to Tammy McKinley Carroll who was drawn out of the hat by my husband!! Congratulations!!!!!

I would also like to thank the following vendors for their participation in our 12 days of Christmas Giveaway! Please be sure to check out their pages, request to be their friends, show them some love, etc... Let's support local Kitsap businesses!!!
















Beauty and Blessings for the door prize donation

Thanks again for all of your participation and contributions!!!

And THANK YOU to all that participated, shared and contributed to the success of our giveaway!!!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
From Elaine Turso Photography!!!!

Monday, December 20, 2010

12 days of Christmas DOOR PRIZE!!!!!

What would a 12 days of Christmas be without a DOOR PRIZE???

To win this doorprize, Please become a fan of Beauty and Blessings and leave a comment on HER FAN PAGE why you want to win this gift set!


Door Prize Description is: Pampermint Gift Set by Arbonne which includes a peppermint scented foot scrub, a foot cream, and a pair of fuzzy red and white striped sox! One of Santa's elves will deliver it right to your door (if you're in Kitsap County) otherwise a postal service can get it to you!



Kathy Rowland, Independent Consultant Arbonne International

http://www.kathyrowland.myarbonne.com/

kathyrowland@comcast.net

360.710.4657

12 days of Christmas Giveaway!!!! American Rose Bridal is today's sponsor!!! Win a GORGEOUS Matching Necklace and Earrings Set!!

On the 12th Day of Christmas American Rose Bridal gave to me...





Winner will receive:

Rhinestone necklace and matching earrings, Valued at $200!!!!


American Rose Bridal
19045 Hwy 305, #160
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-697-9100



To ENTER in this giveaway, 1. Please become a fan of American Rose Bridal Facebook Fan Page! Check out Lynanne's bridal shop and check out her gorgeous gowns for your weddings and events!

Then, show her some "love" by writing on her wall, tell her the 12 days of Christmas Giveaway sent you!


2. Come BACK to this blog and leave a comment below (if you comment as anoymous, please leave your name and email or I wont know who you are) that you completed each task! Only comments left on this blog will be counted in the drawing to win!!
Want to win extra entries?

You have an opportunity to have 4 extra entries!!!! You can leave an ADDITIONAL comment on this blog (which counts as an extra entry) if you:

1. Leave a review if you have visited her shop or purchased a gown there before

2. View her fan page photos and comment on your favorite dress!

3. Post this giveaway on your facebook page

4. Tweet about this giveaway - please provide link in your comment

(To be fair, we will check on each extra submission)


Winner will be selected by Random.org at 9:00 p.m. PST

Thank you and Good Luck!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Additional Vendors participating in the 12 days of Christmas are:

Catie's Creations - Winner Selected

Jack Crockett, Truemark Photography - Winner Selected

Kingston Girl News - Winner Selected

Express Espresso - Winner Selected

Clips by Kara & Nicole - Winner Selected

Mad Mouse Creations - Winner Selected

DC Carpets - Winner Selected

Haute Salon - Winner Selected

TwoSisters Candy Bouquet - Winner Selected

Julian Kohlbrand, Independent Mary Kay Consultant - Winner Selected

Perfect Place Parties - Winner Selected

Elaine Turso Photography - Winner Selected

Cookie Lee Jewelry by Sarah Alvarez - Winner Selected

American Rose Bridal



Winner of Day 11... Cookie Lee Jewelry by Sarah Alvarez....

Winner of the assortment of jewelry donated by Sarah Alvarez, Independent Cookie Lee Consultant is....


Comment #17, belonging to Katrina Norris!!!

CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

12 days of Christmas... Day 11... Cookie Lee by Sarah Alvarez is the sponsor!

On the 11th Day of Christmas Sarah Alvarez, Cookie Lee Independent Consultant gave to me...



Winner will receive:

One Watch ring,
Two pink eternity crystal bangles,
One gun metal diamond bangle


To ENTER in this giveaway, 1. Please request Sarah Alvarez as a friend on Facebook! Check out Sarah's Cookie Lee Website and learn about her business adventure.

Then, show Sarah some "love" by writing on her wall, tell her the 12 days of Christmas Giveaway sent you!

2. Come BACK to this blog and leave a comment below (if you comment as anoymous, please leave your name and email or I wont know who you are) that you completed each task! Only comments left on this blog will be counted in the drawing to win!!

anyone that fills out a show and sends me the wish list will get 25.00 more towards the show. Please also include that the new catalog comes in Jan. 10th, so any one that makes a order before January 24th will recieve 10% off entire order to to be combined with any other offer.



Want to win extra entries?

You have an opportunity to have 5 extra entries!!!! You can leave an ADDITIONAL comment on this blog (which counts as an extra entry) if you:


1. Book a jewelry party (or Catalog Party) with Sarah. Send her an email at sarahalvarez@cookieleebiz.com
Fill out a "Wish List" and get $25.00 more credit towards your show. FYI - The new catalog comes in Jan. 10th, so any one that makes a order before January 24th will recieve 10% off entire order to to be combined with any other offer!!!


2. View the Cookie Lee website and report ONE fact about this business :)
3. Check out the Fall/Winter 2010 Catalog and leave a comment about what your favorite piece of jewelry is!! Leave the page number and name so we can all check it out!! 

4. Post this giveaway on your facebook page

5. Tweet about this giveaway - please provide link in your comment
(To be fair, we will check on each extra submission)

Winner will be selected by Random.org at 9:00 p.m. PST

Thank you and Good Luck!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Additional Vendors participating in the 12 days of Christmas are:

Catie's Creations - Winner Selected

Jack Crockett, Truemark Photography - Winner Selected

Kingston Girl News - Winner Selected

Express Espresso - Winner Selected

Clips by Kara & Nicole - Winner Selected

Mad Mouse Creations - Winner Selected

DC Carpets - Winner Selected

Haute Salon - Winner Selected

TwoSisters Candy Bouquet - Winner Selected

Julian Kohlbrand, Independent Mary Kay Consultant - Winner Selected

Perfect Place Parties - Winner Selected

Elaine Turso Photography - Winner Selected

American Rose Bridal

Winner Day 10... The Perfect Place

And the winner of Day 10's "Girls Night Out" basket goes to...

Comment #9 - Keri Roberts!!!!!!!!!!!!!




Yeah! Congratulations Keri!!!

Thanks for spreading the word!!!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

12 days of Christmas... Day 10... The Perfect Place!!!!

On the 10th Day of Christmas Nicole Broady of "The Perfect Place" gave to me...



Parties by the Perfect Place has quickly become known around Kitasp County as "the Girl" to call when you need to throw a party!! I know from experience :) I met Nicole at the Silverdale Farmers Market and before you know it we were meeting for lunch and sharing ideas!! Nicole and I have become great friends and she is full of great ideas and loves to be creative and her goal is to make sure your party is a hit!



Winner will receive:

The Perfect Place is giving away a Girls' Night In Party Gift Bag


Includes: Invitations

Mini Cupcake Plate

75 Excuses to Party with Your Girlfriends book

Bottle of Champagne
***Disclaimer: The winner must be over the age of 21 (because of the champagne)


To ENTER in this giveaway, 1. Please become a fan of The Perfect Place Fan page!

Then, show Nicole some "love" by writing on her wall, tell her the 12 days of Christmas Giveaway sent you!

2. Come BACK to this blog and leave a comment below (if you comment as anoymous, please leave your name and email or I wont know who you are) that you completed each task! Only comments left on this blog will be counted in the drawing to win!!

Want to win extra entries?
You have an opportunity to have 5 extra entries!!!! You can leave an ADDITIONAL comment on this blog (which counts as an extra entry) if you:

1. Leave a comment on her wall with your favorite party idea
2. Suggest The Perfect Place to your friends!

3. View her Blog and leave a comment!
4. Post this giveaway on your facebook page

5. Tweet about this giveaway - please provide link in your comment and follow Nicole http://twitter.com/#!/ThePartyGal !!!
(To be fair, we will check on each extra submission)

Winner will be selected by Random.org at 9:00 p.m. PST

Thank you and Good Luck!!

Happy Holidays!!!

Additional Vendors participating in the 12 days of Christmas are:

Catie's Creations - Winner Selected

Jack Crockett, Truemark Photography - Winner Selected

Kingston Girl News - Winner Selected

Express Espresso - Winner Selected

Clips by Kara & Nicole - Winner Selected

Mad Mouse Creations - Winner Selected

DC Carpets - Winner Selected

Haute Salon - Winner Selected

TwoSisters Candy Bouquet - Winner Selected

Julian Kohlbrand, Independent Mary Kay Consultant - Winner Selected

Elaine Turso Photography - Winner Selected
American Rose Bridal

Cookie Lee Jewelry - by Sarah Alvarez


Winners Announced!!! Double Giveaway 9th day of Christmas

The winner of the Mary Kay by Julian Kohlbrand prize is....

Comment #4 - belonging to Gretchen P!!!!

Congratulations!!!!


Winner of the Elaine Turso Photography Giveaway is....

Comment #2 - Trista N!!!!



Congratulations!!!!!

Please stay tuned for Day #10, sponsored by Parties by the Perfect Place!!!