Vendor Spotlight and GIVEAWAY: Coaster Creations (CLOSED)

Sunday, February 28, 2010 | by Newlywed | Labels: , , |

We’ve featured jewelry in our last few giveaways, but this week we have something quite different. When I first saw these adorable coasters from Coaster Creations, I thought what a unique, yet classy keepsake to give to your attendants, or maybe as favors for your guests! Michelle of Coaster Creations offers handmade, travertine stone coasters, stamped with lovely designs. Michelle even can custom-make the coasters with designs, colors and monograms of your choice. As the host of this giveaway, I received a set of tiles each stamped with a gorgeous grape cluster design over a French script background. Michelle even added a monogram of my choice! These coasters will add a great antique, old world feel to your home! Introducing Michelle of Coaster Creations!

What sparked interest in creating coasters?
I started scrapbooking followed by stamping as a hobby then a friend showed me how to create the coasters and my imagination ran wild with the possibilities.

What does the process entail?
A travertine stone tile is used as the base. Stamps, ink, and other design elements are added to the tile, an acrylic matte sealer protects and seals the surface and felt pads are underneath. The most important part of the process is identifying exactly what the eventual owner/customer wants!


What makes your work unique?
The designs borrow from current trends such as flourishes and swirls. I always use a French script background as my base. Sometimes my customers come up with the best designs.

Any advice for brides-to-be out there?
Enjoy the ride and don't get so caught up in the details that you miss out on the joy of the occassion. Also - Etsy is a wonderful resource for brides to save money and utilize handmade artisans. The alchemy feature allows you to request custom items and receive bids related to your budget

Links where we can find more of your work
coastercreator.1000markets.com
www.facebook.com/coastercreations
coastercreator.etsy.com

Now onto our giveaway!
Michelle is giving away a monogrammed set of tiles of the winner's choice!

Here are the rules:

1) Go to Coaster Creations on Etsy and comment on your favorite item for one entry! This is mandatory! Contestants who do not do this will be disqualified. Remember to leave your email address or some way to contact you with each entry!

You can add more comments to increase your chance to win if you do the following (please leave a separate comment for each additional entry):

2) Become a new follower of this blog (1 entry)
3) Are currently a follower of my blog (2 entries or 2 separate comments!)
4) Become a facebook fan of “I Do” Budget Weddings (2 entries or 2 separate comments)
5) Become a facebook fan of Coaster Creations. (2 entries or 2 separate comments)
6) Blog about the contest and include a link to the giveaway. You must also include a link to Coaster Creations’ Etsy shop in your post (3 entries or 3 separate comments)
7) Buy anything from Coaster Creations (5 entries or 5 separate comments)
8) Follow “I Do” Budget Weddings on Twitter (1 entry)
9) Tweet on this giveaway and include a link to this giveaway in your tweet. Please include a link to your tweet. (1 entry)
10) Heart Coaster Creations on Etsy. Please leave your etsy username in your comment so I may verify it. (2 entries or 2 separate comments)
11) Include “I Do” Budget Weddings on your Blog List, or on your homepage. Include a link to your blog so I may verify it (2 entries or 2 comments).
12) Subscribe to "I Do" Budget Weddings email list (1 entry)

The deadline to enter this contest is 11:59 p.m., Sunday, March 14, 2010 (PST). A winner will be randomly chosen and announced the following Monday. Good luck! THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

* Don’t forget, you can still enter to win a pair of genuine freshwater pearl earrings from House of Peltier!

77 comments:

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I really like the French Script Scroll Tiles - set of 4!
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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

New follower!
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Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Tweet - http://twitter.com/ktkatherine/status/9802932905
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Lauren said...

French script scroll tiles
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Lauren said...

Hearted on etsy
raidergirllp
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Lauren said...

Fan on Facebook
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Lauren said...

Following this blog
Lauren

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Wehaf said...

My favorites are the Spring Green Wildflower Travertine Tile Coasters.

urchiken at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I love the "Burgundy and Butterscotch Leaves - Set of 4 Coasters."
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

New follower (june_spirit2628).
june_spirit2628 at hotmail dot com

Damla said...

I like the Monogram Swirl Corner: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=39724133

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Damla said...

1) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/03/vendor-giveaway-coaster-creations.html

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Damla said...

2) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/03/vendor-giveaway-coaster-creations.html

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Damla said...

3) Blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogspot.com/2010/03/vendor-giveaway-coaster-creations.html

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Damla said...

Tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/9881680433

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Damla said...

Email subscriber.

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Unknown said...

I like the couples monogrammed ones the best!

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Unknown said...

I'm a blog follower.

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Anonymous said...

I like the eggplant berries! tsboskenhammond at gmail.com

JEM - Aqua Bride said...

I would definitely choose the Couples Monogram Black Travertine Tile Coaster. jem.08.07.10 at gmail.com

JEM - Aqua Bride said...

I am a new follower.

JEM - Aqua Bride said...

I have added "I DO BUDGET WEDDINGS" to my blog list. See it here:http://jemwedding.blogspot.com/

Ashley said...

I like the Couples Monogram Black Travertine Tile Coaster best.

Ashley said...

I'm currently a follower of your blog.

Ashley said...

I'm a fan of facebook.

Ashley said...

I'm a fan of coaster creations on facebook.

Ashley said...

I follow you on twitter. @brideonbudget

*Melissa* said...

My favorite item is the Initial Monogram Letter Custom Handstamped Travertine Coaster.

*Melissa* said...

I am a follower: Bride082011

*Melissa* said...

I am a fan of "I Do" Budget Weddings on facebook.

*Melissa* said...

second entry from above

*Melissa* said...

I am a fan of "Coaster Creations" on facebook.

*Melissa* said...

same as above

Anonymous said...

My favorite item is the Couples Monogram Black Travertine Tile Coaster because I am obsessed with monogrammed items! My email address is shanban456@sbcglobal.net

sabrita said...

My favorite is the Olive & Brown Swirly Scroll Coaster set of 4. Thank you.

sabrita@juno.com

sabrita said...

I'm a current follower #1. Thank you.

sabrita@juno.com

sabrita said...

I'm a current follower # 2. Thank you.

sabrita@juno.com

sabrita said...

I " hearted" Coaster Creations on etsy as Sabrita. # 1.

sabrita@juno.com

sabrita said...

I "hearted" Coaster Creations on etsy as Sabrita # 2.

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sabrita said...
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janil said...

Ilove Travertine Tile Coasters (set of 4)!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es

PMerr said...

ohh! I really like one of the monogram ones, or the daisy one.
JPMerrill8.14.10@gmail.com

PMerr said...

I'm a new follower!
JPMerrill8.14.10@gmail.com

Shelby said...

I love the set of four Custom Monogram Travertine Tile Coasters!

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I love the Tavertine Tile Coasters!

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a current public follower! (1)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a current public follower! (2)

Anna
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Anonymous said...

I love the Custom 6 inch Trivet for Wine, Pitcher or display.
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PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a facebook fan of I Do Budget Weddings! (1)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I'm a facebook fan of I Do Budget Weddings! (2)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I follow I Do Budget Weddings on twitter! (perfectbluemoon)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I tweeted about this giveaway!
http://twitter.com/perfectbluemoon/status/10247408912

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I blogged about this giveaway! (2)
http://perfectbluemoon.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-10th-giveaway-list.html

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

Anonymous said...

I became a new follower!
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Steffi said...

I love the French tile coaster :)

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38488949


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Nicole-Lynn said...

I love the Custom Monogram Travertine Tile Coasters! Very cute.

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I'm already a follower!

Entry 1

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Nicole-Lynn said...

I'm already a follower!

Entry 2

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Jeanie said...

My favorite item is the Spring Green Wildflower Travertine Tile Coaster!

email:jeanieguray@gmail.com

jc said...

I like the Burgundy and Butterscotch Leaves design, very pretty. Thanks for the giveaway.
yumihamano at gmail dot com

jc said...

I subscribe, thank you.
yumihamano at gmail dot com

Lyudmila said...

Spring Please Come Soon Travertine Tile Coaster Set is interesr for me!

Lyudmila said...

I'm already a follower! (extra entry #1)

Lyudmila said...

I'm already a follower! (extra entry #2)

lill said...

Couples Monogram

lillian.wedding (at) mailnull (dot) com

lill said...

hearted on etsy - ephelis (entry 1)

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lill said...

hearted on etsy - ephelis (entry 2)

lillian.wedding (at) mailnull (dot) com

Lyudmila said...

Link in my blog (entry #1) http://ludmilochka1.narod.ru/announcement.html

Lyudmila said...

Link in my blog (entry #2) http://ludmilochka1.narod.ru/announcement.html

Lyudmila said...

Link in my blog (entry #3) http://ludmilochka1.narod.ru/announcement.html

Lyudmila said...

Tweet
http://twitter.com/Ludmilochka/status/10261486438

Maria said...

i like the initial monogram.
email in profile. thank you!

Cassi said...

I like the couple monogram tiles!

CassiJBuck@hotmail.com

Cassi said...

I am already a follower (extra entry 1)



CassiJBuck@hotmail.com

Cassi said...

I am already a follower (extra entry 2)


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Cassi said...

I am a fan of both Coaster Creations and I DO on Facebook!

Cassi said...

I am a fan of both Coaster Creations and I DO on Facebook!

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