Giveaway week of August 9th thru Sunday 15th

Well as the summer comes to a close we will only have a few more weekly giveaways BUT

we will still do specials and giveaways once a month or so. It's been fun and this week I decided to change it up to a bright and fun tutu before the last few giveaways (which are Halloween sets!!)

Our cupcake splash Tutu was created to match a 1st Birthday set that Target offers online

one of my good friends was having her little girls party done in this theme so I took the napkin and created.. then of course asked my friend Kerry to make an adorable set of bloomers to match...

So after we created we decided to have Misty at http://www.mistyjonesphotography.com/ shoot some shots of this set and offer it. The tutu features red - purple - yellow - and teal.. so quite a different mix of colors its finished with a red bow. The size we have for the lucky winner is a 18.5 starting waist with the 8/9 length.

This adorable tutu would be great for any little girl in the 1-2 yr range

(give or take depending on their waist size)

So how to enter? READ BELOW, WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH TO READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENTERING OUR GIVEAWAYS TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRIES ARE COUNTED.

CUPCAKE SPLASH TUTU GIVEAWAY (TUTU ONLY)

To enter the Giveaway YOU must be a FAN of Hannah's Tutus on our facebook page.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=lf#!/pages/Hannahs-Tutus/131668296845836?ref=ts

Then all entries MUST be posted in the DISCUSSIONS Tab under the Giveaway labeled for this week. Unfortunately posts on the main area or blog won't count. This week will be a random drawing for the winner so its up to grabs for anyone.

1. Just post you are a fan for 1 entry

2. Check out all the adorable bloomers in Bella Claire Baby's etsy store (link below) and tell us what item you like best..

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Bellaclairebaby

3. Post a cute birthday idea with cupcakes as the theme .. color idea.. decorating... invites.. food theme.. whatever we would love to hear them and it gets you a 3rd entry

4. Post this giveaway on your facebook or blog for a 4th entry - YOU MUST POST THE LINK TO THIS INFO IN YOUR ENTRY POST TO COUNT

GOOD LUCK!

Summer Time Giveaways .. check out this week's details below!

A couple of week's ago a swet customer of mine emailed me the picture below of our design Tropical Birthday Girl

we had several comments on facebook about this design the one below from our customer

shows tied ribbons in it and the colors well. This tutu has become one of my favorite

summer time tutus! So this week I'm going to give one away..

It will even have the tied ribbons in it!!

It will be a 18 waist and 7 length

so perfect for about the 1-2 yr old range

SO SCROLL DOWN BELOW THE PICTURES AND FIND OUT HOW TO ENTER TODAY!!

Thank you to our customer that shared this beautiful picture!

Just to show you how this tutu looks in different shots and when outside/inside etc

look at all these pictures of the Tropical Birthday Girl Tutu

Picture above and below from http://www.mistyjonesphotography.com/

Pictures below from http://www.tracyjoy.com/




ENTER NOW THROUGH 11:59 PM CST ON THURSDAY, JULY 1ST, 2010

To enter - please go to our facebook page - then click on the discussions tab
we will have the giveaway entry area set up for the week of July 25th - July 1st there
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Hannahs-Tutus/131668296845836?v=app_2373072738&ref=ts


You must post a comment for each entry you partake in
winner will be chosen by random.org on Friday, July 2nd!


(1) Post that you are a fan of us on facebook and get 1 entry

(2) Post an idea for a cute tropical themed summer birthday or a link to some cute ideas for one entry

(3) Become a follower of our blog and get 1 entry

(4) Invite your friends to join our facebook page for 1 entry
(don't forget that next week is our Big Birthday Bash for Hannah and the gift certificate we give away is determined by the amount of fans we have...)

(5) Post a design you love and would love to see in a future giveaway!

Have a fun week!

{HANNAH'S TUTUS WEEKLY GIVEAWAY}

Before I tell you about this week's giveaway .. I want to take a moment and mention about a giveaway that will take place starting 3 weeks from today (July 2nd) .. to celebrate Hannah's 5th Birthday we will be doing some great giveaways all summer long ... but the one the week of her birthday will be for a Gift Certificate to http://www.hannahstutus.com/ and YOU the fans/followers/readers/customers can help decide the amount of the certificate.

On July 1st, we will see how many fans we have by 12 noon CST... the number of fans on our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Hannahs-Tutus/131668296845836?v=wall&ref=ts

will determine the amount of the Certificate we place in the Giveaway... so invite your friends to join our Facebook page today... If we have 300 fans it will be a $30 certificate, 400 = $40 GC, 500 = $50 GC we are offering up to a $100 Gift Certificate to give away ... so invite and suggest our page get us to 1000 or more fans and we will do a $100 Gift Certificate as our top Giveaway during the Fabulous Birthday Giveaway Week, we will also have a few other smaller giveaways from the 1st - 9th to help in the fun of Hannah turning 5!!

So lets talk about this week:

This week from now until Thursday, June 17th, 11:59 pm CST

you can enter the giveaway to win one of our Cherry Delight Tutus

(check out the adorable pics by http://www.mistyjonesphotography.com/)

(Tops & Bloomers available at http://www.bellaclairebaby.com/)

The tutu for the giveaway is sized for most 1-2 yr olds

18 waist and a 8 length

The Cherry Delight is a mix of teal (blueish green & red)

Perfect for a 1 yr old Bday Gift to add to your Photo Prop Closet or just for your

little girl to dance and twirl around in

To Enter to Win Please follow the following directions:

Go to our Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Hannahs-Tutus/131668296845836?v=wall&ref=ts

On the top Click on the Discussions Bar Then on this weeks Giveaway

Post your responses on there ... so we are trying to keep as requested it easy on facebook but want everyone to be able to find the post!

Now how to enter:

(you MUST post a comment every time you do an entry to earn addtl entries.. you can just enter once or you can enter for each one of the requirements below and increase your chances of winning)

1. Become a fan of our facebook page - or earn a entry for being one - please post that you joined or are a current fan!

2. Then go check out Bella Claire Baby's facebook fan page and become a fan (come and post that you are a fan of BCB)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Claire-Baby/212979725959

3. Become a follower of our blog http://www.hananhstutus.blogspot.com/

---- go to the left side scroll bar and click follow this blog .. come back and post on the discussion that you are now a follower

4. Invite your friends to join the Hannah's Tutus facebook page ..

By suggesting our page or posting our giveaway on your facebook page

then post the link showing you did this

5. Post a comment with the cutest Birthday Theme you have seen this year!!

Enter today ...

Thanks for participating in this week's giveaway!

{TUTU PHOTOGRAPHER FEATURE} Samantha Wacker Photography located in Florida

So its a little late in the day... business was crazy this morning, but I couldn't forget my commitment to feature a photographer customer of mine every week.

This week's feature photographer is Samantha Wacker of Samantha Wacker Photography located in Florida. I was excited when Samantha agreed to let me feature her, she ordered her first tutu from me a few years back and I have to say she does some great work!! I used to sneek peaks at her blog to see the latest wedding shots she had taken, you can always see the FUN in her work.

Check out her website & blog at:
Website: http://www.samanthawackerphotography.com/
Blog: http://www.samanthawackerphotography.blogspot.com/

So lets chat photography and more with Samantha....

How did you find yourself in photography?

I have always loved photography, but it wasn't a true passion until I had my children. After I had my daughter I would surf the web and think "I would love to have that photo of A..." and once my second child was born I knew it was time for me to get my first DSLR. After working with a 35mm film camera for so many years I thought I would know everything right away....NOT the case! :) Digital is so different, but in a good way! I sometimes get so wrapped up with my work now that I forget the real reason I started this...for my kids. I want them to be able to flip through album upon album of photos from their childhood and see our family the way I do!

What is your specialty?

I do believe that every photographer has a talent. Some photographers are amazing with weddings, but not so much with the newborns. I have to say though, I love it all. If I had to choose I think it would be newborns/babies/toddlers (no, I couldn't choose just one). They are the most challenging! It is so rewarding to me when I leave a session and the parent says "he was so rotten, I'll be surprised if we got ANY good photos!" Once I show them the proofs they either cry of joy or they're speechless! It's the best feeling...EVER! I have yet to have an unsuccessful session!

Do your prefer to shoot indoors or out?

Honestly I LOVE shooting outdoors! Don't get me wrong, I love the studio shots too (some of my favorite photos are done from my studio), but outside is amazing. The light, the setting, the colors...it's all amazing! Kids will be themselves and parents feel at ease. I guess it's reassuring for parents when you get someone who is willing to dance with a 2 year old or sing (horribly) to the Little Mermaid! :) In the studio it's a little more like "business" to a kid! I LOVE being able to get kids out of whatever "funk" they show up in.

Do you have any tips for other aspiring photographers?

Every child dreaded hearing their parents say "practice makes perfect" but it's SO true! I haven't taken any photography classes or attended any pricey workshops...everything is self taught and I like to think that I have done really well for myself. All of it has been through practice and determination though. Find your "style" and go with it. Not everyone is going to love your work so don't let your feelings get hurt. Take constructive criticism when it's offered...especially if it comes from a professional photographer.

What is your favorite thing about Hannah's Tutus?

Ahhh, where to begin? Lisa has become a master of the tulle! :) Not one of the tutus that I have from her has come to me wrinkled, thin, or plain! She makes sure they are as full as they can possibly be (which was the main thing that drew me to her tutus). Every last piece of tulle and ribbon is in an exact place making sure it looks fabulous!!! On top of the awesome tutus, Lisa's business etiquette is phenomenal. I think that is key to making a business run smoothly. I literally have NO complaints about her or her products. Having 3 kids myself, I know how tough it can be sometimes to get work done (especially when you stay home with the children and work in between diapers, meals, cleaning, and arguments), but Lisa makes sure her turn-around time is quick! I don't think I could say enough good things about her...

PS ... I know many of you also are like myself and Samantha and working your business around the lives of your children.. in the near future I hope to do a post on sharing how to make your business work around your family .. its hard .. I have 3 children and all are preschool age and under although I work a Mon-Fri business my actual hours are crazy some days I get up and work 6-8 am logging orders before the kids get up ... then I wait til nap time and do replys ... then at 5 I start actually making orders til the late hours and nowadays business has become so busy that I actually have a college student help me .. she is a GOD SEND, some days she watches the kids some days she helps prep orders ... managing a business around a crazy family schedule sure takes alot of energy but I love what I do!! When a customer sends a picture and says thank you for making her birthday outfit .. it makes my job worth every moment!

{TUTU PHOTOGRAPHER FEATURE} Misty Jones Photography located in Florida

Introducing Misty Jones Photography.....

This week's TUTU FEATURE PHOTOGRAPHER is someone I have known for quite some time and consider a friend of mine, and thats "Misty Jones Photography". So I felt that she should be one of our first features on the blog.

I rememember several years ago when Misty took some of my first professional pictures I was starting the business and she was starting her own business and even then I knew Misty was going to have a great business her pictures were fabulous from the start!

Misty serves areas of Florida like Brandon, Riverview, South Tampa and many of those surrounding areas.

Her website is: http://www.mistyjonesphotography.com/
You can read her blog at: http://mistyjonesphotography.blogspot.com/
Or join her facebook photography page at:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverview-FL/Misty-Jones-Photography/90574090597

For this week's feature I asked Misty a few questions and here are her responses:
We asked Misty a few questions and here are her responses:

What is your speciality?

Misty: I love working with children. I love the different expressions they give you and just that genuine childhood pureness. I also love photographing newborns, high school seniors, couples and pregnant woman.

Do you prefer to shoot indoors or out?

Misty: A bit of both. I prefer to work with walking aged children outside where they can run and be free. I just follow them around while they play and be silly. As for newborns and maternity I mostly photograph them inside but I also like to head outdoors for some more original shots.

Do you have any tips for other aspiring photographers?

Misty: Don't rush into things. Take your time. Learn your camera, learn how to run a business (marketing, sales, accounting, editing, etc....), get everything all set up and THEN start portfolio building. I did the complete opposite and I have to tell you that its crazy when your trying to learn it all at once. It's a lot to take in. Keep in mind that you probably spend about 1% of time shooting and the rest of the time you are editing, placing orders, packaging, marketing, etc....

What is your favorite thing about Hannah's Tutus?

Misty: I love Lisa's creativity. She is always coming up with new things and her tutus are some of the fullest I have ever come across. They just feel better then some of the thinner/cheaper tutus that I have come across. I also love that Lisa has teamed up with other great sellers like Bella Claire Baby for custom tops and bloomers (http://www.bellaclairebaby.com/),

Stella and Dot with their new little girls jewelry line (http://www.stelladot.com/sites/laurengoldman/productcatalog?page=productlisting.category&categoryId=1156) and The Little Red Wagon for hair bows (http://www.thelittleredwagon.etsy.com/). Together they make quite a team and you really turn your daughter into the princess she always wanted to be when you mix and match all these adorable items!

If you have been on the http://www.hannahstutus.com/ website or on my etsy page then you have seen Misty's work she does many of my business pictures for me, but I picked a few favorites to share with you.

The Cupcake Bash
This sweet new tutu is a personal favorite!

The Mod Witch

The Mod Witch was a popular design last Halloween and will return...