REAL product reviews!!

Ok people, Imma gripe for a lil' bit... as an blogger and an artist, I am kind of tired of being approached by people who do "product reviews" on their blog where you have to not only send an item to the person doing said review, but also on as a giveaway to a reader. So I have to come out of pocket 2 items so that maybe you get traffic to my site? Some say this is very successful. I dunno, I understand that the reviewer has to see the items in person to give a good review... but more often is just seems like a ploy for any random person with a blog to get free stuff.

Ok I am gonna stand up and respectfuly say NO! All the giveaways we have done here at Lipgloss and Razorblades are items of our crafter friends who we can personally vouch for their handywork OR items from fellow crafters we have actually purchased! Wow, how's that for an idea!! In this economy, I truly believe in supporting other artists! Buying handmade means you are supporting that person and their family directly! And if you really think someone is worthy of featuring on your blog, then they should be worthy of you yourself purchasing an item from them and supporting them! It's good karma too!

On to the good stuff! I have been dying to post pics of these awesome baby bibs I bought for my now 4 month old girl, Stella, made by Palm Tree Princess! I buy a lots of online baby stuff (the only thing I buy more of is my craft supplies!) and these bibs are SO cute and well made! I got a pink cupcake and a light blue Hello Kitty one! They have absorbant backing and are stitched beautifully. The cute big button closure is a plus for me too cause I hate velcro. So I just wanted to giver her shop a shout out, especially when there are SO many crafters on Etsy, you could spend hours searching for who you think has the best stuff. So, from one mom to another, these are a great find for anyone who loves unique, handcrafted baby stuff!

Her hair bow is by Katie at Lucky Lemon Accessories who is due to have her baby boy ANY day now! She is another great crafter I love. I know, I know, there's a lot of bows out there but really, her stuff is made meticulously with now glue poking out or anything! I was super impressed.

Also, in the future the other Stacy and I will be reviewing other items we have purchased and give you the low down on what stuff we loved!

PLUS, our next few giveaways are going to be our own items that we made and come from inventory in our own shops! All of our giveaways from other artists go directly to the winner, we dont ask for free merch from anyone!

Speaking of giveaways... Stacy H. hasnt picked a winner for the hot yellow Gunslinger Necklace yet! Scroll down, its a totally cute kitsch piece from me, Essem Design! Its still up for grabs, so go comment to be entered to win!!

Check back for updates, trends, info and more awesome giveaways in the future too :) We are building new websites for own online shops and we post hot new items all the time, so there's a lot we're brewing!

XOXO, Stacy M.

L&R back from hiatus!

Hello world!

This is Stacy M. reporting back for duty as crafter, blogger and prize give-a-way-er! For anyone lovely enough to be reading this... you probably know that I had my 2nd baby a little while back and this past couple of months have been crazy! But please welcome little miss Stella Noir who was born on my 30th birthday on May 8th, 2009 :) Here we are at her first pool visit!

So as I acclimate to having 2 kids, I realize what all my mommy friends of more than one said was true, that it's a total juggling act! It's like they tag-team you between the fits and the crying! So here I sit, starving (because gawd forbid I get to eat after catering to their meals) and in this rare moment of quietness (OMG they are BOTH actually sleeping) I decided that our crafty blog needed to be revived... right after paying my car bill online and checking my Etsy store, that is.

So basically, stay tuned for more giveaways as me and the other Stacy hunt down some new-found talent and find some great stuff! Because in this crazy world of ours full of potty-training, making dinner, being good wives, cleaning up dog puke and running errands we still gotta be crafty mamas! So lets cheer for those rare moments of "me" time! Yay!

Ok, I am gonna go eat something. Maybe taquitos in the oven? Ew. Whatever.

~Stacy M.

Our Newest Giveaway, Lockman Pottery!!!

Our newest featured artist is a super talented guy who is oh so good with his hands!! His name is Barry and he's been making this incredibly beautiful pottery for over 35 years!! His pots are oncefired and salted. Salting gives a hard protective coating and tends to reveal nature at its rawest and often finest. He creates the pots using a clay that he digs from the earth himself.... Yes, he is the real deal!!! Also, his pieces are all oven and microwave safe!! What could be better? For this giveaway, you will have your choice of a goblet, bell, or coffee cup!!! Check out his shop!!








As always, to win this item, simply post a comment on this post!! The lucky winner will be chosen on March 22nd!!

March 22nd, Winner Update!!!

A fellow etsier Hatchizzi is the new winner!!! Congrats to the dynamic duo of beading!!! You two rock!!! Everyone check out our Hatchizzi post to be entered for a piece of goregous jewelry!!! Thank you Lockman Pottery!! Your pieces are incredible!!!

Our Newest Featured Giveaway!! Lowleepop!

Who better for our giveaways than a personal friend of mine....LOWLEEPOP! Lowleepop was created in 2006 in NYC by Robyn along with her husband, Rob. Inspired by his passion for rock music and her love for edgy fashion, together they have created a unique way to share your love of Rock N' Roll with your child. Lowleepop specializes in rock and roll, heavy metal, punk, goth, emo baby & toddler clothes. Lowleepop gear would make the perfect gift for hip parents and future rock star kids! Take it from me her clothes are EXCELLENT quality and have TONS of style!! I get soooo many compliments when my girls wear her clothes!!
Check her out at http://www.lowleepop.etsy.com/

The giveaway item is a Short sleeve 100% cotton black Hand screened Punk Rocker Anarchy onesie PACKAGED BEAUTIFULLY IN A BLACK LOWLEEPOP GIFT BOX!

To win this item just leave a comment telling us what you think about Lowleepop on this post to automatically be entered! This and all our upcoming giveaways will go on for a month of comments and then we will draw a winner! (duplicate comments will not be counted). So good luck and check back for winners and more badass FREE stuff...

12/23/08

WINNER UPDATE !!

CONGRATS TO ABBY!!! You are the lucky lady to win this great prize!!! Now your lil dude can really be stylin'! Thanks to all who posted!! There are many more cool giveaways to come!!!

~Stacy H.

The time has come......TOOT YOUR OWN HORN!!

You heard me!! This is totally your chance to toot your own crafty, bedazzled horn! Our super rockin' giveaways start tomorrow and what better time to show the world what you can do?

Join us in our quest to take the craft world by storm! If you have a lil craft biz that you want to brag about, don't be shy, be a part of our awesome giveaways! Get exposure and great opinions from our dedicated readers! Drop us a line and sign up! lipglossandrazorblades@hotmail.com

Looking forward to meeting new crafters!
Stacy H