Tuesday, May 17, 2011

{Fabulous Favorite & Giveaway} Castlegate Crochet Boutique

UPDATE!!
We have a winner!
Comment #4
Danielle
Congratulations!
Please email stefanie@annaandblue.com to claim your prize.


For our most recent photo session with our family photographer, I wanted our girls Annabelle and Madeleine to wear cute accessories to wear for the shoot. One of the first places I look for fabulous finds is of course is Etsy. I came across an Etsy store with the most amazing beanie hats.  I thought I was looking at accessories straight from the most trendy children's catalog. The adorable creations are crafted by Lisa for her Etsy store called Castlegate.  I wanted to do a color scheme of pink and brown and Lisa created custom beanies for my little ones.  Lisa was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Annabelle & Madeleine
Images via Alison Eden Photography


Lisa is a SAHM that creates unique custom crochet items for the whole family including hats, scarfs, owls, hair accessories and so much more!



Lisa's grandmother taught her how to crochet when she was only 5 years old.  She used to make her own Barbie clothes!  A friend suggested that she open an Etsy shop.  "A Huge THANK YOU to all of my customers for making my shop what it is today!"


What inspires you when creating your pieces?
"I may see a little girl in a colorful dress and love the color combination. I will then go home and snip pieces of yarn with all of the colors I remembered from her dress and create something.  I may just sit and play with all of my yarn cones sitting on the floor putting different colors together and then when I find the ‘right’ combo I then think what it would look good on."

Are these not the cutest things you have ever seen?



 
 Lisa is giving one LUCKY winner a beautiful headband of their choice.

Who wants to WIN?? Here's how to enter:

1. Take a look at the beautiful products at Castlegate Crochet Boutique and come back here to leave a comment with your favorite item.

2. Are you a fan of anna and blue paperie on Facebook? If not, become one here and "like" our page! If you are a new fan, please say hello my Facebook wall. Then come back here and let me know that you did.

3. Follow anna and blue paperie on Twitter by clicking HERE. Come back here and let me know that did.

4. Do you follow my blog? If not, subscribe here.  Come back here to leave a comment that you did!

5. Become a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on Facebook by clicking here and "liking" their page. Don't forget to say that anna and blue paperie sent you! Leave a comment here letting me know that you did.

6. For FIVE extra entries, post about this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter or your blog.  Leave a comment with the link here.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry! In order to be chosen as the winner, you MUST leave your contact info. Please leave your email so that I have a way of contacting you if you are the winner.

Winner will be chosen on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 10:00pm (cst) Any entries after this time will be void. Winner will be selected using random.org.

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76 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    i love the pink & black brim hat!

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  2. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    i just "liked" your FB page!

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  3. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    i'm following you on twitter! @dnsmith09

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  4. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    i already follow your blog :)

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  5. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:35 AM

    i "liked" them on FB and wrote on their wall :)

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  6. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    and i tweeted about it ! @dnsmith09

    dnsmith09@gmail.com

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  7. JenniMay 17, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    I think my favorite item is the Flapper Beanie with Flower - Beige, Ivory, Chocolate Brown!
    hannahmia{at}cfu{dot}net

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  8. JenniMay 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I am a fan of Anna and Blue Paperie on facebook!
    hannahmia{at}cfu{dot}net

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  9. JenniMay 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I follow your blog!
    hannahmia{at}cfu{dot}net

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  10. JenniMay 17, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I am a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on facebook
    hannahmia{at}cfu{dot}net

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  11. Julie R.May 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    The coffee sleeves are great! Perfect for my girls' "coffee".

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  12. Julie R.May 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I'm already a FB fan!

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  13. Julie R.May 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I'm also following you....

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  14. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    My favorite products from Castlegate are the MONSTER HATS!!!

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  15. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    I'm a FAN of A&B and just said hi!

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  16. steffieMay 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    i love the Newsgirl Beanie with Flower - Light Sage Green, Eggshell, Hot Pink, Yellow, for my 14yr old daughter, she would love this! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  17. steffieMay 17, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    im a fan of anna and blue on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  18. steffieMay 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    im a follower of your blog! steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  19. steffieMay 17, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    im a fan of castlegate on facebook, stephanie rowe miller, steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  20. steffieMay 17, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    i shared on my facebook,http://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fannaandblue.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F05%2Ffabulous-favorite-giveaway-castlegate.html%3Fspref%3Dfb&t={Fabulous+Favorite+%26+Giveaway}+Castlegate+Crochet+...
    steph at steffiessweetsinsations@gmail.com

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  21. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    I'm a FAN of A&B (as Kinnison Bryan, too!) and just said hi!

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  22. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!

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  23. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I "liked" Castlegate (as Kinnison Bryan) and told them A&B sent me!

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  24. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    l "liked" Castlegate (as Baby Bugaloo) and to them A&B sent me!

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  25. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    I LOVE the Adult Gerber Daisy Beanie - Tan, Hunter Green, Ecru, Chocolate Brown, Light Sage!

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  26. Britt HunterMay 17, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Really dig the beanies...one for my daughter, one for me! Coffee cozier are cute, too.

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  27. Britt HunterMay 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

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  28. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I posted your giveaway (as Kinnison Bryan) on my FB page
    https://www.facebook.com/kinni.bryan

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  29. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I am a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on facebook!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Baby BugalooMay 17, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway!
    @Bug2Boo

    Thanks, Stefanie!

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  31. Britt HunterMay 17, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I'm a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on FB.
    Brittin.hunter@gmail.com

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  32. Britt HunterMay 17, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I'm a fan of yours on FB ABP
    brittin.hunter@gmail.com

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  33. Troop 6031May 17, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I am sooo loving the coffee sleeeve - Java Monkey in the hot pink of course!
    tina_lara03@sbcglobal.net

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  34. Troop 6031May 17, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I am a fan of yours on facebook!
    tina_lara03@sbcglobal.net

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  35. Britt HunterMay 17, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I'm digging the beanies. The coffee sleeves are super cute, too!
    brittin.hunter@gmail.com

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  36. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I subscribe to your blog!

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  38. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I Follow @annaandblue on Twitter!

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    I Tweeted this Giveaway here: http://twitter.com/#!/peasandluvfrmJO/status/70682024016490496

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  40. Jo's CornerMay 17, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    I shared this Giveaway on Facebook!
    http://www.facebook.com/KJMoseley/posts/218543771508850

    jomoseley57(at)gmail(dot)com

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  41. MaayanMay 18, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    I like the Newsboy Hat.
    maayanf24@gmail.com

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  42. MaayanMay 18, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    I'm a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on Facebook now.
    maaynf24@gmail.com

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  43. MaayanMay 18, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    I share this giveaway on my Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/friedman.maayan

    maayanf24@gmail.com

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  44. Two Tutu LadiesMay 18, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    LOVE the black and white daisy beanie!

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  45. Two Tutu LadiesMay 18, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Already a fan of yours on FB

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  46. ShannauMay 18, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I LOVE the 3 flower headband with the pink yellow and turquoise! Such pretty colors!

    shanna.u AT gmail DOT com

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  47. ShannauMay 18, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    I am already a fan of yours on FB!

    shanna.u AT gmail DOT com

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  48. ShannauMay 18, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Already following you on twitter- shannau

    shanna.u AT gmail DOT com

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  49. ShannauMay 18, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    I have been a subscriber of your blog for quite some time now!

    shanna.u AT gmail Dot com

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  50. ShannauMay 18, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    Was already a fan of Castlegate Crochet. I am IN LOVE with her flowers on hats and headbands!

    shanna.u AT gmail DOT com

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  51. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I "liked" you on facebook.:) Lori toosillysisters@cox.net

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  52. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    It's not possible to like just one thing from her shop! I love it all! The green hat with the pink flower is over the moon gorgeous and the tan hat with the brown, orange and blue is fabulous! Ca-UTE! Lori toosillysisters@cox.net

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  53. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    I follow your blog!:) Lori toosillysisters@cox.net

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  54. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    I "liked" the Castlegate Boutique on facebook.:) Lori toosillysisters@cox.net

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  55. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    I just posted on my blog!:) Lori toosillysisters@cox.net http://perfectisboring.blogspot.com/2011/05/polka-dots-and-ruffles.html

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  56. mysteryhistorymomMay 19, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    I just posted on facebook!:) Lori toosillysisters@cox.net http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1451684074

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  57. WendyMay 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    I agree-- not possible to like just one!! My favorites are "Owl Ear Flap Hat - Dark Grape, Hot Pink, Baby Pink, Sunburst Orange, Apple Green, White"-- I can't even imagine a more amazing baby gift for my best friend! And "Adult Flower Beanie - Beige, Chocolate Brown, Sunburst Orange, Burgundy, Teal Blue" which my daughter and I could share. Just wonderful hats and accessories- oh, my!!

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  58. Jaime O.May 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I love the Daisy Beanie - pink, burgundy, brown - beautiful!!

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  59. Jaime O.May 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I follow you on FB!!

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  60. Jaime O.May 19, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!!

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  61. Jaime O.May 19, 2011 at 9:58 PM

    I like Castlegate on FB!!

    jaimeoterophotography@hotmail.com

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  62. MimiMay 19, 2011 at 11:54 PM

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  63. MimiMay 19, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Already a fan on FB! mlbaye@gmail.com

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  64. MimiMay 19, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    Also follow your Blog
    mlbaye@gmail.com

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  65. MimiMay 20, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Also a fan of Castlegate Crochet Boutique on Facebook
    mlbaye@gmail.com

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  66. MimiMay 20, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    Love the Adjustable Flower Headband <3
    mlbaye@gmail.com

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  67. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Ear Flap Beanie with Flower is my fav. Or atleast one of my top 5.

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  68. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    "like" the fan page already. <3

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  69. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    following on twitter
    (rachelmonroe80)

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  70. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    following blog

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  71. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Liked Castlegate Crochet Boutique

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  72. UnknownMay 20, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Posted contest link at http://www.facebook.com/racheltuggle

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  73. SaundraMay 20, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    I love the 5T to Newsboy Hat. Very cute.

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  74. SaundraMay 20, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    I am a new fan and "Liked" you on facebook.

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  75. Tami TranMay 20, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    I like you on FB. (Tami Schultz Tran)

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  76. Tami TranMay 20, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Like Castlegate Crochet Boutique on FB.

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