CONTEST FINALISTS!

WOW!!!! I am so blown away by all of the entries for the Cutest of the Cuties Contest. Over 60 entries, so narrowing it down to ten was EXTREMELY hard. There were so many to choose from and so fun to look at. I truly enjoyed this contest, each photo made me smile in some way. You all are so talented and thank you for entering!

Please take the time to vote for your favorite pic. PLEASE ONLY CHOOSE ONE! Pass along to friends and family and have them vote!

Thanks for looking and Congrats to the TOP TEN! From here there will only be one winner, good luck! VOTE NOW!

#1. two lil bears

#2. pretty blue eyes

#3. lean on me

#4. sitting pretty


#5. Blue cuddle bug



#6. butterfly wings

#7. give me a hug


#8. tutu beauty


#9. baby jazz hands

#10. umm umm good

Thanks so much for all the entries! I loved them all! GO VOTE!

Voting is open to the public, so encourage all of your family and friends to participate. The voting polls will be open July 27-30, 2009. Voting ends July 30, 2009 at 12pm est.

Who is the Cutest CUTIE???
	two lil bears
	pretty blue eyes
	lean on me
	sitting pretty
	blue cuddle bug
	butterfly wings
	give me a hug
	tutu beauty
	baby jazz gands
	umm umm good
pollcode.com free polls

Cutest of Cuties Photo Contest!

Below are some of my faves over the past few months! Simply, cute!

I'm superly-duperly excited to announce our first ever photo contest. Newborn and children's photography blows my mind. Over the past few months I have grown addicted to staring at blogs and websites of many photographers all across the world. God has truly bless you all with a gift of capturing unforgettable moments. I want to see your best BREATHTAKING, CAPTIVATING, COLORFUL photos of babies and children between the ages of newborn and 2 years old.

ANY & ALL children's photographers can enter this contest.

So go get your cameras, get snappin and be creative. DARE YOURSELF to try something new!

RULES:
*one entry per applicant
*photo must contain child age newborn-2 years old
*entries must be submitted between JULY 17-24, 2009.
(please send entry to mudpiesandpigtailsboutique@yahoo.com)

JUDGING PROCESS:
Upon receiving entries, myself and a team of judges will narrow it down to TEN FINALISTS! The ten finalists entries will be posted to my blog on July 27, 2009. Voting is open to the public, so encourage all of your family and friends to participate. The voting polls will be open July 27-30, 2009. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on July 31, 2009.

Grand PRIZE:
The grand prize winner of the CUTEST OF THE CUTIES Photo Contest will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to my new website (grand opening AUGUST 2009), and become my featured photographer for the month of August on my website!

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME! GOOD LUCK, be FRESH, be NEW, BE YOU!

First Giveaway Contest winner!!!

Drumroll please.....................................Deedee Y! You know who you are:) Thanks so much for all the entries, comments, referrals and purchases. You all are so wonderful! Another contest will be coming soon....stay tuned!



Beautiful pic of one of my beanies submitted by Jenny G. View more of her work at www.jennygironda.com!

FIRST EVER CONTEST GIVEAWAY!!!

How would you like to win this super cute beanie???!!!??!??! Super cute fluffy yarn, hat is newborn size.

Well there are many ways you can win.

Rules are as follows and anyone can enter:

Whoever has the most points by July 3, 2009 will win this beanie from me!



Ways to earn points:

1. post my etsy shop or blog link on your blog or website -earn 5 pt for each.

(you must comment on this post with your info so I can give the appropriate points)

http://www.mudpiesandpigtailsboutique.blogspot.com/



http://www.mudpiesandpigtails.etsy.com/



2. referral friends pass me along on myspace or facebook and earn 2pt each

(2pt for each referral- make sure they say contest in msg and leave your name or a link back to you so you will get credit)



http://www.myspace.com/mudpiesandpigtails



http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/MudpiesandPigtailsBoutique



3. send me a modeled photo of a product you have purchased from me-15pts

(must be a pic I don't already have and that you allow me to use it in my listings, blog etc)

email it to: mudpiesandpigtailsboutique@yahoo.com



4. Make a purchase from my etsy shop between 6/24/09-7-3/09 and receive 20 PTS!

(applies to the each whole purchase not each individual item within in the order)

5. If you have made a purchase from me and haven't left feedback on etsy please do so and receive 3pts for each feedback.


Have fun! I can't wait to meet some new people. Winner will be announced on July 4th, 2009. All entries but be made by 12:00 midnight July 3, 2009.