And the May Giveaway winners are...

(Drum Roll)

First I would like to thank everyone for entering my FREE Card in May Give-a-way!
As this is my first time doing this type of give-a-way I have mentioned that I will select two(2) winners.

And with that said,

'the winners of this months FREE Card give-a-way are...'

Beatblack -Sarah (sarahnorton1[@]hotmail.com) who has won:

'Violet Lime Green Birthday Card'

by saying, "The Violet Lime Green Birthday Card is my favorite. The colours are so bold and just jumped out at me. Its the perdiest one :)"

and our second winner...

Pinkerddog- who has won:

Gone Fishing Fathers Day Card

by saying, "I love the Gone Fishin card, and it might get my charming persnickety FIL to stop grumbling for 5 minutes."

Again I want to Thank You all for entering this give-a-way and keep your eyes open for next months give-a-way, June 16, where 2 more lucky bloggers will be announced as a winner...
And remember the best way to touch a person is by giving them a card that says you care and love!

Help me change social expression and behavior through a card one day at a time!

The Measure of Success!

I was sitting in front my computer screen trying to figure out what to post on my lonely blog and then it came to me:

'How does one Measure their Success?'
Well for me, I try to sell my cards in as many areas as possible. I have played on the Ebay circuit, did 1 Craft Show and currently sell my goods on Etsy.com I have also sold many cards off line to friends and family. But I sat back and estimated a guess of what I may or may not have made thus far selling my cards compared to what I have spent to make them. And the verdict was...I sure was spending much more then I made! Plus I forgot the shipping and shipping packaging.

But still all and all I found or belive that I have had great success because on my Etsy Shop-'Handcrafted by LaMar' I have had a lot of visitors (158 hearts) and items with 128 views...
Plus the feedback from customers like this one:

5/21/2008 Gale10 says:

"Totally gorgeous card, very very happy with it, would recommend this seller to all! I will return!"

So for me, I measure my success in the appreciation of my work. By the amounts of people who find themselves admiring my work and the positive feedback from all my great customers.
The best advertisement I was once told was, a great quality product that will speak in volumes...So this I try to bring to the table everyday its time to craft!

What about you? How do you Measure your Success?

Buy from the Blog and SAVE!

Hey you guys I have signed up with R.M.E. (revolution Money exchange), the newest fad in online payment gateway. A while ago I posted a promo for anyone interested in buying from my blog will save BIG!

Well nothing has changed.

If you see a card you like posted in the side bar or in either of shops (Etsy or Ecrater) I am setting an exclusive price here and now for you. All single cards bought from here using R.M.E. are $3.00 which include shipping and all card sets (not including invitations/SALE items) are $6.00 which also includes shipping.

Unfortunately due to the cost of making/production, Diaper Cakes are not for sale here but if you do decide to use R.M.E. to purchase a Diaper Cake, you can automatically subtract $5.00 from the total listed price in the above mentioned shops.

You can find the R.M.E. link in my side bar which should link you directly to me. In the Product/shipping info section please put, 'Crafted by Hand', name of the item you (personal preprinted inside message if one is desired) and also do not forget to include the ship to address.

If there is any problem with the service or you have any questions you can leave a comment or email me at lamar@handcraftedbylamar.com.

Free Give-a-way in May!

This give-a-way will only be held and conducted here on this blog spot site once a month and is exclusive to only the cards in my shop (sorry the Diaper Cakes, invitations and card sets are not included). No purchase is necessary to win, simply go to Handcrafted by LaMar and take a look around, then come back here.


The rules, conditions and regulations:
-You will be invited to browse one of my shops (Etsy.com)
-You will see all my items and find that one special item that you feel you would just love to have FREE of ALL COST!
-You will then come back to this post and leave a comment, your comment is your entry. Only one comment per person, duplicate entries will be discarded.
-Your comment should include, your name and a way to reach you should you win (don't be Anonymous!) and the name of your favorite item in the shop or the URL to it.
-2 winners will be picked per month.


The contest ends Friday, May 30 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be chosen by random.