TWO GIVEAWAYS! Value up to $75!!!

You may remember that as a childrens book illustrator, I also specialize in wall art and decor for children's rooms. I work with each of my clients from sketch to final art to create a completely personalized treasure that will last  a lifetime. Today, I would like to offer my readers a coupon for 1/2 off any sized original illustration from me, and a GIFT CERTIFICATE from CSN Stores to boot!

These 11x14 originals were commissioned for very special kiddos. 11x14 artwork costs $120 with FREE SHIPPING.

I will choose two winners: One lucky follower will receive an online gift certificate for $45 at any of CSN's jazillion of stores (they're like Amazon, they have everything. Seriously)   and a coupon for 25% off any sized original illustration from Miranda R. Mueller Illustration. A second winner will receive 50% off an original illustration. Both Illustration coupons will be valid until June 13th 2011. You're also not limited to commissioning a piece for a nursery or bedroom, perhaps you have an anniversary coming up and want to get your sweety an extra special card? Or maybe you'll be attending a wedding soon: personalized art in commemoration of the couple's special day is a fantastic gift idea! Use the coupons for yourself or give them as gifts.

A sweet 8x10 for two love birds on their wedding day. 8x10s cost $65

FOUR chances to enter:

1. Become a follower of An Austin Homestead or "Like" us on Facebook. Already a follower? Great! Leave a comment letting me know.
2. Submit a comment below with your favorite reason to commission original art: Decorate a child's room? A pet portrait? A wedding gift? Baby shower gift? Personalized holiday cards?
3. Visit MirandaRMueller.com and pick your favorite illustration, leave a comment with the link.
4. Visit CSNStores.com and pick an item you'd buy with your $45 gift certificate, leave a comment with the link.

Hot dog, that's a lot of ways to enter to win a potential value of $75 bucks! Please do not exceed 4 comments, but please do tell your friends and feel free to post on any applicable forums.

***ONE MORE CHANCE TO WIN: refer anyone to my blog and receive a bonus entry. Be sure and tell them to leave your handle in their comment. 

And last but not least, congratulations to Marigold and Bohemian Beetnik for being my swap winners! Not as many people participated as i'd have liked, but i'm really looking forward to trying your goodies and sharing mine with you. And on second thought: I really want my chooks to try out Nature Girl's treat and i'd like her recipe, so though Pocket picked numbers 2 and 3, what the heck: i'll swap with number 1 too! Be sure and email me with your contact info and your preference for what you'd like to swap and i'll get your goody in the mail.

Without further ado: let the contest entries begin! You know you want to win cool stuff - who doesn't?

GIVEAWAY TIME!

My other self, Miranda R Mueller Illustration is sponsoring a giveaway over at the wonderful Hideous! Dreadful! Stinky! blog - a blog for crafters, mamas, frugal-savvy folk who aren't at all hideous, dreadful OR stinky.

I'll be giving away one $50 gift certificate that's good for an original 8x10 including shipping, or can be used towards a larger purchase:

Description: A  gift certificate from Miranda R. Mueller Illustration, good  for one 8x10 name illustration*- original art totally customized for you.  Let the artist  design an illustration as unique as your child:  match your nursery decor,  feature your child's favorite things, or just look darned cute with various animals that share the same first letter of your child's name. Bright happy colors and bold letters stimulate your baby's interest and encourage older children to read their name. Great for baby shower gifts too!  
*may also be used towards the purchase of a larger piece
Materials: Recycled content toned paper, prismacolor pencils, ink and optional stitching. Can also create custom sewed pieces from fabric scraps from your nursery linens
Dimensions: 8x10
Retail value: $50

Hurry for your chance to win! Marigold is also offering a different giveaway for each day of this week, so check them all out while you're there. This is the piece i created for Marigold and her two boys, i'd love to make the perfect piece for your kiddos' rooms.

11x14 original illustration for Huck and Milo