Contest is closed! I will anounce the winner soon!
This week I am giving away a vintage Culinary Arts Institute encyclopedic cookbook from 1962. It is a large (974 pages to be exact) cookbook with many different interesting tips that you do not find in the ordinary modern cookbook. Not only will you find some yummy recipis, but you will also learn how to make your own storage cellar. And of course I am leaving in the various newspaper clipings that were stuck in by the previous owner. That is part of it's charm!
I am giving everyone 3 chances to win! For your first entry please visit my new Etsy shop and let me know what you think that I am doing well, or that I could do better.
For the second entry sign up for my newsletter. You can sign up at the top of my blog above all of the posts.
And for the third chance write a post on your blog, myspace page, etc. about this giveaway,and come back and leave me a second comment letting me know where I can find it.
I will be drawing the winner next Thursday, November 6th at 11 pm. Well that is if I don't fall down with exhaustion before 11 comes. I will announce the winner shortly after. Please make sure that I have your email address so that I may let you know if you win. Anyone can enter. You do not have to have a blog. Good luck!
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108 comments:
wow i realy love old cook books you find some realy neet stuff to cook from them thanks
I love the Dick & Jane crafting kit. Great store! I need to show it to my mother-in-law - she would LOVE it!
Thanks!
ericbrooks75(at)yahoo(dot)com
Your Etsy store is great!! I love all the cool stuff!!
I tried to subsribe to your newsletter but when I clicked go it didn't do anything!!
amitymatthia[at]hotmail[dot]com
etsy shop has some cool stuff- keep it up! mrs.mommyyAtGMAILdotCoM
tried to subscribe but went to blank maybe its my browser mrs.mommyyAtGMAILdotCoM but will keep trying
First, I love old cookbooks!
Second, your photos in your Etsy store could look a little more professional.
love old cook books count me in thanks
I really love the name of your store! I like that you have a variety of items. I think that your pictures are aiming to capture an artistic nature for your products. I will definitely be back!
I'd probably focus on a specific niche of crafting to sell, that would get you a strong, loyal following.
sundaygirl at gmail dot com
I like the antique box in your Etsy shop.
Can you add more products?
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I really like the Dick and Jane Craft Kit:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16494284
I guess my only suggestion is to keep things coming, and add some more items because it all looks good!
I'm really excited about the cookbook because I love to cook and I love reading old books, so it pretty much combines my two loves!
What a great giveaway! I've always felt that all the best recipes are at least 40 years old.
As for your shop, it might help to divide your vintage lovelies into different categories, to make browsing your shop just a little but easier. Take care!
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I love vintage cookbooks. Your shop is very nice. The only thing I could think of is just to have more wonderful items!
Your kitchen window box is really neat! I like that you have a variety of items!
I love your Etsy store. I have put it in my favorites so that I can go back and slowly browse later. So many fantastic things, I think you will do really well, especially for lovers of odditys and ecclectic things.
thanks for sharing
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I have subscribed. thanks for sharing
ceashark at aol dot com
I collect cookbooks so this would be great. As for your etsy shop you just need more products. Other then that its great.
Thanks for the giveaway!
hetz-junk(at)hotmail(dot)com
You shop is cute just needs a bunch more stuff! The vase on there is so pretty. As for the cookbook it's a neat find and would love to have it and look through it. Thanks for the wonderful and neat giveaway.
samsakara@twcny.rr.com
I signed up for the newsletter to
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16395521&ref=em your love affair is gorgeous, i love love chunky bracelets. Well done!!!!
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Oh old cookbooks are just such a treasure. Just think of all the happy people that book has made serving up homemade love. I adore vintage cook books and would be honored.
I agree with the commenter above; that's the first thing that caught my eye; categorization. Maybe even household, kitchen, clothing, etc... other than that I love the look of the cool blue!
I subscribed; thanks for inviting me; I'd love to keep in touch.
i'm a big fan of vintage cookbooks! thy are the most simple of all.
As for your shop, i'd try to keep it simple. categorize everything and maybe you can run something like get a free gift with purchase and make it something really simple like a sachet perhaps. people love to think they are getting something 'extra'
I signed up for your newsletter :) I hope it went thru ok.
Thanks for a Fabulous Giveaway!
I love the Love Afair charm bracelet! My suggestions would be to keep adding items to your shop so that you have a really good selection! I'm going to sign up for your newsletter since the How I stay home article caught my eye.
elkmeese at yahoo dot com
I love the LOVE AFFAIR altered art charm bracelet
My only suggestion would be to add more items. I only saw 10. Hope that's helpful.
I really like your etsy store, especially the great pictures that show lots of detail. I think it's important to clearly show what you are selling. Thanks!
I think the best thing about your etsy shop is all of the variety you offer. Pretty much anyone who visits could find at least one thing they are interested in.
This cookbook sounds great. I love the charm of old cookbooks and often find their recipes to be frugal, simple and delicious. Thanks for the giveaway!
By the way, I would LOVE your input and suggestions. If you want, you can email at asimplewalk AT gmail DOT com.
Well, first of all, I really like your theme. It's very cute, and I love the concept. Your products more or less reflect that, and it's great. You've already done some advertising by participating in the giveaway, so that's good. However, if possible, and this may be hard on a new store owner, I would 1) increase inventory and 2) organize your products into categories (jewelry, kits, decor). Under 1, I would increase not the amount of products, but the types of products you have. Most of your products are pretty expensive. It may do well to have a few "goodies" earlier on to build a customer base. Hope this helps!
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ooooO! i love old books so much. I've just signed up for the newsletter and I'm in your shop right now. I really like that your selling pay dough. its a really clever idea.
I think you could benefit from having a banner that has the same feel as your photos for some extra recognition. Also since its an international site maybe measurements in both inches and cm. and lastly, more items!! a lot of people say they don't start selling regularly until they hit about 50 items in their shop.
your doing really good so far and I wish you well for future sales:)
Looks like you have some nice vintage things in your shop. Maybe you could add sections like "children's activities", "vintage," etc. (under "shop setup") to help buyers find what they're looking for more easily.
OK, Jennifer, I posted an entry on my blog about your vintage cookbook giveaway. You can find it here: http://www.gardeningcaretips.com/uncategorized/vintage-cookbook-giveaway
Hi Jennifer,
I really like your etsy shop, its simple and easy to read and you have great Vintage stuff too! Keep up the already good work!
I love that Vintage cookbook, I actually collect them too, you can see mine in my older posts....That one is so cool, and great that you left the articles in it too!! Thanks for entering my GIVE-AWAY also!!
Take Care, ~ Cynthia ~
I really like your etsy shop! You have spent a lot of time making your cute stuff! Good luck!
I love the variety.
I like that your shop is not cluttered
The Dick & Jane Crafts are excellent. Keep up the good work. Thanks for the contest.
your product line needs to expand but what you have is great
love the variety at your etsy store
Nice little shop, increase inventory and advertise.
Your etsy shop is charming! As for improvements, Increase inventory, and let everyone know you're there! I Love your quote from John Handcock!
Are you a history enthusiast too?
You are doing quite well. Keep it up!
You're doing a wonderful job, keep it up. Please sign me up for your contest.
I love to cook. This would be great to win
Great contest love the Etsy store. So unique!
I love your store. You have such a huge variety of products. Very trendy yet functional. I would love to spice up my kitchen with this cookbook. Great giveaway!
What you are doing well at MadisonRoseVintage: you are showcasing the goods very well!
I subscribed to your newsletter!
I'm a chef and I love cookbooks. I'm posting a list of giveaways tomorrow, so I'll come back and post the link then. :)
Great giveaway. I love cookbooks.
loves2shop712@earthlink.net
I'll love to win this!
OOPS! I forgot my email...Here it is:
dancerinthemaking@gmail.com
What a lovely giveaway! I'll love to see what recipes are in this cookbook!
Btw, my email is:
manhattandolls@gmail.com
Count me in! Thanks for the chance!
Cheers,
Melody
mel_88_88@hotmail.com
My mom has this book and I've been trying to take it.I hope i win yours so I can spare hers.
barbara_powella@yahoo.com
I love all of your vintage items at your Etsy shop!
you have a great selection of vintage shabby chic items!
I love your Etsy store. Thanks
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
Your Etsy shop looks like a great start. One thing that is very popular right now are vintage aprons. You might look into adding some of those as I know every Extreme House Wife needs a nice apron.
ryannharlow(at)hotmail(dot)com
I posted about your giveaway on my blog. Read my post here: http://birdiesaystweet.blogspot.com/2008/11/want-to-win-something-great.html
Thanks!
I love vintage stuff, adn I think you are doing a fabulous job with selling it
http://niftycrochetworks.blogspot.com/ I left a small post about your blog on my website. I like your site a lot by the way,
Oh my!!!!!!!!! I collect cookbooks and I love antiques... I think this giveaway was made for me.
Your Etsy shop is Great... I'm not very helpful, but maybe add more stuff.
I really love anything vintage, but especially cookbooks. Some of the best recipes I have are from the old "church cookbooks".
I think your Etsy shop is great. Vintage things are so awesome. My favorite thing is the Rose Oil Painting 20 x 16...so pretty! =) I love retro books so winning this would be awesome.
And I just signed up for your newsletter!
Maybe you could adjust the thumbnail pictures. Alot of your items are being cut off in the pictures making it a little difficult to browse through them.
PS - I LOVE the Love Affair atltered charm bracelet. I'm going to show it to hubby tonight for a Christmas idea!
I just signed up for your newsletter!
looks like a great shop!!!
enter me please
lilhottemomma@yahoo.com
i think you are doing great! i love the vintage stuff and you have some good stuff!
Love the Dick and Jane crafting kit.
ktgonyea at gmail.com
Great shopping with the older items!
theyyyguy@yahoo.com
Very cool Etsy shop, but what exactly is the picture on the left of your banner???
Love cookbooks!
baileypoo[at]gmail[.]com
I like your site alot. I really love vintage items.
Id love the cookbook!!
yahoobuckaroo@hotmail.com
Cookbooks! Yeah!
I like the Dick and Jane crafting kit. I think you are doing a great job with your stuff. Thanks for the great giveaway.
Sarah B
allenandsally(at)hotmail(dot)com
Esty shop:
Congrats on opening an etsy shop, I have one too!
My thoughts: You could have a more interesting banner, perhaps one that reflects your shop's vintage appeal.
Use all of your photos! A few items that I clicked only had one photo, use each to your advantage.
Anyway, you are off to a great start, and have some neat vintage finds!
lizbeth.faye(at)gmail.com
Okay sign me up! I can always use
vintage recipes! Jewelgirl
http://joyunexplained.blogspot.com/2008/11/win-stuff-wednesday.html
:)
You commented on it!
I like the nice variety of different items. you should try to add more cookbooks, there's a lot of women who would appreciate some help finding recipes.
i love the jewelry that you have, i wish there were even more designs, different colors or whatever, that would be so great!
also a subscriber!
I love your Etsy shop...clear pictures of the items, with very descriptive explanations. You're doing a great job! Over 30 years ago, when my kids were little, we would go to yard sales (because I didn't have much money!) I have so many neat things and focused on antique cookbooks, but I don't have the one you are giving away!
I know it has been said before, but you should catagorize your site a bit better.
And, I collect cookbooks both old and new, so Cheers to you.
emerald420@hotmail.com
great site everything looks awesome :)
I love the floral patterns on some of the items in your Etsy shop!
I subscribed to your newsletter.
I subscribed to your newsletter too!
This cookbook will inspire me to try some new recipes for my family and friends
I think the LOVE AFFAIR altered art charm bracelet is lovely!
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Elizabeth
I subscribed too.
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Elizabeth
Very nice vintage shop! I really really like the supplies!
I like your etsy shop. I would like to see you add some vintage clothes and vintage luggage.
You have a nice variety of items and your prices seem reasonable. The only suggestion I could make is to adjust your thumbnails. For instance, the framed ballet prints shows the bottom third of one and the top third of another. They're nice prints, but you can't tell that till you've clicked on an uninteresting thumbnail. Good luck with the shop.
I subscribed!
I like the fact that you are trying to stay home ans raise your children yourself. Good luck on your shop. I hope it works our really well for you.
Kathy
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I signed up for your newsletter.
Kathy
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I love cookbooks and the older, the better.
annaeedAThotmailDOTcom
I look to cook, so you can only imagine how much I love cookbooks... especially old ones! Thx!
I love the Vintage Floral Rose Magazine Rack.
You are doing everything well. The pictures showcasing the products are very clear. The Vintage Market Sale was a good idea. Keep adding more Home Decor Products. garrettsambo@aol.com
Great prize! Your website is very pleasant and enjoyable for us house wifeing.
I like old cookbooks.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I subscribed.
donna444444@yahoo.com
I like the polka dots and I love the prize.
I like your site :)
I love the items in your shop. I actually saw some things like I used to own-- or very similar. I would like to see you work on your photography skills so you will be able to show off your wares to the best advantage. Some pictures were too small to see details and some were a bit blurry. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway!
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