"designs by steppie" giveaway...?

Yup, you heard me right!

Designs by Steppie is teaming up with Indie5 Collective, a YouTube community run by and dedicated to Etsy sellers, to hold the very first Designs by Steppie GIVEAWAY CONTEST!



All it takes is a little feedback from you all, and somebody will be drawn (at random!) to win a package full of Steppie goodies -- no strings attached!

Like mentioned, the giveaway contest will be in conjunction with Indie5 Collective, who will be hosting a video dedicated to (1) showcasing the items that will be given away to a lucky participant and (2) explaining the details of the contest! This video will be live on Friday, October 24th, 2008! So, stay tuned as the date is approaching very quickly!

What's Indie5 Collective?
Well, it's a "video-zine" broadcasted through YouTube that just started a few months ago. They are close to reaching 100 subscribers, and is proving to be reaching the Etsy community as more sellers are participating in making their own videos, etc. Indie5 Collective, though it may have a good number of different video contributers, is spearheaded by the infamous Buttonhead, who will also be the artist contributor this Friday when the giveaway contest details go live on their channel!

What else does the community aim towards?
> Featuring awesome Etsy artists
> Discussing the Etsy community
> Providing Training and Tips for Indiepreneuers
> Showcasing cool handmade items
> Promoting the 'Buy Indie' lifestyle

Ali (aka Buttonhead) discussing "Conscious Consumerism"



If you like their videos, find them on YouTube
and become a subscriber!

Otherwise, stay tuned this coming Friday as the
"Designs by Steppie" Giveaway Contest,
in conjunction with Indie5 Collective, will be going LIVE!

See you then!

xoxo,
Steppie

P.S. To make sure you don't miss the opportunity to win free Steppie freebies, be sure to become a subscriber to my blog! You will find the widget to enter your e-mail address at the top right of my blog! :)

feature from a youtube sensation.

So, unless you've been living under a rock, YouTube has become a venue for people all over the world... including the many indie artists and crafters we see at our very own Etsy.com. Search a little and you'll find videos showcasing short snippets of them in action or features on their current craft projects. While using YouTube as an outlet has become a growing habit of some sellers on Etsy, it is far less unfamiliar to the YouTube sensation and upcoming singer, Jennifer Chung.

I actually got the pleasure to meet the talented singer at a college mixer, where her hip hop team (MCIA) and my hip hop team (CADC) took a little time out to mingle and play. I remember walking into a room, and just hearing her belt out some notes, and I was completely stunned and amazed. From that point on, I got addicted and started looking her up on YouTube like a crazy creeper, and fell in love with her voice. But even more? She's a down-to-earth girl... genuine, friendly, and beams a light of energy that even shows through her videos.

I'm a huge fan, and you should be too.

Amazing, right?

You know what's almost as equally amazing?
She was nice enough to feature one of my "I Heart Whale" postcards in her most recent video! And even gave me a little shout out, too. Totally made my day. (:

Here's the video:

Jennifer does an AMAZING cover of Katy Perry's "Hot 'n Cold" in the beginning of the video, and after promoting her upcoming performance at Libery Live Tour 2008 at UC Irvine, then gives a few shout outs to Push Push Pull and to yours truly. (:

Watch more of her videos and become a subscriber:
http://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferJChung
http://www.youtube.com/jenniferchungmusic

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Jennifer Chung, you are amazing. I hope this little post brings a few new faces to your YouTube, not like you really need it! I think we both share a wee bit in common with attending UC Irvine (well, attended, in my case), being involved in hip hop teams on campus (holla, holla!), and well... all the while, trying to chase our dreams. Keep up with what you're doing, girl... because I know things are only looking bright in your future! (:

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On a side note, I spent all day researching DIY screen printing. And, well, let's just say new projects are coming soon!

xoxo,
Steppie