Allison Franks (Hobbit.Town Jewelry)

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Yay I won! The Liebster Award is mine

My friend Vanessa at http://vintagetoyfun.blogspot.com/ just nominated me for this years liebster award! Honestly, I've never heard of it before...but here goes nothing. Winning is still winning! ;)


The rules are:

  • Each person tagged must post 11 things about themselves.
  • They must also answer the 11 questions the tagger has set for them.
  • They must create 11 more questions to ask bloggers they have decided to tag.
  • They must then choose 11 special bloggers to tag & award with the Liebster award 
  • These bloggers must be told in a comment on their blog

11 Things About Me:
 
1.  I'm 26 years old and I'm still obsessed with Sailor Moon.
2.  I currently reside just outside Austin, TX with my fabulous boyfriend Marcus.
3.  I make jewelry and other crafts via etsy and am now in 3 local stores in the TX area!
4.  Table top games are really fun!
5.  I have a secret crush on Felicia Day.
6.  A good video game always helps relieve tension. ;)
7.  I've always been a tom-boy, but I'm starting to notice it's easier to make friends with girls now that      I have boobs.
8.  I really, really, really want to organize a craft night!
9.  I spend almost half my rent on comic books.
10.  I someday aspire to be a fancy Anthropologist (thanks college degree!), but I want to dabble with        Taxidermy first.
11.  Japanese Lolita fashion is AMAZING!




Vanessa's Questions:


 1. When crafting do you prefer music or a movie?
 2. Whats your favorite movie?
 3. Favorite song?
 4. Do you have a job outside of etsy?
 5. Do you have a pet?
 6. Favorite book?
 7. Favorite drink?
 8. If you could live in any time period what would you choose?
 9. Favorite place that you have traveled to?
10. Favorite quote?
11. Favorite toy you had growing up?





1. I enjoy both music and movies while I craft although it's much easier for me to focus when music      is on.
2. Favorites are hard for me...but I guess I'd say Willow.
3. Once again favorites are hard...but right now I'm really digging Prince's "Uptown".
4. Right now's a hard time for me job-wise. Just got laid off, but I'm working on finding another one.
5. No sadly. I really want a big fat fluffy kitty though. :(
6. Favorites, favorites... Well I have always had a soft spot for "Jane Eyre"
7. You're killing me! Alcohol? haha
8. Hmm you know I'm really happy where I am.
9. San Francisco, CA
10. "Ain't nobody gonna make a monkey out of me!" - Talking Heads
11. I was hardcore crazy about my My Little Ponies. In fact, for a long time I would always carry at least one around with me. Just in case.

Ok now it's your turn guys! My nominees are:

http://letsfightcrime.com/
http://batcavereturns.blogspot.com/
http://aghoulsbestfriend.blogspot.com/
http://littlegothichorrors.blogspot.com/
http://covingtoncreations.blogspot.com/
http://www.charancreations.blogspot.com/
http://livingdeadgirlnicoleart.blogspot.com/
http://mybagintheattic.blogspot.com/
http://mssylsstuff.blogspot.com/
http://moiracoon.blogspot.com/
http://kckendall.blogspot.com/

And here's your questions!

1. What is your biggest regret?
2. What is your favorite past time?
3. Tell me an embarrassing story.
4. Have you ever broken a bone? If so, how?
5. What's the craziest thing you've ever done?
6. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go and why?
7. Tell me a secret.
8. Do you play video games? If so, who's your all time video game crush?
9. Who is your favorite author?
10. What is your favorite dinosaur?
11. What do you think about sports?

Etsy Christmas Sales

Hey everybody! The xmas sales have begun. I'm currently running two etsy offers for my jewelry shop: hobbit.town jewelry

Offer 1: All etsy orders over $25 will receive a free goodie bag! Offer expires next year. Grab 'em while you can. Available while supplies last!

Offer 2: FB fans only!! From now until the new year if you are a friend of mine or "like" my page on facebook then I will send you a special coupon for 25% off your entire purchase! If you don't have an etsy but wanna participate that's fine too. Just message me and we can work out the rest. 


Don't miss out on these awesome offers. Available for a limited time. Happy Holidays!!