***WIN*** an Ice Cream Party!

What is more fun than a party...an ICE CREAM PARTY!!  Whether it is a birthday party for a special kid, or a sophisticated ice cream cocktail party, nothing is more fun that the sweet cool treat, and you could WIN an entire party from the Shy Socialites.

One Fabulous Winner will receive ALL of the following!

* a consultation with our  illustrators and designers
* a sample portfolio with a custom color chart, illustrations party favor and decor ideas
* a printed set of invitations, favors and decor for 8
* a consultation with Chef Davenport who will help you choose the perfect appetizers and snacks,
   with your ice cream flavors and guest in mind!
* a printed menu for your party guests
* ice cream service set for 8, chosen to coordinate with your party
* additional decor items chosen to coordinate with your party
* party games chosen especially for your party
* assorted sprinkles and ice-cream toppings chosen for your party
* $20 gift-card for purchasing ice cream and snacks!

How do you win?  Write to us at
info@shysocialites.com
Make the subject line "Ice Cream Party".
When you write your address will be added to our email list, a list we are compiling for a future newsletter to be filled with all sorts of wonderfulness (we do not send emails out more than once a week, unless you write us directly, in which case we will write you back)
If you would like to be on our print-mailing list, include a physical address the body of the email.

That is it, you will then be added to the random drawing.

We will be accepting entries until June 5, 2011

You do not need to do anything else, just write to us.  Of course,we would love it if you would share a link to this post with all of your friends, the more the merrier, and if they win, I am sure you will be invited to the party!  So share, share away, please!

The fine print-after your consultation, we may use the invitation we created for you in our Zazzle or Etsy stores, even if your illustration  includes a custom character.  All personal information will be removed from the merchandise.  Your completed party will be added to our portfolio.  If you send us pictures (which we would love) please include a small note of permission saying we can use them in our portfolio and/or on our Internet sites.  If for some reason we are unable to complete the entire project for the winner, the winner will be sent the $20 gift card, and we will re-play this give-away.

Have Fun, cannot wait for the party!

the Shy Socialites

WIN a custom set from our NEW Spring line!

We are getting ready to reveal our new Spring line, it is colorful, fresh, fun and delightful!  To celebrate we want to create a custom PDF set for one of our fabulous readers from one of our new designs.  After much thought we chose 3 very different sets from which you can choose.

If you choose Tridot you will get a fun and playful mix of a 3-layered dot with a matching stripe.  You can choose any 2 colors you wish (to be paired with white) for this fun and funky design.

If you Choose Dahlias 2 you will get a lovely and fresh set of Spring blooms matched with coordinating stripes.  You can choose any 2 colors you wish for this pretty illustration

Should you choose Dolphin Mosaic you get a whimsical dolphin silhouette paired with an artistic mosaic pattern,  You may choose 1 or 2 colors for this set.

No matter which you choose we will work with your colors adjusting them lighter and darker to make a delightful play of shades and tones.

You will receive your set in a PDF file you can print at home, or your local Printer.

Each set comes with either an invitation or a flat stationery card (if you are not planning a party any time soon).  You can choose all the text, we are even here to help you if you get stuck.  Your card can be 5x7,
5.5 x 4.25 or a 5 inch square.

You will also receive coordinating Thank You cards

You may choose any THREE of the following
-a pennant or shape banner
-2 inch circles for cupcake/appetizer picks or sticker paper
-1 inch circles
-water bottle labels
-customized word search
-large coordinating circles for decor
-chopstick wrappers
-2 inch squares
-mini pennants (great for cupcakes!)
-wine glass labels
-bubble bottle wrappers
-standard size play card wrappers
-mini candy-bar wrappers
-standard candy-bar wrappers
-note-paper/stationery
-to/from tags
-origami paper squares

In addition to all this, you get our skilled design and illustration team to help you create exactly what you are looking for!

Now, here is what you need to do to enter.
Visit one of these stores-
The Shy Socialites
The Shy Socialittles
The Candy Store
or
Trillustrations
Choose an item you like for SPRING!
Post on this blog or
the Trillustrations blog
letting us know which item you chose!

Want a second chance to win?  Invite a friend and have your friend note that you sent her/him (you friend must also choose an item they like).  Invite as many friends as you wish!

This contest will be open until February 1, 2011.

One winner will be chosen by February 3, 2011

If we get 100 entries, there will be a special printable for everyone!
If we get 150 entries, we will create a clip-art set for everyone as well!

Thank you Fondly

Daisy
(and the Shy Socialites)