Thursday, April 25, 2013

Night 13 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 13 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.



Bloody Valentine Small Pendant - Style A in Brown  $12

Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.


***Make sure to stop by the Simply Stacie blog for a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Laughing Vixen Lounge. Enter here.***


Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 13
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 13
Captain Hooper makes his way to the front of the crowd. He spots the scarf next to the body. "Her scarf." he said "She dropped that out in the hall." His glance turns to Mr. Whale. "You picked it up and put it in your pocket." Gasps are heard throughout the crowd.
"I most certainly did!" Mr. Whale exclaimed. "It's still right here in my pocket." he said reaching into his pocket but finding it empty. "I swear it was right here."

Detective Heathmoor picks up the small maroon button from the floor.
"Look" Mrs. Craven said "It's the same color as Mr. Whales' jacket." Every one's eye are set on Mr. Whale.
"Well you can see I'm not missing any buttons!" he growls.
"Actually, my good man, you are." Sir Hitchcock points to the sleeve of the jacket.
"You can not possibly think I had anything to do with this!" he yelled.
"You were fighting with her earlier this evening" Ms. Browning offered "before that drink spilled all over you."

"Yes, he would appear to be our main suspect." Detective Heathmoor said. He knelt down next to the empty glass of champagne that lay on the floor and studied it closely. "But then we would be wrong."
"What do mean?" Ms. Browning asked.
"If you notice the lipstick print on this glass you will see that it does not match the shade worn by Madame Corman." He stood back up and straightened out his suit. "I think you will find we now have all the clues we need."

Have you figured out who the killer is? Think about the what you've read throughout the game then find the last clue to reveal the killer and see if you're right!


Today's clue is hiding in Little Fairy Cult.
Need a little help finding the clue? Angel around your neck.

***Tomorrow we'll have the ending of our Murder Mystery story. Plus there just might be some bonus questions to get you even more points! Don't miss out 8)***


Featured Shop - Little Fairy Cult
Little Fairy Cult is run by Sand from Cleethorpes, UK . Her shop is filled with fun jewelry and accessories. 

Biohazard Bottlecap Necklace  $5.36
 
How did you choose your shop name?
"My friend answered a question about me on FaceBook saying that I was most likely to start my own Cult, and so I did and it became my business name."

Breakfast Earrings  $8.43
 
Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"I trained in jewellery and metal art for years at college and when we moved to our new house the opportunity to have a workroom type set up in our utility room kind of kick started it all."

Dandelion Wish Necklace  $27.59
 
What inspires the designs/creations you make?
"Mainly Fantasy, TV shows, films, customers requests, all manner of things influence what I make."
 
Silver Wrap-Around Ring - Choice Of Word  $18.39

What new designs/creations would you like to add to your shop in the future?
"I plan on extending my Game of Thrones range of house sigils, and I have a few ideas that I need to find the time to experiment with too."

Ouija Board Necklace  $15.33
 
 Here is a peek at where the Little Fairy Cult magic happens.



 
You'll have a chance to your choice of 2 items from the Schweet Shoppe Collection - 14 designs to choose from - from Little Fairy Cult. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.


Oreo Bracelet   $9.20

Visit Little Fairy Cult




Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies.
"My favourite murder mystery is Clue, purely because I adore Tim Curry."


 
Come back tomorrow for the last featured shop and wrap up to our murder mystery. Plus extra questions for some more entries! Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Night 12 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 12 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.


Butterflies and Dragonflies Charm Bracelet  $50



Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.



Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 12
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 12
Detective Heathmoor spots one last item on floor that he seems very interested in. Find the next clue to see what that item is.

Today's clue is hiding in Kitsch Bitch Vintage.
Need a little help finding the clue? Strike, Split or Spare?


Featured Shop - Kitsch Bitch Vintage
Kitsch Bitch Vintage is run by Erin from Nowheresville, California. Her shop is filled with lots of vintage goods.


Vintage Bright Pink and Aqua Rhinestone Earrings  $15

How did you choose your shop name?
"Kitsch Bitch, well that one sums it all up."


Dorothy Thorpe Vintage Lucite Chrome Lazy Susan & 3 Glass Bowls  $150
 
Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"I've been a vintage lover and crafter for a long time, they just blended together. I love finding unique vintage treasures looking for their special home, along with taking a few and giving them new life."


Vintage Early 1960s Dress Set  $90

Erin's shop is full of great vintage clothing and accessories. You're sure to find something that strikes your fancy.


Vintage Owl Necklace  $12

Here is a little peek at the Kitsch Bitch Laboratory. Do you see the little Creature From The Black Lagoon on the dryer chair? He is sooo cute I had to get one for myself.


 The Laboratory


 The Laboratory

 
You'll have a chance to win a $20 Gift Certificate from Kitsch Bitch Vintage. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.


Vintage Costume Pearl Necklace with Leaf and Cluster Pendant  $10

Visit Kitsch Bitch on Etsy or Ebay and use coupon code KITSCHBITCH20 at checkout for 20% off your order of $10 or more (Etsy shop only).




Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies. 
"North By Northwest is right at the top of my thriller list. It's full of suspenseful twists and turns that only Alfred Hitchcock could have made so perfect. ...and oh, the fashion! Not to mention Cary Grant... "How does a girl like you get to be a girl like you?" ...gggrrrreeoowww."



Come back tomorrow for the next featured shop and the next scavenger hunt clue. Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!

Monday, April 22, 2013

Night 10 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 10 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.


Hitchcock Inspired Charm Bracelet - Custom Order
 
Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.



Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 10
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 10
Detective Heathmoor knelt down near the body and looked at the pink scarf that lay next to it. "She appears to have been strangled" he said. Find the next clue to reveal what else was left at the scene of the crime.

Today's clue is hiding in Vegan Sudz Shop.
Need a little help finding the clue? Whipped sugar. Yum! 8)


Featured Shop - Vegan Sudz Shop
Vegan Sudz Shop are run by Nikole from the Allentown, MI. Her shop is full of fun and crazy soaps for all ages. 



How did you choose your shop name?
"I was a vegan for over 10 years when I decided to open my shop, so that part was easy. As for the "Sudz" part, well that was just being lazy because I'm selling soap."



Han Solo Star Wars Soap  $5.50

Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"I was so tired of spending big loot on expensive soaps and lotions at stores, and still not being 100% sure that the ingredients in them weren't coming from the inside of some poor animal or that they were even decent enough to actually put on my skin, so I figured out how to make them myself. And after forcing them on my friends and family and seeing that they actually used them, loved to use them on their kids and even asked for more... well that started me down the path of branching out and forcing them on people I don't know for money :)"



Abominable Snowmen/Yeti Soaps  $6


What inspires the designs/creations you make?
" Other than my quest for happy veganism worldwide and the understanding that natural just equals better, I've always loved cute, creepy, weird, obnoxious and just plain odd things. And since a lot of my soaps are geared towards kids having fun at bath time, I just assume they all want something creepy and weird just like I did!"



S'more Soap w/Marshmallow Scrub $6

What new designs/creations would you like to add to your shop in the future?
"I have SLS Free Shampoos and Conditioners and all natural deodorant that I've been meaning to cram in everyone's face forever now, but I want to make sure everything is perfect and groovy before launching them, plus, I'm too lazy to take the pictures to post them on Etsy."



Ninja Bread Men Bath Soap  $9

A little peek at where the magic happens.






You'll have a chance to win your choice of 1 item - choose from 6 different products - from Vegan Sudz Shop. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.








Visit Vegan Sudz Shop and use coupon code GIVEAWAY10 at checkout for 10% off your order.




Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies. Tonight, submitted for your approval by Laughing Vixen, is A Perfect Getaway. It's a fun ride with plenty of twists and turns. Always a favorite of mine to watch.


Come back tomorrow for the next featured shop and the next scavenger hunt clue. Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!

Sunday, April 21, 2013

Night 9 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 9 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.


Vintage Skull Small Pendant - Style A   $12


Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.



Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 9
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 9
Gasps fill the room as guests try to see inside the sitting room. "What happened to her?" someone whispered. Find the next clue to reveal the murder weapon.

Today's clue is hiding in Miss Bohemia.
Need a little help finding the clue? Classic horror movie.



Featured Shop - Miss Bohemia/Bohemia's Looking Glass
Miss Bohemia and Bohemia's Looking Glass are run by Jen from the UK. Miss Bohemia is filled with bohemian glamour, darkly romantic pieces, vintage inspirations and fairytales! Bohemia's Looking Glass is filled with literary themed jewelry.

Day Of The Dead Necklace  $21.92


How did you choose your shop name?
"Miss Bohemia originated from the word ‘bohemian’. I was drawn to this word as it is a term taken to mean 'free of rules' and unconventional! This seemed perfect for both me and my creations, which are often seen as an eclectic mix of styles which fuses everything from dark fairytales to Victorian and vintage inspired creations."

Alice In Wonderland Necklace  $9.39


Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"Stemming back from childhood I have always been creative through arts and crafts. A few years ago I was made redundant and took a short break from the regular 9 to 5 and I started making jewellery which I really loved. After becoming a little obsessed with creating new designs and after receiving increasing requests from friends and family I decided to set up a shop online and see where it led to. I now have my own website and a series of Etsy shops too. My designs have now expanded from jewellery to accessories including keepsake boxes and fabric based designs."


There's No Place Like Home Mug  $12.52


What inspires the designs/creations you make?
"For me, being creative is both my dream, my passion and something that flows from within! I tend to draw inspiration from everywhere and believe that beauty and magic can be captured from almost everything. I like to combine a mix of modern and vintage elements in my work and this probably developed from my love of art, costumes and jewellery from different eras. I also love reading fairytales and thrillers, especially books (and films) that merge the two together. This often influences my designs i.e. Alice In Wonderland Collection (which includes gothic pieces), Phantom of the Opera Jewellery as well as Victorian styled shabby chic and more gothic creations."


I Love You To The Moon And Back Earrings  $10.18


What new designs/creations would you like to add to your shop in the future?
"As someone with a great love of books and nostalgia, a dream of mine was to incorporate novels and vintage papers e.g. music sheets into some of my designs. This is now becoming reality as I recently opened a new Etsy shop called Bohemia’s Looking Glass. I recycle the pages from damaged books into jewellery settings and I plan on using the book papers to create paper roses (and other creations) which will be made into jewellery and altered artwork."

"I would also like to add more shabby chic fabric based designs e.g. Victorian styled tattered cuffs and fabric roses etc and have a mix of romantic dreamy fabric designs and gothic Victorian styles too."

Mr. Darcy Mug  $13


You'll have a chance to win a "Love is Forever" Jewellery and Accessories Prize Pack from Miss Bohemia. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.




Visit Miss Bohemia and use coupon code MURDERMYSTERY10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Also good at Miss Bohemia's Etsy shops - Miss Bohemia and Bohemia's Looking Glass




Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies.
"I'm a big fan of old detective and murder mysteries in both book and film form and love thrillers/suspense movies too. One of my favourites thrillers (sometimes called a horror too) is 'The Innocents' which is set in a gothic mansion and tells the tale of a governor and 2 children. What I love about this film is that it doesn't heavily rely on the usual imagery to scare you but creates the perfect scary atmosphere, suspense and psychological fear through well directed music and lighting - it's so creepy!"



Come back tomorrow for the next featured shop and the next scavenger hunt clue. Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Night 8 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 8 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.


Tea Time Charm Bracelet  $50

Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.



Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 8
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 8
Detective Heathmoor and a group of guests find Mrs. Craven crying hysterically outside the bathroom. "They're dead" she exclaims. The detective looks into the room to see a body on the floor. Find the next clue to reveal who it is.

Today's clue is hiding in Laughing Vixen Lounge.
Need a little help finding the clue? Ladies of the sea.

 

Featured Shop - Dirty Dishes
Dirty Dishes is run by Meg from Monroe, Louisiana. Her shop is filled with hand painted coffee mugs.


Zombie Mug  $12.50

How did you choose your shop name?
"A short while after I first started painting "offensive" sayings on cups I decided to separate them from my more conventional shop. My husband and I discussed a second shop for the "dirty cups". I laughed and said they are not dirty cups they are my "dirty dishes" and the name stuck."


Flying Monkeys  $12.50
 
Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"I was doing well with my other Etsy shop when my daughter suggested I paint mugs with sayings usually found on tee shirts or bumper stickers. I have had so much fun with these snarky sayings and have enjoyed painting them."


Milk And Cookies Mug  $12.50

What inspires the designs/creations you make?
"Customers. My greatest inspiration comes from custom orders or customer ideas. My favorite thing in the world is to get a convo asking if I can put a particular saying on a cup with a certain picture on it. I find this to be a challenge that makes me want to exceed their expectations."


Personalized Dog Or Cat Breed Mug  $12.50

What new designs/creations would you like to add to your shop in the future?
"I have been painting cocktail glasses for a while and plan to add some "dirty" ones to my shop."


Stupid Mug  $10.99

You'll have a chance to win a Hand Painted Tree Mug, your choice of initials, from Dirty Dishes. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.  


Hand Painted Tree Mug  $12.50

Visit Dirty Dishes


 
Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies.
"Seven - This is a suspenseful movie about a serial killer who kills people committing the seven deadly sins of gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, pride, lust, and envy. I liked this movie because in it the detective found clues to the next murder at each crime scene. I remember thinking that if this were really going on, I'd have to go on a diet, exercise and keep my mouth shut or I'd be next on the list."


Come back tomorrow for the next featured shop and the next scavenger hunt clue. Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!

Friday, April 19, 2013

Night 7 Of The Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway

Welcome to night 7 of the 2nd annual Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Giveaway. Make sure to stop by our Giveaway Post and enter to win a goodie bag full of to-die-for treats from 14 different shops! Tonight we have the next featured shop from our giveaway and the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. Play along and you'll have the chance for lots of extra entries.. But first lets get to our featured item of the night from Laughing Vixen Lounge.

Hearse Necklace  $25


Purchase any item(s) from Laughing Vixen Lounge through April 30th and get 10% off your order. Use code APRIL10 at checkout.



Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt Clue - Night 7
Each night you'll find the next clue in our Murder Mystery Scavenger Hunt. It will be hidden within an item listing inside one of our participating shops. You'll be given a hint as to where the main clue is hiding. Once you find the clue go to the main Giveaway Post and find that night's entry on the Rafflecopter widget. You must leave the clue through the Rafflecopter! Do not post the clue anywhere on the blog. If you do it will be deleted and will not count. If you have any questions just ask.

Night 7
Sir Hitchcock has the room's attention as he lifts a glass of champagne to make a toast to Mr. Castle. He is about to speak when a scream pierces the night and brings the party to a halt. Find the next clue to reveal where the scream came from.

Today's clue is hiding in Placefulness.
Need a little help finding the clue? Your daily affirmation.


Featured Shop - Placefulness
Placefulness is run by Dana from Atlanta, GA. Her shop is filled with beautiful and fun artwork and photography.

Once Upon a Time 5x7 Fine Art Photography  $11.25

How did you choose your shop name?
"It's a term my boyfriend and I invented that referring to a place of our own. I'm sure everybody wants placefulness, a place to call their own whether it's physically a nice home or a place where they feel safe. I thought this name was perfect for the shop since the shop is all about "making love feel cozy anywhere" by bringing artwork to your home."


Rock Paper Scissors 8x10 Landscape Photography  $20

Why did you choose to make/sell what you do?
"I've always enjoyed painting and drawing but realized I can't efficiently share it with anyone and had no need to keep piles of artwork locked up in boxes for no one to see. So i decided to offer originals and fine art prints to people to enjoy in their homes!"


Sweet Love 8x11 Mixed Media Original  $10

What inspires the designs/creations you make?
"My photography is mostly inspired by landscapes, natures, and the intricate details of something/someone. My artwork revolves around a mixture of dreamy colors and abstract layers that just embody how I feel at the time it has been painted. I usually have art sessions where I just draw or paint for a couple hours so all of those pieces tend to look like a series since my mood was the same throughout the whole process."


The Tea Party 5x5 Fine Art Photography  $11.25

What new designs/creations would you like to add to your shop in the future?
"I really enjoy simple black and white typography and more watercolor if possible. I really like mini art canvases as well!"


Peacock Feather No. 1 Original Watercolor  $23


You'll have a chance to win As Long As We're Together - Acrylic Painting from Placefulness. Enter now on the main Giveaway Post.  


As Long as We're Together Acrylic Painting  $18

 Visit Placefulness.




Since we have a Murder Mystery theme going I had to ask the shops to share their favorite murder mystery/thriller/suspense movies. Tonight, submitted for your approval by Laughing Vixen, is Rosemary's Baby. This is one of the greats in my personal opinion. A captivating journey into fear and paranoia. And yes, my mom's name is Rosemary 8)
 

Come back tomorrow for the next featured shop and the next scavenger hunt clue. Oh, and don't forget to enter the big giveaway. You could walk away with some fabulous to-die-for goods from all 14 of our shops!