It is Tim here today to announce an incredible giveaway. I know many of our readers already know about Ashely Ann and her blog. Well, Kara and I are lucky enough to actually know Ashely Ann in real life, but have still never been quick enough to successfully sign up for one of her SnapShop classes. We bought a DSLR a couple of months ago, but only used it to take pictures for the blog because we didn’t know how to use it. I didn’t want to waste time trying look up tutorials online, because I knew eventually I would make it too a SnapShop.
So when Ashley announced that she would be introducing a beta version of her online snap shots, I hatched a plan to procure a slot. I needed something I could use to bribe her. I remembered her commenting that she liked the key holder/coat rack that I had made for Kara. I would have made one for her then, but didn’t have anymore knobs. I decided I should run back to our local habitat for humanity restore and see if they had restocked.
Luckily they had and I was able to get all of the knobs for $2. While I was there I also came across this beauty. I know a lot of you are suckers for flat files like us. I will need to replace the top on this one, but for $20 I was pleased.
It was definitely a lucky day, because they had just unloaded all of this 7 inch reclaimed oak flooring and Kara let us eat lunch at my favorite mexican food restaurant. I didn’t buy all of the flooring, but I got enough for a project we have going on. Hopefully I will be able to show that in a couple of weeks.
After hauling everything home I got back to my plan. This is the version of the key holder/coat rack that I was able to make and offer Ashley.
I am afraid it was out of pity, but she accepted and thus I got chance to access her online SnapShop in exchange for my feedback. Just like the last couple of trades she has made with us, we came out way ahead.
I went through the entire first lesson the first night I was allowed. I tried really hard to read as a reviewer and not as a student, but I failed miserably. There was so much information that was new to me that I would focus on remembering it and forget to read critically.
When I finished it, I had two things I was going to suggest for her. I got done writing my email to Ashley and had Kara read it before I sent it. She said, “Do you really think she was looking for advice on these small of things.” I had to explain to Kara that normally I wouldn’t have mentioned such minor things, but I didn’t want to send in nothing and have Ashley think I didn’t take my job as a beta tester seriously.
All this to say, I highly recommend this course. I don’t know how previous SnapShop students digested all the information in one Saturday. I enjoyed getting to progress through the lessons at my own pace, trying things out, and then coming back to review. Ashley not only covers how to shoot in manual mode with your DSLR, but shows you how to compose and capture “the story” of the picture. I think this course is a great way to develop some new skills and invest in yourself. The payoff of beautiful pictures to help collect family memories is well worth the cost.
Ashley will be offering this online version for $200, but for the first month she is offering it at an introductory price of $150.
She has graciously offered us the opportunity to give one away here on our blog. All you need to do to enter is become a “follower” of our blog and then leave us a comment letting us know you did. If you already follow us, leave us a comment and let us know that.
If you want another chance to enter go over to our facebook page to “like” us and then leave us a comment to let us know. Same things as before, if you already like us just let us know.
The giveaway will end midnight Sunday July 24th and we will announce the winner Monday morning. That way everyone will still have time to register if they need to.
Thanks again to Ashley for letting us put on this giveaway and to all of you out there, you are welcome. I know you will thank me once you have taken part in SnapShops.
You can’t even imagine the joy I would get from the snapshop. As an Ashley Ann stalker, I mean, fan, this would be like winning box seats to the World Series. Yes, it’s THAT good of a giveaway. And now I’ a fan of you on facebook too.
liked you on facebook as well 🙂
Following…great post! Would love to know how to use my DSLR!
And a like on FB!
New follower and so glad AshleyAnn sent me this way. Loving the little I’ve looked at so far – can’t wait for this evening when I’ll have more time to check it out. Also would love to win the SnapShot opportunity.
Just signed up to follow! Would LOVE to win the online SnapShop with Ashley….I too have been wanting to go to one of her Saturdays but they fill up to fast and living in OH would make for a long trip! So HAPPY about the online!!
Following I’d love to win. Thanks so much!!!
I am now a follower of your blog too! I am happy to have found you guys! I am totally inspired by your work! Looks like a win/win for me! I get entered to win snapshop and I now follow a great blog. Good day. =)
I am now a follower of your blog too! I am happy to have found you guys! I am totally inspired by your work! Looks like a win/win for me! I get entered to win snapshop and I now follow a great blog. Good day. =)
Im new to your blog!!! I cant wait to take a look around! Also, been following Ashley Ann for over a year now and i too have never been able to grab up a slot at her snapshops! 🙁 The chance to learn at my own pace sounds wonderful!!
Pick me! Pick me! Ashley’s blog led me to yours a couple of months ago. I have really enjoyed seeing all of your projects. So fun! I have taken Ashley’s Snapshot course, and I am so excited for the online version. She does an awesome job!
I am already a follower and love blog and love Ashley Ann too! Please sign me up and pick me!
Went and liked you on Facebook. Don’t even have a DSLR but if I can win the SnapShot I’ll be buying one.
I love your blog and even though I had the privilege to participate in Ashley’s first SnapShop, I would love a refresher!
I’m a follower! Love your blog! Thanks for the entry!
Following your blog!
Facebook too! Thanks!
And, like you on facebook 🙂 thanks for the chance to win!
Would love to take a class and learn how to really take pictures! Am already a follower.
Your photos are fabulous! If that is the result you get from taking her online course, I’d love to take it! Even if I don’t get picked for the free course, I may save and take it. I just received my Nikon d60 in the mail the other day…eek!
So excited to find a new blog! now following you!
and I Liked you on Facebook! Thanks for the opportunity, I am a longtime follower/fan of Ashley Ann!
Oh, it would be awesome to win a SnapShop! I’m a huge fan of both Ashley Ann’s and your blog. I’m a happy follower.
And now I like you on Facebook too.
I am following. You guys are great!
I liked you on FB. I would love love love to get in on Ashley’s SnapShot course! I have been craving the opportunity since she started them.
very cool idea!
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I liked your fb page! My husband just bought a dslr camera for me and I have a new baby boy. I would love to learn how to tell the story! I also have been following your blog for a while. Love it!
Good morning! I’m now a follower here on your blog as well as your Facebook page! I would absolutely love to be a part of the first online snapshot! Take care! xoxo C
I’ve been following you on bloglovin’ for a quite a bit!
And I just liked you on facebook, too. 🙂
I just liked you on Facebook also.
I want this SO bad! 🙂 I am now following your blog!
I “liked” your facebook page!
added you to my reader! what a great opportunity! Thanks!
Following !!!
awesome give away — i have been following for a while now and i took the opportunity today to like on facebook & follow on twitter as well! so fun!
love your designs Kara. You are my DIY Inspiration Queen. I have replicated a lot of your projects in my house and have not uploaded pictures to show them to you. I guess Ashley’s snapshop is just what I need to take good pictures of my projects before I show them to you!
I follow and that flat cabinet is FANTASTIC!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
Kara, I just wanted to submit a second entry for the giveaway – this time to tell you I just signed up for your blog. I am a regular reader but instead of subscribing I have been visiting your site daily to look for blog updates, just like i do with Ashley’s blog.
But I am now an official subscriber 🙂
I liked your Facebook page!
fantastic! I am a follower!
and I follow on fb! love your site 🙂
I already follow and would love a chance to win a spot at the class!
Thanks for the chance to win such awesomeness.
Just signed up…am so excited about the opportunity to win a spot in the class!
I’m a follower of yours! Oh, it would be so great to win a spot! I just got a DSLR a month ago and have been a bit overwhelmed with all of the options!
I like you on facebook!
I am following your blog! I have been following “Under the Sycamore” for quite a while now.
I “Liked” you on facebook too!