: calling APRIL sponsors : and a sneak peek!

happy saturday!!
lets make this short & sweet.
[i have a few finishing touches to put on a couple things and then i will be BACK tomorrow with my announcement and all the details!!!!]

can i give you a teaser, though?!

so lets talk about sponsoring the blog in april!!!
this past month was a little rough for me ; i was spending so much time on a few big projects, that i really felt like i neglected my blog a bit.
NOT IN APRIL!!

*we have started round 2 of insanity & i will be sharing photos, tips & a few pre // post workout snack faves.
*i have a really fun giveaway planned for earthday [which, helllllo ; is like christmas to me ;)]
*did you know that a lot of wine // liquor isnt vegan? well, i will be sharing some really great [summer-y] drink recipes with you
*all medium & large sponsors are welcome to guest post on the blog ; favorite things, a tutorial, a fave recipe, ect. talented women = great content!
*remember when i won that massive giveaway in january? well, i have a few more prizes to share with you.
*hopefully, there is a fun [mini] blog makeover happening
*i have new spring recipes & projects to share ; along with a few ways to make your easter a bit easier on the bunnies // eggs
*and, on top of my announcement tomorrow, i am also launching an affiliate program AND a massive giveaway for everybody that participates with the announcement. [a bit vague? i apologize. i just want to make sure everything is ready before i spill the beans]

if you are interested in sponsoring, please send me an email [dianapantz[at]gmail[dot]com OR click here for current rates.

and, while i have you here ; remember that 10% of ALL march sales are donated to 88bikes. they provide bikes & maintenance workshops to kids in developing countries. right now, they are collecting bikes for girls that were sex trafficked in india. [they have almost 500 bikes already this year!!]  type in SPRINGDAY20 at checkout to save 20% on everything in my shop & help a beautiful organization.

see you tomorrow!!! 

: looking for september sponsors! :

hey everybody!
quick post.

i am looking for september sponsors!
a year ago, i only had 15 followers, and most of my views came from myself!
this blog [and my business!] have really grown in a years time.

this time last year, i couldnt knit very well. had just come back from haiti. no idea how to sew. had no concept that i would start a business and where i would go with it.

i know that i am still a 'baby-blog' and am slowly learning a lot of things, but i feel so very proud of this past year.

september is going to be a great month over here on the blog.
i have some great guest posts happening. a new feature that means so much to my heart. a couple great giveaways. AND i am hoping [fingers-crossed // still in the works] to be partnering with an organization that is incredible.

what does all of this mean?
it means that i now have three sizes for sponsors.
ALL money [i mean it ; every.penny!] brought in will go into sponsoring other blogs!
bringing more sponsors here means making this blog more creative AND more inspiring!
[we all win]

check out the sponsorship page here and get in contact.

and for everybody else ; thanks so stinkin' much for making this a great place for me!

: fun gifts from blog friends! :

happy wednesday, everybody!
good week?
i hope so.

most of you know, that i am real-life pen pals with a bunch of great bloggers [wanna be my pen pal? click here]

a while back, i got this amazing headband from chrissy! [i misplaced it for over a month, i couldnt find it ANYWHERE!][i just found it the other day ; so excited!] [blog ; shop]

also, from anna [blog, shop], i got this amazing bag! i also got some wall art that i will photograph once its up [we have 5+ pieces of art we are in the process of putting up]

isnt this stuff cute??! i really appreciate the talent that people have!
[thanks girls!]

thanks for reading!

: two tasty treats and my :dianapantz: story :

hey everybody!
i feel like i have been super absent this weekend.
i had a lot of scary family stuff going on ; i really hope that this week will be better.

anyways, this past week, a few of my favorite blogs [and august sponsors!] hosted me for a few fun guest posts!

wanna learn how to veganize this rainbow cake?

head over to liz's blog and check it out.


how about these delish [and so stinkin' easy!] banana chocolate dessert bites?!

jello has my recipe over on her blog.

annnnnd, wanna read a bit about how :dianapantz: came to be? head over to katies blog and read my story, where i am at and what my goals for the future are.

also, i am looking for a few fun guest posters.
this is open to everybody! a fun recipe, a project you are working on, your favorite season, big news, anything!
send me an email or leave me a comment!

thanks for reading!

: sponsor love : jessica n designs :

ready for more cute goodness from another sponsor?

head over here to check out jessicas fun blog.
she writes about her family, her super cute business and she just started a weekly linky party.
[and she just redesigned her blog : looks SO CUTE!]

you can also check out her etsy shop.
she hand stamps vintage spoons for weddings, your garden and your coffee.
my favorite stuff though, is her hand stamped necklaces.
love them.

here are a few of my faves : 

 [here]

 [here]

 [here]

[here]

also, want a 20% discount on anything in jessicas shop?!?

[i do. i do.]

type in LoveSummer at checkout and save 20%.

bam.

thanks for reading.

support handmade!

: i am looking for JULY sponsors:

weeeeeekend!
is it going well?
[i hope so]

i knocked quite a bit off my to-do list today.
our long bike ride is rescheduled for tomorrow.
also tomorrow = pride festival! two hour zumba-in-the-park! and FINALLY getting packages/letters out to my penpals. AND baking some goodies for blake. [and me, lets be honest..]

its almost july.
[its STILL cold and cloudy in minnesota!]

if you have a cute blog. a cute shop. a fun craft [web design]. or a rad band.
and you want more exposure.
and you dont want to pay for it.
sponsor :dianapantz: in july!
send me an email!
[take.a.picture[at]live[dot]com]

i am looking for 4-6 fun, cute, crafty blogs/shops/folks to showcase.
as a sponsor, i will be doing an individual post about you and your blog.
[dont have a blog button? its okay. i blake is very nice and can whip one up for you!


i have fun things planned for july and my blog is growing [almost] every day!
this is a great time to hop on the sponsor-wagon and get more exposure.

[yes i am wearing a harry potter snuggie...]

: sponsor love : and a GIVEAWAY from Cait+Create! : GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED :

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!


hey everybody!

today, i have such a fun giveaway.

this is caitlin. 

 she blogs over here. [and yes she is holding one of my bags ;)]


two weeks ago, i got this fun surprise in the mail.

look at the packaging!
and the card.
eeeeeeep!
the writing inside is all typed out. like, from a TYPEWRITER!

you may remember [its okay if you dont] that we are growing these herbs on our windowsill.

[our apartment doesnt have a space for gardening]

caitlin made me [blake, too!] these fun little garden markers.
i think they are so cute.

she also included a mini-sign that we are now using as a 'ride safe' sign.

you love these, right?
well, she is giving away a set of six garden markers to one of my cute lil' readers!
[you pick the fruits, veggies, herbs, and she will paint them on]

heres how to win :
[leave a separate comment  for EACH [along with your email address so i can lurk contact you]

*you HAVE to do this one first!*
1) leave a comment. thats it. just tell me : what is your FAVE thing to eat from the garden.

want more chances?
2) follow my blog
3) follow caitlins blog
4) head over to her shop, come back, tell me what you love
5) like dianapantz on facebook
6) tell me : Backstreet Boys or N*SYNC [for the record : i will NOT delete you if you choose n*sync ;)]
*remember : leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do*
[that means you have SIX different chances to win!!!]


good luck.
and support handmade.
caitlins stuff is super cute!

[giveaway will end july 1st!]
[contest is good in us and canada]
[sorry everybody else!]

: sponsor love : jenelle's jemz :

hey everybody!

i wanted to show you some super cute stuff from my pal jenelle.
she runs this fun shop in chicago [go midwest!!!]. she sews patchwork scarves, makes [really, really adorbs] fabric headbands and feather earrings [i wish i had my ears pierced!].

here are a few of my faves : 

jenelles shop is pretty new.
so make her day and support handmade :)

bye!

: free advertising?!! :

hi.
i know i did a post on this earlier this week, but i wanted to do one more.

for the past couple of months, i have been sponsoring some really great blogs [more on that later this month..], and i have been thinking, ...wow, id love to help smaller blogs, etsy shops and cool bands get a little more exposure...

right now, i am still a pretty small blog myself, but i have been growing and my shop has been doing pretty alright [keep your fingers crossed...], so i was thinking that in the next couple months, i would really love to open this blog up to FREE advertising. its a win-win for everybody.

heres what i need from you :
a) follow my blog [once i get 100 followers, i will open this up to sponsors
b) contact your favorite blogs, small, local bands or really rad etsy shops and let them know.
c) and then let me know. [take.a.picture[at]live[dot]com]

 also, thanks to the folks that have written already!
[and to the followers!]