Recent winners…. recent features… fabulous prizes!!!! DID YOU WIN?…
And the winners are…..

Soul Blossom … Lisa (sommerbreeze)

Dream BAby Backdrops… Tony Schelske

Eye Candy Overlays… Kristy Gilmore

Lilian Grace… Stacie Dredge

Just Josie… Katie McGowen

Lustrous Prests… Pink Pearl

Sunshine Couture…Stefanie Folda

Creative Addictions… Magean Harris

Poppy Tree Frames…Kesslie Millers

Goodnight Mouse…Amanda Heath

And… the Sandy Puc Ukandu winners are…

BATON ROUGE.. Kesslie Miller
NASHVILLE… Stephanie Smith
BALTIMORE… Karen Leigh
COLUMBUS… Christina Davis
CHICAGO… Jamie Bulger
MINNEAPOLIS… Sandy Helfrich
ST LOUIS… Studio Bliss
KC… Tamara Westhoff

and we still have seats available for the following cities…

• ATLANTA
• BOSTON
• DEMOINE
• DETROIT
• HOUSTON
• RALEIGH

*Wanna win a seat to any of the the above cities? Leave your comment below… tell us WHY you wanna attend, and which city of choice… GOOD LUCK!!!

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And knit she does!!!
well, at that

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Hello Hello!!  As many of you know, my name is Cherise Kiel and I am one of the writers her at Prop Insanity!  In addition to being able to write for this fabulous site I also teach affordable newborn workshops throughout the USA.

I will be in downtown Seattle this coming Monday/Tuesday May 28-29th and I am still in need of a couple of models for the workshop   I can’t teach other photographers how to safely pose and photograph newborns if I don’t have any subjects, lol!

So I need YOUR help!!  I need 2 newborn models 1 for the 28th and 1 for the 29th.  Models should be under 2 weeks old at the time of the shoot (but I can be flexible if needed).  and  all models will also receive a free session and 5 digital images for their time!

So, if you know anyone in the Seattle or surrounding areas, please let me know!!

They can email me at c_k_photography@yahoo.com or contact me through my website or FB page

Thanks in advance for all of your help!!  Feel free to spread the word!

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Happy Monday Everyone!!

I hope you all are having a Great Monday, but if now, here is a feature that will be sure to brighten up your day!!

Two Crafty Mamas is such a fantastic little shop and I am totally in LOVE!  Their hats are simple and classic, yet the little details add so much to them!!  The cabled beanie is absolutely adorable and adds just enough detail to make it the perfect addition to your shoot!  The little wood buttons and tabs also add a unique twist to their beautiful hats!!  And,  not only do they sell beanies, they also sell beautiful bonnets, mohair wraps and adorable little headbands

I think sometimes it’s really easy to go overboard with props and accessories for our photo shoots, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE these little hats and headbands because they add just the right touch without distracting from the precious newborn

Be sure to check them out yourself, you won’t be dissapointed!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE the cable knit beanie!  Perfect for the little boys

The ribbing and colors in this hat are perfection!

LOVE the details in this hat!  It’s perfect!!

This little bow is perfect for our girl shoots!

SO, who wants to win a $30 GC to Two Crafty Mamas?!?

Just head over to her shop and take a look around

Then come back here and let us know what you think!  Easy Peasy

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Boy oh boy!  Do I have something fabulous for you today!

Today’s feature is Baby Bean by E.L.M..  They offer Baby Bean posing bags and Little Bean Posing Sets!  Baby Bean’s come in two different sizes (regular and travel size) and are made of waterproof vinyl to help make cleaning up messes very easy!   They are made to help pose newborns into those fun, squishy and cute poses!  Baby Bean’s do not come with fill which works out to your advantage as YOU get to determine how firm or squishy you would like to make your own posing bag!    Fill your bag to what fits your style and what works for you!  The full size Baby Bean is approximatley 40″ diameter and 14″ high, depending on how full you make it when you fill it with the styrofoam beans. The Travel Bean is approximately 30″ in diameter and 14″ high depending on how full you make it as well.

Here it is in action!  Look at that perfect little dip in the center for posing!

Little Bean Posing Sets are to help lift up baby and get them into poses even easier when you’re using your Baby Bean! They are also made with the waterproof vinyl.  If you order them, they are filled with bean bag fill.

The Little Bean Posing Set is so versatile and a huge help when trying to get baby into that perfect pose!   Not only are they perfect to use with the Baby Bean, but these handy little bags help to stabilize and pose baby in a basket, a bed, or any prop!

Seen enough and need your own?  Baby Bean is giving away a travel size Baby Bean to one lucky PI reader!

Enter by heading on over to Baby Bean’s Facebook page !  Like their page and leave them some love telling them we sent you!  Come back here and leave a comment letting us know you did so!

Can’t wait for the winner to be announced and want your own Baby Bean RIGHT NOW?!?!?   Baby Bean is offering 10% off all products purchased from now until June 10, 2012 using the code INSANITY!  Think it can’t get any better?  Well it DOES!  Not only is Baby Bean offering this awesome discount, but they are also going to donate 5% of sales during this time to help out fellow photog Lindsey Mills Photography who recently lost her studio to a fire.  Incredible!  THANK YOU Baby Bean!

Good Luck!

xo Staci

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Hello Hello!!  It seems like forever since we last met   Has anyone else been dealing with sick kiddos?!?  It seems like once it’s here, it never goes away, lol!

BUT . . .  That gave me some extra time to come up with some awesome vendors to bring to you!

The 1st being Deerie Handmade!  YAY!

Deerie Handmade is such a cute little shop!  They have everything from headbands, bloomers, diaper covers, crochet hats, hanging stork pouches, upcycled hats and more!  I don’t think there is anything else you could ask for in 1 shop.  When I received her package in the mail I was so excited to use them and they looked so cute!  They were right on the mark when it came to sizing and fit, and the construction was top notch!  The little details added really make them stand out!  Everything about them was perfection and I am soooo happy with her items!!

Take a look for yourself and let me know what you think

I LOVE the little stitches around the heart.  Such a cute detail and the different textures are so fun!

Did I mention how great the fit was!  It was perfect, and with enough stretch to easily fit a larger baby!!

Love the little band and the buttons are oh so cute!!

Want to win a $40 Gift Certificate to Deerie Handmade (like I needed to ask, lol)?!?

Then head on over to her etsy shop and take a look around

Then come back here and let us know what you would get if you won!

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Pish PoshProps

Pish PoshProps is a prop shop you NEED to know about!

Not only are they uber duber cute goodies for us photogs,
but they use upcycled products for their shop as well…
so you can feel good about your new prop, while your model looks DARLING wearing it!

Pish PoshProps is organic, sweet and best of all affordable!

SPECIAL RTS SALE GOING ON NOW!
free shipping on all purchases for 48 hours
(starts today, Thursday)

Pish PoshProps
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Pish PoshProps

Hand stitched with love,
and crafted with newborns in mind…
they have some really unique goodies in stock,
but grab them while they are hot, because they get snatched up QUICK!

And you can see why…with a quick peep into their shop
and their goodies + pricing >>> Pish PoshProps

Beautiful selection of precious knit goodies,
with colors from fun & bright to creamy & organic…
we LOVE Pish PoshProps!

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky reader will win a $30 store credit!

HOW TO ENTER?
Simply visit their shop (lnk above)
then come back HERE and let us know what youd buy w/your $30 credit
(and it could be yours!)

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So Prop Junkies… I wanna make this whole Prop StAr thing fun and easy for everyone… me included hahaha

I’m making an executive decision (lol) and doing one LAST change to our Prop Star themed fun… I do really miss it being on FB, and seems our FB fans do too (the linkys are a tad annoying, dont ya thing?). So I’m going to announce 2 tutu winners… then for now on, the Prop StAr will be hosted on our facebook (like originally done)… with a little tweek to it.

And our tutu cuteness winners are…

I can help it.. I Love everything about this capture. Its childlike, whimsical, natural and just makes me feel all warm & fuzzy!

and runner up… which just made me giggle.

What little girl wouldnt love to do this shoot?!  (Or mama for that matter!)

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Heidi and Sara started out as two friends with a love of crafting, pretty much making things for their children and sharing their beautiful work with others.  Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara offer boutique quality clothing for boys and girls and hats and hair accessories for all ages.

This little model is wearing their beautiful cotton sun hat in Ecru with pretty accents of pink and sage.

You’ll find an array of gorgeous items in their shop, some hand crocheted by Heidi and others sewn by Sara.  When they’re not changing diapers, dressing up like Princesses and dropping kids off at school, they’re searching for the next crafting adventure!

Heidi and Sara are giving away an adorable newsgirl hat from their Etsy shop…. any color and size to one very lucky Prop Insanity reader!

So, who wants to win?!

All you have to do is make sure that you like Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara on Facebook.   Then, check out their Etsy shop, and come back here and leave us a comment telling us which item is your favorite.

And because they are SO SWEET, Prop Insanity readers can receive a 20% discount off all crocheted items in their store; just enter the code ‘Propinsanity20′ when checking out in the Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara Etsy Shop!

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May 17th UPDATE*** Due to the overwhelming and heartwarming response, we are actually “closing” the fundraiser up now… the amazing influx of vendors & props has been out of this world   I think Lindsey will be covered for life!!! And… I will admit… I’m a tad worried her mail carrier/delivery man might quit with the hurricane of love (and boxes) coming her way now lol… THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!! XOXOXO ***

As many of you know.. one of our wonderful PI writers, Lindsey Mills Photography, and have enjoyed and cherished her wonderful posts and features her on Prop Insanity….

Sadly, Lindsey lost her studio in a fire last week   It set ablaze (under investigation), and all was lost…. every single tidbit of goodness in her photography world, G.O.N.E.

Lindsey not only lost her studio and all of the equipment in it… but she also lost all of her props in the fire. And as you know… Lindsey LOVES HER PROPS! So, Prop Insanity is going to be doing a fundraiser for Lindsey, and gathering anything from newborn hats, blankets, posing pillow, & wraps, to toddler goodies like headbands, hats… etc… anything, everything!

All of this… was lost…

We are looking for donations near and far… in every category possible, to help Lindsey Mills Photography get back on her feet and shooting behind the lens as she loves… and is so fabulous at!   As her motto says…  A LIFE… A LOVES… A LENS… so lets show her our support, gratitude and huge hearts by helping her get back to her LOVE, photography.

TO DONATE.. simply comment below leaving your
SHOP NAME, LINK/URL, & DONATION ITEM.…
I will tally items, shop names & urls… and gather add’l information… than contact each vendor on our list below.

If you dont have props, but want to help…
monetary donations can be sent via paypal to lindseymillsphotography@gmail.com

As our thanks to YOU for your support… we will then post a special blog feature here, saying THANK YOU with shop url links back to your stores.

I personally cannot imagine the feeling of losing everything I have worked so hard for… having it taken away from me in a puff of smoke and flame… but I do know one thing, we can help make Lindsey smile again!  Pi is an amazing community, and I’m proud to be part of it!

And if you can’t donate, just help spread the word to those you know…

Share this on your FACEBOOK…
Tweet about our Fundraiser for Lindsey…
Pin away our image below on PINTEREST…
Any help is still help… and we more than appreciate it.

Due to high insurance deductibles… Lindsay has been cleaning and paying for repairs out of pocket

May 17th UPDATE*** Due to the overwhelming and heartwarming response, we are actually “closing” the fundraiser up now… the amazing influx of vendors & props has been out of this world   I think Lindsey will be covered for life!!! And… I will admit… I’m a tad worried her mail carrier/delivery man might quit with the hurricane of love (and boxes) coming her way now lol… THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!! XOXOXO ***

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