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Sunday, November 10, 2013

Win a Figment Tote from Spark of Inspiration on Etsy!!


If you have been following Picturing Disney the last couple weeks you have probably already checked out the Disney Lover's Etsy Holiday Gift Guide! This round up of great Etsy shops includes an awesome array of different Disney inspired handmade items your friends and family are sure to love! At the bottom of the post is a great big giveaway where you can win items from the shops included! 

Wellll.... here's a little preview giveaway! Check out these great totes from Spark of Inspiration! I love the Orange Bird tote she sent me and can't wait to share little Figment with you! 


Want to win the Figment tote?
Here's what you can do to enter:

1.  Head over to my Instagram and re-gram the official pic! Make sure you are following both @PicturingDisney and @one_little__spark and you mention us in your comment when you repost.

2.  Don't have Instagram or want a second entry? Make sure you like Picturing Disney and One Little Spark on Facebook and then post the giveaway picture to Facebook and tag me in your comments! 

3.  Once you have posted to either Facebook or Instagram you can get an extra entry by commenting below!! 
What's your favorite park of Journey Into Imagination in Epcot?? 

Just long press on the picture to save on a cell phone or screen shot from the pic on IG! 

Contest ends on Wednesday night at midnight!

2013 Disney Lovers Holiday Gift Guide (plus giveaway)! UPDATED!



Your guide to the best Disney inspired handmade gifts Etsy has to offer!

Are you looking for unique items for the Disney lover in your life this holiday season?? Well look no further since I have scoured the handmade pages of Etsy to bring you the best in my roundup of the greatest holiday gifts for Disney fans in 2013! Check out the shops below, then enter to win a prize package featuring items from each shop! 


Shop Name: Natura Picta

What you will find: Upcycled Vintage Dictionary Prints/Paper Goods/ Fine Arts

Disney Inspired Items: Prints, Notecards, Postcards: Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Alice in Wonderland, Snow White, Pinnochio

Offer: Join us on NATURA PICTA Facebook or Twitter (or both) fanpages and you'll receive a Special Discount Code of 5% OFF for your purchase, that you can reuse several times and also send at your friends. The Special Discount expires on Dec 31, 2013.

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What you will find: Finished Bottlecaps, Bottlecap sheets, Supplies, Pony Os

Disney Inspired Items: Awesome quality unique Up bottlecap replicas that have been recreated from other shops.  I have had my Grape Soda pin for a couple years now and it is in excellent shape even after I have dropped it and moved it from jacket to jacket. 

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Shop Name: Big White Yeti

What you will find: 
Hand poured all natural soy candles made in small batches with love, care, and creative names! These all-natural soy candles are hand poured in the Bayview neighborhood of Milwaukee, WI using pure soy wax, a cotton wick, and from the earth fragrances. 

Disney Inspired Items: 
Everything a yeti would want in his candles! These candles are perfect for any Expedition Everest or Animal Kingdom fan! 

Offer: Use etsy coupon code FRIENDSOFYETI to score 10% off through December 31st!

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Shop Name: Bubble and Geek

What you will find: 
Handmade candles, lip balm, fragrances and other geeky necessities!

Disney Inspired Items: 
If you are like me and are just a fan of fandom’s look no further than Bubble and Geek for a one stop Geekery shop! They take beauty to epic proportions with their line of fragrance, soap, lip balm, lip scrub, body spray, and candles inspired by fan favorites like Kingdom Hearts, Nightmare Before Christmas, Harry Potter, Doctor Who, Game of Thrones, Tolkien, and more! 

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What you will find: Pictures and trinkets touched by pixie dust

Disney Inspired Items: Get your fill of Disney inspired accessories like necklaces, earrings, keychains and even photos from Disney Parks and films! You can also request custom items from delivEARing Memories shop to customize pieces with your favorite characters or attractions prints!

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Shop Name: Dana Elyse

What you will find: Handmade and fully customizable metal stamped jewelry for many occasions and even some art prints.

Disney Inspired Items: A large array of hand stamped customizable jewelry as well as art prints that any Disney fan is sure to love! 

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Shop Name: Migoto Chou

What you will find: Trinkets and Treasures and Patterns Galore!

Disney Inspired Items: Beaded bracelets and charms, handmade earrings and necklaces, and patterns to make your own adorable Disney Parks inspired (and non-Disney) jewelry and charms. 

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Shop Name: Only One Mark

What you will find: It only takes one mark to make an imprint on the world with paper goods and artwork.

Disney Inspired Items: Customizable invitations and other paper goods in all sorts of adorable fairy tale inspired prints as well as original wall art and other items like journals. 

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Shop Name: Pineapple Empire

What you will find:  Unique printed women's and baby clothing as well as accessories using felt and high quality iron-ons.  

Disney Inspired Items: This amazing Mary Poppins cosmetic bag is incredibly soft and beautiful.  Also featuring adorable whimsical designs.  

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What you will find:  Handpainted shirts and bags as well as handmade jewelry and keychains! 

Disney Inspired Items: Everything! This incredible crafty shop has something for literally every Disney lover on your holiday wishlist (and probably something you will want to pick up for yourself)! 

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Shop Name: Picturing Disney

What you will find: As always, my shop is a way to keep the Disney magic alive at home!  

Disney Inspired Items: Everything from Alice inspired bangle bracelets to ones featuring cowboy boots like Woody himself… Bags inspired by the Polynesian and Enchanted Tiki Room and even some other craft adventures and prints! This shop keeps my site up and running! 

Offer: 10% off orders of $15 with etsy coupon code MOUZE





Like what you see? Want to win all of this:

 Enter below using the rafflecopter widget for your chance to win the prize pack featuring items from each featured shop!  Contest for United States residents only this time! Thanks! 

Saturday, November 9, 2013

Pack More Fun on Your Next Disney Vacation with American Tourister!



If a picture is worth a thousand words the next few pictures should be not just showing but telling you about the amazing quality, color, and versatility of the new American Tourister Colora bags! 





Not only are these bags both functional (never will I again struggle to find my luggage on the airport carousel since I have this great Mike Wazowski-esque green) and durable (the clips, mesh pouch, interior and exterior material is much higher quality than my old luggage) but they are FUN! The Colora bags come in so many colors that are not standard and they are all bright in a way that shouts "sunshine and vacation"! :)


I love the style of these bags and as the queen of packing a whole vacation of stuff in a carry-on size suitcase I challenged myself with this bag.  Consider a week of Disney fun packed nice and neatly below and remember to look to American Tourister for all of your Disney luggage needs because, afterall, they are the only OFFICIAL luggage of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts! :)

Find American Tourister and their awesome Colora bags on their website And around the web:
Facebook: @Americantourister
Twitter: @AmTourister
Instagram: @AmTourister
Pinterest: @ATouristerUS

Lookings for product specs now that I've peaked your interest? 
Here are the technical details:

    • Product Description:
      • Colora is enhanced with the near effortless mobility of sleek, smooth rolling dual Spinner wheels.
      • Fully lined interiors with zippered compartment and cross straps to minimize shifting of contents.
      • Ergonomically designed dual tube aluminum handle with comfort grip locks in place when not in use.
      • Large exterior panel pocket accommodates last minute items.
      • 10 Year Warranty.
      • Weight: 8.0 lbs.
      • Dimensions: 20.0" x 14.5" x 8.5"
    • Product Features
      • Carry On Sized - Luggage designed to fit in most airlines overhead compartments; may not conform to some airlines carry-on standards.
      • Spinner Wheels - Four wheels...zero effort, four multidirectional spinner wheels allow 360 degree upright rolling in multiple directions so there is no weight on your arm.
      • Retractable handle - Provides easy maneuverability when extended out from the case, and stores neatly inside when not in use. Locks in place in both the fully extended and stored positions for secure traveling.
      • Top carry handle - Allows you to lift the case with ease and comfort, or carry it by hand when rolling isn't an option.
      • Side carry handle - Allows you to lift the case with ease and comfort.




Friday, November 8, 2013

Pregnant in Disney World: Tips for Mamas in Mouse Ears!


It was a last minute decision for us to take a trip to Disney World... even though I was pregnant.!

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Epcot Food & Wine Festival 2013


I can’t think of much that is better than visiting EPCOT during the Food and Wine Festival.