A while back BlytheLife was super close to hitting 500 likes on the Facebook page (if you haven’t already, you can like BlytheLife on Facebook by clicking here). To celebrate, I knew I wanted to do some kind of giveaway – I just wasn’t sure what kind yet. So after some thinking, I came up with something good. At least I think it’s good.

I have a local friend, who goes by Sizzy Lizzy on Facebook, who generously donated a bunch of her BlytheCon Seattle goodie bag contents – notably the postcards and buttons, so those are included in this giveaway. I know a lot of people were bummed about not being able to make it, so there are some goodies from that.

In addition, I will be including a massive (huge!) 3″ BlytheCon Vancouver button and some BlytheLife.com goodies. (For those curious, ticket sales for BlytheCon Vancouver started today!)

But wait! There’s more! (So much more!)

The winner of the Happy 500 Likes Giveaway will also be getting…

A handknit cardigan with a matching headband in a seasonal orange (by me! Michelle/chelleshocks). I know, a ball of yarn is not a cardigan – but the winner gets to choose fun things like: sleeve length (full length, three-quarters length, short) & pockets (yes or no).

This is everything. All the things! Just imagine the yarn being knitted up already, okay?

What do you have to do? Just comment below, and then enter via the Rafflecopter! If you comment and do not enter via the Rafflecopter widget, your comment will not count towards an entry for the contest! There are additional ways to enter – check the Rafflecopter widget!

The giveaway runs until Friday October 10th 2014 at 11:59pm Pacific. The draw will be held on Saturday October 11th 2014 and the winners will be announced on BlytheLife.com. Remember to use a valid email address for all comments. If you win, I will be contacting you for your mailing information.

Please only use one email address per person, those using multiple email addresses for more entries will be disqualified.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This giveaway is open to international entrants.

Factory doll, photo by Meg/irulethegalaxy.

I wanted to do a little survey on TBL/factory/fake Blythe dolls so I created one:

TBL/Factory Questionnaire

There was an amazing 100 responses to the first survey, I had to start another one due to limitations with the website. This contains the exact same questions: TBL/Factory Questionnaire #2.

This is anonymous – you do not need to give your name/username or email address when doing this survey. The questionnaire consists of four yes/no questions, and one comment box if you have any other thoughts to share about TBL/factory/fake dolls.

I will be writing about the results in a couple of weeks, so there is plenty of time for you to fill out the survey and to share it with your Blythe friends! I’m really curious about the results and hope that they’re enlightening!

You have a doll-related website/shop/blog and BlytheLife has your target audience!

BlytheLife.com is an active doll website with a high readership that primarily consists of women who are Blythe and other doll collectors/hobbyists. By advertising your doll-related site or business with BlytheLife, you can ensure that your ad is being seen by the people that are your potential customers. Every time someone visits BlytheLife, they’ll see your ad on the side!

Did you know? Sponsorship costs are purposely kept low to keep advertising accessible to people in the doll community.

There are three spots currently available for the month of October and all sponsorship funds from now until July 2015 will be donated to BlytheCon Vancouver 2015!

Large – 1 spot available for October! (325×200 pixels)

• $10 – 1 month
• $18 – 2 months
• $26 – 3 months

Small – 2 spots available for October! (160×160 pixels)

• $5 – 1 month
• $9 – 2 months
• $13 – 3 months

If you’d like more information on how you can advertise on BlytheLife, click here.

Every once in a blue moon while, I updated other pages around BlytheLife. This past week, I updated the Links page here on the website. It was mostly to remove dead links and to update the always growing list of blogs and online shops that have been featured here on BlytheLife. Any blogs that had not updated this year got removed (sorry!) and I’m on the search for new-to-me doll blogs to add to the list!

Do you have a Blythe blog?

My preference would be for Blythe blogs, or Blythe-related blogs. And you don’t need to solely blog about Blythe like I do, it can be a blog where you talk about many types of topics and Blythe. Because we all know that our favourite big-headed doll has a big head for a reason! If you’re the administrator of a Blythe-related Facebook group, I would also like to start a list of Facebook groups that you all find useful, either for information or for buying/selling/trading. You can leave the link down below in the comments as well if you have any suggestions!

And for those that don’t have a Blythe blog and would like to start one, I published a 5 part series on Doll Blogging in 2011 that’s loaded with tips on setting up your own blog and promoting it.

Comment below or fill out the form at the bottom of the Links page if you’d like your blog added! (Please note, if the purpose of your blog is to only plug your wares and online shop[s], I may not add it but I would welcome the opportunity to interview you!)

You have a doll-related website/shop/blog and BlytheLife has your target audience!

BlytheLife.com is an active doll website with a high readership that primarily consists of women who are Blythe and other doll collectors/hobbyists. By advertising your doll-related site or business with BlytheLife, you can ensure that your ad is being seen by the people that are your potential customers. Every time someone visits BlytheLife, they’ll see your ad on the side!

Did you know? Sponsorship costs are purposely kept low to keep advertising accessible to people in the doll community.

There are three spots currently available for the month of September and all sponsorship funds from now until July 2015 will be donated to BlytheCon Vancouver 2015!

Large – 1 spot available for September! (325×200 pixels)

• $10 – 1 month
• $18 – 2 months
• $26 – 3 months

Small – 2 spots available for September! (160×160 pixels)

• $5 – 1 month
• $9 – 2 months
• $13 – 3 months

If you’d like more information on how you can advertise on BlytheLife, click here.