Hobbit Day Giveaway 2014

Did I mention that I'm hosting a multi-vendor Hobbit Day giveaway? No? Shame on me.

Well I am. And all of the prizes in the gift pack are AMAZING. 


Ten prizes from the crafty geeks under the sky,
One winner of the Hobbit prize on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One winner to rule them all, One winner to find them,
One winner to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.


There are prizes from 10 different vendors. For full descriptions and links to the different shops, follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/events/688168747935614

Want to enter? Follow this link: http://tinyurl.com/ofkkbwo

OR just enter below!


a Rafflecopter giveaway

What did I include? It's a Frodo necklace! What do you think?

Geek-Themed Dollar Auction

Okay, it's really not the best event title, but it happened so fast that I couldn't change it once I said it once. 

I'm hosting a Geek-Themed Dollar Auction on my Facebook page this next week! It'll start tonight at 11 pm CST or "tomorrow" at 12 am EST. There are so many amazing items up for sale! I'm really excited about it and seriously want to buy most of the items for myself. 

This photo has ALL of the items except one: my Hobbit-Sized Loki

There are a total of 25 vendors taking part in it and over 60 items! 

In case you don't know how a dollar auction works, here's how:

All items start at $1. Bidding will be in $1 increments. Shipping will be in addition to the auction price, but you'll still likely be getting a really good deal!

Full rules can be found in the album description.

My adorable Loki--he can easily fit in your pocket!

Here's the full list of vendors participating:
September Embroidery
Krystals kreations korner
Pigtails N' Curls
Small Things For Sale
Geek Thread on Etsy
Adorable Adornments
GipsonWands
Sudzy Bums
Nerdy Robots
Dead Threadz
Pick Me Cups
Nerdtastic
Shadow lune
Sarah's Sweetie Pies
Little Cupcake Boutique
Mellow Fury
"kreative studios"
HCM Creations
Sweet Rose Gallery
Beam Me Up, Mommy
Geeks with Scissors
Around the Block
Hot Southern Mess Designs
Bows and Heros
Drowsy Aurora (of course)


Here's the short-link to the album (so you should be able to open it in mobile!):
http://goo.gl/j3pt94

Enjoy and I hope to see you there!

Sale and Giveaways

Okay, the next month is going to be pretty crazy for me. At some point I'll be moving to England, or so I think. It's the military, and I won't be 100% sure what's going on until I get my wisdom teeth removed. Fun.


I currently have a few things going on business-wise. The first is a Doctor Who basket giveaway. Yes, you read that right. Whovians, enter now before it's too late. LINK or MOBILE-FRIENDLY

The prizes included in the basket are fantastic. One is my Hobbit-Sized Tenth Doctor.

The other prizes are from: 

Castle Corsetry
Geeks with Scissors
Geekify Inc
Much Needed Merch
Usagianddarien's Custom shoes and things
Pigtails N' Curls
Around the Block
Nerdtastic
Pooka Creations
Charmingsushi
Red Lotus Designz.com
Geek Thread on Etsy
Bunnies & Buggies Boutique
Nerdy Robots
HCM Creations

My ready-to-ship sale started today. Visit my Facebook page for the details.

Included in the sale are Katniss, Enderman, Bilbo, Jake the Dog, and Appa, to name a few. Sale ends May 1, and items are already selling! You don't want to miss it.

Lastly, I'll be taking part in one more giveaway, but this one's Harry Potter themed. A specially made Hobbit-Sized Luna Lovegood will be up for grabs. Details, when revealed, will be on my Facebook page. This giveaway will run April 28-May 3.

Geek Lover Sale, v3

As some of you may know, I've been taking part in a Facebook-based geek-themed sale every few months hosted by Geeks with Scissors. It's so much fun to have so many geeky artists come together for it! We're having another sale next week for Pi Day. A few of my own products will be there again--Katniss, Sherlock, my Enderman, and a special Pi pie.

Here's the link: http://on.fb.me/1fGNLm0
R.S.V.P. on Facebook for a reminder: https://www.facebook.com/events/1463454357200483/

It's my Anniversary!

No, it's not my marital anniversary--it's my business' anniversary! It's hard to believe that I've had my shop open for a year already. Then again, it sometimes feels like much longer. At any rate, I decided to host a giveaway to honor the occasion! Who doesn't love free stuff?

Enter to win here: http://prmo.me/6PNwoH

Since my shop is named after Sleeping Beauty, aka Aurora, I decided that she would be the perfect prize for this occasion.

Well, I have more work to do, otherwise I'd stay and chat. I hope to see you all on my Facebook page!


www.facebook.com/DrowsyAurora



- Abby

The Doctor Who Timezone

Hello all,

A couple of weeks ago my husband and I decided to move to England.
"England??" you may say. Yes, England. I'm still realizing it myself.

As some of you may know, my husband is in the Air Force. He received orders a couple of weeks ago that he will be stationed at one of the Royal Air Force Bases in England. We'll be moving in the Spring.

How exciting is that!? So far I've compiled the following list of things I must do in England/Europe:

1. Try real fish and chips
2. Visit one of Gordon Ramsay's restaurants in London
3. Watch Doctor Who on local TV
4. Visit France
5. Visit my Grandma's hometown in Germany (ish)
6. Visit Germany for Oktoberfest (even though I don't like beer or most German foods)
7. Visit at least one castle
8. See the Westminster Abbey
9. See Big Ben
10. Visit Stonehenge
11. Have proper tea
12. Watch a real football game
13. Ride on a double-decker bus
14. Make lots of my Sherlock, Doctor Who, LOTR, and Harry Potter plushies and sell them at a local craft fair

I'm sure I'll find more to do once there. 

What does this mean for my business, Drowsy Aurora? It means that I'll need to shut down for a month or two in order to move. After I've set up my studio in England, I'll update my Etsy shop--shipping prices, location, and so forth--to reflect my new location. I hope you'll join me in this journey!

A Geek's Guide to Christmas (or how to find gifts for your geek friends)

It's that time of year again--Thanksgiving is just a few short days away, which marks the beginning of the Christmas hustle and bustle. I know how stressful it can be to find presents for everyone on your list, which is why I've made a list to help you. If you are shopping for the geek in your life, you've come to the right place.

Who doesn't like The Avengers? Well, DC lovers, I suppose, but if your geek does like Marvel, why not get them this adorable set of The Avengers made out of perler beads!

Subatomicdeathkitten Designs, $20

Now, you likely have some friends and family who love Tolkien and his The Lord of the Rings series, even if they're not that geeky. If they're into miniatures as much as I am, they'll love this miniature terrarium of the Baggins' Hobbit-hole. 

Face of the Earth, $275

Speaking of LOTR, if you have a geeky friend with a recent newborn, consider gifting The One Ring teething ring.

Treehouse Illustrator, $17

Do you have a friend that LOVES the Harry Potter series? Do they have some extra wall space that could use an awesome decoration? Check out this Leaky Cauldron Pub sign! While you're there, check out some of the other universes in their shop--they have everything from The Princess Bride to Star Wars to Firefly!

Curio Obscurio, $49

If you're looking for a stocking-stuffer, try a trinket from this shop--this one's a cute little 20-sided die!

Dorky Dino, $7

Now, I know what you're thinking, "What if I'm looking for someone who plays video games?" I have just the thing for the gamer who loves Assassin's Creed. What gamer wouldn't want a hoodie like this, even if they don't play Assassin's Creed!

ARTTER, $72

It's a stereotype that nerds don't always...smell that good all of the time. It's much too tacky and tasteless to actually buy them soap, but what if there was a way to give them soap and have them love it? If they aren't fans of Xbox, not to worry, they have other game station controllers, too.

Digitalsoaps, $16

Finally, I must add one item from my shop to this list. If you're shopping for a Star Wars fan, look no further than this adorkable plush doll set made from felt. I also have plushies from Doctor Who, The Hunger Games, The Big Bang Theory, and SO many other universes!

Drowsy Aurora, $76

I hope you've enjoyed my list and have been inspired to find gifts for your geeky friends! Remember to shop early from sellers who hand-make items so that you'll receive them in time!