Uptown Molly Going To Her New Home

It was so exciting to have a give-away here at R.Kay Design! Last Monday the Rafflecopter thing I used to keep track of everything chose Gloria Walshver as the lucky winner. So Uptown Molly is on her way today to live with Gloria.

It was fun having a Give-Away and I think I'll do more of them. I'm always making purses and handbags when I'm creating a design. I certainly don't need all of them and who better to have them than my wonderful readers!

I really liked Rafflecopter, it kept track of everything and then it used Random.com to choose the winner, it couldn't be more fair than that. However, I did learn a few things along the way. I think my first mistake was making it mandatory to "Like" my Facebook page. I think it's a mistake to make any category mandatory, I won't do that again. That way those who want to enter can just do the things they want.

Writing a note for Gloria

Wrapping Molly

Another thing I need to do is some research. I really thought more folks would enter. Maybe it's because I didn't know where to go to tell everyone. I tweeted about it on Twitter, I posted it on Facebook, I mentioned it in my weekly email, and I posted it on MomTalkNetwork.com. Still only 41 entries and only 10 different people. I'm certain some didn't enter because of the mandatory Facebook, I'm learning.
 
Next time I think I'll send a separate email to my list so it's noticed by those special people who gave me their email address. I really

want them to know about it. And maybe I can find some more places to list it so people who don't know my site will find it. I know you guys want the give-away to stay small so your chances of winning will be better, but I really want to grow this site to be a great place for discussions, conversations, and learning. And I also someday want this to be how I make a living. I want this blog to be a winning place for everyone and the more the merrier! So if any of you know how I can expand entries for my next give-away, I'd really appreciate your comments.

So good-bye Uptown Molly and until next time ~

Reba