The provided source materials detail several promotional opportunities associated with the My Mind's Eye brand, specifically focusing on giveaways, discounted product boxes, and coupon codes. These opportunities are primarily found within the crafting, scrapbooking, and lifestyle blogging communities. The following analysis outlines the specific freebies and discounts mentioned, the methods for entry or redemption, and the eligibility requirements as explicitly stated in the source documents.
Freebie Friday Giveaways
Source [1] describes a recurring promotional feature titled "Freebie Friday" hosted on the Paper Crafter’s Library Blog. This feature involves spotlighting a specific product, providing project ideas, and conducting a giveaway.
The "Love Me" Collection Giveaway
The specific giveaway detailed in the source involves the My Mind’s Eye "Love Me" collection. * Product Description: The collection consists of 9 sheets of double-sided cardstock paper and 1 sheet of perforated elements. The design incorporates traditional Valentine’s colors (reds and pinks) alongside an "unexpected pop of color" described as light blue. Design elements include doilies, banners, vintage ads, bingo styles, text, and notebook paper textures. * Entry Method: To enter the drawing, interested parties are required to leave a comment in the comments section of the specific blog post hosting the giveaway. The blog asks entrants to share their thoughts on the blog and what they would like to see in the coming year. * Winner Selection and Notification: The winner is selected via a drawing. The winner of the previous week's giveaway (Fancy Pants Designs Love Story Collection) was announced as "Ellen." Winners are announced on the blog, and instructions for claiming the prize are provided. For the previous winner, the instruction was to email [email protected]. The source implies a similar process for the My Mind’s Eye collection, with the winner to be drawn and announced the following Friday. * Associated Content: The blog post also references video tutorials and PDFs available to members of the Paper Crafter’s Library, specifically regarding projects made with the "Love Me" collection, such as a "Be Mine" Valentine’s Treat Pouch, a "Be My Valentine" card, a "U Rock" card, and a "smitten" card.
Discounted Product Boxes
Source [2] highlights a different type of promotional offer found at ScrapbookSteals.com, described as a "Scrapbook Steal of the Day."
My Mind’s Eye Box of Scrap
- Offer Details: The promotion offers a box filled with various papers and embellishments from My Mind’s Eye for $17.99.
- Discount Value: The source claims a savings of "up to 81%" compared to standard retail pricing.
- Content: The box is described as containing "tons of goodies" created by My Mind’s Eye, intended to add color and accessories to scrapbooking projects.
- Purpose: The source suggests this is an economical way to build a stash of materials or to purchase a gift for a friend.
Coupon Codes and Partnered Collections
Sources [4] and [5] identify specific coupon codes that effectively reduce the cost of My Mind’s Eye products, functioning as a form of financial incentive or "freebie" in the context of deal-seeking.
Gift Ideas and Discount Codes
Source [4] describes a Halloween gift idea utilizing "Occasions by Shakira x My Mind’s Eye ghost treat boxes." The author of the blog post notes that consumers can "save with code SHAKIRA20 at My Mind’s Eye." While this source focuses on a specific Halloween application, it confirms the existence of a promotional code for the brand.
Occasions Bins Collections
Source [5] details a partnership involving Occasions Bins® and My Mind’s Eye. The source lists several collections including "All You Need is Love," "Valentine Collection," "St. Patrick's Day Collection," and "Easter Day Collection." * Promotional Code: The source explicitly states: "Don’t forget to use CODE: SHAKIRA10 on your order!" * Context: These collections are designed to stock Occasions Bins® (tradition started in 2019) for various holidays. The Valentine Collection includes items like a love letter plate, colorblock heart napkins, and pennant flags. The Easter Collection features "little brown sugar bunnies" with floral pastel ears and gold foil noses.
Product Availability and Pricing
Source [3] provides information regarding the purchase of specific My Mind’s Eye fabric, which is distinct from the freebies and discounts but offers context on product availability.
Gingham Fields Fabric
- Product: "Gingham Fields Gingham Olive Ydg by My Mind's Eye for RBD 13357 OLIVE."
- Pricing: The price is listed as "PRICE PER 1/2 YARD."
- Sales Unit: Yardage is offered in 1/2 yard cuts. A quantity of 1 equals a 1/2 yard cut, while a quantity of 2 equals a one-yard continuous cut.
- Manufacturer: The manufacturer is listed as Riley Blake Designs, with My Mind's Eye as the designer.
Educational Context (Irrelevant Data)
Source [6] contains information regarding educational resources for visualization techniques in kindergarten literacy. It mentions a printable "TV" poster and crafts involving oil pastels. This source does not contain information regarding My Mind’s Eye freebies, samples, or promotional offers and is therefore not relevant to the consumer offer analysis.
Conclusion
The available source material indicates that My Mind’s Eye offers consumer incentives primarily through blog-hosted giveaways and coupon codes distributed via lifestyle and crafting partners. The "Freebie Friday" program on Paper Crafter’s Library offers a chance to win specific collections, such as the "Love Me" collection, by commenting on blog posts. Additionally, discount codes such as "SHAKIRA20" and "SHAKIRA10" are available for use on the brand's website, particularly for partnered collections like those found in Occasions Bins. While product boxes are available for purchase at a discount (e.g., $17.99 on ScrapbookSteals.com), the only verified method for obtaining products at no cost is through the entry-based giveaway system.