Clemson is where the heart is (giveaway from State Your Team)

Three more days!

Three more days until we're all back in Death Valley with 80,000 of our closest friends. Whoo hoo!

We're counting down the days to the first home game with a week-long celebration of awesome giveaways.

You are going to love today's giveaway prizes - yup, prizes...two to be exact.

Meet State Your Team - an upstart Etsy shop run by the husband and wife team of Shannon and Scott Brooks of Dalton, GA. State Your Team is a "labor of love" side project from their regular nine-to-fives.

We featured State Your Team in one of our recent posts about Clemson treasure hunt finds on Etsy. State Your Team soon contacted us and wanted to offer our readers a discount code AND a giveaway! Of course we said yes!

Through the month of September, State Your Team is offering Clemson fans FREE SHIPPING on all of their products by using coupon code IPTAY12. This is a great offer!

Also, one lucky Clemson Girl has the chance to win the Clemson Tigers "State Heart" Wall Art and the Clemson Tigers “State Heart” Magnet.

The "State Heart" measures 8” tall x 10 ½” wide at longest points and uses the official Clemson University colors. This lightweight, wooden state is a cool, subtle, decorative way to declare where your heart lies in South Carolina.

Each state is cut from ¾” Aspen Pine plywood, sanded to shape, and hand painted. A metal sawtooth hanger is installed and the state is topped with an acrylic satin spray for added durability. It arrives to you ready to hang!

The winner will also get a miniature version of the wall hanging state as a magnet. The "State Heart" magnet measures approximately 4” tall x 4 1/2" wide at longest points. Another fun way to show your Clemson allegiance at home, in your locker, at work on your cubicle, etc.

Enter in the giveaway using the Rafflecopter widget below...

a Rafflecopter giveaway Deadline for entries is midnight tonight! A winner will be drawn at random and contacted tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 6th. The winner has 48 hours to contact us after the email is sent or we will draw a new winner. You can visit this post tomorrow to see who has won.

Big, big thanks to very talented State Your Team for sponsoring today's giveaway!

Latest & Greatest Clemson Handmade Finds

Here are some great Clemson Etsy finds to get you ready for football season...

Sometimes an orange or purple necklace just won't work with your gameday outfit - I love the subtlety of this silver necklace, and you could use the pendant on a bracelet chain too.
Ready to Roar Necklace - Etsy seller SparklingSoul, $20

This would be so pretty hanging in your kitchen window above the sink, or better yet, hanging from the top of your tailgate tent casting beautiful orange and purple sunshine onto your tailgate.
Tiger Paw Stained Glass - Etsy seller SLSstainedglass, $110

I thought this was such a cute idea for a bib - not only is the saying on the bib totally cute, but it is totally practical...terry cloth? Genius! Perfect for tailgates using lots of ketchup, sauces, etc. I think I want one to wear to soak up my sweat! :)
Terry Cloth Pullover Spirit Bib - Etsy seller TheEnchantedFrog, $14


I love this idea for a koozie - I've never seen a crocheted koozie before. Definitely a unique and fun way to decorate and keep your beverage cool on gameday.
Clemson Can Cozy - Etsy seller kristycustomcrochet, $6


Perfect for the lady of the tailgate - look adorable in this purple and orange apron (love the contrasting patterns and adorable buttons) and keep messes off of your gameday outfit.
Orange and purple apron - Etsy seller HappyCampers12345, $42


This would be perfect for a Clemson dorm room or a home office. I would love to have this even at work hanging above my desk. I could stick notes, reminders, bills and photos on this thing.
16 x 20 Memory Board - Etsy seller tmomotwins22, $16.99


This little outfit is so adorable! I wish I had a little girl to dress up in this... It's so cute and girlie, yet functional for running around the tailgate and sitting in the stands. Cute, cute, cute!
Football Helmet Appliqued Shirt w/ Ruffle Pants or Capris - Etsy seller theuptownbaby, $35


The Esso bar and grill has become a landmark to Clemson, and some of you may remember spending quite some time there during your Clemson years. I love the idea of using this patch for your own handmade Clemson craft...any ideas?
Esso Patch - Etsy seller MomentofZen, $5


Do you bring your furry friends to the Clemson games? It's only fair that they have their own cute gameday outfit as well - and hey, it's got pockets so your dogs can help carry items from the car to the tailgate.
Large Dog Breed Orange and Purple Saddle Wags w/ Collar - Etsy seller TreeParlor, $70

I love, love, love the photograph letter prints, and I would love, love, love a Clemson one... The really neat thing about these photos is that they were taken on Clemson's campus and have a description on the back of each photo of where on campus it's from. I should have asked for this when I graduated...what a great gift this would make.
Clemson Framed Art - Etsy seller shopcorduroy, $165


And here's another fun one for your furry Clemson fans - a carpeted pet tent. The cool thing about this tent is it easily folds for travel - so what a perfect, and spirited, way to keep your pets cool and in the shade at your tailgate!
Large Clemson Tigers Pup or Cat Tent - Etsy seller sharonbooksnpetbeds, $27

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Unique Clemson Christmas Gift Ideas

One of my favorite new sites to browse and shop on is Etsy.com which let's anyone who's crafty set up their own store to sell products. Well, a quick search for 'Clemson' and I found a wealth of really neat and unique Clemson products.

These would all be such great Clemson gifts because you probably can't find them anywhere else.
Click here to browse the 'Clemson' results also.

Check out some of my favorites below...a lot of these are fun, great stocking stuffers too.

Clemson corn hole bean bags - turn your ordinary cornhole set into a Clemson themed set just by purchasing these bean bags - $24.99.

There are a ton of orginal, custom made Clemson ornaments that are amazing - but here are just a few. The first being my favorite - I actually laughed out loud when I saw it. So random and creative - I want this on my tree!

Clemson Snow Bunny Pixie Doll Ornament with tiger paw - $24

Clemson Palmetto Ornament - $20

Clemson Quilted Ornament - $14
Pets need Christmas gifts too, right? Get your favorite pet lover some of these hilarious and cute items... the first is my favorite. If you bring your dog to the football games, this is a must! Your dog can help you carry tailgating essentials in the clever pockets - but I'm not sure I would trust them with your beer and/or your tickets.

Upcycle Saddle Wags - Clemson Tigers - $37.00

Seersucker Dog Collar with Purple Bow - $20
Don't forget the Clemson gifts for your kids, grand kids, nieces, nephews, etc. What little girl is not obsessed with American Girl dolls these days (hard to believe because I had one when I was little!) - so why not get their American Girl doll a Clemson cheerleading outfit - includes pom poms and matching bag! Love this!

Clemson Cheerleader Outfit for American Girl Doll - $18
Such a clever idea...brain wash them young by sticking these in your kids' lunch boxes. :)

Clemson Tigers reusable eco-friendly snack bag - $6

Clemson Pride Headband - $11

Clemson Custom Hot Wheels Diecast Collectable Car - $6.00 (Only 1 left!)

Clemson Bottle Cap Hair Bow - $5
Search for 'Clemson tutu' on Etsy and you'll find a ton of sellers who make them - I really like this one below, and it's made by a South Carolina native.

Clemson Tutu - $20
The next couple of items will add a bit of Clemson flair to your kids' rooms - or maybe your own. :)

Clemson Light Switch Plate - $16
This pillow is pricey, but I thought it was so fun and different..

Clemson Peace Pillow - $40
The next two are some great items for your beverages - I love the coffee cozy (only $6). What a great way to keep your coffee warm and show your Clemson spirit - plus it's reusable. And these coasters are gorgeous and expensive looking - great gift (only $24).

There are a number of talented jewelry artists on Etsy - so a search for 'Clemson jewelry' will give you endless options. Check out this beautiful orange beaded bracelet - only $20.


Finally...let's end this post with some quirky, fun items to get noticed at any Clemson event.. How about those 'Spirit Gloves' ($10)? Lol! Or a fun beaded Tiger Paw hat - I actually think this would be cute for a Clemson baseball game (only $24). And finally - why not treat your feet to some funky fur flip flops ($10)!

So what do you think? Do you shop Etsy? Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?

Do you like any of these items?

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