Fresh Chick Designs Giveaway

If you LOVE the invitations I use for parties then you will be thrilled about this giveaway!

The creator of the Cookies and Milk, Teddy Bear Picnic, Butterfly Garden Party and most recently my sons ABC & 123 party is giving away shop credit over at Cravings.

There are also tons of other goodies.
Make sure you get entered to WIN a bundle of good stuff.

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drum roll please

the winners are:

Plaid Brooch: jhitomi
Holiday Crayons: Marci J
Custom Banner: Stephanie
Thank you, thank you, & thank you for having fun with me and spreading the word!
Please contact me at caret001@gmail.com within 24 hours. 

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She shoots she scores!

once again. 
I am thankful to call her friend first and family photographer second. But, she does always ROCK STAR it! Thank you, Carrie Fay!

2010
the year of the p.j.s


 2009
the year of the converse
 2008
the year of the polo

your turn to...


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Homeless Ornaments

get a purpose!

I had a slew of Christmas balls that served NO purpose. 
So I decided to tackle a wreath. 
I removed the hanger part of the ball. 
Arranged them on my foam wreath I had. side note:I tried the stringing them on a wire hanger thing - too much of a pain to me! 
Then I realized I didn't have enough to fill the wreath. BUM! 
Plan B:I then began rearranging and started the glue gun process.
 Then added some plaid (my 2010 theme) ribbon to fill the extra space!
 There we have it! 
Sad homeless ornaments find their place and I get a wreath! 
Score!
Now it is your turn to score with the:

linking with:

 

http://www.fingerprintsonthefridge.com/
www.craftomaniac.blogspot.com
www.thecreativegirl.com
www.skiptomylou.org
DIY SHOW OFF
Tip Junkie's Tip Me Tuesday

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Giveaway Craze

starts NOW!

I have had so much fun crafting lately! 
I decided to make extras and do a few giveaways.
3 giveaways:
plaid brooch, custom banner & holiday crayons!

Enter them all or enter one - your pick!
Spread the word!



Last day to enter is 11:00 p.m. on December 13th.

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Plaid Brooch Giveaway

Win this plaid brooch!
Here is how it will work.
There will be THREE chances to win.
You need to leave a separate comment for each entry.
1. Become a follower of this blog by clicking the follow button on the left side bar. Leave a comment that you are a new or current follower.
2.  Facebook or blog about this giveaway and then let me know by leaving a comment here.
3. Share your favorite childhood holiday tradition. 

Giveaway closes on December 13th at 11:00 p.m. Arizona time. Winner will be chosen by random.org. Check back here on the 14th to find out who won. Winner will have 48 hours to be in contact. 
*winner will need to have a US address
Don't miss the other two giveaways going on NOW!

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Holiday Crayon Giveaway

Win a set of 12 holiday crayons!
Here is how it will work.
There will be THREE chances to win.
You need to leave a separate comment for each entry.
1. Become a follower of this blog by clicking the follow button on the left side bar. Leave a comment that you are a new or current follower.
2.  Facebook or blog about this giveaway and then let me know by leaving a comment here.
3. Share what you would be most excited to GET this holiday season. 

Giveaway closes on December 13th at 11:00 p.m. Arizona time. Winner will be chosen by random.org. Check back here on the 14th to find out who won. Winner will have 48 hours to be in contact. 
*winner will need to have a US address

Don't miss the other two giveaways going on NOW!

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Custom Banner Giveaway

Win a custom banner!
Win a custom banner to fit your needs.
Ideas:

Holiday banners: Christmas, Valentines, Thanksgiving

I have a variety of fonts and shapes to design for your needs. 
Here is how it will work.
There will be THREE chances to win.
You need to leave a separate comment for each entry.
1. Become a follower of this blog by clicking the follow button on the left side bar. Leave a comment that you are a new or current follower.
2.  Facebook or blog about this giveaway and then let me know by leaving a comment here.
3. Share your favorite holiday song. 

Giveaway closes on December 13th at 11:00 p.m. Arizona time. Winner will be chosen by random.org. Check back here on the 14th to find out who won. Winner will have 48 hours to be in contact. 
*winner will need to have a US address

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Treasure Trove Tuesday

a must. 

Only two treasures today because you MUST check them out. 
The first. A beautiful online magazine, Gifted FILLED with goodies galore. Lots of gift ideas inside. 
It took me a few seconds to figure out the tricks. Double click the magazine to view full size. When an article mentions an item you are interested in place your mouse over those words and the link appears. 
Second. Check out Bird Crafts for some fun fun giveaways. 

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Giveaway Winner!

I am super duper excited to announce that the winner of the hair candy from Peaches & Brown Sugar Designs is.......
Bride to be MISS GINGER MORBY!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!
Please contact the fabulous Natalie Hearn in 48 hours through her Etsy site

Thanks for playing friends!
When gift giving time comes along I encourage supporting Etsy. What a great way to encourage others in their craft. 

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anyone want to take a

guess?
Instead of finishing my Tip Me Monday post I got distracted crafting. 
Whoops!

any guesses what I got going on here? 
The reveal will have to wait till next week after Friday night Girls Night Soiree is complete!!!
NEXT WEEK: Tip Me Monday: Journaling
Anyone got "Tip Me" ideas? 

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Friday Giveaway Fun!

peaches & brown sugar designs!
I am thrilled to feature Peaches & Brown Sugar Designs in today’s giveaway fun.
Natalie Hearn is the founder of this sweet Etsy shop. She is a fabulous wife, amazing mother and is also in full time ministry with Desert Life Community Church in Scottsdale, Arizona. 
If that wasn’t enough a year ago she began Peaches & Brown Sugar to help little girls be super stylish with her precious hand crafted hair accessories. Not only do her designs help accessorize little girls they also help big girls (or should I say older girls) be fashionistas as well.



I absolutely love this new vintage style creation she is offering!
Can't you just imagine it paired with a crisp white shirt, dark jean, gold flats 
and some fun gold jewelry? 

This is going to be a must have item for me. 
So whether you have a little girl, a niece or maybe you want to win for yourself this giveaway is one to get extra excited about.
Here is how it will work.
There will be FOUR chances to win.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.
1. Visit Natalie's Etsy shop and come back leave a comment about what hair accessory you would pick should you win.
2. Become a fan of Peaches&Brown Sugar Designs facebook page and leave a comment here that you are a new or existing fan.
3. Become a follower of this blog by clicking the follow button on the left side bar. Leave a comment that you are a new or current follower.
4. Facebook or blog about this giveaway and then let me know by leaving a comment here.

Giveaway closes on September 16th at 7:30 p.m. Arizona time. Winner will be chosen by random.org. Check back here on the 17th to find out who won. Winner will have 48 hours to be in contact. 
*winner will need to have a US address
Happy Give-A-Way Day!

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Giveaway Winner

Excited to announce that the winner of the glass etched bottles was entry #10.
Sarah (September 9, 2010 10:57 AM)  



Entry #2 My fav. posts are crafty, design-y, and funny!
Yea Sarah!
Please contact me at caret001@gmail.com in 48 hours. 
Thank you everyone for participating. 
Today's giveaway is super exciting for me!
check it out. 

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My grandpa

was called Opa. 

he called me little-bit
he always bought me an ice cream cone 
he built me a tree house
he smoked a pipe
he taught me to fish
he went to Germany  
he brought me 40 pounds of fresh gummy bears
he was patient
he was kind
he was a good daddy to my mommy
he had a super uber cool secret spy job
he liked camping
he was a good grandpa

giveaway ends Friday. details here. 

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