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Friday, 3 December 2010

My FIRST big, huge, GIVEAWAY ~ 100 followers ~

Posted on 13:01 by Unknown


Alrighty guys I know I've been talking about this for way too long now, ( HERE ) and while I doubt any of you have lost any sleep over this, I can assure you I have, so I am totally looking forward to FINALLY presenting to you, my DEAR friends, my very FIRST GIVEAWAY!!

How huge is this thing you ask? Well SEVEN wonderful friends have offered up a prize. Each one was literally handpicked by me, because I heart these gals, and their creations. Each one of the prizes is handmade with LOVE, I tell ya. Each one of them, is wonderful, and special, and I know you are going to be so happy, you will just have to go tell all your friends about this GIVEAWAY,,,,, right???

Ok then.....
Let the drooling begin, shall we???
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First Prize comes from none other than one of my very first real bloggy friends. She was willing to offer her help, and support me when I was a little thing, way back like 80 followers ago, he he.
When I held my very first challenge she comments, links up, and tweets, blogs, and tells all her friends about me. Dang that was a long time ago. Since then, we have become pals, and I am so thankful for her friendship. Her beautiful daughter is her inspiration, and she's a cutey, it's no wonder Ami keeps turning out incredible things.

AMI @ ALI LILLY 
AMI @ ETSY

Here is what AMI has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!!
A darling Matching Christmas Earing and Braclet set.
Her jewelry is all handmade, with love. She is a new jewelry designer, and has done very well, if you ask me. Go see her ETSY shop for more great jewelry.

THANK YOU AMI!!
















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 Next we have another good friend who has a heart of gold. I'm serious, when I asked if she'd like to participate in the Giveaway, she said sure my friend, and I could feel her smile from across the U.S. he he. Her shop is currently closed, but she too is a fabulous jewelry designer. I think she's been too busy making the cutest things over at her blog, and I'm not complaining. She is beyond creative, when it comes to decorating a home, and, we could all learn a thing or two from her.


MICHELLE @ EMERALD COVE

Here is what MICHELLE has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!!She writes -- How about these?  They are Gold plated branch ear wires with a Swarovski flat briolette in Olive. Let me know if this is OK?? Well what do you guys think, is it OK, yeah that's what I said too.... Beautiful.

THANK YOU MICHELLE!!





















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Here is another gal who blows me away with her talent. Since she started coming to my parties, she has gotten me hooked on her blog. She is always sewing the most incredible clothes, like completely from scratch. I HEART her creations, and one day realized she could paint too, lol. Beleive it or not she has an ETSY SHOP that has some ADORABLE original art and she NEVER promotes herself. Here is what she had to say --You're right, I'm a pretty sore excuse of a self promoter.  I started my blog after opening my shop, but I soon became more interested in blogging and sewing than in selling prints. Let's see if we can get her some exposure shall we???


TRICIA @ LEAFY TREETOP SPOT
TRICIA @ ETSY


Here is what TRICIA has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!!
Go pick any ONE 8x10 PRINT or TWO 5x7's PRINTS listing from her shop. This one is my favorite, I HEART giraffes, and she did the cutest painting of this little guy. These would be perfect for any child, or adult, that like giraffes, he he. So cute, I just fell in love I tell you. Hi there, Mr. Giraffe, and just look at those Flamingos, aww, I know you are smiling right now. This art makes me SMILE!!


THANK YOU TRICIA!!

Prints 5x7, Set of 3 Animal Portraits
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My next friend, is someone, I came accross after she caught my eye with making PAPER from old BLUE JEANS. Well if you know me, I had to go check her out, and I am so happy I did. I have been blown away at the things she comes up with, yeah she's like way artsy, and even in artsy school, I so wish I was there with her. So she's young, fun, into recycling, and INCREDIBLY talented. No wonder I asked her to participate in this special giveaway :)

MOE @ CROSS MY HOOKS
MOE @ ETSY

Here is what MOE has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!!
How about some handspun Tissue Paper Yarn. Can you believe your eyes, ugh hugh. That's what I'm saying, she is COOL!!! This is one of her latest creations, and here is what she had to say about it -- I'd like to offer up my tissue paper string/cord in 5 assorted colors.  I've just listed some in the shop, too.  I think it's a great thing to use for gift wrap for the holidays!  Totally agree, don't you??

THANK YOU MOE!!


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This lovely gal, was so awesome that even with her MOVING she still agreed to help with my giveaway, and even her blog has been running smoothly. I'm telling you, she has it going on. Her blog is so fun, and in addition to amazing crafts, and parties, she has a weekly craft challenge. Her shop has really adorable hats for babies, kids, even adults. Especially the one she is offering, can be made to suit anybody, how perfect is that?

CRYSTAL @ CRYSTALS CRAFT SPOT
CRYSTAL @ ETSY

Here is what CRYSTAL has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!!
Your choice of any beanie hat from THIS LISTING. You can pick any color, and any size, so even if you don't have a little one, use it to keep your noggen warm this winter. Oh and she is including ANY ONE of her clips as an additional BONUS!!

THANK YOU CRYSTAL!!
Knit Beanies
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My next lovely participant, is someone I'm sure you all know. She is sweet, a mommy of two lovely girls, and very talented. She says she was never crafty growing up, yeah right, and that she's surprised everyone including her own mother on how she ended up, he he. I think she's ended up JUST fine. Her blog, is full of great tutorials, her latest crafts, and she is always doing great giveaways, reviews, and featuring tons of great blogs. There is always something to do at her place.

SUMO @ SUMOS SWEET STUFF
SUMO @ ETSY

Here is what SUMO has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!
This lovely headband. It's handmade, original, and very cute right?
Notice the ribbon, very useful, as you can use it for baby, or mommy, he he. Her shop has TONS of headbands, clothes, jewelry, and other fun stuff. She's always adding to it, and I know you'd be happy if you go check it out.

THANK YOU SUMO!!
















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I am finishing off this AWESOME GIVEAWAY with this lovely lady!! When I first saw her, she was new just like me. Ok, we are still new, like little babies, but SHE has come a long way. Her header caught me by surprise as did her CUTE blog name. From my very first taste it was refreshing and unique. I love that. She is talented in crafts, art, graphic design, you name it I bet she can do it. Oh hold on, maybe not cooking, I haven't seen any of that going on there yet, he he. Forgive me if I'm wrong girl!! She is sweet as can be, and did I mention Canadian, he he,  I heart Canadians. I can practically hear her talking, with all her we WEWT's and Omigoshes, and Eeeps, lol.

BILLIE @ BILLIE MONSTER
BILLIE @ ETSY (opening soon)

Here is what BILLIE has offered to ONE LUCKY winner!!
Originally she sent me a pic of this OWL NECKLACE , and one look at Mr. Owl, and I just had to have him. Sorry guys, but he was mine all along, I just know it was meant to be, he he. Then poor Bille had to pick something else, and this is what she says about her new prize -- I have a new photo for ya for the giveaway since you're stealing the Owl! Teehee. It's an a-symmetrical antiqued copper bracelet full of gorgeous turquoise glass crystals, antiqued copper beads, and white glass pearls. The bracelet closes with an antiqued copper toggle clasp where a little glass turquoise bicone crystal dangles... for extra measure! OOH and I forgot to add.....the focal bead is a turquoise Howlite gemstone. :O) So there you have it.

THANK YOU BILLE!!


















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READY FOR THE RULES

MANDATORY
~~A~~
ONE ENTRY
You must either be a follower, OR become one now, it takes just a second to FOLLOW ME through Google Friend, and JUST another second to LIKE my NEW FACEBOOK page.

EXTRA WAYS TO WIN
~~B~~
SEVEN possible
For every lovely lady you go visit and say HELLO BEAUTIFUL too, I will allow ONE extra entry (seven possible).
~~C~~
SEVEN possible
For every blog you follow, and LIKE on Facebook (if they have one), I will allow ONE extra (seven possible).
~~D~~
TWO ENTRIES
For participating in either my weekly link up party
 **AMAZE ME AUGUST**
or my SPECIAL CHRISTMAS party
**6 Weeks 2 JINGLE**
AND, AND, AND,
Adding one of my BUTTONS to your BLOG
I will allow TWO extra entries.
~~E~~
FIVE EXTRA ENTRIES
LAST way to ENTER and WIN
Spread the word people. GRAB by HUGE BUTTON, and go to town. Shout it from the rooftops, or just your blog, he he, tweet, facebook it, whatver you can to get these FANTASTIC ladies the MUCH DESERVED attention they require. They are all TALENTED, and I would LOVE for this to be their biggest turnout EVER!!!
For showing me the LOVE, and helping a girl out, I will allow
FIVE extra entries.

Are you freaking out about ALL the chances to win.
YES There are TWENTY TWO **22**
OK, and since I know we all have a life. I will make it SUPER easy as far as leaving comments.
Just leave ONE comment for each, A, B, C, D, E
and tell me how many extra things you've done.
So **22**chances to win, and you have to leave only FIVE comments MAX. Cool right!!

Follow my example below, as I will demonstate. Don't worry I am not entering my own giveaway, EVEN though I wish I could, he he.

Come on guys, what are you waiting for, I'll even time it to see how long this takes, lol. I really wanted to give you guys a BUNCH of CHANCES to win, so hope this helps.

Good luck, and this Giveaway will end Friday December 10th at 12:00PM midnight.

ONLY open to US residents, So SORRY!!

WINNER will be announced Saturday
December 11th, first thing after breakfast, lol.
If I am not able to contact you, and you do not respond to my announcement, by MONDAY, then I will pick another winner, so don't let that happen people. Read
THIS HERE, Sunny knows what I'm talking about and is willing to help you with this.

Just to make it even easier, I'm adding ALL the links here, just go down the list, he he.

AMI @ ALI LILLY 
AMI @ ETSY

MICHELLE @ EMERALD COVE
TRICIA @ LEAFY TREETOP SPOT
TRICIA @ ETSY
MOE @ CROSS MY HOOKS
MOE @ ETSY
CRYSTAL @ CRYSTALS CRAFT SPOT
CRYSTAL @ ETSY
SUMO @ SUMOS SWEET STUFF
SUMO @ ETSY
BILLIE @ BILLIE MONSTER
BILLIE @ ETSY (opening soon)

Don't forget about me now, just go up there to the right in my sidebar, and do your thang, FOLLOW, and LIKE.

THANK YOU ALL my DEAR SWEET followers.
Some quick stats, just for fun. I am dying to see what happens after this giveaway.

115 followers BEFORE
20 Facebook fans BEFORE
2,329 pageviews LAST MONTH
10,229 pageviews ALL TIME
And if I could only figure out where my counter for visitors went, seems to have dissapeared.
Hmm, I guess I need me a new way to track readers, SOON!
As always ENJOY!

Special requests, or mad love always welcome:)
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