Wanna See What the Prize Was?

Finally, I think enough time has passed that I can post my black Friday giveaway prizes. I sent out two prizes, each the same with the exception of the sign color - one was burgandy, the other the blue color as shown here. So here is what the winners each received from me: a handpainted stenciled "Sleigh Rides" sign, some prim Christmas hang tags, 4 li'l prim candles, 2 pear shaped tarts, a large prim candy cane, and 2 small wax dipped chenille candy canes tied together with a pine sprig. :)

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Last night the kids and I baked cutout Christmas cookies. We didn't finish with decorating them as it got to be too late, but that will be the fun project for tonight or tomorrow night (Abbie may spend the night with her dad tonight, and if so, we'll wait for her to share in the fun tomorrow night). She was doing better last week as far as her emotions go, but then spent the weekend with her dad and is back to being sad again . . ugh. It seems that now, after over 5 years of being apart, she wants her mommy and daddy together and told me last night that if I wanted her to be happy, that I would get back with her dad. I had to explain to her (again) that I'm sorry Abbie, that's not going to happen, you have to make the best of what you do have and be happy that you have both of us in your life. Crying is not going to help at all. I just don't know what has really triggered this after everything was fine being that we haven't been together since she was 3 years old and she never had these emotional problems about it before. I pray she can find a way to be happy and not let this continue to eat at her. I'm doing my best!

Black Friday Surprise Giveaway!

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I've decided it's time I hold another giveaway! :) I will draw one name from those who comment to this post on "Black Friday" - Friday, November 27th. The prize package will be a variety of Christmas/winter related goodies that anyone is sure to love. If there are over 25 comments, I will draw two names, 50 comments then there will be three winners! Simply comment and you're entered. If you wish to post about the giveaway on your blog I'll toss your name in an additional 2 times for doing so - let me know.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone . . . hope you all have nice family plans in place for a nice comfy feast with family and/or friends.

Thank You Sharon!

I was lucky in that I won a blog giveaway from Sharon at http://myvintagestudio.blogspot.com/ And let me tell you, it could not have arrived on a better day! I had the absolute worst day at work in my 16-year career to date yesterday in which I seriously would have resigned if I didn't need my job. Today's a new day and with the arrival of my sweet package with extra goodies I feel much better. Thank You so much Sharon!!! :)

Happy April Fool's Day ~ And The Prize Winner's Are:

First I'd like to THANK EVERYONE who visited my blog and entered in my spring giveaway. I was amazed at the number of people who stopped in and signed up. WOW! I haven't had a chance to visit everyone's blog, yet hope to do so. Thank You! I enjoy blog hopping and seeing what everyone is up to.

Because of the large number who signed up I decided on more than one winner ~ I've selected four (4) prize winners for my giveaway! Each will be getting a prize package with the first place winner getting the prize package as displayed (and it will include an extra bonus). The other three will receive surprise packages. :)

Congratulations to each of the following:

1) First Place ~ Tami of: http://auntmimiscreations.blogspot.com/
2) Marzia of: http://marziacreazioni.blogspot.com/
3) Marcie of: http://marcie-wwwgingerbreadhillcom.blogspot.com/
4) Eli of: http://eli-fredy.blogspot.com/

I will be contacting each of you for your mailing address so I can get your goodies in the mail this week!

A Surprise Fun Prim Giveaway!!

Renae's having a surpise giveaway! She is so sweet and gives the nicest things. For your chance, click here to enter: http://mylittleraggedyblessings.blogspot.com/2009/03/give-away.html

And, just a reminder - tomorrow's the last day to sign up for my giveaway ~ click on the link to the left or pan down the page to get there. I haven't found time to post the second and third prizes, but they will be like the first prize package. . so not only will there be one winner, there will be at LEAST three total if not more.

Prim4Him Giveaway!

Take a look at this sweet giveaway! WOW! I love it! http://prim4him-needfulthings.blogspot.com/2009/03/giveaway.html

Adding Giveaway Prizes :)

Due to the great number of sign-ups for my blog giveaway, I have decided that I'll be adding to the giveaway, so more people can win!! Yay! I'll have several prize winners . . and will put together the additional prize packages this weekend and get some photos of these posted then.

So don't forget to sign up for your chance! Click on the link to the left in my blog, or pan down to the giveaway post below for more details and to enter.

NOW CLOSED **Enter My Blog Giveaway**

I've finally put together my March blog giveaway. The goodies include an old wooden bowl I painted, sanded, and stained for a prim look, a variety of my handmade prim-vintage style hang tags, an altered paint chip, a bottle I have altered and filled with M&M's, and a muslin bag stitched with "Thyme" with a bundle of sweet annie.

If you'd like a chance at these goodies, you can enter any of the following ways:

1. Leave a comment to this post.


2. Post about this giveaway on your blog and get 3 additional entries. (Please let me know if you do this, so I'm sure to get your extra entries in).


3. Follow my blog for 3 additional entries. (Existing followers automically have 3 entries already).

So, you can have up to 7 chances to win. Sign up by March 31st, as I will draw the lucky winner on April Fool's Day :) Good Luck! :)

Beautiful Handmade Quilt Giveaway

Brenda is having a wonderful giveaway! Just look at this beautiful quilt!!! http://mylittleannies.blogspot.com/2009/03/annie-quilt-givaway.html

Old World Primitives Giveaway

Stephanie of Old World Primitives is having a blog-o-versary giveaway. Look at all the goodies she's giving away! To enter, click here: http://www.primitive-folk-art.com/2009/02/25/one-year-blogiversary-giveaway/

Time Worn Interiors Giveaway!

Theresa of Time Worn Interiors is having a wonderful 100th post giveaway. Take a peek! I love it! You can enter here if you'd like: http://cottagegardens-theresa-smith.blogspot.com/2009/02/100-post-giveaway.html

I too have recently reached my 100th post! WOW! I'm hoping to get something together and will hold a giveaway soon as well, so check back for your chance to win some goodies.

OWOH Winner!

My OWOH Giveaway is now closed and we have a winner! Thank you to EVERYONE who commented and entered in this fun giveaway. I hope to visit everyone's blogs when I get the chance . . as I have tried to visit most, but haven't made it to all yet. I really enjoy seeing everyone's beautiful creations and blogs.

So . . . drumroll . . . . the True Random Number Generator Result is: Comment #167! Comment # 167 was posted by: BonnieLeeFontaine Congrats Bonnie! I'll be sending you an email to get your address and will be sending these altered art cards your way in tomorrow's mail! Yay! Hope you like them :)

**The Cre8orstouch Giveaway!!**

Take a look at this WONDERFUL giveaway! Love it! http://thecre8orstouch.blogspot.com/

* Hands and Heart Blogoversary Giveaway! *

Monica at Hands and Heart is giving away one of her WONDERFUL paintings for her blogoversary! Please take a look at her blog showcasing her wonderful works of art: http://monicazuniga.blogspot.com/

Giveaway

Barb at Treasures from The Heart is having her 100th Post Giveaway on her blog and is creating her signature handmade nests as the prizes ~ they're beautiful!! Just CLICK HERE to enter.

Prim Giveaway!

Lorraine of Pie Cake Primitives is having a wonderful giveaway ~ take a look at her blog for your chance to win: http://piecakeprimitives.blogspot.com/

Beautiful Giveaway!

My friend Renae is having a beautiful giveaway! Please take a peek at her wonderful blog ~ her blog is one of my favorite blogs to frequent! http://mylittleraggedyblessings.blogspot.com/2009/01/giveaway.html

...One World One Heart Giveaway ...

One World One Heart...I discovered a very special event that brings so many of us together! It is with pleasure that I decided to participate. My hat goes off to LISA for such a wonderful event that is celebrated all over the world by so many talented bloggers. If you would like to join in the fun...click on the LOGO above.

My giveaway for 2009 OWOH is open to everyone. Just leave a note on this post before Feb. 12th and be sure to leave your email or a way for me to contact you should you be one of the lucky winners. Good Luck!

I will be giving away a couple of my vintage ATC's and a couple of altered paint chips:

Hurry! Blog Giveaway

I came across a wonderful blog today that I will definitely be adding to my blogroll. Yay! The blog is Sharon's of "My Vintage Studio": http://myvintagestudio.blogspot.com/2009/01/inspiration-give-aways.html . She has a giveaway going, but you need to hurry to sign up, as the drawing will be tomorrow evening.

Another Wonderful Blog Contest

Take a peek for your chance to win this wonderful new book: "Exhibition 36: Mixed Media Demonstrations + Explorations (Paperback) by Susan Tuttle"

http://ilkasattic.blogspot.com/2008/12/book-give-away-contest.html#links

http://tinyurl.com/64h9tm