Giveaway #3--Sentimental Winner

Thank you all for your interest and for sharing some wonderful songs and vivid memories. By random draw, the winner of a new ProvoCraft Cricut 'Sentimentals' cartridge is:

nikki said...
What song makes me Sentimental - Can't help falling in love with you. U2's version. :) First dance at my wedding in 1991 to my high school sweetheart. We were 18 at the time :)

Thanks for the giveaway!

Congratulations NIKKI! I've sent you an e-mail and your cartridge will be on its way shortly. Thank you again to everyone who participated. Your sharing is truly appreciated--as is your readership.

Of course, this means it is now time to announce Giveaway #4! I'll give you three hints: 1) The giveaway will be officially unveiled on Wednesday, March 10, 2010; 2) There will be more than one prize up for grabs; and 3) It's an all Stampin' Up! giveaway.

So check back on Wednesday....and every day (hopefully). A special "Thank You" to those of you who have taken the time follow my blog and leave comments. I read them all and try to respond where possible. If you ever have questions or comments you'd rather not leave in a public forum, my e-mail address is available on the sidebar. Your input is invaluable.

Have a SUPER Monday!

Giveaway #3--Let's Get Sentimental

Yes, Kids! It's time for Giveaway #3. Up for grabs is a brand new Cricut cartridge from ProvoCraft entitled "Sentimentals". I've had this cartridge for a bit now and I have to say I've grown fond of many of the images contained therein. This cartridge has the following creative features: Layer, Phrase, Tag, Card, Envelope, and Shadow.

To enter for a chance to win this cartridge, just leave a comment in this post answering the following question: "What song makes you sentimental?" You don't have to explain your answer (though you can if you'd like to share). The deadline for entering is Sunday, March 7, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. MST. The winner will be chosen via random draw and announced on the following Monday. If you haven't already become a follower of my blog, I'd love for you to consider it (but it is certainly NOT required).

{Finally, just as a point of information (and because I have had an inquiry on the subject), all prizes given away on my blog are purchased with my own funds. I do not have any corporate or vendor sponsorships. It's good to give...}

Giveaway #2--Hearts Flutter Winner

Thank you to all who entered Giveaway #2! This is turning out to be a lot of fun getting to know some of you a bit better. Of course, that means you're probably learning a bit too much about me--which can be scary. Before, I name this week's winner, please be on the lookout for Giveaway #3 popping up in the next couple of days.



The winner of the Hearts Flutter Valentine's package is:

scrapgranny said...
My heart flutters over new crafty things!! Thanks for the chance to win!
January 31, 2010 12:31 PM

Congratulations Scrapgranny! I hope your new goodie bag makes your heart flutter and spurs your creativity. If you will please e-mail me with you mailing information, I will get your package in the mail.

Giveaway #2--Hearts Flutter

It's time for giveaway #2...and of course, it's inspired by the upcoming salute to St. Valentine. So put your cupid wings on and enter for a chance to win this week's loot.






Up for grabs, a package that includes:

Fancy Pants "French Market" rub-ons

7 Gypsies "Zanzibar" rubbings

Prima Marketing Journaling Bloc-Notes & Storage Box (30 sheets, 4"x6")

Heidi Swapp "Crowns" Journaling Spots

K&Co. "Smitten" Holographic Puffed Heart Stickers

K&Co. "Smitten" Adhesive Chipboard Heart Collection

Pebbles Inc. Ribbon Sampler in "Chocolate Box"

Papertrey Ink 6" x 6" Patterned Paper Pad in "Pink Patterns" (36 sheets)

For a chance to win, leave a comment on this post telling us: "What makes your heart flutter?". The winner will be chosen by random draw. Entries accepted until 11:59 p.m. MST on February 3, 2010. The winner will be announced on February 4, 2010 on this blog. As always, consider officially "following" my weblog to stay abreast of giveaways and updates (see right sidebar).

Good Luck and have a terrific weekend ahead!

Giveaway #1 Winners Announced!

First, I must apologize for the tardiness in posting this much-anticpated post. Some time between Saturday night and Sunday morning, I had an unexpected visitor in the form of some nasty flu bug. Now, I love bugs--especially Cricuts--but I do not care for the flu variety. Needless to say I was knocked for a loop with a fever and chills--but I think I'm finally starting to kick its little gross butt. (But no one wants to hear about that, lol.)

So, my first giveaway winners chosen by random draw are:

**Cricut Cartridge: Plantin Schoolbook:

Jacqui said...
Just discovered your blog. love your work. I have become a follower.
January 24, 2010 8:46 PM

**Stampin' Up! Good Neighbors Clear Mount Stamp Set:

Jeanette T. said...
Nice to see a guy doing this. Thanks for a chance to win some candy. Have a great weekend.
January 22, 2010 4:08 PM

Congratulations to JACQUI and JEANETTE T.! If you will please e-mail me your mailing addresses, I'll get your packages on the way to you.

I really want to thank everyone for participating and for leaving such wonderful and encouraging comments. I do take the time to read each and every one--and they all mean so much to me.

Look for Giveaway #2 to appear sometime Friday! Wanna know what I'm giving away? Uhm...not so fast. You'll have to come back for the goods...

Let The Games Begin!

In a shameless effort to promote myself and my crafting blog, this month I'm going to start what hopefully will be a monthly tradition of giving back to my loyal readers and fellow enthusiasts.

First up this week, your opportunity to win either a new Stampin' Up! Sale-a-Bration stamp set or a new Cricut cartridge.



The stamp set is entitled 'Good Neighbors'. Not only is this set not available for individual purchase, but it's one of the new clear-mount rubber stamp sets introduced exclusively for Sale-a-Bration. It consists of ten individual rubber stamps with a new cling-mount foam system packaged in a new DVD style storage case. All you need is a clear acrylic mounting block and you're ready to stamp away.




The Cricut cartridge is 'Plantin Schoolbook'. This cartridge is usually bundled with the Cricut Expression and is a great basic shapes and font cartridge. It is brand-new, never registered nor linked to a Gypsy. (I received a new Green Expression for Christmas and already own this cart. So I hope someone out there can use it).

To win either prize (winners determined by random draw), you only need to do one thing: Leave a comment on this post. However, I'd really love it if you would consider "following" this blog by signing up on the right sidebar. This will keep you informed of updates to the blog and other giveaways coming down the pipeline. The deadline for this giveaway is Sunday, January 24, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. MST. Winners will be posted on Monday and they can contact me with their mailing information.

As always, thanks for reading and helping get the word out that men can craft too! Be on the lookout for some really great giveaways right around the corner.

Up Close: Aging & Staining

This tri-fold card was an experiment to use several aging/staining techniques I will be sharing with you in the near future. I really like the effects you can obtain by using tea stains, inking, paint, masking and overlaying. It gives a bit of the vintage feel, but still retains an overall modern and stylish look.






Also, next week be on the lookout for your chance to win some cool prizes, including:



Wanna know what they are and how to win them? Stay tuned...and tell a friend. Have a terrific weekend Crafty peeps...