Ultimate Blog Party 2009!!

It's time to PARTY!!!!

The Ultimate Blog Party has started over at 5 Minutes for Mom!! YOU need to check it out!! There are so many AWESOME prizes to be won!! You can even win any woman's hat in my etsy shop (valued up to $25)!!! How cool is that!! Click on the banner above to find out how to enter!

And just for fun, if you leave a comment here, I'll even enter you in a drawing for any finished item in my etsy shop valued up to $25!! Just tell me in the comment which item you would like and be sure there is a way that I can contact you in the comment. Contest is open to US and Canada residents only and includes shipping! Winner will be chosen on Friday the 27th at noon MST.

Have fun visiting all the blogs!! See you at the party!

Contest Prizes

Here is the list of prizes that can be won in the contest!! Please be sure to click on the links and visit my great sponsors and to check out their items! I will be doing detailed posts on each item during the duration of the contest.

First Place Finished Item
SmartStart one hour business consultation
Autographed copy of Top-sy Turvy by ME
Surprise box of yarn/crochet/knitting goodies
Handmade soap from Mollycoddle Soaps

Second Place Finished Item
Knitware Software
$20 Jaybird Designs Gift Certificate
Tea to Go Wallet from Sidhe Designs

Third Place Finished Item
Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten AND First Grade Books
$10 Jaybird Designs Gift Certificate

Consolation Prizes for all Entries Not Placed
$10 Jaybird Designs Gift Certificate

Random Drawings
Handmade Soap from Mollycoddle Soap
Handmade Scarf from JusShar Designs
Tiny Tote from AggieBags
Baby Beanie from Monarchdancer
$10 Jaybird Designs Gift Certificate

Lots of Goodies!!

Have you seen the new banners popping up on your left?? I've got some awesome prizes donated so far with a few more to come!! Can you believe that you'll have the chance to win sweater design software???? I can't!! As soon as I find time to breathe, I'll definitely be checking it out!! Plus we've gotten donations for a scarf, some sweet handmade soaps, and a tote!! Be sure to click on their banners and see what else they have available!!

I have a few entries so far....but I'm greedy and WANT MORE!! So get them in as soon as possible!! I can't wait to see them all!!

OK, back to crocheting!!

I've Been Featured!!

And you can win a $20 Gift Certificate too!! Head on over and check it out! Click on the pic!

The Winter Bliss Hat

CONGRATULATIONS Jennifer on winning my Name the Hat Contest! I have chosen to name it

The Winter Bliss Hat

I will be in touch shortly for your mailing address for your prize! Hmmm....now to go shopping for 40 "Somethings"! And I will email the completed pattern to you as soon as it is finished!

Thanks again to everyone who participated! It was really hard to narrow down the names and choose only one! You are all very creative when it comes to naming things!

BTW...Happy Birthday Ron!! Time to go make your cake!

CONTEST!!! Name This Hat!

OK...I admit it...I'm stumped!! I have no idea what to name this newest original crochet pattern from Jaybird Designs!! This fun hat features random stripes plus a few bobble textured rows! Just think of all the fun you could have with colors while making this earflap hat!!!

So, I thought it was time for a contest! YOU can help me name it! Please leave your name suggestions in the comment section and on Monday, November 24th, at noon MST I will choose the name I like best!! What will the winner get??? Well, of course they will get a FREE copy of the pattern! BUT, that is not all!! OH NO! That is not all!!! Since Monday is my wonderful husband Ron's 40th Birthday, I will also send the winner 40 "somethings"!! OHHH!!!! What could it be?? 40 marbles? 40 cupcakes? 40 skiens of yarn!!!!!!! You'll have to win to find out!

OK, so here are the pictures of the hat. Best of luck!

Bloggy Carnival Time!

First, let me say THANK YOU to everyone who has left me a comment or taken the time to email me concerning my dear, sweet Nola. It was all GREATLY appreciated!! I am doing much better now, and for the most part the tears have dried up.

But now it is time for something fun~It's Bloggy Carnival Time!! All you need to do is visit my website and post something about it here! What is your favorite product? Your favorite pattern? If you had tons of money....what would you buy? Which one of my models is just too cute to be true?? Anything! Just post!

Winner will be announced Friday, October 31st at 12 noon MST.

Now, I am sure you are asking....What can I win?? Well, how's this sound? You can have your choice of two surprize packages! First, you could choose a "Crocheter's Dream Care package" which could easily include patterns, hooks, yarns, or any type of crochet-related item! And if you are not a crocheter, you could choose the "Surprise Gift" which could be something I've made, yummy smelling bath products, or even a gift certificate somewhere!! Sound good? Then what are you waiting for?? Get POSTING!

Happy Monday!


More giveaways at the Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival!

Come and Celebrate with us!

Have you heard about the Grand Re-opening Celebration over at MyPinkZebraBoutique.com?? There are lots of great contests, prizes, and discounts!! Hope to see you over there!

Congratulations!

A friend of mine choose a number for me and the winner of the neckwarmer is Anngelique!! Congratulations and your prize will go out in today's mail!!!

And thanks for all your comments on my 'baby cables". They were actually really simple and didn't even require a cable needle!!

Here it is!

The prize you've all been waiting for!! When you register on my website for my newsletter, you will be put into a drawing for this!! (see the contest post here!) It's a beautiful KNIT....yes, I said KNIT!...neckwarmer. I love the soft brown color and it features a three button closure! I can easily see it dressed up with a pretty dress or down with jeans and a tee! So, what are you waiting for?? I'll be drawing a name sometime tomorrow!

Lots of Great Prizes!!

Check it out! You could even win a gift certificate to the PZB!!!

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