Wired Whimsy Giveaway Winner

Thank you all for making my birthday so enjoyable last week!  Turning 40 was fun!  Maybe I can turn 40 again next year - HA!  :)

And thank you to Wired Whimsy for making such a cute chocolate set - the necklace, bookmark, and purse charm!!  I'm so excited that one of you will have a matching set!

And the winner is...

Alicia

Congratulations Alicia!!

If you didn't win, I'm sure you can find something sweet to order for yourself from Wired Whimsy!  She's in the process of listing several new items!

Have a wonderful day friends!

It's My Birthday And I'll Have A Wired Whimsy Giveaway If I Want To

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I'm baa-aack!  Did you miss me??  Did you?  Really?  I'm going to pretend like you did and that you have been counting the days and eagerly awaiting my return!  :)

I really did enjoy my break!  I had hoped to catch up a bit on blog-reading while on break but I honestly wasn't on the computer that much so I am just as behind as ever.  I hope to catch up a little at a time, but I have company coming so it won't happen this week!

Let's see - what else is happening?  Oh yeah...it's MY BIRTHDAY tomorrow!!  Not only that, but it's a biggie - my 40th!!!  Yes, I just told you my age.  It's just a number - no big deal, right?  :)  And I sort of had a bloggie birthday while I was on break - I hit my 2 Year Blogaversary last week (yay)!!  I decided to just let it be a quiet occasion this year since I had such a fabulous blogaversary bash last year.

In honor of my being back from break and celebrating my birthday, I have a SWEET giveaway for you!!  If you don't already know Christy from Wired Whimsy, you should get to know her - I just love her!  I "met" her on twitter and read her blog before she even started her Etsy shop.  She has housework struggles just like me and a great sense of humor and she's a talented jewelry-maker and a sweetheart too (and she just happens to like chocolate)!  Her blog is cute too - it's Wired to the Whimsy and you simply MUST read her Ultimate Blog Party post - you'll learn all about Christy and love her as much as I do!

I bought this Rose Garden bracelet from Wired Whimsy for a friend - soooo pretty!

And look at this Lilac Heart Necklace in the Wired Whimsy shop - perfect for Spring!

Christy sent me the cutest early birthday present - my very own Stop and Smell the Chocolates necklace, bookmark, and purse charm!  They are SO adorable!  And 1 of YOU (U.S. Readers only) can win a matching chocolate jewelry set from Wired Whimsy!!  Take a look at the cuteness...

Isn't that an adorable set??!!  Christy calls them chocolate muffins, but I have decided that they are cupcakes oozing with chocolate frosting - 'cause I can, 'cause it's my birthday week.  But if you win this set, I'll let you decide if they are muffins or cupcakes!  :)

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How to enter this sweet giveaway (required - 1 entry):  Go check out the Wired Whimsy shop, then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite item in the shop (I recommend that you also look at the past items that were sold too, to get an idea of custom items you could request!).

How to get extra entries (optional) - Please leave a separate comment for each item you do!:
1 entry ~ Become a subscriber or follower of my blog (or tell me if you're one)
1 entry ~ Follow me on twitter (@stop4chocolate) and/or facebook (Stop and Smell the Chocolates)
1 entry ~ Become a subscriber of Wired to the Whimsy
1 entry ~ Follow Wired Whimsy on twitter (@WiredWhimsy) and/or facebook (The Wired Whimsy Shop)
1 entry ~ Promote this giveaway in your favorite way (blog post, twitter, e-mail, FB, etc.)

This giveaway will be open through Sunday 4/18 and I'll announce the winner on Monday 4/19!

Disclosure:  Wired Whimsy sent me a chocolate jewelry set as a birthday gift and generously offered to give away a matching set on my blog.  My opinions are my own as always and also based on my personal knowledge of Christy and my past purchase. 

I'm linking this to Your Blog, Your Life at Real Life - stop by and read some great posts!


So are you glad I'm back?  I thought this was a good way to come back from a break!  Thank you all for sticking with me through my break!!  Have a marvelous Monday friends!

Crafts By Manuella Giveaway Winner

Thanks to all who entered the Crafts by Manuella giveaway for some sweet baby booties (custom color and size)!

Aren't these some of the cutest baby booties you've seen?!

And the winner is...

Silver Pansy Designs

Congrats Silver Pansy Designs (Karen)!!

If you didn't win, you can always stop by Crafts by Manuella to purchase adorable baby booties, beautiful blankets, American Doll sweater sets and more!

Have a lovely day friends!

Ruffles and Fringe Giveaway Winner

Thanks for entering the Ruffles and Fringe giveaway!  And thanks again to my "models" for helping show off Nicole's lovely headbands!

And the winner is...

Charlotte

Congrats Charlotte!!!

If you didn't win, you can go order a pretty headband for a gift or for yourself from Ruffles and Fringe!

Have a wonderful day friends!

Etsy Giveaway ~ Crafts By Manuella

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Oh - another Etsy shop for you today!!  I told you how fun it is to know Etsy shop owners in real life - this is another one!  In fact, I've known her for a few years and not through blogging.  She is a wonderful lady with a great family (her daughter used to babysit my son) and she has such a servant's heart!  I am so glad that she has opened an Etsy shop and I am honored to be able to share it with you today!

This wonderful lady's name is Manuella and her shop is called Crafts by Manuella.  She knits all sorts of things for babies and dolls.  She sells the cutest baby booties that I have ever seen!!  She makes adorable sweater and hat sets for American Girl dolls and other lovely items.  Let me show you a few of my faves...

I have to start with the super cute booties - I LOVE these colors for Spring and Easter!

And how about this set for a sweet baby boy?!

Another cute color combo!

And just look at these beautiful baby blankets  - soft and pretty!

Look at the adorable doll sets: love this Easter yellow doll set!

If I were a young girl, I would have to have this pretty pink set for my doll!

And isn't this set cute with the little kitten buttons?!

There are too many cute things to show you here - you simply have to go over to Crafts by Manuella to see it all:  booties, blankets, doll sets, hats, slippers, etc.  I can tell you that these items are high-quality and well-made.

Any of these would be so cute for your own babies or children, but they also make wonderful baby shower gifts!  I was at a recent baby shower where a pair of Manuella's baby booties were one of the gifts.  Let me tell you - everybody "ooohed" and "awwwed" and they were passed around the room to admire!!

Manuella generously offered to give away a pair of her baby booties to one of my U.S. readers!  The winner chooses the color and size!  Thank you Manuella!  You don't need to have your own baby to enter this giveaway - think about your friends and family that have babies or will be having babies.  You might become the favorite "Aunt" for giving these booties as a gift!  :)

*Giveaway closed.*

How to enter:  Go over to Crafts by Manuella and look around, then come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item is or what colors you would pick if you won the baby booties.  That's it!

This giveaway will remain open through Monday 3/29 and I will announce the winner on Tuesday 3/30.

Disclosure:  I did not receive any items from Crafts by Manuella.  I personally know her and have seen her work in person and my opinions are based on that!

 

Have a great day friends!

Misty Kristy Designs Giveaway Winner

Another Etsy giveaway is over!  Thanks to all of you who entered!

One person gets to enjoy the set of these pretty black and white decorated folders from Misty Kristy Designs!

And the winner is...

Comment #7:  Lori Ann

Congrats Lori Ann!!!

If you didn't win, you can order yourself some pretty new folders to get organized by going over to Misty Kristy Designs!

Have a lovely day friends!

Etsy Giveaway ~ Ruffles and Fringe

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I have another Etsy shop to tell you about today!  I hope you are having fun checking out some new shops!

I do love Etsy shops of people that I know through my blog and twitter, but you know what's really fun?  Having a friend that you know in real life open an Etsy shop!  I got to know Nicole through twitter and was blessed to actually meet her last year.  Here we are at a Yanni concert:

Nicole had a frugal blog (Being Frugal is Fabulous) but recently gave up her blog to focus on family and work on an Etsy shop instead.  Her shop is so cute!  It's feminine and trendy and works for little girls all the way up through lovely ladies!  It's called Ruffles and Fringe!

Nicole was sweet enough to give me 2 headbands to review.  I must say that they are well-made and even cuter than the pics!  Now my son wasn't about to model headbands for me - LOL!  I needed some cute girls to do it.  My friend's daughters helped me out - thank you girls (and thank you to my friend for taking the photos)!!

This is a pink tulle headband.

And this is a red rosette trio headband.

Aren't they pretty?  The headbands and the girls! I like this teal headband too:

And this pretty pink rosette headband:

Nicole has more than headbands in her shop.  Look at this pretty hair clip!

And check out this gorgeous melon pin:

There are too many lovely things to show you here - you need to go check out Ruffles and Fringe to see them all!

Nicole has a sweet treat for you!!  She is offering one of my U.S. readers a $15 gift certificate to her shop!!  Thank you Nicole!!

*Giveaway closed.*
How to enter:  Go over to Ruffles and Fringe and look around, then come back here and leave me a comment telling me what you think you would order if you won the gift certificate!

This giveaway will remain open through Friday 3/26 and the winner will be announced on Saturday 3/27.

Disclosure:  Ruffles and Fringe provided me with 2 headbands to review and generously offered to give away a $15 gift certificate.

Places you can find Nicole:
Etsy:  Ruffles and Fringe
Facebook:  Ruffles and Fringe
Twitter:  @rufflesnfringe

Thanks again Nicole!!  :)


Have a marvelous Monday friends!

Designed by RJ Giveaway Winner

Hope you're all having fun with learning more about Etsy shops and entering giveaways!  The giveaway for the cute Bitty Earrings from Designed by RJ is over.

And the winner is...

Comment #1: Lisa

Congrats Lisa!!  And no, that's not me, it's Lisa from Dusty Thorn Farm!

If you didn't win, you can always order yourself something cute from Designed by RJ or RJ Charms!

Have a great weekend friends!!

Etsy Giveaway ~ Misty Kristy Designs

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I have another Etsy shop to tell you about today!  It's Misty Kristy Designs.  Kristy helped me out with a giveaway for my Blogiversary last year and I just love her decorated file folders!  I even got some for a friend who uses them at her job.  Pretty file folders make me more motivated to be organized.  Kristy also occasionally adds greeting cards to her shop.  Check back with her shop occasionally to see new designs or new items added.

I love this set with the old world blues and greens!

And this set is so cute with summer colors!

Here's an example of some cute greeting cards!

Kristy's folders are acid-free and pre-treated to resist growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew.  Kristy generously made a set of 3 decorated file folders to give away to one of my U.S. readers!

I know the winner will love this classic and pretty black & white set!

How to enter:  Stop over at Misty Kristy Designs, then come back here and leave a comment telling me what your favorite item is, or what colors/designs you would like to see in the shop.  Easy enough!

This giveaway will remain open through Monday 3/22 and I will announce the winner on Tuesday 3/23.

Disclosure:  I did not receive any free items from Misty Kristy Designs.  My opinions are based on items I have purchased from her shop and she generously provided a set of decorated folders to give away.

Places to find Kristy:

Etsy:  Misty Kristy Designs

Blog:  MistyKristy.com

Twitter:  @M_K_Designs

Facebook:  Misty Kristy Designs

Have a pretty day friends!  Oh and don't forget that it's Chocolate Friday tomorrow - bring your chocolate posts to link up!

Etsy Giveaway ~ Designed by RJ

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Time to promote an Etsy shop!  Many of you are familiar with Etsy, but for those of you that aren't - Etsy is an online marketplace with all sorts of lovely handmade and vintage items for sale.  It's a known fact that if you head over to Etsy, you could be there for a long time looking at so many pretty things!  The other part that's fun to me is helping support so many women - wives, moms, and more - as they express their creativity and help support their families (though Etsy is not just for women).

Nicole RJ is a reader of my blog and even helped provide a giveaway for my 1 year Blogiversary last year!  She currently has 2 Etsy shops - both very cute!

The first shop is Designed by RJ:

Look at this lovely necklace she created!

And check out these cute earrings:

Nicole RJ has another cute shop - it's called RJ Charms.

I have this necklace - I love how simple and dainty it is!

Here's another cute necklace - love the keys!

She does bookmarks too - this one would be cute for Spring!

I can tell you personally that Nicole's items are well-made and come neatly wrapped in tissue and ribbon.  And her items - especially the charm items - are very affordable.

Nicole RJ is so sweet - she is offering a giveaway to one of my readers (U.S. or Canada)!  The winner gets to pick one pair of "Bitty Earrings" in stock at Designed by RJ!!  Just look at some of the cute pairs you can choose from:

How to enter:  Visit Designed by RJ and/or RJ Charms then come back and leave a comment telling me an item or two that you like the best!  That's it!

This giveaway will remain open through Friday 3/19 and winner will be announced on Saturday 3/20.

Disclosure:  I did not receive any free items from Designed by RJ.  My opinions are based on items I have purchased from her shop and she generously provided a set of earrings to give away.

Places you can find Nicole RJ:
Etsy - Designed by RJ
Etsy - RJ Charms
Blog - A Life Designed, by RJ
Twitter - @DsgndbyRJ

Be sure to tell her Lisa sent you!

Thanks friends!  Have a beautiful day!

Valentine Cookies Winner

Thanks for entering my Valentine cookie giveaway this week!  Don't forget that you can stop by Kelly's Cookie Co. on Etsy and order Valentine cookies to be delivered to someone as a gift!

 

And the winner is...

@AMagicMommy 

Congratulations!!

Did you all remember to celebrate World Nutella Day yesterday?  I'll let you celebrate all weekend!  :)

Have a wonderful weekend!