Lulu.com Winner

Good afternoon ladies!

I made an excel spread sheet with the entries listed below:
And then used Random.org to get the winner....
I'm am please to announce that Making it in Madison has won the contest for the FREE lulu.com photobook! Making it in Madison, I need you to leave a comment below with your email address so I can pass it on to Lulu.com!

Time for a Giveaway!

A while back I was contacted by Lulu.com and asked if I would be interested in doing a review and Giveaway for them. I was more than happy to do so! They have a program, Lulu Studio where you can create your own photo book so I thought I'd give it a whirl and let you all know what I thought of the process. So on to my review...

The process was very easy and I found the Lulu Studio to be very user friendly. I sat down and had the book completed in one evening. They have many different templates/design layouts that you can choose from that can go with any occasion. The challenge for me was picking out what photos to use out of all of our beautiful wedding pictures! This website and program do have similarities that other photo book programs have. But I do think this program and website would be great for first time book creators as there are not so many bells and whistles that can be very confusing at first. The end result is beautiful and I am so happy with how our wedding photo book turned out! See for yourself....

And now on to the giveaway...the Giveaway is for one (1) 8.5 x 8.5 square 20 page hardcover book! Good luck!

How to enter:

Let me know what you would use your photo book for in a comment below with your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):

1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)

2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower. (Become a follower through Blogger. I have to be able to "see" that you are actually a follower. Sorry Google Readers!)

*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.

*Giveaway starts on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 and ends on Sunday, March 13th, 2011 at 12am.

*Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on Monday, March 14th, 2011.

UPrinting Label/Sticker Giveaway! Hurry, 1 day Giveaway!

Hello my lovely ladies! I'm excited to bring this Giveaway to you!

Have you been in need of some address labels with your new name? What about shipping labels for your new company? Or how about some fabulous labels/stickers to use on your favors or out of town bags? They even have roll stickers that would be perfect for that personalized bottled water! Uprinting has amazing printing services that can take care of all of these things for you! They are also a wonderful outdoor sticker printing company so be sure to check them out.

Giveaway Prize:

250 Stickers/Labels on 70lb Label Matte
2×3.5" or 2×4" or 3×3"
Full Color Front and Blank back
Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above

How to enter:
Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the canvas print. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):
1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)
2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower. (Become a follower through Blogger. I have to be able to "see" that you are actually a follower. Sorry Google Readers!)


*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.
*Giveaway starts on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 and ends on Friday, August 27th, 2010 at 12am.
*Winner will be chosen using Random.org.
*Winner will be announced on Friday, August 27th, 2010.
*Winner will be contacted by the giveaway hosting company with details on how to claim your prize. Details on how to claim your giveaway are usually emailed on or before the end of the month.
*If you fail to provide your email address, another winner will be selected.
*I have not received any compensation for hosting this giveaway, all opinions expressed are mine, I will receive a blogger appreciation prize for hosting this giveaway.

JammieGirl Winner!!

Sorry I couldn't get this posted yesterday, I had a crazy day at work and didn't get home until late!

I created an Excel spreadsheet as shown below with all of the entries in the order they came in.


Then I used Random.org to get the winner....
And the winner is Jenn over at Love, Life & Laughter with Jenn! Congrats Jenn, I hope you love your new jammies!! Be sure to send me (glasslover84(at)gmail(dot)com) your mailing information and the size you need so I can pass it on to JammieGirl and they can get them out to you in the mail!

Jammie Girl Giveaway!

Several weeks ago I was contacted by JammieGirl.com and asked if I would write a product review. After taking a look at their website, I was more than happy to! They have some of the cutest pajamas ever! With cute nighties, cami & panty sets, flannel sets, and so much more there is something for any occasion.

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These would make great gifts for the lovely ladies that stand by your side on your big day, for yourself, for your best friend's birthday, anything!

JammieGirl was also kind enough to write up a post about me and my blog on their blog Coffee Break with JammieGirl. You can take a look at what they worte about me here!

I asked my contact if they would be interested in allowing one of you lovely ladies to WIN a pair of their pajamas and they said sure! So thanks to their generosity, I have another giveaway to bring your way! Be sure to check them out on Twitter and Facebook too!

Here are the details. The Giveaway is for a FREE pair of their Malabar Bay 100% certified organic cotton and vegetable dyed pajama set! There are two options depending on the size needed for the giveaway winner.

For size small and medium, they have offered the Sea Stars Blue Pajama Set - by Malabar Bay. This set retails for $49.00 and shipping to the winner is FREE!!!

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And for size large, they have offered the Flamingo White Pajama Set - by Malabar Bay. This set also retails for $49.00 and shipping to the winner is FREE!!!

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How to enter:

Go to JammieGirl.com and take a look at their cute pj's. Then come back here and tell me what your favorite item is. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):

1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)

2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower. (Become a follower through Blogger. I have to be able to "see" that you are actually a follower. Sorry Google Readers!)

*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.

*Giveaway starts on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 and ends on Friday, August 6th, 2010 at 12am.

*Winner will be chosen using Random.org and will be announced on Saturday, August 7th, 2010.

*The winner will need to email me their mailing information and size needed so I can get it to JammieGirl.com.

*JammieGirl.com is responsible for product availablility and delivery of product.

Rolled Canvas Giveaway Winner!!!

I created an Excel spreadsheet as shown below with all of the entries in the order they came in.
Then I used Random.org to get the winner....
And so the winner is Jennifer over at A Beautiful Day!! Congratulations and I hope you love the rolled canvas print! I will send your information on to Large Format Posters and they will contact you about how to claim your prize!

Rolled Canvas Print Giveaway!!!!!

I have been waiting a LONG time to be able to host a giveaway for a canvas print and now that wait is up!
Have you been dreaming of having one of your wedding or engagement pictures as beautiful large canvas print or as a large format poster? Dream no longer. Enter this giveaway and you have a chance to win one! Today I bring you a giveaway for a FREE 16x20 Rolled Canvas Print from Largeformatposters.com! Be sure to check out their website and take a look at all the wonderful and easy to use services they provide!

Giveaway Prize:
16x20 Rolled Canvas Print
Limited to US Residents; 18 years old and above

How to enter:
Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the canvas print. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):
1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)
2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower. (Become a follower through Blogger. I have to be able to "see" that you are actually a follower. Sorry Google Readers!)


*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.
*Giveaway starts on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 12am.
*Winner will be chosen using Random.org.
*Winner will be announced on Wednesday, July 21st, 2010.
*Winner will be contacted by the giveaway hosting company with details on how to claim your prize.
*If you fail to provide your email address, another winner will be selected.

Last Chance to Enter My Giveaway!

The giveaway ends at 12am tonight so if you haven't entered to win the 500 business cards you still have time! Just go here to enter! The winner will be announced tomorrow!

Giveaway for 500 Business Cards!!

Hello dear readers! I have another great giveaway to bring your way....

Giveaway Prize:
500 Premium Business Cards
2 x 3.5”, 2 x 2” (square card) or 1.75 x 3.5” (slim card)
14 pt gloss cardstock, 14 pt matte cardstock or 13 pt recycled uncoated cardstock
Full Color Both Sides
Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above
Working on some DIY projects and need a little help? Looking for some cheap business cards to use for that last minute project you've been putting off? Still need to design your Photo Sharing Cards, your Table Numbers, Escort Cards or anything else? If so this is the perfect giveaway for you brought to you by Digital Room! They have some amazing printing products that are available so be sure to check out their website!

How to enter:
Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the Business Cards. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):
1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)
2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower.


*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.
*Giveaway starts on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010 at 12am.
*Winner will be chosen using Random.org.
*Winner will be announced on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010.
*Winner will be contacted by the giveaway hosting company with details on how to claim your prize.

Winner Announcement!

I created an Excel spreadsheet as shown below with all of the entries in the order they came in.
Then I used Random.org to get the winner....
And so the winner is Britteny of Sand Dollars & Sunflowers!! Congratulations and I hope you love the post cards! You MUST leave me a comment with your email address so I can pass it on to UPrinting!! They will then contact you with instructions on how to claim your prize!

Another Giveaway!

Hello lovely ladies! I have another exciting giveaway to bring you!

Are you looking for some custom designed Recipe Cards, Thank You Cards, Rehearsal Dinner Invitations, Wedding Invitations, Map/Direction Cards or something else? Look no further! Today, I give you the chance to win 100 4 x 6 Postcards from Postcard Printing! They make everything so easy and do such a great job so be sure to check out their other products via print online!

Prize: 100 4" x 6" Postcards - 14pt Cardstock Gloss, Full Color Both Sides; 3 Business Days Turnaround, FREE UPS Ground Shipping. (Limited to US Residents only)

How to enter:
Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the Postcards. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):
1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)
2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower.


*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.
*Giveaway starts on Wednesday, March 17th, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, March 24th, 2010.
*Winner will be chosen using Random.org.
*Winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 25th, 2010.
*Winner will be contacted by UPrinting.com with details on how to claim your prize.

If you're a blogger, check out UPrinting's Blog Sponsorship Program. They're very supportive of small businesses and have great prices on business cards and custom postcards and so much more! Plus they also offer tons of great giveaways! :)

Giveaway Winner!!

I created an Excel spreadsheet as shown below with all of the entries in the order they came in.

Then I used Random.org to get the winner....
And so the winner is Heather aka the Bicoastal Bride!! Congratulations and I hope you LOVE your poster print! I will get your information to OnlinePosterPrinting and they will contact you with the details to claim your prize!

And for those of you that pray, I have an urgent prayer request. My grandmother (my mom's mom) was rushed to the hospital tonight with chest pain. Her son (my uncle) is a doctor and fears she is having a heart attack. She is stable at the moment but that is all I know. Please be lifting her up in prayer and my entire family as well. Thanks!

Last Chance to Enter and a Quick DIY Project!

Don't forget that today is the last day you can enter to win the FREE Onlineposterprinting Giveaway!!!

If you haven't entered yet, be sure to do so before midnight tonight!

Enter to Win!

And to throw in a quick update and DIY project....

I bring you the sign I made to direct guests to the wedding. It's easy to find the Bed & Breakfast the wedding will be at. However, the road "Y's" at the base of the B&B's property and all guests will need to bear right at the "Y". So I knew we would have to have a sign at the base of the property. Here is what I came up with.....

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Early on in the planning process when I was at JoAnn's, I found an alphabet stamp set for only $5! I didn't know what if anything I'd use the stamps for but I knew if I didn't buy them I would need them, so I got them. Turns out, they were EXACTLY what I need for this sign! The letters are actually stamped in purple paint, my camera makes it look black though. The corner accents are rub on decals that I had left over from the "This way to the wedding" signs. And I used a piece of Matboard that the former owners of my moms house left here when they moved. So this sign didn't cost me a thing! I am going to see about having it laminated though, so that would be the only cost.

When I made the above sign, I also made some parking sings as well. I used the same purple paint and the alphabet stamps and just used some lightweight card stock I had on hand from other wedding projects. I then purchased simple (and cheap) black frames from Dollar General for $2 each. I made a total of four parking signs, two with a right arrow and two with a left arrow. So the cost of this project was only $8 and Charles actually bought the frames! Here's how they turned out....

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None of the signs are perfect, but I'm happy with how they came out and they will serve the purpose that we need them for! This was an easy project and I did them all in one evening! What do you think?

OnlinePosterPrinting Giveaway!!!!!!

Hello my beloved readers, I have a special announcement to make! I have an OnlinePosterPrinting Giveaway for you!

Have you been dreaming of having one of your engagement pictures blown up to a Poster Size Print you can put on display at your reception? Or would you love to have a Poster Size Print of one of your favorite wedding pictures? If so, be sure to enter this giveaway for a chance to win! OnlinePosterPrinting does an incredible job with Digital Photo Enlargement and Digital Photos on Posters so don't miss out on this!

Prize: One 18" x 24" Poster Print, Paper Stock - High Gloss or Semi Gloss, 1 Business Day Turnaround, FREE UPS Ground Shipping (Limited to US Residents only.)

How to enter:
Leave me a comment telling me how you would use the Poster Size Print. Be sure you leave me your name and e-mail address so I can contact you if you are the winner!

Extra Entry Possibilities (please post a new comment for each possible entry):
1.) Blog about my giveaway and be sure to include a link to my blog in your post. (Leave me the link to your post about the giveaway.)
2.) Become a follower of my blog or let me know that you're already a follower.


*There are a total of 3 possible entries per contestant.
*Giveaway starts on Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 and ends on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010.
*Winner will be chosen using Random.org.
*Winner will be announced on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010.
*Winner will be contacted by UPrinting.com with details on how to claim your prize.

If you're a blogger, check out UPrinting's Blog Sponsorship Program. They're very supportive of small businesses and have great prices on business cards and custom postcards and so much more! Plus they also offer tons of great giveaways! :)

I Won!

Remember last week when I posted about the Giveaway over at Mismikado's Journey? Well, Friday evening Sebrina e-mailed and let me know that I won!! Woo hoo!! So....early next year I will be ordering this beauty from April Hiler!

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Of course I won't be ordering a "B" but instead a "P" for my new last name! I love this item and already know the perfect place for it at the venue!

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I'll attach some purple ribbon to our "P" and hang it on one of the tress pictured above that the guests will walk through to get to their seats. The bird feeders that are currently in the trees will be taken down come the wedding and the spotlights at the base of the trees will be hidden most likely by live potted ferns. The swing however will be used the day of. The seat will be covered in deep purple velvet and the ropes will be covered in tulle. I cannot wait to get pictures of me and of the flower girls swinging away! However, during the ceremony we'll have to find a way to hook it up onto the tree so the little ones don't make their way back to it. :D

Giveaway over at Mismikado's Journey!

Ok ladies, you really need to go check out the giveaway that Sebrina over at Micmikado's Journey Down the Aisle has going on right now. It is an April Hiler Designs $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway. For all the details go check out Sebrina's blog! But before you go take a look at April's beautiful work...

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