Monday, August 30, 2010

Made for Monday ~ How about a giveaway??

Happy Monday! It's been over a week since I last blogged. My wireless router is on it's last leg and goes in and out so my computer time since the middle of last week has been hit or miss at best!

I haven't really been that productive this past week either. Not really sure why other than laziness has taken over! I have tons of ideas and projects that I want to get started on or have actually started on and just need to finish. I just can't seem to find the time or energy to get things completed. I'm definitely gonna have to do better!

I have been hinting at a giveaway for a couple of weeks now and I've finally gotten one together for you. It's gonna be a combination Fall/Halloween themed giveaway. Included are the following: my very first gameboard attempt which is a checkerboard with a crow and stars. This is on a thin piece of wood and I have attached a hanger on the back so it could be hung on a wall if you so desire. The background is orange and the checkerboard, crow, and stars are done in black. I've distressed it a bit although it's hard to tell in the pics. Also included in this giveaway is a ceramic pie plate with potpourri. This is a beautiful terra cotta color, perfect for fall decor. Finally, one of my signature rag garlands, done in orange fabric and a candy corn print fabric. This measures about 65 inches or so in length. Perfect to drape on a fireplace mantel or a hutch or maybe a small window. I've included individual pics of each offering so you can get a better idea of what you will be getting.





O.k., now here's the rules:

You must be a follower of my blog. If you aren't a follower, sign up! I love followers and the more, the merrier!! If I get to 250 followers, there may be some extras thrown in for the lucky winner, or I may pick two winners, who knows!!

You must leave a comment on this post only, telling me you want to enter. I will not accept entries for comments left on any other post.

You don't have to have a blog to enter, but if you do, I would very much appreciate you posting this giveaway on your sidebar. This will help to attract new followers and get me to 250! If you don't have a blog, please leave me an e-mail addy where I can contact you if you are the winner. If you don't leave me this info and you are picked as the winner, I will have to choose someone else.

This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only. Sorry, but postage costs are outrageous and money is tight right now for all of us. I hope you understand.

This giveaway will end on Sunday, September 12 and I will announce the winner on Monday, September 13.


I have gotten a few things accomplished lately. I made some faux caramel apples. I am amazed at how real looking these things are. In fact, my stepson came for a visit and asked if he could have one to eat! I took that as a compliment. Here they are:



I've also started on some more of the stuffed pumpkins. These are super easy to make and work up very quickly. I am having a lot of fun with these. These in this picture aren't finished, but I love the rich colors and wanted to share them with you. I am thinking of making a three tiered one to use as a centerpiece. We'll see how that turns out!


Well, that's about it for now. I hope everyone has a great week!

Until next time. . .

47 comments:

  1. MAJOR MAJOR FUN!!! love the faux carmel apples, totally thought they were real, how faB. okay, I AM FREAKING OVER THIS GIVEAWAY... most people that enter first don't win... booo! I AM CROSSING FINGER's THAT i WIN. I love the wreath and the checker board is so dang cute. PLEASE ENTER ME!

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  2. PLUS I FOLLOW YOU AND HAVE SINCE YOU JUST STARTED! JEN

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  3. also, LOVE THE SOFT STUFFED PUMPKINS, SO CUTE!

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  4. G'eve ~ I am a follower. Please accept my entry.
    Have a beautiful eve ~
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  5. What lovely giveaways. I have not seen the apples done like this before.

    Have a beautiful eve ~
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  6. Hi Donna,
    What a fabulous giveaway!!
    I would LOVE to be entered.

    I will post about it on my sidebar when I finish here.

    And your candy apple turned out fabulous.
    I bought 3 apples at the DT last week, they are still hanging in the sack waiting to be transformed.
    Im a tryin'!!
    I either have no free time and when I do get some Im too darn tired to do anything!!

    I think I need an Energy Drink!! Do they come in a Diet Coke Flavor?? :)

    Great job on everything sweetheart!!
    Take Care,
    Tam

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  7. Pleaze enter me in your giveaway.
    I do love your apple taffies. They look so real!
    Pat

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  8. I love it!!! Please enter me in this awesome giveaway!!! I'm a follower!

    Thanks,

    Lucy

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  9. I love it!!! Please enter me in your giveaway. I am a follower!

    Thanks,

    Lucy

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  10. Donna, love your giveaway items! Please enter me in your giveaway. I've been a follower for some time.

    Thanks.
    Sharon
    Starlight Primitives
    myfolkart@live.com

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  11. I love the wonderful fall goodies you have made for this giveaway..I am a follower and would love to be entered in..I will also put this on my sidebar too..I love those caramel apples..they look good enough to eat..ooooh that does sound good right now too.:)

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  12. Please enter me! I am a follower and will add your give a way to my blog. Could you please post the directions for the apples and pumpkins? Would love to make them!

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  13. I love this giveaway! Your gameboard is so cute. Please enter me. Linda

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  14. Me too, me too! love everything..I am a follower and will also post tomorrow on my blog..wishing you luck at the 250 follower mark....~

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  15. Hey girl! Enter me in your giveaway please! I posted it on my blog as well!

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  16. That is an awesome giveaway. I am a follwer of yours and I would love if you could enter me in your FALL GIVEAWAY!!!

    Also those candy apples look soooo yummy!

    Blessings,
    Tricia

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  17. Hi Donna,
    Please enter me in your giveaway. I love them all. The faux apples are great too! I am a follower of your blog and have posted your giveaway on my sidebar.
    Prim Blessings,
    Jean

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  18. Add me to the list of hopefuls Donna. I will add this to my blog as well. Wonderful candy apples. I may just have to make some for myself only real ones so I can eat them!
    Hugs,
    AMY

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  19. What a great giveaway for Fall. I just love those caramel apples. They look good enough to eat and your pumpkins are going to be so gorgeous. Good luck on your getting 250 followers!

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  20. Love it All!
    I've been a follower and would love to be entered into your giveaway!
    I love the fabric on your lil pumpkins and that checkerboard is super. Great fall giveaway!

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  21. Hi Donna! I am follower and would love to be entered in your giveaway. Those apples you did look so real! Yummy. I want to make some now. LOL. Have a great week!

    ~*Hugs*~

    Gen @ Olde Pear Primitives

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  22. Please enter me in your give away.
    I am a new follower of your blog!
    Love those apples. I love all yor stuff. LOL
    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  23. Im a new follower. I found your giveaway off of Jean @ Prim Crafts! (: Please enter me into your giveaway. And check out my blog if you would like. I have two free stitcheries on there.
    Samantha

    www.samanthasaccessories.com
    www.samanthasaccessories.blogspot.com
    samanthaschmidt90@live.com

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  24. Hi Donna!

    I am a follower and a fellow sista! *lol* I would love to be entered in your giveaway. I love the faux apples. Where did you find your apples??? I have been wanting to try them since I got my copy of Create and Decorate.

    Hope to see you in chat tonight!

    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  25. Hey there Donna,
    Just found your blog and just love your goodies. And you have a lovely giveaway. Please enter me. I am a Follower and will go and post ya on my blog. New at this thing so don't have much yet. And, oh ya, just love the apples. I'd ask if I could have one too.
    Y'all take care, Linda (Y'all talk Texas too!)
    Dry Creek Primitive Peddler

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  26. Thanks, Donna. I am a follower and I've posted your giveaway on my blog. Thanks for such a great collection of Halloween goodies!

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  27. Donna, I will have 3 chances because I put your giveaway on my side bar on my blog.
    Thanks a bunch,
    Prim Blessings,
    Tricia

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  28. Hi, I would love to be entered in your give-away, I am a follower and will post on my sidebar.

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  29. How nice! I am now a follower and would love to be a lucky winner! Enjoy your blog..and will be back..
    knitwit29@gmail.com
    Tammy

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  30. I love everything you have in your fall give away , enter me for a chance to win... My e-mail is rykans@hotmail.com

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  31. Hello Donna I am a follower and I will post on my sidebar please enter me in your awesome giveaway I am having one as well jump on over and signup
    Brenda

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  32. The apples look real! Made my mouth water. I would like to be entered in your give-away. I'm now a follower and will also post this on my blog as well. Thanks for offering these neat items.
    Blessings -

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  33. Hi Donna: What a great job on your gameboard...I am a follower and would love to be entered in your giveaway...The ceramic pie plate and candycorn garland are also wonderful...I will also post on my blog too...(check out my giveaway going on right now too).
    Thanks, Patti

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  34. Hi Donna! I love all your prim goodies! I would like to be entered in your give away pretty please! I will also post this on my side bar! Have a wonderful weekend!
    Karen

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  35. Wow super giveaway,I love your faux apples they are beautiful,Great Blog I really enjoy it!Hugs,Deb

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  36. I'm a new follower (thegrants) and I'm so happy to have found your site!!! Oh, and I love the apples they look so real and yummy!!!
    thecartoonlovinmama(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. Hello Donna I am a follower, and I will add this Wonderful Giveaway that I would love to win to my sidebar.
    Brenda

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  38. I would love to be entered for a chance to win these wonderful prizes! I'm a new follower and proud! Fall is my favorite season and I look forward to decorating the house for Halloween each year! Hopefully I will be adding these amazing items to my decor! Thanks for the opportunity!

    All the best,

    Kate at Primitive Post
    Contact - http://primitivepost.blogspot.com/

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  39. Hi Donna,I would love to win these great fall goodies.Im a follower and will post this on my sidebar as well.Great job on the apples to!thank you and blesiings michelle

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  40. Please enter me in your awesome giveaway!!! I am a follower. Love your things!!!

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  41. You better sign me up, too! You know
    I am a follower...I'll post this on my
    blog, but you only have one more to go!

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  42. Love your blog...looks like I made you reach 250 followers!! Congrats! Would love to be entered into your giveaway...awesome stuff!! Great tutorials by the way!!
    Thanks!
    Brenda

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  43. I am new at this. love your blog.
    sing me up,too. I am a follower
    jparker

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  44. Just found your blog and I gotta say I love it. Read your last 4 posts and I have to say, you are a very crafty lady. Please enter me in your giveaway as I am now a follower. Be sure to stop by my blog and sign up for my giveaway that I am hosting. Have a great weekend.

    D

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  45. I'm a follower and love all the primitive items. Those prizes sure would look good at my home. Thanks for having this giveaway.

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