Sunday, December 5, 2010

It's Giveaway Time!!

Good Sunday morning! I was looking thru some of my older posts earlier and realized that December 3rd was my one year blogaversary!! Wow! I knew I was getting close to the one year mark, but didn't realize that it had already passed. I have really enjoyed this past year of blogging. I've "met" some truly awesome people and have learned so much about crafting and life in general! I hope and plan to continue blogging for many years to come.

I love the store Hobby Lobby. We don't have one in the town where I currently live. We did have one in the previous town I lived in and I really loved going there and getting lots of wonderful creative ideas. You know the old saying, you don't know what you have until it's gone? Well, that's my feelings on Hobby Lobby! I didn't appreciate having the store in my back yard until I moved! I was talking about missing it the other day and my hubby asked me if I had checked on line to see where the nearest store was located. Talk about a "duh" moment! So I jumped on line and lo and behold, there is a store located about an hour from us! I was so excited. So yesterday morning, we got up bright and early and headed out. It was heaven!!! We spent about two hours in that store just looking at everything! I came out of there almost a hundred dollars poorer! Hubby said it was probably a good thing that it is an hour away from us! But rest assured, I will be going back quite frequently. Only he doesn't know that yet!

While there, I was thinking of what I could buy or make for my giveaway. I was wanting to do a Christmas giveaway but then when I realized my one year blogaversary had just passed, I thought it would be better to do a giveaway for that. So I guess it's kind of a two in one givewaway. I couldn't decide what to buy or make, so as we were checking out, I saw the gift cards and a light bulb moment came to me! Why not just give a gift card?? That way the lucky winner could chose what they want! So that is what I am offering. A $25 gift card to Hobby Lobby!




Here are the rules:

1. You MUST be a follower of my blog. New followers are always welcome!

2. This giveaway is open to everyone, no matter what corner of this big ole Earth you call home. After all, it doesn't require a lot of postage to mail a gift card! All you have to do is comment on this post ONLY that you would like to be entered. Comments left on other posts will not be counted.

3. If you have a blog and list this on your side bar, I will give you an extra entry. You must let me know in your comment on this post if you do this step. And I will be checking to see if it is listed on your side bar before I give you a second entry. I feel like that is only fair to the ones who actually do take the time to list it on their blogs. If you don't have a blog, you can still enter, but you must leave me an e-mail addy so that I can contact you if you are the winner.

4. I will use random.org to draw a winner on Sunday, December 12, 2010. That way the winner will be able to get their gift card in time to use for Christmas if they wish!

That's it! Pretty simple, huh? Good luck to everyone!

It started snowing here yesterday afternoon, and we awoke to about 10 inches this morning! Hubby is out on his tractor "playing" in the snow! He's so cute! Just like a little kid. I'm staying warm and cozy in my fuzzy p.j.'s, doing some laundry, working on some crafts and baking some Christmas cookies later on today.

Until next time. . .

38 comments:

  1. I would love to be entered into the drawing. Thanks and have a blessed day and a Merry Christmas!

    crow_hollow_primitives@yahoo.com

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  2. I am so happy you for 'The Store Who Shall Remain Nameless' close to you. An hour isn't bad and makes for a good day out. (Can I say the name again, now???? lol ) Did you buy lots of goodies to create with? Now you need to be sure and sign up so you can get their coupons.

    Please sign me up for your awesome giveaway. I posted on my sidebar too!

    I need to go grocery shopping today for some meat. If hubby wants to eat... he will take me! lol

    Hope you have a great Sunday! Send some snow back my way! I want a snow day!!!!

    *hugs*
    Debbie

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  3. Happy Anniversary!!! And thank you for a great & generous giveaway!

    I've also listed on my blog sidebar
    http://auntdeedeesdesigns.blogspot.com/

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!
    Dawn

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  4. Well congratulations on your Blogiversary. I love the Hobby Lobby stores and we have two here within 30 miles so I can check them out regularly. So this is a great give away gift. Include me please.

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  5. Congrats on your blogaversary!!

    I love Hobby Lobby too! Hubby doesn't like to take me there often, cuz money is tight whenever we drive by one. Please enter my name for a chance in your drawing! Thank you!

    I posted on my sidebar. Had to make the image smaller for my sidebar, hope that is okay.
    http://beforethedawn.org/wpblog/

    Blessings, Jessica

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  6. Congrats on the blogversary, but I can't enter!!! :( No Hobby Lobby's around here!!!!
    Lois L.

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  7. OOH, I would love to be entered, Hobby Lobby is my favorite store. I am a follower and will post on my blog. THanks

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  8. Happy blogging anniversary - I have never been to a Hobby Lobby, as they aren't in our area, but I see I can shop online so I would very much like to be entered in your giveaway!
    I am already and follower and I will post this on my blog sidebar in the giveaway section!

    Thanks so much for the generous giveaway!
    Merry Christmas

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  9. Happy blogaversary!
    I am a follower and I do love Hobby Lobby!
    I will post on my sidebar.
    Thanks so much for this opportunity!
    ★Linda★

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  10. I am a follower and I LOve Hobby Lobby too!
    Please enter me in your give away. Thanks
    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  11. Great idea for a giveaway Donna! Congrats on your anniversary! Please enter me, I have been a follower!

    Thanks!
    Brenda

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  12. Happy Blogiversary!!
    I am a follower and would love to enter your giveaway.
    Love Hobby Lobby!! There is one about 10 minutes from my house. Good for me...bad for the wallet!! LOL...

    ~Cindy~

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  13. Hello,
    I just found your darling blog...with a giveaway to boot! I am your newest follower and I will post this on my sidebar. I love HL. I am having a give away also, come have a peek.
    Blesings~
    Gwenny

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  14. I'm a follower.

    Happy Holidays!
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

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  15. Oooo...how nice! Please enter me for a chance to win :) I have never been to a Hobby Lobby but remember them from Aleene's Crafting Show lol. I have only heard wonderful things about the store...they have one up by my parents in Rochester, NY. Congrats on your anniversary!
    Smiles, DianeM :)

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  16. What a nice holiday Giveaway and Blog anniversary! I am a follower, I love Hobby Lobby, and I will post this on my sidebar of my blog....thanks so much for sharing and Happy Holidays!
    Leslie
    rllemke@gtmc.net
    www.craftymom03.blogspot.com

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  17. I Love Hobby Lobby. I thought I was a follower but turns out I wasn't but I am now. I also have you listed in my side bar.

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  18. Donna please enter me for you giveaway, you know I am one of you follower and I will try to put it on my sidebar but you know I new at blogging so if I get it on I will let you know. Or maybe you could give me a lesson on how to do it.
    Kay www.kyhillbillycrafters.blogspot.com

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  19. Congrats Donna on your one year blogaversary!!!
    You go girlfriend!
    And Hobby Lobby!!! I love that store! I have to go an hour to get to one too but it is always worth the drive!
    I hope I win!!!
    Hugs,
    Cindy

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  20. Happy anniversary and Happy Holidays to you as well. What a delightful giveaway. I, like you, enjoy each chance I have to go to Hobby Lobby. I'd love to be entered into your draw. Thanks for celebrating.
    Jody
    visionquest2020 AT msn DOT com

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  21. I've got your giveaway photo linked up on my blog. Enjoy the holiday season. Your blog back-ground is so cheery for this time of year. Love it!
    Jody
    visionquest2020 AT msn DOT com

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  22. Sign me up, you know I love HL....shhhh
    don't say anything to Miss Diva! LOL
    I will post this on my sidebar.

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  23. Congrats on lots of happy blogging! I am a new follower and love your blog...and Hobby Lobby! My hubby always loved to get on his ATV...with a snowblade in front to clear the driveway..and the street! They do love to play in the snow! Thanks! ♥

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  24. Thank u so much for such a great giveaway..love to be entered :) Happy Holidays
    aunteegem@yahoo.com

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  25. I want to be entered! I love Hobby Lobby! :)

    linds.h [at] hotmail [dot] com

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  26. Hi just found your blog. I would love to be entered in your give away. I will post this on my side bar.
    Merry Christmas!!!

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  27. congrats on your blogavesary and please enter me for your drawing.I love Hobby Lobby too I do spend too much money when I go there as well so I understand but an hour is not bad that's about how far it is from me as well.
    Happy Holidays.

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  28. I have posted this on my side bar as well.

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  29. Hi there! I'm an official follower now. We just got a Hobby Lobby here in Orlando this year. I love it!

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  30. Well, I have to say that after just quitting Hobby Lobby this summer after working there for 19 years... it is still my favorite store! I was just in there today. But darn it, I wanted to shop and all my old co-workers wanted to talk. So I didn't get much shopping done. My mom buys gift cards for all of us for Christmas and I've always told her I want HL ones. She would say "but you work there!". I don't care, I love that store, lol! And yes... me quitting there has actually saved us lots of money! I had no idea how much I was spending on a monthly basis... it adds up very quick! So PLEASE add me to your giveaway!! =]

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  31. CONGRATS on your BLOGIVERSARY!!:-)
    I'd love to be entered into your giveaway!!
    THANKS!!
    Sandy
    schutt613844@yahoo.com

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  32. How cool!! thanks for the chance! Love your blgo!

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  33. Wow! This just promted me to follow since I have been reading you for awhile. Great give-away!
    Susannah
    jogrady001@rochester.rr.com

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  34. Hobby Lobby is such a great store for crafts & other goodies. I would love to be entered in your giveaway!
    I am a follower.

    Judy

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  35. I've posted this to my sidebar too!

    Judy

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  36. Me again. You reached your goal, so I'll enter for the second place prize. I've been a follower for awhile. Prayers are with you and your mother.
    Lois L.
    lois_ling@hotmail.com

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  37. Happy Blogging Anniversary!!! What a wonderful giveaway!!! I am a follower, please enter me in your giveaway!!!

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