Monday, October 27, 2008

Happy Giveaway Week!

Bloggy Giveaways Quarterly Carnival Button

I've entered to win plenty of giveaways in Blog-o-Land since becoming an addicted avid blogger, but I've only held one giveaway of my own... it's overdue!

I've been thinking and plotting to start my own Etsy endeavor and hope to be completely up and running soon. I will be making and selling fun, affordable, and cute homemade beaded jewelry for mommies and little girls. For my Bloggy Giveaway I'm giving away this adorable bracelet I made!

{insert oooooos and ahhhhhhhs here}

You know you like it!

To win, just leave a comment telling me what you want for Christmas! (Yes, it's sneaking up on us again!) Make sure you give me a valid email address, so I can contact you if you're selected! On Friday October 31st (at some point when Bug is cooperating!), I will randomly select a winning comment, email you, and ship your bracelet via the USPS. (Only US addresses please!)

Happy Bloggy Giveaway Week!

Edit @ 1:09pm... I just have to tell you how silly I am. I have been checking back to see if anyone entered my giveaway all day and I was getting sad to keep seeing "0 comments". I thought no one liked my bracelet! Then I realized (DUH!) that I am set to moderate my own comments-- maybe I'm not so much of a loser after all! (Or maybe I just proved myself a huge loser?!)

Comments are now closed for this giveaway!

141 comments:

Jessica said...

I love it. Maybe lucky #1 will win me something! :)

Becca said...

What's on my Christmas wish list? Hmm - I really would like some new jewelry :) Really, I would. I am loving the vintage coming back and I fell like I need to re-accessorize!

EricaLisbeth said...

Sheila- I am both a lurker and someone who knows you in real life-I went to App and was also a Teaching Fellow, but I'm not a stalker, I promise.
I love you bracelet and if this is a sampling for things to come, I will most totally be buying some of your etsy products.
What I want from Santa is a KitchenAid Onxy Black mixer-I love kitchen gadgets.They make my life fun.
Thanks for your blog...I love it

Windot said...

OOOOOHHH! I like it! What I really want for Christmas is a baby! HA! cheriwindley@hotmail.com

Brooklyn said...

Ooohhhhs & aaahhhhs, AND I'm your first comment! That has to count for something, right? j/k... very cute bracelet, and good luck with the Etsy endeavor. My girlfriend is also pursuing that. :o) Glad you're back...you were missed in blogville.

Elizabeth said...

I want lots of new clothes for Christmas. I'm getting desperate!

Jen lleras said...

All I want for Christmas is a healthy baby, we are due from Christmas to new years some time! I can't wait to meet my little man!

jennifer.lleras@gmail.com

Amber said...

I would like to get a new warm scarf for Christmas. Thank you for the cool giveaway - I oohed and aahhed at the appropriate times!

Jingle said...

This is very cute! You did a great job with it! I am hoping for a few scrapbook or cupcake supplies for Christmas.

Anonymous said...

I'm wanting new cookware...So we'll see!
Thanks for such a fun giveaway!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

koopermom said...

Great giveaway! I want a Nikon D40 for Christmas!

§wanny said...

the only thing on my list for Christmas is a family gift of a Wii. trying to save all my pennies to purchase one

Katie said...

I want a chest-style deep freeze for Christmas! (one of these days I'll stop being practical!)
Thanks for the great giveaway!
katiellloyd at yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

Very cute. The one thing that I want is some portable speakers for my IPod so I can listen in any room. Jewelry is always nice as well!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

I want a fabulous dinner with my whole family. Easy peasy.


=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

birdbabies said...

oh boy! i love this bracelet! what do i want for christmas? hmmm... i would really love a professional camera...i love photography!

Unknown said...

What do I want hmmm.... how about longer then 2 months til christmas? haha. I really want a new purse but I haven't found the perfect one yet

CrystalGB said...

Giftcards to shop for clothes.

PS said...

I want a trip to the spa!

Anonymous said...

i want books for christmas ! and this bracelet too!!!

Anonymous said...

I want a fancy bag for my new laptop for Christmas! Thanks for the giveaway!

Michelle said...

Last Christmas, I got a baby (my third). This Christmas, I really want a remote starter for my mini-van. Going from 2 to 3 children required a larger vehicle. Larger vehicles are hard to heat. And it's been cold in the mornings!

Kimberly said...

I don't really want much, just knowing that we have something for the kids and others on our shopping list is "gift" enough, but if I have to pick out something I'd say the new Indiana Jones DVD. I'm a fan of those movies and I missed it in the theater so I really want to see it.

Thanks for a beautiful giveaway!

HunnyV "at" Optonline "dot" net

altermyworld said...

I really want family time, giggles and more love from them, they live so far away and i value the time i spend with them.
ANg

Bebemiqui said...

I want a nice electric toothbrush.
bebemiqui82(at)yahoo(dot)com

Chantelle said...

I really want an iPod :) What a great giveaway! Thank you for the chance to win!

Anonymous said...

Some time off to be with my family. A week of quiet nights, a fire in the fireplace, hot coco and a good Christmas movie. Just time to relax- seriously : )
peace.

Momma J said...

I want lots and lots of jewelry!!

Marianne
mjackson(at)wwhgd(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
http://crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com/

Anonymous said...

I would love some winter shirts,jackets, and boots.

samsakara@twcny.rr.com

Dixie said...

I hope Santa brings me some new winter boots-We get a ton of snow up here and I hate having cold toes!


southrngal(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

So cute!

I'm hoping for a tripod & flash for my camera for Christmas.

Thanks for the contest.

chappyandalexa [at] earthlink [dot] net

Jessica @ Piece Of Me said...

I would like to have some new couches, but I don't think that is going to happen.
livlifelov at yahoo dot com

Unknown said...

I want a plain, gold bracelet and some new pjs. I love new pjs.

hafner611 {AT} gmail {DOT} com

Anonymous said...

I want new a new area rug for Christmas. I know-kinda boring.

shaunjoy said...

Great bracelet -- good luck with the Etsy shop! For Christmas I would like series of The Office on DVD... and maybe $$ for some new jeans. :)

shaunjoy(at)juno(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would like anything techie. I have a thing for watches too, and bracelets. This one is very nice. Thanks for the opportunity to win this giveaway! :) jenasea@aol.com

Genevieve P said...

Soft sheets. I can't stand rough sheets, and the ones we got at our wedding 8 years ago are nearly transparent!
parknj at basicisp dot net

Diana Dang said...

For a report card full of 95% grades... That would be a lovely x-mas present...

faked_sugartone at hotmail.com

Unknown said...

I want the same thing every Christmas...time with my family! We all live scattered across the US and only get to see each other at the holidays.
Thanks for the chance to win your great giveaway!
proudyaya04 {at} yahoo {dot} com

Katie Stacey said...

I want a nice long nap...and maybe some pretty jewlery and new shoes for Christmas!

Anonymous said...

Mama Mia movie and soundtrack.

Deborah
dbstout{at}juno{dot}com

peony paperie said...

I want a dymo label maker for Christmas...can you imagine how much time I would waste with one of those??!!

michelleharrod at hotmail.com

Suzanne said...

I don;t celebrate Christmas, but the bracelet is beautiful

Becca said...

I would love a Costco giftcard since I am there at least once a week.

Crunchy Green Mom - Suzanne said...

I want a new car :) Not something I would get, but it's a wish...

LilithSilvermane(at)gmail(dot)com

Overwhelmed! said...

I want a sewing table that folds!

Please enter me in your Bloggy Carnival giveaway!

I’m giving away SIX free no-slip hair clips! Please stop by to enter my giveaway!

Linda said...

The bracelet is lovely - good luck on your etsy adventure; I'm sure you'll do well.
As for Christmas?... I really have so much. More yarn so I can knit more? lol. Thanks for the giveaway.
cokelush at gmail

Anonymous said...

I want a sewing maching. My sister told my husband that he was marrying an "old lady" when I told my mom that a sewing maching would make a nice wedding gift lol.

(BTW, congrats on only 23 days left! I happened to see your ticker at the bottom. How exciting :))

raspberrykitty at aol dot com

Kristan said...

new sheets and towels...
andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com

HilLesha O'Nan said...

I want a trip to the spa or a Zune. I'll probably get neither, but it does'nt hurt to wish. ~lol~

lilacbutterfly [at] earthlink.net

Anonymous said...

That's so pretty! I want a walking foot for my sewing machine! And a baby! :)

AudreyO said...

I already bought a plane ticket to go visit my daughter who is overseas right now. That's my gift :)

Ginny said...

What a pretty bracelet. I really want a laptop but I think I'm dreaming. I'd be happy if someone bought me a gc for a haircut though. I've been doing my own for almost 2 years & want a nice style so bad!

MOMFOREVERANDEVER said...

kids to clean theri rooms- haha mrs.mommyyatgmaildotcom

Wade's World said...

I would love some new clothes for Christmas

D Q said...

For Christmas I would love some new crafting supplies.

frugallm said...

i want a new bathtub!

elkmeese at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

I want a digital camera. Love the bracelet. monk5@charter.net

Kristin W. said...

i want a new chi hair straightener! thanks for the giveaway!
specialk.roxygirl@gmail.com

Becca Ann said...

I love that bracelet. I want a new purse!

Carrie said...

I would love a white Christmas! And to be home :D

carrie.clement@gmail.com

Liz said...

I would love a hair straightner and some new clothes!girlygirlsboutique@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

wow...beatiful bracelet.
on my xmas list - a day at the spa.
thanks for the chance to win,
djohnson@catcrew.com

Kirby McCauley said...

I want a Dyson rolley ball vacuum!

Crayl said...

Origins facial stuff. It's my favorite brand, just love it. Thanks for a chance!

punkinmama said...

For Christmas, I want a Keurig Coffee Maker!
(Love the bracelet!)

cgogis at yahoo dot com

jayedee said...

what i'd like to have for christmas is peace on earth and a solution to the economic crisis! oops! this isn't pagent week is it? i got caught up! lol lol
please toss my name in the hat for this awesome giveaway! good luck everyone and be sure to check in at the lost world for my giveaway too!

Alaina said...

I would love to have a new coat!

alainamj AT yahoo DOT com

Betsy said...

New pots and pans!

grace said...

Your bracelet is lovely--are the beads wooden?
I would very much like some new clothes for Christmas. If I am being even more demanding, a new digital camera.

Cherie J said...

I want some jewelry and some chocolate.

cherierj(at)yahoo(dot)com

Sarah said...

I'd like an iPhone. But it's pretty wishful thinking!

Ren said...

Gorgeous bracelet. I love the clasp.

For Christmas, I really want a photography lighting set-up, even though the only person I ever take pictures of is my son.

Melissa B. said...

I want my new home to be finished so I can move in.

noreen said...

sewing machine and new watch

Michelle said...

Hmmm, i want an iPod for Christmas. I might be the last person on earth without one! Thanks for the chance to win your gorgeous bracelet.

kristine said...

That bracelet is super cute! What do I want for xmas?
Well, I want slippers and some new clothes.I am in the process of losing my 2 times around baaby weight! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

Julie said...

I want a Zune.

Cute bracelet.

Nissa said...

Very pretty! :) I'd love to wear that bracelet. Come join us in the world of Etsy sellers!

For Christmas I'm hoping to get this really cute set of pink Hello Kitty chopsticks. Weird?

Julie said...

I love that bracelet btw! And for Christmas I want a new sewing machine :)

Anonymous said...

I really would like some decorating accessories for my living room.

Elaine
bells6ATbellsouthDOTnet

Anonymous said...

Pretty bracelet! I want an electric skillet for Christmas.
-Terra
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Reva Skie said...

I want a mini laptop but would happily settle for some super fuzzy jammies and socks.

Becca said...

Books, Books, Books! It would be a treat to win! Thanks! cross_home2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Jenna said...

I would like to give this present to my mom... I don't have much on my wish list except to have my whole family together (and I think I'm going to get my wish!).

ahiltz said...

I would like some new scrapbooking supplies! :) Thanks so much for doing this for us!
ahiltzy@yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I really want a purple iPod - I need to find a giveaway for one of those. hah!

The Giveaway Diva said...

love it!!
i want a miu miu bag!!

Daintry said...

For Christmas I secretly want the Cricket Expression, but since my Dh just got me the baby bug I don't think I am going to get it!

Michele P. said...

I would love a new jacket,something much more feminine than my hubbys jacket I wear now!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

mom2boys said...

I would love new perfume and jewelry for Christmas. I love this bracelet thanks for the giveaway!

hottmomma_03@yahoodotcom

Anonymous said...

I love that bracelet..
For Christmas, I really really want this guitar at the "Guitar Center" I just recently taught myself to play the guitar ( I play the clarinet n the piano also) n that guitar is gorgeous. But its like almost $400.00 n my parents said no way.. =-[ haha

eyeslikesugar said...

How fantastic! Thank you for this giveaway; I hope I win :)
eyeslikesugar (at) gmail (dot) com

Sue Wintz said...

All I want for Christmas is a day with my family: no pager, no cell phone, no call into work - just relaxing and enjoying each other.

janaemadsen said...

I want furniture for Christmas

Amy said...

For Christmas I really want my husband to buy me a new digital camera! Hopefully he has been getting my hints!

PastormacsAnn said...

Cute! I'm hoping we get WiiFit for our Nintendo. Lord knows we could all use it.

jubys1mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

Kathy in WA said...

Umm I don't know! Ha I LOVE that bracelet!=]

Anonymous said...

LOVE IT! I have added you to my Etsy faves and can't wait to see what will be in your shop!
I would love a new pair of Ray-bans for Christmas. My current ones have scratches on both lenses. Sad, I know.
Thanks!

Bettina said...

I want the new Flip video camera!

Molly C. said...

I would adore a Wii & the Wii fit. I will have to talk to Santa.lol

Mia J. said...

I would like to get some new clothes for Christmas.

Smellyann said...

I want a Wii fit!! Thaanks, it's a beautiful bracelet - and I favorited you on Etsy, wanna trade? I'm smellyann. :)

Anonymous said...

I would really like my husband to get the flooring put in the bathroom. I'm tired of walking on the wood sub-floor, really tired.
Thanks for the giveaway!
doot65{at}comcast[dot]net
Elizabeth

Anonymous said...

I'm hoping for some perfume
mitanari[at]yahoo.com

rlgrady said...

I want a massage for Christmas. I really need one!

rlgrady [at] yahoo [dot] com

Maude Lynn said...

Actually, I'm hoping for some new jewelry!

kelli at pfrog dot net

Kristen said...

For Christmas, I want to enjoy the family time. If everyone is relaxed and having a good time, that is a present to me.

Anonymous said...

beautiful jewerly. I would love to have all my family together for Christmas.

redpolkadotsgirl said...

peace with my family. that would make a great christmas gift.

Lisa said...

I am hoping for snow, I live in CA so thats a big hope LOL. The braclet is beautiful.
Stormy5475@aol.com

Brandy said...

I would love a new video camera.
joyfulnoise4him@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I'd love for my dad to come visit for Christmas. :)

Beautiful bracelet. I think you should get your etsy store up and going and would love an email when you do.

I'm hoping to get mine up and going soon, too. :)

adashofsassitude(at)gmail.com

Angela @ Nine More Months said...

This year for Christmas I really want this baby to come out on time! I'm not much for presents, but I want my family to have a great holiday and spend lots of time together. Thanks for the giveaway!
Angela
itsahumanzoo(at)gmail(dot)com
P.S. I’m giving away a subscription to Parents Magazine on my blog, so if you or someone you know might be interested, stop on by! :)

Mrs. Sara said...

My goodness, I haven't even THOUGHT of Christmas yet! My husband and I are preparing for the arrival of our first child, so I guess we've been preoccupied! I think I want a spa day, because I am TIRED! I could use some pampering. ;)

That bracelet is gorgeous! I hope I win!

Thanks for the giveaway!

saharagreen at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I really honestly have no idea what I want for Christmas. diamonds, pearls, rubys, etc. haha

daniwilliams30 AT gmail DOT com

Jessica said...

I have some vidoes of my grandma on an 8mm cassette from a camcorder that no longer works. I have no way to view them. I'd like them transferred onto a VHS tape somehow so I can actually watch them. So I told my husband that's all I want, for him to find someone who can do it. I don't get to see her often as she lives in Germany. She's 85, has Parkinson's and was just put into a nursing home on Thursday b/c she needs someone to care for her full time. These tapes are when she was still healthy and I did an "interview" with her about our family heritage, my grandfather who had already passed by the time I was born. They are absolutely priceless to me.
Thanks for the giveaway and have a great Halloween.

Lori said...

I want the new animal crossing game for the wii.

Charlotte said...

I'd really like to get a new TV for Christmas!

BTW, where did you get your blog header? I LOVE IT!!!

charlotte(dot)evard(at)comcast(dot)net

Storm, The Psychotic Housewife said...

I'm itchin' for a Food Saver! :)

(I know, how incredibly BORING! lol)

stormraven at gmail dot com

Angie(quillysilly) said...

What I want for Christmas is for Santa to take the 10 pounds I gained this year back!! Waaaahhhh... Seriously, I am in the market for some decent kitchen knives!

Thanks,
Angie

Anonymous said...

Books! In my family the day after Christmas is always spent "playing" with any toys we got -- for me, that means a whole day of reading!

Mommy to those Special Ks said...

All I want for Christmas is my husband home from Afghanistan... and it might just happen! :)

The Bells said...

For Christmas I would like a looong overdue MASSAGE!!

Thanks for the giveaway!

lisakay720[at]yahoo[dot]com

Anonymous said...

Very pretty. I want snow for Christmas (but I'm in Texas, ha!) Thanks for a great giveaway!

J.M. said...

Just beautiful! I would like a new lens for my camera Santi Claus!

Mommyhood is Thankless said...

I want a Wii fit :D

mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com

Kelly Bell said...

I love the clasp on the bracelet! I am wanting some new black boots for Christmas.
kellybell55(at)gmail(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I have always had two christmas lists, one that is so outlandish even Oprah and Bill Gates couldn't make it happen (world peace, heal my spouse, etc) and the other a bit more modest. Top for four years has been an Ipod. Here's hoping we all have a Christmas where our dreams come true. I am queenesperfect at yahoo.com

Karen said...

Ooh... I could really use a laptop! And also a new pair of glasses. Mine are horrid.

Also, I want that great bracelet!

Michelle@Life with Three said...

Pretty bracelet! I would love a new zoom lens for my Canon Rebel this Christmas. Thanks for the chance to win!

buzzd said...

I would like books and dvds

butler1939 said...

Beautiful bracelet. On my Christmas list actually (don't laugh) is Sleeping Beauty. It was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid and I'm thrilled that they re-released it.

Lisa said...

Cute bracelet! For Christmas I would love a treadmill!
lholterhoff@charter.net

Abby said...

I love the bracelet! On my Christmas list? Hmmm. I haven't really thought about it. I could use some new panties!

abbyandygaige@gmail.com

Jackie B. said...

I am an easy recipient. I like just about anything. I like lots of little things because I love to unwrap gifts. I do not need any more clothes though!

Anonymous said...

I really want some new PJs ;-)

butter3295(at)msn(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I would really like some books for christmas!

sweetanlo92292(at)yahoo(dot)com

Peggy said...

Awesome bracelet,its so pretty! I would love a jewelry box for xmas and most important ,everyone together

Anonymous said...

I could sure use a new refrigerator. We've had ours over 10yrs & the door doesn't close all the way. Please enter me to win. Because I could also use some new jewelry & makeup. :)
Thanks,
Michelle

Anonymous said...

I have a long list of music and books that I'd like to enjoy next year on my Christmas list this year!
Jen
mariettaseller(AT)yahoo(dot)com