{Giveaway} Fat Quarter Shop ***ENDED***

April 9, 2012 By 9 Comments

If you know me well then you know that I have a closet in our guest room that is not 100% functional.  There are many who don’t know about my little problem.  But we are friends, right?  So would you like to learn about why my guest room closet isn’t a closet?  Only if you promise not to speak of it again, because it’s pretty embarrassing.  I have shelves and shelves of fabric in that closet.  Why?  Well, I don’t own a fabric shop, so that can’t be my excuse.  I just love fabric!  So of course the perfect Mother’s Day present for me would be more fabric.  Because you never can have enough fabric!  The Fat Quarter Shop has fabric, fabric, fabric, quilting kits, patterns, and more!

Fat Quarter Shop is giving away two $25 gift certificate to spend at their shop!  So that means 2 winners!

*This giveaway is open to entries worldwide.

*Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! The winner of this giveaway will be posted on Monday, April 16th. Be sure and check back then to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

 
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{Giveaway} My Grafico Arts & Crafts ***ENDED***

October 10, 2011 By 43 Comments

At my house you will find loads and loads of scrapbooking supplies.  There’s some in my craft room upstairs and then boxes of it in the basement.  It’s quite sad really.  There’s so many items that literally have never even been used.  I’m talking paper, stamps, die cuts… you name it and I have it.  I think my problem is I would buy these massive packaged of paper thinking that I would use it, but then really only needed it for a few specific sheets.  Then I went through this stamping phase where I started collecting all of these different stamps and ink.  I don’t even want to think how much I spent on it all!  And now where does it sit?  In a box.  I’ve often wondered what it would be like to have scrapbooking supplies right at your fingertips.  No more of this traveling out to the store and having to buy big packs of paper just to get the few select ones you need or all of those die cuts…You can even forget about throwing your money away!  How you might ask?  With My Grafico Arts & Crafts!  It’s THE place to get those supplies digitally and at major savings!  All you have to do is print from the comfort of your own home.  Here have a look at just a sampling of what’s available at My Grafico Arts & Crafts:

Digital Papers

 

Printables you can use as die cuts 

                                                                                     

                                                                              Digital Stamps

                

         

Even cute candy wrappers!

 Notice a theme here with all the Halloween decor?  Well, just so you know My Grafico also has digital for the upcoming Christmas holiday…

 

 

And of course there’s digital items for everyday! 

This week My Grafico Arts & Crafts is giving away a $25 gift certificate to one very lucky winner!  Enter away!  :)

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to My Grafico, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I need those candy wrappers! )

(3): Get Dandy in your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter in the right hand sidebar or if you already have. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like My Grafico on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like My Grafico”)

(5):  Blog about this great giveaway!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(6): Follow My Grafico on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway through Google Connect (in the right hand sidebar) or if you already follow.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Dandy.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, October 16th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, October 17th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} Katazoom ***ENDED***

October 10, 2011 By 48 Comments

Do you all know that in addition to founding Dandy Giveaway I’m also a co-founder over at Broadcast Bloggers?  Maybe this is the first time I’m announcing this.  I honestly can’t remember!  It has been a busy few months!  Well, it’s true.  I am a co-founder at Broadcast Bloggers.  :)    We are continuing to grow our blogger base and there are exciting things happening over there!  More on that later.  In a different posting, so stay tuned.  What’s the best way to advertise and get the word out about a new business one might wonder???  Well, I have found the best answer to that question.  Advertising has never been easier through the use of window decals for your vehicle.  With these vehicle graphics you can really spread the news!  Katazoom recently sent me this advertising window decal for my SUV:

How cool is that?

 

At Katazoom you will also find great wall vinyl to style up your home:

 

Katazoom even has some really cool… vinyl wall clocks! 

Seriously how cool are these clock kits???

 

Plus, if you go to the Katazoom Shop on Etsy you will find some really fun holiday wall vinyl:

                     

Just in time for Halloween decorations!

 Who wants to win a $15 gift certificate to spend at Katazoom???  Then you better enter to win, because that’s what is being given away this week!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US and Canada only***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Katazoom, have a look around, and then us your favorite vinyl option!  (ex: “Dandy Smith = I think the “Splish Splash” word art would be fun for Banjo’s bathroom.)

(3): Get Dandy in your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter in the right hand sidebar or if you already have. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like Katazoom on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like Create-A-Mural”)

(5):  Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= emailed, called, and texted”)

(6): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Register at Katazoom.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= registered.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, October 16th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, October 17th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!  ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} Fat Quarter Shop ***ENDED***

October 3, 2011 By 103 Comments

 

I have this thing for fabric.  The closet in my craft room is filled with shelves and shelves of it.  So many different patterns and colors.  Seriously yards and yards of it.  Much of it never even used for a project!  When I told the audiologist man that I wanted to make the bedding, curtains, and accessories for baby girl’s room he immediately said that I should be able to use fabric that I already have.  Of course that’s not possible.  Upon taking inventory of my fabric stash nothing jumped out at me and said, “This is perfect for baby girl’s room!”  So…  I’m on the hunt for the perfect fabric combinations for her room.  We have yet to paint her room, because I haven’t decided on the colors yet.  We do have until January, but  that’s going to be here before we know it, so I best get deciding! 

Lucky for me Fat Quarter Shop has so many different options when it comes to fabric!  Fat Quarter Shop also offers, excellent customer service, super fast shipping, exclusive quilting clubs/kits, and a large selection of fat quarter bundles!  I’ve been pouring over pages and pages on their website.  There’s so many options that I’m having difficulty with the decision making process!  I’m not particularly a fan of the color pink, so I’m trying to avoid that for baby girl’s room.  I guess my aversion developed from over exposure in my childhood.  :)    But the more I look at Fat Quarter Shop I’m becoming more used to the pink idea.  However, I would still like to try to have minimal use of the pink hues.  :)    Here are a few of my favorites:

   

                                                                  

 See what I mean about this being a very tough decision???  I really LOVE this one, but have no idea what other color to bring in to match with the yellow and gray.

 

 Suggestions???  :)

Don’t have a little girl room to decorate?  Not a problem, because Fat Quarter Shop also has tons of fabrics perfect for home decor, quilting, and a little boy’s room!

How cute is this quilt kit from Sew Emma?

 

And this fat quarter bundle is perfect for a little boy! 

 In fact Fat Quarter Shop is giving away that Robot Factory Fat Quarter Bundle!

A $38 value!

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Fat Quarter Shop, have a look around, and then tell me the fabric combinations you think I should use in baby girl’s room.  Thanks in advance for your help with this difficult decision!  :)  (ex: “Dandy Smith = I really like this bird fabric, but have no idea what other color to tie in!  I’m also open to other ideas!  :) )

(3): Get Dandy in your inbox! Sign up for our newsletter in the right hand sidebar or if you already have. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like Fat Quarter Shop on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like Create-A-Mural”)

(5):  Blog about this great giveaway!  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(6): Follow Fat Quarter Shop on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter & tweet”)

(7): Become a follower of the Fat Quarter Shop blog or if you already are.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog follow.”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries until October 9th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, October 10th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} Birdsong Bows ***ENDED***

August 15, 2011 By 51 Comments

I’m sure  you’ve all heard the news already, but just in case I’ll share again.  I’m expecting a baby and due on January 22nd!  It’s an exciting time around our house, because very soon we will find out boy or girl.  I go in for the anatomy ultrasound on August 24th, so we should find out then.  The idea of having another boy is fine with me, because I know how that goes already.  But a girl would be ultra fabulous too!  I mean then I can dress her in ruffles and frills.  Plus, something that I’ve never been able to make before…  hair bows!  Let’s face it.  I’m hair bow making challenged.  Seriously.  Here’s an example for you:  I’m one of the leaders of the Activity Days girls (aged 8-11) at my church and they are all about making cute hair bows.  Another leader curled ribbon for this process, because I’m that challenged!  So what’s a hair bow making challenged girl to do?  Turn to Birdsong Bows that’s what!  At Birdsong Bows there are loads of tutorials to create gorgeous bows like:

 

And:

And:

 

 

And:

And many, many more!  Plus, Birdsong Bows has tutorials for…

Tutus:

 

 

Barrettes…

You know you had that kind in the 80′s!  :)

And there’s even tutorials for pendants and ornaments!

 

 This is a way dandy giveaway, because Birdsong Bows is giving away the “Choose 3″ bundle pack of tutorials to the winner!

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide***

And…

***Open for entries for 2 whole weeks!***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Birdsong Bows, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite tutorial. (ex: “Dandy Smith = I really need one of those neat flat iron cases!)

(3): Tell people how much you love Dandy Giveaway by blogging this exact statement:  “Are you looking for the best giveaway ever?  Then you really don’t want to miss out on all that is dandy at Dandy Giveaway!”    (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(4): Like Birdsong Bows on Facebook or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then send out a tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= Twitter and tweet”)

(6): Sign up for the Birdsong Bows Newsletter in the right hand side of their website. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(7): Become a follower of the Birdsong Bows Blog or if you already follow.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow Birdsong”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries for 2 whole weeks!  So from August 15th-28th at 5:00 pm CST.  Be sure and check back on Monday, August 29th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} The Ribbon Retreat ***ENDED***

June 27, 2011 By 56 Comments

Alright so I do have a craft/sewing room.  In fact I have an entire room in my home dedicated to this space.  Is it organized?  Probably not very well.  Ok it’s a disaster most of the time, but at least I know where everything is!  Kind of.  :)     As we start to need use of that room in our house (as a guest room) then we will be adding some space in the basement for my craft room.  That’s the plan anyway.  If you have any suggestions on how to finish a basement please let me know, because I need a craft room!  :)    Yep it’s a necessity that I cannot live without.  I’m always on the lookout for the perfect crafting items to add to my supply.  But who really has the time to shop for crafting supplies in an actual store?  Not me.  That makes The Ribbon Retreat is my new best friend!  Care to take a look at some of the items they carry that I’m also in need of more of?  Who am I kidding???  I’m always in need of more of everything!  :)

The Ribbon Retreat has materials perfect for making a ribbon bow…

Wired Ribbon:

 

And loads of other ribbon as well!

There’s also a huge variety of Ric Rac.  So many sizes and colors to choose from!

Can I just tell you that before the holidays last year I decided to make an advent calendar?  I hunted and hunted for the perfect Ric Rac and never found any that was perfect for my project.  How I wish that I had known about The Ribbon Retreat then!

Also at The Ribbon Retreat there’s more items that everyone is looking for…  like:

How about a way cute tutu?

 

 Or an adorable Newsboy Hat?

 

There’s even my personal favorite… FABRIC!

Here’s a few of the fabric selections from a collection titled ‘Just Dandy’:

I see a really dandy quilt in my future!  :)

Basically if you are looking for it then The Ribbon Retreat has it!  And what’s being given away this week from The Ribbon Retreat?  A $25 gift certificate that’s what!  Thanks The Ribbon Retreat for such a dandy giveaway!  :)

*** This giveaway is open to entries worldwide!***

There are 7 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 7 chances then leave 7 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to The Ribbon Retreat, have a look around, and then tell us something that you need in your crafting space! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I really need some of that ‘Just Dandy’ fabric.  Okay I need the entire line of it!)

(3): Tell people how much you love Dandy Giveaway by blogging this exact statement:  “Are you looking for the best giveaway ever?  Then you really don’t want to miss out on all that is Dandy Giveaway!”  :)   (ex: “Dandy Smith= blogged”)

(4): Like The Ribbon Retreat on Facebook or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow The Ribbon Retreat on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter and tweet”)

(6): Change your status on Facebook to mention this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith= Facebook status”)

(7): Place The Ribbon Retreat Blog button on your own blog.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog button”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, July 3rd at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, July 4th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Giveaway} Express The Moment ***ENDED***

May 30, 2011 By 41 Comments

I’m a closet scrapbooker.  Closet, because sadly that’s where the books I’ve done end up.  I’ve started and stopped scrapbooking lots over the years.  I always start with good intentions.  I go to the store and buy loads of paper when it’s 50% off or something.  You will now find stacks and stacks of it in my basement.  Then I get stickers.  Those might be in a box somewhere from the last move?  And don’t even get me started on the pens.  My handwriting is absolutely atrocious, so why did I think that I would even use all of those pens?  The computer printer is much more effective.  When it comes to scrapbooking I just don’t think that I have that creative edge.  I lack the eye for that sort of thing.  Sure I’ve got all the supplies, but putting them together to make a work of art?  Not so much.  I’m just not very good at that sort of thing.  Now if I had a kit…  Hmmm.  A kit.  Now there’s a dandy idea!  In fact… with a scrapbooking kit from say Express The Moment I would get that gorgeous work of art and I would get to avoid buying the stacks of paper, stickers, pens.  You name it.  So with Express The Moment I would actually save money!  :)    Who’s sold and I haven’t even begun to show the gorgeous works of art yet?  Now I know that many of you are shouting, “Me!  Me!  Me!”, but I’m still going to show you all this dandiness.  Okay are you ready?  Brace yourselves for the works of art!!!

I’m seriously in love with these Recipe Kits from Express The Moment:

These pages would majorly dress up your recipe book and make it the envy of all of your baking friends!

There are even kits perfect for card making!

You can get this look with the May 2011 Expressions Card Kit “Celebrate”.

 

My Banjo majorly hearts dinosaurs, so how cute is this Stomp Kit?

Yep I’m pretty sure that he needs it!

Plus, it’s a Value Kit, so you can’t go wrong there!  :)

Speaking of cute scrapbook pages for little boys at a great value…

I’m just a sucker for anything boy, because that’s what I have.   A little boy!  How totally adorable are these pages???

I just love the use of owls for little men!  Both ideas are provided by My Minds Eye.

Express The Moment also has a way fun blog where you can get more ideas for happy scrapbooking!  This dandy company is celebrating 11 years of business and they are passing the presents on to you!   Just use coupon code ‘BIRTHDAY’ to save 25% off your entire purchase!  PLUS be sure and join their Facebook page, because you could win a free kit!  Woohoo!  Happy Birthday Express The Moment!!!

 

And what’s being given away this week from Express The Moment?  Drum roll please….  The winner of this giveaway is going to receive the May 2011 Moments Scrapbook Kit!!!  How fitting, because we are on the verge of exiting May and now the winner is going to be able to scrap all those May pictures!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US only***

There are 6 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 6 chances then leave 6 separate comments**

(1): Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment. (ex: “Dandy Smith”)

(2): Go to Express The Moment, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite kit! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I think the recipe ones look so neat!)

(3): Sign up for the Express The Moment Newsletter- bottom left of their site. (ex: “Dandy Smith= newsletter”)

(4): Like Express The Moment on Facebook or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter and then tweet about this giveaway.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= twitter”)

(6): Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= I emailed, I called, I texted”)

***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won! This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, June 5th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 6th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize! ***Remember*** Winners are not notified through email, so you have to check back to find out if you won!

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{Guest Posting} Party Decorations!

February 23, 2011 By 1 Comment

Hello all, My name is Edith and you can usually find me blogging over at Edeenut Creates. My good friend Tara asked me to join her today on Dandy Giveaway and share a fun and simple decoration idea for any party.

While deciding how to decorate for a recent Valentine’s Day party, I saw these cool looking paper plate balls and thought they might be cool to make. The instructions are found here at Family Fun, so you can make your own if you desire.

My basic idea was to slip a string of white Christmas lights inside each ball and poke some light tips out through the holes illuminating in the dim party room.


The light idea was put aside after more consideration and so were the paper plate balls in fact. But I still really like the balls and this image makes them look so fun for a party. Even though I didn’t actually use the paper plate balls for decorations I thought I would still share how easy and inexpensive they are to make if you want to make your own.

While I was contemplating the whole pink paper plate ball idea, I tried to find some pink paper plates to use. The only ones I found were in packs of 10 and would have been pretty pricey because for each ball you need 20 plates. The pack of 10 plates were almost $2.00 each.

I bought a pack of 100 white paper plates and a can of pink spray paint. The paint was $3 and the plates were $1.50.

In my back yard, I made sure the wall was protected with paper and cardboard, then working with 20 plates at a time, I sprayed a thin coat of paint on each one. They were in direct sunlight and so they dried fast.


By the time I sprayed the last one I could go back and move the first one off the paper to dry completely on the wall. But by this point though they were pretty much dry. I just didn’t want them to stick together if stacked up.


When I was completely done with 60 plates I was out of paint. I think I could have done 40 more plates though if I would have not done two coats of paint on some plates. Because I was out in the bright direct sunlight my eyes didn’t quite see the color of pink on the plates as it really was so I added another coat thinking it needed it. But after going inside with the plates I could see the color would have been fine with one coat.


Here is one ball hanging up above my table. I used clear nylon thread to hand it so it looks as if it’s floating in mid air. Even though here you can see the ceiling fan chains hanging down.
Also, you can see the pink color indoors is really rich with two coats. But if you want a deep rich color you could always do as many coats of paint as you wanted.


This painting method also makes these polyhedrons easy for any party idea. You could paint them in any color you want to go with your theme. Blue, red and white for the 4th of July would be very fun. Green for Your St. Patties Day get together. Make them for a baby shower, or Birthday. The possibilities are endless.

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Dandy Deal on Poppy Patterns

January 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Now’s your chance to get a deal on all of the patterns from Poppy Patterns.  Yep ALL of them are  included in this way dandy of a deal!  And shipping is going to be… FREE!  So you can order more than more than one and still score free shipping!  The free shipping offer is available to US only.  If you are outside of the US and would like to order please email me at dandygiveaway@gmail.com and I can quote you the shipping amount.  Pattern are only $7.99 each through this great deal!  Which patterns are you gonna order?

      Piccadilly Circus                       Kensington Square                     Bond Street                           
         
       
           Baker Street                         Paddington Station
    
     
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{Guest Posting} DIY 60-Minute Skirt Tutorial

January 26, 2011 By 5 Comments

Let’s give it up for my friend and former roommate from the Provo days, Kati!  ***applause, applause***  I’m so excited to feature her again, but this time with a fabulously dandy skirt tutorial from her blog From The Blue Chair.  Be sure and become a follower of her blog, because it’s a lot of fun!

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Thanks to Tara for inviting me back to share another idea. I describe myself as a quilter, but I am always looking for new ways to sew fun little things for my kids as well. I especially love making skirts for my girls. This particular skirt is so fast and easy. It uses only a small amount of fabric and works perfect with so many different fabric designs. It’s an easy project for someone just beginning to sew. That hardest part is choosing your fabric!
Download the PDF: 60-Minute Skirt Tutorial

View my other projects on my blog: http://www.fromthebluechair.com/

        

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