{Giveaway} The Plaid Cupcake ***ENDED***

June 27, 2011 By 135 Comments

I love lots of things.  First, I love my e-book reader.  It makes reading so much easier and efficient for me.  Also, I love to hang out at the pool in the summer.  It’s the perfect place to catch up on all of my reading.  Then I love  to look snazzy in the kitchen.  I may not be the best cook, but gorgeous and fun looking aprons are still my friends!  Lastly I love to travel.  US, Europe, Central America… you name it and I’ve probably been there.  Ok so maybe not THAT many places in each part of the world, but I do hope to hit them all one day.  :)   Combine those 4 loves and what do you get?  Well, that would be The Plaid Cupcake!  This is a really cute Etsy shop that sells everything from cases for your Kindle/Nook/Sony Reader:

   

To cute pool/beach totes:

The Plaid Cupcake also has some really unique apron patterns of fabric on each apron they carry!

 

And the coolest looking luggage tags around!

Plus The Plaid Cupcake has a whole lot more, so don’t miss out on this great shop!

Ready to enter to win???  One lucky winner is going to receive some reusable sandwich bags/snack bags from The Plaid Cupcake!  1 sandwich bag and 3 snack bags in fact. 

And it’s winner’s choice of fabric pattern and personalization!  I mean check out these great fabric options that you get to choose from: 

      

Such a dandy and eco friendly giveaway!

*** This giveaway is open to entries in the US 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 The Plaid Cupcake, have a look around, and then tell us your favorite item and why! (ex: “Dandy Smith = I’m quite partial to that Chartreuse tote bag, because I like the color chartreuse and it looks perfect for carrying to the pool!)

(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 The Plaid Cupcake on Facebook or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith= like”)

(5): Follow The Plaid Cupcake 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): Become a follower of The Plaid Cupcake Blog.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= blog follower”)

***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} Thirty-One with Gretchen ***ENDED***

April 11, 2011 By 166 Comments

Gretchen Manmiller is an independent consultant with Thirty-One and was featured here on Dandy Giveaway before.  Well, am I ever glad that she’s back!  :)    Because…  I absolutely love everything that is Thirty-One!  Let’s take a journey to see some of the items that I REALLY need shall we?  Then maybe along the way you will even see something that’s exactly what you need, too!  :)

For starters I love to travel, so….

All of these items are perfect for me!

Then I could really use this for my powder room:

 

My laundry room:

We are headed to Lake Powell this summer and these would be perfect for the time spent on the beach:

 

Then of course Banjo (my son’s nickname) could use one of these in the car for our summer road trips!  :)

 

And how cute is this apron?!

Oh the possibilities are endless with Thirty-One with Gretchen Manmiller!  Did you see something of my many needs that you need?  I’ll bet that more than one of you did.  Good thing there’s a special going on right now!  :)   Right now (for the next 30 days) when you order $50.00 in retail value from Gretchen then you will also receive a $10.00 gift certificate that can be used up to a year from now!   (All orders must be placed with 30 days of this feature AND you must e-mail Gretchen at gnkmanmiller@verizon.net letting her know that you heard about the special on Dandy Giveaway.)   Alright, so Gretchen is giving away a way dandy prize, because there’s more than one!  Yep there’s TWO prizes, so that means TWO winners!  One winner is going to receive a $50.00 gift certificate and the second winner will receive one for $25.00.  Yep this is a fabulous giveaway!

*** This giveaway is open to US entries 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 Thirty-One with Gretchen, have a look around, and then tell us something that you need. (ex: “Dandy Smith = I need that crayon roll for my son! ”)

(3): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow dandy”)

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

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

(6):  Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar) or if you already do.  (ex: “Dandy Smith= follow dandy”)

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, April 17th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, April 18th 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 Painted Daisy ***ENDED***

November 8, 2010 By 78 Comments

Now that it’s in the full-swing of fall — I’m cozying up.  With hot chocolate and fuzzy stuff.  Fuzzy pillows, sweaters, scarves, you name it.  If it’s snuggly, I’ll take it!  And since 2008, The Painted Daisy has been helping people get a little more snuggly, one custom item at a time. 

I think I’ll start by tossing a few of these adorable pillows onto my couch.  And probably some on my loveseat too.

And then when my arms get chill, I’ll slip them into an awesome pair of armwarmers.

And you gotta keep that neck warm; grab a scarf!  Plus, who doesn’t love that extra holiday touch with the red stripes?  I. LOVE.  IT! 

And there’s more — The Painted Daisy has skirts, girls clothing, sweaters, wristlets and zipper pouches and even bags and totes!  You can see all that The Painted Daisy has to offer here — and check out The Painted Daisy blog here.

This week, one lucky duck is going to win this gorgeous scarf!

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

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

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

(2): Subscribe to Dandy Giveaway by email {in the right sidebar} or if you already do. (ex: “Dandy Smith = Subscriber”)

(3): Check out the Painted Daisy blog and follow her! (ex: “Dandy Smith= following The Painted Daisy”)

(4): Follow Dandy Giveaway on Google Friend Connect (in the right sidebar).  (ex: “Dandy Smith= Follower”)

(5): Go to The Painted Daisy, have a look around, and then tell us what you need.  (ex: “Dandy Smith = I love the trapeze dress!)

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, November 14th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, November 15th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

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Urban Harmonie Design ***ENDED***

August 30, 2010 By 180 Comments

It’s the very end of August.  I look forward to this time of the year, because fall is right around the corner and I’m a huge fan of the season!  At the same time I dread the memories that this time of the year brings.  For most school is back in session.  Yes I actually miss my school days!  Now I’m definitely not talking about the high school years or less.  Those days are ones that I wouldn’t want to relive!  The days that I miss are of the upper education kind.  I miss the lecture halls.  I miss the textbooks.  I miss the preparations for the upcoming semester.  Speaking of preparations…  Have you still not found that perfectly unique lunch carrier for your child?  For yourself?  Well, then I’m so excited to share Urban Harmonie Design with you!  This is the place to find the best lunch bag ever made.  Seriously they are PERFECT, because they are totally functional and totally cute.  You know how I am about ultra cute fabric.  Well, at Urban Harmonie Design the fabric choices are ultra cute!

There are Tall Box Lunch Bags:

Snack Pouches:

Drawstring style lunch bags:

Bento Box Lunch Bags:

Even Diaper Clutches!

What makes all the options at Urban Harmonie Design so great?  They are washable!

Ready to enter to this fabulous giveaway?  I say fabulous, because this is a fabulous prize package worth $43.50 in value!  One super lucky winner is going to receive the following:

Short Boxed Lunch Bag in Lotus

Medium Avocado Damask Pouch Bag

Small Lotus Pocket Pouch Laminated Cotton

***This giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

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

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

(3): Follow Urban Harmonie Design on Twitter and then Tweet about this giveaway. (ex: “Dandy Smith = Twitter and Tweet”)

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

(5): Go to Urban Harmonie Design and tell us your favorite fabric design.  (ex: “Dandy Smith=Avocado Damask”)

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, September 5th at 5 pm CST. Be sure and check back on Monday, September 6th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

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Thirty-One With Consultant Gretchen Manmiller ***ENDED***

June 14, 2010 By 287 Comments

We have already established that I have nieces. I have a lot of them actually. There are 12 of them to be exact! One of my nieces is now a teenager, but we still communicate with the occasional letter. Sure in this day and age we could just email, etc. However, I guess we both just appreciate the look of fancy stationery and cards. She has been my pen pals of sorts for about 7 years. I guess it’s a match made in the art of letter writing heaven! I especially enjoy personalized stationery. Naturally I’m drooling over this personalized stationery from consultant Gretchen Manmiller with Thirty One.

I’ve known for a while that this company has the most fabulous looking handbags, but stationery? That’s news to me! I’m sure that it’s just as fabulous as everything else that’s available from Thirty One consultant Gretchen Manmiller!

Like this assortment of bags:

These:
Oh and these drawstrings ones:

See what I mean?  TONS of great handbags!

There even great carrying bags….

Just perfect for a picnic in the park

or

keeping tiny toys neat and put away!

I also think that it’s too fabulous that virtually everything can be monogrammed or personalized!

Did you see something that’s a must have?  Well, you can contact Gretchen Manmiller for all your ordering needs!

Ready to find out what is being given away? 

Well, this is a great giveaway, because the winner is going to receive a $50 gift certificate to spend with Gretchen Manmiller a consultant with Thirty-One!

***This giveaway is open to U.S. entries only***

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog or if you already follow.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy follower

Entry #3: Blog about this fabulous giveaway!  (Be sure and leave us the link so we can verify!)
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blogged

Entry #4: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you already follow there
Comment example, Dandy Smith= twitter

Entry #5: Browse the catalog and tell us your favorite item.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= I love the look of the magazine baskets!  And how cool is it that the small one can be used as a toilet paper roll holder!

This giveaway will be open for entries the entire week and end on Sunday, June 20th at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, June 21st to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

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Poppy Patterns ***ENDED***

May 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

These are a few of my favorite things: 
1.) London
2.) Sewing
3.) Fabric designed by Laura Gunn

Put them all together and what do you get?  Sewing patterns named after Tube station stops in my favorite city that feature fabric designed by Laura Gunn!  Well, my year has been made!  :)  

Patti Pinkston and Laura Gunn are both very talented girls!  They are also the creators of Poppy Patterns and recently launched a new pattern line.  Their patterns are the way to create some fabulous projects and enjoy doing it.  I’ve already created  from one of their patterns and thanks to Poppy Patterns I’m looking forward to creating some more!

At Poppy Patterns you will find…
I loved staying in Kensington!
Baker Street:

Paddington Station:

Aren’t they all so great?  Right now you can even go to Poppy Patterns and download the Morning Poppy quilt pattern for FREE!

Ready to win some patterns?  Well, since there are 5 patterns then Poppy Patterns is giving away a pattern to 5 winners!  Each winner will receive one pattern from Poppy Patterns.  (Patterns will be randomly assigned to the winners.)

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

There are 5 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 5 chances then leave 5 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name, email address, or whatever you feel most comfortable leaving in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog in the sidebar or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= dandy blog follower

Entry #3: Tell people about this giveaway and then tell us how you told!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed, called, texted

Entry #4: Become a fan of Dandy Giveaway on Facebook or if you are already a fan.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= fan

Entry #5: Go to Poppy Patterns and tell us your favorite pattern.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= I’m dying to create Bond Street!

This giveaway will be open for entries all weekend and will end on Sunday, May 23rd at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back on Monday, May 24th to see if you won, so you can claim your prize!

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The Painted Daisy ***ENDED***

January 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

It’s definitely not a secret that I’m obsessed with fabric. Designer fabric. Modern fabric. Fabric that makes me happy in all the uses there are for it. Sometimes people are comfortable with using a sewing machine or they just don’t have time for sewing. Even so there are still some amazing FABRIC options out there for you! Just drop by The Painted Daisy and you will see what I mean. The Painted Daisy has taken all the best in fabric and combined it with creativity for…drum roll please…the creation of some fabulous things! Here are just a few of the finds at The Painted Daisy…

(I’m especially partial to this print, because it will be in the form of my kitchen curtains…once I find the time to finish them!)

The Painted Daisy also has great:

AND…
Even clothing for women:
and girls:
So many wonderful creations at The Painted Daisy! Ready to know what the giveaway is?
The winner of this giveaway will be receiving this fabulous shoulder bag from The Painted Daisy!

***This giveaway is open to those living in the Continental U.S.***

There are 4 chances to win. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 4 chances then leave 4 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name or email address in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of The Painted Daisy blog or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= follower of The Painted Daisy

Entry #3: Place a Dandy Giveaway button on your blog or if it’s already there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=button

Entry #4: Become a follower of Dandy Giveaway on Twitter or if you are already a follower there.
Comment example, Dandy Smith=following on Twitter

This giveaway will be open for entries all weekend and end on Sunday, January 31st at 11:30pm. Be sure to check back on Monday, February 1st to see if you won!
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Baby Blvd ***ENDED***

January 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I love all things cuteness. You know what I mean… Frilly things. Girly things. Handmade cute things. I’m currently outnumbered in my home by the masculine population, so I’m naturally going to be drawn to things that will make me feel cute! Or things that I can buy for others to make them feel cute. Well, it’s ever so much fun when there is a shop that carries items for my age of cuteness and the baby age of cuteness! At Baby Blvd you will be able to find items that fill all areas of cuteness. So many cute hairclips and baby headbands to choose from. You will even have access to Accessory Ave where you can find one of my all time favorite accessories…the CUTE tote bag! Jen at Baby Blvd/Accessory Ave sent me the most adorably fun tote bag and matching planner. It in the great pink and brown colors that are oh so popular right now.

Here are just some of the things found at Baby Blvd that would make me and my little friends in the female population feel cute:

Even covers for scriptures!

How would you ever decide what to buy at Baby Blvd? Well, start deciding, because the winner of this giveaway will have $20 to spend! *This giveaway is open to Continental U.S. residents only*

There are 7 chances to win the $20 gift certificate from Baby Blvd. 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**

Entry #1: Leave your name or email address in a comment.
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Entry #2: Become a follower of the Baby Blvd blog or if you are already a follower of Baby Blvd.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= Baby Blvd blog follower

Entry #3: Email at least 2 friends about the Baby Blvd giveaway on Dandy Giveaway. Be sure and include the link so they can enter to win!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=emailed my friends

Entry #4: Go to Baby Blvd and have a look around. Come back and tell us your favorite item! Comment example, Dandy Smith=became a fan

Entry #5, 6, and 7: Make a purchase from Baby Blvd or Accessory Ave. Be sure and leave 3 separate comments for those 3 extra entries!
Comment example #5, Dandy Smith=made a purchase
Comment example #6, Dandy Smith=made a purchase
Comment example #7, Dandy Smith=made a purchase
This giveaway will be open for entries until Sunday, January 10th at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and come back on Monday, January 11th to see if you won and to enter the next giveaway!
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My Little Sister ***ENDED***

November 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment

So I don’t have a little girl, but that doesn’t mean I don’t love to shop for little girl things. Clothing for the little girls…just so much cuter than for the little boys. And after all, I do have a ton of little girl nieces! My Little Sister is a shop on Etsy that carries all things little girl! The owner of My Little Sister works hard to create unique and custom pieces. I can tell that she loves what she does, because it’s displayed in the items that she sells.

You can find little tops:
See what I mean? There are so many things for the little girls. But My Little Sister does have custom tote bags that can be created for little boys, too! So, something for every child! The winner of this giveaway will be receiving a custom tote that will look something like this one:


It will be personalized with your name of choice and custom created with fabric for the gender you specify. Everyone likes things that are personalized, unique, and custom…so this is such a fun giveaway!

There are 4 chances to win this cute tote bag. Be sure and leave separate comments for each entry on this posting to enter. **If you qualify for all 4 chances then leave 4 separate comments**

Entry #1: Leave your name or email address in a comment.
Comment example, Dandy Smith

Entry #2: Become a follower of the Dandy Giveaway blog or if you are already a follower.
Comment example, Dandy Smith= blog follower

Entry #3: Blog about this great giveaway!
Comment example, Dandy Smith=blogged

Entry #4: Leave a comment with your favorite item from My Little Sister.

Comment example, Dandy Smith=vintage flower hairpins
This giveaway will end tonight (11/23) at 11:30pm EST. Be sure and check back tomorrow (11/24) to see if you are the winner!
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