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Sunday, October 28, 2007

It's Here - the Fall Y'all Bloggy Giveaway!

(***Comments are now closed - watch for the winner announcement along with a special offer you won't want to miss!)***

This summer's Dog Days of Summer Bloggy Giveaway at Rocks in My Dryer was so much FUN, that Shannon is graciously hosting a fall edition of the bloggy giveaway carnival this week. When you're finished entering my drawing, go check out the rest of the amazing giveaways over at her site!

This is the Fall giveaway, but we all know that shortly after fall comes...Christmas!! So this time around I'm going to give away a custom-designed photo Christmas card, either 4x6 or 5x7! (This is something I love doing and hope to do more of as I have more time - birth announcements, Christmas cards, etc, so this will also be good experience for me!) I've included a few samples of recent designs I've done at the bottom of this post, but the winner's card will be completely custom designed.

This is how my drawing will work: I will notify the winner by email, and include a few questions to get an idea of what style of card he/she is looking for. The winner will then need to send me several high-quality digital images that they would like included in their Christmas card (the number will depend on what style of card they have chosen). I will work on a design for the winner based on their preferences. I will allow up to two 'change sessions' - where the winner can email me back with suggestions for a color they would like a little different, a change in the picture arrangement, etc. The reason I am setting a limit on this is so I don't get stuck adjusting a design 47 times over and don't have time to get my own family's Christmas card done, lol! When all the changes are made, I will forward your card design to you by email and you can get as many printed as you need!

This drawing will close Friday, November 2 at 11:59pm and I will draw a winner soon afterwards by random number generator. I will contact the winner right away, but I will be away for a few days next week so work will begin on your design when I return - that will give you some time to pick your favorite pictures! Since this prize will be delivered electronically, this drawing is open to everyone!

If you aren't lucky enough to be the winner on this one, but you're interested in having a Christmas card designed - contact me for a great deal!

Good luck everyone!

***Check back here Saturday for a special offer along with the announcement of the lucky winner!***

Labels: Contests

posted at 1:00 PM
153 comments

153 Comments:

At October 29, 2007 7:27 AM, I Should Be Folding Laundry said...: Such talent! Count me in!
At October 29, 2007 7:39 AM, Cara Putman said...: I'd love to be entered, too. Thanks!
At October 29, 2007 7:40 AM, Short Stop said...: I love this. Please enter me!
At October 29, 2007 8:20 AM, Emily said...: Wow, those are beautiful!

emily [at] momminitup.com
At October 29, 2007 8:34 AM, Kristin said...: I love these b/c now that we have 5 children I really need that collage style card : )
At October 29, 2007 8:58 AM, Tara said...: How fabulous!! I'd love to be entered!
At October 29, 2007 9:02 AM, Thea said...: I love that I can print as many as I want when I'm done! Great idea!! Thanks for offering this.
At October 29, 2007 9:04 AM, Vicki said...: These are great! Please enter me.
At October 29, 2007 9:05 AM, Summer said...: What a great giveaway!
At October 29, 2007 9:15 AM, ValleyGirl said...: Oooooo, pick me, pick me! You're so talented!!
At October 29, 2007 9:26 AM, The Baker Family said...: Very nice!
At October 29, 2007 10:12 AM, bethany said...: I love this-what a great giveaway!
At October 29, 2007 10:27 AM, The Garcia Family said...: What a unique and super-cool giveaway!! Enter me!
At October 29, 2007 11:11 AM, April said...: Please enter me. Thanks!!
At October 29, 2007 11:17 AM, Anonymous said...: Love your work! Count me in!

Michelle
www.thisonesforthegirls.typepad.com
rayzerbacks6@hotmail.com
At October 29, 2007 11:18 AM, Erin said...: Fantastic giveaway!
At October 29, 2007 11:21 AM, Caroline said...: These are great! I hope I win.....
At October 29, 2007 11:44 AM, Dawn said...: Beautiful cards! Count me in! Thanks!
At October 29, 2007 11:59 AM, Jennifer, Snapshot said...: Oh they are beautiful--enter me.
At October 29, 2007 12:12 PM, Playful Professional said...: So cute :)
At October 29, 2007 12:19 PM, miss muffet said...: beautiful pictures.
please count me in!
At October 29, 2007 12:29 PM, Alicia said...: beautiful work!
At October 29, 2007 12:47 PM, Smiling Mama said...: So beautiful! Please enter me!
At October 29, 2007 12:52 PM, Jennifer said...: Your cards are gorgeous!
At October 29, 2007 12:52 PM, B said...: Gorgeous! Please enter me =) Thanks!
At October 29, 2007 12:58 PM, Sarah said...: You do beautiful work!
At October 29, 2007 1:14 PM, Lily Pad Mom said...: I love the samples that you posted, you do a wonderful job.
At October 29, 2007 1:14 PM, Annabelle said...: Oh, I'd love this, please enter me!!
At October 29, 2007 1:18 PM, Paige said...: Lovely! I'd love to enter this.
At October 29, 2007 1:27 PM, Ashley said...: I would love to be entered if we can instead have a solstice card instead of a christmas card since we don't do "christmas" per se. Thanks so much!
At October 29, 2007 2:16 PM, Ms. Can't Be Wrong said...: Amazing work! I'm in!
At October 29, 2007 2:33 PM, Cocoa said...: I love the second design, more photos to show off my seven children!
At October 29, 2007 2:35 PM, Toknowhim said...: Enter me please..
At October 29, 2007 2:37 PM, Kari & Kijsa said...: Wow- we love your work! Hopefully we might win- fingers crossed!! Guess we'll cross those toes too for extra measure!!

blessings,
kari & kijsa
At October 29, 2007 2:48 PM, Sarah said...: You do such a great job! You are very talented! Count me in!
sharvey(at)connections-etc(dot)net
At October 29, 2007 3:07 PM, Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings said...: Count me in please!
At October 29, 2007 3:27 PM, Heather said...: Very Pretty...love to win!
At October 29, 2007 3:37 PM, Jessica said...: These are great! Count me in!
At October 29, 2007 3:52 PM, Renee said...: Please pick us!
We love photo Christmas cards to update family and friends!

Blessings!
Renee
At October 29, 2007 3:58 PM, Tia said...: Beautiful cards, please enter me. Thank you
Tia
At October 29, 2007 3:59 PM, Liz said...: Awesome giveaway! I would love to win! Thanks so much!
At October 29, 2007 4:37 PM, Kyra said...: Beautiful! PLease count me in!
At October 29, 2007 4:55 PM, Daddys Chicks said...: This sounds maaaah-velous dahling! Put me in . . .
At October 29, 2007 4:57 PM, Laura said...: Beautiful! Please enter me! Thank you!
At October 29, 2007 5:13 PM, James & Aimee said...: Ohh... pick me, pick me! I want this SOOO bad!
At October 29, 2007 5:26 PM, Marybeth said...: I would love to win-- your designs are beautiful!
At October 29, 2007 5:44 PM, Hedi said...: wow... count me in!
At October 29, 2007 6:18 PM, Natalie said...: You are very talented. Thanks for blessing us with a great giveaway.
At October 29, 2007 6:39 PM, Andrea said...: What a great giveaway! Please count me in! :)
At October 29, 2007 6:50 PM, Nikki said...: Please enter me this would be amazing. Would you mind sharing with me what you use for software to make these. I would love to give something like this a try myself.

God bless
Nikki
At October 29, 2007 6:52 PM, <b>Shannon</b> said...: Beautiful!
At October 29, 2007 8:21 PM, laurel said...: Thanks for entering me in your blog give away!
At October 29, 2007 8:29 PM, Heather said...: Beautiful cards...we hope we win! Thanks so much!
At October 29, 2007 8:30 PM, happygeek said...: Those are soo beautiful! Count me in!
At October 29, 2007 8:45 PM, Shalee said...: I'm in!
At October 29, 2007 9:05 PM, Awesome Mom said...: Those are amazing!
At October 29, 2007 9:09 PM, Anonymous said...: These are so neat. Love them. afriend@netcommander.com
At October 29, 2007 10:06 PM, kailani said...: Please enter me! I could definitely use this! Thank you!
At October 29, 2007 10:42 PM, Shama-Lama Mama said...: Oh, this is just an awesome giveaway, and so generous! Thank you for the chance to win!
At October 29, 2007 10:53 PM, dwiebes said...: Very nice, I'd love to have some.
At October 30, 2007 1:39 AM, Trina said...: Count me in Please!

Trina
At October 30, 2007 5:01 AM, Rohal Call said...: Great work. I would love a chance to win.
At October 30, 2007 5:06 AM, Rebecca said...: Count me in please!
At October 30, 2007 5:37 AM, striving... said...: very nice. I like personlized cards like this. Thanks for the chance.
At October 30, 2007 5:53 AM, toblerone said...: these are great! Count me in.
At October 30, 2007 6:30 AM, PEA said...: Such a fabulous giveaway!! Please add my name to your draw:-) xo
At October 30, 2007 6:34 AM, Amy A said...: Thanks for the chance to win. What a great way to put your talent to use!

amyjohnallen at bellsouth dot net
At October 30, 2007 7:21 AM, Jason and Caryn said...: This is really special. You are very talented!
At October 30, 2007 7:23 AM, the Hatchel family said...: What a nice offer. Please count me in.
At October 30, 2007 7:26 AM, Not the Queen said...: Great cards! Count me in!
At October 30, 2007 7:53 AM, Jess B said...: Beautiful! I'd love to win this!!
At October 30, 2007 7:56 AM, GiBee said...: Very nice cards! Please count me in!
At October 30, 2007 8:05 AM, Ginny said...: So pretty, great giveaway!
At October 30, 2007 8:50 AM, Queen to my 3 Boys said...: We are expecting another baby in a few days. Would LOVE to have these to show him off!
At October 30, 2007 9:09 AM, Tamara said...: I'd love to have you help me with our Christmas cards! ;-)

mrshuntinak AT msn DOT com
At October 30, 2007 10:13 AM, Kathleen Marie said...: What an awesome giveaway! Thank you for entering me and many blessings! ^-^
At October 30, 2007 10:21 AM, TwoMuths said...: what a great gift! I'd love this!!
At October 30, 2007 10:44 AM, Anonymous said...: you do great work!
Shannon
smitties4@triad.rr.com
At October 30, 2007 10:56 AM, Meldrims said...: Lovely cards! I would love to win this!
At October 30, 2007 11:54 AM, Jenn said...: Beautifully done, count me in!
At October 30, 2007 12:13 PM, Heather said...: Lovely!
At October 30, 2007 12:28 PM, Trista said...: What a great giveaway! I'm in!
At October 30, 2007 12:59 PM, Christine said...: Please enter me too - these cards are beautiful and I would love to send something like this out this year. Thanks
At October 30, 2007 1:07 PM, jen said...: please put me in the draw
jenmass37[@]gmail[.]com
At October 30, 2007 1:26 PM, Linda SS said...: I would love to win Christmas cards to display my 3 little grandchildren:)
At October 30, 2007 1:37 PM, Angela said...: Oh this would be a great prize to win, your samples look great!
At October 30, 2007 1:54 PM, Heather Casey said...: This is a really great idea! I love it! Count me in please! Thanks.
At October 30, 2007 2:03 PM, April said...: This sounds great! I would love to get started on Christmas cards!
bacaple(at)bellsouth(dot)net.
At October 30, 2007 3:29 PM, FENICLE said...: This sounds really great!!! Thanks.

info@fenicle.com
http://www.fenicle.com

COME VISIT MY GIVEAWAYS!
At October 30, 2007 3:39 PM, Kathy said...: I would love to win this...when you get your business up and running, I'm interested in knowing more about it...how much does it cost, how to order it, etc. I'll keep checking your blog. Kathy
At October 30, 2007 4:39 PM, JP's Mommy said...: Gorgeous work! I'd love to win!!
At October 30, 2007 5:00 PM, Krista said...: I need a Christmas card! And I'm not quite nearly as talented as you! This would be so neat! Thanks!
At October 30, 2007 5:17 PM, Toiling Ant said...: Beautemous. Count me in, please.
At October 30, 2007 5:40 PM, basham628 said...: Cards look great! Thanks for the giveaway.
Basham628@tampabay.rr.com
At October 30, 2007 5:57 PM, Sara said...: What a great idea...And I love your work! I love personalized Christmas cards, especially now that my son is here! Thanks for the chance to win such an awesome prize!
sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com
At October 30, 2007 6:55 PM, April said...: What a great prize! Please enter me.
At October 30, 2007 6:57 PM, Tricia said...: Oh I love it. I am so excited. I love your blog too. www.gardnerdragonflydreams.com
At October 30, 2007 6:57 PM, Rocky and Sunee Conly said...: would love them.
At October 30, 2007 7:36 PM, Alyson, Brett & Girls said...: Some really beautiful samples of a really nice gift!

Thanks for letting me participate.;)
At October 30, 2007 8:01 PM, Elizabeth said...: yup, i have a one year old who would look great in those
At October 30, 2007 8:04 PM, Michelle said...: your cards look great!
At October 30, 2007 8:07 PM, Dana a/k/a Sunshine said...: Really really pretty designs. This giveaway would be perfect for me. Seriously! I send our Christmas letters every year. i'm a huge photographer and I would love to have some help with making a really nice photo card.

Please enter me. Thank you from Texas :)

Dana
sunshinedaily4me@cableone.net
At October 30, 2007 8:50 PM, Jenna said...: I would love the cards. Thanks for offering them!
At October 30, 2007 8:59 PM, Jennifer said...: What a generous giveaway. I'd love to win, so count me in. Good luck everyone!
At October 30, 2007 9:39 PM, Jeanne said...: count me in too. Since we just added kiddo #6 we could probably do a Brady Bunch theme:) Three girls, three boys - works perfect.
At October 30, 2007 11:38 PM, Katie said...: What a great giveaway!! Please enter me! Thanks!
http://bimw.wordpress.com
At October 31, 2007 4:02 AM, Kristiem10 said...: Awesome! Sign me up, please!
At October 31, 2007 5:11 AM, momofmhasr said...: very nice.
At October 31, 2007 6:10 AM, Alicia said...: Great prize! I would love to be entered. Thanks!
At October 31, 2007 7:44 AM, Jennifer said...: Sign me up, please! These are too cute!
At October 31, 2007 9:56 AM, lydia said...: These look great! count me in!
At October 31, 2007 10:32 AM, nicole said...: What a wonderful offer. Please count me in. Thank you so much.
Nicole
nmbailey239@gmail.com
At October 31, 2007 10:49 AM, Tara said...: Those are just precious! Count me in!
At October 31, 2007 10:58 AM, Dawn said...: What great cards you do. They are very nice.
At October 31, 2007 11:06 AM, amyswandering said...: Count me in please!
At October 31, 2007 11:44 AM, Melanie said...: love it!!! count me in!
At October 31, 2007 11:54 AM, Emily said...: Beautiful cards! I would love to have one designed!

princesslimey(at)gmail(dot)com
At October 31, 2007 12:53 PM, Lib said...: Oh me, me, me LOL I loved this so much I blogged about your giveaway - Giveaway Highlights. Please count me in!

Happy Autumn and Good luck to all!

Lib
notmuchmorethanthis [at] gmail [dot] com
http://not-much-more.blogspot.com
At October 31, 2007 12:54 PM, On Fire For Jesus said...: Great! I would love to be added to your list. Thanks.
At October 31, 2007 1:25 PM, daisyaday said...: Beautiful cards! Enter me, please.
At October 31, 2007 1:25 PM, Audra said...: Your cards are beautiful. :)

Thanks for the chance to win.

Audra
writetome (at) thesilvas (dot) com
At October 31, 2007 1:56 PM, Debby said...: Count me in!

Debby
all_for_christ_6@hotmail.com
At October 31, 2007 7:15 PM, cabesh said...: You've definitely got talent. I'd love to have you "practice" on my cards.
At October 31, 2007 8:18 PM, Lesha said...: Count me in! :)
At October 31, 2007 8:39 PM, JewelsHud said...: Adorable - special - you are extremely talented!! I'd love to win this giveaway - I am a camera freak with taking pictures of my little one.

julieahudson[at]hotmail[dot]com
At October 31, 2007 9:41 PM, Anonymous said...: I'd like to be entered. Thanks!

Angela

lemostribe[at]comcast[dot]net
At October 31, 2007 10:15 PM, nor_lou said...: beautiful cards, would love to win
At October 31, 2007 10:44 PM, tAnYeTTa said...: please! count me in. thank you :)
At November 01, 2007 7:00 AM, Tracy said...: Please enter me. You have such talent

tnayar at cox dot net
At November 01, 2007 7:49 AM, courtcourt said...: Definitely count me in! Thanks!
At November 01, 2007 9:09 AM, Jen said...: Those are beautiful! Enter me!
At November 01, 2007 10:27 AM, angelaandconnor@gmail.com said...: Beautiful! Please enter me!
At November 01, 2007 10:35 AM, pinkjagxj said...: Oh how I want to win!! I absolutely love your holiday card with the photo collage.
At November 01, 2007 10:51 AM, sam said...: please count me in!
At November 01, 2007 11:04 AM, PastorMac's Ann said...: Please count me in. Great giveaway!
At November 01, 2007 12:40 PM, Sandy said...: Love the offer for personalized service! Great giveaway!
At November 01, 2007 3:17 PM, Romie said...: Thanks for the great giveaway, definitely count me in :)
At November 01, 2007 3:35 PM, Don and Lisa Osborn said...: Very generous!
At November 01, 2007 4:20 PM, ME said...: please count me in. they are beautiful.
At November 01, 2007 5:37 PM, heather h said...: Wow, these are really neat. I'd love to win--our Christmas cards are usually 50% off Target specials--our family would be totally wowed by these! Your work is awesome.
At November 01, 2007 6:48 PM, Jessie said...: I would love something different to send to the fam this year - please enter us - thank you!
At November 01, 2007 7:10 PM, Anonymous said...: Lovely. texkathy@netcommander.com
At November 01, 2007 7:46 PM, Smile said...: so beautiful!
At November 01, 2007 7:54 PM, thediaperdiaries said...: Love it!
At November 01, 2007 8:40 PM, Michelle B. said...: please enter me in your contest
At November 01, 2007 9:03 PM, Danielle said...: Please count me in!
At November 01, 2007 9:09 PM, Tiff said...: you are very creative!!! Count me in!
At November 01, 2007 10:06 PM, Anonymous said...: These are great!
ccmccoy4031@yahoo.com
At November 01, 2007 10:15 PM, Mary said...: So Cute!
At November 02, 2007 4:32 AM, Thrills said...: These are awesome!
At November 02, 2007 11:07 AM, Richelle said...: Please count me in!
At November 02, 2007 9:05 PM, Sue said...: I would love to win this prize and have a unique Christmas photo card!
At November 02, 2007 9:25 PM, marla schultz said...: I love these. Count me in too!
marla.schultz@excite.com

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