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Monday, June 14, 2010

tuesday's true confession and A GIVE-AWAY

I don't get it . . . I confess this week that I don't get why people read this blog.  Don't get me wrong . . . I'm super excited that people do read this blog.  If you are reading right now, please don't stop!  I just didn't really expect anyone to except my family . . . but it turns out they don't read twelve crafts till Christmas, and yet, total strangers do.  hmmm . .  curious!  

Then when I hit fifty followers, I thought, "Hey, it would be neat if I could have 120 followers by December 25."  How did I come up with the seemingly random number 120?  Well, it seemed logical and doable . . . that would be 10 followers added per month.  To my delight, I hit 120 sometime about two weeks ago - six full months before Christmas.  I realize, of course, that the number of followers a blog has doesn't completely reflect the number of people who read a blog - could be more . . . could be less.  I'm going to pretend it's not less.  :)  

Either way though, I'm gonna allow myself a little happy moment and celebrate by giving away a $30.00 gift card to CSN stores, a web-based site that compiles the products of more than 200 stores into one site for simplicity and ease.

I snooped around to find some of my favorite things at CSN that can be purchased for less than $30.00.  Here are six of my favorite finds out of hundreds and hundreds for under $30.00.

-Blomus Utilo Tea Accessories

Give-away Guidelines
So . . . here's how you can be the winner of my give-away and pick out your own favorite item under $30.00 or put $30.00 toward a must-have higher priced item.

For your first entry (everyone must do this first before other entries will be counted):
-become a new follower and tell me that you are in a comment OR
-be a follower already and tell me that you are in a comment

For two extra entries (please comment twice that you did this step in the comments section and include a link to your blog in one of the comments):
-throw my button up on your blog sidebar until this give-away ends June 25, 2010

For three extra entries (please comment three times that you did this step in the comments with a link to your post in one of the comments):
-write a post about this give-away linking people to my give-away post

This gives each person six possible chances to win.  Woo hoo!

Give-away ends June 25, 2010 - six months till Christmas!

Thanks again soooooo much for reading and . . .

craft on!

64 comments:

  1. Alison @ Welcome Sunshine HomeJune 14, 2010 at 11:27 PM

    Hi! I'm a new follower from Tuesday tag-along. Thanks for offering this giveaway and congratulations on winning the first round of the Iron Crafter!

    I hope you can come visit and follow me too! :)

    Alison

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  2. Traci66June 14, 2010 at 11:54 PM

    I found your blog via Tuesday Tag~Along and decided to follow you. I hope you will check my blog out at
    http://traci66.blogspot.com/2010/06/tuesday-tag-along_14.html
    and maybe follow me.

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  3. Beverly {Flamingo Toes}June 14, 2010 at 11:59 PM

    Oh I'd love to win! I'm so a follower. And we read you cause we love what you do here!!
    Oh and congrats on the Iron Challenge - you so deserve it! ;)

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  4. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 12:13 AM

    Hello! I am stopping by for Monday Marketings. Come stop by if you get a chance. I am looking for sponsors Blogmania and Blog Fest if you are interested. Have a wonderful week!
    http://www.justjewelrybyjessica.com/search/label/Blogmania

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  5. NicoleJune 15, 2010 at 7:24 AM

    I'm a new follower! I found you on TTA! Have a great day!

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  6. Mary ElizabethJune 15, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    I am already a follower!!! Just love your blog! I just had to smile (laugh, actually) when I read how strangers read your blog but not family. Same thing with me - I can't get my family to read my blog for anything in the world!! Oh well...

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  7. Mary ElizabethJune 15, 2010 at 7:51 AM

    2nd entry - I have your darling button on my sidebar!!! :)

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  8. Shopper GalJune 15, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Hi, I'm a new follower from Follow me Back Tuesday :)
    Love if you can stop by and say hi! I love meeting new blogging friends :)
    Happy Tuesday!

    http://www.shoppergal.com/

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  9. JenniferJune 15, 2010 at 9:02 AM

    I found your blog through the Tuesday follow and am happy to come back and read more about your crafts (both fails and successes!)

    I'm a new follower!

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  10. JenniferJune 15, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Added your button to my blog! (Entry #1)

    http://thetoyboxyears.blogspot.com

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  11. JenniferJune 15, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Added your button to my blog! (Entry #2)

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  12. SoniaJune 15, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    lol. That's kinda funny asking why people follow you ;) I'm a follower!

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  13. LisaJune 15, 2010 at 9:35 AM

    I'm a follower.

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  14. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Hi! I'm a new follower from TTA! Excited to get to know you! Visit me sometime if you have time: goinjane.blogspot.com

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  15. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    I am very much a follower! And, even though you didn't really ask, I follow because 1) almost every post I read I think, "Hey, that sounds like me!" or "Gee, I wish I were like that...", (both of those thoughts are good)and 2) you (and your blog) are definitely unique in the crafting blog world, which I love.

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  16. Jocelyn ChristensenJune 15, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    You know that I'm a follower already!

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  17. Jocelyn ChristensenJune 15, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    I've got your button, girl!

    http://beinglds.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-mom.html

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  18. Jocelyn ChristensenJune 15, 2010 at 12:10 PM

    got your button: http://beinglds.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-mom.html

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  19. Ma What's 4 dinnerJune 15, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    Newest follower in the house from Tag Along Tuesday. Would love to hear back from you! Can't wait to read more...I so want to learn to sew so you're a perfect place for me.

    Lots of yummy love,
    Alex aka Ma What's For Dinner
    www.mawhats4dinner.com

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  20. HBrummettJune 15, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    I am a new follower! Check out my blog when you can! www.livingonloveandcents.blogspot.com ~HEather

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  21. JoaniJune 15, 2010 at 1:25 PM

    I am a follower :)

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  22. goneJune 15, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    Ok, I am your newest follower thanks to ~Couture Unraveled~. She posted a very cute idea for magnets that my kidlet loved!! I love your blog and I can see I will definitely be one of the 120+ who READ your blog ;-). Love what I see so far, cant wait to see more!
    Stay Fabulous
    Chara
    http://charasjewelcandy.blogspot.com/
    www.charasjewelcandy.etsy.com

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  23. KrystalJune 15, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    Been following for a short while!! And I love your blog personally!!

    I think the Eco-Friendly Monkey Art Smock is adorable! Sure my son would love wearing it while I let him paint!

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  24. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    hello!! I am a follower!!

    coutureunraveled@live.com

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  25. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 3:33 PM

    I now have one of your buttons on my blog!!

    http://coutureunraveled.blogspot.com/

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  26. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    sportin the button comment 2!!

    http://coutureunraveled.blogspot.com/

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  27. CarolynJune 15, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    I am already a follower!

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  28. Domestic DivaJune 15, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I'm a new follower.

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  29. Debra HawkinsJune 15, 2010 at 10:44 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog!

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  30. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    I just *proudly* added your button to my blog. (entry 1)

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  31. UnknownJune 15, 2010 at 11:02 PM

    I just *proudly* added your button to my blog. (entry 2)

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  32. UnknownJune 16, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    I would like to get a Calphalon Classic Bakeware Jelly Roll Combo.

    And I just added you as a follower for the TAT.

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  33. Polly @ Pieces by PollyJune 16, 2010 at 10:17 PM

    I've been a follower since you started your felt food. :)

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  34. Polly @ Pieces by PollyJune 16, 2010 at 10:18 PM

    I already had your button in my "featured on" section of my blog in the sidebar. Hope that counts. :)

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  35. Polly @ Pieces by PollyJune 16, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    And my double post for that last one. :)

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  36. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh yeah, I blogged about this. :) http://iamjustlu.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-from-great-blog.html (entry 1)

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  37. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh yeah, I blogged about this. :) http://iamjustlu.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-from-great-blog.html (entry 2)

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  38. UnknownJune 17, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    Oh yeah, I blogged about this. :) http://iamjustlu.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaway-from-great-blog.html (entry 3)

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  39. Paula SchuckJune 17, 2010 at 10:21 AM

    I am a new follower on GFC from Thursday Giveaways. inkscrblr@rogers.com My name is Paula and I would love to win. I also have a giveaway.

    Http://www.thriftymommastips.blogspot.com/
    How is this for procrastinating. I am seriously supposed to be prepping a resume for a job due Sunday. Crap! I can't get to it.

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  40. DaintryJune 17, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    I'm a stalker...I mean follower!

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  41. CHERIJune 17, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    I'm a new follower...yeah!

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  42. CHERIJune 17, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Your button is on my blog for the giveaway!

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  43. CHERIJune 17, 2010 at 5:21 PM

    Your button is on my blog for the giveaway!

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  44. SandyJune 17, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    I'm a new follower. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
    explabgirl@yahoo.com

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  45. AlyssaJune 17, 2010 at 10:30 PM

    I'm a follower!

    alyssa
    alyssalb@gmail.com

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  46. DebbieJune 18, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I'm a follower!
    fourkidsrgreat(at)gmail.com

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  47. UnknownJune 18, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    I'm a NEW!!! follow.
    heartnsoulcooking@gmail.com

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  48. BirdsonJune 19, 2010 at 11:31 PM

    Im your new follower #203 birdson@roadrunner.com

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  49. EveJune 20, 2010 at 8:19 AM

    Hello There, I'm a new follower and would like to be included in your Give Away! Please. Thanks! Eveshouse.blogspot.com

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  50. UnknownJune 22, 2010 at 3:10 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  51. carmenJune 23, 2010 at 9:46 AM

    I'm a new follower!

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  52. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 5:25 PM

    I follow!

    Sweetimpishpixie(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  53. CrystalJune 23, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I follow your blog
    -Crystal

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  54. AlyssaJune 24, 2010 at 11:40 AM

    I'm a follower!

    Alyssa
    alyssalb@gmail.com

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  55. UnknownJune 24, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    I'm a new follower!
    {Rebekah}

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  56. UnknownJune 24, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Added your button to our sidebar! (1)
    {Rebekah}

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  57. UnknownJune 24, 2010 at 4:11 PM

    Added your button to our sidebar! (2)
    {Rebekah}

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  58. AnneJune 24, 2010 at 5:28 PM

    I am also a new follower!
    annemolino at hotmail dot com

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  59. AnneJune 24, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    button # 2 http://cutesycrafty.blogspot.com/

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  60. JeannetteJune 25, 2010 at 2:10 PM

    I'm a follower! :p

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  61. AmyJune 25, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    I am a new follower. I love the idea of your blog!!! I look forward to seeing your christmas gifts through out the rest of the year!

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  62. ValerieJune 25, 2010 at 3:25 PM

    I just started following your blog. The way you express yourself is so natural. I love everything that you share!

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  63. BlancaJune 25, 2010 at 3:31 PM

    I'm a follower! I love your blog! It inspires me.

    Thanks!

    blancacarlson@live.com

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  64. LaBelle37June 25, 2010 at 4:00 PM

    I've been subscribed to your blog through Google Reader but became a follower today!

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