Twelve Crafts Till Christmas: let the giveaways begin with Belle Rose Designs

Sunday, January 2, 2011

let the giveaways begin with Belle Rose Designs

I'm not sure whether to call today my blogversary or my birthblogday or my birthblogversaryday.

(Reality check Elizabeth . . . it doesn't really matter because you're the only one who is going to even be using those words in a sentence.)

Okay, so it doesn't matter what I call it, but I'm excited that a year ago today I wrote this and twelve crafts till Christmas began. That month I wrote 22 posts. I'm pretty sure that a friend of mine named Kristin was the only person who read my blog for that first month. (Thanks Kristin!) My parents didn't even read it. Thanks A LOT mom and dad! (Love you!) But then slowly a few of you came on board and your comments in those first few months REALLY kept me going. Then lots more of you started following along around June, and I honestly couldn't believe it when that little GFC number reached 120. Soooo exciting!

I'm not sure what 2011 is going to bring for twelve crafts, but I'm super thankful for what 2010 brought my way . . . so many of you . . . who are not just readers; you are friends!

Here's one of those readers and friends . . . Julie from Singing Three Little Birds and Belle Rose Designs. Julie is kind enough to kick off this giveaway week. For more of the sponsors for this giveaway week, check out this post or find them at the bottom of this post.

Julie's shop Belle Rose Designs holds a beautiful assortment of handmade jewelry, hair accessories, bookmarks and baby items . . . many of her items feature her signature fabric rosette!

Head over and check out this sampling of shop goodies:

This great set of Rosette Ribbon Bookmarks will find its way to your home if you enter below and are chosen by the mysterious random.org.

Leave a comment for this first mandatory entry:

~Well, this is my birthblogversaryday (oh that has a nice ring to it), so be or become a follower.

132 comments:

Sarah@sweetpeaandjojo.blogspot.com said...: hmm, fave project?? I love all the pretend and play sets and may be ready to tackle one soon! I loved the bookmarks as gifts for Christmas!; January 2, 2011 at 3:00 PM
Sarah@sweetpeaandjojo.blogspot.com said...: I visited Belle Rose Designs. I like the washer & ribbon necklaces. Very unique!; January 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM
rickimoo said...: I am a follower and love your tuts on the play things for the kiddos. Diaper bag, doll bassinet, chef's apron, oven mitts, waitress apron and order pad. The kids all love these kind of things to play with. Just like the grown up world. Your flowers are pretty on your bookmarks.; January 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM
rickimoo said...: I visited Belle Rose Designs. Like her washer necklaces. I have tried this and somehow they just don't look as cute.; January 2, 2011 at 3:05 PM
Annette W. said...: I follow you, friend!; January 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Annette W. said...: I liked your pillow pets!!; January 2, 2011 at 3:14 PM
Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...: Congrats on your blogabirthaversary! Yours was one of the first blogs I followed when I started mine. So happy to see how yours has grown!; January 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM
Papgena Made It said...: Happy Blog anniversary! (i'm a follower).
I really enjoy see all your adventures in the last 12 months and I'm looking foward to see what will come the next 12! ;); January 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Papgena Made It said...: Favourite project?
Maybe the play mail set and the doll's bonnet. I still want to make them!; January 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Unknown said...: Happy birthblogversaryday! And I am sure you will have a wonderful 2011.

Sharon; January 2, 2011 at 3:51 PM
Erin @ Crafts and Sutch said...: I follow you! ;); January 2, 2011 at 4:19 PM
Krista Vossler said...: i follow and i like it!; January 2, 2011 at 4:52 PM
Krista Vossler said...: really really like the 1) necklace,washer,ribbons,beads, silver and then the green necklace featured on your website...; January 2, 2011 at 4:55 PM
D-L said...: I'm a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 5:11 PM
Hayley said...: I'm a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM
Jamie said...: I'm a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 5:44 PM
Jamie said...: I love the ribbon bookmarks and the washer necklaces! Both are very cool!; January 2, 2011 at 5:45 PM
Jamie said...: I just found you today when I came across the adorable crayon box project. I can totally see myself doing that for my kids' friends birthdays. Simple and cute. My favorite!; January 2, 2011 at 5:46 PM
Anonymous said...: I love being a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM
Anonymous said...: My favorite project was the monogrammed taggie because it taught me how to make taggie blankets!; January 2, 2011 at 6:09 PM
Anonymous said...: At Belle Rose Designs I really like the Ribbon/Washer necklace. It's so creative!; January 2, 2011 at 6:12 PM
Amanda said...: I follow! :)

Amanda
amandaandandy@yahoo.com; January 2, 2011 at 6:18 PM
Amanda said...: The doll bassinet was got me following! It was adorable!!

Amanda
amandaandandy@yahoo.com; January 2, 2011 at 6:20 PM
szubia said...: Happy Birthblogversaryday!!! Hope you have a whole lot of them, cause I sure like ur tutorials. (I'm a follower btw); January 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM
szubia said...: Favorite project is Pillow Buddy, and I will make it...soon :); January 2, 2011 at 6:36 PM
szubia said...: I Like all the bookmarks and pink is one of my favorite colors, so I'd say the pink bookmark :); January 2, 2011 at 6:38 PM
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...: Woohooo! Happy BlogBirthiversary! ;) I'm an avid Twelve Crafts stalker/lurker/follower. Yay!; January 2, 2011 at 6:39 PM
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...: Wow - you're making us choose our favorite project?? That's tough. I think I have to go with the chef/restaurant playset. Love them all though!; January 2, 2011 at 6:40 PM
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...: I'm already a follower of Singing Three Little Birds. Love these bookmarks!; January 2, 2011 at 6:41 PM
Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said...: She has such great items in the shop!! My favorite is the Seashell/Wire Necklace. I need that one. :); January 2, 2011 at 6:43 PM
cjameliamom said...: I'm a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM
cjameliamom said...: My favorite is the baby doll carrier. I made one for my daughter for Christmas and she adores it! Thank you!; January 2, 2011 at 6:55 PM
cjameliamom said...: I like the washer necklaces!; January 2, 2011 at 6:56 PM
Brook Holden said...: I have been a follower since June. Love your blog!; January 2, 2011 at 7:11 PM
Brook Holden said...: My favorite project on twelve crafts is the pillow pet. Great project!; January 2, 2011 at 7:12 PM
Brook Holden said...: I'm a follower of Singing Three Little Birds!; January 2, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Brook Holden said...: I really like the Necklace, Beaded, Beads, Ribbon, Brown. It is soo cute!; January 2, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Jaimee @ Havenwood House of Boys said...: Happy Birthblogversaryday! I hope when mine comes around my blog will be hip and happenin' like yours : )

I'm a follower!; January 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Debby said...: I follow you.

grammypetals@yahoo.com; January 2, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Debby said...: Hard to choose a favorite. I liked the doll bassinette.

grammypetals@yahoo.com; January 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM
Jennifer said...: I am a follower :); January 2, 2011 at 7:43 PM
Jennifer said...: I can't pick just one favorite! I love all the fabric roses! The hair clips look adorable and i love the bookmarks!; January 2, 2011 at 7:45 PM
Dawn said...: I'm a follower of your blog; January 2, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Dawn said...: My favorite of yours was your baby doll accessories; January 2, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Dawn said...: love the yellow rosette bracelet; January 2, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Prairie Scraps said...: I am an avid follower! Happy Blogger Birthday!; January 2, 2011 at 9:22 PM
Prairie Scraps said...: I love your felt crafts!; January 2, 2011 at 9:26 PM
Prairie Scraps said...: I'm following Juie at Singing Three Little Birds; January 2, 2011 at 9:29 PM
elisekayem said...: I'm a follower!!

elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com; January 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM
elisekayem said...: I LOVE the simple ribbon headbands from this past summer!! You're right they ended up being super comfy!!

elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com; January 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM
elisekayem said...: I follow Julie's blog!!

elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com; January 2, 2011 at 10:07 PM
elisekayem said...: I adore the cute tiny purple rosettes necklace!! And of course the bookmarks are awesome too!!

elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com; January 2, 2011 at 10:08 PM
elisekayem said...: I tweeted about this giveaway!!

http://twitter.com/#!/elisekayem/status/21780133794811904

elisegeorgoussis at gmail dot com; January 2, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Jennie said...: Happy Blogversary!

I'm an avid follower! This is my first time commenting, but I have some very serious love of your blog!; January 2, 2011 at 10:29 PM
Jennie said...: I have a number of fav posts!

I really like all of the soda can jewelry... I made the lacing beads set for my little one for Christmas, but I think my fav would have to be the pillow pets! Did not get around to making them for Christmas, but am planning to make them for my older son's birthday in Feb!; January 2, 2011 at 10:31 PM
Sarahie said...: I am a follower! Happy Birthblogversaryday!; January 3, 2011 at 12:54 AM
Sarahie said...: My favorite project, so far, has been the pillow buddy! I made 5 of them this year for my 2 daughters and my niece and 2 nephews. They were so much fun!; January 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Sarahie said...: I follow Singing Three Little Birds; January 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM
Sarahie said...: I looked at her shop and there are so many cute designs. Honestly, my favorite is the bookmarks - such a unique idea - but I also really like the washer necklaces.; January 3, 2011 at 12:57 AM
Elena said...: I am a follower!; January 3, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Elena said...: I checked out Belle Rose Designs and I love the necklace with chunky green beads!; January 3, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Grace said...: Oh, how lovely!!! I LOVE rosettes!!!
I am so happy to be a follower of you!!!; January 3, 2011 at 9:54 AM
Grace said...: I really like your make-up brush travel roll tutorial post! I hope to try {attempt} to make it soon!; January 3, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Grace said...: I visited her shop!!! I reallly like:Bookmark, Ribbon, Rosette, Fabric, Lavendar, Lilac, Silk Dupioni and this Hair, Accessory, Clip, Fabric, Rosette, Vintage!
Thanks for hosting!; January 3, 2011 at 9:57 AM
Plain Jane said...: New follower! Happy blog blogversary! cjpeters(at)zoho(dot)com; January 3, 2011 at 1:41 PM
Plain Jane said...: New follower of Singing 3 little birds cjpeters(at)zoho(dot)com; January 3, 2011 at 1:42 PM
Plain Jane said...: I love the brown beaded ribbon necklace at belle rose designs. cjpeters(at)zoho(dot)com; January 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM
Anonymous said...: I follow you!; January 3, 2011 at 3:40 PM
Anonymous said...: Well, I just found your blog today, but I really like your yo yo headband tutorial. Definetely something I'll be trying. ;); January 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Anonymous said...: I follow Julie!; January 3, 2011 at 3:41 PM
Anonymous said...: I love Julie's white rosette hair clip. That is simply gorgeous, and would look really good with the color of my hair. :); January 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Anonymous said...: I blogged about this!

http://theblondstyleblog.blogspot.com/p/giveaways.html; January 3, 2011 at 3:45 PM
Anonymous said...: Congrats on you blogaversari! mamatkins@hotmail.com; January 3, 2011 at 4:01 PM
Grace said...: I posted about it {bottom of the post} here:
http://gracesgardenwalk.blogspot.com/2011/01/giveaways-at-twelve-crafts-til.html

Blessings,
Grace
gracesgardenwalk.blogspot.com; January 3, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Melanna said...: Happy birthblogversaryday! I'm a follower.; January 3, 2011 at 8:17 PM
Melanna said...: I posted about the giveaway when I was talked about you on my blog. My little sister made most of the pretend and play restaurant set for my 2 year old. Check it out on my blog, it turned out super cute!; January 3, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Melanna said...: My favourite posts of yours are your pretend and play sets. I have plans to make the mail carrier one for my kids' birthdays in the summer. But I also love your doll items, and the restaurant set.; January 3, 2011 at 8:19 PM
Melanna said...: Whoops, I forgot to put the blog post link for where I talked about you and your giveaway. :)

http://rhapsodyofcacophony.blogspot.com/2011/01/home-made-christmas-gifts.html; January 3, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Bailey said...: I'm a follower!; January 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM
Bailey said...: I visited her shop, and the washer necklace with fabric is so unique and cute!; January 3, 2011 at 9:47 PM
REGAN said...: I'm a follower, lol!! Never thought that I'd be excited to exclaim that!!; January 4, 2011 at 8:11 AM
Mare said...: Happy blogversary! I'm a follower.; January 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Mare said...: I loved the restaurant play set.; January 4, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Unknown said...: I am a follower!!; January 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM
REGAN said...: I LOVE your felt food projects, mine don't look quite as cute, but I'm getting there!

mamabrown78@gmail.com; January 4, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Staci said...: I'm a follower!; January 4, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Countrymom said...: I love the ribbon bookmarks, I liked you on facebook.; January 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM
Anonymous said...: love these!
follow via gfc; January 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Anonymous said...: I love the crayon box project; January 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM
Anonymous said...: love the green rosette ribbon bookmark; January 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Johanna said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; January 5, 2011 at 6:37 PM
Fanny said...: I follow your blog as fanny :) 2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com; January 5, 2011 at 7:29 PM
Fanny said...: I follow Julie at Singing Three Little Birds 2pmishere at gmail dot com; January 5, 2011 at 7:32 PM
Fanny said...: My favorite item is the rosette ribbon aquamarine bookmark :) 2pmishere(at)gmail(dot)com; January 5, 2011 at 7:35 PM
Rebecca (SakuraDreams) said...: DEFINTAELY AM A FOLLOWER OF YOURS :D; January 6, 2011 at 2:00 AM
Sherry said...: my fav craft you've done was the pillow pet.; January 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM
Sherry said...: I like the rossette bracelet.; January 6, 2011 at 6:09 AM
D-L said...: I am a Google follower!; January 6, 2011 at 8:50 PM
D-L said...: My favorite craft is the mailbox with the letters!; January 6, 2011 at 8:51 PM
D-L said...: I am a follower of singing little birds.; January 6, 2011 at 8:54 PM
D-L said...: I like the Headband Ribbon Fabric Flower Rosette; January 6, 2011 at 8:57 PM
Plain Jane said...: Love the pretend diaper bag tutorial. Very cute! cjpeters(at)zoho(dot)com; January 7, 2011 at 1:33 PM
TL said...: I am a follower!; January 7, 2011 at 2:21 PM
TL said...: My favorite 12craft project is the mailbag and mailing accessories!! I loved the idea and have already started my own set for my child!; January 7, 2011 at 2:21 PM
TL said...: I am a follower of singing little birds.; January 7, 2011 at 2:22 PM
TL said...: I really love the Belle Rose valentine wreath design!; January 7, 2011 at 2:24 PM
Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purls said...: I'm a follower...; January 7, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purls said...: Follower of Singing Three Little Birds; January 7, 2011 at 2:37 PM
Katrina @ Pics, Pages & Purls said...: Love the baby onesies and the necklaces from BelleRoseDesigns...I CAN'T choose!!!; January 7, 2011 at 2:44 PM
Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder said...: I follow your amazing blog.; January 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder said...: I love your chef series. My daughter loves to play waitress and I can't wait to try doing this project this year.; January 7, 2011 at 3:43 PM
Unknown said...: Happy birthblogversaryday!!!!; January 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM
Jansie said...: Happy Blogaversary! This is so cool...a whole week of celebration! Woohoo!; January 7, 2011 at 4:12 PM
Anonymous said...: I'm now following Singing Three Little Birds.

I went the the Belle Rose Designs and i absolutely love the flower bookmarks. It's a clever idea, and they're so cute!; January 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM
cjameliamom said...: I follow 12 crafts and love it!; January 8, 2011 at 8:12 AM
Garilyn S said...: GFC follower
blessed.mama4 at yahoo.com; January 8, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Adelyn said...: I am a follower!

adelyn
noble1ofgod@gmail.com; January 10, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Adelyn said...: i don't have a favorite project since I just found you blog...=D

adelyn
noble1ofgod@gmail.com
www.finleylifetothefull.com/adelyn; January 10, 2011 at 7:22 PM
Adelyn said...: I'm following Julie

adelyn
noble1ofgod@gmail.com
www.finleylifetothefull.com/adelyn; January 10, 2011 at 7:23 PM
Adelyn said...: my favorite thing from BRD is the Hand Knit Hat - Chunky Rolled Brim Ribbed Beret Hat in Persimmon

adelyn
noble1ofgod@gmail.com
www.finleylifetothefull.com/adelyn; January 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Adelyn said...: I blogged about your giveaway.

adelyn
noble1ofgod@gmail.com
www.finleylifetothefull.com/adelyn; January 10, 2011 at 7:26 PM
Anonymous said...: I am a new follower of your blog!; January 11, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Anonymous said...: I am a follower of Singing Three Little Birds!; January 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Anonymous said...: I love the onsies and the bookmarks from Belle Rose Designs! I love the name too!; January 11, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Laressa said...: I became a follower!; January 11, 2011 at 4:44 PM
nellana said...: I follow singing three little birds now.; January 12, 2011 at 9:07 AM
nellana said...: I liked the green bead necklace at belle rose designs.; January 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM
nellana said...: I put up a facebook comment about your giveaways. COngrants on making it a whole year.; January 12, 2011 at 9:09 AM
Becky said...: My fav on the Etsy is the brown ribbon necklace with the beads...so super cute. But so is everything else on there!; January 12, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Becky said...: Following Singing Three Little Birds :); January 12, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Becky said...: Fav post on Twelve Days...THE PILLOW BUDDY TUT!!!! These are all the kiddos are talking about right now and while I am still painfully new to sewing, I am def going to try! They are just too stinkin' cute!!; January 12, 2011 at 10:35 AM
Becky said...: I linked the giveaway to my fb page!; January 12, 2011 at 10:49 AM