Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
The Morris Bunch: Paper Shouts brings you BRIDE WARS! end 05/08
Mrs. Cox's: Paper Shouts & Bride Wars Giveaway 5/08
Enter for your chance at a gift certificate and movie and be in the Grand prize drawing.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
I received an award

1. Put the logo on your blog or post.
2. Nominate up to 10 blogs which show great attitude and/or gratitude!
3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post.
4. Let them know that they have received this award by commenting on their blog.
5. Remember to link to the person from whom you received your award.
I'm going to pass this along to some of my fellow bloggy friends who have blogs that I admire, those who have inspired me, those that I visit on a regular basis, or that I feel deserve this award. (and in no particular order)
2. Cari of Two Under Two Blog
3. Lynn of by Lynn Krestel Blog
4. Susan of A Drawer Full of Dreams
5. Kerin of Remnants of Olde
6. Nancy of All Pulped Out
7. Heidi at My Hiding Place in Cyberspace
8. Jody of Tumbleweed Trails
9. Genie of Genie's Art World
10. Kellie of Paper Cat Designs
Thank You all!
BrendaLea
Thursday, April 16, 2009
The Easiest and Best Chocolate Cake w/ Fudge Icing
Chocolate Pudding in a Mug
1 Tlbs cornstarch
2 Tlbs cocoa powder
2 Tlbs sugar
3/4 cup milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
in large mug dissolve cornstarch, cocoa, and sugar in milk.
Microwave on high for 90 seconds or until mixture boils.
Stir in vanilla.
Chill for 1 hour.
Serves one.
After I typed up the recipe for her, it made me hungry for the easiest and best chocolate cake I have ever had. So I typed up that recipe for her as well. And it's here for you too. It is so easy. You do not need a mixer, you only need two bowels, it does not use any eggs, and you usually have all the ingredients on hand. And the cake is very moist. And the icing is so much like fudge that I could eat it all by itself (and I have). I am allergic to chocolate, but I can eat this cake without and repercussions. If I eat chocolate chip cookies, or a chocolate candy bart I will end up with migraine type headaches.... nothing seems to help them. But this is the one and only cake (so far that I have found) that I can eat.

Crazy Chocolate Cake
2 cups sugar
3 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup cocoa powder
2 Tlbs lemon juice
2/3 cup oil
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups water
Mix all ingredients together with a fork and place in an un-greased 9" x 13" pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Let cake cool.
Chocolate Fudge Icing
6 Tlbs margarine
3 Tlbs cocoa powder or a handful of chocolate chips
Melt together in microwave.
Mix in:
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla
1 or 2 Tlbs HOT water
Spread over cooled cake and enjoy.
If you try either of the recipes, I would love to hear what you thought of them. And if you like quick and easy recipes, please let me know and I will share more of them. I have a lot that are really good and that I use all the time. And believe me, they have to be easy or I won't bother with them.
Hope you are having a wonderful day!
BrendaLea
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
2 of my Favorite Things
Latte' is 5 Today
My sweet, smart, and wonderful fur baby turned five today! She is so adorable and I love her so very much. I rescued her when she was about 6 weeks old. My Niece found her walking on the road. We tried to find an owner, but no one came forward. Not sure why such a tiny puppy was out and about on her own.
Look what I found in my garden when I went out to hide Easter eggs for the Grandsons.
So pretty! So perfect! What a beautiful color!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
My First Etsy Treasury
BrendaLea
3 New Winners Announced
I used Radom.org to pick these winners since my Grandsons went back to school today.
The first is for the blogger that blogged about my 29-Day Giving Challenge:
Here are your random numbers:
2
Timestamp: 2009-04-14 16:02:17 UTC
#2 is Robin
The winner for Day 27 of my 29-Day Giving Challenge had to be re-chosen as the original winner never contacted me, is:
Here are your random numbers:
5
Timestamp: 2009-04-14 16:11:16 UTC
#5 is Valerie
valerie2350 said...
pretty card - love the bracelet!
hope it would fit my skinny wrist - if not, my niece would love it :)
The winner for my giveaway during the Ultimate Blog Party is:
Here are your random numbers:
3
Timestamp: 2009-04-14 16:07:09 UTC
#2 is Lisa
Lisa said...
So nice to meet you! I love parties and giveaways!
Blessings!
The winners have 3 days in which to reply to my e-mail with your shipping address, otherwise a new winner will be chosen. Thanks to all for visiting my blog, blogging about my blog, following my blog, and for leaving me your comments. They are all very much appreciated. And I will be starting my 2nd round of the 29-Day Giving Challenge very soon with new and different giveaways each day of the challenge.
First Giveaway for this Blogger
2. A bandana
3. A packet of Sweet Pea seeds
4. One of Two Twilight keychains
5. Colgate Wisp in Cinnamint
6. Two different shades of Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear nail polish (Purple Potion and Ice Coffee)
7. Cover Girl Eyeshadow trio in one of two trio's (Sea Glass or Cafe' au lait)
8. Nivea's Kiss of Moisture Hydrating Lip Care
9. Vaseline Total Moisture Conditioning Lotion
10. Sam Brocato Peppermint Scrub Purifying Shampoo (use once or twice a week only)
11. Sam Brocato Peppermint Scrub Restorative Hair & Scalp Masque
13. A copy of The American President
14. A copy of Twilight
15. A folder full of my favorite recipes
16. A Handmade Cloudberry Creations Apron (which hasn't actually been made yet so there isn't a photo, sorry)
Drive on over to Bumps in the Road to enter this giveaway.
Won an Altered Art Book
Altered Art Circus! includes easy tutorials on basic digital altering effects for new and vintage images, step-by-step instruction for projects, a gallery of inspirational work from other artists, and clip art and images for you to use in your own projects. The book covers digital and paper alteration, creating from found and household objects (jars and boxes), features playful illustration, vintage imagery, and uses myriad other mixed-media materials, ranging from glitter and wire to crinoline and coloring agents.
GreenEarthJourney: enhabiten
Great eco-friendly pillow giveaway at Green Earth Journey!
You have until April 19th at midnight to enter.
Spotlight Giveaway
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter Egg Hunt
you can click on the picture to see a larger copy of the picture
Handy Handbag
Cute Tote and T Giveaway at Life's Perfect Pictures
Life's Perfect Pictures: My VERY FIRST Give Away!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
The Apron Goddesses Giveaway!
The Apron Goddesses: The Handmaiden's Cottage "Sophisticated Lady" Giveaway
GreenEarthJourney: olivebrown
GreenEarthJourney: olivebrown
Inked Inspirations Giveaway
Rubberstamp Giveaway
News Around The Blogs: Scrapbook Stampers Giveaway!!!!
News Around The Blogs: Scrapbook Stampers Giveaway!!!!
Eighty MPH Mom: e.l.f. COSMETICS REVIEW and GIVEAWAY
Want to give e.l.f. make-up a try, then you need to enter the giveaway to Win an e.l.f. Mineral Makeup Starter Kit!
ShimmerMeBlue: Featured Artist - Snezana of Craft's Cottage
ShimmerMeBlue: Featured Artist - Snezana of Craft's Cottage
ShimmerMeBlue: Review & Giveaway - SlimPerfect
Check out this fabulous chance to win a Slimperfect Swinsuit!
You have until April 17th at 11:59 pm to enter.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Have you heard of Swagbuck?
Collect Swag Bucks and redeem them for autographs, Cd's, merch, Itunes Gift Cards, Ipods & Iphones in the official swagbucks.com Swag Store.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Julie has some blog candy
Look at this adorable card. Julie of Julie's Japes made this and she is giving away a set of stamps just like the ones she used to make the card. I'd love to have that set, wouldn't you?
Lainy's Blogaversary Celebration
Look at all of the wonderful goodies that could be yours. You have until April 18th to enter. And while you are there take a look around at all of her beautiful creations.
Vicki has reached 30,000 hits
Easter Blog Candy
Blog Candy With a Twist
Hurry, ends tomorrow!
Carol is having a birthday with blog candy
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Am I going Batty for Batting?
They create a magazine that is sent out every other month that has all sorts of crafts in it, as well as reviews of various products by the members (not by the staff of the company) so you get a true and honest opinion. They also hold contest that are published in the magazine, and they have monthly giveaways.
Well guess what???? See the picture below? That is of me and what I won by entering the giveaway on their website. A set of quilt batting the the Warm Company. There were 3 queen size quilt battings, 3 baby quilt battings, and some craft batting used to make hot pads and such.
I was so excited to have won, can you see the huge smile on my face... ugly as it is.... my face that is. LOL!!!!
But I don't quilt.
Since I won this prize, I have won several other prizes and will be leting you know what they are soon.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Dore's Diaries is turning 1
Giveaway Part 1 - US RESIDENTS ONLY
**First Place**
~Cosmedicine Healthy Face Regimen ($102 value)c/o Beauty Junkies Unite
~Your choice of Custom Blogspot 3 column Blog Design
($75 value) OR a Portrait Tile Pendant ($50 value) c/o Angela Vinez Design
**Second Place**
~Microfiber Camisole and Thong Set ($60 value) c/o My Adea
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
**Third Place**
~Baby Basket w/ Lavender Chamomile Baby Lotion 8oz, Baby Fresh Whipped Body Butter 8 oz, Baby Bum Rub Ointment, and Chamomile Glycerine Baby Soap ($46.00 value)
c/o Vital Earth Traditions
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
**Fourth Place**
~Savorings Serving Tray Gift Set c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Fifth Place**
~Savorings Wine Bag Gift Set c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Sixth Place**
~Pillsbury Home is Calling Gift Basket c/o Pillsbury
~Shirt of your choice ($24 value) c/o Leave Me B
**Seventh Place**
~Lure for Him and Lure for Her Gift Set ($38 value)
c/o Eden Fantasys, an awesome place for Adult Toys
**Eighth Place**
~"Gift of Beauty" ($35 value) c/o It's A Glam Thing
**Ninth Place**
~$20 Gift Certificate c/o Vital Earth Traditions
**Tenth Place**
~8 oz. Soy Candle ($15.75 value) c/o Lorain's Touch
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Eleventh Place**
~Spinlash ($15 value) c/o Spinlash
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Twelfth Place**
~Bitch Balance Butter ($9 value) c/o Vital Earth Traditions
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Thirteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
~2 oz. Soy Candle ($3.25 value) c/o Lorain's Touch
**Fourteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
~PureSilk Moisturizing Shave Cream Sample c/o Barbasol Pure Silk
**Fifteenth Place**
~Free Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Decor Canister coupon
($5.49 value) c/o Clorox
Giveaway Part 2 - OPEN TO EVERYONE!
**First Place**
~Custom Banner ($149 value) c/o Bannerwind.com
~5,000 EC credits c/o Paperkraft.net
**Second Place**
~Professional Logo ($99 value) c/o Logowind.com
~2,000 EC credits c/o Random Detoxification
~1000 EC credits c/o Freaky Frugalite
**Third Place**
~10,000 EC credits c/o Kampanye Damai Pemilu Indonesia 2009
~1,000 EC credits c/o A Grateful Heart
~The All-New DIL Rules eBook ($14.95 value) c/o Sally Shields
**Fourth Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Seek No More
~1,500 EC credits c/o PolitEkon
~1,500 EC credits c/o Nesting Buddy
~By the Book: How to Take Care of MY Kids eBook ($9.95 value)
c/o Karmel Publishing
**Fifth Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Windmill on the Hill
~1,500 EC credits c/o Things About Computer
**Sixth Place**
~1,500 EC credits c/o A Simple Life
~1,500 EC credits c/o Mature Not Senile
~1 month 125x125 ad space on PR3
c/o Better Interpersonal Communication
**Seventh Place**
~2,000 EC credits c/o Moms... check nyo
~500 EC credits c/o Legal Cat-asthrope
~1 month 125x125 ad space on PR3 c/o Dore's Diaries
**Eight Place**
~1,000 EC credits c/o Indo Contest
~500 EC credits c/o Affiliatizer
~500 EC credits c/o Rapid Shoots
~500 EC credits c/o Scandals Prime dot COM
~250 EC credits c/o Stay at Home Mom
~1 month 125x125 ad space on PR3 c/o Symphony of Love
**Ninth Place**
~2000 EC credits c/o DB Comix
~500 EC credits c/o AllBlogContest
~1 month 125x125 ad space on PR2 c/o Free Famous Quotes
**Tenth Place**
~1500 EC credits c/o Mommy's Little Corner
~500 EC credits c/o My Kids Are My World
~1 month 125x125 ad space on PR2 c/o Gift Reviews
**Eleventh Place**
~1000 EC credits c/o East Coast Life
~500 EC credits c/o Vanilla Seven
~200 EC credits c/o Margie and Edna's Basement
~1 month 125 x 125 ad space on PR2 c/o Blog Friendly PR
**Twelfth Place**
~1000 EC credits c/o Life's a Pizza Pie
~500 EC credits c/o Make Every Day Your Lucky Day
**Thirteenth Place**
~1024 EC credits c/o The Matthias Chronicles
**Fourteenth Place**
~250 EC credits c/o Pregnant with Cancer
~250 EC credits c/o Nothing Off Limits
Monday, April 6, 2009
Top Droppers
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
Seems like forever.....
I've recently won some items and wanted to show you what I have won.
I have tried I bet close to 75 - 100 times to get pictures of two bracelets that I won. These still are not the best pictures, but are the best I could get out of all that I took...and I did take a lot. Every time I had my camera out over the past 3 weeks or so, I would take pictures. I am so tired of trying to get decent photos of these two gorgeous bracelets and if I don't post about them soon, I will forget to show them to you. So here they are.
This first one is from Danica at XO Jewelry Designs. She has some new items up at her site and looks like she is getting ready fro Spring and Summer. So if you are looking for new jewelry to update your current wardrobe then you might want to take a look at what jewelry she has to offer. I own several of her pieces and I love each and every one of them.
During the One World One Heart event back during January and February 2009. I won this gorgeous bracelet from Kiva of Farmstead Lady Designs. She has both a great blog and a etsy shop, with more beautiful jewelry.
Christina Hurley held a giveaway on her blog for St. Patrick's Day and I was one of several lucky winners as there were 5 other jewelry artist that donated prizes for this giveaay besides Christina, herself. I was lucky and won these beautiful pearl and copper earrings from Teresa Smith of T Smith Designs.


















































































