Giveaway Day 24 - Let's Make This A Green Day

I'm not talking about the color.  We did that yesterday with the cuff.  You have seen quite a few of my own creations, how about making this giveaway, one where you can create and show me something.

How would you like to help me do some recycling, and create a piece of art at the same time?  Today I am going to give you that chance.

I have a total of 3 batches of items today for you, that you could use in scrap booking, card making, mixed media, and even jewelry making if you choose.  It is totally up to you. 

This first set of items include 5 dyed large shipping tags that are made by a friend of mine, Teresa.  She has a shop on Etsy, which is currently closed until April 1st.  She makes the most gorgeous paper bag books, steampunk cuffs, altered keys and glass tiles.  Her art is simply amazing.  There is also a paper bag book ready for you to turn into a scrapbook or maybe a mixed media book.  And to top it off a selection of fibers in purples and blues.

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This batch involves a mix of decorative papers, 10 poker chips for you to alter, a box of glass beads, and 12 tiny vintage images.

This last batch has two packages of vintage rick-rack and 8 different laces with most being one yard or more

This last picture is a

close-up of the laces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Mandatory Entry**

Post a comment to my question:

What couldn't you live without, besides family and pets?

(Thanks Fede for the question)

My Answer:

My art supplies, but the one of them would be my:

Fiskars - Retractable Fingertip Craft Knife

 

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**RULES**

• This one is open World Wide
• Giveaway ends March 31, 2010 at 12(noon) CST
• Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email
• Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen
• I will post winners weekly instead of daily

My First Yard Sale Outing of 2009

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Boy did I have fun this morning. I went to my first set of yard sales of the season and found some great buys. I woke-up about 5:30am and had some coffee, let the dogs out to go potty, gave my bones and muscles time to wake up, and then I was out the door by 7 am with my huge assortment of tote bags so that I did not have to use any plastic bags. They come in handy so that I do not have to try and hold all my item in one hand while looking with the other. So much more convenient.

Conner playing his XBox, which is his Graduation gift from me, and Coffee in my recliner

I found some awesome bargains and am so tickled. I was able to find several items for my Grandsons and myself.

metal tree with bird on top, $4

XBox with 5 games for a mere $60
a nice pair of small but good binoculars for $3
5 inch color TV $2 for my craft room (I love it, it's hooked up and works great...so now I can
watch HGTV while crafting)
spa booties (w/ a purple lady on them) that you nuke to heat up for 25 cents
spa gift set for 50 cents
bag of lace for 25 cents
bag of material 25 cents
metal tree w/ a bird on top $4 I'm going to hang my Dotee Dolls on it
Audbon Watch and Tin for 25 cents - was going to take it apart and use the
gears, etc in crafting but the watch works and makes various bird sounds
ziplock of embroidery floss 25 cents
vintage picture 25 cents
harvest corn kit 25 cents
10" sled for 25 cents
Good shoes for the youngest G-son for 50 cents

I also got a few other miscellaneous items, some clothing items and some baby items for my Niece who is due in July. All in all, I had a great time and found some wonderful bargains. Even though I did not make it to all of the yard sales. There were a total of 24 yard sales today, but my legs wore out on me so I only got to about 1/2 of them.

5" TV for craft room, $2

During the whole time driving around. Starting and stopping my van was doing great. Then I came home to unload and chance clothes (I was burning up - hot flashes) before I went to Krogers and Wal-mart. When I got ready to head to Krogers and Wal-mart the van was giving me a hard time. It was not stay started and I ended up by coming back into teh house. My Sister said to call the guy at the shop that worked on it because he thought he fixed it, but it's not. So I will try again, to go to the grocery store, and hopefully this time Iw ill be able to make it.

Audubon watch that plays bird sounds and vintage picture, 25 cents each

Boy did I have fun this morning. I went to my first set of yard sales of the season and found some great buys. I woke-up about 5:30am and had some coffee, let the dogs out to go potty, gave my bones and muscles time to wake up, and then I was out the door by 7 am with my huge assortment of tote bags so that I did not have to use any plastic bags. They come in handy so that I do not have to try and hold all my item in one hand while looking with the other. So much more convenient.

I found some awesome bargains and am so tickled. I was able to find several items for my Grandsons and myself.

XBox with 5 games for a mere $60
a nice pair of small but good binoculars for $3
5 inch color TV $2 for my craft room (I love it, it's hooked up and works great...so now I can
watch HGTV while crafting)
spa booties (w/ a purple lady on them) that you nuke to heat up for 25 cents
spa gift set for 50 cents
bag of lace for 25 cents
bag of material 25 cents
metal tree w/ a bird on top $4 I'm going to hang my Dotee Dolls on it
Audbon Watch and Tin for 25 cents - was going to take it apart and use the
gears, etc in crafting but the watch works and makes various bird sounds
ziplock of embroidery floss 25 cents
vintage picture 25 cents
harvest corn kit 25 cents
10" sled for 25 cents
Good shoes for the youngest G-son for 50 cents

10" sled for 25 cents

I really need to pick up some Black Cohosh, as my doctor said he has had good luck with it helping with hot flashes. And believe me, I need some help as I am constantly in a state of freezing and then burning up, and freezing again. Plus I have not been sleeping well due to the night sweats.

I took more pictures, but the blog will only allow me to upload 4 pictures.... so until I learn what I need to do to upload more than 4 pictures, I guess you folks just won't get to see the other items. Sorry. If you went to some yard sales this weekend, I hope you were able to find some really good bargains like me.

Julie has some blog candy

I messed up.... this one has closed and winner chosen. But take a look anyway...she has some rally cute stuff there to see.

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

Lainy's Little Blog had a blogaversary on March 24th and is now celebrating the fact.


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

Vicki of Paperlicious Oasis has reached a wonderful milestone, 30,000 hits! Vicki has decided to celebrate! Look at the goodies below that you could win. But you only have until April 12th to enter. To see the goodies better just click on the picture and it will enlarge.

Easter Blog Candy

Jennifer of Phoenix Crafts is having a blogaversary and has decided to giveaway some blog candy. A real nice assortment of goodies. Just look at the wonderful items in the picture below. But you only have until April 12th at 7pm to enter so don't waste any time, go right on over and enter.

Blog Candy With a Twist

Karen of Charmed Cards & Crafts, has a fabulous set of blog candy. You MUST check it out!!! If you don't, you will regret it. Go over to Crafty Goings On and look at the great set of Copic Markers that is the blog candy. I've never had the opportunity to use the Copic Markers,. but have wanted to for a long time as I hear they are wonderful and well worth the price.

Carol is having a birthday with blog candy

Carol over at Carol's Place is having a birthday and celebrating it with 3 sets of blog candy. Gorgeous candy too! You have until April 23rd to enter to win. So go check it out. You might just get lucky!