Thursday, January 6, 2011

A quickie for my birthday . . .

Giveaway Alert!!!

So, I start to change over calendars and come to realize that TOMORROW IS MY BIRTHDAY!  Remember last year when I officially changed my birthday to July?  I was tired of blizzardy, right-after-the-holidays, 'I got you a bigger gift for Christmas that includes your birthday', nobody feels like going out because it's so cold birthdays.  I liked my birthday celebration in July.  I liked it alot!  But, I wanted to do something for my January birthday too so I'm celebrating it with YOU!

Since it is January and my brain is still in 'vacation' mode, I didn't think what fun thing I could do that would bring you all to my blog and marvel over it.  I'm busy purging (isn't that what we all do in January?) so I thought I would just stuff this box with . . . well, stuff.  You don't care what is really in it, do you?  As long as YOU are the winner?  I promise I won't make you take my old clothes that I've been saving for years (I'll never get into those sizes again and who wants to wear denim skirts again anyway).  You won't get the mauve and light blue country-style decorations that graced my home at one time.  The collection of pig related items - forget it!   

Only the good stuff for my friends!


If you want, you could post this photo on your sidebar.  I'll give you my undying appreciation and maybe a little sumpun, sumpun extra will be in the box for you if you win.  Oh, and an extra chance too!


If you follow me, yup, you guessed it . . . you will get another extra chance!  Maybe the 200th follower will get a bit of love! 


But first, you must all leave me a comment!  I'll contact you sometime next week if you win.  You can comment up until I pick someone!

Good luck, my lovlies!

Edited ~~ comments are now closed.  As soon as I figure out how to show the random generator thingy, I'll post the winners!


63 comments:

Susanne said...

Happy Birthday! Any extra special love for the first post?

Susanne said...

I'm a follower, too.

Susanne said...

You're on my sidebar, I'm finally getting the hang of this blog effects stuff.
Susanne.

Joanna said...

I love birthdays - especially yours with a lovely giveaway! I am a happy follower and I'm just off to pop you on my sidebar, so to speak!

xx

Angela said...

Count me in!! and Happy, happy birthday!

Joanna said...

........and now you're on my sidebar!

Thank you for giving me a chance (or two) to win the birthday girl's prize.

xx

Craftymoose Crafts said...

Happy Real Birthday, my friend!

Anonymous said...

I have a birthday in January and so could relate to all those excuses or my very favorite: "I forgot". LOL........And Bobby G. is usually so worn out from trying to figure out what to get me for Christmas that he always just ask me what I want for my birthday. The answer is always the same: "I want to go on an antiquing trip." Funny,.... I never get that present. Anyway....for all those reasons I think I should win this give-away....don't you? :) xoxo

Craftymoose Crafts said...

I, of course, am also a follower of your stunning blog!

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Hi Connie,
a very Happy Birthday to you! I liked your Birthday in July a lot! You know I'm a follower and I will post your giveaway on my sidebar.So, wish me luck!
Have a great day.
Hugs,
Marie

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Oh a great big January happy birthday and can't wait to celebrate again in July. I would love a little of your junk...lol!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I am a follower!

time worn interiors said...

Oh, what a lovely box! You can throw my name in the hat!
Theresa
aka:tot

time worn interiors said...

I'm a follower now! Thanks
theresa
aka:tot

Linda @ A La Carte said...

I posted this on my sidebar! Hope you get some new followers for your birthday!

Lynn Stevens said...

Well Happy Birthday Connie, I like the idea of twice in one year! Except for the getting older part,(did you add an extra year) LOL
Love the box itself. it wouldn't matter what was inside. I'll post on my sidebar.
Hugs Lynn

JoAnne said...

Happy Birthday Connie! Mine is Sunday but I've really decided to stop counting. You know I've been following you around quite a while now and will, of course, put this up on my blog.
I love the box alone!
Enjoy your special day my friend.
xoJoAnne

Shell said...

Happy Birthday Connie Girl!
You are too funny! Maybe I WANT the Mauve and Blue Decor! Okay,,,,,,maybe not so much!
I did the hearts and Bunnies though, not the pigs,although, Wait a minute, My EX-husband got the White Ceramic Pig Head/Towel holder in the Divorce, the Pig,,errr,the Cad!
Well, I always need to "Purge" and what, pray tell did Shell do Today????? She went Shopping! HA!
New Top, New Jacket, New Tunic, Sox, a lipstick and THEN I went to the Craft Stores and the Thrift store. But, hey, I hit the Mall about 2 times a year,,,whether I need to or not!
And, the Craft Stores? Those were supplies okay? I bought the super duper Glue Gun at Joanne's that has the incredible Micro Tip---I used one at Silver Bella and LOVED it!
Anyway, I'm rambling and of COURSE I'll post your giveaway on my sidebar,,,,,and Duh,,,I'd follow you anywhere. So I'm just doing the one comment. I'm downsizing for the New Year! HA!

My love to you my Dear and may the next year be full of Happiness, good health and creativity!

Love you to Pieces!
Shell

Createology said...

Hi Connie: A huge big birthday wish to you. How thougtful of you to celebrate with a giveaway for us. Happy happy celebrating today and in July and every day of this entire year. Happy birthday to you...

Createology said...

I also follow your blog and love visiting with you. Thank you again for having a birthday giveaway. Celebrate...celebrate...Dance to the music...

The Little Red Shop said...

What a CUTE box, Connie! I looove it. I hope you have a wonderfully Happy Birthday.

: )

Julie M.

The Little Red Shop said...

I follow your pretty blog!

: )

Julie M.

The Little Red Shop said...

I added your cute give-away button to my side-bar too!

Happy Birthday, Connie!!!

: )

Julie M.

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

So, I'm going to say Happy Birthday even though you officially changed your birthday to July! : ) What a great looking box!

cathgma said...

Happy Birthday, Connie! I'm Julie's Nebraskan mama, from The Little Red Shop.

: )

Cathy

cathgma said...

I'm happy to be your newest follower!

Blessings!

Cathy

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

I put your giveaway on my sidebar, Connie, with a link back here! : )

Henria O. said...

A hearty Happy Birthday to you! Thanks for gifting these surprise goodies!

Henria O. said...

Guess what!!!! I'm the 200th follower!!! Congrats on making it to the big 2-0-0!!!

carole brungar said...

Happy happy birthday!!! Of course it came a day early over here in New Zealand, so of course that means you get to celebrate it twice!!
(that's logical isn't it?? LOL) Hope it was fantastic :)
Hugs
Carole

Paula ~ castleandcottagesigns said...

Connie, you are just too fun! I love surprises so count me in girl!

Donna said...

Happy Birthday! Oh, please count me in on a surprise box giveaway!

Donna said...

I'm a follower too!

Donna said...

For a little "sumpun, sumpun" (LOL!), I put a link on my blog's sidebar for your giveaway!

Blessed Serendipity said...

Happy birthday, Connie! I just love surprises!

-Danielle

Blessed Serendipity said...

I put up a post of your giveaway on my sidebar.

-Danielle

BonjourRomance said...

Bonjour COnnie,
Thank you for coming by to visit and enter the giveaway. Lynn does have some incredible things in her boutique, and she is the nicest person.
Now I have found your beautiful blog. Happy Birthday. I am a new follower and will be back again soon.
The box is so pretty too.
Mimi

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Happy Birthday, Connie!! Hope it's wonderful! I'll put this on my sidebar!

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Happy Birthday... this is such a lovely giveaway... Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!
hugs~~ Daphne

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

I'm already a follower!!!
Daphne

The French Bear said...

Happy Birthday Sweetie!!! Gosh, I love this giveaway! I could fit a pair of shoes in there!!!! Oh wait, maybe I should have given the shoes to you to put int the box.....oh dear, I'll go make some more!
Love this beautiful box, it is so pretty!
Hugs,
Margaret B
p.s.
I will add it to my sidebar, good luck to all!

Vintage Style Downunder said...

Sounds good to me connie! and thanks for your comments on my blog too :) Good luck with my giveaway...and good luck to me, for yours! haha..lovely box!
off to try and put your 'button' on my sidebar!!
ciao bella
jessie nz

Vintage Style Downunder said...

Yay..i'm amazing!! lol...managed to add a pic and link on my page, to your giveaway:) Thanks for adding mine to yours, by the way! Sweet of you :)
blessings
jessie xx

Sarah said...

I'm a January birthday girl myself. I know how you feel. LOL
Happy to find your blog! Happy Birthday! ~ Sarah

Sarah said...

Connie, I'm back to say that I'm now one of your followers. Looking forward to reading more of your posts. ~ Sarah

Donna@Conghaile Cottage said...

"Happy Birthday to You"!!! My two youngest sons are 2/2&2/3, So I know the dilemma of too close to Christmas AND WINTER STORMS! We did it ourselves, we'd get the presents WITH the Christmas stuff and hold it for their birthdays, AND we even combined their birthdays, hehe! My oldest sons birthday is exactly a week after 4th of July, and we always combined him into that(Oh Well)! I'm a FOLLOWER AND I've posted your giveaway on my sidebar too, SO enter me "twice"! LOVE the "BOX"!!! I'd LOVE to have you as a FOLLOWER TOO, if you'd like!!! I LOVE company!
Hugs to you Birthday Girl!
Donna

Tara said...

Oh, I'm definetly in.I'm following along and am loving your sense of humour..xx

Dee in N.H. said...

Happy Birthday from another "too soon after Christmas" birthday girl. I really like your idea of putting it off for a few months. LOL!

Wanda said...

I'm a follower! Amazing little box - amazing talent! HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR FRIEND ♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪HAPPY BIRTHDAY ♥ ♥♥TO YOU♪♫•*¨* •.¸¸♥¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪♪♫•*¨*•.¸¸♥¸¸.•

The Gilded Cherub said...

Hello, Happy January Birthday.. mine is the 31st so I know how you feel.. It would be neat to have a summer Birthday as well...LOL you are too funny. I am new to blogging and planning a big give away over at my blog feel free to stop by and join in on the fun. I am a new follower and love your blog, I will be back often. Have a wonderful week.

Lorene
The Gilded Cherub

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you...I just found your blog and what a great give a way...I love the hen and her chicks (uooster as my grandbaby says) as I raise chicks..Please count me in on this one...thanks so much...Vera

www.vlauterbach1@hotmail.com

Wanda said...

Happy Birthday!!! I have the same situation!!! I was born December 19 and I either get a gift for Christmas or for my birthday!!! This year I'll celebrate my birthday June 19!!!
best regards,
Wanda

Wanda said...

I'm a follower of your wonderful blog!!!
best regards,
Wanda

jhitomi said...

you have a really lovely blog. And yes, I would love to win....Stuff! Any stuff.
jhbalvin at gmail dot com

jhitomi said...

brand new google follower (jhb)
jhbalvin at gmail dot com

dorottyazsofia said...

Happy birthday! :)

dorottyazsofia said...

and I follow you, too! badorka@vipmail.hu
(I hope it's international :D)

BumbleBeeLane said...

Oh I love surprises! Happy Birthday to you! Warm Blessings!~Amy
cottageprims@centurylink.net

BumbleBeeLane said...

I'm a follower.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Trisha said...

I am a new follower and love what I see!!

~Trisha

Trisha said...

I would love to see what kind of fun stuff will come in the giveaway!!

~Trisha

MihaeRa said...

Hi!
Great blog and layout!
I love surprises! :P
Enter me too, please!
I`ve added a button on my sidebar:
http://miha-loves-zaf.blogspot.com

e-mail: miha_loves_zaf at yahoo dot com

Camelia Andrasescu said...

Hi,
Enter me,please!
I love surprises!
I follow you via GFC (Camelia Andrasescu)
andrasescu.camelia@gmail.com