I have been procrastinating posting this 515th post because I do not have a prize ready and I wanted to have a fun give away. BUT something prompted me to post today despite not being quite ready... read on....Today I learned that my pal Bernie Berlin is in the running for a $50,000 dollar grant through Network for Good and Parade magazine. To win she has to place in the top 4 in generating the most donations to her charity (A Place to Bark) through the 31st of January. As of today she is #3 BUT there are still 2 weeks to go and the competition is getting fierce. We want to keep her in the top 3. The minimum donation is $10 which is not much to so many of us. Think about $10... its just a couple of Starbuck's drinks, a trip through a drive- thru or a single movie ticket.
So, on this, my 515th post I am issuing a challenge to make a small donation and help Bernie get the dollars she so desperately needs to continue her animal rescue and build the facility she and her husband and planning for. The bonus (in addition to feeling good for helping out) is that if you make a donation, I will enter you an extra time into my 515th post drawing. Just post the reference # for your donation in the comments section and you are entered.
OK, now for the prizes... I will be giving away three prizes as follows:
1- Prize Pack (not yet assembled) full of goodies that I like to use to create art.. vintage wallpapers, book pages, millinery bits, flowers, jewelry, glitter, who knows what else will end up in it. It will be fun and full of inspiration and goodies though!
1- Joli Paquet HOME Banner Kit.. I have 2 left. They are lots of fun and have gotten good reviews from those who got them back at our first Joli Paquet event.
1- "WISH" Banner... this cute banner was made by me out of canvas paper and various papers, ribbons and embellishments a la Pam Garrison's class.THREE ways to win...
1. leave a comment
2. make a donation to A Place to Bark and reference the transaction # for a 2nd chance to win.
3. BLOG about Bernie and this contest on your own blog and leave me a comment with a link for yet another chance.
As always, be sure you leave me a way to contact you provided you win. I will draw names on in one week on January 23rd. Good luck!!
Oh this is just lovely items! Great thing your friend is doing! Your post is great!
ReplyDeleteI will definitely blog about Bernie! And I'll see what I can do about making a donation.. my doggy was a rescue!..... does she do paypal? And this is a super generous giveaway from you -- and will be a big help for Bernie. May lots of good karma be coming your way!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Your things are utterly beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThree ways to win some of your beautiful goodies?
ReplyDeleteCount this as # 1.
(Thank you for your generosity!)
Here is the link to my post (you can also see my new Blythe doll):
ReplyDeletehttp://maigirlz.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/01/more-to-give-aw.html
And third, my transaction number for my donation:
ReplyDelete9PY381790W7944028!
Hi! Your blog is awesome! You make gorgeous things! I'm very glad I found it!
ReplyDeleteSheila
Mt. Angel, OR
Wow! What a wonderful thing to do. And Wow! 515 posts!!! How long has that been? Sounds like 3 years posting. Amazing. Your blog is wonderful...I'll visit again soon.
ReplyDeleteSusan
Chance #1: Your prizes are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteblessings,
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
Chance #2: See my blog below {which I know you did! Thanks for joining in the crusade!}
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danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
Chance #3: Transaction ID: 1250179490
ReplyDeleteblessings,
danielle
www.thevintagedragonfly.typepad.com
1. I'd love to win a giveaway! Lovely things!
ReplyDelete2. I have posted Bernie's link on my blog
http://www.rem-nants.blogspot.com/
3. I will send another comment when I get a transaction #
Thanks. Jamie V
Heather,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the prize offerings! I hope I win this time (keeping my fingers crossed.) I just finished updating my website about Bernie's effort. It's timely, as I have just started a year long challenge based off of her book. My site is http://www.craftedby.us. I have also made a donation. Thanks for spurring me (and others) on for a good cause.
-Michelle
Oh, I just saw that I was supposed to leave a transaction ID for my donation, so here it is, 1250183346. Thanks again-
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI just found you through Holly's blog. Her new banner is beautiful.
I love your blog and your work.
I am going to go check out your friend's doggy rescue.
Visit me sometime,
Rosemary
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI actually came over to see about getting involved in your Easter swap. Can you give me any details? I am new around these parts *smiles*. I love your blog and as a happy mom of 2 rescued boys, I appreciate your raising awareness.
Kindest regards,
Daisy
your creations are just lovely! What a great way to help your friend Bernie, I hope she's successful. Keepking my fingers crossed. Thanks for entering me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteErin
I found your blog through Holly's blog and what a wonderful cause!! I would love to enter your giveaway!! Your blog is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a blog, or else I would blog about Bernie!! But I did donate,transaction 1250184668. Thanks so much for the chances to enter! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog!! I will be blogging about your friends doggy rescue.
ReplyDeletePlease sign me up for year giveway!! Laurie
ReplyDeleteHi Heather,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post to reminde me to donate to Bernie. I did it over the weekend. 35L39646UY508514T
Hi There! I am excited about the work of Bernie...I'll do a paypal donation soon! Oh, and enter me in your giveaway...what a bunch of FAB goodies! Huggles! (PS Praying for your little one...how's the croup?)
ReplyDeleteMy sister is also a no-kill rescue in Washington (see my blog); doesn't get paid; all volunteer. My hats off to all these advocates for so many dogs and cats. They're my heros! Transaction #1250189100
ReplyDeleteHow fun! My reference is #1250177244.
ReplyDeleteI've been so busy, I miss chatting with you!
ReplyDeleteWe have 2 rescue pups...sweet. Hope it's not too late to enter. Lovely banner. Carol R
ReplyDeleteI may be too late but would love to be tossed in your hat for the giveaway ~ I'm just discovering your beautiful blog!! xxoo, Dawn
ReplyDeleteYour blog is wonderful! I support a no-kill shelter here in Virginia (rikkisrefuge.org) that is awesome! Anything for animals in need. I will also email you seperately, as I am interested in your pricing for banner creation.
ReplyDeleteI would love to be entered in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteyour banners are very sweet. I like them alot. Your blog is great!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading your blog and am already signed up for the Easter swap. Respiratory illnesses are scarey. I have asthma so I know that horrible feeling of not being able to breathe. Hope your little one is soon well and back to normal, then you can "breathe" a sigh of relief.
ReplyDeleteJoyce
Your banners are fabulous! I found your blog through another blogger... Take care.
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