Church Street Designs "Peace on Earth" Hand Painted Sign Giveaway

One of the most wonderful things about blogging is the talented people you meet along the way.  A few weeks ago Sarah from Church Street Designs joined in my link party.  I fell in love with this "Peace on Earth" sign she hand painted.

She was kind enough to send me one!  She shipped the sign immediately and it arrived at my home in only a few days, wrapped extremely well.  She does incredibly beautiful work. 

I knew exactly where I wanted to use the sign...in my front hallway.  It's a beautiful way to set the tone of the season for everyone entering my home.  The sign is lightly distressed and I am in love with the fonts she used.  The colors are perfect for the season.

Sarah's Etsy Shop is filled with other gorgeous hand painted signs.

Not only was Sarah generous enough to send me a Peace on Earth sign, she is also giving

one lucky DIYbyDesign reader their own

 Peace on Earth Sign. 

Also, Church Street Designs is offering DIYbyDesign readers 15% off when you order before January 4, 2014.  Use Code 15OFF.

Good luck!
Don't forget to stop back tonight for my Fall into Fall link party.
The fun begins at 8pm EST.  Hope to see you there.

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-Judy
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And the winner is...

The winner of the $25 Target gift card giveaway, according to Random.org is...

Mami2jcn

Congratulations!!!

-Judy

Target - The Perfect Place to Plan a Perfect Bridal Shower - Target Gift Card Giveaway

Don't you love weddings?  A great love story never goes out of style.  There are so many fun things surrounding a wedding...the engagement, the bridal shower, the rehearsal dinner, the wedding.  One of my favorite parts of a wedding is the bridal shower.  The bridal shower is such a special part of the wedding planning.  It's so nice for a bride to be surrounded by her family and friends to help her celebrate her upcoming wedding.  I still remember my bridal shower like it was yesterday.  It's a very special day in a girl's life.

In planning a bridal shower, Target makes it super easy.  Target has a wedding theme of "Be Yourself, Together".  This represents two unique people joining together while still celebrating their originality.

If I were planning a bridal shower today, I would go to Target for everything I would need.  I would plan an intimate bridal shower.  It is so special to share your bridal shower with some close friends and family.  The table would be set using Target's Threshold Wellsbridge Dinnerware Set in aqua, one of my favorite colors.

I would set the table using crisp white Threshold dinner napkins, Oneida Metra silverware and Libbey Merlot wine glasses.  I would use the Threshold stoneware cannister as bud vases and have the table filled with little arrangements.  After the party I would give the bride all of the dishes, flatware, napkins and glasses, to use during her marriage forever.

For dessert, instead of a cake, I would bake individual cupcakes.  I would display them on the Tiered Pedestal Serving plates (that come in a set of three).  I would also use the Cake Stand with Cover  to display more of the cupcakes.

As my gift to the bride, I would buy her the KitchenAid Ultra Power Stand Mixer.   I use mine all the time and it's the gift that will keep on giving.

I know you love Target as much as I do.
Target was kind enough to offer on of my lucky readers a

$25 Target Gift Card!!   

In order to enter for your chance to win this super awesome giveaway all you have to do is :

1.  Visit the Target Wedding Catalog then come back here and leave a comment telling me which product you would use or gift and a bridal shower.

It's that simple.  If you're planning a wedding, be sure to register at the Target Wedding Registry - you'll be happy you did!

Feel free to follow along with the Wedding fun by following #TargetWedding on Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest!!

Good Luck!!

The giveaway will close on Monday November 4 at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.

-Judy

While I was provided with a gift card from Target, the opinions expressed are entirely my own.  

Giveaways Going On

I have two giveaways going on right now.  

The first is for an Easy Canvas giveaway.  Easy Canvas is giving away a free 8x10 custom canvas. You can click here to join in.

The second giveaway is a $50 credit to Novica.  You can click here to join in.  

DON'T FORGET TO STOP BACK TONIGHT AT 8PM EST 

FOR MY SIZZLE INTO SUMMER PARTY

-Judy

Novica Review and Giveaway

When Novica contacted me and asked me if I would like to review one of their products, I jumped at the chance.  If you haven't heard of Novica, you should know that Novica is a very special company.  They work with National Geographic to give talented artists and artisans around the world a global platform to express their artistic talents.  They create a bridge between you the purchaser and the many talented artisans around the globe.  Novica provides access to unique and hard to find items at great values.  They have thousands of top fair trade corporate gifts, accessories, jewelry and home decor items on their website.

After enjoying every second of exploring their website, I chose a gorgeous owl created by an artist in Mexico.  The ordering process was very easy and delivery was very quick (less than ten days) considering it was coming all the way from Mexico.  Look at how beautiful the presentation is.

I was very excited when I got home yesterday and found this waiting for me.

It was wrapped extremely well.  I love that about Novica.

I have ordered from Novica before.  Here is a gorgeous vase I ordered from Novica.

Here is my one of a kind, hand-created, owl.  It's truly a masterpiece.
Each piece of art comes with a story about the artist and the piece.

The hand-carved details are just beautiful.

Here is an up-close view of the back.

The artist even signed it.

I love my new owl.  He's a perfect addition to my family room decor.
I am so lucky to have something so special in my home.

Novica is not limited to home decor.

They have gorgeous hand-made jewelry...

and beautiful hand bags.

They even sell hand-crafted mirrors.
They also sell Women's Clothing from Central America, Blue Dresses, Short Skirts, Double Hammocks, Margarita Glasses and Unique Table Lamps!! 

GIVEAWAY

Now it's your turn. 

Novica has generously offered one lucky DIYbyDesign reader 

a $50 credit to their online store. 

Here's what you need to do for a chance to win:

1.  Visit Novica and come back and leave a comment on what item you would choose.

2.  For an additional chance to win, post on Facebook or Twitter and come back and leave a comment letting me know that you did along with the link to the post or tweet.

3.  For an additional entry, like Novica on Facebook.  

The giveaway will close on Thursday July18th, 2013 at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  You must be a follower of DIYbyDesign. If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.  If you do not include your e-mail another winner will be chosen.

-Judy

Disclosure - I received a store credit to purchase my owl from Novica to review, but received no monetary compensation for this review.  The opinions expressed are my own.   

Easy Canvas Prints Giveaway

I have a special surprise for you all today.  Today's giveaway is sponsored by Easy Canvas Prints.  Easy Canvas prints turns your photos into canvas, ready for hanging.  Easy, beautiful, customized artwork for your home.  

photo prints

When Easy Canvas Prints contacted me and asked if I would like to review their product I jumped at the chance, especially since we were going to Hawaii. I knew I would have plenty of photos to choose from.  Here is the photo I chose:

The ordering process is super easy.  All you have to do is pick the canvas size you want and your wrap thickness and upload your photo.  That's it.  It took me less than five minutes!!  So quick and easy.  In less time than it would take to find a frame for a photo, you can have a customized canvas print ordered.  I can't wait to get my canvas and hang it so that I can share it with you.

Now it's your turn.  

Easy Canvas Prints is giving away a free 8" x 10" custom canvas print.  What an awesome giveaway for your favorite summer photo, or any other photo. This is a Rafflecopter giveaway.  If you have any trouble with the link below, try another browser.  Good luck!!

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-Judy

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This giveaway is sponsored by Easy Canvas Prints.  I have been provided a product to review, all opinions are my own.

Firmoo Sunglasses Giveaway Winners

The winners of the six 

$20 Firmoo Sunglasses E Vouchers 

giveaway are:

Ashley

Jo

Kristen

Judy

Wendy

Denise

Congratulations!  I will be sending you all an email today.

-Judy

It's Giveaway Time - Firmoo Sunglasses Giveaway

It's giveaway time here at DIYbyDesign.  

With summer just around the corner, couldn't we all use a new pair of stylish sunglasses?

Firmoo is the world's most popular online eyeglasses store with 580k+ fans on Facebook.  Their mission is to offer varieties of unbelievably inexpensive yet fashionable prescription and piano eyewear to the public.  All of Firmoo's eyewear is directly from affiliate factories, so their price is 80%-90% lower than that of traditional brick and mortar stores. 

You can even get prescription sunglasses at Firmoo.

There are so many beautiful sunglasses styles to choose from at Firmoo.

Here are the details on how you could be a lucky winner:

Prize Setting Prizes are: 7 prizes (one pair of sunglasses + 6 E-vouchers) if 50+ contestants; 6 prizes (only 6 E-vouchers) if 50- contestants. 1. If there are 50- competitors: 6 winners will win $20 sunglasses E-voucher each. The vouchers only can be used on Firmoo sunglasses at http://www.firmoo.com/wrap-around-rx-sunglasses.html. 2. If there are 50+ competitors: For the grand prize winner (1 person): a pair of fashionable sunglasses, shipping included. For the second prize winners (6 persons): same with the prizes when there are less than 50 competitors participated.

That's right...the more entries the better the prize.  So help get the word out about this awesome giveaway from Firmoo. 

Here's what you have to do to enter:

1.  MANDATORY - Stop by Firmoo and check out their amazing selection of eyewear, then come back here and leave a comment letting me know which eyewear you would choose if you were to win.

2.  OPTIONAL - For a second chance to win, Like Firmoo on Facebook and come back and leave a separate comment letting me know that you did.

3.  OPTIONAL - For a third chance to win, follow Firmoo on Twitter and come back and leave a separate comment letting me know that you did.  

GOOD LUCK!!

The giveaway will close on Sunday May 19 at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.

-Judy

Shabby Apple Giveaway

It's giveaway time here at DIYbyDesign.  Just in time for Spring, 

Shabby Apple is offering one lucky DIYbyDesign reader a 

$50 Shabby Apple gift card

How about a fun polka dot skirt...

or cute blouse...

or this taffeta skirt?

There's so much to choose from at Shabby Apple!

GIVEAWAY REQUIREMENTS:

1.  Go to Shabby Apple and find something that you like.  Come back here and leave a comments letting me know what it is in a comment.

2.  Like Shabby Apple on Facebook then come back here and leave me a comment letting me know that you did.  (If you already like Shabby Apple on Facebook leave me a comment letting me know that too).

OPTIONAL ENTRIES:

1.  Like DIYbyDesign on Facebook, then come back and leave me a comment letting me know that you did.

2.  Tweet the giveaway and come back and provide the link in a comment.

3.  Share the giveaway on Facebook or on your blog and come back here and leave a comment with the link letting me know that you did.

GOOD LUCK!!

The giveaway will close on Thursday March 21 at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.

-Judy

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED

Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway Winner Announced

Thank you all for entering the Cutting Edge Stencil Giveaway.  

The winner according to Random.org is...

Doreen of Hymns and Verses

Congratulations!!

-Judy

Cutting Edge Stencils Review and Giveaway

When Cutting Edge Stencils contacted me and asked me if I would like to review their product and host a giveaway, I jumped at the chance.  I have been in the process of adding some color and brightness to my finished basement.  I knew stenciling a focal wall by the pool table would be perfect addition to the space.  Cutting Edge Stencils has so many gorgeous patterns to choose from, 

 it was hard to narrow it down to just one.  Ultimately I picked the Covington Allover pattern.  

Here is the finished wall.  GORGEOUS!!

This super cool wall took me less than two hours to complete...including cleanup time.

Let me tell you how easy this was.

I received a package from Cutting Edge Stencils which included my stencil, a roller and a clip-on level.  

In addition to the allover stencil, Cutting Edge Stencils also included another stencil that is used to finish off the top of the wall.  It's a mini stencil that allows for a perfect finished edge by the ceiling.  Genius!

It also comes with step by step instructions.  If you'd rather watch a video on how to stencil, Cutting Edge Stencils even has a "how to" video you can watch.  

Here is the before photo.

I started in the center of my wall and clipped on the level they included.  I kept the level on for the entire project which kept everything perfectly aligned.  I used just a few small pieces of blue tape to keep the stencil in place.  I know some people use spray adhesive to keep the stencil in place.  

I have never tried that method as I seem to get pretty crisp clean lines without it.  

I used paint I have leftover from my kitchen.  It adds so much brightness to this side of the room.

I did an entire column and then added another column to the right and then another column to the left

 and kept going back and forth to allow time to dry. 

This is what I had after finishing the entire wall. 

See the space up at the top - this is where the extra stencil 

Cutting Edge Stencils included came in handy.

The extra stencil for the stop is incredibly valuable.  I have stenciled before and getting a perfect line across the top is very difficult.  This made my stenciling project so much easier.  

The roller they included was pretty awesome as well.  I had no issue with drips or debris left from the roller as I have with other rollers I have used in the past.

This entire 14 foot wall took less than two hours  - even I'm impressed.  

Yes I have stenciled before, but typically a single wall has taken me anywhere from 4-6 hours!  Having a product that you don't have to fight with makes the entire process go so much faster and smoother.  Another plus, the stencil cleans up beautifully.  All of the paint came off easily and I stored it back in the bag that it came in for future use.  I have never had a stencil clean off so completely.  For me that's a huge plus because I would like to use this stencil again.

Here are a few more photos to show off my new wall.

Here is the before and after photo:

  Such a big difference!

Now it's your turn.  

Cutting Edge Stencils has generously offered 

one DIYbyDesign reader 

a $50 credit plus free shipping 

to use toward any one of their amazing stencils.  

Imagine the possibilities:

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Check out Cutting Edge Stencils Blog for even more ideas.

Here's how to enter:

1.  Mandatory - Head on over to Cutting Edge Stencils and come back here and let me know which stencil you would choose and what project you would use it for.

Additional Entries:

2. Like Cutting Edge Stencils on Facebook and come back here and let me know that you do.

3.  Follow Cutting Edge Stencils on Pinterest and come back here and let me know that you do.

4.  Tweet, post on Facebook or blog about this giveaway, and come back to let me know.

5.  Follow Cutting Edge Stencils on Twitter and come back and let me know that you did.  

That's up to five entries!!  What are you waiting for...start entering!  

The giveaway will close on Sunday October 7 at 11:59pm EST.  You must leave a separate comment for each entry in order to maximize your chances to win. Must be 18 years or older.  Open only to residents in the 48 lower states.  If your email address is not linked to your Google account, please make sure to include your email in your comment so you can be contacted in the case you win.

Good Luck!

Cutting Edge Stencils did provide me with a free stencil, however the opinions expressed are entirely my own and I did not receive any monetary compensation for my review.  

-Judy