And the winner of the Classic Threads Giveaway is...

Random.org likes comment number 39.
Congratulation SweetShenanigans, you are our winner!
Please respond within 48 hours with your address and choice of price or another entrant will be chosen. Thanks to every one who entered. If you didn't win, be sure to check out my new give aways posting soon. A big THANK YOU goes out to Classic Threads USA for sponsoring such a wonderful giveaway.
 

Classic Threads USA Review and giveaway. *EXPIRED*

Guess What?!?! We've hit 100 followers!

 To celebrate my growing list of followers, and continuing with my 100th blog post celebration, allow me to introduce you to Classic Threads USA.

Todays featured seller, Kristina, joins us from Junction City, OR....
Classic Threads USA is a beautiful Etsy shop featuring beautiful period clothing, costumes, modern ware and accessories. If it's fabric... then Kristina is the lady to see!

Brocade Bodice by Kristina
at Classic Threads USA.

Kristina is a very talented seamstress that truly has a passion for fabric.

"I love fabric of all kinds, colors and textures. I love taking pieces that look like nothing and making something fabulous for you!"

-Kristina

There are so many great things in Kristina's shop. 

Everything from beautiful wedding and prom gowns to cute pet beds.

How cute is this fella? Looks like he's enjoying his new fleece bed.

Kristina is a respected seller in the Etsy community will nearly 100 sells with 100% positive reviews. 

What are Classic Threads customers saying?

"Beyond beautiful!"

"how WONDERFUL Kristina is!"

"beautiful and expertly handcrafted"

"above and beyond my expectations! "

Click here to read more reviews from Classic Thread customers.

To learn more about Kristina and her work (and even get a peek in to her crafty work space) you can:

 -SHOP Etsy HERE.

-Visit Classic Threads USA website HERE

-Keep up with her tweets here

-Check out her recent photos here

-Facebook friend her over here

My experience with Classic Threads USA

I met Kristina about a year ago via Etsy when she created this lovely bag for me.

 It has been very well used. I love this bag, and have washed it to near threads over months and months of use. Having loved the last bag I received from Kristina so much, I was THRILLED when I found a crisp priority mail package in my mailbox with "Classic Threads USA" wrote on the box. ( = 

I was so excited to open the box I could hardly wait! I was pleased to pull out this adorable "Amanda Market Tote" for review.

Review package received from Kristina at Classic Threads USA

Kristina created the Amanda Market Tote with inspiration from her daughters trip to Italy. The tote is great for a purse, to use as a small carry on, or to use as a shopping tote. The bag is the perfect size and fits nicely over your shoulder or across body. I love that the tote is lined with a dark fabric that won't show make up or pen marks. The bag ties shut with a ribbon to hold items in place but is compartment free on the inside, making it easy to store all your goodies. Netbook users...Don't forget that Kristina welcomes custom orders... and I'm sure she would be happy to add padding to the tote, making it the perfect size to transport your netbook. Also, mother's day is just around the corner... What Mama wouldn't love a snazzy new handmade tote? If you have teens... how about replacing the traditional Easter basket with a pretty purse full of Easter goodies? I just LOVE this bag, and could think of a 100s great uses.The Amanda tote is made with high quality fabrics, has long nicely padded straps, and it absolutely beautiful.

These totes are available in the fabric and colors of your choice. Kristina works wonderful with custom request. Totes can be found in the Classic Threads USA Etsy shop for $45 + S&H. 

Click here to purchase one today.

OR ENTER TO WIN AN AMANDA MARKET TOTE!

That's right! Kristina has graciously offered to giveaway an Amanda Market tote (or a $40 gift certificate to Classic Threads USA) to one lucky paperpixiecrafts blog follower!

HOW TO ENTER

Ways to Win

 (Each of these items will give you additional entries into the giveaway. You can choose to do as many or few as you would like. The only MANDATORY entry is that you be a follower of this blog so I'll be able to contact you if you win! When the following options are completed below please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which one you completed. Don't forget to include your email address in each comment.)

1. Follow my blog under "Followers" (google friend connect) on the top right hand side of this blog. Current followers count to. This entry is mandatory if you would like your other entries to count. ( =


2. Add Classic Threads USA to your favorites on Etsy. Click here to visit Etsy shop.

3. Heart your favorite Etsy listing at Classic Threads and leave a comment saying what is your favorite and why.

4. Add Kristina Sackett (owner of Classic Threads USA) on facebook and post on her wall 

"I entered to win an Amanda Market Tote from Classic Threads USA via paperpixiecrafs.blogspot.com giveaway."

Click HERE to vist Kristina on Facebook

5. Blog about this giveaway and include the link in your comments. (you can find a link to share this on blogger at the bottom of this post)

6. Add Classic Thread USA's Button to your blog and link back in a comment.

7. Follow Classic Threads USA on twitter. 

8. Grab my paperpixiecrafts Button for your Blog & link me to it. (you can find my button code in the left side bar of this page)

9. "Like" Paperpixiecrafts on Facebook (current "Likes" count too) and leave a comment that says..."I Entered the Classic Threads USA giveaway at paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com" 

10. Post about this giveaway on your facebook. "Paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com is giving away an Amanda Tote (or a $40 gift card) from Classic Threads USA." Link me back to your facebook status via comment.

11. Visit paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com and tell me your favorite shop listing and why.

12. Add my shop to your favorite shops on Etsy. Leave your Etsy user name in comment

13. Follow paperpixiecrafts on Twitter. Current followers count too.

14. Tweet about this giveaway and link me to your page.

15. Sign up to be the next featured seller at paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com

Giveaway ends Sunday January 29th 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on Jan 30th. Winner will be emailed (please enter your email address in EACH comment) and announced on our blog. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

 Good Luck!!

Thanks again to Kristina for sponsoring this giveaway and review!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/classicthreadsusa

I-59, Fort Payne AL, and Cave Springs Georgia

Katie, Dad, the hubby, and I went on a day trip to visit the I-59 flea market and rode though Fort Payne AL and Cave Springs, Georgia.
I was surprised to see that the flea market has really shrunk with vendors since our last visit but we still had fun browsing around. I got a cute pair of jeans and Katie found snazzy belt and some jewelry. Dylan of course hit up the fruit tables. ( =

After the flea market, Dylan took us in to Fort Payne to visit Hammers. It's a small little shop that I love to visit because they have monogrammed goodies and FABRIC by the yard! YAY! I found these cute little finds there:

We also rode though and seen some of the historic areas of Fort Payne.

The band Alabama statue on the square in Fort Payne.

The DeKalb Theatre

Opera house all dressed up from Christmas.

old hosiery mill turned antique mall

Who Knew? lol

Our next stop was Cave Springs Georgia.

Cave springs is a darling little town. The cave was closed for the winter and we just missed the museum hours, but it was nice to get out and enjoy some sunshine. Read all about Cave Springs here on the city website, or here for more pictures and event info. * If you visit Cave Springs... you have to check out Country Cousins beside the museum. You can't miss them... they have a big blue claw foot bath tub on their porch. The shop features great boutique lines that I adore.

After cave springs, we made our last stop in down town Rome, Georgia to visit Paula's Boutique on Broad.

You can check out their facebook page here. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that shop. They have the coolest stuff including an amazing collection of rain boots! I know my mom would love this shop too! I'll have to bring her in there one day soon. I bet they had some really cute Christmas stuff too. ( =

We ended our little journey with a little stop at Stake n shake. We love their milkshakes. Yum Yum. The place was packed! I had no clue that kids eat free on the weekends. We bypassed that all together and hit the drive through window. I'm glad we did... because we made it back on the road just in time to catch this BEAUTIFUL view! ( =

It was a great little day trip.  I think we will defiantly head back to cave springs this summer to go inside the cave. I'm looking forward to summer time when we do this sort of stuff all the time.

Winner of the Brazzco clock giveaway...

The winner of the Brazzco clock giveaway was chosen by Random.org. Today's winner is...

Comment #10.  "Joni Deutsch said... And I liked paperpixiecrafts on facebook."

January 24, 2011 9:42 PM"  

Congratulations Joni! Please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize, or another winner will be drawn. 

Thanks to everyone who entered! If you didn't win this time... keep trying! I have several more giveaways coming up within the next few days! ( =

Brazzco clock giveaway. *expired*

And to continue with our 100th blog post celebration, allow me to introduce you to Brazzco Timeless Memories.
Brazzco specializes in customized memory clocks and clock kits. Remember the Record clock that I made during the holidays?

Click HERE to read the blog post about my record clock.

I made my clock using one of Brazzco's clock kits. I've never assembled a clock before so I was supprised at how easy it was. Brazzco includes easy to follow directions for assembly with each order. If I can assemble it... ANYONE can. ( =

I purchased my clock kit from Brazzco's Etsy shop, but they also sell on Ebay, as well as their own company site.

Brazzco clock kits

Back of Brazzco's CD clock

Brazzco can create a custom clock for you today!

"IT JUST DON"T GET BETTER THAN BUYIN' HERE!"

-Ebay customer review

Brazzco's customers rave about their products with over 2500 sells on Ebay and sells on Etsy too, they hold a 100% positive feedback score on both sites. Now that's customer satisfaction!
If you are in the market for a custom clock, would like a kit to make your own, or need to repair one your already own... check out Brazco Timeless Memories on : Etsy, Ebay, Or Brazzco.com. (Click to visit)

I personally have a clock kit on it's way from Brazzco that I plan to use to revamp one of my old clocks that got damaged during our last move. I'm seeing some spray paint, photos, and a Brazzco Clock kit in my near future. Keep an eye out for my Brazzco review and clock revamp DIY photos. ( =

(Left): Paul from Brazzco.  Click photo to friend Paul on Facebook.

Would you like to own

 a custom Brazzco Clock?

Today is your lucky day because Paul over at Brazzco is giving away a custom clock to one lucky reader! Thats right... Custom made in Indiana and shipped straight to your door complete with your lovely photos.

Ways to Win

 (Each of these items will give you additional entries into the giveaway. You can choose to do as many or few as you would like. The only MANDATORY entry is that you be a follower of this blog so I'll be able to contact you if you win! When the following options are completed below please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which one you completed. Don't forget to include your email address in each comment.)

1. Follow This blog paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com under "Followers" (google friend connect) on the top right hand side of this blog. Current followers count too. 
This entry is mandatory if you would like your other entries to count. ( =


2.Visit Brazzco's Etsy shop HERE and add {Heart} them / add their shop to your favorites.


3. Etsy Convo Paul at Brazzco (by clicking here) and say: "Thanks for sponsoring a giveaway at Paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com. I have entered to win one of your custom clocks."  Or something similar. (= If you aren't an Etsy user... you can Thank him via Facebook HERE.

4. Add Brazzco's button to your blog and link back to it in a Comment.

5. Blog about this giveaway and include the link in your comment.
6. Grab my paperpixiecrafts Button for your Blog & link me to it. (You can find my button code in the left side bar of this page.)
7. "Like" Paperpixiecrafts on Facebook (current "Likes" count to) and leave a comment that says"I entered to win a Brazzco custom clock at paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com" 

8. Post about this giveaway on your facebook. "Brazzco is giving away a custom clock at paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com .  Winner announced Wednesday." Link me back to your facebook status via comment.
9. Visit paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com and tell me your favorite shop listing and why.

10. Add my shop to your favorite shops on Etsy. Leave your Etsy user name in comment
11. Follow paperpixiecrafts on Twitter. Current followers count to.
12. Tweet about this giveaway and link me to your page.

Giveaway ends Wednesday January 25th at 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on Jan 26th. Winner will be emailed (please enter your email address in comments) and announced on our blog. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

 Good Luck!!

A BIG thanks to Paul at Brazzco for sponsoring this giveaway!

Stay tuned for another great giveaway headed your way from Kristina at Classic Threads USA.
Giveaway will open soon!

And the winner is...

Random.org says the winner of the burlap notebook is.... {drum roll please....}

Comment # 38

Katie said...

I follow your lovely blog! :)

January 22, 2011 10:37 AM

Congratulations Katie! Please contact me within 48 hours to claim your prize. {I need your shipping address}

Thank you to everyone who entered. Didn't win this time? No worries, I have SEVERAL more giveaways happening with in the next few days. Be sure to check in often and enter to win. ( =

!EXPIRED GIVEAWAY! 100th blog post celebration Giveaway list! Notebook Giveaway opens today.

It's my 100th blog post! I'm so excited that I've actually established this blog. I've failed at blogging on many attempts, and by no means am I claiming that I dont have plenty of room for improvement. I'm just happy to have reached a milestone in my own little bloggy word. I've met some really great people along the way, learned more than I've taught, and created something that I'm proud of. My goals for my next 100 blog post are to post more often, write more tutorials, review more products, and host more giveaways. I've tried several different formats through this year and I'm still searching for the "perfect" one for me. I would like to thank those of you who have stuck with me this far. Your comments keep me striving to share all that nonsense floating around in my crafty head. I'll hope you'll hang around for many post to come.
In celebrating my 100th blog post I've worked out an awesome train of giveaways, reviews, and offers for you.
Over the next few post I'll be reviewing and giving away some really great items from sellers that I've met along the way. Some of these sellers include:
www.etsy.com/shop/MyThoughtsExactly  Papercrafts
www.etsy.com/shop/scrapsoflovebyjen Vinyl & more
www.etsy.com/shop/classicthreadsusa clothing and bags
www.etsy.com/shop/brazzco Custom clocks and kits
www.etsy.com/shop/RaineeDawnSundries handmade soap
www.etsy.com/shop/iamlynn98 Graphic decals & more.
I'm refuse to leave anyone out... this list is still growing. If you are interested in getting in on the fun... message me for details about the celebration giveaway/review.

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But for now...

Lets giveaway that cute little burlap notebook from my CSN stores review and tutorial. 

Want a chance to win?

Paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com is giving away any the notebook pictured to one lucky reader! Open to US and Canada only. For a chance to win you must do the following:

Ways to Win

 (Each of these items will give you additional entries into the giveaway. You can choose to do as many or few as you would like. The only MANDATORY entry is that you be a follower of this blog so I'll be able to contact you if you win! When the following options are completed below please leave a separate comment for each entry saying which one you completed. Don't forget to include your email address in each comment.)

1. Follow my blog under "Followers" (google friend connect) on the top right hand side of this blog. Current followers count to. This entry is mandatory if you would like your other entries to count. ( =

2. Blog about this giveaway and include the link in your comments.

3. Grab my paperpixiecrafts Button for your Blog & link me to it.

4. "Like" Paperpixiecrafts on Facebook (current "Likes" count to) and leave a comment that says"I Entered to win a burlap notebook from paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com" 

5. Post about this giveaway on your facebook. "Paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com is giving away a burlap notebook.  Winner chosen on Sunday." Link me back to your facebook status via comment.
6. Visit paperpixiecrafts.etsy.com and tell me your favorite shop listing and why.

7. Add my shop to your favorite shops on Etsy. Leave your Etsy user name in comment
8. Follow paperpixiecrafts on Twitter. Current followers count to.

9. Tweet about this giveaway and link me to your page.

10.Visit the Etsy shop of any of the sellers listed in this post who are participating in our 100th blog post celebration and tell them you are excited about their upcoming giveaway on paperpixiecrafts.blogspot.com . (6 shops listed... thats up to 6 extra entries!)

Giveaway ends Sunday January 23rd 11:59pm. One winner will be chosen using random.org on Jan 24th. Winner will be emailed (please enter your email address in comments) and announced on our blog. Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn.

 Good Luck!!