Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Giveaway Day 2009

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES TO GIVEAWAY NO LONGER ACCEPTED.  WINNER TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!


Welcome to Giveaway Day 2009

Well...the fact that you're here most probably means that you already know all about this wonderful day in crafting blogland...so let's get straight to it, shall we?

This year, I am giving you the chance to win this gorgeous shopping tote!


(one side view)


(the other side)

You've probably seen this sometime ago in a previous post. Anyway, for the benefit of those who haven't seen this or don't remember...this is the Market bag, the pattern of which came from an issue of the Better Homes and Gardens Creative Collection magazine.  I don't know why they chose to call the bag such as I personally think it is too pretty to take to the market. 

This particular Market bag was made using 'Fig & Plum' 5" squares from Moda.  It is very nicely sewn up, if I may say so myself.  The bag is very roomy, about 17 1/2" by 13 1/2" by 4" in size.  Not only will this make a perfect shopping companion, it can also be a great overnight tote!

Well...you interested?  Here are the mechanics:

1. If you haven't done so already, SIGN UP to be a Heart of Mary follower. You don't need to have a blog to do so.  By being a follower, you will not only be regularly updated on what's going on here, but you will also get the opportunity to connect with others in the blog community, especially with those with the same interests as yours.  As for me, I like clicking on those little thumbnail images and learning about you (or your blog, if you have one) as well.

To be a follower, just click on the Follow button located on the side bar where all the tiny pictures of all the current members are.

2.  I am willing to ship to anywhere worldwide BUT please be sure that the postal system in your country is reliable.  It would be such a pity if the bag doesn't reach you and just gets lost somewhere!

3.  Leave your name and email address in the comments section below.  Without this information, your entry will be invalid.  Don't worry...I will not spam you ever! 

4.  You will have until the end of the day of the 6th of December to join. The Giveaway Day winner will be determined by Random Number Generator on the 7th and will be posted here shortly after.  Winner will also be notified by email.

Simple enough?  Good...wait...there's more...

In the navigation bar at the top, you will find a link to my eBook Shop, Simple Things.  (Please take note that this is not the same as my Etsy Shop although all the items for sale are the same.) Purchasing any eBook from the 2nd to the 6th of December will entitle you to a second eBook, of equal or lesser value, for FREE!  If that sounds good to you, go to the shop right now and browse around. You might just find something you'd like to make and give away this Christmas. 

If you do decide to make a purchase, don't forget this most important thing. When you head on to Paypal to make your payment, tell me in the 'Instructions to Merchant' section which second eBook you would like to receive.  Your PDFs will be sent to you promptly to the email address associated with your Paypal account, unless you specify otherwiseLimit one freebie only per customer.

Well, that's about it!  I hope you all can join in the fun!  To go to the master list of all participating blogs and view all the other awesome giveaways, just click on the Season of Giving button below.  Good luck!

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103 comments:

  1. That is really cute! I hope I win it :D - lia@liaspace.com

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  2. How cute! I love it! onegoodmama@gmail.com

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  3. I love it too! timlarri@aol.com

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  4. I hope I win! gmakane@gmail.com

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  5. It's so pretty! I'm already a follower. :) dollartistcarla at aol dot com

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  6. I already follow you ... That bag is so pretty... I just bought some Fig & Plum this week too... jewelsarmcandy@gmail.com

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  7. I agree that this bag is too cute for the market! Can't wait to see who wins! loralynnsart (at) gmail (dot) com

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  8. Beautiful bag! Lucinda madallykat@gmail.com

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  9. What a gorgeous bag! It is too nice for the market, if I was lucky enough to win I'd be showing it off at work! Aveen - angeltreats at gmail dot com

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  10. I agree with angeltreats! I would use this bag for lots of fun activities (market is not one of them! LOL!) Thanks for sharing it! :)

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  11. I think it's a consensus - that bag is destined for loftier places than the market. Bonny - squareby@gmail.com

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  12. Lovely bag. I already follow :)
    beccama(at)telus(dot)net

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  13. Like all the others, I love the bag and I've followed. Thanks for the chance to win it!- me@salihan.com

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  14. What a gorgeous bag that is. I am already a follower so count me in please.

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  15. wow sali ako hehehe ikx_p@yahoo.com

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  16. very nice bag. Alwayssewing@gmail.com

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  17. so nice! I love your bag :)

    idahocarters@yahoo.com

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  18. This is adorable, great offer! Thanks for participating. I have added you to my Google Reader RSS feed.

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  19. The tote bag is lovely! Thank you for the chance to win your giveaway. =)
    Im following your blog.

    Andrea ♥

    ac_mc79[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  20. Very handy and useful bag - maybe too pretty for market, more suitable for travel use

    thanks for the opportunity at the giveaway

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  21. I'm following
    Name Cortney
    Email merlinthecat at gamil dot com

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  22. love the bag! joy jlabbott@liberty.edu

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  23. Lovely bag and I'm sure I'd have to resists my mom's efforts to "borrow" it, if I won.

    Katie, katiesnestingspot@live.com

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  24. Beautiful bag- happy to be a new follower!

    Melissa
    ruthiesmom16(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  25. I LOVE this bag!! Became a follower just to sign up!!!!

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  26. well, i see this bag more as a perfect bag for outdoor craft projects with my kids.

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  27. wow! i love this!! i'm following your blog now. pick me! :)
    lora
    eagerhands@gmail.com
    (i'm having a giveaway on my blog, too)

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  28. I hope to win.
    baukje.van.velde@free.fr

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  29. Yay, I'm now a follower. This bag is so great, i agree it looks to pretty to just take to the market. It will be more for overnight bags and library trips.
    kneser(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Very cute bag! You do a really great job. I am now a follower of your blog!
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    Olivia Hamlin
    hamlin_r@yahoo.com

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  31. that is a beautiful tote! happy giveaway day! Here's mine http://www.simplymodernmom.com/2009/12/the-gift-box-a-giveaway/

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  32. love the bag and the blog. I'll be back.

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  33. Wonderful bag! I'm a follower. I've used your long wallet tutorial and get so many compliments! Keep up the good work :) Thanks for the giveaway. alusco(at)centurytel(dot)net

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  34. Cute bag! burr727(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  35. Such a pretty bag - there will be a fight on my hands to who will get to use it (pink loving daughters) windermerecarol@gmail.com

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  36. Very pretty! Thanks for the great giveaway!
    Anne
    grokgrace(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  37. A gorgeous bag! What a great giveaway!
    Naomi
    paulandnaomi@westnet.com.au

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  38. I'm a follower!!


    Thank you for the opportunity to enter!

    SheilaC

    shecarita(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  39. I am now following your blog!! Can't wait to check it out!!

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  40. such a pretty bag! ryansarahn@gmail.com

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  41. This is beautiful!!!

    mc.crafty.bunny at gmail dot com

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  42. I became a follower! Yay!! What a beautiful bag.

    Kristina
    tinakris at hotmail dot com

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  43. I love this bag; I loved it when I first saw it! I already follow you and good thing I do because I missed you on the list on sewmamasew but found out you were doing the contest since I follow! YAY; hope I win! Love your blog!!! (faucsgirl@yahoo.com)

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  44. I became a follower . . . thanks for the opportunity to enter.
    Jessica
    narnaimum(at)gmail(dot)com

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  45. I am now following...thanks for participating in the give away. sonjagreene@veryverdant.com

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  46. I'm now a follower... Please, count me in !

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  47. That is such a gorgeous bag--I'm a new follower! stephkucera(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  48. This is a great looking bag! Happy to follow your blog. Happy holidays!

    likeafriend@gmail.com

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  49. What a pretty bag!!! I'm a follower!

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  50. what a cute bag! sales4mp@gmail.com

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  51. Love the bag, it would look so good on my arm. LOL

    ladycolmn@aol.com

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  52. Very pretty bag, thank you for the chance.

    Julie mooncatfarms (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  53. What a cute bag. I would love to sport that! scarletteandcinnamon(at)gmail(dot)com

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  54. It truly is a gorgeous tote! Lindsey G
    grl_4_God(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  55. Adorable bag! I am now a follower of your blog!My email is the name above at gmail.com

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  56. I love quilty bags!!

    terpstra.emilie@gmail.om

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  57. Awww I would love to win the bag! Love the colour combination!

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  58. Now who would take me serious as a detective if I were to wear that shopping bag. My friend Watson on the other hand is very interested in it.

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  59. Beautiful!
    Jesusthrumary at gmail dot com

    I am a follower BTW!

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  60. This is a beautiful bag! I've added you to my Google Reader. hollybu at gmail dot com.

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  61. This is simply gorgeous!
    Grace Wong
    shou.milk@gmail.com

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  62. Thank you for offering such a lovely bag! I am now a follower so I'll be back to search through all the tutorials soon! :)

    duff
    bacontheneggs@gmail.com

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  63. that's the nicest market bag I've seen!!

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  64. gorgeous bag! i would be so thrilled to win it. thank you for the chance.

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  65. I follow and I'd love to win,

    ajolly1456 at gmail dot com

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  66. I'm speachless, what a beautifull baggie!

    sonjavanarem at planet dot com

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  67. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway. Thank you for the opportunity to win.

    I am also having a giveaway; so be sure and stop by my blogs. I have two, one for sewing and one for art. www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com and www.artisticcreationswithtrudy.blogspot.com

    My 9 year old daughter is also having a giveaway on her sewing blog. Hers is www.sewingsister.blogspot.com

    Trudy
    trudy dot callan at gmail dot com

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  68. Such a pretty bag!
    ebay at abspubs dot com

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  69. I have added you in my blog reader but I will have to check out how your follower thing works. You are right your bag is much too pretty to be used just for groceries.

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  70. I'm following
    Name Rojalka
    rojalka@gmail.com

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  71. you are right! that bag is to pretty to be a market bag.
    thanks for the giveaway
    i became a follower

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  72. You're seriously giving away that bag?! It is gorgeous! Thanks for the chance to win it!

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  73. Great bag! Thanks for the chance!
    Susana
    ( sserraspereira[at]gmail[dot]com )

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  74. Beautiful bag.
    Thanks for the chance to win.
    curry(dot)jessica(at)gmail(dot)com

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  75. Love this bag! Thanks for the giveaway,
    freda.messick(at)gmail(dot)com

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  76. Cute bag! i am a follower now too.

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  77. I follow!
    The bag is really lovely.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    ~Jenny~

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  78. Love the bag. Hope to win.
    Consuelo
    aaronandconsuelo@gmail.com

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  79. What a lovely bag! It's really pretty ^^
    Thanks a lot for the chance.

    Eliane T.
    eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br

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  80. Love this!! I just bought your IPhone Tutorial and its awesome! Thank you! Dawn Stevens DSBOUTIQUE@live.com

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  81. Great bag! THanks for a great giveaway! I am now a follower and look forward to learning lots from you!
    Thanks
    Candace
    nostephot@gmail.com

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  82. Love those fabrics. THanks for the chance to win.

    Claudia
    wrongtree09@gmail.com

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  83. I love your bag! Very beautiful! I am now a follower.
    Dacia
    dashu(at)comcast(dot)net

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  84. Great market bag. Thanks for the chance to win it.
    kbsteuber at yahoo dot com

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  85. I cannot believe that this is the giveaway! It's so beautiful. I'm so excited just even for the chance to win it. I signed up to be a follower too.
    Thank you so much for your generosity.
    Natalie
    natmax@earthlink.net

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  86. lovely
    thanks
    Terri
    espmax@gmail.com

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  87. Very cute bag!

    thelifeofthegirlnextdoor (at) gmail (dot) com.

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  88. great bag! I love the colours.

    (Laura - lbosch (at) elementalcomputers (dot) ca )

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  89. Love this bag! It's gorgeous! I'm a bagaholic so I'd love to win this.

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  90. that's a gorgeous bag! My daughter wanted me to make one for her friend before Christmas. LOL
    Stacy

    goldeneyez@canoemail.com

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  91. Your work is absolutely beautiful and inspiring.
    Lucie (contact LAupperlee@sheppardpratt.org)

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  92. What a fun tote. badurekl@gmail.com

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  93. My mom would love that bag. How fun!

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