About a month ago I warned, ahem TOLD, you that my new look was coming…and that it was coming with an abundance of blog tarts. Well, that day has arrived thanks to Sara and her Tweaks and Designs. I gotta say I love it and I can’t wait to hear what you think. BTW, the best way to view this site now is NOT in Internet Explorer. It’s not that there is anything technically different in IE, it just looks better on Mozilla, etc. {I’m no tech guru, so I don’t have any other explanation other than, “Sara said so.”}.
It’s totally different and fresh. I love that my logo is on the side and not a banner on the top. If you recently missed a post, there are six boxes below the current post showing the last 6 posts. Then, there is a link to older posts below that. All my blinkies, badges, stats and stuff are at the bottom since I thought that it was getting a little cluttered on the side. Since my posts are usually not as long as today’s post, they won’t be hidden. On the sidebar there aren’t long list anymore. Drop down menus are there to help keep it clean, but also right at your fingertips, should you want to navigate over that way. So tell me what you think! Love it, like me? Hate it? Suggestions?
A few months ago Cammie did a major blog candy give away that supported her Grandmother’s Nursing Home. I really like the idea of having something philanthropic to go along with the giveaway, so THANK YOU for that idea Cammie! My giveaway isn’t nearly as large, but still quite AWESOME.
So here’s the deal…
Fellow North Texan and Splitcoaster Julie Carlisle {afancycat on SCS} works in the International Student Services Department at Dallas Baptist University {DBU}. They have students from over 50 countries at the University that they give cards to. I have donated several cards to her in the past and she was one of the first people that came to mind when I decided I wanted to do this blog tart giveaway, as she is always so sweet and grateful. Send your card to her at the address:
Dallas Baptist University
Attn: Julie Carlisle
3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy
Dallas, TX 75211
Because of the size of this blog candy, there are strict rules. Please read {and follow!} these carefully {yes, I know that they sound much like Cammie’s; I checked with her and she is ok with that!}…
1. There is ONE winner and there ONE entry per person. You can send as many cards as you like, but you are entered ONCE. ***EDITED TO ADD: Birthday and All Occasion cards are best, but ANY kind will be appreciated. Also, please send BLANK cards.***
2. Did you see rule #1? Just making sure that this is CRYSTAL CLEAR.
3. Please show your support for the companies that donated to this fab giveaway! I have linked all of them below.
4. Because this is benefiting DBU and lots of goodies are up for grabs, I ask that you post a little blurb about this to promote people sending cards. I’d love Julie to tell me that her mailbox is flooded with cards for the international students!
5. To OFFICIALLY enter, you will post a comment on THIS <--that's a link to a DIFFERENT post-- post. If you don't enter there, you are not entered. There is ONE entry per person. ***Note: I have comment moderation turned on to keep gross spam from popping up. If you do not see your entry right away, do not fret, it’s just awaiting moderation. Duplicate entries will be DELETED.***
Your entry should look like this:
Name: {your name here!}
My card I sent to DBU: {place a link to your card on your blog or SCS here!}
Date I sent my card: {enter the date your card went postal here}
Name of a company that donated to this giveaway: {name a company that donated to this here!}
My blog: {link to your blog, if applicable}
6. All entries {remember, ONE per person} must be entered on THIS post by January 31st at 11:59pm CST. The winner of all the goodies {see them below} will be announced on February 1, 2009. It will be the winner’s responsibility to contact me within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. ***ETA…winner will be announced on February 2nd***
Before I get to the blog tart prize list, I want to say a HUGE GIGANTIC MONDO THANK YOU to all those that donated and to those that support my blogging {that’s you}!
What’s up for grabs…
$15 Gift Certificate to ALL THAT SCRAPS
$25 Gift Certificate to STAMPING BELLA
$25 Gift Certificate to IMPRESS RUBBER STAMPS
$35 Gift Certificate to VERVE STAMPS
Prize Package worth $100 from GLUE ART & PAPER STUDIO
A Scor-Mat and Scor-Tape in one of each 1/8, 1/4 and 1/2″ from SCOR-PAL
One Stamp Set Of Your Choice From The Polka Dot Pie Collection At PEZ-A-DOODLE DESIGNS
One Stamp Set Of Your Choice From THERE SHE GOES
One Stamp Set Of Your Choice From FLOURISHES
One Stamp Set Of Your Choice {$19.95 or less} From GINA K. DESIGNS
Bling ‘Bet Set {not yet released} from MY FAVORITE THINGS
These Sets From THE CAT’S PAJAMAS:
This set from UNITY STAMP COMPANY:
This set from CORNISH HERITAGE FARMS:
These sets from STORAGE UNITS, INK & MORE:
These Sets And Goodies from ECLECTIC PAPERIE…
This set from JUST RITE STAMPERS:
**Please Be Sure That You Read The Rules For This Blog Tart Giveaway. Thank you and Good Luck!**
