Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Random Giveaway — I'm Thankful for Creative Women



A few of the things I'm thankful for this year:

1) People who read Design Mom. This community makes my day, every day. I love the email you send with suggestions and ideas. I love the comments you leave. I love that this is a positive, happy, creative place. Thank you for your kindness. Thank you for telling your friends about my blog.
Thank you for reading.

2) Good news about Nie Nie's recovery. For those of you following the story, Stephanie is awake and has been moved to a rehab center in Utah. Reading updates about her progress makes me tear up. I love the Nielson family. Which reminds me. There are still many, many events and fundraisers happening on Stephanie and Christian's behalf — like here and here and here. You can read about them all at Nie Recovery.

3) Creative People. I'm inspired by the makers and doers around me. Crafters. Artists. Patient mothers. I love knowing so many people who are building a life they love.
Brick by brick. Like Noelle, Molly and Stephanie — who promote and support artists every year at the Beehive Bazaar. And gain their own personal satisfaction by doing so. I heart creativity in all it's forms.

How about I try to demonstrate a little (tiny) bit of my gratitude with a Giveaway. Featuring seven companies started and run by creative women. Eleven items. Going to eleven different winners. Here's what's up for grabs:



- 100 mommy calling cards from Sophie & Spice
Because motherhood is a job. You may as well make it official with some cards.

- Two bags, one large and one medium, from Wet Happened
Wet in fact does happen. And now you'll have cute, practical bags to carry the wet mess until you can get to the laundry.

-
Two wipes cases from Made by Angie
If you're going to carry a wipes case. And you are. Why not carry a cute one?

- A tutu and cape from Ellie Bellie Kids
Every kid in the world thinks they're a superhero or princess or both. Make it real with a fab cape or tutu.

- A Tiny-Tales kit and babysitter notes from Tiny Tales
Record keeping made easy. Tiny Tales does the thinking for you.

- A plush blanket from Mairzey Dotes
Because 9 times out of 10, when something happens to your little one, the first thing you reach for is a blanket. You can't have enough.

- And a Birth Necklace Square — with up to two pendants — from Julian and Co.

Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. A little bit of understated bling never hurt anyone.

Pretty things for pretty ladies. Made by other pretty ladies. Fabulosity all around.
Please know that my gratitude for you is completely and totally sincere. You make my day. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

kisses,
Gabrielle

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Guidelines:
-You have until Midnight PST on Sunday, November 30th to enter this giveaway.
-Just make a comment ON THIS POST to enter — any comment. One entry per person, please.
-The winner will be randomly picked and announced Monday, December 1st.
-What are Random Giveaways? Read about them here.

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816 Comments:

Blogger full chroma said...

Please pick me!

12:20 PM  
Blogger Libby said...

Wow-comment #2!!! P.S. This Thanksgiving, I'm thankful for Design Mom!

12:23 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

I'd love any of these wonderful prizes!

12:24 PM  
Blogger april kennedy said...

Random.org please pick me. I've been a good girl this year!

12:25 PM  
Blogger laurenthequeen said...

I'm using a ziploc freezer bag for my wipes right now, so I would LOVE that wipes case!

12:26 PM  
Anonymous Alexis said...

Wow! I'd love to win any of those!

12:27 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

I love all your giveaways this time of year. Thanks!

12:28 PM  
Blogger Brianne said...

Thanks for the great giveaway!

12:28 PM  
Blogger ladybirdsarah said...

I love Design Mom! Hope one of these days I win one of your awesome giveaways!

12:28 PM  
OpenID meplus3 said...

such cute things...I'm sure I won't win...but you never know!

12:28 PM  
Blogger Molly said...

Any of those items would light up my day.

12:29 PM  
Blogger Amber said...

And we're grateful for you Design Mom! Great giveaway.

12:29 PM  
Blogger April said...

thank you :)

12:30 PM  
Blogger em said...

hip hip!!

12:30 PM  
Blogger Jolene said...

All of these prizes are fabulous! Thank you Design Mom!

12:30 PM  
Blogger Jessie said...

Oh, how I would love any of the above! Happy Thanksgiving!

12:31 PM  
Blogger Celeste said...

Lovely, lovely stuff--thanks so much.

12:31 PM  
Blogger liz said...

Happy Thanksgiving -- is it my lucky day?

12:32 PM  
Blogger Amanda said...

What a great giveaway!

12:32 PM  
Blogger Lin said...

In the spirit of the season, I hope I win something to share with my sister! Keeping my fingers crossed...

12:34 PM  
Blogger Monica said...

Wow! What a great giveaway!

12:34 PM  
Blogger m e l said...

Happy Thanksgiving to you too!! I love creative people too!

12:34 PM  
Blogger Candy said...

I am thankful for you and your amazing blog, definitely one of my must reads every day! I don't know how you do it. Thank you!

12:34 PM  
Blogger tawnya said...

Love, love, love them all. Here's hoping!

12:35 PM  
Blogger The Clarks said...

I'd be so thankful for any of these wonderful prizes. Please pick me!!

12:35 PM  
Anonymous Jacquie said...

I LOVE all this stuff and I clicked on all your links to them because like you, I'm inspired by creative women around me! Thanks for all the suggestions and giveaways!

12:36 PM  
Blogger Jill said...

and I'm thankful for giveaways. Thank you!

12:37 PM  
Blogger mortonfam said...

excellent giveaways, I can feel it coming this time, go ahead and pick me.

12:38 PM  
Blogger Melissapher said...

I love how you maintain such a happy, positive and creative blog. Thanks for sweet giveaways and an awesome blog!!

12:38 PM  
Blogger Jess said...

Happy Thanksgiving Design Mom! Random.org, please pick this girl, right here.... yes, me!!!

12:40 PM  
Blogger Liz said...

What an amazing giveaway!

12:41 PM  
Blogger Foutz Family said...

I'm in! If you pick me random.org, we'll be friends for life!

12:41 PM  
Blogger Farrell Turner said...

What wonderful items! I'm thankful for finding Design Mom :)

12:43 PM  
Blogger Mariah said...

how sweet & so much fun. I'm thankful for your blog as well!

12:46 PM  
Blogger Bunny said...

I'm thankful for you for bringing such beautiful things to my attention!

12:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

surely, i can have one of these, PLEASE!

12:47 PM  
Blogger Kim said...

I am in love with those cards.. please pick me!

12:47 PM  
Blogger Britty said...

I could use a free Christmas gift this year! Pick me.

12:47 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

hope i win!

12:48 PM  
Blogger lisa said...

Thank you for doing what you do! These are lovely!

12:49 PM  
Blogger Courtney said...

Such cool things!

12:50 PM  
Blogger Sunny said...

Must have that cape! Cute stuff. Happy Thanksgiving.

12:51 PM  
Blogger Emskyrooney said...

Oh I'd love to win! I just had my very first baby boy last week and any of these giveaways would be wonderful to win!

12:51 PM  
Blogger Lynn said...

very cool...

12:52 PM  
Blogger cgogis said...

I am thankful for you! And for the chance to win this giveaway!

12:52 PM  
Blogger Amy Grant, Stella Dot, & Lemmy said...

I love your site. And, I think I love winning things (have never experienced it)!

12:53 PM  
Blogger nanvan said...

Thankful.

12:53 PM  
Blogger Damaris said...

happy thanksgiving DM
I love reading this blog and getting ideas

12:53 PM  
Blogger socmama said...

I'm thankful for great blogs like yours! Happy Turkey day!

12:53 PM  
Blogger Amberly said...

I loved #2.

12:53 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

Oh, this would be just awesome if I won something!

12:53 PM  
Blogger bedelia said...

hi. i'd like to win something.

12:54 PM  
Blogger Nikki said...

these are all great giveaways!

12:54 PM  
Blogger Danielle said...

The birth square necklace is gorgeous!

12:55 PM  
Anonymous Jen said...

Wow such amazing prizes...Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

12:55 PM  
Blogger Jessica said...

I'm thankful for creative people like you who give us something fun and inspiring to look at everyday!
Have a great holiday weekend!

12:56 PM  
Blogger Judith said...

I'd love to win one of these lovely prizes!

12:57 PM  
Blogger bettytor said...

Wonderful. I am thankfull for you.

12:57 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

I'm thankful for your creativity...always finding great things thanks to you. Happy Thankgiving. Hope it's me!

12:57 PM  
Blogger Claudia said...

Thanks for your inspiration, and Happy Thanksgiving!!!

1:00 PM  
Blogger Dewi said...

How about me? Thanks for YOU.

1:01 PM  
Blogger Natalie* said...

would love to win something unexpected!

1:02 PM  
Blogger me, of course! said...

I'm thankful for all of the wonderful vendors that would contribute a wonderful giveaway!

1:03 PM  
Blogger emerzim said...

So much lovliness. I'm not sure which I'd love to win the most.

1:03 PM  
Blogger lesley said...

OH, I love everything in that giveaway...what a wonderful treat it would be.

1:03 PM  
Blogger Jaime said...

I'm feeling lucky!

1:04 PM  
Blogger Becky said...

thanks for your thankfulness!

1:04 PM  
Blogger Cecily said...

wow, such great giveaways please pick me!

1:04 PM  
Blogger Emily said...

Thank you for your wonderful blog - it's a joy to read.

1:06 PM  
Blogger Kellie said...

Awesome giveaway! Pick me!

1:06 PM  
Blogger Meg said...

Thanks for having this great blog! It inspires me to be a creative woman.

1:06 PM  
Anonymous Renee said...

Hope I win!

1:07 PM  
Blogger Natalie said...

No, thank YOU for providing such a fun place that makes me want to be more creative.


www.ewe3.blogspot.com

1:08 PM  
Blogger another amy said...

I love creative moms. I love their stuff too.

1:08 PM  
Blogger Julie said...

I'm thankful this year to spend time with my parents. I thought I wouldn't see them this year, but turns out they are coming to visit!!

1:10 PM  
Blogger lindsey said...

Thank you! Please let me win for once!! :)

1:10 PM  
Blogger Ginger said...

I love creative women too, such as yourself! Pick me please! How's that for flattery.

1:10 PM  
Anonymous IndiANNa said...

Oh Pick me! Pick me!

1:11 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

Happy THanksgiving!

1:12 PM  
Blogger janelle said...

Your blog is my creative catalyst! Thanks design Mom.

1:13 PM  
Blogger kristen said...

Happy (give-away) Thanksgiving!

1:13 PM  
Anonymous Melinda said...

So thankful for for Design Mom giveaways!!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

1:15 PM  
Blogger winkagig said...

Thanks to you for all the pretty ideas every week!

1:15 PM  
Blogger Amy said...

All so adorable. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

1:16 PM  
Blogger Regan said...

Thank you!!

1:17 PM  
Blogger Mimiroses said...

Really enjoy your blog. It's in my google reader. I look forward to reading it every morning when I turn on my computer.

1:19 PM  
Blogger Lauren said...

Happy, happy Thanksgiving, Gabrielle!

1:20 PM  
Blogger Kate Coveny Hood said...

So many wonderful artists and designers out there... Thanks to you for giving them the spotlight.

1:22 PM  
Blogger Lisa said...

What fun things! I'd love to win!

1:22 PM  
OpenID ml346 said...

Thanks for giving me the chance to win one of these great items!

1:23 PM  
Blogger Amy & James said...

Awesome giveaway! I'd love to win!

1:24 PM  
Blogger Amber Marie said...

What fun gifts! I am grateful for design mom too :)

1:24 PM  
Blogger Amanda said...

That tutu and cape are so sweet. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.

1:24 PM  
Blogger orchard_girl said...

wonderful prizes. Thank you!

1:25 PM  
Blogger Sarah said...

These are all so great. I'm also thankful that are prayers for NieNie and her family have been answered!

1:25 PM  
Blogger Whitney said...

How fun! I'd be grateful for any prize.

1:26 PM  
Blogger Rosie and Derek said...

What wonderful prizes, I'd love any of them! And yes, I too am thankful for Design Mom.

1:26 PM  
Blogger Sarah Jones said...

Wow! What wonderful prizes!

1:26 PM  
Blogger Lindsay said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

1:28 PM  
Blogger Carrie, The Modern Housewife said...

what cute goodies!

1:29 PM  
Blogger kat said...

fun stuff!

1:30 PM  
Blogger kat said...

fun stuff!

1:30 PM  
Blogger Jesse said...

So much to love! Great giveaway!

1:33 PM  
OpenID mollydanderfluff said...

Happy Thanksgiving!

1:34 PM  
Blogger Mona said...

I have a feeling my original post didn't go through.. I'll repost. We love you Design mom and look forward to meeting you soon! :) Yay! As for these gifts--they all look amazing!! :)

1:35 PM  
Anonymous Anna Johnson said...

With no $ for mommy's christmas present this year it would be great to win!

anna_marie_johnson at yahoo dot com

1:35 PM  
Blogger ellen said...

Cool prizes! Happy Thanksgiving!!

1:38 PM  
Blogger Layton Mom said...

Those are all fabulous. I would be ecstatic if i were to actually win.

1:40 PM  
Blogger Lori said...

Design Mom rocks the casbah!

1:40 PM  
Blogger EJW said...

What wonderful prizes!

1:42 PM  
Blogger Alivia's Momma said...

Oh I would love to win this. Especially the amazing necklace.

1:42 PM  
Blogger Jenny said...

thank you!
i'd love to win any of the prizes. :)

1:42 PM  
Blogger Liv said...

You are so generous!

1:44 PM  
Blogger {Amy} said...

My turn to win?!!

1:46 PM  
Blogger Jessica Jewkes said...

What an awesome giveaway! The cape would make my son fall over with excitement and the necklace would do the same for me :)

1:47 PM  
Blogger Shanicherie said...

Well, I'm thankful for giveaways! I also am thankful that the Nielson's are recovering so beautifully! Here's to the positive change of heart I feel at this time of year! Now where's my Martinelli's...?

1:48 PM  
Blogger Becki said...

Very nice giveaways...thank you!

1:49 PM  
Blogger Veronica said...

One of these days I will win!

1:49 PM  
Blogger 'sposita said...

Please, please me! Such lovely goodness!

1:50 PM  
Blogger Beth said...

I am thankful for Design Mom!

1:50 PM  
Blogger Jake & Tracy said...

you make my day design mom! thanks for sharing your wonderful blog and giveaways with us.

1:52 PM  
Blogger Hatsuho said...

I am a mommy of the cutest 8- month old girl and I am grateful for your inspiring blog.

1:52 PM  
Blogger Suman Family said...

so fun! thanks for sharing!

1:52 PM  
Blogger David or Jenny said...

oh wow!

1:53 PM  
Blogger Laurel MacD said...

Thankful for giveaways! Hope my chances are good.

1:54 PM  
Blogger Samye said...

How fun...what a great way to celebrate being thankfull!!

1:55 PM  
Blogger argylesocks said...

All adorable. Although my chances are slim, I hope I win.

1:56 PM  
Blogger Peter & Jessica said...

So many prizes!

1:57 PM  
Blogger Michemily said...

Pick me. Getting a prize might make up for not having Thanksgiving in Germany!

1:58 PM  
Blogger Vogels said...

Giving...tis the season

1:59 PM  
Blogger lrbodine said...

I'd be especially grateful to win!

2:01 PM  
Blogger Kristin said...

Have a great Thanksgiving.

2:02 PM  
Blogger Nata-Leigh (Lubbock's Mom) said...

I'm thankful for my loving husband who allows me to spend every day with my energetic son.

2:02 PM  
Blogger Kristy said...

How generous

2:02 PM  
Blogger Dargan Twins said...

I need a lot of help on the creative front, so I too am thankful for creative women - including you! Thanks for the inspiration....and pick me!!

2:02 PM  
Blogger Jaci said...

design mom keeps us all feeling great! thank you!

2:03 PM  
Blogger The Yellow Door Paperie said...

Ooo Pick me please! (:

2:04 PM  
Blogger Jeanne said...

Great giveaway - please pick me!

2:06 PM  
Blogger randalswife said...

I'm thankful for creative women too!

2:07 PM  
OpenID cygnetsmall said...

I'm thankful for creativity too.

2:08 PM  
Anonymous melanie said...

Whoa! I promise if you pick me, I will actually keep at least one of those for mySELF!

2:10 PM  
Blogger Holly said...

Thanks for another great giveaway!

2:11 PM  
Blogger JBC said...

I'm so thankful to have women out there like you to share such wonderful stuff with the rest of us! I'd be sooo lucky to win!

2:12 PM  
Blogger Melissa, Ryan and Addy said...

You do such nice giveaways! Would love to win any of those things!

2:13 PM  
Blogger amy said...

I'd love to finally win something from you great giveaways :) Happy Thanksgiving.

2:14 PM  
Blogger The Minnesotan's said...

ohhhh....11 chances to win!!! i hope...

2:15 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

What a great way to start the holiday! All of these are wondermous.

2:16 PM  
Blogger Keeping Up with the Benson's said...

Oooo Pretty, pick me!

2:16 PM  
Blogger Coralee said...

with much gratitude to you, too!

2:17 PM  
Blogger McKelle said...

What a great giveaway! Happy Thanksgiving!

2:18 PM  
Anonymous Jessie said...

Fun, fun, fun.

2:20 PM  
Blogger Amber said...

I would be so grateful to win all of those fabulous items!! I'm also thankful for Design Mom for giving me great inspiration in my life.

2:22 PM  
Blogger David and Andra said...

it would be fun to win... :)

2:22 PM  
Blogger Merritt said...

oh please...pick me!!!

2:23 PM  
Blogger aly said...

These all sound excellent!

2:24 PM  
Blogger Jennings said...

We are thankful for you!

2:24 PM  
Anonymous diana said...

Wow that's quite a loot! Consider me happy to be considered, please! Happy Thanksgiving!

2:25 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

how fun!

2:25 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

Maybe I'll be chosen?

2:26 PM  
Blogger Heather said...

Fabulous prizes!!!

2:26 PM  
Blogger Francis and Fawn Becker said...

I am Thankful for your blog and all the fun ideas.

2:28 PM  
Blogger Randy and Danielle said...

I thankful for awesome and more awesome blogs. Peace out.

2:31 PM  
Blogger Claire said...

Oooh! Fabulous giveaway!!

2:32 PM  
Blogger dianag said...

Thanks Design Mom for thinking of us!!!

2:34 PM  
Blogger a said...

oh, what a blessing that nie nie is making progress! that is definitely something great to be thankful about!
aimee c.

2:34 PM  
Blogger bird on the lawn said...

what an awesome giveaway- always so generous and classy!

2:37 PM  
Blogger Laura said...

Wow, awesome giveaway!!!

2:38 PM  
Blogger Tracy said...

wow, wicked cool giveway - maybe i'll be the lucky one this time. thank YOU so much for thinking of us nifty moms!!!

2:39 PM  
Anonymous Midge said...

Ohh how fun!
Thanks

midgesilver2003@yahoo.com

2:40 PM  
Blogger *sara* said...

oh dear... you always have such gorgeous little treats on your blog.. I want one desperately! But, please, do not make me decide which.. for, I am afraid, I would not be able to choose what I want most...

2:43 PM  
Anonymous redpamplemousse said...

Wow what a windfall of spectacular gifts and I love that they are made by talented women. Score!

2:44 PM  
Blogger Sara said...

Love it all. Mommy calling cards? great idea!

2:45 PM  
Blogger Leah said...

Generous giveaway!! I'm thankful for Design Mom!!

2:45 PM  
Blogger Maren said...

I'm in giveaway heaven! I hope it's me!

2:46 PM  
Blogger the Fife's said...

All great gifts.

2:55 PM  
Blogger Starr said...

Yea! about Stephanie & Christian -- I just watched this "Thank You" video

2:56 PM  
Blogger Janika said...

Thanks for such a great giveaway!

2:57 PM  
Blogger Courtney said...

I am going to be a new aunt and I would really like to give a few items to my sister in law. It is her first baby!

2:57 PM  
Blogger mircat said...

oooh! such gorgeous little things...

2:59 PM  
Blogger Becky said...

pretty. please.

2:59 PM  
Blogger Morph This said...

luck be on my side this season please!

3:04 PM  
Blogger Meg said...

Thanks for such a great giveaway!

3:04 PM  
Blogger Colleen said...

And I'm thankful for super cool moms like Design Mom!

3:06 PM  
Blogger Ellsie said...

It's all wonderful. I'm crossing my fingers for luck until the 30th (even while I sleep). :)

3:06 PM  
OpenID mama2hunans said...

Those mommy calling cards would be great! I am forever giving out my phone number on the back of receipts. Tacky!

3:07 PM  
Blogger MamaChristy said...

So many lovely things. I'd be happy with any of them.

3:07 PM  
Blogger PS said...

And we are all thankful for you. Your blog gives us great ideas to make our lives just a touch more cool! What fabulous prizes! Thanks!

3:07 PM  
Blogger divrchk said...

I'd love to win!

3:08 PM  
Blogger Jen said...

I'm feelin' lucky!

3:09 PM  
Blogger zeghsy said...

why thank you. :) i will say, your blog helps me with ideas. (not that i actually do any of them!)

3:13 PM  
Blogger Jennifer said...

i'm thankful to have designmom to read... you always post the greatest ideas! thanks, also, for the giveaway!

3:13 PM  
Blogger Jacks said...

Thanks to you for creating such a beautiful, happy place.

Someday I'm going to win something beautiful - and maybe it will be one of these. Here's to hope!

3:14 PM  
Blogger Amber said...

What a great giveaway. Hope that random number is mine! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

3:15 PM  
Blogger jora said...

Thanks Gabrielle!

3:17 PM  
Blogger Erin said...

I'm thankful that there are such creative and talented people out there, such as yourself, that share your, great ideas with us!

3:19 PM  
Blogger Becca said...

So grateful to be a mom with all those fun things!

3:20 PM  
Anonymous brenda jo said...

and I'm grateful for this blog!

3:23 PM  
Blogger CR said...

I love your blog - thank you!!

3:25 PM  
Blogger Cathy said...

I'm thankful for this blog. Featuring so many beautiful things!

3:27 PM  
Blogger J Colsch said...

simply. beautiful.

3:27 PM  

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