Update on the 25 Days of Giveaways

I've decided to go back and pick TWO winners from each day, making it 26 winners.  I have gotten a little behind and don't want to leave anyone out, so I'm ending a lil early, to free up some ME time.

I want to thank EVERYONE for playing, it's been lots of fun.

Watch for the winners this weekend, and ALL prizes will go out MONDAY, so hopefully you will get them in time for CHRISTMAS.

Day 13 - 25 Days of Giveaways - T!MSP!RED

I hope you have been following along with the 12 Tags of Christmas at Tim's blog - http://www.timholtz.typepad.com.

I've been extra busy at work, and with the holidays, so right now I've only done 5 projects based on the tags, but I thought I would slow down a minute and share them.

This first tag was inspired by Day One.  I didn't have all the supplies, etc. so I just did my best.

This CREATE sign was inspired by Tim's Day 10 tag.  It's hand embossed and colored.  I added some texture with Tim's Texture Hammer.

These three cards were based on a few of the other days.  Again, I did not have all that great stuff that he plays with, so I did my own thing.

It's great of Tim to do this for us each year.  I look forward to applying all the great techniques throughout the year.

Share something you have done based on these tags.  Post a link, e-mail a picture, share something you've done.  Yes, I'm a few hours early for Sunday -  but I'll be taking a much needed rest!

Day 11 - 25 Days of Giveaways - Deere Mr. Claus

Yeah I spelt it DEERE!

I just watched the John Deere portion of our annual town Christmas parade, and it wouldn't be complete without the tractors, the dogs, the Akdar Shriners, and the local newsfolk riding in awesome cars.

This year's floats were pretty great. Lot's of Snoopy. The best one was a HUGE doghouse, but then there was also one with the Red Baron - how cool is that.

I had to come in out of the cold, and I'm now missing Daffy on a tank, aiming a shotgun.

Yup, it's officially the season.

Hope you will honor all those kids and grown ups who brave the elements for our entertainment. Head out to your local parade this season.

Simply leave a comment today - say whatever you like!

P.S. To all you Tim Holtz fans, a lil elf recently told me that he has new Distress Ink colors coming, and some dies. That lil tidit out to make you merry and bright! Start saving your pennies for all the great new stuff coming out at CHA in January.

We'll kick off our end of the year sales on Tuesday, deals you will NOT want to miss!!!

Day 11 - 25 Days of Giveaways - It's Beginning to Feel a Lot Like Christmas

So when does it officially feel like Christmas for you?

Is it when you make that first batch of cooikes, or hear the first carol? Is it Friday after Thanksgiving when you're camped out waiting for the doors of your favorite store to OPEN OPEN OPEN?

For me, it's the Christmas parade!

Share your story for today's chance to win.

Day 10 - 25 Days of Giveaways

Posting from my phone tonight - different for me, so I will keep it short.

I'm watching Glee, and the singing is cheering me up. Music is a favorite part of the holidays.

Do you have a favorite carol or musical tradition for the holidays? Share your song or story for your chance at today's prize!

Day 9 - 25 Days of Giveaways - Tell a Friend

Today, it's time to share the good news.  There's 25 Days of Giveaways, plenty for everyone.

Tell as many friends as you like.  I will choose ONE friend that has NOT played yet, AND that person along with the lucky guy or gal that referred them, will win STORE CREDIT.

So - post that you told so and so, and have so and so post and tell me they were referred, so I can match everyone up and draw a winner.

Are you having fun yet?

Day 8 - 25 Days of Giveaways - Share a Recipe

I love to cook!
Almost as much as I LOVE to EAT!!!

To be entered into today's drawing, please share your favorite Holiday cookie or sweet recipe.

Here's the easiest thing ever, and it's always good:

You'll need White Chocolate Bark, Candy Canes, and some muffin liners (I like to use silicone ones and reuse them over and over again.)

One ounce of chocolate bark will make two treats.

Smash your candy canes.  I've used a food processer, a magic bullet, and for a little therapy - smashing in a bag with a rolling pin!  Make sure your bag is thick skinned.  TEE HEE.

Melt your chocolate in the microwave, 30 seconds to one minute at a time, stirring in between, til it's pourable - just don't make more than you have room for.  I melt 6 ounces and make 12 treats.  Pour in your candy canes, as much as you'd like, and stir it up, then quickly pour a little into each cup.

You can also spread this out on lined baking sheet and break into pieces.

So, c'mon ... now that you're hungry, share your favorite holiday treat recipe.

Day 7 - 25 Days of Giveaways - Pearl Harbor Day

In memory of Pearl Harbor Day, this is a chance to GIVE to someone else.  Do you know anyone in the service,  or someone with a relative in the service, that would like to have some Tim Holtz products?

NOMINATE someone to receive a care package, and if your post is chosen, you'll BOTH get something.



SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

I've decided to announce this particular winner Friday morning, so the care package can make it to the recipient in time for Christmas, so THIS particular giveaway ends FRIDAY at 10AM!

I will ONLY pick someone for whom I have information, so .... LEAVE A COMMENT why you're nominating this person, and e-mail me YOUR address and YOUR NOMINEE's address.

Unless posted, you can enter all 25 days all month long.  This is a special giveaway, and entries will be closed Friday morning at 10:00 AM CST - December 11.

THIS DAY IS NOW CLOSED - THE WINNER IS GLORIA!!!! Congrats to GLORIA and her NOMINEE.

Day 6 - 25 Days of Giveaways - New Traditions

Sometimes when I was younger, I baked holiday cookies with my mom, or went to my Aunt's house, where holiday baking was a MAJOR undertaking with SPECTACULAR results.

My mom passed away about ten years ago, and I haven't been to my Aunt's house for baking time since I was around 20.

Now, I thought it was time to start a new holiday tradition, so I've invited several friends over to help me jump start the holiday baking.  We're making chex mix (2 kinds!), cookies, and peppermint bark.

Will you start a new tradition this year?  Do you have a tradition that you'll be keeping?

Share!  Leave a comment and be entered to win on of 25 prizes.  Remember, you can go back and enter ANY day - winners will not be called til Christmas Day.