Lucysinspired: 2010

Thursday, December 30, 2010

It's almost twenty-eleven...

What are you going to do?

Do you play the "word of the year" game?

I usually try, but can't remember what my word was last year........

I have one for this year.....we'll see how it turns out.

I actually found it around October of twenty10 and knew it was my word.

COMMIT

What's yours?

I would love to hear more about it!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

It's time for the Winners!!!

12 Days of Giveaways Winners!

Congratulations to everyone!

Day 12 Winner: Hot Glue Gun Helper

Here are your random numbers: 26

Tina said...: I receive your emails from the blog; December 21, 2010 6:18 PM

Tina! You are going to LOVE this! I know you will use it all the time! Congratulations!!; -------------------------------------------------------------------; Day 11 Winner: Lucy Locket Necklace; Here are your random numbers: 8
Kelly said...: And I'm following you on Twitter.; December 20, 2010 9:58 AM; Congratulations Kelly!! I know this necklace will look lovely on you! Maybe you can come to a party and create your own design!; -------------------------------------------------------------; Day 10 Winner: Mixed Media Christmas Tree

Here are your random numbers: 4

Paige said...: I get your blog updates via e-mail.; December 19, 2010 1:04 PM; Congrats Paige!! You have a new Christmas decoration!; ----------------------------------------------------------------------; Day 9 Winner: E. Bailey Photography session

Here are your random numbers: 31
Linh C. said...: I follow you on Twitter now.; December 21, 2010 9:43 PM; Congrats Linh! This is a wonderful prize that you will cherish forever!; ----------------------------------------------------------------; Day 8 Winner: Emma's Elf Painting
Here are your random numbers: 24

HouseMama said...: Wow Emma! What a gift you have. I don't have any elves at my house, but I would love to start a new collection beginning with your painting. Pick me! Pick me! :); December 19, 2010 12:04 AM; I know you will love this as much as I do! She ended up selling 8 paintings to raise $120 for the less fortunate child this Christmas!; ---------------------------------------------------------------------; Day 7 Winner: Shades of Grey pillow

Here are your random numbers: 33
Heather DG said...: Oooh, love these! My fave would be the Rosettes and Buttons, but the Christmas dove is a very close second!! Oh and the tree skirt!!!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!; December 21, 2010 10:07 AM; Congratulations Heather DG! You will love this pillow so much! I can barely part with it!; -----------------------------------------------------------------; Day 6 Winner: Lamar Jeffries Smoked Cross; Here are your random numbers: 2
Scrapin Kat said...: Looks like a beautiful prize, I hope to be visiting them soon and maybe using the spot to do some Art classes there! Lucy you do get around my friend! Christmas is that soon? Haven't done a thing yet at home mailed my girls some things , hope to put a dent in this weekend...; December 15, 2010 10:14 AM; Congrats Kathy! I will tell Stacie you will be by to pick up your prize!!; ------------------------------------------------------------------; Day 5 Winner: Southern Accents Wood Tree

Here are your random numbers: 24
Tracy barton said...: Oh my gosh!!! I love the trees!!! Sure hope I win one so I can tell all my friends!! Tracy; December 18, 2010 12:41 PM; I swear I didn't rig this! Tracy Barton!!! You are the winner! After the hard time you gave me....I shouldn't let you have it! But you are my FAVORITE!; -----------------------------------------------------------------; Day 4 Winner: Alabama Magazine subscription

Here are your random numbers: 10
amberbaileyjones said...: I am following Southern Accents on Twitter! ~AJ~; December 13, 2010 10:57 AM; Amberbaileyjones! Congratulations! Now you will know all the good stuff about our wonderful state!!; ----------------------------------------------------------------; Day 3 Winner: Ho Ho Ho Door Hanger

Here are your random numbers: 25
Christa said...: I follow Southern Accents on Twitter.; December 13, 2010 9:32 AM; Christa! What fun to display this next year! I might have to leave it out if I were you for a little while this year! (wink); ---------------------------------------------------------------; Day 2 Winner: Nest Egg Designs
Here are your random numbers: 14

mary h. said...: I'm following Southern Accents on FB.; December 11, 2010 12:52 PM; Mary! I know you can't wait to get all those pictures on your new bracelet! Link back up with the finished product!; ------------------------------------------------------------; Day 1 Winner: Spotted Zebra cross

Here are your random numbers: 37
Kay said...: I want some pretty jewelry this Christmas!; December 21, 2010 1:37 PM; Congratulations Kay!! You win the cross from the Spotted Zebra! I know you love my favorite store...so glad you won!; ------------------------------------------------------------; Thank you all for playing!
A HUGE thanks especially to all of the sponsors!!!
This really was so much fun at Christmas! I love to give away some of my favorite things!
email me for details on your prize...please put the name of your prize in the subject

lucy at scrapetc dot com

Merry Christmas to you and your family!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Already?? I can't believe today is the last day! Wow, that went by fast! I hope you are all out buying those last minute gifts in the hustle and bustle of the season. I always save a few so that I can get out there and fight the traffic!

I am so excited about today's giveaway!!
I can't believe its been 2 years since I gave it a test drive!!! Cathie has been working on this product for over 2 years! She has developed this little idea, into a real-live product!

I knew when I saw it that I would LOVE it! Once I tried it, it was the best! I loved it! It's exactly the PERFECT product!!! Don't you think it's necessary? I have been using my glue gun all season and had to make sure I don't set it down on something it will burn. Now, I have this cute, pink, place for it!

Hot Glue Gun Helpers

Yes, check this out! NO MORE BURNS!!!! Do you see those little finger toppers? Awesome!!

You can go to this blog to find out all things Hot Glue Gun Helper.
I just hung out over there and you can see how all these cute little tools are used! There are lots of great crafty ideas, too!

Yes, this is Cathie and Steve from Creative Juice! I just love them!!!!

So, go browse around their ETSY shop and see all of the Hot Glue Gun Helper Goodness going on over there!!!

I'm so excited one of you will win this fun prize! Your very own Hot Glue Gun Helper!

For your chance to win, tell me what feature you love the most about the Hot Glue Gun Helper!

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

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Monday, December 20, 2010

Eleven days of Giveaways!

Seriously! How much fun is this?

I want to do this all the time. Do you?

I love jewelry. When Making Memories came out with the Vintage Groove line, I wanted it ALL! I got a ton of it and made a ton of jewelry! It was so fun mixing it with vintage stuff I found in antique stores, like Southern Accents, and my Mom's jewelry box! She didn't mind as long as I was making new stuff for her! I even went on the Talk of Alabama show and did a segment to show how easy and fun it is to make your own jewelry. I still have a ton of stuff. I'm thinking I might have a party! You come over and pick out all the stuff you like and we make a necklace....sounds fun, right?

In order to win this necklace, I need you to tell me if you would want to come to a party like that!

You can tell me if you wouldn't want to come and I will still put your name in the hat to win! (I promise)

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

10th Day of Giveaways!!

Hanging out at my Mom's tonight and my brother offered to give away a Scrabble match with him....any takers? It was his first win, EVER! He was proud. I declined the offer.

I do have this cute tree that I made! I've been making a lot of these little trees. You might remember seeing the crosses I make several months ago. Well, you may not have seen them. I only posted once in that month and not too much after!!

this photo was a bit blurry, but it was the whole tree. The one below is a little closer view and you can see the texture better, too.

I need to make sure you are reading this little post each day and not just posting the same things everyday!! It would be easy to do that!!

Does Santa wrap your gifts or leave them open? Let me know and you will have a chance to win this original piece of art!!

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

9 Days of Giveaways!!

I'm so thrilled to introduce you to a good friend of mine, Elizabeth Bailey.

She is one amazing photographer in the Birmingham area! When she offered to do a giveaway on my 12 days of Giveaways...I was so excited! Her stuff is fabulous!

I met Elizabeth at Scrap ETC. She was on the design team and made the most beautiful scrapbook pages. One thing that always stood out were her photos. No doubt, she has gorgeous subjects, but she had a way of capturing the "moment". She taught a few beginner classes at at the store, too. If you check out her blog, you will see, that she is super-duper talented with her camera!

Here's the scoop on Elizabeth Bailey!

Elizabeth Bailey is a photographer who specializes in newborn, children, and family portraiture in the Birmingham, AL area. She is available for on location and studio sessions. She blends traditional and contemporary posing, by taking cues from the personality of each child. She wants each session to be fun and enjoyable for everyone involved. You will enjoy a gallery full of carefully edited images that are a reflection of your child's true personality. Elizabeth offers a variety of prints options, as well as albums, storyboards, custom cards, gallery wrapped canvases, and digital collections.

And the best part is.......................

The Giveaway!!!

One (1) lucky winner will receive a Gift Certificate for a Regular Session with a $25 print credit. ($100 value) She will provide a Gift Certificate for the winner, and the session must take place before December 2011!

To enter:

Check out Elizabeth Bailey's Photography website and leave me a comment to tell me if you send a photo card at Christmas. (I'm trying to get mine ready to send out this weekend!)

Follow E. Bailey Photography on Facebook

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Friday, December 17, 2010

It's the 8th day of giveaways!!

Today's giveaway is very special to me. I found this little artist about 11 years ago. She has expressed so much interest in art and has really blossomed! She has sold many pieces and offered to do something for one of my blog readers! I'm so excited to introduce to you, my daughter, Emma Farmer!

She has graciously donated this adorable elf painting. It is 11x14.

She is also selling these paintings to raise money for our Christmas Angel. He wants a bike and we just don't have the funds to get that! We have just about everything else on his list! We adopted this angel from The Boys Ranch with our cousins. We have been trying to raise a little money to get his bike. So far, we have about $100. He is 16 years old. Let us know if you are interested in buying a painting. They are $15. Emma can change the haircolor to look just like yours!

You can win THIS painting just by telling us if Elves come to your house. If so, are they nice or naughty? Ours started out naughty, they've gotten a lot nicer now!

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me.....

Sing it with me......7 Swans a swimming! I'm not giving away 7 swans...but, if I did, would you want them? They might look nice swimming in the pool outside. I don't think they could handle the cold weather we've been having.

Today's giveaway is something you can stay inside and cuddle with! One of my dear friends, Gay and her sister, Dinah started a business together. They create these beautiful pillows. All are handmade and have so much character.

It started when we were young collecting special “treasures.” It is something we always loved. Dinah went by way of Tuscaloosa and The University of Alabama, Tampa and Charlotte. Gay traveled to Louisiana and back to The Southern Institute, School of Interior Design. While raising our families we continued collecting and loving beautiful textiles and “little things.” Gay has spent years perfecting her craft in designing beautiful rooms in and around Birmingham and at the beach. Dinah has been raising her children and volunteering in Nashville.

It was time! Through the snow we were on a fun trip to Scotts in Atlanta and ran into David Lentjes and the company was decided. With Rozelle’s pillows sitting on our beds and in our living rooms, the business came to us. It would be fine linen pillows and lots and lots of them. Every one made with loving care and available to you. We are having so much fun designing our collection and hope you will enjoy them too.

The Giveaway for today is this gorgeous pillow! Don't you love the tiny buttons going down the middle? It is so soft and cuddly. I took this picture on the bed swing on my back porch. Yeah, it looks pretty great there! I need to get one for myself!

All you need to do is go to their website to see all the gorgeous pillows they have created. They have some unbelievable stockings and a tree skirt that is to die for!
Let me know your favorite item on their site and come back here to comment!

They only sell to the trade. Lucky for you, you might win one today! They are in the Old Town Christmas Market and you can find them in several stores online. This Saturday is the last weekend for the market....There are some great gift items there!

Each days giveaway is still open.
Just comment on that post and the winners will be drawn at the end!

as always more chances to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

6th Day of Giveaways! The Shops at 3rd Street Promenade

Working in Cullman has given me lots of new connections. I love meeting new friends and networking! Taking great talents and putting them together. Everyone wins! Stacie has a shop called The Shops at 3rd Street Promenade. It is a really cool place. She, her husband and another couple opened "The Shops" a little over a year ago. They have numerous artists from around the state of Alabama showcased. They also have art nights! I love art night. I think you all know that!

As a matter of fact, there was an Art Night last night! Never fear, there is another art night for kids on December 16th! It's the cutest snowman! You can sign up here..

This is a handcrafted piece of art created by Lamar Jeffries from Birmingham, Alabama. It is a smoked cross, made from clay and has a leather hanger. The cross is actually an imprint from a wooden carved cross and is 5 3/4 in x 6 1/4 in. This beautiful piece is valued at $25.00

Taken from the website of The Shops at 3rd Street Promenade:

Our goal is to provide a fun, unique experience to our customers and to encourage, promote and support local and regional artists. In July 2009, a business model for The Shops at 3^rd Street Promenade was born. It included supporting artists but also the community. Upon completion of the business model, it was quickly realized what skill sets were needed in an individual to be our partner. There are many talented artists in the area that do not have the opportunities or outlets for the amazing work they produce. We immediately began contacting artisans possessing the skills needed to make this happen. These ideas were quickly grasped with tremendous enthusiasm! Promenade has gone beyond the original boundaries of Cullman and now includes Birmingham, Huntsville, Nashville, Hartselle and Oneonta. We provide a beautiful, historic space in downtown Cullman where artists from all over the South can display and sell their work. We focus mainly on original, handcrafted items such as paintings, photography, pottery, furniture, clay and metal sculpture, and wood work. Offered is a vast array of work at prices that allow everyone to join the effort of supporting these artists. It is an honor to have a chance to connect with them, contribute to their success and give Cullman something new and different to enjoy.

Giveaway!!

One lucky blog reader will get this beautiful piece of art!

All you have to do is tell me if you have all of your shopping done.....or not!

For more chances:

Follow The Shops at 3rd Street Promenade on Facebook

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and if you don't already do it:

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS............

Or a cute salvaged wood Christmas tree! hehe. I couldn't get 5 golden rings, or any rings, or anything golden......

I know this tree will make up for it! I found a tree like this last year and had it made. My FAVE store in Cullman, Al started making these. The best news is you get a chance to win one! How much do you love Southern Accents Architectural Antiques?

I know those of you who have been playing along have already become a fan of Southern Accents on Facebook and Twitter.

Let's change it up a little. Comment on the Southern Accents Blog! Go to the website, SA1969 and find something that you think is cool. Something you could use that might not be for its original purpose and tell me on the SA1969 blog. Then come back here.....tell me that you did it and let me know that you subscribed by email to their blog!

So fun to win one of these. They are all different. There are no two alike. THAT is what makes them awesome!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Monday, December 13, 2010

It's the 4th Day of Christmas giveaways!!!

Ok, this is one of my favorites! I love interesting magazines. I LOVE magazines! I also LOVE Alabama. I know, it gets a bad rap around the world. It's a great place to live. It's gorgeous and there are so many wonderful things to see all around our state.

There are also many, many interesting people that live here. So many famous people are from Alabama....did you know that? LOTS of famous people!! Musicians are very popular from this state. Ever heard of American Idol? Yeah, remember the 3 American Idols that are from Alabama? Then you have Hank Williams. He was an innovator in the country music world.The band, Alabama? Ever heard of them? Huge country band. Ok, it looks like a lot of country music singers. Muscle Shoals Alabama is home of the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. You can go there and see a list of Alabama songwriters from Alabama. Hello? Every heard of Lionel Richie? (hehe, pun intended!) He is from Tuskegee, Alabama. Condoleeza Rice? Alabama. Billy Reid, the Vogue Designer of the Year 2010, lives in Alabama right now!

Hank Aaron, Charles Barkley, and lots of other famous sports guys. Let's go ahead and add Mark Ingram and Cam Newton to that list! Speaking of, Alabama is the state that has the 2009 Heisman Trophy winner, the 2010 Heisman Trophy winner, the 2009 SEC Champion, Alabama, the 2010 SEC Champion, Auburn, The 2009 National Champion, Alabama and more than likely, the 2010 National Champion, Auburn!

So, now you are convinced. Alabama is a really cool state! There is a new magazine coming out in January. Guess what it's called? Alabama Magazine.....

Alabama Magazine is the exclusive statewide lifestyle magazine for the Heart of Dixie. Based in Birmingham, the bimonthly publication will showcase feature articles that cover the entire state promoting our people, our local businesses and our heritage. Inside you will find something for everyone. Whether you are a native Alabamian or a newcomer, we look forward to sharing with you the legacy of our state!

Alabama Magazine will hit the newsstands in January 2011. Our audience will be able to receive this publication through subscriptions, major booksellers as well as boutique newsstand sales.

I have a subscription to give away for one of my readers!! That could be you!! I am so excited about this giveaway. I'm so excited! Wait, did I already say that? I think this would be an awesome gift for someone. Do you know anyone that is from Alabama, but has moved? Wouldn't that be a great gift? I think so........

As usual there are lots of ways to win!

Follow Alabama Magazine on Facebook

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A few extras for you to get more chances!

Lots of other ways to get chances to win....

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

HO HO HO

The Santa belt. There is nothing cuter, agree? I love the santa belt on anything.
I can't tell you how many ways I have used this idea. A good friend of mine from high school, Gina Carruth, has taken it a step further and made this adorable door hanger! Please tell me it's not the cutest thing you have ever seen! I love it! She is selling these on her Facebook page. You've got to see all the cute things she has made. She is so talented!

I was thrilled when she offered to giveaway this cute HO, HO, HO door hanger. You should be too! You can win it just by posting on this blogpost! I know, lucky you!!

If you've been playing along each day, you know the trick.

Let's see who has been paying attention. What are my kids names? Answer correctly, you are in for one chance to win. Answer wrong and I will never speak to you again. Just kidding......kinda!

Lots of other ways to get chances to win....

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Saturday, December 11, 2010

On the second day of Christmas........

This is so fantastic! I'm so glad everyone has decided to play along!

I am loving being able to give away a few of my favorite things!

As a mom, this is something that I will always cherish. I love having my kids pictures on something, don't you? Especially something you can wear on your wrist!

Nest Eggs Designs has offered to give away a custom photo bangle bracelet! This is one of the cutest things I have ever seen! I love the chunkiness of the bracelet and the fact that you can put multiple photos on it, makes it absolutely fabulous!!

A custom photo bangle bracelet is handmade from a wooden bangle with clay overlay. photos are placed using a unique melting process before being sealed in resin. available in 4 sizes and 4 widths, you choose the look that is right for you! $50 value. Visit the Nest Eggs Design blog for details.

If you can't wait to find out if you've won and HAVE to buy a gift certificate for a Christmas gift, check out the Etsy Shop! You can finish off those grandma's gifts today!! We all know if you win one, you will keep it for yourself! (wink)

Lots of ways to enter to win this bracelet!

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For more chances to win:

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Leave a comment for each "follow" to get more entries to win!

Don't forget to check out some of my favorite friends 12 Days of Giveaways!!

There's a giveaway almost everyday!

Friday, December 10, 2010

These are a few of my favorite things.....

I have been looking forward to this for a month!!! I hope you have, too! I have been talking to all of my friends and gathering my favorite things to give away to you, my favorite blog readers!!

One of my favorite places to buy a gift is The Spotted Zebra. If you didn't already know, my sisters own the shop and I get to go to market to buy all the fabulous things in the store! It is so much fun and I love to go in after everything is delivered and help set it up! Christmas is the most fun. We close the store for 2 days and turn it into a Santa's workshop! It is magical. The 2nd night, we always have an Open House and invite everyone to join in the festivities. It is crazy full of beautiful things and shoppers! This year, we had a special for the shoppers. If you spend $100, you get one of these crosses for FREE!! All I have to say is we ran out of crosses! Lucky for you, they got more and gave me one to give away here!!

So all you have to do is go to the Spotted Zebra's Facebook page and "like" them. Come back here and tell me one of the things on your Christmas list this year!

For more chances to win:

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Thursday, December 30, 2010

It's almost twenty-eleven...

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

It's time for the Winners!!!

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

12 Days of Giveaways!

Monday, December 20, 2010

Eleven days of Giveaways!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

10th Day of Giveaways!!

Saturday, December 18, 2010

9 Days of Giveaways!!

Friday, December 17, 2010

It's the 8th day of giveaways!!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me.....

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

6th Day of Giveaways! The Shops at 3rd Street Promenade

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

FIVE GOLDEN RINGS............

Monday, December 13, 2010

It's the 4th Day of Christmas giveaways!!!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

HO HO HO

Saturday, December 11, 2010

On the second day of Christmas........

Friday, December 10, 2010

These are a few of my favorite things.....

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