Friday, March 7, 2008

The Ultimate Blog Party 2008!

Giveaway now closed. Winner has been chosen!
Congratulations to
Michelle of Tonic Gifts!



Welcome to my blog!

I'm happy to have you here!

Join in me all the fun!

Win one pocket place mat of your choice!

Have a look at my handmade pocket place mats in my side bar. (Scroll down on the right hand side...or visit my on-line store on eCrater.) Leave a comment stating which pocket place mat you'd like to win along with an e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

Then, head over to The Ulitimate Blog Party 2008 to enter more giveaways. Yes, my giveaway is open to everyone...worldwide! There are amazing prizes to be won at this year's party. My top three picks are:

- #41 One Set of Standard Greeting Cards.
Provided by: Just Being Notesy
Prize details: Just Being Notesy is offering one set of standard greeting cards. For non-winners, take 10% off your order placed between March 7th-21st by entering the code “5 Minutes” when you check out. JustBeingNotesy.com allows you to personally design your own set of greeting cards. Priced at under $8 for an entire set, these cards make a perfect little gift for a friend or yourself!

- #74 Paper Goodies & Baker’s Twine
Provided by: Pink Paper PeppermintsMelissa is the author of the Pink Paper Peppermints blog and is a crafty and creative homeschooling mama sharing her daily attempts at honoring the Lord Jesus, loving her husband and kids, making cool stuff and giving a reason for the hope that is in her.
Prize details: Melissa’s prize is a collection of pretty paper goodies for scrapbooking & paper crafting and a birdie-shaped book of baker’s twine!

- INTL 11 –2 Night Stay for 2 in Italy
Provided by: Cherrye
Prize details: Cherrye from my-bella-vita.blogspot.com is offering a free two night stay for two. She owns a Bed and Breakfast in Catanzaro, Italy. Winner will be responsible for travel costs getting to and from Catanzaro. The prize value is 120 Euro ($184 USD).

Enter between March 7 - March 14

Don't forget to stop by The Chocolistas for your chance to win CHOCOLATES!

156 comments:

bunny said...

How cute - I like the brown bear :)
Thanks for this cool giveaway!

bunnybox9 [at] lycos [dot] com

Tina said...

Your pocket place mats are cute! I particularly like the brown bear one :)

Debz said...

Awww! Sweet, I've never seen anything like that before, what a great idea!
Just popping in from the blog party! Hope you have a wonderful week.

Nadine said...

The brown is so very cute. Actually they are all cute. Have fun at the party. It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm so glad you stopped by.

Lucky Girl said...

Happy blog party! It's my first, and I'm having fun!!!
http://luckygirltrading.blogspot.com/

A Frog In My Soup said...

The placemats are very sweet! I like the airplanes one (or rather the boys would lol)! Visiting as a party-goer and wishing you a great day!

Shera

Julie D said...

Oh...I like the airplane one. They are adorable!!
juliesweeps at hotmail dot com
Come visit my party when you get a chance!
http://mom2ways.blogspot.com/2008/03/party-time.html

Robin (the PENSIEVE one) said...

I could so have used these when my children were younger.... What a novel invention.

Hope you'll be able to visit my Ultimate Blog Party post :) this week.

devildogwife said...

The placements are too cute! Great idea. :) My nieces would love the alphabet one. :)

Michele said...

I'm so glad I found your blog! Happy Blog Party!
Your placemats are great- I love the airplane ones. :)
Blessings,
Michele :)

Shawna said...

What a neat idea. I like the elephant the best.

Thanks for stopping by Teen Lit Review. I'm also partying at my other blog: http://scampsplace.blogspot.com and giving away a book.

booklover said...

I like the Red Bow Bear best.

Amy

Shannan Powell said...

Thanks for stopping by my party! My boys would fight over the airplane one!

Milk Mama said...

Oh the little red bear is adorable! Happy partying!

Sarah

Erin said...

I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Flyin High placemat!

My kids were all adopted from Korea and that would be a wonderful treat to use on their "Gotcha Day" (homecoming anniversary) each year!!

Thanks for visiting my blog!
Erin
www.ecomomicsbyerin.blogspot.com

wondermommy said...

Those placemats are so cute! I really love the elephant one!

I hope you have a great Party this week!!!

Tara said...

I love the flyin high! So cute! I've visited your site before thru entrecard. Happy blog party!

taradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com

Killlashandra said...

Baking, cooking and crafting! It's all good. The pocket placemats are definitely cool. : )

Mommy Brain said...

I had to stop by just to find out what a pocket place mat was. So clever! asd4s (at) inbox (dot) com.

PS - so would you really fly to Italy if you won that prize?! That's so cool!

happyhousewife said...

Those are neat place-mats, very creative. Thanks for dropping by my party.

Kristin said...

I love the Blue Breezes they are adorable. I think I tried to win one of these during the last blog carnival. Happy blogging!

Sarah said...

You have all kinds of stuff going on! You are the party place. Thanks for stopping by! I'll be back.

(I want chocolate, in case you were wondering.)

Lauren Horsley said...

Wow! These are adorable and so unique! I think the Alphabet Elephant is my fave - it's so colorful and I love surrounding my kids with letters and numbers. Thanks!

Cherrye said...

Those are precious! I LOVE decorating with cute, original things.

mybellavita (dot) cicina (at) gmail(dot) com

And, also Happy International Women's Day!

Heather said...

How cute!!! I've never seen anything like that before! I love the kangaroos and did.. (how you spell it!

Thanks for the giveaway, and thanks for visiting my party!

Pam said...

Happy blog party! thanks for stopping by my blog. enjoy the party!

ReviewsbyHeidi said...

I like the airplane one. My two youngest children are adopted from Vietnam; so, because they came home on airplanes, we get excited to see them on things!
heidistrawser (at) hotmail (dot) com

Happy Mama said...

I like the alphabet set..they are adorable!

Naomi said...

Torn between Kangaroos and Didgeridoos (my daughter's name is Roo!) and Alphabet Parade... so cute!

Thanks for the invite!

superdumb supervillain @ cox. net

hazel said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! I have a new daily prize posted, check it out! I love your placemats! Have you ever thought about making them with initials (as the pocket)? I know stores here would love them!

JanMary said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. Great prizes.

Enjoy the party :)

Storm said...

Nice to meet you. Happy blogging!

Deb said...

I love the placemats... my 3 kids would love them too! I like the elephant one. I'm debraritzlerowen@gmail.com

mamas*little*treasures said...

Good morning! just popping in to say HI! Thanks for posting on my adoption blog . . . .you're entered to win the beautiful book that I will be giving away next weekend. I will be doing a monthly book give-away so stop back often. Nina

Stacey Moore said...

ella would love to have one your place mats!! so cute!! enjoy the party!!

Morning Rose said...

I like the airplanes. ~ oillady@charter.net

Ginny said...

I tried winning the alphabet one before & I'm gonna try again, too cute!

Mary512 said...

Adorable! I love the kangaroos and didgeridoos. Thanks for the great giveaway!

hellomary018 AT yahoo DOT com

Liz@thisfullhouse.com said...

Gosh, but I love parties where people are just giving things away. Thank so much for having me and enjoy the rest of your week!

Toknowhim said...

Cool, I like the one with the elephant and the ABC's on it.. Have a fun week with partying :)

Kathleen Marie said...

This is my first visit to your blog. I love your heart for missions. My youngest son Joey who is 16 is going on his first missions trip to El Salvador this summer. He is both nervous and excited about it.

Your place mats are so cute. I truly like them all! Adorable and so creative. But I think the kangaroo stole my heart! ♥

Have a great day and thank you for entering me in your drawing! Mine is posted.

Hugs!

Amy said...

Thanks for the comment on my blog! I love the alphabet parade place mat. Thanks for the giveaway!

Die Hausfrau said...

these mats are all cool!!!

happy blog party!

greetings from austria!

Melissa~ said...

Hi Deborah!

Thanks so much for stopping by my party!

I brought you a little hostess gift!

See you soon,

Melissa~

Pink Paper Peppermints

Who has time to scrapbook? said...

Very cute and creative pocket placemats!! I came from the UBP post to say hi :)

Jendi said...

The place mats are cute. I would pick the alphabet set.

My sister is a missionary so I took your poll. :)

Have a great weekend.

Melanie said...

I love your blog, I'm so glad I stopped by. Enjoy the party!!
Our Happy Happenings
Livin' With Me

Island Girl said...

Too cute! Happy blog party!!

Kelli said...

Those are the cutest I have ever seen. So unique. I really love the Alphabet parade one and would love love love to win it. Cant wait to read more of your blog.This is such a great party. (I am a new blogger) allknames@gmail.com Kelli

Milk Mama said...

I like the Elephant one. So cute!

Party on!

forgetfulone said...

Hi! Nice to meet you. I found you by way of Chocolistas (sp?). Anyway, I hope you'll visit my party post if you have time.

snpnmnmi said...

Thanks for stopping by my place and inviting me over! So nice to know somebody is looking forward to you visiting!
I think I may have already visited you at your Wordpress blog, but I'll double check just to make sure.
I like the one with the elephant and alphabet on it... my 2 1/2 year old daughter Loves, loves, loves elephants!
Party on!

Dawn said...

It's nice to meet you. You have a fun blog. I love the placemats but if I had to pick a favorite, it would be the kangaroo one.

Valarie said...

Hello, thanks for stopping by, I was looking at your blog and realized you are one of my friends at blissfully domestic. :)

Nicol said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! http://classyandsophisticated.blogspot.com/

The pocket place mats are super cute. Perfect for kids! What a great idea. I must say that I haven't seen these before.

Madison Richards said...

What a great idea! I love your place mats and the fun things you've provided for your party go-ers!

Thanks for visiting my blog party!

ThePearLady said...

Those placemats are simply adorable. :)

Oh, and you just reminded me, I've to go back to pick out prizes, too. Ooo...such lovelies from which to choose.

danetteb said...

I love the blue breezes design. They're a great idea, my kids like setting the table,they'd love your mats.

Hugs, Danette

naida said...

hi, great blog and 'happy blog party' :)
cute placemats!
http://yarnchick.blogspot.com/2008/03/party-time.html

thanks 4 stopping by my blogs

Marcia said...

I like the Alphabet Parade one! It's so colorful and my baby girl loves her "elnuts" (that would be elephants). Have a great day and thanks for stopping by my page!

Jen and Carter's life in the busy world said...

Your blog is neat,thanks for stopping by my blog, it is nice to meet you. I will keep you in my prayers as well, it is for sure a roller coaster ride each mo for me as well thinking that oh this is the month cause we did everything right, then the disappointment comes and the period starts. I will be back to visit you.I will eamil you when I get a chance.

Carey said...

Great blog! Thanks for partying with me! I love the flyin high pocket place mat! My son would love it!

pve design said...

Comfort and joy for me is finding others who have a penchant for creating an artful life, crafting, making, baking and joining to make this world one, at peace!

So Many Scraps said...

Neat site! I like wheels and whirls! I answered your poll to as I have been on 3 Missions trips!

Charlotte said...

I love these pocket placemats. Would be perfect for the little hands. I love the blue breezes one. It's perfect. You are very talented in making these. I've never seen them before. Great Party by the way!

momoftwinz said...

I love the alphabet placemats! Thanks for the great giveaway! Have fun mingling!

Steph said...

Love the Alphabet Parade place mats. Very creative!
iamwedge[at]hotmail.com

Kim said...

The Alphabet Parade is just too cute!

Kim
kimerizzo at yahoo dot com

dolls123 said...

I like the Alphabet Parade Set of Three Pocket Place Mats.

dolls123 (at) gmail (dot) com

Melanie said...

I love your blog, I'm so glad I stopped by. Enjoy the party!!
Our Happy Happenings
Livin' With Me

Mrs. Nichole Jordan said...

THanks for stopping by!!!! Hope you come back again soon.
Nichole
http://blog.handmadebycole.com/

Becoming Me said...

Your blog is so cute and informative

goddess in the groove said...

Greetings! Thanks for stopping by my party :)...great placemats!

jimaie.marie said...

Ooo!! thanks for stopping by my blog party!

I am IN LOVE with the alphabet parade mat! what colorful fun!!
i love all things bright and colorful so these have my name written all over them, what a COOL idea!!

Brandie said...

Oh wow! Your placemats are completely adorable! I LOVE them. So hard to pick one - the star one, the alphabet ... oh my, they are all great. But I think the flying high one would be LOVED by my 2 year old, so in honor of him, I'll say that one!

valmg said...

I like the Alphabet Parade placement, it's so cute. Thanks for the giveaway!

Mamas Point of View said...

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment! Hope you have a wonderful week.

Life's an adventure said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog! I love your placemats - the bears are so cute. I am also loving your missions heart! I to have a heart for missions!

onemoreequalsfour said...

I love the Blue Bear. It would be perfect for our new baby boy!

Thanks for visiting my blog!

Jan said...

Oh how cute!!! I love the kangaroo ones!!! My grandmother is from Australia. I've always wanted to visit. How luck you are to live there now!!!

Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog said...

Thanks for the party invite! You are sweet. I LOVE that Joshua project prayer thing you have on here. I went over and got one too!
Blessings,
Angela

Chandra said...

Love the placemats. I visited Sydney two years ago, so the kangaroo one is my favorite!

Thanks for stopping by my party! I love all your information on missions. I'm heading to Ecuador in May for a week! I am bookmarking your blog and heading over to A cup of Joy.

Niki said...

Hi there :) I think if I won the contest I'd pick the 'flyin' high' one. Adorable! Your blog is so cute. Dont'cha love a party! I never would have met you ! :)
hugs! niki

mommytherobot.blogspot.com said...

thanks for stopping by gals! will deff check out your aussie transition.... i moved here by myself w/o family or friends when i was in my early 20s. so i can relate!

Sara said...

I just love your Wheels & Whirls placemat!! My son Bo would LOVE it too!

email: sarasjewels[at]windstream[dot]net

mominmentalmotion said...

I love the blue breezes and the red bow bear. All of them are cute but those are my favorites. Great party post! Party on!!!

Becky said...

Thanks for stopping in at my party!
I heart the "Flyin' High" Placemat! My boys are huge plane freaks and would go bonkers over this! The table is the only place that does not have a plane on it!
Great Give a way and thank you for telling me about it!
My email is momto4kidsny (AT)gmail dot com

Some Like it Southern said...

Great Party! I am having a blast, especially since it's my first one! Thanks for sharing your pocket place mats. I love the elephant, very cute!

http://www.somelikeitsouthern.blogspot.com/

Lips Of An Angel said...

Thanks for visiting, Deborah! Those place mats are so cute, what a lovely idea! I like the blue bear one best, I think. :) lips.of.an.angel.24 (at) gmail (dot) com

Sheila said...

Hi Love your blog, the color is gorgous and I will have to spend more time reading.
If I happen to win I guess I like the Alphabet Parade the best and or my second choice the Brown Bear. :)

Hugs and thanks,
Sheila

© Eclisse Creazioni Art & Photography said...

Thyanks for the invite!!!!! I love those little placemate especially the Blue Bear one!!!! I HOPE TO WIN IT FOR MY LITTLE STINKER LOL!!!!

peggyann said...

thanks for visiting my party , come back again, my HD is is roasting his famous prime rib.

what ever I win is fine(didnt see the pictures of your giveaway and now I HAVE to get working)

peggyann

Ivan Girl said...

thanks for dropping by my party. hope you're having a blast. Do call me Ivan Girl and I'm from Manila, Philippines.

I love the brown bear placemat. So cute. :) Pls. enter me in your giveaway.

ivan(dot)manalansan(at)gmail(dot)com

Have Fun!

Elle*Bee said...

HI Brines, thanks for stopping by my blog during the party. I also visited the Chocolistas! Love it.

Kristen Andrews said...

your pocket placemats are very cute! Love your blog!

Adena said...

I enjoyed your party!! What a cute giveaway - I like the alphabet parade, it's adorable.

Kimberly LaBombard said...

I love them all - my favorite is the Alphabet Parade! I am interested in spending some more time looking around your blog. I found your poll interesting! Several of the answers applied to me.
Thanks for the contest - I'd love to be chosen!
Blessings - Kim
kim@labombard.net

Candace said...

Thanks for stopping in on me - I can't wait to have time to really look over your blog! (I'm bookmarking it for sure!)

I like the brown bear best I think!

http://www.heaveninourhomes.com
http://heaveninourhomes.blogspot.com

Jennifer said...

Your pocket place mats are such a neat idea!

Jthemilker said...

I love the Blue Breezes pocket place mat the best. You have a lovely blog. Thanks for stopping by to mingle at mine.

Lora said...

Thanks for your party invitation! I've enjoyed my visit here. Also, I love the *alphabet parade* pocket placemats! What a great idea!

SharonB said...

thanks for you visit! It was nice to stop here for a visit! I'll have to come back...I love the placemats. How long does it take to ship? I have a gift I need to buy a friend who is having her third...thought it might be a cute idea...and she has a real heart for missions...just thought it would be perfect.

mommiedaze said...

I'm finally party hopping. Just popped in to say hi!

Lisa said...

Very Cute! I like the Alphabet Parade. I am teaching my youngest her alphabet right now so this would be wonderful. Thanks for stopping by my blog. :-)

Theresa N. said...

The pocket place mats are cute, sign me up for the Alphabet Parade.
Theresa N.

Darla said...

Oh how sweet! Definitely cars & trucks.

What a neat idea!

Jill said...

Thanks for stopping by last night...What a cute idea for a placemat. I like the pocket.
Enjoy the party!

Tonya said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment. It's SO NICE TO meet you! =-)

Simone said...

Lovely place mats. Thanks for stopping by.

4urpets said...

Thanks for stopping by my site. I doubt that you will ever read this little comment as I must be #1,000 in the comments section. I will come back and read all about you and Australia. It looks like your blog will be interesting.

I just came to this Carnival to meet new friends. I'll leave the prizes for everyone else.

Hope to talk to you soon,

Kathryn
Jonesy
Sissy &
Tinky

at 4ur pets

Paige said...

The Alphabet place mat is my favorite. Cute!

Beckaboo said...

Cute pocket place mats -- I sure wish I could make cool things. I love the Alphabet Parade.

HAPPY PARADE!!
Blessings, Beckie :o)

beckaboo13@mchsi.com

Janna said...

Nice to Cyber meet you!

Happy Panda said...

Prize Princess? I'm honored! LOL - Thanks so much for stopping by to say thanks. Happy blog hopping.

Diana Evans said...

Me again...just popped over from the chocolate blog...

Happy Ultimate Blog Party...

Nice to meet you...and I will be back...

Cheers,
Diana

Wani said...

This Blog Party is great! I love meeting other bloggers! C'mon over and check out my party post!

Melody said...

Hi there!
Thanks for coming by my blog!
Those place mats are so cute, I love the Alphabet Parade one! :)
Have a great week!

cards_talk@yahoo.com

Paul and Christy said...

Love the red bow bear. Those are too cute. Great idea. Thanks for visiting my first ever party post. I'm going to the chocolates. mmmmm
Christy
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sharpcrew

Michelle in Mx said...

Oh - I like the Alfabet parade place mat! Very cute! You can contact me at jesusknowssign at hotmail dot com
Party on!

Jai said...

Thanks for stopping by my party! I'll be around your blog for a while! So many interesting entries to read!

See ya later!

Mabunny said...

Thanks for visiting my blog! Its getting late, so I will definitely check back tomorrow and look at all the neat giveaways!!
MaBunny

Fliss and Mike Adventures said...

Hope you have a great day... have a great party... take care...

Kelly said...

Thanks for the little note! I love the Alphabet placemats. This is such a neat idea! My email is KellyHellmuth at gmail dot com. I just started staying home, and I'm already trying to find something I can do from home. It's nice to see that there are so many other work from home moms out there!

Jessica said...

Thanks for stopping by and inviting me to party with you! Your blog is great!

My Semblance of Sanity said...

HAPPY PARTYING!!

Having a blast! Would love some Chocolate!!! :)

jennyonthespot said...

How cute! I really; really wouldn't mind winning the airplane one!

Linda said...

Party on dude! The placemats are a supercool idea and I'm sure my kids will love them. I especially like the pink and blue one and the airplane placemat.
Cheers!

Steph said...

I love the Elephant one! Such a neat giveaway!

Lindsay said...

G'day, Mate! Thanks for partying with me. You are my first (and only, so far) guest! ;)

I love australia - spent 4 months there on a foriegn exchange program. My then-boyfriend came to visit me and proposed to me in a little french restaurant in the Blue Mountains.

Stop in again!
Lindsay

Nydia said...

All of them are so beutiful and original! But I loved the Blue Breezes, that would be my choice! Hugs & kisses from Brazil

hazel said...

Brines, you won yesterday's giveaway. You get your choice of a soap bottle or a keychain. Contact me with info! Thanks! Hazel

TheChinaPainter said...

Thanks for visiting my blog and the kind compliment. My, you are a multi talented young lady. The bread sounds yummy.
Have a great week.

Tammy said...

Thanks for coming to my blog! And for hosting the great party. I love the Alphabet parade mat. You are so talented!

Amanda said...

Hi. Found you via the UBP. Cute placemats. I'm headed back to look around and see more of your work

Jenn said...

Your placemats are adorable!

I think the elepant one would be loved at our house!

jennebug86 at yahoo dot com.

Deanne said...

I love the kangaroo, my kid's would love it too. I live in Canada and it would be so awesome to visit the Land Down Under.
Happy Blog Hop'n!

judy said...

The brown bear on the green plaid is adorable. What a great idea.
Judy

sydney1948 at msn.com

Jane @ What About Mom? said...

Holy Millions of Comments, Batman!

I'd say you're having a great UBP. congrats!

Candi said...

SO cute--I think my son would love the Alphabet Parade one!!

ModMomMuse said...

My vote is for Alphabet Parade. Question, though: do you ever sew the pockets on the left? As we try to get our kids in the habit of helping set the table, with fork on left, knife/spoon on right of plate...I just wondered. Fun site. I had never heard of the CWO blogroll or PMS Club--will have to check those out ASAP! Thanks!

hjemme bra said...

Hi. So nice yo wisited my blogg :-)

Hjemme.bra@gmail.com

Greetings form Norway

Laura B said...

hi brines,
thanks for popping by my blog, and letting me know more about you! The competition is open to everyone where ever you are, I'm in the UK not the states. Lovely to meet you and I'll be back soon.
Laura

Buford Betty said...

Thanks for popping in on my party and inviting me to yours!

Party, party, woot woot!

CMB said...

Hi! Thank you for leaving me a nice comment. You sure have an interesting life there in Australia. Pretty cool. Happy Blog Party!

Erin said...

So cute, the brown bear is my fave, seems he's popular!

Kelly A said...

Your pocket place mats are adorable!! How creative!!

Hope you can stop by my site for a quick visit!!

So glad to meet you and Happy Blogging!!

Lisa C said...

Here by way of the ultimate blog party!!!

Stop by my place and pick up your award!!!

Scrapping Servant said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog Deborah... it looks like you have a lot of traffic here. I think I am going to join the P.M.S. club too thanks for sharing it... I just started a Meme called My Walk Monday if you wanna check it out... and I think you missed my giveaway because I had the wrong URL up on the Mr. Linky, you can still come back :o)

awaitingmissemily said...

cute idea!! I love the Alphabet one.

Carrie @ Moneysavingmethods.com said...

My son would adore the flyin' high mat. What an adorable idea for place mats...I love them! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

zamejias said...

Nice to meet you. And those are very cute pocket placemats esp the brown ones.

Thanks for dropping by. Have a lovely day!

Makimeji

Verb

Janne said...

What a neat idea!

I think my little guy would like the airplane one the best. :)

Thanks for stopping by my party!

Jenn said...

You have some of the cutest stuff!!! Love it!!! Spotted you for the blog party!

God bless!

Guinevere Meadow said...

Hi, thanks for stopping by my party! :) Do you like living in Australia? I've always wanted to visit there, but now I'm married to a South African. Apparently there's a big rival between SA and Australia in some sport. Cricket or rugby, I don't remember which. Anyhoo.

Penney Douglas said...

I love the Brown Bear place mat. They are all very cute, but that's my favorite.

Thanks for inviting me to your blog.

Penney

Lolly Jane said...

the airplane is too cute! xo-Lolly Jane