"All that Shimmers" Linky & a Winner of the Gingerbread!

Welcome back to another week of All that Shimmers- our month long linky party!  Sorry I'm a bit late getting to you today! 

The winner of the Gingerbread Ornaments chosen by random is:

Suzanne from Why Cuz I Can!

Congratulations!  I'll be shooting you an email very shortly Suzanne. 

From the bottom of my heart, I thank each and everyone of you who took the time to link and/or leave a comment for the giveaway.  You are all the reason why I love to blog.  As my little blog grows I have each and every one of you to be grateful for!

Some most viewed highlight from the party in no particular order were,

Lori from Bleak 2 Unique's gorgeous lamp revamp!  She is a new bloggie friend of ours and certainly has a knack for turning the ordinary into a true treasure!  Thanks for linking up Lori!

Rhonda from Ramblings of a Southern Girl really awed us with her sparkling apple green Holiday mantle.  I'm a sucker for shimmer, looks like we all are!  Absolutely fabulous Rhonda!

Rhonda and Lori, feel free to snag a button to let everyone know you're Awesome & have been featured here on Tiaras and Bowties!

<center><a href="http://tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWzrEYM8CR9H2rq7Yc_-5h6983JWAAWpoL2nObDN89vrlSchlkw0lE4Kuo85TLDjHUAB0gK90FMUlfTV2QYTWuh2M6z4rFCIMeBimIU_-YP9fwwjl_NWTrYOTCbOp05LjgcWXmPf17Zo/s1600/tiaras_200x125-1.jpg"/></a></center> Now let's Rock!  You know the deal... 

* Link a project or giveaway directly to your post, not just to the blog.

* Add my button or a text link to the post or somewhere on your blog.

 * Visit and comment on at least one other link! Support one another, make a new friend, don't just link and run my friends...please!

* It is not a requirement that you follow the craziness here, but it sure would make my day. If you like what you see, follow along!

 * Link up as much as you want! No limits... this is your chance to promote yourself. Brag a bit!

 

Awesome Features and a Winner!

I am running a bit late today, but that is nothing new!  I want to again thank each and every one of you who linked last Wednesday to Awesome Inspirations.  I love love love seeing what you are up to and you all truly inspire!

Here are just a few favorites... If you have been featured, please take a button.  I think you all deserve a button though, 'cause you're all AwESoMe! (so go ahead and grab one if you want)


<center><a href="http://tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWzrEYM8CR9H2rq7Yc_-5h6983JWAAWpoL2nObDN89vrlSchlkw0lE4Kuo85TLDjHUAB0gK90FMUlfTV2QYTWuh2M6z4rFCIMeBimIU_-YP9fwwjl_NWTrYOTCbOp05LjgcWXmPf17Zo/s1600/tiaras_200x125-1.jpg"/></a></center> Sherita from Embellishments by SLR simply knocks my socks off with this gorgeous and elaborate Christmas Display.  I just love her Old World meets Tuscan decor!Divine!

Pinkapotamus stopped by to share her Diaper Trike.

I have seen a diaper cake, but nothing like this one.

So original!

Twinkles, Tutus & Twirls popped over to share her Hot Chocolate Bar with us.

So yummy!

Thank you just doesn't cut it when I express how much it means that you took the time to link up!

Oh, and I didn't forget.

The winner of the paper gift pack is...

(I used random.org, but haven't a clue how to get the widget to show- if you know, please share)

the winner is:

#2 comment from Isa at The M Chart!

Isa, you will be receiving an email from me shortly!

Get ready to link up this Wednesday with us for another inspiring Awesome week!

Awesome Inspirations by You #2 & A Giveaway too!

Welcome back to another Awesome Inspirations linkie!  I am so grateful for those who came last week and joined the party.  If you missed the any of the features, check them out here!  If you were featured for your awesomeness, please take a button and place on your blog (if you wish).  The button with code is finally here!



<center><a href="http://tiarasandbowties.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKWzrEYM8CR9H2rq7Yc_-5h6983JWAAWpoL2nObDN89vrlSchlkw0lE4Kuo85TLDjHUAB0gK90FMUlfTV2QYTWuh2M6z4rFCIMeBimIU_-YP9fwwjl_NWTrYOTCbOp05LjgcWXmPf17Zo/s1600/tiaras_200x125-1.jpg"/></a></center>
If you haven't realized it yet {cause your too busy crafting and shopping like me} tomorrow is the First Day of December!  This, my friend is my absolute favorite time of year!  Yes, we do believe in Santa here... even my 15 year old whole-heartedly believes in that mysterious bearded man who distributes gifts under the tree (not so much the little man who's 10, but he plays along)!  I have tried to teach them that we give gifts to others to celebrate the birth of Jesus just as the Wise Men presented gifts to Him.  Tis the season to give, share, and rejoice in our Lord's name.

In the spirit of giving, I have a little giveaway for Tiaras & Bowties Readers for the next 4 weeks.
Just a little token of my appreciation for you just being there!

. 
This Weeks giveaway contains a multitude (40+ items) of Crafting Papers, sticker sets, velum & paper sets to use in card making, scrapbooking, or general paper crafting.  I do not have an exact value of the worth of the package but will estimate it to be around $50 worth (or more) of fun!  There are Christmas, fall, back to school, animals, birthday, spring and so many more themes included in the package to celebrate your memories the whole year thru!  I am also including a little handpainted trinket from myself to you, but shhhh that's a suprise!

All I ask is that you are a follower of Tiaras and Bowties & leave me a comment below.  That's it.  You don't have to do tricks, no standing on your head, no backbends, no blowing bubbles... just be a follower and leave a comment below.  I'd love for you to join our party but it's not required!

Linkie Party Rules, you know the deal... there are always a few rules, but we will try to keep them simple!

*Link up your awesomeness! Show us what you've been working on this week! Anything goes really (please no links to other giveaways, link parties or etsy shops). Link directly to your post you'd like to share - not just your home page. No limits, just keep it fresh and family friendly!
*I would love it if you FollowedTiaras and Bowties GFC or via FB but I am not requiring it! I love making new friends, follow T&B because you want to not because you have to! No pressure here! Following does have it's advantages... you'd be one of the first to know about next weeks links and features and all the craftiness going on around here. I don't always know where I'm headed but we should have some fun on the way!
*Link back to Tiaras and Bowties... a text link somewhere in your post is fine. I'd love for you to grab a button and place it somewhere within your post or sidebar.

* Please Please Please visit another link or two. We all love to share and get feedback. Most of us blog for comments, so make someone's day with a nice comment! Heck! You might just make a few wonderful friends along the way!

Awesome Inspirations by You Party & Features & a Winner {ThirtyOne Gifts}

A gracious "Thank You" to all of you who participated in the first ever link party here at Tiaras and Bowties!  Awesome Inspirations by You was in my book, well... pretty awesome!  Our first link up ran a bit over a week and a half and had 19 wonderful submissions.  I can only pray you all stop back this Wednesday and link your awesomeness with us again so that we can be inspired the whole month of December and beyond!

feel free to grab a button!

{just right click & save for now, til I get the code up!}

Here are some of my favs as well as the most clicked link {in no particular order}!  If you haven't already, be sure to swing by their blogs and spread some comment cheer!

The Ferile Turtle shared her homemade linen spray with us.

Why Cuz I Can inspired us with her fabulous French Locksmith Pillow!

{I love the look and want one or two!}

Who New Creations shared her awesome Eddie in Watercolor!

{luv me some paint projects!}

Crayon Freckles has bought boy crafting outta the bag, with her canvas tool bag!

{the world needs more boy crafts!}

Isa from The M Chart created this gorgeous Christmas Wreath.

Awesome Inspirations by You will go 'live' each and every Wednesday on T&B Think Smink.  I know that we are in one of the busiest times of the year and the fact that there are so many fab link parties out there to choose from; which is why I am so grateful for ALL of you who choose to link up with me! 

And now for the moment I know I have been waiting for!  Who is taking that fabulous $50 gift credit to Thirty One Gifts?   Drum Roll please....

Schkinner   {chosen at Random.org}

Schkinner said...

I like the Retro Metro bag in Mod Dot! Thanks for the chance. :)
schkinner at yahoo dot com

Congrats and Happy Shopping!  Your contact information will be given to Kristin @ Thirty One Gifts so you can go ahead and claim your prize!

Those of you who entered but did not win... all is not lost!  Kristin has some pretty awesome customer deals going on this month!  Visit her Thirty One Gift page here to order yourself some pretties in time for Christmas!

Don't forget to mark you calander or follow T&B Think Smink because you will not want to miss a single day of The 25 Days of Christmas Blogshare beginning Dec. 1st. 

Awesome Inspirations By You - First ever link PaRTy & a GiveAwaY

I am so excited!  I just can't contain it any longer so I figured I just let the cat out of the bag, so to say!  I have been wanting to start hosting my very own linky party for quite a while now.  I am so in love with the AWEsomness that abounds in blog land so each Wednesday Tiaras and Bowties will be hosting "Awesome Inspirations by You".   Each week we will feature some fantastic creations from the week priors party.

You all truly inspire me.  You really do!  Whether you paint, create, up cycle, teach mommy style, cook, organize, offer fashion & beauty tips or advice, or sew... whatever it is you do, you do it with style, and we want to see it!   Link is up at the end of this post.

Rules,  you know the deal... there are always a few rules, but we will try to keep them simple!

*Link up your awesomeness!  Show us what you've been working on this week!  Anything goes really (please no links to other giveaways, link parties or etsy shops).  No limits, just keep it fresh and family friendly!

*Follow Tiaras and Bowties GFC or via FB... just follow somehow!  I don't always know where I'm headed but we should have some fun on the way!

*Link back to Tiaras and Bowties... a text link somewhere in your post is fine.  I'd love for you to grab a button and place it somewhere within your post or sidebar (as soon as I get the code up, should be ready by next weeks party!

***

Because I think my followers are so Awesome, and because I let the cat out of the bag a bit early... I wanted to offer everyone who links up now through next week the chance to win...

A FIFTY DOLLAR credit to

Thirty-One Gifts!

My friend Kristin B. is an independent consultant with Thirty-One Gifts.  Thirty-One Gifts offers stylish yet affordable products to women by women.  From signature purses and totes to storage solutions that help organize your life, you'll find something to fit every personality and situation.  Let me tell you there is not one thing I don't want from this company!

{via}

Thirty-One offers a huge selection of signature purses, totes, stationary, organizational accessories and so much more.  I am amazed at the wide range of fabric, thread, and personalization available!

Take a moment to view the full catalog here.  There really is something for everyone.  Kristin is offering some wonderful Hostess deals; a great way to get the items you want on the cheap!  If you are interested in becoming your own boss, talk to Kristin about the wonderful rewards of becoming a Thirty-One Consultant yourself!  She would be happy to send you a full color catalog in the mail as well as share information regarding upcoming Customer Specials!

A fabulous customer special is also in effect until November 22nd where you can get your choice of a Littles Carry All Caddy for just a BUCK with every $31 you spend!

 (our giveaway will still be running so if you want to take advantage of this special & save $11 on a little caddy, Contact Kristin to place an order before then!)

Okay Now, How to Enter!

Let me count the ways...

*Mandatory entry -- Head over to Kristin's Thirty-One consultant page and take a look at the catalog. Come back and tell me what your favorite item from the line is! (1 entry)

...and you can get up to 8 bonus entries by doing any of the following!

*  Link up at THIS early bird party and leave me a comment! (1 entry)

*  Come back next Wednesday and Link up at NEXT weeks party and leave me a separate           comment. (1 bonus link entry)

*  Follow Tiaras and Bowties via GFC (you do not have to link up to enter the giveaway).   Leave a comment to let me know you're a follower! (1 entry)

*  Follow Tiaras and Bowties via FB!  Come back and let me know you do in the comments! (1 entry)

*  Follow T&B on Pintrest!  Leave a comment to let me know! (1 entry)

*  Contact Kristin from Thirty-One Gifts to become a hostess or consultant.  Let Kristin know you're from Tiaras and Bowties! (1 entry)

*  Help me spread the word about the new Awesome Inspirations by You Wednesday Link Party by sharing it with your readers (just a quick mention in a post is fine!)  OR Facebook about the new party and giveaway (tag me so I know about it...mmmkay?) Come back and leave a comment for one or both. (1-2 entries depending...)

 edited 11/18 @ 5:35pm (contest open until Monday 11/28/11 at 11:59pm.  Winner will be chosen at random and announced at the opening of Awesome Inspirations on 11/30.  Your info will then be forwarded to Kristin so you may choose your selection)

Alright lovelies... 9 ways to enter, not so shabby!  Good Luck!

A party is only as good as the people there, so put on your Tiara and link up!  I can't wait to see the Awesomeness!  Start Linkin!