The Purple Lady

Happy Birthday Day STAMPlorations

2019-11-03T08:47:00.002-06:00

Isn’t wonderful that STAMPlorations has been in business for 6 years! Sheri has some great stamps, dies, stickers, and more. I love that I can make a wishlist (which is getting pretty big, I think) so that when I have extra $$ to spend I can go there and pick a few things out.

Sheri also runs different contest each month with many chances to win gift certificates. Her design team is amazing. And they inspire me each month.

I love making cards and here are a couple birthday cards that I made recently.

If you have a chance, check out STAMPlorations birthday celebration

STAMPlorations 6th Birthday linky party

Cards made earlier this year - 2019

2019-11-03T08:19:00.001-06:00

I love making cards of all kinds, but I especially like to make Cards that celebrate an occasion . Here are a few that I have made earlier in the year.

Mother’s day card

(Embossed foam, paper quilling)

Shaker birthday card

(Die cut flowers, shaker from slide cover)

Mother’s day card

(Stamp & die cut flowers, colored pencils)

2019-02-06T15:39:00.000-06:00

L-o-v-e

Here is the first Valentine's Day card that I have made in quite some time. I'm talking about years and years. Hope you enjoy it.

Entering the :

Hey, Love Hop & Linky

Anything Goes Challenge

Products used:

STAMPlorations Stencil: by Sanna Lippert, Rag Rug

Pink Fresh Die: Now Is The Time

Tim Holtz Distress Ink: Gathered Twigs

from my stash: various washi tapes, homade mica ink spray, paper, buttons, black Sharpie

2019-01-21T08:49:00.000-06:00

Pretty in Pink

Here is my latest card doing no line water coloring. Supplies used listed below.

These are the supplies that I used:

Neena Solor White CS

Altenew stamp and die set: Cherished Memories

Altenew stamp set: Heartfelt Sentiments

Black ink, Stamp Craft

Versamark ink

Memories Ink, Sand

Rangers Sea Foam White embossing powder

Black cs scrap from stash

Watercolors from stash

Sharpie Ultra Fine black marker
Sizzix Big Shot

Background paper from my stash dyed with coffee and purple ink

2019-01-18T16:49:00.001-06:00

Kathy from The Daily Marker has an awesome giveaway right now that you need to check out!

Clean and Simple Card for 2019

2019-01-14T08:24:00.001-06:00

I know I haven't done much posting in years. I am hoping to start posting more often, but this time I will focus on cards that I have created, or other paper projects such as mixed media, junk journals, home decor, and more.

But for now this is my latest card. And I m pretty proud of it. I think it turned out pretty good. Let me know what you think. Thank you.

Sorry the picture isn't in the correct orientation. I used Stamplorations stamps for the cup and sentiment. The flowers are from a Sizzix die. Sizzix embossng folder for the texture.

cas-challenge-january

Also entered into:

Never - Ending Anything Goes Challenge

Coffee Bloghop

2018-12-05T09:34:00.003-06:00

It has been a very long time since I have been here.
But maybe this is just what I need to get my blog going again.
To post my creations for all to see.

Here are are the first two....

Holiday Tag

You can find out more about the Coffee BlogHop here.Coffee Blog gHop

Winners, Are you one of them?

2010-09-12T13:38:00.000-05:00

Numbers have been drawn and the winners contacted for two giveaways: Box Tops for Education and Go-Gurt Yogurt.

Thanks to everyone that entered and just because you didn't win this time, doesn't mean you won't win next - if you enter, you have a chance to win, only takes one entry to win - time. Currently I do not have any open giveaways (only because I am behind as I got sick and was bed-ridden for a couple of weeks), but hopefully I can get them up and running soon.

In the meantime the winners are:

Go-Gurt: #41 Christina Andrea

Box Tops: #151 Nanner

Congratulations to you both!
Winner have been sent an e-mail and have 48 hours to respond. Otherwise a new winner will be chosen.

Help Conner's Teacher WIN Classroom Supplies!

2010-09-08T17:16:00.000-05:00

My Teacher Rocks!

... is a contest for teacher's to win $500 worth of classroom supplies. And I need your help. I need your votes.

I entered Conner's teacher, Mrs. Hale, into the contest with the following:

Mrs. Hale of Ward School in DuQuoin, Illinois

Submitted by: BrendaLea Abbott

I want to nominate my Grandson’s teacher, Mrs. Hale of Ward School in DuQuoin, Illinois for this prize. My Grandson has Aspergers, and she is so wonderful with him. She is patient and under standing and has really helped him grow by learning. It can be difficult to teach a child with Aspergers, she goes above and beyond to help him in his studies and I have seen a huge improvement in him, due to her teaching abilities, and her work with those that are challenged. These supplies would make a huge, wonderful impact on her class and a awesome award to a great teacher who is patient and giving every day with the kids that can bring daily challenges. Thank you for the chance to make her world easier as she has done my Grandson’s world.

For Mrs. Hale to win the supplies, I need you to vote. You can go here to vote, by leaving a comment, but you only have until September 10th at 6 pm.

With all of the budget cuts, and teacher's low wages, and them using much of their own funds to supplement the supplies for their classrooms, this win would really make a difference and a great way for Conner to show her how much she means to him and what a wonderful teacher she is.

So please, take a moment of your time to vote for this wonderful teacher, Mrs. Hale.

Thanks so much,
BrendaLea

Go-Gurt Yogurt Giveaway

2010-08-22T15:00:00.002-05:00

School is in session for us, and may be in session for your children, or soon to be if they are old enough for school. Along with school, comes school lunches for the little ones. A great way to keep their lunches cool until lunchtime, is a wonderful treat... Go-Gurt! No ice pack needed - Go-Gurt (and Simply… Go-Gurt too!) is specially made to freeze and thaw, keeping the yogurt, and the rest of lunch, cool until lunch time.

We love yogurt, and Go-Gurt has flavors that are made for kids, though I enjoy them too. I love how I can freeze it and place it in the lunch bag to keep their lunch cool. No longer do I need to use a freezer pack that takes up space.

coupon not in photo

With Go-Gurt yogurt in your child’s lunch box, you can feel confident that there will be no snack trading at lunch time since Go-Gurt has a taste and texture that kids love! Moms can feel good about packing Go-Gurt each morning since each portable tube contains a good source of calcium and vitamin D, providing a wholesome addition to a well-balanced lunch. Available in a variety of cool, fun flavors like Strawberry Splash and Chill-Out Cherry, Go-Gurt will quickly become a refreshing classroom favorite.

I received a “Keeping Cool in School” prize pack that includes an insulated lunch tote, mini water bottle, sandwich keeper, cool breeze pen fan, and some fun school supplies for the new school year. And you have the chance to win the same, see below.

In addition, check out Yoplait on Facebook and Twitter! Be sure to “Like” Yoplait on Facebook and “Follow” Yoplait on Twitter to keep up with the latest news from Yoplait Yogurt.

You can visit http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/b4ce/ to download a printable *coupon for $0.85 off one box of Yoplait Go-Gurt yogurt today!

*This coupon offer for free Go-Gurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: "Keeping Cool in School" Prize Pack from Go-Gurt through MyBlogSpark

Mandatory entry: Have you tried Go-Gurt? And if so, what do you think of it?

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will get credit for them}

Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

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Vote for me (below my picture), Round 6 winner (I really - I beg you - need your votes, you can read my original post here) {5 entries}

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {3 entries}

'like' The Purple Lady on facebook {1 entry}

Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {1 entry for each comment}

Rules

Open to the US only

18+
No PO Boxes
Giveaway ends Sept 5, 2010 at 12(noon) CST
Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email
Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen
I check ALL entries! Invalid comments will be voided!
Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you
( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

Yoplait Go-Gurt, prize pack, information and additional prize pack to give away were all given to me from Yoplait through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are 100% my own, and others opinions may vary. Thank you Yoplait and MyBlogSpark.

Box Tops for Education - Walmart $25 Gift Card Giveaway

2010-08-18T20:21:00.001-05:00

Have you heard? Box Tops for Education are there to help your child's school earn some money. Right now you can even find 4 box tops on many of the General Mills products. Some of the ones we like are the Pillsbury Toaster Strudels, Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups, Totino's Pizza Rolls, and so many others.

The Box Tops for Education program is an easy solution and this year Walmart is making it even easier! From Aug. 3 - Aug. 31, head over to your local Walmart to find 4 Box Tops on participating General Mills products and earn more cash for the participating school of your choice. As your one-stop destination for all your needs this back-to-school season, Walmart is helping you save more and earn more with the Box Tops for Education brands you love.

With over 20 great brands and more than 40 products participating, here are just a few favorites that include 4 Box Tops that you can find at Walmart this August:

Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries
Trix Yogurt
Hamburger Helper skillet meals
Totino's Pizza Rolls snacks
Nature Valley Granola Bars
Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups snacks

Be sure to keep an eye out for Box Tops on great products from Kleenex, Ziploc, and Hefty too!

I enjoyed going to Walmart and using my gift card to purchase many of the products we love, that have the Box Tops for Education. But before I was able to get any pictures, the boys tore into the packages, and they do not open them gently either. So unfortunately no pictures this time. Here's a list of the items that I can remember though:

Betty Crocker Fruit Roll-Ups snacks
Nature Valley Sweet & Salty Chewy Granola Bars
Betty Crocker® Supreme Brownie Mix
Pillsbury Toaster Strudel pastries - cream Cheese
Totino's® Crisp Crust Party Pizza®
Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal - one of my favorite cereals
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags

Since the boys school does not collect the Box Tops for Education (I do not understand why they don't), I send them to one of my blog friends. So they do not go to waste and I still feel good about helping a school increase their funds.

How would you like to win a $25 Walmart Gift Card? If so, follow the rules below:

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: $25 Walmart Gift Card from General Mills through MyBlogSpark

Mandatory entry: Tell me what must-have item you will be purchasing from Walmart this back to school season?

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will get credit for them}

Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

RT - Box Tops for Education - Walmart $25 Gift Card Giveaway: http://bit.ly/c49KmC #giveaway Ends 9/1 #myblogspark #win #sweeps

Rules

Open to the US only

18+
No PO Boxes
Giveaway ends Sept 1, 2010 at 12(noon) CST
Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email
Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen
I check ALL entries! Invalid comments will be voided!
Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you
( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

General Mills provided me with a $25 gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are 100% my own. Thank you General Mills and MyBlogSpark for sponsoring this giveaway.

Celsius, not Fahrenheit

2010-08-18T16:06:00.002-05:00

Have you seen the TV ads for the new drink called Celsius? Or maybe you have seen it in one of the stores or on the Food Network Channel. I received a huge package not long ago filled with Celsius in the can and the "on-the-go" stick packets that you add to your bottle of water, or non-carbonated drink, along with a ton of technical information.

At first I was a wee bit apprehensive to try the new drink, Celsius, especially after trying to read all of the technical data (which I really didn't understand) and the studies that were completed. But then I jumped in, and tried it. It taste great! Celsius is vitamin enriched and loaded with the good-for-you ingredients found in MetaPlus®, and isn't filled with the not-so-good for you ingredients as found in other beverages. It comes in 6 great flavors with 2 of them being non-carbonated Green Tea flavors such as: Raspberry Acai (my favorite), and sparkling flavors like cola, orange, ginger ale, and berry.

Celsius can help you get fit and stay fit. Using Celsius will help to burn calories while at the same time giving you sustained energy. Celsius also helps to promote fat burning while you gain lean muscles. If you have seen the ads on tv or in some of the magazines like STAR, you might have noticed that Mario Lopez is their celebrity spokesperson. And if you check out their site and enter the Ultimate Workout Challenge, you have a chance to win a trip to LA to meet Mario Lopez in person or to win one of the other many great prizes that are up for grabs. But you only have until September 3, 2010 to enter the challenge.

Information from their website:

What is Celsius®?

Celsius is Your Ultimate Fitness Partner™ that can help you get fit and stay fit. Studies show that drinking a great tasting Celsius will help you burn calories and provide you lasting energy to power you through your routine and beyond. Even better, studies show drinking Celsius 15 minutes before exercise, may result in reducing body fat and building lean muscle.

Celsius a weight loss product?

Celsius is most effective when combined with a healthy diet and regular exercise. Multiple clinical studies show that Celsius enhances the benefits of regular exercise with improved results in cardio fitness, endurance and body composition. Some people consume Celsius because they enjoy its taste and lasting energy, and others drink it because they want to get fit or stay fit.

I am really enjoying my cans and packets of Celsius. It taste great! Will help me to burn fat, and give me the energy that I need to exercise for more than just a few minutes. If you are looking to get fit or stay fit, I would suggest you checking into the vitamin enriched Celsius and seeing if it is right for you. I was able to use their store locator on the website and found that many quick marts in my area as well as some of the pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens carries Celsius. So this will make it easy to keep it on hand and use as I see fit, while trying to get fit. They also have a money savings coupon that you can print right from their site, so you can save some money while giving Celsius a try.

I received the product I reviewed free of charge so I could do an honest review. I did not receive any other compensation. My reviews are 100% my own and others may have different opinions. A big thanks to Celsius for sponsoring this review.

WINNERS - August 14, 2010

2010-08-14T10:11:00.000-05:00

Thank you all for entering my giveaways, and the wonderful comments (I do read them all) and congratulations to the following winners:

Truvia - Hoa comment #51 CLAIMED

Smart & Sexy - Ellie comment #86 CLAIMED

CSN Stores - Sol Ducky comment #577 CLAIMED

Winners have 48 hours to reply to my e-mail (which has already been sent) with their shipping address. If i do not hear from the winner within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.

ShoeMall's Back to School Giveaway

2010-08-11T18:21:00.000-05:00

School Shoes Backpacks Skechers Shoes etnies Shoes Crocs Shoes

Have you taken the time to enter the giveaway? If not, hurry it ends soon. August 14th is the last day to enter and there are many ways to gain extra entries. ShoeMall.com has some great styles and brands to choose from. I entered and so can you. Good Luck!

I Love Home Improvements

2010-08-09T20:16:00.000-05:00

And when you have a great product that is easy to install like the American Standard OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet, I love them even more.

The American Standard OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet came with great instructions that were clear and easy to understand. Even I could install the faucet.

Only these simple tools were needed to install the faucet. Could it get any easier!

The American Standard OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet only works with the centerset faucet, the one that measures just 4 inches from the center of one handle to the center of the other handle. Like mine below. It's a shame though as I believe everyone would love this faucet, with it's innovative and very convenient pull-out spray spout.

I never dreamed there would be a pull-out spray spout faucet (similar to what is in the kitchen) for the bathroom. But I am so thankful that there is one, as it has made my life easier. I am able to fill a bucket for mopping without a hassle. Cleaning the sink is so much easier. And in time I am sure I will find many ways to put the pull-out spout to more uses.

About the American Standard OutReach Faucet (from the press release)

American Standard is proud to introduce the new OutReach lavatory faucet, a unique dual control bathroom faucet that goes a step beyond the ordinary. Featuring an innovative pullout spray spout that extends up to 24”, the OutReach provides matchless flexibility and convenience in performing household tasks one simply can’t do with a typical bathroom faucet. With the new OutReach faucet, cleaning hard-to reach places in the sink, filling a flower vase or a bucket with water, washing a child’s hair and even bathing a small pet—have never been easier.

I love this new faucet, and would highly recommend the American Standard OutReach Centerset Lavatory Faucet. It's easy to install, comes in both polished chrome and brushed nickle. And it's so convenient to use.
You can find the American Standard brand exclusively at the Home Depot, and for more information visit http://www.americanstandard.com/ or http://www.homedepot.com/.

**I received the product I reviewed free of charge so I could do an honest review. No monetary compensation was received. My review is 100% my own. A huge Thank You to Blogger Select for allowing me to be a member of the Product Review Place and American Standard for the opportunity to review this wonderful product.**

Spinning to the Music of a Music Box

2010-08-09T10:57:00.000-05:00

Ballerina Large Plum

I love music. Any and all kinds of music. The music can come from the radio, album, or a music box. One of my favorite gifts was a white jewelry music box, that when you pulled the drawer out music would play and butterflies would day around on the mirror. I still have that jewelry box today, and it still works. But I also have other music boxes as well. I have grown up and so have my taste in music boxes. Like the one above from the Amazing Music Box Company, I can see myself lifting the lid, and dancing around my room to the music emanating from the music box.

Butterflies Music Box
When my Grandsons were little, we would lay down for a nap, falling asleep to the sound of one of my many music boxes. The Elm Burlwood music box with it's inlaid butterflies would be a welcome addition to my collection of music boxes. The Amazing Music Box Co. has many beautiful music boxes to choose from.

Did you know that the history of music boxes date back centuries? I didn't. And that watchmakers were the ones to create them in the beginning, using a metal disk in the 18th century. Later they switched to cylinders that were powered with a spring. After an invention by Paillard in 1862, removable cylinders were introduced so that the melody could be changed.

Lilac High Gloss Heart and Flower Inlay Music Box
The Amazing Music Box Co. has some amazing music boxes to choose from. if you are needing a gift for a wedding or an anniversary, check them out. If you need a gift for someone that has everything, look at the music boxes that the Amazing Music Box Co has to offer, everyone needs at least one music box in their life.

A music box would make a wonderful gift for the young (what child would not enjoy watching a cylinder spinning around and making music) or the young at heart. Check out all of the beautiful music boxes at the Amazing Music Box Company for one you would enjoy.

Can't Teach Old Dogs New Tricks Without Tons of Practice

2010-08-03T22:24:00.081-05:00

If you have been a reader of my blog for a little while, you have probably heard me talk of my two fur babies: Coffee and Latte'. Latte' is still fairly young at 6 years old, but Coffee (the one below) is 10 years old and is riddled with arthritis, and neither are into learning how to do new tricks. Latte' tends to be stubborn and Coffee is just getting old.

Coffee - 10 yrs old

I was asked to do a review for a set of pet stairs, and I loved the idea as I was thinking of getting Coffee a set of pet stairs as he is little with lots of arthritis. The rep from pet-super-store.com sent me the set below. I love them! They are the perfect height for both my couch and the bed. Though I haven't tried it with the van yet (too hot outside), I believe they will be perfect to use there as well.

I have been working diligently trying to teach my babies how to use the stairs. Coffee and Latte' may not want to give the steps too much of a work out at this time. But my Great Niece, Miss Gracee, loves to play on them when she comes over.

Not only are the pet stairs beautiful and useful, they are well made with a cover that is removable for cleaning. The fabric is of high quality as is the inner high density foam. The foam is soft but strong and both of my teenage Grandsons walked up the steps and onto the couch when they first arrived. Without falling! And these are not small boys either. Which should tell you that the pet stairs would handle any dog using them, large or small, young or old.

Look at the fabric. I love doggy faces that are in the design of the fabric. The upper photo is a truer color (on my monitor but may vary on yours) of the stairs I received. The picture below shows the design in more detail.

The pet stairs that I received come in two styles: 4 step (I received this one) and 6 step, along with 6 fabric styles to choose from. Pet-super-store.com carries a variety of pet stairs and ramps, along with a great selection of other products for your pets. Items include, but not limited to: pet food bowls, training aids, collars, travel carriers, and beds.

If you are needing pet stairs because your fur baby is getting older like Coffee, is ill, or needs a boost because they are small, I would definitely recommend the set I received. The quality is great, the service was fantastic, and my fur babies will be able to use these pet stairs for a long time to come (once they get accustomed to them.) I see that this particular set of pet stairs qualifies for free shipping too. Not sure if that is all the time, or a special they are running. Pet-super-store.com also guarantees the satisfaction of your purchase. The site is easy to navigate, has great product pictures, and customer service that you can chat with on-line (when available) or you can call their 800 number.

I look forward to my babies using the pet stairs on a regular basis. I keep trying to teach Coffee to use the pet stairs, but he tends to be a slow learner. I'm glad that he does use them from time to time, as I know it helps Coffee with his arthritis, it's just never when I have my camera ready. When I do capture him using the pet stairs on ~~film~~ disk, I will be sure to share the pictures with you. In the mean time, I will continue to teach them the trick of using the pet stairs and you can check out pet-super-store.com.

I received the set of pet stairs for review, but no other compensation was received. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions I have expressed are my own.

Protect yourself with Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock

2010-08-03T13:00:00.001-05:00

As I get older (yikes! 50 real soon) I get more and more concerned about protecting myself from aging and the sun. I want to remain as young looking as possible, but don't we all! I try not to go out in the sun too much, because of some health issues. But you can bet that when I do, I use a product to protect myself from the harmful UVA and UVB rays. Currently I am using Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock.

I received two bottles of the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock to review. When it arrived, I was excited and concerned about trying it. First thing I did was read the package, and wanted to see what it smelled like. I was pleasantly surprised that the scent was very low and not offensive. I wanted to learn what I could before applying it. Wondering if I would break out in acne or a rash, which has happened to me after using something new in the past. After I opened it, I washed my face so that it would be free of any make-up, dirt, or oil. Then I applied the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock to my face and neck. The scent was great and once applied, I could not even tell I had it on. The scent of some products aggravate my asthma, but this has not. The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock soaked right in and did not leave a greasy feeling. I am so glad of that. I have combination skin with some very oily sections, and I do not like to use products that leaves it feeling oily. But that was not the case here.

I continue to use the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock on a daily basis (applying it at least 15 minutes before exposure to the sun), so that when I go outside with the fur babies, checked the mail, or swept the porch, my face will be protected from the harmful rays of the sun. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock contains helioplex, a broad spectrum protector against uva - uvb rays. Which shields skin 6 layers deep from premature aging as well. The Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock also is waterproof and sweat proof, it won't clog your pores, and it is also oil and PABA free. And the SPF is 70!

You can use the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock by itself as it goes on smoothly and has a non-shiny finish, or you can use it under your make-up or moisturizer. I'm so glad I was chosen to review the Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock. I have found the perfect protector for my face from the sun, and while it protects, it will help me prevent premature aging (a huge plus in my book) as well.

Try it for yourself and Get $2 off your UltraSheer® purchase at http://www.neutrogena.com/suncoupon

Would you like to review products, too? Then go to http://giantwavepool.com !

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received the product mentioned above for free for review purposes from Tidal Labs. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Winners Announced 7/31

2010-07-31T15:29:00.001-05:00

Thanks to all my readers for entering my giveaways. I have some winners to announce. Sorry for the delay in announcing the isABelt winners. I also have the winner of the Cheerios giveaway chosen as well. All winners have been notified and have 48 hours to reply with their mailing info., or new winners will be chosen.

isABelt Winners are:

#34 allisonbj3 - CLAIMED

#119 Angel - CLAIMED

Cheerios and Gift Card Winner is:

#316 barbara.montyj- CLAIMED

Congratulations to the winners! And if you didn't win this time, there are still giveaways to enter and more to come in the very near future.

BrendaLea

Have You Heard..... about the GIVEAWAY SCOUT

2010-07-30T09:53:00.000-05:00

of the new site where you can post all of your giveaways, called: Giveaway Scout???

Not only can you list your giveaways at Giveaway Scout, but you can find blog giveaways, contest and sweepstakes all in one place.

At the Giveaway Scout you will find all of the latest giveaway promotions with products ranging from coupons and samples to high value jewelry and electronics. Because so many giveaways are short term, Giveaway Scout updates every hour with the latest giveaways, contest and sweeps.

If you haven't listed your giveaways at the Giveaway Scout, you might want to check it out. And if you haven't taken a look at all of the current giveaways posted at the Giveaways Scout, I suggest you take a look. For your convenience, there is a widget on my left side bar with current listings from the Giveaway Scout. You can also subscribe to the Giveaway Scout so that you will receive e-mail updates of current giveaways. I have just joined the giveaway Scout. The site seems easy to navigate and I am looking forward to exploring the Giveaway Scout more.

I won, but I still need your help - PLEASE

2010-07-26T19:37:00.000-05:00

I could really use your help. I entered a swimsuit photo and story contest over at the blog for Swimsuitsforall.com and surprise, surprise I won round #6. I won a $100 gift card to swimsuitsforall.com. "Thank You" Swimsuits For All, I really appreciate the gift card.

I am stoked! Not in a million years, did I ever dream that I would win. But I did! With all of the gorgeous women that have entered, how did I win? And by the way, there is still time to enter the last few week's contest until Aug. 22, 2010. If you are interested, check it out. I won and so might you. And now I am in the Grand Prize Drawing for a $1,000 gift card, which I could really use.

I really need your help. If you could take a moment of your time, and head over to the voting section of the contest, and vote for me. I would really appreciate it. To vote - all your have to do is click on the stars below my picture that is here. You can click on 1 - 5 stars. Five would be appreciated, but that is your choice.

If you do take the time to vote for me, you can gain 2 extra entries into each of my giveaways that you enter, up until Aug.22. Just leave two separate comments in each giveaway, with the words " voted-swimsuit " Now I am not able to check your votes, so please be honest about voting. I think you can only vote one time. There is no signing up to vote, you do not need to leave any info, though you may leave a comment below my picture if you like.

If I am lucky enough to win the Grand Prize, I could really put the $1,000 to good use. Some of the things I could use the money on are:

get the boys a computer to use for school
get my A/C fixed in my van, the compressor is going out
pay-off 2 loans to my Sister and Niece... about $300
I could put a couple hundred in my savings account as it is down to $5.37
I could use it to get my G-son a car as he will be 16 in September

I know that I would not be able to do everything above, but those are some of the ways that I could put $1,000 to good use. I definitely would not blow the money on clothes, shoes, or unnecessary items. That is for sure.

Thank you for taking the time to read this post. And thank you in advance for voting for me, if you do. I really appreciate it.

BrendaLea

Just a reminder regarding my giveaweays...

2010-07-24T11:46:00.000-05:00

Please follow all the rules to my giveaways. I love hosting them and having my winners receive some wonderful products. But my rules are not for breaking, sorry!

I had to delete some entries into my giveaways because the rules were broken. I do check each entry. So please be honest, and follow the mandatory entry, or all of your entries will be deleted or not posted at all.
Sorry, but I want to make it fair for everyone.

For those of you that follow the rules, good luck and if you don't win this giveaway, there will be more to come.

Have a beautiful day,

BrendaLea

CSN Stores Giveaway

2010-07-22T23:24:00.002-05:00

CSN Stores began in Boston in 2002 and has grown into over 200 online specialty stores and has over 400+ employees! Have you been by there yet? I love window shopping over at CSNstores.com. I recently was looking at their lights, and found this one that I love:

WAC - MM-204 - - Low Voltage Surface Mount Flexible Spotlight for MM 204 Series

... the sleek modern look of this spotlight. I could see several of them being used to spotlight some of my artwork.

I've also been looking at some solar spotlights and flood lights. I have some of the small solar lights, that are use to line a walkway. But I want something that will put much more light outside so that when my fur babies go out at night, I can see them, without turning on the light at the door (which draws all the bugs into the house). So I found two that I am leaning towards, which are:

Bell & Howell Solar Powered Flood Light, $19.99

Solar Powered Spotlight, $24.99

I believe both of these lights might be good choices for me. For the few extra dollars, I am really liking the copper colored one, as is so attractive. Though the flood light might work better for my situation. If you have any thoughts on this, I would love to hear them. Which do you think would work better for me?

Besides lights, the CSNstores.com has just about anything you can think of. From housewares, office supplies, tools, and even shoes and bags. I would love to have this Herman Miller ® Aeron ® Loaded Chair With Graphite Base, for my office someday.

And I also have these dishes on my wish list as they would match my kitchen perfectly:

Waechtersbach Squared Rimmed Dish in Kiwi

And because of the vast assortment of items they carry in their 200+ stores, you are so lucky to have the chance to win a one time use $70 gift certificate. Thanks to the CSNstores.com.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: $70 one time use CSNstores.com Gift Certificate

Mandatory entry: visit CSNstores-Lights and tell me which product you would love to have, if money was not a concern.

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will not receive the bonus entries}

Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

I want to win the $70 CSNstores Gift Cert - RT - Ends Aug 12th - #giveaway #win #contest http://tinyurl.com/37ltebt @prpldy @CSNStores

Follow CSNstores on Twitter Leave your Twitter name. {1 entry}

Follow CSNstores on Facebook, leave first name and last initial {2 entries}

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {5 entries}

'like' The Purple Lady on facebook {1 entry}

Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {1 entry for each comment}

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US and Canada

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends Aug 12, 2010 at 12(noon) CST

Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email

Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen

I check EVERY entry! Please only leave valid comments for valid entries!
I will remove invalid entries.

Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you
( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

There was no monetary compensation received for this review. All opinions are my own. I would like to thank CSNstores.com for providing the gift certificate for this giveaway.

WINNERS

2010-07-22T18:50:00.000-05:00

Two giveaways have closed and winners have been chosen. Thanks to all of my readers who ahve entered. If you didn't win this time, there are other giveaways ending soon. Someone has to win, and it might just be you!340

Zebra Pen and Pencil pack:    #66 swiener1 (Susie) - claimed

Book: What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life:

                  #63 Steph
                  #40 Rgarden7
                 #27 The Spears Family

All winners have been e-mailed. If I do not hear from the winners within 48 hours, new winners will be chosen.

Congrats to you all,

BrendaLea

Truvia - review & giveaway

2010-07-19T19:04:00.000-05:00

In this day and age, it seems everyone is watching their weight or looking for ways to cut calories. I am one of them. I tend to have a sweet tooth so I look for ways to cut calories in my drinks, such as the ice coffee that I make and drink daily, and my cereal.

When my Sister comes over, I can now offer her Truvia™ (she only uses sugar substitutes) for her coffee and I believe I have even turned her into a Truvia™ fan. With the single serve packets, it makes it very easy to use.

A Few Facts:

Truvia™ (pronounced Tru-VEE-a) is the brand name for a great-tasting, natural, zero calorie sweetener made with rebiana, the best-tasting part of the stevia leaf, which is 200 times sweeter than sugar. Truvia™ natural sweetener provides consumers with a new, natural sweetener choice to reduce the number of calories in their diets and provides a new option in their overall wellness plan. Truvia™ sweetener is available both as an ingredient and as a tabletop sweetener.

One packet of Truvia™ natural sweetener provides the same sweetness as two teaspoons of sugar. Truvia™ natural sweetener is suitable for people with diabetes. The product is kosher certified (Parve circle U)

Truvia™ natural sweetener comes in recyclable cartons that are printed with soy inks. The cartons are designed to evoke sweetness and the notion of confections. These unique cartons have an attractive and easy-to-open lid.

Truvia™ natural sweetener comes in packets that are printed with food grade inks, a feature not replicated with other sweetener packets.

The tabletop sweetener is available in 40, 80 and 140 sachet quantity packaging. Manufacturer's suggested retail pricing is $3.99 for 40-count carton, $6.49 for 80-count carton and $10.99 for 140-count carton.
The 40-count package is available for purchase online for $3.99 plus shipping/handling at www.truvia.com.

Truvia™ has been kind enough to offer a giveaway for one of my readers. For your chance to win, enter below.

ENTER TO WIN

WIN: one 40-count box of Truvia™

Mandatory entry: follow via GFC and tell me if you have ever used a sugar substitute

**You MUST do the mandatory Entry! All bonus entries will be deleted if it's not done first!**

*BONUS ENTRIES*

{Leave separate comments for each bonus entry - or you will not receive the bonus entries}

Follow me on twitter {1 entry}

Tweet the following {1 entry - can be done once daily}

I would love to win a box of Truvia™ - RT - Ends Aug 1st - #giveaway #win #contest http://bit.ly/cmxwEy @prpldy

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a direct link to the post {5 entries}

'like' The Purple Lady on facebook {1 entry}

Comment on any non-giveaway post, telling me which one {2 entries for each comment}

Enter one of my other giveaways {2 entries}

Rules

Open to the US

No PO Boxes

Giveaway ends Aug 1, 2010 at 12(noon) CST

Winners will be chosen via Random.Org., and contacted by email

Winners will have 48 hours to respond to the email, or another winner will be chosen

I check EVERY entry! Please only leave valid comments for valid entries!
I will remove invalid entries.

Please leave your e-mail address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you
( ie: prpldy (at) comcast dot net )

There was no monetary compensation received for this review, though I did receive the sample to conduct my review. All opinions are my own, and were not swayed by receiving the products. I would like to thank Truvia™ for providing the items for review and for this giveaway.