Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Big Blog Giveaway (part one!)


Yes, you read that correctly. This is part one of the BIG BLOG GIVEAWAY! Sorry for the shouting but the phrase big blog giveaway makes me think of Al Roker giving the Sunday football forecast on the Today Show on Fridays.

So I'm now 37 years old. Whoo. Where did the time go? Anywho, to celebrate, I baked 7 dozen cupcakes so I can jazz up a bunch of 7th graders. And because I can't give all of you lovely readers a cupcake I'm having a BIG BLOG GIVEAWAY! And I'm doing it in two parts so that there's plenty of opportunity to win.

Prize #1 is this oh so cute cupcake pincushion that I made just for this giveaway. Yeah, my mom made one for me for Christmas and I decided that it's so cute that I had to give one away. Not the one she made me. I'm using that one. By the way, these are filled with walnut shells to keep the pins sharp, but if you're allergic to nuts that might not be such a good thing.

Prize #2 is this cute set of cupcake potholders and cupcake liner bowls. I saw these and thought that perhaps some of you happy cupcake bakers might really like them.

So yeah that's it for part one. But I'll be announcing part two next Tuesday. How do you win one of these fun prizes? Well leave a comment and let me know which prize you would prefer. That's it. Super easy. And on Monday night I will have the random number generator pick out the winners. SO you have until 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time on Monday January 26th to leave a comment.
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30 comments:

  1. Valerie Harrison (bellini)January 20, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Happy Birthday Mary!!!! All bakers out there would love your prozes!!

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  2. SaraJanuary 20, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Happy happy birthday! I love the pincushion, btw, but mostly I just want to wish you a super duper happy birthday :)

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  3. AmandaJanuary 20, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Ooooooh, I'd love to have that pincushion!

    And Happy Birthday. My 37th year is ending, so I feel your pain. I do. Really. How can someone who feels 27 possibly be 37?

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    Happy Birthday!

    I'd love me those potholders :)

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  5. glamah16January 20, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    Happy Birthday. I think those cupcake liners and potholders are cute.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Birthday Cupcake! Did you know they're having a parade for you? Did you get a big new Cadillac, too? One with 5-inch thick doors? Wow!

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  7. cpullumJanuary 20, 2009 at 7:28 PM

    Happy Birthday I love both of the prizes! Prize #2 is my favorite!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  8. KittJanuary 20, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    You don't look a day over 25! Just as cute as those giveaways, you are. I'm partial to the potholders and bowls (not being the crafty, pin-using type).

    Happy birthday!

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  9. MeganJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:28 PM

    Happy Birthday Wishes are being sent your way!I remember the thirtys. Such fun years. Enjoy!
    The pin cushion is adorable but I dont sew much. I love the cupcake liner bowls and potholders alot!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2009 at 10:44 PM

    Happy Birthday! And pincushion!

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  11. Renee GJanuary 20, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    I love the cupcake liners and potholders. The potholders are so cute.

    rsgrandinetti@yahoo.com

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  12. FloydJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! If you made that cupcake, it sure is pretty! And I love the cupcake liner bowls, so cute!

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  13. Carolyn GJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:26 AM

    I love those potholders!!

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  14. PlowladyJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    Hi Mary, I just had a b-day too! ALthough I LOVE #1, I NEED #2 -- they are both WONDERFUL though

    mariannakeough at hotmail.com

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  15. CBJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Happy Happy Blogiversary/Birthday chica!! You know I adore both prizes. I mean. Come on. Cupcakes! But I totally need that pincushion. I don't sew but my seamstress (she helped me with my wedding dress and now hems all my pants b/c I am... ahem... vertically challenged) would love it! If I don't win maybe your mom would be willing to accept a commission to make me one anyways? ;)
    Clara
    iheartcuppycakesATgmailDOTcom

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  16. CakelawJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    Happy birthday Mary!!! Love both prizes, but if I am the lucky random winner, I would love to receive the potholders and liners.

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  17. TopherJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:32 PM

    Thanks! I'd love the holders and liners


    Chris

    zekks at yahoo dot com

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  18. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    Awww! The cupcake mitts and bowls are too cute!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Many happy returns of the day Mary! I'm sorry my birthday wishes are belated! The cupcake pin cushion came out really cute! What I would give to be a 7th grader with a teacher who had a knack for baking :-)

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Happy Birthday! I would choose prize #2-such cute potholders!

    Elaine R
    emrosser@shaw.ca

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  21. Peter MJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Happy B-day Mary...29 forever!

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  22. tsslugJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:21 PM

    Happy Birthday Cupcake Girl
    God bless you also

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  23. UnknownJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:39 PM

    happy birthday, shazam!! i hope your day was wonderful! seems backwards to give away gifts on your birthday... but please count me in for the sweet cuppycake liners and potholders! i hope your 7th graders didn't bounce around too much after getting all sugared up!

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  24. The Blonde DuckJanuary 23, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    I love the pincushion and potholders! Happy Birthday!

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  25. RebeccaJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    I'm just dropping by to say happy birthday, Mary!

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  26. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    I'd love the cupcake pincushion!

    heatheranne99@hotmail.com

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  27. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 4:33 PM

    I just found your blog and I a so glad I did! I can't wait to discover more.

    I love the bowls and potholders, they are so fun!

    Now I'm off to read more! Happy Birthday!

    ;) amy

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  28. angieJanuary 24, 2009 at 9:41 PM

    Happy Birthday to you!

    I need some new potholders, so I would love prize#2. Thanks!!

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  29. ShannonJanuary 25, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    I'm a bit partial to the pot holders too, my little girl thinks they are too cute!

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  30. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Am I too late to sign up? If not, I'd love the potholders and liners - they are sooooo cute! And I hope you had a fantastic birthday week!

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