Monday, November 21, 2011

Raffle Prize: Lots of stuff!

We're down to the wire here, so I'm showcasing everything else that has been donated in one giant post here. And then, after this, I'll be posting the contents of all the baskets so you know which baskets to keep an eye out for once the raffle begins on Friday! (That might take me a while to get set up, though, so don't be surprised if it's not up until tomorrow.)

Here we go!

From Joy Hannabass comes a collection of Stampin' Up! goodies! She's donating so much we're making this its own package, how cool is that?! Pictured here are just a few of the items being offered: 2 scrapbooking kits, 2 extra packages of paper, 2 sets of stamps, 1 roll ribbon  



Got milk?! From Carole Towriss we have 6 sets of Cookies in a Jar--half oatmeal raisin and half chocolate chip. These will be spread out through some of the other baskets. YUM!


And, of course, lots more books! From author Linda Ford, a copy of her latest historical fiction, The Cowboy Tutor! This will be featured in the "Canadian" prize package, available only to Canadian participants.


From Barb Waite, the true story of a one-room schoolhouse teacher at the turn of the century--Elsie:


Another addition to the Candian package is A Second Cup of Hot Apple Cider, an anthology featuring 37 authors, one of which is donor Janet Sketchley:



From author Matthew Morgan, his speculative fiction novel, ShadowLight:


Also in the Canadian-only package are Kimberley Payne's E-book, Fit For Faith, and Christine Lindsay's novel Shadowed in Silk:




From author Kim Sawyer comes a prize package of her own! This Mennonite themed package includes the Sommerfeld Trilogy and all four books of the Katy Lambright Series, as well as some authentic Mennonite treats!

   
 
        



And another entire package has been donated by the authors of WhiteFire Publishing!



This package includes:
* A signed copy of Love Amid the Ashes, courtesy of the author Mesu Andrews
* Both paperback AND digital copies of the 2011 WhiteFire Publishing lineup, including:
  ~ A Stray Drop of Blood by Roseanna M. White
  ~ Jewel of Persia by Roseanna M. White
  ~ Shadowed in Silk by Christine Lindsay
  ~ Dance of the Dandelion by Dina L. Sleiman
* A t-shirt (S, M, L, or XL) reading "One little drop to soil the garment / One little drop to cleanse the soul"
* A $50 gift certificate to the The Greek Jewelry Shop (designer of the bracelet featured on Jewel of Persia)

In the "really unique donation" category is Tonya Sakowicz's donation of services from her company Baby Go Green, Inc. The winner will receive a basic consult on two areas of concern and a 2-week follow-up, valued at $295! To learn more about baby Go Green, Inc. and to learn about the consult, click here.

And finally, from Sandra Orchard we have another fantastic prize for the writers! She's offering a free webinar from the Jerry B. Jenkins Christian Writers Guild plus a 2500 word critique, valued at $125! Thanks Sandra!


Can you believe all this stuff?! There are some seriously generous people out there in the world, and we are so thankful for them! Go donate to get your raffle tickets, and keep an eye out for the package contents lists, coming soon!

Sunday, November 20, 2011

We have a $500 matching donor!

A very generous donor has offered to match all donations up to $500 in the next three days! Please help us to do it. We have until 8:30pm on the 23rd. Please tweet and repost and blog! Woohoo! (For posting assistance: http://bit.ly/vsf5Li will go to the blog.)

Raffle Prize: A Little Bit of This, a Little Bit of That...

We're almost done previewing all the donations! Take a look through the archives to see all the other wonderful gifts that have been donated. I'll be posting the completed prize packages soon, so be sure to come check them out so you can plot out the use of your raffle tickets and buy some more if need be!

Wonderful hand-sewn reversible book bag (15" x 18", $20) and four coasters of authentic African fabrics (4" sq., $12)  from Amy Bordoni:




$25 iTunes gift card, donated by Bonnie Leon



Handy casserole mitt for the pet lover in your life by Gretchen Wrede:



10 girl's hairbows (in custom colors!) and a hairbow holder  from Melissa Corban...




$25 Starbucks gift card, donated by Seema Bagai
Lovely crocheted doily from Allyn Kennedy:


All-in-one stocking stuffer set for the girl in your life, donated by Connilee Walter. Set includes a 27 oz pink Klean Kanteen, Life is Good pink and green striped fuzzy socks, Live Laugh Love bottlecap necklace, and two all natural lip dips:

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From Meghan comes an adorable 8.5" crocheted zombie doll, valued at $25


And from my friend Lisa, these beautiful serving utensils ($40):



Jingle bells go bling bling bling...

What woman doesn't like jewelry?! Gentlemen, this is your chance to make your lady very happy!



 Sterling silver necklace and earring set (valued at $20), sterling silver and semi-precious citrine pendant and earrings ($40), and 10 karat gold with authentic amethyst and diamond pendant ($95), donated by Miralee Ferrell.



Also donated by Miralee is the winner's choice of one of three cultured fresh water pearl necklaces.
Choose from: genuine freshwater black cultured pearls, grade AAA, retail $199 (16”-17”)
OR, 8m genuine freshwater pink cultured pearls, grade AA Retail $159  (16”-17”)
OR, 5m genuine freshwater cultured pearls with 10k gold clasp) 18”, retail $139
 
Not every woman likes sparkly stuff--some of us are more into stones that don't flash quite so much! If your girl is like that, then she might like one of these necklaces donated by Deb Kinnard, each hand-strung and valued at $20: 






Raffle Prize: Christmas goodies!

Ahhh, Christmas. Dontcha love it?




Bearfoots Ornamets from Miralee Ferrell


Cookie dough mix from my good friend Lisa






Santa earrings from Gail Pallotta



Technical difficulties

Blogger is having issues, I think. I'll get posts up whenever possible, but right now all the posts I've made refuse to publish. Weird. How this one got up I have no idea. Pray for technical healing!

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Raffle Prize: And then there were...more books!

So. many. books. Romances, historicals, crafting books, writing books...a little something for everyone!



From This Day Forward, Hidden in the Everglades, and Protecting Her Own by Margaret Daley






Knitting pattern book donated by Amy Wolgemuth Bordoni







  




The First Five Pages, How NOT To Write a Novel, Stein on Writing, The Plot Thickens, and On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, donated by Nancy Kimball





Surrender the Wind, by Rita Gerlach





Creating Felt Artwork, from Annie & Lyn at Handmade by Rosie Pink 




This one isn't a book--but it'll help you write one! Donated by Sibella Giorello, this kit comes from the guy that launched National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) and includes a whole host of cool stuff, including a 31 day booklet of "noveling briefs" dispensing tips and advice, a tracking log that guides you through the month, motivational materials and pep talk letters, and The Mighty Badge of the Triumphant Wordsmith with which to reward yourself when your own personal National Novel Writing Month is complete!