Getting Personal {GIVEAWAY}

Some of the hardest people for me to shop for during the holiday season are other women.  We all have our own sense of style so buying clothes or jewelry is tough, and there are only so many candles or body lotions you can give someone over the years.  I see you all nodding in agreement out there!  Lucky for you, I've found a solution to this gift-giving dilemma - personalized stationery.

I see that look on your face.  You look doubtful.  And I know why - because something like that is usually a pricey present.  But not to worry - I've solved that problem too.  Just check out the darling line of paper goods from Anna and Blue Paperie.

For $16, you get 12 personalized note cards and coordinating envelopes.  Aha!  Now I see you smiling.  And now you know why these note cards are one of my HOLIDAY GIFT PICKS.

Started by Stefanie, a stay at home mom to two girls, Annabelle (the Anna) and Madeline (who has Blue eyes), Anna and Blue Paperie has so many wonderful designs to choose from too.  I love this preppy monogram.

A version with a single initial is so elegant.

And the Hounds Tooth style has some sass.

There are even PIY - print-it-yourself options - that start at just $6 so you can customize something to your needs and run off as many as you want!

And don't think Anna and Blue Paperie's note cards are just for adults. I love this design for little ladies:

And I may have to order a set of these for Gabrielle and Alaina. 

If you want to add in a little something extra, you can also order coordinating return address labels.

Anna and Blue Paperie also carries great party printables, holiday labels, birth announcements and more, all of which can be totally customized to your needs.  And one lucky AFOMFT reader is going to get to pick exactly what they want from that list....  

Because Stefanie has generously offered to give away a $25 credit to her shop!  To enter, visit Anna and Blue Paperie and post a comment here telling me what you'll put the credit toward if you win (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber.
• Subscribe to or publicly follow Anna and Blue Paperie's blog
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• Follow Anna and Blue Paperie & AFOMFT on Twitter (@annaandblue & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  It's the Holiday Happening on @AFOMFT with a giveaway-a-day all month! #Win a $25 store credit to @annaandblue - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
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• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends November 22nd at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on November 23rd. If the winners don't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: Anna and Blue Paperie

Picture Perfect Holiday Cards, Part Deux {GIVEAWAY}

Where you disappointed that you didn't win the 50 free Holiday Cards from Shutterfly?  Well, good news - I've got another two sets to give away!  That's right - TWO!

To enter, post a comment here telling me what your favorite holiday tradition is (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber.
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.  
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Grab our HOLIDAY HAPPENING button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends November 21st at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on November 22nd. If the winners don't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Images: Shutterfly

Boo! Big Thanks to You {GIVEAWAY}

With Halloween here, it means that GET YOUR GHOUL ON! MONTH is officially over and I wanted to say thanks for all of the wonderful comments and feedback you've shared throughout October.  It really means a lot to know that the ideas and projects you see here actually inspire you.

On that note, I have to give a shout out to two AFOMFT readers, and my lovely friends, Kyla and Tamlyn who threw a Boo! Bash using some inspiration they got here with results that were beyond spooktacular.   Just look at this spread!

The food looked frighteningly fabulous.

And the details were creepy and cute!

It's no surprise that all of the little ghouls and goblins had so much fun!

Thanks to Kyla and Tamlyn for sharing their scary soiree, and if you've thrown a party or done a project inspired by something you've seen on AFOMFT, we want to see!  E-mail us pictures and details at afomft@gmail.com.

Since this post was all about saying thanks, what better way to show my gratitude than with a giveaway?  And fittingly, it's for a set of 16 Thank You Cards from Pear Tree Greetings.  They have wonderful notes to express your appreciation for any occasion.  I want to get these for Gabrielle and Alaina to send out after the holidays.

This design is great for the entire family.

And these are perfect just for me!

To enter to win 16 Thank You Notes of your choice from Pear Tree Greetings, post a comment here telling me what you're most looking forward to this holiday season (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Visit Pear Tree Greetings and post a comment telling me which Thank You Notes you'll choose if you win.
• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook 
• "Like" Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook 
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.  
• Follow Pear Tree Greetings & AFOMFT on Twitter (@PearTreeGrtngs & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win 16 gorgeous Thank You Notes from @PearTreeGrtngs from @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends November 5th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on November 6th. If the winners don't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Please note that I am now a Pearista, which means I have partnered with Pear Tree Greetings to offer great giveaways and discounts to my readers.  I do not receive any monetary compensation from them but they will occasionally send me free product to try out.  Whether I choose to post about their company or not is totally up to me and my opinion of their products is solely based on my experience using them. 

Images: Pear Tree Greetings

BOO! A Giveaway for You! {GIVEAWAY}

Halloween is just 41 days away!  Have you started planning something spooktacular yet?  No?!  Me either.  Lucky for both of us, Peartree Greetings has got us covered.

I'm one of those moms who loves to commemorate every holiday (like I did on Valentine's Day) so when I saw Peartree's line of Halloween cards, I knew I had to have some.  I love the striped postcard.

And the Halloween stamp design that lets your little one take center stage.

The Trick or Treat card is perfect for a princess or a fairy.

And nothing says Halloween like a big ole BOO.

Now I just have to decide on costumes for the girls and get a decent picture of the two of them in those as-yet-unknown get ups.  I better get on that!

If you are planning a frightening fete, Peartree has invitations that will set just the right tone for it.  This one is eye-opening.

The tombstone will rouse even the deadliest guest.

Here's something sassy for your Witches' Night out.

And your little ghoul will love this monster mash up.

And last but not least, I know you're going to love these terrifyingly awesome stickers.  You can personalize them with a message or your address and use them in so many ways- as return address labels or on party favors, treat bags, cups, plates - anything you want to give a little spooky style.  This vampire design is fun for kids.

And I'm scared silly by the Frankenstein version.

There are also spiders:

Black cats:

And mummies:

Oh my!  You an even personalize them with a photo.

Priced at just $2.99 per sheet of 12, they're an easy and inexpensive way to give your Halloween goodies some creepy cuteness. 

Pear Tree Greetings has generously offered to give away 24 one set of personalized Halloween stickers to a lucky AFOMFT reader!  To enter, visit Pear Tree Greetings and post a comment here telling me which stickers you'll choose if you win and how you'll use them (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Post a comment telling me what your little one(s) will be for Halloween.
• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• "Like" Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook -- http://www.facebook.com/PearTreeGreetings
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.  
• Follow Pear Tree Greetings & AFOMFT on Twitter (@PearTreeGrtngs & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win 24 spooktacular personalized Halloween stickers from @PearTreeGrtngs from @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends September 27th at 11:59 pm EST. The winners will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on September 28th. If the winners don't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And that's not all!  For the month of September, Pear Tree Greetings is offering readers of AFOMFT 10% off any Halloween related purchase with code PEARSEP10.  Happy shopping!

Please note that I am now a Pearista, which means I have partnered with Pear Tree Greetings to offer great giveaways and discounts to my readers.  I do not receive any monetary compensation from them but they will occasionally send me free product to try out.  Whether I choose to post about their company or not is totally up to me and my opinion of their products is solely based on my experience using them. 

Images: Pear Tree Greetings

Invitation Consultants {GIVEAWAY}

As far as I'm concerned, you can never have too many fabulous paper goods and when I find a one-stop shop for all things paper-related, I'm as happy as a clam.  And Invitation Consultants is one of those places - it just puts a smile on my face!

They carry everything from birth announcements:

And birthday invitations:

To holiday cards:

And personalized stationery.

But Invitation Consultants isn't only about stuff you send by mail.  They also have fabulous party ware, like these Pineapple Brocade Dessert Plates that I'm lusting after:

And a huge variety of self-inking custom stampers.

I've wanted one of these FOREVER because you can use them for so many things - gift tags, return addresses, DIY note cards.  This one would be perfect for all of your holiday crafts!

Whatever your paper good needs, Invitation Consultants has got the answer so head on over and take a look around.  I dare you to leave without finding something you love!

And one lucky AFOMFT reader is going to get even more to love because Invitation Consultants has graciously offered to give away a $50 credit to their site!  To enter, visit Invitation Consultants and post a comment here telling me what you'll spend the cash on if you win (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:

• Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
• "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
• "Like" Invitation Consultants on Facebook
• Ask your friends to "like" AFOMFT on Facebook by sending them this link - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN - and post a comment here with the names of each one who does.  You'll earn one entry per new friend who "likes" our page and names will be cross-checked.  
• Enter one other MIDSUMMER BLOG PARTY giveaway and leave a comment here that you did 
• Follow Invitation Consultants & AFOMFT on Twitter (@FabulousInvites & @AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win a $50 credit to @FabulousInvites - your one-stop shop for stationery, paper & party goods from @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
• Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - .  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
• Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
• Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends July 30th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on August 3rd. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

Want to enter the more of the MIDSUMMER BLOG PARTY giveaways or enter one of your own?  Link up here!
  

Images: Invitation Consultants