Yesterday, I shared a simple Mini Scalloped Bunting Banner for Mother’s day. Today, I’m sharing six DIY Mother’s Day Gift ideas as well as an EPIC Mother’s Day giveaway. Nothing says “I love you” more than a handmade gift. I’ve put together six of my favorite handmade gifts that you too can make this Mother’s Day. A little fun fact… I made my mom the iPhone sleeve a few years ago for mother’s day. I think I need to re-make her one since it’s a bit dirty and well we could say used and abused!

Here are six inexpensive mother’s day gifts anyone can make!

1. Lemon Tea Sugar Scrub
2. Love Letter Bleach Pen Shirt
3. iPhone Sleeve
4. Painted Wine Tote
5. Mother’s Day Mini Scalloped Bunting Banner
6. Personalized Vintage Notebook

Now, shall we talk about this EPCI Mother’s Day giveaway?

So what’s up for grabs?

A Cricut Expression 2 ($249 value) AND their CHOICE of a Canon Rebel T3 or a KitchenAid Artisan 5 Quart mixer AND, the same prize package for their mom! The contest ends on Thursday May 9! So make sure you enter today!

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And for those who can’t wait to see if they won a new Cricut. You will receive Get $25 back when you buy a Cricut Mini!! I have a mini and I love it!!! Cricut also had a great deal going on get $15 off your Cricut Iron-on Sample Pack!

Disclosure: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received.** This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.** To qualify to win, you must fill out the Entry. See Rafflecopter for complete rules. This giveaway is compliant with Facebook Promotions Guidelines. Must be aged 18+ to enter & win. Valid only in the United States. Void where prohibited by state or national law. As always all opinions are my own. There are affiliate links in this post.

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If you followed me on Instagram last week while at SNAP! you may have seen some photos of the Queen Bee Market. I had a blast looking at all the handmade goods and even more fun shopping! As part of the door decorating contest my roommates and I won $200 shop at the Queen Bee Market! We each had $66 to shop and let me tell you first hand that I spent that and then some!

I partnered with BlogPrizes.com and some of my blogging friends to give YOU a chance to win some of the hottest items from the Queen Bee Market. Several of these items were sold out before the show was over, and a couple sold out very shortly after it started!

One winner will receive a box filled with all of this:

• Be Kind Sign – Evie Ivy
• Engraved Cutting Board – Alexis Mattox Design
• Camera Strap – August Blossoms
• Cupcake liners, straws, and cookie cutter – Bake it Pretty
• Aqua Bracelet – Hoop-la
• Crochet Rose – Made by Jewls
• 3 Bars Handmade Soap – Karol’s Handmade Soap
• White Flower Earrings – Love Stitched
• Heart Necklace – The r House Couture
• Moustache Covered Notebook – Ameroonie Designs
• Leather and Fabric iPad Case – Sage & Harper
• 3 Lip Balms – Kustom Kissers

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Being part of the 12 Months of Martha has its perks for my readers. Last week, I shared with our readers my March Box for the Twelve Months of Martha (a year long campaign).  This month I’m doing a little paint giveaway to give one lucky reader a chance to do a painting project using stencils!

I love Martha Stewart Crafts™ paint and stencils. I’ve used them in a few of my past projects like my Fall Painted Table Runner and my Double-Sided Fall/Halloween Painted Pillow Covers. I love the versatility of paint and stencils. The sky is truly the limit (and wait until y’all see what I created with this month’s supply–I’m in love with it!)

I absolutely adore the Patterns & Shapes Paper Stencils, so that is the stencil I’m giving away this month. I love all the patterns… two different sizes of chevron, tons of shapes–this pack of stencils honestly couldn’t get any better.

And as an added bonus and to give you a little inspiration one lucky winner will also receive the April issue of Martha Stewart Living!

Martha Stewart Crafts™ Giveaway:

• Martha Stewart Crafts™ Patterns & Shapes Paper Stencils
• 2 bottles of Martha Stewart Crafts™ 2oz Acrylic Craft Paint
• April issue of Martha Stewart Living

Please make sure you fill out the mandatory entry in order to qualify to win the Martha Stewart Crafts™ giveaway. Please wait for the rafflecopter widget to load and if it doesn’t load please click on the link below. Must be 18 years of age or older and live within the United States.

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Disclosure: I received products from Martha Stewart Crafts to review and create with. One person at random (per entry rules) will receive paint and stencil products from Martha Stewart Crafts. I was not compensated for this giveaway. As always all opinions are my own.

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Last week, I shared with you my 12 Months of Martha February Box. Full of fabulous paper crafting supplies including the brand new Martha Stewart Crafts™ Circle Edge Punch Starter Set! Today, I’m going to show you how to use the new edge punch and one lucky reader will also win one for themselves!

Easy-peasy… right?

Take a look at the gorgeous doilies I created using a hole punch! No need for a die-cutting machine here! I love how versatile the the Martha Stewart Crafts Circle Edge Punch Starter Kit makes it simple – and you don’t need to trim your paper first. The innovative design punches edge designs from 6 inch to 12 inch in diameter. Additional punch designs available. You can make circles between 6 to 12 inches large! 

Now on to the giveaway. Please wait for the rafflecopter widget to load (or click on the link below). One person will have the chance to win a  Martha Stewart Crafts™ Circle Edge Punch Starter Set and additional cartridge. Value of the prize is estimated at $55! Giveaway open to United States residents 18 years of age and up. Giveaway ends Monday, March 11.

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Disclaimer: I received a box of craft supplies including the CIrcle Edge Punch Starter Set to use and blog about. One lucky reader will win a Circle Edge Punch Starter Set. As always all opinions are my own.

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Back in September, before we left for Europe, I participated in a card making campaign using David Tuterea Celebrate card line. In case you don’t remember, I showed you that card making is as easy as 1-2-3!  This revolutionary 3 step card process wowed me. Whether you’re a beginner or advanced card maker you have so many awesome options to create elegant cards. Today, I’m excited to share a fabulous giveaway thanks to the fine people at Darice.

Watch David Tutera himself to see how easy his card making system is! The new David Tutera Celebrate Card Line is now available at Joann Fabric & Craft Stores.

One winner will receive a David Tuterea Celebrate prize pack worth $50+ (product may vary)! To get you even more excited go watch the haul video I made back in September to see all the product I received!  You have no excuse to not enter to win. Plus this is perfect timing for the holidays. You could make some holiday cards or even gift tags. Or make cards to give as a gift to someone else!

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Disclaimer: I was not compensated to host this giveaway. I received product through the David Tuterea Celebrate Campaign back in September. All opinions are my own.

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We met a few team members from Oreck two months ago while attending Haven. The first thing I saw was a variety of air purifiers at their booth! I instantly told the man (who I had not yet introduced myself too) that I could be their spokesperson (I’m not a spokesperson for them–don’t worry)! We have been in the market for an air purifier for a while now. In hopes to improve my daily quality of life (and lessen on our tissue bill). If you’ve ever met me in person you would know that I have some pretty extreme allergies that I suffer with on a daily basis (year round). The only thing to cure them is allergy shots and well… I’m deathly terrified of needles of all kind. My mom use to joke with me as a teen telling me that she knew I would never do any drugs that involved needles nor would I ever get a tattoo because of my phobia… both are true to this day! lol.

Ok, I digress… back to this fabulous air purifier.  We owned an old-school 90′s style air purifier a few years back. Let me tell you–this is night and day and to be honest the two can’t even be compared in the same group. Technology has grown leaps and bounds throughout the past few years. In my opinion, this system is revolutionary. Watch the quick video we put together to see what we are talking about.

1. It’s powerful and efficient.

With three speeds and an automatic feature this baby is efficient. I love how each speed changes to a different shade of blue going all the way to purple! At night you can turn the light off so you can sleep at ease! Then add the ENERGY STAR® qualified rating and we have a match made in heaven! I love knowing that our air purifier can run 24 hours a day and not rack up our electric bill!

2. It’s a smarty pants!

We set our air purifier to “automode” and that was all that was needed! The machine has been thinking for US! Changing its speed when it feels it is necessary. You see that fancy circle on the AirInstinct? That is where it monitors when pollen or dust passes through. Based on what it detects it will kick on to low, medium, or high. We owned an air purifier years ago and never knew what speed to put it on–this is perfect we never have to guess again!

3. It cleans

The AirInstinct that captures 99.97% of pet dander, allergens, dust, and smoke from the air! Since we never have to worry about changing settings the air purifier will kick into high gear once it senses the air is dirty! The picture above is what our first filter looked like after just 1 month of being on in our bedroom! It also circulates the air ever 13 minutes in our room–talk about efficient.

4. It’s quiet

A good 75% of the time when our air purifier is on low we have no idea it is even on. I can say the same for medium; however, it always seems it either goes from low to high–never medium in our home! But I could be wrong. I don’t sit around and watch it all day. Even when it is on high it is still extremely quiet. Mr. Woodsy & I have both mistaken the air purifier for a light rain shower outside. It is hard for us to determine if it is outside or in!

5. This baby is built to last

Not only does the Oreck AirInstinct™ 200 come with a 5-year limited warranty it also contains two filters that only have to be replaced every 3 years! The 3-year odor filter and the 3-year HEPA filter. Oh, and it is slim! Take a look at the picture above the AirInstinct is only 7-1/2 inches thick.

In honor of our 2nd Bloggiversary (yes, it was earlier this month) we have teamd up with Oreck to give one reader an Oreck AirInstinct™ 200 Air Purifier! Oreck Corporation provided the prize for the sweepstakes but is not the sponsor of the sweepstakes. The giveaway winner must be a resident of the U.S. 48 contiguous states. Please allow for rafflecopter to load. If you don’t see your comment immediately it is because we need to approve the comment! Contest closes at 12:01 am September 14th, 2012. One winner will be chosen at random using Rafflecopter via Random.org. The winner will be emailed and have 5 days to respond. If the winner does not respond another winner will be chosen at random.

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If you don’t win–don’t worry. Right now until 10/1/2012 you can save an additional 10%off already reduced Oreck Air Purifiers! 

Disclosure: I received the Oreck AirInstinct™ 200 to review for free, and one lucky reader will win one Oreck AirInstinct™ 200 for free! As always all opinions are always my own (that’s how we keep it real here)! There are affiliate links in this post.

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I love washi tape. It’s been my new obsession for 2012. I recently was introduced to a new company: Downtown Tape. They are your one-stop shop for all your washi tape needs! ALL rolls are just $1.99!!! They have 15 different striped washi tapes, 24 dot washi tapes, 16 floral washi tapes, 26 patterned washi tapes, and 13 randomness washi tapes. That is 94 different styles of washi tape to choose from (in one place)! And they offer a flat shipping rate of $2.95.

Being that washi tape is a paper tape it’s not super sticky, so you can easily reposition the tape multiple times with it still adhereing to your item of choice. I’ve seen all over Pinterest ways people transform their knife blocks–all with paint. I couldn’t imaging painting my knife block. Instead I decided to dress it up with a little washi tape. I used 2 rows of Sizzle in Sedona (yellow) and 2 rows of Cleveland Rock Royalty (purple). Because of the pattern in the purple tape I was able to match it up so it essentially looked like one band around the block instead of two! Best of all, I can change up my knife block next month if I want with a whole new look and feel using washi tape! Follow my tutorial below to see how I transformed my knife block.

Transforming your knife block can’t get any easier than this!

Now, on to the fun part… one lucky reader will win 10 rolls of washi tape plus 25 tags from Downtown Tape. Please fill out the Rafflecopter widget below (be patient… let it load) and follow all the instructions. Unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to United States shipping addresses.
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As most of you know I love Mod Podge! I own just about every formula and tool that has been created in the product line. I easily craft with it once a month. About two months ago I received Amy Anderson’s brand new book in the mail; Mod Podge Rocks (the book). I spent a good hour or so reading this book cover to cover! When I first found out Amy was writing a book I was so esctactic for her and couldn’t wait to see what awesome projects she came up with!

This book contains over 40 decoupage projects from Amy Anderson herself as well as few guest contributors, some of which I know you are familiar with in the blogging world.

I love the idea of revamping a helmet!

Heather Mann from Dollar Store Crafts was one of the contributors to the book. I love her bottle cap necklace!

Cathie Fillian also contributed to the book and of course she did a few Halloween projects that I adore! I absolutely LOVE the glowing mummy hand! I can see me making a few of these!

How chic is this book page pumpkin? Love this!!

And of course… the fabulous Amy Anderson!

Mr. Woodsy & I had the pleasure of meeting Amy at the Haven closing-closing party and we even got to have dinner with her! She is just as kind in person as she is online! I can’t wait to hangout with Amy again!

One winner will receive a copy of Mod Podge Rocks and a Plaid Mod Podge 6-Pot Sampler Set. Please fill out the Rafflecopter widget below for a chance to win!

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Disclaimer: I received one review copy for myself and a copy to giveaway. I purchased the Mod Podge Sampler Set to giveaway to one lucky winner. I was not paid to write this post. All opinions are always my own. This post contains affiliate links which means if you buy from my suggested link(s) I will make a percentage from your sale. 

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I posted my part 1 of Haven Conference Recap the other day, and part 2 is coming up shortly. As I mentioned in the first post–we got a lot of swag. Towards the end of day 2 we were feel ultra guilty because our names kept getting drawn for more prizes. So we’ve emptied our bags and put together a mini Haven swag bag for one lucky reader.

1 lucky reader will win:

• Haven zipper bag
• Ryobi Drill Bit Set, Safety Glasses, & Hat
• PureBond Tape Measure
• Bondo Brand Scrapers
• HGTV Home/Shaw Floors planning notebook and coffee mug
• Oreck duster
• Home Depot “Do-It-Herself” picture frame
• Minwax notepad, pen, and staining info

Please fill out the multiple steps using rafflecopter for a chance to win some fabulous Haven swag!

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Disclaimer: We received all of these products for free and were not required to give any of it away. We are giving away some swag out of the kindness of our hearts. Because of this we are footing the bill on shipping: unfortunately, this giveaway is only open to United States residents because let’s face it–this is a pretty heavy box!

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