Giveaway results!

The winner of the giveaway is...... (drumroll please)

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Christine from the blog My 2 Monsters!!

Christine chose the blue kids oven mitts so I will be emailing you shortly to get your address (and giving my kids the red polka dot ones so they can finally play with them!).

Congratulations and thanks for playing!

p.s.  I used Random.org for this but can't work out how to get a picture of it to put on my blog.....

Giveaway is here!

Yay, the planets have finally aligned and I have my giveaway ready!  These little play oven mitts are not difficult to make but to explain the whole process I have put together quite a lengthy tutorial which you can download below.  These would be so cute for any little kid that loves their play kitchen or it might encourage them to play with it like it does mine.

Kids Play Oven Mitts

Here is a quick overview of how to do it for more confident sewers.  I am sure you could work it out yourself anyway.  Like I said, they are not hard, nor particularly time consuming if you have access to a sewing machine.

When we lived in Malaysia a few years ago, the hotel we stayed at had a children's play area with one of these little mitts.  All of the kids went straight for it and I kept on meaning to make some for my children after we left there.  So I finally have.

Now, this is where the giveaway part comes in.  I have made two sets so tell me which one you would prefer (out of the two pictured at the top of this post) and I will send it off to you!  All you have to do is leave a comment on this post (and make sure I can contact you).  This giveaway will close on Saturday, 8th May 2010, 12 noon, Uruguay time.  This is open to all readers - I will post to anywhere in the world.

Good luck!

....and the Winner is

ZACHSGRAN!

Congratulations to Zachsgran (as well as Zach!) - commenter number 6.  I will send you an email today to get your details.  Watch out for more giveaways here because your chances are very good!!  Ha ha!

Thanks CSN stores for offering this giveaway too.  I am sure young Zach will enjoy the Doctor's kit immensely!

p.s.  I used Random.org for the draw but can't work out how to get the picture of the number generator on to my blog!  Any hints would be appreciated.

Giveaway in time for Christmas!

WIN ME!

Yay, a giveaway in time for Christmas!  I don't know about you but I do a reasonable amount of my shopping online because of my location.  It is quicker, cheaper, easier and the selection is better for where I live (no offence Uruguay!).

I was recently contacted by the lovely people from AllModern (CSN Stores) who have offered to send one of my US or Canadian readers this super cute toy Doctor's bag that I think would be a great present for some little person you might know.  I love that this one is made from all environmentally friendly products too.  If you want to skip my rundown of fun things I found go to the end of the post for the giveaway rules!

You should see some of their other cute kid's stuff.  How about this gorgeous and simple little Noah's Ark giraffe by Koko Company?  So adorable!

This Groovy musical instrument set by Wonderworld is adorable too.

I really like this narrow to wide puzzle by kid O.

and don't get me started on how much I love this 'Sparrow' storage bin by DwellStudio.

But, I have saved the best for almost last.  While I have been looking around their AllModern stores I came across THESE.  They are Herman Miller Limited Edition Walnut Tops.  These weren't in the kids section by the way!  Oh. my. gosh.  I LOVE THEM.  Seriously, I want them very badly.  Just because.  Saving my pennies for these!

Last, but not least, you should go and check out one of CSN's other online stores http://www.holidaydecorationsdirect.com/.  My tree theme for the last few years has been red and white pretty much exclusively (until I get sick of it - no sign of it abating just yet).  I thought these (yes, these, because I always buy at least 3 of each design!) might look nice in my collection.  Isn't this gorgeous?

Red Gingerbread Frosted House Ornament

Aaaaanyway, as you can see, I was quite impressed with their selections and I could go on and on with items I found that I liked.  Let's get down to the giveaway!

The giveaway is open only to US and Canadian readers (sorry everyone else!).  Shipping is included.  If you would like to win the toy Doctor's set just leave a comment here between now and Sunday evening (comments close at 9pm my - Uruguay - time which is 6pm New York time).  Check the time for your time zone!  It will be earlier in the day for you if you live towards the west coast.  Make sure you leave a contact email if it isn't in your profile.  The winner will be selected by Random.org. and will be announced on Monday, 31st November.

Disclaimer:  I have not received ANY compensation by way of money or products for posting this giveaway.  I was just happy to pass on a freebie for my readers.  I do not have personal experience of shopping with this company but plan to in the near future!