GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!

THANK YOU to all who entered!! We were able to raise over $300 to go to the Epilepsy Foundation!!

Now - for the WINNERS!! (each entry was numbered, and then random.org chose a number to corolate with each prize.)

$50 Toys R Us Gift Card - TERRA!!
$25 Walmart Gift Card - JULIE!!
$25 Darden Gift Card - EMMA!!
Cathy's Creations Bracelet - BROOKE L!!
Maya's Bowtique Headbands - ALY!!
Shelby's Sassy Bows Hairbows - JENNIFER LABOR!!
JMFX 5x7 Photo - EILEEN!!
Pampered Chef Napkin Rings - ANDI!!!
Bubbles and Bows custom Santa hat - CORI!!
$20 Bubbles and Bows GC #1 - JILL!
$20 Bubbles and Bows GC #2 - KRISTI!
$20 Bubbles and Bows GC #3 - JESSICA M!!
$20 Bubbles and Bows GC #4 - Mami2jcn!!
$20 Bubbles and Bows GC #5 - ALANA!!
AND THE GRAND PRIZE!!! - MELISSA!!!! *just realized there is more than one Melissa -- this is the comment that went with the entry: I have been following Eileen's blog for a while now and absolutely LOVE the onesies that her precious babies wear that you made!! I just found out TODAY that I'm pregnant after months of trying and can't wait to order some adorable stuff for my bundle!*

All winners, I will attempt to contact you through info left on the blog, but please contact me within 48 hours to discuss prize delivery! If I do not hear from you within 48 hours, I will have to draw another name.  My email is bubblesandbowsboutique@gmail.com

THANKS!! :)

HERE WE GO! Giveaway time!! ~~Entries CLOSED~~

Alrighty, folks! Here are the details of the giveaway!

*A little added bonus* For EVERY entry - $1 will be donated to the Epilepsy Foundation in honor of my niece, Ashleigh.

!!!!!UPATE!!!!! If you have voted for Cathy's Creations in the Finals of Promote My Fan Page's Best Page on Facebook contest - you will get ONE MORE FREE ENTRY!!!
Who is elligable?
Anyone can win! No limitations on location. 

Does it cost me anything?
No. Entry is free.  Although - as you will see - there are ways to boost your chances, but they are totally optional. ;)

How do I enter?
There are MANY ways to enter.
*Comment on this blog entry - 1 Entry
*Follow the blog - 1 Entry (Counts if you are already following)
*Become a fan on Facebook Go HERE - 1 Entry (Counts if you are already a fan)
*Send your friends to become fans on Facebook Go HERE, have them leave a comment on my FACEBOOK page that you sent them - 1 Entry PER friend you refer
*Become a fan of the vendors on Facebook (Excludes Walmart, Darden, and Toys R Us) - 1 Entry per vendor (Comment here saying you are a fan of theirs - links below to all of their stores)
*Purchase ANY item from one of the vendors (excludes Toys R Us, Darden, and Walmart) that are a part of this give away - 1 Entry per vendor purchased from (Item MUST be paid for before end of the giveaway.)
*Purchase ANY item from me -1 Entry PER item purchased while giveaway is running (Item MUST be paid for before end of the giveaway.)

When does the giveaway end?
The giveaway begins NOW and ends on NOVEMBER 14th at 5:00 pm CST.

So...What can I win?
AH! The all important information! Here are the prizes being given away during the giveaway!
* 1 winner will receive a $50 gift card to Toys R Us!
* 1 winner will receive a $25 gift card to Walmart!
* 1 winner will receive a $25 gift card to Darden (Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Longhorn Steakhouse)
* 1 winner will receive a BEAUTIFUL Miyuki bead bracelet from Cathy's Creations
* 1 winner will receive FUN headbands from Maya's Bowtique
* 1 winner will receive THREE awesome bows from Shelby's Sassy Bows
* 1 winner will receive a 5x7 print from JMFX Photography
* 1 winner will receive a set of 4 Pampered Chef napkin rings.
* 1 winner will receive a custom crocheted Santa hat from Bubbles and Bows Boutique
* 5 winners will receive a $20 credit to Bubbles and Bows Boutique
* AND 1 Grand Prize winner will receive a $50 store credit to Bubbles and Bows Boutique, 1 set of 18 t-lights from Partylite Candles, a $25 gift card to Walmart, a custom crochet headband, and a 9" pie plate from Pampered Chef!

Good Luck everyone!

HUGE Giveaway!!

I am currently working with some WONDERFUL vendors on an awesome giveaway!! There will be multiple winners for this giveaway.  How many you say? Well - at LEAST there will be 10 different winners! As a teaser...how does a giftcard to Toys R Us sound?...and that is just ONE of the prizes! Check back tomorrow for details!

THANK YOU!

WOW! Over 100 new fans in the month of September - each one raising $1 for St. Jude's! You all are amazing!!

As my way of thanking each of you, first - you will all be able to receive 15% off of ANY purchase.  Use the code "SJFR" at checkout on http://www.bubblesandbowsboutique.com/ . 

SECOND! I will be doing a drawing for a FREE  holiday outfit! Either a dress, skirt and shirt, pants and shirt, OR overalls - customized for you for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hannakuh. (If you don't celebrate any of these, it can also just be winter themed.) How to enter - just post a pic on my Facebook page of you or your little one in your favorite holiday/winter outfit/costume! (Includes anything from October - January).  I will do a random drawing on Monday for the winner! :)

Also - please consider supporting me in my Walk Now for Autism Speaks on October 16.  I would truly appreciate any donation to this awesome cause! Donate Here

500 Facebook Fans Giveaway!

The winner of the random giveaway for hitting 500 fans is Shelby Brushwyler!!  Shelby wins any item of her choice!

For everyone else...here is another giveaway for all of you! :)

Items you could win....your choice of:

* custom outfit
* custom hoodie
* wall letters

How to win:
* for one entry - comment here with your favorite fall theme
* for FIVE entries - purchase any item from my store here. (If you purchase 2 items, you receive 10 entries, and so on...)
* for FIVE entries - refer a friend to my website and every item they purchase you receive the entries as well. (They HAVE to tell me you sent them.)
* for one entry - comment here with an idea of something you would like to see carried in my store that is not already being carried. 

Drawing will be held on September 18 at 5:00 pm CST.  Thanks and good luck!!!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!

According to random.org, the winner is.............TERRA JONES!! Congrats, Terra!!

Check back soon - I will be doing a fall drawing soon!

How To! A fun tween party idea!

I have seen a lot of cute How To blogs recently.  I decided to add a few things that can be done easily - even without an embroidery machine!  This project is an appliqued initial shirt - that your party goers can then decorate themselves! The pictures you will see here do have the applique done by a machine.  BUT I will explain how easily you can do them without even a sewing machine!

What you will need to make this super fun t-shirt:
* blank non-pocket tees.  (I got mine at Hobby Lobby. Their standard pricing is $2.99 per shirt, but you can find sales for 50% off - which I found for this party! So overall, the shirts cost $6.)
* scrap fabric.  You will need about 5-6" square scraps of fabric per shirt. (I used different fabrics for each top.)
* thread - if you will be using a sewing machine or embroidery machine
* stitch witch or fabric glue - if you will not be using a machine
* t-shirt paints (I purchased 12 paints for $12.)
* warm iron if you are using stitch witch.
* cardboard t-shirt forms (this is optional, but I highly recommend it. They are $.99 at Hobby Lobby.)

For machine embroidery: You will load your applique letters onto your machine.  Stitch the outline.  Place ironed fabric over outline and stitch your base stitch.  Remove your embroidery frame. Trim fabric around the stitching.  Replace your embroidery frame and stitch around your appliqued letter.

For sewing machine: You will need to trim your fabric before pinning it to your t-shirt.  Create whichever letter you are wanting to applique.  Pin it to your fabric and use a zig zag stitch to go around the edges of your letter.

Without a machine: Start with your scrap of fabric.  Trim it into the letter design you would like.  If you are using fabric glue, put a light layer spread evenly across the back of the letter. Place gently onto your t-shirt and firmly rub into place.  Allow glue to dry.  If you are using stitch witch, you will place it on the back of the letter, center your letter onto your t-shirt and then using your iron, you will iron your letter into place.

Here is an idea of what you will have:

Now - if you have used fabric glue or stitch witch, you may prefer to outline your letter with fabric paints.

Next, give each of the girls a t-shirt and cardboard form.  Place the shirt on the cardboard form, and allow girls to decorate with fabric paints.

Let shirts dry overnight, and you will have this as a finished product!

A great party favor that doesn't contain sugar! And one they can keep as a memory of a fun night!

(If you prefer to purchase the t-shirts with the appliques, I do have them available in my store. They are sold for $8/each or $20 for 4. Go here to purchase.)

Giveaway!

Until recently, I had been running my giveaways through Facebook. I recently found out that it is against the Facebook rules to do so. (???)  SO! I am going to be using the blog again to continue my giveaways!! :) What better way to start it back off, than to do a giveaway. :)

Here are the rules: 

*Comment here for one entry.

*Fan me on Facebook here and leave a comment that you are a fan. (If you are already a fan, that counts, too!)  - counts as one entry.

*EVERY item purchased between today and August 31st counts as FIVE entries. 

*For every friend you refer to my store that makes a purchase you will receive FIVE entries. (They MUST tell me you referred them.)

NOW! What will you win?!  It will be YOUR choice between a custom hoodie, a custom earflap hat, and a custom set of wall letters! (The item will be created to your specifications - choice of wording, colors, design, etc...)

Drawing will be held on September 1st at 10:00 am CST.  GOOD LUCK! :)

Notice for October 2009

From Cara:

Due to an overwhelming work load, my sister's wedding, my new nephew being born, and extensive medical testing for my son, I am going to be taking the month of October off.

I will be using this time to focus on my family and to complete all outstanding orders.

I appreciate your understanding.

Through October 1, please use the code "FALL" to receive 35% off all orders!

Winners!

Apologizes in the delay of announcing these winners...

However, without further ado...

3rd Place - Winner of a burper/wipes case set! AND a $10 Gift Card is:
Sarah!

2nd Place - Winner of a tote bag, burper, and matching wipes case AND a $20 Gift Card is:
A Soldier's Family!

And the Grand Prize winner of a custom made clothing set! (Girls set - dress, purse, bow. Boys set - appliqued top, matching shorts or pants.) AND a $50 Gift Card is:
Crystal!

Congratulations to all 3 winners and thank you to all who entered!!

Two July Specials! and a Month Long Giveaway!

Some of you may have read about these specials in the newsletter (click here to sign up for that!)

July is a very special month for Cara! :) Her youngest child turns TWO!! In honor of this, she is having TWO great specials!

First - a Buy TWO, Get ONE free sale! On everything in the store! You can mix and match!

Second - a "Disney SALEabration!" She is featuring her Disney products this month! The Applique t-shirts (available in Minnie, Mickey, Donald, Daisy, the Princesses, or pretty much ANY of your favorite Disney movies) are one of her biggest sellers, and are SO cute for your Disney lover! Disney themed hairbows, beach towels, onesies, blankets, burpers, tote bags, or pretty much ANY of her items would be an awesome addition!

For EVERY Disney item you purchase - you will receive $5 off of your order!! Meaning, if you purchase 4 Disney shirts, you will receive $20 off of your order!! (And, yes, you can combine this with the Buy TWO, get ONE free!)

Also, during the time of June 15-July 31st 10% of ALL sales will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House!

To top it all off! Another great giveaway!!

Respond here for a chance to win one of THREE great prizes!

On July 31st at 8:00 PM EST three names will be drawn for these great prizes!

GRAND PRIZE - A custom made clothing set! (Girls set - dress, purse, bow. Boys set - appliqued top, matching shorts or pants.) AND a $50 Gift Card!

SECOND PRIZE - A tote bag, burper, and matching wipes case AND a $20 Gift Card!

THIRD PRIZE - A burper/wipes case set! AND a $10 Gift Card!

1 entry - respond here (make sure I have a way to contact you)

5 entries - for EVERY item purchased in my store between June 30-July 30.

GOOD LUCK!!!

We Have A Winner!

The winner of Cara's huge amazing, anniversary giveaway is.....

Kaitlyn's Mum!!!!

There were nearly 300 entries into this giveaway!!

Thank you so much for all the ideas, suggestions and feedback!

And a HUGE congrats to Kaitlyn's Mum -- Enjoy that Gift Certificate & shopping!!!!!!

Weekend Sale

For the faithful {blog} followers, Cara is offering a spectacular sale through Sunday (6.18-6.21)!!!

Not only do you get 50% off any 1 item from her shop (yes, ANY item!),
she's also offering 20% off your entire order!

So, run over to Bubbles and Bows Boutique and get that order in!

Reminder!

Don't forget to enter the huge giveaway for a $200 gift certificate to Bubbles and Bows Boutique! You have until 8pm, Saturday night (6.20.09).

There are countless ways to enter - seriously! You can get up to 5 entries, just for being a fan and follower (among other things), but, then, if you place an order from Bubbles and Bows Boutique, you get 5 entries for every item you purchase!

So click on over to the giveaway and get yourself entered! Who knows - you just might win!

Weekly Specials (June 14 - June 21)

The Anniversary special for the week is

50% off any one item from Bubbles and Bows Boutique!

HUGE SALE - (June 11 - June 14th)

THURSDAY, JUNE 11 - SUNDAY, JUNE 14 ONLY

CHOOSE YOUR SALE WEEKEND!!

Choose between:

50% off any one item
(this discount happens AFTER checkout - you will receive an updated invoice)

BOGO FREE! (of equal or lesser value)
Use code "BOGOFUN"

20% off your entire order. Use code "BUBBLES"

or

$25 off of any order of $75 or more! Use code "25off75".

And introducing Bubble Bucks!

Starting this weekend you will now earn points on EVERY order! You earn 1 point per $1 spent. Once you reach 100 points you will receive a $10 credit towards any future purchase!

This weekend is DOUBLE points weekend too!
So, if you spend $50, you will receive the 100 points you need for your $10 credit!

Weekly Specials (June 7 - June 14)

The Anniversary special for the week is
50% off any one item from Bubbles and Bows Boutique!

And, 10% of all orders through June 15, 2009
goes to the Make A Wish Foundation!

Happy Anniversary! (Giveaway!)

Do you ever visit Bubbles and Bows Boutique and start your wish list, thinking, "I need a couple Bitty Buns diapers, oh, a handful of burper diapers, and I wanted a tutu for my daughter...and two Minnie shirts for my nieces..." and the list grows and grows...

Well guess what? Now you could have the chance to purchase all that and more!

One year ago, Cara opened up Bubbles and Bows Boutique!

In honor of this celebration, Cara's giving YOU the gift! And what a gift it is!

First, you can purchase any one item for 50% off!

On top of that, Cara has generously offered a $200 gift certificate to Bubbles and Bows Boutique!!

There are a ton of ways to enter. Please read all the information below very carefully! :)

Required single entry: Share a new product idea for Cara OR a link to your favorite fabric -- You MUST do this for any other entries to count.

Extra Entries, do one or more of the following:

One Entry - For following the blog (counts if you already do, let us know!)
One Entry - For becoming a Facebook fan (counts if you already are, just tell us!)
One Entry - For sharing your favorite Bubbles and Bows Boutique item
One Entry - For signing up for the newsletter (counts if you already have signed up, just tell us!)
Two Entries - For blogging about this giveaway (blog more than one place? Share each link, please)
FIVE ENTRIES - FOR EACH ITEM YOU BUY! (Be sure to tell us how many items you purchase)

*Your entry could look something like this -
New idea - Pillow Case Dresses (1)
I follow (1)
I'm a FB fan (1)
My favorite item is the tutus! (1)
I signed up for the newsletter! (1)
I blogged here (a web address) and here (another address) ( 2 each, 4 entries)
I bought 3 diapers (5 each, 15 entries)

I would then get 24 entries into this giveaway!!!!

Other important info:
This giveaway is open until June 20th, 2009 at 8pm.
This giveaway is open to US residents only.
Winner will be drawn by random.org - please make sure we have a way to contact you!
Winner has 72 hours to respond.

We Have A Winner!

Before I announce the winner, I want to share a secret...come close...there's another giveaway coming up very very very soon...and it's going to be HUGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Whew, not that I got that out of my system!

I just drew a number for the 3 pack of custom AIO Cloth Diapers giveaway and the winner is.....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

50

Timestamp: 2009-06-04 23:18:19 UTC

#50 is STIMMEL!

Congrats!!!!!!

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