Thursday, August 25, 2011

Giveaway, Guest Poster, Photo Wreath Tutorial & A Winner!

I have another ah-mazing bloggy BFF here today.  But before we get to her craft tutorial & giveaway, I want to announce the winner of Lisa from Organized Chaos' handmade necklace & bird ring.

The winner is:

True Random Number Generator


Min: 1

Max: 94

Result:

32
(I can't figure out how to get the actual widget on here...sorry guys)

Congrats.....
 
Mom2MemphisAndRuby said...

I'm following both of your on twitter!



For those of you who entered - thank you!.  You have another chance to win something oh so sweet and cute and perfectly handmade by Momma Rake today! 


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Hi friends! I am so excited to be here with you all today! I was thrilled when Nicole asked me to guest post on her awesome blog! 



So let me tell you a little bit about  myself... My name is Marissa and I am here from my blog Momma Rake.




Over at my blog you can check out my views on all of my fav "F" words... Faith, Family, Fashion, and Food. (Come on... what did you think I was gonna say!!) Hehe... 


So today I am going to give you a little tutorial on how to make one of these little babies:




I found inspiration for this project here and here and here



I LOVE incorporating photos into my crafts because I can never seem to print out photos, frame them and put them up.  This is great way to enjoy a fun, simple project while getting some of those cherished "kodak moments" you have had hanging out on your memory card forever, up on the wall!



So wanna make one?? Here is what you will need:
Styrofoam wreath
Scrapbook paper
Black & White or Sepia Photos
Your fav Ribbon
Embellishments of your choice
Push Pins





Start out by wrapping your wreath with your ribbon. I just used a push pin and tuck it through the ribbon in the back of the wreath and started wrapping. 




I learned very quickly that I needed to put a push pin every few inches because the ribbon was satiny and slipped easily.




Here she is all wrapped up.




Then I cut circles out of my scrap book paper. I just traced the bottom of a large cup. I placed the circles around the wreath and used a push pin to keep them in place. (The circles like to move all over the place so once you have them placed the way you like them, pin those suckers!)




Next, find an object that is slightly smaller then your paper circles. I used the bottom of a smaller glass. I suggest using a clear class so you can see your photo!! :)


I used hot glue to glue my photos on the paper circles.




Then I added my embellishments... The butterflies don't really scream fall but they matched my gold scrap book paper, they were 3-D, and I was in love with them...




Pretty Autumn Flowers...




Cute little fall acorns...




Then I tied a huge bow with my ribbon.




I pinned the bottom of the bow to the back of my wreath (obviously at the top).




And there you have it! You can do so many different things with this project!! How about a new wreath for every holiday? Yes please! 



Now, for the GIVE AWAY:

I am stocking my etsy shop with a ton of goodies and will be launching it VERY SOON, but until then  I am offering some of my latest creations for free today!!







The first item I will be giving away is an adorable head band made out of super soft nylon with an adorable vintage inspired over sized flower. The flower is on an alligator clip and can be removed from the headband if you have older girls or if you want to wear it yourself!




And of course I am not about to leave out the mommas!! I am also including a set of four vintage inspired bobby pins just begging to be worn!!




I love the vintage colors of this fabric!




  So much so that I sport mine all the time!!



So how do you enter??




Be a public follower of Momma Rake & Miss Mommy



EXTRA ENTRIES:
"Like" Miss Mommy & Momma Rake on Facebook
"Follow" Miss Mommy & Momma Rake on Twitter
Tweet and/or Facebook about this giveaway



Good luck and I look forward to reading all of your comments!! 



Blessings,
Marissa

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Pssst.....I'm over at Momma Rake today posting a YUMMY Taco Soup recipe AND giving away a necklace and ring made by me!.  So after your finished entering to win all Momma Rakes goodness - click HERE to read my post and enter my giveaway!

OH - and don't forget about your chance to win The Pioneer Woman Cook book that i'm giving away as well hosted over at Lisa's blog Organized Choas.  Click HERE to enter.  Only a few more days to enter!



68 comments:

A Little Piece of Me said...

I am a public follower of Miss Mommy

Salena
A Little Piece of Me
www.salenalee.blogspot.com

A Little Piece of Me said...

I am a public follower of Momma Rake

Salena
A Little Piece of Me
www.salenalee.blogspot.com

A Little Piece of Me said...

I am following Miss Mommy on fb

Salena
A Little Piece of Me
www.salenalee.blogspot.com

A Little Piece of Me said...

I am following Momma Rake on fb

Tarah Sweeney said...
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A Little Piece of Me said...

I am following Miss Mommy on twitter

Salena
A Little Piece of Me
www.salenalee.blogspot.com

A Little Piece of Me said...

I follow Momma Rake on twitter

Salena
A Little Piece of Me
www.salenalee.blogspot.com

A Little Piece of Me said...

I shared about the giveaway on fb and will on twitter too. :)

Em @ And Nothing Else Matters said...

I follow Miss Mommy, of course!

Em @ And Nothing Else Matters said...

I follow Momma Rake

Em @ And Nothing Else Matters said...

I like MM on FB

Em @ And Nothing Else Matters said...

I like Momma Rake on FB

Em @ And Nothing Else Matters said...

I shared the post and giveaway on FB

Unknown said...

Of course I follow Miss Mommy!!

Unknown said...

I follow Momma Rake too!!

Unknown said...

I "like" Miss Mommy on fb :)

Unknown said...

I "like" Momma Rake on fb :)

Unknown said...

I spread the giveaway love on fb!

Holly said...

I follow Momma Rake :)

Holly said...

I also follow Miss Mommy!

Holly said...

I like Miss Mommy on fb!

Holly said...

And I like Momma Rake on fb!

Katie said...

I follow Miss Mommy :)

Katie said...

I follow Momma Rake :)

Katie said...

I like MOmma Rake on FB

Katie said...

I like Miss Mommy on FB

Katie said...

I follow Momma Rake on Twitter

Katie said...

I follow Miss Mommy on Twitter

Tarah Sweeney said...

i follow momma rake on twitter! :))

Tarah Sweeney said...

i follow miss mommy on twitter!

Tarah Sweeney said...

i follow miss mommy on fb

Tarah Sweeney said...

i follow momma rake on fb!

Pidg said...

I follow Miss Mommy (where ever she may go) ;)

Pidg said...

I follow Momma Rake ...heck yes!

Gina said...

Follow Miss Momma

Pidg said...

I follow Miss Mommy on FB...it's a party everyday! Haha...I'm so lacking for entertainment right now!

Pidg said...

I follow Momma Rake on FB...pretty much the same reason...

Pidg said...

I follow Miss Mommy on Twitter...even tho I have no idea what I'm doing on Twitter!

Pidg said...

And last but not least I follow Momma Rake on Twitter...whew.. this was a lot for my ADHD to handle...loves to you both, you always make me smile! :D

Cat said...

I follow miss momma and momma rake's blogs

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Cat said...

I like you both on fb


frustrated.ambition@gmail.com

Cat said...

I follow you both on twitter

frustrated.ambition@gmail.com

Cat said...

I tweeted


frustrated.ambition@gmail.com

Aimee said...

I wear flowers in my hair everyday too. Love these flowers. So much fun

HannahBee said...

Public follower of both of you guys!

hannah at nathanaeliversen dot com

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

You know I follow your blog!~ Luv~
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I am also a follower of Momma Rake's blog~!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I "like" Miss Mommy on Facebook!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I had to check to make sure, but I also "like" Momma Rake on Facebook~!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I definitely follow Miss Mommy on Twitter~!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I also follow Momma Rake on Twitter!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

I just "facebooked" this giveaway~!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Lisa @ Organized Chaos said...

And WOW...ONE last one... I just Tweeted this giveaway~!
~Lisa @ Organized Chaos

Becky said...

I am following Momma Rake and I want to follow you but the option isn't there ....

Lena B, Actually said...

I am a follower of Miss Mommy :)

Lena B, Actually said...

Now follow Momma Rake :)

Lena B, Actually said...

I follow Miss Mommy on Twitter!

Lena B, Actually said...

Now following Momma Rake on Twitter :)

Lena B, Actually said...

I like Momma Rake on FB!

Lena B, Actually said...

I posted this on my FB page... I mentioned the both of you! :)

Lena B, Actually said...

I tweeted and mentioned both of you! :)

Meig Heyburn said...

I'm a follower of both you and Momma Rake!

Meig Heyburn said...

I like Miss Mommy on FB!

Meig Heyburn said...

I like Momma Rake on fb.

Meig Heyburn said...

I follow Miss Mommy on Twitter!

Meig Heyburn said...

I follow Momma Rake on Twitter!

Mommies & Chickadees said...

I'm a fb follower!

Mommies & Chickadees said...

I'm a twitter follower!

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