Win Copies of Both of My Books

Posted by Khris in Contests

UPDATE: Contest Closed! Thank you to everyone who participated! If you didn’t win this time, there will be more contests and giveaways to come.

Drawing:

Winners: Stephanie B and Naazia have been notified.

Hey DIYers,

It feels like giveaway time! I’m giving away a very special prize: a copy of both of my books. That’s right, you can win 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding and The Crafty Countdown in one neat little package this time.

The DIY Bride Books

Here’s what you need to do:

1. Leave a comment to this post (posting comments to other posts is perfectly fine but won’t gain you the opportunity to win the prize).
2. In your comment, tell me what your biggest DIY dilemma is. Are you having problems finding the right materials? Confused about where to begin? Hopelessly not crafty? Be funny. Be sincere. Be brief or spill your guts. As long as you share your most pressing do-it-yourself wedding concern, you’re entered.
3. Enter by February 10th. On February 12th, I’ll pick a random winner. No, wait. I’ll pick TWO random winners. In a few days, you’ll get your books in the mail. Sweet!

The fine print:

• I ask that only brides-to-be (and grooms, too) enter the contest, please. Since they’re the ones in the most need of the info & inspiration in the book, I strongly feel they’re the ones who should have the opportunity to win a copy.
• Open to US residents only this time.
• One entry per person.

CHA: Live Blogging & Twittering

Posted by Khris in DIYBride News

Hey DIYers,

Tomorrow I’ll be heading to CHA, the Craft & Hobby Association’s big trade show for the craft industry that’s held on Sunday and Monday. CHA is where hundreds of craft companies of all kinds showcase their new products to retailers & media in the craft industry. While I’m there I’ll be blogging and twittering about the cool wedding craft-related products I find.

If you’re not yet following me on Twitter, you can find me at http://www.twitter.com/diybride . For my CHA-related posts, search for the hashtag #diycha and that’ll bring up my CHA-only posts. (In the twitter search field, just type in #diycha.)

I’ll likely blog once or twice while I’m there. I’m not yet sure what the wifi situation is at the venue or my hotel.  Check back here for updates.

If you’re attending the trade show, I’ll be signing copies of my new book, The Crafty Countdown, on Sunday 11/24 from 11 am – 12 pm in the R & M West Coast booth (#4212) at the Craft & Hobby Association Winter Trade Show. Please stop by and say hello!

Valentine’s Treat Bags

Posted by Khris in DIY Projects & Tutorials, Favors + Gifts

The wonderfully talented and creative Kathleen from Twig & Thistle has made available 2 downloadable projects on her site to create the adorableValentine’s treat bags below.  Click here for the Goodie Bag and here for the Brownie Bag.

Wedding Photography Giveaway

Posted by Khris in Contests

Hey DIYers,

Photographer Chris Leary is offering a contest to win free wedding photography. The contest is open until Saturday, February 14th 2010.

One grand prize will be awarded:

• 8 hours of photography by Chris Leary and my second photographer

• Final selections displayed online at www.pictage.com – you can keep private or share with family & friends

• One signed 11×14 gallery print of your favorite image

• One copy of all the high resolution digital negatives (image files) on a DVD

Check out Chris’ website for all of the contest details and to check out his beautiful portfolio.

Lisa + Dave’s Video Save-The-Date

Posted by Khris in Real DIYers

I am so in love with video save-the-dates! DIY Bride Lisa sent in this fun and creative vid STD. I’d even venture to call it epic.

Lisa & Dave’s Save-the-Date (aka There Is No Turning Back Now Video) from Lizarinny on Vimeo.