Day 9 Giveaway A Day: Win DIY Bride "The Crafty Countdown"

In honor of DIY Bride’s 8th anniversary, we’re celebrating with one giveaway a day from August 29 until September 29.

Contest Closed. Congrats to Melissa!

The last book giveaway was so much fun I’m doing it again. A lot of you seemed to already own one of my two books and were hoping for a chance to win the one you didn’t have. Well, here’s your chance!  Today I’m offering up a copy of my first book, The DIY Bride: The Crafty Countdown.

Book Description:

Today’s average wedding costs $20,000, so the appeal of doing it yourself has never been greater. And crafty and creative brides-to-be need look no farther than this hip, budget-friendly wedding planner. Khris Cochran, author of The DIY Bride and creator of DIYBride.com presents 40 original, affordable, and time-saving projects in the popular countdown format that brides on a deadline just can’t live without. You’ll find everything from edible, save-the-date cards and hand-stamped cocktail napkins to bead-and-lace bridal slippers, a feather boutonnière for the groom, and a super-cool “Just Married” sign. In her trademark straightforward style, Cochran carefully leads readers through each project and supplies spot-on tips and shortcuts. Four-color, step-by-step illustrations, easy-to-read templates, and pattern guides take the mystery out of creating these wedding keepsakes. Helpful sidebars provide time estimates, so savvy brides-to-be can plan out their projects and count down confidently to their special day.

 

[NOTE: We had some problems posting, so the deadline to enter has been extended. See Below.]

To Enter: Simply reply to this post by 7 a.m. PST (California time, y’all) September 13. 1 winner will be selected via random draw. One entry per person. Open to all.

Day 8 Giveaway A Day: Win DIY Bride "40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding"

In honor of DIY Bride’s 8th anniversary, we’re celebrating with one giveaway a day from August 29 until September 29.

The last book giveaway was so much fun I’m doing it again. A lot of you seemed to already own one of my two books and were hoping for a chance to win the one you didn’t have. Well, here’s your chance!  Today I’m offering up a copy of my first book, The DIY Bride: 40 Fun Projects For Your Ultimate One-of-a-Kind Wedding.

Contest Closed. Congrats to Katrina!

Book Description:

From choosing a delicious menu to assembling the guest list, hundreds of details go into planning a successful wedding. The DIY Bride helps brides put their stamp on the big day without breaking the bank. Written by the creator of the number one Web site for wedding crafts, DIYBride.com, this fun, easy guide showcases unique, easy-to-do craft projects that range from beautiful handmade announcements and invitations to personalized favors and much more. Khris Cochran includes valuable cost-comparison sidebars that clearly detail the huge savings involved. She also shows brides how to involve their friends and families in the project-making process, making this a fun journey for all. The DIY Bride is an essential purchase for any woman who dreams of an unforgettable wedding–from the inside out.

[NOTE: We had some problems posting, so the deadline to enter has been extended. See Below.]

To Enter: Simply reply to this post by 7 a.m. PST (California time, y’all) September 13. 1 winner will be selected via random draw. One entry per person. Open to all.

[Disclaimer: DIY Bride is not affiliated with nor receives compensation from the company listed above. Prize is paid for directly out of my pocket.]

Day 4 Giveaway A Day: Win A Copy of the DIY Bride "BookAZine"

In honor of DIY Bride’s 8th anniversary, we’re celebrating with one giveaway a day from August 29 until September 29.

Contest Closed. Congrats to Shelby, flor, and Tiffany!

I have up for grabs 3 copies of the first DIY Bride “bookazine”, a magazine-formatted version of select projects from the first DIY Bride book.

The 124 page bookazine details:

The perfect companion for every wedding day. Planning a wedding is an intensely personal experience. DIY Bride shows today’s brides how to make their Big Day really theirs — a true expression of their personality … and truly unforgettable. It’s the must-have guide for making any wedding stand out.

Something for every crafting skill level and budget. This special issue shows brides of all crafting abilities how to make unique, inexpensive, and fun projects with the kind of custom touches that make guests notice — and remember.

Save the Dates to the Big Day — all with a personal stamp. From homemade engagement announcements to one-of-a-kind place cards and memorable favors, it’s packed with projects any bride can easily adapt to her own personal style.

Easy-to-follow steps from start to … all the way down the aisle. With simple, step-by-step instructions and inspiring photographs, DIY Bride helps brides create elegant projects with their own distinctive touch to make their dream wedding come true.

[NOTE: We had some problems posting, so the deadline to enter has been extended. See Below.]

To Enter: Simply reply to this post by 7 a.m. PST (California time, y’all) September 01. September 06. 3 winners will be selected via random draw. One entry per person. Open to all.

Day 3 Giveaway A Day: Fiskars SureCut 12" Paper Cutter

UPDATE: Contest Closed. Congrats to winner kristind! Thank you to all who participated.

In honor of DIY Bride’s 8th anniversary, we’re celebrating with one giveaway a day from August 29 until September 29.

The quality of your paper cutter (and the sharpness of your blades) will make or break your invitations. My favorite portable trimmers (great for those of us with limited craft space) from Fiskars. I find that Fiskars’ trimmers are accurate, top quality, replacement blades are easy to find, and are economical to maintain for the long life of the unit.

Up for grabs today is the SureCut Recycled Titanium Portable 12″ Paper Trimmer from Fiskars. It features:

• SureCut cut-line indicator allows you to quickly and easily align paper
• Titanium-coated blade for extra lasting sharpness
• Trimmer base made of 100-percent-recycled post-consumer resin
• Precision-printed scale and grid to accurately align your project before cutting; high contrast for easy readability
• Cutting capacity of 7 sheets of 20-pound copy paper
• Cutting length of 12 inches
• Swing-out arm increases measurements to 14-1/4 inches
• Patented TripleTrack blades interlock with cutting rail for straighter cuts
• Ergonomic high-profile carriage makes it easy to grip when cutting
• Safe and easy blade removal (requires no tools)
• Integrated paper clamp and smudge guard allows you to hold paper while cutting without making fingerprint marks
• Pivot-open cutting rail allows for easy project placement
• Lifetime warranty

Pretty spiffy, right? How to enter: Leave a comment to this post before 7 am September 01. One entry per person. Winner chosen by random drawing. Open to all.  Good luck!

[Disclaimer: DIY Bride is not affiliated with nor receives compensation from the company listed above. Prize is paid for directly out of my pocket.]

Win Invitations from Minted.com

Minted (a DIY Bride advertiser), is giving away 100 complete wedding suites to one lucky ducky couple! To enter, just pop over to the http://www.minted.com/blog and leave a comment between now and Friday, May 21.

While you’re waiting to see if you’re a winner, you can save 15% on your invitations, save-the-dates, shower invites, and thank you cards. Click the link to get 15% Off Wedding Stationery at Minted.com with code LAUNCH15.

iPad Winner!

And we have a winner!

First, how the winner was determined: I went through each submission and verified the products existed, the pricing was correct, and the total amount was under $500. Each submission was checked for adherence to the contest rules. I then assigned each eligible entry a number. I used the integer generator at random.org to pick a random number within the range of # of eligible submissions. The lucky number generated was 16 which corresponded to the submission by jamietwilson.

Here’s the winning entry; a lovely Glam Bride ensemble that comes in at $382.99, over $100 under budget.

Dress from ModCloth: http://tinyurl.com/jtwdress.  $54.99
Shoes from ZooShoo: http://tinyurl.com/jtwshoes $16.00
Hair flowers from VirginiaGeigerJewels Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/jtwflowers $35
Necklace from glowstoes Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/jtwnecklace $142 (the splurge!)
Earrings from somethingjeweled Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/jtwearrings $55
Clutch from ClutchThat Etsy: http://tinyurl.com/jtwclutch $80

Congrats, Jamie! You rocked the look (and budget)!

I’ll be posting the entries from other contestants throughout the month. Seriously, there are some AMAZING entries coming your way. I’m blown away by the creativity, resourcefulness, and overall awesomeness that this group put into their submissions. Inspiring!

iPad Contest: Update

Hey DIYers,

The winner of the iPad contest will be announced on Tuesday, 5/11. I’m verifying the last batch of entries today – they’re taking forever to get through – and will have a winner tomorrow morning! Many apologies for keeping you waiting; the entries are taking longer to verify than I anticipated.

xox0,Khris

iPad Contest Closed

Thank you to everyone who participated in the DIY Bride iPad contest. The submissions are now closed. I must now go through each one to verify for eligibility. Due to the number of submissions, it’s going to take a couple of days. Thank you for your patience