Day 10 Giveaway A Day: Bridesmaids DVD

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Contest Closed. Congrats to Robbie!

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

Wedding stress got you down, sister? Well, it’s time to let off a little steam, take a couple of hours to sit back and laugh. Today’s giveaway is a copy of the Bridesmaids DVD.  {Note: The release date is September 20, so it won’t ship to you until then.}

DVD Review (Amazon):

The delightful Kristen Wiig, who’s shone in dozens of supporting roles and on Saturday Night Live, hits a bull’s-eye with her first lead role in Bridesmaids. Annie (Wiig) isn’t doing so well; her bakery failed and she keeps sleeping with a good-looking louse (Jon Hamm, Mad Men), but she’s always had her best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph, Away We Go) to buoy her up… until Lillian gets engaged. Annie becomes maid of honor, but another friend of Lillian’s–the rich and lovely Helen (Rose Byrne, Get Him to the Greek)–wants to take over that position. Misadventures with bad Brazilian food, dress fittings, an unfortunate flight to Vegas, and a sympathetic traffic cop (Chris O’Dowd from British TV comedy The IT Crowd) follow, with increasingly hilarious results. Bridesmaids successfully balances raunchy comedy and character portrait. The embarrassing and socially catastrophic stuff, which in too many movies balloons into absurdity, is here kept in check just enough to allow Annie and the other characters to be multidimensional people–without the movie losing its comic capacity for cringe. (Actress Melissa McCarthy, of Mike & Molly, works miracles with a character than in most hands would be pure cartoon.) Wiig’s enormous appeal keeps Annie sympathetic, even as she becomes more and more of a train wreck. Bridesmaids is both smart and dumb, raunchy and earnest, and altogether enjoyable. –Bret Fetzer

 

[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 15. 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 9 Giveaway A Day: Win DIY Bride “The Crafty Countdown”

Posted by Khris in Contests

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”

Posted by Khris in Contests

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 7 Giveaway A Day: Scotch Tape Glider Kit

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Contest closed. Congrats to Mandy!

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

Like the mighty Oprah has her favorite things list, I have mine “must-haves” for crafting. Scotch’s Advanced Tape Glider is an essential for anyone doing a lot of paper projects that require double-sided tape.

Product Details:

Scotch 85 1/4-Inch ATG Advanced Tape Glider with 2 Rolls of Tape/Kit
From Scotch

[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.]

Giveaway Updates

Posted by Khris in Contests

Hey y’all! I’ve been having problems with posting this week. It looks like the issue has been resolved. (Can I get a woot! woot! in the house?) I’ll be catching up with a batch of giveaways this weekend. Stay tuned for a whoooole bunch of DIY goodness coming your way!