Share the Message 2018 Winner

Hi everyone,

It's time to pick our Share the Message blog candy winner.  I would like to thank Karin and Jeanne for entering.  The # selected using random.org was 2 - Jeanne at Reba Li Creates.

Congratulations Jeanne!  Please email me your address using the link on my right sidebar and I will get these pretty pink items in the mail to you next week.  Thank you for your support ladies.

Share the Message 2018 Giveaway ...

Hi everyone,

I've been gone for way too long.  Life has been so busy and Pippin is now over a year old!  I thought it was important that I post about 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month'.  Breast cancer, and other types of cancers, have touched so many of our lives in one way or another.  Let us spread the word about early detection and mammography.

To help promote breast cancer awareness month, I will be giving away a Be You Notebook & Pen, Pink Ribbon Heart Key Tag and Notepad with Magnetic Closure.

All you need to do to enter the drawing is be a follower of my blog, like Donna's Designs on Facebook and leave a comment on this post by Saturday, October 13, 2018.

I will select a winner on Sunday, October 14, 2018 using random.org and will give the winner 48 hours to contact me via email.

Please spread the word to your family and friends about October being 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month' and the importance of being screened.  If you know someone dealing with the disease, I encourage you to reach out to them - your support would mean everything.  This is a cause I am passionate about and I'm proud to display my pink ribbon this month.

Good luck and thank you for joining this cause.

Faith . Love . Hope . Believe

GYB 2015 Winner!

Hi everyone,

Wishing you a blessed Sunday.  I want to thank everyone who entered my Grow Your Blog giveaway.  It's finally time to announce the winner.  The winning # using random.org was 3 - Merle from Merlesworld.

Congratulations Merle, I have sent you an email so if you could please respond with your address I will get this pretty heart locket in the mail to you.

Thank you to all those who entered and for taking the time to leave a comment on my GYB post.  

I'm hoping to enjoy a relaxing day with some crafting.  Poor hubby will have to clean more snow.  To all my friends in the Northeast - stay warm!

Grow Your Blog & Giveaway

Hi blogging friends,

Today I am joining the 3rd annual Grow Your Blog party at Vicki's place.  If you are new to Donna's Designs I hope you will take a few minutes to look around or stop back after the party.  Let me tell you a little bit about myself.  I create handmade cards with rubber stamps and digital images.  It is a hobby I picked up seven years ago.

These are just a few of my favorites ...

My craft room began as a bedroom and has since evolved into my crafting studio/office.  It is not a large space, but I have tried to make the most of it so that everything is within reach and accessible when my 'mojo' is flowing.  I do my best to explain how I create my cards and always include a supply list for your reference.

Donna's Designs has been featured in Creating Vintage Charm, Artful Blogging, Romantic Homes, Gatherings, Rubber Stamp Madness and Old Fashioned Living.

On my blog I also share with you my passion for gardening.  As you stroll through my gardens you will see native plants which attract butterflies and hummingbirds.  As you tour and take in all the architectural elements I have incorporated into my gardens; whether it is the gazebo, arbor, trellises, pond or the fountain, I'm sure you will find something you like.

From time to time I will share some of my vintage china.  I have been collecting pieces for many years.  Tea time is usually on Tuesday.

My husband and I have a love for Ocicats and currently we are blessed with a chocolate-silver named Cheops.  He will pop in occasionally to say 'hello'.

For this special party I am giving away a sterling silver heart locket.  Isn't this just sweet and perfect for Valentine's Day?

All you need to do to enter the drawing is leave a comment on this post by midnight on Saturday, February 14, 2015.

I will pick the lucky winner on Sunday, February 15th using random.org.  Everyone is welcome to enter, including International bloggers.

Thank you Vicki for hosting this lovely party.  Please stop over to 2 Bags Full to visit the other participants.  I do hope you will consider becoming a follower of Donna's Designs so you don't miss a thing!  You can also follow me on Facebook.

Now, let's party!

Share the Message 2014 Winners

Hi everyone,

Thanks to everyone who entered my Share the Message giveaway.  Since I had 8 pink ribbon totes to give away and 8 people left comments there is no need to do random.org.  Each of you are a winner - so congrats!

This really is for a good cause and I was hoping to have more participation.  Hey, it's something for free!  Keep the bag or fill it with goodies and give it away.  The choice is yours.  Maybe this will be the last year I promote 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month'.

Our winners today are:

Trisha @ American Honey Home

Patty @ Patty's Pretty Things

Maureen @ Being Chronically Ill Is A Pill

Betty @ My Irish Cottage Home

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Sue @ SuZeQ Creations

Becky @ A Diamond in the Rough

Jeanne @ Reba Li Creates 

Please send me your mailing address and I will get your bag in the mail this week.

Wishing you a blessed Sunday!

Share the Message 2014 Giveaway ...

Hi everyone,

October is 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month'.  It's hard to miss the color of pink everywhere standing for hope and strength.  Together I hope we can make a difference and spread the word about the importance of mammography and early detection.

For the past several years I have been hosting a giveaway to promote breast cancer awareness month.  This year I will be giving away 8 brand new Longaberger Horizon of Hope pink ribbon totes.  Each tote measures 12" long x 1.5" wide x 9" high.  The straps have a 9" drop.  Inside is lined in satin and has 2 slip pockets.  A portion of the proceeds from these totes was donated to the American Cancer Society.

(Front of Tote)

If you know someone that is living with breast cancer, having chemotherapy or radiation treatments and could use a little encouragement fill your bag with bath salts, hard candies, lotion, a book, note cards - anything to put a smile on their face.

(Back of Tote)

All you need to do to enter the drawing is be a follower of Donna's Designs and leave a comment on this post by Saturday, October 11, 2014.

I will select the winners on Sunday, October 12, 2014 using random.org and will give the winners 48 hours to contact me via email.

Please spread the word to your family and friends about October being 'Breast Cancer Awareness Month'.  I am proud to display my pink ribbon, which was created by the very talented Karen Valentine.

Good luck and thank you for joining this cause, which I am so passionate about. 

Where Bloggers Create Winner!

Hello blogging friends,

I want to thank everyone again for entering my giveaway.  It's finally time to announce the winner.  The winning # using random.org was 36 - Terry from Goin' Over the Edge. 

Congratulations Terry, I have sent you an email so if you could please respond with your address I will get this pretty necklace in the mail to you.

Hugs to all those who entered and for taking the time to comment on my craft studio.

Pay It Forward Winners!

I can't believe it's time already to pick our Pay It Forward winners!  I was so touched by all your comments and how generous & kind each of you are to one another.  Thank you for entering and for stopping to visit.

The first # selected using random.org was 5 - Trisha @ American Honey Home

The second # using random.org was 39 - Teresa @ Fox Hollow Studio

The third # using random.org was 14 - Leslee @ Canadian in Montana

Congratulations to the three of you!  I have emailed each of you to obtain your address.  You will receive a "surprise" gift from me during the month of March.

I plan on doing this event again so if you didn't win today, please don't give up!  There will be more chances.

I'm off to do some crafting.  Enjoy your Sunday!

Pay It Forward Giveaway

The other day as I was heading into a store the person in front of me took the time to hold the door for me.  Normally, this wouldn't be a big deal, but you see I wasn't in the "zone".  Do you know what I mean?  I was still far enough back that the person could have easily let the door go.  The fact that they took the time to wait made my day.

So I thought it would be nice to have a Pay-It-Forward initiative to show some love to one another.  Originally, I was going to have the first 3 people who leave a comment on this post be the recipients, but that wouldn't be right.  It's not a race.  Like many other bloggers, I work full-time and don't have the luxury of viewing blogs on a whim.

To make things fair, I will randomly select 3 people on Sunday, March 2, 2014 so please leave your comment by Saturday, March 1st.

The 3 winners will receive a "surprise" gift from me during the month of March.  It could be a crafting item, trinket, gift card, something new or something vintage.  Let's just say we will keep it interesting.  I will try to give you something I believe will make you happy.  Keep in mind the winners will need to email me their mailing address.

All I ask of the 3 winners is that they do something nice for someone else.  It can be as simple as holding the door open for someone, leaving a note with a piece of candy on a co-workers desk, treating an acquaintance to a cup of tea or coffee - whatever you can do to show some kindness and make someone smile.

I'm hoping 2014 will be a more enjoyable, friendlier and love filled year!  If you are interested follow Donna's Designs and leave a comment on this post and let the smiles begin  :-) 

GYB Winner!

Happy Saturday!

I want to thank everyone again for entering my Grow Your Blog giveaway.  I was thrilled by the number of people who entered and it is finally time to announce the winner.  The winning # using random.org was 64 - Gracie from Needles Pins and Dragonflies.

Congratulations Gracie, I have sent you an email so if you could please respond with your address I will get these pretty earrings in the mail to you.

Thank you to all those who entered and for taking the time to leave a comment on my GYB post.  I have met so many wonderful and talented ladies through blogging.

Please be sure to stop back next week for my Pay It Forward event!

Grow Your Blog & Giveaway

 

Hi blogging friends, 

Today I am joining the Grow Your Blog party at Vicki's place.  If you are new to Donna's Designs I hope you will take a few minutes to look around.  This is a great time for us to get to know each other.  I have been married for over 20 years.  My darling husband and I have a love for Ocicats.  We currently have a chocolate-silver named Cheops.

I started stamping in 2008.  For me creating cards is about more than just rubber stamps and ink - it's about sharing a part of yourself and your creativity with others.

Donna's Designs has been featured in Artful Blogging, Creating Vintage Charm, Romantic Homes, Gatherings, Rubber Stamp Madness and Old Fashioned Living.  

On my blog I share with you my passion for gardening.  As you stroll through my gardens you will see native plants which attract butterflies and hummingbirds.  As you tour and take in all the architectural elements I have incorporated into my gardens; whether it is the gazebo, arbor, trellises or the pond, I'm sure you will find something you like.

I also enjoy sharing my vintage teacups and china.  I have been collecting these pieces for many years.  I do hope you will consider becoming a follower of Donna's Designs so you don't miss a thing  :-)

For this special party I am giving away a pair of vintage style rose earrings in blush pink.  Aren't these just romantic?  

All you need to do to enter the drawing is leave a comment on this post by midnight on Friday, February 14, 2014.

I will pick the lucky winner on Saturday, February 15th using random.org.  International bloggers are welcome to enter.

Thank you Vicki for hosting this lovely party.  Please stop over to 2 Bags Full to visit the other participants.

My door is always open so please do come back to visit!  I would love for you to "like" and follow Donna's Designs on Facebook.