Friday, June 25, 2010

FABULOUS FOR MOM FRIDAY: $50 To Use Any Way You Choose {GIVEAWAY}

This is embarrassing to admit but I have a crush.  And no, it's not on someone who'll get me into trouble with my husband.  It's actually on a digital cutting tool which kind of makes my adoration that much more embarrassing.  But I dare you to take a look at this wonderful piece of machinery and not fall head over heels in love.


You heard that, right?  The "AHHHHHH" that sounds like a chorus of angels singing when you look at it?  No?  Well, let me tell you more about it and maybe you'll see the light.

The Silhouette hooks up to your computer and cuts words, shapes and more from a variety of materials so you can make all sorts of fabulous things.  Like glass etching:


Vinyl wall decals:


And heat transfers you can use on clothes:


Or home goods:


Oh, the projects I'd take on with a Silhouette machine!  For now, this is an unrequited love but I'm hoping to make the Silhouette mine very very soon.

Since I obviously know the pain of a one-sided crush quite well, AFOMFT and our fabulous sponsors Lil' LJ and CozyToes by Kathy Dee are going to help one of you turn your dream into a reality with a $50 American Express Gift Card!  That's right - one lucky AFOMFT reader will win $50 to spend on anything she chooses. 


So what will it be?  A fun top?  A cute bag?  Some new makeup? Leave a comment on this post telling me about exactly what you're crushing on right now (include a link if you can!) and you'll be entered to win a $50 American Express gift card to put toward it (this is mandatory).  For additional entries:
  • Subscribe to AFOMFT or let us know you are a subscriber
  • "Like" AFOMFT on Facebook -- http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFTFBFAN
  • "Like" Lil' LJ on Facebook
  • Visit CozyToes by Kathy Dee and make the store a favorite.
  • Follow AFOMFT on Twitter (@AFOMFT or click the birdie icon on the sidebar) and tweet this post by clicking the graphic above or this giveaway:  #Win a $50 Amex gift card to buy whatever you want @AFOMFT - http://tinyurl.com/AFOMFT
  • Click here to vote for AFOMFT on Top Baby Blogs and post a comment here that you did - Vote For Us @ topbabyblogs.com Top Baby Blogs.  You can vote once per day per computer so if you vote every day or on different computers, be sure to post one comment for each one.
  • Grab our button and put it on your blog or website and post a link here showing us.
  • Blog or post on Facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post (worth 2 entries so please post two comments) and make sure your comments include a link to your status or blog post.
Please leave a separate comment for each entry (two if you've blogged about the giveaway) and make sure to include a link to your tweet, blog post, etc. All entries must be posted on AFOMFT as a direct comment to this post.  Comments on Facebook will not count as entries.  This giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. and Canada and ends July 9th at 11:59 pm EST. The winner will be selected by random.org and announced on AFOMFT on July 12th. If the winner doesn't contact AFOMFT within 48 hours, a new drawing will be held so be sure to check back to see if you've won!

And if you're looking for something fun for your little one or a wonderful gift, be sure to visit Lil' LJ and CozyToes by Kathy DeeLil' LJ just added this adorable new "S is for Sarah" design to the shop that you can have personalized with the letter of your choice:


And CozyToes are without a doubt the cutest baby shoes around!


A big thanks to these wonderful sponsors for making fabulous giveaways like these possible.





Images: Lil' LJ & Silhouette
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177 comments:

  1. What an awesome giveaway... I SO love the silhouette machine, how awesome is that? Anyway I would use the GC to go buy myself some new clothes :)

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  2. Kathydee is a favorite on Etsy, her shoes are amazing! I wish my daughter could still fit in them

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  3. Im a subscriber. :) and sadly I too am in crush with the silhouette!! :( I recently entered a giveaway for it, and didnt win it.. I was pretty bummed! Its so amazing and I want it very much so! lol

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  4. I have the silhouette and I love it...almost more than Alfy ;) I subscribe!

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  5. The thing I am most crushing on right now is Reebok Easy Tone shoes.

    shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  6. I am crushing on this Amazonite Stringer Necklace from Bronwen... so cute! http://www.bronwenonline.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1&products_id=437

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  7. Fan of Lil' LJ on FB! Such cute stuff!

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  8. love my silhouette, would probably by some heat transfer paper if i won!

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  9. Visiting from New Friend Friday.
    Have a great weekend!
    http://harrietandfriends.com/2010/06/building-friendships-one-blog-at-a-time/

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  10. Wishing to have one of those silhouettes. Would also love the house we just put an offer in on and some awesome furnishings to go in there.

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  11. I subscribe to AFOMFT!
    chacoyaguayoatyahoodotcom

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  12. I "like" AFOMFT via Facebook-ChacoyAguayo
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  13. I "like" Lil' LJ via Facebook-ChacoyAgauyo
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  14. I ♥ Cozy Toes! Ma21cuteboy
    chacoyaguayoatyahoodotcom

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  15. Follow via Twitter @Ma21cuteboy & Tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/Ma21cuteboy/status/17038628581
    chacoyaguayoatyahoodotcom

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  16. Voted on Top Baby your #18!
    chacoyaguayoatyahoodotcom

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  17. I have the AFOMFT button here:
    http://ma21cuteboy.blogspot.com/
    {they are in alphabetical order}
    chacoyaguayoatyahoodotcom

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  18. I clicked on the baby blog link

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  19. I am lusting after that sillouette machine too! Ok and that alphabet shirt you just showed was super tempting for my Gracie

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  20. have your button!
    www.haneytwins.blogspot.com

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  21. blogged
    http://haneytwins.blogspot.com/2010/06/afomft.html

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  22. blogged! (2nd entry)
    http://haneytwins.blogspot.com/2010/06/afomft.html

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  23. I would buy some cute maternity dresses from Old Navy or Motherhood Maternity. I'm about to start my 3rd trimester and have a busy summer - baby showers, a wedding, 2 family parties - I need to look good! hehe

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  24. I subscribe to your blog and Love it!

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  25. I Follow AND re-tweeted your tweet about this giveaway!

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  26. I am wanting the sillhouette, too. And with the steal of a deal sale right now that $50 would totally go to help me with that. I'm even having a garage sale tomorrow to drum up some cash! :)
    sims.whitney@gmail.com

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  27. I am a subscriber, too!
    sims.whitney@gmail.com

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  28. CozyToes by Kathy Dee is a favorite of mine!!

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  29. I posted about the giveaways on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=202304058

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  30. I posted about the giveaways on facebook! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=202304058

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  31. Wow, just stopped over from NFF, and browsed your site! You do LOTS of fun giveaways! They are awesome! How do you keep track of them all? :) Have a great weekend!

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  32. I want to buy a few new pair of sandals :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  33. I subscribe via RSS Google Reader

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  34. I "LIKE" you on Facebook (Nicole Pitts)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  35. I "LIKE" Lil LJ on Facebook (Nicole Pitts)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  36. I follow on Twitter @pittsy82 and tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/17049371378

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  37. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  38. #1 I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page http://bit.ly/a5yhOC

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  39. #2 I shared this giveaway on my Facebook page http://bit.ly/a5yhOC

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  40. I'm definitely crushing on a day at the spa! I need a day away from the twins! Being a SAHM means no breaks! YAY!

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  41. I am a follower of your blog

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  42. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/jennmaron/status/17052529260

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  43. I made CozyToes a favorite store

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  44. Posted on FB Entry #1: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=18408603&v=wall&story_fbid=130480700318308

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  45. Posted on FB Entry #2: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=18408603&v=wall&story_fbid=130480700318308

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  46. I voted for you on Top Baby Blogs

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  47. I made CozyToes by Kathy Dee's store a favorite.

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  48. I follow AFOMFT on Twitter and tweeted: http://twitter.com/MonkeyShine2/status/17055995553

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  49. I forgot to say what I'm crushing on! I guess I just got too excited. I would loooove to get a bunch of yarn or fabric or craft supplies of some kind. I am enjoying my new hobby, but feel guilty about spending $$ on myself. :) So, Michael's or Joann's would be where I would go!

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  50. I have your button on my blog: http://katelynandericstevens.blogspot.com

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  51. I blogged about this giveaway, entry #1: http://katelynandericstevens.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaways-around-december-09-i-decided.html

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  52. I blogged about this giveaway, entry #2: http://katelynandericstevens.blogspot.com/2010/06/giveaways-around-december-09-i-decided.html

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  53. I am a subscriber to A Few of My Favorite Things.

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  54. Right now I am crushing on a vintage sideboard which I discovered in an antique store in town. It needs to be sitting in my dining room instead of the antique store . . . . just haven't quite figured out how to make that happen yet!

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  55. Cozy Toes by Kathy Dee is a favorite store.

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  56. I Tweeted: http://twitter.com/DiSailsToo/status/17059375498

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  57. I voted for AFOFMT on Top Baby Blogs.

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  58. I too am wanting the Silhouette

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  59. I voted on Top Baby blogs

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  60. I would love to win this. Right now it would go towards a John MacArthur study Bible. Thanks

    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  61. I am an email subscriber.

    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  62. http://twitter.com/lexigurl_17/status/17079351020 I follow you as well.

    lexigurl_17 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  63. I put this on FB
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1029881450

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  64. I put this on FB
    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1029881450

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  65. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs :)

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  66. I'm kinda crushing on that silhouette paper cutter thingy now, too! I voted again!! :)

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  67. I am crushing on some new wall decals for the girls' nursery. I've left the walls bare for way too long!

    I am a AFOMFT follwer.

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  68. I voted for AFOMT on Top Baby Blogs!

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  69. I have the AFOMT button on my blog. :)

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  70. I am crushing on the Boon highchair for my little one!

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  71. i would put the gift card towards a table and chair set for my cute little grandson's room.
    polly
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  72. follow gfc
    polly
    pkeintz@gmail.com

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  73. I voted from my other computer

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  74. I'm crushing on Pottery Barn. I've decided I will base all my DIY stuff on THEIR stuff! There isn't anything they have that I don't like!

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  75. Perusing your blog. Oh my, the rain gutter idea for books! Fabulous! I now subscribe in my Google Reader! Yay!

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  76. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  77. I voted for you on top baby blogs!

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  78. voted from my other computer

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  79. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  80. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  81. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  82. We just got a new fish, looks just like the one in the picture, and I would love the silhouette to make a name for his new fish bowl.

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  83. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  84. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  85. I voted from my other computer

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  86. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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  87. I voted for you in the Top Baby Blogs

    pittsy82@hotmail.com

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Thanks for the love!