Friday, January 30, 2009

Big button flower giveaway.

I told you...
I like big buttons and I cannot lie.
But I also cannot stop making these messy flowers.

How would you like a set of three?
A pin,
a hair clip,
&

I want to know what blogs you love to read.
I have a little button on my sidebar that says "avoiding housework".
It was my intention to put my blogroll there.
But I haven't gotten around to it, and I need a little help.

So leave me a link to your most favorite blogs in the comment section.
I will spend the weekend clicking away as I fill up my 
bookmark folder with new and inspiring blogs as nominated by you.

Then on Monday I will pick a winner of this 
big button messy flower extravaganza.

Link away!

71 comments:

Bre said...

www.growingwilliamsfamily.blogspot.com of course ;o)

www.half12.blogspot.com

www.iheartfaces.blogspot.com

www.graceviolet.blogspot.com

www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com

I have many more if interested..lol

Bre said...

Gotta share this one
www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com

Heather said...

http://www.hostessblog.com/

http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/

http://www.polkadotbirthday.com/

http://www.polkadotmom.com/

http://daisysanddots.blogspot.com/

http://threewheelsturning.blogspot.com/

and of course Mama Manifesto :)

Please don't enter me! {I'm sure yours are better than mine, however}

Happy clicking!

Emmyshell said...

I love

www.cakewrecks.blogspot.com

www.bakerella.blogspot.com

http://www.commonsensewithmoney.com/

http://babycheapskate.blogspot.com/

emmawright12 at yahoo dot com

Tricia said...

I love yours...and have many other favorites in my blogroll, too. Some absolute must reads for me are: (in no particular order)

http://thirtyhandmadedays.blogspot.com/

http://whimsy-girl.blogspot.com/

www.graceviolet.blogspot.com

http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/

http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/

http://pinkandpolkadot.blogspot.com/

http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/

http://infarrantlycreative.blogspot.com/

http://kari-youcanmakeit.blogspot.com/

http://www.oneprettything.com/

There are too many creative people out there! I know there are many other great blogs. I can't wait to come back and see what others say too.

Jill said...

Yours is one of my absolute favorites, but i also like to visit:
www.nestingplacenc.blogspot.com
www.fireflyhilldesigns.blogspot.com
www.shabbynest.blogspot.com
www.noodleandlou.blogspot.com
www.savvygirlcompany.blogspot.com

Enjoy!!!
Blessings!

Beth said...

I'd have to second some of the others - graceviolet, 30handmadedays, littlebirdiesecrets, justagirl - and add:

www.skiptomylou.org
flipflopsandapplesauce.blogspot.com
rachel-griffith.blogspot.com
adayinthelifeofthechristensons.blogspot.com
freshandfun.blogspot.com

but my blog roll is much bigger. Too many creative people to choose from!

Jennifer said...

Besides yours? :o)

http://thebigmamablog.com/
http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/
http://www.kellyskornerblog.com/
http://alittlemoore.wordpress.com/
http://confessionsofacraftaddict.com/
http://freshandfun.blogspot.com/
http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/

Can I put mine? Is that cheating?
http://loveyoumucho.blogspot.com/

Can't wait to check out what others listed! Super fun!

Kelly said...

My favorite blog is
www.blueyonder.typepad.com

but some others I like are
www.pinkpicketfence.typepad.com

www.brassyapple.blogspot.com

http://houseonhillroad.typepad.com/

http://blog.betzwhite.com/

http://andersonfamilycrew.blogspot.com/

Have fun!

Ruth Ann said...

My favorite is:
http://robomargo.com

She has wonderful ways to turn "trash" into "treasure!"
Have a great weekend!
-Ruth Ann

Mommy Toy said...

There are so many that I read everyday or when they post. Here are my favorites.

http://www.mycharmingkids.net/

http://www.mattlogelin.com/

www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com

and many many more...

Susan said...

www.homegrownhospitality.com - Steph is just the best!

PS I found your blog from hers!

amy said...

this is fun...
too many to list, but my all-time favorite is meg's blog whatever

http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

i'll be back to check out all your new faves!

amy

shar said...

For cooking blogs I love:
http://thepioneerwoman.com/ (she's a hoot and does decorating and photography too)

http://www.cookiemadness.net/

http://www.homesicktexan.blogspot.com/

For crafting blogs I love:
http://www.littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

http://www.portabellopixie.typepad.com/

http://joysofhome.blogspot.com/

http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/

http://belladia.typepad.com/crafty_crow/

Gail :) said...

http://mellyandme.typepad.com/melly_me/
http://www.thehappyzombie.com/blog/
http://bloggedy-blog-blog-saucy.blogspot.com/
http://thelongthread.com/
http://velvetstrawberries.typepad.com/andreasingarella/
Here are a few to keep you "busy" ! I have lots more favorites, yours included ;)

Mrs. Dunbar said...

Ahh, the infamous waste of time... but I do get lots of inspiration and my mind just gets to vedge. Here are some of the places I visit.

www.graceviolet.blogspot.com

http://pinkandpolkadot.blogspot.com

http://www.homebodyholly.com/

http://www.wearethatfamily.com/

http://harringtonhouse.typepad.com/my_weblog/

www.thesalinasboy.blogspot.com

Mrs. Dunbar said...

Oh and I need to add this one.
Cathy has an awesome view of life and the Lord.

http://breathless-expectation.blogspot.com/

Harley Dee said...

www.icanhascheezeburger.com (just because I need a laugh every day,lol)

Most of the ones I was gonna say are already listed :)

Sara said...

you'll like this:

http://www.makeandtakes.com/

great quilt blogs:
http://www.ohfransson.com/

http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/

(i love YOUR blog too!)

Jingle said...

I love http://koalafuzz.blogspot.com/ and I am also a big fan of Karla's Cottage and, of course, Tip Junkie!
jinglesells at gmail dot cm

Mommy said...

http://nestingplacenc.blogspot.com/
http://emmafree.blogspot.com/
http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/
http://kimwheeler.blogspot.com/
http://www.j-a-girl.blogspot.com/
http://www.sarahjanestudios.com/blog

All the rest are adoption blogs. Not sure if you want the personal ones or the decorating/inspirational ones so I'll just stick with the later. Happy blog surfing!

mel said...

yay for big buttons!!

i can't wait to blog-surf some of the sites that people have posted!

here are some on my blog roll (besides yours & mama manifesto)

http://mom2my6pack.blogspot.com/

http://kellyskornerblog.com

http://audreycaroline.blogspot.com

http://cakewrecks.blogspot.com/

I also like the pioneer woman that someone has also posted.

and, i like mine, but it mostly about my girls :)
www.thelarsonlingo.blogspot.com

Lipstick and Laundry ~Jen said...

I read so many good ones, I thought I would give you a new find of mine... I adore her blog...
http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the opportunity to win!
~Jen

bethany said...

Okay-first of all, I love the back that you said that you love bug buttons and cannot lie. FUNNY!

Blogs I love right now:
likelyclassroom.blogspot.com
belladia.typepad.com
mayamade.blogspot.com
and I just was hired as the editor for a new blog at craftgossip.com and (not to be bias or anything) there are some really great ideas for working on art and learning projects with your kids-a new post goes up everyday
lessonplans.craftgossip.com

SoSoBella Designs said...

i have so many to pick from (its kind of sick). yours is one of my favorite. here are a few love, love, love
http://www.thefarmchicks.typepad.com/

check out this one, she has cottages of the month
http://theoldpaintedcottage.com/pages/cotm.htm

http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

Christy said...

Is it wrong to mention my own? I host a monthly craft challenge and post tutorials and craft projects.
http://christynelson.net

Others I love to visit:

homemadebyjill.blogspot.com

currentlycrafting.com

melissagoodsell.typepad.com

You can call me Lucky. said...

Besides yours some of my favs are...

www.mylilyeden.blogspot.com
www.freshandfun.blogspot.com
www.littlebitfunky.blogspot.com
www.littlegrahamcrackers.blogspot.com

:)
Michelle

little wash wash said...

I LOVE the big buttons! So cute!!
Here are some of my favorites.

http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

http://lindseycheney.blogspot.com/

http://mommyholly.blogspot.com/

This is a great idea I get to find more cool blogs.Have fun this weekend!!

Cottage At Dove Canyon said...

These are so darling. I have a new neice due the end of Feb and as soon as she has enough hair to clip, I plan on ordering some if I don't win.

I will go with quality and introduce you to my favorite blogger - the blog that got me started blogging.

www.thecottagenest.blogspot.com

Jen also writes for the homegoods blog and she has amazing decor ideas on a budget.

Thank you for visiting me and the lovely comment. You made me smile.

whartzler said...

6yearmed.blogspot.com

lifeandacupofcoffee.blogspot.com

www.orangebeautiful.com/blog

Rambling Girl said...

Wow...so many I love to read...

since some are listed I won't add them to...so here are a couple of cute ones.

http://thefarmchicks.typepad.com/farmchicks/

http://cherryhillcottage.typepad.com/cherryhill_cottage/
Tina...oh she is all about cherry

http://thehouseofwhimsy.blogspot.com/
great crafts

http://mommasong.blogspot.com/
Tam, she can make you laugh when you really need it.

Like I said so many great and talented bloggers online...I know you will find many...oh yeah I so enjoy your blog also...let's not forget that.

Heidi Jo the Artist said...

Your blog is one of my favorite blogs!

Here are also ones I loooove….

http://stephaniehowell.typepad.com/my_weblog/

http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

http://mylilyeden.blogspot.com/

http://apronthriftgirl.typepad.com/apron_thrift_girl/

http://jennifersjunkylife.typepad.com/whimsical_junk/

Heidi Jo the Artist
http://swirlsofcreativity.etsy.com
http://swirlsofcreativity.blogspot.com

mommyholly said...

What super cute flowers, eek!!! I hope I win hehe!! :) I want to wear one on a headband myself! :)

OK, some of my fave blogs have already been listed a bunch (Little Bit Funky is fabulous, My Lily Eden, etc!) so I will try to give you a few different ones!

For a serious laugh, pop over to http://mom-o-matic.blogspot.com/ ... Lotta is the funniest girl you have ever "met"!! Vulgar at times, but hilarious. :)

And for my creative side, I love love love http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/ ... so inspiring all the time!! :) And they do lots of fabulous giveaways!

Enjoy your weekend, xoxox! Holly

Ben and Taryn said...

One I find so inspiring is www.adailyscoop.blogspot.com

I also love www.shedoeshair.blogspot.com

Oh and those button flowers are so incredibly cute!

Penny Malley said...

There are so many, but this one is my favorite:


http://lisaleonardonline.com/blog/

Love her stories, love her jewelry!

Penny M., CA

Koningskind said...

http://allbuttonedup.typepad.com/all_buttoned_up/
http://blairpeter.typepad.com/weblog/
http://belladia.typepad.com/bella_dia/
http://tipnut.com/

BC said...

Totally in love with those buttons...especially anything with an animal print! Gorgeous!

http://www.tonyajoy.com/myjoy/

http://mylilyeden.blogspot.com/

http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

http://jesusneedsnewpr.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default

http://makingitlovely.com/feed/

http://www.thisyounghouse.com/feed/

calicodaisy said...

Cute! You can always check out the "Blogs I Follow" section on "my complete profile" page on my blog. However, the first one I hope to see posting each day is

http://ravenhill.typepad.com/weblog/

Then, my blog friends are:

1. http://fredashive.blogspot.com/

2. http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/

3. http://loftcreations.blogspot.com/

4. http://greetingarts.typepad.com/greetingarts/

5. http://pinkchalkstudio.com/blog/.

lizbonj said...

What a great idea!! Nothing butter then finding a yummy blog!!!!!

http://www.joannagoddard.blogspot.com/

Have you found this one yet? So cute! I heart your messy flowers & big buttons! I forget if you have posted a tutorial?? NOt that i sew anyway..lol

Courtney said...

http://megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever/

http://jodyrlanders.com/

http://talesfromthebeckleyviningstudio.blogspot.com/

Tricia said...

I just did this same thing on another blog,and left your blog address!!

lifeisjust.blogspot.com (that's me!! ;-))

thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com

Southerner said...

http://alittleloveliness.blogspot.com/
http://abeachcottage.typepad.com/my_weblog/
http://www.filminthefridge.com/
http://imagingermonkey.blogspot.com/
http://jchandmade.typepad.com/jc_handmade/http://adayinthelifeofthechristensons.blogspot.com/

Simona Walters said...

Okay in order from my Manage list
http://4littlemen.blogspot.com/
http://iloveplum.blogspot.com/
http://www.joyshope.com/
http://littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/
http://amomontheverge.blogspot.com/

Thanks for the entry
Simona

Kelley and Rhett said...

those buttons are super cute!


A few that I love reading everyday are:

http://glamlifehousewife.blogspot.com/

tipjunkie....but you already have a comment with that one

http://thisiskt.blogspot.com/

I have many more...but it's early and i'm being a little lazy!

Chanda said...

Well, can I give you a link to your own blog? I love it. Also love:

www.projectsforyournest.blogspot.com

www.according-to-kelly.blogspot.com

www.tipjunkie.com

Emily said...

http://www.soulemama.com/soulemama/
http://whipup.net/
http://tipjunkie.blogspot.com/
http://shedoeshair.blogspot.com/

Casey said...

Wow, that is a lot of blogs to follow. Here are some more;
kathleenmoreland. blogspot
babysteelersfan.blogspot

Have fun, will be back to check and see what you picked.

Thanks for the giveaway.

Splendid Things said...

Love http://www.nestingplacenc.blogspot.com Great decorating tips there. She also has a great etsy site! nestingplace.etsy.com Gorgeous tassels there. Thanks for the chance to win!
Jeanette
splendidthings.etsy.com

Josh & Leisha said...

These are the ones that I have to read (besides yours:))
www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com
www.brassyapple.blogspot.com
www.pickypalate.com
www.according-to-kelly.com
www.infarrantlycreative.blogspot.com

Serving Orange County said...

lisaleonardonline.com

flipflopsandapplesauce.blogspot.com

shannonleith.blogspot.com

And, of course, I have to put mine...
onceuponacupcake.net

I LOVE YOURS TOO!

Mique (as in Mickey) said...

Wow- I don't think you'll be able to leave your house this weekend.
Exciting list though.
I have almost 200 in my Bloglines (did I just admit that?).
SO- here are some that I don't think have been said over and over-
make it and love it
me and t
d goddess blog
the long thread
just us
If you need more- I have tons. :) Or you can go to 30days and each section has a link list....
I like big butt ons too. I've love one of yours.

Mique (as in Mickey) said...

oops- supposed to say "I'd love one of yours." sorry.

jamie said...

oh i NEED some of these. i just fell in love with them. so cute. u rock!

torinem said...

I love the Pony Tail Challenge.

http://ponytailchallenge.blogspot.com/

MomDot is also another great one.

http://www.momdot.com

Tip Junkie:

http://www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com

Nicole Milkie said...

http://homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/

http://projectsforyournest.blogspot.com/

http://joyunexplained.blogspot.com/

http://thenogles.blogspot.com/

http://blog.craftzine.com/

http://morganmoore.typepad.com/one_more_moore/

Those are just a few of my favorites...Thanks for the giveaway!!! I love those flowers!

michelle said...

http://freshandfun.blogspot.com
http://filminthefridge.com

Kierstie Phillippo said...

well someone has just left this one but I love... http://bakerella.blogspot.com and http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/blog/ a fun wedding/design site with a ton of great ideas. I think you would love both!!

Julie said...

I'm sure some of these have been mentioned:
Heather Bailey (love her fabric)http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/
30 days
http://thirtyhandmadedays.blogspot.com/
Little Birdie Secrets
http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/
and Sew Mama Sew
http://www.sewmamasew.com/blog2/

meg duerksen said...

okay julie...those are so cute.
on my list....

http://thepioneerwoman.com/
http://browneyedfox.blogspot.com/
http://ashleyannphotography.com/blog/
http://www.princesslasertron.com/
http://www.lalalovelythings.blogspot.com/

to name a few....

Katy said...

The buttons are very sweet and CRAZY colorful; which is good.

chroniclesofamommy.blogspot.com

mymeremotif.blogspot.com

lifeongrace.blogspot.com

I love lots of 'em...but these are the only ones i'm remembering (the url that is)...
You are absolutely welcome to come over to thy blog and check out who I follow though.
Have a great upcoming week.

Katrina said...

I love your blog, check in everyday. Your photo shoot share was amazing. It is my dream to have that style photo taken of my family.
I read too many blogs but one of my very faves:

megduerksen.typepad.com
Thanks for the chance at your beautiful giveaway!

Kristi said...

I'll try to give you some I don't see listed:

http://redshoesllc.typepad.com/my_weblog/
http://prettylittlethings.typepad.com/lori_marie/
http://fireflyhilldesigns.blogspot.com/
http://treefalldesign.typepad.com/tree_fall/
http://southernhospitality-rhoda.blogspot.com/
http://lisatutmanoglesby.typepad.com/my_weblog/
http://boutiquenutmegdesigns.blogspot.com/

Is that enough? :-) LOVE those buttons. Will you be selling them in your shop at all?

mysteryhistorymom said...

Honestly Julie, my favorite blogs are ones that my friends write.:) You are one that list, of course! Here are some others:

joyfulness.blogspot.com
therobinsnestcountrycrafts.blogspot.com
kadyhope.blogspot.com
scavocentral.blogspot.com

These ladies add such sunshine to my life. Thanks for that!:) Lori

Sara said...

www.graceviolet.blogspot.com
www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com
www.megduerksen.typepad.com/whatever

*those are a few that I frequent*

Too bad we can't put yours in!!! =]

Allikaye's Mama said...

Oh yay! I have been wanting to see what is on your blogroll for quite awhile!! Remember I even emailed you once about that?! Ha! So yay again! AND I am in love with those buttons/headband/pin things!
Here are 3...that have probably already have been suggested...but here ya go...
theinspiredroom.net/
livingproofministries.blogspot.com/
asoftplacetoland-kimba.blogspot.com/

Tangee said...

www.nestingplacenc.blogspot.com

www.asparklymessylife.blogspot.com(hee hee, a little self promotion)

www.tipjunkie.blogspot.com

Kacey R. said...

Ooooh! LOVE this giveaway! I read so many fun blogs - some that make me smile, some for crafty goodness...Here a few daily reads:

www.stephscafe.blogspot.com {Live.Love.Eat)

www.funwiththebaker5.blogspot.com

www.tiarasandtantrums.com

Now I can't wait to click away at all of the ones everyone else reads! Too much fun!

ksoet said...

http://www.emtannerdesigns.blogspot.com/

http://www.polkadotmom.com/

http://peeperscreepers.blogspot.com/

Checking out all of these suggestions will keep me up & clicking for hours tongiht! Good luck finding a few keepers!

Bits & Pieces said...

www.littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com

www.bumblebabymommy.blogspot.com

www.nieniedialogues.com - this is an incredible story of survival and one amazing family

Becky said...

I have a bunch of blogs that I check daily including yours. I haven't gotten around to getting one of those things you can use to cover buttons yet but will the next time I get out so I can make some of my own button flowers.

http://blog.betzwhite.com/

http://littlegrahamcrackers.blogspot.com/

http://annamariahorner.blogspot.com

www.littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

www.littlebitfunky.blogspot.com/

I also made an outfit for my little girl for the big game but didn't get a very good picture because she never stops moving...ever! Have a great day.

Jessica said...

http://www.mymomshops.blogspot.com/
http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/
http://littlebirdiesecrets.blogspot.com/