Katygirl Designs giveaway. Yay!

So I know this girl named Katy.  I think she is pretty rad.
She had me at hello when I read this post.
It changed everything for me in this weird world of blogging.  Everything.  Turned it all upside down in the best possible way.
I am thankful that I can call her a friend. 
She is a gracious hostess.  Makes a mean salad.  Agrees with me that paper straws are only good for looking pretty in a jar.  Loves her husband well.  Is a phenomenal mother.  Is crazy for Justin Bieber.  Possesses no love for cats.  Is hilarious.  Has a giant heart.  Makes really, really, really, pretty things.

Here are some of the said pretty things.
Pretty Christmas cards to be exact.
One of which is going to be our Christmas card.
Yessssss.
God bless the USPS.




Remember that big, giant, beautiful heart part?
Two of her designs are benefiting two of my favorite causes.
Did I mention they were super pretty too?
Love.
So perfect.

She even loves to make custom holiday cards.  You know, in case you are dying for a Justin Bieber card.  She can totally make that happen.  Unless it is a Justin Bieber card showcasing photos of your cat.  That is where she draws the line.

Katy has graciously offered one winner their choice of premade card designs.

She also is offering you sweet readers a supercool 10% off orders with the code
JOYSHOPE10
Merry Christmas to you.

To enter:
Peek around.
Visit Katy's blog.  
Stay a while.
It's a lovely place to visit.


Then come back here and leave a comment.
About anything.
Nothing complicated.
One entry per person.

Giveaway closes at midnight PST on Friday November 9th & the winner will be announced at the bottom of this post, so come back and check.

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Don't be sad if you didn't win.
There is still time to use the code JOYSHOPE10 for 10% off orders.
Go.
Merry Christmas Carding.



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Coconut Oreo Brownies.

I couldn't get the mint brownies out of my head and when I saw the fudge covered coconut Oreos, I knew that I needed them in my life, and that they were going to be this month's Pintertest.  (As if I needed a reason to make them... plus I had a rough day, and while brownies don't fix everything, they sure don't hurt.)  In case you are a weirdo who likes coconut flavor, but not coconut texture these are the treats for you.  Zero coconut flakes.  Zero texture.  All the yummy flavor.  Maybe the best Oreos in the history of Oreos.  Although the birthday cake ones were something special.  I miss those bad boys.

Coconut Oreo Brownies
(adapted from I heart naptime.)

You will need:
1 box brownie mix plus ingredients to prepare it (NOT the 9x13 family size)
1 package fudge covered coconut Oreos (I found them at Walmart)
1/2 cup butter at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
2 tablespoons coconut milk (or half & half, whole milk, or evaporated milk)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla

Make brownie mix according to package. Chop half the package of Oreos and stir them into the brownie batter. Pour batter into a greased 9x9 pan. Bake according to brownie mix directions. 
Once your brownies are done let them cool for an hour. With an electric beater, mix together 1/4 cup butter, powdered sugar, coconut milk, and coconut extract until fluffy. 
Spread frosting over brownies. 
To make chocolate glaze, combine 1/4 cup butter, chocolate chips and heat in the microwave in thirty second intervals, stirring in between, until melted. After chocolate chips are melted, stir in vanilla. 
Pour over frosting and spread with a rubber spatula. Chop remainder of Oreos and scatter on top of frosting. Chill one hour before cutting.

{Did you make something that you pinned this month?
Link up your Pintertest adventures.}

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