THRIVE is ONE!

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A year ago my first post went up and since that day, all of you who’ve stopped by, commented and shared your stories have helped make this birthday possible.  So I say presents all around and lots of celebrating! And while we’re at it, let’s take a whole week to party with new posts and projects everyday until the giveaway closes Friday, October 21st.

You grab the cupcakes, I’ll grab the gifts, okay?

Giveaway #1:

1 pair of gorgeous earrings from Paul Street Shop

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Dora from PSS writes, “Paul Street Shop is a brand new adventure for me. I love creating and for me the process is more important than actually using my designs. That’s why my shop was born. I offer a variety of quality handmade items, including one of a kind jewelry, home decor, house wares, sewing patterns, hand painted yarn, hand stamped fabric and more! Check back often, since the inventory changes frequently and new items are being added weekly.”

You can also check out the fun projects blog Dora contributes to, Show Tell Sharehere.

Thanks Dora! I think I need every pair of earrings in your shop!

Thrive readers enter code THRIVE10 for 10% off your orders through October 21st. Shop here:

Giveaway #2:

Custom Mohawk Hat from Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley

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These hats are freakin’ awesome! The winner gets one of these bad boys knitted just for them in their choice of size and colors. You will LOVE yours! I found Natasha’s shop last year and my kids adore their mohawk hat. And don’t think this is just for boys … my three year old daughter steals this from her brother all the time. See?

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I get compliments on this hat all the time in the store—total conversation starter. 🙂

You can score Natasha’s awesome hats as well as the other hand-knit goodness like gloves, scarves and wraps for 25% off this week with code THRIVE01. (One coupon code per person.)

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Thanks Natasha!  Happy Shopping HERE.

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Giveaway #3:

2 sets of 10 personalized 3.5” x 5” note cards from Carolina Pear

 

TWO lucky THRIVE readers will win 10 personalized 3.5”x5” note cards featuring a name and small graphic on the front with blank insides. These make awesome thank you notes! Each set is valued at $15.

I’m a total paper snob and have been drooling over the beautiful stationary and designs over at Carolina Pear! They specializes in personalized stationery – from entire wedding packages to a single birthday card, Carolina Pear will design something that is perfect for any occasion.

THRIVE readers can take home their own set of personalized 3.5”x5” note cards for just $10 during the giveaway week!

(Mention THRIVE giveaway in the message part of your order to receive discounted price).

You can check out their gallery and shop HERE and follow them on Facebook HERE.

Thanks Allison!

Giveaway #4:

Upcycled Denim Purse from Artfully Caroline

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Once again Caroline from Artfully Caroline came up with yet another amazing purse design using a fun chocolate/pink print to match the embroidery on the denim. This woman is my sewing mentor and I’d love to steal her purse collection someday! This bag is particularly meaningful to me since the jeans belonged to my daughter and were turned into this fun purse in honor of THRIVE’s 1st birthday. You’ll LOVE the extra long strap—perfect for cross-body action while you’re out shopping. And the draw string closure on the inside? Genius. Nothing is coming out of this bag, even if it tips over. You can see more pictures of this awesome purse here.  Merci Caroline!

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You can check out more of Caroline’s incredible sewing projects (purse knock-offs, pillows, kids clothes) at her blog or on Facebook.

Giveaway #5

$20 Gift Certificate to Kitty Cats & AirplanesOctober 2011 BLOG2Shop for you and for someone on your Christmas list – one lucky THRIVE reader will have $20 to spend on the beautiful cabochon jewelry in Amie’s shop. (The steel blue cabbage rose necklace is calling to me …:)

You can also check out Amie’s mad crafting and sewing skills over at her awesome blog or on Facebook.

 

Thanks Amie!

Giveaway #6

$25 Gift Certificate to Peach Street Boutique

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A-DORE! How cute are these custom boutique wooden letter name sets?

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 Peach Street Boutique offers these ridiculously cute letters with fun prints, colors and ribbons—perfect for any nursery or kids’ room. Letters are available in sets or individually. It’s “Posh Treats for You and Your Sweets!”  I’d soooo love six sets of these for my kids’ rooms right now. 🙂

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Jamie at Peach Street Boutique is offering THRIVE readers 10% off anything in her shop with code THRIVE. Thanks Jamie!

You can also find Jamie blogging here.

Giveaway #7

Christmas Hand-Quilted Lap Quilt from Rip’d-n-stchd Quilts

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Katie will machine sew and then HAND QUILT a lap size quilt similar to the one above for one THRIVE reader just in time for the Christmas season. And the kicker? Katie is letting me pick the colors and pattern for the winner’s quilt—wahoo! Hmm… dark reds? Frosty white? Whimsical prints? Classic patterns? I can’t wait to pick out a special design just for you!

Katie started Rip’d-n-stchd quilts to offer her clients the versatility and personalization of modern fabric prints with the craftsmanship of hand-quilting. And all of you quilt lovers know how much time and detail goes into hand-quilting—there’s no comparison in the look and feel of the final product.

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THRIVE readers her can get custom and ready-made quilts for the same price!

TWIN quilts start at $120. BABY quilts for $80. All with custom colors, hand-quilting and ready before Christmas! Seriously!

You can check out Rip’d-n-stchd for gallery and ordering information here or on Facebook here.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you sponsors!!

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Please take a moment to support my sponsors by stopping by these talented ladies’ sites.

The holidays are just around the corner and the THRIVE birthday promo codes are good at each of these shops through October 21st! You’ll score beautiful, hand-crafted gifts at a discount while supporting women entrepreneurs and their families. You can earn extra drawing entries for visiting/liking any or all of the giveaways above. However, to win a particular item, you must have visited and/or liked that particular site.

You know the drill –here’s how YOU can win one of these great prizes! Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

MANDATORY:

Publicly follow and/or subscribe to THRIVE. If you already do, let me know (and thank you!) – 1 entry

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES (Up to 15 more chances to win – wahoo!):

  • “Like” THRIVE on Facebook or tell me if you already do – 1 entry

  • Tell me what type of projects you’d like this next year on THRIVE – 1 entry

  • Tell me your favorite item from Paul Street Shop; follow/subscribe to Show Tell Share – 1 entry each

  • Head over to Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley— what is the name of your favorite item? 1 entry

  • “Like” Carolina Pear on Facebook; tell me your favorite item from their shop – 1 entry each

  • “Like”Artfully Caroline on Facebook; follow/subscribe to Artfully Caroline – 1 entry each

  • “Like” Kitty Cats & Airplanes on Facebook; tell me your favorite item from their shop – 1 entry each

  • “Like” Peach Street Boutique on Facebook; tell me your favorite item from their shop – 1 entry each

  • “Like” Rip’d-n-stchd on Facebook; follow/subscribe to Rip’d-n-stchd – 1 entry each

Whew!

That’s lots of prizes, lots of chances to win, lots of great new shops to visit!

The drawings for ALL 7 GIVEAWAYS will be open through 10 pm MST Friday, October 21st. The drawings will be held on Saturday morning, October 22nd and winners will be notified by email and on a THRIVE post. Prizes unclaimed after 48 hours will be forfeited and new winners drawn. Good Luck!!

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200 Comments

  1. Anonymous

    I am an email subscriber.

    Melanie

    mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

  2. Anonymous

    I would love to see more remodeling projects, and I would love to see more rock what you got….love it!!

    Melanie

    mi3ragamuffins at aol dot com

  3. nightowl_72

    Congratulations sweetie! I can't believe your blog is only one. When I signed up quite a while ago I thought you'd been at it for ages!

    Well done and keep up the fantastic work.

  4. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    I LOVE Thrive on facebook. 😉

  5. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    I'd love to see more of your projects made free. Even more, I'd love to find out how you find the free paint and other items. You do amazing things that keep things from going to the landfills and I love that so much!

  6. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    I love the Gunmetal Chain and Crystal Necklace – Bib Style, three strand on PaulStreet.

  7. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    Natasha Brenchley's Steel Violet Gauntlet Cable Mittens are amazing!

  8. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I'd like to see even more "up-cycling" projects… Like "What Not to Toss". Ways to re-purpose or recreate stuff I've already got.

  9. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I “Like” Rip’d-n-stchd on Facebook

  10. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I "Like" Peach Street Boutique on Facebook

  11. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I "Like" Kitty Cats and Airplanes on Facebook

  12. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I "Like" Artfully Caroline on Facebook

  13. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I "Like" Carolina Pear on Facebook

  14. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I subscribed to Show Tell Share

  15. lililyn67

    I follow thrive's blog

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

  16. Tiffany @ As For My House

    I subscribed to Rip'd N Stch'd

  17. Lisa @ akawest

    Congratulations on one year! I am a subscriber, and enjoy reading your blog via email.

  18. Tiffany @ As For My House

    Peach Street Boutique: I like the 7 Wooden Letters Name Set ("Tiffany"). 🙂

  19. Tiffany @ As For My House

    Kitty Cats N Airplanes: I like the "CUSTOM button bracelet and earring set".

  20. Tiffany @ As For My House

    Subscribed to Artfully Caroline.

  21. Tiffany @ As For My House

    Carolina Pear: I like the Bunting Thank You Notecard.

  22. Tiffany @ As For My House

    PaulStreetShop: I'd like to get that "Chunky Blue Turquoise and Carnelian Bead bracelet" for my mom!!

  23. Tiffany @ As For My House

    Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley: there is just nothing else like the Mohawk Hat! That is SO cute!!

  24. lililyn67

    i follow thrive on fb

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

  25. lililyn67

    i follow thrive on fb

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

  26. I love all your Rock what ya got posts! Awesome! So keep doin' what you;re doin' and I know I'll LOVE it!! 🙂

  27. Oh my! I love the Dangle Beaded Earrings – Swarovski Crystal, Red garnet, Freshwater Pearls and Bali Silver from Paul Street Shop but the Gunmetal Chain and Crystal Necklace – Bib Style, three strand necklace is pretty awesome too!

  28. lililyn67

    from the handcrafted by natasha I love the knit mohawk hat. I neeeed this lol

    llynnwalker1980@hotmail.com

  29. Red Jolly Roger Knit Earflap Hat and the Handknit Cream Loopy Purse with Wood Handles handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley are uber cool!

  30. We Should Hang Out stationary from Carolina Pear is just too cute!!!

  31. Large slate blue rose cabochon necklace from Kitty Cats and Airplanes would look sooooo good on me! 😉

  32. Warm n Wonderful

    WOW! Those are some amazing prizes. I love all of them. I am an email subscriber and have been for almost the whole year. Love your stuff. Now I am off to check out the other sites. I'll be back to add more comments!
    Oh and by the way I 'like' the Choose To Thrive Facebook page too.

  33. I like the 5 Wooden Letters Name Set. Custom Colors. Made to Order. from Peach Street Boutique!

  34. Warm n Wonderful

    Liked Artfully Caroline on Facebook
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  35. Warm n Wonderful

    Subscribed to Show Tell Share.
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  36. Warm n Wonderful

    My favourite item from Paul Street shop is the beautiful Blue and Brown Beaded Bracelet- Copper, Turquoise, Crystals. I added the store to my favourites.
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  37. Warm n Wonderful

    My favourite item from Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley has to be the cozy Handknit Ruby Red Neck Warmer Scarflette.
    chick 256 at g mail dot come

  38. Warm n Wonderful

    Liked Peach Street Boutique on Facebook
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  39. What type of projects would I like to see next year on Thrive? I like everything you do, so keep rockin' what ya got! But I especially like the home decor category.

  40. Fave item from Paul Street Shop is the blue linen table runner.

  41. Warm n Wonderful

    liked Rip’d-n-stchd on Facebook
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  42. Warm n Wonderful

    Subscribed to Rip’d-n-stchd blog. Love those quilts.
    chick 256 at g mail dot com

  43. Fav item at Handcrafted by Natasha is the ruby red neck warmer.

  44. My fav item from Carolina Pear is the rocking chair stationery/cards.

  45. My fav item from Kitty Cats & Airplanes is the white cabochon starburst filigree cocktail ring.

  46. My fav item from Peach Street Boutique is the wooden letters in the style that spells "Kellen".

  47. I subscribed to Rip'd-n-stchd. Thanks for a great giveaway!

  48. Julie Henderson

    Well, talk about a 'sugar-overload-on-EYE CANDY!!' 😉 It's ALL yummy, but my fave candy of choice is the delectably scrumptious flower jewelry/accessories at Kitty Cats & Airplanes. Would delight in & be blessed to wear any of those pretties! Thanks much for the giveaway!

  49. I'm an email follower, but I joined thru GoogleConnect as well. I've even blogged about you!! (http://kimmydavis.blogspot.com/2011/08/lets-play-ketchup.html)

  50. I love your blog already, so it's hard to think of an area you might be overlooking. All I know is, the temptation is there, everyday, everywhere on the web, for me to spend money (and time!) on something I don't need or can't use.

    For example, I'm loving art journaling, in part because I never took art in school (I was a band geek) but almost every artist I love has 2-5 "classes" where you pay to learn a new technique, or in general, how to do what they do. The problem is, being a total novice, I'm tempted to pay for "art lessons," when I'm still (literally) using Crayola paintbrushes–but these aren't art lessons, they're advanced techniques that in the end just leave me more confused.

    (Mind you, I think these artists are wonderful, I don't blame them for trying to make a living off of their work–I just need to learn my ABC's before reading Shakespeare!)

    I try to keep your blog/situation/advice in my head and have a "use whatcha got" mentality, and it helps in all kinds of ways.

    So, wow, this wasn't supposed to be such a long answer…. I guess just keep doing what you do. Don't become one of those bloggers who make every new product on the market seem like something you just HAVE to go buy–I can paint with the acrylic craft paint I already own, I don't "need" to go buy all the new Martha Stewart paints even though they're super-awesome.

    (Does that help? Or offend? I didn't mean to offend, and now I'm a little scared Martha Stewart is going to show up at my door and proceed to prove why she's super-awesome and never let me criticize her again….)

  51. From Handcrafted by Natasha Brenchley, I love the Red Jolly Roger Knit Earflap Hat- Adult Sized, but I probably wouldn't wear it–so I love the Queen Ann's Lace- Crochet Scarves more 🙂

  52. From Paul Street Shop, I love the Copper, Crystal, Freshwater Pearls, and White Turquoise Necklace that's been sold already. I love the multi-strand, tangled necklace look that's so popular right now.

  53. I'm now a follower of http://rippedandstitched.blogspot.com/.

  54. I liked Kitty Cats and Airplanes on FB and I'm already a follower of her blog. (Her headband week was awesome!)

  55. I love the rose cab necklaces in Amie's Etsy store.

  56. Wow! This is a hard choice–all of Peach Street Boutique's stuff is cute, and the customization makes the possibilities endless!

    I would buy a set of four curly Q letter plaques in Greens, Blues & Browns. Each (rectangle) plaque measures 7" tall x 5" wide. I'd use "XOXO" for my letters.

  57. From Carolina Pear, I'd buy the Mr. and Mrs. Stationery for my mom, who just got remarried to an awesome guy!

  58. I'm now following Artfully Caroline thru Google Friend Connect. I love what her banner says: how crafting and blogging took over my basement and my free-time, and how it's made me a happier person.

  59. Simply AJ

    I am already a "Happy" follower and I wish you many more Thrive Birthdays! Just keep doing whatcha do and be true to yourself – your readers enjoy watching you grow and create great projects. Thanks for inspiring us!! AJ@queenofmynest

  60. Liked the cute scarves, but most in love with the cute mohawk caps on Natasha Brenchley's site! (pick me!)

  61. I like the cute tire swing stationery at Carolina Pear!

  62. Favorite from Kitty cats and airplanes site is the colorful bobby pins. (pick me!)

  63. Love all the cute wood letters on Peach Street Botique- my favorite are on the longer rectangles/oval shaped backround pieces. (pick me!)

  64. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life

    I follow Choose to Thrive. What great giveaways!

  65. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life

    I like Thrive on Facebook. 🙂

  66. Laura @ Laura's Crafty Life

    I follow Artfully Caroline.

  67. My favorite Paul Street item is the Copper, Swarovski, Crystal and Porcelain Bread bracelet.

  68. My favorite Handcrafted by Natasha item is the Navy Blue Handkerchief Style Bully Hand Knit Cowl.

  69. My favorite Kitty Cats & Airplanes item is the White Cabochon Starburst Filigree Cocktail Ring

  70. Subscribed to Rip'd-n-stchd

    Whew I think that is close to all of the entries… HAPPY BIRTHDAY THRIVE! Thank you for the giveaways.

  71. Follow thrive on facebook! Thanks to all for the great giveaway!

  72. Love all of your free / completely free home projects! Keep them coming!

  73. The Washer

    My favorite item from Carolina Pear is the dogwood stationary!

    Happy Birthday Thrive!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  74. The Washer

    My favorite item from Natasha Brenchley has got to be the mohawk hat! My boys would love them!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  75. The Washer

    From Paul Street Shop, I'd be most interested in the Bag PDF sewing pattern and tutorial – Satchel. I've been looking for a bag like that for work!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  76. The Washer

    Lime green cabochon filigree cocktail ring is the item I love from Kitty Cats and Airplanes! Great stuff!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  77. The Washer

    From Peach Street, the item I liked the best (colors that match my decor) was 5 Wooden Letters Name Set Custom Colors Made to Order – Set of Five 7" INCH – Nursery, Child's Room, Home Decor, Showers, Gifts.

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  78. The Washer

    I subscribe to Thrive!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  79. The Washer

    I "Like" thrive on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  80. The Washer

    What I'd like to see more of on Thrive? Boy projects!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  81. The Washer

    I subscribed to Show Tell Share~

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  82. The Washer

    I subscribed to Show Tell Share!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  83. The Washer

    I "liked" Carolina Pear on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  84. The Washer

    I "liked" Artfully Caroline on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  85. The Washer

    I liked Kitty Cats & Airplanes on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  86. The Washer

    I like Peach Street Boutique on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

  87. The Washer

    I like Rip’d-n-stchd on FB!

    stacyhaugen at gmail dot com

    Whew! Thanks Thrive and all your awesome sponsors!

  88. Next year on Thrive I would love to see more of your home decor/craft projects. I love your ideas! They totally get me thinking.

  89. I LOVE the fish washcloths over at handcrafted by Natasha Brenchly.

  90. I love the penant cards at Carolina Pear, and those Mr. & Mrs. cards too. Very cute.

  91. The White cabochon starburst filigree cocktail ring is my fave on Kitty Cats and Airplanes.

  92. I love the chunky letter signs at the Peach Street Boutique shop. The ones that say "Kellen." So cute!

  93. Abby Mazanec

    I love all the projects for repurposing kids' clothes and would love to see more of that this coming year.

  94. Abby Mazanec

    Love that teal blue table runner on PaulStreetShop!

  95. Abby Mazanec

    Hard to choose my fav Brenchley item but I think I'm gonna go with the tudor inspired neck warmer. Love that yellow!

  96. Abby Mazanec

    My favorite Carolina Pear item is the sampler pack of stationery…I like not being confined to just one design for every person I write to!

  97. Abby Mazanec

    My fav Kitty Cats item is the white cabochon starburst filigree cocktail ring.

  98. Abby Mazanec

    I like the custom wooden letter sets from Peach Street – would love to get them to match my kids' rooms!

  99. I love the home decorating/remodeling ideas and would love to see more of those in the next year!

  100. I love the blue and brown beaded bracelet at Paul Street Shop

  101. I like thele, blulky handknit Navy Blue Hankerchief Style scarf at Benchly

  102. at CATS & AIRPLANES at like the white cabochon starburst flower ring

  103. At Peach Street I like att eh wooden letters name sets

  104. at Rip'd-n-stitched I like the babyquilt in pink and chocolate4

  105. Stephanie

    I like Choose to Thrive on Facebook!
    Stephanie

  106. JJ@SundayInTheCountry

    I would love to win the Christmas Quilt! I love your Rock what ya got theme, and have been inspired to follow it as well. I liked you on Facebook too.

  107. Just Another Mummy Blog

    I would love to see some bathroom ideas on the cheap!

  108. Lady Thought

    I like you on FB (can't believe I hadn't done that until now)!

  109. Lady Thought

    I'd like to see some baby clothes refashions, I have a whole stack of poop-stained sleepers I don't want to end up in the landfill. (Gross, I know).

  110. Lady Thought

    I follow show tell share on google now, yay!

  111. Congrats on one year!
    I subscribe already. 🙂
    Brandis

  112. I liked Kitty cats & airplanes on FB. I love the peach cabochon necklace!
    Brandis

  113. Lori Turner

    I subscribe to Thrive and I liked you on facebook

  114. Cleat, Ida, Nelana and Camden

    I am already a follower of your fabulous blog!!

  115. Miriam and Fawn

    I am now a follower!! I have been a stalker but now follow 😉

  116. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    I've been following your blog since the beginning.

  117. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    I like you on facebook.

  118. Lyndee @ A Recovering Craft Hoarder

    Your projects are always great. I love the concept of not spending $40 on a hutch and then painting. You spend nothing…or at least next to nothing. That's my kind of crafting!