Baby Gourmet Giveaway {Winner!!}

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A big congrats to Julia of Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body who won the Baby Gourmet samples!  Email me so I can get your address and discuss your review post!  CupcakesAndCutlery@gmail.com! 

Thank you, everyone for entering!!!  And if you haven't entered yet I am giving away some custom party goods from For Your Party!  You can enter that giveaway here. 

Sharon

photo is mine

For Your Party {Giveaway!!!}

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I am just about ready to be lost in all kinds of party planning.  November through February are an entertaining whirlwind for me.  I've got 11 family birthdays, 3 holidays and whatever else I dream up to work on for the blog.  While we don't throw all out parties for each of these birthdays we like to do something special for each person.  What I love about For Your Party is that you can get custom napkins or other party paper items printed (in totally reasonable quantities) to help celebrate a special occasion without breaking your back planning an over the top gala.  Who wouldn't be excited to show up to a dinner in their honor and find a napkin, coaster or stir stick created just for them?  

For Your Party knows that you all have a lot going on this time of year and are giving away an awesome set of party goods to one lucky reader.

Giveaway includes: 

*50 Stir Sticks - For Your Party offers 3 styles/shapes to choose from and graphics and design are totally customizable. 

*50 Printed Coasters - 4 styles to choose from.  Winner can customize the look to suit their party needs. 

*50 Printed Cocktail Napkins in any color with customized message.

Winner can personalize the products with any choice of color, over 70 fonts, tons of shapes and message copy.  Or choose one of their ready made designs, all of which are super cool!  Take a minute to look around their site and see some examples, this will give you a ton of ideas of what they are capable of doing. 

  

Don't have any parties coming up?  Create something special for your family's Thanksgiving dinner.  

Photo Sources:

Trifle, wine glasses (my photo), glitter pumpkin and flowers, turkey breast

Stir Stick, napkin and coaster were created by me using the For Your Party site which is super easy to use to customize most of their products any way you want. 

Or use one of their "vintage inspired" themes for an upcoming baby shower you have to throw.  

Photo Sources:

Popcorn, cake stand, garland, mint tissue ball, green and white tissue pinwheel, drink, baby shower game card.  Umbrella napkin, stir stick and candy favor box created on the For Your Party site. 

The possibilities are virtually endless.  

To enter, leave a comment on this post telling me what event you will use the custom goods for.  I will choose one winner, at random.  Will accept comments until midnight, Monday, October 24, 2011 and announce the winner on Tuesday, October 25, 2011.

Follow For Your Party on Facebook for a 10% discount on your order!

Follow them on Twitter and check out their blog for more ideas on how to use their awesome products! 

Sharon

Photos of winning items care of For Your Party

And the winner is...

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Jan, I don't have any contact info for you so please email me at cupcakesandcutlery@gmail.com to work out delivery of your prize!   You have until Monday, July 25, 2011 to contact me or I will select another winner!! Congrats! 

Huge thank you to Del Webb for giving away the mixer for this contest.  I appreciate them asking me to be a part of such a great of a great promotion.  

Big thanks to A Fabulous Fete, Meringue Bake Shop, Amy's Kitchen Table, and Wendy Will Blog for your support and help and really fantastically large thank you to everyone who entered!!!

And a thank you, thank you, thank you to Mrs. Georgene Vehe, my sweet grandmother.  I love you so very much and thank you for being a wonderful lady.  

Save the boobs! 

Sharon

Breast Cancer Survivor Guest Post - Wendy from Wendy Will Blog

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Wendy is a local blogger that I "met" online.  I will finally get to meet her in person at Blogher and I couldn't be more excited.  Her blog is fairly new but it is amazing.  Not only does she blog about things that every woman/mom would be interested in but she also talks a lot about what it was like to live with and beat breast cancer.  She is SO young.  And has a young family.  When I decided to do host this contest for Del Webb, I asked her to share some thoughts on how we can best help and support those we know fighting the disease.  

Wendy and her family.  How cute are they!!!!

As told by Wendy:

I was beyond honored when asked by Sharon to guest post on a topic near and dear to my heart.  As a breast cancer survivor, many people have come to me asking what they can do for someone going through chemotherapy or radiation treatment.  I've put together my favorite ideas with some suggestions to keep in mind. 

-Does he/she have small children that require babysitting?  Knowing that you're child is well taken care of in your absence is worth its weight in gold.  When I was going through radiation treatment, I had to be  at the hospital daily for a matter of twenty minutes:  get undressed, get zapped, get dressed and go home.  But I couldn't take my child with me. She couldn't be in the treatment room and I obviously couldn't leave her alone in the waiting room.  Offer up your babysitting services!

-Meals are a biggie.  I wasn't so much concerned with eating but I worried about my husband and child going without.  There are several routes to ensure your friend and their family is taken care of.  1) drop off prepared meals from places like Dream Dinners that can be frozen and served later.  2) recruit other friends and family to bring homemade meals during treatments.  Care Calendar is a web-based system to help organize this effort!  

-It was really important to stay hydrated during chemo.  I guzzled drinks like Gatorade and bottled water mixed with Emergen-C.  A cute little care package with a reusable bottle and a box of Emergen-C is a great gift idea and would cost less than $10.  But be sure to ask about specific taste changes.  Chemotherapy drugs temporarily alter taste buds and not everyone can tolerate the same flavors, ingredients, or specific brands of water. 

-Both treatments can really wipe a person out physically.  Walking a flight of stairs can really make a cancer patient want to take a nap!  Offer to vacuum their house, fold the laundry or take the dog for a walk.  Everyday chores can be quite overwhelming.

-A simple, well-written card is always welcomed!  Don't know what to say?  Tell them they are strong, that they are fighters and that their hair coming out means the drugs are working!  Encourage them to believe in their treatments and the education of their doctors.  Remind them of their support system and the love that surrounds them.  Cheer them on, as they get closer to finishing treatment.  Tell them that having a positive mental attitude makes a difference.  These words work wonders! 

-Still tongue-tied?  Hallmark stores have cancer specific cards.  Serious, religious, and funny ones.  Believe it or not, there is one that suits your needs. 

-Lower your expectations.  Sadly, I had a falling out with a good friend during my time during treatment.  I wasn't keeping up with emails or returning phone calls and she became frustrated and angry with me.  But I wasn't the same "me" during that time.  I didn't have the brainpower to care about anything else other than my survival and my family.  Don't feel offended that he/she doesn't make the effort they have in the past. 

-Offer to go to chemo sessions with them.  I didn't always engage in conversation during treatment but it was always great to know I had someone there by my side.  Especially the first time...it was the scariest.  And the last because it should be a celebration! 

-Encourage them to find a support group of patients also being treated for cancer.  There are tons of online support groups and many hospitals offer group services.  It helps immensely to discuss thoughts, feelings and experiences with someone also going through the same thing. 

-A phone call or email just letting them know you are thinking of them is better than anything! 

On a personal note:  While I was going through treatment I insisted to everyone, including my closest friends and loved ones, that everything was fine and that I was managing.  This was a lie.  I didn't want to burden others with my needs.  I didn't want to make them feel uncomfortable with my disease.  If you find that the one you want to help is telling you everything is OK and that they don't need help, think twice. 

Thanks again to Sharon for allowing me to share my experiences.  I hope this list helps! 

THANK YOU so much Wendy!!!  I am so thankful that you shared this with us.  

Wendy has some other amazing posts on her blog that you should check out:

A look back at her cancer through her hair diary

Cancer cards at Hallmark Stores

And since this is all in support of my GEORGENE VEHE'S SWEETS FOR TEATS CONTEST sponsored by Del Webb, click here to find out more details and enter to win a pink KitchenAid Hand Mixer. 

Sharon

All images via Wendy Will Blog

Meringue Bake Shop is the Coolest!!!

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As you know, Kristin of Meringue Bake Shop is one of my "go to" girls for baked treats.  She's super talented.  And guess what?!  She and I were talking about my contest and she totally wants to help out.  So this weekend she is offering two special cupcakes - a chocolate cupcake with pink vanilla buttercream and a pink vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream dipped in pink rock candy! and she will donate all the proceeds from those to the KitchenAid Cook for the Cure 1,000 Cooks in the Kitchen!  How awesome is that.  

Guess what else.  As long as you fill out a very simple entry form (pretty much an email address and name) you will be entered in to my contest, sponsored by Del Webb, for a chance at winning the sweet pink Kitchen Aid hand mixer!  

This weekend you will find Meringue Bake Shop:

Saturday:

at Munchathon (a weird event with a 5K run and all the food you could dream of - do they go together?) at Oak Canyon Park in Orange from 11 am - 5pm - this one costs to enter but just about every food truck known to man will be there.  You'll be eating well there.  

Sunday:

The Great Park Farmers Market in Irvine from 10 am - 2 pm - free entry to the market

Look for a flying cupcake to find Kristin and her booth or follow her on twitter for updates on location.    

Thank you so much, Kristin, for supporting me and the cause!  I heart you!  And your new website is fantabulous!  If you think Meringue Bake Shop is radical too, please "like" them on Facebook!  

Can't make it out to see Kristin but still want to enter the contest go to this post HERE!

Sharon

Sweets for the Teats - A contest

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This is my grandmother Georgene Vehe.  I love her.  I'm sure she is the reason that I love shoes and handbags, and fashion and music.  As a child, my family would visit her and my Grandpa Don at their house out in the desert by Palm Springs.  She had the most amazing collection of barware displayed in a glass cabinet.  And she always had a glass elephant filled with candy waiting for us upon arrival.  I know I get my love of hostessing from her too.

Don and Georgene with their first great grandson

I did not know that she was a breast cancer survivor until I read a letter my mom wrote as she was trying to collect donations for one of Avon's Walk for Breast Cancer walks when I was about 23.  I was stunned.  My grandmother had breast cancer when I was in high school.  By that age, you spend less time with your family and we took fewer family trips to the dessert.  Only now do I know that she had a lumpectomy and radiation and is considered a survivor with no relapses.  I am positive that my mom supported her through constant phone calls and visits.  But I didn't know.  My sister didn't know.  What the heck!  I have never talked to her about it.  I don't process heavy information like this well and for the most part make inappropriate jokes as a coping method in any emotional situation.  Even now my mom suggested I call my grandmother to find out dates and more info and I immediately found myself in the fetal position and my thumb in my mouth.

Needless to say, since I found out that my grandmother had breast cancer I have been a big supporter of breast cancer awareness.  When Del Webb contacted me last week about hosting this contest, I was IN. 

From July 15 - 24, Del Webb is challenging its residents and the public to participate with Susan G. Komen and KitchenAid in a special program called "1,000 Cooks for the Cure."  The goal is to sponsor 1,000 dinner parties that raise money for breast cancer research. 

For those of you that don't know, Del Webb is THE home builder of active adult communities.  They are hosting fun parties at all their properties (full list here), that anyone can attend, not just residents.  These awesome events will include cooking demonstrations, food tastings, live entertainment, silent auctions and raffles and prizes.  Just RSVP on their site.  

The Cook for the Cure program by KitchenAid has raised nearly $8 million dollars since 2001 for Susan G. Komen.  Yeah!  

But I know most of my readers would be totally into hosting a small get together.  It's how we roll.  Just register at the KitchenAid site and have access to recipes, downloadable invitations, donation forms and more.  

Well, Sharon, thanks for the info but what about the contest???? Well here it is...

graphic created by Lauren Verity

That's right.  Now, I know that "teats" are actually the nipular region, but "boobs" doesn't rhyme with anything to bake.  Many people might be interested in hosting a party in their home but not have any idea what they can make for their guests.  And because I love sweets so much, I thought we could pull together an amazing list of sweet treats (not teats) as inspiration.  

Here is what you win-

RAD!  I've always coveted their pink appliances!  

TO ENTER:

-"Like" Del Webb on Facebook

-Leave a comment on this post with a link to your favorite baked goodie recipe.  (It doesn't have to be pink in color but, gosh dang, that would be really cute...)  The link can be to a recipe website, a recipe on your own blog, or a brand new post created just for this contest, wherever - just don't steal.  Stealing sucks. 

That's it.  No back flips, no linking to 300 different places for extra entries.  Don't even care if you "like" me on Facebook.  (Okay, I DO care - but not enough to make this all complicated and stuff).

Photos always help "sell" a recipe so if you've got one, please email it to me at contest.cupcakesandcutlery@gmail.com.  I'm not going to give you an extra entry but I'll "like" you more - just be sure to also give proper photo credit.

BLOGGERS:  Have a great pink themed party or shoot on your blog?  Let me know and I'll post about it. 

Must comment by Tuesday, July 19th, midnight.  I will choose one winner at random, Wednesday, July 20, 2011.  And be sure to check back every day for more inspiration.  And if you can't host a get together, please consider donating.  Every penny helps.  (Donation Forms)

In sad news, my grandmother recently found a lump in her breast.  Turns out that this time it is not breast cancer but kidney cancer - odd, I know.  She is not treating it.  She is managing her pain and she is doing okay.  Some days are better than others and we just try to let her know that we are here for her.  I love my grandma. 

Sharon

HUGE thank you to Lauren Verity for creating this graphic for me.  She is ridiculously awesome and whenever I ask her for help, she never hesitates.  THANK YOU! 

And a great big thank you to Del Webb, KitchenAid and Susan G. Komen for their efforts in breast cancer research, fundraising and support.  

A season of giving!!!!

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Have you heard about the giveaways the fine ladies of Sweet Spot Candy Bar and Truly Chic Inspirations are doing? There are 12 days of giveaways and it is super easy to enter. In a nutshell you must "like" the sponsors facebook page and then leave a comment on the Sweet Spot Candy Bar's facebook post to be entered (You can enter each giveaway, just by leaving a facebook comment, so you have 12 chances to win something). See full rules here! Contest runs until Nov. 24.

All of these great sponsors are super creative ladies and are excited to be giving away some little lovelies in time for the holiday season. Oh, what's that you say? Why, yes, that is my logo in the upper right hand corner. I jumped at the chance to be a part of this great event. You can read more about each of these sponsors on Sweet Spot Candy Bar.

This is the prize package that I put together. For your holiday entertaining I've included a modern, adorable serving tray, 6 cool winter glasses, 6 small glass tumblers, napkins, 3 wine sodas and 3 sparkling natural sodas. But that isn't all. I've also included ideas of how to set up a fun get together with these items, recipes for the sparkling waters, and a CD of music to play while you host your friends. Cool, right? So go HERE right now and leave a comment (I know you must all "like" me already on Facebook...) And be sure to check back at the last half of the prizes that are still to come.

This was a lot of work to put together so be sure to let Carrie and Melissa know you think they are pretty great too!!

Sharon

All images from Sweet Spot Candy Bar

And the Lockheart Inspiration Board Contest Winner is...

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Sorry this is up so late!!! I woke up under the weather and just now got out of bed. :(

There you have it folks!!! Jenny Dixon has walked away with her very own Lockheart Caprice handbag because of her gorgeous board above! And to think Jenny wanted to change this board! :) Email me your mailing address, Jenny, and we'll send your bag right out to you. You'll be the most stylish person at all the upcoming holiday parties.

I wanted to let you all know that if you look back at the comment sections some have been deleted. That was my way of making sure each person was entered only once. In my head that made the most sense but now I feel like I probably could have left them and just wrote them out on a sheet of paper...just didn't want anyone to wonder where one of their comments went. Also want to let you know to choose the rest of the winners, I used Random.org. So yell at them if you are angry you lost. :)

And now on to the winners of the second Lockheart Caprice. The winner is...

Sarah McF!!

You won!!! Congrats to you!!!

The cooking prize package goes to:

Dana Poole!

The baking prize package goes to:

Boulder Mommy!

The create-a-party prize package goes to:

Green4u!

The party pretty prize pack goes to:

Henria O!

I have your email addresses so I will contact you for your mailing addresses tomorrow. Congrats to all the winners!!

A little surprise for the 5 other inspiration board contest participants. Lockheart has graciously given each of you one of these adorable flower key chains!!! How cute are those!!!

Thank you again to Lockheart for this amazing contest and prizes. And thank you to all the other sponsors for helping to put together some other great prize packages.

And a special shout out to Kori of Paper and Pigtails for helping me with the look of the contest! She rocks!

Sharon out.

Board #1 - Submitted by Kristy

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Creator: Kristy McCarthy

Photo Sources:

Tiered Purple Cake

Apple Martinis

Purple Chandelier

Purple Donut

Grape/Blueberry Champagne

Lockheart Caprice Bag

Origami Flower

Floral Arrangement

Invitation

Grape Ape

Purple Louboutins

Spearamint Leaves

Purple Lit Tablecloth

Kristy runs an adorable, hand-made, party goods store called The Purple Pug and has an amazing blog by the same name as well. She has an especially cool feature going on right now where she is introducing readers to a new cool blogger/ shop owner each day, and will do it for a year. Check it out, I love it! She is also the Vice President of the new Children's Party Network. And you also may recall that she is this month's Inspiration Board Challenge participant. She's got to be insanely busy yet is always happy, funny, helpful - the list just goes on.

The Purple Pug on Facebook and Twitter

To enter to win the Lockheart Caprice:

1. "Follow" Cupcakes and Cutlery (click "follow" button at the top of my sidebar and follow directions)

2. Leave a comment on this post letting me know that you are a follower.

3. Also in your comment, tell us what your favorite Lockheart style is, aside from the Caprice. (and show some love for Kristy's board too. I think it turned out so great!)

4. Make sure that I have a way to contact you. If I can't find a way to get a hold of you, I will choose another winner for the purse.

*Contest is open until 12:00 midnight Pacific, tonight.

**Besides this post, there are four other prize packages. Be sure to scroll down and then hit "older posts" to see all of them.

A HUGE thank you to the whole Lockheart family for doing this contest with me! If you haven't checked out their site lately, you must! It's been updated and their selection right now is crazy good! It was an amazingly pleasant surprise when I got an email from Jennifer who told me as a thank you for holding this contest, I could pick any purse I want! After much debate (I mean, to me, their purses are like children, you can't have just one favorite) I chose the Lacey Frame in Navy. I'm so excited to use it! Big thanks to Robyn who has been instrumental in all the logistics in this contest and who was an absolute joy to work with. Thank you to Genette for designing such amazing bags and getting this contest ball rolling. I heart you! THANK YOU LOCKHEART!

I will announce the winner of the inspiration board portion of this contest as well as the prize package winners tomorrow!! Good luck to all of you!

Sharon

Board #2 - Submitted by Megan

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Creator: Megan Acosta

Photo Sources: (by rows)

Wedding Cake

Purple Pump

Boutonnieres

Bouquet

Lockheart Caprice

Succulents

Wedding Gown

I am so happy that Megan entered this contest because it led me to her wedding inspiration blog called Glamour and Grace. It is gorgeous and it is a new favorite of mine. Here is what she had to say about her inspiration board:

"I really wanted to go with a sophisticated and modern look. The Caprice bag really reminded me of succulents, which are very popular now in weddings, so I used that as the base inspiration. I also tried to play off the fun shapes and circles which I mimicked in the bouquets and the volume in the dress."

Glamour and Grace on Facebook and Twitter

This cooking prize package includes:

A lasagne baker by Villeroy & Boch, a book about wine including advice and pairing tips, a ceramic knife by Zayka, and assortment of organic juices from R.W. Knudsen and Santa Cruz Orangics, and a package of napkins by Padibbles (see more details for prizes and photos here)

To win this cooking themed prize package:

1. You must "like" Cupcakes and Cutlery and Lockheart on Facebook.

2. Leave a comment on this post. It might be nice to let Megan know what you thought of her board (they are hard work you know!)

3. Check back tomorrow to see if you've won and see who the winner of the inspiration board contest is. (If I can't find your email address based on your comment log in info, I will choose another winner - if you are unsure if I will be able to see it, leave your email info in your comment).

*Contest is open until 12:00 midnight Pacific, tonight.

For full contest rules refresh yourself here.

Good luck everyone!

Sharon

Board #3 - Submitted by Amber

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Creator: Amber Moon

Photo Sources:

Bird Bath Candle

Wedding Dress Photo

Bow Tie

Love is a Big Deal Photo

Love in Sign Language Poster

Lockheart Caprice

Chalkboard Flags

Flowers on Chair

Silhouette Image

Amber did a great job with this board. I love to see the sources for these boards because I learn about sites that I didn't know about before (like Jonas Peterson, the photographer who took her numbers 2 and 4. Consider me a new fan). Amber is currently working on starting a small paper goods company called Pitbulls and Posies and is hoping to have a website up soon. As I often do, I became Nancy Drew to try to find out more about what Pitbulls and Posies is all about. Turns out, she is amazingly talented and you can see some of her work from HER WEDDING on Style Me Pretty! You must read the story of how she met her mate. So sweet! (And if anyone reading this doesn't know what Style Me Pretty is, they only feature the best of the best of real weddings).

Follow Pitbulls and Posies on Twitter so you can find out when her site launches!

The baking themed prize package includes:

A baking piece by Villeroy & Boch, a cupcake kit chosen by Traylor Papers, Almond Breeze Milk, a cake, cookie and cupcake decorating idea book, a mini cake stand by A Fabulous Fete, custom cocktail napkins from For Your Party, applesauce and peanut butter from Santa Cruz Organics, $25 gift certificate from Garnish. (For more specific details and photos of the prizes, see here).

To win this baking themed prize package:

1. You must "like" Cupcakes and Cutlery and Lockheart on Facebook.

2. Leave a comment on this post. If the mood strikes you, let Amber know what you think of her board.

3. Check back tomorrow to see if you've won and see who the winner of the inspiration board contest is. (If I can't find your email address based on your comment log in info, I will choose another winner - if you are unsure if I will be able to see it, leave your email info in your comment).

*Contest is open until 12:00 midnight Pacific, tonight.

For full contest rules refresh yourself here.

Good luck everyone!

Sharon

Board #4 - Submitted by Amy

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Creator: Amy Chaddock

Photo Sources:

Feather Boas

Candles

Apple Martini

Peacock Feather Favors

Clip as Centerpiece

Masquerade Invitation

Beaded Floral Arrangement

Purple Feather

Lockheart Caprice

Amy, thank you for trying your hand at an inspiration board. I think they are kind of fun to do and I hope you had fun doing it!

The create-a-party prize pack includes:

A printable party pack by Love the Day Design, assorted Glue Dots, $25 gift certificate to Garnish, 4 spools of twine from The Twinery, and custom napkins from For Your Party (see more details and photos here).

To win this create a party themed prize package:

1. You must "like" Cupcakes and Cutlery and Lockheart on Facebook.

2. Leave a comment on this post. Amy would probably love to know what you thought of her board.

3. Check back tomorrow to see if you've won and see who the winner of the inspiration board contest is. (If I can't find your email address based on your comment log in info, I will choose another winner - if you are unsure if I will be able to see it, leave your email info in your comment).

*Contest is open until 12:00 midnight Pacific, tonight.

For full contest rules refresh yourself here.

Good luck everyone!

Sharon

Board #5 - Submitted by Jenny

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Creator: Jenny Dixon

Photo Sources:

Kale Placecard

Table Setting

Water Glasses

Invitations

Lockheart Caprice

Straws

Kale

Candles

Chandelier

Cupcakes

Flowers

Plantable Gift Tag Favor

Thank you, Jenny, for submitting this gorgeous board. I mean, seriously, could those water glasses be any prettier? And the kale placecard, what a great find! Jenny also has a blog you should check out. And here is why I love Jenny. She posted her board so all her readers could see what she did for this contest. Then she posted a second board that she created after she decided her board above didn't have enough Morrocan influence (I totally love this second board too). AND THEN she posted a board of the outfit she would wear to the party. I like the way you roll Jenny!

This party pretty prize package includes:

A variety of nail polish, beanie and scarf by RVCA, four 4-packs ME natural sodas, four pack cds by Brushfire Records, package of thank you notes by Traylor Papers. (to see more details or photos for the prizes see here).

To win this pretty prize package:

1. You must "like" Cupcakes and Cutlery and Lockheart on Facebook.

2. Leave a comment on this post. I imagine Jenny would love to hear some kind words about her board...

3. Check back tomorrow to see if you've won and see who the winner of the inspiration board contest is. (If I can't find your email address based on your comment log in info, I will choose another winner - if you are unsure if I will be able to see it, leave your email info in your comment).

*Contest is open until 12:00 midnight Pacific, tonight.

For full contest rules refresh yourself here.

Good luck everyone!

Sharon

Board #6 - submitted by Alyson

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Creator: Alyson Crockett

Photo Sources:

Meringues

Fairy Headband

Fairy Wings

Tree Table

Table Setting

Lockheart Caprice

Dessert Table

Toadstools

Dandelion Seed

Wood Placecards

Tree Photo

Toadstool Table Setting

Fairy Cake

Thank you for entering Alyson. I know these boards can be a ton of work, especially to a perfectionist like me. I think you did a great job!!

Although I had said I would post the top 5 boards, I only got 6 so I thought it would be cool if they all had the opportunity to win the Caprice. I sent all of them on to the judges and will announce the winner tomorrow! Don't forget to come back and check it out!

This post does not have a prize package associated with it so you are not required to leave a comment, but I know that Alyson would love to hear your thoughts on her board. :)

Sharon

Lockheart Contest - Prize Packages - Party Pretty

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Party Pretty prize package

RVCA, pronounced Roo-ka. Apparently the 'V' is a latin 'U'. Just helping you out so you can be in the super cool crowd. This company sells really great clothes and accessories but also does a ton of awesome collaborations with artists, musicians, athletes, etc. Just in time for fall, they've graciously donated this scarf, beanie and nail polish to keep you looking pretty for your party.

RVCA on Facebook and Twitter.

These all natural, caffeine free sparkling beverages by ME are meant to mimic your frame of mind. Are you Vivacious? Uninhibited? Curious? Unavailable? Enjoy one while you are getting pretty for your party or serve these to your guests to pretty up your bar.

ME on Facebook and Twitter.

You may remember seeing this Matt Costa CD before here. And Rogue Wave inspired the art project for my son's art party. This 4 pack of CD's from Brushfire Records will provide the perfect soundtrack to your next party.

Brushfire Records on Facebook and Twitter.

To make sure you end your party on a pretty note, Traylor Papers has given one lucky winner this set of note cards. Don't let those hostess gifts go unnoticed. Step away from the computer and take a moment to send a sweet thank you the old fashioned way.

Traylor Papers on Facebook and Twitter.

This prize package would retail for approximately $160. Drop in on Monday to leave your comments for your chance to win one of these 4 spectacular prize packages and see the top 5 inspiration boards!!!

Have a great weekend!

Sharon

(RVCA nail polish photo via Revolve Clothing)

Lockheart Contest - Prize Packages - Create A Party

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Create A Party Prize Package

To start your party off on a well designed foot, Love the Day Design is letting you choose any printable party pack from her Etsy shop ($35 listings only). Whether you need something for a girl or a boy, a birthday or a wedding, Lindi has got you covered! Need more inspiration before you start planning? Jump over to her blog for some eye candy.

Love the Day on Facebook and Twitter.

I'm an adhesive fanatic. Odd, I know. To me, there is nothing worse than running out of glue in the middle of a project. It has caused me to try every brand, multiple times. I've come to find out that Glue Dots are my favorite, by far. The removable dots work really well for hanging light weight banners and even fastening temporary "cake stands" out of all kinds of materials and the removable dots are great for someone (me) who doesn't get her crafting right the first time. Trust me, these are going to be your favorite too. Their site and newsletter is an amazing crafting resource, check it out! (newsletter sign up is near the bottom of the page).

Glue Dots on Facebook and Twitter.
How gorgeous is that styling? I remember when I used to be so irritated after looking in Martha Stewart magazines and thinking, "Dang it! I can only get that look if I buy 7,000 of those nut cups!" And then I found Garnish. It sent my party planning in a whole new direction. You can buy everything by the piece and they carry everything from favor and food packaging to adorable straws and cool cutlery. Let your imagination run wild. Don't like to walk on the wild side? Read their blog and steal their fabulous ideas.

Garnish on Twitter.

There is nothing that twine CAN'T do. The Twinery is letting you explore it's versatility with 4 full spools of twine in any colors you choose. With 8 brilliant shades to choose from, you can't make the wrong choice. Perfect for party decor or holiday gift wrapping, this twine will help you tie it all together (pun totally intended).

The Twinery on Facebook and Twitter.

For me, personalization is the key to creating a memorable event. For Your Party is giving you the opportunity to do it through napkins that you can tailor to your party specifications. Their customer service is great and I'm betting you won't want to stop with just napkins (but you gotta pay for the rest of it, just saying).

For Your Party on Facebook and Twitter.

I know I sound like a broken record but come back on Monday to comment to win! I think these prize packages are soooo good and I'm so grateful for all the companies' willingness to participate!

This prize package is valued at approximately $175.

Sharon

(The Twinery images were from The Twinery...forgot to source it above!)