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My Birthday Bash Prize 4 - Custom Necktie Clutch

Prize # 4 up for grabs is a custom necktie clutch purse valued at up to $30.  You can choose from any of my in-stock neckties, or you can provide one of your own (cost to mail a tie is less than $3).   I want to make this clutch perfect for YOU!  Lining, button and strap (if desired) will all be customized using in-stock materials.  I can help guide you to the perfect look.  Clutches can be made for any age!  I will pay for shipping (lettermail within Canada, light packet to USA). To enter:  1. You must be a fan of my facebook page: click here to like my Facebook page  2.  Leave one comment below telling me your name, email address and where/how you would use your clutch purse if you won.  If you do not leave your name, or if your username in the comment section is unidentifiable as you on my Facebook page then your entry will not count.  I must be able to verify that you are a fan of my Facebook page. 3.  I...

My Birthday Bash Prize 3 - Custom Crocheted Fingerless Gloves (Adult sized)

Prize # 3 up for grabs is a pair (two) of custom crocheted adult-sized fingerless gloves valued at $10.  You can choose from any colour of yarn that I have in-stock, or if you're local you can provide yarn of your own.  I will pay for shipping (lettermail within Canada, light packet to USA). To enter:  1. You must be a fan of my facebook page: click here to like my Facebook page  2.  Leave one comment below telling me your name, email address and what size (small, medium, large) and colour gloves you would choose if you won.  If you do not leave your name, or if your username in the comment section is unidentifiable as you on my Facebook page then your entry will not count.  I must be able to verify that you are a fan of my Facebook page. 3.  If you are a new fan and someone has referred you to my Facebook page and giveaway, please also leave THEIR name in your comment (eg. Suzie Q referred me) so that they get their bonus ent...

My Birthday Bash Giveaway Prize 2 - Custom Crocheted Child or Adult Beanie

Prize # 2 up for grabs is a custom crocheted beanie (child or adult sized) valued at up to $10.  You can choose from any colour of yarn that I have in-stock, or if you're local you can provide yarn of your own.   I will gladly add a crocheted flower (with or without a button), if desired.  Beanie style can be a classic beanie, or a lacy beanie similar to the one pictured below. I will pay for shipping (lettermail within Canada, light packet to USA). To enter:  1. You must be a fan of my facebook page: click here to like my Facebook page  2.  Leave one comment below telling me your name, email address and what size (child or adult) and colour beanie you would choose if you won.  If you do not leave your name, or if your username in the comment section is unidentifiable as you on my Facebook page then your entry will not count.  I must be able to verify that you are a fan of my Facebook page. 3.  If you are a new fan and...

My Birthday Bash Giveaway - Prize 1 - Custom Recycled Wool Soaker

Prize # 1 up for grabs is a custom recycled wool soaker valued at $16.  You can choose from any in-stock wool sweater, or request a certain colour that I can shop for at the thrift store, or if you're local you can provide a wool sweater of your own.   I will gladly add an applique to the bum if desired, using in-stock wool scraps.  Waistband and leg cuffs will be made of recycled wool, or you can upgrade to natural coloured interlock for $6.  I will pay for shipping (lettermail within Canada, light packet to USA). To enter:  1. You must be a fan of my facebook page: click here to like my Facebook page  2.  Leave one comment below telling me your name, email address and what size/colour soaker you would choose if you won.  If you do not leave your name, or if your username in the comment section is unidentifiable as you on my Facebook page then your entry will not count.  I must be able to verify that you are a fan of my Facebook...

My Birthday Bash Giveaway - T-minus 1 Day...

Are you ready for the fun?  YOU get the presents for this big birthday bash. :)  My birthday is in a couple of days and I want to have some fun for my fans (okay, it's fun for me too).  The giveaways start tomorrow with multiple prizes to be won! Don't forget, you must be a fan of my Facebook page to qualify ( Allison Barnes Collection on Facebook ). You can enter to win each prize only once however, if you refer new Facebook fans to enter (on the blog) and they mention your name in their comment/entry you will gain an extra entry (up to a maximum of 5 additional entries). You can potentially win more than one prize as entries are assigned numbers and I will use a random number generator to draw winners for each prize.  After comments are closed (either late Sunday, June 3rd or early Monday, June 4th) I will beginning drawing, verifying and contacting the winners.  In order for me to verify and contact you, please leave your name and email address in ...

Countdown to Birthday Bash #2! My birthday giveaway.

My birthday is coming up next weekend and I thought I'd have a big celebration for all my fans and give YOU the presents! The plan is to start a series of giveaways on Friday, June 1st and run through Sunday, June 3rd after which time I'll close the giveaway and start drawing and notifying winners. I have a number of prizes, donated by me, that will be up for grabs.  Each prize will get its own blog post to make it easy for you to comment on the prize you want to win.  If you have a business you'd like to promote by donating a prize for the giveaway please contact me ASAP with your info.  I must have your info no later than noon (MST) on Wednesday, May 30th. The countdown begins!  T-minus 1 week. :) -Allison

Other creative pursuits - a picture post

Old cream can I painted for a friend...side 1 cream can side 2 cream can side 3 A second cream can side 1 side 2 Side of the outhouse at my parent's cabin. Front of the outhouse at my parent's cabin. Back of my parent's well shed at the cabin. Side of my parent's garden shed at the cabin. Front of my parent's garden shed at the cabin. Front of my parent's well shed at the cabin.