Winner!!!

First, THANK YOU all for such luv and support! You guys are the best! Thank you all for the suggestions! I will be implementing a lot of them over the next few weeks!

...also, I can't tell you much.... but there is a secret project I have been working on with one of my favorite people... can't wait to tell you guys!!! Hold on a little while longer!

Anyway - on to the winner! (chosen using random.org)

HiLLjO said...

Woo hoo! Kim! You have 2,000 followers and you're as sweet and personable as you are?! I'm proud to be one of your readers! I want more food and food display info! I loved your heart cinnamon roll find and all the stands you put up on Saturday Shopping. 2,000 hugs!

... If you guys still have suggestions on categories of stuff that you would love me to add to the blog, please leave me a comment! 

2000!!! Giveaway!

Life should never be about numbers... it should be about celebrating! ...but it's ok to celebrate hitting 2000 subscribers (readers & blogger), right?!

A day never goes by that I don't get excited about being part of the party inspiration community! I am so very thankful for all of you that take the time to follow me and all that leave me the sweetest comments! I am so happy for all the friendships I have made here as well!

So a little something to mark the occasion...

Enter for your chance to win 2 of my favorite "go to" party dessert books!

I am about to make a few changes to Party Frosting! so help me out with some feedback...

How to Enter:

• Leave a comment on what category of party stuff/reference (not party themes) that you would like me to add to the blog
• You must be a follower! 
• You MUST leave your email! (to be notified if you win!)
• Only one entry per person please!

Giveaway will close 6pm EST on 2/14 (Valentine's Day!)

Thanks again for all your luv and support!

Can't wait to make this an even better year! 

SUPER secret great things are coming... stay tuned!

Resolution check in GIVEAWAY!

So how about a Naughty and Nice GIVEAWAY?!?

NAUGHTY! (but OH so fantastic!)

Chance to win a dozen chocolate chip cookies - ELEVATED! from Sandy's Baking Memories

Have you been naughty and not stuck to your New Year's resolutions?! Then be rewarded with these huge, decadent chocolate chip - ELEVATED! cookies.  HUGE, plentiful chunks of chocolate and filling enough to be a meal replacement! (bye-bye stupid shakes heehee)

NICE! (...is fun, too!)

Chance to win a "Bee Inspired to Bee a Success" collection of daily inspirational quotes!

Have you been good and stuck to your resolutions?! Then be rewarded with a box of daily inspirational quotes! Even better, this company started when her sister found out she was going to have a special needs child.  Such a fantastic way to give daily support!

How to enter (each one is an entry)

• Become (or confirm you are) a Facebook or Twitter follower of Sandy's Baking Memories
• leave comment saying and your email
• Become (or confirm you are) a Facebook or Twitter follower of Party Frosting! 
• leave comment saying and your email 

IMPORTANT!

• Entry HAS to have email or it will be disqualified (can't tell you that you won otherwise!)
• Due to shipping perishables... all winnings limited to United States only (sorry!)
• Giveaway will produce one winner for each item

Giveaway closes 1/24 at 8pm

Winners!!!!

WINNERS!!!

First - omg! How fantastic have all of your stories been?!?!? I love reading all these memories! Also, thanks for all your wishes and luv!

Now on to the winners!!! (chosen randomly by using random.org)

Good Gravy Designs - your choice - 20-piece personalized flat note card stationery + matching return address labels!

WINNER!

• "I am follower of your blog and on fb. Favorite Bday memory - the surprise bday party my mom threw for me. (The bday memory I'd like to forget - the first year we were married and my hubby forgot my bday entirely. I can laugh about it now . . . :) Stephanie"

Party Starters - your choice - 8 solid color with liner popcorn boxes!
WINNER!

• "Happy Birthday to you!!! I really liked my 4th birthday. We went to Happy Joes(local pizza place in STL) and I had a Strawberry Shortcake cake. It was awesome. Thank you for all your inspiration and hard work. Amy"

Sandy's Baking Memories - Tray of 8 Fall themed cookies!
WINNER!

• "My favorite memory was probably my 5th or 6th Birthday. Mom made me a circus themed cake complete with one of those plastic ferris wheels. I know! Probably sounds tacky but it was a child's dream then. Thanks and Happy Bday to you too! Kerri"

PaperGlitter - $25 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "Already a follower :) My birthday is just after Christmas.. we made gingerbread houses on my birthday often, loved it! Brittanie"

StixNpops - $15 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "My fav memory was my 33rd birthday, I threw myself a fabulous Totally Awesome 80's party, my first adult dress-up party (it's always been kid parties, whatever!) and everyone totally was into it, fer sure! It was like, totally awesome, dude! Not Just a Mommy"

The Purple Pug - $20 gift certificate!
WINNER!

• "My best birthday so far was last year, my (now) hubby proposed to me at our favorite restaurant Mozambique in Laguna Beach. I was a little drunk...i MEAN a little of a peach martini. Then we went to Vegas 2 days later :)!! Nicole"

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Giveaway Sponsor Highlight!

PartyStarters has one-of-a-kind party, wedding and shower favors and decorations! Pam designs fantastic, unique, handmade paper creations to fit any theme and loves custom orders, too! Check out her store to see her amazing collections!

Happy Bday to Me! Giveaway! CLOSED!

It's always better to give than receive so I am so excited to do a giveaway (it's been too long!!!) So in celebration of my six announcements yesterday - and especially my bday today... it's giveaway time!

Hosted by some of my favorite ladies! Make sure to check out their sites below - they are amazing, talent women!

(please note photos above are just samples from my giveaway sponsors, may not be actual item)

Enter for a chance to win one of these FANTASTIC items below!!!

One giveaway for each announcement! heehee!

• Good Gravy Designs - your choice - 20-piece personalized flat note card stationery + matching return address labels!
• Party Starters - your choice - 8 solid color with liner popcorn boxes!
• Sandy's Baking Memories - Tray of 8 Fall themed cookies!
• PaperGlitter - $25 gift certificate!  
• StixNpops - $15 gift certificate!
• The Purple Pug - $20 gift certificate! 

 
How to win...

• Must be a follower of Frost Me! (soon to be Party Frosting!)
• Must leave a comment telling me your best bday memory!

Don't forget...

• one entry per person! 
• leave your email so I can contact you if you win! 

Contest closes Thursday, 10.28 at 8pm! 

Martha - Raffle

First... had to skip shopping Saturday this week - my man surprised me with a day out yesterday including a fantastic dinner and a concert (Aaron Lewis accustic - from Staind) WOOHOO! Major points!!!

Ok, now for the HELP!!! part - Pam @ PartyStarters  (close friend & Frosted Sponsor!) got invited to go mingle with Martha Stewart's Craft Department in New York - ummmm hello!?!?!? JEALOUS! This could totally launch her career! Problem is, they gave her a week's notice and on a mom's budget, she needs help! to travel there! If anyone deserves it - she does! She said she wasn't going to go - I said OH HECK NO! YOU ARE GOING! ... I am putting up $50 bucks towards the cause, won't you help too?!?

For everyone that has had a dream, please enter in today's raffle to help send Pam to New York!!!

Old school raffle!!! $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card!

 Instructions

• For every $5 pledged, 1 chance to win - (remember it's $5 towards a mom's dream people!)
• Click donate button below to donate for your chance to win! (secure setup using Frost Me! account on PayPal)
• Drawing will be Thurs morning August 6th 8am EST

Contest closed as of 7.27 pm EST hugs!

I am so flattered! We have 1000 (and counting!) followers in our Frosted Family (google & blogger)! Thank you all for your luv and support!

I thought maybe a collection of books to help inspire you would be a great way to celebrate!  I have been in a Halloween mood ever since Shopping Saturday! So here are some great books to help you get started planning (it's never too early!) ... p.s. have all of these in my library and love them!

Always need What's New, Cupcake! (Right Ann Marie ;o) and Matthew Mead and Better Homes and Garden should be in every party lovers collection!

Rules: 

• You must be a follower of Frost Me!
• Leave a comment here telling me what your "go to" party item is - a particular book, recipe, game, etc. (leave a link if you have it!)

Important:

• Leave your email where you can be reached if you are the winner!
• Only one entry per person will count!

Ends:

• Thursday, July 27th at 9pm EST
• Winner will be chosen by using Random.org using qualifying comment count only

Ideas, links and Winner!

I can't say enough how thankful I am for everyone that follows me! You guys are really the BEST! I can't believe how fast the Frosted Fan community is growing! I have some great changes happening in the next couple months (it's slow pace, sorry!) to make things even more easy and fun!

First - here are the links that you guys left to your parties - you guys are so talented! Stop by and say HI! to other Frosted family members!

Those that left party links....

missyscakesandaprons.blogspot.com

http://outofthecrayonbox.blogspot.com/2010/04/ms-carters-retirement-party.html

http://giggletreeevents.com/2010/06/giggle-tree-party-very-hungry-caterpillar-party/

http://barefootbysea.blogspot.com/2010/06/cupcake-party.html

http://christyrobbins.blogspot.com/2010/06/margarita-white-chocolate-coconut-key.html

http://christyrobbins.blogspot.com/2010/05/as-american-as-apple-piecupcakes.html

http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/search/label/train%20party

http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/search/label/very%20hungry%20caterpillar%20party

http://fakecrab.blogspot.com/search/label/dinosaur%20party

http://craftyworkinmommy.blogspot.com/2010/05/twins-1st-birthday-party.html

http://busybeebirthdayshop.blogspot.com/2010/06/happy-birthday-jake.html

http://rileygracematthews.blogspot.com/2010/03/ladybug-bash-planning_12.html

http://www.tabletopsfortotsblog.com/?p=602

Ideas you left for posts for the future...

Alice and Wonderland theme

anniversary parties

beer and sausages party theme

black and white party/damask pattern

book club party theme

Cancer awareness theme

cookies and milk baby shower theme

english garden theme

fiftys party

first birthday Fishy theme

garden party theme for kids and adults alike, with butterflies, ladybirds, bumblebees etc

Graduation theme

Halloween theme

harry potter theme

Hawaiian theme with surf boards, palm trees, sand, pineapple, the ocean, tiki faces

July 4th themed 1 year old party

ladybug

Mad Scientist theme

mermaid or butterfly themes

Pink Candy Buffet Party

Pride theme

quinceanera theme

rainbows and treasures

recycling

Retirement party

Rock Star theme

Sesame Street but not looking like they sponsored it

star wars

super hero (particularity batman)

woodsy theme...owls, squirrels, mushrooms

World Cup Theme

and finally... the WINNER of the What's New, Cupcake Cookbook.....

leah on June 4, 2010 1:46 PM said...

Mmmmmm... cupcakes. I have been eyeballing this book in the store. :) Here is a link to my blog with party pics of my latest party. http://giggletreeevents.com/2010/06/giggle-tree-party-very-hungry-caterpillar-party/ Happy Partying.

hugs!

Facebook & Giveaway reminders

Just a reminder that those that follow/like Frost Me! on Facebook get an extra dab of frosting to each day's theme!  Here's the frosting you missed yesterday if you aren't a fan yet  - a twix and marshmallow campfire cake!

Also, did you miss the cupcake cookbook giveaway? Hurry up and enter here! Ends tomorrow night!

800 & Cupcake Book - Closed!

I am so overwhelmed by all of your support! We just hit 800 google reader & blogger frosted fans!!! (xoxo to all of you that use other readers too!)... I get so excited every day to see your feedback and see new members join! So many many hugs to new and old friends!


You know how much I love my cupcakes! So here is a chance to win a copy of "What's new, Cupcake".  Cupcake book filled with all kinds of easy ideas from candy broccoli to pound cake french fries to polar bears and aliens! Something for all occasions and doesn't require any fancy baking stuff or tools, promise!

Giveaway

Rules: 

• You must be a follower of Frost Me!
• Leave a comment here with EITHER a link to party pics on your site or a theme you would like to see on Frost Me!

Important:

• Leave your email where you can be reached if you are the winner!
• Only one entry per person will count!

Ends:

• Thursday, June 10 at 9pm EST
• Winner will be chosen by using Random.org with qualifying comment count

hugs!!!
Kim @ Frost Me!

We have a winner!

First... let me say welcome all new Frosted Fans we had this past week - 55 new comers! Welcome aboard!!!

Thanks to everyone who entered - don't worry, if you didn't win a new giveaway will be soon! ...but on to this week's winner! (chosen using random.org with qualifying comments)

WINNER!!!

Greta Adams on May 18, 2010 2:59 PM said...

I LOVE the cute faces cupcake toppers...and i see she had some vintage bowling pins and ball as a cake topper decoration.. I am giving my son a bowling party this saturday and have been looking everywhere for them. Why couldn't i have seen that 2 weeks ago... grrr....anyway love your blog and thanks for a chance to win.

Thanks again to our giveaway owner!

Giveaway closed! 8am EST 5/24

First, I am SO excited about how many of you have become Frosted Fans!!! you make this so much fun for me to do everyday! I LOVE (ok, obsessed a little) to get your feedback and blog luv! You all are so sweet and supportive - I couldn't ask for more!

We have hit the 700 mark on Blogger and Reader followers (hugs to those on other readers too!!!)... we need to celebrate - here is a fun party pack giveaway!!!

 Giveaway

Etsy shop owner and mom entrepreneur, Mary from Ego Verto Paper has offered up this great party package for one Frosted Fan to win!

INCLUDED

1 handmade Happy Birthday Banner
18 matching cupcake toppers
9 matching blank gift tags with ribbons
18 matching stickers to use as envelope seals or napkin holders as seen in pictures
Matching ribbons (could use as napkin rings!)
Free shipping to U.S. (Canada & int'l shipping will be split 50%)

Rules: 

• You must be a follower of Frost Me!
• Head over to  Ego Verto Paper and check out the mix of party supplies you'll find and pick your favorite find!
• Leave a comment here as to your favorite - only comments with favorite will count!

Important:

• Leave your email where you can be reached if you are the winner!
• Only one entry per person will count!

Ends:

•  Monday, May 24th at 8am EST
• Winner will be chosen by using Random.org with qualifying comment count

Blog Luv and Giveaway Winner

You guys are so amazing with all the blog luv you show me! It totally makes my day - everyday! Lorie at Be Different Act Normal wrote up such a fantastic post about Frost Me! & a Frosting Kit I did for her! Don't know her? She feeds you a spoon full of goodness throughout the day! Check her out!

Now on to the contest! If you didn't win (sorry!!!) Pam at PartyStarters is offering free shipping (to U.S. only) to Frosted Fans! this month! Just let her know you came as a Frosted Fan and she'll adjust the price.



Giveaway Winner!!!!

Mitzi G.!! on April 28, 2010 3:45 PM said...

I love the kiss me I'm Irish mini cake favors......I think I just died at their cuteness!!

Giveaway closed, thanks!

To celebrate hitting 600 Frosted Fans (reader & blogger), I bring you ANOTHER giveaway!

Website, Shop, Blog

 
Party Starters:  Weary of the mass-produced party flotsam that lacked the personal touch that her events deserved, Pamela Smerker set out to create party designs that accentuate each occasion's significance.  From this desire, Party Starers was born! Pamela's creations have been featured on both Martha Stewart and Amy Atlas Events! No matter what you're celebrating, Party Starters can help with handmade party favors and decorations, or a complete design for your unique party!

Prize:

 This fantastic woodland fairy cake box favor set (hello!?! crazy cute, right!?!)   

OR $25 gift certificate to Party Starters

Rules: 

• You must be a follower of Frost Me!
• Head over to Party Starters and drool over the Gallery section - try and pick your favorite (it will be hard!)
• Leave a comment here as to your favorite 
• Favorite has to be in addition to the fabulous woodland favor set!
• Only comments with favorite will count!

 Important:

• Leave your email where you can be reached if you are the winner!
• Only one entry per person will count!

Ends:

•  Monday, May 3rd at 8am EST
• Winner will be chosen by using Random.org with qualifying comment count

Winner of Good Gravy Giveaway!

I hope you have all had fun exploring Good Gravy! ...My two favorites are:

But what you really want to know is who the winner is....the winner of the Good Gravy! party package is....

Winner!

Frugal Science Gal on April 15, 2010 6:41 PM said...

I follow you on GFC and I like the Polka Dots pink and Blue.

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Giveaway entry closed - 4/19 8am EST

Have you ever met someone through the internet (not internet dating silly!) that you immediately know they would be invited to a dinner party at your house?  Well, that's how I feel about the owner of Good Gravy!, Lelan...

Good Gravy! Handcrafted Designs is a mom-owned stationery studio offering affordable, personalized note cards, custom invitations and more for the whole family.  Lelan at Good Gravy! is excited to offer a summer event party pack that will be available in her shop soon, but Frost Me! fans get a sneak peek at the goods!  How fun is that!?!

Prize:  Party pack which includes (choice of ladybug OR sailboat theme):

• A dozen cupcake toppers
• A dozen favor stickers that say "Thank you for celebrating with us"
• 10-piece set of personalized note cards
• Free shipping

Rules:

• You must be a follower of Frost Me! first... then...
• Head to Good Gravy! browse around, drool and come back and write you fav thing* in her whole collection in a comment below! (only comments with favorite listed will be entered!)

Important:  Leave an email where you can be reached if you are the winner! *Also, if your favorite is the ladybug or sailboat, you MUST have a 2nd favorite! I couldn't narrow it to even 2 though ;o)

Ends:  Giveaway entry will end 8am EST Monday, April 19th.  The winner will be chosen by entering comments into Random.org 
 

ps. I already have ladybug stationary from Good Gravy! and a custom order for my garden party with adorable bird collection is on its way!

Giveaway & Present & Giveaway!!!

I am so excited to announce the winner of this week's (re-gifted from me to you) $50 gift certificate giveaway to Etsy store PaperCandee Shoppe!

Also... check back on Monday for ANOTHER giveaway! I feel like game show host lol... maybe I can get a whole bunch of shirtless, hot men to stand with suitcases and open each till we find the winner? heehee... 

WINNER!!!

1 Funky Woman on April 7, 2010 6:58 PM said...

I love the Paris ones but there are so many! I am a new follower!

 

BUT.... Everyone WINS!!!....

Papercandee Shoppe owner is offering all Frosted Fans 15% off their purchase (offer expires 12/31/2010)  

Just drop an email at the Etsy store noting you are here for your 15% Frosted Fan discount from Frost Me! before you check out and she'll post a discounted package for you!

412 and a hint....

Don't forget this week's giveaway ends tomorrow at 5pm EST

Good morning! We had so many new Frosted Fans join over the past few days - we are up to 412 followers between Google Reader and Blogger... WELCOME new Frosted Fans!!! Don't forget to tell your friends and family to join us - the more followers, the more fun giveaways!!!

...speaking of which... in celebration of crossing the 400 mark, we'll be having ANOTHER giveaway on Monday! here is a hint... http://goodgravydesigns.blogspot.com/

hugs
Kim @ Frost Me!

Giveaway entries closed - 4/9 5pm EST

I am so excited to announce my 1st vendor giveaway! A little while ago, I won a gift certificate to Papercandee Shoppe - and I was so excited! But then I thought... Kim, you have access to so much - you should really give this to one of your Frosted Fans...soooo... I teamed up with the sweet owner, Dez from Papercandee Shoppe and we are giving YOU the chance to win instead!

Princess Collection - How adorable is this!? It's whimsical and fun - every element of this collection is ornate and reminiscent of the elements that your little princess loves from her favorite princess stories and movies!  Perfect for a princess or princess and the frog party!
























Cupcake Lace:  Drawing inspiration from Martha Stewart and her love for doilies, it turns out cupcakes match perfectly with lace!  Cupcake toppers embellished with paper 'lace' is also available, along with a party banner and door sign that are made of 'lace' as well! 
Parisian Affair:  Why not make a splash at the start with a Parisian invitation that is like no other?  Available in multiple designs.  Also available: door sign, party banner, favor stickers, bag toppers, newly designed cupcake toppers (in addition to the original collection) luggage tags, and soon-to-come:  a suitcase favor box that you can also use to accent your dessert or favor table!
"I Heart Cherry Blossoms":  Finally, Spring has sprung!  Originally created for Mother's Day, this collection is also perfect for any event!  From weddings to showers and birthdays, life's events are always best represented with the sweet blossom of flowers.  Why not surprise your loved one with a beautiful set of matching stationery and cupcake toppers to sweeten her day?

 

















Prize: $50 gift certificate to spend in Papercandee Shoppe's Etsy Store! (non-winners will get a special discount - to be announced)

Rules:  Head to Papercandee's Shoppe and browse around, drool and come back and write you fav thing in a comment below! (only comments with favorite listed will be entered!)

Important:  Leave an email where you can be reached if you are the winner!

Ends:  Giveaway entry will end 5pm next Friday, April 9th.  The winner will be chosen by entering comments into Random.org - make sure to check back for the discount if you aren't the lucky winner!


Thanks everyone for following Frost Me! and all your sweet comments! Good luck!

xoxo
Kim @ Frost Me!

And the winner is!!!.....

Woohoo! I got to pick the winner of my 1st giveaway! First... thank you ALL for your great comments and blog love! I am having so much fun reading all of them.  I have all your "wants" written down and working on inspiration for ya! Thanks!!

Random.org picked....
 (Kristin, I'll drop you a note so I can get your mailing address!) 

Drew and Kristin on March 12, 2010 4:50 PM said...

I absolutely love your blog! I found it off of Melinda Ford's blog - "All Things Crafty and Delicious". I would love to see a cupcake themed party and more with baby showers. I'm constantly throwing baby showers for new moms at church. Thanks for the great giveaway! I just took a cake decorating class this past winter and would love this book for some inspiration and decorating ideas. Thanks! 

Also... keep your eyes out! I have a REALLY fun giveaway lining up in less then two weeks!