A note to the toymakers of America and A GIVEAWAY!
Not really a note. More like...a request.
How about for a change we create toys that are NOISY but HAVE an OFF SWITCH?
How about instead of manufacturing the Speed Racer line of amazing Hot Wheels complete with random (and I do mean random) outbursts by the announcer's voice and car noises that could rival the Speedway at the other end of town, we manufacture the same toy with a silent mode? Or perhaps a simple off switch? How about when that vehicle finds its way into MY vehicle I am able to SHUT IT OFF to ensure that every time I hit a bump on the road it doesn't launch into the entire sequence yet one more time? How about that? A novel idea to be sure. Toys with off switches. Who woulda thunk it?
Said Speed Racing vehicle has now found its way underneath our stove and since I was smart enough to remove the batteries prior to at-home play, I think it might stay there awhile, serving its sentence for, oh, let's just say 'being annoying' - does that work?
Okay. I promised a giveaway. And I need to deliver.
This is absolutely the MOST adorable thing ever. A few weeks ago (Sorry it's taken me so long, Jill) - one of my creative and crafty blog readers sent me a link to her etsy shop. You can see it HERE. I love Etsy. I wish I was crafty enough to have my own shop. Anyway, this is a scraps bag, and Jill sent one to me. When I got it, I instantly started thinking of all the different ways I could use the thing. Plastic bag container is one that I'm seriously think of, but of course, I'll have to get another one because the one she sent me is perfect for scraps. The idea here is to keep those scraps you don't want to throw away in one neat little place until you can file them away into whatever system you're using.
You could use it for tools. Pens. Candy. lol (You can tell I'm on Weight Watchers, can't ya?)
Anyway.
Jill has generously offered to donate one of these fabulous bags to a winner of a drawing we're going to do on my blog! (How fun is that? It's like a carnival.)
Mine looks like this;
And the inside is laminated.
I love this bag. I want to re-do my new scrapbook room in these colors. :)
So. Here's the deal. Leave a comment to this post on or before next Wednesday, May 7th. Then I will select one lucky winner to get their own bag like this from jill, the crafty goddess!
Good luck! :)
And Happy weekend!
OMG!!!!! HOW STINK ADORABLE IS THAT?!? I NEED one ...LOL
Posted by:Katie | May 03, 2008 at 10:06 AM
Oh my gosh, that is the darn cutest thing. When we had kids (the first on DH's side of the family) his brothers all bought these wonderfully noisy toys for the kids. Well, let's just say that paybacks are wonderful. We returned the "favor" when they had kids. LOL
Posted by:Cathy | May 03, 2008 at 10:28 AM
So cute! Very clever idea.
And I agree. OFF SWITCHES should be MANDATORY! LOL
Posted by:Melissa | May 03, 2008 at 11:05 AM
Very cool bag!
Posted by:Sara G | May 03, 2008 at 01:07 PM
I love this bag! What a cute idea. Thanks for the opportunity to win it~
Posted by:MaryBeth | May 03, 2008 at 02:30 PM
I love the bag and the fabric colors. What a great idea!! I would love to carry them in my retail store!
Kristin
Posted by:Kristin | May 03, 2008 at 04:11 PM
love that bag! Would be perfect to take to crops too for scraps! hmmm I need something like that!!
Toys... yeah don't do the noisy ones but my parents usually buy them for the kids! lol
Posted by:jenn | May 03, 2008 at 05:14 PM
That bag is absolutely adorable! What a great bag for scraps. I could definitely use a bag like that. Happy NSD!
Posted by:Melissa Reeder | May 03, 2008 at 06:37 PM
I love reading and getting inspired by your blog. And I love the bag...I want it!
Posted by:Gina Pierce | May 03, 2008 at 08:40 PM
Cute and useful bag. Is the pink fabric bobbly or is it printed to look that way.
Posted by:Sue Bone | May 04, 2008 at 12:56 AM
i totally agree with you on the on/off switch for toys. oh my, i don't understand why they don't just do that. it is a no brainer.
i just love the scrap holder. the colors are precious. i wish i could see yours. your pic is not showing up. hmmm????
anyways, thanks for the chance, i saw your link on 2 ps. :O)
Posted by:Karen C. | May 04, 2008 at 06:32 AM
why is that pink chenille I see! this would so go with my shabby greena and pink craft room! SO nice of you to do this , Happy nsd!
Posted by:calisa | May 04, 2008 at 06:54 AM
Those bags are so cute. Off to look at her Etsy shop! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by:Teisha Daniels | May 04, 2008 at 07:00 AM
What a great idea! Much better than my paper lunch bag, LOL. Thanks for the opportunity to win one. Wishing the maker much success on etsy.
Posted by:KATY | May 04, 2008 at 08:31 AM
That bag is adorable!
Posted by:marshan | May 04, 2008 at 09:39 AM
Too cute - love the bag. I also love your layouts and beautiful photos. Glad I stumbled onto your site.
Posted by:Suz | May 04, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Hi Courtney :) I actually came on line looking for you to THANK YOU for your really neat, faith focusing, glorifying GOD book! As soon as I saw "Scrapbooking Your Faith" I knew I HAD to get it. And it was worth every penny I paid for it. I cried as I read through every scrapbooked page and accompanying article. I knew my scrapping had so much more to offer. Thank you so much for sharing what GOD has revealed to you & for encouraging us to explore & document & share all HE is doing in our lives! What a great way to blow open the "box" that scrapbooking used to be in, to allow it to be expanded, exploded into such a more real, authentic, transparent, God honoring gift. Thank you from the center of my soul. May HE keep blessing you!
Posted by:Nancy Kenaston | May 04, 2008 at 08:46 PM
This is so freakin' adorable! I want one!!
I also agree about the off switch. I bought those cars that you shake and then they make noise/lights flash for my nephew for Xmas (Hey! It was on his parent's approved choices list). I tried to ship it from Detroit to Atlanta and just standing in line - the thing kept going off everytime I shifted my weight. This big box taped shut would go "VROOM VROOM!!" and make car noises... I was mortified! I didn't think the post office would allow me to ship it!! They did and my nephew loved it but I won't do that again! My bro was happy because I emailed him with the tracking #s so he wouldn't have to pick it up with my nephew in the car. That would have resulted in instance meltdown!
Posted by:Jana | May 05, 2008 at 06:26 AM
soooooooooo ca-yute!!! my sis and i are huge fans of etsy also. but for some reason the picture of yours didn't come up. i would love to see what yours looks like!
love ya!!!
Posted by:julie | May 05, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Very cute and adorable...love it..
Posted by:Carol P. | May 05, 2008 at 01:26 PM
oh this is so adorable and useful!!! What a great idea! :)
Posted by:Christy | May 05, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Tooooooo cute!
I would be tempted to use it as a "cozy" for my extra-large Timmies (coffee) to-go cup to keep from burning my hands - I always have to ask to have my to go coffees double-cupped. Not very environmentally conscientious, I know, but I do re-use that extra double-cupper as many times as I can before it's completely disgusting, ok. Maybe Jill could adjust her design slightly & market the 2nd model as a washable to-go coffee cup cozy!!!
Posted by:lola | May 05, 2008 at 05:51 PM
My kids are grown & gone. Sometimes I long for the noisy days but not very often!
Cute bag - love how folks can be so creative!
Posted by:Anita | May 05, 2008 at 06:37 PM
how cute is this idea! I'd love the be the proud new owner of a personal scrap bag!
Posted by:Angie | May 05, 2008 at 07:44 PM
What a clever idea! Love it~
Posted by:claudia d | May 06, 2008 at 05:22 AM