November 20th – November 25th

This weeks guest judge: 
Aurora from: Photo Freak.
This weeks challenge:  “Eyes“
The challenge:
The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty): eyes. Let’s see those baby blues… or greens… or browns…

Photo Freaks picks:

• 1st: Bunch of Barrons

Why Aurora chose this photo: “The composition, the way it is off to the right, and the fuzzy background makes that picture so amazing, topped with that messy hair and blue eyes.  Amazing picture.”

Congrats! Please feel free to grab a “fact: I’m awesome … #1 winner” button below. Because: you ARE awesome! And, thank you SO much for participating!

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• 2nd: Being What I Want to Be 

Why Aurora chose this photo: “I love the way the baby is sucking on the bench, the editing is amazing.”

• 3rd: Tricia Boutelle

Why Aurora chose this photo: “I am in love with that picture, the eye lashes and the way the eye is shinning. That is not an easy picture to get!”

• 4th: Tezzie  

Why Aurora chose this photo: “Those eyes and that painted face.  Its to good to be ture, and so sharp for being so close.  I love it.”

• 5th: our Precious Jas. 

Why Aurora chose this photo: “That editing and sweet face with those brown eyes.  Its hard to make brown eyes pop but she did amazing.” 

Congrats to the top 5 winners! Great job, and please feel free to grab the top 5 button below! You’re all awesome!

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• Being What I Want to Be

• Luvin Life
  

• Window to my soul
  

• The Bartlett Family

• Capturing Hart

• Amanda Pfeifer’s Blog

If you’re one of my favorites you are more than welcome to grab a “Paper mama hearts me” button below!

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And, we both had a few honorable mentions!

• Blondie Mommy

• Three in Three:

• 3 Plus Barbie

Winners so far:
Cozy: … Hi, Baby. …
Eyes: … Bunch of Barrons …
Black and White: … no one yet …
Blessings: … no one yet …

AND, don’t forget to take your holiday photos for the Holiday Card Challenge!

GIVEAWAY!!!1

So, you may remember my amazing new diaper bag that I got from Heather over at Barely Measured! It’s amazing and beautiful. I’m so in love with it and am VERY protective of it… I love my bag…

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Well, now YOU have a chance to WIN a $25 gift certificate to Barely Measured!!! You could apply it toward your OWN custom diaper bag, or get a purse… or whatever! Heather will TOTALLY work with you to create just what you’re looking for. And, the quality is lovely.

Look at the lovely creations you can apply your gift card to:

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What do you win: $25 Gift Certificate to Barely Measured on Etsy.

How do you win? Please follow these steps… AND make sure I have a way to contact you through e-mail. If I don’t… I’ll have to delete the entry… 🙁

Mandatory entry:
1) Answer this question: How much do you love Barely Measured creations?{1 entry}

Optional entries:
1) Follow me (see sidebar) {1 entry}
2) Like my Facebook page for The Paper Mama{1 entry}
3) Follow Barely Measured’s Blog {3 entries}
4) Blog about this giveaway… linking back to my blog (please post blog post link in comment). {3 entries}
5) Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway… {2 entries}

I’m going to make this a short giveaway! That way you can order any holiday cards if you win! Last day to enter giveaway is December 4th, 2010 at 11:59PM Pacific time.

We have a winner for the Hallmark $50 giveaway:

Hey, congrats Rachel @ Idaho Cheneys! I will contact you through email and I’ll let you know what to do!

AND, just a reminder about the Black Friday deals through my affiliates!

• Tiny Prints: Save 10% off orders of $49 or more, 15% off orders of $99 or more or 25% off orders of $199 or more. This is perfect for ordering your holiday cards! A REALLY good deal! And, free shipping on orders over $45! Use this code at checkout: TPNOV25 (ends 11/27/2010 Pacific Time)
  

• Tiny Prints: Put Your Photos on Display with 25% Off Savings on Photo Books and Calendars! Use this code at checkout: BKCAL25 (ends 11/27/2010 Pacific Time)

• Land of Nod: Get free shipping on everything! Shipping can really add up, I love free shipping!

• Beau-Coup: Up to 15% off! Great place to find party favors and gifts.

• Layla Grace: 15% off everything (with some exclusions) Ends November 31st, 2010! 

• CSN Stores: MANY items on sale.

• BabyLegs: BabyLegs will be offering a select assortment of BabyLegs for 3 for $10 (that’s a $36 value, valid only on 11/29/2010). I guess it’s they’re biggest sale they’ve ever had. Enter this code during checkout: cyber8

I’m off to wander the town!