If you count there are 70 lights… Ha! Ummm…. Ok… That’s a bit of a stretch for “Seventies”… But, I didn’t have anything!

Ok everyone!!! DON’T forget: The Valentines Photo Challenge end on Friday!!! I know… I can’t believe it either! I want you ALL to have a chance to win those cool prizes.

Chelsey

This weeks guest judge: ME!
This weeks challenge: Birthday.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with a birthday theme. It’s my birthday on the 1st! Perfect time for a birthday themed challenge.

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Here are a couple links to some free photo editing software if you don’t already have something:
Picnik 
Picasa
Gimp
Pixlr

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Remember: my photo challenges do require you to have either your children or one of your furry children (pets) in the photo. It could be just one finger… or a toe… but, they must be there.
There always has to be rules… I know, boring right? But, it’s to help me and you. Click on the link for more details… Each entry does need to link back to my blog… All photo entries need to be in by 11:59 PM Pacific Time on February 3rd…
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Winners so far:
Resolutions: … Being What I Want to Be …
A different view: … Blue Skies Photography …
Friends: … 3 Plus Barbie …
Birthday: … no one yet … 

I’d LOVE a vote!

Chelsey

This weeks guest judge: 
Rachel from and then, she {snapped}!

This weeks challenge: Friends.
The challenge: The challenge will be based around your children. Take or find a photo of your baby (or kid… or puppy… or kitty) with their friend(s). Favorite stuffed animal? Favorite person?

First: 3 Plus Barbie
Why she chose this photo: “OMG, this is just adorable, that’s all there is to say about it.”

{3 Plus Barbie}

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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{Wildflower Photography}

Third: Not Always Picture Perfect
Why she chose this photo: “They look like buddies! Very sweet!”

{Not Always Picture Perfect}

Forth: Photographic Data
Why she chose this photo: “Love the colors and the lighting.  Both are perfect and I really love the crispness of the photo. “

{Photographic Data}

Fifth: The Mama Trials
Why she chose this photo: “OMG, Chuck Taylors in size zero? Doesn’t get much cuter than that!“

{The Mama Trials}

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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{Sugar & Spice}

{A Sorta Fairytale}

{Living in a Perry Tale}

{Wildflower Photography}

{525,600 Minutes}

{Photographic Data}

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Winners so far:
Resolutions: … Being What I Want to Be …
A different view: … Blue Skies Photography …
Friends: … 3 Plus Barbie …
Birthday: … no one yet …

And, if you all get a moment….
I’d LOVE a vote!

Chelsey

I’ve been trying to walk at least every week day… I managed 4 walks last week and 2 this week… I’d like to do more like 5 a week. At least I’m getting up and moving!

He was so nervous of the other crazy dogs that he actually sat up in the stroller with Ruari. He’s scared of her too. But, apparently the dogs we’re much scarier.

Ruari never tried to grab him… it was odd! BUT, she did giggle a ton while he walked all over her.

Chelsey

– And, a few anonymous people too. Thank you!

I have a goal: Make it to BlogHer ’11. I will make it! I know I will! But, the whole cost of it is bringing me down a bit. With the flying and the hotel stay it’s expensive as all hay! I’ve managed to save enough to buy the conference tickets… but, now I’m starting to worry that I wont be able to save enough for the trip before that time.

Why help send me to BlogHer ’11?
Well… with all my shmoozing and conferencing I will be sure to learn and get MORE blogging ideas! Which means:
– More pics and videos of my super adorably cute baby!
– More super fun photo challenges…
– Crafty tutorials!
– More photo competitions!
– How about some hair tutorials?
– Pretty much just more of my blogging awesomenessness. ;D


Sponsor me:
What can I provide you for sponsorships:
– Include a text link or banner under a “BlogHer Sponsors” section on my blog. (depending on selected sponsorship level)
– Blog, facebook and tweet about your company thanking you for sponsorship randomly through August. (depending on selected sponsorship level)
– Brand Promotion by wearing clothing (if it’s my style of clothing. I still gotta look good and be comfy! ;D), pins or carrying tote bags with your company logo during the conference. (depending on selected sponsorship level)
– Your logo on my laptop for the whole conference. (depending on selected sponsorship level)
– There will be LIVE tweeting of your sponsorship during the conference! (depending on selected sponsorship level)
– I would LOVE to hear any additional ideas you may have for me.
– Just a note: giving away swag or handing out fliers is not permitted at the conference.
A full sponsorship is totally available. For this I would do all of the above, plus advertising space in the top section of my blog for 1 full year. And, love you forever. Other negotiations will also be considered.

Partial Sponsorship levels:
$50
– Small ad in my sidebar for 2 months
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– Inclusion in my small ad BlogHer ’11 sponsors post!

$100:
– Small ad in my sidebar for 4 months
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– A small sticker spot on my laptop (which will be out A LOT at the conference. A LOT. I’m a blogger! :D)
– Inclusion in my small ad BlogHer ’11 sponsors post!

$200
– Small ad in my sidebar for 6 months!!!
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– A small sticker spot on my laptop (which will be out A LOT at the conference. A LOT. I’m a blogger! :D)
– Inclusion in my small ad BlogHer ’11 sponsors post!
– PLUS: a blog post just for you!

$250
– Small ad in my sidebar for 8 months!!!
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– A MEDIUM sticker spot on my laptop (which will be out A LOT at the conference. A LOT. I’m a blogger! :D)
– Inclusion in my small ad BlogHer ’11 sponsors post!
– PLUS: a blog post just for you!

$500
– Medium ad in my sidebar for 12 months!!!
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– A LARGE sticker spot on my laptop (which will be out A LOT at the conference. A LOT. I’m a blogger! :D)
– I will include your URL on the back of my business cards that I hand out at the conference.
– PLUS: a blog post just for you! Before AND After the conference! That’s 2 blog posts! All about you.

Full sponsorship (approx. $1200)
– Large ad in my sidebar for 12 months!!!
– Multiple facebook mentions and tweets up through the conference!
– An XLARGE sticker spot on my laptop (which will be out A LOT at the conference. A LOT. I’m a blogger! :D)
– I will include your URL on the back of my business cards that I hand out at the conference.
– PLUS: a blog post just for you! Before AND After the conference! That’s 2 blog posts! All about you.
– I will pretty much just pimp you out to the extreme.
– I’m open to more ideas.

Sponsoring me pretty much means you can reach all of my readers PLUS more.
My blog’s stat as of June 7th, 2011:
– 32,000+ monthly pageviews
– 18,000+ monthly visits
– 8,000+ monthly unique visitors
– 1,540+ subscribe to my Google Feedburner
– 1310+ followers through Google Friend Connect
– 570+ twitter followers
– 420+ facebook “fans”

PLEASE email me if you’re interested in sponsorship. Email: thepapermama@gmail.com I VERY much look forward to representing your brand at BlogHer ’11.

Shop:
OR… you can purchase something from one of my Etsy shops! I’m giving everyone that uses the following code 15% off their purchases in BOTH of my shops through August 6th, 2011 (You cannot combine discount codes, k? :}) ! Here’s the code: BLOGHER2011
My Paper Crown shop
Paper Mama Shop


Donate:
If you really just want to give me money (heh) I do have a donation button and a little deal for anyone that donates over $15:
I’d like to offer you all little something for your donations:
– I’d like to offer anyone donating over $15 a new blog header or I’d love to touch up and edit one of your photos (if you want one of these things).
– Please be sure to mention if you’d like to remain anonymous with your donation of if you’d like me to include your blog link at the top of this post!

To donate to my BlogHer ’11
dream… click here: