Sat Nite Special #13 brings you Draw #2 - Jaz Creations

Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #13!

If you're new here, kick off your shoes and join in! The theme is always a *DIY themed anything goes, so feel free to post your project, past or present that you're proud of so we can clap along with you!

Party starts at Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm, so you have all weekend to join.

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Welcome to the Followers Giveaway Event!

This little shindig is all about celebrating the milestone of 1000 + followers. No need to be a follower nor subscriber to enter, however you sure are welcome to become one. :) Watch for the Comment of the Day for some fun additional banter.

~ Comment of the Day ~
Junk food favs

No party is complete with out junk food right? Fess up on this one. Do you munch while you blog?

Guilty here! Hard cheezies are my fav. I have to admit I felt a surge of excitement when I found this picture on the net. :) I also like frozen blueberries, pistachios, pomegranates and my ever present fresh ground coffee. But by far, the hard crunchy salty orange snack does it for me.

Now THIS pic is awesome. I'd definitely apply this to my own blog profile if I wouldn't get sued.

So, what's your bloggy snack of choice? :)

Today's Giveaway

We have something special from Christine at Jaz Creations!

Have you ever heard of fractal art before? You are not only in for a treat, but an education as well. You can see more of her unique creations in her ETSY shop. They are beautiful!

This girl knows her art. She's an active DIYer as well, creating art with whatever she touches. Cool glassware, Christine!

Christine has a (one click) page for you to view! Please choose #1 or #2. Make sure you also offer up some bloggy love while you're there for her generosity. :)

 How to enter the giveaway:

1. Visit Christine's blog HERE, and choose which item you'd like if you won.

2. Come back here to the comments  and...

- select #1 or #2 (mandatory to win)

- your email if it's not on your profile nor blog (mandatory to win)
- tell us about your bloggin' junk food passions if you wish :)
- one entry per person per giveaway event

Blah blah rules for the SNS linkup:

1. Please link up your intended  post, NOT your blog. (post, then click on title of your post, cut and paste that url)

2. Please link back to the party within your post via SNS button (see sidebar) or text link.

*3. Entries in DIY format only please. No direct Etsy links.

The below draws are open until Jan 30

Day 1 - Creations from My Heart

Day 2 - Jaz Creations

Good luck and happy inspiration!

SNS #11 brings you ~ DIY, Christmas stories, nests and songs!

Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #11!

If you're new here, kick off your shoes and join in! The theme is always a *DIY themed anything goes, so feel free to post your project, past or present that you're proud of so we can clap along with you!

Too busy with Christmas this round for a DIY project? Gotcha covered! Feel free to share your Christmas story with us. What you got, what you did, where you're putting it all... ;)

Party starts at Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm, so you have all weekend to join!

I LOVE to highlight inspiring posts, so make sure you check after the party to see if your blog is in lights. I sneak in some features in my sidebar widget during the party too. :)

This weekend we have a giveaway as sweet as a song, perfect for your little nest. :)

I'd like to introduce to you,

Barbara Jean, from

Treasures from the Heart!

Make sure you check out her bird nest tutorial on her blog. Cute!!

Barb, who is a very active part of our little blogging DIY community, also creates beautiful whimsical treasures that are at the hilt of popularity these days!

Barbara Jean has a gift store in Oregon, however in order to reach the world around her, she also has a delightful blog dedicated to showcasing what she sells.

Treasures from the Heart Gift Shop

is her online gift shop, especially geared to show all her wonderful wares. Ready to melt? Don't say I didn't warn you.

She specializes in:

beautiful hand painted Victorian signs,

sweet nesty type shadow box pictures with loads of natural elements,

... how adorable is this bird nest flower?!?

And all things vintage. DROOL!!! I'd be in BIG financial trouble if I lived close to her shop I can tell.

 Treasures from the Heart Gift Shop

Scroll down to her labels so you can catch all she has listed, and be sure to follow if you wish to see her add as she creates!

So what's the giveaway?

 Barb has created a special page on her DIY blog with some lovely choices  so you can choose! You will LOVE them.

This just in! Until Sunday 11pm, Barbara Jean is offering purchasers of her items 15% off their purchases. More info on her blog when you get there.

How to enter the giveaway:

1. Post your DIY project or Christmas post.

2. Visit Barbara's blog HERE, and choose which item you'd like if you won.

3. Come back here to the comments HERE and...

- let me know what # your entry was from the listing

- your gift choice

- your email if it's not on your profile nor blog

(this way will allow you to enter as many posts as you wish, while keeping entries one per person)

The winner will be chosen through the comments by random draw. The first one that is chosen that offers all the #3 criteria will win the giveaway! Winner along with highlight post will be announced later next week.

Rules to link up:

1. Please link up your intended  post, NOT your blog. (post, then click on title of your post, cut and paste that url)

2. Please put a link in your post that leads back to the party so others can see what's up! (scroll button on sidebar if you wish)

3. Please indicate if it's a DIY or Christmas post. I'll allow for more space in the link area so you can type what you need.

*4. This party is geared for *DIY type projects we can all attempt to make ourselves. Items for sale may be linked up IF your entry is posted on your blog and in tutorial style (unless making the item is self explanatory).

Did your link up disappear? No prob! Please reread the rules and try again!

Thank-you Barbara, for hosting this awesome giveaway!

Please make sure to give her lots of bloggy love over yonder for her generosity too.

Good luck and happy inspiration to all!

SNS #8 brings you ~ anything goes!... AND a giveaway!!

Welcome to Saturday Nite Special #8!

If you're new here, kick off your shoes and join in! This weekend's theme is anything goes, so feel free to post a *DIY project of yours, past or present that you're proud of so we can clap along with you!

Party starts at Fri night and ends Sunday 11pm, so you have all weekend to join!

I LOVE to highlight inspiring posts, so make sure you check  after the party to see if your blog is in lights.I sneak in some features in my sidebar widget during the party too. :)

And I have some exciting news for you! This weekend we have a giveaway!

Allow me to introduce to you...

Christine, the artist of Jaz Creations, who creates the most unique unusual creative digital artwork I've personally ever seen, wants to give away her artwork in the form of a boxed set of cards!

I was Christine's first follower so she gifted me with a box of this wonderful set, and right away, I knew I wanted to share the love! So Christine graciously offered to send a set to a lucky SNS winner!

How are they made? Her style is called fractal art. In her words,

"Fractal Art is created on a computer using specialized mathematical formulas. Every element of my work – shape, color, texture, and lighting – is controlled by these mathematical formulas, and I, in turn, control the formulas by manipulating their parameters."

The boxed cover of the cards shows a few of her designs. My personal fav is this one, that resembles a snowflake! Isn't it amazing?!? I love how she made every square fraction of an inch with a technique I can't even fathom, never mind implement myself. Talk about a true DIY project!! Love your creations, Christine, and thank-you for your generous offer!

Make sure you check out Christine's Etsy shop if you wish to purchase any of her ready to go artwork in 11 x 14 prints! If her artwork is sold out on Etsy, you can email her to order either art or the cards at JAZCreations@gmail.com.

So, here's how to qualify for the draw...

1. Enter your *DIY project to the party. (make note of the # your entry is at)

2. Visit Christine's site HERE and memorize the NAME of your favorite Christine creation.

3. Come  back to the COMMENTS HERE, and write...

- the # of your DIY entry

- the NAME of your favorite design

- your email address so I can contact you easily.

That's it! You're entered!

The random selector will choose a lucky winner from the comments area! From there, I'll cross reference and find your DIY entry.

The first entry I hit with random.org that adheres to all the info as per #3 is the fortunate one with the gorgeous cards in the mail!

Link Rules:

1. Please link up to your post, not your blog. (post, then click on your title and cut that url)

2. Please put a link in your post that leads back to the party so others can see what's up!

3. Please put in your blog name and project description. IE: Funky Junk Interiors - how to cut metal. As the numbers grow in the party, this info is helpful for those seeking certain types of posts, hence, you will get more hits! I have allowed more typing space to accommodate this type of entry.

*4. This party is geared for *DIY type projects we can all attempt to make ourselves. Items for sale may be linked up IF your entry is posted on your blog and in tutorial style (unless making the item is self explanatory).

I really don't like removing links, but if yours is missing, please reread the rules and try again. Thanks!
Good luck and happy weekend inspiration to all!