The Purple Pug: November 2011

Monday, November 28, 2011

BAM! HOLY BREAKFAST, BATMAN!@#!$ {ridic + real party feature}

Luke seriously digs Batman.
Luke's Mama designed a unique + charming Batman Breakfast {dirty vintage style} to celebrate his very special milestone. Nothing could be sweeter than turning five with some friends, family and Froot Loops. Behold the cute.

Designed + styled by Natalie {The Knock Knock Factory}
Glittery junk (invites, cake bunting and banner) {Me}
Fabulous fondant by the Lovely Lynlee {Lynlee's Petite Cakes}

Friday, November 25, 2011

GiftGloss rocks my world...

So. The fabulous FoofQueens asked me if I would test drive their unique and original product-GiftGloss.

I am a packaging presentation fanatic, so this was intriguing to me. It's all about presentation with pizzazz. GiftGloss is an amazing idea and changes the packaging game. The short + sweet version-GiftGloss is a clear, sleeve system designed to provide beautiful packaging presentation. So easy to use. You can wrap virtually any shaped item just slide and tie. No more struggling with rolls of cello. Perfect for gift packaging, decor, party favor and product presentation. Food safe for baked goods. Cute safe for everything:)

The GiftGloss girls are offering a generous 20% discount on their brilliant starter kit for my besties. Code-PURPLE

Simply an amazing product and idea. Perfect for you or for a holiday gift for someone super special. I tested it out on everything in sight:)

Totally love +adore.

From the FoofQueens:

Tired of unruly rolls of wrap? Bored with bags?

Finally!

Something New & Different!

~ the original slide ‘n tie sleeve

GiftGloss® is a unique gift wrapping product, developed by the FoofQueens®, that allows you to create snazzy gifts in minutes. Whether you’re wrapping a birthday treat, shower surprise or plate of yummy cookies, GiftGloss instantly turns your gift into a show-stopping celebration!

Here’s why you’ll love it:

• It’s easy – any age, any skill level can do it

• It’s economical – each roll wraps 15-20+ gifts

• It conforms to any shape – no boxes needed

• It’s food-safe – great for homemade or store-bought goodies

• It’s versatile – creative ideas are infinite

• It fits in drawer – easy to store & access

AND… IT’S JUST PLAIN FUN!

Get out of the box (or out of the bag) and step into

GiftGloss®… the new way to wrap in a snap!

Just starting? We recommend our GiftGloss® Kit.

It’s the best value and contains everything you need to get going.

Visit us at http://www.foofqueens.com/

Contact us at info@foofqueens.com

20% DISCOUNT on kit. CODE: PURPLE

Peace, love and cute packaging,

Sunday, November 13, 2011

So. The 53 winners of the dazzling + fabulous swag are....

WINNA! WINNA! CHICKEN DINNA!

Listed below are the 53 winners of the Great Grape Glittery Giveaway of the Year. If you are one of the 53 very lucky ducks that won, YOU will need to contact the GLAM GIVEE you won from to claim your prize. You can leave a comment on her Facebook page or you can email her directly through her website. If you need help getting in contact with her, just drop me an email.

I thank you all from the bottom of my glilttery heart for all of the support and love I have felt at this party. I hope you adored this giveaway and met some new + seriously amazing party chicks.

Congrats to all the winners of the shiny swag~beyond stoked that me + my party besties could sprinkle a little love + happiness your way:)

❤THE FAB 53❤

Winners name/comments are in bold, underneath the prize description.

The Knock Knock Factory {Natalie}
Facebook
Prize: Custom Knock Knock Wreath, Value $55
Hansons4 said... Congratulations and thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!!! Not only am I hopeful to win something fab--I am super appreciative that you've compiled a list of 53 amazing vendors, all in one place!!!!!! Time to start "liking/following!!!" THANKS AGAIN :)

Paper & Pigtails {Kori}
Facebook
Prize: Your choice of full printable party set in shop, Value $45
Kristin said... i looove glitta! esp disco dust. happy blog anniversary!

Superchick Studios {Genevieve}
Facebook
Prize: Your choice~ one custom Kocktail Krown OR 1 Dozen Kandy Kones, Value $50
Melanie said...Please, please, please please please bless me with your glittery awesomeness!!!! Thank you thank you thank you thank you!!

Pedestals {Amber}
Facebook
Prize: $85 gift certificate to shop
Alison N said... WOW! What great vendors! I would love to win! We are having a huge Holiday party this year and winning something would help for sure!!Each chick has wonderful talent! Thanks for having this for your fans! kitkatt0204@msn.com

Pink Peppermint Paper {Eleanor}
Facebook
Prize: $40 gift certificate to shop
Rachel E. said...It's not fabulous if it's not glitterized! LOL! Love all u do....I hope I win!

Peas & Thank You's {Jill}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Danyiel said... Glitta goes with everything! What a freakin fantastic giveaway. I am a big fan of a lot of ladies, not all, but I will be. I appreciate the fact that I can take my time to actually look each over instead of mechanically liking each one on FB in order to get entered. I like to look at each one's photos and see what they do/offer. Amazing.
drvance19@gmail.com

Spaceships & Laser Beams {Stephanie}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
MegaMama said... Glitter Glitter Glitter! Rocks my world! People who don't know me always ask why my little boy always seems to have a little on his head or arms =) Thanks for posting, Keep on crafting!

Piggy Bank Parties {Do}
Facebook
Prize: $30 gift certificate to shop
Tinneil said... I love the glittah and it's purple to boot! I "liked" all of the participants in your give away ... it's really a bonus for me because all my friends will think I'm wicked smaht for findin them all! ;)But seriously congratulations on your two year milestone!

Cakes and Kids Too {Julie}
Facebook
Prize: $20 Gift certificate to shop
sweetdacey said... love glitter, too! And pugs. And my daughter. And my husband. And cupcakes, cookies, pie, cake, donuts, gobs, chocolates, petit fours, turnovers, cake pops, muffins......and broccoli.

Sparkling Events & Designs {Ebony}
Facebook
Prize: 25 Invitations + 12 tags, $75 value
Elizabeth said... This is one incredible giveaway! And yes, I love glitter!! :) Happy two year blog anniversary!

A Few of my Favorite Things {Danielle}
Facebook
Prize: $25 Michael's Gift Card
Cineca @ Dreamin' N Details said..Love all of these awesome party girls! Thanks for putting them all together for one killer, purple, sparkly party! xoxo

Bird's Party {Bird}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Merrianne said... what an AWESOME giveaway! and YES.. i luv me some glitta! :) my fingers are crossed-- hopin i win! :) woo hoo!!!! callmemerrianne@aol.com

Libby Lane Press {Nicolle}
Facebook
Prize: 25 Notecards, $30 value
The Purple Lady said... What a fabulous purple event you have going on here! Your energy and fun are simply contagious. Congratulations on all your success and thank you for putting on such a generous giveaway. i will be ECSTATIC to win any one of the amazing party gifts. <3 - the purple lady

Print Your Party {Andrea}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
mypumpkin said... Pick Me Pick Me!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE GLITTA & purple is my favorite!!!!! Thank you for this GREAT giveaway!!! :D Deemilazzo@gmail.com (darielle)

A Touch of Whimsy {Gina}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Kay Jay said... Congrats pug! I would love to win any one of these awesome prizes!

PS Harvey Designs {Pam}
Facebook
Prize: $20 gift certificate to shop
Kristin B said... Great googly moogly, this is a sweet giveaway! bk4t at yahoo dot com.

Quaintly Amusing {Adriana}
Facebook
Prize: $40 gift certificate to shop
Frances Cheda said...Im a fan of each vendor! Thank you for this FABULOUS giveaway!! frances(at)bellaariana.com

Eye Candy Event Details {Laura}
Facebook
Prize: $40 gift certificate to shop
Tara elheddeny said...Wow! What an amazing giveaway! I used glitter In my Halloween table and it shined like the top Of the Chrysler buidling! Lol! Telheddeny@yahoo.com

Whimsical Boutique {Leanne}
Facebook
Prize: $25 gift certificate to shop
Brittany @GreyGreyDesigns said... You rule. That is all.

Lynlee's Petite Cakes {Lynlee}
Facebook
Prize: $40 gift certificate to shop
Bre Entertains said...Congratulations Pug!! Who doesnt love purple? and Glitter? and not to mention PURPLE GLITTER *faints*What a great giveaway!

Custom Party 4 U {Christie}
Facebook
Prize: $15 gift certificate to shop
Mommyof2boys said...Glitter all day, night & everywhere!! Everything looks better with Glitter!!

Oh Goodie Designs {Joanne}
Facebook
Prize: 3 sleeves purple printed styrofoam cups, $20 value
Donna @ Party Wishes said... You totally rock, Kristy! I hope you have dug out of your pre-Halloween snow and are ready to glitter your world! Hugs, Donna

Sue's Gift Box {Sue}
Facebook
Prize: Tray of chocolates, $25 value
Amber Williams said... I love that you dont have to like a million pages to enter this contest!! And everything would be great xmas gifts :-)

Sweet Mady's {Michelle}
Facebook
Prize: $25 gift certificate to shop
sanddollar1977 said... Love it all!!!

Magnolia Creative {Emily}
Facebook
Prize: $25 gift certificate to shop
Jennifer said... Now this is simply amazing (kinda like glitter). The amazing-ness that is The Purple Pug is just magnified by this giveaway and the magnificent sponsors you've found. (Seriously, the sponsors simply rock.) But anyway, the best use for glitter? Putting it in your friends' lawns. They'll sparkle forever ;-)

J. at Your Service {Jeannette}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Deanna Nwosu said...Congrats on two years, and thousands of followers! So excited for the giveaway outcome!

ATX Hair Candy {Tracy}
Facebook
Prize: $10 gift certificate to shop
Heather said... Happy Birthday and I love Glitta!!!!

Pom Flair {Carmen}
Facebook
Prize: $40 gift certificate to shop
Lani said... Love all of it! would love to win some sparkly goodies.! lanigillett@hotmail.com

Tini Posh {Claudia}
Facebook
Prize: $30 gift certificate to shop
Brenda said... What an amazing giveaway and OMG do I love glitter, oh and purple too :) It might get all over, but nothing makes me happier than to be glittering with my daughter. I would love to be one of the lucky 53 winners. Thank you to Pam of Party Starters for sharing this giveaway.

Ten 23 Designs {Lauren}
Facebook
Prize: One Mixer Decal, $15 value
CCB Sweets & Treats said...Happy Happy Anniversary! And yes I love Glitter :)

Decorated Elements {Miranda}
Facebook
Prize: 1 dozen chocolate covered Oreos, $24 value
K. Fox said...What an awesome line-up...a tribute to how much everyone seems to love your products, your blog, and well-you! Thanks for inspiring me over the past year to up the ante with my kiddos parties! Congrats on your successes! Rock on glitta girl!

Vanessa Grant Events {Vanessa}
Facebook
Prize: 4 packages of 12 favor bags, $24 value
Melissa @ Best Friends For Frosting said... Congratulations! Keep up the good work! =)

Dough a Deer {Nicole}
Facebook
Prize: 1 dozen donut pops, $18 value
Aimee said... Whoa, Pug- this is some giveaway you're having! I think you deserve a rhyme. Puggie's glitta makes me twitta, I want the treats, so thanks for the deets! aimee@aimeebroussard.com

Paper Parties Boutique {Daiane}
Facebook
Prize: $15 gift certificate to shop
Mom of Many Js said...So lovin' this giveaway and I am the BIGGEST glittery fan. :)

Shawna Brockmeier Styled Events {Shawna}
Facebook
Prize: custom inspiration board + party plan, $75 value
Rebecca said... Wow! This is so awesome! I love planning parties and I am so excited to check out all these talented ladies! Thanks for putting this together.

Hatter & Hare Events {Kristin}
Facebook
Prize: 1 custom party sign, 1 custom party centerpiece, 1 custom party banner, $60 value
laura said... totally amazing accomplishment and line up of prizes!!

Two Prince Bakery Theater {Dorangela}
Facebook
Prize: 1 dozen gourmet, gluten-free cookies, $35 value
Cupcakes and Cutlery said...Like, whoa! THIS is how you do a giveaway! Congrats on 2 years. Wishing you many more years of blogging and glittery goodness!

Announce Your Day {Kelly}
Facebook
Prize: $25 gift certificate to shop
Steph said... Love your blog! Thanks for the opportunity to win! I followed most of the vendors before, but the new ones I'm excited to have found!!

Ribbon Revelry {Chelsea}
Facebook
Prize: $15 gift certificate to shop
staci @ lizard n ladybug said... This is the sickest giveaway EVA!!!!

The Party Bakery {Candy}
Facebook
Prize: Printable party set, $30 value
TheRookiePlanner said...All in!!! Absolutely LOOOOOOVE "glitta"!!!

Leslie's Chocolate Covered Creations {Leslie}
Facebook
Prize: 1 dozen custom chocolate covered pretzels
Anonymous said... This is insane!! Love your giveaway! Rockbuny1010@yahoo.com

Frog Prince Cake & Cookie Design {Linda}
Facebook
Prize: 1 dozen custom cookies, $35 value
Michelle@Everyday Celebrating said...

holy freakin' purple cow! amazing! I GOTTA enter this! Plus, I'm finding some amazing vendors which may come in handy planning my son's birthday! :)

Creative Designs by Toni {Toni}
Facebook
Prize: $20 gift certificate to shop
Everyday with the White's said... Congrats on such great accomplishments!!!! And on getting this A-M-A-Z-I-N-G giveaway together!!! Lots of awesome stuff!! Loving the purple pug :)

La Belle Parties {Stefani}
Facebook
Prize: Printable Party Package, $45 value
Diana Zylstra said...Congrats on your 2 year anniversary! We love the ideas we get from the Purple Pug!

Fanciful Events {Suzanne}
Facebook
Prize: custom party planning package + inspiration board, $75 value
Rebecca Lord said...Thanks for the great giveaway, good luck to all......I love "Glitta".......but not the Mariah movie...lol

Plumcake Parties {Leanne}
Facebook
Prize: $25 gift certificate to shop (6 month expiration date)
Erica A. said... Wow, what a great giveaway! Thanks for all the effort it must have taken to put it together!

The Party Animal {Nicole}
Facebook
Prize: 16 inch surprise plush, $24 value
Amaris said...I love me some glitta!

Love & Sugar Kisses {Maria}

Facebook
Prize: 2 dozen fondant toppers, $30 value
Michele @ crazyfordesign said... I just looked through your whole list because I was sure I entered! I can't find it so here I am. Congrats on all the fame! Thank you for sharing gifts at your celebration! :D

The Sweetest Affair {Aaliyah}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Jessy Vaz Piles said... Puggy, I was soo hoping you would get all your utilities back up and running so this would NOT be postponed... LOL j.k OH and of course for your sanity and that of the chimps! LOL XO Love me some PUGGY and some GLITTA! HOLLA!

Door Couture by She's {kinda} Crafty {Stacy}
Facebook
Prize: Custom 10 inch wreath, $55 Value
Simple Pleasures said... Congrats on your anniversary! Please count me in on this wonderful giveaway! xoxo

Clemens Designs {Clemens}
Facebook
Prize: 12 custom party hats, $45 value
asianamazing423 said... i am now a fan of all of the vendors. and my girls love glitter so we would be happy to have any of the prizes Bo Sengsiry asianamazing423@yahoo.com

Paper Glitter {Linnette}
Facebook
Prize: $50 gift certificate to shop
Brittanie said... You are amazing and sparkly! What a greay give away you have compiled! Thanks for the chance to win!

Le Poppy Design {Michelle}
Facebook
Prize: $100 party package (must be used on 1 order, must be used December 2011 or later, any design (existing or custom), $100 must include shipping)
Samantha said... Thanks so much for such a great giveaway! dmb161@aol.com

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

The Great Grape Glittery Giveaway

So. Party time has finally arrived:) I beyond stoked and honored to be celebrating so many amazing milestones with all of you and with 53 of the most fab + generous chicks in the universe.

This Great Grape Glittery Giveaway is a giant rave celebrating my 2 year blog anni, 500 blog readers, 1000 Twitter followers and 3000 Facebook Likers. 53 of the most supportive and gracious women have offered up some ridiculous dazzle to help me throw the ultimate party. I am honored + seriously grateful for their generosity and thrilled that 53 of you are going to be on the receiving end of fabulous. Oh, and over $2000 worth of prizes. HOLLA!

I seriously adore all of you~clients, fans, followers, likers, readers, subscribers, peers, and friends. To thank you for being so supportive of me-I put together this little giveaway to thank you, and to sprinkle a little sparkly happiness...

THE DEETS:
❤ The Great Grape Glittery Giveaway will run 11/1/11 through 11/11/11.
❤ You must leave ONE, and ONLY ONE, comment below. You can just say "hello" or tell a joke and def tell me if you love glitta;)
❤You do not have to like, follow and fan every chick in the Giveaway, but it would be really nice if you did. These ladies are beautiful, brilliant, talented and kind and it would be just a sparkling + awesome thing to do.
❤Winners will be chosen at random. 53 winners to be exact. If you win, YOU will be responsible for contacting the Givee directly to claim your prize.

❤THE FAB 53❤
I have linked these ladies' shops and Facebook Pages. You will also notice I have named names. The ladies behind these businesses are real, amazing and everyone should have the honor, as I do, of knowing the chicks behind the businesses.

The Knock Knock Factory {Natalie}
Facebook
Prize: Custom Knock Knock Wreath, Value $55