Monday, June 8, 2009

Fathers Day Giveaway! Updated

Giveaway is now closed. Winner to be announced shortly!

It is such a privilege to announce on this special occasion that my sponsor for this giveaway is Kristen with Kristens Custom Creations, also know for her popular blog La Dolce Vita.

La Dolce Vita

Kristen is a very dear friend who I have blogged with for some time now, and if you haven't seen her blog you need to go check her out.

Kristen spent 11 years working for a large fortune 500 company. After many years of infertility issues she was blessed with a son and decided to stay home with him leaving her job for the best one on the planet, Mom! She made herself a necklace with her son's name on it (same name as our son!) and from there started giving out similar necklaces as gifts which snowballed into a small business. She is living her dream of being home with her son and doing what she loves!

Kristen's jewelry has become very popular. Her designs are so beautiful and unique. Each piece is crafted by hand and hammered out with love. My kids bought(daddy bought)Carey a necklace for Mother's Day and she absolutely adores it. You can trust me when I say that if you get jewelry from Kristen you won't be disappointed.

So in honor of all of our Father's out there we are giving away your choice of either a customizable keychain which can have your kids names listed on it.



Or this Kind, Wise, Strong, keychain. Both discs on the keychains are about the size of a quarter in sterling silver. I for sure would be proud to own one.



So to get entered for your chance to win, here are the rules:

These two MUST be done to participate.

1. Become a follower of The Fort or let us know you already are.

2. Click on the button below and go to Kristen's and then come back and comment on the name of your favorite item.

La Dolce Vita

Entries:

1. Follow - 1 entry.

2. Participate in Vlogemotions this week - 10 entries!.

2. Tweet this giveaway - 2 entries.

3. Stumble this giveaway - 2 entries.

4. Blog about this giveaway and link it here - 5 entries.

5. Purchase something from Kristen during giveaway - 15 entries!.

5. Leave a comment for each entry completed.

This giveaway will end this Saturday the 13th at which time one of my kids will draw the winner. So what are you waiting for? Get signed up for this great giveaway!

Love and Prayers,




74 Soldier's saluted this post:

Lee said...

It's kind of funny, it seems like almost every post you do is a giveaway of some sort.

Shannon said...

I'm a follower. I like her "Well Loved Grandma" necklace. My mom has so much "regular" jewelry that something this personal would be great. Hmmm...birthday next month. Glad to have found this Etsy shop.

janetfaye said...

I follow your blog.

I like Hand stamped sterling silver Serenity, Courage, Wisdom necklace.

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janetfaye said...

1. Blogged:
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Anonymous said...

I am a follower :)

Anonymous said...

I love the hand stamped dangle birthstone ring :)

I am excited about this. It would be a great gift for Sparky as we will talk to the kids about him becoming their dad on Father's day :) A big moment for us!!

Brooke said...

I tagged you for a fun meme over on my blog...hope you enjoy! I'm still trying to get up the courage to join the vlogemotion carnival on Thursday!

Danyele Easterhaus said...

i love everything of hers. i have a mothers necklace and i get comments all the time on it from everyone! i even had that super fab lady make me 2 more for friends as gifts...she's more than awesome...and super thoughtful too!

April said...

What fun, Tim...Chris would love one of those! I am a follower, as you well know!

April said...

I love the "You Are My Sunshine" pendant. I used to sing that song to my girls all the time!

April said...

I just posted about your giveaway on my blog! The word is out!

Unknown said...

I'm a follower, TIm!!

Unknown said...

I LOVE Kristen! I have a few of her pieces already. I love the Turn Lemons into Lemonade pendant. Love it!

Unknown said...

I stumbled the giveaway for ya! (1momof5)

Unknown said...

2nd entry for the stumble

Unknown said...

I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/1momof5/status/2090093657

Unknown said...

2nd tweet entry

Robynn's Ravings said...

I am definitely a follower and I like all of her creations but the one with the kids' names IS my favorite. I can't think of anything to the DH so this would be great! (He did buy himself a 35mm SLR though so let's not get too worked up here...!)

Robynn's Ravings said...

P.S. Tell that hysterical wife of yours she might want to come over and check out my post on the weather - according to my foundation garment. She's a mom....she can relate. ;)

-stephanie- said...

I follow your blog = 1 entry

-stephanie- said...

I visited Kristen's Custom Creations and I really like that "dad" key chain, with the kids names around it.

-stephanie- said...

Blogged about it and linked it up here = 5 entries. :o)

He & Me + 3 said...

I love the Grande Double Initial Sterling Silver Necklace.

He & Me + 3 said...

I'm a follower & Actress is so ready to vlog:)

Anonymous said...

I just did a post bout your giveaway! Thanks again for the opportunity!

Anonymous said...

The rock star guitar pick is really cute. Thanks for the giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I'm a follower.

Emmy Coffee said...

(I follow) and my favorite is the:
Hand stamped sterling silver Serenity, Courage, Wisdom necklace

Emmy Coffee said...

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I stumbled (2) @
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Beth in NC said...

Ok, I am a follower ... 1 entry.

Beth in NC said...

You know I'm participating in the vlogemotions. It is already prepared and waiting for the sun to come up. 10 entries! :o) (Ummm, so far, that makes 11.)

Beth in NC said...

I don't tweet ... what is a stumble?!?!? I might have done it?

I definitely blogged about your giveaway and I linked it to you. 5 entries. (Makes a total of 16 entries so far.) And I did visit Kristen and I even followed her blog. That should be worth something (ha). Teasing.

I like the: Hand Stamped Custom Personalized Key Chain For Dad Fathers Day

Beth in NC said...

Oops, I didn't say THANK YOU for hosting a cool giveaway Tim!

Blessings!
Beth

Debbie Petras said...

I am now a follower!

Debbie Petras said...

I love Kristen's designs. I visited her site and love the hand stamped custom personalized key chain for Dad; Father's Day.

Debbie Petras said...

I added a tweet about the giveaway on Twitter.
Panda444Check out this Father's Day giveaway: http://tinyurl.com/mhqfnr Custom key chains for Dad

Candie L said...

I like the Follow the Moment one. Thank you

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Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

I follow as kngmckellar.

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

Gloria's Bits and Pieces said...

Follow your Dreams Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Necklace is very nice!

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

darlanpaulsmamma said...

I am a follower and i love New Hand Stamped I Love You More mini - its something we say in out household back and forth with the kids
melissa.barnes76 at yahoo dot com

Kate said...

I follow. My favorite is the Hand stamped sterling silver Serenity, Courage, Wisdom necklace! So pretty!

strycker@slu.edu

cindiizzy said...

I love the change, hope and peace necklace.

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cindiizzy said...

I follow


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Marianna said...

I love the Hand stamped patience necklace

Marianna said...

I follow!

rosannepm said...

I'm a follower of the Fort on Facebook-rosannepm
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rosannepm said...

My favorite item is the I Love You To The Moon And Back Necklace With Personalized Name Disc
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rosannepm said...

Oops! Mistake. I follow your blog but NOT on Facebook.
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rosannepm said...

I just started following your blog
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taylorbagels said...

Following & I like the Hand Stamped Star Of David Charm Necklace

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Anonymous said...

I am already a follower. The Sterling Silver Mama Necklace is my favorite product. garrettsambo@aol.com

lezanac said...

I am following and I love the Custom Personalized Hammered Mommy or Grandma Necklace lezanac@yahoo.com

Kathy P said...

following your blog as klp1965
kathy pease and i love the New For Mother's Day Custom Personalized Hammered Mommy Necklace Grande Style

Deadmonkeys90 said...

I follow, I like the Lucky Mom silver necklace.
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Karen said...

Love the custom personalized hammered mommy necklace :)

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purplepassion126 said...

I like the I Love You More Hand Stamped Necklace New for 2009

purplepassion126 said...

I follow