The December Giveaway ~ 14 sellers, 14 winners! ~ Just Leave a Comment to Enter!!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED. THANKS FOR ENTERING. THE DISCOUNTS REMAIN VALID UNTIL THEIR EXPIRATION.

Are we nuts?? 14 sellers & 14 winners??? It's no easy task putting these huge giveaways together, but we love you. And, when you LOVE someone you will do most anything for them. It's all about the love, baby. We're doing it a little early this month because we wanted to give you time to Christmas shop from these shops.

Our giveaways are so EASY to enter, all you have to do is LEAVE A COMMENT. Of course, we prefer that your comment is a shameless confession of your undying obsession with our blog. But, if not...it's okay, you'll still be entered....but, we can't promise you'll win. :) Just teasin.

As always, we provide a couple ways to earn bonus entries. You can earn up to 3 entries, you choose how many you want:

1. Leave a comment. You're crazy if you don't.

2. Tell your friends (through Facebook, Twitter, or your blog) to come on by! Or, post our button on your blog. We love gaining new friends and having even more incentive to do what we do every day!

3. Become a subscriber, google follower, or follow us on Twitter. Links to do all of those are found on the sidebars.

Let me know in the comment section which entries you have completed. By the way, be sure to note the new discounts just for you! Many of the sellers have generously agreed to give readers of "Or so she says..." a discount for a limited time. So, hurry! It's a perfect chance to get some original, super cute Christmas gifts!

P.S. Each winner will win a prize from ONE shop, not all of them.

Now, on to the good stuff:

I am so happy to introduce you to one of Etsy's newest gems, Burlap & Blue. Vintage style + Creativity = Awesome stuff! I love the dessert pedestals so much, who would have thought to put a super cute plate on a pedestal? It's so clever and unique, you're bound to get lots of compliments! OR, wouldn't it make the greatest gift? Pile some Christmas cookies and treats on it and the recipient will love you forever! Besides pedestals, this shop has adorable vintage letter blocks, coasters, and memory games for kids. Stop on by!

Burlap & Blue is offering the winner $25 of in-store credit plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive 20% off via refund, just mention "holiday20" in the checkout notes. This offer expires December 12, 2009.

Mermaids, elephants, cupcakes...all things that bring smiles to the faces of children, Rkdsign88 embraces. In their shop, you will find the most adorable, colorful prints, calendars, tags, and labels. The prints would look perfect in your little ones room or even a child's bathroom! So cute! Framed art is such a easy way to instantly make a room feel complete. Remember, it's the details that count! Download the pdf to any of the tags, labels, etc., print as many as you want and use them year after year for holidays and birthdays!

Rkdsign88 is offering the winner $30 of in-store credit, plus free shipping!

Remember Little Lesiw? How could you forget, right? I am not kidding...you WILL NOT find cuter hair bows than these! My little girls have several and they are by far my favorite (and most complimented bows) we own! They are sturdy, just the right size (I'm not into the whole bigger-than-their-head thing), and amazingly cute! I'm always so happy to have this shop in our giveaways because I KNOW you will love their stuff!

Little Lesiw is offering the winner the 3 set of Holiday Blooms, The Daisy Duo (you pick the shade), and the Red Bloom Headband. This is a $74 dollar retail value! That also includes free shipping! Everyone else can receive a free bloom with the purchase of $15 or more (normally $25 or more). Just mention Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer expires December 25th, 2009 (Order quickly for arrival before Christmas!).

Gone are the days of wet, cold hands, mittens falling off, snow creeping up coat sleeves, and ugly-fugly mittens...thanks to MimiTENS! MimiTENS have long, stretchy cuffs that can reach all the way up to you're kids elbows! These babies are not falling off...or letting the snow in. Living in Utah, I have loved these mittens (Audrey has some adorable red ones)! I love that they are made out of a waterproof nylon that won't absorb the wetness...meaning, warm cozy hands all winter long! Besides all of that, they're cute. Isn't that at least our second concern?? (Health/Safety first, then cuteness??) Besides mittens, you will also find scarves and hats in their shop, all in a variety of colors and patterns!

mimiTens is offering the winner a hat, mitten, and scarf...all with free shipping! That's over $85 in value!

I first fell in love with Polka Stripe Studio when I was working on my advent calendar post. While scouring the internet, I came across one of their insanely cute magnetic advent and had to share it with you. But, even better....their shop has WAY more than just cute advent calendars: stationary, thank-you cards, invites, banners, holiday cards, and card sets in a super classy linen portfolio ("linen folios"). All products are handmade and eco-friendly, a perfect combination. They accept custom orders and will even gift wrap for free!

Polka Stripe Studio is offering the winner their choice of a linen folio with personalized stationary from their shop, a $26 value...plus, free shipping! Everyone else can receive 15% off via refund, just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer is good until December 31, 2009.

Jewelry is one of those things that can instantly make you feel (and look) put together. You could be wearing your yoga pants and an over-sized sweatshirt with baby spit-up on it...just add some jewelry and suddenly everything looks intentional (and better!) Tellurus (out of Singapore) can help you with that! Their jewelry is beautiful, original, hand-made, and high quality...all made with sterling silver, gemstones and gold. It's a perfect gift for yourself or for a loved one!

Tellurus (etsy id = beakee) is offering the winner the Macrocosm Freshwater Pearl Necklace, a $28 value plus free shipping!


Awww...Strawberry & Denver, the darling mini horses we came to know in the last giveaway, is back with another fabulous adventure! But, this time...fall has passed and it's winter on Summer Ridge Farm. Celebrate the season and nature with them with this adorable book, "Winter at Summer Ridge Farm". There is a book and charm for every season! Each book is packed with descriptive words, tales of life as a mini horse, a great love of nature, games and a special recipe to make when you're done reading! Perfect gift for your little ones!

Author, Jan Prenoveau, is offering the winner the book (Strawberry and Denver's) "Winter at Summer Ridge Farm". The prize also includes the gingerbread charm AND free shipping! This is over $26 in value!

It's always exciting to stumble across a shop that sells super cute (the word of the day) bags! It's even more exciting when I see that they are nature-inspired...my favorite style! The Wren, based in South Africa, has all sorts of unique bags in their shop: antique linen bags, organic coffee bags, clutches, pouches, etc. Many of the bags have fantastic stories behind them, making them not only a functional, cute bag...but, a great conversation piece! You can visit their etsy shop and their blog at www.thewrendesign.com.

The Wren is offering the winner the "Keep Calm and Carry On" coffee clutch (pictured above), a $25 value, plus free shipping!


Back by popular demand, Baby Cakes! The cupcakes you ooohed and awwed over previously are back for another round, so start salivating. Are you having a holiday party?? These would be perfect! For me, they would be perfect at like 11 pm, when I'm cuddled up in bed watching Survivor with the Beard Man...and then they would be perfect again for breakfast...and lunch...and dinner. Let me remind you of some of the flavors: carrot cake, cookies & cream, coconut cream, german chocolate, grasshopper, lemon, pina colada, red velvet, simply sweet, triple chocolate and two new holiday flavors: candy cane and hot chocolate!

Baby Cakes is offering the winner their choice of 24 Jumbo Cupcakes, your choice of when you receive them...with free delivery! Everyone else can receive 20% off by mentioning "Or so she says..." in the email order or phone order. This offer expires February 28, 2010 and is only for Northern Utah residents, sorry!

Leg warmers and arm warmers are one of the greatest inventions. You can instantly turn any t-shirt into a long sleeve, add warmth to any bare legs, protect the knees of crawling babies, and add some funky style to any outfit! Mama Runs With Scissors knows "what's up" when it comes to style! In their shop you will find a large assortment of the coolest ("Kool-Kid") leg warmers, arm warmers, onesie & leg combos, tutu & leg combos, etc. If you don't see what your looking for, they take custom orders!

Mama Runs With Scissors is offering the winner $25 dollars of in-store credit, plus $5 for shipping! Everyone else can receive free shipping via refund, just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer expires December 13th, 2009.

When I think of unique, Bres Valley comes to mind! Talk about a shop that offers items like you've never seen before! All of their products are made with impeccable care and thought. Jazz up any outfit with their cuffs, headbands, or belts! I'm drooling over their sweet chunky necklaces. It's actually saved in my favorites, if any of you are looking to send me a Christmas present. I know you are. You will love their stuff, be sure to visit!

Bres Valley is offering the winner $35 of in-store credit, plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive 20% off via refund, just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer expires February 1, 2010.

I LOVE yummy soaps! So, I was way excited that Anderson Soap Company joined our giveaway! This reputable store is an Etsy favorite among shoppers, and for good reason! They have a HUGE variety of natural bath & body products, such as: olive oil soaps, cream soaps, vegan body butters, vegan perfumes, lip balms, shaving soaps, and so much more! You'll just have to visit the shop to see all the many scents available, it will be hard to pick a favorite! I've got my eye on the coconut whipped soap, pomegranate lip balm, and any of the solid perfumes!

Anderson Soap Company is offering the winner $25 of in-store credit, plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive 10% off via refund, just mention "Or so she says..." in the checkout notes. This offer expires December 15, 2009.

Is there such thing as a woman with too much jewelry?? I have yet to meet her. We know you love when we feature jewelry shops, so I am pleased to introduce you to Blue Nostalgia...a fabulous jewelry shop that encompasses beauty and simplicity. If you're looking for Christmas gifts, look here! They're feminine pieces are sure to bring a smile to any of the women on you list! I featured some of my favorites in the collage below, but it was hard to pick! There is so much more in their shop, stop on by!

Blue Nostalgia is offering the winner $25 of in-store credit, plus free shipping! Everyone else can receive 15% off via refund, by mentioning "Christmas15%" in the checkout notes. (Seller accepts Paypal, postal money orders, concealed cash, or RME) This offer is good until January 31, 2010.

Do you want to see a pretty picture? Of course, you do. That's why we included Paint Me A Picture in this giveaway! You may remember Lindsay, the artist, who did our guest post for us just yesterday! Isn't she amazing? The art pieces in her shop are so darling, your heart will melt. Seriously. These are all original paintings, stretched onto canvas. No frames needed! You could even have your picture personalized with your child's initials! My very, very favorite is the flower paintings with the dimensional additions of buttons and fabric, so creative! But, really...I love them all....so, will you.

Paint Me a Picture is offering the winner $30 off the total purchase price. Everyone else can receive 25% off via refund (does not apply on Create For Me, custom orders, or shipping), just mention "OSSS12" in the checkout notes. This offer expires December 14th, 2009.

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Good luck, y'all (I can say that, I lived in Oklahoma for a year...). This giveaway ends this Saturday at midnight (December 12th, 2009). The winners will be announced Sunday evening on this blog. You will have one week to email us if you are a winner or your prize will be given away...and you will regret it for the rest of your life. For real.

Don't forget to take advantage of the discounts and to visit these awesome shops!

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