Giveaway - Blogging Course

I'm evaluating a multi-media course on blogging from the folks at Simpleology. For a while, they're letting you snag it for free if you post about it on your blog.

It covers:

• The best blogging techniques.
• How to get traffic to your blog.
• How to turn your blog into money.

I'll let you know what I think once I've had a chance to check it out. Meanwhile, go grab yours while it's still free.

Fill-in-the-blank Thank You notes help kids

It is important to teach your child social manners and etiquette. There are many ways to help encourage your child to acknowledge the Christmas gifts they receive respectfully. You can craft the letter for your child or even guide his/her hand over the notepaper. When he/she can write on his/her own (7 or 8 years old), you can write the words down and ask your child copy it. Or, to make it even easier for your child, you can use Fill-in-the-blank cards, like the ones pictured below.

From ages 9 through 12, you will be more of a taskmaster, making sure that your child sits down and writes the note. When your child is in high school, the child will know that every present will require a thank you note.

My kids were always more enthused about writing thank you notes if they had their own personalized note cards. See my Etsy shop for more ideas.

The December issue of Delightful Details ezine went out a few days ago. It contained a Subscriber-Only special on Thank You notes. If you did not receive it and would like to you can subscribe now by filling in the blanks on the right.

Etsy Greetings Winter Holiday Promotion

I am a member of Etsy Greetings, a group of very talented artists who create and sell unique, creative, handmade greeting cards. To view and/or purchase some very lovely, cute, whimsical, elegant, chic, mod, one-of-a-kind winter holiday cards made by members of Etsy Greetings, visit http://cljdesigns.typepad.com/etsygreetings

New Favorite Movie

OK. It's official. I now have a new favorite movie. I don't know if it's very popular because I hadn't heard of it before, but it should be. It's called, "The Ultimate Gift". And it is the Ultimate, family-friendly movie, in my opinion. It has drama, it has romance, it has comedy, it has great actors, it has a great story that will leave you wondering what is going to happen next, and it has morals. What it doesn't have: bad language, sex, violence. I highly recommend it. Especially if you've ever experienced any problems in your life. (Who hasn't?!?!)

Check it out next time you rent a movie.
Or... give it to someone as a gift. You can tell them you got them the ultimate gift! :)

And the winner is...

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Happy Fall Y'all Bloggy Giveaway. And thank you for all those wonderful comments. I had a lot of fun entering some contests myself. Don't guess I won anything as I haven't been contacted by anyone yet... Of course, I could still win something if others out there are just now posting their winners like I am.

So, would you like to know if you won my contest?
Well, if you name (ID) is greg&sarina, then yes, you are the winner of my contest!
Congratulations!
I will contact you to find out which design you would like and how you want it to be personalized.

If your name is not greg&sarina, but you did enter my contest by leaving me a comment, well, I don't want you to be sad, so I am offering a 20% discount on a Christmas card design of your choice. Just send me an email and we will work out the details. joyfulheartdesign@sptc.net But hurry! The offer is only good thru Mon., Nov. 12.

Thanks again for the sweet comments!

New Christmas Photo Card Designs

I've added a couple of new Christmas photo card designs to my Etsy shop.
Go to JoyfulHeartDesign.etsy.com to get all the details.

Fall Y'all Bloggy Giveaway

Hello! I'm so excited to be taking part in the Fall Y'all giveaway! Thank you to Shannon at Rocks in My Dryer for hosting it!

I am thrilled to be giving away YOUR CHOICE of either:

• 30 custom-designed photo cards (Christmas cards, birth announcements, invitations, etc.) ($50 value) (Includes FREE shipping for continental USA addresses)
Cards are 4 x 6 and are printed on Fuji Archive Crystal photo paper.
OR
• A high quality jpg file of a custom 4 x 6 photo card design so you can print as many cards as you need.
($50 value)(This will be emailed to you, so there is no shipping fee.)

To enter the giveaway, just leave me a comment on this blog stating which type of card you would like (Christmas card, birth announcement, shower invitation, etc.) and which design from my website (www.joyfulheartdesign.etsy.com)you like best. Or if you have something in mind that you did not see on my website.

I will be adding more designs this week, so check back often.
In your comment, be sure to put your email address or your blog address so I will be able to contact you.

Giveaway is open to bloggers and non-bloggers. But if you have a blog, leave your blog address in the comments and I would love to visit your blogs.


I will randomly choose a winner on Sunday, Nov. 4th and will announce the winner here on my blog on Monday, Nov. 5.

Go over to Bloggy Giveaways during the week of October 29th for more great giveaways!