January Event - Week 1

I hope that everyone had a good New Years last night. I know that I did!

As promised, the 1st of Jan. waves hello to our January Event. That is, for those of you that are just checking in, 4 prize give aways. That means 1 a week to see us through to the end of the month, and it will mean that 4 lucky people will have a gift in their laps in the next few weeks.

Here's what we are doing to keep you guys in high spirits over the coming weeks. Every Sunday, starting today, and ending 4 week from now, we will be posting a prize that is up for grabs. Each week will offer something different, something to cover a whole host of skills and tastes.

Week 1: Keeping with what I know best we will be offering a Jewellery set (see below) complete with a little something extra - but it's a secret, only the winner will get to see it!
Week 2: Anyone like to knit or crochet? We have a lovely Knittie to give away and the little critter will come with an extra gift for the lucky winner!
Week 3: Felt is the new cotton it would seem. We will be giving away a couple of items - and again, a little something extra that we won't be telling you about!
Week 4: Pictures, paintings and tapestries... If you can frame it, someone will love it! You get the idea on the last part by now right?

The rules
Simple, if you don't already, hit the follow button. Leave a comment at the end of the post and you will be automatically entered into the draw. The winner will be picked at random. The winner will be contacted with the good news on the Morning of the following Sunday. If you are worried you may not get notification, don't panic - your name will be on the blogs next post and announced on our Facebook page.

Good Luck!

Week 1 - Jewellery and Accessories


Our Giveaway this week consists of a pair of studded glass earrings, matching bracelet (a standard 7" in length plus an extension chain) and a watch keyring. The watch is fully functional and the battery can be replaced when needed. You may recognise the design - it is one of our best sellers, but please note, your keyring - never been done by us before. Ladies you may want to get your guys over here if he keeps forgetting Valentines Day. He has no excuse now ;)

Don't forget, leave a comment then keep your eyes open next Sunday for the winner to be announced. 

Best of luck to all!

P.S. Want a bigger chance of winning something? Nip over to our Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/With-U-in-Mind), hit the 'Like' button, jump to our January Give Away photo album, leave a comment - prize draw for our Facebook draw will be held and winners announced on the 31st of January.

A prosperous New Year to all!

Firstly I would like to thank all our readers for their support over the past year. Secondly, a prosperous New Year to each and every one of you.

I am sure that by now we are all sick of the sight of mince pies, chocolate and turkey. If you aren't you are made of stronger stuff than I am! It has been a shame since I have been working through the daily rat race over Christmas, but it was fun nonetheless. I must state, however, that I am glad the end if nigh. If only so I can take down my decorations and start getting back to some sort of half tidy, half acceptable state, where the cats won't climb the tree and the chocolates that are currently scattered across my coffee table can slowly dwindle down.

The sad thing about it all though is we now start on the New Years Resolutions that we just won't stick to. For many of us it will sound something like 'diet', 'quit smoking', 'not drink so much', 'visit the in laws more often' (well maybe no the last one. Let's not push it). So I have sworn that I will not make any resolutions! A smart move on my part. Also, for many of you it means getting back into the crafty suit so that you can get ready for up and coming events. Whilst my partner in crime and I will also be affected by that pull this year, I am hoping (if vainly) that I will be organised enough that I won't need to panic nearer the time (who am I kidding?). I have already been busy cross stitching my way to March. Now if I can just produce enough for a market stall I will be half way there. Only time will tell... (wonder if I can beat the clock into letting out some secrets of the future?)

This evening will be the last big evening for the With U in Mind posse. A birthday and New Year celebration in one. Tomorrow morning will bring a hangover from hell and the need to produce patterns, designs and other wondrous weird items ready for a New Year push. It will also be the start of our Facebook give away, and the beginning of our Blog January Event. We hope you will join in and pass the word around to your friends. In the meantime I think I can see a morning of slobbing out and watching a little Disney or Superhero media.

Until tomorrow...

...Happy New Year to one and all!!!

Getting ready for a Give Away - The January Event

Whilst most of our Christmas orders are now completed I have time on my hands to wonder about the months to come. Whilst this blog has been going since the start of this year the online presence of the company has been minimal at best. As most of you know I have done fits and starts of activity, which, for one reason or another tend to drizzle of into some unknown place.

Talking to my partner in crime with regards to the new year and our business plans, it has come time to give our online presence a boost.

As a result we have decided to run a double give away. Well... actually... I guess you could times that by 6 just to make 7. We will part ways for Christmas to create ready for the New Years Give Away Extravaganza. A mouthful I know!

In order to boost out blog following, our Facebook fan following, and our online custom we have decided to hold not one, not two, not three, not four but FIVE New Year Give Aways. Yes you did read that right.

We will launch one Give Away a week via the blog - the rules of which shall be posted on Jan 1st. That makes four lovely gifts to give away to four lucky readers. Gifts will change from week to week, offering a full range of talent and plenty of lovely gift potential.

Simultaneously we will be running a Give Away via our Facebook (I have been passing the word amongst the Uni bodies and work bods, and now you...). This will run from the 1st of January all the way to end of the month, 3 winners being announced on the 31st. The rules will be posted via the blog and via our Facebook page on the 1st of January.

So a grand total of 7 prizes to give away.

So whilst you put your feet up and read this blog (hopefully with a cuppa and a slice of cake), think of us as we get ready for our big January Event. Really looking forward to it myself! And I can't even enter... shame!