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September 26, 2010

Ella's Birthday Bash! (final week)

Posted by: Ella

It's time to wrap up our month of birthday fun. (We highly recommend making your next birthday part last for an entire month!)

Just leave a comment on this post by September 30 describing the BEST birthday gift you ever gave or received, and you could win...

A Birthday in a Box! (Including the treats, party games, and decorations you see above, pictured in full on week 1 of our party.)

A $25 gift card to spend at Shutterfly.com on photo prints, photo books, or other amazing photo gifts!

A $25 coupon code to spend at Scrapbook.com on their mind-boggling assortment of scrapbooking supplies and goodies.

This complete paper collection (including embellishments) from Little Yellow Bicycle!

For Extra Entries

1) Tweet this message to your Twitter followers:
Last chance to win in @ellapublishing's Birthday Bash! Prizes from Shutterfly, Scrapbook.com & Little Yellow Bicycle! http://ow.ly/2KdZK
2) Blog about our birthday bash (with a link in your post) and include the link in the comments below.
3) Post a comment on any blog out on the www telling people to visit our birthday bash, and include a link to it in the comments below.

Leave another comment below for each item above you completed by Thursday, September 30. (Honor system for the extra entries please.)

Last Week's Winners!

Birthday in a Box: mjmarmo (comment #42)
Scrapbook.com prize: joule (comment #67)
Shutterfly.com prize: scrapperk (comment #27)
Nikki Sivils prize: shalahj (comment #88)

Winners from Elephant Appreciation Day

artwork: mrydjeski (comment #133)
custom stamp: LianeZ (comment #148)
poo journal: GottaScrap (comment #34)
poo journal: andrea (comment #72)

All winners have been emailed about their prizes. Congrats, ladies!

 

On Sale This Week

This week, enjoy Vintage Hip Christmas Crafts by Margie-Romney Aslett for just $2.99. (That's 50 percent off!) Offer expires Friday, October 1, 2010.

(p.s. We've narrowed down our list of new Ella friends. We'll put up a few hints and teasers tomorrow, and the big reveal happens Wednesday.)
 

Posted at 10:20 PM
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The best thing I received for my birthday, was from my birthday this year. (2 weeks ago) and that was a surprise party! I've never had a party thrown for me, and what meant more was the time & thought that my family put into it. It brought tears to my eyes! I enjoy your blog! Thanks for this awesome giveaway!
Posted by: scrappinmommy on Sun, 09/26/2010 - 23:54
I tweeted @ThePriceFamily5
Posted by: scrappinmommy on Sun, 09/26/2010 - 23:55
My birthday was just a couple of weeks ago, and my husband bought me a Gypsy! I was shocked & thrilled! Happy last week of Birthday month...here's to many more wonderful years of Ella Publishing!
Posted by: thekkrew on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 01:53
On Friday, my hubby threw me a birthday party at a local wine bar. Yum! (My bday was Thurs.)
Posted by: angelahath on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 03:37
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My husband and I don't buy each other gifts for birthday or Christmas anymore in an effort to pinch some pennies, so I was totally shocked when he gave me an ipod last year to use when I exercise or work out in the yard. My whole family has gotten a lot of use out of it and it was a great surprise to boot!
Posted by: goldnuggt on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 03:41
The best gift I've received so far was a cruise from my fiancé - such a lovely surprise!
Posted by: tape on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 04:23
The best birthday gift I ever gave was for my daughter's 21st birthday. I got 21 small gifts each representing something we love about her. I wrapped each one in a gift bag with a tag describing the trait. ( bandaid for Caring, Calendar for Organized, etc.) Her roommate took pictures of her opening it.
Posted by: mjmarmo on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 04:45
My most memorable birthday was my 24th...I was pregnant with our first child...and I was looking ahead a few weeks to the birth of our son and I could NOT wait to meet him! He was my best gift! And then 2 years later, just after my 26th birthday my daughter was born...and then I was doubly blessed with another wonderful birthday gift!
Posted by: Lara Carson on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 05:36
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One of my most memorable b-days was my 21st. My parents surprised me with a new car- I could not believe they would do that and be that generous. I scrapped it! http://www.flickr.com/photos/craftypumpkin/3537968456/
Posted by: crafty p on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 05:45
Lol...I think I've said this before, but a Flyers Santa Sack at Christmas was my best gift ever. I was so excited to get that gift. :) As for birthday gifts...I know the toy horses I got were always my favorites.
Posted by: Icecat62 on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 05:55
best present was a book my best friend made me that included a quote from each one of my closest friends
Posted by: mattieett on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:09
A memorable one was waking up Christmas morning to find my Barbie airplane under the tree.......all ready to play with. I loved that!!!
Posted by: pink on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:12
My best birthday present was a girls weekend trip to San Francisco where we explored and saw Wicked. It was so much fun!!
Posted by: krunberry on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:51
My best birthday present ever was a 10 speed bike for my 10th birthday!
Posted by: vickidalton on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:53
the best birthday gift i got was when i was 15 I had been wanting my ears pierced, so on my birthday, which is the day after Christmas, my mother took me to get my ears pierced.
Posted by: Hollyk1226 on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:53
Best Birthday Gift Birthday No.: 26 Who: My newish boyfriend gave me a pottery teapot with an earthy coloured base, burgundy, navy and green swirls. Beautiful. Best Part: Now, 17 years later, I have the rest of the set, a great husband and two terrific kids.
Tricky Nag
Posted by: trickynag on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 06:59
my brother and I flew out and surprised my dad for his birthday. we were waiting for him in the house when he came home. he was so surprised!
Posted by: rkokes on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 07:16
Best birthday gift is kind of a joke I tell - and sadly, my husband didn't mean it as such - we were young and poor and expecting our first child. And I got a playpen for my birthday :)
Posted by: Kirsten on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 07:29
The best birthday gift I received was my DSLR a couple years ago!
Posted by: scoxbill on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 07:35
People have given me so many thoughtful gifts over the years, but I was really touched this year when my DS (and DH) chose to give me a new camera. It's been great fun and a new creative outlet!
Posted by: catnaps on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 07:43
The best birthday present I gave was to my youngest sister (I'm the oldest out of three sisters in my family) for her 15th birthday (quinceanera). We are 17 years apart. The present was a trip to San Andres Island in Colombia. she went with my mom. It was her first time going to a beach and I wanted her 15th birthday the most special ever.
Posted by: avillamizar on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 07:44
The best gift I've ever received was the positive pg test a week or two after my 29th BD. The next best present will be when I finally have a day or two by myself once this one is weaned. BD #31 LOL :-D
Posted by: milbergers on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 08:32
I think my favorite present I received was last year, when I got a whole box of scrap goodies from my mom!!! And, I definitely want to try your suggestion of celebrating all month for your birthday! :)
Posted by: JennaRuth on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 08:54
My best birthday gift was when I was receiving chemotherapy for colon cancer, and I received good test results on my 44th birthday!
Posted by: audreyv on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 09:29
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The best best birthday gift ever was when my husband paid off my college loan in full! We were getting out of debt and that was one of our last bills. He never mentioned that he did it until my bday! SO FUN!! We're now debt free and working on our two houses:) LOVE IT! Best bday gift EVER!! Thanks for the chance to win:)
Savannah O'Gwynn www.savannahland2.blogspot.com sbmmhoover@yahoo.com
Posted by: sbmmhoover on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 10:14
I work for the alma mater of my DH, Auburn University. After we dated a year, I gave him my season football tickets. Being SEC football nuts that we are, this was a huge gift. I instantly moved up to be the world's best girlfriend!
Posted by: mrsjthompson on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 10:15
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Tweeted:) http://twitter.com/jb_designs/status/25705210069 THANKS!
Savannah O'Gwynn www.savannahland2.blogspot.com sbmmhoover@yahoo.com
Posted by: sbmmhoover on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 10:15
The best birthday gift I have ever received was tickets to go home and visit my family! Thanks for the chance!
Posted by: mrsmayer on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 12:39
Hands down, my 12th Birthday. I went away for a few weeks to visit my grandparents, and when I returned, my parents had COMPLETELY redecorated/renovated my bedroom (and moved my sister to another room)! New wallpaper/paint (my favorite color!)/bed/bedding/tile (instead of carpet). It was gorgeous! I still remember how excited I was when I walked in!
Posted by: reyasunshine on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 12:40
My best birthday ever was last year, my 40th, and we were in Disneyland! My dh and kids took me to the Blue Bayou inside Pirates of the Carribean for dinner! Loved it!
Posted by: TamiV on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 12:54