Happy Easter!

Happy Easter All! 

I am spending the day with my family, eating chocolate, watching the Masters and (unfortunately) paying taxes! 

But I wanted to take a moment to remind all of you that today is the last day to enter the Postcard Giveaway!  And I notice that not many of you have participated....Maybe you just haven't thought about the possibilities for these free postcards and so let me give you a few ideas.

-You could have them printed with information about your own indie-business or etsy shop and use them to pass out to friends or include in shipments. 

-You could design your Christmas or other holiday card now and have those printed up for free!   One less thing to have to worry about during the hectic holiday season.

- You could design your very own postcard stationary and start sending postcards to family and friends - More personal than email and you'd help to keep the US Postal Service in business! 


And that's just the beginning!  There are loads of other uses for postcards.  So get on it and leave a comment to enter!

Now that I've reminded you of that, here's some Easter snapshots to brighten your day!

Happy Easter!

April Giveaway!

Happy 1st of the month!  April is sure to be an exciting month for the boy and me.  I'm starting a new job, the boy's birthday is coming up, we will be going to COACHELLA, there are sure to be some Easter goodies coming our way and it's the month of a special anniversary for us.  So in honor of all that, I'm pleased to be able to kick things off with a super fun giveaway, courtesy of the folks at PrintRunner.  PrintRunner is a printing services company right here in southern california and they are known for their quality printing and excellent customer service.

One of their most popular items are their 5x7 postcards and one lucky Lilac & Lace reader can snag their own set of 100 printed postcards!

Here's the specs: 

Win 100 Postcards, size: 5x7, in 4/0 color on front printing only, on 14 point, UV front-coated paper, with rounded corners (cute!) *Giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above.

Here's how to win:

Simply leave a comment below stating what you are looking forward to this month and you are good to go!  However you must also be a follower of Lilac and Lace either on google friend connect, blog lovin', facebook or by subscribing to my feed. 

Extra entries can be gained by tweeting, blogging or facebooking about this giveaway, but be sure to leave a comment for each extra entry you do.  I will be picking a winner on Friday, April 6th, so don't delay! 

Just want to say thank you to PrintRunner for providing the postcards, I will receive a set of postcards too for hosting this giveaway. 

**dandelions on top image from The Ink Nest

Ideology Giveaway Winner....

Here you can see I'm sporting a super soft and ultra comfy short sleeve v-neck ruched tee from Ideology in chartreuse.  It's so light-weight and breathable, honestly I can't wait to wear it to my next ballet class (over a leo of course!)  But that reminds me, one of you lucky readers can snag a piece from the Ideology collection for yourself.

Drumroll....

The Winner is Hannah!

Congrats lady!  I will email you with the next steps on how to pick your item shortly.  And thank you to all for entering, tweeting and spreading the word about this giveaway!

Giveaway: Win Ideology for Macy's Activewear

HI friends!  I am so excited to announce that the good people at Macy's are having a super cool contest in honor of the launch of their new dance line, Ideology.  

Cheryl Burke, of Dancing With the Stars fame, is the face of the brand but this gorgeous line of active wear is perfect for dancers and non-dancers alike.  Chalk-full of supportive camis, soft tops, slouchy sweaters and stylish leggings, there are so many cute combinations to choose from - all stylish for the dance studio and beyond!  

In honor of the new line, Macy's is offering one Lilac and Lace reader an item from the collection!  Only available to participants in the US (sorry!) And you get to pick your item.*  How fabulous is that?  *ideology item must be less than $30

To enter simply leave a comment on this post stating how you like to stay fit.  Do you dance, yoga, jazzercise or just shop sales with fervor?  ;) 

You must be a follower of this blog too, either through gfc, bloglovin, or  as a subscriber to email or in a reader.  But you can also gain extra entries by tweeting, facebooking or blogging about this giveaway --- just be sure to leave a separate comment for each additional entry!  Giveaway will close on March 11th, so be sure to enter before then.

But wait..there's more!  You can also gain an extra entry if you enter Macy's Ideology Dance contest too!  The grand prize is a VIP trip to LA (you can visit me!) for two and a $1000 Ideology shopping spree!  All you have to do is GO HERE and upload a video of your own sick dance moves (no judgement.)  So what are you waiting for?  Head over to the facebook page and start choreographing a dance for your chance to win.  The top 5 videos, as voted for by the public, will also receive $250 each in Ideology gift cards. 

Ideology offers an energizing color palette of hot pink, lime green, and rich magenta across clothes designed for the woman who wants to sweat, stretch, or just relax.  Some of my favorite items are below but for a full view of the the Ideology collection, visit macys.com/ideology. 

Good luck!  

Hearts 4 you!!!

It's funny how up and down my emotions have been this past week.  I guess it's just residual jet lag, but in the span of just a few days my emotions have ranged from gloomy, anxious, worried, frustrated, restless and uninspired to bored, panicked, listless and discouraged.  Don't I sound like a bundle of laughs? 

I hate when I start feeling that way, as it's completely unproductive and not fun for anyone, including myself.  So as a way to snap myself out of it I decided to do something nice.  Niceness almost always cures feelings of discouragement, at least for me. 

So here it is, as a NICE gesture, I will be giving away super cute handmade Glitter Heart Hair Clips just in time for Valentine's Day!

The way it works is simple, if you'd like to receive a heart clip, just send me a message via my contact form with your mailing info and I'll send you one.*  Sound good? 

There is kind of a catch....I mean, I can't force you or anything, but if you like my clips enough to request one, I would be ever so appreciative if in return, you could spread the word to your blogging, tweeting and facebooking friends.  That would be sooo....Nice.  ;)

*While my supplies last, what do you think, I'm made of gold?  Helllll NOOOO! ;)

Giveaway Winner!

Well, I must say that I considered calling off this silly giveaway due to the fact that only 2 people entered!  Totally sad.

But I suppose it just makes the odds better for my two contestants...And it allows me to pick them with a simple "Heads or Tails" flip of a coin!  Very No Country for Old Men, huh?  So heads for commentor #1, tails for commenter #2.

So then, without further ado, the winner of this gorgeous velvet bow from my shop is.....

Jennifer from Crazy Shenanigans!  Way to go!    But I will also be sending a special consolation prize to my other candidate Kaycie from Redhead Memories. 

Thanks for playing ladies! 

Holiday Cheer Hair Accessories Giveaway

I've been in the mood to create some really fun and seasonal hair accessories.  It started as just something I wanted to do for myself (like making things that I can wear to upcoming holiday events, but then, I thought, what the hell?  I'm going to make some extras for my Red Ribbon Fox Shop!  A shop I've been ignoring for some time now.  And so now Red Ribbon Fox is finally updated!  But I have even more to add, cause I have made a lot of things, but I'm just not so good at the actual posting part, ya know?

ANNNDDD I also thought this would be the perfect time to giveaway one of my festive hair bows for some extra holiday cheer!  Win this lovely avocado green, velvet ribbon bow:

All you need to do is leave a comment below with your name, your favorite holiday song and a way to contact you should you win.  If you have your email linked to your profile that will work.  Additionally, you must follow this blog either by google friend connect or bloglovin'.   I am really close to having 200 followers and it would be so cool to reach that goal before the year is out!

For extra entries you can blog, tweet or facebook post a link to the giveaway, but be sure you leave a comment for each extra entry you do. I'll announce the winner on Wednesday of next week. 

Good Luck!

Oh and for more fun, here is a little video I made in honor of this momentous occasion!  

xoxo,

Gidget

Summer of Love Journal Class Winner.....

Is Brooke!  Yay!  I'll be sure you get the download.  Thank you everyone for entering!

Super Cool Fabulous Giveaway from The Sequined Shoe!

Happy Friday Kittens! 

In honor of my favorite time of year (summer) I am pleased to host a very special giveaway.  Kara from the awesome etsy shop The Sequined Shoe is offering one lucky Lilac and Lace reader a free download of her Summer of Love Art Journaling class. 

The class includes 30 journaling prompts, 18 photography prompts and techniques, daily art journaling techniques, mini-book cover and page tutorial, 2 videos, email access to instructor, and featured artwork and photography from Michelle Clement and Danielle Thompson.

I have just started this class myself and I have to say it's incredibly fun and inspiring!  And the best part?  At the end of the summer you have an awesome memory keepsake.  Hooray!  For a complete description, more pics and back story go here. 

To enter simply leave me a comment.  It would be great if you tweet about this bad boy and it would be even better if you blog about it.  It would be super if you click the follow button on either GFC, facebook or bloglovin...But for each of these things you do, just leave another comment with the link if applicable.  

I will pick a winner next Friday! 

And if you can't wait till then, go and buy the class yourself with a 25% off coupon code!  Just enter SUMMERDREAMS and get going on your crafty summer!

Everyone's a Winner!!!!

Well no, not really.  But there are quite a few winners from all our blog party giveaways!  Hooray!  Here's the lucky chosen few (drum-roll, please...)

The winner of the Spring Time Blues Headband is Sue!

The winner of the Hello Sundae feather earings is Whimsical Woodlands!

The winner of the Ballet Print and Tutu is Tishous!

The winner of the All Things Chula Paper Butterflies is Putdar!

And now for the big giveaway....

The winner of the Summer Art Journal Kit and Paper Pack Prize is Nikki!

The winner of the Get your Bake on Prize is Megan!

And the winner of the of the Stitch and Bitch Prize is Alycia!  

Thank you all so much for entering the giveaways and for all your sweet comments.  Winners were chosen via random.org.  If you didn't win, don't fret, cause I've got another awesome giveaway in the works for later this week!

But if you did win, congrats and please send your mailing info to  sugrplums (at) gmail dot com.  Thanks!

Finish your Drinks and Get out!

Haha, just kidding!  But seriously and sadly all good parties eventually have to come to an end.  I want to say another huge thank you to all my guest bloggers and giveaway donators-- I feel so lucky to have met all you fabulous people through this blog and you made my party sensational!  I'd like to end the evening off with one final giveaway! 

This giveaway is in three parts and there will be 3 lucky winners!  As you may or may not know, I try to be crafty and enjoy making things, so each prize is a different kit for making something new! 

Summer Art Journal Kit and Paper Pack Prize!

includes:
-spiral notebook
-assorted scrapbook paper
-assorted summery stickers
-japanese masking tape
-bakers' twine
-brown paper labels
-two journaling pens

Get Your Bake On Prize!

includes:
-recipe card pack
-baker's twine
-Snicker Doodle Cookie Mix
-Vintage Apron
-Measuring Spoons

Stitch 'n Bitch Embroidery Kit Prize!

includes:
-5 colors of embroidery thread
-1 oval shaped embroidery hoop
-Needle pack and pin cushion
-1 set of Camp Out pattern transfers from Sublime Stitching (the best place to find all things embroidery!) 

To Enter leave a comment below with your favorite Summer activity and be sure to spread the word about this giveaway!  Blog or tweet about this giveaway for extra entries, but be sure to comment with a link for each time you enter.

Happy Blog Party Day!  Hope you had fun and Good Luck! 

 

Ballet Giveaway

Being that this blog is rather ballet-based, this next giveaway has a ballet theme!  Enter to win this gorgeous full-sized poster print c/o LolaStretch from Dane Shitagi's Ballerina Project.  

If you haven't seen the photos from this amazing collection, you definitely want to check them out.  But be prepared to lose several hours getting lost in his pictures! 

Additionally, this giveaway includes a tutu from Red Ribbon Fox!  The Red Fox Tutu features warm foxy colors and will fit ballerina's from about age 3 to 6.  This would be the perfect present for any little dancer (or soon to be dancers) you may know!  

Here's how to win:

Just leave a comment below and for every extra entry item you complete!

Extra Entries:

1.  Become a follower on google, facebook or bloglovin

2.  Tweet about this blog party on Twitter

3.  Blog about this giveaway/blog party on your blog

Giveaway from Hello Sundae!

Hi, everyone, I'm Jenny from Hello, Sundae! Heather asked me to guest post for her blog party and I'm also doing a giveaway to celebrate!

In case you don't know me....

• I'm studying Literature at the University of South Florida
• I was in the Army for 8 years! (I might be girly but I can hold my own...)
• I have too many hobbies and not enough time
• My lovely boyfriend is teaching me photography
• I have 3 ferrets, 2 cats and a slew of reptiles
• I love the color pink
• I go to Walt Disney World at least once a month, sometimes twice!
• If it could be said that I hoard anything, it would be lotion. I love almost every scent from Bath and Body Works!

I can't remember where I found Lilac and Lace, but I really love reading this blog! I love the little snippets and peeks into the world of dance. The only dancing I do is the Snoopy dance when I'm excited!

Celebratory giveaway!

These earrings were handmade by me. I made them specifically for this giveaway, for more like them check out my shop!

Use 'TutuFeathers' for 10% off!

Oh my stars, I just love Jenny's blog and her fabulous feathery earrings!  Thanks for sharing Jenny!

To enter:  Leave a comment below with your name and favorite Disney Character.  For extra entries you can 

1.  Become a follower on google, facebook or bloglovin

2.  Tweet about this blog party on Twitter

3.  Blog about this giveaway/blog party on your blog

Be sure to leave an extra comment with links for each of the extra entry items you complete!  Good luck!   

Welcome to my Blog Party!!!!!

 Fiesta!  Fiesta! Arriba, Arriba!  Welcome to Lilac & Lace's first ever blog party!  I am so excited to have the chance to do this and I hope you all enjoy it too!  I have some amazing bloggers who have been kind enough to attend my party and contribute some fabulous tutorials, reviews and giveaway items that are sure to make your day.  I have to say this whole thing wouldn't have been possible without their generosity and I am so thankful to each and everyone of them.  And I'm also thankful to you!  Keep checking back throughout the day-- there will be a new post every hour for the next 12 hours and there are some fantastic giveaway items too, so don't miss out!  

Alright, so with all our "Hello's" and "How do you do's" out of the way, let's get this party started!  I want to kick things off with a giveaway!  Woot Woot!  

The first giveaway item is close to my heart (as it's something I made!)  Enter to win the

Spring Time Blues Headband from Red Ribbon Fox~

To enter:  Leave a comment below with your name and favorite flower.  For extra entries you can 

1.  Become a follower on google, facebook or bloglovin

2.  Tweet about this blog party on Twitter

3.  Blog about this giveaway/blog party on your blog

Be sure to leave an extra comment with links for each of the extra entry items you complete!  Good luck!