Not Here Today! I'm Guest Blogging at Dear Creatives

Hey Everyone! I don't have a Tuesday Tutorial for you today on our blog, but I have one over at  Dear Creatives for you.

You don't want to miss the tutorial, I'll be showing you how to turn an ordinary boxed set of Christmas Cards into something, well, "Semi-Homemade!"

And not only do I have a post there, but I also am sponsoring a giveaway for you to have a chance to win a set of eight Semi-Homemade Christmas Cards from yours truly! Giveaway Ends 12/18 @ 8pm PST.  

So be sure and stop over to get the tutorial and to enter for your chance to win a set for yourself.


Dear Creatives is also having a Holiday Hop where you can vote for your favorite Holiday Craft or Recipe. I've entered my Christmas Cone Advent Tutorial. Please take a second to go vote! Thanks!

And, don't forget about the giveaway going on here from Platterpuss Platters. It ends 12/15/11 @ Midnight EST.

I know this is a busy week for most. Be sure and take some time to enjoy the little things and the things most important to you. It's so easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of things and forget why we are so busy in the first place. I know I took, and am taking, some time to spend with my kids and husband. Don't let the Holiday Season pass you by without remembering the reason for the season and actually enjoying it with the ones you love!

Have a great day! Hope you enjoy the tutorial!

Freebie Friday: Jasper and Ruby

**UPDATE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED. LORETTA2 is the WINNER**

It's time for another giveaway! I'm so excited about this weeks giveaway, I wish I could win! Our sponsor this week is Jasper and Ruby!

I met Debra, the artist behind all these wonderful creations, this summer when we were working together to form a group at our church. When I found out she painted and not just "Happy Little Trees" I was in love! I immediately order a few prints and have a wishlist going. My only problem is, I don't have enough wall space!

Anyhow, to tell you a little about Debra, she is a former first grade teacher and now a SAHM. She has always lived here in Alaska and gets most of her inspiration from the wonderful wildlife she gets to see right from her backyard. 

These are the prints that I purchased. Aren't they adorable! 

And this is one of my absolute favorites!

This is just a sampling of some of her nursery prints. She has lions, more elephants, more alaskan critters, puppy dogs, deer, mice and all sorts of beautiful goodness. 

She even has some cute adorable Christmas prints! 

I wish I could share all of her work here with you all, but you will just need to visit her shop to see everything else she has to offer. 

**GIVEAWAY CLOSED**

Now for the Giveaway! Debra is going to give one lucky Bean Bug Crafts reader a 5x7 print of the winner's choice of print!

So now for the rules (because there always are):

1. Like the Jasper and Ruby  FaceBook Fan Page. Leave a comment on her Fanpage That "BeanBugCrafts Blog" sent you, then come back here and let me know you liked her page. This is the Mandatory Entry.

2. Become a Follower of BeanBugCrafts (Right Side Bar; either email or Google Friend Connect) and leave a comment that you did so. If you are already a follower leave a comment that you already follow. This is an additional entry.

3. Like the BeanBugCrafts Facebook Fanpage and leave a comment here on the blog that you are now a new Facebook Fan or that you already are a fan. This is an additional entry. 

4. Share this giveaway on your own Facebook page or Blog and comment here that you did so. This is an additional entry. 

Only US shipping. Winner will be selected via Random.org. Contest will be over Thursday, December 8th at 11:59pmEST. The winner will have 48 hours (until Dec. 10th 11:59pmEST) to respond or I will chose another winner. Thanks and Good Luck!

Freebie Friday:Love To See Them Smile Giveaway Winner

Jev18 YOU are the WINNER of the Deluxe Nap Mat Cover Giveaway sponsored by Love To See Them Smile!

Jev18 said "liked beanbugcrafts" 

Please e-mail me at BeanBugCrafts@gmail.com so I can get your contact info. Congratulations, and thanks everyone! Check back for info on our next giveaway!

Jamie's Jem's Winner

We have our winner for the Giveaway sponsored by Jamie's Jems....


Congratulations to Chicklet3 You were the winner selected by random.org. 

Chicklet3 said:
"Already a fan of BeanBugCrafts! Thank you for your freebies!"
You are welcome, Congratulations! Please e-mail me at BeanBugCrafts@gmail.com so I can get your contact info.

If you haven't had a chance to check out Jamie's Jems be sure to stop by and say "hi! She has lots of super adorable crochet items to chose from. Thanks Again Jamie!!!

And Don't forget about our current giveaway going on from Love To See Them Smile. You can check out the detail of the giveaway here.