LDS Etsy Team Giveaway: 1 Winner, 16 Prizes! [CLOSED]

As new captain of the LDS Etsy Team (Mormon Etsians), I have put together a huge giveaway for all of you! One winner will win 16 different prizes:

1. Customized Address Stamp (any design) from E Hernandez Designs
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Coupon code: LDSETSY for 10% off

2. Yellow Hair Flower from Simply Sal Boutique
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Coupon code: LDS10 for 10% off

3. & 4. 2 Reusable Shopping Bags from Callie's Craft Cottage
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Coupon code: LDSTEAM10 for 10% off

5. Any 8x12 Print from Edeevo
Coupon code: FINEPHOTOFUN for 25% off

6. Any Printable Wall Art from Sugarhouse Ink
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7. Hand Embroidered Bunny Pillow from Can Do Stitching
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Coupon code: GIVE10 for 10% off

8. Colorful Bunting Banner (9 ft. long) from Grow Home
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Coupon code: GROWHOME20 for 20% off

9. Personalized Family Tree (25-40 people) from Made by Maggie Mae
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Coupon code: LDSETSY for 20% off

10. Any Small Tote Bag from Pair Tree
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Coupon code: GIVEAWAY1 for 15% off

11. Hooray Greeting Card from Kirstynish
Coupon code: IAMBATMAN for 15% off

12. & 13. All Occassion Gift Tags and 100 Heart Confetti from The Shop at Pooh Corner
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Coupon code: GIVEAWAY for 15% off

14. Any Customizable File from Ryan WordsWorth
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Coupon code: Take20percentOFF for 20% off

15. Wood-burned Russian Dolls from Bug a Boo Crafts
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Coupon code: DISCOUNT10 for 10% off

16. Any 5x7 Photo from Katria's Creations (or from her blog)
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I am so jealous of the person who wins all these amazing prizes! Many thanks to these great shops for their beautiful donations. Check out their shops for more LDS and non-LDS creations!

PLEASE FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS OR YOUR ENTRIES WILL BE DELETED!

Mandatory Entry (1 comment): Follow this blog AND like the LDS Etsy team Facebook page. Leave your Facebook username. Members of the LDS Etsy team may not enter this giveaway.

Additional Entries
1 entry each (8 total): Like the shops' Facebook pages (see list above). Leave your username.

1 entry each (14 total): Heart the shops on Etsy (see list above). Leave your username.

1 entry each (10 total): Follow the sellers' blogs (see list above).

1 entry each (4 total): Share this giveaway on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, or your blog.

Please leave a separate comment for each entry. All entries must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PDT on Thursday, June 7. The winner will be announced on Friday, June 8. Please leave your email address in one of your comments so I can contact you if you win. This giveaway is open to the U.S. & Canada only. Good luck!

Monkey Escapes from the Phoenix Zoo

MESA, AZ- Police report that a monkey escaped from the Phoenix zoo and invaded a Mesa citizen's home. The citizen, Francesca , says that ever since the monkey came, her baby went missing.

"One day I woke up and my baby was gone," Francesca shares. "In his place was a loud, destructive monkey!"

The monkey, who strikingly resembles Francesca's lost son, has taken over the household. He wakes up at the crack of dawn, eats bananas all day, climbs on all the furniture, makes loud ah-ah noises when he's hungry, screeches, makes messes, and clings to Francesca.

Although Francesca misses her sweet, little baby, she is focusing on the positive in the situation. "He's extremely smart and communicates via sign language. He's also very affectionate and cuddly. Now if only we can get him potty trained, we just might let him stay!"

--Arizona Times

Cheesy Kids' Shows I Can't Believe I Watched

Did any of you watch these really corny TV shows growing up?

1. Shining Time Station (included Thomas the Tank Engine)

2. Kidsongs

3. The Big Comfy Couch (I happen to be one of the few people left in the world who like clowns)

4. The Puzzle Place

5. Zoom

Inspiring Christian Movies You Should See

Last night, my husband and I were trying to find a Sunday-appropriate movie on Netflix. We settled on Rust, made by a guy from one of our favorite shows. I cried my eyes out. It was amazing! It is at the top of my list of inspiring Christian movies you should see (warning, they're all tear jerkers!):

Rust

Summary: A minister with doubts refinds his faith and brings peace to his home town after investigating a house fire his childhood friend is accused of, and has admitted to, starting. Rated PG.
My Rating: 5 stars! One of the best and most life-changing films I've ever seen.


Fireproof

Summary: A firefighter on the verge of divorce tries a love dare at his father's request, and in the process of saving his marriage also finds God. Rated PG.
My Rating: 5 stars! Gave me a completely new and realistic outlook on true love and a Christ-centered marriage.


Rigoletto

Summary:  A young girl works for and learns how to sing from a disfigured man whom the townsfolk dislike because he is different and supposedly responsible for them losing their homes (takes place during the Great Depression). Rated G.
My Rating: 5 stars! A great family film with a beautiful soundtrack.


Saints and Soldiers

Summary: Four American soldiers and one British pilot try to get back to Allied territory to pass along valuable information during World War II and learn much about each other along the way. Based on actual events. Rated PG-13.
My Rating: 5 stars! Deep themes and characters we can all relate to and many situations we cannot.

A Mother's Dictionary

A mother's dictionary would define the following words as such:

• Dumbwaiter: One who asks if the children would care to order a dessert.
• Feedback: The inevitable result when the baby doesn't appreciate the strained carrots.
• Full Name: What you call your child when you're angry with him/her.
• Grandparents: The people who think your children are wonderful even though they're sure you're not raising them right.
• Independent: How we want our children to be for as long as they do everything we say.
• Puddle: A small body of water that draws other small bodies wearing dry shoes into.
• Show Off: A child who is more talented than yours.
• Whodunit: None of the children who live in your house.
• Bottle-feeding: An opportunity for Daddy to get up at 2 am.

Lime Green Lemon Upcycled Cuff Bracelets Deal!

Remember the upcycled t-shirt cuff bracelets I bought from Lime Green Lemon? The deal site is featuring them again! Now is your chance to get some for only $2.25 each. The deal ends May 12.

http://www.gigispetals.com/deals/show-deal/id/473/fabric-bracelets-cuffs-upcycled-cotton-jersey-t-shirts-in-16-colors-/

Inspiring Sports Movies You Should See

When it comes to inspiring sports movies, we're all familiar with big hits like Remember the Titans and The Blind Side. I recommend becoming familiar with these lesser known inspiring movies.

The Greatest Game Ever Played

Sport: Golf
Summary: About an amateur golfer playing in the 1913 U.S. Open against England's champion, Harry Vardon. Rated G.
Famous Actor: Shia LaBeouf
My Rating: 5 stars


Seven Days in Utopia

Sport: Golf
Summary: About a young pro golfer who find his game and God through a rancher in a small Texas town (fictional story). Rated G.
Famous Actor: Robert Duvall
My Rating: 4 stars


The Perfect Game

Sport: Baseball
Summary: About a Mexican youth baseball team playing in the American Little League World Series in 1957. Rated PG.
Famous Actor: Cheech Marin
My Rating: 5 stars


Forever Strong

Sport: Rugby
Summary: About a troubled young man who turns his life around after playing rugby for Highland, Utah (specific story is fictional, but the team and coach are real). Rated PG-13.
Famous Actor: Neal McDonough
My Rating: 3 stars