{ Christmas Banners }

It's Christmas time! Is your decor up? Mine has been up since Thanksgiving - I just couldn't wait!

I'm offering FREE shipping on my Christmas banners this week! 

Visit my etsy shop and type in FREESHIPPING when you check out! If you order by Tuesday, you'll have it by Friday! 

www.etsy.com/shop/lulubunting

 Red Glitter Believe Bunting

{ let the swapping begin! }

Okay friends, for those of you who signed up for the Favorite Things Holiday Swap, I've sent emails out! You should receive an email tonight with the name and email of your swap partner. PLEASE email your partner asap to get shipping information! Remember, this is only fun if you participate! Thanks to everyone who signed up!

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? I got food poisoning Wednesday night, which was awful to say the least. While the hubs made pies, I laid on the couch and slept most of the day. I started feeling a little better by Thursday late-afternoon, but the day just wasn't the same, which stinks because I usually really love Thanksgiving day- helping in the kitchen, football, pre-dinner walk, etc. 

Thankfully, the hubs enjoyed the whole day, including dinner.

Did anyone go out shopping on Black Friday? What did you think of stores opening on Thanksgiving night? Personally? I think it's terrible. Let's go back to stores opening at 4 AM on FRIDAY! Let the poor employees enjoy the entire Thanksgiving day!

I did hit up the JoAnn sale (later Friday morning) to get some scissors and ended up spending about $100 on stuff I really didn't need, took about 3/4 of it back on Saturday. (Buyers remorse anyone?)

Oh, and I cut my hair! They say not to make sporadic decisions when you're pregnant, however I think I made a pretty good choice! (taking a photo on instagram sans makeup? probably not the best choice - ha)

And even though there is still one more week of November, I have my Christmas decor up, and I love it! When do you usually put your decor up?

{day 2: Tasty Suite Vinyl Studio}

 

Today's giveaway is from one of my favorite vinyl studios, Tasty Suite. When I was first introduced to their shop, I fell in love with their modern, clean, and funky designs. 

"Watching a space transform in minutes, discovering something friendly and personable in the most insignificant and tiniest of places. That is what makes me happy." - Tasty Suite owner, Alisa

 Today, Alisa is offering TWO lucky winners a chance to win! The first winner will win a double layer monogram decal (shown above) and the second winner will win a huge vinyl alphabet decal (also shown above)!

To enter, leave a comment here and tell me where you'd use your vinyl! For an additional entry, become a follower of my blog or post the 12 Days Giveaway button on your blog (if you haven't already)!

And to sweeten the deal, Alisa is offering Tasty Suite customers 25% off at her Etsy shop to Design Gal customers thru December! Enter the discount code: DESIGN12 when you check out. 

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Finally, since it's Friday, I wanted to share another freebie! Every year the hubs and I throw an ugly sweater party, and designing the invitations is probably my favorite part! I loved this years design so much, I thought I'd share it with all of you! 

Are you throwing an ugly sweater party too? I made a special invitation that you can download & fill it in with your own personal information. To download the template, click HERE. 

I had mine printed on 4x6 photo paper (so much cheaper), but you can print them on any paper you'd like! Now go and rock those ugly sweaters!!

{Day 1: Katies Wish Digital Designs}

 It's finally here! I'm so excited to kick things off with one of my favorite designers & digital design shops, Katies Wish! I'm a huge fan of digital scrapbooking & using digital images to create fun invitations, cards, & other fun crafts! I stumbled upon Kathy's blog a few months ago and was instantly hooked! Not only is she affordable, but she offers so many freebies, and who doesn't love a freebie!? 

Today, she is giving away $30 credit to use at her Etsy Shop, Katie's Wish!

To enter, leave a comment! For an additional entry, place the 12 Days Giveaway button on your blog. It's as simple as that! 

This giveaway will close Friday at midnight (you have 2 days to enter) and a winner will be announced on Saturday. 

Also, be sure to check out Kathy's blog out by clicking HERE. If you're new to digital scrapbooking and not sure where to start, don't fret! Kathy shares her favorite tutorials so you can get started!

Kathy is also offering a 30% discount for Design Gal readers at her Etsy Shop!. Just type in the coupon code: 12DaysHoliday when you check out, now thru December 30th.

And finally, she was generous enough to also offer this free printable of Christmas gift tags! I'm loving the vintage look! Click HERE to download the PDF.

Not sure how to enter the drawing or leave a comment? Click here!