A bit about myself… I’m a former social worker.. turned drug rep.. turned mom of 14 year old twin boys. I also have an online store, Bentley Boutique. And I try to squeeze in crafting as often as possible, which is why I created my blog. If you are into digital scrapbooking, I’ve been posting a lot of templates lately.

Now I’m supposed to list my 3 favorite posts … hmmm, that’s hard, but here goes. Funny, with all my crafting posts, my favorite ones have to do with my kids and the dog!

1. Become Superman in 5 Easy Steps!
2. 5 Creative Things Your Kids Can Do with Your Hair Rollers
3. Time for Tidbit’s Bath

Thank you to all who stop by today! I’m looking forward to checking out all your blogs as well:)

I definitely plan to have more giveaways, so if you didn’t win this time, please do try again:)

Drum roll, please…

The Winner of the Beaded and Silver Necklace is:

Comment # 5, which was posted by Jennifer at  The Foster Family. Congratulations to Jennifer. I hope you will wear it on a date with your hubby the next time you can sneak away from those gorgeous twin girls of yours! And take a picture, of course, and share it with us.

And The Winner of the Christmas Monogrammed Drinkware is:

(as per Multiples and More) Lisa at Multiple Powers.  Congratulations, Lisa, and I hope your Christmas season is all the merrier with the Bentley Tumblers!

One of the prizes will be a Box of 8 16-ounce Christmas Monogrammed Tumblers from Bentley Boutique (that’s me!) These durable tumblers are made from restaurant quality SAN plastic, and are dishwasher and microwave safe.

The tumblers are light blue and feature a cute snowman with earmuffs monogram. 4 are pictured, but there are actually 8 in the box. The value is $32.

Many members of Multiples and More will be hosting giveaways on their own blogs as well during this time, and will link up with Mr. Linky at Multiples and More. So be sure to stop by and enter to win lots of prizes.

Oh, and I will be hosting a giveaway here as well, so stop by on Thursday and Friday and enter. What will it be? I don’t know yet, so it will be a surprise for all of us:)

My blog buddy, D2 of D2the4thPower, tagged me in this fun photo game. Here are the rules: Go to the place where you upload all your photos. If you don’t upload them online, just go to wherever you store your pics on your computer. Open the oldest album, and post the first photo. Then tell the story behind it. Then tag 3 people!

Ok, I’m a mom of twins, so I do everything in twos. So I picked the 1st and 2nd photos (well, they are actually scans). I think you will see why..

Mom by Nathan 2002

Mom by Joseph 2002

These are portraits of me that my babies drew in Kindergarten. Aren’t I gorgeous? I don’t think I’ve changed a bit!

Now I get to tag 3 people. Even if you don’t get tagged, please feel free to play anyway. That’s what makes life interesting… breaking the rules! So here goes:

Bethany from motherofthemunchkins,

Ashley from sugarbritches, and

Elle Bee from  Kitchen with Kids

Ta Da! What do you think of the new me?

Maree at http://workathomedesigns.blogspot.com created “me.” Smooth skin, big eyes, and a longer neck! Hey, it’s cheaper than a facelift!

Here’s what she started with.

I thought this would be a great way to start out my brand new blog, by giving away 5 free handmade gifts!

Hurry — 5 free gifts, handmade by Bentley Boutique! Comment now! Recently, Lisa from Kids Accessories by Kidcessory Haven, posted a ‘craft-it-forward’ handmade giveaway. I stumbled upon it, commented, and will be receiving something from her. So I’m following up my end of the bargain, and offering something up to you.
 
P.S. There is FINE PRINT so, read carefully:

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me! This offer does have some restrictions and limitations so please read carefully:

* I make no guarantees that you will like what I make but I will do my best.
* It will be done in the next couple months
* You have no clue what it’s going to be – that’s the fun part!
It could be something sewn, handmade notecards personalized for you, a personalized cartoon, or personalized children’s music cd (if you have children). Maybe a personalized mousepad, or totebag. Could be a clay ornament or figurine. What will it be? You’ll have to wait and see!
I reserve the right to do something completely bizarre or completely normal.

Here’s the (really) fine print:
In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 others. What could be more fun! Some ideas you could do for others: artwork, CD’s, burn a DVD, write a poem, crochet a scarf, make a mini book, send a photograph (a printed one, not e-mailed. etc…).

If you are interested, leave a comment below with your email address (if you don’t have a blog-based email address and are not comfortable leaving your personal email address, you can also email me at judi@bentleyboutique.com.