Saturday 2 January 2010

BIG BAG GIVEAWAY BONANZA! (CLOSED)

****GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED****

First of all, apologies for not launching this giveaway yesterday as planned, but our New Years eve (after several bottles of Cava!!!!) turned into an impromptu karaoke session at 1in the morning till 3am, and yesterday the Whirlwind decided she was going to play diva all day, so a hungover mommy didn't get anything done!

Anyhooo, Welcome to my first sugarmouse giveaway!
One lucky reader is GOING TO WIN this gorgeous reversible weekend tote...Hand made by me in a beautiful plush purple baby cord, with what I'm calling a 'raggedy scrap' removable brooch ,
And a gorgeous green/purple/blue/pink stripe cotton on the reverse..... 2 bags in one!
The photos really do not do justice to how gorgeous the colours of these fabrics are. The bag measures approx W30cm x L28cm with a 30cm straps that fit perfectly on the shoulders....
AND it gets better......The giveaway is going to run for the next 7 days and i shall be adding a goodie into the bag each day until then! so make sure you check back each day to see what has been added.

The giveaway is open to everyone and there are a few ways to be in with a chance of winning, you can do one or all of them! The more ways you enter the more chances you have of winning!

1. leave a comment telling what 3 things you always keep in your handbag ( mobiles and purses are a given!) mine are a pair of tweezers, a mirror, and a clementine. the first two because i have eyebrows like Noel Gallagher! and i am an obsessive plucker! and the third because the Whirlwind LOVES clementines and they keep her quiet whilst I'm plucking my eyebrows at the bus stop!

2. Become a follower!

3. Mention my give away on your blog and make a link from yours to mine.

4. Mention my giveaway on twitter/ Facebook. .

Entries for 1 and 2 are pretty straightforward, but if you do 3 or 4 just leave another comment stating so. and don't forget to leave details of either e-mail or your blogs so i can contact you if you win!
Closing date for entries is midnight UK time, Saturday 9th January. And draw will take place Sunday 10th.
I hope that's all clear for everyone, and i look forward to hearing from you all.

I am really excited to be hosting my first giveaway and i hope you all will enjoy it too...Check back tomorrow to see what will be the first little goodie to add to the bag???

x K

139 comments:

mindy said...

i always keep my cell fone, my date planner and a pen thanks minsthins at optonline dot net

Unknown said...

Love this bag!!
I always have my ipod to keep me company at bus stops, Body Shop Hemp Lip Balm for my dry, crackly lips, and a packet of tissues, as I have a constant runny nose!

mail @ sprinklessparkles.co.uk

scottsgal said...

Motrin for headaches, chapstick for cold winters and dental floss
msboatgal at aol.com

made by val said...

Great giveaway :-) I always carry - lip balm, tissues and a pen, not very exciting but I am a practical person hee hee!

Unknown said...

I have blogged your giveaway here too http://sprinklessparkles.blogspot.com/2010/01/fancy-winning-fabulous-big-bag.html :)

Channa said...
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cstironkat said...

I always carry a pen, calculator, and my wallet.

hennie said...

Great giveaway and a great fun blog. Love your creations and I was thinking about getting that book too.
Anyway handbag.
Tapemeasure, camera, meds, sanitary products, knitting needles and wool.
will also blog later.

Channa said...

Is now a follower and has stuck the link on my fb page and my fansite :o)
I carry random ribbon bits given to me by my clients(I always forget to put them in my craft stash lol), a little pot of vaseline lip stuff and always have a random toy to keep sprog happy

Stephanie - My Calico Heart said...

Love the bag! I usually have in bag, amongst many many other things, handcream, lip gloss,tissues!

Amy said...

Am a follower on here now and a fan on FB.... love the bag!

Top 3 essentials in my bags are my iphone (can't live without it now), a Lush hand bar and a noisy, flashing toy to keep my twins entertained.

Jo Hannah said...

I love a giveaway! My top three handbag items are my iphone, purse and keys!

Will retweet!

FairlyGirly said...

I love this bag in my favourite colours of purple and green, so would love the chance to win. My three items would be purse, lipstick and diary, boring but necessary!

I have become a follower.

FairlyGirly said...

Have just twittered about it here

http://twitter.com/FairlyGirly

FairlyGirly said...

Have featured the giveaway on my blog.

http://fairlygirly.blogspot.com/2010/01/bag-giveaway.html


You can tell I really would love to win this :-)

Sew Scrumptious said...

Lovely bag! I usually have a box of raisens, a dummy and some felt tips in my bag. Things for the children not me as you can tell! The glamour of being a mum eh!! Will try and blog about your giveaway too. x

Tracy said...

i rarely carry a bag but when i do it would have to be purse, phone and paraphenalia!!!!!

Creative Knits said...

Love the bag, i have twittered about the giveaway and will blog about it tommorrow, i always carry a chapstick (i have dry lips!),car keys,purse,phone and a tape measure!!

Creative Knits said...

Have twittered about it here http://twitter.com/Sharnemainaknit

Tracy said...

have facebooked and twittered too

http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Chelmsford-United-Kingdom/Mad-About-Bags/99250600949?ref=ts

http://twitter.com/madaboutbagsuk

and will blog later

Tracy said...

have now blogged as well

http://madaboutbagsuk.blogspot.com/2010/01/big-bag-giveaway-over-at-sugarmouses.html

Barum Bazaar said...

I always carry:
my door key
a poo bag (for the dog)
a taggy (my life would not be worth living if I ever forgot the taggy)

lou_goodger[at]hotmail.com

deb said...

besides my cell phone, I always carry my check book, wallet, and pen/with a notepad just in case I need to write something down, thanks for hosting this great giveaway

kathy55439 said...

Chapstick, coupons, and books on CD to listen to on my long trip to town

kathy55439 said...

TWEETED http://twitter.com/kathy55439/statuses/7314437330

techyone said...

Pen, cell phone and coupons.

Shooting Stars Mag said...

oh so cute. I always have an i.d., pen or pencil, and girly necessity items. Nothing too fun but all needed at some point!

-Lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

Shooting Stars Mag said...

i follow the blog

lauren
lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

elaine said...

Lovely handbag! I always keep lipbalm,handlotion and plenty of Tums in my bag.

Elaine R
emrosser@shaw.ca

Molly C. said...

I love it! I always have two sets of keys, my wallet & a lipgloss.

Creative Knits said...

Just blogged about it http://sharnemainiaknits.blogspot.com/2010/01/love-hearts-bag-giveaway-and-love-cat.html

SpoiltPig Jewellery said...

yaay! Looks like I stumbled upon your blog at a great time, I LOVE purple :D
I always carry:
1. plasters (I'm always slicing my hands in college)
2. pens!
3. tampons - ah,the ick word. but unfortunately it happens and I like to be on gaurd!

I just started following your blog now too :)

SpoiltPig Jewellery said...

I've just twittered your giveaway and also mentioned it on facebook :)

twitter.com/ilovespoiltpig
facebook.com/spoiltpig

Purple Sparkle said...

What a gorgeous bag, I love it!

What do I keep in my handbag? Mirror, lip balm and sugar free polo mints. Plus lots and lots of 'stuff' - letters, receipts etc!

Becky :-)
purplesparklecrafts@googlemail.com

Purple Sparkle said...

Tweeted!

http://twitter.com/purplesparkle/status/7330578610

Vonnie said...

Ooooh! That bag is utterly divine!

I always keep nail scissors in my bag because I get split nails very easily and they irritate me, along with rose balm for my lips and/or any nappy rash emergencies and a packet of glucose tablets in case my sugar levels drop :)

Anonymous said...

You're blogged, Tweeted and followed! And I always keep mints, my business cards and a lip balm in my bag.

Ali_MoonGarden

Jo said...

I have just become a follower - three things I always have,
1) a fold up shopping bag
2) keys
3) perfume

Josie

kelso kreations said...

lovin this bag x

my 3 things are
umbrella - hate gettin wet
baby wipes - used for many things
Paracetmol/ibrprofen - for my headaches - (get many lol)

D Q said...

mirror, lip gloss and a paperback book.

Zoe said...

Wow that is one gorgeous bag!!

My 3 things are:

- TicTacs to munch on train journeys,
- a gazillion receipts and used train tickets (really must clear bag out!)
- lippy/eyeliner

OK, I've commented, become a follower, blogged and linked back and advertised the giveaway on my Facebook page (which automatically updates my Twitter page)

Thanks for the opportunity to enter :)

Amber Kirk-Ford said...

pen, lipgloss, ipod :D i follow you as well and I also mentioned your contest on my Facebook status.

Kirsty said...

Hmmm...I don't actually have a handbag :( But I always have a rucksack with me which will always have lip balm, ipod and a book in it.

Gill said...

what a fabulous bag!!
always in my bag?? phone, tape measure and a tin of vaseline!
gill

S said...

In my bag I always carry bubblegum flavour pink lip gloss, my purse (with not as much money as I would like) and my huge bunch of keys.

Anonymous said...

I always keep in my handbag...
-Carmex (usually more than one)
-A sharpie
-a 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" jewish prayerbook for travellers.

Nycole
knycks1@aol.com

Marie said...

I'd love to win this bag, it's super cute! I carry in my handbag among a pile of receipts and an empty purse - a very old winnie the pooh address book, a crystal from my mum for healing and a pen with leaked ink spot - which is why I need a new bag!! Thank you x

minty said...

I love this bag. I have now become a follower (now I figured out how to do that). In my handbag I have a variety of hairbands/clips that my children discard, plasters for mending those grazed knees and a pens. I normally have several lipsticks too as I forget to take them out!

Christals Creations said...

I love finding new people to follow! 3 in my handbag, well nappy, wipes and purse/phone. Exciting huh! lol.

Megan said...

What a cute bag! I always keep a small journal, my point and shoot camera, and a few different colored pens in my bag (along with the typical must-haves!)


http://latenightdesigners.blogspot.com/

LittleEagle said...

What a pretty bag. I keep several kinds of eye drops, a lip balm and spare change. sharonaquilino at hotmail dot com

PaperOnParade said...

Love the bag and the color is awesome! I keep a mini photo album, glasses and powder puff.
Loved your comments about the eyebrows (mine are close to a uni-brow:) lol

Mia J. said...

I always keep a comb, a pen, and mints.

buzzd said...

I always keep altoids, a pen and something to write on.

Diana D said...

1. eye glasses
2. medicine
3. pen and paper Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.

dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com

jbafaith said...

I always carry the day's crossword puzzle and my current book and paper & pen.
Love this bag!

jbafaith2001 at yahoo dot com

jbafaith said...

I tweeted about your giveaway

http://twitter.com/jbafaith/status/7363601762

jbafaith2001 at yahoo dot com

jbafaith said...

I follow your blog!

jbafaith2001 at yahoo dot com

jbafaith said...

I posted this giveaway on Facebook
user name is Judy Bradley

bison61 said...

I carry tissues, lip gloss and a small bottle of hand sanitizer

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

minishoes1 said...

I carry chapstick/lipstick,mirror and kleenex. What a lovely giveaway! thanks! jacquecurl1@gmail.com

Vanessa said...

great giveaway

3 things I always keep in my handbag are a mirror, comb, a little notes :)

Vanessa said...

i follow your blog

Vanessa said...

i blogged about it
http://ribka-vanessa.blogspot.com/2010/01/giveaways.html

ilovevanessasomuch at gmail.com

Vanessa said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/ilovervg/status/7369547366

409cope said...

I follow through google friend and the three things that are always in my purse are my brush,a book, and lip balm. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

I love purple! Yay! Mine are sweets, tissues, and wipes (cleanliness phobe)

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

Blog follower too

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

That bag is so nice! Love it.

My 3 most needed are lippie, tissues, and toothpicks.

shiki6210 at gmail dot com

Unknown said...

Am a new bloggie follower!

shiki6210 at gmail dot com

Susan said...

Lip ablm, and my cell phone are a muct!

Lilly said...

What a gorgeous bag!
I always carry gloss, keys and tissues.
Thanks for the chance.

eli_green22 at yahoo dot com dot br

RR said...

I always carry lipbalm, a handkerchief, and a hair band.

windycindy said...

Happy New Year! Your bags are very lovely!
I carry tic tacs, a small hair brush and cash
in my purse. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

I follow you publicly via Google Friend Connect!
Again, many thanks!
Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

PerfectBlueMoon said...

I always keep my lip chap, wallet, and moisturizer in my handbag! if not my full makeup kit! :)

Anna
perfectbluemoon@gmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

"Tweet!"
http://twitter.com/cmh512/status/7377765048.
Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

windycindy said...

Your star key fob is also adorable.
Please count me in.
Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

Kaylan e. Senour said...
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Unknown said...

lip gloss, my debit card, and lotion!

misaacmom at gmail dot com

mim said...

i always carry lip balm plus lip gloss in a natural rosy color; a sucking candy /throat lozenge; and a pen from my grandmother.
i usually bring the headphones for my phone also.
and when i went to remind myself about the candy, i found a clementine in my purse! whenever we have them i carry them too.

miriam dot nussbaum at gmail

mim said...

miriam dot nussbaum at gmail
i follow your blog!

Damla said...

I always have my pocket mirror, black eyeliner and blue comb (and also a bottle of water) in my bag.

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Damla said...

I blogged: http://sweepstakelover.blogcu.com/big-bag-giveaway-bonanza/6730253

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

Damla said...

I tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/7400462079

annabell_lee_dk (at) yahoo.com

audreyscountrycrafts said...

What a great bag!! I have a small bag, that way I can't put to much in it :)
3 things that are in my bag:
- pen
- library card
- kleenex

audreyscountrycrafts at gmail dot com

Michelle Frame said...

The three things I always have in my purse is snacks for the kids. You never know when they will throw a fit. Snacks always help. I always keep chapstick. And I always keep a spare key to my car.
mframe00@yahoo.com

jc said...

I always carry (1) tissues (2) a little notebook and (3) a pen.
Thanks for the giveaway.
yumihamano@gmail.com

jc said...

I follow your blog.
yumihamano@gmail.com

debijackson said...

Three things I always keep in my tote are: chapstick, bandaids, and tylenol. jacksond@nhr3.net

debijackson said...

I follow ur blog

Sarah said...

I always keep cough drops, tissues and an ink pen.

arewethereyetla5[at]verizon[dot]net

Dulcy said...

What a beautiful bag! I always have my lip balm, face powder & my smartphone (now a DROID - would be completely lost without it!)!!!!!

dulcymh[at]gmail[dot]com

karryknisley76 said...

Besides the obvious wallet and cell phone, I always have a blood gloucose meter (my daughter has diabetes), pen and sunglasses
karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

karryknisley76 said...

I follow your blog
karryknisley76 at hotmail dot com

Carapace said...

I always have a measuring tape, a small notebook, and an old prescription medicine bottle. Because you never know when you'll need a measurement, and someplace to write it down, and a bottle to hold a bug.

carapacenator(at)gmail.com

Carapace said...

And I want you to know, I'm following because I LOVE your giveaway question! I love fun blog games. Your posts are a hoot, too!

carapacenator(at)gmail.com

Ellie Wright said...

3 things I always have in my bag are my coupon book, the book I am currently reading, and a spare spare of reading glasses. Thanks for the great giveaway.

eswright18 at gmail dot com

Ellie Wright said...

I am a Google follower.

eswright18 at gmail dot com

Ellie Wright said...

Tweeted http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/7427070566

eswright18 at gmail dot com

Marianna said...

My badge for work (required to clock in/out and open secured doors), Burts Bees lip balm and my prescription "happy" pills! lol
mannasweeps (at)))) gmaildotcom

Beathag said...

I always have lip gloss, a book, and a snack (I always get hungry!!!)

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

I always keep lip gloss, a pen and bobby pins in my purse!
kkondek at gmail.com

Katie | FashionFrugality.com said...

Following your blog!
kkondek at gmail.com

Jaime said...

1 checkbook
2 calendar
3 chapstick and lipgloss
copperllama at yahoo dot com

Jaime said...

follower
copperllama at yahoo dot com

OzKnitter said...

Love the colour combo used in the bag!

Aside from phone, keys & wallet, I always keep an envirosax (roll up bag), pen and notepad.

ozknitter AT gmail DOT com

Sew Scrumptious said...

I just blogged about your giveaway and tagged you as well!

Retsbar2Go said...

I keep a small flashlight, a pack of Wipes( small size, perferct hand cleaner) anda small notebook with pen( to keep notes, so I not forget!)

retsbar2go AT gmail DOT com

made with love said...

Two pairs of pants for the twins, three of those changing pencil crayons and a notebook. My bag is like a bottomless pit. Have fb'd about you and will post a link on my blog.
I adore that lovely bag. you are very clever.
Rachael XX

WandaFish said...

"When I am an old woman I shall wear purple" What a gorgeous bag, I love it!

I don't quite carry the kitchen sink, but always have:
Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream to double as chapped lip soother/lip gloss
A lifesaving Paddington activity bag with crayons, paper etc made by a talented friend (for daughter!)
Baby wipes

WandaFish said...

It's a fab giveaway, thanks for the opportunity. I've enjoyed your blog before but am now a follower so I don't forget to keep reading!

Ronnie said...

The three things I always have are:

1) My Sony Book reader!
2) My ID
3) My lipgloss (in case I meet a cute guy)

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

I'm following your blog :)

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

Ronnie said...

I blogged about this giveaway!

http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com/2010/01/tote-bag-from-sugarmouse.html

Ronit
internationalgiveaways[at]gmail[dot]com
http://internationalgiveaways.blogspot.com

CathyH said...

Hi Kym! Love this bag, it's so me! Three things I carry are guitar pics, lipstick and blistex, and a notebook for jotting thoughts or things down. Thanks!

CathyH said...

I follow your blog now :)

Kella said...

Hi i always have wipes for dirty hands, water for thirsty throats an random toys for boed hands.

thifasmom@yahoo.co.uk

Kella said...

i twittered:

http://twitter.com/CreativeWishes/status/7504121618

thifasmom@yahoo.co.uk

bibay said...

followed you =D

bvrlylava@gmail.com

bibay said...

3 things i always have in my bag

a. face powder- for touch-ups because of the humid weather here my face easily gets oily
b. liptint - for a natural looking reddish lips
c. notepad and pen- in case i'm going to note something

bvrlylava@gmail.com

bibay said...

tweeted =D


twitter name: Beverlybibay

bvrlylava@gmail.com

bibay said...

blogged about this =D

http://bvrlycute.blogspot.com/2010/01/sugar-mouse-giveaway.html

bvrlylava@gmail.com

K said...

Hello!
1. Tissues! Kids!
2. Dummy
3. Pen, always something to write down :)

busybbee05[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au

K said...

I am a new follower :)
busybbee05[at]yahoo[dot]com[dot]au

Lu Gaspar said...
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Janice said...

followed :)

cyalalala@hotmail.com

ladyboo said...

http://twitter.com/jchrysilla/statuses/7544001325

tweeted!

cyalalala@hotmail.com

Janice said...

I always bring my wallet, cell phone, and iPod XD

cyalalala@hotmail.com

Aik said...

1. Wallet
2. Snacks
3. Book

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Aik said...

I’m a follower.

aikychien at yahoo dot com

Ľubaša said...

I always keep in my bag pen, comb and lipstick. thanks
lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

Ľubaša said...

I follow your blog
lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

Ľubaša said...

tweeted
http://twitter.com/Lubaska/status/7557024506
lubaska dot k at gmail dot com

Christals Creations said...

I have just tweeted your giveaway but have no idea how to post my tweet here! ;O0

Rebecca said...

In my purse you will always find: camera, sewing kit (once a week people ask me to sew something at work) and my ipod (so i can tune them out while sewing)

beccaboud@gmail.com

Leslie said...

I always keep a comb or brush, my wallet, and some form of makeup or lip balm. Thanks so much:)

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