October 10, 2009

:: sponsor welcome ::

Please welcome my newest sponsor... Playing Grown Up.


Playing Grown Up is a funky little shop run by a fun-loving, crafty gal named Brooke. You know how much I love chalkboards and was excited when I had another fellow chalkboard lover want to help and support Cakies. Brooke makes a ton of funky chalkboards perfect for your kitchen, nursery, office or any other place you may want to put a chalkboard (I think this one would look especially cute over a little kiddos bed). Trust me, if Ben would allow it, I would have one in every room! They are just too much fun to draw on.

Also, just for Cakies readers Brooke is kind enough to giveaway one of her chalkboards (there are a lot of to choose from) or you could even request a custom one. How awesome is that? All you need to do is leave a comment with the following information (Unfortunately, due to the size and weight of this item, playing grown up does not currently ship internationally, but there will be a giveaway next week that will!):

1. Tell me which chalkboard you would love from her shop or your custom design idea.
2. Tell me the name of her equally fun-loving other half.

The giveaway will end at 8am PST on Wednesday, October 14th and the winner will be announced on this post on Thursday. Good luck!!! Thanks so much Playing Grown Up!!!


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The winner is... imanifolkes!!!

Thank you everyone for participating!!! I promise to have another grand sponsor giveaway this weekend. Imanifolkes, email me with your address and I will pass it along to playing grown up!
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Posted by Rubyellen at 8:34 AM
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71 comments:

  1. LeslieOctober 10, 2009 at 9:10 AM

    What a great sponsor!!

    Her husbands' name is Grant.
    And love the custom initials chalkboard. Too cute!!

    I am also loving your Fall-ebration Fun!!

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  2. ImaniOctober 10, 2009 at 9:31 AM

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  3. AnonymousOctober 10, 2009 at 9:42 AM

    Hi. I don't know what technically makes me a reader. But I found your blog a couple weeks ago..and I subscribed to it through google reader. So I do read your blog!
    I would love a giveaway chalkboard. (the Little Bird one). My blog is imanifolkes.wordpress.com

    :)

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  4. KatyOctober 10, 2009 at 9:56 AM

    Brooke and Grant look like a sweet couple! I love the Garden Party chalkboard!

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  5. SaraOctober 10, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    Such a great giveaway. Grant is her husband's name and I would love the Rockstar Boy chalkboard...so cute! :)

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  6. SabineOctober 10, 2009 at 10:35 AM

    there all so cute. i think i love the garden party one the most.
    his name is Grant

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  7. Poot & BoogieOctober 10, 2009 at 11:06 AM

    I really like the garden party one too, but I think a cool custom one would be bright colored button motif maybe with a few spool of thread too! He hubby's name is Grant! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  8. mama of a, z and eOctober 10, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    hey rubs,
    just wanted to try one of these giveaways! i like the little prince one. . wish there was a princess one, though, for the new babies info! her special man is grant. thanks!

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  9. Never That EasyOctober 10, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    Brooke & Grant look hilarious in the picture with the wax lips. :) I like the Little Bird Chalkboard (or really, all chalkboards, ever).

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  10. Beth- the mama beeOctober 10, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Her loves name is Grnat and I love the little love notes board. They are all so cute!

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  11. the shoppe ownerOctober 10, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    Welcome Playing Grown Up!!!

    I like the garden party chalkboard the best, and her hubby's name is Grant :O) And I really did find that on one of her blog posts, not by reading the comments left by others!

    Love, Susan

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  12. Whitney LaneOctober 10, 2009 at 12:11 PM

    Such fun chalkboards!!! I love the "What's for Dinner" chalkboard - adorable! Great color choices, too. :)

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  13. Alena JoOctober 10, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    I love it! Their blog and etsy shop are both so fun!

    Her husband's name is Grant... just like mine!

    If I were to get a chalkboard from her etsy shop it would be so hard to choose. I think I might lean towards the "customizable letters chalkboard" or the "homework chalkboard". What fun stuff!

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  14. ReneeOctober 10, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    I had a hard time choosing,but I think the bouquet chalkboard is my fave one...although I may change my mind.Her other half is named Grant. I enjoyed perusing her blog...loved her sister-in-law's proposal ceremony...too cute.

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  15. joonOctober 10, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    gosh! too cute! i love the "what's for dinner" chalkboard... what a great addition for the kitchen! (her her hubby's name is grant)

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  16. ErikaOctober 10, 2009 at 12:32 PM

    Hi! I would love the Bird's Song chalkboard for my girlie's room. And her other half's name appears to be Grant. Hope I win!!!!

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  17. CaitlinOctober 10, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I was so shocked/excited to find out that Brooke and Grant are in Tuscaloosa, I go to the University of Alabama.

    I'm loving the What's for Dinner chalkboard, too cute. Of course, a custom UA Roll Tide board would be great as well!!

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  18. ReneeOctober 10, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Her partner is Grant and I love the Menu one of what is for dinner.

    Renee xoxo

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  19. KatherineOctober 10, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Oh, her things are fantastic! I love the Little Bird one, maybe with an orange bird instead (but I'm not sure, it's just so charming already!)Her husband's name is Grant.

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  20. KamiOctober 10, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    I am new to blogging, and think yours is so cute! This is the first giveaway I have tried! Her hubby's name is Grant and I love the Little Prince Chalkboard, it would look too cute in my boy's room!

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  21. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    How cute are Brooke and Grant?!? I really love the "Garden Party" chalkboard. Also the "Homework" board! Okay, really I just love them all!

    Peachicken@gmail.com

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  22. TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & SimonOctober 10, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    I love the garden party chalkboard!
    tk_mccord@hotmail.com

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  23. TJ, Kaylan, Miles, Perry & SimonOctober 10, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Her husband's name is Grant. Sorry I forgot to put it in the other comment!

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  24. A and aOctober 10, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    i love the garden party board. hubby's name is grant...

    thanks for a chance to win!

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  25. UnknownOctober 10, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    love this sponsor!!!!

    1. (I probably *need* the Homework one the most.) Well, I would either get the Quotable design because it is awesome OR the initial design. I also like the Little Prince design, because I LOVE le petit prince.
    2. Grant Premo

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  26. TiffanyOctober 10, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    Grant and Flower Garden board. Too cute.

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  27. Aby RunyanOctober 10, 2009 at 5:12 PM

    1. The menu chalkboard is my fav.

    2. Grant

    So cute!

    luvs, aby
    abyrunyan@yahoo.com

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  28. JaraOctober 10, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    1. I'd love one of the custom initial chalkboards! These are precious and would be perfect in my new house!

    2. Her fun-loving other half's name is Grant!

    Thanks for the chance to win! Super cute!!!!

    jaradowns@hotmail.com

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  29. cindyOctober 10, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    Oh my gosh! I love chalkboards so much that at the PCC flea market I was lucky enough to find a huge metal frame that was then turned into a huge kitchen board. Unfortunately I have not been so lucky to find one for my room but that would change if I could win the QUOTABLE chalkboard. It is so freaking fantastic, better yet COOL! I absolutely love it and her other adorably cute fun loving half is none other than.... GRANT.
    Fingers crossed!!!

    xoxo
    Miss Cindy B.

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  30. David and ChristineOctober 10, 2009 at 7:16 PM

    The chalkboards are so cute! I love the "homework" chalkboard and her fun-loving other half is Grant!

    Keeping my fingers crossed I'd love to win!

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  31. AmberOctober 10, 2009 at 8:02 PM

    Very, very cute! I think I like the little bird chalkboard the best...and her other half is Grant!! =) Thanks for the chance!

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  32. AmandaOctober 10, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    I heart the Little Bird Chalkboard...and Grant is the answer to her other half!

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  33. Linda ParkOctober 11, 2009 at 1:07 AM

    I LOVE THE LITTLE PRINCE ONE!
    AND her person's name is Grant.
    :)

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  34. CaitlinOctober 11, 2009 at 5:56 AM

    Too cute!

    Her hunny is Grant and my favorite chalkboard is the Menu one. Love the colors and the cute scallop pattern.

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  35. christianOctober 11, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    ahh. how cute! and from tuscaloosa!

    her boo's name is grant.

    i would love the love notes chalkboard. so cute- even if for to do lists!

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  36. kado!October 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    her honey's name is Grant and i ♥ the Customizable Initial Chalkboard...too cute!

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  37. SherrylOctober 11, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    I love this one for my little guy's room:

    http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30228692

    And oh- her hubby's name is Grant. They look like they have a lot of fun together!

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  38. NicoleOctober 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    How adorable!! Your blog is such a great source to find new adorable dreamy things!!
    Her husband's name is Grant and I have three little munchkins who would each LOVE an initial chalkboard of their own!!

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  39. UnknownOctober 11, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Oh, how cute! I'd love the Love Notes chalkboard, or anyother one with the cute little birdies on them.
    BTW, her hubbby's name is Grant

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  40. CristinOctober 11, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    What cute stuff! It looks like her hub's name is Grant. And I'm having such a hard time deciding between the quotable's chalkboard and garden party, both are so cute!

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  41. katieOctober 12, 2009 at 7:00 AM

    I love Brooke - I've been following her for a while!

    I love the menu one and her husband's name is Grant!

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  42. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    I love the one with the little prince! And her man is Grant.

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  43. Kami JoOctober 12, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Grant is her fun-loving other half.

    I would like to win the Love Notes Chalkboard, please.

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  44. KellyOctober 12, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Her other half is Grant and I love The Little Prince chalkboard! He's adorable and I loved his story, growing up.

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  45. xobellaaimoxOctober 12, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    brooke + grant are so cute! i like the initial chalkboards :)

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  46. MindyOctober 12, 2009 at 7:32 AM

    Other half- Grant
    It's hard to choose....but....Bouquet Chalkboard! :)

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  47. marseilleOctober 12, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    i adore the menu chalkboard. what a fun idea. her hubby is grant and i love their blog. pick me, pick me!

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  48. ChristieOctober 12, 2009 at 7:44 AM

    I love the little bird chalkboard, would be perfect for our kitchen! and her husband is grant

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  49. AnonymousOctober 12, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I just found your blog and am absolutely in love with it.

    I love Brooke's beautiful chalkboards, my favorite is the Bouquet Chalkboard.

    I love reading about Brooke and Grant's fun adventures.

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  50. SaraOctober 12, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Her husband is Grant :)

    and I love the Garden Party board...so cute and girlie!

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  51. andreabergOctober 12, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    I absolutely LOVE the quotable chalkboard. My kids say the funniest things sometimes but I can never remember exactly how they said it when I want to tell someone else. I think this is perfect for capturing those little moments.
    Grant is Brooke's Husband.

    andrea.berg@thomsonreuters.com

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  52. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    Oooh...I LOVE the bouquet chalkboard! And, her hubby's name is Grant! :) This is so fun!!!

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  53. Camilla and TimOctober 12, 2009 at 9:47 AM

    I love reading her blog! Her husbands name is Grant. I love the Garden Party Chalboard! :)

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  54. meganOctober 12, 2009 at 10:09 AM

    I think I just added a new blog to my reader! Other half is Grant. And I'd just adore having the little bird chalkboard!

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  55. ChelseaOctober 12, 2009 at 10:22 AM

    I love reading Brooke's cute little blog and her stories about her husband Grant are so adorable!

    I adore the Little Bird Chalkboard. :)

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  56. KrissaOctober 12, 2009 at 10:41 AM

    Her other half is Grant...and I love the Whats for dinner chalkboard!!!
    LOVE IT!!!

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  57. bootsOctober 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    such an adorable shop, i will add it to my favorites!!!
    her hubbys name is only the best name ever! Grant, which happens to my momma's maiden name, and a middle name of a future baby of mine!
    i love the garden chalkboard and the menu one too! i was going to make some chalkboards like these for my wedding, but maybe i wont have to. :)

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  58. SarahOctober 12, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    I just love the custom initials chalkboard. I'm envisioning it hidden away in our master bedroom with love notes written on it.

    Brooke is married to Grant, who seems like a super cool guy =)

    Did you see her embroidered lampshade? Brilliant!

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  59. CharissaOctober 12, 2009 at 1:01 PM

    Oh so fun - I would love to have an original design with fish -kind of an aquarium style to match our fish quilt my mama made! Her husband's name is Grant. I loved the lampshade she made!

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  60. Me and My Pink MixerOctober 12, 2009 at 1:26 PM

    Garden Party is my favorite - they are all so cute! Her husband's name is Grant. Thanks for the giveaway :)

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  61. UnknownOctober 12, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    Hi Ruby!
    I'm lucky enough to know the very talented and awesomely sweet Ms. Brooke Premo! She is one special little lady! Her other half is her very sweet and cute hubby, Grant! I love Brooke's chalkboards. They are all so cute. I like the garden party chalkboard.

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  62. Cake DevineOctober 12, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Thank you for the giveaway! If I can create my own chalkboard, since I have a sweet tooth, it would be something with cupcake, cake, brownie, and many sweeties! I do love the boquet and garden party from Brooke's shop.

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  63. AllieOctober 12, 2009 at 7:41 PM

    grant is her hubby and i love the garden party one!

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  64. Amanda @livetoloveandcraft.blogspot.comOctober 13, 2009 at 1:27 AM

    I would choose for the Garden Party one....it would go so beautifully in my 2 year old daughters room :) She would have so much fun doodling on it...
    Brookes other halfs name is Grant ;)

    Thanks A bunch and such a cute blog..
    Amanda

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  65. AngummsOctober 13, 2009 at 8:25 AM

    Her other half's name is Grant.
    I love the Bird's Song chalkboard and also the What's for Dinner one.

    Hope you share your donut recipe soon :)

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  66. caitOctober 13, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    her partner's name is GRANT!

    and my favourite is for SURE is the "menu" board

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  67. KarisOctober 13, 2009 at 3:10 PM

    What a fun idea! Thank you for sharing =)

    I like the Little Prince chalk board, and the magic sweetheart word of the day is "Grant"

    Thanks! Karis

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  68. RachaelOctober 13, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    Brooke and Grant seem like a creative couple! I love the "garden party" chalkboard.

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  69. saejinOctober 13, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    i would love one that had two trees on both side of the chalkboard. i adore trees. and the man she adores is grant. =]

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  70. Frédérique KarenOctober 13, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    I would love a bouquet chalkboard but they are all really beautiful!
    Brooke's equally fun-loving other half is called Grant.
    Thank you Playing Grown Up and Mycakies :) !

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  71. AnnaOctober 14, 2009 at 3:06 AM

    chalkboards. love.
    1. her quote chalkboard is awesome esp for me who has the penmanship of a 2nd grader.
    2. other half is Grant.
    Great shop, just added it to my favs :)
    anna
    donelleohio@gmail.com

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