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June 7, 2012

BlueMing Deals Amazon Card Giveaway!

We recently discovered BlueMing Deals! They are a crafters dream!!

 

BlueMing Deals is a Daily Deal site focusing on all kinds of fabulous DIY stuff!
BlueMing Deals


Items perfect for craft venues, home decor, jewelry making, gift giving and entertaining and at such great deals you can’t pass them up!

Items like these:

 

Corked Glass Vials

 

Fancy Chalkboard Labels

 

Jesse James “Inspiration Beads”

 

Lot of 5 Bottle Cap Necklaces


We could think of a million things to use these products for! 

They offer only 1 item each day – in limited quantities, at super great prices!  Some of their products can’t be purchased anywhere else – making the Daily Deal not only a great deal, it’s a One of a Kind great deal!

If you follow them on BlueMing Deals Facebook, BlueMing Deals Twitter or sign up for their updates you can get the “daily deal” delivered right to your door…er um computer! 

They’ve even corralled fabulous projects from all over the web on their BlueMing Deals Pinterest Board so you can get great ideas on how to use the cool products you purchase from them! 
So, as a “thank you” to our friends here At The Picket Fence for giving BlueMing Deals a try, they would like to giveaway a 

$25 gift card to Amazon 

to one reader just for doing the following:

  • (MANDATORY) Head on over to Facebook and give BlueMing Deals a “LIKE”, come back here and let us know you did in a comment.  This will keep you updated on their daily deals!
  • (OPTIONAL 2nd entry) Sign up to get the Blue Ming Deals Newsletter, come back here and let us know you did in a NEW comment.  That way you will be SURE to know about every great deal!
  • (OPTIONAL 3rd entry) Follow BlueMing Deals on Twitter.
  • (OPTIONAL 4th entry) Follow BlueMing Deals over on Pinterest to see their round up of great ideas on how to use your newly purchased products for! Come back here and let us know you did in a NEW comment.
That’s FOUR chances to win!
Giveaway is open until Wednesday, June 13th at midnight EST. Winner will be announced at next week’s Inspiration Friday.

 

Good luck!
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  1. pballard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Following on twitter.. Thanks for the chance.

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  2. pballard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Signed up for their newsletter also..

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  3. Jen says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    I like BlueMing Deasl on Facebook!

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  4. pballard says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:58 PM

    Following on pinterest as well. Thanks again.

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  5. Jen says

    June 6, 2012 at 1:59 PM

    I signed up for their newsletter also. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  6. Jen says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    I follow them on Pinterest! I love their ideas.

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  7. Maury Kilgo says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I liked them on Facebook

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  8. Maury Kilgo says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter

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  9. Maury Kilgo says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    I followed them on twitter

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  10. Maury Kilgo says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:02 PM

    Followed them on Pinterst!

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  11. brendavr says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    I liked on facebook

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  12. brendavr says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter

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  13. brendavr says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    I signed up for pinerest soon as I get approved I will pin them

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  14. Anna says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    I liked Blue Ming Deals on FB!
    -Anna

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  15. Anna says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    I signed up for email updates!
    -Anna

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  16. Anna says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    I followed Blue Ming Deals on Twitter!
    -Anna

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  17. Anna says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    I follow Blue Ming Deals on Pinterest!
    -Anna

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  18. Michelle says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I like them on FB!

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  19. Michelle says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:56 PM

    I signed up for their newsletter. I love sites like this!

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  20. Michelle says

    June 6, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I follow Blue Ming Deals on Pinterest!

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  21. Shirley says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    I liked Blue Ming Deals on Facebook!

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  22. Shirley says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I just signed up for Blue Mings Newsletter can’t wait to see the daily deals!

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  23. Marianne says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I am following Blue Ming on Facebook.

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  24. Marianne says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    I have also subscribed to the daily newsletter. Cannot wait to check it out and find some good deals!

    Reply
  25. Shirley says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I am following Blue Ming Deals on Twitter!

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  26. Marianne says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I am following on Pinterest!

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  27. Shirley says

    June 6, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    I follow Blue Ming Deals Pinterest boards!

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  28. myric andreasen says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    This is awesome! I liked it on facebook!

    xo
    Myric

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  29. myric andreasen says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:14 PM

    Just followed their pinterest!

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  30. myric andreasen says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Just subscribed to their newsletter!

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  31. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I liked BlueMing Deals on Facebook. Thanks so much at the chance for the Amazon gift card. ~ Jamie

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  32. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    I just signed up for their newsletter! ~ Jamie

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  33. Jamie says

    June 6, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I’m now following BlueMing Deals on Pinterest. Thanks again for the giveaway!! ~ Jamie

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  34. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:01 PM

    liked on fb

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  35. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    signed up for newsletters

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  36. Meet Kate says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:03 PM

    following on pintrest:)

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  37. lyan says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    Thanks

    I liked on FaceBook

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  38. lyan says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:27 PM

    i signed up for the newspaper!!

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  39. lyan says

    June 6, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    following on Twitter..

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  40. Lauren @ My Wonderfully Made says

    June 6, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    Liked them on FB – thanks!

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  41. JC says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Like BlueMing Deals
    Jessie c.

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  42. JC says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Blue Ming Deals Newsletter subscriber

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  43. JC says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:17 PM

    Follow BlueMing Deals on Twitter.@tcarolinep

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  44. JC says

    June 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Follow BlueMing Deals over on Pinterest
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  45. Anonymous says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:01 PM

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  46. Anonymous says

    June 6, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Followed them on Pinterest Suzi pblapere@att.net

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  47. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:37 AM

    I signed up for their newsletter, can’t wait!

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  48. Dee says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    I gave them a like on fb as Dee G 🙂

    deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  49. Dee says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I subscribe to their newsletter. Thanks for the chance! deeg131 at gmail dot com

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  50. Dee says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    I follow them on pinterest as DeeG131.

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  51. Cynthia says

    June 7, 2012 at 6:44 AM

    I signed up for their newsletter. Thanks for making this give-a-way possible!

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  52. Courtney says

    June 7, 2012 at 2:24 AM

    Signed up for their newsletter. Thanks for the great ideas.

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    June 7, 2012 at 11:30 AM

    I like BlueMing Deasl on Facebook!

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  55. Barbara says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:31 AM

    I am following BlueMing’s boards on Pinterest

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  56. Barbara says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I signed up for their newsletter also. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  57. Stuff and Nonsense says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:37 AM

    what fun!

    just followed blue ming
    on FB

    alison

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  58. Stuff and Nonsense says

    June 7, 2012 at 11:38 AM

    and just signed up
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    alison

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  59. pink*cherub*moon says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I have liked BlueMing’s facebook page

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  60. pink*cherub*moon says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:48 AM

    I have subscribed to BlueMing’s newsletter

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  61. pink*cherub*moon says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I am following BlueMing on Twitter

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  62. pink*cherub*moon says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:49 AM

    I am following BlueMing’s boards on Pinterest

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  63. Le-Ann H says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:04 PM

    Just followed Blue Ming on FB

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  64. Le-Ann H says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Just signed up for the Blue Ming newsletter.

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  65. Le-Ann H says

    June 7, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    Just followed Blue Ming on Pinterest.

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  66. Shannon says

    June 7, 2012 at 3:26 PM

    I liked Blue Ming on Facebook.

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  67. SolDucky says

    June 7, 2012 at 3:51 PM

    liked them onFB as sarah linette

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  68. Sam says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    like them on fb

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  69. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I follow Blue Ming deals on Facebook

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  70. Jenn "Rook No. 17" says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    and I follow them on Twitter!

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  71. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    First and foremost, I’m following ya’ll 🙂
    I “Like” them on facebook!

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  72. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I’ve signed up for their daily deal… gosh, my husband is going to take my credit cards away!

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  73. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I am following you and them on twitter!

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  74. Janette Johanson says

    June 7, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Following on Pinterest!! Thanks again for the opportunity!

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  75. Carolyn says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:40 PM

    Liked them on Facebook. Sounds like some great deals. Can’t wait to see more of their daily deals.

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  76. Carolyn says

    June 7, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    Signed up for their daily newsletter {to be delivered to my computer door!} Thanks!

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  77. Roxanne Reinhart says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:49 AM

    I liked them on Facebook. Thanks

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  78. Roxanne Reinhart says

    June 8, 2012 at 2:54 AM

    I signed up for the newsletter too.

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  79. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I liked Blue Ming Deals on FB.

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  80. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:32 AM

    I followed on Twitter.

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  81. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I signed up for the Blue Ming Deals by email. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  82. Kathy Moody says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:33 AM

    I also followed on Pinterest.

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  83. The Lady of the House says

    June 8, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    I liked on FB. You had me at chalkboard labels!

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  84. The Lady of the House says

    June 8, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Newsletter -all signed up and ready to receive!
    Thanks!

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  85. littlelucy says

    June 8, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Like BlueMing deals on Facebook.

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  86. littlelucy says

    June 8, 2012 at 4:00 PM

    Signed up for the blue mining deals newsletter

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  87. ehwiley says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    I just started following BlueMing on FB (and you too!).

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  88. ehwiley says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Pinterest at https://pinterest.com/ehwiley/

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  89. ehwiley says

    June 8, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Aaaaand now I’ve signed up for the newsletter with my yahoo account of the same name. Now I’m addicted!

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  90. Patricia Torres says

    June 9, 2012 at 4:11 AM

    You’ve got an awesome blog.. I’m following too now.. and have linked in as well… 🙂

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  91. cherio1 says

    June 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Facebook.

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  92. cherio1 says

    June 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I signed up for the newsletter.

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  93. cherio1 says

    June 10, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Twitter.

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  94. cherio1 says

    June 10, 2012 at 10:19 PM

    I follow BlueMing on Pinterest.

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    • Sally says

      June 11, 2012 at 2:20 AM

      Liked Blue Ming on Facebook 🙂

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  95. Sally says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:21 AM

    Subscribed to Blue Ming’s newsletter 🙂

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  96. Sally says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Following Blue Ming on Twitter 🙂

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  97. Sally says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    Following Blue Ming on Pinterest 🙂

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  98. razberry125 says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Liked on Facebook!

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    June 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Signed up for Newsletter!

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  100. razberry125 says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:12 PM

    Following on Twitter!

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  101. razberry125 says

    June 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM

    Following on Pinterest

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  102. Jackie says

    June 12, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    I like BlueMing Deals on Facebook.
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    June 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM

    I signed up for the BlueMing Deals newsletter.
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    June 12, 2012 at 3:04 PM

    I’m following BlueMingDeals on Twitter. (@JackieReini)
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    June 12, 2012 at 3:05 PM

    I’m following BlueMingDeals on Pinterest.
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