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September 8, 2011

Signs by Andrea Giveaway!

We first met Andrea when she linked up one of her beautiful signs to our Inspiration Friday party.  The second Heather saw it she squealed with delight and quickly headed over to visit Andrea.  Now what kind of sign would get Heather that excited?! Well if you know her at all than you shouldn’t be surprised to see it was this…
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Of course I had to let Andrea know how much I adored her sign…and you wanna know what this sweet gal did? She sent me that sign! Seriously, I got weepy when I opened it. It is once again a reflection of how special our blog relationships are.  Now this sign holds a special place of honor in our home. 
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It’s lived in a few different locations during our kitchen remodel as it waits for it’s final place of glory.  I’ll be sure to show you where it’s going to live when I finally reveal my new kitchen, but until then it will continue to reside where everyone who walks through our door can see how much we love our “sweet home Alabama”!
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Andrea has since become a special sponsor of At The Picket Fence and we are so excited to share her amazing talent with you!
Andrea has so many fabulous signs available.  From the simple and sophisticated like her classic monogram signs
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she can create signs with a family’s surname and established date 
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She can create custom quote signs as well. We love this one…
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or how about a unique and beautiful wedding gift…
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What newlyweds wouldn’t love to receive one of these for their new home!


Andrea has very generously offered to giveaway a sign to one of our friends here At The Picket Fence! The winner will receive one free personalized sign, valued at up to $40, chosen from my standard designs (custom designs not included). *USA shipping only. 
How awesome is that!! 
Here’s all you need to do to enter:

Mandatory Entry: Visit Signs by Andrea by clicking on the graphic below, take a peek at all of her fabulous signs and come back here and tell us which one is your favorite in a comment. 

Signs by Andrea

  • Optional Entry 1: Become a fan of Signs by Andrea on Facebook and let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.
  • Optional Entry 2: Tweet about the giveaway using the following tweet: Enter to win a fabulous sign from @SignsByAndrea hosted by @meetuatthefence over At The Picket Fence! https://tinyurl.com/42onxf7   Let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.
  • Optional Entry 3: Mention the giveaway on your Facebook page referring to @At The Picket Fence and @Signs By Andrea in the post. Let us know you did in a SEPARATE comment.

That’s up to 4 chances to win! Contest is open until midnight, Wednesday September 15th and winner will be announced at Inspiration Friday!
Andrea is also very generously offering $5.00 off any sign you order during the giveaway and for one week following the winner announcement! Just enter At The Picket Blog in the comment section of your order.
So let us know, which sign would you choose?
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  1. Sherry says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Andrea’s signs are great. I like the Letters with the name overlay. I am a follower of your blog, thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  2. twelve30 says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I picked the “you are my sunshine” wrapped canvas – such a sunny piece of art. Thanks for a chance to win.
    twelve30{at}gmail{dot}com.

    Reply
  3. ⚜ ↁℯℬℬᴵℰ⚜@ Debbiedoos blogging and blabbing says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    I love the overlay sign. How cute these are. Thanks for the opportunity. I am a follower:)

    Reply
  4. Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I’d love either the monogram sign or the one you show that says “When I say Home, I mean wherever you are”. I want to do a gallery wall in our new place and I think either of these would work well.

    Reply
  5. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    I love the 1ft Monogram w/Overlay! It is a gorgeous look!

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  6. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    I liked Andreas Signs on FB and left her a comment!

    Reply
  7. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I tweeted
    https://twitter.com/#!/DiannH/status/111465599309324288

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  8. Diann says

    September 7, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    I posted on FB
    https://www.facebook.com/thriftygroove/posts/216775068379509

    Reply
  9. Barbara F. says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    I love these signs, I especially like “count your blessings”, as once in a great while, I need a little reminder. 🙂 xo,

    Reply
  10. eleven-o-one says

    September 7, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I love the monogram with overlay. It’s been on my Pintrest for quite some time…
    fran

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  11. Denise Z says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    I’m following Andrea on FB!

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  12. Anonymous says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    LOVE the monogram with the overlay! It’s different, it’s fun, it’s ME!

    Reply
  13. Denise Z says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    OOPS! That last “anonymous” was ME! LOL!

    Reply
  14. vikki says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    I love the monogram with the family name over it.

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  15. Katrina says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    love the Kid-Themed Personalized one!
    ykatrina at hotmail dot com

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  16. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I am a new Follower of your Blog!
    I like the Monagram with the overlay.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  17. Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says

    September 7, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I “like” Andrea’s signs on Facebook and left a comment.

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

    Reply
  18. Marilynart says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Just went to Facebook and “liked” her pages. Look forward to seeing her work. I am also a member of your blog and consider it a favorite.

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  19. Marilynart says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    The wedding anniversary signs are super. Wow…what a great gift idea!
    Marilyn
    http://www.marilyn-art.com

    Reply
  20. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    I became a fan of Signs by Andrea on Facebook!

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  21. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I checked out Signs by Andrea! I had a hard time picking 1 favorite, but I believe my pick would be Count Your Blessings.

    Thanks!
    Shelli

    Reply
  22. Shelli Johnson says

    September 7, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    I checked out Signs by Andrea! I had a hard time picking 1 favorite, but I believe my pick would be Count Your Blessings.

    Thanks!
    Shelli

    Reply
  23. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks for hosting this, I love her signs! I’m a very rustic person.

    Reply
  24. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I went to her Facebook and “Liked” her page.

    Reply
  25. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I also made her one of my facebook fav pages!

    Reply
  26. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I “liked” At the Picket Fence” on facebook and I thought I’d already done that, but now I am.

    Reply
  27. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    I made your FB page one of my Favorite Pages ib nt FB.

    Reply
  28. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I shared your facebook page link on my FB profile.

    Reply
  29. Ginger Zuck says

    September 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I “shared” her FB link to my profile page.

    Reply
  30. Beth says

    September 7, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Such a fun site. I friended on FB and can’t wait to place an order.

    Reply
  31. april@gingerbread says

    September 7, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    I love the monogram with overlay…so cute…I follow.

    Reply
  32. Bonnie ~ a wee Meenit says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I friended signs by Andrea on facebook!

    Reply
  33. Judy says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I like the monogram with the overlay. I actually like all of them. You know I am a follower.

    Reply
  34. Judy says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:47 PM

    I “liked” Andrea on Facebook.

    Reply
  35. ℳartina @ Northern Nesting says

    September 7, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    What an awesome giveaway! I love her classic monogramed signs and would love a chance to win! Martina

    Reply
  36. Destiny says

    September 7, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I love the first names with wedding date. I think it would be a perfect wedding gift for my cousin’s upcoming wedding.

    Reply
  37. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Andrea has a great site. I really liked all her signs but my choice would be Count your Blessings. I am one of your followers.

    Reply
  38. Emily says

    September 8, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    I liked Andrea on Fb.

    Reply
  39. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:18 AM

    I think I’d stick to sweet home alabama! Or possibly the monogram w/overlay. Yeah, alabama wins!

    Reply
  40. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    Tweeted your giveaway…and followed you both! Seriously wondering why I hadn’t done that sooner!

    Reply
  41. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:31 AM

    Became a fan of Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  42. Cookies for Dinner says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Shared on FB too…just wanted to cover all my bases for this one!

    Reply
  43. Anonymous says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:39 AM

    I love the wedding signs, as I have a friend who is getting married soon, and I have had no idea what to get them!

    Reply
  44. Anonymous says

    September 8, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    I am now a fan of Andrea’s Signs! jeannel399@aol.com

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  45. Deborah says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    I like all her signs but the large letter with the name overlay is my favorite one today. Thanks to both of you for the wonderful giveaway. Keeping fingers and toes crossed!

    Reply
  46. Deborah says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:37 AM

    I’m following Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  47. Lynn Richards says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    DEFINITEly love the monogram with the overlay. Too gorgeous!
    xo
    lynn

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  48. Lynn Richards says

    September 8, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    Since I have a new FB page, I got to post about this!!! Fun!!
    xoxo
    lynn

    Reply
  49. tmc480 says

    September 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I like the 2′ personalized
    tmc480 at yahoo dot com

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  50. Tracy says

    September 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    “Some days you don’t feel like singing…SING ANYWAY!” is my favorite. Love the different styles and variety of choices.

    Reply
  51. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I love the monogram with the overlay of the family name and the est. date. Beautiful.

    Reply
  52. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    I “liked” Signs By Andrea” on FB and left a comment saying you sent me. 🙂

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  53. Chandra says

    September 8, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    I shared on FB! 🙂

    Reply
  54. Kim says

    September 8, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I love the personalized long family signs!!!

    Reply
  55. Wunkie's Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    What a wonderful giveaway! I love her signs! I’ve seen them all over blogland! I LOVE the children’s themed curly letters sign! It would go wonderfully in my Wunkie’s room!

    Reply
  56. Wunkie's Mommy says

    September 9, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    I liked Signs by Andrea on FB!

    Reply
  57. Rita Matherly says

    September 11, 2011 at 12:23 AM

    I checked out Andrea’s signs and I have to say I love them. She does a great job.

    Reply
  58. Kim@todayismysome-day says

    September 13, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I like the monogram with the overlay.

    Reply
  59. ryanac32 says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    I like the 2′ personalized
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  60. ryanac32 says

    September 14, 2011 at 1:19 AM

    like SbA on fb
    ryanac32 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  61. soccermom1 says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    I like the letters with the name overlay
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  62. soccermom1 says

    September 15, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    like signs by andrea on fb
    rjs682 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  63. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I liked andrea signs on fb

    Reply
  64. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    I shared this giveaway on my fb page

    Reply
  65. brendavr says

    July 5, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    I like the sign that says count your blessings

    Reply

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