RTT - Random Thoughts & Crafty Coupon Codes

So, How's your Tuesday? Usual madness around here & Random Tuesday Thoughts is such a great way to blow off some steam! If you're only interested in the online coupon codes I picked up at this weekend's craft show, scroll to the end of this post. On the other hand if you're a fan of chaos then come on down!

Brass Goggles, always good for redirecting my obsessions, recently turned me onto David Malki's wondermark.com - a must for comics +/or steampunk fans

Many thanks to Cephalopod Tea Party for the North 40 link - Check it out if you are a Lovecraft fan

Hmmm...accidental comics theme here. Just 1 more I promise: A shout out to Mike of The Mental Kavity - thanks for bringing Warren Ellis' Frankenstein's Womb to my attention! You can read a few sneak peek pages of this graphic novella over at Mike's blog HERE

Back to the random- I love the cards over at OhSoSassyGreetings on Etsy! This one cracked me up today

Girlfriend you're better off WITHOUT him by Kathy

Have you visited Maureen Tillman's shop on etsy? I love her artwork. She's got a great eye for collage & color!

Portals by Maureen Tillman

and a wonderful sense of whimsy. Check out this confident little fairy

Dreamers... by Maureen Tillman

Maureen, Kathy & many other members of the Etsy Melange (Mixed Media + collage) Team are having a 15% off sale this weekend. For links to the participating Etsy shops, CLICK HERE and open the comments. More members are signing on each day.

Yep, I'm there too. In fact I am having a sale of 15% off everything in all 3 of my etsy shops: ArtSnark, ColorTheSky & SteamDreams all weekend. I'll happily combine shipping as needed. Plus I will be adding some new items over the next few days.

Speaking of Etsy, have you ever seen handmademovement.com? These guys are too cool. They pick shops that have few to no sales, announce the name on their site with a date & time. Then the Sneak Attack begins. People shop the scheduled seller at the same time - giving them a much needed boost. Seems like a really fun idea.

Oh, before I forget, The Queen Of Cups Runneth Over is having a random drawing for some great stuff. Just click here for pics & rules

IF you haven't entered my Thursday Giveaway random drawing yet, please do! Just leave a comment here before noon (EST) on 8/6 to enter. Prize is a tote bag filled with crafty goodies - you can see pics & list of items HERE

OK, now on with the CODES! These are a few online coupon codes from various vendors at the CHA Craft Supershow. Text here is exactly as it appears on coupons. I've not used most of these products so not endorsing, just passing on the info.

15% off your 1st www.dewberrycrafts.com order - Promo Code CHADISC - no expiration date on my coupon

Free Shipping with purchases over $100 - www.premieryarns.com - no expiration date on my coupon

Save 20% on any order of $50 or more when you visit any of the following websites: www.TheLeisureBoutique.com, www.CrochetSoiree.com, www.LeisureArts.com, www.FreePetProjects.com - Enter Code FAMILY4-no expiration date on my coupon

Sign up for the www.TwoPeasInABucket.com newsletter and receive a monthly coupon code to receive FREE SHIPPING on orders of physical product totalling $50 or more-- no expiration date on my coupon

Visit www.gluearts.com and use the promotion code BOGO99 (in your online shopping basket) to take advantage of this fabulous BOGO sale, Buy One Get One Free ! Hurry offer ends August 31, 2009! This offer can not be combined with any other offer or discount.

My Note:above disclaimer is on each coupon (1 coupon for each item) There are 8 coupons as follows:BOGO Glue Glider Max continuois adhesive applicator, BOGO Glue GLider Max refill cartridge, BOGO Adhesive Squares 300 & 1000 count rolls, WallArt Decor Adhesive both sheet sizes vinyl & new tape, BOGO Vellum totally transparent Adhesive film, BOGO Ribbon Adhesive, BOGO Crop & Glue non liqued instant mounting adhesive, BOGO Glue Rings

Phew! Think I got em all. If I come across anymore I'll let you know. In the meantime if you are looking for some truly random madness, pop over to The Un Mom & see what Keely and her fellow fans of chaos are up to today

We Have A Winner.... and a new giveaway!

Meant to post this sooner but my internet was down for some reason...grrr....talk about bad timing!

By the time the world came back online (just in time to stop my withdrawal symptoms), my faithful assistant was at his play date. So I popped over to Random.org. Thanks to Lisa Falzon for pointing this site out in on her latest giveaway post, by the way.

A hearty congrats to random pick # 23 - Rukshana Hooda ! !
I'll be contacted you today, Rushana for your mailing info.

I'm digging this Thursday Giveaway thing!

By the great response,I think you are too. So let's do it again!

I've decided to try & make Thursday Giveaways a weekly feature. While I'll be contributing prizes, I'm also looking for others who'd like to donate. I'd like to stick with either items you've made or supplies for creating anything.

What is in it for you besides that warm & fuzzy feeling that you've made some one's day? Well, my last 2 random giveaways had almost 100 entries each. I'm guessing that will continue to increase once Thursday Giveaway goes weekly. Thursday's Feature will be all about you as well as your generous prize. With links to your shops, blogs, websites & what have you. I will also be promoting your prize (plus your talented & generous nature, of course) through a variety of online venues.

The 2 jewelry designers who donated prizes earlier this year WillsOakStudio & CelticKnot saw an increase in traffic in their shops & blogs during the contests.

So, what do you think? If you are interested in participating just contact me (my email's on my profile or just leave a comment) and we'll set something up. Till then, here is the next prize:

The Scented House by Penny Black.

Recipes & techniques for "Creating beautiful & naturally fragrant accessories for every room in the house".

182 pages of how to make colognes,potpourri, floral waters, candles, pomanders, sachets, pressed flowers, garlands, stationary & soap

I bought this hardcover book a few years ago with heavenly scented intentions. But it is destash time! Was all set to list in my Etsy supplies shop.... but I do love making someones day so here we go: Just leave a comment on this blog sometime before noon (EST) next Thursday May 21. I'll post the random winner that afternoon. Give it a go, it could be you!

If you have any opinions or interest in the weekly contest idea,please leave those comments too!
As Always Thanks For Playing!