December 26, 2009 Merry Christmas from Everyone at BLU!
* I will announce our winner from yesterday underneath the bottom of this post shortly today!
Peace, love and lots of amazing entries! But honestly, all of the entries were fabulous! And that's where our creative fans are most impressive! And, oh yeah, there was NOT one entry that didn't deserve to win this time around!
We hope you enjoy + Happy Holidays! Snow is falling in Colorado just in time for the holidays!
And the winners are ...
BTW we gave away 6 prizes instead of 5 and iPOD Nano winners are also listed!
RULES: Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!
RULES: Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!
CONGRATULATIONS TO MAGGIE REID!
RULES: Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!
RULES: The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"
RULES: Create a play list of your favorite 10 songs! ! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!
1. Skinny Love - Bon Iver
2. Delicate - Damien Rice
3. I Summon You - Spoon
4. Transantlanticism - Death Cab for Cutie
5. Let Go - Frou Frou
6. River - Sarah McLachlan
7. Sushi - Kyle Andrews
8. Angel - Jack Johnson
9. Diablo Rojo - Rodrigo y Gabriela
10. Melody - Kate Earl
CONGRATULATIONS TO CORY GLASER!
RULES: Let's play White Elephant! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!
Corey stated "In exchange for the iPod Nano, I am willing to give up my Giant Yoda Pez Dispenser! Not only is it 12 inches high, but with each opening, it dispenses a FULL pack of Pez candy and plays the famous Star Wars Theme song!"
CONGRATULATIONS TO MIRANDA QUEENER!
RULES: TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHS OF 5 THINGS IN A LINE * 1. a holiday ornament 2. a Christmas card you have received 3. a wrapped gift 4. a note saying you have been naughty or nice 5. a stocking! WINS 8GB iPod Nano!
CONGRATULATIONS TO HEIDI BENJAMIN!
RULES: Send three photos of yourself in + answer our holiday interview! WINS 8 GB iPod Nano!
My favorite holiday cocktail is: I didn’t have a favorite holiday cocktail until yesterday when I tried a poinsettia. Champagne and cranberry juice! Oh my!
How much $$ I spent for Christmas: This year was a little rough but I still managed to spend around $1,500.00. which may or may not include a few things for myself!
My favorite store to shop at this holiday season: Heritage 1984 seemed to take the cake along with H&M as always.
What I wanted for Christmas: the health of myself, family, friends and animals. But, if you want to be materialistic about things, a new pair of ugg boots. ;)
The best gift I bought to give for Christmas: I secretly bought my mother tickets to see Wicked the Broadway play. She is going to be so surprised!
I have been naughty or nice: I will admit, i’ve been a little naughty but mostly nice.
A tradition I have during the holidays: to get until i have fallen into a food coma around the ones i love the most.
RULES: What do you remember about 2009? Name 5 things! WINS 8 GB iPod Nano!
1. Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States.
2. I did NOT get swine flu.
3. Octomom and (John &) Kate make parenting multiples a new trend.
4. 2 of my best friends got hitched!
5. Michael Jackson, RIP.
1. BLU had our holiday party over the weekend! It started with our team watching "Up In the Air" starring George Clooney * then off to the oldest bowling alley for "the competition" involving our entire team and tequila shots! Mr. Z landed 2 consecutive wins! Then off to a fancy steakhouse for our team dinner and holiday gift giving party * and back to the "house" for an official slumber party with little sleep!
From left to right: Daniel - Mr. Z - Harald - Mr. Wade - Dan - Patrick
FYI: We have a few contest winners to announce over the weekend so stay tuned! We had hundreds of entries and randomly selecting a winner is not easy!
CONTEST FOR TODAY, FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH ANNOUNCED!! You have 12 hours! 4:38 PM to 4:38 AM!
TAKE A PHOTOGRAPHS OF 5 THINGS IN A LINE * 1. a holiday ornament 2. a Christmas card you have received 3. a wrapped gift 4. a note saying you have been naughty or nice 5. a stocking!
The photo MUST be 660 pixels wide * please send it to bludomain@gmail.com
DO NOT FORGET THAT ALL CONTEST ENTRIES ARE DUE SUNDAY BY MIDNIGHT MST! THE HOLIDAY GAMES BROUGHT TO YOU BY BLU
Each contest is individual, so you can enter one or more of them! So 5 total!
ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!
1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"
2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!
3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!
4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!
5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!
ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!
Finally, a site at BLU that is ONLY for retail clients! Who needs Maxie? She is perfect for anyone that has something to SELL! ONLY $100.00 (doesn't include hosting fees)
FEATURES: 6 text section
6 galleries
contact page
4 link splash page
2 external links
unlimited jukebox (can be placed on top or bottom)
uploadable background (can now be a transparent png file)
site can be set to scale with browser or to a constant size
maximum size of the images is controllable
optional twitter, facebook and etsy.com links
improved shopping cart functionality
shopping cart features:
pricing options per gallery and per image (retail-friendly)
shopping cart order details are now saved if cart is exited
shopping cart in all galleries
optional color shifting per image/section
new and improved video bulk uploader
option to move the logo to the right, center or left side of the interface
links
improved shopping cart functionality
shopping cart features:
pricing options per gallery and per image (retail-friendly)
shopping cart order details are now saved if cart is exited
shopping cart available in all galleries
optional color shifting per image/section
new and improved video bulk uploader
option to move the logo to the right, center or left side of the interface
shopping cart enhancements:
each item can now be deleted directly from shopping cart
3 options for shipping
- you can use one global shipping cost for all items
- you can use calculated shipping per ounce. ounces must be entered for each item you are selling.
- you can use shipping that you set up through your paypal account.
NEW CONTEST! STARTING NOW - DECEMBER 14TH 2009! READ THE LAST POST TO SEE WHAT YOU WILL WIN!
SEND ME YOUR LATEST MUSIC PLAY LIST! THE PLAY LIST MUST CONTAIN 10 SONGS + ARTISTS! Send it to bludomain@gmail.com with 3 photographs of you that are 210 by 210 pixels each! Send to bludomain@gmail.com
CONTEST STARTS NOW 1:29 PM TO 1:29 AM! GO ......
TWO BLOG WINNERS ANNOUNCED! Each winner wins an 8 GB iPOD NANO!
1. CONGRATULATIONS TO ASHLEY MADSEN, the winner of the "5 things I want for Christmas!" The entries were delightful and for this contest we simply randomly drew a number and that is how the winner was selected!
ASHLEY MADSEN'S CHRISTMAS LIST! Milo Sofa from Anthropologie
Print from Stellagirl on Etsy
Small LiteDome kit with Swivel and stand
Jersey Lomellina retro bandeau tank from JCREW
Colossal Cables Throw From Anthropologie
2. CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRIS PALERMO, the winner of our "Hold a sign showing how much you'll spend for Christmas this year + hang an ornament around your neck!" BLU discovered that despite the economy people are still in the giving mood! Love the holidays! Thank you to everyone who entered!
NEW ONE DAY CONTEST STARTING NOW! 12 HOUR CONTEST! 11 AM to 11 PM MST! Read below to see what you will win! Send your entry to bludomain@gmail.com!
What is your budget for CHRISTMAS? HOLD A SIGN WITH THE TOTAL AMOUNT YOU PLAN TO SPEND! APPROXIMATELY! PLEASE DO NOT PHOTO SHOP YOUR SIGN IN YOU'LL BE DISQUALIFIED! YOU MUST BE IN PHOTO! AND hang an ornament around your NECK! GO .......
* WINNER OF THE iPOD For our DECEMBER 9th contest to be announced tonight!
WINNER ANNOUNCED!
Show us your CHRISTMAS or HOLIDAY card and WIN an 8GB iPOD if we pick YOU!
CONGRATULATIONS to Melissa Gartner!
www.gartnerphotography.com
ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!
1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"
2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!
3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!
4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!
5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!
ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!
CHECK THE BLOG on the given days above OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs for 12 hours on the given days above!
ONE DAY ONLY CONTEST! RUNS FROM 1:12 PM TO 1:12 AM TODAY, DECEMBER 9TH!
NEW assignment for WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9th! ENTRY DUE BY 1AM MST. Read details below to see what you WIN if we LOVE your entry!
SEND US 5 THINGS YOU WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IN AN EMAIL WITH NAMES OF EACH ITEM AND A JPEG OF EACH ITEM and one PHOTO of you! Send to bludomain@gmail.com! ALL images should be 125 by 125 pixels.
* Winner has been picked for the contest on December 8th we will announce the winner tonight!
* Your weekly dose of UGG joy! A perfect gift for men! The new charcoal color is to die for!
UGG Australia 'Ascot' Slipper
* Yes, today is a significant day in history! It's my birthday! What you should know about me , according to
www.astrology-online.com I am 'The Archer', a Sagittarian!
I have a positive outlook on life, I am full of enterprise, energy, versatility, and adventurousness! I am optimistic and freedom-loving, intellectual and philosophical!
* How many matches will it take to light all my candles?
www.fivestripes.com
ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!
1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"
2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!
3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!
4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!
5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!
ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!
CHECK THE BLOG on the given days above OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs for 12 hours on the given days above!
ALL photos are due by December 20th at midnight MST! Please size your images to be 660 pixels wide or 500 pixels high + email those to bludomain@gmail.com! Good luck! PRIZES will be awarded on December 21st at noon!
1. The traditional CHRISTMAS sweater photo! Find the ugliest Christmas sweater * have somewhere wear it and take their photograph in front of a white, plain background! Have them hold a sign that reads "Happy Holidays 2009!"
2. FIND a boy * ask him to wear boxers * wrap him in Christmas lights and then turn him on! (the lights on silly!) OR
FIND a cute dog * wrap the dog in Christmas lights and then turn them on!
3. Line 4 children up - one must be wearing winter boots - one must be wearing a scarf - one must have a gift bow somehow attached to them + the final child must have a piece of gift wrap attached to the front of their shirt!
4. Give back! buy 10 lottery tickets + attach them to a bag of holiday candy! Then randomly pick someone to give them too! And then take a photo of that person with their goodies! Random act of kindness! Spread the holiday cheer!
5. Take a family photo on the hood of your car! Make it black and white! Someone in the family must be in pajamas!
ALL WINNERS GET A $200.00 CARD TO NORDSTROM + A $200.00 CARD TO TARGET + AND A $100.00 CARD TO ANTROPOLOGIE + ONE FREE BLU WEBSITE WITH HOSTING FOR ONE YEAR!
CHECK THE BLOG AT 6 AM MST ON THE ABOVE DAYS OF DECEMBER! FOR A FUN ASSIGNMENT! The entry we love wins a 8GB iPod Nano by the end of the day! Contest runs from 6 AM to 6 PM MST on the given days above!
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