Monday, June 22, 2009

Blue Prize!

It's another BLUE MONDAY, hosted by Smiling Sally! There are lots of bloggers showing off their blues, so stop by and check them out, and think about joining in next week.
I have an awesome blue item to show you this week. I won it as a giveaway through One Little Bird, a great blog that features etsy shops and advice. This is a very unique binder from Crown Bindery. Instead of having a thick spine, the sections are held together with rings, so you can buy larger or smaller rings depending on what you are binding. A Triple Crown Binder is four thick and sturdy laminated pages with a different coordinating pattern on each side. Because they are individual, you can choose what patterns are on the cover, back, and separating in the middle. I am just showing you my 4 favorites. Coordinating pocket folders can be purchased for the binder also. Besides these standard-size binders, Crown Bindery has a variety of sizes of journals and notepads.I am going to use mine to keep my grade book once I return to the classroom. The awesome patterns will make all the other teachers jealous! I'm sure you can guess that I got to pick out my own binder, and went with my current favorite combination, browns and blues. I was ecstatic at the paisleys and argyle, which are two of my all-time favorite patterns.I was also impressed with how nicely the whole thing was packaged, with the rings in a little bag hung over a ribbon that held the whole packet together. When it's time for back to school or teacher gifts, think about Crown Bindery.
Have you won any great giveaways lately?
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23 comments:

  1. Elizabeth that is just darling! Now you've tempted me to go out and buy some, too!

    Happy Blue Monday...

    XO,

    Sheila :-)

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  2. Howdy Elizabeth..

    Congratulation on winning the giveaway..you are lucky :-)

    Happy Blue Monday

    Lots of luv,
    Ita

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  3. I love the color combination, and I'm so glad paisley is coming back as I've always thought it looked nice. Thanks for sharing. Happy Blue Monday.

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  4. Lucky you! I like those colors together too. :)

    Happy Blue Monday!

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  5. Happy Blue Monday Elizabeth,
    congrats on winning such an awesome give-away that will be of such a value to you.
    have a wonderful blue day
    hugs
    debbie

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  6. What a darling giveaway you won. Just so pretty.
    When do you think you will be returning to the classroom?
    xo bj

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  7. How nice to have won something so practical and yet distinctive. I like the colors. Have a wonderful day.

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  8. What pretty products. I love the colors and the designs. Thanks for letting us know about this neat company.

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  9. What a beautiful prize ... I know you will enjoy using it.

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  10. Thank you for visiting my blog today. I have enjoyed visiting yours. I know what you mean about the wallpaper. I have a 1970's dollshouse with very busy paper like that!
    The binder is lovely. I am sure you will enjoy using it very much.
    Best Wishes
    Lindsay

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  11. It was some time ago I did, but then I did get a unusual plant for my garden.

    I have a giveaway, please come an visit and tell your friend it will end 30 of JUNE.

    http://mariaberg-foto.blogspot.com/2009/04/tavling-nr-2-vinn-en-forstoring.html
    You will find the text in English futher down that page.

    It would make me very happy if you want to participate,
    /Maria Berg, Sweden

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  12. Hi Elizabeth and congratulations! The little binder is adorable!
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  13. I love that! Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Love your blue for today...and a freebee...great for a Blue Monday!

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  15. Lovely blues! And congrats on your win! Happy Blue Monday.

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  16. How pretty, Elizabeth. Congrats on winning! ;D

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  17. Oh Elizabeth this is so pretty and perfect for you being a school teacher and all. Have I told you lately how much I appreciate our school teachers? All of you do such a wonderful job. Thank you ♥ Happy Blue Monday.....

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  18. Oh it's very pretty. It looks like a Hallmark bag on top.

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  19. What a cool thing to win! Enjoy it, girl!

    Justine :o )

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  20. So lovely!
    Thanks for your lovely comment too!
    Monica.

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  21. It looked nice. Thanks for sharing.

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