My Prize from Minted and Their Thanksgiving Offerings

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    A couple of months ago I was looking at some favorite blog sites and finding new ones when I came acrossMaking Life Blissful. This is a really nice blog that inspires me to be better! Lisa, who writes this blog, was working with a wonderful company called Minted and hosting a $250 give-away.  I entered and guess what! I won! I was so excited.  
     Deciding what to purchase with my winnings was  difficult because Minted has so many wonderful and unique products for the home, created by independent artists.  It was  hard to narrow down what I needed to have in my home.  In the end, the thing I fell in love with was their beautiful fabrics which are available by the yard, or also translated into curtain panels.  I decided that since we will soon be remodeling our master bedroom, I needed curtain panels for it.  So, I measured and ordered, and last week, the box came! 

Don't you love getting packages in the mail?

        I discovered that Minted packages are really fun to get because they do everything with such flair.  When you open the box, first you find all kinds of little unexpected goodies. 

There is a sweet little card in a holder that explains the care of your product.

There is a sample greeting card so that you get to see what foiling is all about and feel the quality of their stationary. (excellent!)

There is a coupon for $25 off plus free shipping.

There is a card about the artist who designed the fabric of the curtain panels. My artist is Meggy Masters.

     And here is the big reveal!

I love this fabric. The color is so fresh and the butterflies and birds surprise you because they are hidden among the flowers. Blue is my favorite color, so my bedroom is going to be a haven for my husband and I.

        Now I am so excited to get my room done! The fabric these are made of is so nice, not too flimsy, and will hang nicely.  They are going to be a focal point in my room.

Here is how they look hanging. Of course, my windows aren't this tall.

      This time of year is a great time to shop at Minted.  They have some awesome Thanksgiving products and specials.  It does my heart good to see a company offering Thanksgiving items.  So often it seems that everyone celebrates Halloween, gives a slight nod to Thanksgiving and then skips right to Christmas.  I love Christmas, but I also love Thanksgiving and the concept of gratitude for our blessings and I hate seeing it brushed aside.  People seem to love the eating part without giving a thought to the history and the reasons we have to be thankful.  Minted offers a variety of cards, stickers, free online cards, place cards, menus, and autumnal art.  ( I love that word "autumnal".) Here is just a small sample of some of their offerings.

Really cute photo and non-photo Thanksgiving Cards! Maybe these would be easier to get to than Christmas Cards, before the rush!

Gorgeous table linens made with their fabulous fabrics, in so many colors to match any decor.

Personalized stickers for all of your baked goods and other creations.

I love this adorable gift tag for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or they have designs to fit any time of year.

      And, here is the kicker! How does FREE sound?  Minted offers free online invitations that you can send out to everyone you want to have come to your Thanksgiving Dinner, (or any other activity).  They have adorable styles! Check them out here.

       One last thing that I love about this company is that it is a great way to support young artists.  When you look at what Minted has to offer, you will be amazed at the beautiful, unique designs that they carry.  I had so much fun looking through all that they had to offer.  I hope you will, too. 

When my room is finished, I will give you a tour.