Thursday, February 14, 2013

One more thing...

Baylee Z. of Campbellsport, WI won the Godiva Chocolate Basket in the  Sweet Valentine’s Day Forum Contest and she also won a SECRET PRIZE, which is a new kind of prize that will be popping up in quickie contests like this.  The SECRET PRIZE in the Sweet Valentine’s Day Forum Contest is a Tiffany & Co. Paloma Picasso bracelet in the graffiti series.  This V-day bracelet spells out “Love” and is made of 18k gold.  Congratulations, Baylee, and enjoy your sweet designer bracelet as well as those sweet chocolates!  ~ Lisa

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

We has checked-in!! Congratulations

Ashyartemispotozuko (aka Baylee)

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Tuesday, February 12, 2013

We have a New Winner!!

Ashyartemispotozuko

You now have until midnight tonight to claim this prize by posting your "Thank You!" comments to this contest Forum thread. Here is a direct link to that Member's Only Contest Thread >>>

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Monday, February 11, 2013

We have a Winner!!

Rebelgirl1003

Rebelgirl1003, you now have until midnight tonight to claim this prize by posting your "Thank You!" comments to this contest Forum thread. Here is a direct link to that Member's Only Contest Thread >>> If you have not registered to be a member then this is a good time to do just that. Our favorite author L. J. Smith has many contests throughout the year and as they say, "being a member to this site has its privileges."

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This contest is inspired by . . . Valentine’s Day being right around the corner!

THE PRIZE:
One Forum member in good standing (NOTE: “IN GOOD STANDING” NOW MEANS THAT THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED A POST AT LEAST ONCE FROM TODAY UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE DRAWING DATE OF FEBRUARY 10) will get a delicious, delightful, decadent Chocolate Lover’s Basket from Godiva—worth $150.00!  If this basket doesn’t float your boat on a river of delectable pure flavor then you’re not a Chocolate Lover in the first place.

WHAT'S INSIDE?:
Godiva says it “Features our 36 pc. Gold Ballotin, 15 pc. Milk Chocolate Gift Box, 16 pc. Dark Chocolate Gift Box, 12 pc. Ultimate Dessert Truffles Gift Box, Individually Wrapped Milk Chocolate Caramels, Small Solid Milk Chocolate Bar, and Solid Dark Chocolate Bar. Packaged in a faux leather gift box and finished with a red satin ribbon. (2 lbs., 12.35 oz.)”  That’s three gorgeously-packaged kinds of chocolates: one milk, one dark, and one truffles!  Plus the divine milk chocolate caramels and two bars of solid chocky to nibble on like a little mouse if you have the inclination.  If you like to share, you’re going to be very popular with your friends comes V-Day!  If you’re the self-indulgent type, just dive in, no one’s going to take a picture of you scarfing the tasty treats!

WHO CAN ENTER:
This prize is open to residents of the USA (sorry, foreign fans, but your feast would melt e’re it got to you) who are members in good standing in the Forum, (IN GOOD STANDING” NOW MEANS THAT THEY HAVE CONTRIBUTED A POST AT LEAST ONCE FROM TODAY UNTIL THE DAY BEFORE THE DRAWING DATE OF FEBRUARY 10).

NOTE:THIS CONTEST IS ON A TIGHT TIMELINE.  IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO YOUR CONGRATULATIONS! POSTING ON THE FORUM WITHIN 24 HOURS, A NEW WINNER WILL BE DRAWN IN YOUR PLACE.

HOW TO ENTER:
If you are a resident of the USA, and a member of the Forum in good standing (see above) then you are automatically entered.

CONTEST DURATION:
The contest is open from today until February 11, Monday, so get ye to the Forum and join and post a post!  Members of the Forum, do a little post to make sure you are entered.

CONTEST DURATION:
The contest is open from today until February 11, Monday, so get ye to the Forum and join and post a post!  Members of the Forum, do a little post to make sure you are entered.

Good luck in the Sweet Valentine’s Day Forum Contest!

PRIZES:

UPDATED: NOVEMBER 17, 2012
Lisa sent another winner a CONGRATULATIONS message and she has checked in. She will receive the "Good Witch" jewelry set.

And here are the final winners:

• Diana L. of Oakland, CA, USA .
• Sime U. of Hollywood, FL, USA

Congratulations to both of them!

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UPDATED: NOVEMBER 14, 2012
Winners from November 11th selection did not reply to Lisa's "Congratulations" email. Now Lisa has chosen two new winners to this contest. They are:

Two New Winners Announced!

• • Dionne L. B.  of Shelton, WA, USA .
  • Sime U. of Hollywood, FL, USA. (CHECKED IN)
    

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UPDATED: NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Two Winners Announced!

• • Rocio G. of Buenos Aires, Argentina and
    
  • Stacy J.of Bartlett, Illinois, USA.

FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM LISA'S BLOG POST:

"Again, they have each been emailed with a congratulatory message. Whichever of them responds first will get to choose either the GOOD WITCH or the BAD WITCH prize package. If one or both do not reply within three days (By Wednesday, November 14, to build in a buffer for the time difference in Argentina), then a new winner or winners will be randomly drawn emailed and announced.

Congratulations, Rocio and Stacy! Please respond to your emails so you don’t lose your prize!"

>> Please read Lisa's Blog post for more information >>

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At last a new contest! And an extraordinarily precious one, too!

The top winner in this contest will have to determine if she/he is a good witch or a bad witch.  And then they will be sent plenty of Tiffany’s Paloma Picasso bling so they can strut their stuff among the baddest (or the most blessed) of their fellow magic makers.

THE BAD WITCH

Faye, Maya, Blaise . . . they would all love this glorious loot. Of course we have to start out with that archetypical and over-the-top 20-carat teardrop necklace by Paloma Picasso, in black onyx. This is perhaps the most graceful of natural shapes and 20 carats is a lot of it. The necklace makes a statement and the statement is “I’m gorgeous.” It says it few decibels louder when paired with the matching Paloma Piccaso 20-carat teardrop earrings.

Next comes a bracelet in black onyx beads with a delicate silver shell dangling from it. Exquisite. And no witch would possibly venture outside without her own very witchy Moroccan design in matching black onyx and silver. Both are Paloma Picasso classics.

THE GOOD WITCH

If you thought that good witches wear boring jewelry, think again. Paloma Picasso once more comes to the rescue of girls like gentle Cassie, and shows that 20-carats of blue chalcedony in a teardrop pendant shape garners involuntary “oooo”s from the audience.  Match that cloudy, soft (but very powerful) blue stone with two perfect chalcedony teardrops for the ears, and you have . . . voila! the ideal frame for your own gorgeous features.

The good witch bracelet (by Paloma Picasso) is simply hypnotic, and deeply magical, combining chalcedony beads with amazonites, and moonstones. Add to that a Sugar Stacks ring in the same softly translucent blue as the pendant and earrings and you’ve got an ensemble that is truly out of this world. (Or, if you like, you can have a white chalcedony Paloma Picasso Moroccan-inspired ring that is the mirror image of the black onyx one!)

Just as a final note, each of these sets of jewelry are worth nearly two thousand dollars apiece! Making this, I believe, the most expensive contest we’ve had so far.

WHO CAN ENTER?:

Everyone, worldwide, is welcome to enter this contest, and it will begin on August 16 and run until November 10.  The day after that the winners will be emailed.  If they do not respond within three days, they will forfeit the prize, and a new drawing will be made.  In other words, either keep up with the contest or DO NOT USE MORE THAN ONE EMAIL AND CHECK IT REGULARLY.  IF YOU DOUBLE-ENTER YOU ARE SURE TO FORGET TO CHECK THAT SECOND EMAIL WHEN THE TIME COMES, AND YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PRIZE.

READY TO ENTER?

Simply either follow the Administrator’s instructions below in order to address your email entry (one per person, yes?  Yes.) or address an email yourself to info [at] ljanesmith.net with a subject of GOOD WITCH/BAD WITCH CONTEST  On the inside of the email, please put your full name and address, and also anything you’d like to say about the prizes or about your favorite L. J. Smith books.  True, it is a random drawing, but there is such a thing as karma in the world. . .

Again, these prizes are open to all my readers, worldwide, but you are responsible for any customs taxes or duties should your government impose them.

WHO GETS TO PICK WHICH SET THEY WANT FIRST?:

The first winner to email back.

AND IN CASE YOU’RE WONDERING . . .

Yes, I am very delinquent in delivering the prizes of the last two contests.  I hope and anticipate that these prizes will go out next week.  A number of factors, some personal, some professional, started my procrastination.  I will do my best to make up to the winners for the long time they had to wait for their prizes.  And I am purposely giving this contest a long time to run to make sure I’ll be ready for it—plus only two winners!  Heaven!

UPDATED: 5/2/2012 11:11PM
CONGRATULATIONS!! ALL THE WINNERS HAVE CHECKED-IN!!

UPDATED: 5/2/2012 12:03AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! THESE ARE THE NEW WINNERS!!

1. Emam25
2. Chrys14
3. Aly

>>>Winners, please CLICK THIS LINK TO FORUM and post your required 10 ring choices. YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO POST YOUR CONFIRMATION AND POST 10 RING CHOICES. NEW WINNER(S) WILL BE POSTED IF YOU FAIL TO CONFIRM.<<<

Let us not be so haste to forget to include the RING NUMBER / RING SIZE / COLOR (leaving color empty means Lisa will send you her favorite) in your Forum post. PLEASE BE AWARE: Rings are mostly in sizes 6 and 7. She does have some additional sizes but it is highly likely that most winners will receive rings in sizes that Lisa has on hand. Scroll down to see how to post this requirement. Congratulations once again to all the winners. And THANK YOU LISA!! for such a wonderful contest!!

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UPDATED: 5/1/2012 12:10AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! THESE ARE THE NEW WINNERS!!

1. Vamplover96
2. Reenay13
3. BrittanYBooBoo
4. Kiran

>>>Winners, please CLICK THIS LINK TO FORUM and post your required 10 ring choices. YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO POST YOUR CONFIRMATION AND POST 10 RING CHOICES. NEW WINNER(S) WILL BE POSTED IF YOU FAIL TO CONFIRM.<<<

Let us not be so haste to forget to include the RING NUMBER / RING SIZE / COLOR (leaving color empty means Lisa will send you her favorite) in your Forum post. PLEASE BE AWARE: Rings are mostly in sizes 6 and 7. She does have some additional sizes but it is highly likely that most winners will receive rings in sizes that Lisa has on hand. Scroll down to see how to post this requirement. Congratulations once again to all the winners. And THANK YOU LISA!! for such a wonderful contest!!

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UPDATED: 4/30/2012 12:00AM
CONGRATULATIONS!! THESE ARE THE WINNERS!!

>>>Winners, please CLICK THIS LINK TO FORUM and post your required 10 ring choices. YOU HAVE 24 HOURS TO POST YOUR CONFIRMATION AND POST 10 RING CHOICES. NEW WINNER(S) WILL BE POSTED IF YOU FAIL TO CONFIRM.<<<

Let us not be so haste to forget to include the RING NUMBER / RING SIZE / COLOR (leaving color empty means Lisa will send you her favorite) in your Forum post. PLEASE BE AWARE: Rings are mostly in sizes 6 and 7. She does have some additional sizes but it is highly likely that most winners will receive rings in sizes that Lisa has on hand. Scroll down to see how to post this requirement. Congratulations once again to all the winners. And THANK YOU LISA!! for such a wonderful contest!!

1. 1. MorganEllen
   2. CeCe11
   3. Ravenevar
   4. Isalu
   5. Heather D
   6. Darjeeling
   7. Butterfly0330
   8. Darklightninga
   9. Cynthia
   10. Rogue2011
   11. OhMeineGute
   12. jlcollins
   13. All I refuse and thee I choose
   14. Ily
   15. Essie
   16. AshleyAngel1294
   17. EzmeDS98
   18. KPrice
   19. Marie~BMW
   20. Kingkai1

UPDATED:  APRIL 29, 2012 HOW TO POST YOUR RING CHOICES.
The Grand Prize will go the first person that responds to the winner post (in the Forum post here >>) and lists that ring as thier #1 choice.

List ALL TEN CHOICES FROM FIRST TO TENTH in following fashion: Ring Number* / Ring Size / Color (not required)

1. 190 / 7 / Gold
2. 100 / 7
3. 210 / 7 /
4. 220 / 7
All the way down to choice #10.

*Ring Number can be found by clicking the ring photo then locate that ring's number at the bottom left corner.

THE CONTEST

This contest is inspired by THE VAMPIRE DIARIES’ cute little red-haired pixie, who loves all things Celtic, and who learned at her grandmother’s knee about Celtic knots and designs and about Claddagh rings.  Never heard of them?  You’re about to get a gorgeous education.

GRAND PRIZE 14K GOLD CLADDAGH RINGTHE PRIZES

Twenty (yes, 20) lucky eligible Forum Members (See WHO CAN ENTER below) will each get to pick from a dazzling array of Tara’s Diary Celtic stacking rings and Claddagh rings from such terrific stores as THE CRYSTAL REALM, BIDDY MURPHY, TIPPERARY AT TARA and LINDA CLIFFORD!  The “how” will be a simple first come, first served, and the GRAND PRIZE is a Genuine Irish 14K gold Claddagh ring from THE CRYSTAL REALM.

But first, what is a Claddagh ring?  Well, according to Wicki—er I mean, Bonnie’s Grandmother, The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given as a token of friendship, love, or marriage. The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the city of Galway. The ring was first produced in the 17th century during the reign of William and Mary, though elements of the design date to the late Roman period.

(She was an erudite old lady, wasn’t she?)  She goes on to say that:

The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown).

But the Claddagh ring has come to mean simply a friendship or relationship ring, celebrating one’s love, friendship and loyalty to anyone or anything.

As for Tara’s Diary Celtic stacking rings—well, these are not Claddagh rings, but oh, can they be beautiful and symbolic!  Some of the rings have Celtic knot designs, some have “jewels,” some have hearts, trinity knots, pearls, or simple sayings.  The great thing about them is that you can play with them, wearing them in any order you want.  NOTICE: NOT ALL STACKING RINGS ARE PICTURED YET!  SOME OF THE BEST SETS HAVEN’T ARRIVED YET, SO WATCH THIS SPACE FOR ADDITIONS AS THEY COME IN!

WHO CAN ENTER

Any Forum Member with minimum of TEN(10) POSTS are eligible. Each winner will be responsible for any customs or duty taxes which may be levied by their government (this does not apply to entrants in the USA, obviously). NOTE: If you do not check-in to Forum's Contest thread within 24 hours, a new winner will be drawn and their name posted.

HOW TO ENTER:

Starting with this contest, I have phased out a traditional entry via eMail. Instead EVERY ELIGIBLE FORUM MEMBER IS AUTOMATICALLY ENTERED to win these prizes.

CONTEST DURATION:

Bonnie’s Celtic Stacking Ring Contest will run from MARCH 1 to APRIL 29. Twenty Eligible Forum Member's Usernames will be posted at the top of this Contest Page sometime on APRIL 30TH. Winners will have 24 hours from the time their Usernames have been posted to check-in to the Forum's Contest thread. If you were unable to complete the final check-in to Forum's Contest thread within 24 hours, a new winner will be drawn. No exceptions!!

NOTE TO CONTEST WINNERS:

Starting with this contest, any lost prizes during shipping will not be replaced. In the recent past too much time were spent managing these missing packages than writing and that is not something I have time for. I need to spend that time writing.

Good luck in Bonnie's Celtic Stacking Ring Contest!

~Lisa.

Contest Prizes:

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I guess this is the biggest contest we’ve had yet. Twelve people will win a beautiful Snowflake Stocking, packed with trinkets, ornaments, sugarplums, and some genuinely nice jewelery, if they’re lucky.

INTRODUCTION:
All twelve winners will be given a Snowflake Stocking. I realize that not everyone in the world celebrates Christmas, not even as merely a fun chance to exchange gifts. I do actually know that some friends go ahead and celebrate Christmas and Hanukah, or Christmas and the New Year. And, of course this is also the time of the Winter Solstice, the shortest day in the year. What I’m trying to say is that I hope no one is offended by the choice of socks, and that the winners will enjoy their Snowflake Stockings as pretty containers, if nothing else.  

THE WINNERS will each receive a twenty inch high stocking, full of fun items. Here I have something very important to say. If you receive a red velvet rosebud or long stemmed rose, DO NOT THROW IT AWAY! It is a ring box, and you may be throwing out a $50 to $500 ring! (This is just a range; it might be even more expensive.)   Each winner will receive several trinkets, items of jewelery, and, I hope, something that they really like in this mystery grab bag. If a ring doesn’t fit on any of your ten twinkling fingers or toes, then you might think about having it sized or swapping it—but not on the Forum please.

GRAND PRIZE:
Tiffany Key Circle Daybreak Sunshine $2125THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER, in addition to the other stocking items, will receive a box from Tiffany’s. Now, wait, they won’t be the only ones to receive a Tiffany box, but inside THIS box will be THE CIRCLE DAYBREAK RING, which is over 2 inches long, and cost over $2000. It is a gorgeous depiction of a sun in golden citrine and diamonds set in 18K gold, with a gold chain. If you love the NIGHT WORLD and want to take your soulmate to Circle Daybreak, this is the perfect way to show it off. If you just think it’s a gorgeous necklace—and it is—you can wear it to bring some sunshine to the winter days a-coming in.

WHO CAN ENTER:
All 12 of the Stockings are for world-wide residents, although you will be responsible for any customs or duty taxes which may be levied by your government (this does not apply to entrants in the USA, obviously). ALSO! FORUM MEMBERS ARE PERFECTLY WELCOME TO ENTER BOTH THE "BONNIE'S OPAL RING CONTEST," AND THIS CONTEST.

IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND WHEN YOUR NAME IS POSTED ON THE FORUM, OR THE CONGRATULATIONS EMAIL IS SENT TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU GIVE, ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE PICKED AFTER JUST 24 HOURS. THIS IS BECAUSE THIS IS HOLIDAY SEASON AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE TO MAIL YOUR PACKAGE BEFORE THE HOLIDAY.

CONTEST DURATION:
THE SNOWFLAKE STOCKING CONTEST will run from NOVEMBER 12 to DECEMBER 1.  THIS IS A VERY SHORT TIME. GET YOUR ENTRIES IN QUICKLY!

THE REST:
Also one winner per street address and one entry per email address—and I mean this. I can see on my Outlook program how many times you have entered and extra entries will be deleted.  And don’t go to the trouble of making a bunch of extra email accounts, either, because it’s likely that you’ll forget them or the password by December 1, 2011 and then you’ll lose your prize. 

Good luck in the SNOWFLAKE STOCKING CONTEST!

HOW TO ENTER:  – Using this site's eMail form.

1. Press the  icon below.
2. Select "Contest" under the "To" field (Current Contest Title will automatically fill in for you.)
3. In body of email, WRITE YOUR FIRST AND LAST NAME (FULL NAME) AND YOUR FULL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER. IF YOU DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE DOING THAT, DON’T ENTER THE CONTEST. FOR THE UMPTEENTH TIME, I HAVE NO INTEREST IN SENDING YOU ANYTHING BUT YOUR PRIZE, AND WOULDN’T KNOW HOW TO SELL YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IF I WANTED TO. AGAIN, DO NOT ENTER THIS CONTEST IF YOU DON’T FEEL SAFE SENDING A FULL ADDRESS (IF YOU WIN YOU’RE EVENTUALLY GOING TO HAVE TO SEND ONE ANYWAY,) Also, you may write any additional message you like to me, L. J. “Santa” Smith.  Then click "Send."
4. Retype the "Verification" text. (If you are registered Forum Member then Verification is not needed.)
5. Click "Send." You are done!

NOTE:  FOR THIS CONTEST, SADLY, THERE WILL BE NO RESTITUTION FOR LOST PRIZES. I WILL SEND THE STOCKINGS BY UPS, SAFELY, AND IF YOU HAVE GIVEN A CORRECT ADDRESS YOUR PRIZE WILL COME TO YOU. IF NOT, IT IS AN ACT OF FATE, BECAUSE I HAVE NO ADDITIONAL STOCKINGS AND STUFFINGS TO SEND YOU. IF YOUR PACKAGE GOES ASTRAY, I WILL TRY TO GET UPS TO RE-ROUTE IT TO YOU, BUT THERE ARE NO SUBSTITUTIONS!!