For those are you heading to Chapters.Indigo, click here for a 25% off coupon!

Unfortunately, JessReads can only ship to Canadian mailing addresses. So if you’re outside of Canada, you’ll have to head to your nearest bookstore or Amazon (I’m partial to Amazon!) to buy a copy. Or borrow a fellow Canuck’s address to enter the giveaway! Not a bride? Why not gift it to the bride(s) in your life for Christmas!

Here are the deets:

1) Leave a comment here telling me what you plan on DIYing for you big day. (For those of you not getting married, let me know what your next DIY project is!)

2) For an additional entry, either blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway. Be sure to leave the relevant link to your blog, Tweet or Facebook.

3) Maximum 2 entries per person. Contest ends Sunday, December 20 at 11:59PM EST.

4) I’ll announce the 3 winners on the following Monday. Approx. value of each book is CDN $21.95

5) Open to those with a Canadian shipping address only!

If you’re not familiar with The DIY Bride, check out her website.

For those of you who love curling up with a good book, I highly recommend following JessReads. She always has the latest and greatest reads! Thanks Jess for making this giveaway possible!

So, did anyone score big at H&M this past weekend? Do TELL! (If you happen to have an extra pair of Jimmy Choos in a size 6 1/2 or 7….please send them my way.)

NEways. I wanted to let you know that the lovely Bel of And Stanley Makes Three is selling a sample bridal gown for a steal of a price – $400!!!

Here’s a little blurb by Bel about the gown:

This is a sample Venus dress in perfect condition (no rips, marks, tears, missing beads) other than a missing hook and eye clasp at the very top of the back of the dress. The dress has not been altered. I’m 5′9″ tall and would have had the dress hemmed only if I were wearing flats or low heels. The bust measurement would be 35-36″ approx (I’m 34″ and this is the only area of the dress I would have had taken in). The waist is 28-29″ and hips 36″ or so. It’s a bridal size 10 (dress size 6-8 I guess).

If you’re interested, please email Bel at bandb2010@gmail.com. She’s willing to negotiate but serious offers only please. For those of you in Canada, remember you won’t have to deal with any cross-border taxes/costs with this dress!

Congratulations Chocolate Lover! I’ve passed along your email to Barbara and she will be contacting you shortly.

Thank you to everyone who entered contest, blogged/tweeted/facebooked about it. Both Barbara and I were overwhelmed by the number of entries (73 in total). You guys rock! A big thank you to Barbara for sponsoring the contest.

For those of you who didn’t win, remember you can purchase a personalized calligraphy rubber stamp from Barbara.

I myself bought the rubber stamp one as I wanted to play with different coloured ink pads but for those of you who will be using your stamp a lot (like to stamp 200 response envelopes), you might want to consider the self-inking stamp. And don’t forget, Barbara is currently offering 10% discount for those who place their stamp order by or on November 30 . Just mention my blog or the Stamp Yourself Happy Giveaway when you place your order. A stamp would make a perfect gift for any occasion!

Barbara ’s 10% discount offer also applies to her services. Please visit Barbara Kua Calligraphy to learn more about Barbara’s calligraphy services.

I’m also thrilled to announce that Barbara is extending a 10% discount on her services and products (including personalized rubber stamps!) to all my readers! Offer ends November 30, 2009. Just mention the Stamp Yourself Happy Giveaway contest or my blog when you place your order. Please visit Barbara Kua Calligraphy on learn more about Barbara’s calligraphy products and services.

Here are some of my favourites of Barbara’s past work:

Remember, Barbara’s services are not limited to weddings. She can help bring flair to any special event. Also, for those of you looking to spruce up your personal stationary or business stationary/cards, Barbara can help you come up with something unique!

Non-calligraphy Frugal Friday Items

Banana Republic (US stores and Online only)

I’ve featured Barbara’s amazing calligraphy before, and most recently I’ve wrote about my wonderful personalized calligraphy stamp that I purchased from Barbara. I love my address stamp. I just recently used it for my cousin’s baby shower invitation envelopes. It save me time from writing out my address on 25 envelopes plus Barbara’s calligraphy gave the invites a touch of elegance.

Lucky for you, we’re giving away ONE customized calligraphy rubber stamp to one of my blog followers. Consider it a thanks for reading my blog and encouraging me to keep writing!!

Giveaway Details
1) Visit Barbara Kua Calligraphy, and leave a comment here, on my blog, letting me know which one of Barbara’s calligraphy style you like best.

2) For an additional entry, either blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway. Be sure to leave the relevant link to your blog, Tweet or Facebook.

3) Maximum 2 entries per person. Contest ends Sunday, November 8 at 11:59PM EST.

4) I’ll announce the winner on the following Tuesday. The winner will receive one customized address rubber stamp (4 lines) in the calligraphy style of the winner’s choice. Approx. value is CDN $40.

5) Open to anyone in the world as Barbara will ship to anywhere!

Barbara’s customized address stamps would make perfect gifts (Christmas is just around the corner!). Or why not treat yourself? A personalized stamp would make the Christmas card writing (or invitation writing) a lot more fun!

For those of you who can’t wait and must simply get your stamp now, email Barbara Kua Calligraphy at info@barbarakua.com.

Don’t forget to visit Barbara’s blog to see how calligraphy can bring a little charm to your event.

via Wedding Bells

Meet Lisa (a friend of a good friend of mine). She’s one of the finalists in Wedding Bells Blogger Search under the “Alternative” category. Lisa isn’t your typical bride. Her engagement ring is not a diamond ring. She’s having a Man of Honour stand beside her on her big day. Lisa is planning a vintage/rock ‘n roll “marriage party” at a rowing club in Toronto. Best all of, Lisa is DIYing everything she can (invites, decor etc.). Intrigued? Well, in order to hear more about Lisa’s wedding plans and DIY projects, we have to make sure she wins the contest! Click here and vote for Lisa now. You do have to register with Wedding Bells in order to vote but it will only take a few minutes and it would mean the world to me and Lisa! You can vote everyday until October 16th! Thank you.

p.s. You can also read about and vote for other blogger finalists in other categories.