And The Winner Is...

Thanks to everyone who shared a DIY story with me. I wish I could have picked more than one winner as there were a few stories that were quite heartwarming. The winner is Anne of Cutesy Crafty.

Here was her entry:

My DIY project I have been working on and is finally coming along :) is on my "creative corner" (No, I don't have a craft room.) I plan on taking a little space at a time in my home until I make it beautiful and this is one place that means the most to me. I get such pleasure to handmake a gift (which is most often the case) or to sew something new, I needed to want to be there. I DIY painted my desk and gave it a varnish, added shelf liner myself, bought the perfect chair, made a memo board for my patterns, made a matching rag rug, added an etsy purchased barn star :) I love it! Thank you for the chance!

Thanks Anne for sharing your story and continuing to gift people with handmade goodness.

Giveaway- $50 Gift Card for CSN Stores

Can you tell me about a DIY project that you did or want to do? Maybe you refinished an old armoire or have plans to create a community garden. The most creative and heartwarming project will win a $50 gift card that can be used to buy anything from a bathroom vanity to a crib at any of the 200 CSN online stores.

This contest will run through May 28, 2010. The winner will be announced on June 1.

To Enter:

-Follow me on Twitter @mamalounge.com

-Post details about your project in the comment section.

Thanks to Oakbook, Flinc, and TipJunkie for helping spread the word

Pretty in Pink- A sweepstakes with a good cause

For mamas who want to do something creative for a good cause, there is a sweepstakes that benefits breast cancer research:

Part Select is hoping to raise 10K by inviting people to paint an appliance pink and submit a photo. Each photo submitted will result in a donation to research. Deadline is Sept. 30.

Happy painting and good luck!