My very own cousin and HIS GIVEAWAY!!
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!!!!!!!!!!GIVEAWAY CLOSED!!!!!!!!!!
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I have this cousin named Brad.
And he has such a clever brain.
Well, he has entered a product design contest and submitted the coolest product.
Once you watch this video, you are sure to want your very own.
Take a look.
(and turn up your volume…)
What a fun way to not only build, stack, and construct…….but what a great visual and tangible concept for little ones to understand counting, grouping, multiplication, patterns, and more.
Don’t you want a set of your very own……..and 2 other sets to gift away?
Well, Brad is a finalist for a contest and whoever wins the most votes on facebook, wins a trip to meet the retailer about selling their product. How cool is that?
Brad would love to give away a set of his Brainy Blocks but he only has his one prototype for now……so he is giving away something just as great.
First, he is giving away one of his original papercutting of a peak in the Eastern Sierras of California, called Mt. Tom. (Image fits in a 4″ x 6″ mat opening.)
**This giveaway is available for anyone who votes “like” for the Brainy Blocks over on facebook here.
But Brad has decided to give away something else, just for the those who participate over here on Make It and Love It.
Have you ever read this book, Blueberries for Sal?
Well Brad has hand drawn a 16″ x 20″ ink on canvas image from this book.
Check out those perfect details of little Sal from the book. Love her.
The winner will receive this large canvas through the mail, right to their very home.
I could think of several spots in my home where this would look just perfect.
How to enter?
One entry?
- Become a fan of Uncommon Goods here (the host of the competition). Then click “like” for the Brainy Blocks Photo Album here. (Make sure to leave a comment here and let me know that you did.)
- Post about this contest/giveaway on your own blog. (And then tell me you did in another comment.)
- Add this contest/giveaway to your facebook status. (And then tell me you did in another comment.)
- Tweet about this contest/giveaway. (And then tell me that you did in another comment.)
- Tell a friend about his contest/giveaway and if they have voted (and clicked “like” for the Brainy Blocks) come back here and let me know. (And then enter in 5 more comments, telling me that you did so.)
So everyone who votes “like” for the Brainy Blocks here will automatically be entered to win the Mt. Tom paper-cut. (including those who don’t participate in the canvas giveaway here)
And then those who enter this giveaway here on my blog, will also be entered to win the sweet little Blueberries for Sal canvas. (So you could win both!!!)
And wow Brad, I sure hope you win and are able to market this product. I, along with many, want our very own set of Brainy Blocks.
Is that so much to ask? :)
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I really do like the brainy blocks. When he does make more than one set, you'll have to let us know. I voted on fb…
Brainy Blocks to win Wahoo!
I told facebook I definatly 'like' them!
Oh and now I told my friends and they 'like' them too!! Wahoo!
I like it on facebook! fathers_angel@yahoo.ca
i voted for the brainy blocks on facebook.
I am a fan and voted "like" for the blocks. They are very cool. I know my 3 year old would have a blast with them. She LOVES building towers and princess castles. :)
seli0612@hotmail.com
I like Brad and I like Brainy Blocks, so I told those people at facebook.
Those are our favorite thing to play with at there house, besides Jane and Grey.
can I just say there is something similar(not same) that we used homeschooling 20 years ago? Cuisenaire rods. There are also books and materials for learning wth them…… great idea.
I like Brainy Blocks, both on facebook and in real life.
I became a fan and I hope he wins. Good luck!! I really like the idea
I posted about it on FB.
I blogged about it here: http://prytzfamily.blogspot.com/2010/03/potential.html
And I voted on FB. This is such a great idea.
LOVE Brainy Blocks! My boys love architecture so these are right up their alley. Became a fan on Facebook! That wasn't a hard decision at all!
I LIKE IT For SURE!
I tweeted about this: my user name is ldgermany312
I blogged too: http://ldgermany.blogspot.com/2010/03/click-like-for-brainy-blocks.html
I became a fan on FB and 'liked' the blocks. (I LOVE this idea! For my kiddo and and as a former teacher…awesome!!!)
I "liked" them on fb…and love them in real life!
I am a fan of Uncommon Goods and I "like" the blocks. they are very cool I would love to get my hands on those when they become available.
mattles22 at yahoo dot com, Gosfam
Okay I LOVE Blueberries for Sal. It was my very favorite book growing up. LOVE LOVE LOVE it. Hope I win :)angellsworth@gmail.com
And I hope he wins. My kids would love those blocks!
I told my sister and she voted. angellsworth@gmail.com
I told my sister and she voted. angellsworth@gmail.com
I told my sister and she voted. angellsworth@gmail.com
I told my sister and she voted. angellsworth@gmail.com
I told my sister and she voted. angellsworth@gmail.com
I am a fan and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!!!!
I know Brad! My sister, Kelsey, was really good friends with him at BYU. We're in the same stake now. My MIL is G's nursery leader at church. Small world. Go Brad!
(This is just a comment, not an entry, I hope that doesn't mess you up :-).)
I love the brainy blocks! Awesome idea. I love the cute video too!
I voted for him! What an awesome set of blocks!! Its about time something came out that was more durable and educational. I wish him the best of luck! I hope he wins!!!
Just became of fan of uncommon goods and clicked "like" – contest aside I really hope he wins! I want a fabulous set of these blocks for my kiddos. We home school and these would just be too perfect for it! I would definitely buy these!
I want these blocks…I became a fan on Facebook and "Liked" them. I'm telling all my friends…not necessarily to win the prize (which I would still LOVE), but because I want him to win so I'll have the opportunity to buy these blocks for my kids. My husband is going to love this.
how do keep track of all i did to enter this giveaway? thanks for it though. :)
kelli
I posted about this on my blog.
I "liked" Brainy blocks, and became a fan!
I became a fan of Uncommon Goods, and I clicked "like" and commented on brainy blocks.
I posted about this contest to my facebook status.
I posted to my blog!
I'm an interpreter for the Deaf in an elementary school! I would love these for a visual lesson!
143interpret@gmail.com
I love the brainy blocks and indicated this on FB. My name is Sally and I was given a copy of "Blueberries for Sal" as a child. It is a special book for me and my family. My 1970's copy is well worn and loved! I'd love to be able to share this print with my 3 month old daughter!
Brainy Blocks- I really like them. We've been very remiss in our house. I have a 6 year old boy and no blocks. These ones would be perfect. I love the added math concept.
Oh- and of course I voted for them on facebook:)
That is a great idea my daughter would go crazy over them!
I posted this on my facebook! I think it would be perfect for my four year old!
How neat!
Yay for Brainy Blocks! I sure do like them on Facebook!
def. liked* on facebook! great idea!
dyupp@hotmail.com
and posted about it on status to spread the word! =)
Oh gosh, this is my mom's FAVORITE book … she'd absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this drawing (and me for giving it to her!) I became a fan on facebook and "liked" the blocks (which are really cool, by the way).
And I added it to my status on facebook…
What a clever idea for imparting math skills painlessly! I became a fan and 'liked' them!
I posted on my FB about Brainy blocks for my friends who also have children!
I 'like' them a lot! What a great idea!
I wish there was a "love" button and not just "like". These are a terrific idea. I would love to have a set for my niece and nephew.
I "liked" them on FB.
I love these and would love a set for my classroom! Voted on facebook and I hope he wins!:)
I love these in real life and like them on FB. I would love a set of these for my classroom. Hope he wins!
i have facebooked about this!
i have tweeted about this!
i became a fan of uncommon goods
i "like"d the brainy blocks!
I voted "like" and I told a facebook friend who also voted "like". I really hope he wins the contest, I love the product and would buy a set for my kids.
I voted 'like' for your cousin's brainy blocks. I really do love them. My kids would flip a nut playing with those. :)
I became a fan of Uncommon Goods and ;liked; the Brainy Blocks. Hope he wins. T?hey are a wonderful way to learn.
prpldy (at) comcast dot net
Voted for his great idea!
i became a fan of uncommon goods and "liked" it on facebook! what a great idea!
I became a fan and clicked on like! What a great product and I love the canvas!!!
I voted on FB–I hope he wins because that's the whole reason I voted ;-). Let us know when he makes these into a product. My boys would love these!
these brainy blocks are so cool. I became a fan on fb and if they are ever sold would totally buy them!
I voted on facebook! Good luck Brad!
Became a fan and hit "like" on facebook. And I wish there was a "LOVE IT!!" button because I would have hit that one! I really want a set! Those blocks are so clever!
Know the exact kid I would like a set of these blocks for!!!
What a great idea with the blocks!!! I just voted for them on facebook. :)
I "liked" on fb. I hope your cousin wins – those blocks are awesome!!!
I voted on facebook- What a great idea!
What a great idea! I voted.
thegemini2(at)yahoo(dot)com
Brad's blocks are great fun and a wonderful learning tool. I "liked" them on fb.
His "Blueberries for Sal" is a beautiful rendition. That's one of my favorite books, and it's very popular at the library where I volunteer. Tell him "Good Luck" and also thanks for his generous giveaway.
Kathleen C
I've just put Uncommon Goods as my FB status and commented about Brainy Blocks. Some of my FB Friends are mothers and teachers who will love the idea.
Kathleen C
I've just told 3 friends on FB about Brad's blocks-they all work with young children. I don't have a blog nor do I twitter!
Blueberries For Sale and the Brainy Blocks are both beautiful. I have a great nephew who would love the blocks, so I have a good reason to enter this giveaway. I (and also my library) would love Blueberries for Sal, a beautiful piece of artwork.
Kathleen C.
I voted on FB for the Brainy Blocks. They are fabulous!
I became a fan of uncommon good and click like on the brainy blocks! I really do loves those! They are soo smart!
I blogged about this on my blog! http://www.trandomthinkings.blogspot.com
love these and would totaly buy them. A very safe and eco friendly toy too. I really like that they help with measurements. The pillows on there were cool. But really we could make those and love them on our own right ladies?
I voted and hope your brother wins! :)
I liked these on facebook! They are great!
I also became a fan of your cousin on facebook :)
those blocks are great! I fanned on facebook and I liked the pic.
wow- it's all so amazing. what a talented cousin. looks like your whole family is talented! :0) i love the blocks, i love the artwork, and i especially love the little girl at the end of the video saying she has to go to the bathroom. ha ha. i "liked" your cousin's blocks on facebook, and i also posted this giveaway as my status on FB. :0) Crossing my fingers!!
awesome! facebook fan-ChacoyAguayo and voted;}
i hope that he wins, i sure could use these for my son!
I became a fan of uncommon goods
I liked the blocks on FB
I added this to me FB status
1. my friend who has several FB profiles voted already (guess I'm not the only one who is at home on a Saturday night!)
2. my friend who has several FB profiles voted already (guess I'm not the only one who is at home on a Saturday night!)
3. my friend who has several FB profiles voted already (guess I'm not the only one who is at home on a Saturday night!)
4. my friend who has several FB profiles voted already (guess I'm not the only one who is at home on a Saturday night!)
5. my friend who has several FB profiles voted already (guess I'm not the only one who is at home on a Saturday night!)
Those blocks are genius! I'm sure WHEN he gets more sets, you'll be sure and let us know!? LOVE the blueberry canvas, too! My son loves helping his nonny(grandmother) pick blueberries every year on her farm. Hope we win!
Great idea! I voted on fb
wow those are awesome!!
Those are awesome! They would be so great for homeschooling!
I "liked" them on FB :)
Now a Facebook fan! Great idea!
I became a fan of Uncommon Goods and 'liked" your cousins blocks! They really are super cute! I also shared the contest on FB and told people to vote for him.
Like 'em on facebook and like 'em for real too!
How random is that. I had no idea Brad was your cousin. We're friends with him and his wife! I've seen that Sal image before and have been working up the courage to ask him to do one for me! I'm a fan of Uncommon Goods and I clicked "like".
I just added this giveaway to my facebook status.
I just blogged about the giveaway and the competition at cyberrenos.blogpost.com!
OK – I've got at least 2 people to click "like" so far!
I became a fan on facebook and like the blocks. Awesome idea!
I added this contest to my facebook status.
I became a fan and totally *like* the blocks. What a great idea!
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
I added to my facebook status.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
A friend became a fan and *liked* the Brainy Blocks.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
A friend became a fan and *liked* the Brainy Blocks.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
A friend became a fan and *liked* the Brainy Blocks.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
A friend became a fan and *liked* the Brainy Blocks.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
A friend became a fan and *liked* the Brainy Blocks.
Tierra
pebblesandpoppys.blogspot.com
tierralowry at yahoo.com
Congratulations to your cousin on his win! Just saw it on the Uncommon Goods site.
Yay!! So great for him! And thanks to everyone who helped him out. He sure did appreciate it!
Now for our blocks that MUST be mass produced! :)
I was gonna go vote but BRAD ALREADY WON!!!!! WOOHOO!!!
It's a small world when I'm following a blog of someone I don't know and you are related to someone I went to school with. I was in Meg and Brad's ward at the Y…I've already voted on his neat blocks. Anyway, it's fun to have connections…thanks for the blog…it's been fun check out and get ideas of my own!
YAY! for the win! can't wait until I can but these
Yeah! FB just told me he won!
Those Brainy Blocks are a great idea! Blueberries for Sal is one of my children's favorites. Still have it and no intention of it going to donation. The art work is beautiful. Would love to have Brad's sketch!!!
I like it on Facebook. My grandmother used to read Blueberries for Sal to me ALL the time. I absolutely LOVE the canvas.
Hi
I am now a follower
I added your blog button
My first ever
thanks for the instructions
My email in case i win
amanda_daws@hotmail.com
no spam people
I am bloggin your giveaway too
thanks
Brad works with my friend's husband's brother ha ha! Small world.
She had these thing advertised on her blog and we all helped him win the facebook contest.
I told her how awesome ur blog is and how much she HAS TO check it out.
I love how creative u are. U are inspiring. There are things that I always wanted to make but didnt know how easy they were until I see u do them ha ha!
I thought I saw somewhere on her that ur in Idaho? Im in rexburg. If your still here I would love to do a craft with you some time! Or you should do a craft group party one of these days and I would definatley have aton of people that would come with me :)
Hey, it is such a small world. I'm glad you were able to help Brad out too! And I'm glad he won!!! :) Anyway, we were living in Rexburg but now are in GA…..we just moved a couple of months ago. Darn.
Anyway, keep up with the craftin' and have fun with it!! :)