Saturday, February 7, 2009

**CLOSED**GIVEAWAY HERE: Flipping over Flip Notes


I call my purse The Black Hole of Hudak. As I've gotten older, my purse has gotten bigger. I've now moved into a great smuggling bag from Guess dubbed the "Shopper's Tote". It's more like black patent-leather Samsonite with a shoulder strap. It's capable of bootlegging two 20-ounce colas and a king-size box of Raisinetes into the movie theater past the most probing teenage ticket-taker. Consequently, finding anything inside the purse makes me yell "Cover me, I'm going in!" while frantically digging with one hand. In the grocery store, I've been known to move to an end-cap and start removing contents in order to find that elusive pen or one of the 10,000 frequent shopper cards I've accumulated that never seem to stay put in my wallet. No notepad has been known to survive the turbulence that ensues by riding inside the dark abyss that is my purse. They end up being bent, twisted and ripped. Not anymore!

Welcome to Flip Notes. What are Flip Notes? Well, the Wellspring website says it best:
Flip Notes are Wellspring's #1 best-seller and are available in over 30 chic designs!

Flip Notes are perfect for notes on-the-go as they fit snugly inside pockets, purses, or briefcases! Flip Notes make perfect gifts for loved ones, teachers, hosts & coworkers.

Each Flip Notes features a stylish debossed metal spring-loaded case with a blank white note pad and a retractable pen.

When you run out of paper or ink, Flip Note refill pads and pens are also available.


I was sent this beautiful Pink Ribbon Flip Note.


In a nutshell, it's a hard metal case that contains a white notepad inside. It locks closed via the small pen that comes with each notepad. Flip Notes don't open until the accompanying pen is removed. That metal case is stronger than a Kevlar vest. Nothing will penetrate and demolish your notepad with the case as protection. It's a sentry for your scribbles.

Flip Notes are thin enough to slide into your wallet and they're very lightweight. Flip Notes aren't just for moms! There are plenty of styles suitable for men and so slender that they'll fit perfectly into a shirt pocket without weighing it down in the least.

The notepad inside is perforated at the top, making it a breeze to rip out the note you just wrote. Refills are available on the Wellspring website. The outside metal on my Pink Ribbon Flip Note is a shiny pink and the ribbon is raised making it look very stylish. I can tell you that when I'm diving in blind into my purse, that raised ribbon is better than Braille when I'm trying to find my Flip Notes. No more frantically searching for a pen either, it's locked into my Flip Notes. I can finally throw out all those receipts I keep in my purse as scrap paper. Maybe I can read the calendar on the back of my check ledger since I won't be using it to scribble down the titles of the books I want to borrow at the library when I see them in the store.

I'm sure your big question is "But Auntie, how much does it cost? Will I have to take on a second job to buy one?" No, no my friends....Flip Notes are $9.99 making them the perfect gift for co-workers or Christmas gift exchanges.

And the best part, you could land one for free! I've got two great Flip Notes to give away to anyone who's bothered to read this far into my post.

I have an Amethyst Flip Notes:



and a Word Art Ideal in blue:



How cool is that? Read on for the rules:
1) Spring over to the Wellspring Gifts website. Peruse the 30 different styles of Flip Notes and come back here and tell me one that makes you swoon and who you'd give it to. It's perfectly fine to say "It's mine...all MINE!"

In this same comment,also specify which of the two pictured above Flip Notes you want if you win. You can just say PURPLE or BLUE.

This is the only required entry. You must do this in order for any extra entries to count. I have the power to delete your comments MUHAHAHAHA..don't make me use it.

EXTRA ENTRIES (leave an additional comment for each entry you earn):

1) Follow FlipNoteFan on Twitter. Leave me a comment with your twitter name.(one extra entry)

FlipNoteFan is the generous sponsor of this great giveaway. You want to hear all about any upcoming Flip Notes giveaways, yes? (that's a hint people) You can also check out his website FlipNoteFan.com. Did you know Flip Notes appeared on Ugly Betty? That Nicholas Cage was sporting one in Bangkok Dangerous? Flip Notes are note-orious! (that's my attempt at a pun)

2) Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. For those of you who are my kindred spirits and can never think up a clever tweet under pressure, feel free to copy/paste the following:

I'm flipping over this Flip Notes giveaway. Enter to win one for yourself! http://tiny.cc/KYSiz


Come back to this post and leave me your twitter name or the url to your tweet.(one extra entry & you CAN do this daily if the spirit moves you. Leave a comment each day you tweet)

3) Facebook the url to this giveaway and leave me comment on this post with the link to your profile.(one extra entry)

4) Email a friend and cc me at shel704 at aol dot com. Leave a comment on this post so that I can keep track and properly credit your entry.(one extra entry)

5) Blog it. It doesn't have to be long or verbose but you've got to link to my site. Leave the direct url to your blog blurb on this post.(three entries since it's a pain in the posterior, leave three comments as entries)


***Make sure to leave your email in your entry IF it is not visible in your blogger profile. I beg you, please do not to make me go on a search & destroy mission to find you if you win. You can pretend you're Nicholas Cage in Windtalkers and leave it in code, but leave me a way to contact you***

US residents only. This giveaway will end on Sunday, February 15, 2009 at 11pm EST. The Mighty Randomizer decides the winners. You must do rule #1 in order for your entries to count, any additional entries are gravy and you can do one or all of them..just make sure you don't rip yourself off..leave separate comments for each entry that you've earned. I am lazy and I don't count well--unfortunately, you can't rely on me to credit extra entries. The prize will be mailed the following week to the winner provided the weather isn't yucky and there isn't anything good on tv. First winner drawn gets their choice, #2 gets leftovers. Winners have three days to respond with their mailing information before there's a do-over.

185 comments:

Susan Heim said...

I would get the Flip Notes - Ruby for me, me, me! I'm a major list-maker, and these are so classy! But since you don't have the Ruby, I'd love to win the Amethyst (purple). Thank you!

Susan Heim said...

I just followed FlipNotes on Twitter!
http://www.twitter.com/ParentingAuthor

Susan Heim said...

I just tweeted this contest!
http://twitter.com/ParentingAuthor/status/1188161654

Unknown said...

I love the Word ARt - Achieve flip notes! So cute. I would pick the purple from the 2 you have!

Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://feedyourpig.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

I tweeted. My twitter is feedyourpig.

Thanks for entering me! Great Contest!

Janna Johnson
jannajanna@hotmail.com
http://feedyourpig.blogspot.com

nape said...

The purple Flip Notes would definitely be for MOI. I keep a little spiral notebook in my purse, but the pages get all torn and flop-eared.

At the Flip Notes website, I found the "FLIP NOTES - BLANC NOIR - J" which I'd love to carry.

Great product. Thanks!

Unknown said...

I also following flipnotesfan!

I'm flipping over this Flip Notes giveaway. Enter to win one for yourself! http://tiny.cc/KYSiz

nape said...

tweeted you here:
http://twitter.com/nape9393/status/1188176408

valerie2350 said...

turbo turquoise
and I like both that you have but think i'd prefer the amethyst

valerie2350 said...

blog 1
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/2009/02/auntiethesis-flip-note-giveaway-21509.html

valerie2350 said...

blog 2
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/2009/02/auntiethesis-flip-note-giveaway-21509.html

valerie2350 said...

blog 3
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Shamrocker99 said...

I really like the Stacey collection argyle one, but of the ones being given away~the blue one definitely! And I would totally keep it for myself! Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Shamrocker99 said...

I am already a devoted follower of flipnotefan! Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Shamrocker99 said...

tweet! http://twitter.com/Shamrocker99/status/1188785040 Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Shamrocker99 said...

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Gloria said...

I like the Raspberry Hummingbird...I think I would give it to my "secret pal" at work (we have been assigned secret pals, and we secretly give them little gifts throughout the year w/o them knowing why their "pal" is).

If I win, I would like to have the Purple one.


gjw823@aol.com

Chloe said...

My choice if I won: PURPLE

Favorite from the site:
Blanc Noir Damask
...and I would keep it all for myself! lol

springshoot5@aol.com

Celeste said...

Would love to have the Purple one! :D

I really love the
Blanch Noir - C

and I would keep it for me!

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

moushka said...

I'm in need of one of these. Being that red is my favorite color I really like ruby!
Blue for me.

Carolyn G said...

LOve these. THe tangerine blossoms makes me swoon and I would keep it for myself.

I would choose the blue word art if I won.

bonggamom said...

I love the Flip Notes Blanc Noir with my initial on it! That would be the chic-est thing in my purse.

bonggamom said...

I tweeted...

http://twitter.com/bonggafinds/status/1189214226

bonggamom (at) yahoo (dot) com

MWLinMadison said...

What a cute idea. I always fumble to find something to write on when out at a flea market of something of that nature. I usually opt for the back of my hand and then I get sweaty and off it goes. So the FLIP NOTES - TIRE TRACK
Item no. 2278 is the one that I swoon over because I also run over most everything of importance. I giggled when I saw it.

I added you in blog 1. One is http://nutzy.wordpress.com/


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Anonymous said...

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Jennifer said...

I love these I would love to get the FLIP NOTES - LIME BLOSSOMS and if I win (fingers crossed) I would love the BLUE one. Thanks for the chance to win :)

thedirtyshirtblog(at)gmail(dot)com

Jennifer said...

Follow FlipNoteFan on Twitter as Jentifa

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tmitchell said...

Love this idea...I have seen a lot of new items with hard cases like this. This would be a new, refreshing item in my purse, since I am a lot of sticky post-it notes everywhere. Some of them stuck on my little spiral notebook..some stuck on my wallet...just about anywhere in my purse. But they never stay put!! My favorite color would have to be the amethyst..but I am not picky...either one will do. My email is dnfmlyaffr@yahoo.com..i also sent you message on Facebook:]
Thanks....Tamara

The Dreamer said...

totally greedy - I'd keep it. :)

I like the XOXO style

I'd like to win either the blue or purple, both are lovely, but if I HAVE to choose I'd say blue.

thanks

adams006 at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

The Blanc Noir Zebra would be perfect for my safari around town, getting food(groceries) for the tribe(family) and for making notes of the drumbeats(music) to remember as I wander....

Your giveaway is a treat, I like the purple to match my hair!?
I enjoy your writing and the sight of your site!

pumpkinlady430@yahoo.com

Re said...

i like the brown croc. I'd keep it for myself - no giving it away here

Jill Watkins said...

Perfect Pink is the one for me- Notice I said for me? I need one of these things to get semi organized! I like the Blue one and I also like the purple one. If I have to choose one- I would go blue. Thanks so much for the giveaway!

jill.watkins@gmail.com

Jill Watkins said...

Following on Twitter- jilltrav is my twitter name!

jill.watkins@gmail.com

Jill Watkins said...

Also following on Blogger. I dont think that counts- But I like you!

jill.watkins@gmail.com

(Gosh do I feel like a stalker!)

Penny said...

I like the tangerine butterfly and the word art ideal.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Blessings!
Penny
http://www.pennylaneboutique.com

Ingrid said...

The one that made me swoon is the Flip Notes - Passion Purple. I would give it to my daughter who is always on the go and jotting down notes forever. Thanks.

pestkaj said...

I NEED the lime flower one. You don't understand, I am a Virgo. This means I make thousands of lists a year. But I am a scatter brained virgo- I often misplace the lists. If I win the blue one will help my virgoness be at piece finally

pestkaj said...

Facebook lovin http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=626055094&ref=profile

Peggy said...

I'm swoonin' over the Blanc Noir Damask Flip Notes. The black & white is so classic. I'm a list maker, accountant by trade so it's all in the details for me! Great giveaway. My choice would be the purple one. Thanks!

Jingle said...

Oh, I really love the FLIP NOTES - BLANC NOIR DAMASK! The Black one was neat, too, though!

auntrene said...

I would love to win the Blue flipnote, I also like the FLIP NOTES - XOXO. I saw several I liked. Thanks for sharing
Rene
itsjustmerene2003atyahoodotcom

Unknown said...

I like the ruby one, and I would give it to my grandma... beacause she's losing her mind!!! (laughs)(not really!)

and if I won I would pick the purple one... for myself ;)

bison61 said...

I picked the raspberry hummingbird and I would give that to my daughter-in-law

tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com

daizee said...

Very cool idea. I like the sleek silver one one the website and would love to win the purple one.

ACraftyKnitter said...

I love the plum wren one! If I won, I'd prefer the blue one, but I love them both!

Melanie @ Whimsical Creations said...

Love the STACY COLLECTION PAISLEY.

=) melanie
http://melaniescrafts.blogspot.com
melanieadey at hotmail dot com

Anonymous said...

Oh Auntie Thesis, they are all so adorable. Shame on you for adding more to our must have lists.
I loved the Blanc Noir-D and I checked out the journals, they're lovely as well.

I prefer the Amethyst Flip Notes between the two.

Anonymous said...

Yes indeedy, I blogged it #2

http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-wednesday-links-day.html

Anonymous said...

It's late. I should be in bed. I blogged it!

http://fracturedtoy.blogspot.com/2009/02/its-wednesday-links-day.html

Elizabeth said...

If I were going to get one I would get: https://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=2233/712.0.47376.0.0.0.0

And if I win, purple!

Maude Lynn said...

I love the Blanc Noir B. It would be perfect for my mom.

If I win, I like the blue!

Sara at Soap Rehab said...

I need to get the purple passion for my sister and the pink ribbon for my mom! These are great! I'd love to win the purple one!!

Sara at Soap Rehab said...

tweeted the giveaway here:

http://twitter.com/soaprehab/statuses/1199029839

:)

Miss Kim said...

I LOVE the Blanc Noir Damask! If you don't email me at Kim@tootsiebear.com to tell me I won the blue one, I just might have to buy that one!

Nichola said...

Black Noir Dots is my choice. I'd give my Mom the purple one. Thanks for entering me.

Tammigirl said...

My favorites are Perfect Pink and XOXO. You can't make me choose just one. You can not.

If I win I would choose the purple one and try to make myself give it to my daughter. I might keep it in my purse so she can use it when she's with me. You know, so she doesn't forget it or lose it. Then I might just borrow it sometimes since it's in my purse.

These are great. I've given some as gifts and they're strong and well made.

Tammigirl said...

I've tweeted as tammigirl. http://twitter.com/tammigirl/status/1199634113

Tammigirl said...

I even blogged it, because you're special. And because Flip Notes rock!

http://ifyoucouldseewhatisee.blogspot.com/2009/02/flip-notes-giveaway.html

Melissa said...

I really like the Croc Brown, but of the two above I like the blue one!

k8lynr said...

i'm lovin' the lime blossoms. for myself, of course.

and i'd take the purple one if i got it.

-kate
jaded_anthem@yahoo.com

Kristin W. said...

i liked the stacy collection paisley on their website.

i'd love to win the purple one.

--kristin
specialk [dot] roxygirl [at] gmail [dot] com

Nelsby said...

These are FANTASTIC! Sorry...it sure would be just for me :o)
Purple is my favorite color. While I really like the Raspberry Hummingbird, I just LOVE the Amethyst Flip Notes that you received!
Thanks so much!
awaerhouse at gmail dot com

pestkaj said...

My tweet for today- http://twitter.com/pestkaj/status/1201102960

Nancy said...

I would get the Flip Notes Blanc Noir with an H for my daughter whose initial is H!

Nancy
allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

first-time-mommy said...

Even though I'm not usually a pink type of girl I love the perfect pink, for myself of course.

Out of the two you have the blue is cute. For some reason I like shiny things lol.

detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com

first-time-mommy said...

Am now following FlipNoteFan on twitter as detroitmommy

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first-time-mommy said...

I also tweeted:

http://twitter.com/detroitmommy/statuses/1201606792

detroit.mommy (at) gmail (dot) com

buttercup said...

I like Ruby or Perfect Pink. My daughter has the silver one and we love it.

Willo said...

I like the Plum Wren for ME and I would like the purple.

theradgensclan (at) hotmail (dot) com

Tracy Simmons said...

I just love the Blanc Noir Flip Notes...and would buy them for several friends, each with their own special initial, of course!

I'd be so happy with either the blue and the purple you are giving away, but if I have to pick, I guess I'd choose the blue. Many thanks!

Cindy said...

I would get the pink ribbon. I would give it to my mother-in-law. Both my mom and my mother-in-law are breast cancer survivors. If I win I would like the purple.

Blog said...

I love the word art and would give it to my sister! :)

dreamzz12{at}aol{dot}com

Carrie said...

I love the Stacey collection stripes. For me, of course! But your amythest one is very pretty too!

Anonymous said...

Love the Lime Blossoms flipnotes! And I would choose the purple:) Thanks for a great giveaway!

Victoria said...

I'd like FLIP NOTES - BLANC NOIR - S and I'd give it to my mom who is always making little notes on the envelopes of mail she carries in her purse. She needs this. I want purple if I win. utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com

Momma J said...

I think my favorite is the Ruby! I would love to win the purple one!

Marianne
mommajdesigns(at)gmail(dot)com
www.crochetbymommaj.etsy.com
http://crochetbymommaj.blogspot.com/

Courtenay said...

I wold get the Raspberry Hummingbird for my girlfriend because I use my smartphone for my note taking but she prefers paper.
If I win, I'd like the blue one.
Thanks!

Courtenay said...

Here is my tweet for your giveaway:
http://twitter.com/courtenay27/status/1203268453
Thanks!

clenna said...

I would keep the STACY COLLECTION PAISLEY for me
but I'd have to get one for my daughter so she wouldn't take mine and the one I'd pick for her?
LIME BLOSSOMS
Of the two offered I'd pick the BLUE one

Michelle @womenwwin said...

Honest to God, this is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been thinking of buying a little notebook for my purse. Ha! Perfect timing.

I love the RUBY notebook. I love having red accessories! :)

But I also love PURPLE! (my wedding was white and purple!) I'd love to win the Purple Flip! Thanks for the giveaway!
--Michelle, http://entersweepstakes.today.com, blogattoday(*a}t*gmaildotcom

Leslie M. said...

Pink Ribbon Flip note is my favorite, and I would keep it! I love it and I need it! My mom had breast cancer and it will be 2 years ago Feb 25th that she is gone.. I miss her every day still!
This is a fantastic Giveaway for us who need to be a little more organized! I like the Blue one too!
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

Leslie M. said...

LeslieVeg is following flipnotefan on twitter.
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

Leslie M. said...

LeslieVeg just left a tweet on twitter, here's the link
http://tiny.cc/KYSiz
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

♥ Lindsay ♥ said...

This one would most definitely be mine, and I chose it because it would match my cell phone PERFECTLY! Gotta LOVE coordinated purse accessories! https://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=2235/712.0.47376.0.0.0.0

Both the flip notes up for grabs are fabulous. I would be happy with either one!

♥ Lindsay ♥ said...

tweet tweet! I twittered about the flip notes contest :)

http://twitter.com/SkylarkDawn

http://SkylarkDawn.etsy.com

Aleda said...

Ooo, I like the Plum Wren, very pretty! Of the purple and blue, I think I like the blue.

Teresa said...

Ohhh, my purse is like a black hole too. I call it the bottomless pit! I love these flip notes and I would pick Ruby, item no. 2221. If I won I would pick purple.
TRigell at aol dot com

Anonymous said...

Word ARt - Achieve flip notes (for my mom)
&
Purple please!

ashlomb at yahoo dot com

Teresa said...

1) I blogged about this nice giveaway http://slowingdownabit.blogspot.com/2009/02/auntie-thesis-gives-away-flip-note.html
TRigell at aol dot com

Teresa said...

2) I blogged about this nice giveaway http://slowingdownabit.blogspot.com/2009/02/auntie-thesis-gives-away-flip-note.html
TRigell at aol dot com

Teresa said...

3) I blogged about this nice giveaway http://slowingdownabit.blogspot.com/2009/02/auntie-thesis-gives-away-flip-note.html
TRigell at aol dot com

Shamrocker99 said...

TWEET! http://twitter.com/Shamrocker99/status/1205102534 Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Leslie M. said...

LeslieVeg left you a tweet on twitter, here's the link
http://tiny.cc/KYSiz
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

Courtenay said...

Here is my tweet for today:
http://twitter.com/courtenay27/status/1207479513
Thanks!

Erin said...

I love the pink ribbon notebook. I'd give it to mom-in-law who is a survivor. Thanks for the chance.

rubynreba said...

I like the stacey collection toile and it would be for me! I like both blue and purple but would pick blue first. Thanks

kate5405 said...

I love the Ruby Flip Notes. Also ordering the Light & Easy recipe books for Stir Fry's and Herbs. Of the blue and purple, love the purple best.

Martha said...

I like the Blanc Noir - M. I think I will be ordering one of these for my daughter too!

minishoes said...

I have never seen these but love em! i like the sleek silver and if i win, i like the purple one. And it would be for me .thanks jacquecurl@gmail.com

Josie said...

I love the Raspberry Hummingbirds, it's so pretty. If I win, can I have the blue one?

janetfaye said...

I like FLIP NOTES - WORD ART - MIND.

Thank you!

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

Sorry I posted to quickly my first comment before adding that I would like the Blue.

janetfaye (at) gmail (dot) com

janetfaye said...

I follow Flip Note Fan:
http://twitter.com/janetfaye

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Shamrocker99 said...

valentine's tweet! http://twitter.com/Shamrocker99/status/1209812166 Shamrocker99 at aol dot com

Leslie M. said...

LeslieVeg Left a tweet on Twitter, here's the link
http://tiny.cc/KYSiz
Leslie
LeslieVeg@msn.com

Elissa said...

I love the FLIP NOTES - BLANC NOIR - H. For my mother-in-law! If I won, I would choose the purple.

elissa at huebert dot org

Donna said...

I like PLUM WREN, and I would like to win the purple.
donna444444@yahoo.com

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx said...

Hmm, I like plum wren. That one's pretty. Or Tangerine Butterfly.

If I win the giveaway, the purple one would be lovely :)

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx said...

Twittered this giveaway! I used the text you suggested ;) twitter.com/imommyblog.

Jenn@ The Crazies said...

Great giveaway! I want the pink ribbon.... for me.. me.. me! Is that selfish? LOL. But if I win i want the amethyst!

Jenn@ The Crazies said...

I just twittered about this great giveaway! Thanks for the chance!
twitter: @crazymommie

Michelle @womenwwin said...

Tweeted for today! http://twitter.com/sweepstakesgirl/status/1212522451 .Love the giveaway! --Michelle, http://entersweepstakes.today.com, blogattoday(*a}t*gmaildotcom

Vanessa D. said...

https://www.shopatron.com/product/part_number=2235/712.0.47376.0.0.0.0

Would love the Raspberry Hummingbird for my mum...
I would love to win the purple! Thanks for the great giveaway! :)
-Nessa D.
vanessa.hkp at hotmail dotcom

PEMom said...

I really liked the XOXO FlipNotes. I'd have to choose the purple and give them to myself for as many notes as I have to write down and record for my family