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Unleash the Creative Beast

garnish.jpgI firmly believe that everyone’s got a little creativity at their core, and sometimes all that’s needed to unleash the creative beast is the right canvas. And for those who love hosting parties but need a little help figuring out how to personalize the details, there’s Garnish, purveyor of cool party and gift packaging ideas that will keep your guests coming back for more. Reader Catherine from Thunder Bay, Ontario wrote in about Garnish, where you can use the Bits & Pieces line as a springboard for inspiration, or just go ahead and borrow one of their stylish themed ideas. We love that you can order specific quantities, and that they’ve done the hard work of tracking down the materials so you can get right to the fun of personalizing the look.

Want to win the Garnish goods for a party for 10*? Here’s how:

  • Visit Garnish’s themed party ideas, then comment below on your favorite theme. Note: Entries that do not follow these instructions will be discarded.

  • Be sure to include your name and email in the appropriate fields so we can contact you if you win (your name but NOT your email will be published with your comment. Including just first name or first name + last initial is OK.)

  • One comment permitted per person; US and Canada entrants welcome.

  • Entry period closes tonight at midnight EST, Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

    *The winner will receive 10 sets of the goods to create their choice of either: Children’s Party Table, Play Dough To Go, or Girl's Night In! And as an extra bonus, Garnish is offering to personalize the winner’s product set via custom labels! (Estimated value with customization ~$75-125 depending on selected kit.)

    And for those who wish to shop now, Garnish is offering a 10% discount to readers using the code BOSTONMAMAS (expires 2/29/08).

  • Comments

    Wow, I love the Gingerbread House Party idea! Even though Christmas is long gone that party idea makes me want to host a gingerbread house building party now! :-) Definitely will keep this in mind later this year!

    Children's party table is so sweet!

    Play do to go!!!

    My favorite is 'Play Dough To Go'! My daughter and her friends would love this!

    I really like the Garnish a front porch idea..I think it's a great way to welcome a new neighbor, new baby etc. and make the special someone feel welcome. I would definitely use this one

    i love the girls night in garnish, what a great idea!

    Maybe because I am in the Valentine's day mood, but I love the A Whole Lot of Love theme.

    play dough to go looks fun.

    A Whole Lot Of Love is my favorite theme

    I love the Garnish a Mid-Winter's Day theme. Maybe because it is so cold here today!

    A Whole Lot of Love

    Sweet treats

    I love the bakery special. I am always baking special treats and would love to have something better than ziploc bags to give them in.

    I like the special occasion theme.

    a whole lot of love

    A whole lot of love

    kids' party table

    I liked the Friday night lights, sounds good for the super bowl or any Friday at home

    play dough

    With the super bowl coming up I would have to say that I like the "friday night lights" setup.

    Thanks so much!!

    I'd love the Play dough to go!!

    I am a cookie lover. I like the Boxes of Cookies idea. Thanks for the giveaway.

    Special occasion theme for me

    Garnish a Mid-Winter's Day theme is sooooo cute :)

    play dough to go. My little boy would love it!

    What a cool idea! I really love the children's party idea with all the great paper crafts.

    I love the sweet treats because I love to bake.

    Just love Girl's Night In

    Our playgroup recently split off to include fun thing to do for us girls, at night, sans kiddos. For instance, book club! We just finished reading P.S. I Love You, plenty of falling back on your girlfriends included in that one. What a great way to tie in one theme from the current read, and also spice up book club a little!

    children's party table is great

    kids' party table, favorte garnish is parsley.

    I love the whole lot of love garnish.....I love anything dealing with hearts.

    I love the girls night in idea!! the gingerbread house party is toooo cute - i love them all! :)

    I like the girls night in pack. Everybody could use a spa party

    my friends and i would love the girls night in garnish!

    Sweet Treats is awesome

    Girl's Night In Garnish - I love to have my friends over, but need some creative help :)

    Winter Chill is lovely.

    Send the Sweet Treats to me and I'll be ready for our cookie exchange next November! Great ideas.

    I really like the Girl's Night In one.
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    I love the Children's Party Table - how fun!

    The 'Not Your Typical Buffet' theme would be perfect for the housewarming party I'm throwing in a few months when we move!

    A Whole Lot Of Love

    I love the Children's Party Table idea.

    The play dough looks too cute. Thanks for the wonderful sweepstakes:)

    Children's party table looks like the most fun for me.

    Children's Party Table....LOVE IT!!!!

    I love the idea of the gingerbread house party. Did a Grandma and me with my 5 year old granddaughter when she came to visit this year. It was such a blast that having more little ones join in would be better. The Graham crackers are the ticket!!

    Girls night in would be a cool win.... thank you for the contest

    What a great website for ideas! I like the Children's Party Table set.

    i like the special occasion party!!!

    My favorite is the Girl's Night In pack. It looks like so much fun!

    the children's party table is co-ol

    I love the Children's Party Table! What a fun way to give the little ones something special.

    the children's party table ideas were great

    Love the Children's Party Table. I may use this for my daughter's 5th!

    boxes of cookies

    i love the whole lot of love theme

    happy vday

    children's party table

    girls night in no men for awhile wonderful

    I'd do Friday Night Lights, but all girly...

    Oh, I would love to win the Children's Party Table! My BFF's son is disabled and it's hard to attract other kids to play with him. This unique party set-up might just make his birthday party this year memorable and fun enough to get the kids to return for more, and get to know what a sweet kid he is; worthwhile of their time. Thanks!

    Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me. I love the Not Your Typical Buffet one.

    I love the Not Your Typical Buffet . The items included are so versatile! Thank you for sponsoring this sweepstakes! It is very generous of you!!! Wishing you continued success!

    Not your typical buffet seems the way to go for me

    i love the special occasion party and especially on the 14th

    A whole lot of love sounds good to me.

    PLAY DOUGH TO GO!!! I still LOVE Play Dough after all these years!!

    THANKS for the chance to enter this GREAT contest!

    I love the Play Dough To Go theme. Thanks for the contest!

    Girl's Night In

    Count me in for the "Girls Night In" party pack!
    Thanks!

    I like the Winter Chill, what a great idea!

    Mid Winters Day is the one I love

    Wow, I love the Gingerbread House Party idea!

    I really like the Christmas theme..lovely

    I really like the Gingerbread House Idea.

    My sisters and sister-in-laws have wanted to get together for a girls night out. This would be great to get us started.

    I like the Boxes of Cookies idea

    My favorite is the Children's Party Table! There are so many possibilities using the clear tubes! The children could even decorate their own boxes to make them unique! The craft paper would definitely keep them busy, because children love to "doodle". The paper snow cones could be filled with the same or different items. This theme is my absolute favorite!

    Love the play dough to go!

    I really like the Sweet Treats. Yummy !!

    Girls night in has to be the best!! I ahve 2 teen girls and always need an excuse for some girl time

    My absolute favorite theme is Garnish A Front Porch. It's so well put-together and just a totally sweet idea for welcoming a new neighbor. I've bookmarked the site, and I'll definitely purchase when the time arises.

    Thanks!

    Play Dough to Go is awesome

    Love the Play Dough to Go

    play to go looks fab

    Sweet Treats is my favorite!

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