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Prudent Baby

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Saturday, September 11, 2010

FREE FABRIC FOR EVERYONE...


...WHO UPLOADS A VIDEO! I'm totally serious. I am going to send you fabric because I love you. And also because I need more videos for the Prudent Advice book trailer and I'm hoping you guys will help out! Twenty of you? Fifty of you? One hundred Prudent Mamas? Yes! Every single person who makes a video of themselves/their husbands/their kids/their friends reading a piece of Prudent Advice and uploads it will get a mystery fabric fat quarter from my stash (and my stash is mostly from Fabricworm so you know it's good)!

Which fabric will you get??? It's a mystery! Will it be oil cloth or home decor weight? Fancy pattern or decorator solid? Cozy flannel or quilting cotton? Will it be from the blue stack...

or the pink stack...

or the yellow and orange stack...

or the yet-to-be-filed stack?

The mystery awaits those who upload videos! Are you so excited? Okay, here's what you have to do:

1. Read the Prudent Advice blog and pick a favorite piece of advice. Some of my favorites are #13, #17, #212, and #500 (but that's a surprise). Find one you like on the blog!
2. Record a video of yourself or whoever else reading the advice (videos of other stuff - like your dog barking, you just sitting there silently, or the time you got hit in the head with a football - will be disqualified).
3. Download it to your computer.
4. Go to this website and upload it: Prudent Advice Video Submission Page (It's super easy, just follow the directions and hit "Send this file package"). It might take a while if the file is big, so wait until you get the Thank You page. If you don't see the thank you page then we won't see your video so be patient!
5. Include your name and address in the "message" section of the page so I can send your fabric.

Do this all by next Friday, September 17th, 2010, at midnight. That's when we close up shop at the free fat quarter warehouse.

Sound easy enough? If you do it, leave me a comment here letting me know! The only caveats are: I can only ship to US and Canadian addresses, make as many videos as you want but only one fat quarter per person, and if it hits 200 or more, I'll have to tap out, but I'll warn you first. To see some samples and learn more about the video project visit this post. It's going to be such a great compilation! I can't wait to see what you send!

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34 Comments:

Blogger Laura Wynn said...

Dude! I am so in!

September 11, 2010 at 8:58 AM  
Blogger Tisha said...

Done! :) and also, i totally stole your idea from this blog.....although, not putting a book out, but i have one going just for my kiddos!

September 11, 2010 at 9:39 AM  
Blogger Natalie said...

Oh, oh I gave in and did it too! Already submitted! And I love getting surprises so you totally persuaded me! :)

September 11, 2010 at 10:00 AM  
Blogger Tiffany said...

Will try this when my husband gets home. Thanks! I especially love your most recent piece of advice, as I lost a brother to substance abuse about three months ago. The words you wrote could have been my own. Thanks :)

September 11, 2010 at 10:39 AM  
Blogger HarmlessColor said...

I have loved all of the fun print fabrics you have used, so I have already submitted a video.
Can't wait to see what arrives in my mailbox!

September 11, 2010 at 10:43 AM  
Blogger marymary said...

Fantastic! But is the deadline Wed, Sept. 15, or Fri, Sept. 17?

September 11, 2010 at 12:31 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I did it :)

September 11, 2010 at 12:46 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I did it :)

September 11, 2010 at 12:47 PM  
Blogger Cecily said...

I did it!! How fun! :)

September 11, 2010 at 12:50 PM  
Blogger Christine said...

I made a video and loved the Prudent Advice!

September 11, 2010 at 12:52 PM  
Blogger Sarah Jackman said...

Great advice - sent in a video, people always like free right?

September 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

*pout*

Only for US residents? What about your international fans?

September 11, 2010 at 10:57 PM  
Blogger Lauren said...

I joined the club and submitted a video for you!

September 12, 2010 at 11:35 AM  
Blogger Leah said...

Done! That was actually fun...despite seeing my face on camera! :)

September 12, 2010 at 12:20 PM  
Blogger kelly said...

Done! It was fun.

September 12, 2010 at 2:29 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is such a great idea! Just submitted my video!! :) I'll do anything for free fabric!

sandyalamode(at)gmail(dot)com

September 12, 2010 at 2:37 PM  
Blogger Stacy said...

Yay! I did it too!

September 12, 2010 at 5:57 PM  
Blogger Mands said...

I submitted a video of my hubby reading #235! Can't wait to see my surprise! Thank you!!!

September 12, 2010 at 7:43 PM  
Blogger The Lyons' said...

i did it too!!!!! I am very excited about the surprise!

September 12, 2010 at 8:13 PM  
Blogger Deanna said...

submitted my take! can't wait for the mail!

September 13, 2010 at 1:03 PM  
Blogger Thismamaiscrazy said...

Just made my video... And it's submitted. I'm SO excited for my square! I wish I could it 199 more times!

September 13, 2010 at 2:14 PM  
Blogger EG said...

Done! And I totally did not read through all the instructions and leave you my address, so I'll send you an e-mail now. :)

September 13, 2010 at 6:21 PM  
Blogger Kathy @ MerrimentDesign.com said...

Mine's in. It's a great tip!

September 13, 2010 at 7:56 PM  
Blogger Ephraim and Rachel said...

Hello! Just uploaded my video of #8. In the video are me, my dog, Cassie, and my unborn daughter, Camille, due to arrive in November :)

Can't wait to receive my fabric!

September 13, 2010 at 8:59 PM  
Blogger Genevieve said...

Just submitted my video. My Lily was such a trooper. :)

September 14, 2010 at 10:37 AM  
Blogger Sweeter Hours said...

Just submtted :) Yay!

September 14, 2010 at 1:53 PM  
Blogger lil misses' mama said...

our video is uploading right now! what a generous idea! i hope ours eventually submits--the website says it will take 6 hours and 33 minutes to upload our minute long video!

September 15, 2010 at 3:47 AM  
Blogger Melanie said...

I just uploaded my submission. I don't know who had more fun, Me, or my 2 year old!!!

September 15, 2010 at 9:52 AM  
Blogger Bethany said...

Jaime, I sent one in! It's one of my favorite quotes. I'm a huge advocate for animals, especially dogs! Thanks for this awesome opportunity!

- Bethany

September 15, 2010 at 9:17 PM  
Blogger Suzanne said...

I just uploaded my son reading some advice, but I totally forgot to add my address in the message box! I think I was too excited - here is my email: suzanne at gmail . com

I hope you like it!

September 17, 2010 at 6:33 AM  
Blogger mindy said...

Done! It was fun!

September 17, 2010 at 9:31 PM  
Blogger Anyse said...

Awwwww I'm too late! I discovered this site about 4:45 this morning when I was up with the baby.. Loving reading all the posts though! I'll definitely snag some fabric next time :)

September 18, 2010 at 7:36 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Have the fabrics been sent out? I submitted a video but nothing's come in the mail.

September 30, 2010 at 3:42 PM  
Blogger Jaime said...

arskees - i'm sending them out next tuesday! just waited for a few new pieces to come in courtesy of jacinda. however, about 1/2 of you didnt leave your addresses! i emailed everyone to ask for them - make sure you respond if you made a video so I can send your fabric!

October 1, 2010 at 1:06 PM  

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