Friday, November 5, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide - OC Styles Review & Giveaway




I enjoy making my own gift baskets for Christmas out of odds and ends I collect through the year like candles and beauty products. But I always have a hard time finding just the right right way to package them. Its hard to get things to stay orderly in baskets and I usually get frustrated and just toss them all in a regular gift bag. But those are flimsy and tend to rip too easily. Well, OC Styles has the perfect solution.




OC Styles creates beautiful holiday bags that are perfect for gift giving of all kinds, or even for carrying goodies while visiting friends and family. Its sturdy enough that you can load it up with until its overflowing without having to worry about the cloth material tearing. Its even strong enough to carry wine bottles. But even more important is how beautiful they are. They come in a variety of festive designs and you will be able to use them again and again.




If you are looking for unique gifts to put into these lovely bags, OC Styles also offers handmade aprons, coffee & tea cup holders. business card holders, lovely clutch bags and more. All of their items are handmade so each one is a unique, one of a kind treasure.  Buy five or more items and you will automatically receive 10% off your order!



In honor of the holiday season, one lucky winner is going to receive a $20 gift certificate which can be used to purchase anything in the OC Styles Etsy Shop. To enter, please visit OC Styles and tell me your favorite item. For additional entries you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and OC Styles(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
7) Get an entry if you are already a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book
8) Follow New Age Mama on Network Blog
9) Sign up for sponsored tweets using my referrel link (3 entries-I will check)
10) Sign up for Swag Bucks with me as the referrer-my user name is GabbyLowe (3 Entries)
11) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
12) Heart the OC Styles Etsy shop

This giveaway will end at midnight on 11/25/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to OC Styles for offering this great prize!




***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. ***

121 comments:

  1. I don't do many gift baskets (though I really should because it's a wonderful idea), but I love this Etsy shop. My favorite item is the Key Fob-KeyChain/Mini Wallet set in Pink Bohemian Damask. I keep my keys on a long lanyard, but would love having something smaller that I could wear on my wrist (rather than killing myself by having them around my neck). The matching mini-wallet is adorable, too.

    I love all your holiday gift guides - especially since you start so early! Every other year I have to have half my presents wrapped & ready by Thanksgiving, so you give me plenty of ideas just in time! Thanks!

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  2. I love this set ~
    GIFT SET--Key Fob Key Chain/Card Holder-Coin Purse/Drink Cozy/Mini Organizer --Black-White-Hot Pink Madison

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  3. Im an email susbcriber
    firedancer623@gmail.com

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  4. Im a facebook friend
    Kari Follett

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  5. Im a facebook fan of new age mama
    kari follett

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  6. I hearted the OC styles etsy shop
    firedancer623

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  7. My favorite is the Christmas Fabric Basket with the Candy Cane dots that was reviewed. My second fave is the Halloween Trick or Treat bag with the Riley Blake Boo to You Creatures fabric.
    hotpepper71 at bell south dot Net

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  8. following you on twitter as SnowflakeDay & tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/687678261559297

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  9. I hearted the O.C. Styles shop (as ColorBomb)

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  10. email subscriber
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  11. google friend follower (Snowflake07)

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  12. The pleated clutch is cute.
    pjames330(at)aol(dotcom)

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  13. Email subscriber
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  14. Follower on GFC
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  15. I like the autumn leaves apron

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  16. I am a GFC follower

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  17. I love their crayon roll in fire breathing dragon design.

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  18. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/1111976998604800

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  19. I REALLY like the Modern Bouquet-Ivory-Olive-Turquoise--Key Chain/Wristlet-with Swivel Hook

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  20. I'm a fan of New Age Mama on facebook (@emmy coffee)

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  21. I follow New Age Mama through Networked Blogs

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  22. I love the Tricky Treats Halloween Trick or Treat Candy Bag.
    fatmeatloaf1 at gmail dot com

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  23. Added OC Styles to my etsy Faves
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  24. E-mail subscriber
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  25. Following you publicly via GFC.
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  26. Following you on Twitter and tweeted-
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  27. Following you through Networked Blogs
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  28. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/1404453227859968

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  29. I think that the Baby Girl Burpie Set--Pink and Brown--Set of 3 Cotton Burpies with Cotton Eyelet Trim are really cute
    tanyainjville at yahoo dot com

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  31. new age mama facebook fan (Tanya Riley)
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  32. I heart OC styles on etsy (starryeyed24)
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  33. My favorite is the Reversible Black and White Diamond Eyes and Red Kleo Luggage Handle Wraps/Grips and the Key Fob Key Chain/Wristlet in Black-Chartreuse Madison.

    lyndadawinda1074 at yahoo dot com

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  34. I’m a subscriber via email.
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  35. I follow you via GFC. ID: Lyndadawinda1074
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  36. I'm your Facebook Friend. ID: Lynda Castillo
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  37. I “LIKE” you on Facebook! ID: Lynda Castillo
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  38. I’m following you on Networked Blogs ID: Lynda Castillo
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  39. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/1845035796537344

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  40. I really like the Clutch/Evening Bag/Purse/Handbag/Wedding Attendant Gift--Black and Oatmeal Damask

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  41. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/2108728262262785

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  42. I LOVE this item that you featured: Christmas Fabric Basket--Gift and Decoration Basket--CANDY CANE DOTS I love the fabric so much! super cute. :D

    boswife @ gmail . com

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  43. My fave item is the Crayon Roll/Wallet--Adjustable Keeper--Travel Art Caddy--Holds 24 Crayons--CRAYONS INCLUDED-FIRE BREATHING DRAGONS. My son would love it!

    hebert024 at aol dot com

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  44. I love the Christmas Fabric basket.
    Thanks for the chance.
    mogrill@comcast.net

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  45. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/2931634454142976

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  46. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/3561169361047552

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  47. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/3958885039742976

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  48. Hmmmm! I'm thinking that...... You are going well.
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  49. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/4654810997465088

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  51. tweet http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/5380844667539456

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  52. I love the Hot Pink White Lime Madison Damask Key Fob Key Chain with Swivel Hook. It is really cute.

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  53. I subscribe by email
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  54. I follow on google friend connect
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  55. I follow on twitter and I retweeted
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  56. I am your friend on facebook
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  57. I like New Age Mama on facebook
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  58. I follow on network blog
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  59. I hearted OC Styles Etsy Shop
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  60. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/5785901074481152

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  61. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/6149494907338752

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  62. daily tweet
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  63. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/6842223031230464

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  64. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/7173222596354048

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  65. I love the Mini Wallet-Card Holder Hot Pink and Black Madison with Split Ring Key Holder!

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  66. Email Subscriber

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  67. Heart'd the OC Styles Etsy shop

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  68. I love the Mini Organizer Notepad Clutch Michael Miller 'Crowns'

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  69. follower & tweet http://twitter.com/lezanac/status/7272931621081089

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  70. Networked blog follower Lisa Taylor

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  71. I like the Mini Organizer Notepad Clutch Michael Miller 'Crowns' -Black-White.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

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  72. I like the crayon roll wallet


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  73. I subscribe via email


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  74. I follow via GFC


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  75. I love love love the .Black and WHITE Amsterdam Print--Wedding Attendant Purse-Clutch-Evening Bag!
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  76. I subscribe via email - using my @gmail.com address.
    hisprincess886(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  77. I follow - gfc
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  78. I am your friend on facebook.
    hisprincess886(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  79. I follow New Age Mama on facebook.
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  80. I heart OC Styles etsy shop!
    hisprincess886(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  81. tweet: http://twitter.com/#!/SnowflakeDay/statuses/7552105623588864

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  82. my favorite is the autumn leaves apron

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  83. I like the autumn leave apron!!

    Lyndsey.Rullman at hotmail dot com

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  84. Email subscriber.

    Lyndsey.Rullman at hotmail dot com

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  85. GFC follower.

    Lyndsey.Rullman at hotmail dot com

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  86. I am your friend on fb.

    Lyndsey.Rullman at hotmail dot com

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  87. I am already your fan on fb as Lyndsey Rullman.

    Lyndsey.Rullman at hotmail dot com

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  88. Cute and Creative website !!! Thanks for the giveaway :) Look forward to following you in the future. Happy Holidays !!
    gailpisani777@gmail.com
    I love the black and pink collection !!

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  89. I suscribed to your blog as

    ceemlovee at yahoo dot com

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  90. I followed you on GFC as UwonderIknow

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  91. I really like this Gift Set--Checkbook Holder and Card Holder--Hot Pink and Black Madison with Hot Pink Band and Bow. I was thinking that if I win I would give it to a mother and daughter as a gift.

    ceemlovee at yahoo dot com

    Sorry I posted this after two comments already up the original post did not take as I later saw. I understand if you can not let the other two qualify. Must be fair. :-)

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  92. I am following you on Twitter as @UwonderIknow

    ceemlovee at yahoo dot com

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  93. I retweeted this giveaway

    http://twitter.com/#!/UwonderIknow/status/7914870603259904

    ceemlovee at yahoo dot com

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  94. I am your friend on Fb as Christine Holliday

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  95. I am already a fan of New Age Mama on fb as Christine Holliday

    ceemlovee at yahoo dot com

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  96. Crayon Roll/Wallet--Adjustable Keeper--Travel Art Caddy--Holds 24 Crayons--CRAYONS INCLUDED-FIRE BREATHING DRAGONS

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  97. I hearted ocstylescreations, user name gkran.

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  98. I like the Mini Organizer Notepad Clutch Michael Miller 'Crowns'. Thank you

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  99. I like the Modern Bouquet-Ivory-Olive-Turquoise--Key Chain/Wristlet-with Swivel Hook

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  100. I like this: PLEATED CLUTCH/PURSE/EVENING BAG--White Taffeta with Black Embossed Velvet Scrolls--Whte Satin Bow and Crystal
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  101. I follow on GFC.
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  102. I follow on networked blogs.
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  103. Friend on facebook.
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  104. Fan on facebook.
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  105. I Heart the OC Styles Etsy shop
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