Monday, October 25, 2010

TRADING PHRASES REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

I have always envied those women who have the beautifully decorated houses.  I grew up in one of those houses - it was beautifully decorated and everything was coordinated.  Unfortunately, I never picked up those wonderful decorating skills and to top it off my mom who decorated the house so beautifully lives 3,000 miles away!  Needless to say my house is not one of those houses you just walk in and say WOW!  
I was thrilled to do a review for Trading Phrases because anything that gets me one step closer to having a beautifully decorated or warm and inviting home is always exciting.  I chose the saying, "We may not have it all together, but together we have it all." mainly because this describes my life to a tee!  I am always scatter brained, never feel like my house looks like it should, like I got everything done I should, etc. but I have a wonderful family and that is what really matters.  I do have it all but I am SO far from having it all together!
I got the package in the mail (in a tube) and knew exactly what it was!  I debated waiting until my husband got home to help me put it up, but I know he hates all my little projects and patience is not one of my stronger traits so I figured I would do it myself.  He was pretty proud to come home and see that I had even got the level out to make sure it would be level!  
The wonderful thing is they sent me two other small vinyl items to practice with.  I used the one that said "Life is good" and put it over our family picture - it was a piece of cake!  Then I moved onto the main attraction...... I definitely should have waited for my husband.  At first I got it stuck together and had to re-attach the vinyl words and was getting frustrated because I knew it wouldn't go back together nicely - However, I was WRONG - it all went back together nicely and then I got it applied easily.  I would suggest however if you are doing a large one on a very high spot to wait until you have a little help.  I think this would have been easy to apply if I wasn't so short and if I didn't have 10 or 12 foot ceilings and was putting it right up to the ceiling.  Trying to put something up while standing on a ladder and having a 2 year old at your feet trying to get up the ladder too is definitely not the easiest way to go about it.  Look how great it turned out though!!!


Doesn't that look great?  It adds such a nice touch to my house and makes it look so much better - I absolutely LOVE it!  One of my blog followers will be lucky enough to add a little warm inviting touch to their house too!  Trading Phrases is offering the winner the wall quote below!
Good luck to all of you!  I know I would love to win this, but I don't think I can enter my own giveaways - haha!

TO BUY:  If you want to purchase one of these cute wall quotes go over to TradingPhrases.com you will be amazed by the selection they have!

TO WIN:       (Leave a comment for every entry you complete.)
MANDATORY ENTRIES:
BONUS ENTRIES:
  • 1 Entry - Sign up for Trading Phrases Newsletter
  • 1 Entry - Leave a Comment on Trading Phrases Facebook page & Tell them you entered the Giveaway at DirtyTruthReviews.Blogspot.com
  • 1  Entry - Review my blog on either Top Mommy Blogs or on Alexa (Both links are on the right hand side).
  • 1 Entry - Subscribe to DirtyTruthReviews Email Updates
  • 1 Entry - Subscribe to DirtyTruthReviews RSS Feeds
  • 1 Entry - For each other DirtyTruthReviews Giveaway entered (leave comment with name of giveaway you entered) 
  •  2 Entries - Blog about this giveaway, Tweet it, or Post it as your Facebook Status - leave a link to where I can find this in your comment

RULES:  Giveaway ends 11/08/2010 - Giveaway will be chosen via Random.org.  Leave a comment for each entry you complete.  Please leave your email address in your comments so I can contact the winner.  The winner will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.  You must do ALL parts of the mandatory entry or your comments will be deleted/invalid. 
Disclosure:  I was not paid for this review or giveaway.  I did receive the above product to review and all opinions are my own.

194 comments:

Shawn October 25, 2010 at 6:09 PM  

Thanks for the info. I have a few of these decal that I have purchased at home shows and they sure giver personality to my home. I am a new follower .

Shawn
www.coloradobeckers.blogspot.com

Mallory October 25, 2010 at 6:36 PM  

I am a GFC follower and I love this one!!

http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2721/Smile-Sparkle-Shine-Wall-Decals.htm

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com

Mallory October 25, 2010 at 6:39 PM  

tweeted!!

http://twitter.com/#!/malloryrobinson/status/28746885219

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com
Entry #1

Mallory October 25, 2010 at 6:39 PM  

tweeted!!

http://twitter.com/#!/malloryrobinson/status/28746885219

Mallory1031 at gmail dot com
Entry #2

Unknown October 25, 2010 at 10:56 PM  

LOVE wall decals!

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Carries Rambles October 26, 2010 at 11:17 AM  

My favorite design is this: http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_530/Butterfly-Blossom-Branch-Wall-Decals.htm

Carries Rambles October 26, 2010 at 11:21 AM  

I commented on their wall
http://www.facebook.com/TradingPhrases/posts/10150289908645207

kim28butterfield October 26, 2010 at 12:02 PM  

love the wall decals this is my fav
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_208/Live-Every-Moment-Wall-Decals.htm

Kim28butterfield@yahoo.com

kim28butterfield October 26, 2010 at 12:13 PM  

I commented on Trading Phrases wall on facebook

http://www.facebook.com/TradingPhrases?v=wall

Kim28butterfield@yahoo.com

pippirose October 26, 2010 at 4:10 PM  

I love the Lazy Cat:
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2737/Lazy-Cat-Wall-Decals.htm

pippirose59 at gmail dot com

pippirose October 26, 2010 at 4:11 PM  

I "like" Trading Phrases on FB (under my name, Piroska).
pippirose59 at gmail dot com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:16 PM  

I liked Trading Phrases on Facebook.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM  

I entered the Nachomamatees giveaway.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM  

I entered the Crazy Dog giveaway.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM  

I entered the Charm Factory giveaway.
susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM  

I entered the Skoy Clothes giveaway.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:17 PM  

I entered the TKI Designs giveaway.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM  

I'm an email subscriber (sclot.....@yahoo.com)

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Susan October 26, 2010 at 7:30 PM  

I entered the Naomilingerie giveaway.

susan (at) cravingthesavings (dot) com

Amanda Tempel October 26, 2010 at 10:11 PM  

Mandatory Entry 1- I Liked trading Phrases on Facebook as Amanda Tomlinson.

aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com

Amanda Tempel October 26, 2010 at 10:11 PM  

Mandatory Entry 2- I follow you on Google Friend Connect.

aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com

Amanda Tempel October 26, 2010 at 10:14 PM  

Mandatory entry 3- My favorite is the Smiling Giraffe : http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2574/Smiling-Giraffe-Wall-Decals.htm

aaron_amanda(at)live(dot)com

Tammy October 27, 2010 at 10:52 PM  

I know my husband would kill me if I bought this but this is one of my favorites! http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2763/Twilight-Logo-Wall-Decals.htm

Courtney October 28, 2010 at 7:26 AM  

I love the the saying Life is not measured in breaths
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_45/Life-is-Not-Measured-Wall-Decals.htm

Unknown October 28, 2010 at 2:09 PM  

I just love the Guitar Collection | Wall Decals...heavensent1@yahoo dotcom

Marina October 29, 2010 at 4:17 AM  

http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2404/Dream-It-Do-It-Wall-Decals.htm - this one is definitely my favorite. It's the thing i always say.

Kala October 29, 2010 at 11:24 AM  

my fav is this http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2737/Lazy-Cat-Wall-Decals.htm

Ashley October 29, 2010 at 5:34 PM  

I'm a follower and like them on facebook. I like this one the best: http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_599/Live-Laugh-Love-Wall-Decals.htm

hewella1 at gmail dot com

Anonymous,  October 30, 2010 at 10:44 AM  

I like this one

http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_629/Keep-Calm-Carry-On-Wall-Decals.htm

kmale0402@hotmail.com

mogrill October 30, 2010 at 11:33 PM  

Did the mandatories. I love this:

http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_728/Family-Where-Life-Begins-Wall-Decals.htm


Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

Brandy November 1, 2010 at 5:05 PM  

I would like the "Give Thanks" for my dining room.

http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_398/Give-Thanks-Wall-Decals.htm

Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 5:56 PM  

i love this one http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2673/Kiss-Laugh-Dream-Wall-Decals.htm
hppv50@yahoo.com

Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 5:57 PM  

Liked Trading Phrases on Facebook
sara mather
hppv50@yahoo.com

Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 6:00 PM  

Commented on Trading Phrases Facebook
sara mather
hppv50@yahoo.com

Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 6:01 PM  

Subscribed to DirtyTruthReviews Email Updates
hppv50@yahoo.com

Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 6:02 PM  

Subscribed to DirtyTruthReviews RSS Feeds
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Anonymous,  November 1, 2010 at 6:03 PM  

i entered the NachoMamaTees T-Shirt Giveaway
hppv50@yahoo.com

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

I love the fan with notes http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_672/Fan-Letters-Fan-Notes-Wall-Decals.htm

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

follow with google friend connect.

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

trading phrases facebook fan (penny watcher)

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

subscribed to their newsletter (as gmail.com, pennywatcher+news)

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

email subscriber (as gmail.com, pennywatcher+feed)

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:11 AM  

tweeted http://twitter.com/hcwpw/status/29468012265 #1

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Unknown November 2, 2010 at 6:12 AM  

tweeted http://twitter.com/hcwpw/status/29468012265 #2

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: skoy cloth

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: nachomamatees

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: naomilingerie

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: tki designs

[email me at gmail.com, user pennywatcher]

Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: charm factory

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Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:54 AM  

entered another giveaway: my lip stuff

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Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:55 AM  

entered another giveaway: what she buys

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Unknown November 2, 2010 at 8:55 AM  

entered another giveaway: tiny token

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Angie November 2, 2010 at 11:16 AM  

I adore this one: http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2558/A-True-Love-Story-Wall-Decals.htm

rennieangie at gmail dot com

Hilary November 2, 2010 at 3:30 PM  

Would LOVE to own this: http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2669/Master-of-My-Fate-Wall-Decals.htm

Hilary November 2, 2010 at 3:32 PM  

I am unable to view your GFC followers, but I am am email subscriber. Thanks for the opportunity.

hookemhil at gmail.com

Brenda November 2, 2010 at 8:08 PM  

My favorite phrase is the light unto my path. I follow Trading Phrases on FB. I follow you via GFC.

brendashandmade@yahoo.com

desiclark November 2, 2010 at 9:28 PM  

TOLD TRADING PHRASES I ENTERED DIRTY TRUTH GIVEAWAY ON FB
desi.clark2k@gmail.com

Our Hopeful Home November 3, 2010 at 7:52 AM  

SO many great designs! I'm loving this one
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2754/We-Are-Family-Origins-Wall-Decals.htm

Unknown November 4, 2010 at 1:18 PM  

I really like the http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_1886/Every-Story-Has-An-End-Wall-Decals.htm

scottysgirl4life@gmail.com

Unknown November 5, 2010 at 12:43 PM  

Tweeted...http://twitter.com/DNatrlBeauty/status/634104089415680...heavensent1@yahoo dotcom

Yona Williams November 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM  

I LOVE the Dog Wreath. Im a Google Connect Friend and a Facebook friend of Trading Phrases (Priceless Writers). Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

Yona Williams November 6, 2010 at 12:38 PM  

Left a comment of Trading Phrases on Facebook (Priceless Writers). Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

Yona Williams November 6, 2010 at 12:39 PM  

Im an RSS feed subscriber (via Google Reader) Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

Aisling November 7, 2010 at 2:40 PM  

I'm looking for a wedding gift and was hoping to find the two hearts intertwined with the bride and groom names. I didn't find it, but I also love #CUS379 My Whole Heart:
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_1643/My-Whole-Heart-Wall-Decals.htm

Aisling November 7, 2010 at 2:41 PM  

I follow Dirty Truth Reviews on Google Friend Connect. mcgillrmcgill(at)charter(dot)net

Sarah Matos November 7, 2010 at 6:11 PM  

I like this one!
http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_1527/Laughter-Sparkles-Part-2-Wall-Decals.htm

smatos04@hotmail.com

Sarah Matos November 7, 2010 at 6:16 PM  

Wrote on Trading Phrases Facebook Page letting them know I entered the giveaway here!

smatos04@hotmail.com

Anonymous,  November 7, 2010 at 8:03 PM  

Sweet blog and thank you for the giveaway!
Would love, love, LOVE to win this!
=]

HannahAchrissmile November 8, 2010 at 12:43 AM  

I'd like this one: http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_530/Butterfly-Blossom-Branch-Wall-Decals.htm

aigcanada7 at hotmail (dot) com

HannahAchrissmile November 8, 2010 at 12:45 AM  

"like" trading places on facebook (hannah knit)

aigcanada7 at hotmail (dot) com

HannahAchrissmile November 8, 2010 at 12:47 AM  

subscriber via rss reader for google reader (chrinahxxxx@..)

aigcanada7 (at) hotmail [dot[ com

HannahAchrissmile November 8, 2010 at 12:48 AM  

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shared on fb

aigcanada7 at hotmail dot com

HannahAchrissmile November 8, 2010 at 12:49 AM  

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shared on fb

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Jen H November 8, 2010 at 5:18 AM  

I'm a gfc follower, and a fan of their page on fb. Jennifer Harriman. I also absolutely love the http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2700/Family-Photo-Tree-Giant-Tree-Wall-Decals.htm

Amy delong November 8, 2010 at 3:54 PM  

like this one http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_1271/Christmas-Holly-Wall-Decals.htm
fb fan of theirs
follow you by gfc
ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

susansmoaks November 8, 2010 at 6:04 PM  

i would like to get the Family Where Life Begins | Wall Decals
fb fan tony l smoaks
follower

susansmoaks at gmail dot com

Timshaun November 8, 2010 at 8:54 PM  

Follow via GFC
Trading Phrases fan on FB
I love the http://www.tradingphrases.com/item_2801/Welcome-Lauren-Script-Wall-Decals.htm
Shaunda.Eppes at gmail dot com

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