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Monday, October 24, 2011

Surprise Giveaway #18 ~ Giani Granite Countertop Kit~NOW CLOSED

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Wow I had so many wonderful entries into this giveaway,
you guys must really want to try it for yourself! Even if you aren't a winner,
you should definitely pick up a kit & have fun with it =D
Again a very special thank you to Giani!
OK so the winner of this fabulous Giani Granite Countertop Kit is
drum roll please......
#52 Angie Simonsen! Congratulations!
I hope you LOVE your new countertops!
Thank you to all who entered & be sure to enter my other giveaways,
as there is always a giveaway & a link party going on over here!
Much Love
~Iffy~

I am SO excited for this week's giveaway from 
Giani  ~Granite Paint for Countertops

It was so much fun transforming my kitchen with Giani.
Here is what my kitchen counters looked like
and now

It was really easy for a novice like myself to get the hang of & so thrilling 
to see the dramatic difference.

I really disliked my white countertops before, but now I love the way they look
and couldn't be happier.

The Giani kit comes with everything you need for your transformation, 
other than a few items like gloves, paper plates, & painters tape.
There is an instructional dvd included as well & additional information on their 
website if you need it here.

It even comes with the sponges you will use-you will
cut them into 3 different sizes to use.
and then the fun begins.
The longest wait time is after you prime-so be patient & let
it dry completely.
Apply your first mineral,
and your second,
then the third mineral,
and if you select it you can add limestone for
lighter shades, like I did.

Everyone who sees my new countertops can't believe they are not real granite,
because they look so real. I chose the Chocolate Brown kit with extra limestone, but there are 6 different colors you can select from and of course you are in control of the end results. 
The final coat is a clear topcoat, my husband painted 2 coats & it shines beautifully.
Even though we used the painters tape(we used Frog because we like it better than the
blue, personally)
we still had a few bleeds of the primer here & there.
Although once it was caulked(with white) it looked perfect.

LOVE~ IT!!!
So now it's your turn to transform your countertops. 
Thanks to Giani  
one of my very lucky readers will win a granite paint kit of their very own!


Entering is easy:
First you must follow Stay At Home Nation publicly on gfc,
then visit Giani Granite Countertop Paint here and comment below what color you want to
try on your countertops.

Additional ways to enter (leave a comment for each entry)
*******************************
Follow me on twitter @StayAtHomeIffy =1 entry
Follow me on Pinterest here =2 entries
Post my button on the sidebar of your blog (located at the top of my sidebar) =3 entries
Blog about this giveaway =2 entries(each day you do)
Tweet or @mention about this giveaway =1 entry(each day you do)
Post a comment on your facebook about this giveaway =1 entry(each day you do)
"Like" Giani on Facebook here =1 entry
Follow Giani on twitter here =1 entry
Be sure to check out Giani on blogger here too!
Open to all US residents, ends November 07, 2011 at midnight.

SO many chances to win this awesome giveaway, enter now so you don't miss out!
Thank you again to Gail at Giani!
The winner will be contacted November 8th, so make sure you leave your email or that you have it visible.

If you cannot wait to get started with Giani you can purchase the kits online here
for $69.95 plus shipping,
or now they are available at Walmart too.
Here it is again


HUGE difference to our kitchen! I'm actually OK with our white cabinets for a little longer
because the countertops are so pretty =D

Don't miss my eShakti Custom Made Clothing giveaway ending 10/30~enter Here
& also for the Yoomi self warming Baby bottle ending 10/31 ~enter Here
Thank you for entering
&
Good Luck!
~Iffy~




I was provided a Giani kit for review purposes, however all opinions are honest & 100% mine.

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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    I follow you on GFC
    Vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    I forgot to say I would like it to be Chocolate Brown with extra limestone in it like yours -just beautiful
    vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  3. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I follow you on twitter -grocery money
    vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  4. AnonymousOctober 24, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/grocerymoney/status/128553284532314113
    vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  5. AnonymousOctober 25, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/grocerymoney/status/128922082032619520

    Tuesday, Oct. 25
    Vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  6. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Whoo hoo! What a great diy giveaway! I'm in the process of moving into a foreclosure home and it needs a TON of work. This kit would definitely go a long way into beautifying the kitchen!

    I love the Emerald Green kit.

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  7. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I follow you on twitter

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    ReplyDelete
  8. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I follow you on pinterest

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  9. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    I like Giani on fb

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    ReplyDelete
  10. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    I follow them on twitter

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    ReplyDelete
  11. Screaming SardineOctober 25, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    I tweeted about the giveaway:
    http://twitter.com/#!/ScreaminSardine/status/128952477914636288

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

    ReplyDelete
  12. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I follow giani on twitter -grocery money
    vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  13. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I tweeted Wednesday October 26
    http://twitter.com/#!/grocerymoney/status/129197011093295105
    vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  14. BelindaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    GFC follower and I like the chocolate brown kit!

    mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  15. BelindaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I like giani on FB
    Belinda B
    mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  16. BelindaOctober 26, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    I follow giani on twitter
    mommato5boys
    mikebelindaconnor at hotmail dot com

    ReplyDelete
  17. hlevequeOctober 26, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    I follow on google friends

    ReplyDelete
  18. hlevequeOctober 26, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    I would love to do my counter tops in the Sicilian sand color

    ReplyDelete
  19. hlevequeOctober 26, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    Follow on Twitter

    ReplyDelete
  20. hlevequeOctober 26, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Tweeted about giveaway @levequeh

    ReplyDelete
  21. hlevequeOctober 26, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Follow on Pinetrest

    ReplyDelete
  22. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    I am following your blog publically with Google Friend Connect. GFC ID: dod

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    From Giani Granite, if I were lucky enough to win, I would choose the Sicilian Sand.

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  24. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I am following you on Twitter.

    Twitter ID: @bullittmilner

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    I tweeted about your giveaway:

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/129422909931393024

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  26. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I am following Giani on Twitter.

    Twitter ID: @bullittmilner

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  27. Pauline MilnerOctober 27, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    I am a fan of Giani on Facebook.

    Facebook ID: Pauline Milner Pike

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  28. Reanne BurnettOctober 27, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    I follow on GFC (I'm the goat!) and I would do the chocolate brown with the white limestone add-in, although it was fun to see their new bold Venetian colors. Thanks for the chance!

    bringhamsweeps (at) yahoo *dot* com

    ReplyDelete
  29. Reanne BurnettOctober 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    @rkcitrus follows you

    bringhamsweeps (at) yahoo *dot* com

    ReplyDelete
  30. Reanne BurnettOctober 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    I like Giani on FB!

    bringhamsweeps (at) yahoo *dot* com

    ReplyDelete
  31. Reanne BurnettOctober 27, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    @rkcitrus follows Giani

    bringhamsweeps (at) yahoo *dot* com

    ReplyDelete
  32. AnonymousOctober 28, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    I tweeted -Friday 10-28
    http://twitter.com/#!/grocerymoney/status/129865466423418881
    Vickie
    vmorgan456 (at) yahoo (dot) com

    ReplyDelete
  33. Pauline MilnerOctober 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/129963934429097984

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  34. amyyellowstoneOctober 29, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    So I am not sure how to follow via gfc? I did follow by email. I am hopoing that was right. I would love either the Sicilian Sand or the Chocolate Brown with the extra limestone...I am thinking the Chocolate Brown would be the winner!

    ReplyDelete
  35. amyyellowstoneOctober 29, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    I now follow on Pinterest!

    ReplyDelete
  36. amyyellowstoneOctober 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I now follow on Pinterest

    ReplyDelete
  37. amyyellowstoneOctober 29, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    I liked Giani on FB.

    ReplyDelete
  38. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I LOVE this!!! I would most definitely go with the chocolate brown. I painted our cabinets chocolate, so this would blend perfectly. Thank you so much for the chance to win - I've never seen this! We would love a nice new house or remodel, but don't have the money so this would be a welcome change. Crossing my fingers!! :)

    I follow via GFC!

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  39. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Following you on twitter as @champagnewisdom - yay!

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  40. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Following Giani on twitter as @champagnewisdom

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  41. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Following you in Pinterest!! (Jamie)

    Entry 1

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  42. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Following you in Pinterest!! (Jamie)

    Entry 2

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  43. The Need 2 ReadOctober 30, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Tweet Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/#!/ChampagneWisdom/status/130641267947352064

    jamieandandre at bellsouth dot net

    ReplyDelete
  44. Pauline MilnerOctober 30, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/130713663035281408

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Your counter tops turned out great! I am torn between the chocolate or the sicilian sand. I'm sure the hubby would choose the sand color.

    ReplyDelete
  46. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    I liked Giani on FB!

    ReplyDelete
  47. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Am following on GFC (took me way to long to figure out what GFC was!)

    ReplyDelete
  48. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I'm now following you on twitter! @wiredweirdly

    ReplyDelete
  49. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    I just realized the last three entries didn't have my email showing!!! I couldn't figure it out and then realized I was using the "new" blogger dashboard. I hope the other entries count! Anyway, I am following you on Pinterest (so addicted...)

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  50. Angie SimonsenOctober 31, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Now following Giani on twitter!

    ReplyDelete
  51. KatieOctober 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I would love to try the chocolate brown on my countertops! I'm following you now on Pinterest!

    ReplyDelete
  52. KatieOctober 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'm now following you on Twitter!

    ReplyDelete
  53. KatieOctober 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I liked Giani on facebook! I can't wait to try out the chocolate brown in my kitchen :)

    ReplyDelete
  54. KatieOctober 31, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I'm following Giani on twitter and facebook as well :)

    ReplyDelete
  55. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNationOctober 31, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    @amyyellowstone Amy-I tried to email you directly but you don't have your email address visible in blogger & you didn't leave it either. If you are the winner I can't reach you so you must leave an email so I can reach you! Glad you like it & to follow me on GFC-go to my sidebar & look under the section that reads "New Friends" directly under that says "join this site" click on that & if your pic shows up you have done it correctly. I hope this helps & good luck!
    ~Iffy~

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  56. Pauline MilnerNovember 3, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/132118181421649920

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  57. Pauline MilnerNovember 5, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/132836339585527808

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  58. Pauline MilnerNovember 6, 2011 at 10:27 PM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/133384845316468737

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete
  59. Pauline MilnerNovember 7, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    Tweeted

    http://twitter.com/#!/bullittmilner/status/133575737310584832

    dod@rogers.com

    ReplyDelete

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