My bags are packed, the 'to-do' list is left for Bret, and I'm ready to head out to the airport. Since I'll be gone (briefly) until Saturday (well, late Friday night) I'll be taking a short break from blogging. Check back here on Saturday evening for a fun filled report and\or cool links that I've found over my short absence. In the mean time, here's some contests you can enter that will keep you busy:

Craft My Ride - Create a handmade car accessory and you could win a new Scion!

Although it's not 'up' yet, Baby Lock will be hosting a "Dreaming of a Quilt" contest beginning October 15. Grand Prize is Baby Lock Quest and a chance to win a $10,000 cash prize, PLUS a trip to the 2008 AQS Quilt Show in Paducah! You can download your form here beginning Monday, October 15.

The 2007 Softie Awards are open for submissions! There are 9 categories that you could enter your creation into including Holiday Smorgasboard and The Nightmare Before Christmas.

Etsy feeling the Halloween spirit and is hosting a Costume Contest.
There are lots of categories to enter in this one, but you'll need to be an Etsy seller in order to win one of 18 prizes.