With Two Cats Giveaway!

One of my favorite part of the holidays is getting Christmas cards from all of my friends and hanging them up around the door. This year I get to not only send out our family Christmas cards but also birth announcements for Miss M! Even though I fully know that I can whip up some pretty awesome cards myself I have always been a fan of Tiny Prints. Well, thanks to one of the awesome blogs that I read, With Two Cats, there is a chance to win a $50 gift certificate!!! YAY!!!
Want to not have to worry about Christmas cards this year? Head over here and enter by 11:59pm on Thursday November 25th!!!
Here are some of my favorite designs for Christmas and for Miss M's announcement:

Happy Labor Day!

Happy Labor Day to all the folks out there working to make this world a better place, whether they get paid for it or not!

This has been my labor of love these last couple of days... a little something for Miss M's room:

It is a part of a Patti Griffin song called Kite that I fell in love with awhile ago. I thought that the words were pretty appropriate for Miss M and it would be a cherry touch with all the other fabric hoops I am decorating with. =) Thanks to the Embroidery Contest that I entered I am in love with embroidering words onto linen and really taking pleasure in song verses especially!

Oh, and I believe that I have a giveaway that I have to announce the winners for!!! Thank you to everyone for commenting and sharing in my nesting madness... the winners are:

 Amy said...

So cute! Love it.
My nesting...sadly, it hasn't started yet. BAD ME! I need it to, though. I think since I finished school and am job hunting and have NO deadlines...I have become quite lazy on the nesting. However, I do have a lot of projects in mind...

and

 kristanlynn said...

i love your idea of doing crafty things w/ your nesting energy! i need to go to Micheal's and get some things for myself.
my nesting too has started early this pregnancy. and i can't stop cleaning the kitchen or mopping the floors! =)

Congratulations and be sure to email me at mrs.conniekrebs@gmail.com with your mailing info along with how many eggs you want in your nest! (If I don't hear back in a week another winner will be chosen!)

A Nesting Giveaway

Well I am pretty sure that the whole nesting thing has begun with me. I feel like I can't get the house clean enough, I am in a decorating frenzy in Miss M's room, and I am already thinking ahead to packing my hospital bag. Lol, and I still have exactly 3 months until my due date!

So, instead of driving my hubby nuts with my cleaning and such I decided to celebrate my nesting urges with a lovely giveaway- A Sweet Little Nest Necklace!

The winner of this giveaway will receive one Sweet Little Nest Necklace with 1,2,or 3 blue eggs in it,

complete with a dainty silver chain!

(If you want different color eggs I am sure that can be arranged!)

And guess what? I am picking 2 winners this time!

To enter: Simply leave a comment about this post by Sunday, September 5th 11:59pm EST.

You can tell me about your own crazy nesting urges, cleaning frenzies, or just plain nuttiness!

Two winners will be chosen at random... 

please make sure that I have some way to get a hold of you if you win! 

Winners will be announced on Monday, September 6th! 

If You Love Me, Don't Read This!

Lol, well ok, you can read... just don't enter this contest because if you win I don't know if we can be friends... =)

So on Craft Gossip they are giving away 3 $100 Etsy Wishlist shopping sprees... my heart skips a beat just thinking about it. I LOVE ETSY! Seriously, it is my eye candy, soul candy, and even provides a bit of extra fun money for me now and then since I actually do sell things there sometimes. I could easily buy all my clothes, toiletries, kids toys, and so much more on here and never tire of checking out the site every day.

So what would I spend $100 on if I won? Here is my Etsy Wishlist!

Three Peas in a Pod Necklace- $35.00
Antique Twig Hair Pins- $24.50
Chunky Brown Wool Hat- $38.00
Hedgehog Rubber Stamp: $2.30
TOTAL: $99.80!

See how easy it is to spend $100 on Etsy? And trust me, this list took quite a bit of time to do because my favorites list is so big... lol.

Well, here's hoping I win and have some awesome new things to wear this fall! Remember, you didn't read about this giveaway and will not spread the word... I mean, you still want to be friends right? (Just kidding, I ♥ you all!)

Get Lucky Giveaway #5

Featured Seller #5- SugarChills

SugarChills is owned by Laura, a hip chick who likes sludge, slime, gunk, and dust! Not just any gunk though, the best foot gunk ever! That's right, this rocking Etsian specializes in natural, gentle, and effective body cleaning products. 

All SugarChills products are: 

- formulated with 100% natural ingredients to create a gentle, effective, and fun way to care for your face and body!

- in powder form to minimize packaging, preservatives, and postage 

- vegan (and nearly all are edible!) 

No Preservatives -- SugarChills products will work best when used within 3-5 months.

Nothing Artificial or Synthetic –- all products are created in small batches to ensure freshness and eliminate the need for preservatives. 

No Fragrances or Perfumes -- complementary blends of organic essential oils provide delightful aromas while gently nourishing your skin!

Aside from the effectiveness of these products I am a huge fan of the clever packaging which is catchy and hip. With names like Foot Gunk, Face Slime, and Skin Sludge this is no foo foo girly stuff!  

It is pretty clear that Laura keeps the earth in mind when creating her products, using only the best ingredients that will get the job done. The store is a testament to truly thinking about both the customer and the world's well-being when making products. And, Laura is truly a pleasure to work with... the best kind of Etsian there is! 

Today, SugarChills is giving away the choice of ANY medium size Face Slime of your choice!  With scents like almond, cocoa, and oatmeal, these awesome facial masks with detox your skin and balance it, making it radiate from the outside in! What kind will you choose??

Questions? Contact Laura for custom spa packages, party favors, and wholesale information. sugar@sugarchills.com

Follow SugarChills on Twitter for giveaways, new product launches, & Twitter-only deals! http://twitter.com/SugarChills

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Giveaway Rules:

1. Visit the Featured Seller's Etsy store.

2. Come back and leave a comment with your name, 

a favorite item from the Featured Store, 

and your email so I can get a hold of you when you win!

3. Bonus entries for Facebooking, Twittering, and Blogging about the Giveaway of the Day!

(Just leave a comment with the link for each action)

4. Another bonus entry for becoming a follower of either this blog and/or the Featured Sellers blog or Twitter!

Again, leave a comment so we know!

**So all in all you can get up to 6 entries to win! That is a lot of chances!** 

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You have until Sunday March 21st at midnight to enter all these wonderful giveaways! 

Winners will be chosen by Random.org and contacted by email on Monday March 22nd. 

The won item will be shipped out directly from the seller, not me.

If I don't hear from the winner in one week, another winner will be chosen. 

"May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go."

Get Lucky Giveaway #4

Featured Seller #4- StayAwake

StayAwake is run by Lindy, a wonderfully creative sewer whose felt finger puppets have captured my heart from the start!

This is why Stayawake puppets rock my world as well as my girls' world:

- Each puppet made from my original whimsical designs
- Hand-stitched using no glue
- Made from wool-blend felt which is a mixture of wool and wood fibre, and far more earth-friendly and durable than synthetic felt, or ecofi felt (which are plastic products)
- people puppets are available in any skin tone!
- puppets are made to order - I can customize any set just for you!

I love the variety of all these finger puppets, everything from dragons to mermaids, bunnies to moose! And of course, no commercial characters, just lots of inspiration and imagination. I have had a really hard time choosing a set for my girls since they both would love anything from here. And isn't that an awesome problem to have? 

Looking around at the store you tell that time, thought, and patience was put into each puppet. Lindy told me that some of those tiny finger puppets can take up to an hour to make! I also love that she is always coming up with something new, like the buggy set. I can't wait to see what is new in the shop next!

Aside from her Etsy store, Lindy also has a Facebook Fan Page- if you decide to become a fan and comment about it here you will get another entry into this very generous giveaway!!! And here is what you are waiting for:

Today, StayAwake is giving away the choice of ANY THREE PUPPETS from her store! Isn't that AWESOME?! So you can get something for everyone if you have more than one child, or just choose a variety for your little one to play with. They are perfect for car rides, carrying in pockets, and just telling that perfect story! What will you choose?

(* Please note that the current make time for this shop due to high demand is 2 weeks)

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Giveaway Rules:

1. Visit the Featured Seller's Etsy store.

2. Come back and leave a comment with your name, 

a favorite item from the Featured Store, 

and your email so I can get a hold of you when you win!

3. Bonus entries for Facebooking, Twittering, and Blogging about the Giveaway of the Day!

(Just leave a comment with the link for each action)

4. Another bonus entry for becoming a follower of either this blog and/or the Featured Sellers blog.

Again, leave a comment so we know!

**So all in all you can get up to 6 entries to win! That is a lot of chances!** 

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You have until Sunday March 21st at midnight to enter all these wonderful giveaways! 

Winners will be chosen by Random.org and contacted by email on Monday March 22nd. 

The won item will be shipped out directly from the seller, not me.

If I don't hear from the winner in one week, another winner will be chosen. 

"May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go."

Get Lucky Giveaway #3

Featured Seller #3- SnuggyBaby

SnuggyBaby is an awesome baby-wearing store created by Jo, a mom who not only runs a very successful Etsy shop but also her own website with all the things a mom needs for their baby!

Her Etsy profile says this:

Welcome to Snuggy Baby.

Every baby needs a sling and every mom deserves one. I tell everyone who is looking for a shower gift that every new mom needs a sling, a boppy, and a crockpot, and if they have a sling, they can get by without a boppy. Unfortunatly in my city, slings,(especially the adjustable ring slings) are impossible to buy. 

I wanted every baby to have the benefit and every mom to have the convienienve of a sling. I also wanted to make it easier for moms to find slings that they would love as a fashion accessory as much as for the benefits to their babies and Snuggy Baby was born.

Thank you for looking at my store. I hope you find something that you love.

I discovered this wonderful Etsian when I was looking around Etsy with AJ on my lap. AJ was carrying around a baby of hers in a make shift sling and I really wanted to find someone on Etsy who made ones that didn't require me to tie complex knots. Hence I found SnuggyBaby and her lovely, well made doll slings! (AJ of course got one with monkey fabric on it, her favorite accessory by far!)

Looking around at Jo's Etsy store you only get a taste of her talent. For a true look head on over to her other store- www.snuggybaby.com! When I first clicked on this store I was so impressed with how easy it was to navigate around, how crisp the photos were, and the variety. There are not only the doll slings, but also wraps (my personal baby wearing favorite!), ring slings, and wet bags. The fabric variety is astounding, and I can vouch for the craftsmanship of the pieces. 

There is so many nice things I can say about this store and this seller. If you are a baby wearing mama, or have a little girl who wants to wear her dollies like mama, this is the Giveaway for you!

The lucky winner of this awesome giveaway is going to win a $20 gift certificate which can be used for ANY product at www.snuggybaby.com! AND, if you become a follower on Facebook here, you will get yourself yet another entry into the giveaway!! 

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Giveaway Rules:

1. Visit the Featured Seller's Etsy store.

2. Come back and leave a comment with your name, 

a favorite item from the Featured Store, 

and your email so I can get a hold of you when you win!

3. Bonus entries for Facebooking, Twittering, and Blogging about the Giveaway of the Day!

(Just leave a comment with the link for each action)

4. Another bonus entry for becoming a follower of either this blog and/or the Featured Sellers blog.

Again, leave a comment so we know!

**So all in all you can get up to 6 entries to win! That is a lot of chances!** 

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Winners will be chosen by Random.org and contacted by email.

The won item will be shipped out directly from the seller, not me.

If I don't hear from the winner in one week, another winner will be chosen. 

"May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go."

Get Lucky Giveaway #2

Featured Seller #2- Works of Whimsy

Works of Whimsy is owned by Linda, a fun and friendly Etsian who shares my love of felt and kids!

Her profile says this:

The bolder, the brighter, the better!

After I had my kids, I was inspired to create, because I couldn't find the whimsical, colorful stuff I longed for in stores. At first, all my creations were kept in the family. After I saw how my kids' friends reacted to my creations, however, I began to make items to give as birthday gifts. Parents started telling me how much their kids loved the gifts, and how they won't go to a sleep-over or on trip without taking them along. 

People have been suggesting that I sell my creations for a while. With the enthusiastic encouragement of my family--and the discovery of Etsy--I decided to give it a try.

I discovered this awesome shop when I saw her cute little mice featured on the front page one day in February.  I knew that my girls would love some cute love bunnies for Valentine's Day and bought a pair of them, but little did I know that these bunnies would be such a hit! Gabby and AJ take them everywhere, play catch with them, and love toting them around on adventures. 

You can see from all the colors that Linda knows what kids like and need for playtime, and even from just looking at the photos you can tell that a lot of time and love were put into making these pretend pals. I think that the little wedding mice are my favorites of all!

Today, Works of Whimsy is giving away the pretty blue and pink set of bunnies seen left!  She told me that she made this duo specifically for this giveaway and I am so excited because any child will love them and they would make a cute addition to an Easter basket for sure.  Don't forget to check out Linda's sold items if you like these to see what else she has made in the past.... her imagination and attention to detail is wonderful!

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Giveaway Rules:

1. Visit the Featured Seller's Etsy store.

2. Come back and leave a comment with your name, 

a favorite item from the Featured Store, 

and your email so I can get a hold of you when you win!

3. Bonus entries for Facebooking, Twittering, and Blogging about the Giveaway of the Day!

(Just leave a comment with the link for each action)

4. Another bonus entry for becoming a follower of either this blog and/or the Featured Sellers blog.

Again, leave a comment so we know!

**So all in all you can get up to 6 entries to win! That is a lot of chances!** 

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You have until Sunday March 21st at midnight to enter all these wonderful giveaways! 

Winners will be chosen by Random.org and contacted by email on Monday March 22nd. 

The won item will be shipped out directly from the seller, not me.

If I don't hear from the winner in one week, another winner will be chosen. 

"May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go."

Get Lucky Giveaway #1

Featured Seller #1- Social Butterflies

Social Butterflies is run by Brandy, a sassy designer who has lovelies for both your hair and your neck!

Her profile says this:

"I am a camera carrying mom, designer, crafter, shopaholic, hostess with the mostess and fashionista! I love planning parties, bright colors and all things sparkly! I'm out to make my world a little bit more fabulous - one project at a time. Thanks for visiting Social Butterflies!"

I purchased a Wish Bracelet from Brandy and fell in love with it for it's simplicity and meaning. Not only was the quality of the cotton superb, but the charm that she picked for me was exactly what I was looking for! I love the idea of a wish necklace or bracelet as well. You simply put it on, make a wish, and wait for the string to wear out. When the necklace or bracelet falls off, your wish will come true! Fabulous huh? 

Looking around at the rest of the store you can see that a lot of thought and effort was put into all of the items. Brandy chose her colors with care and is also super friendly to converse with, a feature that goes far on Etsy. 

Aside from her Etsy store, Brandy also has a lovely blog- The Moody Fashionista. I love how the colors are soft yet make a statement, as well as the great tutorial links. Please check out the blog as well, it is so worth your time, and if you become a follower of her awesome blog you will get an extra entry! 

Today, Social Butterflies is giving away the choice of one Wish Necklace from her store! Choose your wish, pick a color to match your personality, and you are set to go! No matter which one you choose, you will not be disappointed! And, don't worry if you don't win, her entire shop is currently buy 3, get the 4th item free!

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Giveaway Rules:

1. Visit the Featured Seller's Etsy store.

2. Come back and leave a comment with your name, 

a favorite item from the Featured Store, 

and your email so I can get a hold of you when you win!

3. Bonus entries for Facebooking, Twittering, and Blogging about the Giveaway of the Day!

(Just leave a comment with the link for each action)

4. Another bonus entry for becoming a follower of either this blog and/or the Featured Sellers blog.

Again, leave a comment so we know!

**So all in all you can get up to 6 entries to win! That is a lot of chances!** 

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You have until Sunday March 21st at midnight to enter all these wonderful giveaways! 

Winners will be chosen by Random.org and contacted by email on Monday March 22nd. 

The won item will be shipped out directly from the seller, not me.

If I don't hear from the winner in one week, another winner will be chosen. 

"May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go."

Busy Little Bee...

Man oh man have I been a busy little bee.... creating beauty on paper, beauty on the computer, and hopefully beauty to hold and play with. Between that has been a relapse of AJ's ear infections, getting in the habit of working on, Girl Scout info, and PTO craziness...

But here is the good part.... it is ALL stuff that I love doing! Painting, mothering, caring for my girls and their friends, taking part in their education, and turning my body back into the powerhouse that it was in college. 

And here is yet another thing that I have going on:

That is right! Next week from Monday to Saturday I will feature 6 different Etsy shops 

(well one is mine so does it count??)

And 6 of you dear readers will win some awesome gifts!

I have some beauty items, beautiful toys, something for you baby wearing mamas,

and much much more!

So stay tuned, tell all your friends, and prepare to Get Lucky!

Vintage Mini-Quilt Giveaway!!

Want to win this lovely mini-quilt?

Pop over to Bright and Blithe and enter!

Be sure to check around this awesome blog,

you will get as addicted as I am!

I love the vintage items that she chooses because they are soooo colorful

and unique.... love it!

Winner!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who entered my February giveaway!!! What nice comments and crafty tips! The winner is:

Pfeiffer Photos said...

I'd like a tote for school stuff! My project book fave right now is anything in the Pottery Barn library of home decor ideas/how-tos.

My name is Tina Pfeiffer
email: pfeiffer_photos@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Congratulations on winning a custom made tote (I love Pottery Barn as well!) I will email you and we will get going with making you a fabulous new tote! To everyone else, be sure to check back at the end of March for another great giveaway. =) Happy Crafting!!

*GIVEAWAY* in honor of my new friend!

I quickly discovered that a week without a sewing machine is not a fun thing... boring..... I read reviews of different of machines, in good sewing books, blogs, anything to point me in the right direction when getting a new sewing machine. Being a novice of course I looked at what the big box stores had, but nothing really impressed me. So I went to the locally owned sewing shop around the corner from my house....and fell in love!

The saleslady was uber nice and showed me a couple different models, but the one that caught my eye was the Janome Magnolia 7330. What a beautiful machine indeed!! It is high quality without being flashy, has lots of features without being overpowering, and most important- it has flowers on it! =) I call her Daisy!

So in honor of my new sewing machine I will be giving away something by yours truly! The winner will have his or her choice of one out of three different items- all custom created, everything from size to color!

*Tote bag:Fully lined, pockets inside and out, heavy cotton for durability, ring for keys to be hooked to. (Project Design by Lotta Jansdotter)

*Yoga Mat Tote: Wide strap for comfortable carrying, pocket for keys and cell phone, ribbon closure. (Project Design by Lotta Jansdotter)

*Decorative bed or Couch Pillow: Custom applique with pocket perfect for a book and reading glasses! (This is my own design, sorry no pics of the ones I have made yet!!) Just know it is very cool if you are an avid reader with books all over the place. Stuffed with Eco-fil it is uber soft and cozy.

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So here is what you have to do to win:

1. Tell me what you would like to win and why, do you have a favorite project book?

2. Leave your name and email

3. Giveaway runs from today until Weds night at midnight

4. Only comment once