Hello Kitty Anyone?

What little girl doesn't love and adore Hello Kitty? Let's face it, she's been around for a while and is just as popular today as she was in the past. Just think of how cute this apron would look all rolled up in an Easter basket next to hair clips http://www.etsy.com/listing/70639827/flower-hair-clip.

Don't forget the chocolate's this Easter!!!
check out these shops for some alluring delights :)

Nikid - http://www.etsy.com/shop/nikid

Michelle's This And That - http://www.etsy.com/shop/michellesthisandthat?ref=pr_shop_more

Pernilla - http://www.etsy.com/shop/michellesthisandthat?ref=pr_shop_more

So Many Ideas....Giveaway!!!

Being a person who loves to craft, I constantly have tons of ideas rolling around in this brain of mine just exploding and trying to get out. Only problem is...I don't always have the time to create the ideas that I have, so I'm wondering - what is it that people like most in my shop? What's your favorite part of my shop? Do you enjoy the variety, or perhaps you stop by just to check out one thing?

The more feedback the better as this will help me to move forward with my shop. I will randomly choose a winner from the thoughts and suggestions listed. The winner will get an item (FREE :) ) based on what they like best out of my shop!

BNE/BNR Raffle

If you haven't checked out the thread yet...it's a must see of great shops with a long list of amazing prizes!!! All you have to do is purchase something from the list of shops participating in the raffle. The super, amazing part is...THERE'S NO MINIMUM BUY IN!!! Yes, you can buy anything from any of the shops and still get entered to win!

CURATORS:
thechristmascorner.etsy.com
crystalphotography.etsy.com
christiecottage.etsy.com

PRIZE SHOPS & Prizes (Jan 15 - 28):

♥ blushnbubbles.etsy.com
Strawberry Jam Solid Sugar Scrub Cubes
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65131388/

♥ jodiscraftemporium.etsy.com
handmade dishcloth

♥ suckersbysteph.etsy.com
Love Birds Gift Bag
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65903714/

♥ auntyanndesigns.etsy.com -
$10 Gift Certificate

♥ watercolorsnmore.etsy.com
Choice of (3) 5 x 7 watercolor prints note cards

♥ loustudio.etsy.com -
a set of Thank you cards

♥ RosaMariasKitchen.etsy.com
$10 gift certificate

♥ chavaneth.etsy.com
Fabric Gift Bag - Zebra Print with 2 chocolate FreckleLips suckers!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/65769016/

♥ AndisMagicalNeedles.etsy.com
Can Cozy
http://www.etsy.com/listing/20583260/

♥ relaxedbeauty.etsy.com
Any pair of earrings for $10 or less.

♥ crochet18purple.etsy.com -
choice of a digital sheet

♥ whatshername.etsy.com -
a get well card from Mitchell and some dried catnip herb(for tea,catnip toys etc)

♥ oursj.etsy.com
A set of tags

♥ sinclaieville.etsy.com
4 fabric heart magnets

♥ crystalphotography.etsy.com
bookmark
http://www.etsy.com/listing/53228012/
card with this print
http://www.etsy.com/listing/61971019/

♥ christiecottage.etsy.com
3 piece bath set

♥ thechristmascorner.etsy.com
choice of a set of magnets or a coaster


Not totally convinced this is a great raffle? Check out the current buyers list - not a lot of people entered to win yet and did I mention that you get an entry for EVERY purchase!!! You can get as many as you want!!

I have personally won some really great prizes from a past raffle - some items were an gorgeous necklace and a lavendar sachel!
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The thread also hosts shops of the day with the chance to earn extra entries :)
Purchase from shop of the day and get anywhere up to 6 entries!!!

Remember to check the thread daily for the updated SHOPS OF THE DAY!!!

Blog Giveaway!!!

Okay...so I've had a blog for a while and haven't really kept up with it much or even got any followers yet (how funny is that lol), so I thought to get me moving in the right direction I would host a blog giveaway!! All you have to do is post what you like about my tags and what you would use them for and you will be entered to win a set of 12 tags!! - who knows maybe I'll throw in something extra too - I've been known to do that from time to time lol ;).
oursj.etsy.com

Forgot to mention that I will be choosing the winner on Friday!!! :)
Randomly chosen too! :)

Night Before School

Tomorrow my "Little" Man starts his first day of Pre-K, which means today we are off to a Picnic at Amma & Papa's (my mom & dad) house. This means 8 of my parents grandkids will be in school this year, ranging from Pre-K to 7th grade!! Wow, time sure does fly by! Next year my daughter will be the only one not in school!

With tomorrow being the first day of school, I need to add the finishing touches to my son's art smock, and then list a picture for the Etsy shop! I have to admit, I wasn't really sure about the Lizard fabric that he picked out, but I got some really bright green fabric for the back an some blue ribbon for the straps and voila! It looks so darn cute and Jake loves it!!! Now I just have to figure out how I want to put his name on it and we'll be good to go!

Sunday Night Craze

It's Sunday night and I'm at the computer and sewing machine trying to finish the last of my orders from the last week. Making everything handmade with a sewing machine is fun, takes time but gives me something to look back at and say - "I made that" with a little pride.

We went to our family reunion today and we took prizes for the kids Chinese Auction. I took handmade items - a Wow wow wubbzy bag and a cute kids apron. Hearing all of the great compliments from family when they realized I'd actually made them was nice and made me want to get right back into my sewing nook and get back to work.

I'm hoping that this week I can get several more kids aprons sewn, and am actually thinking about trying my skills at a pillowcase dress or two. Who knows we'll see :)