Roundup & Goals

The SMS giveaway is over and Karrie S. and Melissa P. are the two lucky winners! Congrats!

Our garden is finally planted and our veggies are sprouting.  Some raccoons got into our carrots and a single tomato plant - any suggestions on how to keep them out and away?

(Our chickens ended up dust bathing in one of our garden boxes...we've put a fence around everything since then)

The school year is officially over and I get to work on some fun projects that I've been wanting to do all year but never had the time.  Pinterest surely hasn't helped with keeping those projects in check; in fact, 95% of what I want to do has come from pinterest.

(one of the dresses that acts as inspiration for summer sewing!)

Some of my (personal) crafting goals for the next week or two:

1. Hem/take in some clothing that have been sitting in my craft room for a year.  Literally, a year.
2. Make a tank dress like this or this or even this.
3. When I saw this ruffled duvet cover I instantly fell in love.  Definitely want to make it, though it will probably take all summer! 
4. Make little man shoes and tie for a friend's baby shower.
5.  Finish kitchen tea towels and post tutorial for them and dying fabric in an HE washer.
6. Move all bookmarks to pinterest for easier viewing 
7. Sand and spray down a vintage bowl flower I bought at a craft fair - pictures to come later

 What are your crafting goals for the next week or two?
 

Sew Mama Sew - Giveaway Day - Handmade

I'm back at it again, participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day.  I have lots of handmade goodies for one lucky person!

Take a look at the picture to see exactly what you will be getting! (Bracelets, earrings, key chains and wine glass charms!)

I've made the giveaway a little easier this year by using a giveaway assistant.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Fine print:

• Giveaway will be open until May 25 at 5 p.m. PST / 8pm EST.
• Giveaway is for US addresses only
• You will be notified by May 27th if you are a winner.  If winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen

Sew Mama Sew - Giveaway Day - Supplies

I'm back at it again, participating in the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway day.  I have lots of supply goodies for one lucky person!

Take a look at the picture to see exactly what you will be getting! (hand dyed yard, decoupaged tin, two sewn bags with tiny matchbook notes, and a wax tart)

I've made the giveaway a little easier this year by using a giveaway assistant.
a Rafflecopter giveaway

Fine print:

• Giveaway will be open until May 25 at 5 p.m. PST / 8pm EST.
• Giveaway is for US addresses only
• You will be notified by May 27th if you are a winner.  If winner does not respond within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen

New blog design

I updated the blog with a new design... and I'm in love with it!  So fresh and fun!

Hopefully with the school year ending and this fun new blog design I'll be coming around and posting more often.  I have a couple tutorials that need to be posted as well as the SMS Giveaway Day (which will have both handmade and supply items!)

Let me know your thoughts and what you'd like to see!

SMS - Giveaway Day

I will be participating in Sew Mama Sew's Giveaway Day again this year!  Giveaways will start on May 21st so come back then!  I'll be giving away some supplies and possibly some handmade items as well!

You can check out other giveaways here, which will be updated on May 21.  Set your alarms and see you then!

Jewelry Affaire Spring 2012

Some exciting news: I had three items published in the Spring 2012 issue of Jewelry Affaire magazine!

The spreads are so gorgeous!

Two of my pocket watch necklaces with brass and pearl accents.
























I love how my vintage decoupaged collage bracelet was photographed! So pretty!

Would any of you be interested in purchasing one of the necklace? I haven't decided if I should list them in the shop? They would be made similar to the ones in the photo but of course I would need to use different pocket watch movements, as they are vintage therefore all different.

Midwest Craft Caucus in Review

I had a blast at the Midwest Craft Caucus last weekend. I learned SO much!

The three hour drive back home allowed me to brainstorm in complete silence about several different things. I thought about how much I want to start an alternative craft fair here in Huntington, West Virginia. I've already come up with two possible names, a tagline, where and when I want to have it... just have to put the rest in motion. If anyone in the tri-state area is interested in helping out, please email me or leave a comment!

Next thing I thought about is how I want to start a webpage that has all my info in one place. I know I should have done this *last year* but it seems I never even get a moment to breathe. I could design the site myself, I have those skills, but I don't have the time! Anyone out there that would be willing to render their services?

I also need to send out my newsletter. I sent it out once (last year) and have yet to send out another one. I also need to bring back the newsletter sign up book that I had at every show. Yes, I must get on this!

The list could go on and on...

I did meet several inspiring women there! Amy Turn Sharp from Little Alouette, Suzy Ultman, AmyD from Made By AmyD, Megan Green from Stinky Bomb Soap, and Grade Dobush the author of Crafty Superstar.

I would love for there to be another craft caucus in the future!