An Etsy Christmas............

I have joined a wonderful blog giving away over $750 in prizes!

This contest is all about promoting mom blogs and small businesses (especially run by moms or for moms). I have added a surprise Lotus Hair Flower like this one to the prize pot!

I am expecting my Andalucia, so I'm leaning toward a hair flower in one of those amazing prints.

So be sure to stop by the BusyMom blog and enter to win!

Contest Ends Saturday, December 6th at 9:00 pm.
Two winners will be chosen and the prizes will be equally divided.

Last Day to get 20% off.............

Today is the last day for the big After Thanksgiving Sale in my Etsy shop. Take 20% off any purchase made today!

I am also offering Buy One Get One FREE in my photo store.

Two days left............

I have been offering a free shipping deal in my store this week and there are only two days left to get your purchases shipped free. Now's the time to get some of those things you've been keeping your eye on and save those pesky shipping fees for something better. Not to mention, you'll get some of your shopping done before the masses start heading out to make the shopping season crazy.

So keep your sanity, shop from home and get FREE SHIPPING!!

Hurry, this offer ends Thursday night at midnight.

A little catch up.........

**Warning this post is very long and lots of pictures!**

I am going to try an catch up on everything that you have missed in the past month.

Lets see.... Where should I begin?

I guess where I last left off would be a good place to start.

Remember the beautiful couple from this post? Well, they held the wedding in a little sanctuary in the mountains. It's actually her father's property and I cannot even begin to tell you how amazing this place is! He has taken several old, abandon homes and refinished them. They are all on one piece of property and they all share the most amazing forest of trees, swinging bridges, gazebos, two zip lines, bouncing spring swings, a Joey, and pathways from gazebo to gazebo.

It is the coolest place. My kids were in heaven!

Here are a couple of the lovely pictures.

The leaves have been falling like crazy too! My yard has been covered in leaves several times over. The kids absolutely love this time of year.

Here are a couple of the Fall pictures I have been promising.

I also have them listed in my other Etsy shop.

Speaking of Etsy shops.............. I have totally stocked my shop with lots of yummy items for the holidays. Here are a few.........

And the girls from Trendy Textiles have been having a game of Mistletoe Marathon. Stop by and check it . It lasts for a couple more weeks!

Well, I think that is enough for one catch up post.

Halloween is in the air.....

While the sci-fi channel is hosting their 31 days of Halloween....

I will be hosting contest to show a much cuter side of Halloween. For my fellow members of the Etsy street team Trendy Textiles, I am going to be hosting a costume contest!

The best part of all...........

You guys are going to be my judges!!!

I will post the fun entry photos here and on November 3rd, the voting will begin. So stay tuned.

Free Shipping Today Only...........

I have decided to offer my customers free shipping on anything purchased from my Etsy shop today.

You've got until midnight tonight (Mountain Time) to get free shipping!

(US only please)

My first showcase feature on Etsy and some new arrivals

Tomorrow my store will be featured on the Etsy Clothing showcase! I'm pretty excited and in preparation for the showcase, I have totally stocked my store with lots of new Items.

Incognito Wallets

Brand new Hair Clips

Oh, and I picked up the much anticipated patterns from Sandi Henderson over the weekend! Yay! I ordered a few extra, because I knew there would be lots of people who want to get their hands on those patterns. I only got a few, so grab them while you can.

They are also listed in my Etsy store:)

A birthday and a Sale!!

Saturday is my 31st birthday and I'm finding myself a little down about it all. I'm not sure why, because I made it through the big 30. This just seems a little different, and maybe I'm feeling a little older, a little more tired, and deffinately a little crazier this year. So I thought some sales might cheer me up and keep me busy enough to maybe forget how old I'm getting.

So I am having a storewide sale on everything in my Etsy store until Saturday June 21st. Please stop by my store and take a peek if you have a minute and if you see something you like, grab it while you can at a great discount!

Thanks:)

Mandy

Summertime....

I just love the first few days of sun after a long harsh winter. It's funny how a little sun can make you want to clear out the cobwebs and break out of the hum drum.

I've been sewing up a storm this past week and you won't be disapointed. However, I can only show you a few, because many will be listed when we have our exciting launch with

Jennifer Paganelli.

I did get my girls out for pictures today. Here is one from my newest line for Summer 2008 to get you started.

They are all listed in my Etsy Store or you can click on the picture to visit each listing.

Tangerine Twist

I have also listed a few of my signature Patchy Pin Pillows

and a mini Lotus hairflower made from that beautiful Ginger Blossom fabric.

And if that's not enough, we have this fabulous launch coming up with Jennifer Paganelli's Bell Bottoms fabric. Jennifer is so sweet and is an amazing textiles artist.

Be sure to check it out on Etsy May 1st. All of the amazing designers from Trendy Textiles will be there showcasing their talent.

Mama needs a new camera sale!

My tired sweet hardworking camera is looking for resting spot, so it's time for a new one.

So I decided to hold a sale in my Etsy shop.

Blame it on the munchkins...........

for my absence, that is.

I couldn't think of a better reason for not having enough time to blog though:)

We had a wonderful Easter. The sun was shining and the kids had so much fun finding eggs, hiding them and finding them again, and just being able to run and play. We spent the day with all of our extended family and the kids od'd on the candy until they passed out. It took two days for them to recover from the sugar hang over, but it was still fun.

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter too.

I am up to my ears in Ginger Blossom and I love it. As you may have noticed above, my girls are all wearing it!

Several months ago, some of my long time friends in Couture Society and I decided we wanted to honor our sweet friend Sandi by organizing a launch with some of the most fabulous designers on eBay using her debut fabric. So we started the Ginger Blossom group on eBay.

The fruits of our labors can be seen here here until April 1st!

We ended up having such a huge interest in the launch, that I started another group for a launch on Etsy. There were so many members with so many wonderful items to showcase, we decided to break the launch in two events.

So here we are at the end of March, the earth is beginning to show signs of Spring and what better way to jump in Spring and Summer, than with some Ginger Blossom of your own!

With over 80 members participating in this launch, you are sure to find many delectable items. This launch lasts for a whole month, so be sure to check in frequently and see what's new!

Now for the prize giveaway! My random number generator tells me post number 3 is the lucky winner! So if you will email me and let me know your address and stuff, I will send out your super sweet Ginger Blossom surprise.

I have more news to share, but I will wait for another post to tell you all about that, because it deserves a post of it's own.

Finally the 100th Post!

I know, it's taken me a while to get here and for those of you still reading, I think a party is in order!

So who knows how to party?

The girls from my Ginger Blossom group, of course!

And what better way to celebrate than with the newest craze from Sandi?

A bunch of designers decided to get together and do what we love most, create fabulous things with the most delectable fabric!

And the result is a wonderful array of fashionable and yummy items for kids and mom! Click the picture above to visit the launch on Etsy.com

Here is my addition to the launch.........

Now isn't there a tradition for some kind of giveaway for the 100th post??

Hmmm, how about you leave a comment, and I will do a random drawing for the winner. What's the prize you ask?? Well, let just say it's a surprize, but it will definitely be handmade by me and will include the famous Ginger Blossom fabric.

So, leave me a comment for a chance to win!

Oh and be sure to stop by and check out the Treasury my friend Kristen snagged on Etsy!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=32447

EtsyBABY Kris-Mouse Holiday Hunt Promotion

There is a mouse in the house...that's right Santa's helper kris-mouse is making his way through the EtsyBABY shops listed below. When you purchase the item with Kris, you will recieve a free gift. Prizes vary from shop to shop, be sure to look at as many shops as possible. See shop for actual prize details.

Below are a few shops taking part of this promotion.

AbbyChaseDesigns
AlaynaCreations
AliV
AnnieJackDesigns
BabyAnneQuilts
BeadedSocks
BoogabooBabies
ChewChewsCloset
Citefuzz
DianasDarnings
EdibleBaby
ElectricDaisy
GoldtoneDesigns
KnitStyle
Kraftyladykreations
KuddleBugzThreadz
KunkleBaby
Luxrisa
MorgansCloset
MyMiniMocs
Newnewkitty
OurKidsBoutique
PaintedWithHeart
PogiBabies
Qt4baby
SpoiledBaby
Stitchntyme
TheBirchTree

Only a few days left

Remember the giveaway for this necklace?

Guess what.....

I have decided to extend the deadline for entry until July 5th.

So in case you missed the first post, you still have a chance. Just sign up for my mailing list.

I will draw the lucky winner's name from my mailing list subscribers on the 5th and announce the winner!

My blogging withdrawls

I hadn't realized how much I have missed blogging until I started yesterday again. After my blog entry, I kept thinking of the many things I would love to share with you. Is this blogging thing and addiction for me or an obsession? I found myself thinking about it in the night even. I'm sure by now you think I am a wierdo, but really, I go through my day looking at things as if they are bloggable and not bloggable. You would be amazed at how many things I think about blogging, but because of my current mommy status, I rarely find the time to blog. You are in my thoughts though.





I am also feeling like another giveaway. Maybe it's my 30th birthday looming over my head that has brought me to this state of being, but I want to give away something today!

So all you have to do is tell me "What's on my iPod today?"

The first person to tell me one correct answer will win this cute little pillow.

So much to say, so little time....

Gosh with the kids out of school, I have little time to hang out with you guys. I'm sorry for leaving the last post so long. Hey at least it was a happy one, hee hee:)

We spent Father's Day weekend, I spent the entire weekend on a camping trip with my family. It was so much fun to watch the kids enjoying the creek, dirt, and roasting marshmallows!
We ate very well and played the entire time. No technology to disrupt the family bonding.
One of my favorite meals of the weekend was bbq ribs, so I thought I would share the recipe.




Mouth Watering Ribs
Boneless pork ribs (as many as you need to feed your group)
1 12oz. can of Coke
1 bottle of Famous Daves Sweet and Zesty barbeque sauce

In a saucepan or slowcooker, place ribs, can of coke, and half of the bbq sauce. Cook for 1 hour on medium.
Then before the ribs get too soft, remove them from the juices and place them on the bbq grill. Cover them with the remaining bbq sauce and grill until no pink remains. Serve immediatly with a little of that Famous Daves bbq sauce for dipping!

Now I'm getting hugry:)

I also listed this 6 piece set with Persnickety for the Camden Market launch.

You have to go and check out the great listings over there.

And remember the post about a giveaway? For all of my loyal mailing list subscribers, I am giving away one of my favorite necklaces.

That's right, on June 30th I will draw one winning name from my mailing list to win this very unique necklace. So if you're not already a member, then come on and join us.

Ok, less than one week left...

For the contest! This contest is only for
customers and members of my mailing list.
The contest will end February 28th. There
are some great prizes like:
$20 gift certificate for the person with
the most entries

A drawing will be held for these prizes
$10 gift certificate
$5 gift certificate

You may be asking, "How do I get entries?"
Sign up for my mailing list = 1 entry
Bid on any of my auctions = 1 entry
Win an auction = 5 entries