Flavor Pink Silhouette Giveaway!

A few months ago, I was contacted by the adorable Crystalyn of Flavor Pink.  She blogs about her family and her awesome art work.  Crystalyn is seriously talented and when she offered to make me something from her Etsy Shop, I was so thrilled!

I asked if she could make me the Custom Watercolor Silhouette and she agreed.  I sent her a few profile shots of the family and my awesome artwork arrived last week!!!  How freaking cute is it??

I absolutely adore it and hung it up on our gallery wall in the dining room.  Our silhouettes look just like the real us!

(last name has been blurred out for privacy reasons:)

Thanks so much Crystalyn!  We are going to treasure it forever.

Please check out Crystalyn's blog Flavor Pink, her Facebook Page, and her Etsy Shop.  This girl is seriously good.

Now, you guys can enter to win a custom watercolor silhouette of your own!  Seriously…. enter because this is a really cool prize.

Giveaway is open from May 15th and ends May 21st at Midnight
Good luck!

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Flip This Pattern!

If you haven't already heard by now, there is a fun new sewing series coming your way and I was asked to be a part of it!

It is a year long sewing series with monthly competitions, sew alongs, prizes, and so much fun!

Take a look at all of the amazing bloggers that will be a part of this.  (Including me, of course;)

Mommy's Apron Strings | Winter Wonderings | doguincho | SoCalSewingMom |  nest full of eggs

cathgrace | Welcome to the Mouse House | S is for Sewing | Sewing Like Mad | Elegance & Elephants | Call ajaire Little Kids Grow | Daisy Chain Creations | Once Upon a Notion | Handmade Martini | iCandy handmade | you & mie If only they would Nap |  Foster Ramblings | Designs by Sessa | Shaffer Sisters {Jo} | greendoodle | Shaffer Sisters {Al} Siestas & Sewing | mama says sew | Sewing Mama RaeAnna | sewVery | Nap Time Crafters | {lbg studio} Shaffer Sisters {Scary} | Sweeter Than Cupcakes | Once Upon a Sewing Machine | Crafty Cupboard | The Powell Family

Every month, certain bloggers are going to be "flipping" a pattern to give it their own twist.  SO fun!
I will be flipping in August… can't wait!

 | Pattern Anthology  Figgy's | Peek-A-Boo Pattern Shop | Shwin Designs | Clever Charlotte  Violette Field Threads | Blank Slate Patterns | Heidi & Finn | The Cottage Mama

Fancy Schmancy Fabric Flower Patterns Giveaway!

One of my lovely blog advertisers Fancy Schmancy is offering one of you the chance to win her entire collection of fabric flower and crown patterns worth $49.  Learn how to make beautiful hair accessories, photo props, and fabric flower bouquets using her step-by-step tutorials full of detailed photos.   There are so many possibilities with every single one of her patterns.

Jeni sent me several patterns to try out.

I used the Chrysanthemum/Glory Pattern to make a cute hair clip for Ainsley.  This was SO easy, no-sew and can be made in a variety of ways.  Her tutorial was super understandable and had a ton of pictures.  I put the flower on an alligator clip, but it could easily be attached to a headband or a hat.

I also used the Pouting Princess Pattern tutorial, but instead of making it into a hair accessory, I mounted it onto a frame hanging in Ainsley's bedroom.  I thought it was the perfect finishing touch to that corner of her room and I wanted to show how versatile these patterns are.  How cute would this be as an embellishment on a throw pillow or on a dress?

Jeni is so super sweet and I would love for you guys to check out her Facebook Page and take a peek at her Etsy Shop where she offers so many varieties of patterns to create your own adorable accessories.  

Giveaway ends 5/19/13 at midnight!

Good luck!

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The Hattie Top: Pattern Testing

Once again, I had the wonderful opportunity to pattern test for Peek A Boo Pattern Shop (seems like I have been doing a lot of that lately, huh?)  As usual, I love love love her patterns and recommend them to people all the time.

This particular pattern test was for the Hattie Button-up Tank and it is probably my all-time favorite Peek A Boo item. 

 So classic and sweet.

I also made Ainsley a pair of Sailor Shorts to go with the top and we have gotten so many compliments on the outfit.

I now have these items available for sale in my etsy shop, if you would like to buy them instead of making them yourselves!

The Hattie Button Up Tank pattern has now been released and you can purchase it HERE (affiliate link)

I made Ainsley the size 4 and it fits perfectly.

It has the button up front and it ties at the waist.

 We simply adore these patterns and I am sure you will agree!

Purse Pocket Tutorial and Pattern: Guest Post

Hey guys! 

I am over at Mama Says Sew today with a cute pattern and tutorial for a Purse Pocket that you can add to either handmade or store bought dresses/tops.  Super fun, right?

Make sure to check it out!