Family Photo Shoot

The last couple months have been really crazy for me. I have been sewing non-stop, and blogging very little. It seems like I get halfway through a project, and think of 8 more awesome things to make. I think I just need to learn to relax a bit.

However, in the midst of all my crafting I finally made something for me. I spent several hours on making clothing for my daughter and I for our family photo shoot. My poor husband only got a scarf, it was all I could muster up for him.

Our great friend took several pictures in downtown Houston for us. We were going for a more urban fun feel, and I think she did great. Getting pictures taken is always hard for me because I am either too hard on myself, or I love way too many of them and can't decide. That was the case here, I am including several of my favorites because I just couldn't pick one to feature here on my blog. I need to learn how to make a collage or something.

This jacket has to be my favorite of all the items I sewed . It was not too hard, and turned out super cute. I think I will be making one in several colors because they are just so fun. Maybe I will put one up for a giveaway sometime. Definitely not until the new year. I need some relaxing vacation time.

Also I would like to come up with a tutorial of some sort, so if you have any suggestions I am open to your comments.

Well, I hope all of you enjoy your Christmas holiday. It is always so fun this time of year. I love creating traditions, and just enjoying the spirit of Christmas.

Have a safe and happy holiday.

Flower Brooch giveaway WINNER!!

Congrats to the Dalton Family who was #8.

I don't have your email or your blog, so you will have to email me by clicking the email button, or facebook me your info. Just let me know which one you would like.

Thanks to all who entered. Don't feel bad if you didn't win. I have never won a giveaway myself. However, I love doing the giving so, keep posted as I have some really cute children barrettes/bows to give away. I just have to take pictures first.

November Giveaway!!

Hey All! In my last post I promised a giveaway this month. Well, although we are nearing the end of the month, I do still have a giveaway to do. The winner of this giveaway will receive one flower broach/pins as seen on the purses in my previous post here. Read on for giveaway details below.

A week or two ago the UPS man delivered a wonderful treasure to my doorstep. It was a package containing all of these sweet fabrics you see above. If you don't know, these are all Amy Butler and Joel Dewberry home decor weight fabrics.

It seems that the many people really liked the purses I donated in the auction, so I have decided to start making them and adding them to my etsy shop. I don't know how long or how many I will be making. There may be a short and limited supply. I plan to get them done asap, however, with Christmas sewing projects I can't give and exact time. If you want a custom purse order before Christmas you can send me and email or a convo through my Etsy shop.

Since I plan to make some sort of removable flower, embellishment, or something fun to to these purses I thought that a flower pin give away would be perfect.

So, to enter this giveaway simply leave a comment and random.org will provide a winner. The giveaway will end on December 1st at midnight, and the winner will be announced on December 2nd.

Good luck to all you fantastic readers.

Purses, Kitchen Towels, and an Auction

This is what I have been up to in October.

OK, I know I should not be like this with my own work, but I simply can't help it. I absolutely adore these purses, and I think they turned out so fun and cute. I need to make one for myself now. I do need an upgrade from the one I am currently using.

So you may ask why I made them if I am not even planning on keeping one. Well, I have been making them as a donation to some dear friends of mine who are doing an online auction to raise funds for their two sweethearts who both need transplants.

I made the purses and the towel sets. I have also included just a few of my favorites from what is being offered to bid on for the auction. Check them out below, and then head here to see all the other awesome items up for bid.

The auction starts tomorrow November 2ND at 8:00 am and will end November 16Th at midnight.

So if you want one of these adorable purses, or any of my towels, simply check out the auction where they will be up for bid.

Pussy Willow Kitchen Towel Set

Tootie Frootie in Citrus

Cattails Kitchen Towels

Resting Bird Kitchen Towels

Standing Fern Kitchen Towels

Retro Meets Mod Kitchen Towels

www.housetohomeframes.blogspot.com

www.modestmaven.etsy.com

I am not sure who donated this, but I think it is very cute. How fun to have a spiced up wipes container.

http://www.cranberriesandcapers.etsy.com/

http://www.haveaballbaby.com/

Please check out all the items up for bid. They will make great Christmas and birthday gifts and will also be helping out a family in need.

A Happy Halloween Costume

This is the one and only Halloween costume I made this year. I had plans to make one for myself and my husband, however, I have been very busy sewing other projects this month, and I just didn't have time to get them sewn.

I do love the results of this funky, slightly spooky, and fun witch costume. My daughter specifically said she didn't want to be a mean witch, so I added a little pink, purple, and green to make it less "mean". She loves it and will now have another dress up to play with.

The top is made from a repurposed velvet floral dress, and the rest was just kind of added on. I wanted to make ruffles on the top, and it worked great. She was happy and that is all I needed.

Now, next year I will start in August. That way I might get more costumes made.

It was a great night of Trunk or Treating and we have more candy than is needed. I hope yours was fun and worth it too.

WINNER of the Pumpkin Giveaway!!

Ok, it was super fun to read about all your Halloween costumes. It is actually very entertaining to read comments that are left for me to read. So thank you for all your comments.

So, the lucky winner straight from random.org is #30. This is the comment that was left.

The Lawlor's said...

I have a cute story from just the other day.

My husband said to me "do you know where and when I go that gray and red striped sweater in our closet?"

I said "yes, I bought it for you at Old Navy along with your other ones"

He didn't remember that but is very excited to use it for his 'Where's Waldo" costume this year!

Congrats to The Lawlor's and thanks for the comment. Good luck with the Where's Waldo costume. You just need to email me your address so I can ship this to you. Just click on the email button for my email address.

To all you other awesome friends, I will have another giveaway in November I hope. I just need to think of something to make.

If you didn't win and would still like a pumpkin you can request a custom order in my etsy shop.

Pumpkin Giveaway!!

PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY

I absolutely love Halloween. I just love dressing up, and having fun. There are so many fun ideas out there. This year I have added an awesome witch, these pumpkins, a wreath, and some other little handmade goods to my decor. I will post a picture of my witch soon, because it did turn out pretty awesome.

My memories of Halloween as a child are very different than things are for kids now. At least in big cities. When I was little we went door to door with a pillow case to fill up with tons of goodies. No trunk or treating existed then. It snowed quite often on Halloween, or at least it was usually freezing.

Now, I live in a place that is hot and humid most nights. I still wonder why they sell those heavy fuzzy costumes in a place like this. The poor kid would roast to death. Oh, and carved pumpkins don't do well here either. They go moldy the next day. I think when I was little they just froze solid, so they were good until February. Please don't keep your decorations out past Halloween! It is still fun, and I still look forward to the spooky events that come with Halloween.

Keep scrolling for the giveaway.

Here it is, my first giveaway. I actually entered another giveaway for a cute little pumpkin, and I didn't win. So, I made my own and an extra one to give away. The giveaway will end on Saturday October 24th at 8:00 p.m. I will use random.org to find the winner. The winner will be announced on October 24th p.m..

Here's how you enter:

1) Leave a comment telling me your favorite costume as a child, or a halloween memory. Or you can just make any fun comment you wish.

2) For another Entry become a follower of this blog and leave a separate comment.

3)Check out this Benson and Claire's blog or their auction blog. Leave a separate comment about the auction.

4) Make a post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with your name and if possible your blog link.

NOTE: You can enter the giveaway even if you don't have a blog. Simply leave a comment with your name and email address.