Oh Dear Minnesotan summer road construction,
I cannot express how much joy I am going to feel when I am able to drive on newly tarred, smooth country roads. Even though you have made me late this week, I do not hate you. I am looking forward to the day when I don't have to see your bright orange diamond-shaped sign staring me in the face at every turn I take. As do all the other vehicles that aren't quick enough to read your quickly approaching Road Closed Ahead signs...and thus have to pull a U-ey and head back where they just came from. Oh, I will relish in the day when I can drive where and when I need to, on those newly, oh-so-smooth roads...just to have them beaten up this winter...
I will wait...patiently......
G'Nite ;)
Thoughts of the Day
7.21.2010
My totally random splash of thoughts....
Road Construction. So everyone always says that in Minnesota there are 2 seasons, winter and road construction, and with the exception of the 2 years that I drove in the metro area, I would've said that was SO untrue...until now. I'm a small town Mama and the neighboring towns are not that large either, but MAN, can we get a break with roads closed?! And what's with detouring traffic from the road that is closed onto the worst, and I mean worst, road in town? Really...
Sidewalk Chalk. We're lettin it all loose this summer with the outdoor entertainment. I was the mom that said 'don't get dirty' as my kids were about to get into the newly rained in sandbox. Like that would ever happen!? Ok, so there is still some of that mom in me, but who cares if we all go out without shoes at 8 in the morning when there's still dew on the grass and then walk right into the sand and mud, resulting in sand-between-the-toes toes for the rest of the day...leaving trails throughout the house. It beats me trying to find 3 pairs of shoes in our yard the next time we need to go somewhere. And who cares if Maia eats more sidewalk chalk that she used to draw faint little baby lines with? Really, who cares.
Summer Storms. I have a love-hate relationship with storms. I am very much scared-to-death when the sirens sound and there is a possibility of something near. Yet I LOVE the thrill of a storm and watching, from a great distance, what's going on. I chalk it up to being a mom now, yet still being young, and also the last bad storm that hit our town was when I was gone to a meeting and had my daycare sub filing in for me and watching my 6 kids, plus Bella...talk about scared-to-death mama experience. And you can't beat the beautiful skies after a storm like this.
Playdates. My girls have lots of friends. And we love to have them over, any chance we can. Our last consisted of SEVEN little princesses and 3 talkative mamas, playing and relaxing over juice and munchies. Daddy and I rate the girls' playdate fun on what the yard looks like when it's over...and man can 7 little girls do a whopper on a backyard! We hope to have Miss E and her lil baby sis and Miss L & Miss N over real soon again.
Farms. OK, I know...we're really small town people. The girls, especially Bella and Kira, love farms and everything to do with them. The excitement that pours out of them from seeing an irrigater on, is downright beautiful, and hysterical, on a drive home. Bella already knows dozens of names of farm equipment and the brand of tractors...and I'm sure Kira's not far behind. I think Daddy is a wanna-be-farmer, or maybe was one in a previous life :)
My Girls. They have me in awe lately. The things they say. What they remember. Their willingness to do anything. What they plan out to do. The lovin they do on one another and their Mama and Daddy. Their super polite manners (thank you Barney - I know, thought I would never be that mom!). Their creativity and craftiness. Their individualism. And especially their love for all things, big and small, in this world.
Road Construction. So everyone always says that in Minnesota there are 2 seasons, winter and road construction, and with the exception of the 2 years that I drove in the metro area, I would've said that was SO untrue...until now. I'm a small town Mama and the neighboring towns are not that large either, but MAN, can we get a break with roads closed?! And what's with detouring traffic from the road that is closed onto the worst, and I mean worst, road in town? Really...
Sidewalk Chalk. We're lettin it all loose this summer with the outdoor entertainment. I was the mom that said 'don't get dirty' as my kids were about to get into the newly rained in sandbox. Like that would ever happen!? Ok, so there is still some of that mom in me, but who cares if we all go out without shoes at 8 in the morning when there's still dew on the grass and then walk right into the sand and mud, resulting in sand-between-the-toes toes for the rest of the day...leaving trails throughout the house. It beats me trying to find 3 pairs of shoes in our yard the next time we need to go somewhere. And who cares if Maia eats more sidewalk chalk that she used to draw faint little baby lines with? Really, who cares.
Summer Storms. I have a love-hate relationship with storms. I am very much scared-to-death when the sirens sound and there is a possibility of something near. Yet I LOVE the thrill of a storm and watching, from a great distance, what's going on. I chalk it up to being a mom now, yet still being young, and also the last bad storm that hit our town was when I was gone to a meeting and had my daycare sub filing in for me and watching my 6 kids, plus Bella...talk about scared-to-death mama experience. And you can't beat the beautiful skies after a storm like this.
Playdates. My girls have lots of friends. And we love to have them over, any chance we can. Our last consisted of SEVEN little princesses and 3 talkative mamas, playing and relaxing over juice and munchies. Daddy and I rate the girls' playdate fun on what the yard looks like when it's over...and man can 7 little girls do a whopper on a backyard! We hope to have Miss E and her lil baby sis and Miss L & Miss N over real soon again.
Farms. OK, I know...we're really small town people. The girls, especially Bella and Kira, love farms and everything to do with them. The excitement that pours out of them from seeing an irrigater on, is downright beautiful, and hysterical, on a drive home. Bella already knows dozens of names of farm equipment and the brand of tractors...and I'm sure Kira's not far behind. I think Daddy is a wanna-be-farmer, or maybe was one in a previous life :)
My Girls. They have me in awe lately. The things they say. What they remember. Their willingness to do anything. What they plan out to do. The lovin they do on one another and their Mama and Daddy. Their super polite manners (thank you Barney - I know, thought I would never be that mom!). Their creativity and craftiness. Their individualism. And especially their love for all things, big and small, in this world.
Christmas in July Sale
7.15.2010
It's Christmas in the shop! Now through July 25th, snatch up these amazing deals...
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* 50 CENT SHIPPING TO CANADA
* $1 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
* $2 OFF ALL IN-STOCK HATS
* LOTS OF CLEARANCE AND SALE ITEMS ADDED JUST FOR THIS SALE
* 50 CENT SHIPPING TO CANADA
* $1 INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
* $2 OFF ALL IN-STOCK HATS
* LOTS OF CLEARANCE AND SALE ITEMS ADDED JUST FOR THIS SALE
***ALL DISCOUNTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN APPLIED TO ALL LISTINGS - NO NEED TO WAIT FOR YOUR REFUNDS***
JM Weekend and Winner
7.12.2010
Well, you're all going to think I'm crazy and 'messin' with the results. But I do not lie...and Tarah is one lucky girl on this blog. Tarah won my last giveaway and guess who this weeks winner is...
#7
Tarah - who said this...This year, the only fun thing we were able to squeeze in was the annual parade in Gladstone, MI. After that, we pretty much got rained out. It literally didn't stop raining until today! But my son (who just turned 3) really loved it, and was joined by a friend's 4yo daughter Emma :) and Our July 4th traditions have always included a late morning parade at my grandmother's house (who just happens to live on the road that the parade travels down!), a big cookout at my parents while the kids play in the sprinkler, and then we do sparklers and get packed up to spend the evening at the city park waiting for the fireworks show :) This year, they have been postponed until AUGUST!!! (Too much rain in our forecast)
Thank you everyone for playing with me...hope you enjoyed reading what others do for fun on the 4th!
I plan to do lots of sharing this week, and for weeks and months to come, on my past weekend at our Joy Gathering through our church. I just have to say that we LOVE our church and I LOVED spending time with our Lord and about 35 other women from our community this past weekend. We attended the Joyce Meyer Ministries Conference and if you've never watched Joyce Meyer speak in person or on TV before...you HAVE TO. Browse around here and you'll see what I mean; the women speaks from the Word and is so down to earth and personable, you can't help but feel like she's talking directly to you when she speaks. Check it out and let me know what you think!
And I hope you'll all forgive me for not having an awesome giveaway for you all this week. I've been a little pre-occupied lately and forgot to line up some Etsians. But don't fret! This week my Christmas in July SALE is going up in my Etsy store and you're not going to want to miss the sweet deals I have for you all! Hope you come back and take a peak :)
McIntyreGirl Winner!
7.07.2010
Announcing the lucky, sorry to leave you all hangin for a day or two...winner...
Congrats Tarah!! Email me within 48 hours to claim your winnings!!
#11
Tarah from Heitman Photography
Congrats Tarah!! Email me within 48 hours to claim your winnings!!
Happy Independence Day America!
7.05.2010
I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday weekend, as we did, and had some time to spend with loved ones and remember those who are fighting, and have fought for the independence we have today!
We started off with a bang on Friday night. We had some family and friends over for what was supposed to be a bonfire (and was sadly...with huge tears...missed by Bella). The wind was outrageous. Knock you over, can't hear the person next to you, but keeping the humidity at a bay windy. So we had our grill going vs. cookin the wienies over the fire, and we all had a great time anyway. My brother was home from Devil's Lake this weekend, so we wanted to take in as many things with him as we could. The girls miss the other half of their uncle-duo (I have twin brothers), so any chance they get to hang out with both of them, and try to figure out which-is-which, promises good laughter and fun.
Little girls and 'older' girls, what's the deal. My girls idolize my brothers' girlfriends and other girl friends. And by idolize I mean hang-on-their-every-word, follow-them-around-annoyingly, sitting-practically-on-their-lap-at-every-function idolizing. Was I like this as a little girl? OK, I admit, I had to roll, pin and pull the socks over my jeans...just like my older cousins. (ugh...I can't believe I just admitted this) But was I this clingy? Not sure that clingy is just the right word I'm looking for, but I just feel down right bad for these girls that my girls are 'attacking'!
OK, caught me again, I'm glad that I don't have to watch them like hawks when we're around our friends, because frankly, I enjoy a little break once and again. I cherish these girls, more like women...just not wanting to admit to myself that I'm older than them and a mom to THREE! They are my heaven. They take my girls to movies. And to Old McDonalds, like they like to call it 'round here. And I love them for that. I know that my girls are in great hands and I can't, nor will I ever be able to thank them enough for what they mean to me and my girls.
Now on to the next day of our exciting holiday weekend. The only day that I had my camera with me, and the day that I filled my card up forgetting to unload it before Sunday...oops!
Horseraces!!!
It's not too often that I'm willing to take my girls, all of them, to a crowded place on a humid and hot day in the middle of summer...but with this group of people, I'd do just about anything. So we headed off to Canterbury, in the middle of naptime I will add, to watch some horses run around a track and bet on names that sound cool and hope that we come out with more money that we came in with.
Well we had fun, let's just keep it at that. The girls love...screaming, yelling, whooping...love watching the horseraces. And Maia did too. After trying, and succeeding, to keep a one year old contained in a stroller for 4 hours, I was pretty proud of myself and our super fun day. And it didn't end there...
We left Canterbury, a good hour from our house, early to swing home quick, refill coolers and pack up some blankets and lawn chairs and leave again, heading in the opposite direction for some 4th of July fireworks.
And. They. Were. Awesome.
Bella and Kira sat, of course, in the midst of my brothers and the 'girls'...not to be seen hangin' with the 'rents. Really, this is happening already?! And Maia could have cared less. She's not one for loud noises, and although they didn't seem to bother her, she just laid her head down and passed herself down the row of grown-ups till she landed on a comfy shoulder to rest her head on.
Rain rang in the 4th of July here on Sunday. We were headed to our usual parade when it started down pouring...so we turned around and headed to my parents and decided to go bowling instead. Who goes bowling on the 4th of July?! We do! We had a blast and the girls are definitely realizing it's just a bit harder to bowl in real life than it is on the Wii. They'll learn, their daddy's in a bowling league...I'm sure they'll have no problem.
After that we just went back to my parents house and vegged out for the rest of the day. Grilled out for supper, in true Independence Day style and tryed to survive, or bear at least, the sweltering heat and humidity. They said it was supposed to leave last night...well it's still here today and it's not cool (literally).
Ah, and what does a family do on their 'day off' because of yesterday's holiday...yard work. I know, we're real outgoing today, huh?! To be honest, I've never been so beat and wiped out from a long weekend before. The weekend, unusually, went by slow and that was just right for us. We had a blast and hopefully the girls did too. It didn't take them much to fall asleep tonight after going to bed LATE for 3 nights in a row and not sleeping in for a single morning this weekend. Oh well, maybe when they get older...
Happy Independence Day to all of you!!! And for this weeks special...up for grab is a $25 gift certificate for bekima knits!!! All you have to do is comment here on one thing you (your family) did fun this past holiday weekend...and you're entered for your chance to win! Get an extra entry for letting me know what your holiday 'traditions' are for the 4th of July (must be a separate entry) Runs through Friday, July 9th at Midnight (CST) and winner will be chosen via random.org.
Have a fabulous week this week! I'm looking forward to hanging with some fab girls this weekend at our Joy Gathering!!!
We started off with a bang on Friday night. We had some family and friends over for what was supposed to be a bonfire (and was sadly...with huge tears...missed by Bella). The wind was outrageous. Knock you over, can't hear the person next to you, but keeping the humidity at a bay windy. So we had our grill going vs. cookin the wienies over the fire, and we all had a great time anyway. My brother was home from Devil's Lake this weekend, so we wanted to take in as many things with him as we could. The girls miss the other half of their uncle-duo (I have twin brothers), so any chance they get to hang out with both of them, and try to figure out which-is-which, promises good laughter and fun.
Little girls and 'older' girls, what's the deal. My girls idolize my brothers' girlfriends and other girl friends. And by idolize I mean hang-on-their-every-word, follow-them-around-annoyingly, sitting-practically-on-their-lap-at-every-function idolizing. Was I like this as a little girl? OK, I admit, I had to roll, pin and pull the socks over my jeans...just like my older cousins. (ugh...I can't believe I just admitted this) But was I this clingy? Not sure that clingy is just the right word I'm looking for, but I just feel down right bad for these girls that my girls are 'attacking'!
OK, caught me again, I'm glad that I don't have to watch them like hawks when we're around our friends, because frankly, I enjoy a little break once and again. I cherish these girls, more like women...just not wanting to admit to myself that I'm older than them and a mom to THREE! They are my heaven. They take my girls to movies. And to Old McDonalds, like they like to call it 'round here. And I love them for that. I know that my girls are in great hands and I can't, nor will I ever be able to thank them enough for what they mean to me and my girls.
Now on to the next day of our exciting holiday weekend. The only day that I had my camera with me, and the day that I filled my card up forgetting to unload it before Sunday...oops!
I'm pretty sure this is Daddy's favorite part of the whole horse race experience...all he talked about last year!
We left Canterbury, a good hour from our house, early to swing home quick, refill coolers and pack up some blankets and lawn chairs and leave again, heading in the opposite direction for some 4th of July fireworks.
And. They. Were. Awesome.
Bella and Kira sat, of course, in the midst of my brothers and the 'girls'...not to be seen hangin' with the 'rents. Really, this is happening already?! And Maia could have cared less. She's not one for loud noises, and although they didn't seem to bother her, she just laid her head down and passed herself down the row of grown-ups till she landed on a comfy shoulder to rest her head on.
Rain rang in the 4th of July here on Sunday. We were headed to our usual parade when it started down pouring...so we turned around and headed to my parents and decided to go bowling instead. Who goes bowling on the 4th of July?! We do! We had a blast and the girls are definitely realizing it's just a bit harder to bowl in real life than it is on the Wii. They'll learn, their daddy's in a bowling league...I'm sure they'll have no problem.
After that we just went back to my parents house and vegged out for the rest of the day. Grilled out for supper, in true Independence Day style and tryed to survive, or bear at least, the sweltering heat and humidity. They said it was supposed to leave last night...well it's still here today and it's not cool (literally).
Ah, and what does a family do on their 'day off' because of yesterday's holiday...yard work. I know, we're real outgoing today, huh?! To be honest, I've never been so beat and wiped out from a long weekend before. The weekend, unusually, went by slow and that was just right for us. We had a blast and hopefully the girls did too. It didn't take them much to fall asleep tonight after going to bed LATE for 3 nights in a row and not sleeping in for a single morning this weekend. Oh well, maybe when they get older...
Happy Independence Day to all of you!!! And for this weeks special...up for grab is a $25 gift certificate for bekima knits!!! All you have to do is comment here on one thing you (your family) did fun this past holiday weekend...and you're entered for your chance to win! Get an extra entry for letting me know what your holiday 'traditions' are for the 4th of July (must be a separate entry) Runs through Friday, July 9th at Midnight (CST) and winner will be chosen via random.org.
Have a fabulous week this week! I'm looking forward to hanging with some fab girls this weekend at our Joy Gathering!!!
One of Every Color...Please!?
6.29.2010
Introducing the Caitlin and her Etsy shop, McIntyreGirl...and she is awesome! I've been 'talking' with her for over a month now and just through our brief convos and reading her blog; I can just tell you that Caitlin would fit right in to my circle of friends!
Caitlin has 2 sweet princesses, 5 and almost 1. Before having her second daughter, she was selling her wares at craft shows, but since #2 came around she's turned her craft show weekends into an Etsy shop. This girl sews at any chance she gets...or when her daughters let her (we know how that goes!). Caitlin loves to create new patterns and try new techniques, so most of her items are truly one-of-a-kind and are not likely to be reproduced.
Here's just a sampling of what's in her shop...and she also has a TON of destash fabric for all you other quilters out there!
Childs Smock/Apron - I WANT these for my girls who get REALLY dirty doing their crafts!
And one lucky entry winner will get to pick out there very own tote or diaper bag from Caitlin's shop!! They are so cute...and I already have my eye on a couple of them... :) Here's a couple, but there are many more at McIntyreGirl!!
...and yes, I want one in every color...
MANDATORY: Go to Caitlin's shop and come back here and leave me a comment on which item(s) you would love to have for yourself.
Want some extra entries?!
* 1 extra entry - follow my blog or let me know you already do
* 1 extra entry - head on over to Caitlin's blog and become a follower
* 1 extra entry - 'Heart' McIntyreGirl on Etsy, by selecting Add Seller to Favorites on the store homepage
* 2 extra entries - Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave me a link
* 4 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave me a link
* 8 extra entries - Buy something, during the giveaway period, from Caitlin's shop and let me know what you bought...she has $1 shipping for everything in her shop right now!!!
***Be sure to leave a comment for EACH separate entry you are entitled***
This giveaway will end Monday, July 5th at Midnight (CST) and the winner will be chosen with random.org
Good Luck!!!
And our lucky winner of last weeks giveaway...
#4
Corie @ Red Letter Rising
Congrats Corie! Email me for your free quilted pillow case!!!
Success
6.27.2010
Ah, I don't think I ever imagined this time. Not that I ever had enough time to even fathom the thought. But Kira is officially - 'knock-on-wood' - potty trained!!! WOO HOO!
Granted, I know she's going to have some accidents in the next few weeks or even months...but this is day THREE of our Potty Training Boot Camp. The rockstar stayed dry in the same pair of underwear all day! That's through a 3 hour nap and all. I'm tellin ya...she's a true rockstar, rockin this potty thing in full fashion and glam.
So tomorrow we'll venture to town on our weekly Monday morning grocery shopping run and see how she does 'out and about'. She's gonna do great. I wouldn't expect nothing less from our middle little. She's our Rockstar.
Granted, I know she's going to have some accidents in the next few weeks or even months...but this is day THREE of our Potty Training Boot Camp. The rockstar stayed dry in the same pair of underwear all day! That's through a 3 hour nap and all. I'm tellin ya...she's a true rockstar, rockin this potty thing in full fashion and glam.
Houston We Have a Walker (and a winner!)
6.22.2010
It's official! Maia is now a walker (still crawls after several failed attempts at getting somewhere by walking), but prefers walking over crawling now.
EEEEKK!
It's a bittersweet milestone for your baby to hit. You really want them to walk. Then they do. Then you think maybe it would be better, and safer, if they just crawled. Right?! But at least Maia waited until now. Bella was walking at 9 MONTHS and Kira at 10 1/2 months...so I guess it's ok it took her a little longer.
So I really thought that maybe she'd save her knees outside on our patio...but nope, some reason this girl loves to crawl on nice hot cement! We'll get there...then I'll be wishin she was still crawling. I think I should've asked for a 3rd (don't forget that second pair in the back of your heads Mamas) pair of eyes for my past birthday. I'm gunna need 'em this summer!!
Not to leave all of my entries guessing any longer for a winner for last weeks giveaway...but it was lucky number...
Please email, ktfriesen@embarqmail.com, me by Friday, June 25th with your contact info!
Thanks everyone for entering...it was our biggest giveaway yet and don't forget to enter this weeks giveaway here!!
Yes...the only pic I could get of her walking this past week was from behind :)
my mischief makers
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smooze13
Please email, ktfriesen@embarqmail.com, me by Friday, June 25th with your contact info!
Thanks everyone for entering...it was our biggest giveaway yet and don't forget to enter this weeks giveaway here!!
I Wish I Could Do This!
6.21.2010
So, I know there are people out there that say I have a talent with my hands, my needles and a string of yarn. But I SO wish that I knew how to sew and quilt like this! Patricia has been sewing since junior high, and not to give away her age, but that's almost FORTY years! Whoa! Patricia takes great pride in the quality of her products, and I couldn't imagine nothing less than fantastic from a woman who's been sewing for forty years and learned the craft from her mother.
“As far back as I can remember, my mother sewed, and I believe this contributed to my love for sewing and art. My love for art is a huge part of my life, and it comes through in the care, love, and attention to detail that I put into every piece I create. Of course, I have a special passion for the fabric arts.”
Patricia owns her own home-based sewing and quilting service called Patricia's Sewing Room, in Manteca, CA. Since being laid off from her paralegal job in November of 2008, she has invested more of her time and energies into her business as well as teaching sewing at a local fabric store. She also donates time by machine quilting for "Quilts Of Valor."
All of Patricia's items are handmade in her sewing studio in a smoke free home. Her home is a one pet home, - a non-shedding Shih Tzu. Patricia is passionate about sewing and quilting and takes great pride and pleasure in her work and projects.
Patricia is also blessed with three grand children - two girls and one boy and says “my grand children are my life and I enjoy spending time with them.”
Patricia has so graciously offered up THIS awesome quilted pajama pillow case cover for this weeks giveaway!!! I'm in love with this pillowcase (and totally wish I could win it myself for my girls!). But one lucky entry will win this and I'll just have to be a tad bit jealous... How to enter??
MANDATORY: Go to Patricia's shop and come back here and leave me a comment on which item(s) you want in your hands.
* 1 extra entry - follow my blog or let me know you already do
* 1 extra entry - tell me what type of craft you do (or would like to do) in your free time
* 1 extra entry - 'Heart' Patricia's Sewing Room on Etsy, by selecting Add Seller to Favorites on the store homepage
* 2 extra entries - Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave me a link
* 4 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave me a link
* 8 extra entries - Buy something, during the giveaway period, from Patricia's Sewing Room and let me know what you bought...I'd love to see what catches your eye in Patricia's shop!
LOVE this skirt and am SO probably going to get it for Bella!!
...and this, I've always wanted an apron (not that I bake all that often)...just the thought of having it to wear :)
Patricia is also blessed with three grand children - two girls and one boy and says “my grand children are my life and I enjoy spending time with them.”
Patricia has so graciously offered up THIS awesome quilted pajama pillow case cover for this weeks giveaway!!! I'm in love with this pillowcase (and totally wish I could win it myself for my girls!). But one lucky entry will win this and I'll just have to be a tad bit jealous... How to enter??
Want some extra entries?!
* 1 extra entry - follow my blog or let me know you already do
* 1 extra entry - tell me what type of craft you do (or would like to do) in your free time
* 1 extra entry - 'Heart' Patricia's Sewing Room on Etsy, by selecting Add Seller to Favorites on the store homepage
* 2 extra entries - Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave me a link
* 4 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave me a link
* 8 extra entries - Buy something, during the giveaway period, from Patricia's Sewing Room and let me know what you bought...I'd love to see what catches your eye in Patricia's shop!
***Be sure to leave a comment for EACH separate entry you are entitled***
This giveaway will end Monday, June 28th at Midnight (CST) and the winner will be chosen with random.org
Sew Fantastic!
6.14.2010
OOOOO, this week I have the absolute pleasure to introduce to you, Terri from Sew Fantastic! Terri has been sewing and quilting for 15 years and has some unique and creatively designed items, with patterns that have been created by HERSELF!
How I came across Terri's shop?? I was desperately looking for something that we have at our church; they pass out these fantastic little bags that contain a small clip board with paper and crayons, to help keep the kiddos somewhat occupied during the service. And waalaa, I found Terri's super fantastic crayon wallets!! I bought a bunch, 3 for my girls and some extras for birthday gifts...which I'll have gone by the end of the summer. ;) I was in pure awe (and may have jumped up and down...) when I opened my box from Terri when it arrived. She individually wraps each wallet and each comes with its own notebook and 12 crayons! Here's just a few shots of mine...I LOVE them all!!
These are just a few, and you can see all of her items at her Etsy shop!
And now you can enter to win your very own crayon wallet in your fabric of choice...and you're sure to love them, I just know it! They're are just so versatile and a super awesome gift that any kiddo (and Mama) would love to get for their special day. Here's what YOU can do to enter to WIN!
MANDATORY: Go to Terri's shop, Sew Fantastic, and come back here and leave me a comment on which item(s) you love best in her shop.
* 1 extra entry - head over to Terri's blog and become a follower of her blog **If you're a crafter/sewer...Terri has giveaways of her own here!!
* 1 extra entry - 'Heart' Sew Fantastic on Etsy, by selecting Add Seller to Favorites on the store homepage
* 1 extra entry - Become a Fan of Sew Fantastic on Facebook
* 2 extra entries - Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave me a link
* 4 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave me a link
How I came across Terri's shop?? I was desperately looking for something that we have at our church; they pass out these fantastic little bags that contain a small clip board with paper and crayons, to help keep the kiddos somewhat occupied during the service. And waalaa, I found Terri's super fantastic crayon wallets!! I bought a bunch, 3 for my girls and some extras for birthday gifts...which I'll have gone by the end of the summer. ;) I was in pure awe (and may have jumped up and down...) when I opened my box from Terri when it arrived. She individually wraps each wallet and each comes with its own notebook and 12 crayons! Here's just a few shots of mine...I LOVE them all!!
The quality of these (and the keychain - cause she ever so kindly threw one in my order!) is outstanding! You can see right away that Terri knows what she's doing at the sewing machine. You will not be disappointed in anything that you receive from Terri's shop!
Terri and I have one thing in common, our start in our business. Terri was a 'mood sewer', sewing when the mood struck her, sometimes going 6 months without sewing and then spending days sitting at the machine. After Terri got pregnant with her daughter, and had to stay off of her feet more and more, she started sewing bags and purses and selling on Ebay. After establishing a name for herself and her products, she found out about Etsy, which gave her more opportunities to get a little more creative with her products. And now, for close to 3 years, she's been designing and creating her own products...like these fantastic items!!
Designer Carryall Clutch PARTY PACK On the go Daily Organizer
Kindle Clutch E-reader case with removable wristlet FITS KINDLE WITH CASE- - AQUA MIRROR
CARNIVAL BLOOM Designer Carryall Clutch On the go Daily Organizer
The NEW Mini Shopper - Notepad Clutch - Nicey Jane Lindy Leaf
GROOVY GUITAR LAGOON Tri-Fold Coloring Crayon Wallet Hip Trendy Travel
KEY CANDY Wristlet KeyChain BLOOM AND GROW FOB
And now you can enter to win your very own crayon wallet in your fabric of choice...and you're sure to love them, I just know it! They're are just so versatile and a super awesome gift that any kiddo (and Mama) would love to get for their special day. Here's what YOU can do to enter to WIN!
MANDATORY: Go to Terri's shop, Sew Fantastic, and come back here and leave me a comment on which item(s) you love best in her shop.
Want some extra entries?!
* 1 extra entry - follow my blog or let me know you already do* 1 extra entry - head over to Terri's blog and become a follower of her blog **If you're a crafter/sewer...Terri has giveaways of her own here!!
* 1 extra entry - 'Heart' Sew Fantastic on Etsy, by selecting Add Seller to Favorites on the store homepage
* 1 extra entry - Become a Fan of Sew Fantastic on Facebook
* 2 extra entries - Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway and leave me a link
* 4 extra entries - Blog about this giveaway on your blog and leave me a link
* 8 extra entries - Buy something from Sew Fantastic and let me know what you bought...I'd love to see what you're little heart desires in Terri's shop...because I LOVE everything!
***Be sure to leave a comment for EACH separate entry you are entitled***
This giveaway will end Monday, June 21st at Midnight (CST) and the winner will be chosen with random.org
And I love Terri's motto ~ Life is what we create it to be ~ LOVE it. :)
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