Mommy and Her Little Cupcake

I've just finished a Mother/Daughter set of aprons - so super sugary sweet, you can taste it!

These are headed to Birmingham, AL shortly. Wishing that I had a child's size dress form for the little one....

Don't you just love that pink polka dot fabric? Wishing I had several more yards of that too!

"Keep Calm, Cupcake" (Apron)

Doesn't this little girl's apron just make you think of pink cupcakes with sprinkes?? I made this for a sweet, sweet little girl who is turning 4 years old - she's all pink, all the time, and sweet as sugar! I cut out enough pieces to make another apron to post on Etsy, soon..... (again, it's a time thing....you can relate, I know!)Why am I thinking I'd like to eat a nice, big, pink cupcake? Well, it is lunchtime - and I keep looking at this magnet on my fridge - probably not the best thing when you're trying to be healthy - but, seriously, can cupcakes be all that bad? Really?

Yep, he's Mine

See the focus?

See the determination?

See the fine motor skills?

See the little tongue sticking out? (ok, that's not from me, but it's sure cute!)

My little crafter - couldn't resist taking his picture. I love that boy!

Winner, Winner....

(Tried to get one of him with eyes open, but that wasn't happenin' this morning!)

Krisha from Fort Worth - you are the winner! Send me a message with your address and I'll send your scarf off to you -

Thanks so much everyone!

"E" is for Ethel

"E" is for....well, it's for "Ethel"! (for you Bobby Long fans, I keep wanting to sing the "T for Texas" song here!) I had to share this cute sewing basket I picked up at the flea market this weekend. For one thing, I loved the icky plastic thing because my mom has one just like it - and you know what it's like when you see things in antique malls or flea markets from when you were little - sometimes, you just gotta have it. I was sold before I even opened it up - but once I did, I found these large "E" monograms inside of it. My last name begins with an "E" so I thought it was perfect. But then....I saw the "Specially Handmade by Ethel" label and loved it even more.

I'm the new owner of Ethel's sewing basket!
It's fun to think about what she must have done with all those zippers, lace, the book on Collars, hem tape, etc. I'm just thrilled to have it - I also found this stack of odds and ends - basically really gaudy fabric that the hubs rolled his eyes at! I liked the little Ginger Snaps because they have little horse shoes on them - I live in Texas you know! Quirky and cute in my book!

Flea markets are fun - you just have to get past the grubby-ness of it all. If you look past the ickiness and focus your eyes on the prize, it's fun! What flea market treasures have you found?? Anyone been to Round Top this past spring?

Don't forget to sign up for the Facebook Giveaway if you are not already entered! The contest ends tomorrow midnight - you just have to be a Facebook fan to be entered. You can obtain a second entry by posting the Giveaway on your Facebook page, and a third entry by blogging about the Giveaway! (Just be sure to leave me a message)

See you later taters!

It's Time! Giveaway Time, that is!

In celebration and appreciation to my 202 fans on Facebook - I am giving away to one lucky winner this lovely spring scarf!

Totally one of a kind, airy, lacey, breezy, beautiful, and elegant - to me, it speaks Spring!

Here's what you do:

1 Entry - for each Facebook Fan. If you are not a fan, then head on over for your entry! If you're already a fan, then you are automatically entered.

1 Additional Entry - for each Facebook Fan who posts about the giveaway on their own Facebook Page (You need to leave me a comment to let me know!)

1 Additional Entry - for each person who blogs about the giveaway (You need to leave a comment to let me know!)

Contest Ends 12pm midnight on Wednesday, April 14th.

Thanks so much for all of your support! I truly love creating these items, hunting for the unique fabrics and trims, getting to know my customers and fellow crafty artisans. I am also always amazed that others appreciate my creations too (and are willing to pay for them!).....hmmmmm......something to ponder, ...... come to think of it, anyone interested in some 1970's potholders? I think my mom has about 100 of them.

Giveaway TIME ......well... Almost

If you Facebook, and you're not a fan of Whoopsie Daisies, get on over and become one, pronto!

As soon as Whoopsie Daisies reaches 200 fans - we're on to a great giveaway! Just 12 more fans to go!

Any suggestions on what you'd like it to be???

Spring Scarves - Soft as a Breeze

Just completed a few new projects - these scarves are a new addition. Perfect for evenings when there is just a little nip in the air.....

Making me think of a French flea market......ummm, as if I've ever been to a French flea market........been to French restaurants, took 7 years of French in high school, I do eat french fries from time to time, think I owned a beret at one point, oh - then there's the french wine, crepes are yummy, I do appreciate the French impressionist paintings, Oh! I know, I've been to French speaking Canada!, there (that's sort of close, Oui?)
Been to lots of flea markets......and they sure weren't french! (backwoods hillybilly maybe, but not french.)

You can find these lovelies in my Etsy shop!