Thursday, November 12, 2009

Christmas outfits!

I made the sweetest little outfit a few weeks for one of my old sorority sisters, actually my Big Sis :), and it is perfect for the holiday season!
It is made with sweet small red gingham and lined with white. Buttons are sewn on each tab for closure. These rompers can be custom made from size newborn-4T.
Here is another shot outside. All seams are serged for top quality! I have it listed in my Etsy shop HERE!

I plan on making a girl jumper soon too to match! I will be the same style, but will have a wider leg with a ruffle & ribbons on the buttons! Pics coming soon! :)

Let me know if you're interested!

Before I go, I just wanted to ask how many of you have seen the new Disney movie "UP"? I got it yesterday at the store along with some popcorn & called my hubby and told him we were having date night after little "Fritter" went down for bed. I'm definitely a quality time person, so I had a blast! It was one of the sweetest & cutest movies I have seen in a long time! :) It is a tear jerker too and now one of my new favorites! If you haven't seen it yet, you definitely should! :)

Well have a great Thursday!

~Stacy

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Outre Beauty Bistro Giveaway!!

Today I'm having another giveaway! Two in one week! How fun!! :)

I have been able to meet some of the sweetest Etsy shop owners by hosting giveaways and they are always so excited to participate! Heidi of Outre Beauty Bistro was thrilled to do this giveaway, so I hope everyone participates & shows her a lot of love!


Heidi learned how to make soap in 1997 after her daughter Katie was born. Her daughter had extremely delicate skin, so she used to make really basic lavender oatmeal and honey soap for her skin. Over the years, she has perfected her craft, bringing her where she is today. Outre Beauty Bistro offers glycerin soap, cold processed soap, bath bombs, bath salts, bath melts, body butter, bath butter, lip balm, lotion and an upcoming skin care line.

She has so many nice products in her shop:
"Avery's blend" soap
Her soaps look so yummy, you could eat them!! :)
Cardamon Blackberry Zinfandel...Oh la la! :)
Huge bath bombs!!
Roses Rouges and Verbena de Citron Savon Soap

Each soap is hand trimmed and weighs between 6-8 oz. Look how big that bar of soap is!!

Not sure what to get your mom, sister, daughter, mother-in-law, or friend for Christmas? Check out Outre Beauty Bistro & I'm sure you can find something! :)

For the giveaway, Outre Beauty Bistro is giving away your selection of 3 bars of soap or a $20 gift certificate. You get to choose! :)

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry to be counted! Thanks!)

-Leave me a comment with your favorite item from Outre Beauty Bistro & also leave your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

Want to be added in again?

-"Follow" my blog. Add yourself over on the right sidebar! (If you're already a follower, just remind me! )

Another entry?

-Make a blog post or Facebook about this giveaway on your own blog with this post link. You should tell everyone you know!! :)

Okay, another 5 entries?!?!

Go on over to Outre Beauty Bistro look around and BUY your favorite item. Tell me your purchase in your comment.

Giveaway ends Sunday evening (11/15)!

Hope you win!

P.S. Don't forget to enter the Laurebelle giveaway for some cute hair accessories!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Scarf Along!

I just ordered this fancy fabric & can't wait to work along with Joy's Hope for the Scarf Along! Out of this beautiful fabric I will have 8 different scarfs!! I can't wait!! :)

It would be so fun if you joined along too! Even if you're a beginner, she'll lead you through on every step! So dust those machines off & make lots of cute scarfs for this winter! :)

Have a great day!

~Stacy


P.S. Don't forget to enter the Laurebelle giveaway below! :)

Monday, November 9, 2009

Laurebelle Giveaway!

Today I am hosting such a fun giveaway!

Laurabelle is such a fun & unique shop! She makes all sorts of beautiful and cute hair accessories, such as, hairbows, hair clips, bobbie pins, and headbands!

Laurabelle is based out of Nashville and is dedicated to Di's 2 oldest beautiful grandaughters Lauren & Bella, thus the name - LaureBelle.

This is what the owner, Di, says about how Laurebelle got started:

"I have always loved any type of "crafting" but as soon as these baby girls came along I started making them hair accessories! Bella was born with a MOP of Black Hair - Lauren nearly Bald......so, I started making for both! Clips, Headbands, Bows, etc......

Another interesting detail...I found out that "Laure" means, to be crowned or to crown, and "Bella" means beautiful! How awsome is that - "Crowned With Beauty"!

I also make many adult products and I am adding new products in this line daily.
I had the opportunity to make HeadBands for the Titan Cheerleaders this year!

I have 7 fabulous grandchildren - the oldest is 6 yr. old! My life is devoted to these babies, my children & their families, & my wonderful supportive husband. My mission is showing them love, peace, and joy in life!"

Laurebelle offers so many cute items!

Look at her cute little hair clips!


Trio of coordinating hair clippies
Adorable Hairbows
Super chic headbands (for all ages!)

Now for the giveaway....Laurabelle is giving away this Set of 3 Snap Hair Clips

AND

Be the Queen-Stretchy Cream & Gray Flower Headband!


What a fun giveaway!

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry to be counted! Thanks!)

-Leave me a comment with your favorite item from www.laurebelle.etsy.com & also leave your email address (so I can contact you if you win).

Want to be added in again?

-"Follow" my blog. Add yourself over on the right sidebar! (If you're already a follower, just remind me! )

Another entry?

-Make a blog post or Facebook about this giveaway on your own blog with this post link. You should tell everyone you know!! :)

Okay, another 5 entries?!?!

Go on over to www.laurebelle.etsy.com look around and BUY your favorite item. Tell me your purchase in your comment. Oh, and she gives you a free ribbon clip with each purchase!! :)

Giveaway ends Friday (11/13) at midnight!

Hope you win!

~Stacy

Friday, November 6, 2009

These boots were made for walking....

....And that's just what she'll do! :)

Fritter & I had a fun day just running errands and I decided to pop in Old Navy since I needed to look for a new pair of jeans. Well while we were there I fell in love with these cute little boots for her! I have just giggled over how cute they are all evening!
She loves them too and keeps saying, "Booz, Booz!" I love her little robotic walk in them too! :)

Who is the hippest girl around?? Fritter is!! LOL

I got a steal on them too...They were regularly $25, and were on sale for $15, and I got 30% off for using my Gap Card and they were only $10.50! Whoo hooo for a steal!

Now if only there was some way that I could make the boots that I want to be $10.50, I'd be set! LOL


Hope everyone has a great weekend! I'm heading to visit my sister & go to her last baby shower tomorrow in Houston with my mom, so I better head to bed!

~Stacy

P.S. I'll post the giveaway winner over the weekend sometime! :) Hope you entered!


Thursday, November 5, 2009

New Stuff!!

Not too much going on at our house today, except I have been sewing up a storm, so I have listed a ton of new stuff in my shop, Gracious Creations!

There are lots of cute things for boys & girls!
(Click on the picture to take you to the listing & see more info.)

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Introducing the Children's scarf.....

I just finished up two children's scarves that I have been working on this morning & I just adore them!! They say "2009 is the year of the scarf" and why should only the adults have fun?? Style your children this winter with fun & stylish children's scarves! These would be perfect gifts for children, pre-teen, or teenage Christmas presents! I would love to make custom scarves too, so if you have an idea or favorite color just shoot me an email & I can make it happen! :)


Here is the shot of the green & purple flowers & polka dot scarf
Approx. 63.5 in x 4.5 in
Fritter modeling it...
This one is long, but still wraps her up good! :) It would be perfect for a pre-teen or teenage girl..or even a fun adult! :)
Purple Playful Paisley scarf
Approx. 51 in x 4.5 in
I think she likes this one!...LOL
So cute!!
I haven't listed these in my Etsy shop, just because I'm busy working on my first craft fair in December and these will go with me there....If they haven't sold yet! :) Each scarf is back with soft white flannel and are $12 each. Let me know if you're interested!

Have a great day!

~Stacy

P.S. Don't forget to enter the Baby Inspirations giveaway below! Ends Friday!!