Etsy Treasury

I'm flattered to have my tassel included in this Etsy treasury.  Made my day!

Brown and Goldy :)

Tassel Giveaway

Today, I'm on Simply Utah sponsering a giveaway.  Simply Utah is a fairly new website that that is a one stop directory for all things unique and creative.  For this giveaway, I've made this springy/summery tassel.  In Utah, the weather is not cooperating and does not feel like spring at all, at least you can decorate like it is!  This would look great on your armoire, a lamp or even on a window like this one. 

To enter the giveaway, go HERE. 

G o o d L u c k !

A fabulous place for a tassel

Ever look at tassels and love them but don't know what to do with them?  Here's a great idea!  I just got an email from the sweet Sherry who won the last tassel giveaway I did.  She wasted no time putting the tassel to good use.  Look how perfect it is decorating her window shelf outside on her covered porch! 

I adore it hanging on the window and did you see how cute the birdhouse is above it?  It's like it was meant to be!  See more about it here.

Thanks for sharing Sherry!

Ah, yes....we do have a winner!

Thank you all who entered the drawing for the watering can tassel!  I really appreciate all of your kind words and thoughts.  You might have noticed that I did mention that I was having a birthday so I decided that the winner of this tassel would be the comment that matched my age. 

So, the winner of this sweet tassel is...

Comment #33, Sherry who said:

My favorite is the pumpkin tassel with the fall leaves and acorn.

They are all beautiful, thanks for sharing your pictures.

Congratulations Sherry!  Send me an email and I'll get your tassel sent out ASAP!

Show and Tell - Part 2 - Weekender Tote and Free Pattern

Wow! I didn't mean to leave the blog for that long.  Right after I posted the giveaway (quick, hurry! only one more day to enter!), a got to go on a little trip to North Carolina to visit my sister.  I must say it was fabulous, rejuvenating and I miss her like crazy!!  Good thing she's coming to Utah in two weeks for a wedding.

So back to this picture where I showed two things I made.  First the dress (how-to details to come soon!) and second this weekender tote. 

I love this tote!  I had such a great time picking out fabrics.  I wanted something springy and bright and when I found the floral fabric, I knew it was the one.  Inspired by Jackie, yet again (Jackie, I dubbed thee Color Queen.), to be more adventurous with my colors, I added the bright turquoise, heather gray and grounded it all with a small white polka dot on black fabric.

It's quite roomy too.  I know this because I did a wee bit of shopping while on my trip and my sister; her husband and I packed it to the brim to come home.  PACKED!  As in 8 plates, pretty pedestal bowl thingy, dainty tea cup, cigar box, jewelry box, 5 pairs of earrings, necklace, flower pendant, belt, 3 magazines, a jacket, a sweatshirt, pj's, and a dress and jacket for my daughter.  All in that bag and yes, it was extremely heavy!  I was pleased that the sewing held up.  No ripped seams or torn handles to report. 

I bought the magazine, Sew Spoiled, which this pattern was featured in.  I struggled a bit with some parts but was able to get some help.  Even though I really had to think about some of the steps, it wasn't very hard.  Overall, I am pleased with the tote.  However, I don't like the way the straps pull the fabric up when you are carrying the bag.  Something I am sure a more experienced sewer could fix.

After it was done, the magazine came out with a FREE full pattern because of the difficulty of the shortened pattern.  Found here.  And double lucky you, because they are starting a sew along right now!  Details found here and flickr group here.  I just posted my finished tote and I am really tempted to make another.   If you join in on the fun, come back and tell me!  I would really love to see your finished tote!

Tassel Love and a Giveaway

***giveaway closed***

So the Nester is having a linky party for your favorite tassels.  If anyone is coming on over from that linky party, you understand and love tassels just as much as I do.  I started making them over two years ago and haven't stopped!  I especially love to make seasonal tassels.  They are just so much fun to play with! 

I wanted to share my favorite tassels that I have made over the years but as I was looking through my pictures, I realized that I loved way more than I have time to share.  So consider this a highlight reel of the tassels I love.

Phew!  If you scrolled down this far, you deserve an award!  To celebrate my birthday this week and since it's always fun, let's have a birthday celebatory giveaway!  This new springy tassel is up for grabs just in time for Mother's Day too!

Would you like to win this tassel? giveaway closed - thanks for entering!  Just leave me a comment telling me about your favorite tassel (it doesn't have to be mine, you can share yours too!) and you will be entered into the drawing.  Be sure to leave someway that I can contact you if you are the winner.

Want more entries?  Do any or all of the following and then

leave a comment for each one: 

• blog about the giveaway (be sure to link back here)
• Facebook about the giveaway (again, leave a link)
• or for 5 additional entries, make a purchase from my Etsy shop. 

*Giveaway ends April 30th.  Will ship internationally.

Thank you and good luck!

Two projects - 1st show and tell

Here's a picture of two things I made, not cooperating being photographed.

A springy dress and a new bag.  I love them both and wanted a fantastic picture of each.  Alas, it was not happening, so just regular old pictures will have to do.

First up, a simple springy dress for my daughter.   This was her wearing it right after I made it for her a few weeks ago.  She was so thrilled about it!  We felt like it was springy so we went outside to take pictures but didn't really look to see that the yard was still hibernating.  And needs a lot of work.  BUT, we are looking at the cute girl in the cute dress. 

There is nothing better than making something for your child and having them love it!  She told me that the dress was perfect for jumping and proceeded to jump all over the place.  Love that little silly one! 

I'll be sharing more about how I made it soon!

made by the mama monster guest post

hi! i'm jackie from made by the mama monster. i'm a stay at home mama to three little boys. they keep me busy, but in my spare time i try to get some crafting in. it seems like the time for crafting is getting fewer and farther between. i like to make things that i can work on with my boys around .short and sweet.

megan asked me to guest post over here at megitys handmade and she pretty much told me i had to do my hedgehog applique. i usually do what people tell me...

supplies-
-some sort of fusible stuff. i love steam a seam. it is a bit more expensive but it is so worth it. you could also use fabric glue, wonder under, whatever.
-fabric and felt
-some embroidery floss
-template

ok, here we go. print off template. i like to do it on cardstock so it holds up well. fuse your fabric to your steam a seam using instructions provided. trace your hedgehog onto the paper side of the webbing. remember that he will be backwards so trace him the way you want him to face ( or use a disappearing marker and trace him directly onto the fabric.)

how easy is that? some visit me over at my place and see some of my other tutorials. thanks megan for inviting me over to your awesome blog.

What + what = ?

So this is how my yard looked most of last week.  Very springy yes?   Begining of Spring break no less. 

And this is what happened to my husband's car that first night of snowing. 

Spun right across the freeway after hitting a patch of ice.  Thankfully, he didn't hit anyone else and he was okay.  Scary yes?

Dreary weather + totalled car = less than enthused Me.

This next week offers a ray of sunshine though.  New tutorials and show and tell.  Wahoo!

Until then, have a great weekend!!

Guest Posting Today

Hey everyone! I'm gues posting my ruffle bumsie tutorial over at Nicole's blog Our Cozy Nest. Come on over and see me!