Winner of The $100 gift bundle to You Can Make This!

Well- it is time to announce the winner of the $100 gift Bundle

to You Can Make This.

Using random.org - the lucky number is comment number 5.

Yeah- Joan J you are the winner !

Would you like to learn how to make an adorable Aline Reversible dress like this?

Check back in the next few days to see the new contest

featuring these great Ebooks from

You Can Make This.

Also see what I create using these wonderful sets.

Time for holiday cards

Well- Thanksgiving is just a week away and it is time to start thinking about those holidays cards. In the last few years I have become a big fan of the picture holiday cards at Shutterfly. It is so easy to do , low cost, and much more personal than store bought cards.

The biggest problem is deciding on what card template to use! There are over 200 choices. Something to make just about anyone happy. Sound intimidating at first but you can narrow down the choices with the easy to use search bar.

So let's see. I think to start off I am going to narrow it down to cards with 3 or more photo inserts. With 4 kids- need to get everyone on! I am at first drawn to the HO HO HO design with 3 picture bubbles.

I also like With Love Chartreuse. 5 window spots here- so room for a family picture and then one of each of the kids. HMM? Also Most Wonderful time of Year design also works for the same reasons.

But then I also find A year in Review. Many window spots for pictures- wow!!

So what do you think? Which card should I use?

One of the best things about the holiday season is getting the Christmas cards in the mail. I always put all the cards up on the coat closet door in the entry way so that we can see all the cards from our loved ones and friends . It is always nice to get the photo cards to see how everyone has grown and changed over the past year.

Do you have a special place or way you display your holiday cards?

Would love to hear about it .

Make sure to head over to Shutterfly to pick out your holiday cards!

Time for a contest!!

With the holidays just around the corner- it is time to start planning out your gift giving!

Well- why not go for "A Handmade holiday" where you make as many of the gifts as possible.
You CAN create a handmade gift that is made with with love and care. Who would not love that as a gift? Now you may be saying to yourself- I do not know how to sew or make anything or I am not artsy /craftsy.

Run over to You Can Make This and look around. There are tons of darling ideas on there to make for anyone on your list. Pajama pants for anyone on your list, adorable ties for all the men (little ones to grown ones) in your life, beautiful dresses for the little ladies, and wallets for the special gals. I could go on and on!!

Well - over the next few weeks you will have a chance to win many wonderful ebooks from there.

The first contest is an easy one.

Just become a follower of this site and refer your friends.
Leave a comment saying you are a follower.

Leave a comment on this post saying you are a follower and that counts as one entry.
Refer your friends.
When they become a follower- tell them to leave a comment saying they are a follower and also leave your name for referring them.
Now you both have an entry. For every friend you refer you receive another entry.
The more friends you refer - the more chances you have to win!

Now more the good stuff- the PRIZE!!
$100 Handmade Holiday Bundle from You Can Make This Includes:


1. Kimberbell Kids 24" Cloth Doll Pattern & Clothes (11.95)

2. Kimberbell Kids Clothing & Accessories: Gift Exchange (8.00)

3. The Duet Apron (7.99)

4. She Loves Me, She Loves Me Knot Handbag (8.00)

5. "Paper Piecing Project": Christmas Tree Pillow (5.00)

6. Smilin' Daisies Photo Quilt (8.00)

7. Adorn, Volume 1 (5.95)

8. Tea Towel Celebrations (7.95)

9. Sew Simple Felt Food: Time for Breakfast (5.00)

10. Personalized Name Pillows (6.95)

11.Hair Flair (7.95)

12.Sew Boutique 4 Dolly: Holiday Baking (9.95)

13.The DIY Dish 2-minute Craft Countdowns (5.95)

14. Football Baby Lovey's (Blankets) (3.50)



Wow- what a huge wonderful set!! Contest runs thru November 19th.

You can make this! coupon code

With Christmas just around the corner- time to start thinking about those gifts! But why not make some wonderful handmade gifts this year and surprise everyone ( and yourself!) with what you were able to create.

Think that you can not make a beautiful dress or pajama bottoms? What about lovely table runners, petticoat skirts, tutus, and more? Sound impossible?

Not at all! The wonderful authors at You Can Make This have simplified the process with easy to follow step by step photo instructional e patterns. You can learn to make all these things and more.

So head on over and start brainstorming on what you can make! As a special offer for my blog readers- save 15% with coupon code BlogthisFall.

Also- check back - over the next few weeks -I am going to be announcing some wonderful contests and giveaways from You can make this and more.

A new look and a new love!

Well- I am back!

It has been a very long time and so much has happened .
I have added dear sweet Grace Lillian to our family.
She was born January 20th , 2010 and is our little princess.
At 8 days old- she became sick with RSV and ended up in Cooks Childrens for almost 2 weeks and in ICU. It was a very scary time but she is much better now and we are so blessed to have her in our lives.

I also have a new passion and love ( besides her!! ) - Embroidery!
Back in June- I decided to purchase a Viking Designer 1 machine and absolutely love sewing and machine embroidery. So this is my new passion. I love to test designs for a few designers and will be featuring my favorite places to purchase designs.



I also am in the work to open a new etsy store under the new name- Four Bees Embroidery.
As you see here- my blog has a new name also- but will still be found under the same url that I have had. As I get the shop open- I will post more here. Along with the new name and look- I also will be having new contests and giveaways.

Since I know I may have lost some readers along the way- I need word of mouth from my readers to get new followers. So- I feel a contest coming on. Check back soon for more details.


So- how is everyone out there been? Leave me a comment to let me know what is happening in your lives.

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