Sublime Stitching Giveaway!

Head on over to The Cartoon Lovin' Mama
and enter for a chance to win a La Petite Embroidery Kit from Sublime Stitching. I'm really excited about this review and giveaway because I learned to embroider using Sublime Stitching products and tutorials. The giveaway ends on July 3, 2011 at midnight CST.

Free Embroidery Pattern

Here is a simple embroidery pattern I designed. Feel free to use it to stitch to your heart's content. Just right click on the image and save it to your computer. You can resize the image prior to printing if you'd like another size. I just got a new iPhone and wanted to use my scanner app, so I thought this would be a good way to do so! Have fun!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today I turn 33 years old. I still feel like I'm a 10 year old! My 33rd birthday promises to be like any other day. I'm currently organizing my craft room which doubles as my bedroom. I've been working on this daunting task for three days now, and it feels as if there is no end in sight. Here is the family cat, Mr. Bob, "helping" me straighten up.

Look at the cute gifts my 3 year old niece, Allie, picked out for me all by herself! She gave them to me early because she wanted to make sure that I liked them. Of course I loved them. They are probably the best gifts I've ever received because she hand picked them.

My best friend, Adam, celebrated his 35th birthday with family yesterday, but we will be meeting up later today to celebrate mine. He is a huge Gary Busey fan. I decided to make him an angry Gary Busey plushie for his birthday. Gary has gone a little "off" in my version and forgotten his shoes.

To celebrate my birthday, I'm offering 33% off in my Etsy shop this weekend when you use the coupon code HAPPY33 at checkout. This offer is not good on custom orders or gift certificates. So head on over to House of Plush and take advantage of this deal!

Look What I Got In The Mail!

I recently participated in a matchbox swap on Cut Out + Keep. I was lucky enough to get paired with one of my favorite crafters, biggest inspirations, and a good friend: Alejandra. I won't post pics of what I sent to Alé as she hasn't received her package yet. I loved the matchbox and all of the little goodies inside (I'm a sucker for miniature things), but I was in awe of the surprise rag doll that she sent along with it!

My altered matchbox and goodies from Alé.

The beautiful rag doll that Alé made for me!  I've named her Molly.

My 33rd birthday is this coming Friday, so this was a wonderful early birthday gift to receive!  Thanks so much, Alé.  You made my day!

A Blog You Should Read

I'm proud to state that one of my custom order plushies from Etsy, Captain Kidd, is not only currently globe trotting, but he's also raising awareness and money to help in the fight to cure leukemia and Multiple myeloma. He started out here in Tennessee and since then has been to Alabama, California, Chile, and various other destinations. Next is the Netherlands. Check out The Adventures of Captain Kidd
to learn about the origins of Captain Kidd and his trip around the world. Here he is recently in Morro Bay, California.

I wish Captain Kidd and his traveling companion all the best on their adventures!