My Oh Sweet Sadie! booth

Just over a month ago I filled out an application to have my shop in the cutest craft show ever, Oh Sweet Sadie! I think I got so excited to be accepted that I signed the contract. In 4 weeks I made 26 aprons, 10 totes, and 12 block sets. The show started last night and continues through Saturday evening. I've been real excited to see my products there, but it was really crazy getting to this point while still being a wife and mother. I'm so thankful for a great, supportive husband who gave me time without the kids so I could meet my goals. And for family who took my kids for a couple hours, too. I don't know that I'll sell much, but the opportunity to craft (and have some sanity!) was priceless. Yay for almost being done with the madness that goes with having a booth in a craft show!

unbelievable!

Months ago I bought fabric on sale for this quilt. I thought I'd put it in my shop. But when I found out I was having a girl I hurried to make it and thought I'd keep it for myself because I love it so much! But then I had an idea. Why not put it on my shop for a ridiculously high price - much higher than any other baby quilt - and either way I would win with $ or a cute quilt.

I added it to my shop on Monday. It sold last night. Can you believe it?! For 145$, I might add! Who spends that much money on baby quilts?! Not that I'm accusing them. I'm pretty glad they did, especially since it cost me around $65 in materials and quilting only.

Anyhoo, now I'm a bit sad I didn't keep it, and Elton is sad since he really liked it, too (amazing!) But now I have some cash to get started on another one :)

Apron Fest '09 Giveaway

Okey dokey, this is so exciting! Since I LOVE aprons and just opened my own Etsy shop with little boy aprons (Pocket Full of Daisies), I thought I'd join in on the fun of Apron Fest with a giveaway of my own. Here's the apron I will be giving away at the end of Apron Fest:

a full red, white, and black floral apron, so cute!

To enter this giveaway, take a look at my Pocket Full of Daisies shop here, then leave a comment tell me either,

-your favorite item, or

-a helpful idea for my shop

You can get up to 3 extra entries for doing any of the following: blog about my shop, put a link to it on your blog, or tell someone about it (in person, on twitter, facebook...). Just let me know in a comment if you did any of these.

I will put all the names in a hat and randomly draw a winner at the end of Apron Fest and contact them by e-mail so they can get their prize, so make sure I have your e-mail!

Thanks for looking! If you like aprons, don't forget to check out the other giveaways going on at Apron Fest. There's a button on my top right corner that will take you there.

Happy Apron Fest!

100th post and {not so} grand opening!

With how often I DON'T write, I can hardly believe I've made it to the 100th post. I'm not the best writer, but it's been fun posting about our daily activities and accomplishments. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, I'm announcing the opening of my own little Etsy shop, "pocket full of daisies".

It's nothing grand, but has given me a chance to do what I love during those few precious moments when children are sleeping. I hope it will pay for many more crafting opportunities :)

Here it is, (drumroll, please)....

http://www.maisiedaisy.etsy.com/

selling little boy stuff, plus other goodies.

Stay tuned, I'll be doing an apron giveaway soon for apronfest to get the word out about my new shop. If you get a chance to look at my shop and have any suggestions, let me know your feedback. I need all the help I can get!