The Apronista

Creative Chics Apron Giveaway

9:28 pm ByShawneeFiled Underapron giveaway, events, sponsors

Oooooh, do I have a scrumptious giveaway for YOU just in time for Mother’s Day!! Creative Chics, those mega-sellers on Etsy, are giving away one of their best-selling Sweetheart Aprons. Check out this sweet “OOPS a Daisy” in their colorful floral collection, white trimmed in sassy lime green checks.

Creative Chics Oops A Daisy

A bit about our sponsor, as told by daughter Debbie:

Creative Chics was “born” when Mom made my childhood clothing, 40+ years ago. A few years ago we dusted off our machines and started sewing together, enjoying a past time we had long set aside but never forgotten. And with that we forged a new mother/daughter relationship.

Then came Carol, my Aunt and Mom’s youngest sister, who has years of sewing experience. Within months we welcomed Yuriko, my new daughter in law. My closest girlfriend joined us as the 5th Chic when she moved back from Texas and unsure how to fill her days.

Five Creative Chics in all, we work out of our home studios. We are a group of women who love and support each other and who love sharing our creative spirit with others.

Look at what a beautiful team they make —

We have one of their “Sexy Halter Aprons” in a gorgeous Yellow and Grey Lanikai Peacock Plumes. Look how beautiful my daughter looks in it, showing off her new Kitchenaid and goodies for her birthday.

The workmanship is superb — I really like the lined bodice and the attention to detail on the straps.

And look at the packaging

EASY entries to win — comments and likes! Using Rafflecopter:
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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YCMT Valentine’s Package Giveaway

8:12 pm ByShawneeFiled UnderCrafts, events, giveaways

Here’s a quick giveaway for all your crafty Apronistas! You Can Make This is providing this terrific pattern package chock full of Valentine goodies. A quick 24-hour window for entries means our present to you will be in your email on V-day!

The bundle includes FIVE patterns:

Rosetta Bag by SisBoom
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/rosetta-ruffle-bag-small-
medium-large.htm
*This bag also has a video to go along with it. It can be found here:
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/articles/post/rosetta-ruffle-bag-by-sis-boom.htm

DIY Dish Love Quilt by DIY Dish
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/the-diy-dish-love-quilt-
wallhanging.htm

Crochet Hat Pattern Vintage Inspired by Kris Moore
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/author/MTAzOTU3MDAxNQ==/crochet-hat-
pattern-vintage-inspired-infant-through-adult.htm

Love Elephant by DIY Fluffies
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/love-elephant-.htm

Apron Knot Dress by Little Lizard King
https://www.youcanmakethis.com/products/featured-products/apronknotdress-
pdfpattern.htm
I was sent the crochet hat pattern for review and here are two quick self-portraits of me, late last night, bad lighting and all!

I made the adult size – pink picture with two strands of yarn held together, the blue from Impeccable worsted. This works up very quickly. The designer even includes instructions on making the sweet flower and feather decoration, so I will make mine up soon and might even post another picture.

So enter quick! Only mandatory entry is to tell us which pattern is your fav from this bundle! Easy-peasy!!

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My Sweet Valentine Package Giveaway

10:50 pm ByShawneeFiled Underdiscount, events, Featured, I <3 Sponsors

GIVEAWAY CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS, WENDY!!

I am in total shock that it is already February! Does anyone even remember January this year?? It just seemed to fly by. I have all sorts of personal projects going on, crafts and cooking, working and volunteering. And pinning on Pinterest. That seems to take on a life of it’s own, at least in my household. Be watching for a chance to share your favorite Pinterest project with fellow Apronistas. I think that would be fun, plus we can find new friends to follow. I love seeing the beautiful and original projects pinned by crafty friends.

Anyway, I recently received such a fun email that I’m happy to share! Two dear friends are teaming up with a special Valentines Giveaway. One of my favorite Apronistas, Cynthia from D-Lux 57 is giving away one of her Valentines Cookies Designer Series Aprons:

Don’t you just LOVE the leopard trim and accent?? Plus, her D-Lux 57 aprons are all crafted in the USA. AND, she offering an Apronista discount code apronlove, worth 20% off til Feb 15, 2012.

Paired with that scrumptious apron are One Dozen Gourmet Cookies from Kelley Hart Custom Cookies! My mouth is watering just looking at my netbook!!

I love Kelley’s story:

I’ve been making cookies my whole life. Well, almost. I was born on Christmas Eve, in 19. . . let’s just say it was the latter part of the 20th century. While my mom and I were resting in the hospital, my dad and brother were home making Christmas cookies. The recipe they followed, which I still use to this day, came from my Grandma Wetter, my mom’s mom. I’ve been told it’s the best sugar cookie ever!

Throughout my childhood, we made these special cookies every Christmas. It was always a highlight of the season. Once I married and set up my own home, I started making cookies for other holidays too, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Halloween. . . It became my new family’s tradition.

After gifting friends and family with our delicious cookies, I started to get special requests, for weddings and birthday parties. Which leads us to Kelley Hart Custom Cookies! Our cookies are hand made, with meticulous loving care. We use the highest quality ingredients, with no preservatives or artificial anything. They are decorated with royal icing, and made fresh to order. Individually packaged or by the dozen, Kelley Hart Custom Cookies will make any occasion delightful and delicious.

Not only is she giving away some of her cookies, but she’s offering FREE shipping on orders placed through February 5. Visit her blog for another chance to win, http://hart2heart.typepad.com/hart_2_heart/.

Enter TODAY using Rafflecopter — deadline is February 9 so you can get your prize in time for Valentines!!! Lots of chances to win!

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