Memorial Day

Happy Memorial Day everyone. I hope yours was as enjoyable as mine. It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining and it was 80 degrees. Perfect weather if you ask me. We had a very busy, and very productive day. In the midst of remodelling our living room, we had the family over for a cook-out. Needless to say, it was chaotic at times, but still lots of fun. I certainly didn't have any time to craft or sew as it seems all my time right now is painting, but I'm sure there is an end in sight to the painting, and then back to normal.

I'm encouraged!

Wow - I think my Prizey give-away is off to a good start. 18 comments in just two days. I don't know how that stacks up to other Prizey give-aways, but I'm happy. I think it's interesting to see what appeals to people. And I love the comments. Only a few more days to go until I draw a name. Thanks to everyone who's left a comment so far and good luck!

I saw it on Simplemom - go check it out!

Who Doesn’t Love a Jewelry Giveaway?

I love jewelry, but I’m not very girlie. I’m more of a wooden-bead-necklace, simple-silver-hoop-earrings kind of mama. So when I first saw Lisa Leonard Designs featured here and there around the blogosphere, I wanted something of hers right. away.
I’ve always wanted one of those mommy-type of necklaces or bracelets - you know, the kind that embellish your kids’ names on a charm or beads. But I’ve never really found any that were my type. They’re always too… girlie. Too cutesy and bubbly.
That’s why I LOVE Lisa’s designs. They’re sweet and feminine, but they’re not frou-frou. She hammers the sterling silver into something unique and personal - the rustic, handmade feel is trademark to her style. And whether you personalize it with your kids’ names or something else altogether, it will be the only piece of jewelry of its kind, because she hand crafts each one individually.
You really need to go to her store and check out her stuff. Well, read the rest of this post, and then head over there.

She will make you a handcrafted “tiny squares” necklace with whatever words you want emblazened on the squares. A cream freshwater pearl adds that dollop of femininity I love. This piece of jewelry is valued at $46. I’m getting this very necklace with my two kidlet’s names. I’m so excited!

Sweet baby

Here is a picture of Erin wearing the pinafore I made her. Isn't she sweet? I love those dimples. What a happy, beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing this picture Barb and Happy Mother's Day.

Prizey update

Well, I finally got all the required information off to Prizey to participate in one of their fabulous giveaways. Hopefully, all the information will be on Prizey soon, but in the mean time we'll kick it off now.

One winner will receive an apron of their choice featured here (and in my Etsy shop - GooseyLucy.etsy.com.) All you have to do is leave a comment on my blog and I will draw a name at random on May 31th. Good luck.

Picture time!

Finally! Some pictures of the aprons I actually like. I think these show off the aprons a little bit better.

New pictures

I took some new pictures today and I'm still not 100% satisfied with them. I think the pinafore pictures are o.k., but I'm not happy with the apron pictures. I tried to do something funny and different but it's not working. I'm not giving up yet - I think I need a live model! I'll post the pinafore pictures and let you be the judge.

My first Etsy sale!

Yea! My first Etsy sale! How exciting is that? O.k., I admit, it was by my daughter's friend, but I don't care. Just having the experience of a real sale was fun. And it was good because I realized I hadn't thought through the whole shipping, gift wrapping, thank you process. So now to get busy and get organized. Hopefully, there will be more sales and I'll be better prepared. And most importantly - Thanks Barb!