My First Creative Giveaway!!!

My first official contest… Prize listed at the bottom of the entry! Feel free to share the love!

Have I ever told you about my mother? Her name is Barb. She’s 29(ish). She’s blonde and tall. She shares the exact same birthday (3.9.19**) as our beloved Barbie doll. She also FANTASTICALLY artsy.

She’s got several stores on Etsy. She does anything from purses to dog collars and leashes or even plain old cut fabric squares.. She even specializes per the customer’s request. Send her the fabric you want and she’ll make whatever it is you ask.

In the short time I’ve been alive my mother has made me countless things. Purses, quilts, dog collars, clothes, wallets. You name it she’s made it for me. She even used to make me hair bows and ribbons when I was in the first grade. I’ll never forget the feeling I had when she put a new bow in my hair (that matched my outfit exactly). I was so proud of her and my precious new bow. I was so proud to tell my friends about this bow in my hair. About how I watched my mother craft it with her very own hands. About how it’s the only one like it in the world and it was all mine. So today I’m thanking her by shamelessly promoting her awesome and entirely flawless masterpieces.

Sewnimble—This is her store normally filled with cuts of fabric for you to do with as you choose. She’s also got a misplaced wristlet on here.. Hmm…

Cucio—This is her store filled with purses and wallets and wristlets and checkbook covers. You name it she makes it. All from her own original patterns. It’s been at least 5 years since I’ve bought a purse. I rely solely on my mother. I sometimes wonder how much this stresses her out. But then I see her latest project and forget entirely, pleading her to make me one before she starts selling them. Being the guinea pig is great…

On that note… This tote bag was supposed to be mine. I couldn’t con her out of it this time. Check it out. It’s one of my favorites. It the perfect size for a diaper bag or even a beach bag. It’s got the perfect amount of pockets not too few and not too many. I’m really a little disappointed that it’s on Etsy up for sale… And not over my shoulder right now…




SaintPaws—This is her store normally filled with dog/cat leashes and collars. The only collars my dogs have had since she started making them. Incredibly durable and entirely original! She makes them in several different sizes and will even make them from the fabric of your choice. All you have to do is find something you like and send the fabric to her! She’s very easy to work with-have I mentioned that?


This puppy collar is my favorite one. I just absolutely LOVE the fabric. Too bad I forgot my dog at my mom’s house one weekend… and never really got her back. (That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!)




Anyhow… So here is what I’ve decided to do. Much like The SITS Gals do with their contests!

1) Take a gander at my Mom’s 3 stores..
2) Choose which item you like best and list it in my comments.
3) For an additional entry, leave my mom some feedback! (I.E. Make a purchase or leave her a note letting her know how much you love her stuff or what she could do to make you love it more! Just make sure you let her know I sent you!)
4) For another additional entry join my blog!

Winner will be announced next Saturday for this SWEET prize!!!

A $20.00 Gift Certificate to any one of my mother’s stores! For you to spend on any one item you would LOVE to have.

**MOM, I know you’ll read this. So I’m telling you now… This is me begging and pleading you to finish Rileigh’s XO quilt. LOVE YOU MUCH!!! And you totally deserve the shout out. You’re the best!**