Second Shop!

Hey everyone! Valley Momma has decided to expand to another Etsy shop... I now have Valley Girls boutique at http://valleygirls.etsy.com/. It's for accessories and household items for girls of all ages, young and old alike! I'm going to have mini-wallets, my adult seat belt strap covers, some adult bibs, placemats, bags, cuff bracelets and other miscellaneous items that are fun, unique and AFFORDABLE! Check out my 1st three items... I'm most proud of my new two pocket mini-wallet or card holder! See that listing here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11405873.

My Ginger Blossom Two Pocket Mini-Wallet or Card Holder - $10 at http://valleygirls.etsy.com/

My I'm Bored Cuff Bracelet...

I got bored this evening so I decided to use some more of that old tablecloth and make myself something. It ended up being a cuff bracelet. It has a velcro closure (that was easier than trying to force a snap through all the layers). :) So here's my "bored" project... enjoy. Now I actually have some things to sew for the shop later tonight...

My mowing and gardening hat...

Well... I wanted a floppy hat to cover my big ol' head and keep the sun off my face and chest while mowing the grass and gardening this summer. But an old lady I ain't... so no straw hats for me! I saw the Amy Butler Blue Sky sun hat and just HAD to try to make it. My first attempt wasn't so bad... it's at least wearable. I'm going to make another one in a different fabric and use canvas for interfacing like I was *supposed* to. So at least I have a temporary hat for now! I also need to modify the sizing a bit, and then I'll have the perfect hat. Here's my temporary "it will do for now" hat... :)

Earth Day Challenge Entry

I've entered Kinzie's Kreations Earth Day Challenge - Free Giveaway contest... Here is my entry!

I created something new from something old... :) This bag was made from an old tablecloth of my mother's (sooo from the 70's!) that has just been hanging out in the garage being used as a drop cloth and as a protective cover in the van for trips to the dump. (Don't worry, I washed the thing before I used it!!!!)

Here is my bag... pretty spiffy and I'm going to use it tomorrow. Has an inner pocket and velcro closure... not too shabby for my first bag ever!

Here it is!

April Contest

Ok... Here is April's contest...

I will pick one 1st place winner, 2nd place and 3rd place winners as well.

Prizes:

1st Prize:

14 x 14 minky tag blanket similar to one pictured below. I will provide a list of fabrics for the winner to choose from for the blanket.

2nd Prize:

Diaper and wipes bag from my inventory. I will provide the winner with a list of my premade diaper wipes bags for them to choose from. (example pictured)



3rd Prize:

One set of Car Seat Strap Covers from my inventory. I will provide the winner with a list of my premade covers to choose from. (example pictured)


To enter:

Simply post a comment to this blog entry telling me your favorite place to go for a vacation! Please please please include an email address so I can contact you if you are the winner! My favorite vacation spot is the Great Smoky Mountains. :)

This time around I'm not including purchases made in the shop - ONLY comments to the blog will get you entered into the contest!


Thanks and good luck!

Feb/March Contest Winners!

Ok --- drumroll please...

Out of 178 possible entries... I picked three winners via random number generator.

First Place winner receives a free diaper and wipes mini-bag and crayon pouch in fabrics of their choosing. Second and Third place winners each receive a free diaper and wipes mini-bag in the fabric of their choice.

First Place: Patricia from San Francisco, CA

Second Place: Amanda from Virginia Beach, VA

Third Place: MommyKinz (commentor on the Blog!)

Congratulations to the three winners!

I'm cooking up an idea for this months contest... so stay tuned to the blog for details! Anyone have any ideas on what they'd like to see for the prize this time? Leave a comment and let me know! I just might use your idea!