Posted on November 30, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
Just wanted to remind everyone that there ARE some perks to reading my blog - discounts! That was my favorite part of the job when I worked retail.
In appreciation for everyone’s kind words during his giveaway, Bill from House of Six Cats is offering a 20% discount if you shop before Christmas. Humble Luna, our current giveaway [...]
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Posted on November 30, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
Sandy from Shopaholicmommy.com won my House of Six Cats giveaway. Thanks everyone for entering and keep reading! I’ve got a great giveaway from Humble Luna happening right now and I’ll have another fun giveaway on Wednesday so stay tuned!!
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Posted on November 30, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
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Fellow Portland Mama, Heidi, from Humble Luna, makes these adorable and durable costume tails that every and any kid would love. You may remember her from my Monday Must Have: Children’s Halloween Costumes post last month. Well now she’s offering up a Dragon Tail from her shop to one of you! How cool is [...]
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Posted on November 23, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
The winner of the 3 pattern package from Figgy’s Kids is LUCKY #7, Angela! She said:
Hey hey! Thanks for the give-away, and I’m already a loyal subscriber.
I’m so excited that the talented Shelly is in my part of the world. I love the Mary Go ‘Round pattern. It’s great to see that there are cute [...]
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Posted on November 22, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
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The first time I mentioned House of Six Cats my family and I were headed on a mini vacation to the Oregon Coast. It seems fitting now that the second prize in my Giveaway Extravaganza is from this same shop and comes right after getting back from another little mini vacation, but [...]
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Posted on November 16, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
Keyka Lou is having a holiday sale! Patterns are only $5! Don’t miss out!!
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Posted on November 16, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
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From now until Christmas I’m planning on having at least one Giveaway a week. Yay! *cue fireworks, marching band, and baton twirlers* I’m calling it the Handmade Experiment’s Giveaway Spectacular! WooHoo! *cue acrobats, fire-dancers, and trick ponies* Expect to find great prizes from some of the most talented artists [...]
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Posted on November 16, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
I used Lotta Jansdotter’s Simple Sewing for Baby dress pattern for this present for our friend Mabel’s first birthday party last weekend. (The real color is closer to the first one. The felt is like a lime green) Instead of using Lotta’s pocket pal pattern I cut out this fun nesting doll from my yard [...]
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Posted on November 13, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
If you haven’t checked out Pt.1 or Pt.2 you really should. This is Pt. 3 and the final installment of my Park City Girl Fall Quilt Festival favorites roundup. Enjoy! And make sure to check back on Monday. I’m going to be having an awesome giveaway to start this holiday season off right.
Bumble Bean’s Cheap [...]
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Posted on November 11, 2009 by emilyflippinmaruna
Sure, its bragging, but I can’t help myself. I entered a picture of PZ and Q’s astronaut and space alien costumes into nonchalant mom’s Halloween Costume Contest and I won!! I am so excited! Yay!! Of course, if I win a contest with my very first handmade Halloween costumes, where do I go from there? Who [...]
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