Sorry We're Closed.

MaryKateMcDevitt

Sorry, We're Closed.  I love this sign--not only for the lovely lettering but because when I saw it yesterday it helped me to realize that Christmas is almost here and it is time to focus on the real reason I celebrate this special day and to relax and enjoy my family.  The house has been a bee hive of activity for the past two months and I'm ready to stop, breath and reorganize our daily routine.  The tree and gingerbread house have been decorated, cookies are made, presents wrapped (well almost), Christmas music is playing softly in the background and the last of the pendants are made and waiting for the final mail run in the morning.  I couldn't have done it without the help of my family.  My kids have put labels on packages, filled tins with crinkle paper, and my son and husband have helped with the trips to the post office.  It's been a fun but hectic 8 weeks and now it is time to clean up my workroom, close the door and put out the sign.  (Or maybe I will close the door, put out the sign and clean the workroom next week). 

Best wishes to you all--Merry Christmas.
       

Linus Christmas Monologue

Final Friday Giveaway Winner

I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Friday Giveaways...you guys are the best and I hope you've had a good time. 

The winner of the final giveaway (drum roll please) is....Warm 'n Fuzzy!  Congratulations!

I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 10

This is it--the last giveaway!  Hope you have had a good time.  Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate.

The week 9 winner is Rebecca!  Congratulations!

Okay, so here are the rules for the last giveaway.  All you must do to enter is follow the steps listed below and let me know your favorite holiday tradition when you leave your comment.  My favorite Christmas tradition is making gingerbread houses with my kids.  We have made them with graham crackers, store-bought kits and have even tried making the gingerbread ourselves (what a mess!).  One year we made a whole street of houses and used coconut as snow.  Great memories I will always cherish.

I will announce the winner next Friday on my blog.  For the final giveaway I am offering a THREE pendant set of your choice, which includes one tin and one chain.  The winner will be able to choose the pendants they want in this set.

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below.  Let me know which of the following you did.  Please include a special Christmas tradition from your childhood or something you are doing now with your family.

**Followed me on Twitter.
**Became a fan on Facebook.
Or Both!

Wordless Wednesday. Sweet Tooth.

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KettleConfections

VintageConfections

CraftedCookies



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Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 9

The week has flown by...I can't believe it is Friday again.  Congratulations to Amy for being the 'week 8' winner!  Yay!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'. Each Friday I will list a new pendant, that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

For the next giveaway I will be letting the winner choose the pendant....which one will it be?  Here is one of my favorite pendants to wear.  Take a look around my shop and let me know in your comment which pendant you would pick.


Jane Austen Portrait

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below. Let me know which of the following you did.

**Followed me on Twitter.
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Or Both!

Cyber Monday Special

Hope you are having a great start to your week.  While doing your shopping online today please stop by and check out my Cyber Monday Special.  All Gift Sets in my shop are 10% off with coupon code:  GIFTSET10.   My Chocolate Lovers Set is brand new and I will be listing the individual pendants today as well.  My favorite one out of this new set is the Carpe Cocoa, Seize the Chocolate.  All that is left in my house is chocolate chips...I think I need to make a chocolate run.  Who's with me?

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 8

Sorry I'm running late posting the winner.  Today feels like a Monday after enjoying the Thanksgiving feast yesterday.  Hope everyone had a good day visiting with family and friends....and now for the drum roll....the winner of week 7 is Chris!  Congratulations!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'. Each Friday I will list a new pendant, that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

The pendant for week 8 represents how we all feel at times during the Christmas rush.  Hope you get a chuckle from it...

Out Of My Mind Quote

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below. Let me know which of the following you did.
 
**Followed me on Twitter.
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Or Both!

Every Gift Has a Story

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 7

Congratulations to AandRDesignStudio for being the 'week 6' winner!

Those of you who have been entering every week...don't give up!  Thank you for coming back  : )

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'. Each Friday I will list a new pendant, that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

Here is another initial (choose your letter) pendant for week 7!  Hope you like it : )

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Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below. Let me know which of the following you did.

**Followed me on Twitter.
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Or Both!

DIY Fabric Nesting Dolls

Look what I found on Etsy today.  A tutorial on how to make these adorable nesting hand puppets for your kids, grand kids or as a fun gift for the little ones in your life.  I loved how simple they were to make.  If you sew or craft at all I'm sure you will have these supplies on hand.  What a great thing to bring out on a long car ride or while shopping during the holiday season.  Follow the instructions on Handmade Kids How To  or stop by the creators blog to get more inspiration for projects to do with your kids.

Wordless Wednesday. Thankful.

Simple Tastes

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LittleTypes

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 6

Wow, how time flies!  We are already halfway through my 10 week giveaway!

Congratulations to Janet Bocciardi for being the 'week 5' winner!  WhaHoo!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'.  Each Friday I will list a new pendant, that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!


Here is the pendant for week 5!  I know you will love Starry Night by Van Gogh.  It has been a best seller of mine for quite some time.
 

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below. Let me know which of the following you did.

**Followed me on Twitter.

**Became a fan on Facebook.

Or Both!

Freedom Isn't Free - Veterans Day 2010

In memory of my Grandpa who served in Europe during WWII.  I know few details about where and how my Grandpa served.  He only told me bits and pieces when I would ask him about his service.  Usually he would try and retell something funny that happened, such as his experiences on his ship during the crossing with his fleet.  He would exaggerate how the soup bowls would slide with the waves, causing each soldier to take a spoonful from a bowl as it went by.  I remember him chuckling about that and wondering if it really happened that way or if he was only pulling my leg.  He would talk about the tight bunks and how the ships were positioned in the convoy but nothing of the war itself or the sacrifice that he made.   He mentioned France and how he was stationed at a prisoner of war camp but nothing else.  I am only left with the knowledge that this part of his life stripped him of his youth--it changed his life forever.  Thank you Grandpa for the part you played in protecting our freedom. 

To all our military men and woman.  Thank you for your service!  Let us never forget the sacrifices that were made and are continuing to be made today.

Handmade Portraits: DRKENNEDYJONES

Time flies for me this time of year.  I've been so busy making pendants for my lovely customers and didn't have time to put together my usual 'wordless wednesday' post.  This week I wanted to share a Handmade Portrait I found on Etsy.  Hope you enjoy it as much as I did.  I love Hollie's collages--my favorite has to be the last one shown in this video of the boy swinging from a rope into the water.  (Hurry back summer, I miss you already.)  I would love to know which piece of artwork you liked best, so please leave me a comment below.

Something Special From Anna's Trunk

Pride & Prejudice Stocking Ornament

I wanted to share with you some pretty things I recently found on Etsy.  Anna's Trunk is a delightful shop for anyone with a fondness for Jane Austen or Victorian Era gifts.  I received a lovely package in the mail today containing this adorable stocking ornament, in the above photos, and a sweet mini pillow sachet, pictured below.  The stocking ornament was made from the pages of an old copy of Pride and Prejudice, the back of the stocking being the page that describes Bingley and Darcy's friendship and character.

The mini pillow sachet is crafted from soft, creamy muslin and scented lightly with lavender oil.  The back of the pillow is a black and cream toile material--my favorite.  Of course, one of the best lines from the whole book graces the front of the pillow, making this P&P fan very happy.  I was very pleased with my purchase and highly recommend Anna's shop.

Weekend Special Offer

In honor of my son turning 16 (oh help...say a little prayer for me) I am making a special offer.  All pendants purchased between Nov. 6 - Nov. 7 will receive a 24" silver ball chain, along with the gift tin.  How great is that?!  You get a pretty little gift all packaged and ready to give for $6.95.  Hurry and snatch them up while they last.  The chains can be trimmed to any size you need.  Just ask when making your purchase. 

Also, I was included in a 'Linka-Dinka-Dippity-Doo (cute title) post yesterday, so go check that out @ Marythekay's blog.

Have a great weekend!

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 5

The winner for week 4 is:  PunkyJane!  Congratulations!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'. Each Friday I will list a new pendant that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

Here is the pendant for week 5!  Words to live by.  Didn't your mom always tell you to never leave home without chocolate in your pocket? :  ) 

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below.  Let me know which of the following you did.

**Followed me on Twitter.
**Became a fan on Facebook.
Or Both!

Flower Pom Tutorial

I found this fun Flower Pom tutorial today and had to share it with you!  I have been admiring these on Etsy and have added them to my Wordless Wednesday posts a few times.  What a pretty and whimsical decorating project for the upcoming holidays!  Have fun crafting!

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 4

Congratulations to Jasmine1485 for being week 3's winner!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'. Each Friday I will list a new pendant that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

Here is this week's pendant--letter of your choice!

 

 Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below.  Let me know which of the following you did.
 
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*Or both!

Wordless Wednesday. Pumpkin Orange.

Pumpkin Scarf

Pumpkin Bunny

The Great Pumpkin Earrings

Autumn Swirly Pumpkins



Pumpkin Fine Art Print

Pumpkin Orange Slippers

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 3

WEEK 2 WINNER IS:  charmeddesign1012!  Congratulations!

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway'.  Each Friday I will list a new pendant that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday.  All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

Here is this week's pendant! 

Please follow my blog to enter the giveaway and leave a comment below.  Let me know which of the following you did. 

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*Or both!

Wordless Wednesday. Road Trip.



The Road

 


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Travel Mug





Lost Valley



Saturday Link Love

Here are a few fun items I found while surfing the web this week.  Enjoy!

Allsorts has a fun Halloweenie freebie for ya!  These letters and numbers could be used for lots of different projects. (LOVE her blog)

I want to try making these cute little caramel apples instead of the traditional ones this year.  Check out the directions on ChristyRobbins blog. They look adorable and much easier to eat.

I have another craft studio to show you over at EverythingEtsy.  If you grew up around material--like I did--you will love this!

Friday Pendant Giveaway - Week 2

For the next 10 weeks (October 8th - December 17th) I will be offering the 'Friday Pendant Giveaway' on my blog. Each Friday I will list a new pendant that one lucky blog member will win the following Friday. They can choose the pendant I have posted or one of their choice. All you must do to enter the giveaway is follow the steps listed below. I will announce the winner every Friday on my blog and we will start a new giveaway. Can't wait to find out who my next winner will be!

Mandatory Entry: Follow my blog then let me know by leaving a comment on this post.  For all current followers, you must leave a comment to be included in this giveaway.  Please leave me a way to contact you, preferably an email or Etsy shop.

Extra Entries: Don't forget the mandatory comment before moving on to these! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry to count.

1. Visit my Etsy shop and share your favorite piece.

2. Like my Facebook Page and comment on this post with your own fan page. If you don't have one, just let me know you're following.

3. Follow me on Twitter @prettywhimsical and comment on this post with your own user name.  You may do this once a day.

Here is the tweet you can use:
Win a Scrabble Tile Pendant by @prettywhimsical! Enter her #handmade #giveaway http://tinyurl.com/2arct2n

4. Please help me spread the word! You can share this giveaway on any websites you belong to such as, Stumble Upon, Digg, Del.icio.us.  Or you can start a thread about this giveaway in the Promotions section of the Etsy forums.  You will receive one entry for every networking website you share it on, just make sure to leave separate comments for each.
 
Here Is This Weeks Pendant!

 
WEEK 1 WINNER IS:
MarytheKay!  Congratulations!

Wordless Wednesday ~ Squirrels and Acorns

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I Like. Lost Things.

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