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Monday, December 12, 2011

Holiday Fun

Okay, first off, I found this picture off my computer hard drive. I’m cleaning up my hard drive right now, because we’re moving (again! 5th time in a year!) and turning over the reigns to running our small business to someone else. So I need to go through all of our stuff, and I found this picture that had some fun wreath ideas, if you’re looking for another one! (note, I’m not taking credit for these, this in the pre-Pinterest days, so I can’t credit whoever did this. How did we live?!?)

Wreaths

On another note, I did a really fun (huge) present for someone, that would be a great present, home addition, or something for you! (warning cell phone pictures…again!)

Gumdrop Pillow (1)

This is the gumdrop pillow. This one is the 24” size, but there is also an 18” size. It can be used as an ottoman or a pillow. I had fun with it, until I had to wrap it up!

Gumdrop Pillow (6)

So did my daughter! She’s a little princess all the time! This pattern is an Amy Butler pattern. I love her fabrics, and the patterns from her that I’ve seen have been awesome. This was super easy, and went together in about 1 1/2 hours. The only thing that took a little longer was getting the stuffing. I actually bought a couple of cheapy pillows at Wal-Mart and stuffed it with them.

Gumdrop Pillow (7)

I actually started with a sheet (twin size) that I got for a few dollars, and made the whole thing out of that.

Sheet

It was a really easy pattern, and not hard at all to put together. Clear and concise instructions. I mean, this is the way I had to sew it.

Sewing with baby

With a helper on my lap. Fun.

Gumdrop Pillow (3)

Would you like to make one? (or 10!) I contacted Amy Butler and told them I loved the pattern & pillow, and they sent me one to give to you!

I LOVE her fabrics, and of course, these are all made with her fabrics. Don’t they look so fun!? To go along with the gumdrop theme, I’ll also send you 2 handmade ornaments:

There will be the grand prize of the pattern & 2 ornaments, and then I’ll send a second person a set of 2 ornaments. Sound like fun?! (we’ll use a random generator from the comments to find out who wins!) To enter:

* Become a follower of our blog. If you’re already a follower, tell us in a comment.

* Tell your friends about it on Facebook, Twitter, or Blogland. Leave us a comment for each way you do it.

* Tell Amy Butler on Facebook thanks for giving us a pattern, and leave us a comment letting us know!

* And just for fun, tell us your favorite gumdrop flavor, if you’ve finished all of your shopping, decorating for Christmas, or what kind of things you want to see us tackle in the future! (one comment total)

Since we’re just hitting the double digits in followers, (and you have 6 chances total!) seems like there’s a pretty good chance for you to win! I’ll be back later today with another present idea post, but go ahead and enter!

We’ll end the giveaway Thursday, 8 PM MST, and then announce the winners on Friday with our Fab 5 post! Good luck!

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31 comments:

  1. I FOLLOW!! Yippeee!! I hope I win!!!

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  2. I thanked Amy Butler on her Facebook page!

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  3. I have not finished all my Christmas Shopping! I am very excited for Christmas! This is terrible, but I don't have a favorite gumdrop flavor...I have OCD about food textures & I don't like gumdrops...but I do love the gumdrop pillow!! Our couches are excited for the hopes of a a new ottoman! :D

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  4. I blogged about the giveaway! Boy oh boy, I hope I win! I'm crossing my fingers on this bad boy!

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  5. Yay! I'm an official follower! It's fun to see what you are up to Natalie (and I wonder how you find the time!). It's nice to meet you, Ashley. :)

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  6. I told all my friends on Facebook! :)

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  7. I'm a dummy and can't figure out how to comment on Amy Butler's facebook page without going off topic on their original posts. However, I'll tell you that I like most of the spicey gumdrops. Love cherry! Shopping's not done, decorating is minimal because we're moving at the beginning of the year. I want to see you tackle taxidermy. Just kidding!

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  8. I'm now officially a follower! Go me : )!

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  9. I told my friends on facebook too (and liked LeAnn's post about you guys!!)

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  10. I love the spicy yellow gumdrops...no clue what that flavor actually is though! My Christmas shopping is not yet done...but I'm going to use the "I just had my 5th baby" excuse for that one!

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  11. LeAnn told me! I'm a follower and I've been needing seating for my kids in the play room, this looks like a winner! thanks so much. As for gumdrops, I just like to decorate with them....on gingerbread houses. Not a big fan of eating them- but I LOVE those pomander-y ornaments! really fun

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  12. I like most any gum drops - can't decide which one is my favorite though. I am not finished christmas shopping, but I'm as decorated as I am going to get this year :)

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  13. I liked Amy Butler on Facebook - not sure how to comment on her page - it didn't have a write on wall spot

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  14. I have finshed my Christmas shopping.

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  15. I have told all my facebook friends how cool this web site is.

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  16. Hi there love this and so comfy! I will put up a fb post later today and share your giveaway, such a fun one!! Xo Michelle

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  17. My favorite gum drop is red unless it's cinnamon...blech! ;)

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  18. i'm a follower! ;D yay.

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

    msorothyd(at)yahoo.com

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  19. just tweeted @craftycousins ;D

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

    msorothyd(at)yahoo.com

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  20. i went on her facebook with the intention to thank her for the pattern. but i saw that she's just experienced a recent loss and sent my condolences in lieue.

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

    msorothyd(at)yahoo.com

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  21. my favorite gumdrop is the green/spearmint. oooh, nostaglic! ;D

    http://theymaysaythatimadreamer.blogspot.com

    msorothyd(at)yahoo.com

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  22. These are SUPER awesome.. I LOVE them (PIN Worthy!!!).. So festive and pretty.. I'm Mariyn - Your newest HAPPY follower here.. Loving your blog.. SO much CREATIVITY!! I'm inspired.. Will love for you to stop in sometime.. http://theartsygirlconnection.com .. Wishing you an amazing rest of the week.. ~M

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  23. i follow your blogger! newest one in fact

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  24. i thanked amy butler on facebook for giving you a pattern. oh i really want to win!

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  25. I'm a follower! (Been blog-stalking Nat here for a little while…so might as well make it "official.")

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  26. I just finished putting up my Christmas decorations last night (and there are quite a few candy-themed pieces but sadly, no gumdrops). And my favorite gumdrops are the black ones. I love their licorice flavor but they are hard to find these days.

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  27. Thanked Amy Butler on Facebook page (after drooling over those awesome photos of her designs!).

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  28. And then I posted about it on Facebook. Because I cannot function without Facebook.

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