tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63159274155842946672024-02-20T01:53:37.994-08:00The Sassy Apron SwapLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-88837794479169088872009-04-23T15:04:00.000-07:002009-04-23T15:11:35.960-07:00Busy Bee Club Apron SwapI will not be running a new swap here until June. If you are looking for another swap to join you can BUZZ on over to the <a href="http://sassyflirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Sassy/Flirty Apron Swap Blog</a> and join Lucy and Shawnee in the <a href="http://sassyflirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2009/04/welcome-to-busy-bee-club-garden-apron.html">Busy Bee Club Garden Apron Swap Club</a>.<br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Busy Bees Apron Swap by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3443562058/"><img style="WIDTH: 373px; HEIGHT: 264px" height="370" alt="Busy Bees Apron Swap" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3443562058_10ba33942f.jpg" width="500" /></a></p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-27005423011201532122009-04-23T12:32:00.000-07:002009-04-23T12:41:52.255-07:00Winner WinnerThe winner of the lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5599298">Tea for Two Apron </a>is<br /><br /><a onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/04152509228698416413" rel="nofollow">Kat</a> said...<br />Ooh red polka dotty apron. So cute! I love the baking beauty apron in the shop. Pink and cupcakes are two of my fav things!<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3453851658/" title="Tea for Two Apron by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3453851658_6d341d8951_m.jpg" width="160" height="240" alt="Tea for Two Apron" /></a></div><div align="center">Lucky Lucky Kat. </div><div align="center">(how lucky is that!?! You are IN Australia already)</div>I will go contact <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5599298">Suzy Homaker AU</a> and get your apron on it's way.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-63413095293733587162009-04-18T13:53:00.000-07:002009-04-18T14:17:06.396-07:00***Fabulous Suzi Homemaker Apron Giveaway***<div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3453851702/" title="Suzi Homemaker by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3557/3453851702_77f785433c.jpg" width="500" height="64" alt="Suzi Homemaker" /></a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">If you have not yet discovered the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5599298">Suzi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Homeaker</span></a> Australian apron shop at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span>, then you are in for a spicy treat. I stumbled on their classy apron shop while collecting sponsors for my Tea for Two apron swap. I fell in love with their style and their aprons. They are very HOT vintage aprons done in fabulously bright colors.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;">The wonderful ladies at Suzi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Homeaker</span> offered to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">sponser</span> an apron giveaway right here on the Sassy Apron Swap. I have chosen to open this giveaway up to all my readers. Yes All of you!!</span></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">The apron to be given away is the Suzi Homemaker 'Tea for Two' Red Polka-dot Rockabilly 50's Retro Cocktail Apron</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3453851658/" title="Tea for Two Apron by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3367/3453851658_6d341d8951.jpg" width="333" height="500" alt="Tea for Two Apron" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div>Isn't it fabulous. It is RED! What more can you ask for. :o)<br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Ok</span>, how do you get into the drawing for this sweet little number?<br /><br />1. Post a comment here (be sure I can link back to you or there is no point) (1 entry)<br />2. Go to their <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Etsy</span> shop, favorite them, and come post a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">comment</span> about what your favorite apron is that they sell. (1 more entry)<br />3. Blog about the shop and this give away linking to them and to me here at the Sassy Apron Swap and come back and leave a comment with the link. (3 extra entries)<br />5. Actually buy one of their aprons and leave a comment to show that you did (10 extra entries)<br /><br />So go comment away and get entered in this giveaway. <br /><br />You have until <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Tuesday</span>, April 21 at Noon to post a comment (that is noon central time).Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-24287963226333044002009-04-18T13:33:00.000-07:002009-04-18T13:38:44.031-07:00Final WinnersDear Tea for Two Swappers,<br /><br />Almost all the aprons have been received and those that haven't have all <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">contacted</span> me and we are working out getting those poor little aprons to their homes. :o)<br /><br />Here are our two final winners.<br /><br /><br />The winner of the Lotion<br /><a title="Mary Kay by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3408037850/"><img height="214" alt="Mary Kay" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3408037850_d6fcd666b5_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br />Is.........<br /><br />Alissa D in MN<br /><br />The Winner of the Coaster set is....<br /><br /><a title="Coaster set by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3407230789/"><img height="114" alt="Coaster set" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3407230789_d08513784d_m.jpg" width="240" /></a><br /><br />...... Cynthia T in VALucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-89326988401275271302009-04-02T09:00:00.000-07:002009-04-02T15:02:12.055-07:00Last Giveaways<div align="center"><a title="Busy Bee by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3399543806/"><img height="178" alt="Busy Bee" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3623/3399543806_ed5333b2eb_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="center">I want to thank all of you for being such Busy Bees. </div><div align="left">Almost all the aprons are done and on their way. I have heard from most of you and know that there are a couple of unavoidable delays but the aprons are headed toward their destinations. So if you haven't got it yet, watch for your postman and let me and your partner know when you get them. :o) </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I have two more thank you gifts to send out to you swappers. Every swapper gets a chance at these but you can up your chances by posting. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Giveaway number one is....</div><div align="center"><a title="Mary Kay by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3408037850/"><img height="214" alt="Mary Kay" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3408037850_d6fcd666b5_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">It is a luscious body lotion in the fragrance of Exotic <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Passion fruit</span> from Mary Kay. Our friendly Mary Kay dealer is miss <a href="http://marvelouspigs.blogspot.com/">Ana L.'s mom</a>. You can visit her<span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href=%22http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3408037850/%22%20title=%22Mary%20Kay%20by%20mamabyrd12,%20on%20Flickr%22%3E%3Cimg%20src=%22http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3589/3408037850_d6fcd666b5_m.jpg%22%20width=%22240%22%20height=%22214%22%20alt=%22Mary%20Kay%22%20/%3E%3C/a%3E"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;">Mary Kay</span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;"> </span>site and check out other fabulous products and if you buy from her you are helping along another stay-at-home mom. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rebecca</span> has a marvelous blog, <a href="http://marvelouspigs.blogspot.com/">Marvelous Pigs in Satin,</a> where she posts crazy stories about her children and some pretty wicked NON-diet recipes for days when you just need some comfort food. (she also manages to stay pretty skinny too.)</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">The other prize I have for you is from one of our fellow swappers, and my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">BFF</span>, <a href="http://penny-wisemom.blogspot.com/"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Vea</span> M.</a> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="center"><a title="Coaster set by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3407230789/"><img height="237" alt="Coaster set" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3600/3407230789_d08513784d.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">We are getting this lovely quilted coaster set from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Vea</span>. It is so lovely and so well made. </div><div align="left">You can see more of her creations at her newly opened <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Etsy</span> Store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5468621">Prairie Village.</a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Vea</span> is also a Stay-at-Home mom that has fabulous sewing, painting, quilting, designing and cooking skills. She has also recently stared up a new blog called...</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6600;"><a href="http://penny-wisemom.blogspot.com/">Penny-Wise Mom</a></span></div><div align="left">.... where she posts great money saving tips and recipes. She has raised 8 children for very little money and is sharing her fabulous secrets which we can all use right now. Go check out her new blog and her <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Etsy</span> shop and leave some great blog love her way. She is off this weekend helping her daughter and daughter-in-law man (or woman) a booth at the Norman Oklahoma <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Renaissance</span> Festival. Them make <a href="http://www.damseldress.com/">gorgeous corset costumes</a>. They can make you drop 2 dress sizes with a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">really</span> good <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">cinch</span> of the strings. (I know I tried it!)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">To win you get an entry for being part of the swap. </div><div align="left">You can get extra entries by...</div><div align="left">-posting a comment here (1 extra)</div><div align="left">-go visit their shops and come leave a comment about your favorite thing there (1extra)</div><div align="left">-post a blog entry about them and the giveaway and let me know in a comment here (5 extra entries)</div><div align="left">- buy something from them and let me know (10 extra entries)</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-3344924948660932882009-04-01T18:44:00.000-07:002009-04-01T19:03:48.931-07:00Thank You!!The swap time is now officially up. All the beautiful aprons should be done, packaged and shipped on their way to their partners. Please check the sidebar for your name and your swap status. That is what I have in my records (minus any typo's I might have made). So if your have sent your apron and it doesn't say so, then you need to let me know and make sure I know. <br />I also need to know who has received their aprons as well. Here is where my job gets easy (you help me and send me your information) or it gets hard (I have to track you down, ferret and apron out of you and get one sent off to your partner). :o) <br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ok</span> enough of that. Let's find out who is the big time winner of the apron swap "Got my package off on time" giveaway. (oh yes and let Lucy know I did the above!)<br /><br />Out of 45 swappers we have 30 aprons sent!!! That is really great actually. If you are one of the 15 I will be getting in touch with you real soon. :o)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3380377623/" title="Tea Time Apron 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3380377623_e18b368b3f_m.jpg" width="227" height="240" alt="Tea Time Apron 2" /></a><br /><br />So our Winner is........<br /><br /><a href="http://denneyinfinity.blogspot.com/">Anna D in CA </a> (Holy Cow!) <br /><br />Fabulous!!!<br /><br />If you hadn't checked out Anna's blog yet, she is expecting twin <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">girls</span> in July. What a fun treat to have to herself. (the apron I mean).Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-16064229970301290512009-03-23T18:58:00.000-07:002009-03-23T19:22:15.990-07:00Finish Line GiveawayOk ladies (and two boys),<br /><br />We are down to the wire. You have one week to get your aprons made, packages filled and boxes shipped off to your partners.<br />Here are the rules for sending packages off.<br /><br />Send your package between March 20th- 31st.<br /><br />Send a clean, well made apron with some tea party goodies.<br /><br />When you ship your package please let your partner know it is on the way (you have her email) and let ME know! I need to know when you ship it and need a tracking number if possible. Ladies this is just a little extra in shipping but makes a huge difference. Insurance it fabulous too if you want that back up and isn't very expensive compared to the cost of replacing a package.<br /><br />Post pictures of the packages your receive or send (only after your partner has it) in <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1068871@N23/">the swap flicker site</a>.<br /><br />Now for the fun.<br />For everyone that turns in their apron, sends me notice and a delivery confirmation number by March 31st at midnight Central time, will get an entry in a fabulous apron giveaway.<br /><br />Do you want to see the fabulous apron????<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Well here it is!<br /><br /><a title="Tea Time Apron 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3380377623/"><img style="WIDTH: 397px; HEIGHT: 391px" height="500" alt="Tea Time Apron 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3602/3380377623_e18b368b3f.jpg" width="473" /></a><br /><br />Here is the description of the apron.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Vintage Style TEA TIME Hostess Apron in Sweet Red Cherries Print: </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Description-Created in keeping with popular 1950s apron designs, this apron will make your friends green with envy! With a pretty scalloped hem and cute turn-over polka dot pockets, this apron has vintage appeal that's hard to find!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">This apron is made from a Sweet Red Cherries Print with a white background, and accented with hot red polka dot pockets, red sash and red trim around the entire hem. It is cut entirely on the bias for a beautiful drape, and is fully lined!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Measurements are as follows:</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Finished length: 21" at center front</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Total Sash is 88" long end to end</span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">*All seams are completely enclosed for strength and durability*</span><br /><br />Where does such a fabulous apron come from you ask??!?<br /><br />Well from<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6397286"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#993399;">SpiceRak Designs at Etsy</span></a><span style="font-size:180%;">.</span><br /><br />Here is her Bio:<br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">My name is Kathy, and I love to create! I've enjoyed many hobbies, but I'm always creating something, and always sewing! Sewing aprons as gifts for family and friends soon evolved into SpiceRak Designs. With the loving support and hard work of my husband, and the creative advice of our 11 year old son, we make a great team! Our original designs are inspired by vintage aprons from the 40s and 50s, with a fresh modern twist! Each apron is handcrafted with time and care, to ensure years of apron enjoyment! We love what we do, and hope you will love it, too!</span><br /><span style="color:#ff6666;"></span><br /><br /><p>Go check out her shop and leave her some Fabulous Sassy Apron Swap Love and mark her as a fave! (Why wouldn't you?!?) :o) </p><p>If you are having difficulty getting your package done and apron made, this would be a great shop to get a very fabulous Tea Party Worthy apron. </p><span style="color:#ff6666;">Here are some more pictures of this fabulous apron for you to drool over.</span><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Tea Time Apron 3 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3381198302/"><img height="221" alt="Tea Time Apron 3" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3423/3381198302_a64a4b9f7c_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Tea Time apron 1 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3380377455/"><img height="208" alt="Tea Time apron 1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3434/3380377455_1f0fec2061_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Tea Time Apron 4 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3380378003/"><img height="240" alt="Tea Time Apron 4" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3618/3380378003_1a64b339ed_m.jpg" width="209" /></a></p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-29359390442292461112009-03-18T20:01:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:07:47.775-07:00Tea Set Pins Winner<div align="center">Thank you for all checking out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5784693">Harley's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Etsy</span> Shop</a>! She really is the best ever!<br /><br />Our winner of the fabulous tea set pins is.....<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff9900;"><a href="http://grandmarockton.blogspot.com/">Sandra P</a></span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff9900;"><a title="Tea Set Pins by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3362089159/"><img height="240" alt="Tea Set Pins" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3362089159_7951e3fe80_m.jpg" width="162" /></a></span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;">Now go give <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5784693"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Harley's shop</span></a> some <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Etsy</span> love. Go and mark her shop as a favorite to say thank you for playing in our swap.</span><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"></span><br /></div><p><span style="color:#ff9900;">I will post another giveaway Thursday or Friday. Check back with the blog so you don't miss out.</span></p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-70074882989197612362009-03-17T06:19:00.000-07:002009-03-17T06:32:47.036-07:00Tea Set Pins GiveawayAnother giveaway as promised.....<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3362089159/" title="Tea Set Pins by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3664/3362089159_7951e3fe80.jpg" width="338" height="500" alt="Tea Set Pins" /></a><br /><br />My sweet friend Harley at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5784693"><span style="color:#ff6666;">hd artistics</span></a> has made us a custom set of pins just for the swap. I have to say, I just can't resist her pins. They are so much fun to see peeping out of the tops of my favorite pincushions. I am starting to have a sweet little collection. Harley has even made up some fabulous teapots in her shop just for us. So go check her out. These pins make a great "Extra" for your swap box. <br /><br />How to win.......<br /><br />1. Post a comment here. = 1 entry<br />2. Go check out her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5784693"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Etsy Shop</span></a> and see the wonderful things she makes, return and tell me what you love. = 1 entry<br />3. Blog about hdartisitic and let me know, giving Harley some fabulous blogging love. = 2 entries.<br />4. Buy a pin yourself and let me know. = 10 entries.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-20433505889021297972009-03-16T18:53:00.000-07:002009-03-16T18:57:09.423-07:00Teapot WinnerThank you for checking in and letting me know where you stand on your aprons. <br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3353535365/" title="Tea Pot by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3353535365_e645fd112e_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Tea Pot" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">The winner of the teapot is...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Irene S. </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thank you everyone for checking in and I will post another fabulous giveaway tomorrow.</div>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-67368415151321282272009-03-14T10:51:00.000-07:002009-03-14T11:12:27.565-07:00Weekend GiveawaySorry I know it isn't Friday morning. Life happens and I forgot about an appointment yesterday. I do have a fabulous giveaway for you though.<br /><br /><a title="Tea Pot by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3353535365/"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 268px" height="375" alt="Tea Pot" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3635/3353535365_e645fd112e.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br />Over at J.Carrell's Originals she sells Teapots. I have got one of her 6 cup teapots for the weekend giveaway.<br /><br />So how do you get one??<br />I want to hear from you. I want to know how things are going for you and your package.<br />So chime in here and leave a comment and get a chance to win the teapot.<br /><br />She also sells marvelous tea cozies. They are so cute. Check them out while you are ate it. :o)<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff6666;"><a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/teapotsandcozies.html">J Carrell's Originals</a></span></div><div align="center"><a title="Tea Cozy by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3354358346/"><img style="WIDTH: 345px; HEIGHT: 279px" height="373" alt="Tea Cozy" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3451/3354358346_8f0be37dc9.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I will check all your entries and post a winner on Monday Night.</div>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-32247406773270023542009-03-14T10:39:00.000-07:002009-03-14T10:43:24.452-07:00Tea Set Pattern Winner is....<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3345130921/" title="Tea Set PDF by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3345130921_6db3b9f34d_m.jpg" width="240" height="208" alt="Tea Set PDF" /></a><br /><br />The lucky winner of our Tea Set Pattern PDF is....<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc9933;"><a href="http://talesfromthecookiesjar.blogspot.com/">Jenny C of OH</a></span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;"></span><br /><span style="color:#cc9933;">Yeay Jenny! Now the rest of us that didn't win can run back to the shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5332354"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Ume Crafts </span></a>and buy a copy for ourselves!</span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-65840340798249471802009-03-10T19:18:00.000-07:002009-03-11T16:00:03.835-07:00Tea Set Pattern GiveawayOk I promised you another giveaway tonight. Here it is. I hope you are already familiar with the fabulous and most talented<span style="color:#663300;"> </span><a href="http://umecrafts.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#663300;">UmeCrafts</span></a><span style="color:#663300;"> aka </span><a href="http://litlbrownbird.com/"><span style="color:#663300;">LitlBrownBird</span></a>. If not you are in for a real treat! total eye candy! She makes the most fabulous felt food patterns. I searched Etsy and found her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21664201"><span style="color:#ff6666;">Tea Set Pattern</span></a><span style="color:#ff6666;">.</span> It is so cute! Check it out!<br /><br /><br /><p align="center"><a title="Tea Set PDF by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3345130921/"><img style="WIDTH: 404px; HEIGHT: 350px" height="433" alt="Tea Set PDF" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3345130921_6db3b9f34d.jpg" width="500" /></a></p><br />I picked this one special for our Little Miss Swapper's delight.<br />UmeCrafts has offered to send one of our lucky swappers the a free copy of this PDF file. I bought one myself last week and I have to tell you it is fabulous. The instructions and illustrations are wonderful and easy to follow. I can't wait to get making some. You know I have three little Divas of my own that want to play with this. We will see......<br /><br />I bet you are wondering how to win aren't you? Well here goes:<br /><br />1. You get one entry for posting a comment (hey you are doing your homework and checking back with the blog often and that is rewarded).<br />2. Go to her Etsy shop and check out all the fabulous things you can buy there and come back and post what you liked the best. (make sure you leave your name or something so I can tell it was you) :o)<br />3. Post something on your blog about her fabulous shop and you get 2 extra entries.<br />4. If you buy one of her fabulous PDFs you get and extra 10 entries. (just post a comment here telling me what you bought).<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Now run along to </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5332354"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#33cc00;">UmeCrafts</span></a><span style="font-size:180%;"> and check out all the felt goodness she has.</span><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Oh I almost forgot you have till Thursday night to post a comment to be counted in this giveaway. I will post the winner on Friday morning.</span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-21474166705038559762009-03-10T16:35:00.000-07:002009-03-10T16:44:01.264-07:00Winner WinnerThank you to everyone that participated in the first big giveaway! Fun responses and fun blog posts. I copied all your names down on paper, put them in a big bowel and little JEB helped me pick out a name and the name he drew was.......<br /><br /><a href="http://shawneett.blogspot.com/">Shawnee H. </a><br /><br />No joking it was you girlfriend!<br /><br />Shawnee is the new proud owner of the fabulous Teatime Apron from <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/">J Carrell Originals</a>.<br /><br /><a title="Tea Apron by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3341656533/"><img height="500" alt="Tea Apron" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3341656533_f1a0e0f636.jpg" width="353" /></a><br /><br />Thanks again for playing in our swap giveaway. I have another one to post tonight when I have dinner done, dishes washed, kids in bed .......... Ok later when I have a minute to myself.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-59435525917385642962009-03-06T20:29:00.000-08:002009-03-09T13:58:31.574-07:00Tea for You Apron GiveawayI hope you are all busy getting to know each other and start working on your packages. I have heard back from all of you now. I am very excited about the pairings in this swap and hope you are enjoying your partners. This is a very different way of swapping for SAS and I am interested to see how it goes.<br />I am also really excited about the sponsors we have for this swap and the giveaways we have lined up. Our first two giveaways were pretty fun and I hope you have all gone and checked out their sites.<br />I have a new giveaway to offer you today. My friend <a href="http://maplelane-jan.blogspot.com/">Jan</a> from <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">J Carrell Originals</span></a> has offered us a custom made apron just for this swap. If you haven't checked out her site yet you should! She sells <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/Fullaprons.html">beautiful aprons</a> (I have a lovely chicken apron on black that she made for me!! thank you!). She also sells tea pot (we will have a giveaway for one of those soon) and tea cozies. If you are strapped for time (who isn't) and would like to get a fabulous apron ready-made for your partner, check out Jan's aprons. They are lovely and very affordable.<br />Here is the lovely Tea Cup apron that Jan so graciously made for us.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3341656533/" title="Tea Apron by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3612/3341656533_f1a0e0f636.jpg" width="353" height="500" alt="Tea Apron" /></a><br />Fabulous isn't it!!!??! I just love it and am so excited that she took the time to make it special for us.<br /><a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/Fullaprons.html"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Do you want one??? hee hee</span></a><br />Well here is what you have to get this lovely apron for your very own. To get an entry in this giveaway you have to leave comments on the blog. Before I would give an entry for just being part of the swap but I think it is more fair to honor those that take the time to come here, read up on the swap info, and take the time to give some blogging love to our sponsors. So here are the ways to get your name in this giveaway drawing:<br />1- Leave a comment on this blog entry and get <span style="color:#ff0000;">ONE </span>entry<br />2- Go to J Carrell Originals, check out her shop and see what she makes, come back to the blog and leave ANOTHER comment telling me what is your favorite product on her site. For this you get <span style="color:#ff0000;">One more</span> entry in the giveaway.<br />3- Go to your blog and post a blog post about this giveaway, Jan's shop and what lovely things she is doing there and get <span style="color:#ff0000;">TWO additional entries</span> (you have to post a comment here telling me about your blog post so I can check it out and give you your two extra entries).<br />4- If you actually Order something from Jan - an apron, a <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/teapotsandcozies.html">teapot</a>, or one of her <a href="http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/teapotsandcozies.html">cozies</a> - You will get <span style="color:#ff0000;">TEN extra entries</span>. Just post a comment here again with your swap name and I will check it with Jan and give you your extra 10 entries.<br /><br />You have till Monday night 12:00 central time to post all your comments here and I will pick the lucky winner and blog it on Tuesday morning.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-74769467378185533822009-03-04T16:36:00.000-08:002009-03-04T16:54:38.777-08:0048 Hour Reply GiveawayThank you to everyone that replied within 48 hours. That makes record keeping so much easier. I hope you have all taken the chance to get to know each other and have checked out each others blogs. If you will notice at the top of the blog here I have a running list of what you are up to at your blogs. Check it out. There are some pretty crafty <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">bloggers</span> in <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">this</span> group. <br /><br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Ok</span> now for our winners. <br /><div align="center">I would like to send a huge Swap Thank You to </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#3333ff;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5300463">The Cookie Jar</a></span> </div><div align="center">for making these lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5300463&section_id=5908085">Tea Totes</a> for us. </div><br />Our first winner is<br /><p><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.myspace.com/latinasamantha">Samantha L. in NM </a></p><p>She wins...</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3322279695/" title="Tea Tote 6 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3322279695_9b92ff407f_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Tea Tote 6" /></a></p><p>Our second winner is</p><p>Alissa D in MN</p><p>she wins...</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3323111612/" title="Tea Tote 5 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3323111612_998799f4be_m.jpg" width="240" height="181" alt="Tea Tote 5" /></a></p><p>Our third winner is</p><p><a href="http://deargoodness.blogspot.com/">Katie W in AR</a></p><p>She wins</p><p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3323158190/" title="Tea Tote 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3323158190_f6999021f7_m.jpg" width="240" height="180" alt="Tea Tote 2" /></a></p><p>These tea totes would make a fabulous Tea for Two swap gift for your partner. They are so cute and usable. I think I want one! Go get yours before she sells out.</p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-30838176094205091002009-03-02T07:42:00.000-08:002009-03-02T08:21:40.048-08:00All SwappedOk swappers I have got everyone swapped out that I have in my Database.<br /><br />Here are the swap partners. (you are also receiving an email with details but this lets you look it up quick)<br /><br />Samantha L and Amy S<br />Martha B and Irene S.<br />Jeanie S and Vea M<br />Betty S and Lucy B<br />Jenny C and Deiree S<br />Gabi S and Cara M<br />Ellena O and Cynthia T<br />Alissa D and Sandy W<br />Katie W and Kelly K<br />Shawnee H and Grace B<br />Susan W and Janet C<br />Sandra P and Katrina D<br />Kebi C and Dayna W<br />Judi J and Debra S<br />Anna D and Lisa L<br />Glenda P and Jessica S.<br />Beverly E and Lucy B<br /><br />Little Miss Swappers<br /><br />Cari Q and Caroline B<br />Natlie M and Audrey W<br />Sarah B and Tatum H<br />Ana L and Macy M<br />Hannah B and Sarita C<br /><br />Our two boy swappers<br />Joe B and ______ M<br /><br />Now get busy and contact your swap partners and get back to me. You have 48 hours to reply to the email I send you. I need to know that you have received your partner assignment and that you have contacted them.<br /><br />I have a fabulous giveaway for those that do respond in time. The lucky winners will walk away with....<br /><br />a lovely <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5300463&section_id=5908085">Tea Tote</a> from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5300463">The Cookie Jar.</a><br />Here are the three Tea Totes she has generously shared with us.<br /><a title="Tea Tote 5 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3323111612/"><img style="WIDTH: 397px; HEIGHT: 309px" height="377" alt="Tea Tote 5" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3590/3323111612_998799f4be.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><br /><a title="Tea Tote 6 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3322279695/"><img style="WIDTH: 386px; HEIGHT: 283px" height="375" alt="Tea Tote 6" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3546/3322279695_9b92ff407f.jpg" width="500" /></a> <a title="Tea Tote 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3323158190/"></a><br /><a title="Tea Tote 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3323158190/"><img style="WIDTH: 381px; HEIGHT: 245px" height="375" alt="Tea Tote 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3323158190_f6999021f7.jpg" width="500" /></a><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>Here is the description of the Tea Totes.</em></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>Tea totes are a tea lovers best friend. They keep your favorite teas at your fingertips, and hold them snug so they don't get lost in the never ending abyss that is your purse, or if you're like me, smashed and broken in your back pocket. All tea totes are sturdy and close quickly and easily with an elastic band. Each is unique and features a vintage button - no two are ever exactly the same. Love that!</em></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>Teas in photo are not included, sorry.Measurements: 3" x 4.25" closed</em></span><br /><span style="color:#cc33cc;"><em>Care: hand wash warm, lay flat to dry, warm iron if needed</em></span>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-19381917973047307282009-03-01T10:09:00.001-08:002009-03-01T10:32:23.274-08:00The Tea for Two Swap is now ClosedI want to send out a big warm Welcome to all my new swappers and my returning friends (if you have swapped with me before, do count you as friends). :o) <br /><br />I will spend the weekend swapping each of you out. (and sniffling and drinking hot <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">lemonade</span>). I will post your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">partners</span> on Monday. <br /><br />Now for the winner of the sing-up giveaway.<br /><br />Our first winner is......<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amyskin.blogspot.com/">Amy S. </a><br /><br />She gets to go to The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6183654">Whispering Winds Teas shop</a> at <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Etsy</span> and pick out her <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">favorite</span> tea blend. <br /><br />Watch the blog for Monday's post about partners. If your name does not appear on the sidebar, please contact me and we will figure it out. I am human and do make little mistakes and if there was an oversight in the sign-up process, we can fix it.<br />Lucy BLucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-4382267681588841642009-02-26T10:52:00.000-08:002009-02-26T12:07:42.721-08:00Time is Running OUTSign-ups for the swap End Friday night. If you have been waffling about whether to join or not, now is the time to jump in before it closes.<br /><br />The first give-away I have is for signing up. You get an entry for joining the swap.<br /><a title="Whispering Winds Teas by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3311362225/"><img style="WIDTH: 382px; HEIGHT: 260px" height="373" alt="Whispering Winds Teas" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3552/3311362225_4182f343ca.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />With a tea party theme I went out and found this lovely little tea shop on Etsy called <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6183654">Whispering Winds Teas</a>. I don't drink black, green, or white tea but do drink herbal infusions and they have some lovely blends I thought looked good.<br />So for my swappers that get signed up on time, I will pick one of you (that includes my junior swappers) and you will get to go to the Tea Shop and pick out a blend and I will have it shipped to you (if you are the winner). :o) I had to order the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21509351">Chocolate Mint Rooibos - Herbal Tea</a> . It sounded so lovely. Here is the description:<br /><span style="color:#ff6666;">This herbal tea is delicious and has a great chocolaty mint taste. It begins with an African Rooibos base with the addition of peppermint leaves and cocoa nibs. Chocolate Mint Rooibos is naturally caffeine free and makes a nice refreshing cup of tea. The fragrance alone is delicious!</span><br />Doesn't that sound lovely! I love Rooibos. It tastes so rich and woodsy.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-47208219986123121572009-02-24T15:41:00.000-08:002009-02-24T15:53:15.152-08:00Junior Category<div align="center"><a title="Tea for Two by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3254877490/"><img height="215" alt="Tea for Two" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3254877490_e3f8442bd6_m.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>While chatting with my niece today she told me about how much fun she had in the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SSEN</span> Apron swap that just got finished up and how much fun it was to get a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">package</span> all to herself. She also told me how interested her little girl (age 6) was in the package and how she asked her if she would please join in another one of the Fabulous swaps but give her partner her name instead so she could get a wonderful apron in the mail and little peppermints in a box just for her. :o) Well as her great Auntie I couldn't say no. So ...... drum roll please.... I have added a junior category to the swap.<br />Children may be entered by an adult that will be helping them fill the box for another tea party <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">enthusiast</span>. I thought it would be fun for the little girls to get to know each other and write or something. I am not posting links to the little <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">girls</span> names to protect their privacy but they will be sent their partners links in an email at swap time.<br />To enter a child, just fill the child's name in (one per entry) and in the notes about the swapper please fill in the child's information.<br />We need to know their:<br />age<br />size<br />interests<br />favorite colors<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">favorite</span> treats<br />etc.<br />Fill out all the questions as for the child.<br />I also need to know the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">adult's</span> information as to who you are so I know who to talk to about packages and such. Fill in that info in the notes to the swap mama slot.<br />The sewing ability applies to YOU not the Child obviously so I can pair seamstresses equally.<br /><br />Remember you have until Friday to sign up.<br />This Junior category is a new thing and we will see how it goes. We usually only have mom's sign up and make aprons for #'s of kids not kids doing packages for kids.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-19627940727314118822009-02-16T08:28:00.001-08:002009-02-16T09:02:14.205-08:00Tea for Two Sassy Apron SwapToday is the start of the sign-ups for the Tea for Two SAS.<br /><br />The theme of the swap is a Tea Party. This swap does have a swap fee. The swap is treated more like an apron swap club. The fee is $5. This insures you a package as it covers all angel needs for the group. It also goes to providing some fun prizes along the way. There will be some big drawing for those that do what is needed on time such as respond to emails promptly, get their packages off early and on time. Those that post pictures and such. We will also do a swap scavenger hunt where you get to know more about each other.<br />This swap is not going to be a secret swap. You WILL know who your partner is and she will know who you are. You will be having your own private tea party. :o) Enough chatter and on to how it will all work.<br /><br />To join the swap you need to click on the paypal Icon here or on the sidebar and pay your $5 and you will be directed from there to the Sign-up form.<br /><form action="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr" method="post"><br /><input type="hidden" name="cmd" value="_s-xclick"><br /><input type="hidden" name="hosted_button_id" value="3292416"><br /><input type="image" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_buynowCC_LG.gif" border="0" name="submit" alt=""><br /><img alt="" border="0" src="https://www.paypal.com/en_US/i/scr/pixel.gif" width="1" height="1"><br /></form><br />The sign-ups run from today, Feb 16th to Friday Feb 27th.<br />I will swap you all out and give you your partners on Monday March 2nd.<br /><br />You will then get with your partner and get to know her. and then get started on making your tea party package.<br /><br />The apron packages will be due on Monday March 30th. That gives you 4 full weeks to get your packaged done and shipped out.<br />Packages cannot be shipped before March 20th. I love it when people get right on the job and get their aprons done but half of the fun is the waiting for your package and wondering what your partner is up to. So don't ship before the 20th unless you are an international swapper.<br /><br />Package Requirements - (Please read so you know what you have signed up for.)<br />I want to keep this simple.<br /><br />You must make and send a lovely Tea Party themed apron.<br />It should be made from 100% cotton.<br />It should be washed and Ironed and ready go.<br />Your apron should be free of pet hair and smoke.<br />Make sure that what you send it something that you would be excited to receive.<br /><br />You can also add in things that are tea party themed.<br />Small treats<br />A fun tea cup<br />Tea, herbal tea or lemon aid (not all of us are tea drinkers)<br />Some fun frilly little bit of linens that you like.<br />Just make it fun and not too expensive.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-77153637638457380672009-02-04T20:01:00.000-08:002009-02-04T20:08:48.866-08:00New Apron SwapHello Swappers!<br />The Sassy/Flirty apron swap is getting all wrapped up and my mind is turning to my next swap here. <br />I am taking a little time off (a week) and will start the next swap here on February 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">th</span>. <br /><br />Here is a sneak Peek at the theme.<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3254877490/" title="Tea for Two by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3101/3254877490_e3f8442bd6_m.jpg" width="240" height="215" alt="Tea for Two" /></a><br /><br />I am still working out the details. <br />I was very pleased with how the swap went. So much good communication with us and the swappers. Almost every apron is on it's way and the late ones are in constant communication and showing us progress. <br />It was really fun to have so many giveaways and the sponsors for the swap. I got to take advantage of some great deals myself and hope that you that participated did too. <br /><br />The new swap will not be a secret swap. You will communicate with your partner!<br />It should be so much fun. <br />Mark your <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">calenders</span> and come back here on Feb 15<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> to sign up for the fun. There will be a limited number this time. Smaller swaps are easier to keep track of. :o)Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-79886310807888470532009-01-21T21:02:00.000-08:002009-01-21T21:04:08.664-08:00Mama Byrd's Sweetheart Apron Pattern<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3200436464/" title="VA( by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3463/3200436464_34f6913737.jpg" width="500" height="467" alt="VA(" /></a><br /><br />My new apron pattern is done and ready for sale. I have it in PDF form right now and you can snatch one up right this minute at my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5292030">Sexy Apron Day Etsy shop</a>. I am getting a hard copy printed right now and will post it as soon as it is available.Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-13867871137318183312008-12-30T22:11:00.000-08:002008-12-30T22:16:41.133-08:00Sassy Flirty Prizes<div align="center">I have to say we are both very impressed with the number of people already interested in this new swap and it's unique format.<br />To start off the fun, we are sending out three little early bird prizes to three lucky swappers that have signed up by midnight on December 31st. Yes that would be tonight.<br />Here are the lovely little prizes to get us in the Valentine spirit of it all and to say a little thank you for those of you that signed up early.<br /><br /><br />First is a set of 4 lovely Love Note Tags<br /><a title="Prize 2 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3153070260/"><img style="WIDTH: 325px; HEIGHT: 288px" height="373" alt="Prize 2" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3087/3153070260_8bca6c92ba.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />Second is a set of 6 Sweet N Sparkly Heart Tags<br /><a title="Prize 3 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3152234989/"><img style="WIDTH: 351px; HEIGHT: 286px" height="373" alt="Prize 3" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3134/3152234989_3f00465e07.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />Third is a set of 6 Sweet Little Owl Tags<br /><a title="Prize 1 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3153070330/"><img style="WIDTH: 383px; HEIGHT: 295px" height="373" alt="Prize 1" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3202/3153070330_1e14923d69.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><div align="center"><br />These fun and festive tags all come from the talented <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5596507">Kady Hope Etsy Shop</a>. </div>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315927415584294667.post-9495173639503027732008-12-26T15:21:00.000-08:002008-12-26T15:33:39.004-08:00<p align="center"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/66779911@N00/3116383642/" title="Valentine swap 4 by mamabyrd12, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3004/3116383642_1feac7245c_m.jpg" width="223" height="240" alt="Valentine swap 4" /></a><br /><br />Hello, all my swapping friends!<br />It is time for a new swap for a new year.<br />My dear friend <a href="http://shawneett.blogspot.com/">Shawnee</a>, of the <a href="http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Flirty Apron Swap,</a> and I are teaming up together to offer you the Sassy/Flirty Apron Swap.<br />The name of the swap is<br /><a href="http://sassyflirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ff0000;">Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!</span></a><br />It is a Valentine's Day apron swap. <br />Think Pink, Pink Pink!<br />Red and white work too. :o)<br />To sign up for this swap, click on the buy now button to be directed to the registration form.<br />I should tell you now that this swap is different from the other swaps I have done with you.<br />This apron swap has a $5 charge.<br />I know this is different from the ones I have done with you in the past.<br />The $5 is kind of a swap insurance if you want to call it that. The money goes to help provide fabulous prized and to help cover apron angel expenses. The payment is set up through <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">paypal</span>. If you can't do <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">paypal</span> I can work with you, just contact me and we will figure it out. :o)<br />Sign-ups run from now till January 9<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> or until the swap fills up so get your spot now. We can only take a limited number this month and next month.<br />For more information about the swap check out the new swap blog at <a href="http://sassyflirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/">Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice!</a></p><p align="center">There are two teams for this swap for sign up and organizational convenience for me and Shawnee. You will all be entered into the same swap regardless of what person you sign up under. The team bit just helps me and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shawneed</span> keep track of people and hopefully cut down on our work loads.</p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">FYI Sassy Apron swappers:</p><p align="center">This swap does not take the place of the regular Sassy Apron Swaps I will do next year it is just an extra fun thing I am doing with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Shawnee</span>. My next Sassy Apron Swap will begin around the first of February so mark your calendar and come back for some very exciting new things we will be doing. I hope you like them!</p>Lucyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240634433916196989noreply@blogger.com10