Sew Chatty

{WIWW}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0000

I got all cute 3 times this week! Yayee me!

Church on Sunday…hair poof by Lilly Bug Lane, necklace-Krafty Kash, cardi-Forever 21, ruffle tank-LC @ Kohl’s, cream tank-Target, skinnies-Ross, Boots-Zappos

handmade hair flower

Vintage Bible Pendant Phil 2:3

I painted my nails for like the first time in for.ever. Went with a hot pink wit Essie’s Set In Stones on top. So fancy! I am so ready for my Miss America party on Saturday!

floral cardi-Forever 21, gray tee-Target, skinnies-Ross, TOMS-Nordstrom, rosette bracelet Allora Handmade, super cute cell phone case-Case Mate

Knit headband-gift, Ruffle cardi-Kohl’s, sequin top-Target, tank-Target, skinnies-Ross, flats-Target

Yep. I wore the same jeans 3 days in a row. I’m awesome like that!

Have a happy day friends!

Elizabeth

P.S. I’m linking up with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy. Go check out all the cute mom friendly looks!

Made With Love Link Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Hi there! Happy Sunday to you! I got to go to Target by myself today and treated myself to a latte.

Cute little Coffee Cuff made by me. Available HERE.

Made Target that much happier. ahhhhh.

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{InstaFriday...a week in phone pics}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:02:00 +0000

Hi there and happy Friday to you! I'm off to Hobby Lobby for the very first time today! It's a looooooooong drive, but I'm willing to commit :)

We did lots of fun things this week! The weather has been ridiculously beautiful and we are certainly doing our best to make the most of it! We enjoyed a lovely trip to Laguna on Monday! 75 degrees in January...thank you California!

We also pitched a tent in the living room. Lucy thought that was a little crazy, but the little man had fun!

I forgot how much I love this Quilter's Chicken recipe! So easy and yummy. God bless the crockpot!

and I've been making crochet hats like nobody's business! I'm having a little pre-sale for my FB fans before they hit the shop so head on over and and check them out!
Have a great weekend everyone!
Elizabeth

P.S...I'm linking up with Jeanette today over at Life Rearranged for some InstaFriday fun! You should too :)

{resolutions…learning a new skill}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:55:00 +0000

Hi friends! Happy Wednesday to you! I am not great with resolutions, but I do love learning new things! Last year I re-taught myself to crochet. I learned the basics when I was about 10 years old, but never made anything until last year!

image via

Over the last few months, curling up on the couch with a quilt and a skein of yarn has been one of my very favorite things to do! I have successfully mastered two items that I am in LOVE with!!!

The Urban Turban {pattern here}

and the Brimmed Beanie {pattern here}

Do you want to learn to crochet or knit this year??? If so, then I HIGHLY recommend checking out Tricoast Online. They have an AMAZING selection of DVD’s, downloads, and kits that make learning the skills of crochet and knit easy and so much fun!!!

They sent me this kit to review that helps to teach kids to crochet and the best part…the teaching is done by a little boy! How cool is that! I will definitely be using it to teach my son! I think it would be great for him to use something other than the DS to keep his hands busy!

Head on over to Tri-Coast now because they are offering special holiday pricing! 20% off the whole store including their brand new ebook download!

Have fun learning your new skill! I can’t wait to hear all about what you’re making! I off to get more yarn and park myself on the couch today!

Elizabeth

Made With Love Link Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:49:00 +0000

Hi friends! I hope you all had a lovely New Year's celebration! We are de-Christmasing today and have big plans to head to the beach and maybe even Disneyland tomorrow to enjoy some of this amazing weather! It's been 80 degrees here for the last few days! Happy January in Orange County, CA!

I've taken some time to do some making for me and the the fam over winter break. Nice to create for fun and not for business sometimes! Here is a looksy at some of the things I've made!

The little man scored big in the handmade department with some new jammies, a super cute "Hurley-esque" hat, and a case for his new 3DS {Santa was very generous this year!}. I made a cute notepad holder for myself, a fab bow turban for a friend, a hat for me {more details on that pattern and my love for it later this week!}, and I made a pretty lace cowl for kicks and giggles too {still a prototype but once I master what kind of fabric I want to use, you may be seeing them in the shop soon!}. Hubs has 3 new hats as well. Here is his slouchy beanie...

I have an addiction to making crochet hats! I think I'm getting carpal tunnel! But it's kind of worth it!

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

Winners!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:55:00 +0000

The winner of the Whisker Graphics giveaway is # 3 Donna!

and…

The winner of the Shabby Apple giveaway is # 6 April G.

Congrats ladies! I will be in touch shortly to get you your winnings!

…and yes I know things have been very quiet around here. I am enjoying some wonderful downtime over the winter break. Don’t worry, things will pick up again soon! Lots of fun new things up my sleeve!

Elizabeth

Made With Love & GIVEAWAYS!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:33:00 +0000

Hi everyone! Hope you had a great weekend!

In case you missed the fun on Friday, there are some AWESOME giveaways on the bloggy blog! Like the biggest giveaways I've ever done! Merry Christmas to YOU!

Like cute clothes at super affordable prices???

Check out my Shabby Apple giveaway! This is a fabulous company and I am so excited to work with them! I got to review the Humboldt Current Skirt and I love it! AND I get to give you the skirt of your choice too! For all the details on how to enter...go here.

I also have a giveaway going on right now for Whisker Graphics!!!

Whisker Graphics is the maker of Divine Twine and Bitty Bags. I can hardly stand the cuteness friends! I want everything in their shop! Great products! Again, super excited to be working with such a fun company! I get to give you a $25 credit to their shop! For details on how to enter...go HERE.

Would love for you to take a moment and enter. Don't want to have to turn to RG to console me...lol!

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{Whisker Graphics GIVEAWAY!!!!}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:03:00 +0000

***this giveaway is now closed***

Hi there! I am so excited to gift you all with another really fun GIVEAWAY by Whisker Graphics! I just adore this company and I’m thrilled at the opportunity to be working with them! I case you are new to Whisker Graphics, they are a fabulous online retailer of Divine Twine and Bitty Bags! I can hardly stand the cuteness people!!!

Their items are great supplies for handmade shop owners, but are also great if you need cute gift wrapping ideas, printables, or labels for baked goods…so many cute things!!!

My awesome friends at Whisker Graphics are gifting one lucky Sew Chatty reader a $25 gift certificate to their store! That is a big warm fuzzy MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU from Whisker Graphics and Sew Chatty!

Here’s how to enter:

MANDATORY ENTRY…”like” Whisker Graphics on FB and leave a note on their wall telling them I sent you!
Are you a tweeter??? Follow me on Twitter @sewchatty and use this tweet “Because I love #bakerstwine, I entered to win a $25 GC to Whisker Graphics @sewchatty! You can enter here…http://bit.ly/u2q7hr ”
Follow my blog via RSS, email, or GFC

Each blog comment counts as an entry! Good luck everyone and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Elizabeth

{Shabby Apple GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 19:10:00 +0000

***this giveaway is now closed***

Hi friends! Happy Friday! I have BIG NEWS!!! I am so excited to be partnering with Shabby Apple {an online boutique of women’s dresses} to bring you a really fun GIVEAWAY! The biggest giveaway EVER on Sew Chatty! Merry Christmas TO YOU!

If you aren’t familiar with Shabby Apple, they are an online retailer of women’s clothing specializing in super cute dresses and skirts! They even have adorable maternity wear!

I was given the opportunity to review the Humboldt Current Skirt and I LOVE it!!!

It’s a pencil type skirt with a higher waste. I had originally planned on wearing it very differently, but then the weather got COLD so I had to go for the chunky sweater and boots! I can’t wait for it to warm up so I can wear with a cute little blouse and my aqua cardi!

It fits really well too! The sizes are pretty generous. To give you an idea of the fit…this is a small 6/8 and I could stand to lose about 7 lbs!

GUESS WHAT??? Because Shabby Apple is AWESOME…they are letting me give you a skirt of your choice too! How fantastic is that?!?!

The one’s to choose from are Andes Skirt, Cecily Skirt, Humboldt Current Skirt, Izzie Skirt, Louisa Skirt, and the Francine Skirt.

Just click this link to see pics of each one.

Here’s how you enter…

MANDATORY ENTRY: Head on over to the Shabby Apple Facebook Page and “like” them! Then come back here and leave a blog comment so I know you entered! Also tell me what skirt you’d pick!

Alternate entries include:

subscribing to Sew Chatty via email or RSS Feed
Follow Sew Chatty on Twitter and use this tweet “I just entered to win a super cute skirt from @shabbyapple at Sew Chatty! You can enter here http://bit.ly/tHrTV3”
“like” Sew Chatty on Facebook.

Each blog comment counts as an entry. Good luck everyone and do me a favor and help me spread the word about the CUTENESS that is Shabby Apple!!

Elizabeth

Made With Love Link Party #55

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 06:25:00 +0000

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{shop update} Christmas SALE!!!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:46:00 +0000

Enjoying some online shopping this weekend?

I am offering 25% off with the code BEMERRY11. Code is good in both shops www.sewchatty.com and http://sewchatty.storenvy.com/

In my Etsy shop you’ll find cute things like…

and in the {NEW SHOP} you’ll find cute things like…

HAPPY SHOPPING!!!! Thanks for supporting handmade!

Elizabeth

{WIWW…}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:10:00 +0000

Hi there friends! I’m linking up with Lindsey today for WIWW.

If there was ever a day to be challenged to get out of the sweats, it was today! This flu has been BRUTAL (which is why I only have one outfit to post…only got dressed once!) , but I’m glad to say I’m on the mend!

Crochet Cowl: Handmade by me.

{There is another one just like it available in the new shop. LOVE the rust color!}

Cardi: Kohl’s

Top: Made by me

Tank: Target

Skinny Jeans: Ross

Boots: Zappos

Have a happy day!

Elizabeth

{recipe}…super simple guacamole!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:06:00 +0000

Hi friends! I am sharing my super simple guacamole recipe with you today! I have been making this for several years now it is always a big hit! Only 5 ingredients…here we go!

The ingredients are very basic. I am a simple cook. I think simple food with few ingredients is the way to go! The secret ingredient here is the olive oil…yes I found a way to make avocados more fattening…you’re welcome!!!! It makes it so smooth and creamy…YUM. The lemon adds a great citrus flavor and the the salt just brings it all together. It’s so good. All you need is:

2 Avocados

Juice of 1/2 lemon

1/2 tsp salt

2 Tbsp finely chopped onion

2 Tbsp olive oil

Directions:

Slice open avocados. Remove seeds and scrape out the yummy goodness into a bowl. Roll your lemon on the counter a few times to get the juices going, then squeeze the juice of one half into the bowl. Add 1/2 tsp salt. Add 2 Tbsp olive oil. Finely chop up the onion and throw that in too. Mix it all together and let it sit at least one hour in the fridge before serving! Enjoy :)

I doubled the recipe because I had 4 avocados that needed to get used.

I am serving it tonight with this…

recipe via The Larson Lingo

and tomorrow night with this…

recipe via Joyful Mommas Kitchen

and of course it’s delicious like this for parties…

but right now I’m eating it like this…

Feel free to "pin" this tasty recipe for future use!

Have a happy day!

Elizabeth

Made With Love {link party} #54 & a weekend recap…

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Hi there! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I got hit HARD with a stomach flu on Friday night. So not fun. I’m on the mend now, but taking it slow. Utilizing the BRAT diet (banana, rice, applesauce, toast) until I feel like I can actually eat again.

Me being down for the count meant the husband ran my booth at the Sonora HS cheer boutique on Saturday. I tried to hang in there for as long as I could, but we ended up having one of the cheerleaders run my booth while he ran me home. Luckily it was close by. He finished out the day there for me and ended up getting a few great shots of the booth too! Love this one!

The boys took a quick lunch break at In N Out. One of the simple pleasures of life in Southern CA.

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{a week in the life...}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:05:00 +0000

Hey there! It's been another busy week around here! This time involving lots of Christmasy things! Here are a few pics from our week...

Carter got to take home the class pet...Flash the frog! They are having many adventures :) He begged me to take this pic!

Trader Joe's is SO MEAN. They are constantly creating delicious treats that I just can't say no too. Dang.

Love love love my new coffee mug. It's from Anthro and it's so purdy. Makes my coffee drinking experience even MORE enjoyable.

Here is a glimpse of Christmas around our house! I've had that Advent calendar since I was a little girl and now Carter gets to use it. Don't you just love my dining table centerpiece? I'm going for practical this year!

Happy Friday!

I'm linking up with Jeanette and Lindsay today! Head over to their blogs and give them some love!

Elizabeth

{a home cooked meal}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:03:00 +0000

It’s cooling off in southern CA {again} which means I’m craving stick to your ribs comfort food kind of meals. We had TONS of mashed potatoes leftover from Thanksgiving so I decided to make shepherds pie.

I had my mom send me the recipe she makes all the time, but it was a little labor intensive for me and since I’m lazy these days I needed a simpler option. I found a great recipe on the Kraft Foods site that I tweaked a bit. If you like simple cooking and haven’t checked out the Kraft Foods recipes…I highly recommend it! Simple and tasty is my kind of food. Here’s what I went with…

I think I’ll call this Easy Cheesy Shepherds Pie!

Ingredients:

1 lb lean groud beef

1 lb bag organic frozen mixed veggies, thawed

1 jar beef gravy (I used Heinz)

2 cups leftover mashed potatoes

1 cup cheddar cheese (I used sharp)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375. Brown the beef, drain off the fat. Add veggies and gravy to beef in the skillet and mix well. Place beef mixture in spayed casserole dish. Spread your leftover mashed potatoes on top of the saucy beef an veggies. Sprinkle about a cup of cheese over the top. Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes until it’s bubbly and the cheese is all melted.

I served it with a green salad and garlic bread. My idea of the perfect salad includes a fruit, a nut and a cheese. Here I used romaine lettuce, bleu cheese, dried cranberries, and walnuts. The fruit, nut, cheese salad method gives you lots of tasty options!

Typically I bake cookies or something when the college group comes over, but Trader Joe’s has all of their yummy Christmas treats right now so once again, I took the easy way out! Thanks Trader Joe’s!!!

Hope you have a happy day and enjoy this yummy meal!

Elizabeth

I got a new toy & I made something pretty for it!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:38:00 +0000

Hi friends! Thanks so much to all who shopped at Sew Chatty on Cyber Monday! It was a fun day and your pretties are on their way!

I took advantage of Cyber Monday myself! I got a pattern for a new product coming soon to the shop…my first “softie”. It’s adorbs. You’re going to love it. I’ll be stitching up a sample for show and tell next week!

Annnnnnnnd….I got a new camera!!! FINALLY. I’ve been wanting one FOREVER and am now the proud owner of a DSLR. I feel so fancy. I got the Canon Rebel EOS T3 and a smokin’ deal. It’s their most basic camera. I’ll mostly be using it for the shop and blog and for general family fun so I didn’t need anything too big time. Here she is! More on the slipcover in a minute…

I’m told I need a 55mm lens and I’d like a tripod at some point. All in good time I guess!

Here are a few of the pics I’ve snapped so far…These are really random so I apologize. Just trying to figure this thing out.

So un-ladylike. She does this ALL.THE.TIME.

Pretty new fabric waiting to be washed.

Basket o’ quilty goodness. All handmade by my grandma, mom, and myself…except that mint Sunggie.

Little man who fell asleep reading his Bible. How CUTE is that???!

Like I said…randoms, but I’m having fun! I took an AWESOME shot of the laundry basket on my dining room table, but I don’t think showing you a picture of my husbands underwear would be appropriate!

Now for the crafty part of this post…

My new camera DEFINITELY needed a pretty strap slipcover so I did some Googling and came across a really great tutorial from The Cottage Home on how to make a nice gathered one.

Fabrics I chose…pink, gray, cherry blossoms, polka dots…happy.

I mostly followed her directions, but I ended up not using the ribbon as trim down the middle and just pulling out the gathering stitch. I love it! Once I finished it I tried to take a few pictures for WIWW….this is the best one. Yikes.

Camera strap slipcover: Made by me {TUTORIAL HERE}

Cardi: Target

Dress: Kohl’s

Jeans: Target

…and I’m wearing gray TOMS, but I cut off me feet. I’m learning alright!

Click!

I think I’m going to have fun this! Do you have any beginner photog tips for me? If so leave them in comments. I have no idea how to use this thing!

Have a Happy Day!

Elizabeth

I'm linking up with The Pleated Poppy & Momma Go Round!

Made With Love 53...& CYBER MONDAY!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 16:57:00 +0000

Hey there! Happy CYBER MONDAY! I've stocked THE SHOP with brand new handmade pretties just for you! It's full of...

Pocket Clutches

Pleated Pouches

Shabby Blossoms {yes they're back...FINALLY! Now in pretty solids!}

Glasses/Sunglasses Cases

Gathered Clutches

Pieced Clutches

...and LOTS of coffee cuffs for stocking stuffers!

Because I'm still in the thick of the local boutique season, the shop will only be open through tomorrow! So if you have your eye on something, get it now before it's gone! Use the discount code CYBERMONDAY for 15% off your purchase through Monday!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{new stuff…get EXCITED!!!}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0000

I am so excited to be sharing with you some of the fun new things coming to Sew Chatty in the very near future! This boutique season has been very good to me so I have been able to buy lots of pretty new fabric and patterns and I CAN NOT WAIT to get going on the new designs!

You’ll still be seeing the canvas and linen and denim, but mixed with some fun new fabric like…

Heirloom by Joel Dewberry

Lark by Amy Butler

I am also working with a new pattern design company called Keyka Lou. If you have not seen her patterns yet…hang on to your hats and glasses because THEY ARE FABULOUS! Here is a sneaky peak at a few of the bag, clutch, and wallet patterns I have chosen for Sew Chatty…

{images below are via Keyka Lou}

Dewdrop Bag

Box Clutch {I’ll be adding a wrist strap}

Curvy Clutch

Pocket Clutch

Wallet {I will be adding a coordinating wristlet key fob to these as well!}

Well…what do you think??? I’m so excited to play around with these patterns and add my own flair to them. I will do my best to get crackin’ on some new things in time for Christmas purchases!

Have a happy day :)

Elizabeth

{winner winner…turkey dinner?}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:30:00 +0000

Hi friends! The winner of the Lil Noodle Bug giveaway is….

Cheryl @ Sew Can Do!

Congrats Cheryl! I’ll be contacting you shortly!

Lil Noodle Bug is full of all kinds of felt cuteness that will make great Christmas gifts! Head on over and give Courtney some love!

Have a Happy Day!

Elizabeth

Made With Love #52

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 23:31:00 +0000

Happy Sunday friends! Today has been the perfect Sunday. Let me recap for you... great message and time of worship at church, Mac & Cheese from Panera for lunch, worship team practice with our fun band, home now with rain outside, an Italian pot roast in the crock pot, Our Best Bites garlic rolls rising on the stove, fire in the fireplace, the boys playing Mario Kart, I get to blog {and Pin stuff!}, and we get to have a house full of church friends over for dinner...this girl is blessed! Hope your Sunday is just as magical!

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

Stitches Buttons And Bows…InstaFriday style!

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:00:00 +0000

Hi friends! We had such a great time at Stitches Buttons & Bows last night! This is my second annual home boutique! I can’t wait for round two tomorrow! Here are some pics I snapped on my phone for your viewing pleasure!

My booth display. I love my new banner! I feel so official now!

Some Sew Chatty Pretties. I only have 2 of those cutie pie wallets left! They blew outta here! Guess I’ll be making more!

My friend Sheila with Clippity Do Da makes darling hairclips for little girls!

Another friend Gretchen, is here with her lavender heat packs. They are pretty and smell amazing! So cozy!

I have two other vendors selling vintage button rings and Christmas décor too!

If you are local to the LA/OC area, I’d love to see you tomorrow! Stop by for some shopping with several great handmade vendors and some cookies and apple cider too! Good girly fun!

See you tomorrow!

Elizabeth

Made With Love #51

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:59:00 +0000

Hey there :)

I apologize for the delay in getting the party started! Lots of colds, and kidney stones, and boutique prep going on around here!

I've been sewing and crocheting like mad lady and I'm so excited to reveal a few of the goodies that will be available at my upcoming shows! I'll give you a sneaky peek later in the week!

Alright party people...are you ready for this weeks link up??? Let’s get to it! I'll be featuring my favorite links on the Facebook Fan Page throughout the week! Are you a fan?

{Just a few party guidelines}

To link up, I would first love for you to follow my blog. I like followers. The more the merrier. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy!
Link up your crafts, recipes, home decor....anything that has been made by you! {Multiple links to different posts are fine}
Link back here by grabbing the super cute button on my sidebar and posting it either in your post or somewhere on your blog to let others know you've joined the party!
If you see something you like, click on it and go leave them a comment. Everyone loves comments!
Lastly, feel free to help me spread the word about Made with Love Monday! Follow me on Twitter {just click on my little Twitter button} and use this tweet "I linked up my craftiness to @sewchatty's Made with Love http://sewchatty.blogspot.com Check it out and link up your craftiness too!"

Thanks for stopping by! Now go link up something crafty!

Elizabeth :)

{PinterTEST Kitchen}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:09:00 +0000

Hi there and happy Wednesday to you all! I hosted Bunco at my house last night and tested out a cookie recipe I found on Pinterest!

In an effort to “pin less and do more” I actually MADE something I pinned! Yayee me!

RECIPE HERE

Y’all…these cookies are AMAZING! Everyone loved them! I intended to sprinkle with powdered sugar like the recipe stated, but I was out. Boo. They are super easy to make. The only irritating factor was unwrapping like a thousand Rolos. I will definitely be making them again!

I’m linking up with Jess!

What have you pinned and actually made lately??? Was it a success or major fail???

Have a happy day!

Elizabeth

{when I’m sad…}

noreply@blogger.com (Elizabeth) — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:53:00 +0000

Hi there :) Times have been tough around here the last few weeks. The little man is REALLY struggling and it’s breaking my heart. It’s not bad everyday, but when it’s bad it’s BAD. I cherish the good days and super wish the bad days would go away.

Anyhow, when I’m down it really helps me to dress cute. Is that weird? If I get get going early and put a little effort into my appearance, I just feel better. Like I’m ready to face the day.

Today is a sad day. But I feel cute so it’s helping!

Urban Turban: Made by Me

Favorite Gray Sweater: Forever 21

Flowy Tank: Target

Leggings: Walmart

Boots: Ross

If you’re feeling down…dress up a little. It helps. So does chocolate. And coffee.

Hope you have a happy day. I am testing a recipe I found on Pinterest (yes it contains chocolate) so I will post a review tomorrow! Stay tuned!

Elizabeth