Patty Young Stella Bag Pattern Giveaway

COMMENTS CLOSED!!  Winners will be announced this weekend.  Good luck and thanks for entering!

Before I get to the giveaway stuff, let me digress a little......

Everyone knows who Patty Young is right??  I have admired and followed Patty for many years.  I first met Patty through eBay boutique years ago when she sold handmade, children's boutique clothing.  I loved her style then and have really enjoyed watching her business grow over the last few years.  Not only can the lady sew a fabulous finished product, but she has also expanded her business to include multiple fabric lines (including a new knit collection) and her own line of sewing patterns.  Yep, that is right folks....now you can create beautiful things using her fabric lines and fabric.  Not to mention she is a genuinely nice person.

So when I heard that Patty was going to be in a "Where Women Create" magazine featuring creative work spaces, I had to check it out!  I love checking out where people create.  Not only is it just fun to look at, but it also inspires me to spruce up my own creative space. 

So I picked up the magazine and immediately found Patty's spread (click on pics to make them larger).

I am only going to give you a sneak because you really should pick up the magazine and see the whole article and many pictures for yourself.  I am in love with Patty's space!  Who wouldn't want to spend all day in this space?

As I was checking out all the pictures, I got an unexpected surprise......right behind Patty (over her shoulder on the right) on one of her bookshelves was the camera bag I made for her!  :)  I know that this photoshoot and article is all about Patty and her gorgeous space, but the first moment I saw the pictures I did a little dance at the fact that my camera bag was in the picture (and magazine!).  I know it is silly but it was a very happy moment for me!

Do you see it??  :)  I also love the cute little jars displaying her colorful buttons.

You really should pick up your own copy.  The article was great and I enjoyed looking at ALL of the creative spaces in this issue.  Definitely lots of creativity and inspiration.

Now on to more good stuff.......the giveaway!

I have two of these patterns to give away to two lucky winners.  Yep, that is right....I will be picking TWO winners.

Who doesn't want to make one of these gorgeous bags?

I made one....

All you have to do to enter is let me know what fabrics you would use for this bag.  Easy breezy???  Oh and pretty please leave your email address in the post so that I can contact you if you win.

This giveaway will run through Friday night (midnight CST).  Winner will be announced over the weekend.

Good luck!!

A Summer Kick-Off Giveaway!

COMMENTS CLOSED!  Thanks for entering!!

I recently came across a site that was making these SUPER cute organza and satin flower camera straps.  They weren't the slipcovers like mine are, but actual camera straps.  I loved them so much that I tried to make something similar in a slipcover.  And WA-LA!  This was the end result. 

Satin flowers on a lace ribbon.  They are super soft and oh so pretty. 

I will not be adding these to my inventory.  It was more of a "I wanna see if I can make that" kind of deal.  And I was extremely happy with the result.  I have some organza flowers that I will try next.  They are larger and might be a bit more tricky.  But I am determined to try them.

With that said.....I am giving away this lovely camera strap slipcover to one lucky reader.  All you have to do to enter is tell me what your plans are for the Summer.

And for those that like as many chances as possible, here are some OPTIONAL ways to earn extra entries.  Just please remember to put your email in one of the posts so I can contact you if you win. 

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  Head over to my website and take a look around.  Head back here and tell what is on your wish list;
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  Follow my blog (top left column via Google Friend Connect);
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  Follow me on Twitter;
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  Tweet about this giveaway (be sure and @priddycreations with the retweet);
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  Blog about this giveaway (leave link);
• Post about giveaway on Facebook (leave link);
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  Like my fan page on Facebook; and
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  Add my blog button to your blog (left column you can find the code).  Just make sure you put the link in the comments section showing me where you put the button.

Make sure and leave a comment for each thing that you do for it to count.  And remember, all of these are OPTIONAL!  The only thing you HAVE to do to enter is tell me what your Summer plans are.

This giveaway will last for one week and the winner will be announced on Thursday, June 13.

Good luck!!

Fashion Savvy Pups Giveaway from tgrant04!!

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Who said that pups can't be stylish AND cute?  I know I didn't!  And Tiffany definitely knows how to make your pup look like a Princess or Prince.

I mean look at Miss Tiffany's sweet dog, Bailey!  Isn't she the cutest?  And Tiffany has found a fun and festive way to dress up your pup!  Her dog collars are fun, stylish AND functional.

Meet Tiffany:

Hi everyone!  My name is Tiffany, I’m 23 and I live in Arizona (though I’ll always be a Wisconsin girl at heart).  I started sewing one day on a whim, and I have to say it quickly became an addiction.  I have tried my hand at several different random projects and when I got such positive results from friends and family I decided to test if they were just being nice or if strangers really would buy my products too.  Ha!  Anyway, since my dog is a princess and I know several dog lovers, I decided I would start out my little business by making dog collars.  I always wanted something cute for my dogs to wear, and something different that 1,000 other Petsmart shoppers didn’t already own.  My dog also has sensitive skin and the nylon webbing just wasn’t working for her.  Along came my sewing habit and now I can’t stop making her cute and comfy cotton collars.  I hope you like them as much as Bailey and I do! 

 And check out all of these great collars (click on the images to make them larger):

Wouldn't you like one for your puppy dog?  Tiffany has graciously agreed to give one away to one lucky Priddy Creations reader.  Winner can pick one collar from her shop.  All you have to do to enter is just head on over to her shop, take a look around and come back here and let me know which one you would pick!

For additional OPTIONAL entries (please leave an additional comment for each):

1.  Follow my blog;

2.  Follow Tiffany's blog;

3.  Follow me on Twitter;

4.  Follow Tiffany on Twitter; and

5.  Tweet/blog about this giveaway (be sure and leave a link to the tweet/post in the comments).

Also, please remember to put your email address in one of the comments so I can contact you if you win.  GOOD LUCK!!

Thanks Tiffany for the great giveaway!

I will pick a winner on Sunday, March 7.

New Product Listings & Some Giveaways

 Looking for the fabric giveaway from Venezie Designs?  Last day to enter!!!  Scroll down.......

I have been a busy bee lately!  Between working on custom orders, stuff for the kids and every day life, I did manage to get a few brand spankin' new products made and listed.  

First I started off with two fabulous products inspired by a set of Tessa Ann's buttons:

Knit Ruffled Camera Strap - Buttoned Up!

You can find the camera strap here.

A coordinating CF/business card wallet with some spunky pleats and more of Tessa Ann's gorgeous buttons:

How fun are these pleats?

You can find it here (ready to ship).

Some more ruffled goodness.

You can find it here.

And my ABSOLUTE favorite new camera strap.....the knit, ruched reversible strap:

I just love how soft the knit is and love how it pleats/ruffles.

You can find it here.

I also have two CAMERA STRAP giveaways going on two different blogs:

Blue Cricket Design giveaway can be found here.

And the Gigi Photography Blog:

Gigi's Blog giveaway can be found here.

We have a busy weekend ahead!  We were supposed to kick off Mardi Gras tonight but the weather cancelled that.  We have basketball, softball, baseball tryouts, birthday party and Valentine parties to look forward to over the next few days.  That makes me tired just typing all that.

So what have you been up to lately?  Any fun plans for the weekend?

Etsy Shop Feature & Giveaway - Lemon Tree Studio

You all know that I love fabric.  The colors, the texture, the graphic designs.....quite fabulous.  Well I feel the same way about gorgeous papers and paper crafts.  The first "craft" I took up was scrapbooking after my first daughter was born.  I just loved all the paper, embellishments, stickers, etc...  The finished product just made me super happy!  Well, when I first came across Lemon Tree Studio, that is exactly how I felt.  Just pure joy.  Total eye candy and my eyes didn't know where to look first.

Shelly has put together an extremely delightful shop chock full of items that will just make you smile.  Perfect for gifts, for yourself and just inspiring to create your own little taste of sunshine.

Some of my favorites in her shop include:

Gorgeous home decor items....(I love owls)

Fabric Tags

Beautiful fabric greeting cards...

Hand died binding...

Colorful paper packs...

She even has her own fabric (sooooo in love with this!)....

I personally own a few of Shelly's magnets. They are in my sewing studio and make me smile every day.  Make sure you check out her shop to see ALL of her wonderful items.  I only gave you a sneak.  But before you do, get to know Shelly and the girl behind the shop.

1. Please tell us about your business (i.e., how long you have been doing it, how did you get started, etc...)?

I run 2 little etsy shops, Lemon Tree Studio and Lemon Blooms. Lemon Tree is my handmade shop where I sell mainly fabric and paper creations. And, Lemon Blooms is my vintage baby....I HEART vintage and it was overtaking our house! I decided I needed an outlet to help me slowly put a dent in my vintage inventory. Slowly but surely.

2. Tell us a little about yourself and your family.

My name is Shelly and I am the luckiest mama is the world! I am honored to be a mom to my 2 year old daughter, Lilyana....and a wife to my handsome hubby of 12 years. We have a little man of the house, too...our Tibetan Terrier, Owen. We love to travel together, be outdoors and dote on Lily!

3. Where do you draw your inspiration.

I find inspiration daily, in everything. Sounds dramatic, right? Well, it's true! I can thumb through a magazine and see a design or color combo I love and BAM. I write it down in my Creative Journal for safe keeping. I find alot of inspiration in vintage textiles too...LOVE. Most of the time, I am not looking for something to inspire me, it just hits and then my brain goes into overdrive until I can envision the finished product.

4. What goals have you set for your business for the upcoming year?

I haven't really thought that far ahead, aren't I slacker?? Right now, my personal goals outweigh any business goals. I just want to continue having fun creating, once it becomes a "job" or a "chore" then I know it will be time to change things a bit. Right now, I feel like things are in place and moving along, steadily and happily...I don't want ot jinx it!

5. Do you sell on other venues other than Etsy?

No, I do not sell anywhere else but on etsy. If I can have another 13 hours in a day, I may consider it! I'd love to pursue other venues, but etsy has been really good to me and the community of people on etsy is AWESOME...I am so proud to be a part of such amazing talent and kindness.

6. Any advice for other designers and crafters out there who are looking to start their own business?

It sounds so cliche, but first and foremost.....HAVE FUN!

Find your niche and constantly evolve.

Be unique,

Be original!

Shelly has graciously agreed to giveaway this fabulous Valentine banner to one lucky winner!

PERFECT for Valentine's Day!!  Wouldn't this brighten up your home or office?

To enter, all you need to do is check out Shelly's shop, come back here and leave a comment about what item you love best.  Please include your email in the comment.

For additonal entries, you can....

1.  Follow Shelly's blog;

2. Tweet and/or blog about the feature/giveaway;

3. Follow my blog; and

4. Follow me on Twitter.

Be sure and leave a comment for EACH additional entry.  Makes it easier to count.  :)  If you tweet or blog, be sure and leave me a link.

Thanks so much Shelly for taking the time to share with us and for the lovely giveaway!

Giveaway winner will be announched on Saturday, February 6.

Now go check out her shop!

Priddy Creations Featured on Girl Indie PLUS A Giveaway!

I am extremely excited to be featured on a fantastic blog, The Girl Indie, that promotes "chick owned businesses."  Not only did they feature my work, but they are also hosting a giveaway for me!  One lucky winner will win a $15 gift certificate to be used in my Etsy shop towards their next purchase.  Keep it or give it as a gift.  So head on over to the Priddy Creations Feature, read a little about me and my business and then enter to win!!  Giveaway runs through Sunday, January 9th.  And be sure to subscribe to my blog to find out who wins!!

And don't forget about my feature of Tessa Ann of The Button Shop and her fantastic giveaway.  Last day to enter is TODAY (you have until midnight, central/standard time).  You can find that here.  Winner will be announced some time tomorrow on my blog!

BLOG FEATURE: Meet Tessa Ann of the Button Shop

COMMENTS CLOSED!!!
Thanks for entering.  Winner will be announced later today.

I am excited to feature an extremely talented lady.  Please say hello to the extremely talented and creative, Tessa Ann.  I have been a fan of hers for a while now and wanted to share her creations with you.  Tessa Ann is the designer and creator of gorgeous, unique, whimsical buttoms and appliques.  Her entire store is 100% eye candy!! Her great photography really does capture the beauty of her creations.

I mean....who wouldn't want some of these (for my photoghraphy readers):

or these:

or these (my personal fave):

Before I completely distract you with her talent, let me share a little info about Tessa Ann. 

1. Please tell us about your business (i.e., how long you have been doing it, how did you get started, etc...)?

I grew up being surrounded by crafty women. My Grandmas, Aunts and Mom all were very creative in their respective talents. I dabbled in many crafts throughout my life, really enjoying scrapbooking, drawing and sewing. Naturally, I stumbled across polymer clay in my local craft store and picked out a few colors and forgot about them for some time. I needed a special button for a project and I just wasn't finding what I wanted in my button stash. My husband had the brilliant idea to put that polymer clay I had purchased to use, and make my own button. Well, that took some trial and error, before I had a button that was functional and could be used on my sewn project, but a lot was learned in the process ;) I started my Etsy shop after such wonderful feedback locally about my little button creations. Etsy has been an amazing place to get my little business going.

2. Tell us a little about yourself and your family.

I live in beautiful Bend, Oregon with my adorable husband, Steven of 11 years. We hope to have a family soon, but now have 3 furry-babies. My husband is amazingly supportive of my crazy need to create. He helps me out in any way he can and I really appreciate him for that :) Before starting my button business I spent the last 10 years working as an office manager in a Physical Therapy clinic and part-time at my local scrapbooking store. I am forever grateful that my little business has grown so much in this last year that I've been able to work at home on it full time!

3. Where do you draw your inspiration.

I find inspiration everywhere I go. My usual resources are online. I love looking at fabric and decorating websites like Decor8, Michael Miller Fabrics and Martha Stewart.

4. What goals have you set for your business for the upcoming year?

I am still working on my goal list for the upcoming year, but one thing is for sure.....find a way to get more done in less time. Either that or entertain the idea of hiring a someone to help me :) I also would like to set up a website for my Button Shop. That's a start! ;)

5. Do you sell on other venues other than Etsy?

I have recently joined the Universal Mama congo at www.hyenacart.com

6. Any advice for other designers and crafters out there who are looking to start their own business?

My best advice would be don't give up easily. Sometimes it takes a while for your business to take off. I didn't receive my 1st sale until 2 months after I opened shop. During that time, I promoted my shop on Facebook, Twitter, Flicker, hosted giveaways on my blog and featured designers that I adored. I sent them my buttons to review and I would post their creation along with their feature. I believe all of this combined helped in gaining my customer base. Another important piece of advice is to always communicate with your customers. At times, you will have many sales a day and your time becomes limited. I feel it is so important to personally confirm and thank each customer's order. This builds a relationship with the customer and they feel like they have spent their money in a place that is appreciative of their business. It just takes a quick simple moment to say, Thank you! I believe my thinking and follow through with this practice has largely impacted my return customer base. And...that's what keeps my business going.

Tessa Ann has graciously agreed to give away to one lucky winner these gorgeous buttons:

All you have to do to enter is visit her shop and leave a comment as to which buttons are your favorite.

To earn extra entries (one entry per item):

1. Follow my blog (follow button located at top left column of my blog);

2. Follow Tessa Ann's blog;

3.  Follow me on Twitter;

4.  Follow Tessa Ann on Twitter;

5. Tweet about this giveaway;

6. Blog about this giveaway.

Be sure and leave a COMMENT for every item you do.

A winner will be picked and announced Monday, Januay 4th.

Just a quick note...AND a giveaway!

Ugh. I am almost ready to give up on blogging for the remainder of the year. I seriously feel like such a blog slacker. I am not even getting a chance to read any of my favorite blogs, much less blog myself. In my defense, things are nuts around the Priddy household. The kids are keeping us busy with lots of school activities and sports. I am trying to divide the rest of my time between friends, housework, sewing and keeping my sanity. This time of year really does test my limits. Anyone else? What I am really trying to say is that I am sorry I have been MIA. I am hoping a little giveaway will help you forgive me. Will that work?

Anyone wanna win this camera strap slipcover? Here is what you need to do:

1) Leave me a comment and tell me your favorite holiday tradition;

2) Follow my blog;

3) Follow me on Twitter;

4) Blog about the giveaway;

5) Tweet about the giveaway.

You will receive one entry for each of the above that you do. Just make sure and leave a comment for each one that you do. Please be sure and leave your email address with at least one post so that I can contact you via email if you win.

Keep the strap for yourself or give it away for the holidays! Totally up to you. And since there will only be one lucky winner, I will offer each person who enters the giveaway 15% off one of my camera straps once the giveaway ends. But you have to enter the giveaway to receive the discount. You can check out other straps in my Etsy shop.

A winner will be picked on Wednesday, November 18. Discount orders can be placed after the winner is announced and the discount will be available until November 25.

Priddy Creations Shop News

With my super hectic schedule and the holidays coming up, I have decided to NOT take any custom orders for camera bags for the rest of the year. I will ONLY be listing ready to ship camera bags when time allows. However, I will be offering custom camera straps, lens cozies and other camera accessories. I may throw up a custom listing from time to time but it won't be a staple in my shop like it normally is.

My shop is currently closed as I am heading out on vacation to do some shopping in Canton, Texas. Can't wait! When I get back, I may be having a sale so that you all can do some early Christmas shopping. There may be a giveaway too! So stay tuned!!