New Pattern, a Giveaway AND a sweet deal!!

All in one post, friends! Crazy!! So, the new pattern we are introducing is a downloadable PDF pattern for the cute little snowman and mouse here. This sweet pattern was created by Gretchen Fabre of Chichiboulie just for Handmade Parade!

If you would like to score this pattern for yourself you can can cruise on over to her Pattern Page on Handmade Parade. A 5x7 download of this little guy is $3.50, but for tomorrow only you can get it for $2!

Now, for the fun stuff! If you leave a comment on this post I will enter you into a drawing and send this sweet embroidered guy right to your doorstep in time for holiday decorating! Good Luck!

We have a winner!

I decided since there were two ornaments I would give them to two winners! I used the random number generator to get the winner and the first winner was commenter number 1!

Andreanna said...

Those are cute. I made something like that as a kid.

November 16, 2008 11:47 PM

and the winner of our next ornament is:

I Am Nacho Mama said...

These are so cute. What a neat idea.

November 20, 2008 6:12 AM

who was commenter #12!

Congrats girls! Email me at thehandmadeparade@gmail.com and
I'll get your prizes to you right away!

Tutorial: Yarn Wrapped Christmas Ornaments and Giveaway

Here are the supplies you will need:

Tacky Glue
Yarn or ribbon
A metal cookie cutter
Buttons

Wrap your yarn or ribbon completely around the cookie cutter.

If your yarn is a bit thick take a safety pin or needle threader (I couldn't kind mine!) and push the yarn through the button you want on your ornament.

Glue the button in place with tacky glue and hold it tightly in place until the glue sets up a bit. Tie a piece of yarn or ribbon to make a hanger and you have a very simple, very cute ornament!


If you like these ornaments post a comment because we are giving them away again! Comments will close on Tuesday and I'll choose a winner Wednesday. Good Luck!

Party Favor Pack Winner!

Finally! I have had a terrible time with my computers lately - three (yes THREE) have died on us in the last couple weeks. So because of ridiculous technological issues I haven't been able to post much, but we are good to go now! As you may recall I posted these little notebooks and cupcake picks and now I am finally picking the winner for the set of eight picks and books.


Through the oh-so-official pick a paper from a bowl method, Amy is our winner! Yay Amy! Email me at thehandmadeparade@gmaildotcom with your address and your prize will be on its merry way!

Sweet Jessie is offering these adorable bookplates for download (hey she is sweet!). For $5 she'll even personalise them for you! Sweet deal!

Notebook Party Favor or Stocking Stuffer Tutorial (and a giveaway to boot!)

Cute, huh? Wanna know how to make 'em? Thought you did!















You'll need:

A notecard
two sheets of paper
paper cutter
corner rounder
crayons
and not shown, but you still need...
sewing machine
ribbon















Cut two sheets of paper in half















Trim your paper to fit the card you are using to make the notebooks














flod your cut sheets of paper in half and place into the card. Sew along the fold to make a binding.














Round the corners of the notebook and attach the box of crayons with ribbon.




















And now you have yourself a super cute party favor that took all of 5 minutes to make! They impressed both kids and moms alike at the birthday party and each one cost probably less than 50 cents to make. No lie, my friends, no lie.

Hopefully this next tidbit will make your day! We are going to be giving away a little party pack to one lucky commenter! It will include 8 notebooks and eight cupcake picks (and maybe some extra treats, too!) . We'll make them in gender neutral primary colors so you can use them for a boy or girl (or maybe just for fun for yourself!).

So comment on this post by Tuesday and I'll pick a winner! If you want an extra chance to win just blog about the contest on your own blog (let me know in your comment that you blogged about it or intend to!) and I'll throw your name into the hat twice!

Flickr has plenty of ornament inspiration!

Flickr has plenty of ornament inspiration!
Originally uploaded by littlelovelies

Stumped on what you might make for the ornament swap? No worries! Flickr is loaded with ideas. Remember, October 4th (tomorrow) is the last day to sign up for the Handmade Parade Ornament Swap! Don't be left out!

There is still time to swap with us! Please email me by Oct 4thif you'd like to join the Handmade Parade ornament swap! All the details are here. Feel free to let us know in the comments if you are participating!

If you are signed up to do the sap also feel free to grab our swap button!

Giveaway Clarification

Please forgive me I made an error in the last post!! Please leave your comments for the Fresh Squeezed fabric on Randi's Blog!!

Just in case the link above doesn't work cut and paste this into your browser:

http://ihavetosay.typepad.com/randi/2008/06/fresh-squeezed.html

Sorry guys!

Fresh Squeezed Fabrics Giveaway

Today marks the Grand Opening of the Fresh Squeezed Fabric shop on Etsy and to celebrate Randi is having an awesome fabric giveaway on her blog. Here is what she says about the exciting opening and giveaway. I hope you stop by and enjoy the wonderful offerings she has!


Today is the official grand-opening of my shop, Fresh-Squeezed Fabrics! Thank you so much for stopping by!

The idea of operating a fabric store has always been a dream for me, mostly because I absolutely love fabric and the thought of being surrounded by it seems so right. I didn't figure on it ever happening due to the money needed to start one. Hundreds of bolts of fabric, store rent, insurance, etc., etc., etc., cost too much for me to even consider it. I had never considered opening a shop online.

I did have a situation come up recently where I needed to research how to buy fabric wholesale and it turned out to be pretty simple. My mind started working overtime as I hatched a plan to start a store online. Then I happened to find that fabric can be sold on Etsy and things started to fall into place from there. My husband was surprisingly enthusiastic, so I decided to go for it.

Let me say that this decision has been laced with insecurity and indecision the whole way. For some reason, every time I receive a shipment of fabric I feel entirely overwhelmed for about 24 hours, but then that passes and all is well.

So far, so good for my little store, and today I want to celebrate! Plus I am in the mood to give something away. A drawing for some fabric is in order!

There are three ways to win:

1--One person will pick three 1/2 yards cuts of any fabric (totaling 1-1/2 yards). Anything you choose in my store will do.

2--One person will win this fat-quarter set. All I can say about this fabric is that it is beautiful! The colors and designs are amazing!

3--One person will win this fabric bundle. This fabric is so bright and cheery and just screams of a summer day!

If you would like to take part, simply leave a comment in this post to put your name into the drawing. If you link my grand-opening and my store on your blog, you may leave two extra comments (a total of 3 comments), which of course will up your chances of winning. I will close comments on this post on Thursday, June 26th at 6:00 PM and I will announce the winners on Friday, June 27th. Please be sure to leave an email address in your comment so that I can contact the winners!

***Due to the cost of shipping, US and Canadian addresses only please.

***I am leaving it up to individuals to decide whether to leave 1 or 3 comments since I know we are all trustworthy. ;)

Thank you so much for celebrating with me today and best of luck!

Giveaway Giveaway!

Jenny of Frazzy Dazzles is giving away these cute cute cute mice on her blog. Leave a comment until Sat 10 pm (Australian time) and if she drwas your name you'll be the lucky winner of those cuties. But I am crossing my fingers that it's me cuz they'd be awfully cute in the new room I have planned for the girls...

Good luck!

Vintage Embroidery Pattern Giveaway

She has several vintage embroidery patterns up for grabs! Take a look at other fun stuff she has on her blog while you are there.

Via Heather Hale's Designs

More Giveaways!

I think giveaway Monday is turning into giveaway anyday. Thanks so much to you guys who email me telling me about your giveaways. I think that is going to be the only way to ensure I get the word out. SO if you are hosting a sawp or a giveaway email me at thehandmadeparade@gmail.com and I'll get the word out for ya!


Debbie and Jessie of Pink Petunia and Sweet Jessie (respectively) are both holding Pay It Forward Giveaways on their blogs.

Lauren of Speckled Nest is having a giveaway for these adorable earrings. Comment away and they can be yours!


PS. Be sure to email me about your swaps, too!

Monday Giveaway! (On Tuesday...)

Carrie over at Carrie Girl is having a WONDERFUL vintage giveaway on her blog! She is leaving the comments open on the post until Friday April 7.

Good Luck!

Monday Giveaways!

Here is a very short list of the giveaways I managed to find over the weekend. I think I'll really need the help of my readers to make this the awesome feature that I would love it to be. So, if you are hosting a swap or a giveaway please email me with your info and I'll include it in next Mondays round up.

Hope you win!!


Oh Fransson! - 50 charm squares

House Wren Studio - Felt Mouse

Heather Hale Designs - Vintage Trim Box