Fall Is Here - Let's Celebrate!

So, I'm loving the colder weather!  It's around 65 in the mornings and it's only getting to 80 in the afternoons, which believe me - that's cooler in Alabama!  To celebrate the advent of Fall, I'm giving away a tie and diaper cover set in TAN.  I don't have any pictures yet of this one, so I'm shamelessly hoping whoever wins will send me a picture. :)  To enter, post a comment with your favorite fall weather clothing item.  I'll pick a winner later tonight using random.org.  Good luck!

Getting Ready for Pike Road

Good morning!  Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE to crochet?  Like, I get soooo excited when I have a new project to make, almost as excited as I get for Christmastime, which is pretty dang excited.  I'm beginning to collect ideas for a craft show I'm attending as a vendor in November in Pike Road, AL and I'm pumped about some of the things that I'll be making for it.  I found this wonderful yarn (that my husband says is awful) and it's soooo soft and easy to work with!  I think I'm going to make some earflap hats and some flower headbands out of it.

And then, there are the fun Auburn/Alabama hats to make!  My husband had this awesome idea of making hats that look like the old-fashioned football helmets that each team wears, and I think they'll be a great hit.  I made the first earflap hat for the School Spirit line a couple of days ago and here's my 6-year-old modeling it.  I will probably do beanies and earflaps hats in a few different styles for each team, and I think they'll be cute.

I'm also working on some newborn gifts for a friend that will be super duper cute!  After I get them worked up I'll post a few pictures of those.  The stitch patterns on these new little things are absolutely beautiful and I'm looking forward to having pictures to post of these.  Check back soon, and if you have any ideas for things you'd like to see at the craft show (or in the shop), leave a comment!

Another Awesome Giveaway This Week!

I'm learning a few things from participating in these Facebook and blogging giveaways: 

1.  It's a great way to make new friends and build new relationships.

2.  There's some awesome stuff people are willing to give away for FREE!

3.  Who knew there were so many insanely talented people out there?!?  Wow.  And what the heck is a photoshop action? 

4.  It's totally free marketing and a great way to leverage customer turnout.  Some of these new fans do some pretty cool stuff, and it's so much fun to peep the things they've got on their Facebook pages and Etsy shops.

5.  Maybe I'll do my own giveaway around 500 fans...maybe, maybe!

For now, this is what I'm donating to the cause:

Visit www.sweetdarlingphotography.com to enter to win your own really wonderful items!  The deadline for entry is Wednesday, September 7 at midnight!

It's Third Thursday!!!

Good morning, good morning!  It's very early but already the discount code is up on Etsy to save you all 30% on your orders today!  I'm excited about Third Thursday because I know we all love a great deal, and 30% off is a great deal! 

On another note, I made these sweet little ballet slippers to go with the Soft Shells hat and diaper cover I made for a friend earlier in the week.  I realized this morning that I forgot to put the shell edging on them, but they are super cute even without the edging I think!  My one-year-old kept putting them on and taking them off this morning, and the 6-year-old wants all of us girls to have matching ones, haha!  So sweet!  They'll be posted to Etsy soon along with the pattern on how to make them.  For now, enjoy the picture!

New Items in my Etsy Shop!

Sneak peek! And don't forget about Third Thursday tomorrow! www.hurray4crochet.etsy.com

Giveaway Today - Crochet Ruffles Necklace!

Today's free giveaway - the Crochet Ruffles Necklace!  Along with a bunch of other super cute things and some photography options (who doesn't want pictures?), you have the opportunity to win the necklace over at Beyond The Hook's blog www.beyondthehook.blogspot.com.  But you only have today to enter!  Head over there now and win some great stuff!

New Hat and Diaper Cover Sets

So I've come to love hat and diaper cover sets.  I think they are quickly becoming my favorite things to make.  They are so versatile and stylish, and just so darn cute!  Here is a sneak preview of one of the newest items I've just posted..I just love these!

Having fun at home today

So the hubby had meetings today, which means that I get to stay home from work today!  Woo hoo!  I love being home with the kids and relaxing with them.  While the 6 year old watched "All Dogs Go To Heaven" and the 1 year old slept, I had time to make a brown tweed diaper cover for a customer.  It came out so cute!  I absolutely love the yarn and I'm looking forward to making the little newsboy brimmed hat that will match.  I think this set will turn out really cute.  I'll post pics as soon as they're done! 

Fantastic New Store Giveaway This Week!

I'm so very excited to be included in Beyond The Hook's New Store Giveaway this week!  You can enter her contest here www.beyondthehook.blogspot.com to win the Crochet Ruffles Bib Necklace along with a bunch of other super sweet baby items!  Good luck!

Giveaway Happening Tomorrow!

Hello Friends!  Hurray4Crochet will be participating in series of giveaways tomorrow sponsored by Beyond the Hook's Stephanie Bradley.  My item up for grabs...this unique Crochet Ruffles Bib Necklace!  Be sure to check out her page tomorrow for more details:  www.beyondthehook.blogspot.com.

Hello FIRST FRIDAY!

I will feature a fantastic super sale on some item every FIRST FRIDAY of each month.  Today's special is 50% off on the Crochet Flower Headband...check it out here:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75205324/sale-today-only-crochet-chunky-baby 

FIRST FRIDAY...what's that?

Tomorrow is the first Friday of the month, and the very first FIRST FRIDAY sale day!  Every month, on the first Friday, I'll post a one day sale on some item in my Etsy store www.hurray4crochet.etsy.com.  Check back tomorrow to see what the very first FIRST FRIDAY item is!

Welcome! And now...for the big surprise...

The contest is CLOSED!  I've included a posting from Cheree at 10:00 #3 and a posting from Robin at 11:59 #9 on my FB page.  Random.org picked comment #6 as the winner, and the Winner is....CHRISSY!  Congrats!!!  Thanks to all for participating, and visit my etsy page if you still need one of these sweet diaper covers  www.hurray4crochet.etsy.com ! 
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The surprise for today - A free diaper cover!  Post a comment with any color of diaper cover you'd like, and whether you prefer ruffled or ruffle-free and one winner will be chosen from all the comments around noon today!  Good luck!

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