The Dress-up Drawer: August 2009

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We have a new helmet for our Captain Moroni cape and a fun new cape for a Super Sister!!

(Picture taken before ironing, sorry.)

GIVEAWAY WINNERS!!!

WOW, what a great week! A huge thank you to all of the fabulous women who donated their SUPER giveaway items and of course a huge thank you to all of you for visiting The Dress-up Drawer!!

Before we get to the winners, I wanted to let you all know that I had so much fun with this giveaway that I want to do another this Winter!

**So, please tell me about a blog or a shop that you LOVE and would love to see in our next giveaway. Better yet, if you have a blog or shop and want to be in our next giveaway.... E-mail me HERE.

DAY #1-(AUGUST 17TH)- WINNERS:

#1= Elm Studio's Online item goes to:
tammiemarie who said...
love the Personalized Birdie Family Wall Hanging - I've had it in my favorites for awhile now!

# 2= My Bella Bows item goes to:
April who said...
I LOVE the blue and orange tie, little buddie. So cute!!!

#3= Motley Handmade item goes to:
Melanie who said...
pollen and pink for the child is my favorite

#4= The Soap Store item goes to:
Sarah who said...
OMG there's no way to pick just one soap. What amazing stuff. I'm gonna go back there and stock up for Christmas gifts.I'd buy the lilac handmade coconut milk soap for sure

#5= Prairie Mama item goes to:
Michelle who said...
I love, love, love the Owl dress that is in her sold section! Thanks for the chance to win.

#6= Danbury Lane item goes to:
Tierra who said...
I like the Pink Rose Garden Tutu or the Sunset Tutu. SO cute.

#7= Rae Gun item goes to:

Nicole @ BugaBoo's who said...
Love the Black and White II -Euro Neck Tie Dress! So many cute things!

#8= Little Lilies item goes to:
Danielle who said...
I like the Pink and Brown No Slip Clips.

#9= MaKc Creations item goes to:
kdteacher who said...
I love the reusable bags with 3 lunches to make each day, they are perfect for "going green"!

DAY #2- (AUGUST 18TH)-WINNERS:

#1= Bows, Bling and Pretty Things item goes to:
Jenette who said...
I love the zoo blanket

#2= All Things Ribbon item goes to:
Melissa who said...
I love the froggy loves pink headband and korker flower set.

#3= Vilates Nifty Nook item goes to:
Rebecca who said...
I love the Nifty Nappy in camo - my little guy would look so cute in it!! Thanks for the chance!

#4= The Pleated Poppy item goes to:
Celeste said...
I really like the "punch" petal pusher :)

#5= Bliss Forest item goes to:
Briann and Shaun Neeley who said...
i love the bluebell fairy friend

#6= Brassy Apple item goes to:
Jessica who said...
Love the sassy pink corset apron! I also love that she has a way to teach the mosaic jeans, my daughter would love those!!!

#7= Cosette's Closet item goes to:
blueviolet who said...
Love the car seat tent pattern.

#8= Back 40 Life item goes to:
Brooke said...
I really love the Me and My House Family Name Vinyl Wall Decal and the name splat paint decal!

#9= Making the World Cuter item goes to:
Camrin said...
The scripture cover would be perfect for my daughter

#10= LeeLou Blogs item goes to:
Natalie who said...
I love the Cocoa Latte.

DAY #3-( AUGUST 19TH)- WINNERS:

#1= Peanut Posh item goes to:
Angela who said...
now with a new boy, this would be fun for picture taking. I also love the clips... so cute and a great idea.

#2= Vilates Nifty Nook item goes to:
Jennifer who said...
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the ZOO motif knit print!!!

#3= Summo's Sweet Stuff item goes to:
Tj and Amy who said...
I love the Pink and Cream Leggings

#4= Shelby Evans Jewelry item goes to:
Palmer's who said...
My most favorite is the Marrakesh ring (of course cause it's the most expensive :))

#5= Little Bitty Creations item goes to:
Ginny who said...
I love the Carnival Bloom

#6= Liesl Made item goes to:
Brie H who said...
I like The Color Burst Tote she made

#7= Always Inspire item goes to:
Dina (XYYan) who said...
My favorite is Simplicity Mini Wallet- Amy Butler - Martini in Blush

#8= Daisy Chains item goes to:
Clements Family who said...
Fun With Circles, A Dot Necklace is my favorite

#9= Creative Itch Boutique item goes to:
michellejohnnie said...
i love all her projects! paperbag purses!

DAY #4- (AUGUST 20TH)- WINNERS:

#1= Creative Crate item goes to:
Sabrina @ Twiggles and Trunks who said...
i love how she personalized the camping chairs! i never woudl have thought to do that.

#2= Ikat Bag item goes to:
La mamma curiosa who said...
I love the Wallet in Orla Kiely Fabric

#3= My Tiny Star item goes to:
Amanda who said...
The Cream Colored Ponies print is my favorite. The girl in the picture looks like my five year old daughter, who LOVES horses.

#4= Three Yellow Starfish item goes to:
Anne who said...
I love the Peacock Reversible Pinafore

#5= Plum Tree Studio item goes to:
Lindsey who said...
I really like walter the whale t shirt

#6= Make it and Love it item goes to:
Sarah who said...
green paisley tie.

#7= Sumo's Sweet Stuff item goes to:
david-and-shellie who said...
Love the strawberry licorice flower clip (is that a bow?) and the raspberry corker bow!

#8= Your Every Color item goes to:
Lyssa who said...
Ya I have a hard time picking!I love the Milan's cream with blue mod scales!

#9= Bow's, Bling and Pretty Things item goes to:
Maloree who said...
I love the Shirt/Skirt Combo with a matching flower pin.

#10= The Dress-up Drawer item goes to:
Emma who said...
Sooo cute. I love the Pirate tote and the Hula Dancer tote. I love totes and these are so cute.

**WINNERS PLEASE CONTACT ME BY MIDNIGHT ON THE 27TH OR ANOTHER WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN!! DON'T FORGET TO LET ME KNOW WHICH ITEM YOU WON AND YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS!**

THURSDAY AUGUST 20th GIVEAWAY ITEMS:

# 1
THE CREATIVE CRATE *CLOSED*

Who doesn't LOVE a blog with amazing original tutorials? The Creative Crate is full of them, and most are for those crafters who are on a budget.

Stacie has such a creative mind. She has been featured on a whole list of other blogs for her craftiness.

She made this super cute Chicken Wire Picture Board for one of you lucky bloggers! (which I think would also make an adorable hair bow holder)

Here's how to enter to win:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit The Creative Crate and come back and leave me a comment telling me another project she has done that you love.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

#2
IKAT BAG *CLOSED*

Here is another great Etsy shop and blog with unique items. Ikat Bag is giving away an awesome Ribbon Ball Kit. What’s not to love about a soft baby ball? Here’s a ribbon ball kit with a difference!

The kit comes with 7 fleece panels (you’ll only need 6), 22 assorted coordinating ribbon tags (you only need 18), a bell and a full set of instructions plus more personalizing ideas. Just add polyfill and regular sewing thread to put it all together with a sewing machine or by hand. Choose 6 of your favorite panels for your ball, and save the 7th as a pattern to make more.

Perfect shower gift for a crafty mom or mom-to-be Perfect shower gift for a crafty mom or mom-to-be who doesn't have the time or energy to gather and prepare all the supplies but would love to create something handmade for her sweet baby.

Here's how to enter to win:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Ikat Bag and come back and leave me a comment telling me something else you saw that you liked.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

#3

MY TINY STAR *CLOSED*

Star, the talent behind My Tiny Star loves to surround herself with happy and joyful things that remind her of her childhood, and delight her children. She sells original paintings, illustrations, dolls, softies, patterns, clothing, and other various items.

She is offering the winner of her giveaway today the chance to choose ANY print or ANY pattern as well from her shop.

Here's how to enter to win:
(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit My Tiny Star and come back and leave me a comment telling me what your favorite print from her shop is.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

THREE YELLOW STARFISH *CLOSED*

Margaret, over at Three Yellow Starfish offers stylish and convenient items in her shop. I'm in love with all of her clothing and think she is so smart to make a lot of her things reversible. She has the cutest reversible pinafores and overalls for little ones.

And she has agreed to give away one of my favorite items: Her Skullie Bloomers In Pink. The winner can pick the size.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit 3 Yellow Starfish and come back and leave me a comment telling me your favorite item.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

PLUM TREE STUDIO *CLOSED*

This Etsy shop creates one of a kind creations for little boys and girls and their collection ranges from one-pieces to button ties. Dana makes the cutest little statement pieces and accessories to match.

For today's giveaway she is offering her Polka Dot Elephant One-Piece in blue in a size 3-6m. The winner can choose from either a short sleeve or long sleeve one-piece.

This fun polka dot elephant one-piece is perfect for that shower gift you've been looking for! This elephant can be for either a baby boy or girl.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Plum Tree Studio and come back and leave me a comment telling me another of her items you would love to have.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

MAKE IT AND LOVE IT *CLOSED*

I doubt that any of you haven't heard of our next blog Make it and Love it. If not...where have you been?? I have been a long time blog stalker of Ashley's work. She offers the best tutorials on all of her creative inventions. The thing I like best is she makes it so easy to follow her instructions and she creates things that could help everyone out in their every day lives.

She also has an Etsy shop where she sells the cutest stuff.

For today's giveaway Ashley is giving away this adorable Orange Polka Dot Tie. The tie is a size small (9 inches long from top to tip) and fits about 6-12 month old, maybe a bit longer, depending on the child. The neck is adjustable with Velcro.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Make It And Love It-Etsy and come back and leave me a comment telling me what other item you would love to have.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

SUMO'S SWEET STUFF *CLOSED*

Summer is back for another day of giveaway's! She is already giving away her "Little Girl" package on our Day #3 giveaway, and Today she is offering her "Big Girl" package to one lucky winner.

Her "Big Girl" package includes: 1 Black, Pink and Cream Floral Wood Frame, 1 Black and White Swirl Wood Frame, 1 Black and White Bobby Pin Set

Check out her talent at either her blog or her Etsy.

And remember she is giving a 10% discount at checkout with the code "Dress-up".

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Sumo's Sweet Stuff and come back and leave me a comment telling me which of her Bows is your favorite.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

# 8

YOUR EVERY COLOR *CLOSED*

Andrea from Little Lillies is also back for a second day of giveaway's, (She is currently on day #1 of our giveaway) But this time she donating a giveaway item from her jewelry Etsy shop called- Your Every Color.

Her items are beautiful and I literally want to buy all of her glass pendants right now.

Her giveaway item today is one of my favorites! A free pair of earrings, winners choice. There are so many cute fabrics to choose from.

I also wanted to mention that she is having a huge sale right now in her jewelry shop: Buy any two items including clearance and get a free pair of earrings.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Your Every Color and come back and leave me a comment telling me which earrings you would choose.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

BOWS, BLING AND PRETTY THINGS *CLOSED*

I couldn't get enough of these creative sisters so Camille and Janine from Bows, Bling and Pretty Things are back for a second day. (Janine is currently giving away a blanket and burp cloths on Day #2) This time it is Camille's turn to show you her talent.

She makes SO many handmade things from jewelry to hair bows, and anything out of wood that you can imagine. (She probably has more power tools than her husband...I have seen her garage!)

Today she is offering one of her cute creations: This bow and bracelet set. The bracelet can be made for a wrist up to 4 inches (typically young toddler size ~12-24 mo.)

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Bows, Bling and Pretty Things and come back and leave me a comment telling me about another item you love.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

Now it's time for our last giveaway. I am excited to introduce our newest item from:

#10-

THE DRESS-UP DRAWER *CLOSED*

That's right, we have a new item! Our Dress-up Drawer Tote bags.

The Pirate Tote.

The Fishy Tote.

The Mermaid Tote.

The Hula Girl Tote.

and The Sea Horse Tote.

The characters are all drawn and cut out by hand with attention to detail. All totes are lined in adorable coordinating fabric, have 2 sturdy handles and a deep inner pocket.

And to kick off our new Totes we are giving away The Pirate Tote to one lucky winner today!!

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Tell me which one of our totes is your favorite!

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 24th.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 19TH GIVEAWAY ITEMS:

#1
PEANUT POSH *CLOSED*

I have had this next shop in on my Google Reader for months now! I love all of the fun products they sell. Shop their entire collection of Baby Car Seat Covers, little boy's neckties, and Bottle Cap Bows at their site.

I told Haley what a huge fan I was and she agreed to giveaway one of her Bruiser neckties, the winner is able to choose any size and any style they want.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Peanut Posh and come back and leave me a comment telling me your favorite item.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 23rd.

# 2

VILATES NIFTY NOOK *CLOSED*

Thanks to Vilate, we are able to have 2 days of Vilates Nifty Nook giveaways! Today she is giving away a Nifty Nappy. What's a Nifty Nappy? It is a one size fits all for 7-35 lbs cloth diaper. This diaper is designed to be the only diaper you will need until you have potty-trained your young one! If your infant is too small it can be folded to fit smaller. Great for those with more than one in diapers.

Her diaper is made with absorbent layers of Organic Hemp and Organic Bamboo. Very absorbent -and very cute. She notes that-" This diaper does need a cover. I would suggest a wool cover! Paired with a wool cover this diaper is practically bullet proof! :)"
For this give away she will make one diaper with any fabrics I have pictured in her shop or listed on her blog.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Vilates Nifty Nook and come back and leave me a comment telling me which fabric you like.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 23rd.

SUMMO'S SWEET STUFF *CLOSED*

Talk about crafty, my friend Summer is always doing something creative. She started documenting her work in a blog and now has a brand new Etsy shop.

She has a beautiful baby girl who is always decked out in her mommy's latest bow or leggings project. Summer is generously doing 2 days of our giveaway.

Today's giveaway is a "Little Girls" package which includes: Classic Black and White Flower Leggings, Black and White Floral Korker Bow, Black Dot Alligator Clip, Black and White Snap Clip, and a Classic Black and White Bracelet.

Summer is also offering a 10% discount off all orders through the giveaway using the code "Dress-up" at check out!

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Summo's Sweet Stuff and come back and leave me a comment telling me about something else she's made that you love.

2nd entry- Follow my blog.

3rd entry- Put my Dress-up Drawer button on your blog.

4th entry- Blog about this giveaway, (Giveaway button located in sidebar)

Giveaway item closes at midnight on August 23rd.

#4
SHELBY EVANS JEWELRY *CLOSED*

Jewelry making is such an art and Shelby at Shelby Evans Jewelry makes her accessories with detail and style. I love all her items. Today she has agreed to giveaway this amazing stamped necklace to one of you!

This cute little pendant is made from fine silver and can be personalized with any message you choose. It's adorned with Swarovski crystals and hung on a sterling silver chain. Made with the highest quality materials and craftsmanship, it's guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Here's how to enter to win:

(Please leave a separate comment for each entry and way for me to contact you)

1st entry (Mandatory)- Visit Shelby Evans Jewelry and come back and leave me a comment telling me your favorite piece of jewelry.

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