We have a Winner!!!

Thank you to all who participated in the Sew Shellz giveaway for Sew Mama Sew. I'm so happy to announce the lucky recipient of the ruffle skirt...Congratulations to Hannah May you won!!!

Please send me an email with the size skirt you need. If you have a soft tape I would recommend doing a waist measurement and then a length on where you would like the skirt to fall (above/below the knee). Once I have the details, I will begin to create your skirt. Also, let me know if your choice on Halloween or Patriotic and don't forget to include your mailing address.

xoxo, Michelle

The Sew Mama Sew Giveaway

I don’t know about you, but I LOVE the Sew Mama Sew giveaway day. Short and sweet (because I need to go find fun stuff to enter for too ;) I will be giving away a holiday themed ruffle skirt. You choose between 4^th of July or Halloween, let me know the size you need (6 months to size 6) and I choose the fabric.

This contest is open to EVERYONE until May 25th at 11:59PM EST. The winner will be announced by May, 27th....

The Sew Mama Sew Giveaway

This is the image for one of the Halloween skirts sold in my store last year. This image is for an example only; however, I do have several left and if I have the size of the winner it could be an option for you.

And here is one of the 4th of July patriotic skirts currently for sale in the Sew Shellz store found here. This is also a great example of the ruffle skirt design that you will receive.

How to Enter

1st Entry
Like the Sew Shellz Facebook Page found here and leave a comment here on the blog telling me that you've done so or that you already do like the page. Be sure to include your email address in your comment. I cannot contact the winner without an email address. Use the (at) (dot)com format to protect your account.

2nd Entry
For a 2nd entry follow the Sew Shellz blog or tell me that you already do.

3rd Entry
Blog about this giveaway or post it on your facebook page and let me know that you've done so. I need a link for this one :)

That's all she wrote folks! Remember to leave a comment for each entry. Good luck to the entrants and I look forward to making something special for your little girl.

Don't forget to check out other great giveaways on the Sew Mama Sew blog found here

xxoo Michelle

A Monday Funny

Because we all need a good laugh on Monday to get us going, I thought I would share a little something with you. I was lying in bed yesterday afternoon with the worst headache when my 4 yr old came into my room:

Isabella: mommy can u help me get my panties on?
Me: why aren't you wearing any?
Isabella: cause I peed in them a little
Me: why did u pee in them?
Isabella: because I was farting

Proud Momma Moment

Sorry, but I have to brag. After three years not playing baseball those who know me could imagine the joy I felt when my son told me that he wanted to play ball again. Last night was our first game of the season and he did amazing! Nicolas pitched the first 2 innings (first time ever pitching and they only allow 2 innings in this age group) and he only allowed 1 run in. He also hit a grand slam. His team won 7-4. Way to go buddy!!!

I sat there amazed. Watching his approach to pitching was shocking and the cutest thing ever! With each pitch he took his time (not too much time, but just enough) and would bring the glove up to his face. Naturally people would think that this kid has been watching baseball. That's why I giggled....he has never watched a game longer than 5 minutes. No way near long enough to study the approach of a pitcher. He had an amazing game last night and I'm still grinning from ear to ear. Go baby go!!!! what's even more fulfilling is how excited he is and cannot wait to play the next game.

Accessories and New Items

Finally! Sew Shellz is now making accessories to compliment your favorite dress/outfit in the store. These are perfect for birthday gifts, Easter baskets, flower girl jewelry or gifts, etc.

 Three new dresses were added to the shop as well. Two NEW styles. Check out the tiered halter sundress. Bright and beautiful it's ready for twirling action.

 The Vintage Dress....so precious! This dress can be created short or long to fit for multiple season. Possibilities are endless on events to wear this dress for. Perfect Sunday dress too. Lovin' this style!

Field Trip Frenzy

Ok….so these are one of those moments that I just have to share.

So my son has a field trip to the Symphony today and the teacher not only sent an email reminder, but also posted it on their calendar for the week as a reminder to dress “NICELY” for this outing.

Tuesday’s are early AM’s for us, b/c Nic has to be in school early for one of the teams he participates with. In my rush to get the kids out the door I never once looked at what he was wearing thinking….hey that field trip is today.

I get a txt on my way back to the house that Nicolas called from someone’s phone (still not sure who and praying it wasn’t his teacher) that he needs something to wear. WHAT you ask did my child wear to school this morning? None other than his SBD (silent but deadly) T-shirt with the image of a skelton bending over and a puff cloud coming from his behind. WHY ME!!!!

It's been too long :(

Hello to all of my favorite followers. It's been too long since I've posted on the blog.....my apologies! Things have been crazy busy in the 'Z' house. I do have lots of fun new items in the Etsy store and working on more to come. With the Spring weather coming in it will be a nice week to take some pictures and hopefully add those new items to the shop.

Coming Soon:

Working on vintage style dresses currently. Cannot wait to share those images with you! I hope to finish them up this week.

A surprise.....hint = working on adding those accessories to the store. Waiting on some shipments and should hopefully have the new items up in a few weeks!!

NEW in the Store:

Sew Shellz is offering 2 new fun listings:
1) Design your own Kimono. Several fabric trio's laid out...you pick the trio and we will talk about the custom design. Same great price as the Kimono. link for Kimono Dress

2) The Three Dresses of Summer. This listing is for those who love surprises. You will receive three dresses in total...one per month for three months. I will pick the style and fabric. This would be a great gift for your favorite little girl. Link for 3 dresses listing

Gearing up in patriotic fashion we have skirts, pinafore dresses and boy's trousers (for matching brother and sister finds).

An adorable peasant top and ruffle pants set to brighten up your day!

That's it for now.

xoxo,
Michelle

Stationery card

Very Good Year Christmas Card

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TGIF!!!

So happy it's Friday. I'm not so sure I've fully recouped since last weekend so I'm looking forward to possibly sleeping in on Sunday...I hope. Thanksgiving dinner turned out wonderful and we were surround by loved ones......who can ask for anything more? It's crunch time now folks. Christmas is around the corner and we have little shopping time left. The husband and I will head out tonight to shop for the kids. Wish us luck.

Below are some pictures of my Thanksgiving dessert table and what I need to work off. I wonder if I attach some weights to my ankles while shopping tonight?! Just kidding...I was a good girl and only had two sm pieces of cake.

LOVE this Turkey!! It was just as much fun to make as it is to look at.

We couldn't forget Cooper on Thanksgiving. Fresh out of the oven on Turkey Day Cooper was treated with apple cinnamon oatmeal cookies.

Well that's it from me today. This weekend will be full of Christmas shopping, sewing, a birthday party, dinner at our cousin's house, an attempt at completing our Christmas card photo, dance class for the little one...let's see I think I'm forgetting something....oh yeah, did I say I wanted to sleep in? LOL...fat chance!

xoxo Michelle

Holiday 2011

“And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow,
stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more.”

~ Dr. Seuss, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!

How darling is this Christmas Kimono?! Just listed today on Etsy. I can also accommodate matching big/little brother items (please contact me for details).


On the first day of Christmas my momma gave to me an outfit of a partridge in a pear tree.....

Loving this hooded dress and leggings set made in knit jersey. Another newly listed holiday item on Etsy. Shop the etsy mini to your right :)

xoxo Michelle