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Happy Wednesday

Wanted to let all my favorite people know that I'm hosting a giveaway on Facebook. Are you familiar with those adorable tooth fairy pillows I do?

 

 

These are custom made for boys or girls. Each monster is unique and comes with a tooth fairy poem

If you are interested in entering this giveaway click here. This giveaway will remain open until Friday 2/8/13 and is open to U.S. residents only at this time. GOOD LUCK!!

xoxo, Michelle

5 Year Old Blogger

Yesterday I received an email from my daughters Kindergarten teacher that part of the homework assignment this week is blogging......BLOGGING. Are you SERIOUS?! Apparently my 5 year old has a blog and I have to assit her with her typing. I'm dumbfounded! I just want to know why teachers insist on giving parents homework? Can someone tell me? Don't get me wrong I love to know that my child is challenged and is getting the best education he/she can get, but a BLOG at 5? What would be the benefit?

The Girl with No Head

"You're such a liar! That's not true. Stop lying...I cannot stand it when you lie." This was the commotion I heard in the kitchen the other night. Nicolas came in to the living room with Edys in tow complaining that his sister (Isabella) is telling him the girl with no head hurt the ice cream. Confused David and I look at each other wondering what the heck she is talking about. David realized Isabella was talking about the child sized mannequin that I have in my car. You see I had recently attended a craft fair and all of the stuff was still in the back of my car. Like all of us mom's I'm pulled from one direction to another and just haven't had a moment to unpack the car from the fair. The kids and I did a little grocery shopping that very same day and I remember Isabella telling me that the mannequin fell over on the shopping bags when we were driving home. She assumed the dented ice cream carton was due to the mannequin falling over on to the bags. My mannequin will now forever be known as "The girl with no head."

My dressed mannequin (AKA The girl with no head) at the fair.

 Us mom's have the greatest stories. I would love to hear a recent story of yours. Please comment :)

 

xoxo, Michelle

Meet Patches and SquigLee

2 new adorable Monster stuffies for the little man in your life. I'm in love with these little monsters. Both are custom created in my store found here. The patches and buttons vary per plush and are tailored to your choice of color. The holidays are around the corner and these monster would make a great stocking stuffer.



Patches

SquigLee
 

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

Happy Friday

Finally...it's Friday! Hope you all had a fun and safe Halloween. It was raining here in NC so our little kiddo's didn't get to go on our annual trick-or-treating hayride :( When all was said and done they were able to visit a few houses in the cul-de-sac and have all the candy we purchased divided up between them. Their pop-pop felt bad and also gave each grandchild $10 a piece....score!

Today I shipped out 58 dresses to our State Rep for DAG.....wow! My neighbor and I each completed 29 amazing pillowcase dresses.

We really had a great time sharing this experience together and look forward to sewing more for this cause throughout the upcoming year. Next year we will focus some on our boys and neighbors have started slowly but surely bringing us some items to start sewing.
This coming week I will continue to get Holiday items ready for the store. I'm looking forward to getting those items completed and photographed soon.

Lastly, our giveaway winner Jamie Adkins shared some pictures with us....yeah! Check out her adorable little girl Charlotte in her very own, one of a kind peasant dress. Congrats Jamie and Charlotte!!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend.

xoxo Michelle

TGIF!!!

It doesn't matter who you are or what you are doing, everyone just seems to be in a great mood on Friday (well most everyone anyway). I'm so excited to announce that I finally completed the 29 dresses I've been working on for DAG. They are ready to be photographed and shipped out. This group is headed to Uganda I believe. Pictures coming soon.

Fall is in the air here in the Carolina's. The temps are cool and the leaves have been turning for a couple of weeks now. I will say I'm a tad disappointed we don't have more color this year. The last few years have been pretty drab on color. Fall happens to be my favorite time of year. I love everything about it from the weather to the food (Mmmm....I can smell the aroma of pumpkin coming from the oven and if I think hard enough I can almost taste it) and Halloween!!.

Halloween is fun for the young and the  *slightly* older ;) Each year my husband and I dress up with the kids, but this year I'm a little slack. I may need to repeat what I have saved from last year or several years ago. I haven't made it to the costume shop and NO....I'm not going to sew my own costume. I should for what they charge and how horribly constructed they are, but time.....who has it?! It's bad enough I had to repair my 4 yr olds costume when it came. Are you dressing up? What will you be this year?? How about your little goblins? I was thinking back (and now I'm going to age myself) to the costumes I had when I was a wee one. They all had those plastic masks that were secured with elastic around your head. Do they sell those anywhere anymore?? I'm looking forward to seeing all the little ones running around in their costumes. It's going to be a chilly one here this year. I need to remember to bring a blanket for our hayride.

As mentioned last week I will be adding the Kimono on Etsy today. I'm really excited about this style. It's so adorable/stylish/sassy/you name it and easy to get on and off the kids. Starting this weekend I'll be in the shop working on Christmas.

New Items in the Store

Happy Friday everyone!! I have two new items to share that are now available in the on-line stores.

Introducing the Kimono Dress new to SewShellz. I'm LOVING this style on the little girly girls. This particular Kimono was made with 100% cotton fabric from the Patty Young Playdate line and features gummy bears and lollipops. What girl is not going to go crazy for this yummy treats in this whimsy color combination.

I only have enough fabric left to make one additional kimono exactly like this one and right now I have it available to my current fans and followers to grab up before I post this for the rest of the World to see on Etsy. You can order your Kimono on the Facebook store. If you are not sure how to make the purchase, please contact me and I can walk you through. This dress will only be available in size 2T, 3T or 4T.

Gobble Gobble Gobble.....that's right, it's time to get ready for Thanksgiving! Custom orders take up to 2 weeks before they are ready for shipment. Keep that in mind when placing your order if needed by a certain date. The Turkey shirt and skirt set (pictured below) are available both on Etsy, as well as, facebook. Available in 24M, 2T and 4T, this set was created for the girl who refuses to wear anything but pink.