Blog Anniversary Week: Favorite Etsy Item

Every now and then, I feature some new items from my Etsy shop here on my blog.  One thing that I really have a lot of fun making are my candle embellishments.  However, my Etsy shop is kinda bare of any right now since they sold so well before Christmas.  I just got another small supply of crosses, though, so I should have some new ones listed soon.  Here’s a look at the ones that have sold in the past:

   

For a fun before and after look at the candles with and without the embellishments, click here.  Read all about my order that shipped to Thailand here!

Keep checking my Etsy shop for new and different creations!

Giveaway: Damask Diva Designs & Go Against The Grain

Today’s GIVEAWAY is being sponsored by two of my KNETteam (Knotties and Nesties on Etsy) members.  There are so many talented gals on the team, be sure and check out our Team Blog for 14 days of giveaways going on now!

Today’s winner will receive one set (15) of Votive Wraps (winner’s choice) from Damask Diva Designs AND one set (12) of Spring Cupcake Flags from Go Against the Grain:

The perfect way to fancy up your next party or get together, don’t you think?!

Here’s a little bit about today’s sponsors:

Monica from Damask Diva Designs started her own Etsy shop after planning her own damask-themed wedding.  She says, “My shop came about because I was really frustrated with the lack of affordable damask items for weddings. If I did find a damask item, it would usually be expensive or I could only find one or two. Then I decided to use my love of damask plus my love of being cheap (or thrifty!) and combine the two.”

Click on any of the photos to learn more!

You can really see the care and creativity that goes into each of her designs.

Here’s one of Monica’s newest products, damask “I Do” letters accented with Swarovski crystals:

 

You can find Monica all over the web, her blog is one of my faves!

Blog: http://www.monicabenavidez.com/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thedamaskdiva
Etsy: http://www.damaskdiva.etsy.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/damaskdivadesigns

Laurel from Go Against the Grain is a graphic designer by trade. She says, “In my spare time I love to design pieces to help make special occasions more personalized and customizable.”  If  you are planning a wedding, party, or special event, Laurel is your gal for everything from seating charts to maps to monogram designs.  Here is just a sample of her beautiful work:

Laurel is all over the internet, too!
Etsy: http://www.blogger.com/www.goagainstthegrain.etsy.com
Blog: www.agoodbuild.wordpress.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/agoodbuild 
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/GoAgainstTheGrain
To enter the giveaway, the usual rules apply. You may do ANY or ALL of the following to enter AND you MUST leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each entry:

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  Visit Damask Diva or Go Against the Grain and leave a comment sharing your favorite product.
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  Become a follower of my blog, follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name), or become a fan on Facebook (1 entry for any of these).
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  Tweet, blog or Facebook post about this giveaway linking back to this post.  Leave a link to your post in the comments.

That’s THREE ways to enter!! You do not have to have a blog to enter, but if you leave an anonymous or blog-less comment, please leave an email address where I can contact you.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will close on Monday, February 8 at 9:00 AM CST.

Come back tomorrow for another fabulous prize!  Also, for more awesome giveaways, head over the the Knetteam blog.

Blog Anniversary Week: Favorite Furniture Re-Do~Mirrored Nightstand

I haven’t done too much in the way of furniture re-do’s; painted a couple tables, re-upholstered some chairs (with mom’s help), and I’ve showcased a few of my endeavors here on the blog.  Perhaps my favorite furniture project was one my husband and I did before I even started blogging (hence the lack of before & in-progress photos).  We transformed this plain drab nightstand:

to this modern mirrored beauty:

The best part about this project was that it cost pennies on the dollar compared to all the mirrored furniture pieces for sale at places like Z Gallerie and Horchow.  We already had the table and the mirror was left in the attic by the previous owners, so all we had to buy was spray paint and mirror mastic adhesive.  See more details HERE.

The GIVEAWAYS continue!! Make sure and check for a second post each day for your chance to win some fabulous merchandise.  Also, for more awesome giveaways, head over the the Knetteam blog.

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Congrats to the winner of the Saints Super Bowl Giveaway, your prize is on its way!

 

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I’ll be linking today’s post to some fun parties:

    

Giveaway: Appliquéd T-Shirt from Bayou Moon

I’m proud to host another giveaway from one of my Handmade Louisiana Team Members, Bayou Moon.  Breanna has generously offered up this precious Appliquéd Initial T-shirt to one lucky reader!

This white long sleeve tee for boy or girl {ruffled edges for girls} is appliquéd with a fabric circle and initial.  The appliqués are hand-cut, fused, and sewn to shirt.  Size and initial will be made-to-order for the winner!

Breanna of Bayou Moon started out making bibs and onesies for baby number three, which quickly evolved into a little business.  She says, “My obsession with parties and all things cute is what keeps it going.  I love to see little ones--both mine and others--get excited about the things I make. That excitement is what makes the juggling of life {three kids and a husband in law school} and crafts worth it!”

Check out Breanna’s shop on Etsy, BayouMoon, for adorable children’s clothing, hair accessories, and party decorations.  Here are just a few of her creations:

Pirate Ship Appliquéd T-Shirt, $15.00

 Felt Flower Ponytail Holder, $5.00 

Custom Happy Birthday Banner: Be sure and visit Breanna’s ETSY SHOP, and her BLOG!!

So here’s how to enter, you may do ANY or ALL of the following to enter AND you MUST leave a SEPARATE COMMENT for each entry:

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  Visit BayouMoon and leave a comment sharing your favorite product.
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  Become a follower of my blog, follow me on Twitter (leave your Twitter name), or become a fan on Facebook (1 entry for any of these).
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  Tweet, blog or Facebook post about this giveaway linking back to this post.  Leave a link to your post in the comments.

That’s THREE ways to enter!! You do not have to have a blog to enter, but if you leave an anonymous or blog-less comment, please leave an email address where I can contact you.  This giveaway is open to U.S. residents only and will close on Monday, February 8 at 9:00 AM CST.

Come back tomorrow for another fabulous prize!  Also, for more awesome giveaways, head over the the Knetteam blog.

Blog Anniversary Week: Favorite Creations

 Anniversary Week continues here on Embellished Bayou!  Check out the next post for today’s giveaway, a precious Appliquéd Initial T-shirt from Bayou Moon.

 

Today I’m taking a look back at one of my favorite creations, the ruffled tank tops and ruffle butt onesies I made last summer.  I found the tutorials on Pretty Partridge and Crap I’ve Made.  I did several blog posts about them, which you can see here, here, here, and here.  Here are some of my favorite ones:

 

Aren’t they so cute! I can’t wait to make more this summer.  I’ll be sharing with: 

 

Don’t forget to enter today’s GIVEAWAY and come back all week for MORE GIVEAWAYS!!