GIVE-A-WAY!
November 21, 2011 Happy Monday!
I know, I know what's to be happy about with no more quiltlets, is probably what you're wondering. Well, as a sort of olive branch offering, I have another giveaway for you. You're welcome. ;)
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Ok. Do you remember what it was on Etsy that you had to have so badly that you became a member just so you could buy it?
I do.
It was this adorable set of pin toppers - impossibly tiny sewing notions ... IN PINK! (You may have noticed them in my banner photo up top.)
I've bought many pins from this artist since I discovered her 3 years ago. And I've even managed to keep a few for myself. But these pins have become my go-to gift for crafty family members, dear friends and very special people who mean a lot to me.
Now, I'm normally a little shy when it comes to introducing myself (I know, you're probably surprised - but it's true. My natural tendency is to be introverted.) But I was so excited about starting my blog I wanted to tell her that I'd included her pins in my banner. So I emailed her and a conversation started.
(Are you serious? LOOK at this little mushroom!)
This past summer, my family spent several weeks in California very near - it just so happens - to where she lives. So at the risk of making her think I was a crazy stalker person, I asked if she was interested in meeting. She said yes.
(I'm dyin' here ... now I need to make myself a pink tomato pincushion! You know I'm gonna. See what she does to me?)
We got together a few times - for breakfast, hanging out, burgers and yes, crafting. I begged her to come to our place with all her pin-making paraphanelia just so I could watch her work.
(Dude ... !!!!!!)
I gotta tell you, it was the absolute weirdest, out-of-body, "pinch-me-I-can't-believe-I'm-sitting-here-with-HER" time of my life. HER as in SHE MADE ME SIGN UP FOR ETSY HER! (Can you tell I'm a little excited?!)
(Can't you just imagine THESE in your pincushion?)
I mean, of all the merchants and crafters with shops on Etsy from all around the w.o.r.l.d, SHE'S here. Drinkin' my Pellegrino and hangin' out with me.
She's amazing. She is Gigi Minor of Pinks & Needles.
I am just SO HONORED (you really have no idea) to have this opportunity to share Gigi's fabulous talent with you because she's designed this exclusive 4-piece pin set especially for one of my lovely readers.
Gigi suggested making something that reflected my style. Naturally, it had to be pink. :) My favorite beverage is tea and I always blog with a cup beside me. So she started with this sweet little cup of tea, complete with a tag and string from the teabag! (Omg, can you beLIEVE her?)
A tiny pale blue blossom that she was inspired to make when she noticed the blue flower in the fabric.
A spool of thread because, well, you know ...
And then the piece-de-resistance, ARE YOU KIDDING ME??!! This rose - the quintessential symbol of pretty, romantic, shabby chic, flower sugar ... everything that makes my heart so happy. (I watched her make this rose and I still don't know how she did it, but to quote a very famous Vulcan, "Fascinating" - except I have to add these ... !!!! ... even though Vulcans don't have emotions.)
She even fashioned a pincushion out of a little pink egg cup and a scrap of fabric from my stash.
She makes every single pin - one at a time - by hand. Incredibly tiny, detailed and no-holds-barred ADORABLE! And let me tell you she is a perfectionist. She takes great pains to ensure all her pins are flawless.
So here's the deal (still with me?). To enter the draw to win this 4-piece pin topper set PLUS eggcup pincushion - all hand-crafted by Gigi Minor - go to her Etsy shop, have a browse, come back and leave me a comment telling me which are your favorite designs ... and I'm warning you - it's impossible to have just one!
I've already done some Christmas shopping myself ... and it's possible everything I bought will end up in my stocking from Santa, just sayin'. ;)
Comments will close Wednesday Nov 23 6:00pm PST (west coast United States) and I'll announce the winner Thursday Nov 24th.
PLEASE double check your email address to make sure it's spelled correctly when you leave it for me.
And now I'm going to try to calm down and hope no one enters so Gigi will send the pins to me.
Kidding!
Probably ...
:)
Reader Comments (264)
I LOVE the Polka Dot Tea Party. They are all so cute. your were right, it was hard to choose.
one of my faves is the red tomato. it reminds me of the abundance of tomatoes that my husband grew this summer. we reaped a harvest well into the fall. when i asked him why they were so particularly abundant this year, he told me that he prayed over them everyday....blessed tomatoes!!!!
ps...i am new to your blog and have really enjoyed your writing and pics!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the Mermaid Candy. So sweet.
OMG!
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Like you said it is too hard to just like one. What delicate and beautiful work of art
OK - seriously delicious! I am torn between the pink cupcakes and the shabby mushie and the gumdrop mushrooms. Dear Lord! now I have to write a new Christmas List!!!
Her work is amazing. I love the everything especially the sewing machines! Her shop is incredible. I can see why you are so excited and happy about working with Gigi! The set she designed for this giveaway is beyond beautiful. I love the teacup and the spool, oh my!
Absolutely TOO adorable!!! What an amazingly creative gal. I love tea too, so I would say that the polka dot tea cup pins would be my fav. At least for this moment :-) Thanks for the most generous giveaway!!
Those are SO cute and could definitely push me over the pastel edge!
I laughed at robot butterfly and sighed at little aqua bird. These are amazingly beautiful. She was gifted with patience and talent. I would treasure one of these.
Janet
Pink sewing machine, flag bunting, and ALL the sewing items you highlighted above!! Seriously- swoon!!!! :) How lucky are you to know her!! :)
Wow! Thanks for giving me another reason to shop on Etsy. I love the Alice in Wonderland collection.
Wow...gorgeous work! I love the little pink sewing machine...it's amazing. :-)
Her work is so pretty! My fav has to be the pin sewing machine - LOVE!
Love the Alice in Wonderland set! Thanks for the give-away!
I love the gingerbread house. So so cute!
I love the teapot and cup and also the bunting. Just fabulous!
I love the little aqua sewing machine! Those are too cute-I've never seen anything like it before!
Without a doubt, for me, the Alice in Wonderland collection!! These little cuties are just out of this world!
They are all too cute for words. But I really fell in love when I saw the Rustic Pottery Inspired Vase with Roses. Uber romantic shabby chic!
You are so right Kristyne, so much gorgeousness but my fav has to be the black rabbit ~ cute!!
Vivienne x