Quilt for a Big Girl

I made Brianna a quilt for her new twin bed about a month ago. She had been falling out of her toddler bed every night, so it was time for something bigger. We found this trundle on craigslist, which has a pop up bed that equals the heighth of the twin to make a king size bed! We bought it for our guests (hint hint) so they'll finally have a place to sleep! It's not the best looking bed...but someday I'll add a head board or something to it! Anyway, I couldn't find bedding that I liked so I made a quilt for Brianna. It's not always cheaper to make stuff, especially if you're addicted to designer fabrics! I was going to make a dust ruffle and some other matching accessories, but the quilt just cost too much by itself! The fabric was a perfect match to her wall, and I had a hard time finding something this raspberry color!

I did add a binding to the edges and wish I hadn't been so impatient. I was in a hurry and just machine stitched the binding on...it would've looked much better had I hand sewn it!

"Please Knock" In Style!

I decided it was time to replace the post it note taped to the doorbell that said, "Please Knock." When you have a baby who never sleeps, the last thing you want is the door bell to ring when she finally is sleeping!!! It's just so that when your baby is taking her first nap in days the Fed Ex guy comes and rings the bell! So, I've had to attach an ugly little piece of paper with my chicken scratch to remind people that I have a sleeping baby (or hopefully she's asleep!!!)

I came up with this to replace it and I love it! At least I think it looks better than a post it!! Plus it hangs over the doorbell so little curious fingers won't ring the bell over and over! Thanks again to the Cricut Expression and Vinly for the lettering. I think this would make a great gift for a new mom who could use some rest when the baby is sleeping! Now I just need a "No Soliciting" sign to keep all of the random people away that have been coming by lately! (Wow, that makes me sound like a Scrooge...but come on, who wants to talk to random people that are just begging for your money?!?! I'm always going to say no, so I'll just save them some time!)

Key Fob Giveaway and Sale!

(For some reason this didn't post when I thought it did, so I've extended both the giveaway and Key fob sale until the 11th!)

I think we are definitley past due for another giveaway. Due to being out of town and then having two sick girls I've neglected my blogs! I have all of craft items back from the craft fairs I've entered so I'll be filling up my etsy shop!

So, this giveaway is for the key fob listed below

I absolutley love my key fob! Ever set your keys down to load your kids or groceries in the car and lose them? Or lock yourself out? Can't find your keys in the bottom of your purse or diaper bag? Well these key fobs fit on your wrist so you don't have to set them down if you don't want to! They are also much easier to find in your never ending bag! And, well I just think they're plain cute! Want to win this one? Here's how to enter:

• Leave a comment (include your email so I can contact you)


• Follow my blog and tell me about it in another comment (just remind me if you're already a follower)


• Blog about this giveaway on your blog (and then tell me in a comment)


• Purchase an item from my etsy shop and then leave a comment.

You have until midnight on Friday, December 11th to enter when I'll use random.org to find a winner!

I am having my annual Key Fob Sale, but this year they're only $5.75!!! This sale will also last through December 11th! After that my key fobs will go back up to $6.50! These make great stocking stuffers or Christmas gifts for teachers and friends. Go to my etsy shop to see what I've listed ( I have almost 30 to list so if you don't see them all yet, come back in a few hours!) You can also purchase them directly from me if you're local just contact me erinnoel8@yahoo.com.