Mother's Day Giveaway and a Gluten-Free Baby Shower

First of all, thank you to everyone who participated.  It's nice to know someone is listening.

The final winner of the Mother's Day Giveaway is Jen@thecraftingfiend. 

Please contact me at sugarpiechic [at] gmail.com and let me know which pattern you would like.

Changing the subject entirely, last Saturday I co-hosted a Happy Hour Couples Baby Shower for a gluten-free friend.  Since I, too, have Celiac, the other hostesses wanted someone with real understanding to be in charge of the food.  I was happy to do this.  

It's not as hard as you think.  I used Betty Crocker gf cake mixes for the mini-bundt cakes.  They were decadently delicious!

I fried up some Okra Fritters.  One of the hostesses had me say they were "veggie fritters."  She was afraid no one would touch them if they knew they were okra.  Ha!  There wasn't even a crumb left on the platter.

 We also had a gf blueberry cobbler, some fabulous homemade roasted strawberry ice cream, fresh fruit, and lots of gf chips with guacamole and hummus. 

Of course, there were gifts.

Notice the burp cloths and pillow. 

Mother's Day Giveaway - Day 5

First things first...

 
Today's winner is Brenda from Songbird Designs!  Congratulations, Brenda.  Email me at sugarpiechic [at] gmail.com and let me know which pattern you want!

This is the last day of the giveaway and I can say that it has been really fun.  I hope you've enjoyed it, as well.

Today's topic is a little different.  I wanted to talk about having a crafting business.

A little over four years ago I was contemplating aprons.  I was also looking for a way to earn a little bit of money to support my sewing and crafting ways.  Then, I heard about Etsy.  In a flash I chose a name, opened a store and began making and selling aprons.  What I didn't know was the path this would lead to...

The thing about setting forth on a new path is all of the unexpected things you learn along the way.  I already knew how to sew, but I also learned a few new things.


I have learned how to write, copyright, and publish a pattern.  I have learned how to set up {with help} and write a blog.  I have learned {am actually learning, still} how to use a DSLR camera and am becoming a bit of a shutterbug.  I have learned how to use photo editing software and, I swear it has melted my brain in some places.  I have learned how to use digitizing software for machine embroidery.  As I continue further down this road, I know there are going to be lots more opportunities for growth.

So, today's first contest entry is this:  

1.  First Chance Entry:  In the "Comments" section below, leave a comment telling me what kind of crafty/sewing/anything you can dream of business you would start.  Just say something like, "I would like to have a ___________________ business."


2.  Second Chance Entry:  Subscribe to my blog and then leave a comment below in the "Comments" section saying you have done so. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment telling me this.

3.  Third Chance Entry:  Visit my updated Facebook page and "Like" me.  Come back and leave a comment below in the "Comments" section saying you have done this.


I am looking forward to learning new things, but also sharing this incredible journey with you.

MOTHER'S DAY GIVEAWAY - Day 4

Congratulations to today's winner Sherrie...contact me at sugarpiechic [at] gmail.com and let me know which pattern you have chosen. 

Today, one of your entries will take you to a different place.  Have you noticed this symbol at the top of my page?

That 'P' is for Pinterest.  It is a place to 'pin' things you like onto 'pin boards' you create.  So, today, for one of your entries I am sending you to my Pinterest site and giving you an entry for becoming one of my Pinterest followers.  Here's what you do...


1.  Visit my Pinterest site.  You will notice that there will be 16 different 'pin boards' that have labels such as Party Time!, Food!, etc.  Go to my pinboard labeled "Sewing and Craft Rooms" and check out the awesome sewing and craft rooms I've found. 


For your entry, notice at the top the Facebook "like" symbol.  To get 1 entry just click on the FB "like" thumb's up and then leave a comment below saying, "I liked you on Pinterest."  


That will be your first entry.


2.  For a second entry you will need to visit my Etsy shop, Sugar Pie Chic, and leave a comment telling me what your favorite pattern or tutorial is in my shop.  If your name is chosen, then you get your favorite item.

3.  Want a third chance to win, subscribe to my blog and then leave a comment saying you have done so. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment telling me this. 

If you need more instruction on how to do this, visit yesterday's post which will better explain the steps to getting an entry.

Fair warning...If you have never been on Pinterest, you will become addicted....

Mother's Day Giveaway - Day 3

And, the winner of today's giveaway is Tonya at tepr.  Send me your email at sugarpiechic (at) gmail.com and pattern choice and I will send your pattern right away.

So, I've noticed from some emails that a few of you are having difficulty with how to enter.  A few are not even entered because you've emailed me, but not posted in the Comments section.  So, for today's posts/entries I will walk you through each step.

First, scroll down until you see something that looks similar to this at the bottom of this post:

 Or this if there have been comments:

Second, below, in italics, is one of today's steps to getting an entry.

1.  To enter the contest today you will need to visit my Etsy shop, Sugar Pie Chic, and leave a comment telling me what your favorite pattern or tutorial is in my shop.  If your name is chosen, then you get your favorite item.

Third, in order for your entry to count, you must visit my Etsy store and then come back to this blog post.  Underneath this post you will find the comments box which looks like this:

Fourth, Click on the 'comments' box below and leave me a comment saying something like, "I think that the Retro Chic Apron Pattern is about the cutest thing I've ever seen and I would die a thousand times to own this."  Or, you could say, "I hope I win, can I get the Tutu Tote Tutorial if I do?" 

Fifth, once you've done this, the 'comment' will show up in my email.  I will then hear my phone jingle, telling me I have an email.  I will then click on the email and post your comment.

That's all there is to it.  So, let's get entered...

1.  See #1 above

2.   Want a second chance to win, subscribe to my blog and then leave a comment saying you have done so. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment telling me this. 

To get a second entry, you will need to become a subscriber.  Scroll up to the top of the page; on the right-hand column is this box (above).  Just fill in your email and hit 'subscribe.'  Then,scroll down to the 'comments' section (circled above) and say, "I'm now a subscribed reader to this blog."  I will get an email allowing me to include this comment in the contest. 


Doing this will now give you a second entry.


3.  But wait, you have a third chance to enter.  Visit my updated Facebook page and "Like" me.  Come back and leave a comment saying you have done this.

This is such an easy step.  Follow the link in red that will take you to my Facebook page.  Just click on the button.  It is that simple.  If you are not a member of Facebook (and don't plan to become one) then skip this entry, all together. 

To recap, you can have up to three entries into each day's drawing.  You don't have to do all three, you can do Entry #1 by visiting my Etsy shop and then commenting in the 'comments' section saying that you did this.  

Doing that one step will give you one entry into the daily drawing. 


Following through with Entry #2 and Entry #3 will give you two more opportunities to win.

So, enter with confidence and tell your friends, too.

Mother's Day Give Away - Day Two

And the winner is Melody who said she liked the Urban Chic Apron Pattern.  

Please contact me with your email address and I will send you your pattern asap! 
 
To enter the contest today you will need to visit my Etsy shop, Sugar Pie Chic, and leave a comment telling me what your favorite pattern or tutorial is in my shop.  If your name is chosen, then you get your favorite item.

Want a second chance to win, subscribe to my blog and then leave a comment saying you have done so. If you are already a subscriber, leave a comment telling me this.

But wait, you have a third chance to enter.  Visit my updated Facebook page and "Like" me.  Come back and leave a comment saying you have done this.


Good luck,