Monday, November 9, 2009

12 Weeks of Christmas Deal of the Week #7!

Good morning! This week's SewArtsy Deal of the Week is: Buy Two Get One Free on all of my card case key chains in my Artfire shop, 11/9-15. Just use the coupon code 12WOC7 in the comment section at checkout, and I will refund you the cost of your third card case key chain to your Paypal account. Hope this helps with your holiday shopping!

Come back again on Thursday for this week's tutorial!

Happy Monday! Amy

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Giveaway Winner #6!

Congratulations,♥georgie♥ ! You are the winner of this past week's giveaway of two of my zip top bags.

Everyone, please come back tomorrow when I will be announcing this week's Deal of the Week and this week's Giveaway - see you then! Amy

Friday, November 6, 2009

Have you started your holiday shopping?
I have, and I'd like to share with you some of those shops with you!

Today I'd like to share with you From Morgan's Closet - unique hand knit, sewn and embellished duds for you and your little ones! In this shop you will find appliqued onsies, t-shirts, bibs, adorable ruffle pants, as well as knit bags and sock pets.

I recently featured a pair of Groovy Guitars ruffle capri pants from Shawn here on my blog. I ended up going right back to her shop and purchasing this sweet circus print set for my daughter. It was too cute to pass up! My daughter turned 1 this past Wednesday, and she'll be sporting this adorable outfit for her party on Sunday! Be sure to check out From Morgan's Closet if you've got little ones on your list this year! Right now you can find tons of Christmas-themed gear to buy now and wear to get into the holiday spirit.

Happy Friday! Amy

Thursday, November 5, 2009

12 Weeks of Christmas Recipe Sharing

Today, rather than a tutorial, I'm going to share with you one of our traditional Christmas cookie recipes. Along with several other cookies, these Candy Cane cookies are a treat that we enjoyed both making and eating each year when I was growing up! These are so easy to make, and a great recipe to get your kids involved in. Best of all, you can play around with flavorings and colors to really make these cookies your own! *This original peppermint recipe is from Betty Crocker*

Try these variations by dividing the ingredients ahead of time in two separate bowls, and make each dough with different flavorings. Color each dough according to the flavor, or just mix them up to make pretty colorful candy canes. *Cocoa will be added with the dry ingredients*

Coconut and rum
Almond and vanilla
Cocoa and orange
Cocoa and coconut
Cocoa and peppermint

These are fun to make, and yummy, crunchy and so satisfying to eat!

Enjoy! Amy

Monday, November 2, 2009

12 Weeks of Christmas Giveaway #6!

Well, hello November! I don't know about you, but I love fall. It is my favorite time of year! Yesterday I had the pleasure of driving out rt. 66 to Browntown, Va, into the Shenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. Just gorgeous!

Where is your favorite place to go in the fall? Let me know and you could be this week's winner of these two travel bags from yours truly! Each bag is 11" wide by 7" tall by 2" deep. The front bag is lined with a dark purple swirl fabric, and the one behind it is lined with a green hatch mark print. The set would make a cute gift together, or keep one for yourself and give only the other ;o)

Just leave me your answer in a comment below (and don't forget your email address so I can contact you). If you'd like to earn more entries into the giveaway, you can:
a) become a follower of my blog, or let me know you already are following.
b) become a fan of the SewArtsy Facebook page, or let me know you already are a fan, and leave a comment on the SewArtsy wall.
c) follow me on Twitter, or let me know you already follow me, either way send me a tweet, @sewartsyamy.
d) let me know where you've shouted out about the giveaway (ie, Twitter, Facebook, your blog, etc.). Each will count as an extra entry.

This world-wide giveaway is open today through Saturday, Nov. 7 at 11:59pm. I'll announce the winner here on the blog on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Good luck! Amy

12 Weeks of Christmas Deal of the Week #6!

Good morning! This week's SewArtsy Deal of the Week is: Buy Two Get One Free on all of my lanyards, 11/2-8. Just use the coupon code 12WOC6 in the comment section at checkout, and I will refund you the cost of your third lanyard to your Paypal account. Hope this helps with your holiday shopping!

Come back again on Thursday for this week's tutorial!

Happy Monday! Amy

Sunday, November 1, 2009

November Amys in the Arts Free Gift With Purchase Promotion

This November, when you purchase from participating members of the Amys in the Arts team, you can receive a free gift with purchase. All you have to do is head over to the Amys Blog to get details!

*Promotion runs 11/1/09-11/30/09

Week 5 Giveaway Winner!

Thanks so much to everybody for really spreading the word on this week's giveaway!

I'd like to congratulate bmolavi as the winner of the $15 gift certificate from Sweet Bead Studio! Cindy will be contacting you with info on how to redeem that prize.

See you all tomorrow when I announce the next Deal of the Week, and the next Giveaway! Amy