Winners!!!!!

It's taken me a while to get around to this, but what can I say? I am a busy Momma! And life is crazy right now.

But our 3 winners for the Yards and Yards Giveaways have been selected by Random.org.

#1 - Lori

#11 - Deanna

#8 - Tanya

Congratulations ladies! Send me an email and I will put you in contact with Anna so you can get your patterns!

Yards and Yards Review & Giveaway!!!

  

I had the opportunity to test out some of Anna's PDF patterns and they are awesome!!!  I have just completed my Scripture Tote Messenger Bag and I Love it! 

She emailed me the patterns very quickly and I was able to download and print them very easily.   The pattern itself was easy to read and easy to follow.  She does an awesome job of step-by-step instructions and diagrams.  I am not a begginner, and would not consider my self and expert sewer either, but I found this pattern quite easy and was extremely satisfied with the pattern and my finished product!


I am working on the Ruffles and Rosettes Handbag for a Christmas Gift.  It is coming together nicely and I am excited to show it to you after the holidays.....but here is the picture from the shop so you can see just how cute it is.

 Now it's your turn!  You can win a pattern of your choice from 

 Yards and Yards Esty Shop!

3 Winners will be chosen at random using random.org

Just hop on over and look around.  Then come back and tell me what pattern you would choose if you win!

For additional entries:

Like Yards and Yards on FB

Like Mommas Kinda Crafty on FB

Follow Yards and Yards Blog

Just leave a separate comment for each entry!  And please make sure I can contact you if you win.

Contest open till Monday at Midnight MST October 31.  And winners will be announced on Tuesday!  Good luck to you all!

Fantabulous Friday!!! 10/14

Welcome to the Party!!! Thanks for stopping by. I am excited for the weekend! Hope you all have a great weekend as well. And don't forget to stop back by next week for a FABULOUS Giveaway!

The #1 viewed link last week was this Laundry Room Reveal by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

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Now for the Party!!!  Link up anything crafty you've done this week!  Then take a few minutes to check out some of the other fabulous links, leave comments and have fun!

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Fantabulous Friday!!! 10/8

I am loving the fall and Halloween projects that are being linked up!  Here are some fun ones from last week.


Over the Big Moon shared these adorable printable Halloween Counting Cards

These Frankenstein Pops by Blog 5 to 9 are such a fun party idea

And the #1 viewed link from last week are these apothecary jars from The REAL Housewives of Riverton

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Now for the Party!!!  Link up anything crafty you've done this week!  Then take a minute or 5 and check out some of the other fabulous links, leave comments and have fun!

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Handmade Show & Sell October

Welcome to the October edition of The Handmade Show & Sell!!

This months Handmade Hot Shot is Anna from Yards and Yards

At Yards and Yards you will find fun PDF sewing patterns, from quilts to handbags,  buntings, and whole lot more!!!

Be sure to stop by and check out all she has to offer!  I am in process of testing out her patterns and am excited to announce a review and GIVEAWAY here on my blog next week!   

What's more is Anna has graciously offered you a discount!

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 Buy 2, get one free!!!  Just enter  CRAFTY1 and mention what freebie pattern you would like in the comments when you check out.  

OR...

  Buy fabric or any item, and get free shipping with the code: FALL11

Be sure to check out my CO-Host for another fun Handmade Hotshot!

Now for the Party and Rules!

Link up your newest and favorite items from your store or boutique.  You can also link up directly to your store.  

Please follow both of your hostesses.

  Momma's Kinda Crafty

&

Nap Time Crafters

Check out some other links, heart a new shop, and have fun shopping!

Grab a button and help spread the word!

One lucky shop will be chosen as next months Handmade Hotshot and get a little free advertising!

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Fantabulous Friday!!! 9/30

 Lots of great link ups last week!  Here are some favorites.

 These Apple Cider Donut Holes @ Polish The Stars
 look delish!

This Polka Dot Party @ Fowl Single File is absolutely adorable and looks so fun!

And the most viewed link.....

DIY Halloween Ts by Choose to Thrive Blog!

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Now for the Party!!!  Link up anything crafty you've done this week!  Then take a minute or 5 and check out some of the other fabulous links, leave comments and have fun!

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Remember no selling, giveaways, ect and please keep it family friendly!

 C0me back on Monday for the Handmade Show & Sell Party where  you can show off anything you are selling!

Popcorn Balls 2 Ways

Popcorn is by far a favorite snack at my house.  So when planning a movie night with friends, I thought I would take it a step further and make popcorn balls.  I couldn't decide who's recipe to make.  My moms.  Or my Grandmas.  So I made both!

For each of these recipes, pop 6 qts of popcorn.

Jello Popcorn Balls

(These are the ones I always remember my mom making when I was little.)

You can use any flavor jello you choose.  I chose orange because it's a nice fall color and it's my favorite flavor of jello!

1 small box jello

1 cup sugar

1 cup light corn syrup

Stir together and bring to a boil.  Boil 1 minute.  Pour over 6 qt. popcorn.  Mix well and form into balls.

Someone sure liked them!  I think I like these ones best while they are still warm.

Grandma's Popcorn Balls


30-40 large marshmallows (I used 36 -almost a whole bag, but a girls gotta have a little sugar....)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter

Melt together till smooth.  Pour over popcorn.   Form into balls.  

This can be quite sticky so I find it easiest to spray my hands with Pam before making the balls.

Mmmm.....

No Tie Fleece Blankets

These no sew fleece blankets have been around forever it seems.  They are great cuddle blankets and so soft and warm.  This is not a post on how to do it, just a different way to do it. One that is easier, even the kids can help and I think it holds up better too.

I started with one for a gift a couple weeks ago and it has just escalated from there.  4 more for my kids, 1 for me and then I helped a friend with a couple for her girls and for her as well.  They whip up really fast!  And the kids (5 and older) all loved helping! It was so fun to see them working together on each others blankets.

(yes, that is my 11 yr old son working away on it)

I saw this a while back and cannot remember where, but instead of tying, after you cut your strips, just make a little slit and pull the ends thru. (ignore the different matierials...I am just trying to use the best pictures so you get the idea)

Fantabulous Friday!!! 9/23

The most viewed and loved link from the last party were these darling framed button designs for Halloween. They were shared by A Pumpkin and a Princess 

 

I loved this kitchen organizational idea shared at Burton Avenue.

This Dry Erase Quiet book is Amazing!  I have a little one who I know would love it!  See it and the rest of the pages at Love Sweet Love

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I am so excited to see  your latest projects,  so go ahead and link up!!!  Then take a minute or 5 and check out some of the other fabulous links, leave comments and have fun!

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We have a winner!!!!!!!!!!

Using random.org, I was able to choose a winner of the preliminary giveaway!!!  With a chance to win the EZ View desk from The Original Scrapbox.

 

 The lucky winner is.....

 

maggie4182!!!

Please email me within 24 hours with your full name, address, and phone number.
(mommaskindacrafty@gmail.com)  If I don't hear from you, I will have to select a new preliminary winner. Thanks!


The grand prize drawing of one EZ View Craft Desk will take place on The Original Scrapbox BLOG, click here to visit and find out who the incredibly fortunate person is on September 23, 2011.