Lola's Crafts

mood: calm

There is the giveaway going on at the Flirty Apron Swap (http://flirtyapronswap.blogspot.com/2009/04/mary-mulari-apron-pattern-giveaway.html.) For this apron pattern.

But if you go to Mary’s website (http://www.marymulari.com/patterns.php), you will see my favorite apron pattern.  The Chatterbox.

They are not expensive, so go check them out. Buy one, or two.

~Juniorpink~

mood: tired

Here to blab. It is late at the hospital and I am trying to stay awake. That is all this is going to be about. Me blabbing about things that are on my mind tonight.  

mood: excited

So, this week is a crazy one! Cari’s birthday was Sunday, Sophia’s was Monday, Lauren’s was yesterday, and Maribel’s is Friday. Almost too many birthdays to deal with…almost. From March 15^th-March 27^th I know someone who has a birthday every single day…sometimes 2 people. Sarita was so excited to make all kinds of fun things for the girls. So we have been making things. I bought some of those kits to make dolls and such. So she made each girl something for their birthday. Cari and her are a lot alike because they like to make things. But this afternoon, I decided that I would have the girls over for a little while.

That means I need to stock up on goodies. Did I mention I had 4 tests today? Yeah, but I have finished them, and I am ready for some girl time…this afternoon. But I need to go shopping. On my list? The girls favorite candies, craft supplies, and just fun stuff.

 1. Chocolate and caramels for me and Cari…I know we are addicted.

 2. Twizzlers for Sarita

 3. M&Ms for Maribel

 4. Chocolate raisins for Marissa

 5. Gummy worms for Lauren

 6. Starburst for Sophia

 7. Craft Supplies…paper, stickers, ribbon, etc.

 8. Bead/Pearl Necklaces…I need to hit the Thrift Stores

 9. Feathers…boas…they really like them

10. Who knows…I will just head to the Dollar Store for inspiration.

I also decided I would cook for us. I am thinking Pollo Monterey. Spicy and hot just like my itty bitty girlies. And I am thinking cinnamon caramel sundaes. I know…I am already drooling. But sometimes, I just need to spend some time with the little ones. Well I should get going, I got lots to do before I go pick up the girls!

~Juniorpink~

Do you like unique necklaces? Go over to Grosgrain Fabulous (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/cinnamon-sticks-guest-giveaway.html) and join the giveaway you have a chance to win a $20 gift certificate to Cinnamon Sticks’s Shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5678905.) You can buy great necklaces like these…

My favorite is this one.

But I also LOVE this one.

So go over there and join the giveaway.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

Oh my Goodness! You have to see the most incredible little things ever!!! Over at the Sassy Apron Swap (http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/) they are having a giveaway for these Tea Set Pins.

Don’t you just LOVE them? Look at the little cherries. But that isn’t were it ends. Go take a look at Harley’s Etsy Shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5784693.) Everything in her shop makes me smile. The mini vegetable basket is my favorite.

There are lots of fun stuff in Harley’s shop. I just might have to buy some things for Mother’s Day. My Mom would LOVE that gift.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: cheerful

Just look at this necklace…

You know you want it. Head over to Grosgrain (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/muntedkowhai-necklace-guest-giveaway.html.) Take a look around. Enter this giveaway. I know I am.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: excited

Have you been looking for a good reusable bag? One that you can use when you are shopping. I know I have been searching. I am so tired of all those plastic bags. Especially when I only buy 2 things and they load them up in these HUGE bags.

Head over to Grosgrain (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/baggu-guest-giveaway.html) and look at these.

How about an Abe Lincoln bag? I just LOVE the colors!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

Do you love dresses? Could you use a new one for spring? I know I could. And I just love this one…

So head over to Grosgrain (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/sunday-laundry-shirt-dress-giveaway.html) and start drooling. Then write about this Sunday Laundry Shirt Dress in your blog.

I just LOVE the fabric. And to have such a feminine dress with all those ruffles, it makes me droll. I could have used it the other day when we performed. It would have gone perfectly in our eclectically dressed group…especially with my brown cowboy boots. I hope I win!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: hopeful

You have to go over to Grosgrain Fabulous (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/03/born-2-impress-guest-giveaway.html) and look at the Born 2 Impress Giveaway. Run over there right now. Born 2 Impress has the absolute cutest hair things for kids.  



I already have a soft spot for all things are hairclips. But with Miss Maribel’s birthday right around the corner…well Nana might have to put some money down on one of these if she doesn't win.

Toodles!

~Desiree~

Hi Everyone! They are having another giveaway over at The Sassy Apron Swap (http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/.) It is for the pattern to this wonderful tea set. Don’t you just love it? It kinda reminds me of the crochet pattern I have. Which by the way, the girls love!

But that is not were the fun ends. If you go to http://umecrafts.etsy.com you will find all sorts of fun patterns. I almost couldn’t pick a favorite. Almost! But my favorite is the Felt Fruit Lot. I just like all the fruit. But seriously, you could not go wrong with any of these patterns.  

Miss Maribel is here with me. And she says her favorite is the cupcakes. I think Miss M wants some of these fun gifts for her birthday next week. She is telling me that her baby needs to eat. Don’t you just love almost 2 year olds? I guess Nana should get to buying a pattern or two so my little sweetheart will have some fun toys!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: happy

Over at The Sassy Apron Swap (http://sassyapronswap.blogspot.com/) they are giving away this adorable apron.

Don’t you just love it? I do. I especially love the ruffle at the bottom. It is made by Jan. A few months ago, I entered her Holiday Apron Giveaway at her blog (http://maplelane-jan.blogspot.com/.) I won a gorgeous red polka dot half apron. Oh, I need to take a picture of it so you can see it. I absolutely LOVE it. The cut is adorable. Here is the picture she has on her blog.

Well, she also has a website (http://www.jcarrelloriginals.com/) were she sells her aprons. There are lots of goodies there to buy. My favorite one is this half apron. I think it is such a feminine apron without being overly girly. I LOVE all things girly, but this one is just timeless.

So head over to all these sites and check out the fun!

~Juniorpink~

mood: excited

Hi Ladies! So I am sharing another giveaway with you. Do you like Anthropologie and can’t afford it? I know I drool over the catalogue and can only hope that one day I will be able to afford one of their gorgeous garments.

But then I was reading Grosgrain Fabulous (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/02/anthropoli-fication-boyer-cream-cardi.html) and found this amazing sweater.

I seriously LOVE it!!!

Kathleen really out done herself on this one. Don’t you just LOVE this sweater?

Well, if you do, head over to her blog. Enter her giveaway. And then, be like me…cross your fingers and your toes!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: cheerful

I was just thinking, I have lurkers here. I get a bunch of e-mails from people. And the little site counter thing shows a bunch of hits. But, no one ever leaves a comment. I think that is kinda funny. Well, I got 15 people signed up for the apron swap, 20 for the color swap, and 27 for the button swap. So I know someone out there is reading my blog. Even if you don’t chat with me, I know you’re out there somewhere. I just thought I would share that.

Have a nice week!

~Juniorpink~

mood: hopeful

Hey Guys!

So there is another giveaway that I thought you might enjoy. Especially if you have itty bitties.

Over at Grosgrain Fabulous (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/02/blushing-buttercream-pettiskirt.html) , they are giving away the cutest Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt.

It reminds me of one of those cupcakes with all the delicious frosting. Nevermind the fact that little Miss Maribel fell in love with it when she saw it. Now she is begging her Nana to make her one. Uh, I am not sure I can…so I hope I can win this one.

Anyway, if you want a chance to win one of these amazing pettiskirts, head on over to Grosgrain Fabulous. Take a look around too! She has a lot of giveaways going on right now.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: happy

OK everyone. I have gotten a few e-mails from people about the apron swap. So I am going to extend the deadline until March 10^th. I already have 12 people signed up for it. I still don’t know how to add links to the sidebar. But I will be e-mailing everyone their buddies on March 11^th. Probably not until the late evening. If you want to join, you have a few extra days.

~Juniorpink~

mood: confused

Hey Guys!

I am not sure what is going on with my blog. It is not publishing all of my posts to everyone. Some people tell me they can see my posts, others say they can’t I am going to try some things when I get back to town. Oh yeah, I am in Las Vegas. My best friend H is getting married...tomorrow! Yeah, it is a pretty cute story that I will share later. But for now, I gotta go. I haven’t even seen the dress I am wearing tomorrow night. I have a fitting in a few minutes…cross your fingers and your toes that it fits.

~Juniorpink~

mood: excited

I’m going to let you in on a little secret. I don’t like to tell people when my birthday is. But since I don’t really use my name here, and because I highly doubt that people I know in real life read my Craft Blog, I will tell you that it comes in March. Why is this important? Because I have been thinking about 2 different colors for this month’s color swap. It has been a struggle. Mostly because they are my favorite colors. But I am going to stick with one for this month…and a combination of 2 for next month.

So in my birthday month…the color is purple. All shades…from lilac to eggplant. You can use a color combination, but try and concentrate on the purple color. Some classic combinations that immediately comes to mind are lilac and silver or plum with black. It’s your choice. I can’t wait!

Swap Rules…

Collect $20 worth of things that are purple to swap. They can be buttons, an apron, stationary, candles, craft supplies, vintage finds, anything that you would enjoy receiving. Send me a message as usual…and we can start shopping. Because I am a little late this month, you have until March 7^th to sign up. And all packages should go out by March 28^th. I think 3 weeks should be a good amount of time to collect items. They don’t have to be craft related, just things you would like to receive.

Let’s have some purple fun!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

mood: hopeful

Hey Ladies! There is a giveaway going on at Grosgrain Fabulous (http://grosgrainfabulous.blogspot.com/2009/02/conservatory-overcoat-giveaway.html.) I swear one day I will learn how to make a link. Anyway, during my time away when my Dad was sick, she gave away the most gorgeous pair of Opera style gloves and a caplet. It reminded me of when I play at the Opera. I still remember the first time that I did so. I got really dressed up. Only to be disappointed that the patrons don’t get dressed up. In fact, they tailgated in the parking lot. It was fancier than your football tailgate, but still. I really wish I could have entered that one. Because I do dress up. I don’t care. Her story is really funny too. Because I can relate.

Anyway, Kathleen is now giving away this beautiful red overcoat. Don’t you think it is gorgeous. On a side note…I LOVE her pictures!

There are a few reasons why I love it. It is definitely my style. It can be dressed up or down. And probably more than anything else…I LOVE the color. Most people who know me, know that I usually wear all black. But I like very colorful accessories. And I have been looking for a red coat.

Oh, I really do LOVE this coat. I hope I win…oh I hope I win!!! Head over there and enter her giveaway too! And Good Luck...it is such a beautiful coat.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

I have been searching…rather unsuccessfully for an Easter Apron Swap. I even missed out on a Spring Apron Swap by a day. A day…it made me sad. Kind of like the repeat on the St. Patrick’s Day Swap. Oh well, it just wasn’t meant to be I guess. This has all led to me wanting to start my own swap again.

Here are the rules…

You will get one partner and it is going to be a secret swap. I thought it might make it a little funnier for swapping. I know I like to get surprises in the mail. Once I get everyone’s information, I will put together another random draw like I did for my St. Patrick’s Day Swap.

You will make an apron that you would be excited to receive. Something that reminds you of Easter. It can be Easter material, or the colors you think of at Easter time. And that doesn’t just mean pastel colors…I think of vibrant and bright colors too!

Anyway, I also thought it would be nice to include some kind of note and Easter gift. It is all up to you. But I will suggest maybe including some candy and an Easter type of surprise. Just remember to put together a package that you would be excited to get.

Sign ups for this swap are from February 25^th-March 7^th. Packages are to be mailed by March 28^th. That’s 3 weeks. I thought that should be enough time to make an apron, and also give enough time to use the apron before Easter.

If you are interested, just send me an e-mail or leave a comment. My e-mail address is in my profile.

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~

I decided that for this month our swap would be buttons. I LOVE buttons!!!

I really couldn’t think of what we could swap this month. But because it is a month that I am supposed to celebrate…I decided it should be about something that I LOVE!

So here are the rules…

Get together about $5-10 worth of buttons. Make them something fun and interesting. Something that you would be excited to get in the mail. Lots of times, I find some really fun ones at Wal-Mart for under a $1 a pack. Other times, I buy bundle packs at the fabric stores. Anyway, find some fun ones, then wrap them up and include a note.

Sign ups will be from February 25^th-March 6^th. Then you will have until March 20^th to send your packages. Send me an e-mail or leave a comment. Happy Swapping!

Toodles!

~Juniorpink~