What's new in sponsor land?

Happy Wednesday! We've made it to the middle of the week so let's celebrate something hanging out in the middle (okay...so really more on the right hand side...) of my blog  - my lovely sponsors! Hooray! There they are:

What fun! There are loads of new exciting things happening in my four wonderful supporting ladies' lives and here are a few you may be interested in!

1) Becka Rahn has generously donated two loom kits (also available here) to Sew Mama Sew's giveaway day so you can have a chance at trying out the wonderful world of weaving (oy, the alliteration):

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and if that isn't enough, she's even got runner up-kerchiefs (that's a word right?) with a totally awesome hand dyed and silk screened design (I'm seriously quite in love with these...). Make sure to pop by her blog and check it out (link)!

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2) Gillian (of Craftzilla Conquers the World) is also participating in giveaway day and since I'm a sucker for lovely free handmade goodies I thought I'd mention this one too! Just take a peek at the lovely tote. I love the print on this one and just in case you aren't lucky enough to win you can get one in her shop too! Yay! (link)

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3) Velma has been crocheting up a storm these days!  Talk about a talented (and I bet busy) lady! I've really been loving following her updates on instagram and I think her amigurumi polar bear is the cutest!

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What's this? A pom pom! Ack! Polar bear just got even cuter with his own pom pom adorn accessory! Eeee!!! 

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4) Finally my good pal (and pen pal extraordinaire) RobbieLee of Chickiedee Handmade is up to all sorts of fun things these days! She's been whipping up some new Roblin tees, printing loads of adorable mini moo cards, listing even more new products (with awesome packaging I may add) to her shop, and hanging out with her adorable pups! What a lady! She even recently participated in a craft show I can't wait to hear more about! Way to go RobbieLee!

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Whew! What a great bunch of gals we've got this May to check out! I'm feeling extra inspired to up my productivity and can't wait to show you what I've been up to. In the meantime I do hope you take a few moments and check these ladies out since I certainly appreciate their blog-y support. Oh and in case you're interested in joining these lasses, take a peep by my sponsors page too (link)! Yipee! I'd love to have you!

That awkward time

Hello there blog pals! I originally had a post where I awkwardly asked if anyone was interested in sponsorship (hence the enthused yeti image) and how I was enjoying the new blogger posting changes. Then I realized (well, more like Fraser and Lindsay texted me) that I had a type-o in my title (oops) and when I went to change it the whole thing deleted! Rats! Maybe I don't like the changes all that much...but I do appreciate being able to use Helvetica. Happy Monday (oh, and check out my sponsor page if you're interested, I've even got free swap spots available!)!

Friday Find: Becka Rahn

Today's find is none other than my wonderful sponsor - Becka Rahn! This is certainly one talented lady who is truly a talented fiber art and technology geek who fuses old school weaving and embroidery techniques with high tech laser cutting to make some great projects! Just take a peek at my two favourite ornaments she has in her shop:


Aren't they just darling? I love the custom made mini loom and embroidery hoops she uses to make such unique items and with such great textures and colours in there! If you're more of a do it yourself type (which I certainly am) she has a whole assortment of cool DIY kits and patterns in her shop too including game and ornament patterns, loom weaving kits, and fun embroidery and applique online patterns. Here are a few of my faves:


Oh my! What a wonderfully creative lady! I must say the Pyrex and Cathrine Holm Lotus style bowls in the embroidery pattern particularly tickle my fancy, but there are just so many fun piece in her shop! Wouldn't they look neat embroidered in hoops and hung in a kitchen? Oh the possibilities are endless and I am just swimming with inspiration from Becka! I am thrilled that she was kind enough to sponsor my blog and hope you check out her shop and fall in love with her as much as I have! Which item do you like best?

Friday Find: Made by Velma

Happy Friday! I figured since I have two wonderful sponsors this month I would feature each of them in an in depth Friday Finds post. Becka is away on a little spring break trip at the moment so this week is all about Velma! Yay!

Velma is a crafty and wonderful lady (as well as wife and mother) from Austin, TX. I've been reading her blog for about two years now and always enjoy seeing what she is up to. She has a great sense of humor, amazing taste, and some intense craft skills that uses to masterfully create pieces for sale in her etsy shop. Not only does she astound me with her ability to knit and crochet (can you tell I'm jealous?), but she also whips up a mean granny square blanket! I really love the bright colours she used in this one from her shop:


I also really appreciate all of Velma's geeky ways and think her geek themed embroidery hoops are just awesome:


Did you guess which each one is from? Looks like you need more nerdy tv in your life! Embroidery hoops not your thing? Not to worry, Velma has oodles of fun handmade goodies to chose from and takes custom order too! Just take a peek of some of my personal favourites:


What fun! That daughter of hers modelling the wrist warmers particularly makes me smile when I see her crafting along on Velma's instagram (so cute). I am so thrilled to have Velma sponsor me this month since she's such a creative, supportive, crafty lady! If you haven't already I totally recommend checking out her shop and blog, or you can even follow her on twitter! Hooray!