Baby, baby I got the blues...

I have been feeling a bit of the blues lately.... My kids are groung up so fast! My youngest has always been so lovey and cuddly... But his first year of elementary school has turned him into a strong and independent big boy...my dear daughter is fast approaching Teenage Years, and all this is very good but leaves me feeling that wish in my tummy for a sweet little baby to love and coddle....
And artistically, I have been searching and searching for something that will capture my ADD attention span for more than a day....
So I am trying my hand at doll-making... Killing two birds with one stone?

I am so in LOVE with Waldorf style dolls, but since I have never made any doll at all I figured I would start with ragdolls. An added bonus is using up some of my massive pile of fabrics!
I have never tried hand embroidery either... And I am thrilled to see that I am really not at all bad at it!
So far, I have completed 2 dolls... First was Frankie... She has dark brown corduroy hair, green eyes, and a cute batik dress. She came out cute but had a rough time in the birthing canal... She has one lame arm that hangs lower than it should. My dear daughter promptly adopted her!

Frankie

My next one came out much better, thanks to Momma actually following step by step directions! My son has named her Annalina... A name I have never heard but really love! She has long light Brown braids and beautiful lavender eyes... She is still waiting on her perfect outfit though.
I have four more faces done, and plan on listing these Ragamuffin Babies in my etsy shop very soon!
In the mean time, I am running a Spring Cleaning sale on etsy.... Just type in coupon code SPRINGCLEANING in at checkout to save 33% on any purchase!!!
My Piece of Peace on etsy

Annalina

Let's Get This Party STARTED!!

Alright my beautiful fans!!! It is time to get this blog rolling!!!


So let's kick things off right with an awesome giveaway!! Who doesn't love free stuff? And what is better than free HANDMADE stuff? Nothing I tell you!


So what's the swag you say? How about a gorgeous and handy handmade tote bag? This is my "One More Piece" tote bag, listed for $30 in my etsy shop. It's the perfect size for daily use, this Bright and cheery quilted tote bag with beautiful peace-printed cotton detail. Fully lined in a bright green cotton, with 3 interior pockets AND 3 pockets on the outside!!!

Measures 11 inches tall, 9 inches wide, and the boxed bottom is 3 inches deep.

How do you win? 


Super easy-peasy.... First, FOLLOW me on this blog by clicking the "follow" button off to the right, then go "like" my facebook page www.facebook.com/pieceofpeacearts. 


Then, Just fill out the form below, and refer your friends (and fans, as the case may be). 


Whoever refers the most new readers wins the grand prize!

Second place will also win a fabulous handmade zippered wristlet! Perfect little purse for running errands or a night on the town, this little bag is just the right size to carry your essential.

WAIT!!! There's MORE!!!

If this referral contest boosts our readers by at least 250 fans, I will fill the "One More Peace" tote with all kinds of product samples and other swag that I just know you will love!!! So go on, share with your friends!!

Contest ends Sunday, October 16th, 2011 at midnight!!!


Official Rules:


You must "FOLLOW" this blog using google friend connect & "LIKE" our facebook page.


**ENTRIES WHO DO NOT DO BOTH OF THESE WILL BE DISQUALIFIED!!!**


Winner must reply to winning notification within 72 hours of winning.




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