tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7123263212863499172024-03-13T06:44:20.856-04:00Alayna's ClosetStylish tops for your tots!* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-85311352854473221572009-01-16T22:46:00.003-05:002009-01-16T22:52:30.347-05:00SALE SALE SALE!<div align="center">Hi all - I am just dropping in very quick to let you know I am having a huge Sample Sale in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a>. Everything in my Sale section is brand new and just waiting to find another home.</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292104844188825090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SXFVUSf_tgI/AAAAAAAABKM/hORtk_E-wsc/s320/Sale.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">There are girls shirts, boys shirts, long sleeve, short sleeve, and even a few tote bags added in. The prices are low, low and sizes are limited! So stock up for this summer and for next year as well!</div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-74100344184163752232009-01-01T20:33:00.006-05:002009-01-01T22:21:29.061-05:00Feeling Inspired...<div><div align="center">Some time ago I purchased my daughter the most adorable dress from <a href="http://customer.matildajanetrunkshow.com/viewproduct.php?ID=593">Matilda Jane</a>. Besides being ridiculously cute - I was struck most by the use of buttons. I love buttons but really haven't had the opportunity to use them in my previous designs.</div><br /><div align="center">Since my last post I have completed 2 more of my Twirly T's (do you like my name for them?) and I just felt like it was missing something. Here is what I came up with...<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV1vG9mFllI/AAAAAAAABIc/cJxoGaCMLbo/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286503703007041106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV1vG9mFllI/AAAAAAAABIc/cJxoGaCMLbo/s320/007.JPG" border="0" /></a> This adorable fabric flower is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">removable</span> and can be <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">positioned</span> anywhere on the outfit you like. You can even use it on your handbag, coat, other clothing, etc!</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286503819884087218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV1vNw_vx7I/AAAAAAAABIk/JNhtfEatAPw/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">I used the same fabric that is on the hem and a really interesting <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">square-ish</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">lavender</span> button.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286505351479231970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 226px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV1wm6ofBeI/AAAAAAAABIs/_cX2PhO7g1g/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">I have so many fabric combinations running through my head! And I want to make these flowers in every color possible!<br /></p><br /><br /><p align="center">Updated to add the newest Twirly T's!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286530660817268130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV2HoHQ5baI/AAAAAAAABI0/RP44BqeQXKA/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286530761356805202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 223px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SV2Ht9zZBFI/AAAAAAAABI8/Rbsgis3bq-Q/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /></p><p align="center"> </p></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-54409985607698783422008-12-31T20:59:00.004-05:002008-12-31T21:05:24.416-05:00Wishing you all a...<center><a href="http://www.zwani.com/graphics/new_years/"><img alt="zwani.com myspace graphic comments" src="http://images.zwani.com/graphics/new_years/images/3happy-new-year1.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.zwani.com/graphics/new_years/" target="_blank"><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">May 2009 bring us all peace, love, health, and happiness!</span></strong></div><br /></a></center>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-41818388645726898362008-12-30T21:08:00.006-05:002008-12-31T20:09:30.839-05:00I'm all ears...<div><div align="center">Please - tell me what you think!<br /><br />If you could see my sewing studio you would see that I am being overrun with shirts. I have a massive quantity in many colors and thought I would play around with a new design. I just did one last night as my very first tester and used fabric I wasn't too crazy about. That dress itself looks good but I still don't like the fabric. Nevermind the fact that I sewed the skirt to the wrong side of the shirt! If you don't look too close you can't tell it's inside out. :P</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285771279699694450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 185px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVrU-UJ2U3I/AAAAAAAABHs/xzIfprS_eCw/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5286126040821984834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVwXoIUi7kI/AAAAAAAABIE/uPFtLVUf0lA/s320/013.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">I just completed another one tonight with fabrics that I do like. I also tried a different design. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285771861717866210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVrVgMVy1uI/AAAAAAAABH0/dIq6VFwo83o/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">So, I want to hear from you! Please leave me a comment with your thoughts on my dress. I just have to say. I put the 1st dress on Alayna really quick tonight before I put on her pjs - and she twirled and twirled. It was seriously the cutest thing because she never does that. I will say it is a good twirling skirt. :) </p></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-76328549502233334712008-12-29T18:52:00.010-05:002008-12-29T19:12:43.797-05:00Coming soon...<div align="center">I hope that you all had a very Merry Christmas and Holiday Season. I want to thank you for such an incredible 2008 and for making Alayna's Closet your destination for adorable appliqued items. </div><br /><br /><div><div align="center">I know my poor little blog has been neglected. Really neglected. But with the new year around the corner I am feeling more energized and looking forward to stocking <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a> with lots more goodies! I am in the middle of trying out various products and working out the tweaks in some items I have already done. I always want to offer quality pieces that I love, and in turn, you love.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">******************************</div><br /><div align="center">Today I finished off some pants that match a top I made for my daughter for Valentine's Day.</div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285365380293779218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVljz3CO3xI/AAAAAAAABHE/nsD8O_j8Emk/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><div align="center">I really love this red and pink polka dot fabric from Michael Miller and think it's the best to use for Valentine's. And I had the perfect pink ric rac trim for the bottom hem.</div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285367330459667522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVlllX-AzEI/AAAAAAAABHk/R205SfU9VAI/s320/002.JPG" border="0" /></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">I just had to add a couple little surprises on the back of the outfit.</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285366353110392802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 195px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVlksfDyX-I/AAAAAAAABHU/P_r2siSA_0Y/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">And a sweet grosgrain belt finishes it off.<br /></p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285367005350766178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 274px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVllSc2ApmI/AAAAAAAABHc/v3BISgC1aI4/s320/003.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p align="center">You can click on any of the pictures to get a larger view - and you can click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19101146"><span style="font-size:130%;">here</span></a> to see the listing for the shirt. I haven't decided if I will offer the complete outfit in the shop or not. But I do have several shirts that would make excellent gifts for Valentine's Day. It's not too far away!</p><p align="center"></p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-57498406402032862392008-12-24T23:46:00.000-05:002008-12-24T23:47:29.750-05:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVMQVehLI7I/AAAAAAAABF0/3uwWffmwhJw/s1600-h/43_merry_christmas_tree.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5283584748991226802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SVMQVehLI7I/AAAAAAAABF0/3uwWffmwhJw/s320/43_merry_christmas_tree.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-46040481409197763172008-11-27T00:10:00.002-05:002008-11-27T00:10:57.187-05:00Wishing you and yours...<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SS4rzyE3vvI/AAAAAAAAA_M/dqe4VvGvYDE/s1600-h/happy_thanksgiving.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5273200382312955634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 216px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SS4rzyE3vvI/AAAAAAAAA_M/dqe4VvGvYDE/s320/happy_thanksgiving.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-89880475194925409212008-11-20T06:36:00.006-05:002008-11-20T06:51:43.046-05:00Getting closer...<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">Christmas is nearly in our reach. In just over 35 days it will be time to celebrate and exchange gifts. I want to help you out with a little bit of your shopping! My shirts make great gifts and come packaged all pretty.</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=17120607"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270703150831034626" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SSVMlx3Q4QI/AAAAAAAAA-8/BvIRyLCiwlA/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">And of course you know that I can make <span style="font-size:180%;">adorable </span>tote bags to match any of my tops.</p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17143688"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270703724437212370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 163px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SSVNHKtojNI/AAAAAAAAA_E/beVGSAgNe1c/s320/010.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"></p><p align="center">So here's the deal... Purchase any two shirts for just $40! This is a fantastic savings and will only be available for a short time.</p><p align="center">During checkout in the the notes to seller - you must enter the code BR2440. This offer will expire on November 30th, 2008. Start shopping! Click here to visit <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a>.<br /></p><p align="center"></p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-42507309381346229732008-11-18T20:42:00.004-05:002008-11-19T12:57:07.696-05:00Ruffles here, ruffles there...<div align="center">I love these ruffles everywhere!</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17506133"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270178256132493074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 184px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SSNvM4vDzxI/AAAAAAAAA-k/6NqfkL-PIOw/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center">In the next baby step to full blown boutique clothing, I have started to offer complete outfits in Alayna's Closet. You can now purchase my adorable shirts with even more adorable matching pants. I currently have in stock size 12mths -6 knit flare pants and 2T-5T bootcut jeans. I can create these to match any of my existing tops in almost any color variety possible.<br /></p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17242685"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270179509691199330" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 119px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SSNwV2mvr2I/AAAAAAAAA-s/cvgpQoPtfWU/s200/003.JPG" border="0" /></a> <div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17035524"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270180070466775314" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SSNw2fqD6RI/AAAAAAAAA-0/zkE1GpyxdFg/s200/014.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><p align="center"></p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17035524"></a></div><br /><br /><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><div align="center">----------------------</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Click on the pictures to read more about each outfit!</div></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17035524"></a></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-71291017546982880732008-11-14T11:11:00.008-05:002008-11-19T09:24:22.429-05:00How have you been?<div align="center">Life is still crazy and hectic here in Alayna's Closet. Someday soon I hope to be up and fully operational with posting, giveaways, and lots more!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center">In the meantime I wanted to share a couple pictures of my booth setup from last weekend. Our group, the <a href="http://mvartisans.wordpress.com/">Mont Vernon Artisans</a> was set up in 2 different locations - the fire house and the town hall. They share a parking lot.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268547066725810386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SR2jpKqeQNI/AAAAAAAAA98/lGcHvmlgIlI/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268547214810336322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SR2jxyUkzEI/AAAAAAAAA-E/Ib88Ps1hVcc/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></p><br /><p align="center">The cool weekend garnered lots of shoppers for us all. The turnout was pretty good and I really enjoyed the event. I was a last minute addition so I was wedged in the corner by my friend <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6144615">Anita</a>. But we both made good use of the space and got to chat during the down times.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268548034690845890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 183px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SR2khgnUjMI/AAAAAAAAA-M/f2a7RLCt6Sw/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /><br />I recently received a large shipment of pants for making some more beautiful outfits. You can see all new additions to Alayna's Closet in the slideshow on the right sidebar.</p><p></p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-3647564166612664362008-11-07T08:27:00.010-05:002008-11-07T09:05:26.419-05:00We're famous!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Sorta...</span></div><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRHHPXu9qI/AAAAAAAAA8s/FTu0gJYbf8E/s1600-h/newspaper.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265912054013687458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 394px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRHHPXu9qI/AAAAAAAAA8s/FTu0gJYbf8E/s400/newspaper.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><br />All of the facts aren't exactly right, ex. I have only been avidly sewing for 4 weeks as opposed to 4 years, but Alayna's Closet is in the paper! I've been feverishly getting ready for the <a href="http://mvartisans.wordpress.com/">show</a> this weekend and it is going to come down to the last hour. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRGfBxZ2wI/AAAAAAAAA8k/YT2JXd6kvOo/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265911363168492290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRGfBxZ2wI/AAAAAAAAA8k/YT2JXd6kvOo/s320/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRF5fAAFBI/AAAAAAAAA8c/QC2Jm-Lexbo/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265910718179316754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRF5fAAFBI/AAAAAAAAA8c/QC2Jm-Lexbo/s320/009.JPG" border="0" /></a>Today I have a very long list of things to do and garments to complete and then setup is tonight. Is is all so stressful! Hopefully it will be worth it.<br /></div><div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRFAry3L9I/AAAAAAAAA8M/wFR3YhXg2JM/s1600-h/011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265909742361325522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SRRFAry3L9I/AAAAAAAAA8M/wFR3YhXg2JM/s320/011.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-38981213406163824632008-10-31T20:06:00.000-04:002008-10-31T20:07:09.792-04:00<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SQudlSZT6vI/AAAAAAAAA70/pnARq3QNKB8/s1600-h/pumpkin.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5263473853431278322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SQudlSZT6vI/AAAAAAAAA70/pnARq3QNKB8/s400/pumpkin.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-66881951690670595632008-10-26T22:55:00.013-04:002008-10-27T12:07:01.037-04:00Breaking the law...<div align="center">Anyone ever used to watch <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beavis_and_Butthead">Beavis and Butthead</a>?! NM connection there...</div><br /><div align="center">So I have been tagged a couple times recently (thanks Jen & Sydnei!) but I am going to deviate from the rules and just spew some random information about me. </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">I have a not so secret crush on Chris Isaak! *swoon*<br /><br /><embed src="http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:8877" width="512" height="319" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" flashvars="configParams=artist%3D9821%26vid%3D8877%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A8877%26startUri={startUri}" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" base="."></embed></p><br /><br /><div style="FONT-SIZE: 12px; MARGIN: 0px; WIDTH: 500px; FONT-FAMILY: Arial,sans-serif; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a style="COLOR: #439cd8" href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/isaak_chris/artist.jhtml" target="_blank">Chris Isaak</a> - <a style="COLOR: #439cd8" href="http://www.mtv.com/music/" target="_blank">New Music</a> - <a style="COLOR: #439cd8" href="http://www.mtv.com/music/video/" target="_blank">More Music Videos</a></div><p align="center">___________________________<br /></p><p align="center">I loved being pregnant and am sad I won't be ever again.</p><p align="center"><br /><a href="http://s113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/paw10198/?action=view&current=HPIM0403-1.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n206/paw10198/HPIM0403-1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />________________________________</p><center><p align="center">My most favorite car that I've owned was my first brand new one. A 1997 blue green chameleon Pontiac Firebird. That car was hot! *channeling Paris Hilton when I say that*</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5261677863757551442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SQU8I7fOF1I/AAAAAAAAA6U/roP4Q9FYK-U/s320/firebird.jpg" border="0" /></p><p></p><p align="center">_____________________________________</p><p align="center">I am addicted to <a href="http://www.chapstick.com/">ChapStick</a>!</p><p align="center">__________________________</p><p align="center">In high school I wanted to be a police officer in my <a href="http://www.fmtn.org/city_government/police_department/index.html">hometown</a>. </p><br /></center>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-7138014811712114602008-10-18T21:56:00.008-04:002008-10-18T22:15:44.263-04:00Hello???<div><div><br /><div align="center">Is anyone still here?<br /></div><div align="center">I am - but barely. I'm still home taking care of my sick husband. He is out of the hospital now thankfully, but still sick. So while I am on hiatus from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a> I am sharpening up my sewing skills and prepping for my new Christmas designs.<br /></div><div align="center">Here is a sneak peek at what is coming up.<br /></div><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258679548715449522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPqVMBjLvLI/AAAAAAAAA5c/DVnJlElChyQ/s320/004.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">_________________________________</p><p align="center">And as I mentioned - I am broadening my horizon and trying my hand at clothing. Today I finished a couple of flouncy skirts. I ordered a pattern for a couple different designs but I was antsy to get started. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258681049285112690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPqWjXm3s3I/AAAAAAAAA5k/6Nwc3cik6uQ/s320/027.JPG" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258681966137167730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPqXYvJbz3I/AAAAAAAAA50/xGr1Hq80koE/s320/028.JPG" border="0" /><br /><p align="center">So I did both of these freehand. I have a couple of kinks to work out before I start offering these in <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a>. But in the meantime - my little girl sure looks cute in something I actually made!</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5258681714104674130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPqXKEQNJ1I/AAAAAAAAA5s/WjM4Qcq0tjI/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></p></div></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-16331094346035905672008-10-11T12:12:00.011-04:002008-10-11T12:41:20.003-04:00Party time...<div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">My little girl is 2 now.</span> </div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255930579723412114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDRA-CG4pI/AAAAAAAAA38/flQxMkccJGo/s320/001.JPG" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Alayna has been my inspiration for so many things - including Alayna's Closet - that I thought I would share some photos of her Halloween themed birthday party. We kept it small and just invited a few of her little friends to celebrate. The kids all had fun at the cookie decorating station. Alayna mostly spilled the sprinkles everywhere.<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDR-n81hcI/AAAAAAAAA4E/fun19xqgRX4/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255931638947612098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDR-n81hcI/AAAAAAAAA4E/fun19xqgRX4/s200/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDSOab61KI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Uf2iBOptlKs/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255931910197793954" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDSOab61KI/AAAAAAAAA4M/Uf2iBOptlKs/s200/005.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><div align="center">___________________________________</div><br /><div align="center">I found many great themed snacks <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/specialfeature/halloween_ms_food/">here</a> and <a href="http://www.kraftfoods.com/kf/Entertaining/HolidaysEvents/Halloween/FavoriteRecipes.aspx">here</a>. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDToNQ89jI/AAAAAAAAA4U/H9WrJ8ksb2I/s1600-h/026.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255933452850361906" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDToNQ89jI/AAAAAAAAA4U/H9WrJ8ksb2I/s200/026.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDTwxxNohI/AAAAAAAAA4c/21Zx0qNJOH8/s1600-h/027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255933600088302098" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDTwxxNohI/AAAAAAAAA4c/21Zx0qNJOH8/s200/027.JPG" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">_____________________________</div><br /><div align="center">We had another delicious cake from our <a href="http://www.frederickspastries.com/web/welcome/">favorite bakery</a>. Alayna was a pro blowing out her candles.</div><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDVB6zde1I/AAAAAAAAA4k/wXjWwrys_S4/s1600-h/019.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255934994083052370" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDVB6zde1I/AAAAAAAAA4k/wXjWwrys_S4/s200/019.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDVNd79fWI/AAAAAAAAA4s/CGZAszev1hQ/s1600-h/058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255935192492506466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDVNd79fWI/AAAAAAAAA4s/CGZAszev1hQ/s200/058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">_______________________________</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5255936743761666674" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SPDWnw3WYnI/AAAAAAAAA40/mexZkQQcOcY/s320/059.JPG" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><p align="center">Thanks for looking! I hope to be up and running with my blog and shop by next week. See you then!</p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-50132748583091443642008-09-29T08:35:00.007-04:002008-09-29T09:01:04.520-04:00Hey, hey what do ya say?<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">I say...</span><br />More free loot!<br /><span style="font-size:55%;"><br />Right now until Saturday you have the chance to win one of my popular girls Patchwork Pumpkin shirts and and adorable leaf tote bag embellished with glass beads and ribbon trimmed handles. Head on over to <a href="http://customcreationsbysydnei.blogspot.com/2008/09/find-of-weekalaynas-closet.html">Simply Sentimental the Blog</a> and enter now.<br /><br /></span></span> <div id="fullimage_link1"><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15090209"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250688934766197042" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RY30QVhYyAs/SN4xxE7QOTI/AAAAAAAAB6M/Iva6ndtL3W0/s320/il_430xN_37553578.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />_________________________________<br /><br /><br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250692810202043858" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center;" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RY30QVhYyAs/SN41SqDKVdI/AAAAAAAAB6k/DgUCE626MSk/s320/ac.bmp" border="0" /><br />And thank you to everyone for your positive words! I read all comments and appreciate every one of them. My husband's transplant was done over the weekend and so far he is doing great. He now faces 3-4 weeks of recovery in the hospital. We continue to hope and pray for minimal side effects.<br /><br /></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-36983099378672765962008-09-27T03:31:00.002-04:002008-09-27T03:34:18.803-04:00We have a winner!<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Congratulations to Teresa!<br /></span>She is the lucky winner of the $10 store credit the fabulous Etsy shop, So So Rosey. Thank you so much to Jennie for participating in this giveaway and for such a lovely prize! You can visit Jennie's shop by clicking on any of the pictures in her Etsy mini on my right sidebar. You can also view the shops of previous participants and preview upcoming shops that will be offering more fabulous giveaways!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I will be back very soon with more riveting posts and more excellent giveaways! : ) Stay tuned!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-69185638739528501692008-09-24T21:02:00.003-04:002008-09-24T21:07:19.462-04:00I'll be back...<div align="center">I hope I still have some readers left!</div><div align="center">______________________</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">I know I haven't posted in awhile but I am very occupied in my real life. My husband has Leukemia and has been in the hospital for the past week. He will be undergoing a bone marrow transplant in the coming days. After that we hope and pray he will be on the road to recovery and back to his normal self soon.</div><div align="center">_______________________</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">In the meantime I still have a giveaway going. <a href="http://alaynascloset.blogspot.com/2008/09/saturday-giveaway-so-so-rosey.html">Enter</a> for your chance to win!</div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-21822633762073424762008-09-18T22:11:00.006-04:002008-09-18T22:41:27.594-04:00Saturday Giveaway - So So Rosey<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Congratulations to Janet, Judy, and Miranda!</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span>They are the lucky winners of the tote bags from my Etsy shop, Alayna's Closet. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5414990"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247550051029138802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SNMK9_ysvXI/AAAAAAAAA2E/bf1obrq1HTs/s400/soso.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">This week Jen from the wonderful Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5414990">So So Rosey</a> is really going to make one winner very happy. She is offering <span style="font-size:180%;">$10</span> to spend in her shop in whichever way you choose! There are dozens of items within that price point so you will surely find something you love! And of course she is so graciously going to cover the shipping to get your little treat out to you.</p><p align="center">Here are a couple of my favorites from her shop that are ten dollars.<br /></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14218697"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247551604496777970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SNMMYa6PwvI/AAAAAAAAA2U/yya2aos8BLs/s320/napkinring.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">I love the soft color of these <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14218697">napking rings</a> and the pretty shell button!</p><br /><p align="center"></p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15100004"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5247552111284967858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SNMM16192bI/AAAAAAAAA2c/aX4cjJ-Ib0I/s320/tablerug.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center">And this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15100004">coaster/trivet</a> would brighten up any kitchen! </p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">How can this be yours you ask?</span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><br /><p align="left"><br />* Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5414990">HERE</a> to visit Jen's shop, then return to this post to let us know your favorite item. </p><p align="left"><br />* Make sure you leave your email address so that I may contact you if you are the winner. </p><p align="left"><br />* Only one entry per person</p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The fine print... This giveaway will be held from Saturday, September 19th - Friday, September 26th. The drawing will close at 10pm EST. The winner will be randomly picked and announced in next Saturday's Giveaway thread. This drawing is open to anyone, I am willing to ship worldwide.</span><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">Good Luck!</span></p><p align="center">And please check out the rest of my <a href="http://alaynascloset.blogspot.com/">blog </a>- there is much to see!</p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-13073146384590865752008-09-16T23:38:00.006-04:002008-09-17T00:09:57.388-04:00Have you ever seen???<div align="center">A movie called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Warriors_(film)">The Warriors</a>?</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><center><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0P6MqHccBSI&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0P6MqHccBSI&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I was forced to watch it some time ago by my husband. The first time I just thought what a cheesy, campy movie. And it is! But now I like seeing it. I find myself repeating lines of the movie all the time.<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff9900;"><span style="font-size:130%;">*** Warriors... Come out and play ***</span><br /></span><br />Here's a little tidbit. My sister works for <a href="http://www.stjosephhospital.com/">St. Joseph Hospital</a> and has worked with <a href="http://www.stjosephhospital.com/cardio/physicians.php">Dr. Remar</a>, his brother is <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Remar">James Remar</a>. He is in The Warriors and more currently played Richard on Sex and the City. Speaking of which - am I still the only person who has not seen the <a href="http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/">SatC movie</a>?! I can't wait for the dvd to come out next week!<br /></center><br /><object height="250" width="300" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="_cx" value="7938"><param name="_cy" value="6615"><param name="FlashVars" value=""><param name="Movie" value="http://hs.interpolls.com/w/SATC5308/ipoll.swf?wid=57101004703150000029000090067964"><param name="Src" value="http://hs.interpolls.com/w/SATC5308/ipoll.swf?wid=57101004703150000029000090067964"><param name="WMode" value="Transparent"><param name="Play" value="-1"><param name="Loop" value="-1"><param name="Quality" value="High"><param name="SAlign" value=""><param name="Menu" value="-1"><param name="Base" value=""><param name="AllowScriptAccess" value=""><param name="Scale" value="ShowAll"><param name="DeviceFont" value="0"><param name="EmbedMovie" value="0"><param name="BGColor" value="000000"><param name="SWRemote" value=""><param name="MovieData" value=""><param name="SeamlessTabbing" value="1"><param name="Profile" value="0"><param name="ProfileAddress" value=""><param name="ProfilePort" value="0"><param name="AllowNetworking" value="all"><param name="AllowFullScreen" value="false"><embed src="http://hs.interpolls.com/w/SATC5308/ipoll.swf?wid=57101004703150000029000090067964" quality="high" bgcolor="#000000" width="300" height="250" loop="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-84011612424569595972008-09-16T22:08:00.003-04:002008-09-16T22:11:01.607-04:00Is one yours??<div align="center">It very well could be! All you have to do is <a href="http://alaynascloset.blogspot.com/2008/09/saturday-giveaway-alaynas-closet.html">enter</a>!</div><br /><br /><a href="http://alaynascloset.blogspot.com/2008/09/saturday-giveaway-alaynas-closet.html"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246806547644974770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SNBmwZ2ShrI/AAAAAAAAA1s/W-W7ZlFgsbA/s320/018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center">They are all packaged and ready to go to their new home.</p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-2983208377824100542008-09-15T21:45:00.005-04:002008-09-16T00:11:21.944-04:00Thinking of taking the plunge...<div align="center">I have been sewing more often lately than I have before, mostly my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15051567">tutu shirts</a> for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a>. But my sewing maching doesn't have a real home in my smallish studio. What I have been using is my daughter's play table and chair. Probably meant more for a 2 year old as opposed to a 30 year old! Needless to say - I want a new sewing table.</div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">I have heard time and time again - go to <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/">Ikea</a>.</div><br /><a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5246430359690538386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SM8QnYgt7ZI/AAAAAAAAA1k/fhf0gN-zWm0/s320/ikea.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p align="center">I have actually never been to one before. Not too long ago they opened up the first store in Massachusetts. Stoughton isn't exactly close - about 2 hours away. But I have been told they could have almost anything I am looking for - even lunch. So I thought I could make a day of it. And hopefully find a new home for my sewing machine.</p><p align="center"></p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-60961201824791388552008-09-14T11:21:00.003-04:002008-09-14T11:24:53.947-04:00A new arrival...<div align="center">Well I finally found some long sleeve shirts for boys that I love and gave one of my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15219743">dinosaurs</a> a new home! I will have more colors and designs coming shortly.</div><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15219743"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245897998678291266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SM0sb5Mm80I/AAAAAAAAA1c/M1bs_U7JzxY/s320/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-49817266357744440942008-09-13T18:22:00.008-04:002008-09-18T22:37:45.267-04:00Saturday Giveaway - Alayna's Closet<div align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Congratulations to Jenn!</span><br /></div><div align="center">She is the lucky winner of the set of cards from the fabulous Etsy shop, Simply Sentimental. Thank you so much to Sydnei for participating in this giveaway and for such a lovely prize! You can visit Sydnei's shop by clicking on any of the pictures in her Etsy mini on my right sidebar. You can also view the shops of previous participants and preview upcoming shops that will be offering more fabulous giveaways!<br /><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245635352486717618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMw9j34zqLI/AAAAAAAAA08/NIbrGILOafo/s400/etsybanner.gif" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">This week I will be mixing it up a bit and offering 3 of my tote bags from my shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">Alayna's Closet</a>. And this week there will be 3 lucky winners! The first winner chosen will have their choice of the bags and so on. Here are the bags up for grabs!</p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10126201"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245636249381280658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMw-YFFIm5I/AAAAAAAAA1E/S4HD7MpDLHY/s320/cherries.jpg" border="0" /> </a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13706737"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245636342686035410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMw-dgquLdI/AAAAAAAAA1M/LRpeJKABLS0/s320/gum.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p align="center"></p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10103848"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5245636450298160450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMw-jxjc5UI/AAAAAAAAA1U/r6nT72P5Gfk/s320/icecream.jpg" border="0" /></a> <p align="center"><br />All of these tote bags are my medium size, the measurements are: 11w x 9h x 3d</p><p align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">How can all of these be yours you ask?</span></p><span style="font-size:180%;"></span><p align="left"><br />* Click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5674088">HERE</a> to visit my shop, then return to this post to let us know your favorite item. </p><p align="left"><br />* Make sure you leave your email address so that I may contact you if you are the winner. </p><p align="left"><br />* Only one entry per person</p><p align="center"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">The fine print... This giveaway will be held from Saturday, September 13th - Thursday, September 18th. The drawing will close at 10pm EST. The winner will be randomly picked and announced in next Saturday's Giveaway thread. This drawing is open to anyone, I am willing to ship worldwide.</span></p><span style="font-size:85%;"><p align="center"><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;">Good Luck!</span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span>And please check out the rest of my <a href="http://alaynascloset.blogspot.com/">blog </a>- there is much to see!<br /><br /></p>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com132tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-712326321286349917.post-69167387546454583862008-09-11T23:59:00.000-04:002008-09-12T00:48:16.154-04:00Never Forget...<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMn0cp_S6HI/AAAAAAAAA00/ZNZwEK_kaus/s1600-h/untitled.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5244992014194501746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__UVvNcft3wk/SMn0cp_S6HI/AAAAAAAAA00/ZNZwEK_kaus/s320/untitled.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>* Amanda *http://www.blogger.com/profile/09976027456646192818noreply@blogger.com2