The winner is...

Congratulations to "Janice"!  She is the winner of the baby clothes bear from Shellylisser! Thanks to all who entered. I have another really good giveaway planned for next week!

Giveaway-Baby Clothes Custom Keepsake Bear!!

Baby Clothes Bear-made with your little ones clothes!

Recently, I found a little shop on etsy that has some really good finds. The items in this shop include precious keepsakes, the kind that you will want to keep forever because they are custom made. The name of the shop is Shellylisser (Click here to visit). Michelle is the talented woman behind the shop.  Michelle started sewing when she was only five years old! Her mother had her working with a real sewing machine at that age and Michelle has been sewing ever since. Michelle is a mother of two and a teacher so she's busy, but thankfully she's made the time to run her etsy shop. She makes quilts (there's a Lilly quilt in her shop), stuffed animals, jewelry and purses, all with a custom touch because she incorporates photos or fabric that comes from the items you provide.

The baby clothes bear, which she has graciously offered as a giveaway item for one of our lucky readers,  is made from all of those sweet little baby clothes that mothers, grandmothers or aunts had the good sense to hold onto because they just couldn't part with them. Or, if you're like me, you had intentions on doing something else with them one day. Michelle can do that for you. She takes the baby clothes and constructs a stuffed bear with them (see photos). I want to have three made out of my three daughters' baby clothes with the hopes of someday passing them on to their little ones.

I ordered a photo purse from Michelle, I'm giving it to my 89 year old Grandmother for Christmas. The photo is printed on canvas so it's actually part of the handbag. This purse will allow my grandmother to show off her great grand kids. I know she will love it. As soon as it arrived in the mail, I ordered a second one for myself with a silhouette photo of my daughters.

My Grandmother's Purse

She also makes and sell silhouette pendants and bracelets and necklaces that are made with a Tiffany style chain and toggle...love them!

Silouhette pendant

Michelle makes something else that I've never come across on etsy, Memory Animals. These are stuffed animals made out of the familiar clothing that belonged to a loved one. I've read about these stuffed animals being used as a therapeutic devices for children who've lost someone with whom they were close. You won't find these currently in the shop, but you can convo Michelle for more information.

So go check out this little shop!

Give away details:

1. Follow this blog

2. Visit Michelle's shop by clicking here and tell us which item you love the most!

3. Comment below telling us that you would like to be entered in the drawing and don't forget to mention your favorite item from Michelle's shop : )

-That's it!!

The winner of the giveaway will be randomly selected on Friday, Sept. 10. The winner will be announced here!

Busy, Busy

I've been running around like a crazy woman trying to get everything in order for back-to-school. I've also managed to make a few new items in the process. These items have all made it into the shops (see link in left hand column). Maaany more on the way!

Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Clutch in the pattern: White Zin

(Below)Vintage Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Clutch in the pattern: Pandas

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Vintage Lilly Pulitzer Fabric Two Inch Headband

Lilly Pulitzer fabric clips, The Mumsy Collection

Lilly Fabric Quilts by: By Tillie

Pink and Green Lilly Pulitzer fabric quilt by: By Tillie

Sometimes I come across a seller on etsy who deserves recognition. This seller definitely falls into that category. The shop is called: By Tillie(Click on Shop Title to visit). She sells the most beautiful Lilly Pulitzer fabric quilts. She started making the quilts when her daughter went away to college and wanted her dorm room decorated in Lilly (I can relate). Her daughter's friends soon took notice and additional orders started rolling in. 

While she clearly is an excellent seamstress, she is an engineer by profession and felt that her quilt designs looked a little structured. So her son, who has an artistic eye, came to her aid and now helps her by providing the quilt layout. Together, I think they do an amazing job.

She also makes baby quilts, even Lilly quilts suitable for boys!  In the past one would be hard pressed to design a baby boy's nursery in Lilly, but with one of By Tillie's quilts as the focal point, it's a done deal. These quilts are so beautiful, they make me want to have another baby!

Blue and Green Lilly Pulitzer fabric baby quilt by: By Tillie

Various Lilly Pulitzer fabric quilts by: By Tillie

Orange and Pink Lilly Pulitzer fabric throw by: By Tillie

By Tillie currently has ten Lilly Pulitzer fabric quilts in her shop that are ready to be shipped. Go look and tell me what you think.

Another fantastic Shopaholic in Alabama Giveaway

Shopaholic in Alabama has another great giveaway going on from The Preppy Ladybug. She makes the cutest preppy paper products and has an etsy shop. Click on the Shopaholic In Alabama hyperlink above to enter!! Lori, from Shopaholic in Alabama has outdone herself with amazing giveaays this week in celebration of a milestone birthday. Thanks again Lori and Happy Birthday!

Another Fantastic Shopaholic in Alabama Giveaway- Preppy Princess

I'm loving the giveaways this week over at Shopaholic in Alabama. She's featuring Preppy Princess today with two giveaways! Preppy Princess has the most amazing items including KJP headbands as well as tons of Lilly! Clearly, I wasn't spending enough time in the Preppy Princess shop. I don't want to post images here of Preppy Princess items as I don't have permission. But, just click on the Shopaholic in Alabama link above and you can go from there. Have fun!

Clutch and Headband set give away on Shopaholic in Alabama!

Today, Lotus and Lilly is featured on the blog: Shopaholic in Alabama. She's having some amazing giveaways in celebration of her Birthday. The items featured today are from the Lotus and Lilly shop. I'm so excited to participate! The winner will receive the two items seen here. Click here to enter!!