I Didn't Forget, I Promise!

There has been random chaos and craziness in the Padgett household for the last few days which has caused me to fall further behind than usual on this blog, my shop, and life in general. :-( But I promise I did not forget about the giveaway! A winner was chosen at random by me, since Schmooley was not being cooperative to say the least. And the winner is....bethysak!

I promise I will post pictures of the finished bib tomorrow, but my camera hasn't had batteries for a few days. Xavier received a toy airplane as a gift in the mail earlier this week that required batteries. I tried switching out batteries from almost every other toy in this house and apparently my camera's batteries were the only ones I had strong enough to power the airplane. I've been camera-less since because getting to the store to buy brand new batteries just hasn't happened yet. The picture above is a patchwork bib currently for sale in my shop as part of a gift set.

Thanks to all who entered, and congrats to bethysak!

I also wanted to let everyone know that Inspired by Schmooley will be closing at the end of this week while I travel for the holidays. The shop most likely will re-open in mid-February after undergoing some big changes. Thanks to all for your support and I will be back here with updates on the changes.

Sneak Peak...

I started working on the bib for the giveaway and as promised here's the sneak peak. Leave a comment here on my blog and you'll have a chance to win! Good luck!

It's Giveaway Time Again!

For those of you who havn't yet seen my new patchwork style bibs, get over to my SHOP and check 'em out! I really am having so much fun creating these bibs. Unlike anything else I've ever sewn I don't start out with anything in mind. It's totally free form and spontaneous. It's just me, my fav fabrics, and a whole lot of creativity. I love it! I know they are a bit pricier then my other bibs, but they are more time consuming to create and well, I love them so much I can't let them go for any less. Because there are no patterns or exact measurements involved, each one is unique. So you see, they are worth it. :-)

For the next two weeks you have an opportunity to win a FREE patchwork style bib for your little Schmooley! All you have to do is leave a comment here on my blog. I am leaving this giveaway open until Saturday, December 8th. The winner will be drawn at random and posted by the 9th. Please mention a way for me to contact you when you leave your comment. I am going to start working on the bib that will be given away this week and should have a picture up by next weekend. The picture up above is just a sample of one I've already created. Closing this giveaway by the 8th allows enough time for the bib to be in your hands for the holidays. I'm sure you know a Schmooley who would look adorable in one!

Good luck everyone!

October's Burp Cloth Giveaway Winner!

Busy busy busy we've been, so I'm sorry I'm a little late in posting this. I'm proud to announce that the winner of the first official Inspired by Schmooley giveaway is...Hilary! AKA mommyknowsbest. Hilary if you could, please e-mail me at inspiredbymyschmooley@hotmail.com and let me know if you'd like these burp cloths in lime, tangerine, or cherry dot. I can't seem to find an e-mail address for you. I will get to work on them as soon as you let me know your color choice and you should have them in about two weeks.

Just in case anyone was wondering, the winner was drawn by a very fair and impartial judge...Schmooley! She picked the name out of a hat. I have pictures and will post them as soon as I can locate the USB cable for my camera, which seems to have gone missing.

Thanks to everyone who entered! More giveaways will be coming in the near future. Make sure to check back often. You can also visit http://www.inspiredbyschmooley.etsy.com for more goodies for your Schmooley.

Now offering 50% off International Shipping!

That's right...in addition to items from my shop shipping to the U.S. for $1 this month, international customers can now take 50% off actual shipping costs! For most orders this works out to be $5.20, but you can convo me for a rate quote. Head over to Inspired by Schmooley on Etsy to check it out!

And don't forget to leave a comment here to be entered to win a FREE set of burp cloths, in your choice of lime, tangerine, or cherry dot print!

Updating

It's been awhile since I updated here, but life has been insane with everything going on. It's finally sunk in that Dathan is gone, but life is back to a routine. I've been fortunate enough to hear from him a lot since he left, and I made my first sale on Etsy! Things are really starting to settle down a bit so I can start posting here on a regular basis. There are many new and exciting things happening both here in the Padgett household, as well as with Inspired by Schmooley!

I am doing a giveaway this month for a set of two burp cloths! You can view burp cloths I currently have for sale in my Etsy shop. The winner will have their choice of tangerine, lime, or cherry dot print from Amy Butler's Lotus line, and backed with a soft absorbant terry cloth. Each one measures approximately 10" x 19" so they are large enough to soak up whatever your little Schmooley happens to throw your way. To be entered into the drawing just leave a comment here for me. Comments must be left before October 31st and winner will be announced on or around November 1st.

Also, in honor of my first month of selling on Etsy, all items will ship for $1 during the month of October. So get those orders in before October 31st! Custom orders are welcome. Promotional rate applies only to shipping in the U.S. I will gladly ship internationally for the exact cost of shipping. Head on over to the shop and check it out!