Sisters

I have often wondered what bonds sisters together. It is only biological? Or is it something else. Does everyone have it? Or is it something you have to work on?

I was 23 years old when we lost our mother and it's been hard not having her around, especially when times are difficult. We still have eachother even though we are far apart! I am so thankful for text messaging and facebook (something I've just started using) to keep us up to date on our daily happenings.

The day after Thanksgiving I found out that I have several brain tumors. My oldest sister Jen (on the left) flew in from Ohio and my younger sister Julie (in the middle)drove from St. George to spend a week with me before my first surgery. Huge sacrifices were made by both of them (and their husbands and children) to be with me. It was so comforting to have them close during such an uncertain time. Looking back, I am so grateful.

It's been three weeks since my first surgery. I've been through a lot and experienced many miracles and praying for a few more. One of the most important thing I've learned through this experience is to enjoy those whom you love now. Take time for the most important things in life and be happy.




Amber Hall of Amber Hall Photography took our pictures (on super short notice). I love her and thank her for it! To see more of her work go HERE.

Give - A - Way Closed and Winner Announced!

The give-a-way is now officially closed. Tiffany (from the Tiny Seamstress) is our winner! You are a lucky girl! Since she is my friend and I don't want people to think I rigged my own give-a-way I'm giveing a second snowman away and that winner is.....cakegirl. Your snowman will look different than the one on my blog but will be just as cute as ever! Please email me with your name and address and I will mail you a darling snowman!

xoxo
Amy

Vintage Snowmen Cuteness! (Give-a-way)!!

We had a sisters retreat this week and have been busy crafting. I love getting together with my sisters because, ..........well they are my sisters, and because my sisters are so so creative it hurts! They get my creative juices flowing! I know, I'm spoiled! What a great Christmas gift.


My sister Jen has made these vintage snowmen (bundle of cuteness) for years and people all over the US just love them. I talked her into setting up an Etsy account and we are now live! Go give her some love!






The Best part is.......she is going to give one away!

Make a comment....get an entry
Blog about it....get 3 entries (please put in your comments that you blogged about it)
Have a friend tell us she saw it on your blog....get 2 entries
Become a follower on my blog....3 entries

We aren't going to announce how long the give-a-way will last so don't delay! Have fun!


Check her out at Fat Tuesday



This is the one she is giving away. Notice the Riley Blake hat! It's so cute!



These are so cute in a bundle of 3 or more. If you purchase 3 or more get $2.00 off each one through December 18th! For this special, email her at jenbaisden13@gmail.com

Hope you all have a Merry Christmas!

A WALK THROUGH THE PARK

I've been busy the last few months......mostly with family but I did squeaze a little me time into the mix and this is what I've come up with. My walk through the park........

Hansel & Gretel


Greet the holiday season with couture.....I love this, mix and match for both darling little girls and handsome little boys. Sizes include 12 months thru 10 years.











Do you have your Christmas all sewn? This is a great Christmas gift, quick and easy and o0hhhh so darling!

Next up is the Swag Bag.....


This pattern includes two sizes! Small and of course Large (I prefer the large!)

Small: 13" W x 6" D x 11" T ~ Large: 15" W x 7 1/2" D x 13 1/2" T

and not least but last.......

The Kathleen Collection

The Kathleen collections comes in three sizes! Small: 9 1/2" W x 3" D x 5" T
Medium: 11" W x 4" D x 7" T ~ Large: 12 1/2" w x 4" D x 9 1/2" T

I personally use the large one everyday. I love it! The great thing about this pattern is...it's not just a make-up bag. Use it as a clutch or even a cute organizer!



That's it for the new stuff.....

I wanted to share these fun photo's of The My Favorite Bag!







I love the square grommets!



Inside view



This clutch is included in the pattern.

Tyra Andrews did a beautiful job with the photography. To see more of her work visit her here

The Terrible Twos Aren't So Bad!

I've decided that being a mother is a lot of work. It's not like I haven't known this for the past sixteen years but those of you with teenagers know the terrible twos aren't so terrible when you hit the mean teens! Laughing one minute and crying the next (that would be me, not the teen). I'm sure there are a lot of you out there that can relate.... Lots of praying and therapy!

On a good note...... I'm about ready to release my fall patterns!

So what's new with you? Hope you all had a wonderful Halloween!

Princess Regan

Anyone who has a daughter also has a princess! My Princess is Regan, she inspires me to create and I love doing it. What would we do without them?

Princess Regan is a full color booklet with step by
step directions and pattern pieces to make a dress, skirt or top. The pattern includes sizes 12 months thru 10 years! Fabric shown is Sugar Blossom in stores now. Abbotts right here in Rigby Idaho (If anyone is wondering where the heck rigby Idaho is, It's south east Idaho about an hour and a half south of Yellowstone National Park) has the entire line and The Ribbon Retreat in Shelley has the Pink and Yellow colorway. My little princess is begging me for a bedtime story, so I'm off to tuck her in!

A Little Sugar

Do you need a little sugar? I do! It's here.....
Local shops carrying Sugar Blossom are Abbotts right here in Rigby Idaho and The Ribbon Retreat + Fabric in Shelley, Idaho. If you know of another local shop that has this line, please let me know and I will share it! For those of you who don't have it local, it's available on my website www.katicupcake.com.



It just makes me happy!