Sweet Treats for Teachers

Tis the season for ending the school year. I think its a sad time. I value my one day of sanity. I'm looking forward to 3 days next year!

But, I started making these peppermint patty treats! I originally did them for Mothers Day, but at the show Saturday, I had someone order a bunch for teachers, so.. I went with it. What a great idea she had!!!

The sneezies I did around Christmas time, and they were a big hit, so I am bringing those back!

J is for Jacob

No - i'm not mia, I've been getting ready for a show this past weekend and going crazy. At the same time, I had to stop from that buzy-ness and make something for my son. :D

A friend of mine had some shirts made for her kids and I couldn't resist! At first I was going to order one but then I thought...duhhhhhhhhhhh I do have a large supply of fabrics and how hard can it be? Let me tell you... NOT HARD!

Not sure I will go in this direction with the shop, but I have already begun making them for all of Jake's little friends and our family. So cute!!

If you are interested, let me know.

Just for Me

Well, I rarely make anything for myself, but my lovely husband & son bought me Amy Butler's Midwest Modern book for my birthday and I am OBSESSED!!!!!! Now I feel the need to track down out of print fabrics and make new pillows for the couch, recover our old bench in the hallway, make some casual pants and even make a quilt! hahaha


So, of course I ran to my fabrics, and pulled out this combination ... this pillowcase was the outcome. This is a small buckwheat hull pillow that I have. :) Check back to see what else I come up with!! :)

The smell of pencils

What is better than new pencils? Colorful pencils that have your name on them! (or in my case, my shop name) I LOVE LOVE LOVE these! Aren't they fabulous? In "my hodgepodgerie" colors, I scored them at an online place (http://www.uniq-exp.com/). They were inexpensive and the fastest shipping ever! I am so excited!! I don't think I will give them away, I just want to stare at them, and maybe draw & sketch with them. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.. gotta love new pencils.

Happy Birthday to me! I am turning 28... again. hahaha.. Few years now, but thats ok. I've decided to be 28 eternally (and with the help of creams, potions and lotions. LOL). ANYWAYS... in honor of my birthday, I am offering free shipping on my Etsy site, April 10th - April 12th (midnight CST).

So come by, say happy birthday, and buy something!!! :)

Cheers!

A New Look!

I would like to introduce a new look for My HodgePodgerie! A little more "boutique-y" looking. The site definately was in need of an overhaul. It was time. I've added tie onesies, bibs & wallets and am still working on pictures of the fobs & nursing covers! So many more ideas on the burner (and so many fabulous fabrics to play with!!)

I must admit, I do keep Etsy a little more updated than my website. It's easier to try out a new trend on Etsy, and I love getting feedback in the forums from fabulous people offering opinions & advice. So, My HodgePodgerie main site will be a place of gifts & goodies that are my standards, my mainstays. Etsy is a perfect place for me to try new items and post items that are limited in quantity!

Hope you enjoy the new look and check both shops!

*And, just a little test to see if anyone really is reading this blog....leave a comment here about my new look and your name will be entered into a raffle! On April 30th, I will pick a winner and that lucky person will win a fabulous new key fob! *

Cheers!

Welcome

Here's a little plug for my friend Carrie. She is selling for a company called "Uppercase Living". Its wall words! They are great! So easy to put on. A zillion possibilities. You can order from their catalog or create your own words, sayings, phrases.

She had a party months ago and this was one of the things I ordered. I was waiting for the perfect day to finally put it on the door.

Don't you just love it?

Look what came in the mail!

I RAN to the mail box the other day, just knowing it would be full of goodies!!! :)

Ok, I admit it. I have a slight fabric addiction. But who can resist these? New Amy, old Amy, Joel & Michael (my 2 favorite men next to Ben & Jerry-haha) some japanese import. Ahhhhhhh.. I can't wait to use these! Each has already been assigned a project, except for the new Amy B's. Hmm.. there is a wallet pattern i've been wanting to try out. :D