Pay it Forward 2011 - CLOSED

Guess what I found in my mailbox today? A handmade gift from lovely nette!
This truly made my day - all the cute stuff pictured below was handmade by her. A couple of weeks ago, nette posted about "Pay it Forward 2011". It's a chain mail about friendship and sharing, and, as I saw on her site the first 5 people who commented on her post would receive handmade gift from her. I was the lucky enough to be number 5! It must be admitted that Nette did allow me to cheat, because although I posted, I did not post about "Pay it Forward 2011"thinking that there had already been 5 people ahead of me. But Nette kindly let me know that it wasn't the case and allowed me to be the 5;)

I'm just truly amazed by her craftmanship:
I received a stuffed elephant for the baby, a small mirror with my initial cross stitched on, a pale pink mini bag, and a pin.

I haven't bought diaper bag yet, and I'm not sure if I will - but this mini tote will be perfect to hold a couple of diapers, wipes, bottles and other necessities. I will be using this along with my regular bag to go out! Oh I'm so excited.

I know Nette intended this cutest elephant for my baby, but this little guy is way too cute - so he will stay in my bedroom for a while!!

This is how "Pay it Forward 2011" works, a quote from Nette's blog:

"The first five people who comment on this blog post will receive a handmade gift from me.

The only requirement in return, you must FIRST write a blog post explaining 'Pay It Forward 2011'.
Then, about the most exciting part, make and send a handmade gift to the first 5 visitors who comment and commit to do the same. "

So here is the fun part:

I would love to extend this cause, but modify it a bit. My version will work so that the first 3 visitors who comment and commit to do the same, "win".  I'm cheating by not using 5, but making handmade gift s for 3 people is what I'm capable for right now..sorry!  The gift will be a combination of the following: vintage pattern, Japanese fabric ,  notions, and some handmade goodies.

Looking forward to seeing the comments from you all! xo

The winner is....

Thank you everyone for entering into my first giveaway!

I used RANDOM.ORG to pick the winner.

The winner is.. the comment number 20, Jasmine from wit and glitter!

Jasmin, I'll email you to ask your shipping address:)

Thanks again for participating in the giveaway! I would love to do something like this again in the future. Any request or suggestion for what you would like to see in the giveaway? Another clothes, fabric, pattern...?

Have a great weekend everyone!
xoxo

Cut out dress giveaway! - CLOSED

Happy Friday everyone! I'm running my first blog giveaway today. I just realized recently that I've never had a giveaway on my blog and I should. I really appreciate all of you for reading, commenting and supporting this small diary of mine, and wanted to give something back.

So, I'm giving away this cut out dress! I made this to wear to my friend's wedding last April, and it's only been worn once. It's made out of poly satin in gray, and perfect for weddings, cocktail parties..etc. I really like this dress, but I am not am not sure with the baby soon to arrive when the next opportunity will be for me to wear something dressy.  No reason to have this sitting in the closet waiting on death row.

Here are the measurements  Length 34", Bust 32", Waist 25".
I know the size limitations makes it a bit hard, but I hope this dress will find a nice new home:) 

To enter, just leave a comment on this post!

For extra entry, you can do the following and comment back with the link:
1) blog, tweet, or facebook about this giveaway with a link to this post
2) follow this blog by using "blogger" button or "bloglovin" button on the side bar
3) follow me on twitter


The giveaway will be open until next Thursday, March 3rd. Enjoy❤

$50 gift certificate giveaway at Grosgrain!

Sweet Kathleen from Grosgrain is hosting Vivat Veritas $50 gift certificate giveaway!
I'm so excited that she is hosting the giveaway, Grosgrain has been one of my favorite sewing blog for a while. Her blog has a LOT to offer for sewers, many tutorials and techniques, video techniques, giveaway of her own designed clothing and more.

Grosgrain Giveaways can be entered by any one of three ways

1) By linking about this giveaway (to your blog, facebook, or any other site) button.
2) By leaving a comment
3) By FOLLOWING Grosgrain

White lacy kimono top giveaway on Redbook mag!

redbook mag is having a giveaway of my item this month! Enter to win the white lacy kimono top here:) 

p.s. thank u kaitlyn!