Giveaway over at Pretty by hand!

Hello friends~
My dear sweet friend in cyber space AND real life Kristyne of Pretty by hand is hosting a giveaway starting today! She and I have shared many giggles over the past 3 years ~ oh let me tell ya! She's one super funny, sweet and smart lady : ) We had one of those rare chances to meet in real life over this past summer....needless to say we made the most of it! When she told me she wanted to host a giveaway I was so happy to sponsor her. Please head on over to her blog and leave a comment to enter a chance to win this pincushion and pin topper set that I designed specifically for her to giveaway to you!

Win This Cute Flag Bunting Over at....

                     Win this Pin Topper Set: 5 Flag Bunting ~ 1 Mini Mushroom ~ 2 Mini Blossoms

Little Miss Shabby has started her week long giveaway! Head on over every day this week (May 8th - 13th) and enter in to win lots of fun stuff! Today the Fat Quarter Shop sponsored some fabulous fabrics! You'll have to tune every day to see what's being given away next! All you need to do is comment over at Little Miss Shabby!

I'm pretty sure Friday will be the day you could win this cute flag bunting pin topper set (seen above)! But don't take my word for it...head on over every day! I know she'll be giving way super cute items from her favorite shops : )

Happy Mothers Day too to all the wonderful Moms who make our world a better place : ) You have the toughest job on the planet!

Mini Garden Party Bunting + GIVEAWAY Announcement

Well after yesterdays post I needed something cheery and fun to brighten my day! This little bunting was so fun to make! The little flags are made of polymer clay just like my regular pin toppers : ) I have been avoiding anything that has to do with cardboard boxes, packing paper and tape as I am dragging my feet on the "packing up the house process". I keep telling myself that I will have enough time to sculpt and pack it all up by the last week of May but I'm in denial. I really need to stop messing around with clay and get to work : (
Oh....there's one more exciting thing I wanted to share with you all. Little Miss Shabby is starting a week long GIVEAWAY on her blog Sunday May 8th - May 13th! I hope you'll all pop over there to say hi and see what she'll be giving away! I can tell you a little secret...I am one of the sponsors : )
I hope everyone has a great weekend! Hubby's flying home today ~ we get to hang out for a whole 3 days before he zips back up to the mountains!

"A Royal Giveaway" Winners Announced

Thank you to everyone who took the time to participate in my Royal Giveaway! It has been VERY fun and interesting to read all of your comments about your weddings whether they're past, present or future! Winners were picked out of a hat at random : )


The Winner for the Royal Do Over category is: Canadian Kristin! This is what her post read:
For my Royal Do-Over I would fly my husband and our family and closest friends to somewhere exotic and tropical and 5 star to share a renewing of vows at sunset and a full-on party on the beach for the next many days! Colours now would be the same as then: black and white, gold, cream and deep red. We are Shawn & Kristin and married November 5 and I would marry this man over again in a heartbeat!

The Winner for the Royal Plan category is: Eileen Hill! This is what her post read:
I'm engaged and getting married early next year (no date yet). My theme believe it or not will be pink! I love pink like you do - actually people at work call me "Pinkie", I wear pink just about everyday and hope to have a very light subtle pink dress for my big day!!! Eileen

The Winner for the Royal Dream category is: Deborah A! This is what her post read:
I am in the hope to marry category. After six years together we still haven't tied the knot. I no longer care about what the big day looks like. My dad passed away before he could see me married so it will be a happy/sad day for me. Part of the fairytale for me was to have my dad take part in my day. If I could change anything about my yet to be wedding day it would be that it would have taken place before his passing.

Instructions for picking up prizes: if you already have an Etsy account please convo me at Pinks & Needles so I know your username and who you are is. Please type in "A Royal Giveaway Winner" in the subject box . If you do not have an Etsy account please create one and follow the above directions : ) At some point this weekend I will be setting up RESERVED listings on Etsy for each of you! Once I am finished making your special items each Winner can put their prize in their cart and check out as normal. Any fees incurred will be refunded to you via Paypal. Thanks everyone!

P.S. Convo me via Etsy is there is any more information you would like to tell me about theme, color, style etc. That would be very helpful since I am creating something very specific for you and yours truly : )

I really enjoyed watching Will(s) & Kate tie the knot yesterday! I recorded it on the E! Channel instead of a major network mostly because they really focused on the fashion aspects of everything instead of politics which to me is lighthearted and more fun : ) Wow can I just say I see a hat trend building that is soon to hit the US with a splash!!! Victoria Beckham's fascinator must've been Super Glued to her forehead! It was truly an amazing event to experience visually! I loved Kate's dress and how simple her bouquet was. Will looked dashing and so proud. I loved every minute of it : )

WINNERS OF THE GIVEAWAY HAVE BEEN CHOSEN!

A big huge thank you to all who commented on my blog, flickr page or who purchased anything from my shop in the month of February! Winners were picked at random out of a basket : ) Drum roll please......

The Winner of the cute pair of Fairy Winged Scissors is: Carole Stitches (on Etsy)! Please follow this link to pick up your prize! Pink Fairy Winged Scissors! 
Proceed through check out as normal - you will be reimbursed through Paypal : )

The Winner of the hand sculpted Banana Yellow Lollipop Ornament is: Cupcake DD (on flickr)! Please follow this link to pick up your prize! Banana Yellow Lollipop Ornament!
Proceed through check out as normal - you will be reimbursed through Paypal : )

The Winner of the Cherry Swirly Lollipop Pin Topper is: 7 Cherry (on flickr)! Please follow this link to pick up your prize! Cherry Swirly Lollipop Pin Topper!
Proceed through check out as normal - you will be reimbursed through Paypal : )
Thanks again everyone for participating! I am hoping to hold another Giveaway sometime in the month of March so please check back soon for details!

Have a wonderful day today~
Gigi

GIVEAWAY - Pinks & Needles 3rd Anniversary Giveaway!

Going on now through February 28th!

Pinks & Needles is celebrating it's 3 Year Anniversary in the month of February !Thank you to everyone who has supported my little shop over the years! It's very heartwarming : ) To help celebrate Pinks & Needles 3rd Anniversary I want to do a giveaway or more specifically "3" giveaways - winners will be picked at random and announced here March 1st!

Here are 2 ways to enter in to the giveaway!

#1 You will automatically be entered in if you place an order between Feb 1st- Feb 28th!

or............

#2 Please leave a comment telling me a pin topper idea you would love to see in my shop! Please keep in mind I do not want to make pins of any trademarked product like Winnie the Pooh etc. as that would be a copyright infringement : ) + it's more fun to let the creative juices flow!

Of course I understand that some of you may comment ideas that I have already done in the past or have thought of myself ~ that's totally fine! I will let you know when I respond back to you if I have already done a pin like that or have a design in the works etc.... But if you could give me specifics like: "a blue teapot with pink roses and white polka dots" that would be wonderful for me!

 If you have already placed an order go ahead and comment here too it will count as 2 entries!

Good Luck!
 Hugs~
Gigi

P.S. Each prize will come with an extra sweet surprise!

WIN ME - come on over to sewdeerlyloved on Monday February 7th!

Kerri of sewdeerlyloved asked me if I wanted to participate in her "Dreaming of Spring" giveaway coming this Monday February 7th! Of course I said yes! I made this cute little deer giving butterfly kisses pin topper set to help reign in a fabulous Spring I'm ever so looking forward to!

If you are the winner go ahead and put your "deerie prize" in your cart and check out as normal. Pinks & Needles will refund your dollar via PayPal!

The fun will begin over at sewdeerlyloved.etsy.com on Monday February 7th! More details in her shop coming soon!

Thanks so much for looking!

If you are interested in this set please convo me for pricing details. I'm happy to set up a RESERVED LISTING for you! Please allow 2-3 weeks before I am ready to ship to you
:)

Happy Spring Coming Up!

PS The actual giveaway is on her blog: lovelylittlehandmades

I just wanted all of you to see her awesome shop on Etsy too!

Cupcake Kit Giveaway! Open until May 5th! Cinco de Mayo!

This giveaway is for the US only - sorry International friends : (  Don't worry I'll be doing another giveaway soon!
Please leave a comment here if you would like to win this DIY Cupcake Kit! The winner may choose Classic Yellow Cake Mix or Devils Food Cake Mix (hermetically sealed). The kit includes: cake mix for 12 standard cupcakes, rainbow sprinkles, 12 cupcake liners, a PDF to make your own Cupcake Toppers (as shown in the picture) and last but not least a tote bag sewn by me with fabric I designed : ) The lining of the bag is a pretty white background with butterflies that match the outside of the tote bag! A perfect gift for a friend or a good excuse to bake some cuppies of your own! Please note frosting not included! Open to US only! Sorry International peeps...I'll be doing another giveaway soon Worldwide Welcome!

Here's what's inside:

 

Happy Baking!

Earth Day Giveaway - NOW CLOSED : )

Please leave a comment here to win this pink daisy pin topper handmade by me and also a packet of Shasta Daisy seeds! Giveaway open to anyone World Wide who cares about our planet Earth!

Here's what it looks like all wrapped up ready to go:

Portabellopixie is Hosting The 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway!

Hello Friends!
Today is Day 2 of Sandi Henderson's 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway! Hurry on over to Portabellopixie for details!

Pinks & Needles was lucky enough to be picked by her to give goodies away today November 20th on her blog! Sorry I didn't mention this yesterday when the hoopla started : ( I was so preoccupied getting caught up on things. Yesterday (Day 1) was hosted by the lovely and talented Megan of Brassy Apple! Talk about cute aprons ~ Oh me oh my!
I'm excited to see who she has picked to host tomorrow (Day 3) be sure to pop over everyday to enter in your chance to win!
Pinks & Needles will be giving away 2 prizes:
One lucky winner will receive a Frosty the Snowman Cupcake Ornament + a Surprise Holiday Pin Topper and also we'll be giving away a pretty Chocolate Cherry Cupcake Ornament + a Surprise Holiday Pin Topper to another winner!
I already posted a sneak peek pic of Frosty the Cupcake Ornament a couple of entries ago (scroll down a little way to see) but here's what Prize #2 is going to be:

Have a wonderful weekend! I hope all of you get some Holiday tasks done ~ like baking, shopping or maybe even decorating. Hubby will be busy today digging into the ornament boxes and helping me get Halloween put back into it's rightful place : )

My First Blog Giveaway!!!!!!

Choose which blog you would like to follow by clicking on "Follow Blog" at the top of the page. I keep 4 blogs current (listed below)! Choose to follow 1 or more. The more blogs you follow the better your chances for winning! I will enter your name in once for each blog you follow : )

Pinks & Needles Blog a place to keep up to date with my Etsy shop Pinks & Needles!
California Girl Confections a place where I share recipes!
California Girl at Heart a place where I share fun things!
California Kiss Studio a place where I share art!
I will be giving away a lovely handmade surprise to the Lucky person who's name I pull from a hat on November 1st!!!!!!
Please note: you can comment here but in order to be entered into the drawing you must "follow" me at 1 or more of my 4 blogs : )
Thank you so much! I look forward to my first giveaway!!!! If you are already a follower you will automatically be entered into the drawing!