What Will You Win??

If you think I just forgot to post what the winner of my Give-A-Way will receive you are wrong.

I honestly just could not decide. 

So here is the deal...

The winner will get to pick from a huge variety of things. I'm not even opposed to trying something new.

Here are a few ideas:

Baby Shoes

Changing Set

Wallet

Gadget Case for your gadget

Pillow cover

Maybe a skirt for your baby girl

Headband (for you or baby)

Ok you get the idea. 

The point is you don't have to have a baby or even know anyone that does. I'll make you something that will be a great fit for you no matter what stage of life  you are in.

So go ahead and enter on the next post down.

Spring Cleaning, Anniversary and Maybe A Give-A-Way

Okay okay, yes there will be a give-a-way, but back to that in a minuet.

I love spring. Spring in fact is when I first started The Vintage Clothespin. Yep, it's been 2 years this month that I sold my first pair of oven mitts. Affectionately named "The Scrappy Mitt".

Spring is my creative time. I'm not sure why. Maybe it is the warm weather, maybe the sun and all the Vitamin D. Or maybe it is just when for no reason at all my mind starts to go and does not stop.

 I'm in sort of a predicament. I have so many ideas in my head right now. So many in fact that if I don't start sewing them soon I'm afraid I'll loose them. My sweet husband suggested I draw my ideas out so I don't forget them. Oh sweet husband of mine, don't you remember...I CAN'T DRAW!! That is absolutely not a talent of mine. That is also why you will NEVER see sketches of things I'm working on. I simply don't have any and just plain can't make them.

In order for me to be able to sew these new ideas I have to have a place to put the finished product. (Umm, yeah I'm out of places to store things. I even moved everything out of our linen closet and renamed it "The Vintage Clothespin Storage Center").

Here is where you come in. You lucky people you!

I'm having a HUGE SPRING CLEANING SALE!!!

I'll be listing ABSOlUTELY EVERYTHING I have that is made and ready to be shipped. Some of it is new stuff that I have just never had a chance to list and some of it is already in the shop now.

EVERYTHING LISTED IN THE SHOP IS ON SALE.

The sale starts TODAY, as in RIGHT NOW and ends on Saturday April 30, 2011!!!

Head on over to the shop! Once it is gone it is gone!! 

And just because blogs are boring without any pictures I added some random ones in. Yeah, they have nothing really to do with any of this, but I hope you enjoy them. :)

WAIT!!! The give-a-way! I almost forgot.

Three ways to enter:

*** Like me on Facebook***

***Facebook, or blog about the sale***

and last but not least

***Tell me something you'd like me to start making or selling. No new ideas? Tell me your favorite thing I already make.***

Listen up this is important

POST A COMMENT FOR EACH OF YOUR ENTRIES.

if you do all three things make sure you post a comment for EACH OF THEM. That means if you complete all three tasks you should leave me three different comments.

And now if you have made it through this whole long wordy post leave an extra comment for yourself. You deserve a BONUS entry. :)

A NEW LINE!

Say Welcome to:

The Gadget Cases

This one is for the Macbook Air. I made it first because well that is what I have. 

Look for iPad, iPod, Kindle and tons of other cases to come soon!

Love the hardware!

Want one? Check my shop or sign up for a month over there--->

My Newest Addition (The Camera Bag)

Remember back when I sold my old camera?

Well, I got myself a new one and I've been thinking and thinking about the perfect design for my new camera bag. 

And here it is...

I wanted a messenger style bag so I could just throw it across me when I was shooting and not have to worry about it falling off of my shoulder. I came up with this new design. Is it tacky to fall in love with your own design?

The buckles are one of my favorite parts (who am I kidding, I love  the whole thing!). I looked and looked for something original and I think I found it with these little beauties. 

Inside I have a liner that divides into five different sections if needed. Right now I just have it divided into four. It fits my camera, two lenses (one on camera), my charger and all the cords that go with it, as well as my little Flip camcorder.

And just incase that was not enough I have eight little pockets inside for my business cards, phone, ipod...

On the back and front (under the flap) are four pockets large enough for notebooks and fun books. There is also a pocket on each side. As if I didn't have enough!

To top everything off I put some feet on the bottom to protect my bag as well as my camera. I love them!

So that's it, The Camera Bag.

I'll be taking a few custom orders for these so if you want one be sure to sign up for your month. 

Also, this new messenger bag will be available soon in a purse style!

Little birdie love

I just got an email for this new line by Joel Dewberry

I LOVE IT!!

Check out the whole line here: Really do you won't be sorry!

http://joeldewberry.blogspot.com/2011/03/aviary-ii-in-flight.html

Joel's first Aviary line was discontinued and I bought all I could of it. I have since ran out and just yesterday looked at my last tiny piece of fabric from his collection and was a little sad to use it up. Then this...yeah!

Don't you want me to make something pretty for you out of this wonderful fabric?

Custom Order Notice

In the short amount of time I've had my shop re-open I've already had a few requests for custom orders. 

Let's face it I'm a sucker.

In light of that I've decided to take one to two custom orders (depending on the size of the orders) every month.

March and April are already full, but I'll be sure to post about any openings if they come available or if I'm feeling particularly ambitious.

If you know you are going to want something for a baby shower or your baby that is due in, I don't know, say August don't wait until the last minuet to secure your month. To see if a month is available check over here-------->
on my side bar for an updated schedule.

By the way as I sit here and type this I keep looking out my window only to see whiteness falling from the sky. It is snowing!! Yeah, almost April and it is snowing! I like the winter and all, but I'm kinda over it now!

The most magical place on earth

I have a favorite place.

The place of my dreams really.

The Quilt Barn is my Disneyland!

First of all it is located in one of the cutest small towns, Kimberly ID. And I'm a sucker for small towns!

Heather has everything I ever want. Fabric from my favorite designers, a place for the kids to play, and a husband that will babysit them for me when he is there (that may be my favorite feature).

If you ever come for a visit you can rest assured that one of the stops on your vacation will be The Quilt Barn.

The Quilt Barn is where I bought the fabric to make my very first bag ever.

When I returned the next week to get some more fabric Heather saw my bag and was the first one to tell me that I MUST sell them. She introduced me to Etsy and the rest is history.

Why am I telling you this?

Today is a rainy cloudy day and I all I keep thinking is that I want to go to The Quilt Barn. The place where my dreams come true.

I just don't know how bad I want to drag all three kids there by my self, in the rain. Yeah it's worth it. Off to The Quilt Barn we go!!


Sad you can't come with me? Don't worry Heather does online sales too just check out their website!

The Bib

Creative name right?

Honestly no cute name could do this baby bib justice so I decided to just keep it simple. That and I could not think of a name. ;)

So here it is... a little something new for the ol' shop.

a little car somethin' for the boys

Each bib is hand pieced and machine quilted to give it that sort of vintage look. On the back is a very soft, very absorbent, terry cloth fabric.

As most things in my shop the bib was made out of pure desperation. Lily has been sporting her little bibs for the last few weeks because she has sprouted a small slobbering problem. And by small I mean the whole front of her shirt is sopping wet in a matter of minuets without some sort of protection. 

So it works well even for those little cuties that aren't even eating solids yet.

All of The Bib's pictured are now for sale in my shop and ready to be shipped. Yeah for no waiting!!

Enjoy

My wish list

Many handmade artists have blogs.

And many handmade artist blogs have pictures of their studios.

Mine does not.

Why, you ask.

My studio while a good size is somewhat cluttered. 

I do not have any sort of closet in my room and therefore no storage!! Picture fabric and supplies strewn about. that is pretty much the current condition.

After two years with The Vintage Clothespin I have come to the conclusion that my little business is not going anywhere soon and I need to create a place that feels inspiring as well as functional. 

So...in my quest for the studio of my dreams I compiled a little wish list. A wish item really. Just this one thing is that too much to ask?

It's from Aidan Gray and 

I am SO in love with it! 

Not to mention storage problem SOLVED!!

Think of all the fabric, zippers, thread, trinkets, shipping supplies, glue sticks, etc. etc. I could keep in here.

I could have a drawer for each of my hand drawn designs and all of the prototypes. Oh what a dream.

I am in the process of trying to talk my Brother-in-law into making it for me. Unfortunately he is not willing to trade this beauty for the 25 or so diaper bags it would take to pay for it. One day I will have it!! I hope:)

Do any of you have storage solutions? I am up for suggestions.

Hello Again!!

It's been a while and I'm so excited to be back! 

I have to start with a picture of my three cuties!

Now down to business. Just wanted to let all of you blog readers know that I will be opening my shop again on 

TOMORROW!!
(The shop is actually open today so feel free to look, but I'll have EVERYTHING listed tomorrow.)

I have a bunch of NEW stuff I can't wait to show you.

One thing has changed for a little while. 

I will not be taking any custom orders.

I am not quite ready to jump in with those just yet.

One bonus of this though is that everything in my shop is

 READY-TO-SHIP!!!

This means no more waiting for the typical 10-14 business days!!

All orders will be shipped on Thursdays.

One more thing. As a blog reader I'm going to give you a coupon for 10% off. This coupon will only be good for OPENING day 

3.15.2010

Be sure to write a little reminder on your calendar so you don't forget.

The code is:

Imback2011

I'm so excited to be back!

Thank you to all of you for your support. 

-Kristy

FOR SALE

  SOLD

It's time to say goodbye to my friend. :(

I'm selling my Camera, the one that has been with me for our moves from state to state. The one that has seen the birth of my three kids and watched them as they grew. (nothing like getting sentimental huh?)

Yes, it's time to bid a fond farewell to my friend.

Nikon D40 Body 

(This camera is in wonderful condition.) 

- Lens: 3x 18-55mm f3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor lens

-Also, I'm including the camera bag and neck strap that was custom made for it by The Vintage Clothespin, (hehe, AKA I made the bag myself) ;)

Everything listed for 

$350.00

Let me know if you are interested.

Sad, but typing this really does make me kind of sad to see it go. Can I blame that on post-pregnancy hormones?

She's Amazing!

My Little Miss made her official debut on November 27, 2010. She only had a three min. birthday since she was born at 11:57pm.

She is beautiful and amazing.

I could not have pictured a more perfect little girl.

I'm taking some time off to focus on my family.

 Thanks for all of your support!

Closing Up...

Hi all!

Just a note to let you know that I'll be closing the shop in the next couple of weeks in preparation for our Little Miss to come.

I'm not sure when I'll be re-opening so if you want anything for Christmas please let me know NOW!! Everything that is listed in the shop right now is made and ready for shipment!

I will be taking up to 10 custom orders before I close but only for these items...

Burpies

Mini Wallets

Dream Slings
and
ONE Carrier Canopy

These custom orders are available on a first come first serve basis. Once the ten spots are full your kind of out of luck.

I want to thank you all for making this such a great year. It has been so fun to get to know you.

Thanks again,

Kristy

For Little Miss

I just finished this for my Little Miss and I was too excited to not post it!

It still has all the great features of all my other Carrior Canopy's, but this one has an adorable mustard yellow velvet ruffle around it just for my sweet girl.

Here's hoping she likes mustard yellow as much as I do.

Couldn't help it

I couldn't help but share my little men in their Halloween costumes.

They were the cutest little lions I've ever seen.

And the winners are...

Congratulations to

Tanya and Collin

and

Nick and Kim

Thanks to everyone for entering! I hope your holiday is a great one!!

Tanya and Kim, or Nick and Collin, email me to claim your prizes!!

thevintageclothespin@hotmail.com

Fall Give-A-Way

I love Fall! Who doesn't really?

These new little flowers I've been making have really got me in the Fall mood!

So I thought I'd share the crisp happy feeling of fall and do a give-a-way!

Here's what ya do...

(each item listed is worth one entry)

1) Post about this give-a-way on your facebook page or blog with a link.

2) "Like" The Vintage Clothespin on Facebook and write on my "wall". If you have already don't this just write on my wall.

3) Last of all... Comment on this post to let me know that you have entered and let me in your comment what your favorite color combination of flowers is or what colors you would like to see.

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE A COMMENT FOR EACH THING YOU HAVE DONE ON THE LIST!!

Here's what ya get...

Pick your favorite Flower set

The spiced Pumpkin Collection

The Rainy Day Collection

The Fall Morning Collection

The Storm Cloud Collection

Ok pick TWO!!

Don't have a little girl to win for? That's ok. I'll make them into a cute little pin for YOU!

I've been wearing them on my cardigans (my pregnant wardrobe item of choice).

Well hello little girl. Five weeks to go! :)

Just a side note, I may pick more than one winner...I'm just sayin'.

The Spiced Pumpkin Collection

These little flowers are my new favorite!

Dainty enough to add just the right amount of feminine without being overwhelming.

I love how small they are. Each measuring only about 1 3/4". They look great alone or in a little cluster.

A little snap clip on the back makes them perfect for the babies that have both a lot or a little hair. No hair at all? Clip it to a headband for a cute little accent

Just a little somethin'

Today I decided it was time to sew something for me!

I took my Nikon Camera strap off when I first got my camera about three years ago because it was ugly I thought it lacked in the appearance department.

Today I made this!

I love ruffles (as if you couldn't tell by now)!! and I left these ones unfinished because...

well...

it's mine and I like it that way.

I can't wait to actually put it to good use.

A new look

I have mentioned before that I'm ready for a change in the look of my shop and blog. My blog and Shop have been the same since I opened them. And since I am a sentimental fool I could not bring myself to change any of it, even though it was not my favorite to begin with. So Tonight I decided to just go ahead and do it!

I started with this...

I changed my Shop banner.

Old Banner:



New Banner:

Look for more new changes soon to come.
Changes not only to the look of my blog and Shop,
but more new fun Stuff in celebration!

The Dream Sling

Here it is...

The Dream Sling

I'm so excited to add this new ring sling to my shop!

I searched high and low and did a ton of research to prefect this design.

   

The sling is made of a single layer of fabric so that it is easy to use and very breathable for baby. Want a cordinating fabric on the inside? Just ask!

Tail can be worn down or tucked around your back and under baby.

The Dream Sling is great for babies and toddlers from 6lbs. to 35lbs. There are many different ways to wear it so that baby will never get board! (Baby pictured is five months old).

The gather along the back makes this sling fit right every time! Never will all the fabric bunch together or will you be messing around trying to get it to lay flat across your back. Just a great fit everytime.

Don't know how to use a ring sling? I'll send you a link to a wonderful site with all the do's and dont's after purchase and before your sling is shipped.

You can find this one in my shop today and look for more on Monday. There is only one other sling made with this fabric, it's mine. ;) The one pictured it made of an Amy Butler fabric that is now out of print. So if this is the one you want snatch consider this fair warning that it is the only one you will be able to get.

So...what do you think?

P.S. Thanks to Amanda and Leila for being such great models!!