Rachael's Homemade Soaps Winner!

Thanks to all who entered this giveaway!!  The winner was chosen via random.org, and the lucky lady is...

#22

Mama Lusco!!

Congratulations!  I'll forward your email address to Rachael, and you should be hearing from her soon!

Have a great weekend!

My Spin on the Pin {2.10.12}

With Valentine's Day inching closer and closer, I've been on the lookout for some fun valentines ideas.   This Pin inspired me to make these valentines for my kids' classmates...

The bigger size is approx. 4.25"x 5.50".  I used my Printmaster program to create the valentines, printed them on white cardstock, and then hand cut the mustaches from black cardstock and glued them on.  The Hershey's Miniatures are wrapped in a 1.5"x3" piece of patterned paper, and secured to the valentine with a glue dot. 

After I made a few of the bigger size, I decided to make a smaller version.  These ones are approximately 2.75"x4.25".

 
I think I like the smaller size better...what do you think?

There will be no linky party this week.  I'm thinking of cutting those down to every other Friday so more people will have a chance to link up a project.  Does that work, or would you prefer to have the linky every week?  Your thoughts would be much appreciated!

Sew Cute Tuesday {2.07.12}

Welcome to Sew Cute Tuesday, a linky party for

SEWING PROJECTS ONLY!!

Here's a few projects that caught my eye from last week's linky party...

Creating Comfort shared these adorable Crochet Booties!!  Love them!

How cute is this Argyle Hoody from Melly Sews?!

 
And I loved this Denim and Lace Bag from Threading My Way!

Now, let's get this linky party started!

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Rules for linking:

**Link sewing projects only! (can be hand or machine sewn)

**Link to a specific blog post, not blog home page.

**Linky Tools will remain open until midnight on

Wednesday, February 8th.

{CLOSED} Rachael's Homemade Soaps Giveaway!!

***********This Giveaway is Now CLOSED***********

If you've ever been curious about homemade soap, then today's giveaway is for you!! 

I'm excited to introduce you to

 Rachael's Homemade Soap Shop! 

Rachael makes her soap using a traditional cold process that has been perfected over the last 8 years.

 
Her soaps contain no dyes or perfumes, just all natural essential oils, and they're perfect for sensitive skin.

I was able to try some of Rachael's soap, and I must say, I was in love as soon as I received it in the mail.  Look how adorable her packaging is!!

She also sent me a cute little face scrubbie...

Rachael's soaps passed with flying colors at my house!  My kids LOVE using it, and now find all kinds of excuses for washing their hands!!

How would you like the chance to win 4 bars of soap and 3 scrubbies from Rachael's Homemade Soap Shop?! 

Here are the rules for entering this giveaway:

(Mandatory Entry)
*Visit Rachael's Handmade Soap Shop and leave me a comment telling me what 3 scents you'd like to try.  Make sure to leave your email address in the comment so I have a way to contact you if you win!

You can get additional entries by:
*Adding Rachael's Soap Shop to your 'favorites' on Etsy
*Liking Rachael's FACEBOOK page

Leave a separate comment for each entry.

This giveaway will close at midnight (MST) on Thursday,
February 9th, and I'll announce the winner sometime Friday morning!

Good luck!

**If you place an order from Rachael's Homemade Soap Shop this week, you'll receive 2 free face scrubbies!  Just make sure you mention 'Creative Itch' in the notes to seller at checkout!

My Spin on the Pin {2.03.12}

I'm the type of Mom who LOVES to show off pictures of my kids.  The problem?  I keep forgetting to put their pictures in my purse.  I pinned this mini book with the intent of filling it with pictures of my little darlings, and keeping it in my purse to have ready to pull out in an instant!

Here's My Spin on the Pin...

There are a total of 12 pages, the perfect amount for pictures of my 5 kids, 2 dogs, and I'll even add a few of my cute husband in there!   

I haven't quite gotten around to filling it up with pictures just yet, but I'm working on it! 

This Mini Fold Book would be a great gift!  I could see it as a Valentine's Day gift for that special someone, or as a Mother's Day/Father's Day gift.  There are lots of possibilities!!

Now, let's see YOUR spin on the pin!!  Link up any project you've made that's been inspired by a pin on Pinterest! The linky will remain open until Midnight on Wednesday, February 8th.

Happy Pinning!