Its giveaway time again!

We've reached 1000 fans on the facebook page! What a milestone! I appreciate everyone's support and enjoyment of my hats, headbands, and more. To celebrate, its giveaway time!

PRIZES
One person will win a $15 gift amount to spend on the ready to ship items at http://moandozzy.etsy.com
Three people will win a $5 gift amount to spend on the ready to ship items at http://moandozzyetsy.com

MANDATORY ENTRY
Comment below with your name and way to contact you (email, twitter @, whatever)

EXTRA ENTRIES Please comment each time you do one of these - that's how you get your extra entry! You can do each only once unless otherwise specified.
Tweet the link to this giveaway. (You can do this 2x a day)
Share the link to this giveaway on facebook (You can do this 1x a day)
Share my facebook fan page on facebook ( http://www.facebook.com/moandozzy )
Share my Etsy shop on facebook ( http://moandozzy.etsy.com )
Share my Etsy shop on Twitter ( http://moandozzy.etsy.com )
Comment and tell me your favorite item in my shop right now
Share a picture of a Mo & Ozzy item you own on facebook
Share a picture of a Mo & Ozzy item you own on twitter
Share a link to your favorite item in my Etsy shop on facebook
Tag yourself in a photo of an item you love in one of my albums on my facebook fan page. (You can do this twice)

WINNERS WILL BE PICKED using Random.org on December 16th, 2010. 1st number drawn will win $15. The next 3 #'s will recieve $5. You can ONLY win 2 draws. If you win 2 draws and are drawn again, I will just redraw.

ENTRY DEADLINE 10am MST on December 16, 2010.

WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED December 16, 2010 via the method you left here with your comment.

Thanks so much! I love you guys!

800 Friends!

We've reached 800 "likers" or fans on Facebook! To say thanks (for all your helpful comments, purchases, support, and kindness!) I'm giving away three prizes. Winners can choose a custom made prize - either a hair accessory or pair of baby booties.

To enter - comment with your name and a way to contact you.
Extra entries (comment for each, please!)
- visit my shop and tell me which item in there is currently your fav
- tell me what item you'd like to see back in the shop or new to the shop
- tweet about this giveaway with a link to this post
- share this giveaway (with link) with your facebook friends
- share this giveaway (with link) with your facebook fans

Thanks so much and good luck! You have until 10 am Monday, Nov. 15 MST to enter. I'll be using random.org to select 3 winners and notifying the winners Monday.

Its my Etsyversary! (Giveaway Time!)

I listed my first item on Etsy around September 15, 2009. Its already been a year . . . and what a year its been! I've learned listing strategies, started using twitter, learned about and complied with CPSIA guidelines, discovered that I don't make enough to be a business (great news at tax time . . . lol!), bought too much yarn, made tons of friends, started my fan page, and bought lots of homemade goodies! Its been super fun! I can't wait to see what this year brings!

So, in honor of my first year, lets do a giveaway! The 1st place prize is super fun . . . are you ready? . . . its 20% off all your orders until September 15, 2011. Woo hoo! 2nd place is free shipping to the US and Canada on all your orders until September 15, 2011 (international customers will recieve $2.00 off shipping costs on each order instead). 3rd place wins a free hair accessory or pair of booties . . . your choice of item and color scheme.

In addition, there will be extra listings this week, sales, and more! Ready to enter the giveaway? Here's how. (each option is worth one entry - please comment with each entry)

1. Comment below with your first name & last initial and a way to contact you (a twitter handle, email, whatever you're comfortable with . . . I just need to be able to let you know if you win!)
2. Comment below with your favorite item I make.
3. Tweet a link to my giveaway and then comment below. You can do this once a day.
4. Share a link to my giveaway on facebook and then comment below. You can do this once a day.
5. Tweet a link to my Etsy shop and then comment below. You can do this once a day.
6. Share a link to my Etsy shop on facebook and then comment below. You can do this once a day.
7. Share a link to my facebook fan page on facebook and then comment below. You can do this once a day.
8. Blog about this giveaway or my shop and share the link to your blog below.

All comments made before 9 pm MST on Saturday, September 18 are valid as entries! Winners will be choosen using Random.org. Thanks for playing!

Oh, as always, if blogger is being pesky and not letting you comment, you can contact me on twitter, facebook, or via email to comment and I'll add it here for you.

A baby gift . . .

Some of you know, its the year of the baby in my extended family . . . so many babies! I think (haven't heard for sure - other than they were being induced!) that my cousin and his wife had a new baby boy last week! They live in a place known for cold winters, so I made him this little hat.
The front

The back

A close up of the stitch detail.

Love, love, love little baby hats!

For Triplets . . .

When my facebook friends heard about my new tiny twin nieces, they came out in full force with words of encouragement. One even found some hand-me-down preemie clothes for the little ones (who knew preemie clothes were so hard to find?!?). To thank the woman who is donating clothing that belonged to her triplets, I've made a set of booties for them!
For a boy . . .

For another boy . . .

And for her girl!

awww . . . I can just imagine all those little feet . . . man, that's a lot of baby! Thank you!

The Whale Beanie

I've had an idea to put a whale on a sun hat, and i got the perfect opportunity to practce my whale stitching skills on this custom order!
The whale has a hand stitched grin, eye, and spout of water.

Light blue with white stripe and edging to add interest to the body of the hat.

Thanks for having me make this, Meagan!

Etsy Sweethearts - Wee Bee Uniques by Julie

Remember I told you I'd been the lucky recipient of some unexpected and very sweet gifts from my new friends? Well, Julie of Wee Bee Uniques had me pick out a couple favorites from her shop as a gift to Big Mac! She also sent shedding snakes for Crazy Pants, but he must love them a lot because he hid them from me and won't let me take a picture. lol! Here's my baby in his brown bear hat with orange stripes . . .
This is only his fourth or fifth time trying on a hat, so forgive the confused expression!

And this is the photo prop hat we picked. Isn't it sooooo cute? Big Mac has an extraordinary noggin (96th percentile!) and my hubby loves these hats so much, he told me not to hand them down to another baby, but keep them for the next. He's a fan of Julie's now for sure!

You can check out Julie's work on facebook:

http://www.facebook.com/moandozzy#!/pages/WeeBeeUniquesByJulie/144670929989?ref=ts

Or on Etsy:

http://weebeeuniquesbyjulie.etsy.com/

http://weebeephotoprops.etsy.com/

Please do drop by! She does amazing work and is so very kind!

Giveaway Item - Flower Booties!

I had that fun giveaway for reaching 500 fans and now have enough progress on the custom orders to start making the prizes for the winners now and then. The first winner choose baby booties in pink and white, so I thought it would be fun to try a new idea I had . . .
What do you think of the flowers as toe tops? I think I like them.

Otherwise, they're just like the booties I've been making, with the addition of and extra touch of color around the bottom to tie the flower in.

Etsy Baby Gifts - Lilikin's

If you've been holding out on buying or selling on Etsy, wondering if it would be a good experience, let me tell you, for the most part, everyone on Etsy is sweet, kind, and a pleasure to deal with! Case in point - the Etsy welcome for Big Mac! I will be posting his gifts as I get around to it and as the summer heat permits! (Lots of hats for Big Mac!)
Not only was I a participant in the Etsy Baby Shower, but some sellers spontaneously decided to welcome Big Mac by sending sweet handmade lovlies.
My sweet friend at Lilikin's http://lilikin14.etsy.com sent two of these SUPER ADORABLE diaper burp cloths for him!
The diaper makes the burp cloth extra soft and absorbant, and, as you can see, its big enough for the biggest baby oopsies!

I always love going to her shop to see what's new . . . she picks the most adorable fabrics in the world! In her shop, you'll find quilts, lovies, recieving blankets, burp cloths, and drawstring bags. Pay a visit! She also has a facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/Lililikins.Baby.Blankets.and.Quilts?ref=ts

A Custom Order - Dress, Hats, Hair Accessories!

Jennifer of Doodle Bug Boutique (you can find her store on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Doodle-Bug-boutique-and-more/122572481103173 ) Fell in love with a hat and a dress and combined them to have me make this fun toddler dress!
Here's the hat she ordered to match.
And these are the matching hair elastics on toddler-sized elastics.

A toddler size rose head band to match that dress!

And boys deserve great crochet too! A hat for her son.

Thanks so much Jennifer! I hope you AND the kids love it!

We have winners!

And they are . . .
babalina1
StayAtHomeMama
and
rialucette
Thanks everyone for celebrating with me! <3

500 Facebook Fans!

Wow!
All of the sudden, we have over 500 "fans" or "likers" on our facebook page! I know this is in large measure due to some of my new friends who have generously introduced friends, family, and even customers to my page and I really appreciate it! This is such a huge number . . . . I wanted to show my appreciation with something special, so I asked if my new friends would prefer a giveaway or a sale. It looks like a tie! So lets do both!

Sale: $5.00 off your purchase of $18.00 or more - enter 500 FANS in the message to seller.

Giveaway: Comment below with your name and favorite crochet item. Three winners will choose their prize - a pair of flower hair elastics or a pair of baby booties in acrylic and colors of their choice. If you are not commenting using your google or twitter account, please include a way to contact you in your comment! :) Want an extra entry? Tell your friends about the sale and giveaway on twitter, facebook, or whatever method you like and comment here letting me know that you did so.

The sale lasts until 7pm Monday, July 12, 2010 MST. All giveaway comments must be recieved by this time as well. Thanks again for telling your friends!

Don't forget to leave a comment!

Toddler Dress - Custom Order for Jennifer!

To be perfectly honest, this dress made me a little nervous, but the customer really LOVED this verigated yarn, so I made it for her and it turned out really cute!
This toddler dress is a 2T and features button straps (three button holes make them adjustable), a large rose embellishment, wide waistband, and fan stitch-edged skirt.

Here's the lace-up back (which also allows for flexible sizing).

Thanks, Jennifer for pushing my color sense in such a fun direction!

Baby Gift

This is a big summer (and fall!) for having babies in my extended family! waiting for my own baby can be a little . . . frustrating . . . so crochet has been a good distraction! I was able to finish this set for my cousin's baby, scheduled to arrive the first week of July!


The baby's momma requested blue and brown, so I stitched up this 0-3 month size set.

Brown cotton baby shoes with ankle straps, blue buttons, and verigated toe tops.

Blue cotton visor sun hat with verigated band and brown accents.

Hopefully she likes it!

Etsy Baby Shower!

Those of you who see my posts on Facebook may have heard about Etsy Baby Shower. Its a fun little, well, baby shower for Etsy users! If you use Etsy, are expecting, and have made at least 5 Etsy purchases, you can recieve 4 baby gifts from participating Etsy sellers with big hearts and talented hands! I am one of the summer recipients. I got some amazing items I plan to photograph and blog, and will do so after baby arrives! (More fun to have pictures with baby in them!) I also decided to be a participating shop and offered to do two baby gifts. I got assigned to give two gifts, one for a boy, one for a girl, for a momma to be of TWINS! I've been crazy busy filling orders before baby, but she's been so sweet and patient and the hats are done! I just need to package them up and take them to the box. Here's what they look like!
They're both 100% cotton sun hats and slightly smaller than my standard newborn size (becuase twins are tiny when they make their appearance!) but they should fit the babies for 3 months or more. Crochet stretches. :)

This is the boy one . . . . it's bright blue with a verigates yellow, blue, and green band with green borders.

Up close shot of the visor part. :)

Here is the girl hat! I used the same green for borders because I wanted them to "go together" without being too matchy. This one is bright pink with a pink, orange, yellow, and green band. I also added a yellow flower and ruffle brim.

These were so fun to plan and make! If you're interested in being a recipient or participating shop for Etsy Baby Shower, check out http://etsybabyshower.blogspot.com . It is so fun!

The Great Baby Giveaway!

I'm counting down to baby, so let's have a giveaway!
How do I enter?
Just comment on this post! Include a date, time, and weight. Please, just one guess per person. Also, if you post your comment as "Annonymous", please include an email address so I can let you know you've won!
What could I win?
A gift certificate to my Etsy shop! http://moandozzy.etsy.com
The person who guesses date AND time closest to when the baby is born gets a $20 gift certificate code to my etsy shop!
The person (or people) who guesses closest to baby's birth weight get a $10 gift code to my Etsy shop! (There will be up to 3 winners for this - if I've got multiple guesses of the same weight, I'll use random.org to pick three winners.)
The people who guess the right day for baby to be born get $5 gift codes to my shop . . . no limit! Everyone who guesses the right day gets one!
When do I need to enter?
By Friday, May 28 at 9pm MST.
When will I know if I've won?
About 4 or 5 days after I have the baby. I'll be in the hospital for at least three days, so when I get home, I'll start e-mailing the winners with their codes.
How long will it take to get my stuff when I order using my gift code?
Not much longer than it takes now (with the exception of custom orders). I'll have lots of helpers here to run packages to the post office for me.
DISCLAIMER:
If I have the baby before the contest closes on May 28, I'll use random.org to choose a $20, a $10, and 4 $5 winners. :)

Time to guess . . . and win!

Hello, friends! Its been ages since we did a GIVEAWAY, and I think its time we did one! And since I'm counting down to baby, I figured maybe you could join me! Here's some info . . .
What can I win?
The person who guesses date AND time closest to when the baby is born gets a $20 gift certificate code to my etsy shop!
The person (or people) who guesses closest to baby's birth weight get a $10 gift code to my Etsy shop! (There will be up to 3 winners for this - if I've got multiple guesses of the same weight, I'll use random.org to pick three winners.)
The people who guess the right day for baby to be born get $5 gift codes to my shop . . . no limit! Everyone who guesses the right day gets one!
How do I enter?
Well, you can't just yet. You will comment on the giveaway blog post that will appear on the morning of Tuesday, May 25. You'll have until 9pm MST to post your date, time, and weight guess on Friday, May 28. Only ONE entry per person!
So why are you posting this now?
To make it fair, I'm having a Q & A period so everyone has the same information. That means someone who doesn't know me can have all the info my sister has, so everyone can enter.
Where can I ask questions?
Just comment on this post with your questions and I'll answer them as soon as I can. You can also ask questions on the Baby Q & A Topic on my facebook page. (Go to www.facebook.com/moandozzy and click the "Discussions" tab, then click "Baby Q & A".)
NO more asking questions after 9 pm MST on Monday, May 24!
When will I know if I've won?
About 4 or 5 days after I have the baby. I'll be in the hospital for at least three days, so when I get home, I'll start e-mailing the winners with their codes.
How long will it take to get my stuff when I order using my gift code?
Not much longer than it takes now (with the exception of custom orders). I'll have lots of helpers here to run packages to the post office for me.
DISCLAIMER:
If I have the baby before the contest closes on May 28, I'll use random.org to choose a $20, a $10, and 4 $5 winners. :)

Starfish on the Beach!

When I made my first starfish hat, I really thought it was a risk. My hubby thought it looked weird. But it has been my most popular hat! Even overshadowing the ladybug hat! Here are a couple off-Etsy hats I've completed . . . .

This first one is for my friend at http://lilikin14.etsy.com in a 12 to 18 month size.

She request the "top secret" buttons. :) (I've had to remove them from hats for children under 3 years due to federal regulations . . . if you get buttons on a hat for your tot, just be sure to check for loose ones before handing the hat over. My son wears his button hat a lot and we've yet to loose a button!)

This one is for my cutie pie nephew. I made it for his first birthday, which is actually this weekend, but since they were on vacation at the beach last week, he got it early. :)

I can do any color of starfish. So far the most popular are the red and orange. I've done a purple one as well (you waterfront folks know that purple ones are actually pretty common!)

One Month to Go!

My official due date is June 12 . . . one month to go! I'm so excited! This post will fill you in on how I'll keep shop while I'm in the hospital, and how you can expect things to change when I bring my new baby home!
Will Mo and Ozzy on Etsy be put in vacation mode? No. I need to be distracted as I near my due date or I go to the hospital and get sent home a lot. :) It will stay open because I probably won't want to jump on the computer real quick before getting in the car to go to the hospital and have my baby.
What if I purchase something, custom order something, or convo you about my order while you're in the hospital? I'll only be in the hospital 3 days. I'll get back to you as soon as I get out! If I get too bored, I might even get back to you while I'm still there!
I've been planning to custom order something. Am I too late? No, but the sooner the better! If I'm working on your order and go into labor, your order will take longer than usual.
Will you take custom orders still after you have the baby? Yes. The time table will be different, though. Now I can complete a custom order in 2 days to a week at the most. After the baby comes, you should expect most custom orders to take one to two weeks.
How will your Etsy shop be different after the baby is born? You may notice a decrease in the number of new items added to the shop, since I'll be busy with twice the number of boys I had before!
How long after you have the baby will it be before you can ship out orders? If the item is ready to ship, it will still go out ASAP. I will have lots of helpers at my house who can run packages to the post office for me.

If you have other questions, please comment and I'll answer them for you. Thanks for the kind wishes and support!

Patriotic Finds - Weekend Wonder

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3997676&id=191942987248Hello! So sorry I missed doing Weekend Wonder last week . . . . my sweet, sweet customers have been keeping my mind of pregnancy aches and pains with lots of pretty custom orders! Today I am not featuring just one shop. The 4th of July is a big holiday at our house, and I
m not sure how much blogging I'll be doing end of June, so I wanted to show off some patriotic favorites now! Memorial Day is coming, after all!

First up, this gorgeous headband OR necklace (you can wear it either way!) by Creations by Eileen:
http://creationsbyeileen.etsy.com
My favorite thing about this piece is the cute little stars! http://www.etsy.com/listing/46461310/patriotic-red-white-and-blue-wire

Next up is a fellow Utah Etsy Team member - this is GORGEOUS hand-crafted fine jewelry. Not just pretty jewelry, the real stuff!
http://galleonsgold.etsy.com
Beautiful gold eagles on earrings and a gorgeous necklace!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/43914316/eagle-dangling-earring-with-necklace-set

Next is a super patriotic set by Claire's Bowtique!
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3997676&id=191942987248#!/pages/Allegan-MI/Claires-Bowtique/191942987248
Cute headband, sweet top, fun flip flops and a fluffy tutu! http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3997676&id=191942987248

These sweet booties are from a fellow Etsy Fiber Arts Team (FAST) member!
http://ohbabydotcom.etsy.com

I love the little star button! http://www.etsy.com/listing/46260640/yankee-doodle-dandy-cotton-baby-booties

Ok, the last one is mine. :)

http://moandozzy.etsy.com

Patriotic hat for a baby girl! The toddler boy version will be coming up later this week! http://www.etsy.com/listing/45346793/crochet-flower-sun-hat-for-baby-girl

Enjoy your patriotic holidays!

Lilikins - Weekend Wonder

I know. Baby stuff? Again? Well, its getting to be that time! Besides, I really HAVE to feature this shop . . . . I tell her how much I love the things she makes about every day on Facebook. :)
Lilikins Handmade One of a Kind Baby Blankets are just so PRETTY. I've seen a lot of baby blankets and burp cloths on Etsy, but they usually only require a Wal Mart Clearance rack and as much sewing skill as I have (not much) to make yourself. These blankets feature thoughtfully selected fabrics and GREAT sewing (I can even tell from the pictures!)

This first set is so pretty . . . I'm as much a sucker for little girl things as any female in her late 20's, but all that pink would get a little obnoxious after a while. I adore the colors paired with the distinctly all-girl print.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/32687205

I love this set so much. I think its because my mother always had a few and loved, loved, LOVED those old readers from the 50's and 60's. (Think Dick and Jane) This set would be arodable for a little girl or boy and has such a fun retro appeal.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/45203491

This quilt is so stinking cute . . . I want one for MY bed! I just adore how cute the fabrics are together and how its laid out . . . . too cute.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/43910452/daisy-gray-quilt

Here's the link to Lilikins shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/Lilikin14

Be sure to stop by and ooh and ahh a little.

Custom Sun Hats

My friend from Claire's Bowtique has 3 fun boys and one sweet baby girl, so she ordered these sun hats to help keep them cool and shady this summer! Each hat is 100% cotton with the exception of the red starfish on each starfish hat. The acrylic yarn makes a much more interesting starfish for some reason. :)


Ladybug sun hat sized for 9 - 15 months.

Starfish sun hat for 12-24 months.

Starfish sun hat for 4 - 6 years

Starfish sun hat for 6-8 years.

All three little boy sun hats lined up. So fun!
Thanks for having me make these for your adorable family!
Be sure to visit Claire's Bowtique on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Allegan-MI/Claires-Bowtique/191942987248 ! There are fun hair bows, flip flops, tutus, shirts, onsies, and more! Amiee can even customize an item to match your favorite hat from my shop . . . she's very talented!