* Happy 2014 * (and giveaways too)

Happy New Year everyone!  I hope you had a good New Year's Eve.  I had a great December 31st.  I stayed up late with my boys and danced in the living room to ring in the new year while the little girl slept.  : ) 

A big box of goodies arrived - a present to myself from Meinke Toy:  Art Supplies!  Oh, it's like Christmas all over again.  : )))  I replenished some things I was low on.  I got more hand felting needles.  Mine are getting so dull.  I also got some new supplies they added to their shop that I think are really cool!  One is 'art yarns', and one is fibre batting.  Check it out!

top: art yarn.    under: tea cake batting

I have a new friend who spins.  She was telling me about what she makes, saying there are weird bits in them, and wondering if I might not like that.  *Oh I like that!*  I think these are just what fibre artists want. 

So - the batting.  See it underneath in the last photo?  I chose it, thinking it would be good for winter backgrounds.  This colorway was called 'teacake'.  I think I might pull some of the green out and use the other whisps to work into my scenes.  Or maybe I will spin it?  Really - the possibilities are endless.  I think that's what attracted me to it.  There's even angelina fibres in it.  mmmmm.  Shiny.

And these - sigh.  I just love the mixed threads so much.  These are great for postcards I think.  I also got a separate package from Meinke Toy - BUT IT'S A SECRET.  I am going to make something with it first and then I will show you.  Eleanor said, 'shhhhhh'.  I feel like I'm working in Santa's workshop.  It's kind of awesome.  : )

So.  A new year!  Let's celebrate with a GIVE-AWAY DRAW!  ONE comment per person please.  Everyone will be eligible for Draw # 1.  NEW followers will also be eligible for draw #2.

DRAW #1

I have a TWENTY DOLLAR coupon code up for grabs that can be used toward a purchase from Meinke Toy.  THANK YOU ELEANOR.  Meinke Toy is her online shop and she can ship anywhere (based out of Florida, USA).   Please show your support by liking their facebook page here and/or checking out their shop HERE. There is also their link button posted on my right sidebar.

To be eligible for the draw, simply leave your name and email in the comments below.  One per person please.  Tell me what resolutions you might have made in the way of art or creativity or stitching or happiness in general.  I would love to read those!  : )  Please inspire me!

DRAW # 2

If you are a new follower of my blog or my facebook page, please say so in the comment to get your name in the hat for a little package of goodies from me as well.  : )  Type 'NEW FOLLOWER' in your comment and you can have a chance to win one of three fun packs of random fibre yummies from my studio stash.  This will include decorative yarns, silk ribbon, and fabric... and whatever else I can cram in the envelope.: )

By 'new follower', I mean that you have clicked to follow a few months ago at the most.  I'm not really counting... but something like that.  You get the idea.  Be sure your email is there so I can contact you.  Tell your friends!

I will announce winners on Saturday.  Contest closes Friday night.  Let the resolutions roll in!  : )