Friday, November 16, 2012

Giveaway Kickoff

Let's kick off the weekend right!!!!!

Today starts is the first day of the Smalltown Dreamz Celebration Giveaway! Entry Details and the Rafflecopter to enter the giveaway can be found by clicking on the Celebration image below. I will be giving away 2 free patterns of winners choice. The winner that gets to pick their patterns will have 1 year to choose. I hope you get a chance to enter. I look forward to another great year with you all.






Also in some other giveaway news I am a vendor in the HodgePodge Crochet Giveaway. Details can be found by clicking on the giveaway image below

 



Thanksgiving is right around the corner and even though I don't have to really worry about to much, I am still feeling behind. I do have 2 local craft shows coming up here Dec 1st and the 8th. I am so excited. This will be my first round of craft fairs that I will participate in. I have to admit I am a bit nervous but I have decided that even if I don't do well at those, I will try again at some different shows next year. 




Well I hope you all have a great weekend. What projects will you be working on?


Happy Crafting,
Smalltown Mama

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Fleece Hats


Baby it's cold outside!!!!

With winter on the way there are lots of small heads that are going to be needing some coverage to keep them warm. 


Making these fleece hats are the first attempt at a garment that I have tried to sew since I got my sewing machine almost a year ago. I am having so much fun making these hats. I was looking at one of my sons hats and thought that I liked the way it looked and it looked simple enough to make.

So I took some cardstock and drew out my pattern. In order to get all my sizes it took a bit of trial and error but I eventually got it.



 I cut 4 panels and 2 end pieces for the brim of the hat. I would start by sewing 2 panels together and then the other 2. Then you take your first end piece and fold it in half with the good side of the fleece on the outside. Then I put all my edges together with the brim piece on the side of the hat that would be worn on the outside. With your edges lined up start sewing it. Make sure your edges remain lined up during your sewing process. When your done sewing cut off your strings and then you can see that you have a nice seams line between your panels and your brim piece.








After both your halves are sewn up it is then time to sew the 2 halves together. Cut all your hanging threads and any extra bulky fabric and your finished. You have yourself a cute winter hat.

These hats are available for custom orders on in my ETSY Shop. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.














Happy Crafting
Smalltown Mama



Monday, November 12, 2012

Giveaway Reminder




Pattern Giveaway and a Celebration!!





Just a quick reminder that I am contributing in a massive giveaway
 over at HodgePodge Crochet. She is celebrating getting over 2000+ fans. Hop on over there and say hello and sign up for some amazing prizes! There are over 80 vendors!!!!! How exciting. For the giveaway I will be giving away one of my patterns. (Winners Choice)

Click on the photo below to quick link over to HodgePodge Crochet for all the details. 


Good Luck to everyone who enters and CONGRATULATIONS again to HodgePodge Crochet on getting to 2000+ fans!!

Happy Crafting
Smalltown Mama

Friday, November 9, 2012

It's a Celebration!



Lots of things to celebrate as we just reached the 100 fans mark. We also have an important date coming around the corner.






Multi Vendor Giveaway

*(All prize photos can be found in the album listed Giveaway Prizes, found in the photo section on our Facebook Page.)*



On Friday November 16th you will be able to enter into the Smalltown Dreamz Celebration Giveaway!! I am giving away 2 of my patterns to 1 winner. The winner will get their choice of patterns. This has been an amazing trip for me this past year and I can't think of a better way to give back to my fans


*If you are a vendor and would like to join in on this celebration please contact me either by FB message or by email. Please include your Shop/Site Name and Web Address along with  your name. Also include a description of what you are giving away or a photo.

International Residents can enter unless otherwise specified. 

1. HOW TO ENTER: Entry is simple, simply follow the Rafflecopter instructions on the post. You MUST be a fan of the vendor’s page in order to be eligible to win the prize you are entering. You must also agree to the terms and conditions set forth in order to be eligible to win.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Open to adults 18 years of age or older at the time of entry.
3. WINNERS SELECTION: Winners will be selected within 48 hours after the close of the event from among all eligible entries received during the Giveaway. Winners will be determined at random using Rafflecopter. Winners will be announced on the giveaway post and contacted via email. Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize or a new winner will be selected.
4. PRIZE/APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE: Prize value is listed in each vendor’s shop. Odds of winning a prize are dependent upon the total number of eligible entries received. Prizes are limited to one (1) per household (unless otherwise stated).
5. GENERAL: Subject to all federal, state and local laws/regulations. Neither Smalltown Dreamz, the Sponsor, nor any affiliates will have any liability whatsoever for any injuries, losses or damages of any kind caused by any prize or resulting from acceptance, possession, use and/or misuse of any prize or participation in these promotions. Acceptance of a prize shall be construed as and signify the winner’s agreement and consent that Smalltown Dreamz or the Sponsor may use the winner’s name, voice, likeness and/or prize information, without limitation, for promotional purposes without further consideration, review, approval or payment, where allowed by law. By participating in this promotion, entrants agree to be bound by the decisions of Smalltown Dreamz and the Sponsor, which are final and binding in all respects.
6. INTERNET: Neither Smalltown Dreamz nor the Sponsor is responsible for electronic transmission errors resulting in omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operations or transmission or alterations of entry materials, or for technical, network, telephone equipment, electronic, computer, hardware or software malfunctions or limitations of any kind, or inaccurate transmissions of or failure to receive entry information by Smalltown Dreamz or the Sponsor on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website or any combination thereof. If, for any reason, the promotions are not capable of running as planned for any reason Smalltown Dreamz or the Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Giveaway and select the winners by random drawing from among all eligible entries received from all methods combined up to the point of the action taken by Smalltown Dreamz or the Sponsor.
7. SPONSOR: Smalltown Dreamz is the host of the giveaway and is in no way to be considered the Sponsor, unless the giveaway specifically discloses that Smalltown Dreamz is the Sponsor. The Sponsor is deemed to be the party providing the product for the giveaway. The Sponsor is responsible for shipment and delivery of giveaway product, unless otherwise specified.
8. DISCLOSURE: Smalltown Dreamz has not received the same prize and/or compensation in order to facilitate a review for giveaway purposes. The comments made within the post are in no way reviewed, edited or influenced by any parties, including the Sponsor. All opinions are 100% that of Smalltown Dreamz.



Vendors List

Smalltown Dreamz - 2 free patterns from shop
Photo Jewelry - 1 free pattern from shop
KiKi Love Creations - TBA
Kayla's Creations - 2 ornaments from shop
A happy thought Indeed - Earring and Necklace set




a Rafflecopter giveaway
















Happy Crafting!!!
Stephanie Jennings

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

Pattern Giveaway and a Celebration!!





I am so very pleased to be helping HodgePodge Crochet celebrate her 2000+ fans by giving away one of my patterns in her MASSIVE Giveaway. You have to go check it out. There are so many fabulous vendors. By clicking on my giveaway photo below you can quickly be linked over to HodgePodge Crochet to get the details on her wonderful Giveaway!



Good Luck to everyone who enters and CONGRATULATIONS to HodgePodge Crochet on getting to 2000+ fans!!

Happy Crafting
Smalltown Mama




Sunday, November 4, 2012

Medium and Large Pumpkin Release

It's November and any of you are like me..... you start thinking about THANKSGIVING!!





Some of you might be hosting Thanksgiving this year and thinking to yourself. What neat decorations can I fill my house with. Well with enough time to make a couple for yourself why not think about some of these elegant pumpkins.

That's right the elegant pumpkin pattern has been released!

 This is a double pack pattern. The PDF will include the patterns for both the medium and large pumpkins for $5.70.(US Dollars)

These pumpkins are sure to make any room look elegant.






This Pattern is sold in the following shops


Ravelry (Coming Soon)
Craftsy (Coming Soon)




Below are other examples of the finished pattern.




 






Happy Crafting,

Smalltown Mama

Friday, October 26, 2012

Halloween Pattern Sale



Happy Halloween

I would like to celebrate this Halloween with a pattern sale!!




That's right all my patterns are on sale for 31% off through October 31, 2012

This sale is only available through the following pattern shops

and 

Thank you to all those that supported me through the year. I look forward to making many more patterns in the future!



Happy Crafting
Smalltown Mama

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Jack-O-Lantern Pattern Released!!



Jack-O-Lantern Pattern Releases!!



I am very excited that over the next week I will be releasing the rest of my Halloween Collection. Today the Jack-O-Lantern Pattern has released. I hope everyone will enjoy making this as much as I did.

You can find it available in all 3 of my shops



<--This pattern will fit the Mini Witch's Hat pattern that was released last week.




Here is a sneak peak at whats releasing next week-->









This weekend is Halloween and kids will be dressed up in their cute little costumes. I can't wait to see all the goodies my little one comes home with, on top of seeing all the other little witches, monsters, and ninjas running through out the town. Then at the end of the night the people in our community get together in the center of town at the baseball field for an awesome community bonfire. Last year was our first year living here in our little village and we had a good time. I look forward to seeing familiar faces and lots of fun the rest of the week. Wednesday is the last day of school for the kids out here so let the Halloween Festivities BEGIN!!!! What are you doing this Halloween?

Happy Crafting,
Smalltown Mama




Thursday, October 18, 2012

Mini Witches Hat Pattern Released!!

The Mini Witches Hat Pattern released today. 







You can find it available in all 3 of my shops








<--This pattern will fit the Jack-o-Lantern pattern




On some other pattern news today I was able to finish the video tutorial for the new pumpkin pattern. This pattern will hit testers this weekend.I am really looking forward to releasing this pattern. I am very proud of the way the pumpkin pattern turned out.


Happy Crocheting,
Smalltown Mama

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Amigurumi Testers Needed!!!

Calling Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Testers!!!


Yes with the holiday season coming up I feel more patterns coming. I am in search of some Amigurumi pattern testers. If you are interested please email me at smalltowndreamz@gmail.com. please send me some photos of some of your work also. Here is a sneak peak at my newest pattern that is getting ready for testing.





Happy Crafting

Stephanie Jennings

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Updates, Updates, Updates!!!!

 I am BACK!!!!!!!


So I know its been a while since I have been able to write to you guys. This past summer my illness went into overdrive and I had to take some time away to get things back on track on recover. During this time my PC crashed and I lost everything I had done in 2012. It has taken me a bit to get things back and my hard drive is in the process of being recovered.





During this time I literally had to step away from the crafting table but I was able to come up with some awesome ideas for the holiday season and for 2013. This month I will be releasing the fall 2012 collection for my crochet items. The patterns are in testing right now. Here is a sneak peak at whats to come.











 I have to be honest I can't wait to get back to the sewing machine. I have a new toy as well and this will assist me in MANY departments of my crafting world. I got the Silhouette Cameo Designer Edition.

 I was also lucky enough to get the fabric blade. I have to be honest the fabric blade is no different than the regular cutting blade. However we all know that you should never cut fabric with the same blade that you cut paper. I have had some fun playing around on it so far. I have only made a couple Halloween shadowbox cards. You can see some of my first work on my sister site www.kikilovecreations.blogspot.com .


However I wanted to share my latest card and so far my favorite card with you today. I call this one the pumpkin patch. This was also the first time that I tried the distress technique for the first time using Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Vintage Photo). These inks are definitely on my Christmas list for this year.













How was your summer?


Happy Crafting
Smalltown Mama






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