'See you in September' Day 3 & Give~Away

Welcome Friends New and Old, I am so very happy you stopped by to see me for Day 3 of our 'See you in September' Blog Hop!!  

Don't you think this was such a fabulous idea from Madame Samm of Sew We Quilt, and our Head Cheerleader Shari of Living with Purpose?  I do!  I have had a Grand Summer filled with New Beginnings.......

Until Madame Samm announced this Blog Hop, I was Gardening Away with a New Potting Bench my hubby built me for Mothers Day.  Planting Perennials around the New House that will be with us in years to come(Blog Post), and for our Veggie Garden this year, I did 85% of it in containers(Blog Post) and it hasn't affected the yield at all.  In between that it was crocheting and spending cherished countless hours with my Granddaughters.

While Pondering what to do for the Hop, I was introduced to Massdrop.  Massdrop offers various items at a reduced price depending on the number of committed buyers they have for a offered Product.  This is where I found Stitching Designer, Nancy Nicholson.  I picked up her Teapot Design,

Her kits come complete, even in a Fabric Bag that you can also embroider.  When I saw this I thought 'What have I gotten myself into'!  As you can see though the top and bottom of the design has symbols for all the stitches in the design.  Pretty Cool.  I did contact Nancy once through her Etsy Shop as I didn't receive a color card with all the thread I received in the Kit.  She responded with be creative or follow the picture card.  I could do that.

This is what I finished with, it is currently being framed as it will be a Christmas Gift.  So I folded back the sides to give you a pretty good idea.

Next up was my Kitchen Window, it needed a New Valance.  The one that came with the house was plain white.  I have White walls and I wanted Aqua/Teal in the Kitchen with the White.  Several Months back I had ordered a Aqua/Teal Ticking for the Valance, and a coordinating Aqua/Teal Toile for the eating area(project for another time).  Fabric was all cut and I was going to hand sew it when I received a call that I had won a New Sewing Machine(Blog Post).  Lots of Happy Dancing and Happy Tears were flowing here.

Once she arrived, I was on my way

I have a 72" wide Window, and I added a Front Rod Pocket of a 4" Dark Tan Dupioni Sash that I had in my stash of Trims.  I had to double layer the pocket so the Rod wouldn't show through, but then that added another benefit to the look

You see the Dupioni sash was wired so once hung I just pulled the two layers apart for another Ruffled look.

Bless you Riley Blake Designs for having a Aqua Gingham for my Towels.  I Love making pretty Towels for my home.  

I used the Medium Aqua Gingham for the Ruffle, and the Large Gingham for the Lower 6".  Now with the New Machine I purchased Oodles more of RBD Gingham in assorted colors for more Towels for Gifts and for my Etsy Shop.

Let me introduce you to Mrs. M. and Mrs D. (they have a long history together, sometime I will post a story that I wrote about them for Victoria Etc. Magazine)

Mrs M.(in Red) is wearing a Kimono Jacket I had started upon returning from China 4 years ago.  Mrs. D. is wearing a Quilted Scarf (pattern from 2 Peas in a Pod)I wanted to try.  No batting just a very plush back from a thick Burgundy Blanket(New).  

The fabric, a Vintage White Damask Tablecloth from my Mimmie.  It is the Perfect weight for cool Spring Mornings and now Fall evenings.  This was suppose to be a Pattern I wanted to play with, but it turned out so well it became a wearable finished product.

The Front Fabric of the Quilted Scarf is Robyn Pandolph's Boxwood House.  This was a Twice the Charm pack.  I love Robyn's Collections, she offers such a variety of Patterns in her color story.

I added some Vintage crocheted Lace from my stash in various places.  The scarf measures 6" x 72".  It will wrap nice and warm.  I have started more of these for adults and some in Children's sizes too. 

A bit more than the required 3 projects for the Hop but I have enjoyed every minute creating and sewing.

Now for the Give Away!!

I have picked up a few things to build my Quilting Stash, so I thought I would pick some up for you too!

Makin it Cute 'The Petal Pack' by Me and My Sister Designs

Easy Friendship Template by Omnigrid

Miniature Block Combo(2" Block Template & Fussy Cut) by Martelli Notions

A Pair of Measure Snippet Scissors by Martelli Notions

A Cute Measuring Tape(not shown, will be here by end of Give Away)

and

What would a Coeur d'Alene Give Away be with out a set of our CandyLight Light Strands!

Apple Harvest Light Strand for your Fall Decor!

All you need to do is leave a comment, the Give Away will be open until the end of the Hop on September 16th, 2014 at midnight.  I will announce the Winner the following Day.

Please visit these Wonderful Blogs today too!

Friday, September 5
Stitchin' By The Lake
Coeur d'Alene  ~ Me
Words & Stitches
TheSlowQuilter
Pig Tales and Quilts
All Thingz Sewn

Thank You so much for coming, I have thoroughly enjoyed your visit!!  Please contact me if you have any questions about what you have seen here today!!

Madame Samm & Shari, Thank~you again sew very much!!

Huggs, Nancy

rfnancy.etsy.com

sweettwinklestars.etsy.com

www.coeurdalenegifts.com

ECS Sweet Heart Swap~

Good Morning Friends,
Did you do any Swaps for the Valentine's Day Holiday?  Over at Etsy Cottage Style Debbi started a "Sweet Heart Swap".  My partner Linda R. in Canada, she also has 2 cute Etsy Shops!  Cranberry Cottage and Wee Beginnings  I like doing Swaps when I have the time because I love doing all the detail that goes into the presentation and gifts.  At least that's my style.  I'll share what I sent to Linda, and when I receive her box I'll share it too.  I know it's late but Linda has quite a job that keeps her on the Road about 7 days out of 7 ;)

Here's the lot of loot, all of it fit into the Red and White Box except for the Heart Wall Hanging I made, and the Gorgeous Hand Painted White Plate I bought for Linda from Celestina of Celestina Marie Designs on Etsy.  Celestina does such gorgeous work, and to me has the perfect Blog!  Both of these pieces went into separate gift boxes.

I included of course Chocolates, Several types of Vintage Linens, Cards I printed off (bought from the Cameoshoppe on Etsy) and wrapped with Seam Binding, Ceramic Eyelet Candleholders, Ceramic Hug Bear, Swarovski Heart Key Ring, Novelty Pin and Earrings that I embellished, Valentines day Jelly Bellies in a jar I embellished, Rose Scented Candylight 5W Bulb.......

Here you can see a better shot of the Hand painted plate from Celeste(gotta love those Roses), a crocheted Basket in the background to fill with the crocheted Heart fillers by Moi, some Digital Cards and Tags, Lace bag of Dove Chocolates.  Linda's house is decorated in shades of Pink and Sage, so I tried to stay with those colors.

I made this painted Canvas Wall Hanging with assorted embellished Hearts.  On my Monitor the background on the Canvas looks Aqua, but it's not.  It's Sage.  This was fun and I have a few more in progress in different themes by request.

Here's the Box all packed up!  I picked up the Box minus the Fairy from Michael's.  I can't remember where I found the Fairy Graphic but my hubby carefully cut off all the background she was on and I embellished her with various Martha Stewart Glittters(hers are the very best, in my humble opinion).  I used Mod Podge to adhere her to the top of the box and added a Vintage Dangling Rhinestone Earring to the end of her wand for a little bling.

I hope you all had a Wonderful Valentine's Day!!

Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
rfnancy.etsy.com
sweettwinklestars.etsy.com

FREE Shipping on Candylights Lightstrands!

Good Morning Friends!

I want to start having Annual Sales in the Boutique so I thought I would start with the most Popular and most Loved product.  Until the 4th of July at midnight we will have FREE Shipping on ALL Candylight Lightstrands!  

Not that I don't Love my Postal Carrier but paying for shipping is one of my pet peeves about Online Ordering.  This Sale is a great way to Stock Up!  Ever thought of Giving Candylights as Gifts?  Birthdays, Holidays, Stocking Stuffers? even a Special Thank~You!  If you need a Special Color Combo just let us know, it can easily be done~

Have a Wonderful week!!

Huggs, 

Nancy, Danielle, Lauren

www.coeurdalenegifts.com

sweettwinklestars.etsy.com

rfnancy.etsy.com

Christmas Shop Hop Day 7 Special - CANDYLIGHTS!!

I think it is pretty much a Given that anyone who knows me On and Offline knows that I LOVE Candylights! I mean I really LOVE them! I really enjoy entertaining and decorating my Home, so this little Creation always fits in somewhere with just the Perfect Touch of anything I want to
Highlight!

So today, Day 7 will be a Candylight Special!! I think Buy One Get One 1/2 off would be fun! If you have never tried these Magical Candy(colored silicone) Coated Lights this would be the time to do it! So Buy One Candylight Item at Full Price and buy the Same Item or another Candylight Item of Lessor Value will be half off. I have the Full Candylight Collection in stock. Strands, 5 & 7 Watt Bulbs, Scented and Sugared. Your Half Off amount will be refunded back to you through PayPal once your Order comes in and payment is cleared.

Please contact me if you have any Questions~

Have a Great Day Friends!!

Huggs,
Nancy & Elves
Coeur d'Alene
Sweet Twinkle Stars & Sugar Plum Creations

Candylight Celebration Give Away WINNER

Thank~you Everyone for Celebrating this 2 year Celebration with me!! I really, really LOVE Candylights, they always add that unique touch to whatever we are decorating with them~and they just make people Smile. I absolutely Loved reading all your BIG FAT Lies!! It's so nice to know I have such wealthy friends too!!

I skipped over to Violet Cottage to use the Random Number Generator, and I am so sorry but it was BROKE! just kidding(he,he)

The Winner of the Celebration Give Away is Lucky #13~ Congratulations!!!!!

Patti from On Hollyhock Farm

Patti, Please contact me with your Address Sweetie so I can get these Pretties off to you!!

Thanks Again my Sweet Blogging Friends, I hope you all have a Great Week!!

Huggs, Nancy
Coeur d'Alene
Sweet Twinkle Stars & Sugar Plum Creations

Ho, Ho. Ho Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas all My Sweet Friends Near & Far~
I Hope all your tasks are finished, and you are enjoying this well deserved day! Are your homes all a Sparkle? That's one thing I love about the Look of the Holidays, all the Twinkle. I did all the decorations this year in the the MI house in French Pink. I like it. I wanted something soft and warm for the cold snowy Holidays. I will share some pics with you soon. A few Notes for all of you here, the 'joyeux Noel' area will remain on sale until Dec. 31. Then all will be packed up and donated to our local Women's Shelter. The *Candylight* Promotional Sale will end on Dec. 31 as well. However I will have a Big Announcement next week for all of you that have purchased *Candylights* since we started selling them. So if you haven't purchased yet, you may just want to!
Here's wishing you all a very safe and Blessed Holiday!! Big Huggs,
Nancy & Friends
www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Congratulations to Lisa of Pale Pink and Roses

Congratulations to Lisa from www.palepinkandroses.com! Lisa is the sweet winner of our 'Big Fat Basket Full of CandyLights' I know Lisa will Love all these Beautiful Lights with so many uses.
We will be carrying the full line of CandyLights here at Coeur d' Alene! Our promotional discount on the CandyLights will continue until Dec. 31, 2009!
Have a Great week~end Everyone!!!
Huggs, Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Basket Of 'Candylights' Give~Away!!

Hello Sweet Friends,

In honor of introducing our Newest Product Line, I thought a BIG FAT Give~away was in order. Especially for those who have not had known the pleasure of enjoying these Sweet Colored Lights. Bulbs come in 5 & 7 Watts, Scented and Frosted too! To really enhance your special occasion displays they are also available in a 35 light White wire strand. The company will be bringing us a Green colored wire sometime in October. Also as part of our Promotion, the entire Collection of Candylights has been discounted until 12~31~09. So remember to stock up for the Season. From Spooky Halloween to the sweet scent of Peppermint. Coeur d'Alene is your one stop Candylight Shoppe! This Give~Away ends at midnight on October 12, 2009. The winner will be notified on October 13, 2009.


Our Give~away Brings you a:
Sample Pack of 6 Pastel Colored 5 watt light bulbs
1 Buttercream Sugar Coated light bulb
1 Pink Rose scented light bulb
1 Halloween 35 light, 15 ft. light strand
1 Autumn 35 light, 15 ft. light strand
1 Bubblegum 35 light, 15 ft. light strand
1 Cotton Candy 35 light, 15 ft. light strand
1 Candy Cane Scented 35 light, 15 ft. light strand
1 Christmas Holiday 35 light, 15 ft. light stand
1 Hand painted, glittered, 3 light Candelabra
3 Candy Cane Scented light bulbs
(Retail Value $126, does not include basket. Candelabra can also be found on our website)

Ok, Sound Fun??? To enter: 1.) Leave a Comment 2.) Let us know in a second entry that you are on our Mailing List, or you must sign up and let us know. 3.) Twitter about the Give~Away, and leave another comment. That's 3 separate entry's to win. Good Luck and have a Great Week~end!!!
Huggs, Nancy www.coeurdalenegifts.com

Candylights Are Here at Coeur d'Alene!!!

Oh Yes, We do have Candylights!! All kinds of those Bulb~i~li~cious, yummy, mouth watering colored lights. In Pastels, Brights, Neons for kids to name a few! Light Strands for Home Decor, Holidays and Parties too! Scents of Roses and Candy Canes, are all part of the game!
Coming soon, we will also have embellished plug~in Nightlights, Electric and Battery operated Candlestick Lamps to host your favorite Bulbs!! As part of our New Product Line Celebration, all Bulbs and Light Strands are discounted until 12~31~09. I thought that would help get us all through our Holiday Parties & Celebrations.

Stayed Tuned as we will be having a Huge Give~Away starting on Sunday, Sept. 6. And if you have never tried a Candylight stop by Coeur d'Alene and order one or two. A free gift is also included with every order!



















Huggs, Nancy
www.coeurdalenegifts.com
Photos courtesy of 'Candylights'