Crafted Item Swap

Attention Crafty Crafters!

I have been thinking about hosting a Crafted Item Swap for some time now. So I wanted to post about it to see if there is any interest out there among my fellow Crafters/Vendors/Creators. 
Shoot me a comment here with your email address, and any questions/comments/suggestions!

We all work so hard to create our items, that so many of us do not take the time to "give" to ourselves.  This will be a great way to give something to a fellow crafter who also works hard!  A way for us to pull together, support each other, and be HAPPY, helpful, and friendly towards one another. 

Information-
.Swapper must be 18 yrs+, live in US or Canada for this Swap, and agree that it is not sponsored by any outside sources/websites.
.Swap will have a set deadline.
.Swap items will have a set limit ranging between $10-15.00 in "selling value".  Each swapper will cover the shipping fees.
.Crafted items will be sent directly between swappers.  Thus all mailing information will be privately between us swappers.

Crocheted Earring Giveaway Winners

Crochet Earring Giveaway Winners

Using Random.org the winners are:
Off-White Fan Earrings:
# 4
Rachel Blanton

Pink Flower Earrings:
#11
Mary Alice Gibbons

Congratulations to both of you!
And thank you to all of you who entered and left such wonderful comments!

I will be posting a few pair of these Crocheted Earrings up on my Etsy Shop momentarily, ranging from $3-10 a pair depending on style.
Look for more to come, I have many ideas sketched out in my chart-book!

Crochet Earring Giveaway!!!

SNEAK PEEK GIVEAWAY!!!

Many of you know that I spend my evenings and nights crocheting little flowers.  I was asked if I could attach a few to some earrings. 

What a great idea!  So... I did! 

I love love love how these turned out. 

I used some really soft bamboo crochet thread and hypoallergenic hooks, along with some patterns of my very own! 

Comment below to enter to win a pair! 

I will be giving away a pair of the off-white fans 

and a pair of the pink flowers.

 
The  two winners will be chosen Sunday July 17th @ 8pm/pst. 

Using random.org to select the lucky winners.
Good luck everyone!

Thank You to all of my wonderful fans-friends!

Earrings will be sold on my Etsy Shop as I create them, ranging from $3-10 a pair depending on style.

My promotions, giveaways, etc are in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. One entry per person please!

Help my straps are lifeless!

After a "Help! My bag straps are lifeless!" plea today,

I thought I would post this here :)

Are your bag handles, straps, wrist strap, etc looking a little wilted? 

If you are a talented pro with an iron...happy ironing! 

If you aren't quite sure-

please use a pressing cloth between the fabric and your iron. 

This avoids any scorching etc. 

What setting should I use-

Steam and high heat helps on the cotton and linen fabrics! 

Mixed cotton fabrics use a medium heat setting. 

Synthetic blends, silk, and polyester, etc use a low heat setting.

If you want to go even a little further-

 Some starch will make them nice and crisp. 

You can use any starch found at local grocery and drug stores. 

Or you can make your own: 1T Cornstarch dissolved in 2 C water.  Make it in a spray bottle and mist the handles before you press. 

If you are really feeling gung-ho-

 Press the rest of your bag while you have it empty

and the iron ready!

Now your straps...and your bags are lovely fresh! 

Summer is here!

To celebrate the start of Summer, I am offering Free Domestic Shipping on my premade items up on my Etsy Shop! 
Just enter the code- KICKOFFTOSUMMER  to receive this discount!
Discount is valid 6/21/11 thru 6/25/11
Happy Summer to all!

Tester for my New Basic Shoulder Purse Chosen

Random.org picked #6...

AMBER

I hope that you like getting a break from your large purses

for a little while, Amber!

Please email me at RonnasOriginals@gmail.com

and I will get this off to you.

Thank you ladies for all of your wonderful comments!  It is great to know so many of you are out there wanting to try  my new ideas! 

I will keep this in mind, for I have soooo many I'd like to whip up!

Happy Monday to all of you :)

Tester Search for my Basic Shoulder Purse !

Happy Sunday everyone! 

I hope that all of you have enjoyed your weekend!

We had a beautiful one here in Seattle! 

One that has me thinking ahead to Summer. 

It is hard to believe that it is just around the corner.  

I have been playing around with a few basic purse ideas, 

and I finally had the time this morning to sew one.

So...I am looking for a tester to try this one out

& let me know what you think!

Just comment on this post to enter.

Disclaimer-You must be a Fan of my Ronna's Originals

& one comment/entry per person.

I will end this tomorrow morning at 10am/pst time

& announce the tester then!

Thank you so much everyone!

Details:
Pink linen, fully lined, with white cotton lining. 
Magnet closure with one pocket on the inside.
12" wide & 7" tall with a strap of 26" (shoulder hang of 13")
After winner is chosen, simply email me your mailing address & I will get this purse sent off to you!