Friday, December 16, 2011

1 year and a give-away!

I sold my first set of rainbow pom poms just before Christmas last year...my only item available for sale :)

As I shipped out that very first little order, I was pretty excited, and  made it my goal to reach 100 online sales by this time the following year.
A simple and meager....yet attainable, goal.
One I'm happy to say I've achieved!

And in honor of that, I thought I'd have a happy little pre-Christmas give-away:)

 I have learned a lot about myself this past year.
 That I love playing with my fabric way more than the actual task of sewing the pieces together.
And I love the creative process...putting different colors, patterns, and textures together until they are just right. I think that's why I enjoy making my little felt flowers so much. No directions, or surged edges on those puppies...just scrappy little originals.
That being said, I've started making some new little creations for my shop...



Scrappy and colorful little embroidery hoop wall hangings.
 I absolutely adore making them, and they are easily customizable. I made a giant one for Stella's room with her name on it.

So onto the give-away...

I have this one up for grabs....



 Each piece lovingly sewn onto white fabric and placed in a 12 in. hoop. 
Not your colors?  That's ok....a  doodle original makes a great gift too :) 

To enter, leave a comment telling me one thing you're really hoping to receive for Christmas this year....or somthing your really excited about giving if there's nothing on your list :) 

And if you wouldn't mind adding this blog to your google reader or blog roll or letting your facebook friends know about this.... that would be great too! (but not necessary :)  You may leave an extra comment telling me you did so :)

Winner will be announced Tuesday nite, just in time to ship out before Christmas!

Happy Friday all~






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16 comments:

  1. MichelleDecember 16, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    Oh.... !!! This is a great one :) love the little kids fabric piece on it.
    Please throw my name into the giveaway hat.
    I'd have to say I'm hoping to receive (for Christmas) a trip with my hubster to the Antique market where he will be willing to purchase a dresser set for our room.
    A girl can dream, right? ;)

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  2. MichelleDecember 16, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    Almost forgot. I'll add this blog to my blog roll to :)

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  3. Mom of 5December 16, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I am a follower..I'll admit it! You're so creative. I wish you would sell your girl clothes...Like the flannel pants....You have a great talent! I will gladly add you to my blog list and FB...Oh and for Christmas I wish for a day filled with my children's smiles and giggles! I love seeing Christmas through their eyes!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 16, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    I remember when you started on Etsy last year, Nat! I think I won some pom poms and gave them to Missy's daughter, Leah! How exciting for you to reach the 1 year mark

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  5. JamieDecember 16, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    OK, I never realized you had this blog either!

    Congrats on one year! I love the blessed, and would love to be entered to win this one as well. One can never have too many Nat's originals around:-)

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  6. Triplet MomDecember 18, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    My favorite item from Dandelions and Doodles are my daughter's pom poms - She loves them too! :) Congrats on your biz!
    For Christmas I'm hoping for a ceramic Christmas tree (circa 1970's) white with multi-color lights. Oh it's at the 29th St. Antique shop, and I have a feeling Santa might come through with this one! ;)

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  7. kimDecember 19, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    You've come a long way from your pom poms Nat. Looking good! I'm hoping my Christmas present comes 4 weeks late this year..2 healthy babies with 20 fingers and 20 toes!

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  8. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    Always have loved all your creations...for Christmas I am hoping for happy smiles and excited children.

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  9. tvinkDecember 19, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    A new house :). Not too much to ask for, right?
    Love your stuff, Nat! You are so talented....I would LOVE one of these cute little wall hangings.

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  10. BeckyDecember 19, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Cant believe you have been selling your crafts for a year already- you are SO TALENTED!!! I would love one of your hand made crafts

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  11. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I would like a new computer for Christmas!
    Lisa B.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I Love that Blessed picture! For Christmas I want to relax and not have to get up to an alarm clock! Congrats on your first year! Super cute stuff.

    Lisa Van Hofwegen

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  13. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    I already got the best thing I could have asked for this year, the chance at being a wife to the most amazing man!!! Ijust wish I was as talented and creative as you Nat,
    Wendy Hennip

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  14. PriscillaDecember 20, 2011 at 2:50 PM

    Adorable Nat, you are definitely the creative one out of the 3 of us!! Can't wait to spend Christmas with all of us together! :)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 20, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Heres to hoping your kids arent in bed yet:) I am wishing for just simple living (being on time) and a life of organization to happen in the new year!! that is my christmas new year wish :) I will definatly share your etsy store with my friends :)

    Lia L

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  16. diplofamDecember 20, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    I am a sucker for a giveaway and I followed the link from another blog. I really love that Blessed piece and my daughters (who share a room) would too. I don't have anything special that I am hoping for except maybe a little $$ to help pay for plane tickets home this summer--we are living far away from friends and family and miss everyone terribly--but as your picture reminds me--we are indeed very much BLESSED.
    Carin

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