winner....giveaway from *Shey*[B]

I hope everyone loved browsing around and shopping in the *Shey*[B] store. She does a beautiful job of creating stylish accessories for your camera and more! 

The lucky winner of the Pleated Sage Camera Strap Slipcover is......

Audrey's Attic !!! congrats!!! 

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another giveaway coming this week and check out our latest "look at the BONES" tutorial!

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My Photo Friday...stacks

enter our current giveaway!

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Let's just say the studio is getting a bit "hairy". I am prepping for a TV segment coming up, trying to wrap up the next pattern booklet and design some new ready made scarves for the shop! (plus all the other 100's of things we do as wives and mothers right?) I just might get buried under all the fabric and project stacks that are piled around in here! LOL! enjoy your weekend....

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Elmwood, again

I just got back from another 10 day trip to Elmwood, this time with all four of us wonderfully kooky Merricks.

Dad gave me an old tripod, so we had fun with taking family pictures. Micha and I made some flower crowns and goofed off in the field behind the house. The goldenrod was blooming and looking back on it, really and truly, I've never felt so lucky in my whole long life.

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Brassy Neck Scarves Pattern

enter our current giveaway!

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You said what you wanted and I listened! 

Introducing......

Brassy Neck Scarves Pattern Booklet - 10 scarf designs to layer on the lovely! 

This Pattern Booklet will show you how to create 10 different scarves using knit and polar fleece fabrics. From casual to dressy, to warm and light and airy, these designs will take you through the year in style! Layer on the lovely and quickly add color, pattern and texture to your everyday wear. 

A 20 page full color booklet with over 80 photos and illustrations to guide you step by step. Plus, extra design ideas and tips to inspire you even further!

*Interested in carrying Brassy Apple patterns wholesale? We would love to have you as a client. Simply visit our wholesale area*

want it now??? it's also available in an ePattern!


We will be offering a few ready made scarves later this season for those who don't want to create any themselves! But - they will be on a very limited basis! :) 


There will be a follow up pattern booklet with 10 NEW designs using cotton fabric! look for that one soon!!!


And because so many of you were kind enough to share your opinion with me I am going to give away 5 ePattern booklets! (that way you can get started right away!)
The winners ARE: (chosen at random)


alysonhill
kaiolohiakids
amy
Steph
HoopDeeDoo


congrats! and thank you! 
Now - go create yourself some lovely scarves! 

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Giveaway.....*Shey*[B]

This girl is on FIRE with her business and her designs! I am very excited to feature this wonderful sponsor today and host a GIVEWAY! 

It's my pleasure to introduce *Shey*[B]...

In 2008, *Shey*[B] was born on a whim after struggling with her uncomfortable camera strap during long photo shoots. She needed a solution - and, that solution would lead to what *Shey*[B] is today.

 Her business has grown leaps and bounds since then - and she's excited to continue to add fresh, new designs and products to her ever growing line. She's Shey. The camera-strap-girl...transforming DSLR camera straps from blah to beautiful - each camera-strap-slipcover is handmade to-order - providing you comfort and style.  

" *Shey*[B] has also begun expanding!  We are now offering iSleeves for the iPad, iPockets and Cell Phone Clutches for your cell phones, laptop bags, iPad messenger bags (coming soon) + more!"   

GIVEAWAY!!!

*Shey*[B] is offering one lucky person a The Pleated Sage Slipcover - (*swoon*) pictured below

how to enter? (you know the drill! leave a separate comment for each)


1. required - Pop into the *Shey*[B] Shop and tell us a favorite item


2. Follow their Blog (she's got a really fun photo contest going on too!)


3. Follow @SheyB on twitter

4. Tweet about this giveaway! @sheyb giveaway on the @brassyapple blog http://tinyurl.com/23l5dmg 

5. Post about the giveaway on Facebook or your blog!
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5 ways to enter! Good luck!
and if you can't wait, use the code BRASSYAPPLE for 10% off your purchase!

winner will be announced on Monday July 26th!

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A call for YOUR photos!

It's going to be a very exciting here week here! We have a FABULOUS giveaway scheduled from one of our amazing sponsors - *Shey*[b] !! Be sure to stop by tomorrow and check it out! 

And if all goes as planned I will be revealing the newest pattern too! 

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BUT before ALL of that - I need your help! 

If you have gotten crafty and tried my fabric wall art (tutorial here and 2nd post here)
 I NEED you to share your photos please! 

**I need a few extra photos of how creative you have gotten with this idea to share on an upcoming TV segment I have been asked to do. The photos needs to be clear, with good lighting and highlight the project in the room where it is on the wall. Please email me your photos with your permission to share them also. ** (not all photos submitted will be used) Photos needs to be submitted no later than July 31st. 


thank you! thank you!!! I look forward to seeing what you have come up with! :)

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My Photo Friday.....3 years ago

Our July was spent living and playing right next door to this - in the middle of the city - although it doesn't look like it.

Just a few random "flashback" shots to share this Friday. 

It's amazing how fast kids grow.

It's amazing how much or how many things can change in just 3 years.

Summer is going by so fast....enjoy each day

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coming next week:
SUPER fun giveaway from one of our sponsors! (check the left sidebar and try to guess who!)
plus I will be revealing a new PATTERN! 

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