New To The Shop!

Summer is officially here!! :) I don't know about you, but my calendar is filled up with fun activities! I love it! With everything going on around here,...I thought I would show you a bit of what I have been working on this past week.

You can find all of these aprons at my Etsy Shop: HERE

In My Mailbox

It's the little things in life that really lift my spirits. I have been so busy lately with this and that and chasing after toddlers during the day, that honestly I have been a bit tired. Today when I checked my mailbox, I was so excited to see a package from Sweden! I don't know about you but there is nothing as exciting as getting a package in the mail with your name across the top! It's like Christmas! Last month I entered a bunch of blogging giveaways and was blessed to have won a few.

Here is what I received:

A cute little submarine shirt for Liam from Yngla. I am loving this! I can't wait for him to wear it!

A month or so ago I also won this bag from o&el:
I love this bag!! It's perfect for the summer! I throw in a few diapers, snacks and a water bottle and head out to the park! It's so well made. Isn't the owl cute?

I also received this lovely shirt for myself from La Marquise des Anges from France!

Such a sweet Etsy shop filled with many beautiful things! :) Such a classic piece. I can dress it up with some pearls or just wear it with a pair of jeans.

P.S. My Clematis vine finally bloomed! Such a pretty purple!

If you get the chance, head over to these shops! I am a BIG FAN of buying hand made. It gives the gift a personal touch! Something that you can't find at the big retail stores. You can also stop on into my little Etsy shop TrendyMeg for a hand made gifts as well! ::wink wink::

His & Hers

A few weeks ago I got a very unique request! A His & Hers matching apron set. I was up to the challenge! I gave the idea a bit of thought. The aprons that I design are "very" feminine and girly. The fabric that was chosen had a lot of pink flowers. So to mute the girliness (not too much though) I went with green trim and green buttons. Then I used the same green trim on the man apron, but had to make it match without adding too much flower fabric to it. At first I thought (for a sec) I would add the flower fabric as pockets, but that was still a bit too girly. A bow tie was just the thing! It was a perfect way to tie the too together. My husband Tom was my model throughout the process. (He was overjoyed lol) After a bit of adjusting and restitching, I am happy with the results! I hope that the new Mr. & Mrs. will spend many days cooking together. You know that those who cook together, stay together!

A Monday Surprise {Giveaway!} (Closed)

So,..my secret is now reveled!! I am giving away $30.00 credit + plus shipping (Yes that includes International) to spend in my Etsy Shop! Which is enough to buy one of my aprons! I decided to join "Sew Momma Sew" during their BIG MAY GIVEAWAY event! Make sure you stop over there and see all the other shops that are participating as well. I have been soo excited about this giveaway and feel proud of my secret keeping skills. ::Smile:: How is that for starting Monday off with a bang?








Here are a few new listings over at Trendymeg!

How to Enter: Leave me a comment telling me your favorite baked good or dessert Make sure to leave me your e-mail address so I can contact you if you win.

Even though I don't require you to be a follower, I would love it if you would! :)

Extra Enteries: (Up to 3 extra entries. One for each task)

1. Become a follower (link on the left hand side of the page) and come back here and comment that you have done so. If you are already a follower comment as well.

2. Go to TrendyMeg and look around. Come back here and leave a comment telling me what you would buy with the store credit.

3. Go "Like" my TrendyMeg Facebook Page! Then come back and leave me a comment saying that you did so.

NOTE: DO NOT forget to leave me your e-mail address when commenting. The Contest will be open until this Wednesday, May 25th at 10:00pm (EST). I will contact the winners shortly after.
Best of luck to all of you!!

What I Have Been Up To,....

It has been a very busy few weeks. I have been sewing, and planning for my very first craft show that occurred this weekend. Sorry there has been a delay in my postings. Between my mommy duties and church activities it has been a bit crazy at my house. I have finally decided to step out and do something a bit out of my comfort zone. I am putting my sewing talents and broadening my little business outside of etsy. I met a really nice girl at a bookstore a few months ago who I started chatting with about crafting and such. She shared that she was a part of this Crafting Collation of young artists in the area. She gave me a business card and some Facebook info and I was intrigued. After looking into it, I decided to join! It has been such fun getting to know other women who love to craft and create like I do. I wanted to share some photos of the event I participated in.


Do you see my husband in the back there? He was busy creating an inventory data base for my shop. He's not really into the crafty part of the business,..but it was nice to have him there at the show with me.





I am loving my new business cards that I designed (and my dear husband helped with) that are doubled as tags.


Oo La La Apron!







Here is a photo of a new friend Emily of Zween! Sitting next to her at the craft show we shared ideas and admired each others work. If you get a chance, check out her shop! She has some fabric art work, sweet little felted fruit pins and sassy card designs (I bought a few at the last show).






Not much luck selling any aprons,...the show was small (in a coffee shop) and only a hand full of people came out. I did make some contacts. I met a lady who owns a crafty store that sells art from local talent. She now has four of my aprons in her shop to sell! So exciting!!

I want to say that I am blessed with some amazing friends! Friends who braved the rain and came out just to support me. One friend who drove her toddler and infant out to visit me (not an easy task). Thank you to all of you who came out to support me. It made me feel encouraged and loved.

Hope to do more shows in the future! Until then, I will keep my sewing machine running.

Spring Opportunities!

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Can you see me dancing over here? I launched my Apron line via Etsy this week, and am super excited to see where it is taking me! :) I have been enjoying every minute! My future is looking bright! I may have a few opportunities up my sleeve here in the next month or so. I love the blogging community,it has taken me in with open arms. It's amazing how small the world seems when you find woman who enjoy sewing, crafting, raising their kids,....I feel like I have friends all over the world. I hope all of you are taking time to enjoy the beautiful weather we are suppose to have this weekend. ::Crossing fingers:: May have to go out and see what my back garden looks like. I am told (by my husband) that my tulips are peeking out. Signs that soon enough we will be outdoors enjoying all the playing we missed last spring/summer!! I am so ready!

Exciting Announcement

The time is finally here! The Launch of my new Apron line!!


It all started when I made one for a girlfriend's bridal shower gift. I have had so many requests to sell them, that I have been working hard to stock up a few via etsy. Each one is embellished with a home made removable flower. I will be adding more, as they are finished. Mother's Day is coming soon,...check them out!

Here is the link to my Etsy Site: Trendy Meg

Birthday Surprise Projects

When finding out that a girlfriend of mine and her daughter were celebrating both their Birthday's 3 days apart from each other,...my mind went racing with something I could create them as gifts. Of course being a true blog fan, I pulled up some of the ideas I had bookmarked this summer. I knew exactly what I wanted to make the cute little 1 year old cupcake. A tu tu!!

How exciting to make something for a girly girl. Girls are just so fun to sew for! I was happy with the results. It was fairly simple to make,..but the look on her face when she went dancing around my living room swirling around (as if she knew what to do) was just priceless. I thought I would share a few photos of the finished work. (FYI My photos are a bit dark due to all the rain we were getting these past few days)

When I saw the Runaround Bag on Anna's blog {Noodle Head} I just had to make one of these! I'm always willing to support a follow stay at home mom/sewer/blogger. The pattern is sent to you via e-mail (PDF File). Print, cut and follow her picture instructions. You don't even have to be a great seamstress to make one. I whipped one up in an evening. (only time I can do sewing without interruptions). I loved the fact that not only is it a perfect "throw anything in it and go" bag,..it is also reversible! I added my own flare by adding a peony flower pin that she can put on, or take off to her liking. She really liked it! I may have to make a few more. pssst,...click on the {Noodlehead} to buy a pattern for yourself!

Which got me thinking,...should I add a few tu tus and run around bags to my Etsy site? With so many tu tus on Etsy to choose from, I am wondering if there would be anyone interested!? Hmmm,....what do you think?

BIG Announcement!

I have officially opened my own Etsy Shop!!! I have been working on this project for over 4 months now. It all started when I started making home made gifts for my girlfriend's children (baby showers, birthdays etc). More than one person told me that I needed to sell the items I made. It planted the idea in my head and I thought I would give it a whirl. Who knows if I will even sell anything. But it's been really fun setting up shop! I have always said that sewing/craft/knitting has been my therapy. The one thing I get to do when I have a free hour or so during nap time. I gives me something to look forward to. I am so proud of it, and hope you will stop in and look around. {Click this link} So without further adieu,.....