A "Paris" Giveaway!

I have decided that I would like to host my very own blog giveaway! My newest creation is a lovely "Paris" banner made with anna griffin papers, sparkly chipboard letters, blue and velvet ribbon, and crepe paper. I am going to get busy in making a new one of these just to give away to a fellow blogger.
The final banner might look slightly different than the one pictured here but will still be just as fabulous. Please leave a comment for me underneath this post and I will choose the winner from that list, by sometime in June. I would love an e-mail address as well so that I can get in touch with the recepient of my "Paris" banner. If you would be so kind, after leaving a comment, to e-mail stinkbonejonesboutique@yahoo.com (subject: Paris) that would be wonderful!

Hope

I've always been quite fond of Emily Dickinson's poetry. Such a brilliant poet that was able to convey so much in such little words. Most recently a neighbor of mine has found herself in need of hope. I was making these for my Etsy shop but had not gotten around to putting them together when I decided that she really needed one so I definitely got started.

Hope is a thing with feathers,
that perches in the soul,
and sings the song--without the words,
and never stops at all...

Hot Dog These Are Selling

I am so excited that this little shirt keeps on selling from my Etsy shop. To date, through Etsy, I have sold 8. In my local town I have sold 5. Total that brings me to 14 of these little onesies. I'm so proud of my little creation.

More Marie Swap

I am so excited that Jo, my swap partner, from Labour of Love took the most AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL pictures of the swap box I made her. I absolutely adore the way she sets things up to take pictures and the wonderful little words and links she provides on the pictures. I LOVE LOVE LOVED what she sent me and if you scroll down you too will LOVE LOVE LOVE it! So here's some pictures of the various things I made and bought for the best swap partner in the world, Jo!

Marie Antoinette "Let Them Eat Cake" Swap

I recently tried my hand at hosting my very own swap. The theme is about my bff of course, Marie Antoinette. Ten ladies participated, myself included, and it has been so much fun seeing all of the different interpretations of this theme. I am over the moon with my swap partner Jo from Labour of Love. Papier mache is completely new to her which was a complete shock to me because my box is just amazing! I will certainly love this box for many years to come. Jo, you really need to start your very own shop.

The Eiffel Tower is created with paper to coordinate with my box. It is just divine!If you would like an Eiffel Tower like the one pictured here please contact Jo at labourof_love@hotmail.com for a special order. She is trying to get her business up and running and I'm sure she would love to make one for you.

Jo filled my box with so many goodies! To name a few, a tea cup and saucer, foreign chocolates, tea, buttons, millinery, ribbons, paper, notebooks, Home Companion Magazine, embellishments, lotion, etc....

Jo is the reason why I love swaps! Merci Beacoup, Jo and to all of the ladies that participate in my swap.

Marie Antoinette

An heirloom for Christian

Recently, I bought a beautiful sock doll from this shop, chickabiddybabyboutique for a friend of mine expecting her first grandchild. When the little dollie arrived I was just in love! Beautifully sewn together with vintage parts, this little thing was sure to be an heirloom. That got me thinking as to my own stinkbonejones (christian), that he needed one as well.

For those of you that do not know me, I am always thinking of Christian's future wife. I find that sons marry off and do the things their wive's do. Well, I want Christian's wife to be impressed with my wonderful taste (sidenote: he is only about to turn two).

As you can see, this doll is quite unique for a boy and just as wonderful. Currently, this little dolly is nestled quite nicely on Christan's dresser. On occasion I give his doll to him to sleep with. I want his doll to get worn just enough but not too much.