You should do this today....

Hi friends!  Hope you had a nice weekend. 

I have a few things I wanted to share with you today. 

First off, I caved and got bitOwhimsy a facebook fanpage!  I have been debating whether or not to get one for a while now and finally just started one yesterday.  I would LOVE it if you could "like" bitOwhimsy.  I plan on having some special offers and giveaways there so I promise you will not be disappointed.  Thank you so much for your support as always!

Second, May's giveaway is going on now at Sweet Serendipity Photography!

Click on the link and enter to win $25 credit to my shop!

And lastly, Topsy Turvy is the sale item this week.

Save $7!  There are 2 other colors to choose from too, even one for the boys :)

Mama's Day!

I became a mama for the first time just a day shy of Mothers Day.

I had another photo in mind for this post but I couldn't find it so you get this...

I guess that is the best present a mom could ask for.

Being mama is HARD at times.  Lately, I find myself overwhelmed by my two little guys.  Someone always seems to be screaming and I have been trying with all my might to not yell back.  Even with all the craziness, I  still feel incredibly blessed by my two little angels... who at time prove to come close to the complete opposite! 

I am also thankful for my own mama.  She is the best and I have learned so much from her.

I wish you all a happy day :)

Our Easter Attire

Very, very late I know but, I had to share.  Like I have said before-- I love any occasion that you get to dress up for.

I wore a yellow dress borrowed from my bestie. 

My boys wore matching yellow pin stripe bow ties.

I picked their outfits up from Gymboree.  I had to have the overalls for West, they reminded me of something my little brother wore 20 years ago... I think my mother put tights on under his HA!  I LOVE them and they were worth every penny. 

 I am adding a few more OOAK hats to the shop too.  Check them out :)

 

 Hope you had an exciting weekend.  I did some thrift shopping.  I will have to share some of my recent finds soon, I always seem to find way too much :)

Spring Fling $2 Giveaway!

Happy Tuesday!

I am here with a $2 "giveaway".  I only have one "Spring Fling" headband to giveaway in size NEWBORN.  The first person to checkout gets it.  If the "Buy Now" Paypal button below is gone, the headband has already been sold. 

The $2 covers the shipping fee and makes it easy so I don't have to pick a winner. 

A little info about this headband-- It created while I was designing "Jane" headband.  In the end I cut the big pink poof out and went for a simpler look. 
*SOLD*

If you missed out on the headband be sure to checkout these cuties instead...

Polka Dot Parade is available in pink too!

Twin hats His and Hers.

Simple and Sweet Owl Crochet Pattern

Supplies

-worsted weight yarn, I used cotton

- size G hook

- needle and thread

- small piece of scrap material to match

-  small piece of  yellow felt

- 1/8 " beads for eyes
- stuffing

Body

Form a ring--  You can either do this by chaining two and beginning the first round in the second chain from hook or you can make an adjustable ring.  I love the adjustable ring for little things like this owl :)

Rnd 1-- 5 sc in center of ring

Rnd 2-- 2 sc in each sc around  (10 sc total)

Rnd 3-- (1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times (15 sc total)

Rnd 4-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 5-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 6-- (1 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times (20 sc total)

Rnd 7-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 8-- (1 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times (25 sc total)

Rnd 9-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 10-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 11-- (1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 5 times (30 sc total)

Rnd 12-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 13-- 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 14-- (1 sc in each of the next 4 sc, work decrease in the next 2 sc) 5 times (25 sts total)

Rnd 15-- 1 sc in each st

Rnd 16-- 1 sc in each sc

Fasten off, weave in ends

Bottom

Form ring

Rnd 1-- 6 sc in center of ring

Rnd 2-- (3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc) 2 times (10 sc total)

Rnd 3-- (2 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc) 2 times (18 sc total)

Rnd 4-- (2 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc) 2 times (28 sc total)

Fasten off, weave in ends

Wings

ch 5

sl st in first ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.

On opposite side work hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch.  Sl st to beginning.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

*Attach to sides of body.

Eyes

Form ring

8 sc in center. Fasten off, weave in ends.

*Sew on beads to the center of each eye.

Finishing and Assembly

*For the tassels on the top of the body I took a singe piece of yarn and threaded it around a stitch.  I tied a couple knots to secure it there then trimmed the pieces of yarn.

*For the fabric center, free hand cut your shape to fit the body how you like.  Use your needle and thread to sew it onto the front of the owl's body.

*Attach the bottom piece to the body with your thread and needle.  When you get about 3/4 of the way around stuff your owl and finish sewing.

*Cut a small triangle shape from your yellow felt and hot glue over your fabric at the top of the body. 

*Hot glue your eyes on just above the beak.

Wooooo HOOOOO you're done!

I hope if you can crochet you like the pattern.  Remember I am no pro and I don't know the exact way to write a pattern.  I hope it all makes sense and there are no errors.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Prettiest lil' scarf EVER!

 Just popping in to say hello :)

I wore the prettiest scarf today.  I got it at DownEast Outfitters.  I love it so much, can you tell!  It is so ruffly and fun. I highly recommend one.  It makes the perfect spring accessory.

I am tempted to make more for myself now :)

I have also been working on projects.....

 hats, a super awesome baby gift for a friend (can not wait to share) and this sweet owl pattern. 

More on that tomorrow!

Behind the scenes of "Blossom" shoot.

My littlest worker has been at it again.  See his previous employee history HERE.

On this particular day he informed me that my photo shoot for "Blossom" was way off. 

He decided to step in and take matters into his own hands.........

He worked quite fast and then admired his work.

 Oh my little boy, such a clever helper!

Pretty Hair and a WINNER!!

So, I chickened out on the full blown blonde look and went for about half  bleached.

I was mad at myself at first because I didn't see much of a difference when it was wet. But, after my stylist dried it I loved it!

I wanted to look extra cute with my new hair so I borrowed my besties jacket and top... and necklace... and shoes!  Ha, yeah pretty much everything was hers. 

 Don't you love how I look like a bobble head doll in the picture on the right!?

And now for our winner....

Congrats Renae!  You can email me at jacylechtenb@msn.com with your info for the Rocketeer hat.

Thank you to all who entered!  There is already a giveaway for May in the works too so check back soon.  Have a happy Tuesday :)

Nerves.....

I'm going bleach/ platinum blonde tomorrow if everything works out right.

I am so nervous.  I have never dyed my hair one color, I usually go for highlights.  I keep having haunting thoughts of high school when I let my friend dye my hair and it came out YELLOW.   I am praying it comes out cute.  I need a change and I don't want to cut it a whole lot so I opted for color.  The brown and blonde highlights are getting old.  Plus summer is coming up so I want something bright and happy :)

Wish me luck!!

Oh, and if you haven't entered my giveaway scroll down and enter!

April Hat GIVEAWAY!!

I have been so excited about this hat ever since I dreamed it up.  I've been

dying to share it with you and it is finally ready!!

Say hello to "Rocketeer".  I haven't even added this baby to the shop yet, let's

just say you are super special :)

Photo by Melissa DeGroot

Photo by Lisa Siddall

This hat is made with wool yarn.  It features little felt "goggles" and a chin strap.  It can be made in size newborn, 0-3, 3-6 and 6-12 months.

 If you would like a chance to win "Rocketeer" please leave a comment below.  If you are one of my fab followers feel free to leave 2 comments because I *heart* my followers!

It is as easy as that.  I will choose a random winner on Monday.

Photo by Melissa DeGroot

Have a great weekend and a happy April Fools Day!