Guessing Game

So, last night at the bnr, a few shops had an idea and I've been running with all sorts of ideas on how to go through with this baby guessing game.

So here are some ideas and I want your input (thanks CamillesCloset and Galla15 for getting my wheels going)!

*Looking to collect prizes from a variety of shops.  I'd need a photo, description and value of the prize.

*Needing ideas on whether to run this as a bnr or how you get a ticket to guess (guessing date babies will be born, time, weights, lengths and genders.)

*If we run this as a bnr, we'd need help curating it....and need to decide when to do this.

I think this could bring in lots of bnr sales because people love free stuff...and the more we'd promote it, the more people we could get involved!

The person with the closest guesses would win all the prizes!


So.....what are your thoughts?  Let me know if you think this would be fun and you'd like to participate!

Crocheting

So, **I THINK** I'm done crocheting for now for the little ones!  I've done a few photography props and am hoping I can do their newborn photos on my own.  It will probably all depend on what type of delivery we end up having and the healing process....but anyways, here's what I've been working on with either supplies or patterns from etsy shops!!!  Please forgive my photos-I'm having difficulty using my camera and bending over things these days. LOL  Also, a model would have greatly improved the photos ;)

Diaper Cover & Hat Sets (Yarn from Creative Goods and patterns from Little Abbee and Nutella Dreams Late Night Crafts (with modifications)).

Thick and Thin Yarn Hats (Yarn from Heartstrings By Dee and pattern help from Love That! Crochet)

Nice Thick Blankets (Pattern from RAKJPatterns)

Now to get my baby panel quilted (one is done, working on number two) and get a few more meat dishes in the freezer, along with getting some product photography wrapped up and we should be ready....**I THINK**!!!!

Great Deal For You!

I shopped this beautiful shop, and now they are passing on the deals to you!!! The jewelry in this shop is beautifully crafted and made with much care! Love every piece I've purchased from her so far!!!

Visit http://galla15.anfr.me/VYYEVY and use the discount code that's displayed when making your purchase.

Please enter my email address (crystalzphotography@gmail.com) into the 'Note to seller' field when you make a purchase.

Monster Cookies

So, I told an etsy friend the other night I'd post this recipe for them one of these days, so here goes...

2 cups white sugar
2 cups brown sugar
3 cups peanut butter
1 cup margarine
6 eggs
1 Tbsp vanilla
1 Tbsp syrup
4 tsp baking soda
9 cups oatmeal
2 cups M&M's (or smarties).  I like to use the mini baking m&m's best although they are hard to find in Canada!
2 cups chocolate chips

Cream sugars, peanut butter, margarine, and eggs.  Mix in vanilla, syrup, baking soda and oatmeal, mixing well.  Then add M&M's and chocolate chips.  Bake at 350°F for 7 to 8 minutes, do not over bake.  (They are supposed to be gooey in the middle).

These are a favorite at our house!

On another note, I'm still looking for help with recruiting more votes!  I seem to have dropped to second place over at http://www.thehandmadegiftguide.com/p/vote.html so if anyone would like to help me get more votes on #21, that'd be much appreciated.  I won't be online as much anymore due to partial bed rest orders from the doctor.  Guess I'll be coming up with creative things to do while lying in bed and resting.

Two things today...

First of all, I'd love your help in winning some adspace on The Handmade Gift Guide.  Please vote for #21 at http://www.thehandmadegiftguide.com/p/vote.html

Second, today is the LAST DAY for my August sale!  All items in my In Stock Selection section are 30% off less 10% off.  If there's something you're interested in, I can adjust the price, or refund you via paypal after you've purchased.

Thanks to all those who have made purchases from my shop as well as voted!  It's all much appreciated!