Crochet Pattern Giveaway Celebration

Have I got some fabulous pattern giveaways coming up over the next 2 weeks. I reached out to several of my favorite pattern designers and I'm so excited to introduce them to you although I'm sure many of you are familiar with them! I thought we would start with the one that was my inspiration to start writing my own patterns.

THE INNER HOOKER

When I first decided to open up a shop I got "hooked" on her fabulous crochet patterns. I won't lie I have a file folder dedicated to my 20+ patterns I have from her.

One of my favorites is her owl hat! 

This is my creation from her owl pattern!

This is my creation from her raccoon pattern! 

This is my creation from her Hanging Basket pattern

She has kindly offered 3 patterns of choice from her shop for the giveaway and I will add 1 pattern of choice from Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations too! Thats four patterns for one lucky winner! 

Mandatory to Enter: 

1. Like her on Facebook (The Inner Hooker)

& 

Comment below with what patterns you might choose if you win from her Shop  (not binding) 

2. Like  Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations on Facebook 

& comment separately below what pattern you might choose if you win from my shop (not binding) 

Extra Entries: 

*Share the giveaway via twitter, Facebook, or blog ( 1 extra for each) 

This giveaway will run through March 31st and winners will be announced the 1st week of April! 

There will be new giveaways from other crochet and Knit pattern shops posted over the next two weeks so keep coming back for more fun ;) 

 Entries that don't include your name or random comments on this post will be deleted  The winner will be announced on this blog.  Once the winner is announced, you will have 48 hours to contact me to claim your prize. If the prize is not claimed with 48 hours, a new winner will be drawn. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.

Featuring : A Crafty Cupcake

Featuring: 

Where are you from?

 Ontario, Canada

What do you specialize in?

Mainly crochet items, although I do offer hair bows and some jewelry.

How long have you crocheted? 

Just over a year - I'm a quick learner

Where do you draw your inspirations? 

My children, of course :)

Do you have a item you've made that is super special and why? 

The very first item I made - and the namesake for my store :)

What is your favorite stitch? 

I'm not sure I have a favourite.

I like the Star Stitch.

My most stitch would likely be the half-double crochet (hdc)

What other crafts do you like to do? 

Beading & jewelry work

Do you donate or give back any portion of your sales to charity or an organization?

Not my sales - the majority of that goes back into yarn purchases, however I do doante hats to my local hospital.

Currently I am working on a pay-it-forward program called 29 Leaps

what's your favorite hook?

I'm not sure that it's my favourite, but my most used is likely my 5.5mm

What's your favorite yarn?

I like working with cotton yarns.

Why do you love to crochet? 

I find it to be a creative way to relax. 

And I love seeing people's faces light up when they receive an item I've made for them

Who taught you to crochet? 

I taught myself (in one weekend) by watching YouTube tutorials.

On A More Personal note: 

My sister and I (I'm the one with the braided headband)

if you could have a super power what would it be? 
Super Speed -- imagine how many crochet hats I could whip out then LOL

Favorite vacation spot or travel destination
I've never really travelled anywhere other than northern Ontario cottages.
I'd love to go south, to an ocean-side resort...

If you had a million dollar how would you spend it
I'd start with putting money away for my kids' schooling...
Then a new house with a HUGE craft room!

What's your favorite color?
Purple/pink/blue

What's your favorite drink
Iced Tea (I think Americans call it sweet tea)

If you are a salad what kind of dressing do you have?
Ranch...

Are you a dog or cat person?
Both.
I have 2 cats & 2 dogs.

If I look in your refrigerator what do I find?
The first thing you'd likely see is Ranch Dressing (my kids put it on everything so we always have alot of it)

What's your favorite book/author and why? 
Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller.
I love a good Vampire Romance...

What did you want to grow up to be when you were a child?
A Marine biologist

Favorite Music {song/group/genera}?
Rock... BonJovi, Daughtry, Marianas Trench, Hedley, Hinder...

Please go check out : A Crafty Cupcake (tell her Calleigh's Clips sent you! 

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Featuring: Heather Evans - Scentsy Consultant

I'd like to introduce to you :

Heather Evans Star Consultant for Scentsy

Now I'm sure most of you are familiar with Scentsy. 

I have many friends that sell it but I just usually avoid the parties and such for many of the independent consulting companies like (pampered chef, mary kay, avon, jewelry and more) I think I could literally go to some sort of party every week so instead of choosing I just say no....LOL. Not that I don't like them I just feel bad that I can't buy from everyone. 

When Heather asked me to share Scentsy with you I was very excited! I love candles and good smells in my home but with littles around I don't like fire going. I'm afraid I'll leave one lit! 

Heather is super sweet and she sent me a surprise package and this is what I received

Medium size warmer (in my favorite color purple - How'd she know?!?)

and three Scensty bars in great scents of 

Black Raspeberry Vanilla- Delicious

My Dear Watson- Sophisticated and smart

and Camu Camu - Tropical scents 

I really liked them all! 

What I love about Scenty is of course it's a warmer so no need to "light" a candle. The warmer melts your favorite scent nicely. I also like the convince of breaking off a little wax at a time and it lasts a couple days. I have a small home and it fills the every room in the house with it's aroma. So a very small amount and a small warmer go a long ways in my house. 

I'm looking into getting a bigger warmer and plug in for the bath room though! I think Heather has reeled me in! 

So let's find out a little bit about Heather and how she got started selling scentsy: 

Where are you from? 

Sunny Southern California 

Name of your shop/business

I'm an Independent Consultant for Scentsy Wickless Candles

What do you specialize in? 

Scented wax, lightbulb warmers

What made you decide to start your business?

    I actually didn't want to start my own business! With the encouragement of brother-in-law's girlfriend and the support of my friends and family my "just for fun" thing has turned into a real business!

What is your favorite item?

I love the Jane warmer.  One of my customers said it looks like a palace Tinkerbell would live. The plug-in warmers are perfect for the bathroom to keep that fresh clean smell all the time. As for wax there are so many that are my favorite and it changes all the time.  That's the beauty in Scentsy vs a traditional candle; you're not committed to one scent.  You can change it from day to day and blend fragrances to to get a truly custom scent.  

Do you donate or give back any portion of your sales to charity or an organization? 

I have done Scentsy events where my commission from the sales goes back to the organization.  I have raised funds for the American Heart Association and my daughter's pre-school.  Scentsy also chooses a foundation or cause with each new catalog campaign.  Currently its the Ronald McDonald House.  Which the purchase of the Saha Buddy net proceed are donated to Ronald McDonald House across America.  Previous causes have been: Austim Speaks, Brest Cancer Awareness and the Sunshine Kids. A new cause will be launched March 1st. 

You can find Heather on 

Facebook 

Scentsy Sight

Maybe you'd like to sell Scensty too - Just visit her site for more details. Looks like a great deal to sign up this month! 

Featuring: Sweet Crochet Creations

I'd like to introduce you to one of our newest sponsors Carrie Bennett of 

Sweet Crochet Creations

I've asked her a few interview questions so we can learn a little bit out her and her shop:

 Were are you From?

Monterey, CA (but am now in the San Francisco Bay Area) 

 How long have you crocheted? 

I think I learned when I was really young - maybe 8?  I remember crocheting a sweater for my Cabbage Patch doll!  But I recently picked it back up when my husband started doing photography professionally.  It's kind of like riding a bike, but I had to figure out how to read patterns and learn a few new stitches.  There are some great resources online.

What is your favorite stitch? 

Probably a half double crochet.  Or maybe any decreasing stitch...since that usually means I'm almost done!  lol 

What do you specialize in ? 

Crochet hats for all sizes 

How did you get started in your business? 

My little shop started because I was making hats and props for my husband's photography business (www.colejbennettphotography.com).  Clients started asking about purchasing the hats, so I happily obliged.  :)  I just added some items to my etsy shop and I'm hoping to get a little busier this year.  My mom actually helps a lot too.

 Do you have an item you've made that is super special and why?

Recently, an old friend asked if I could create two police caps for unborn twins, due any day.  They lost their father to prostate cancer while their mother was pregnant and he was a beloved police officer.  I was on a mission to find a pattern.  I found one, tweaked the pattern a little, and made the hats.  I added their father's badge number as well as a baby blue ribbon, which signifies prostate cancer.  The girl's hat has a little flower as well.  I'm looking forward to seeing the babies with their hats (any day now), and I hope they cherish them.  

On a more personal note: 

 If you could have a super power what would it be ? 

FREEZE TIME - all I ever want is more time!  To crochet, to sleep... 

 Favorite vacation spot or travel destination? 

My favorite vacations have been in Mexico.  My honeymoon in 2005 was in the Riviera Maya and I've been to Cancun twice in the past few years. 

What did you want to grow up to be as a child? 

Either a teacher or a pediatrician because I wanted to work with kids. I ended up a high school guidance counselor, so I'm still working with kids - just the big kids.  It's a rewarding job and you can't beat the school year's schedule! 

Thanks so much Carrie for sharing your shop and a little about you! 

Please check out Sweet Crochet Creations on Facebook and Etsy!