Updates . . . and Give Away time . . .

Greetings Raggedy Friends -
Yipes ... it's been a l-o-n-g time since I've blogged over here. Lots has happened over the last several months - some personal and some health . . . BUT I've survived, moved on, and have since settled in my new dwellings.
Most importantly ~ I've claimed "ME" back and am using my real identity instead of an online alias.
I'm still known as "Awny" but that will be my "everyday" Halloween alter ego. I'm definately keeping that. A girls gotta stay true to herself right? *winks*

Ha! But I wanted to have a blog that reflects ME - no more hiding or staying "underground". Nope!
Everyday things, crafts, Life, and such will be blogged at my personal blog : "S.E.W. Me ... So What" here.

Big News -
I'm also moving my Raggedy Blog Party (this one) to a new home.
For 1) - it will be easier to manage 2 blogs with my "home" email, and 2) it's no longer 2009 *lol* and I'm glad that a lot of people had fun with the Blog parties and events - I'd like to keep the fun going as long as there's interest!

Yes there will still be Pattern Give Aways and fun to be had at the NEW home!

You still with me . . . Please update your bookmarks, links and Follow me over here @ R.A.G.S ~ Raggedy Ann Girls Society.

I'll be having a NEW Give Away posted at the New Home "R.A.G.S." blog soon. So go check out the new digs, FOLLOW me over there, and let me know what you think?

Is there something you'd like to see? A certain kind of Blog party? A doll give away?
Comments and Suggestions welcome!

Hope to see you there! I'm missing my Raggedy Gals! ~S~

Pattern Shout Outs....

We are already into Febrauary. It seems like the ball dropped for 2010 just Yesterday!! Where is the time going??? Wow!

I have a couple of shout outs for Raggedy Annie Patterns.....

Now I don't know how long these deals will run for - so you're best bet is to runnnnn and get some for yourself - tell them that Sandy from her "Raggedy Blog" sent ya...

Here's some Pattern Deals....

1) Nicole of Raggedy Old Annies has 3 E-Patterns for $15.00. Normally her patterns are $8.50 each so this deal is a bargain. To get the special price you have to click on the "BUY THIS" button under the e-pattern special notice. You'll get the patterns super quickly after payment has been processed! She's a sweetie!

Guess What?! I ran into Nicole at JoAnns this week. Yes I Did!!! She was shopping for some fabric and I had just walked in the store to purchase some yarn. I recognized her face from visiting her blog. I had been buying patterns from her for a few years and have asked a couple of questions when it comes to Annie making. She's always so nice and helpful. We had chatted in emails here and there. And when I saw her in the store- I introduced myself. We chatted for about 20-30 minutes and she is everything I had imagined her to be - funny, kind, and sweet! It was kinda a brief encounter as I had a vet appt. for Jasmine, but I'm glad I finally met one of my favorite Annie fans. I have admired Nicoles patterns and Annies for years. It was neat to finally meet with her. We will have to do coffee and shopping! How cool is that! :)

2) Julie of Polka Dot Pig Primitives (formerly known as My Raggedy Kids) has a special too. Buy 2 get 1 free. (Buy 4 get 2 free and so on). I just got my 3 (B2G1) and they're cute.

3) Denni of Denni's Doodles is still having her Half Off sale on her Spring Patterns. I'm sure a lot of ya'll are longing for Spring. I know I am.


I'm hoping to sew some Annies while everyone else is watching the Super Bowl. Stay Warm & Be Safe!

Toodles!

Winners have been contacted . . .

Congratulations again to the Winners of the Christmas with Annie blog event!
I have just finished contacting the winners and am waiting on the reply of several of you!

* Cathy - SENT 01-23-2010
Delivery Conf. #: 0309 3220 0001 1368 8516
* Aunt Pitty Pat - SENT 01-23-2010.
Delivery Conf. #: 0309 3220 0001 1368 8493
* Carla - Contacted Sponsor :)
* Courtney - Contacted Sponsor :)
* Mistea - SENT 01-23-2010
* Lisa - SENT 01-23-2010
* Martha - WIP.

I plan on mailing things out on Saturday Jan. 23rd (payday is Friday and Sat should be dry *fingers crossed*)

Thanks for playing along! I'll post about the Next event: A Raggedy Valentine! Still working on things!

Christmas with Annie W-I-N-N-E-R-S ...

Hi Everybody How's your 2010 treating you? Well I hope L(!
I finally got a minute to SIT down and breathe AND pick some winners!

All winners have been drawn - I wrote everyone's name on a piece of paper and put them in a bowl then drew names! With the exception of the "Followers" which I used the number generator! Also exempt from the "name on a paper" draw was the Best Post and Cutest Christmas Annie. Hubby helped me pick these! Thanks hun!

Thanks so much for participating and having fun! All posts were adorable and I enjoyed reading them ALL!
FUN!

*drummmmmm . . .
rolllllllllllllllll*

"Blog Button Winner" Miss December # 149
Winner is: Cathy of Snugglebug Prims

"Random Holiday Hopper Participant"Kris Kringle # 134
Winner is: Aunt Pitty Pat of Aunt Pitty Pats

"Random Holiday Hopper Participant" Pattern by Cindy of Homespun from the Heart
Winner is: Carla of Dancing Moon

"Lucky Draw" Pattern by Cindy of Homespun from the Heart
Winner is: Courtney of Cajun Hillbilly

"Best Post Winner" Sing Noel
Winner is: Mistea of Misteas Crafts
Winning Post is Here

"Cutest Christmas Annie" Holiday Annies
Winner is: Lisa of Lydias Treasures
Cutest Christmas Annie is Here

Prize: Custom Annie Doll "Follower"
Winner is: Martha of Martha's Favorites

Ok- I will be emailing and leaving comments in your recent posts to let you know that you've won and then I will request your snail addys so I can send you the prizes!

Thanks again for playing along with me! I enjoyed this and will be posting about a Valentine's Raggedy Blog Event soon!

Hugs!

Been so BUSY -

I apologize for neglecting this blog . . . I am drawing names and will announce the winners today: Sunday Jan. 17th! Details coming soon!

Stay Tuned . . .

Merry Christmas to you ALL . . .

I wish you all a very Merry & Magikal Christmas! Please be safe if you're traveling.
Enjoy your time with your family, friends and loved ones!




See you in a couple of days!

Decorating the Tree . . .

I was feeling better last night, more so than the night before. So we resumed decorating our tree. Of course Annie helped!
Part Deaux . . .


Sweet Annie loves to help out...


here she is - hanging an ornament. *Cheese*



*lol* Annie wanted to show off the lil' stocking ornament. See it! She thought it was cute!
My M-I-L made those as a namecard for one of her Tea Parties. She had them filled with mini candy canes, chocolates, a tea bag, and our names.

Where'd she go?

Haha- look where I found her...



Hiding in the decorations bin. Whatcha lookin' for Annie?



Some of our favorite ornaments. The names of all the Boxers that we have rescued. 2 have passed on... Baby and Jade. Rest in Peace sweethearts ... we'll see you again someday.
And Jester & Jasmine's ornaments! I made them all! Love them!

Whew- by the time we were all done - we were tuckered out and Annie went Night Night!

Then I realized that we don't have a full shot of our Christmas Tree. Oy - I had thought I took some? Hmmm - that's gonna be our next venture for sure! I'm sure Annie won't mind posing and giving ya'll a small tour of our decorated house!

Oh yeah - She did want me to mention that soon we will be baking sweet bread and cookies. Yummy! We're excited!

What have you been doing lately?

Toodles!

We got our Tree . . .

As soon as hubby got home from work last night- we changed vehicles and headed over to the Christmas Tree Farm.
We brought out Starbucks Signature Hot Cocoa and he got an Old Fashioned Doughnut & I a Holiday Gingerbread Loaf slice. MmMmMmMm!
Here's Annie coming along for the ride...



Annie is so excited to be going to the Christmas Tree Farm. WE all love the scent of fresh Pine!



We found the perfect tree! Annie insisted that she have her picture taken IN the tree! She looked so cute- I happily obliged!



We brought it home! Here Annie fills the tree bowl with water! She's the Tree Keeper this year *lol* Like me, she's a tree hugger *winks*



Ta-Dah ... all ready to be decorated!
I wasn't feeling all too good (killer cramps) so we will decorate the tree tomorrow night. Hubby put the lights up to get it ready.
I'll take more pics tomorrow and share with ya'll.
For now stay warm!

Happy Turkey Day!!

Happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with Family & Friends!

Another Raggedy Shout Out . . . (X-post)

One of my favorite Annie pattern creators is having a great deal . . . FREE shipping. WoOhoO!

Cindy of Homespun from the Heart also uploaded 3 new patterns to her website and some ready-to-take-home finished creations for the Christmas and Winter season! I just bought 2 e-patterns and they're so cute!

To qualify for her FREE shipping deal- you HAVE to be a subscriber on her mailing list! She will send you the code once you sign up and that's easy peasy!

Hint: She has sales and deals throughout the year and you don't want to miss any of them!

The FREE shipping promo expires on 12/15/2009!

Just jump on over to her website - Homespun from the Heart and scroll down to the middle of the MAIN home page and sign up! :O) Simple as that! Then you'll receive updates!


She has doll-making supplies, e-patterns, paper patterns, needfuls, doll hair, even fabric- tea stained muslin and homespun too, and kits too. Lots of stuff handy - right there!!

Cindy also has a cute Prim Turkey pattern available to download for free on her blog. Now wouldn't that look so cute as a centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table or as a shelf sitter on your kitchen hutch or corner table?

So go sign up- get yourself on the mailing list so you can be updated on sales, deals and new pattern and product listings! You'll be glad you did! Tell her AwtemNymf sent ya and say "hi"!

Just added 2 new prizes...

WoOhOo . . . I love the holidays!

Sweet Denni has donated a pattern as a prize "Sing Noel".

So Cute! Thank you sooo Denni. Sing Noel is a cutie!!

Then I added a Prize Pattern that I purchased from Denni as well...
Pattern Prize is called "Holiday Annies".

Is that not the cutest you've ever seen?!!! They just make me giggle. I have some reindeer antlers just like that! Hmmm wonder where they are? I'll have to look for them?!!

Folks the holidays will be here before you know it ... it's almost Thanksgiving! Yayyy!

Blog Event: Christmas with Annie . . .

'Tis the season to be Jolly -
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
To include your Raggedy Ann dolly.
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
There's so much we can do -
fa la la - la la la - la la la
Grab your camera & bring it with you
fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la!

Greetings Friends . . . the holidays are upon us! Thanksgiving & Christmas!! Yippy!
That means that there will be lots of gatherings with family and friends.
It's also a time when we'll all be busy - "the mad rush": planning, shopping, cooking, baking, sewing, crafting, even cleaning!

I'll be doing it too - Then I had an idea for the next Raggedy Event. *lightbulb moment*
It'll be perfect for reminding us to take a "Time-Out" for ourselves, slow down, enjoy the SIMPLE things and bring our Annies with us! She's a great secret keeper as far as "Secret Santa/Sisters" & gifts go! She can help you tape and hold the bow. And she's a great companion ~ with that smile - she'll keep you in good spirits!

Soooo- here's what I'd like to do - and I hope YOU'LL join me! Everyone is welcome!

~ Things to Do . . . ~
* Making a trip to the Mall, Department Store, or Gift Shop.
* Picking up a Family or Friend at the Airport, Train Depot, or House?
* Shopping for baked goods to make - cookies, pie, candy, fudge Oh My!
* BAKING homemade goodies.
* Shopping for gifts - Secret Santa/Sister, Family & Friends.
* Picking out a Christmas Tree at the lot.
* Hanging the lights outside.
* Decorating the Halls, Office, even your Car.
* Wrapping Gifts.
* Attending a Church/School/City Play and/or Event.
* Stuffing the Stockings.
* Building a Snowman.
* Dashing thru the Snow.
* Donating to a Cause.
* Making Crafts and Gifts.
* Driving around and checking out the neighborhood Lights & Decorations.
* Snapping a Family Photo (pets too) or Sitting on Santas Lap.
* Sipping some Hot Cocoa, Cuppa Joe or Tea?
* Got a Family Tradition ... include Annie :O)

If you're doing any or ALL of these things - bring along your Annie and/or Andy, snap some photos and post it on your blog.

I'd love to see You & Annie wearing aprons in the kitchen, maybe with flour or sugar on your nose. Got a recipe to share - feel free! I love recipes! I'll be wearing mine!
Anything that you normally do for the holiday- I'd love to hear about it! Even if it's a new thing- please share and tell!

I know November and December months are busy. So I would like this event to last up to and through all of November & December. There's no set date for this - as people go on vacation, out of town, or have company, and just plain busy- I want to keep the event flexible.

Just get your Season on and Share it with us!

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Please post on your blogs, side bar, websites, FB, Twitter! Tell your Friends!

Have trouble or need help? - Leave a message or email me - I'll be glad to help!

Please leave a comment with your blog post LINK. I'll have a blog roll of all participants and the direct links to their blog posts and pictures. Maybe they'll have a recipe or traditions to share. Maybe ya'll will start a new tradition. Whatever the post- let's have fun. You CAN have more than one post! The more the merrier - I'll have you linked up!
Bring your Annie or Andy or both along and let the Holiday Merry-Making & Sharing begin!

Last, but not least - I will have Give Aways! Yayyy! Prizes include Christmas/Winter Patterns and a custom dolly! Maybe more?!


Prizes will be given for the following: I will ship international

~ Pattern # 1 : "Blog Button" Winner
Post the graphic/button on your Blogs side bar with a link back to this event so others can join. Please keep the button/graphic up for the duration of this event. I'll be checking & checking it twice :O)

~ Pattern # 2 & 3 : "Random Holiday Hopper Participant."
You must have an active blog post about your "Christmas with Annie" moment. Please have pictures, if available, posted too. We'd love to see. I know I will!
Being on the "Holiday Hoppers" blog-roll alone- doesn't count - you must have some kind of active content and I need to have you linked. Check the list of "Things to Do" (above) for ideas. If something isn't listed- feel free to give me a shout.

~ Pattern # 4 : "Lucky Draw"
Just Because :O) !

~ Custom Doll : "Follower"
You must have an active blog with some content (posts and more than one). It doesn't count if you have a blog with nothing there? Hmmm!

I must have some way of contacting should you be selected as the Winner. Please have an email visible on your blog, or in your comment. If you ARE the winner - I will contact you and request your snail mail addy (which will be kept private). :O)


Remember- this "Christmas with Annie" Blog Event is all thru November and December! So Post & Share when you can!
Just send me the link(s). I'll get you added!

The prizes will be mailed out a the end of December.
Winter lasts until March 21st (Dec. 21st - Mar. 21st).
So the patterns aren't just for Christmas ya know *winks*

Let's Have fun!
Happy Holidays!



Toodles ... ~~A~~

Credits: Thank you shweet Carm for making this custom Annie graphic for me to share! Luv Ya!

7 Free Dolls of Christmas Give Away Shout Out ...

Julie is having a Give Away for 1 Annie for the next 7 weeks until Christmas. Starting now- and every Weds. she will draw a winner and it continues for SEVEN whole weeks!

Yippy Skippy!


Now if that doesn't get you into the Holiday spirit of giving and in the mood for the up-coming holidays- I don't know what will! WoOhOo!

How sweet of Julie of My Raggedy Dolls to do this! Woohoo!

7 chances to win. Go to her main website and read up on the details!

Thanks Julie! And Good Luck Yawl!

Toodles ...

Raggedy Annie Give Away Shout Out . . .

Sylvia Gonzales of The GingerBread Corner is having a Raggedy Annie Give-Away - Ice Skating Annie.


Go to her website and use the "Contact Me" button from there to enter!

Note- you may have to use the IE web browser (I tried it in FF and it wouldn't let me enter any text).

Winner will be chosen on November 11th.

Good Luck!

Toodles

Coming Soon . . .

I'm in the brain-storming phases of the next Raggedy Ann Blog event . . .

I will tell you this much . . .

It will involve our precious Raggedy Ann & Andy Dolls and the Christmas holiday season.

I will also have pattern Give Aways and a couple of custom doll give aways! Prizes are provided by me- the Raggedy Ann lover :O)

I will have a Blog Button made by fab Carm of Shweet Potatoes soon. I will update when I have that, which should be any day now!

Keep your eyes peeled o this Blog as I will post the details on the next Raggedy Blog Event! It's gonna be a lotta fun! I hope you'll join me!
WooHoo!

Toodles . . .

Bumps in the Night Annie REVEAL . . .

Yayyyy!!! Finally! My Halloween Raggedy Ann reveal post... Just got word from my swap partner that she got hers and I NOW get to reveal my Annie I made for Becky



Remember the "teaser" ...



Here she is - in her full cuteness . . .



A Candy Corn Princess! Her dress was in candy corn fabric colors (orange/yellow/creme/white). She has a sparkly pale yellow and clearish white tu-tu that foofs up pretty good. It was GLITTERED of course! I used vintage tinsel for her collar. RickRack for her sleeves. You can't see- but she had mini pom-pom for "socks". She had orange leggings and black shoes. She has a Candy Corn wand that has clear iridescent glitter (you know me all too well folks). Candy Corn colored hair decked with a cute orange satin ribbon and a sparkly rhinestone in the middle of the bow!

She was a lot of fun to make! I almost had a hard time parting with her.

Ever have that happen to you? I know Viv does- she even suggests making doubles (even triples) sometimes. Hahah! I know how it goes! And sometimes I do make doubles and triples!

I sent some candy corn flavored DOTS candy with the doll and something else (can't rem. now tho)

We all used the same pattern: Provided to us by sweet Brenda of Lillie May's Crafts. We used her Sunny Days pattern and we got to dress her up in any Halloween fashion we wanted! Thank you so much Brenda for giving us permission to use your sweet pattern. I enjoyed working with it!

Bumps in the Night Annie Swap... TEASER

This is a "Teaser" of an Annie I made for my dear friends Aunt Pitty Pats "Bumps in the Night" Annie swap

This is just a "teaser". mwahahahaha :O)



I will do the full reveal and what type of Annie it is when I have confirmation that my swap partner Becky J has it at home!

Right now- It's en route! Woohoo!

Have a great week!

Stay tuned for details on my next Blog Event that includes Annie & the holidays!! To Be Announced Soon! :O)

Hugs!

CONGRATULATIONS ... PAM

Congratulations Pam for winning the Glinda the Good Witch Raggedy Ann Pattern Give Away!

I'm emailing the winner now!

CONGRATULATIONS Pam!!!

Thanks Sherry, Angie and Pam for playing along. I will be posting about another event soon! Stay Tuned!

Hugs!!

Shout Out ... Cindy is having a couple of Give Aways!

Cindy of Homespun from the Heart, whose one of my fave Raggedy Annie pattern designers is having a couple of give aways on her blog!

First GiveAway is a cute light blue wool felt CupCake pincushion AND a storage jar of notions AND a pattern of your choice (e-pattern or printed). You'll want these if you love making Annies! I know I do! That is a great deal of a giveaway! This Give Away ends Oct. 27th

The next GiveAway is a copy of the latest Fall "Create and Decorate" magazine that has her Annie pattern in it!

This Give Away ends Oct. 28th!
I already have this magazine, but I wanted to give a Shout Out in case people over seas don't get this magazine and want a copy or if someone missed out and wants a copy! Here's your chance!

Good Luck! :O)

Glinda Pattern Give-Away . . .

Remember Glinda from the Wizard of Oz ....

She asks - "Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?" ...


Well- here's a CUTE witch ....

Glinda the "Good Witch" RAGGEDY Annie pattern by Cindy M of Homespun from the Heart.

I loved that it was 2 in 1! PINK and a Good Witch - Halloween! Woohoo!

I have bought this pattern for ONE lucky winner!

To Win: Here's what you need to do ...

1) You must have a blog!
If you don't have one - feel free to start one. It's easy. Blogs don't have to be fancy- just please have some content and be active! Blogging is fun and it's a great tool for networking. Great exposure if your an artist (any kind) and wish to sell or show off your projects.
It's also great for recipe hunting, home decorating ideas, tips and tricks, tutorials, swapping, or just writing what/how you feel on any given day! You can post about anything (legal of course). You can even rant! Not every post has to be peachy-keen *lol* Just be real! Be YOU!

2)Please post and link to this Give Away on your blog AND leave the link in the comments section on this post! Then you'll be added in the Give Away drawing!

The Give Away ends on Sunday Oct. 25th so I can hopefully get the pattern prize out to the winner by Halloween!

I will contact the winner by email AND leave a comment on their recent blog post Congratulating them! This works well for me :O)

I will ship international!

That's it!
Simple as that!
Good Luck!

Toodles...