#5dollarcraftswap

Back in January a challenge was issued by Marine Parents: make some handmade awesomeness where supplies cost less than $5.

And you know what?! Challenge ACCEPTED!!!!!!

I was partnered up with the lovely Nicole from Unique Pl8z, we were given each others favorite colors plus a few little details. Nicole loves funky quirky things and I can't blame the girl, funky and quirky rock!

Immediately an amigurumi pattern I had found came to mind and I got to work. I love watching my little creatures come to life and so does the toddler. Around that time I was also perfecting my travel mug cozie patterns and so I decided you know what I can kill two birds with one stone and grabbed some of my scrap fabric in her favorite colors and got to work trying out my new ideas.

So you want to see what I came up with?????

Meet Mr. Scrappy! Isn't he just some funky quirky awesomeness!!! I love him and well had a hard time letting him go but off he went :)

So now you want to see the amazing gifts I received??

 

the Japanese newspaper MAKES it

Isn't this little plaque just too cute and soooo creative! Nicole took her inspiration from this pin hanging out on my DIY one day Pinterest board. And AND she included that adorable little keychain from her shop too! I haven't found the plaque its forever home quite yet, but until I do it hangs out with me in my craft space where it reminds me that I can do hard things :)

This was such a fun little exchange, I have my fingers crossed for more in the future. I love making little gifts for new friends.

some linkys for you

If I could sum up my week in linkys this is what it would look like:

• Opened up the shop with a fun grand opening! 
• Pink Hippos & Polka Dots does that not just say it all? 
• I sent a little Inspirational Art to dear friend of mine this week, I simply love the art work to pieces.
• I am excited to have the fabric cut for this tag a long bag what a fun DIY project for Friday!
• Okay so I don't 'work' work but a girl has to eat right? working girl lunches
• Totally bookmarked this for the day I get with the times and get a smart phone
• My keys totally need a friend

Click 'em don't click 'em either way the English in this sentence is horrid ;) But I hope you do, I promise you'll find some amazing things if you do!

quirky cute's grand opening!

Welcome and Thank You!

I am beyond excited to announce that Quirky Cute is officially celebrating our opening over the next 2 weeks! Sure the festivities are a little on the long side but I like to have fun when I throw a party. I can promise you is lots of good things in store so please won't you join me in this joyous occasion?!

I want to thank each and everyone one of you for your support now and what I know will be a long founded friendship in the handmade world.

So to start off the fun I have a little freebie that will be included with every purchase over $15.00* from now through February 18th, your choice of Teal, Red or Natural Mini Wooden Heart Earrings. Please leave a comment in the "Notes to Seller" box during checkout.

*$15.00 spent before shipping and after any discounts

Be sure as well to make sure you signup for our newsletter so you can keep up with the latest and greatest. I promise not to spam.

And in case you are wanting to connect with us socially you can find us here: Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

and we are OPEN

Woohooo! We are open!

So not everything is completely listed, but its all getting added in as quickly as I can. Mother Nature is playing cruel tricks on me with the amount of sunshine I get and when it shows up. Working on continuing to make more stock in everything I plan to have in the shop as well as get any last minute details nailed down. Now if only the baby, o my gosh I can't believe he is nearly 7 months old, would let me work a little bit more; testing out his voice by screaming/growling is soo soooo not cool.

In case you have missed any of the updates on Facebook and Twitter here are a few of the items already listed in the shop

Chocolate Love Bug

I Love You Button Earrings

So much more fun stuff on its way, promise! But for now I am off to bed, pulling these late nights is getting to be a little rough.

See ya when the sun is up and shining!