Easter Craft Ideas.

Easter is just around the corner and I feel so bad I never got any crafts or fun ideas up to share. This month and next are some of my busiest months this year. Well, it does seem like I get a lot of those months??? Well it really is and I have several projects I am trying to keep up with along the way so I hope I start getting some moments like this where I can hurry and post some fun things for you. Here are some fun crafts I wish I would have done or am planning on doing with my kids this weekend. Enjoy!

This Chick Card is very easy for all ages and not that messy.


Look what I found. These wonderful instructions on how to make a fabric Easter Basket at dabbled. I love this site it has lots of fun ideas. I totally want one of these so by next year I am going to make one or order one from our favorite Etsy shop LaDesign2.


Present you Easter Eggs to the Eggstreme! I have started seeing several ideas using toddler socks. At first I was like, "Gross", but it is starting to grow on me. Then I saw these cute one's at Parents. Here is the instructions.


Parents also offered instructions for these adorable eggs. If you are able to do your egg hunt out doors imagine how fun the kids will have looking for these fun creatures.




Last is these cute name holders. I imagine they may take a while so maybe use cotton balls instead. But I love the idea.

Etsy Easter Extravaganza is Here and Giveaways Ending SOON!

Click on thiis button to be sent to the Etsy Easter Extravaganza Home page!


Also Tomorrow THe Soft Landing GIveaway will be ending 3/25. There are two winners and these bibs are fantastic!
Go on and enter!
The other giveaways ending soon are the Kids Cooking and Sewing ends 3/ 30. These are wonderful ebook that will give you some fund tricks and ideas for teaching your child how to work in the kitchen or with sewing. We have our own copies and my son is now the other chef in the house. At least he think he is... He is only 4! I love spending time with him in the kitchen though.

Enjoy yourselves and have a wonderful day!

Etsy Easter Extravaganza

Get ready for some Easter fun at the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" here at "Catch the Drift with Mama Snow", March 23-April 4. I have selected some of my favorite Etsy shops and their Easter creations to help prepare you for your Easter holiday. You will absolutely fall in love with these wonderful stores and their handmade products. Here is a sneak peak of what you may find in these fabulous giveaways!

LaDesigns2
The Broken House
Annie's Powder Room
Pretty Girl Bows

LaDesigns2 CLOSED!

Are you looking for the perfect Easter basket that will last years to come? You are going to love this shop. I was so impressed with LaDesigns2 fabric baskets that I had to do an interview. Here is what I learned.

Mama Snow-"What do you sell in your Etsy shop?"
Lee Anne- "I sell handbags, holiday and gift baskets, key fobs and pin cushions so far! I am always thinking up new ways to use my fabric stash!"

Mama Snow-"How long have you been sewing and creating?"
Lee Anee-"I have been sewing since I was very young about 40 years. My mother taught me!"

Mama Snow-"Since it is Easter and you have a wonderful collection of baskets, what got you inspired to create custom baskets?"
Lee Anne-"My own children inspire me daily! Once when I was sewing a purse around Halloween, my daughter who was 8 at the time said, why don't you make me a trick or treat basket? I did and wound up making all her friends one too! So, that was the beginning of the baskets!"

Mama Snow-"What motivated you to to sell your beautiful work?"
Lee Anne-"Well, I used to teach full time before my kids were born. After that, I was a stay at home mom. I have always loved to sew for my kids. Money was tight and all my friends said you should be selling these creations, so I got started on Ebay and then Etsy.

If you are loving Ladesigns2's shop, you can find her baskets posted around the holidays. I think the hallween baskes would also be fun to have. LaDesign2 also welcomes custom orders!



The Giveaway: One lucky winner will win a boys or girls custom Easter basket.

To Enter: You must visit LaDesigns2's store, take a look around then come back and tell me which basket you will choose if you win. (No other entries will count unless you do this one!)

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US and Canada! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!
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The Broken House CLOSED!

The Broken House is full of beautiful decorations for you home and for the holidays. I am so amazed with the craftmanship of all The Broken House items. You must check out the Paper Mache Apples. They look amazing and for only $8 you get 1/2 dozen apples to add in your home.



Here is a little more about the artist Sheri.

"I've been selling on-line for a little over 4 years now. The reason I got started was that I loved to decorate for the holidays. I was tired of paying for everything and I kept thinking, "I could do that....". I finally tried, bought myself a cheap sewing machine and went to town. I've dabbled in a lot of things the past few years, but always liked painting paper mache items. That has been my main focus for the past few years. I started selling my paper mache boxes and eggs on Etsy spring of last year and love it. It is a great site, with great people."



The Giveaway: Win a dozen of the bright colored paper mache eggs. (These are amazing!)

To Enter: You must visit The Broken House store, take a look around then come back and tell me another one of your favorite items.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US and Canada! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!
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Pretty Girl Bows CLOSED!

The big white Easter hats and bonnets just aren't in anymore. I decided to look for a more modern and trendy to add to your childs Easter dress. What's in now is big bows and adorable kufi crochet hats. I was so excited when I found the "Pretty Girl Bows" store. This store not only has the bows, headbands and hats but also includes every color imaginable.




This is one store you will want to keep your eyes on. Pretty Girl Bows always has a have monthly specials. All through March, Kufi hats are on special for $1 off. Check back in April for that months special!
Be mindful that all small bows and clips have non-slip grips on them and this can be added to any other bow for no extra charge. The headbands and kufi hats are interchangeable. This allows you to change the color of bow you want to add to your head piece. Pretty Girl Bows can help you add the finishing touches to any outfit.

EXTRA DISCOUNT: As you are aware ther is always a month;y special. March is $1 off any kufi hat. Pretty Girl Bows is also giving all Catch the Drift... readers an extra deal. You can get 10% off any NON SALE/discounted items if they mention Catch the Drift... This will work by you being reimbursed through paypal once the order is placed and payed for. (excluding shipping)




The Giveaway: The winner will receive The whit or pink Kufi Easter hat. This also includes the easter bow! If the winner wants to add more bows, they can order them and they will be sent with the prize.

To Enter: You must visit Pretty Girl Bows store, take a look around then come back and tell me which bows or head pieces you like.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US and Canada! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!

http://hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com/2009/03/etsy-easter-extravaganza-is-here.html

Annie's Powder Room giveaway! CLOSED

Annie's Powder Room is a wonderful little shop that has a variety of creative and fun soaps. These soaps make a great and unique gift for almost any occasion. These soaps are perfect for party and shower favors. Just look at this amazing choo choo train soap. This could get any boy to take a bath!



I asked Annie to share a little more about her and her store. I loved what she had to say. She seems like such a down to earth and wonderful women.

"I started making soap five years ago after my oldest daughter was born. Back then it was just a way for me to flex my creative muscle. Since then its grown into quite a little business and it's supporting us while my husband finishes nursing school. Its no longer just me in my kitchen...it's grown into a little family business and you rarely find me in my soap room without my three little girls! We homeschool so that makes it really easy for me to have my kids really involved in the creative and the business side of it! My kids are what inspire me the most as reflected in my shop by the fun shapes and colors! I think mom's are drawn to my soap because of that...I mean come on, where else can you find booger soap!"

Yes, booger soap. Kids will get a kick out of those.

SPECIAL DISCOUNT: Annie's Powder Room has also offered a great discount for all "Catch the Drift..." readers. You can get a 30% discount if you mention "Hail the Snow Queen"! Please wait for a revised invoice.



The Giveaway: Win a Annie's Easter Egg Gift Set!

To Enter: You must visit Annie's Powder Room, take a look around then come back and tell me another one of your favorite soap designs.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US only! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!

http://hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com/2009/03/etsy-easter-extravaganza-is-here.html

Illia Kids! CLOSED

I love finding adorable children clothes at reasonable prices. So when I happened upon Illia Kids I was estatic. I loved the fun fabric designs used for these clothes. You can find tops, bottoms and dresses. If you are still looking for a cute Easter dress for your little one it is time you stopped by this store. I love how Illia Kids dresses are unique and you won't find the same Eatser dress on every other little girl.
All clothes are designed by the owner herself. At Illia Kids you will also find a variety of fabrics to choose from. Clothes and dresses have a wide price range to work for everyone. Just this last week Illia Kids had some dresses for only $9.99. You may want to keep you eyes opened for new sale items.

All Illia Kids items have a SATISFACTION GUARANTEE policy!



The Giveaway: Win an adorable swing top. (The design will be a surprise!)

To Enter: You must visit Illia Kids, take a look around then come back and tell me another one of your favorite items.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to Everyone from Anywhere! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!

Tactile Baby! CLOSED

Finding the perfect Easter toy to add to your child's basket can be a pain. Espcially with all the lead paint and recall scares. Tactiile Baby was created for this reason. I asked the Colleen, the owner of Tactile Baby, to share some more information about her and her store. This is what she had to say.

"I was born with the DIY gene. Even as a young girl I would go shopping for clothes and instinctively think to myself "I could make that". I learned to sew, knit and embroider when I was still in Elementary School (thanks to my talented grandmother's patient instruction).

Of course when I found out I was pregnant I went about designing a nursery. When I couldn't find any bedding I liked, it was a no brainer, I'd make my own. Well, when I was done with the bedding I moved on to a wall quilt, and a wall mural. When we couldn't find a dresser we liked we, (my husband and I), built one ourselves.

My son's first Christmas, 2007, was marked by a widly publicized lead paint scare. Each day, it seemed to me, a new toy was being recalled. My son was at the age, 9 months, where everything was going into his mouth, so in a effort to ease our concerns my husband and I decided that we would make all his gifts.

I think what makes Tactile Baby unique is that nearly all of the products I produce were first envisioned as things my son would use, and in fact, he does have one of nearly everything in my product line. A mother's care, concern and eye for the tiniest of details goes into every design."



I love the fact that all Tactile products were created by a concerned mother and the toys and items were made around children and their likes. I want to personally thank Colleen for creating such wonderful and safe products.



The Giveaway: Win a your choice of a blue, pink or yellow bunny puzzle.

To Enter: You must visit Tactile Baby, take a look around then come back and tell me another one of your other favorite toys or items.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US or Canada! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!

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Crazy About Chenille! CLOSED

Every child needs to wake up Easter morning to find a cute cuddly Easter bunny in their Easter basket. I searched several stores on the look out for that perfect Easter Bunny. My favorite bunny was found at "Crazy About Chenille". At Crazy About Chenille you will find several adorable items made from soft chenille fabric. Her is some more information on Lori the creator and her store.

"I retired from a CPA firm after working for 30 years. I was looking forward to slowing down and focusing on a hobby. I love to sew so I bought a computerized embroidery machine. I always wanted one but being so busy with a career and raising a family, it was not in the budget. I was enjoying sewing for my 7 Grandchildren and some where along the line five years ago this hobby grew into a business. I feel very blessed. For the last five years it has been all word of mouth and repeat customers. Someone suggested Ebay and Etsy so for some crazy reason I tried both. I sold my first tooth fairy pillow on ebay within fifteen minutes of listing it. I absolutely love what I do and only wish there were more hours in a day and another one of me."



Before I move on to the giveaway I want to mention that most "Crazy About Chenille" items can be personalized. This includes the adorable bunnies that also make great baby gift ideas.



The Giveaway: The winner may have their choice of a pink or white chenille bunny. The bunny will also be personalized with a name and will come with a ribbon around the neck.

To Enter: You must visit Crazy About Chenille, take a look around then come back and tell me another one of your favorite items.

*Bonus Entries*
-Add the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" button on your blog
-Post about the "Etsy Easter Extravaganza" on your blog, facebook or Twitter.
-Become a subscriber to "Catch the Drift..."
-Add "Catch the Drift..." button.

Rules and Restrictions: Opened to US only! Winner will have 48 hours to reply, no exceptions. We need to get these prizes ready and out for Easter!

Giveaway Ends: April 3, 2009 early morning!
http://hail2thesnowqueen.blogspot.com/2009/03/etsy-easter-extravaganza-is-here.html