It's been a while

Hello Ladies,

Ok.  I apologize... I know there may be some gentlemen reading this blog as well. 

Ahem...

Hello Folks...

It indeed has been a while since I have posted.  I have been studying, learning, and working.  I'm back to creating, and as of late, winning!  Yes sir!  I have been nominated by a dear friend, Shellybean @ http://followmehome.shellybean.com/  for the Liebster award!

See?



How cute is that?  All pink with a heart... shucks...

Rules

1. Link back to the Nominators. You can reach their blogs by clicking on their blog names.
2. Write 11 facts about yourself.
3. Answer 11 questions given to you.
4. Pass on the award to 11 deserving bloggers (preferably those with under 200 fans) and give them 11 new questions.
5. Post your award, Link back to the person who gave it to you! Congrats!

Eleven Facts:
1. I ran a red light on my driver's test, and still got my license.
2. I have new items in my Etsy shop and have no shame in using this opportunity to promote myself:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nannahbread?ref=si_shop
3. I have a dream of going to fashion school, but suffer the duality of being deathly afraid of going and missing out on it at the same time.
4. I made my own complete bunny rabbit costume this year for Halloween.
5. I will always choose a mocha over a vanilla latte.
6. My biggest pet peeve is when an "x" is interjected into the world "espresso."
7. I almost always peel/ pick my nail polish off.
8. If I see a spider, I now grab my cat to kill it instead of Charley; It's training.
9. My favorite cake is classic white with chocolate frosting, but good ol' devil's food does allright too.
10. I will eat any and all cookies that are places in front of me.
11. A gentleman came to the door today and asked if my dad was home. When I said I was twenty-five, he laughed.

Here are the questions Shellybean asked of me:

1.What was your Kindergarten teacher's name?

Mrs. Schwam.

 

2. Coffee or tea?

Hmm.  Coffee.  No, latte.  Wait, green tea.  No, hot tea latte.  No, iced tea.  I work in a coffee shop, I can't make up my mind!!! :P

3. Do you watch much TV? Favorite show?

We don't have cable, but I'm addicted right now to Say Yes to the Dress on Netflix.  Sad, I know.

4. What is your favorite holiday?

I love Halloween and Christmas.  Halloween is fun because you get to dress up and eat candy.  Christmas is great because everyone is trying to get along and there are always cookies... which is great...

 

5. Do you use Twitter or FB?

I can't understand Twitter, but I am a slave to Fb hahah.

6. What was the make/model of your very first car?

1991 Buick Skylark, and it would stall out at red lights :) haha

 

7. Can you drive a stick shift?

No :(  But I can speed in an automatic really well hahahah jp

 

8. Pie. What is your favorite kind?

Chocolate anything.

 

9. What was your first job?

I worked at a movie theater and ate tons of free popcorn and watched tons of free movies.  I still don't understand why I didn't just make a career out of it.

 

10. Mac or PC?

Oh, either!  But my laptop is a PC, and my Bf has a Mac.  I've watched him on that thing and I can't follow a darn thing he does!  He's so smart!

 

11. What's for dinner?

Charley made rotisserie turkey with green beans and white sticky rice while I was finishing up class at school.  The house was warm with food made.  I'm so darn lucky!!!

 

 

 

11 new bloggers to win the award:

1.http://www.bellalavitabyangie.blogspot.com/

2.http://oneinchpin.blogspot.com/2010/03/pinstix.html

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Please friends, while I'm looking for more blogs, feel free to nominate some in the comments!

 

 

 

 

New questions

1. Favorite dinner food?

2. How many siblings?

3. Money is not an issue, where are you going this very moment on vacation (hypothetically)?

4. If you could introduce two people from history, alive or dead, from different or same time periods, who would they be?

5. Favorite drink from a cafe?

6. Favorite candle scent?

7. Best movie, ever?

8. How old were you when you learned to ride a bike?

9. If you could play any instrument with precision and skill, what would it be?

10. If you could live in a different decade, would you? which one?  Presuming loved ones would be there.

11. What is/was your favorite, or least favorite fashion trend?

 

Well guys that's all I have.  I feel so honored to be chosen!  I too, Shellybean, am in my pajamas!  I do not, though have a picture, not for lack of technology.  I just don't look nearly as cute as you!

 

Instead, dearest readers, enjoy this purple chain cowl... on sale in my shop :P

 

Photo by Charles Bonney

 

 

Don't forget!!!

 

Be sure to check out Shellybean's blog, http://followmehome.shellybean.com/  along with her artfire store where she sells the most amazing bags, http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/shellybean

 

 

Spring 2011 Collection; Spring Giants!!!

So I learned to crochet flowers. I loved them. Then I thought... "Why not use larger yarn, make them enormous, put some eco felt and a pin on the back and stick them on my clothes?" Well, after getting so many compliments while out in public I decided to make many many more, and put them up for sale. Here are just a few of them but in my etsy shop, (www.etsy.com/shop/nannahbread ) I have 21, yes 21!!! of them for sale!

The back is covered with felt so all loose ends are closed in and the pin is securely attached.

These amazing giants can add a fabulous touch to any outfit. Not to mention a touch of "Carrie Bradshaw-ness." I have worn them with my leggings and a little sweater. I also wore one with a blazer, dress pants and heals to a job interview and got the job. Funny enough one of the interviewers kept asking me where I got my flower, when I told her I make them and sell them, she said she'd have to keep my number just to get one.

I've got a few of these lovelys in colors that match my sun dresses too.

Here I am on Easter with my Auntie Carole. I am wearing a large yellow giant, with my pink sweater and my little party dress with leggings. This flower really completed the look and my whole family wanted to know where I had gotten it.

Thanks for looking!!! www.etsy.com/shop/nannahbread < go here to see the full collection!

Hoot Hoot!

I have a friend who loves owls. She has an incredible son who I just adore. For Christmas I knew I wanted to make something special for him, and I crochet- as you all know. So what better to create other than an owl hat? So she loves the hat and the little guy who hates to wear hats even loves the hat!

This particular piece gives this family tons of compliments when they are out in public. Now I am not trying to toot my own horn, but I am very proud of my creation. She told me yesterday that they get stopped out in public multiple times and people ask her where she got this amazing hat. She encourages me to make them and sell them.
So heres a picture of the original.

Cute, I know. Thanks.

So heres a picture of the newborn - 3 months one I've just created- it's hot off the press and listed in my Etsy shop.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/68844568/newborn-3mos-free-shipping-owl-hat

Thanks for looking! :)

Scrubbies!

These 100% cotton crocheted scrubbies are great for removing make-up, or baths and showers. They are machine washable and can be laid flat to dry. They make wonderful gifts for weddings or baby showers.
Visit my Etsy shop to purchase, http://www.etsy.com/shop/nannahbread?ref=hdr

Check out the Maeve!

I just designed this new hat. After Maeve got the hat from her mom, she wouldn't take it off! She thoroughly represents what this hat is all about; 70's style carefree fun and laughter. I had no choice but to name this hat after her!

With chunky green yarn, this hat is super warm for the winter time! It can be redone in any colors!

Photo by Ashley Mckenney.

http://ryanashleymaeve.blogspot.com/2010/11/so-proud-to-introduce.html

How to place an order with Nannah Bread Knots

I'm still working on getting my products on Etsy, so in the mean time this is how you place an order for one of my items:

Step 1: Message me on Facebook (search Nannah Bread Knots) or send me an email at nannahbreadknots@yahoo.com

1a: This email should include what you'd like. If you want one of my current pieces and you know the "name" of it (for the names visit www.nannahbreadknots.blogspot.com) just tell me and let me know either the size or the age of the child you'd like it for. I'm pretty laid back and easy to work with so if you're not sure I can help you with this step. If it's not right, we'll try again ;)

If you'd like a custom piece you can let me know. I can make pretty much anything after looking at it once or twice. I will not make anything that has a copyright on it, and I prefer not to "steal" other's ideas. I always like to make things with my own personality in them ;). If you'd like to describe something to me in person or in words from this point I will give you my phone number and we can chat from there. I will recreate any of my pieces in any other colors or any other sizes - just ask. Or if you just have an idea in your head- I sure can try :)

1b: I will respond with 1) a price, and 2) a time frame. I only have so many pieces on hand and the majority of the time I make your pieces special for you! (As for the prices, they are set for many of the items- It's just a matter of me getting them all posted.)

Step 2: Unfortunately I have to start accepting payment before I begin my projects. Unless I have already started your piece and have previously spoken to you, from here on out, I have to do it this way. I don't want to end up on the bad end of every deal :(

2a: You can send me a check made payable to "Savannah Rand" and once received I will begin your project and will either ship it (FOR FREE!!! :)) to you or set a time to meet up with you to make sure you love your Nannah Bread Product.

2b: Or you can meet up with me and give me your payment in cash.

Thank you for your interest in Nannah Bread Knots!

The Wildflower

The wildflower is crocheted with big gaps in the yarn and finished with large flowers to accent it just right. This hat would compliment any little girl and give her just the right amount of flair!

Photo by Angie Vandam

www.bellalavitabyangie.blogspot.com