Hey hey! It’s Giveaway Day! I’ve been slacking on blogging lately, but I’m excited to meet a lot of fellow bloggers and hopefully make some friends. If this is new to you, go check out the Sew Mama Sew blog to find hundreds more giveaways running this week!
Before I get to the goods, let me introduce myself! I’m Jamie, but I’ll also answer to Molly or Merri. I’m a US military wife and currently stay home with my daughter. I run an Etsy shop, do some freelance SEO writing, and am active in my unit FRG (that’s a military thing). I love doing artistic things, especially sewing and other textile arts, writing, and jewelry making. I’m a very lazy blogger, but I always do intend to write. 🙂
Okay, enough about me. What am I giving away?!
It’s a lovely cosmetic pouch, featuring Alice-in-Wonderland themed fabric! It’s completely handmade and handsewn. The pattern is improvised to make the most of the scrap of fabric I had, so I hope you like it! (Christmas tree not included.)
I WILL ship internationally, so don’t hesitate! This giveaway will close on December 8, and I will contact the winner as soon as possible after that. The winner will have 2 days to respond or I will pick another winner.
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment here on this post telling me something that you call a “favorite” (because Alice in Wonderland is one of my favorite things)!
(Edit: Well, forget the Rafflecopter. Thanks to everyone who clicked over. Just leave a comment and I’ll use a random number generator to pick a winner!
As a special bonus, those of you who make a purchase in my Etsy shop this week and drop by here to tell me will also receive a special surprise gift with their purchase! (Oh, and you might want to try using the code SHELLS for even more of a bonus!)
merricontrari 
Dec 03, 2012 @ 16:47:58
Such a cute bag! Alice in Wonderland is actually one of my favorite things too. 🙂 Another favorite thing might be uninterrupted time to quilt, or crisp fall days!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:31:17
Uninterrupted time? That’s a thing that happens? 😉 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 16:48:41
I would say that Pooh Bear is one of my favorite things. Like Pooh, I improve my appetite when I exercise!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:30:43
My daughter’s “best friend” is a Pooh Bear stuffie she got as a baby. He’s well loved in this house. And I love that philosophy! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 16:52:59
Puppies are some of my favorite things 😀 Thanks for the chance! mjp0419 at gmail dot com
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:29:57
Who DOESN’T love puppies? One of the other ladies in my FRG has a litter of puppies and I am looking forward to playing with them. Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:06:44
Peanut butter is one of my favorite things!! Thanks for the chance!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:29:14
I like peanut butter too! I buy Jif Naturals, creamy. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:09:49
Yellow labs- mine in particular- are a favorite thing- along with chocolate and fabric.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:28:18
Labs are such sweet dogs! We have a black one, and my parents had a chocolate when I was a kid. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:10:18
Waffles are one of my favorite things!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:27:35
Me too! Especially with fruit on top!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:29:31
I have a favorite Christmas movie – Love Actually 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:26:59
Awesome! My favorite Christmas movie is Mickey’s Christmas Carol. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:39:19
One of my favorite things is owls
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:26:28
My best friend and I have a small obsession with owls. They’re just so cute! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:39:21
Tuxedo cats (even though mine is ornery).
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:26:01
LOL I love those cats too! I’ve got an ornery orange cat myself. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 17:48:47
My favourite thing is chocolate – in any form. Right now I have a hot chcolate with whipped cream on top. Yum! Great giveaway! My husband just retred from teh Bristish Navy so I was a military wife up to a year and a half ago 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:25:13
Oooooh that sounds DElicious. Always nice to meet a fellow military wife! 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 18:32:42
I love all of the character in Alice in Wonderland.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:24:11
Me too. The Mad Hatter is my favorite, I think. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 18:34:43
Cute pouch! Shortbread cookies is a Christmas favorite of mine.
Thanks for the great giveaway!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:23:47
MMmm yesss I love shortbread cookies, maybe spread with a little raspberry jam? 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 19:26:18
one of my favorite things is mice
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:22:57
Real mice? I think they look so sweet and snuggly at the pet store, but I don’t think I’d want them living in my house! Toy mice are adorable too
Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 19:44:10
That bag is adorable! Where did you get the fabric from? One of my fave things is Disneyland. It’s just such a magical place and I always feel like a little kid when I go!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 20:14:56
I got the fabric in a scrap bundle from a friend. Apparently it’s a Japanese fabric by Cosmo. It’s available in a lot of different colors as well. Try searching on Etsy for “Alice in Wonderland japanese fabric”!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 19:53:56
I adore “Little Prince” and everything inspired by him, bags, jewelry, etc
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:22:03
Oh me too! The different art pieces I’ve seen people make are just so inspiring! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 19:54:37
I love cinema, soft fabrics and macarons!!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:21:18
That list sounds like the most blissful day ever. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 20:16:27
Cheese is my favorite food.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:20:49
Cheese is one of the best things ever invented. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 20:17:45
darling, darling! one of my favorite things is alice in wonderland, too. my first daughter is named alice! we would love to win. thank you!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:20:29
Maybe you are destined to win! Good luck!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 22:22:18
My favorite thing is airplanes.
Thanks for the giveaway and please enter mine.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:19:54
Airplanes in general, or riding on them, or are you a pilot? I love to ride in them and look down on the clouds. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 22:23:47
ice cream. And bacon. Apparently all my favorite things are food. 🙂
peachstateme (at) hotmail (dot) com
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:18:48
Most of my favorite things are food too. 😀 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 03, 2012 @ 23:56:22
Very cute bag. I guess if it is fabric I would have to say the Wizard of Oz fabric. I have several pieces and they are becoming very hard to find but I am always looking for it.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:18:17
Ooh, wow. I don’t think I’ve ever even SEEN any Oz fabrics. I bet they make the most unique items though! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 00:49:40
One of my favorite things is riding a motorcycle
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:17:30
Wow, that’s awesome! I’ve never done it but it looks like a blast. It’s on my bucket list. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 01:14:25
I’m going with my favorite cookie recipe for cowboy cookies. You include everything but the kitchen sink! They are awesome!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:16:36
Yum! I love that kind of cookie! Do you have a link to your recipe? I’d love to try them! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 02:11:10
My Cameo Silhouette cutting machine I got for my 30th a week ago. It’s keeping me out of mischief as I create decorations for the house 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:15:58
Oooo, very cool. I don’t have a cutting machine, but I used a Cricut for the first time at a craft party this weekend and I’m kinda in love with it. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 02:42:38
coffee! (since it’s morning now)
Thanks for a chance to win 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:15:07
Mmmm, gotta love coffee. 🙂 You’re welcome and good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 03:50:13
A Room With a View is one of my favorite movies as is She’s the Man
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:14:42
I’ve never seen either one of those, actually. I’ll have to check them out! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 03:55:28
Ireland is my favourite place!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:13:46
I’ve never been, but I’ve always wanted to! I see you have a uk email address — do you live there? I’m soooo jealous. 🙂
Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 05:02:10
My favourite all time book is Anne of Green Gables. Thank you for a lovely giveaway.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:12:49
Oh my goodness I lovvvvve that book. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 07:58:13
One of my favorite things is running. I haven’t gone in two weeks because of sickness, and today I’ll get out there. It’s all I can think about! 😛 Cute bag, thanks for the nice giveaway!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:12:29
That’s cool! Do you run competitively, or just for fun? Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 08:35:31
your raffle compter thingy ist just a link – jst saying
a favourite thing “The Help” (book and movie)
Dec 04, 2012 @ 14:33:24
Yeah I messed with it for like half an hour yesterday trying to get it to display. I’m going to fiddle with it more this afternoon
Dec 04, 2012 @ 11:22:31
It might be coffee 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:11:50
Haha! That’s one of my favorite things too! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 11:35:56
Raspberries and champaigne are favorites of mine (together or separately!). Thanks for the giveaway!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:11:12
Mmmm, I love berries. 🙂 Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 15:43:47
Baking is one of my favorite things!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 16:10:46
Mine too! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 17:49:40
Coffee flavored ice cream is a favorite thing!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 18:04:22
Oooooooh that sounds so good. I haven’t had any in a lonnnnng time! Good luck on Giveaway Day!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 18:36:49
I loooovvveee my pleated clutch purse, LOL.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:27:49
I love pleated clutches! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 19:13:52
I like my Bible. 🙂
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:27:25
Great! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 19:50:13
Las Vegas is one of my favorite things!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:27:13
I’ve never been, but I totally want to! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:01:44
Alice in Wonderland! How cute! I love baking & sewing.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:26:56
I love to bake also! My waistline doesn’t approve! 😉 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:07:12
A favorite series is Harry Potter. Fave show Dr Who. Thanks for the chance!!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:26:22
We should be friends. 🙂 I love both those things too! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:10:07
I love anything involved with fabrics.
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:26:01
Don’t we all! So many giveaways have been asking about a favorite fabric line and there are SO many to choose from! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:24:27
I love any thing with lemon, lemon cake with lemon curd??? Thanks for the giveaway!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:25:25
Oooh, I had a delicious lemon-poppy-seed cake thing at Dennys this weekend – you should give it a try if you can! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:35:01
My favorite thing is the recess cups! lol
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:24:43
YUM! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:44:38
gardening
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:24:30
Me too! I wish I lived somewhere with a longer growing season! 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 20:50:10
My favorite thing, next to my family, of course, is chocolate!!! Thanks for a chance at your adorable pouch!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 21:23:59
Mmmm I’ve been craving some chocolate tonight. 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 22:30:18
Hmmmm … my favorite thing … there was a character that came on tv when I was a child (I’m a grandmother now) affiliated with Lowenstein’s in Memphis. His name was Mr. Bingle. I loved him! Snowman with holly wings a sugar cone hat and a candy cane, Santa gave him special gifts. I have been enchanted all my life!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 22:36:51
Wow! That’s a really special memory! Thank you so much for sharing it with me! Good luck in the giveaways this week!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 23:40:04
One of my favorite things is watching my 8 month old laugh while my 3 year old plays with her. Such delight!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:50:14
Oh, that’s so sweet! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 04, 2012 @ 23:47:19
My favorite thing is sewing! Thanks for the giveaway.
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:49:55
What kind of sewing do you do? My favorite needlework is embroidery, but I also like to make clothes and other objects, and doing patchwork
Dec 04, 2012 @ 23:59:10
I call Under the Tuscan Sun one of my favorite movies of all time.
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:49:04
I’ve never seen it! What’s it about?
Dec 05, 2012 @ 00:04:48
Opening a package of freshly-mailed fabric is one of my very favorite things!!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:48:50
Ooooh yes! It’s like christmas!
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 00:14:32
Hot Chocolate with marshmallow is my favorite thing 😀
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:48:05
Mmmmmm. I’m so glad winter is back so I can have some!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 00:32:58
Oh, that is adorable! My girls would love!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:47:40
Thanks! Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 01:41:00
I’m ashamed to admit I am in LOVE with anything “Hello Kitty”. I had a rough childhood and I think I am trying to regain it now LOL.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Kay
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:47:28
Hello Kitty is fun! One of my close friends likes her a lot too!
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 09:52:12
My favorite thing is reading Jane Austen while sipping tea in front of the fire.
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:46:57
Mmmm, that sounds like a wonderful evening indeed. Which is your favorite novel? I haven’t read all of hers, but I think Pride and Prejudice is my favorite.
Dec 05, 2012 @ 10:17:58
Creating! That’s the thing I love! 🙂
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:46:08
One of the best parts of life!
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 11:19:28
I love fabric and just wandering through a fabric store to see and touch fabric. I also love coffe and chocolate.
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:45:52
Yes to all of the above. No trip to the fabric store is complete without a visit to the expensive velvets, just to feel them, for me. 🙂
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 12:22:36
My favorite animal is a horse. However, I had to sell mine due to the fact that I married in to the military also and 5 moves in 5 years was just way too much. Thanks for doing a giveaway!!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:45:12
I love horses too. I’m sorry that you lost yours.
Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 13:49:17
the original Willa Wonka is one of my favorite things! jrae_228 at yahoo dot com
Dec 05, 2012 @ 17:16:48
I love that movie too! Thanks for coming by and good luck!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 19:11:06
The Princess Bride is my fav movie. 🙂
Dec 05, 2012 @ 21:18:33
I love that movie too! Good luck on the giveaways this week
Dec 05, 2012 @ 19:54:52
A favorite thing, would have to be fabric, any kind as long as it’s 100% cotton!
Dec 05, 2012 @ 21:19:33
Ooh yes. Its soooo soft. 🙂 Good luck on the giveaways
Dec 06, 2012 @ 00:04:45
I love your little purse. Thanks for the giveaway. My most favorite is my family!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 10:07:38
Thanks and good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 03:38:13
Hi, what a great giveaway !
My favourite is the Marimekko unikko design, I’m just fond of it, in every size and color and on every kind of stuff (fabric, tee shirts, mugs, mousepads, sheets, cushion pillows, cars, clothes… Everything !)
Dec 06, 2012 @ 10:11:24
I had to Google that! What a cheerful design! I’ve seen it around but didn’t know it had a special name. Good luck in the giveaways!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 09:19:03
My favourite thing is the smell of my little boys freshly washed hair as he sleeps next to me.
Thanks for the chance to win.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 10:12:02
Babies smell so perfect, don’t they? 🙂 Enjoy it while it lasts, and good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 09:44:02
One of my favorite things to do is leave all the kids at home & go to Barnes & Noble & sit with a cup of coffee & browse the magazines. (Doesn’t happen very often, but refreshes my soul)
Dec 06, 2012 @ 10:13:09
I’m so jealous! Our Borders closed a while back and now I don’t have a bookstore. I miss it a lot. It’s so refreshing to be surrounded by all those books, like old friends. Good luck in the giveaway!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 09:59:55
My Pfaff creative 2 sewing /embroidery machine. Gorgeous bag. Love the colours. Thanks for the opportunity on the draw and Merry Christmas to you
bonnielarson58(at)gmail(dot)com
Dec 06, 2012 @ 10:13:37
Oooh, that sounds fancy! Good luck with the giveaways!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 11:18:38
Alice is one of my favorite things too… but since you already said that, I’ll say that books in general, and especially the well-loved books from my childhood are my favorites (The Wizard of Oz!)
Dec 06, 2012 @ 13:58:27
I’m a bookworm too! I have soooooo many books. 🙂 Thanks for entering; hope to see you again soon!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 13:33:24
One of my favorite things is dogs. I love all forms and shapes and breeds of dogs.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 13:59:41
Me too! We have a black lab. When I was growing up my parents had 5 dachshunds and a chocolate lab! 🙂 Thanks for entering; hope to see you again soon!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 14:02:23
Oh, my favorite is a cup of hot coffee and a good book.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 15:33:07
Sounds like a great afternoon! Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 14:14:46
One of my favorite things is road trips! I love going to new place and exploring. It’s so much fun and I can be like a little kid with the excitement of it all 🙂
Dec 06, 2012 @ 15:33:42
I get so bored and sore riding in a car for a long time, but it’s worth it to see exciting new things! Good luck
Dec 06, 2012 @ 14:29:45
Gingerbread cookies and coffee on rainy days…. Thanks for a chance to win this.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 15:34:04
That sounds fabulous. Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 15:41:44
Sewing or reading a book are my favorite things.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 16:00:36
Me too 🙂
Dec 06, 2012 @ 17:51:12
A favorite….hmmm. My favorite hobbies are sewing, embroidery machine and hand, smocking, I’m jus tlearning how to quilt. I love any and all types of crafting. and my favorite dogs are dachshund. Which I happen to have one little dapple Daisy dotsie doggie as a pet.My other favorite thing is reading…
conn_and_vans_mom@yahoo.com
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:03:56
I love all of those things too!!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 18:42:51
We got a new kitten this year and we are having so much fun with her that I would have to say kittens are my favorite things.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:03:09
Aww I love kittens!! How sweet! Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 18:43:57
A moonlite night:) Thanks
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:02:35
Hehe, my daughter lovvvvves the moon. Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 19:35:54
favorites? The beach!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:01:47
Aww I haven’t been to the beach in forever! Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 20:07:43
Creating is my favorite thing. Usually that involves fabric and most often quilting!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:01:13
Creating is the best part of any day! Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 20:58:37
My grandchildren are my favorite people.
Dec 06, 2012 @ 21:00:38
Aww that’s sweet. 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 22:44:01
Mmm, I have to say that blankets are one of my things. Not sewing them or knitting them, but just snuggling in them!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:18:55
Mmm, yes, especially when they’re super soft. 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 06, 2012 @ 23:12:39
My advent candles are currently my favorite thing.
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:21:04
Traditions are definitely a great part of life. Good luck and happy holidays
Dec 07, 2012 @ 00:49:12
One of my favorites is Christmas lights.
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:22:15
🙂 I love to drive by and see them too! Good luck!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 09:49:42
Cute! My favorite thing is reading with my kids.
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:23:56
Me too, although I am sooooo ready for my daughter to have a different favorite book. 😉 Good luck!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 11:39:08
Hmmm…my daughters and husband (I know that’s 3)
…and coffee and vintage fabric. Sorry! Lots of favorites!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:24:51
Lots of favorites would seem to be a sign of a good life. 🙂 Good luck!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 11:48:39
Right now one of my favorite things is reading to my two girls before putting them to bed, though I have to admit that another favorite thing is having room to stretch in a quiet house once they’re finally asleep!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:25:30
Hehehe. Yup I hear ya there. Good luck!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 12:30:42
Oh, I get the “lazy blogger” thing. 🙂 I’m in the same boat! A favorite of mine is baklava. I have an unhealthy obsession with the dessert. 🙂
Dec 08, 2012 @ 10:08:16
You know, I’ve never had that, but I’ve always wanted to!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 14:41:03
A favorite of mine is cuddling my two dogs! They make me so happy!
Dec 08, 2012 @ 10:09:02
Dogs are such great companions!
Dec 07, 2012 @ 17:30:31
Definitely watching my kids hug and snuggle with each other since it is a relatively rare occurrence
Dec 08, 2012 @ 10:09:54
Haha! I bet!