tha winner is...

kathryn! :)

that super cute hello kitty stocking will soon be on it's way to you!
ooohhhhh....ummmm and it won't be empty! ;)

baby...

it's cold outside!  it is but i like it even though it made me realize i need a good short coat.
i've been pretty busy with the shop but i took a moment to check out the sanrio tour.
it came to town on black friday (nov 26) but it was super fun and cute!

hello kitty rolling into the station.

even my husband was happy to see her! :)

one of the gift trailers...anyone knows how to pick a lock!

another of the gift trailers.

it was freezing that day but it was worth it.

i'm having a sale in the shop and it's going well, lots of kawaii packages being sent out.
it ends mid-day wednesday (dec 8) but i might have one more before the holidays end!

i'm also adding things to the holiday giveaway...there will be things inside the stocking so don't forget to enter soon!
http://blacktulipshop.blogspot.com/2010/11/happyhappy.html


now i'm off to make things...food! :)

cyber...

monday is up and running!

If you missed out on the Black Friday discount don't worry because there is a 15% Cyber Monday discount.Just enter CYBERBLACK2010 when you check out and save 15% on your purchase and every order comes with a special gift! :)

Check out our new items!

hello...

20% off everything!

Exclusive members-only sale starting today for all blog and Facebook fans.
You will get 20% off your purchase before shipping cost.
This sale will last until 10pm(Eastern Standard Time) Sunday, November the 28th.
It is a coded coupon, so just message me here, through Etsy or email me at blacktulipshop@gmail.com and I will send you the code!
Also just message me if you have any questions!

the holidays are...

so awesome! I can't wait to get a tree and burn candles that smell like peppermint!

black friday is coming and yes i have to work which sucks but i guess that keeps me from spending money i don't have.
what also sucks is that's the day the sanrio pop-up tour rolls into atlanta.
i wish  could get video of it rolling in but heck i'm just glad it's coming to atlanta. i will make it there with cash in hand and getting some cute things so don't worry about me! i will upload pictures and video so keep checking back.

what doesn't suck is the sale i'll be having in the shop. i'm going to offer some deals for fans and i'll have scrap bags of fabric on sale also. i'm excited to give some deals to my supporters and  make room for new items.
i!'ll be adding more details soon so go ahead and add us on facebook or join the blog roll!

also don't forget to enter our giveaway, who doesn't want hello kitty stuff for free!:)

happy,happy...

joy,joy! let's get the holidays started off right. check out the shop for some new and fun holiday gift ideas!

so here's what you been waiting for, the holiday blog giveaway! one lucky winner will get this super cute handmade one of a kind mini hello kitty stocking. made of sturdy cotton the stocking is 4" wide by 9.5" high and has a simple black lining.

entry is simple, just "like" us on facebook or become a follower of the blog.


this will not only make you eligible for the giveaway but you will find out about other giveaway and know about fan only discounts.

next, leave your name and email address in the comment portion of this post and on december 10th at 5pm the winner will be picked using a random number generator.

the winner will be notified via e-mail but if i do not hear back from that person within 24hrs another number will be pulled.

please one entry per person.

thanks and good luck!

it's no secret that...

i love the holidays and i'm going to share that love with you!

starting november 15th we go into holiday mode in the shop.
we will be adding some really cute and fun holiday themed items in the shop.
some of the supplies i bought some time ago so there will be a lot of one of a kind items so don't hesitate when you see something you like.
also, don't forget you can always message me for special bags, pouches or jewelry.
to add to the merriment  there will be exclusive offers for blog and facebook fans and the holiday giveaway will also start on the 15th for our fans.
i will also be sharing some of my holiday celebrating with some of my personal projects.

buckle up it's gonna be a cute ride!

there will be...

cuteness! 

i'm starting the holiday celebration on november 15th and all will be revealed!!! ;)

there will be a holiday giveaway and check out the fabric i got for that!!

i'm also working on some holiday items for the shop like this little number.

 there will be sales and discounts for fb and blog fans as well! :)

ya holidays!:D

busy as a...

bee these days I am! so let's play catch up, first off congrats to michele for winning our halloween giveaway!
no worries if you didn't get a chance to enter the halloween giveaway because i will be having a christmas giveaway.
second, i'm excited about the new items in the shop like doll clothing.
i've always made clothes for my girls but i thought it would be fun to make some for other folks.
here are a few of the skirts i've made so far.

and lastly i've been making some bracelets for the shop and loving every minute of it.
right now i'm working with these glass pearls and soon i will venture into other beads and charms.
i got a lot of ideas swimming in my head and i need to get them out! ;)

well that's it for now but more coming very soon!

ttfn :)

hello kitty and halloween...

yep, this giveaway is a handmade ooak halloween hello kitty coin purse.
i've had this fabric for some time and like disney i went into the vault.

entry is simple, just "like" us on facebook or become a follower of the blog.
this will not only make you eligible for the giveaway but you will find out about other giveaways! :) 
next, leave your name and email address in the comment portion of this blog and on october 19th at 5pm(edt) the winner will be picked using a random number generator.
the winner will be notified via e-mail but if i do not hear back from that person within 24hrs another number will be pulled.

please one entry per person.

thanks and good luck!

oh and here's what you will get(front & back)! :)

working on a halloween giveaway...

for the blog. here's a peek, more details to come very soon! :)

 

 

an unpublished post from last year - neko neko...

yes, cats!
we went to a neko play place in tokyu hands by sunshine city.
it was called nekobukuro cat's house.



now i'm more of a dog person but my husband loves cats.
so this was for him more so than me but i did enjoy it!!!!!
i was worried it as going to be creepy and the cats would be in bad shape.
i couldn't be more wrong, these cats were well taken care of and there were rules set up for their protection.



also there was a worker there to watch as people played with the cats.
there were maybe 13 cats in about 3-4 rooms.



there were places to sit and a tv with cat videoplaying.

i got it....

my spoon flower fabric and it came out great!
i can't wait to start making bags with it!!

new plates and...

new items for the shop. part one, i picked up these plates yesterday for me and the hubby. they are super cool and i might have to buy two more to save.

now, part two...new items for the shop! i made some cute card cases/coin purses and a lovely wristlet.
i need to go back and get more of this wristlet fabric, it would make a great skirt.

now i'm off to be creative! :)

crochet bows and pink toes...

is what i'm into right now. i'm looking into making crochet bows for the shop since i'm almost done with my super long black glitter scarf (pictures to come). to hold you over here are my pink toes, i just finished doing them!

more time...

plez.
i have so many projects i want to start.
i'm working on a super cute giveaway for october and new items for the shop.
i'm excited for fall and the crisp air that comes with it.
i...love...love...love fall.!

help me win...

i have entered the spoonflower kawaii contest, please vote for me!
click here to vote!!
here's how to vote, you click the image and a green box appears around the image.
then you go to the last page and click the vote button.
my entry is under miki_the_artsit and it's the design bear and cross honey dippers.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks in advance! :)

new...

for the shop and your pleasure.
two cute pouches, check them out!

buzzzz...

busy as a bee! i've had a lot of fun recently and been super busy with the shop. check out all the newness including a sale on scrap bags of fabric. i've also just bought a used mannequin head to showcase some hair accessories. yeah, i given her a name...friday.

yep,my girl friday, check her out. :)

another one...

cool!
i made it into a friday the 13th treasury how awesome is that!
check it out here!

oh happy day...

Great, my Pink Petals Charm For Cell Phones, Keyrings or DS Lites has been chosen to be in a fabulous treasury!
In case you don't know on Etsy users can create a "Treasury" to spotlight other sellers.

(: Check it out here! :)

update time....

so i have been super busy and working like mad in my shop.
it's paid off, sales are great and people have been super great!!! :)

i've had some commissions and started making some new things.
right now i'm obsessed with making phone charms.
working with the beads and charms are a real joy.
also some jewelry making added in there for variety has been a real pleasure too.
watch out sewing you have some competition.
i guess you could say i want to be the mistress of most if not all craft mediums.

i will try my hand at some decoden as well, looks like fun!

so here's what you've been waiting for my recent work, enjoy!

be ahead of the game...

Want to see items before they make it to the shop, join the black tulip shop facebook page!

facebook: black tulip @ facebook

so far...

so awesome!
me and the old man went to savannah for two days and we had a ball!
i was able to get some cool night shots with my new tripod.







my daytime shots are getting interesting too.
i'm a bit obsessed with aiming my camera up!





now, here's what you all have been waiting for, new material for the shop!
i got some new fabrics and trim!








i also got all the rest of this fabric they had! :D



now off for more fun and fabrics!

today's a good day for a few reasons...

first off i'm on vacation with my old man!
coastal georgia's looking good!



second, i've been featured on cuteable.com's friday pick for the second time in almost a month!

princess charming cuff

third, i'm going to see iron man 2 tomorrow night and eat myself silly with popcorn!!!

and last there is a cute fabric store here that i'm going to in the morning...i will report back with details, cute details!!!!! :)

wow what a...

month! two giveaways, good sales and meeting some awesome new people.
i got some big plans coming so stay tuned! :)

buzzzz....

busy as a bee this week but i thought i would show you what i've been up too! :)
i'm in love with this new fabric i just got in with cute cats!
i've already sold one of the things i made but i still have one left and more planned.





i'm also too proud of this cute bag!






i almost don't want to sell it but i guess it needs a good home!

so one winner down...

and one to go! :)

the next give away will be for everyone!

i will be giving away this kawaii pack, the pack includes bear erasures and two cute sticker sheets!





entry is simple, just leave your name and email address in the comment portion of this blog
on april 30th my husband will pull the winning name out of a box.
the winner will be notified via e-mail but if i do not hear back from that person within 72hrs another name will be pulled.

please one entry per person.

thanks and good luck!

awesome...

my free giveaway made it to the cuteable friday part 2 picks!
that makes me super happy and you can check it out here--> http://cuteable.com/flickr-friday-part-2-7/8231 !!

one whole year...

sorry the contest is over!


that my new etsy store has been around which means it's not new anymore. :(
i'll be having sales and two giveaways in the month of april.
check my store for some good deals!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/blacktulipshop

any-hoo i feel fortunate my sales have picked up and i've met some nifty people!

so to share the wealth i have something to give away free to one person.
since allergy season is among us i will be giving away this cute tissue holder.
yes, i said free there are only a couple of catches, are you ready?

first, this give away is only for the continental united states.
before you start the hate mail i will have other give aways that will be open to everyone but sorry folks this is not one of them.

second, one entry per person...let's play nice people! :)

entry is simple, just leave your name and email address in the comment portion of this blog
on april 15th my husband will pull the winning name out of a box.
the winner will be notified via e-mail but if i do not hear back from that person within 72hrs another name will be pulled.

ready...so here's what you'll be fighting for!



so there you go, now let the games start!

such pretty...

flowers this past weekend.
me and the old man went to macon for the cherry blossom festival.
the trees were lovely and there was clear blue sky as far as the eye could see.



i got a lot of great pictures of the trees and the girls!









also my too sweet hubby won me a cute panda, i named him jerry.



it was really fun, we laid out our sailor moon blanket and played tic-tac-toe and checkers!
no need to tell you who one the most games...okay it was me! :)
i noticed we laid our blanket in a clover patch and it was lovely.



while i was on a hunt for a four-leaf clover i did one better and found a five-leaf clover!



as day went into night it was all neon and ice cream cones, i had sugar-free vanilla!





all-in-all it was a great day and i can't wait until next year!!!