Gift Wrap with Fabric Scraps

I have lots of fabric scraps from making Me and Lulu bracelets. So, I decided to use them recently as part of gift wrap! I bought 10 small craft bags for $4.99 at Hobby Lobby. I then grabbed about 10 matching scraps, ripped them into scraps and tied them onto the bag.

To make it more personal, I used remaining fabric to cut out the letter of the recipient's first name. I just draw a block letter (think junior high doodles!) and then cut it out. I used a black sharpies to make a dash outline giving the illusion that I had sewn it on. I then attached the letter with glue dots from my scrapbooking supply.

Beyond birthdays, I think this would be super cute with Christmas fabrics and cut out a cross, Christmas tree, angel, ornament, etc. You could have lots of fun decorating!

Me and Lulu Giveaway!

I think it is time for Me and Lulu to host a giveaway! Don't you?

It is so easy to get lost in the big world of etsy that I need your help spreading the word! For your marketing assistance, one person will win any one item of their choice from our store, like these cute fabric wrapped bracelets. I just added 7 new sets to the store!

To win a free item of your choice, share my store! You get one entry for any of the following:

Blog about Me and Lulu including a link to the store

Link to Me and Lulu on Facebook

Link to Me and Lulu on Twitter

Pin a picture from this post on Pinterest

You can enter up to 4 times if you do all of these! Just leave me a comment with how you marketed, your email address, and what item you want to win! Leave 4 comments for all 4 things!

I'll leave the contest open until May 1st. Thanks for sharing Me and Lulu!

Fabric Wrapped Bracelets

I listed something new in my Etsy store and I love them!

I have been waiting on my supplies to come in and they finally arrived on the perfect day when my daughter and I had nothing on the schedule. I crafted all day long and love the finished product!

These bracelets are soft, colorful, fun, and something a little different! I love the color options from using designer fabrics including my favorites like Amy Butler, Alexander Henry, and Michael Miller. I have always loved their designs, but not being able to sew really limited how much fabric I needed.

These bracelets come in a set of 3 and include a Tibetan silver charm on one of the bracelets. Plus, I am happy to do a custom order to match your favorite outfit or kid's school colors!

Get this- they are just $12 for the set and 10% off as a blog reader. The coupon code is LITTLEBIRDIE.

Happy shopping!

Me and Lulu- My New Etsy Shop

I have played around with the idea of opening an Etsy shop for almost a year. Do I want the pressure of taking something I love and putting deadlines on it? Do I want to make something more than once? What if nobody buys anything or what if everyone does and I don't have time to fulfill? So many questions!

I decided to just give it a shot and let God lead me. I named the store Me and Lulu, after my daughter Abby Lu. She loves craft time at school and I hope carries on the crafting gene or her Mom, Nana and my own Nana.

Not knowing how etsy works or how popular everything will be, I started small. Really small. As in, I am starting with jewelry I had already made and had in my big jewelry closet that may have been worn a time or two. Consider it a soft opening. I hope to sell these pieces and then purchase supplies to keep making more!

Prices are low since the items, although they look new, are not. I have loved all the pieces and am happy to share them in my etsy store so that they can find a new home. As a Your Little Birdie blog reader, I am offering 10% off to my chickadees. Just enter BIRDIE in the coupon code section when checking out.

All of the items in the store are named after friends- it makes it more fun. Lord knows I could not come up with names for everything! Here are a few of my favorite of the 20 or so pieces listed.

Big chunky cuff like bracelet with inspirational messages. It is perfect for a breast cancer survivor, like the woman from my Bible study it is named for.

This necklace has all the colors and shapes of chiclets!

This bracelet has a gorgeous combination of colors for someone that likes more muted tones.

I don't think you can ever go wrong with turquoise and crosses! This necklace is stunning in person- always leads to compliments!

I love the soldered charm on this necklace! The back side features a map of Austin, my hometown.

Need something special for a baby shower or for your child's Easter basket? These brand new handmade beaded baby spoons are a great gift and wonderful keepsake for your child. I have 4 options listed, but will happily take custom orders! Plus, they are less than $8!

Feel free to visit my store anytime. I hope to add new items regularly. Plus, if you ever see something on the blog you like and would rather I just make it for you, let me know!  The Me and Lulu button on the right will take you there anytime!