Snappy Dot Celebration

Time to celebrate with a BIG giveaway. Thanks to several friends for donating snappy things. All entries are through the Rafflecopter on my facebook page. CLICK HERE TO ENTER.
Guidelines:
~ "like" each vendor's facebook page. If not already a fan, follow link on each photo.

~ One prize per winner. 
~ Some items do require shipping be paid. Please see information about each prize below.

Crochet Hook Case (accessories NOT included, for demonstration purposes only)
from Schmibble & Co. $40 retail value
FREE shipping in US, other countries to pay exact shipping costs.

Features: 9" x 18", tri-fold, dual magnetic snap closure, zippered vinyl pocket, customizable hook slots, pin keep, removable wrist strap, reinforced stitching for durability. Winner will be able to customize hook slots sizing for the case in photo!

www.facebook.com/schmibbleandco
www.ravelry.com/designers/crescendo-gal

3 patterns of choice from Grammyjolids

3 patterns of choice from Jaime D. Designs

Adjustable Mickey headband, sizes toddler-adult from Love On a Hook.
Shipping $3.00 to U.S.

FIVE winners to receive this duck pattern from Everlaughter.

Princess Barefoot Sandals from Little Pink Thread
Shipping $3.00 to U.S./Canada

Princess Barefoot Sandals from Little Pink Thread
Shipping $3.00 to U.S./Canada

10 patterns of choice from Khy's Closet.

Cute Stitch Marker from Hats and More by Jackie.
Free shipping to U.S. (will ship other locations if buyer pays exact shipping)

Winner to pay $3 shipping to U.S.
Very Snappy Hat by Love on a Hook

Winner to pay Shipping $3.50 (Canada/US)
Hairbow Holder from Little Pink Thread

Free Custom Collage from Kidz At Heart Kollages

5 patterns of choice from Everlaughter

Adjustable Minnie headband with bow, sizes toddler-adult from Love On a Hook.
Shipping $3.00 to U.S.

Cute bunny from Kristine's Lil' Loves.
Ships Free within U.S. (will ship to other locations if buyer pays exact shipping cost).

10 patterns of choice from Snappy Tots

5 patterns of choice from KC Creations by Karrie

Taylor Bonnet in Toddler Size from KC Creations by Karrie.
Free shipping in U.S. (everywhere else winner pays exact shipping cost)

3 patterns of choice from Trifles N Treasures.
She also designed this awesome square pattern based on my logo and it is FREE to download.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY, CLICK HERE!

Greg's family reunion

New Contest to help Greg meet his family.

Duck Plantings

It's May and time for blooms of color to be popping up all over. Along with flower, little ducks are being planted in random places to bring joy into the lives of those around us too.
Earlier this year, a picture of some ducks with crocheted sweaters was floating around and the idea was born to do some yarn bombing during my birth month of May. In light of everything, "duck planting" sounded like a much happier term. Along with our decked out ducks, Sandy Hook is also encouraging people to share pix of ducks visiting different places all over the world. Please read previous posts for more information.

The original duck sweater, by Twilight Taggers, was designed for large rubber ducks. I ordered several ducks from Oriental Trading and they are quite a bit smaller! Here is what I did for their sweaters (as shown in the photo above):
With a G hook and worsted weight yarn, ch 16, sl st in last ch from hook to join in the round. Be careful not to twist ch. Ch 2, 2dc in each ch to end of round, sl st to join. Ch 2, dc in each st to end of round, sl st to join. Ch 2, *dc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. Slip sweater over duck's head. Ch 1, *sc2tog*, repeat to end of round, sl st to join. Finish off and weave in ends. Viola! It's done. Takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. Not as fancy as the original sweater, but these little ducks just need a few rounds of coziness.

I have been attaching a small tag with a simple note on each duck so people will know to take the duck. I hope you will join me in planting some of your own ducks, then sharing your experiences on my page.

MONSTER winners

Thank you to all of our awesome contestants! We had 34 amazing entries and the voting was very close. Everyone that entered will receive a new "Monster Visor Pack" to be released 5/10/13.

Our judges had a hard time choosing only a few winners because ALL entries were amazing! So everyone will also receive a free pattern of their choice!

The following were top winners as voted on by facebook viewers (in addition to the other 2 patterns):

First Place AND a top pick by judges - April White

Second Place ...and makes Heidi giggle - Rebecca Chambers

Third Place and SUCH a snappy entry with those colors - Lacey Berres

The following were chosen by a panel of designers to receive individual awards. Each will receive 3 Snappy patterns of their choice (in addition to the other 2 patterns).

Character Creator Award - Beth Williamson

Grrr....Scary Monster Award - Candice Wharton

Combo Queen - Stacy Dilts

Creative Use of Pattern - Lisa English

Honorable Mention - Anita Mills

Honorable Mention - Brittany Yenser

....and if I were a little monster this is TOTALLY how I would look! So to Rachel Brock, for creating "Heidi's alter ego", 3 free patterns of choice.