Spreading a little Love...

I realize that we have just gotten past Christmas and still have New Years to go but I feel that Love is in the air! :) LOL, so cheesy! Anyway, I have big plans and new items perfect for the Loves in your life so I wanted to start out with a fresh look for the upcoming Valentine season...

Look for fabulous new fabrics and new items coming in the next few weeks!

Have a Safe and Fabulous New Years!

A Christmas Play...

We had the best Christmas plays this year! Well, the first one wasn't a play but it was beautiful just the same. My son who normally plays guitar for church learned a song on the piano and another of the youth played the guitar... and finally, one of our young men sang. It was a beautiful song by Casting Crowns. I was just so proud of all of them for stepping outside of their normal for our Lord... it's what Christmas is all about: the gift that God gave all of us.

The young kids actually wrote their own play (or at least the idea of it) and it was wonderful! They actually did a little play about salvation and the things we wrestle with in our daily lives. For little kids, I think they get it a lot better than most adults!

Here are a couple of shots from their play...

I'm so thankful that we do have the opportunity to Praise God and Worship him... What a blessing to be able to teach our children the real meaning of the season.
Merry CHRISTmas!

Yummy Delights

After all the sewing had been finished, packaged and put away, I decided to make myself a little treat... a new apron with a fancy little J embroidered by Kathy's Bridal... Thanks Kathy! This is just a little sneak peek of the apron in action but I'll post later with a real model.


Pay no attention to the crazy lady in the glasses...



Me, Kara and my little niece Peyton iced the cookies with an easy (but messy) glaze icing recipe. I cheated and used Betty Crocker icing to make initials for all the recipients... They don't look that good but they taste YUMMY! :)


Next treat to make on my list is Rock Candy. I can't wait to have some of that! Yummy!!!

For real cookies, be sure to check out Paula's Blog! She has beautiful cookies and treats!

Look what was peeking under my tree!

I just have to show you what I found peeking at all the gifts under our tree! These cute little monkeys will be finding new buddies at Dawn's house this Christmas! Dawn, I hope these guys are just perfect for your kiddos!

Next, a special treat! Kathy requested some cuties and she wanted to add some names to her babies so, here they are... aren't they just precious???? After the holidays, I'll resume orders and will be happy to get your order Monogrammed or a name embroidered by Kathy's... just take a look at how adorable they are!

The last babies, well, they are for an old friend... her girls needed these babies badly and I just had to make sure they got them. Thanks Jamie! I know they will be loved!

Thanks so much to everyone for making my holiday sales the best ever! I'll resume orders the week after Christmas. I can't wait to start on some new ideas for 2009!

Babies are Ready!

Finally! The last of the babies are completed! I'm so happy that I've got them finished and I'm going to start emailing everyone now!

Just a few more monkeys to finish and all my holiday orders will be completed. Once all the orders are finished, I'm going to concentrate on getting my home ready for company and starting some holiday baking. I've already told miss Paula that we will be making cookies but I don't think mine will turn out as pretty as hers! I just hope we have an ooey gooey time making them! :)

See my first boys??? I just think they are adorable with their hair sticking up!

Key Fobs ordered for some special people in Florida! They will be shipping in the morning...

I just wonder; do you think the elves get tired by the end of December of creating all those sweet little gifts we love to find under our trees Christmas morning? I'm pretty tired and look forward to a little time off from sewing, now to just get the house in order!

Thanks so much!

I just have to tell all of my customers how much I appreciate them! This has been a wonderful year for The Trendy Spot and there is no way it would have been possible without great customers!

Today is the last day for Christmas orders. I have been delaying the end day for a bit now but as I cut out some orders that came in earlier today, I realized I am now out of blond felt for little blond babies. I'm also VERY close to out of brown too. I don't think I will have a chance to order that and it arrive in time for Christmas.

If you would like to place an order that does not need to be completed for Christmas, please feel free!

I do have 2 babies left from the craft show... all others have found a home. If you would like to find out if either of these cuties are still available, please feel free to contact me at jennifer@thetrendyspot.com

I look forward to posting all these babies I'm working on right now! I even have some cute little guys to show you. ;)

And the Winner is...

Well thanks so much for entering! I loved hearing about everyone's favorite gifts as kids. I think my faovrite gift ever was a Crissy doll. She is the big baby one that has the hard body and the growing hair. I still have her and wouldn't trade her for anything! :)

Now, for my winner! I put everyone's name in and had my niece (who twisted her ankle running in church) to draw... She keeps digging and digging and I say 'Peyton just pick one for me' and she says "I am... I'm looking for the winner!" LOL, you can't argue with that logic!

Thanks so much for entering! You are the winner Peyton was looking for!!! I will be emailing you in a few minutes!

Thanks again to everyone for entering and I hope everyone had a wonderful time reflecting on their past Christmases...

Christmas Lighting...

At last! We put our tree up last night! It turned out beautiful and we enjoyed hot chocolate and popcorn after we finished our decorating...

We did run into a bit of trouble though... Our angel and tree are just too tall for my ceiling! I went to find a suitable topper today but didnt' find anything that I would like to add to my tree so I'll probably just add a bow till I figure out how to finish off the tree with a beautiful star.


Meanwhile, we had some great fun and Jacob (my oldest) played with my camera and thought this was a cool shot. LOL, I thought it was neat too!

Don't forget!!! I'll be drawing for the baby and mommies gift tomorrow! I can't wait to see which lucky lady gets a little baby doll!

Another Sweet Sneak Peek!

Ok this little sweetie was ordered by Brandie! She's ready for her new home but before I send her off, I had to share! I believe this fabric was perfect for this little blond haired, green eyed cutie...

Be sure to post a message below for the give-a-way! That ends tomorrow evening and I'll draw on Sunday! Depending on how my nap goes on Sunday, I'll post either in the afternoon or later in the evening... can't miss my Sunday nap. ;o)

Wild About Zebra

I just have to say this has been a great print to work with... so Fun! I have used this zebra print with all kinds of colors and it just works! Lime Green, Hot Pink, Orange, Green, Turquoise and baby pink to name a few...


I just love working with this customer too! Kasey previously bought a Zebra Wallet and decided to treat herself to a checkbook cover to match... hers features hot pink lining. A special someone in her life will be receiving the Turquoise lined Zebra Wallet and Checkbook set for a Christmas gift! I hope she enjoys it!





Watch for a few more sneak peeks in the next few days! Lots to finish before Christmas arrives!

A little Christmas give-a-way

I've been "toying" with this for a bit now but since it is Christmas, I think it's time!

This contest will be open to everyone who posts a message to my blog telling me about their favorite gift as a child or earn an extra entry by adding a link to it from your blog or website.

I will leave this open until Decemember 6th and select a winner (random number from a santa hat!) and announce the winner on December 7th... What is the give-a-way you ask???

Well, one of my new little Rag Dolls and a suprise gift for Mommie! So, tell everyone about this little give-a-way and post!



Good Luck to everyone...

Sneak Peek!

Here is a quick peek at 3 of the orders going out today... 4 more are nearly completed and one more will be started today. So, that will leave me ready for a couple more that have come in.

Please email me for more information on these sweet rag dolls as I have not added them to the website just yet...

A group shot of some of the babies available for immediate shipping/delivery... each Baby is $15.00 plus shipping (if needed) and have no parts that would present a choking hazard to babies. I have noticed that the little girls just love them! Their arms are just the right size to wrap around a little one...
Available with 4 different Hair Colors; Red, Blond, Black and Brown. Lots of Eye color combinations and fabrics to personalize your little one a rag doll.
Hopefully, I'll post the other sneak peek later this morning!