Back in September of 2010, I began writing on this blog. The first post (actually the first three) was health-related, documenting my journey & struggle with uterine fibroids and surgery that resulted. It was, in fact, during my seven weeks off of work to recover from surgery, that the desire to start Bubblegum Sass took root. Not just Bubblegum Sass, the blog, but the business. There is something about being forced to slow down, almost to a full stop, that makes you examine, take stock, and re-envision things.
And so, the blog began. The business followed later. The adventure wrapping through three years of challenges, many milestones, an abundance of creativity, and a steady flow of buttons. There has been lots of inspiration enjoyed & shared, lessons learned, and mistakes made.
I’ve been ever so lucky to have you following along as I trot down this path of “sassy crafter”. It has always felt good to have this space to chat about projects, experiences, and daydreams. As life keeps evolving, so does this blog. I thank you, for reading each post & offering your encouraging words.
A third blogoversary seems like a good reason to have a GIVEAWAY! What’s up for grabs? A one-of-a-kind quilted striped purse AND a scrap silk brocade brooch AND a set of three button magnets, all made by little ‘ol me. I’ve also thrown in two balls of lovely Alpaca Boucle Luxury Indiecita yarn (alpaca/nylon blend) in perfect autumn colours. No time to make something new right? Well, then good thing I’ve also included a finished hand knit scarf made from Colinette Isis by my lovely mother-in-law Judy (remember all her yarn and her Jen By The Fjord yarn shop?). Lastly, what Bubblegum Sass giveaway would be complete without a little bag of buttons?! Pretty sweet bunch of items, if you ask me.
Entering this giveaway is easy-peasy, all you have to do is leave a comment on this post indicating your ultimate favourite colour or colour combo. Comments will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 5 by 8pm MST. A winner will be drawn and announced on Friday, Sept. 6th. Feel free to spread the word to all your crafty friends!
Good luck to everyone!
****CONTEST CLOSED****
Drum roll please… the winner is MELISSA!! Congrats Melissa! I know you’ll enjoy ALL these goodies. And thank you to everyone who took a moment to participate! You’ve given me some good colour suggestions for future product. Personally, I adore anything turquoise/aqua blue. I’m also a sucker for plum purple and pumpkin orange. Nothing says cozy autumn comfort more than those two colours together. Looking forward to keeping your preferences in mind as I keep sewing up cuff bracelets and collar necklaces! Thanks again!
Love your blog! You are a creative genius.
My ultimate fav colours are magenta or (bright pinks) and blues.
Oh Maribeth! I hear ya on the magenta. It always catches my eye!
It’s been great to follow your life and heart through this blog. Thanks for sharing!
My favourite colour at the moment: {bright} coral! And combo is coral/aqua/lime-ish green (*kind of taking over my decorating these days!!!). Also – can’t steer this girl away from anything ocean-hued! Did you see this beautiful combo/gradient on Pinterest:
http://pinterest.com/pin/50595195787317440/
love, shauna
Shauna – That blanket is beautiful! Great colours! Thanks for sharing! I know all about your coral and teal love 😉 Can’t wait to see the baby room all decorated.
Your work is beautiful !
My oldest daughter still loves the neck warmer / scarf I got her for Christmas !
MY favorite colors are violets but the garnets are also stunning !
So glad your daughter is still enjoying her scarf! I agree, if you can find a really great garnet, it can be such a stunning colour!
Blue and Yellow like this! http://instagram.com/p/dPOtOFEbwd/
Lovely colour combo, Kelly!
My ultimate fav colors are anything in jewel tones but of course I
find myself oooing and aaaaing about any great color combos..You can never
have enough color in your life..
You definitely can not have too much colour in your life, Suzanne! Especially during the gray winter months!
PS Happy 3rd Blogoversary
What a great giveaway!
My favorite color combo right now has to be yellowy green and grey. And then my close second will always be black. It matches everything. Ha!
Interesing colour combo Amanda. I usually lean towards the mustard yellow & grey combo, but a hint of green in there sounds lovely.
Congrats Sarah!!! Loving your blog through out the years!
I love green but any color combo you would make would look pretty.
interesting it says it’s 6 30 am tomorrow… when it’s only 9 30 pm September …???
Weird. I will double check the time zone for the blog again. We’ve set it correctly a couple of times, but it keeps reverting back to something strange. Thanks for pointing that out.
Green is great too! Thanks, Jo!