Meet MY lil.............

Minion!  Yep this is my baby isn't he....er....the hat just darling??

Again this was a special request from a great friend of mine, who trusted me completely to do 

her a lil hat like this without even a teaser picture!  When I finished this one I literally squealed out loud, and yes almost peed my pants a little....hahaha!  But really!  How could you not??

I brainstormed and decided just one eye on this lil one and maybe just maybe I have his brother the two eyed minion in the works.....hmmm

*SQUEAL*

I had a giveaway not too long ago..........

and the winner Beth K. requested a cotton newsboy, so it can be worn year round, with texture in a neutral color.  I suggested maybe a flower and agreed with her that tan color would be perfect!

Here is the hat I made for her:

I so love how this turned out! 

The flower is on a clip so it can be removed when she doesn't want to wear it and can be put on when she does!  It is airy, light, fun and sophisticated!  She really could wear this anywhere!

Hope you love it Beth!

A cute custom order......

I was approached a few days ago with a request to have an Elmo hat and diaper cover set made for a newborn.  I quickly replied that I would LOVE to do it for her.  

I had to do some brainstorming for this set as I didn't have a pattern and I knew I could do it myself, maybe even write the pattern for him as I go along.  

So that's what I did I took myself to the yarn store, yes I have at least 8 (probably more like 16) skeins of red yarn, but I can always use an excuse to go to the yarn store and feed my deep addiction.  I found the PERFECT fuzzy puppet looking yarn and after I put my kids to bed I started.  I finished it in just one night and I am super proud of how he turned out.  

Here is a (out of focus) photo of him finished.

CUTE RIGHT?!?!

I am in LOVE

As most of you know I made a New Years Resolution NOT to buy ONE more pattern until I had made at least one of each of the patterns that I already own.   Wellllllll.......sigh........ok, ok I BLEW it!! I saw this pattern for sale and just HAD to have it!  I knew from the minute I saw this one that it was going to be darling for sure!

As I was working this hat up for the very first time I thought "This will look so dang CUTE!"  

As I continued to hook and hook and hook some more it just kept growing on my more and more.

I finally finished the last stitch and literally just about PEED my pants!  I knew that I was absolutely in LoVe with this hat and I couldn't wait to make MORE!  So I have now finished one for each of my girls, AND of course one for myself!  That is a total of 4 so far, and I am working on more right now!

It is heartbreaking to me that my pictures JUST don't do this (or any of my hats) justice!  

It should be a crime, or maybe I should just be more careful.......nah,  it's just a crime.

I will be taking mine to sunny Las Vegas this weekend to wear around at the pool :) 

I came across this just now and it needed to be shared.........

By Maya Angelou

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...
enough money within her control to move out
and rent a place of her own,
even if she never wants to or needs to...
something perfect to wear if the employer,
or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a youth she's content to leave behind....
a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to
retelling it in her old age....
a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra... one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE .......
a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...
eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,
and a recipe for a meal,
that will make her guests feel honored...



A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..
a feeling of control over her destiny.....
how to fall in love without losing herself..



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
how to quit a job,
break up with a lover,
and confront a friend without;
ruining the friendship....


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW....
when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...


EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
that she can't change the length of her calves,
the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..
that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
what she would and wouldn't do for love or more.....
how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. .
whom she can trust,
whom she can't,
and why she shouldn't take it personally...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
where to go...
be it to her best friend's kitchen table..
or a charming Inn in the woods...
when her soul needs soothing...



EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...
What she can and can't accomplish in a day...
a month...and a year...

LAST DAY.....................

Today March 24, 2012 will be the last day to Pre-Order: 

LACE HATS, FLOWER FEET, SATIN HATS, and PETTI ROMPERS (lace & satin).

Find the link <------------------- and purchase yours today they will never be this price again! EVER!

HUGE thank you to all of my amazing friends (fans, you are my friends!). 

Each of you are AMAZING!

AND THE WINNNNNNERSSS ARE.......

19 Elephants - Hootie - Miranda

Little Tickle Boutique  - Lorax Shirt - Cheri Dees

2 Pretty Girls Boutique - TinkerBell Bow -  Virginia Horner

2 Pretty Girls Boutique - Bow Holder Dress - Virginia Horner

Little Sweet Pea Creations - Head Band - Gina Otero

A Lil Loopy -  $25 GC - Shauna Hallsson

Beez Kneez - Leg Warmers - Melissa #2

Beez Kneez - Ink Me Shirt - sjames2008

ShicAboo - White Bow - Asha Poepping

ShicAboo - Polka Dot Bow - Virginia Horner

ShicAboo - Korkers - Steph

Hair Brained Creations - $40 GC - Julie

Hair Brained Creations - Custom Hat - Hayley

Happily Ever Crafter - Custom Flower - 

                                                             #1 - Nadia Hill

                                                            #2 - Danelle Facer

Plates Platters and Family Matters - Mug - Brandalyn Jensen

WINNERS:  Please remember that YOU are responsible for contacting the shop of which prize(s) you won!  If you don't do that within 48 hours I will choose another.  If you are know to not be a fan at the time of winning you will also forfeit the winning prize and will be moved to the next person in line.  All shops are linked to their names, it will take you right to their Facebook Page.  Thank each and everyone of you who donated and participated!  You are all amazing and we couldn't do it without any of you!

XOXO

Ali 

Plates, Platters, and Family Matters ****OPEN****

 

 Plates, Platters, and Family Matters

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

Winner will receive a custom mug! 

Happily Ever Crafter ****OPEN****

 

Happily Ever Crafter

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

THERE WILL BE TWO WINNERS!!

This is for a custom flower by Happily Ever Crafter!

If you haven't seen them yet, you HAVE TO!

Click on her FB page above to get some ideas.

Rule #1- you must follow all the rules.........

 

Hello and welcome to the 1st Birthday Bash Giveaway for Hair Brained Creations!

There are just a few "rules" to play.

• You MUST "like" Hair Brained Creations Facebook here and the Facebook page of any vendor who's item you'd like to win.  You don't have to like everyone, just the ones you wish to win.  This will be verified before any prizes are awarded.  Showing a lil love wouldn't hurt either ;)
• Random.org will pick all winners.
• Winners will be announced here on my blog.
• You are responsible for contacting the vendor who's item you won.  If you do not contact them within 48 hours you will forfeit your prize and I will then pick another winner.
• This will close in ONE WEEK (Sunday March 18th) at Midnight.  Winners will be posted on TUESDAY, March 20th.
• You must write agree in the comment section below to be eligible.
• HAVE FUN!

Hair Brained Creations ****OPEN****

 

Hair Brained Creations

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook)

$40.00 Gift Certificate to my Facebook Page 

or Etsy Shop!

Hair Brained Creations On Etsy

Hair Brained Creations ****OPEN****

 

Hair Brained Creations

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook)

Custom Hat Any Size Any Style

Value: $20-$30+ 

For winner FREE!

Hair Brained Creations On Etsy

ShicAboo Bows & More ****OPEN****

 

ShicAboo Bows & More

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook)

A single bow, it can be made in any color.

 **all of the bows are attached to a single prong clip.

ShicAboo Bows & More ****OPEN****

 

ShicAboo Bows & More

 a single bow, it can be made in any color

**all of the bows are attached to a single prong clip.

ShicaBoo Bows and More ****OPEN****

 

ShicaBoo Bows and More

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook)

 A pair of korkers pink and purple 

**all of the bows are attached to a single prong clip

Beez Kneez Boutique ****OPEN****

 

Beez Kneez Boutique

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

 Pair of light pink brown and baby blue rugby stripe leg warmers  

value $9.00, for winner they are FREE!

Beez Kneez On The World Wide Web

Beez Kneez Boutique ****OPEN****

 

Beez Kneez Boutique

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

"Ink Me" tattoo sleeve shirt 

available in any size.

Value $20, for winner its FREE 

Beez Kneez Boutique On The World Wide Web

A Lil Loopy ****OPEN****

A Lil Loopy

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

 $25 gift certificate

Good toward any of her items.

A Lil Loopy On Etsy

Little Sweet Pea Creations ****OPEN****

 

Little Sweet Pea Creations 

(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

Winner will receive a chiffon heart headband 

in their choice of color and size.

 (Subject to color availability)

Free shipping within Canada and the US

2 Pretty Girls Boutique ****OPEN****

 

2 Pretty Girls Boutique 

 (Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

Tinker Bell bow which (including shipping) would retail for 10.00. For the winner its free.  

Bottle cap center may vary

2 Pretty Girls Boutique ****OPEN****

 

2 Pretty Girls Boutique 

 (Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

A dress now holder and can be custom made to the 

3 colors of the winners choice. 

 Retail value (including shipping) is 33.00. 

For the winner...it's completely free!!

Little Tickle Boutique ****OPEN****

Little Tickle Boutique
(Click ^^ To Link To Facebook Page)

  

A Surprise Lorax bodysuit or Tshirt

Sizes available newborn to 7 years

Free shipping

Little Tickle Boutique On Etsy

19 Elephants ****OPEN****

19 Elephants

(Click To Link To Facebook Page)

Custom Crochet 'Hootie the Owl' - stuffed animal toy

Measures approximately 3" wide and 5" tall

Available in the following colors: 

Green, Blue, Sunflower, Black, Light Pink, Pink, Lilac, Grey, Cream, Turquoise, Lime Green, Purple, Cranberry, Sage, Burnt Orange, Orange, Aqua, Dark Green, Navy, Red, Chocolate Brown, White, Yellow, Light Brown

 19 Elephants on Etsy

NEW TO HBC....... BUY BACK !!

So I have had this idea circulating through my already full brain and I finally have a second to sit at the computer and put it down in writing.  I am really hoping that this will work out to be a win win situation for everyone!

I am going to offer a "Buy Back" program for those of you who have a LIKE NEW hat or hats of mine (HBC's) that no longer fit, or wanting a change of scenery.

I will be donating these hats to hospitals, and various charities.  I will no be re-selling these items on my FB page.  I have so many emails each day needing donations and such and I just don't have enough time in one day to donate to all of them, so I thought I would figure out a way that I could give back and have it be a "win" situation for my friends (fans you are my friends ;)), and help out those in need.

Here is how this will work: 

If you are interested in taking advantage of this opportunity please email me at hairbrainedc@yahoo.com with the subject "Buy Back", please list the item you are wanting to send back and a photo if/when possible. These items need to be clean and in good condition as I will be giving them to others.  I will be washing all items so they are clean before I donate, however they can't have any permanent blemishes. I will then give you the information needed to ship that item to me.  When I receive the item in like new condition I will then give you HBC store credit of $5 per item.  You can use this credit immediately or you can save it up and have $$ to spend here, or on etsy.

I will also be accepting others items that you are no longer in use of and will give you store credit for those as well.  Those terms will be discussed in an email depending on the item.  These items as well will be donated and need to be in good condition with no permanent marks or blemishes.

If you are a fellow crafter (crochet, headbands, knitter, etc.) and would like to send some items to be donated please feel free to email me (hairbrainedc@yahoo.com) and we can agree on a store credit that way as well.

I will also have this information on my blog www.hairbraincreations.blogspot.com in case you can't get back here for some reason :)

Thank you all so much!

xoxo

Ali