You're a winner!!

What a fun giveaway this was! I loved reading all the comments and such wonderful names that were chosen for this special red-head cutie.

I gathered up all the entries- even the extras from those you sent, purchases made, pictures shared, etc..

And the winner!!!
(Chosen from my high scientific process..wink, wink. )Shannon!!
Please contact me at dmcaldeira@comcast.net for details and I'll get your newly named Sissa out to you!!


Thanks everyone for playing!

Who's up for a GIVEAWAY!!!

Just for fun and a special Thank You to my wonderful fans, I'm offering this cutie-pie.
Giveaway will close Friday evening. Winner will be announced Saturday morning.

This little beauty is 12".
Her long gorgeous hair is currently tied up in messy buns but can be easily taken down and styled as her new mommy would like.

She will arrive to her new home with a pair of ruffle cords and a comfy floral knit tee shirt.

Both the ruffle cords and tee will have my boutique label sewn on.

Want to know how to bring her home?
To enter, simply comment here and let me know who she would be for and what you may name her.

Want another entry??
Tell your friends!!! If they "fan" me and comment here letting me know who sent them, that will be an additional entry for you!

Another?
If you have any pictures of your littles in is*a*joy designs creations, share them on my fan page.

Yet another??
(Last one, I promise.)
Any purchase from my etsy shop or fan page made in the duration of the giveaway will give you one extra entry.

**She will ship completely free within the US. If, by chance, the winner happens to be out of the country, there will be a slight shipping charge.**

Upcycle Love for my Baby Girl.

My precious daughter has had a list growing of cute tees that she wants made into dresses. So, I took a small break in between orders and knocked some of them out for her.

This one got an actual squeal! I think it may have something to do with the adorable pony on the shirt. :)

A darling summer dress featuring Rapunzel, butterflies, tiaras....

What's not to love about that!!!

.... and SUPER twirly!
I promise! It passed the 5 yr olds twirl test. :)

I finished this one up late last night as a tank top with twirly skirt. She hasn't even seen it yet!! He he he...

She has many more requests, as does my son. One step at a time and I may get to all of them before the end of summer!


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Upcycle Winners!

Announcing the winners of my recent upcycle exchange contest. dutifully chosen by my youngsters... :)

DRUMROLL PLEASE.....

Number 1.....

Jams Lynne!

Number 2....

Michaela Turiace!

CONGRATS LADIES!!
Please email me at dmcaldeira@comcast.net or send a message through facebook for details on how to claim your upcycle. :)

Oooh la la - Refashion

While out thrifting the other day, my mom spotted this darling little dress.

Super cute, right?!

Unfortunately, it's 12mth size tag was a bit too small for my princess. We've used 18mth as twirl tops, but this one was just shy of buttoning.

I ALMOST put it back, but then....
Brain storm..... REFASHION IT!!!

I started by cutting off the black gingham sash and bow. And used my seam ripper to painstakingly remove the tulle ruffle at the bottom. I wanted something that would be cute and girly, but not so fancy for every day wear this summer.
I also wanted it to match some adorable zebra ruffle leggings I had made her.

I had scraps left from the leggings, so I added a few as "tuxedo-style" ruffles on the bodice which I then trimmed with white bias tape to conceal the edge of the ruffle knit.

I covered up the gingham left with some fun hot pink polka ribbon.

Are these Paris pooches not the cutest!!??!

For the back, where the buttons were a tad to snug....

I removed the buttons (save for later, cute buttons are always a bonus) and added zebra ribbon to tie close.

There you have it! An adorable twirl top and legging set, sure to keep my Princess comfy, cool, and cute this summer. I may even make her a little pink beret to match, just like the pooches are wearing in the print.

I encourage you to not over look cute little dresses just because they are a touch too small. You never know what you may create with a little bit of love! :)

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Winners!!!

First up, the winner of the Princess clippy......
#8 - Meredith K (Lady Dena Luck of Tallow)!
(Not limited to these, whichever princess you'd prefer.)

The winner of the 15" dolly dress......

#4 - Barbara H!!!

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!
Please email me at dmcaldeira@comcast.net with your shipping information. :)

All about the princess....

In honor of the big royal wedding, I've decided to hold a giveaway all about the princess!

This darling dolly dress is sized for 15" dollies. Will fit either 15" Waldorf or American Girl/Bitty Twin.

Want a chance to win it??
Just leave a comment here telling me what's special about your little princess.

Another entry?
Tell your friends!!!
If they "fan" is*a*joy designs and leave your name, that will be extra entries for each of you.


Giveaway will close Saturday night. Winner chosen Sunday morning.


Also, be sure to stop by and check out the giveaway for a Princess ribbon sculpture of your choice, going on over on my fan page.
Princesses not limited to these!

Preview

Ribbons and Roses....

A good friend of mine recently gave me a bag full of some gorgeous feathers left over from her wedding decorations. I have been seeing some amazing feather fascinators around lately. Seems they are the big thing for hair accessories. I even glimpsed a lovely one on the head of one of the teens at church on Sunday.

So, I was inspired. I gathered up my favorites from the bag, combined them with some hand-folded roses and tada....

A gorgeous ribbon rose and feather fascinator. Sure to win over the biggest teen fashionista!!

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Elfi!!!

I was cleaning/organizing my sewing stash this afternoon and came across some scraps from this adorable, and very hard to find I might add, Elfi fabric. There is just enough for 2-3 pairs of deco jeans!!! I know that I'll be deco-ing (is that a word??) a denim jumper for Joy's Easter dress with her fave fairy from the print. And it still leaves me 4 fairies and some flower butterfly scraps to add to coordinating fabric for a super cute pair of jeans or capris to celebrate spring!! Head on over to my facebook page for details!

Here are a few examples of past deco designs that I have done to give you all an idea of what can be done on your Elfi set!!