Raffle Winner! Congrats Vivienne Hii!!!
Posted by polly on July 3, 2009
My first raffle ever yielded a ton of adorable photos and last night I put the names in a top hat (just happened to have one laying around) and pulled out lovely Vivienne Hii from Breakfast Point, New South Wales! Congratulations Vivienne! Vivienne gets her choice of 5 Polly Danger bias tapes from my Notions shop on Etsy! What was her adorable project, you ask? The sweetest kimono pjs ever, for her niece. Behold!
Thanks to everyone who sent in photos! I’m working on a compilation of them for a future post! If you have photos and didn’t make it in time to enter the raffle, you can still send them to me to post on this here blog! I always love to see what you lovely seamstresses do with the bias tapes and buttons!
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!
A little camping inspiration . . .
Posted by polly on July 1, 2009
It’s that time of year again. What time of the year is that? Time for Camping! Every summer my whole family treks up the coast to Big Sur to revel in the majesty of the glorious redwoods and ocean . . . and to toast marshmallows. We put aside squabbles (something we don’t even do for Christmas) and just relax and enjoy each others’ company. Our yearly trip has been the highlight of my year as long as I can remember. The only thing that taints those memories is the utter lack of loveliness in our campsite itself. I mean, yes part of camping is enjoying nature, but why does that mean neglecting aesthetics and style?
When I was a little girl it was easy to fantasize away the blue and khaki nylon camp gear and replace it with mini palaces carved into the giant trees. I always imagined a grander way to camp. As I got older I realized that once upon a time people did camp more grandly. William Randolph Hearst spent childhood summers camping with his mother’s very special camping china, not to mention an army of servants to do all the real work. What I wanted was something in between that kind of camping and khaki and red nylon chairs.
Now I’m a grown up and I have quite a bit more control over the style in which I camp (I’m still having trouble finding the camping china and the servants) and I declare war on khaki nylon! I’ve begun the process, but until my Renaissance-Fair-meets-Strawberry-Shortcake tent gets made, here’s a little list of stuff I wish I’d ordered in time to camp:
Lovely Girl Scout canteen from Sweetshorn.
Red enamel mugs from 5 Gardenias.
And of course, what fun would camping be without a slingshot or two?
Slingshots by Katesy.
I do think I’ve found some inspiration even if I didn’t have time to make purchases! Maybe next year . . .
So Cal Crafties Reprazennnnt!
Posted by polly on June 28, 2009
I had SO much fun at the Handmade Brigade yesterday! Thank you to everyone who came out to see me! Nina hand picked some really fantastic vendors, and here are a very few of them ( I think I skipped some photo ops on accident).
Here are some lovely bits from By Belinda- very charming and very sweet and subtle. I love her lace appliques!
I somehow didn’t actually take a photo of Delightful Trinkets ( I think someone was standing in the way) but please go check her out- I basically want one of everything Ivy makes. And Oh her booth- SO cute. You know how I love cake stands. It was like a sea of candy colors and cake stands in the lightest, brightest colors. Mmm.
Look at them! Like candy. Like little sugary wafers! Little Chirpy Bird’s shop is just as cute as her booth!
Sweet Petina, how much I love Krank Press! Especially the Tokyo Taxi Cabs and the patterned books and the backyard fauna- Ooohhhh I want them ALL!
As for photos of my own booth- they’ll have to wait because lovely Eric has them on his camera. He tends to hold them hostage. BUT I do have something else to show you!
Soon to be in my etsy shop! And here’s a little something that already is in my etsy shop:
Til next time!
Polly Danger Handmade Brigade this Saturday!
Posted by polly on June 25, 2009
Polly Danger in person-num num num! I’ve got a whole slew of new bags and goodies that I’ll be unveiling at this little jewel of a craft show in Laguan Niguel, California this Saturday! If you’re driving distance from the show definitely come visit because there will be some LOVELY vendors there! Num Num Num! Click here for more information and directions to the Handmade Brigade.
AND- don’t forget that this Wednesday is the deadline for the Bias Tape Raffle! To enter send photos of your crafty projects featuring Polly Danger bias tapes (or buttons) to Polly@PollyDanger.com I’ll be announcing the winner next Friday, right here on my crafty blog. The winner will receive their choice of 5 Polly Danger bias tapes!
A little Capucine Monday!
Posted by polly on June 22, 2009
Just in case you need a Monday morning pick-me-up, take 5 minutes and hear her Capucine’s story about about les hipopotames- one of my very favorite things EVER!
Once upon a time… from Capucha on Vimeo.
Polly Danger Notions Open for Business!
Posted by polly on June 19, 2009
Well, the sun finally came out and I finally took photos of some goodies that I’ve been stockpiling. And now, after much struggle and strife (my graphic designer is a busy man!) Eric finally made me a lovely, lovely banner and I’ve listed a bunch of stuff in my new shop! Bias tape and buttons abound- and I’ll be adding TONS more stuff. I’m in the process of making 7 new bias tapes from lovely, lovely vintage fabrics. So go on over to the new shop and take a gander!
Etsy Finds: Sticky Wicks
Posted by polly on June 16, 2009
I’m not exactly a candle person, but holy moly are these adorable or what!!!! Can you believe it’s not real? It’s a yummy key lime scented candle. I want to eat it!
