Two Days to Order

Just a quick reminder that the last day to order costumes from me (for Halloween delivery) is Oct. 1st. I'll probably offer costumes after the 1st but charge a substantial rush fee (because I've got a whole lot to sew up before Halloween already). I'm hoping to have a few ready to ship costumes but to be honest I may just be spending all my time filling the orders I've received in the last couple of weeks.

Thanks for keeping me so busy!

What's for Dinner: Week 6

(Laab -they always call it a salad on menus but that makes no sense to me, its a flavorful, ground meat Thai dish)

We'll have two Saturdays since obviously I forgot to put Sat. on the last week's post.

Saturday: Fast Fancy Ramen -peanut butter version (super yummy, fast and totally won't remind you of college, I'll have to do a 'recipe' next time I make it and remeber to snap a pic)
Sunday: Cheesecake Factory for FIL b-day
Monday: Swedish Meatballs
Tuesday: Island's Knock Off Tortilla Soup (gotta use up the garden peppers)
Wednesday: Taco Mac and Cheese
Thursday: Dinner at in-laws with out of town visitors
Friday: BBQ Chicken and Roasted Potatoes
Saturday:Laab

Eat It

Losing you wallet sucks but ...

I guess it means you have to replace it. Yup I lost my wallet last weekend which was so much more than a wallet. I had my little Black Apple Mirror in it, a cross that I got when I was in Ireland, my thumb drives (with all my dissertation work on it), and other irreplaceables in addition to the normal wallet stuff.

I finally broke down and canceled/reordered my debit cards (I had 4 in there) got a new license (the picture is way worse than my old one) and called to find out how I can replace my children's museum membership card. Just all my Rae Gun wholesale stuff, Costco and Insurance cards to go blahhhh.

Anyways these are the top contenders for a replacement.
1. legal pad pocketbook
2. bird bifold
3. tattoo girl frame wallet (you need to check this out the style is so cool)
4. bewitched wallet
5. Godzilla vs. unicorn wallet
6. blue bird accordian wallet
7. vintage storybook wallet
8.rasberry ruffle
9. Martini everything trifold (she also sells the pattern for this design!)

um I kinda want them all.

Halloween Skirts Part II

The rest of the skirts are up, I've got listings so you can pick your size but also check out the ready to ship listings because I have 7 of them sewn up ready to go.

Some Lovely Features

Rae Gun has been featured at a couple of fun places lately feel
free to check out these fun sites. My Dorothy costume got a mention on the lovely Your Heart Out blog and my Fries at Creepy Queen Magazine. Thanks for the lovely mentions. We also were lucky enough be be a part of Slave to Save's giveaway extravaganza. Unfortunately that ended 9/21 but the right up is pretty nice and she's still got other giveaways going on. Finally a fellow EtsyKids team mate let me know that she's featured my little pirate costume on her blog at sweet pea blossoms. Oops and I just realized that Dorothy also got a nice mention in Etsy's Storque today. Ah features are fun!

p.s. don't forget the giveaways to the left.
p.s.s. I've got the rest of the Halloween skirts sewn up but I keep on forgetting to photograph them. A bunch should appear in the store this week.
p.s.s.s. I'm cutting off Halloween orders on October 1st so if you've been waiting to order.... Also you might be interested to know that I've got a few other costumes that I'm adding to the options, last minute I know but I should have those up by Friday, I hope (but they are a big sis pirate, a brother pirate, and maybe more tutus if I don't get them up in time I'll try to make a couple extra that will be ready to ship).

What's For Dinner: Week 5

(Campanelli it's pretty much a bimonthly staple for us)

Sunday: Cow Cook Nui (a rice butter bacon thing my dad's family makes)
Monday: Campanelli
Tuesday: Meat Fondue with Potato Croquettes (for my Mom's birthday)
Wednesday: Chicken and Artichoke Polenta (I'm experimenting so if you've got good recipes send them my way please)
Thursday: Eat Out
Friday: Jalepeno Mac and Cheese and Apple Sausage (gotta use up that apple sausage)

As always I'd love to hear what you've got planned or if you've tried any yummy recipes lately that I might want to add to next weeks schedule

GIVEAWAY: Halloween Skirt (closed)

So here is my first installment of Halloween Themed Cake Shop Skirts. I love the style of these skirts and I feel like these are one of those things that's hard to capture the coolness through the computer screen. My nieces wear their cupcake ones all the time and they're just so easy to play in while being totally cute on their little tushes all at once. I've added these first three to the shop and I'll be adding more as I get them finished up.

I've got 4 more Halloween skirts cut out but I wanted to get a giveaway started, so I'll have to share those later. This is the one I'm giving a way. It's my "mini" size, this one is just about 8" long which would be great for a munchkin age 9 months to 2 years (maybe even older). The sizing is flexible it's really the length that matters and if it's a tad short I think this would be so cute over leggings on an older girl.


To Enter:
Step 1. Blog, twitter, facebook, or post to some other internet thingy (ex. forums) a link to this post. Feel free to use the picture too if you want.

If you use blogger you can click HERE to create a link. Otherwise just make a link how you normally would.

Step 2. Comment here tell me what size you want and where you posted this (give me a link if it's not connected to your comment id). Make sure I have a way to contact you in case you win.

Last Day to Enter: 10/4/2009

If it's your first time entering one of my giveaways or for more info on these giveaways and to see a list of past winners see this post.

Earn an additional entry by becoming a first time follower of my blog or a facebook fan. (see the widgets on the left)

What's For Dinner: Week 4

(split pea soup)

Well last week was a big mess but hopefully our eating will be better this week.

Sunday: Golf Tournament Dinner
Monday: Slow Cooker Sweet Pork Tacos
Tuesday: Split Pea Soup and homemade bread
Wednesday: Tomato Basil Wine Pasta (yes this is the third week you see this on my list because we keep on not having it and we like it)
Thursday: Bangers and Mash
Friday: Pear, Pepperoni and Blue Cheese Pizza
Saturday: Apple Sausage and Jalapeno Mac and Cheese

And I should mention that it's dine-o-round time so one of these may be bumped.

Winner Appreciation Pic: Zazu Skirt

Woohoo I received my very first photo from one of my giveaway winners. How stinking cute is this little gal in the zazu skirt. I love it! Also I finally got a listing up in etsy for more of these skirts if you were hoping to win it and still would like one. Well there's a pirate pouch giveaway going on and I'm hoping to get a couple Halloween things up so we have time to run the giveaway and get the goodies to the winners in time for Halloween so look for those next week!

Gleek and Proud of it!

I'm so happy that Glee is finally starting. I love it so much... so much. I think I've watched the pilot at least 4 times already and just the thought of it makes be grin ear to ear. ahh, it's like warm happy feelings all over. yup I love my tv. well I'm thrill that my shows are finally coming back. I'm looking forward to

So You Think You Can Dance (hoping that we'll see me and hubby in the SLC people shots)
Glee (of course)
Grey's
Ugly Betty
Bones
House
Heros

I think that's all, but I do have to mention that I LOVE Greek, but I watch that on the computer since we're not a cable house.

So what are you excited for? What should I beware of being sucked into?

But seriously I am SO excited for Glee, don't stop believing!

Giveaway: Pirate Mustache Pouch (closed)

I finally got a new camera that I am absolutely loving. I decided that at this point in my life I just won't be an SLR gal and carry around a huge camera and lenses so I wanted to upgrade my purse perfect point and shoot. I got this one.

Of course I needed a new camera case so I made this weirdo pirate mustache pouch out of this cool boat quality vinyl. I made another pouch to share. These are my first two pouches ever. The giveaway pouch is about 4x5 inches and would be great for little ones trinkets or aunty and mama's run out the door pouch. It can hold a cell phone, chapstick and some money. If you're really talented you may be able to squeeze in some more goodies. So I am fully aware that this is one of my more bizarre creations but hopefully someone who bumps into this will think its cute enough to enter and win.

To enter to win this pouch:

Step 1: Link back to this blog post on your blog, facebook, or other internet thing-y. Click here to create a blogger link. Get a second entry if you follow my blog for the first time (see the little widgets to the left to follow the blog or become a fan on facebook).

Step 2: Comment on this post telling me where you linked the post or that you became a fan or follower. Remember you can enter multiple times if you link back in multiple places or follow my blog for the first time. Please make a comment for every entry.

If it's your first time entering one of my giveaways or for more info on these giveaways and to see a list of past winners see this post.

This giveaway is open until 9/25/09

What's for Dinner: Week 3

(last weeks big salad, I ahem didn't realize we didn't have chicken so I improvised with some taco meat)

Monday: Apple Sausage Mac and Cheese
Tuesday: Big Salad (not sure what kind yet)
Wednesday: Panang Curry and Spring rolls
Thursday: Tomato Basil Wine Pasta (we didn't have this last week)
Friday: Something with Potatoes (I need to use those guys)
Saturday: Still thinking about this one
Sunday: Golf Dinner out

As you can see I'm not quite ready yet so if you have suggestions for me I'll take them. I'm trying really hard not to buy groceries this week so part of this is that I need to check what meat I've got in the freezer.

Have a good Labor Day.

Show and Tell: Abby's B-day Outfit

My favorite part of custom orders is that I get to make stuff that I really wanted to make but haven't made time too or things that I didn't even know I wanted to try. I've been wanting to make tutus for a long time and I totally enjoyed making the lollipop onesie. She's having a lollipop party, how cute is that!

I trimmed the top of the skirt so it wouldn't be itchy and if you zoom in (by clicking on the photo) I love the teeny bow that is on the lollipop stick. There will be many more tutus to come and hopefully some more cute onesies. A big thanks to Abby's mom for giving me the project such a fun project. Both of these are making an appearance in the shop.

RaeGun Finds: ABC Blocks

I purchased a couple sets of these amazing blocks from Rachelle over at Nursery Love. I absolutely love them. And to be honest at first I thought they were a tad pricey but seriously after they arrived and seeing them in real life I totally believe they are worth every penny.

I did a custom order to make sure we had the right letters to spell out Lanna, Tira and the whole alphabet. They are beautiful, well made, unique and perfect for developing all kinds of skills in the wee ones. She is also having a special free shipping to all her facebook fans so go become a fan of hers and use the code IMAFAN at checkout when you order and she'll refund you back your shipping (so that means free shipping woohoo).

If you want your own blocks you can find a similar set to mine here or I'm sure she'd be happy to work with anyone to come up with their own custom set. Also she has these super cute picture blocks which I ahem bought a set of DIY ones ages ago but haven't gotten to assembling them. Find a finished set of those here. Seriously they are so cool and the photos just don't do them justice.