Christmas in July - Week 3

Coming from a Mommy who doesn't start Christmas shopping until December 15th-ish *cringe*, I know how difficult it could be to start planning for Christmas lists now - especially when those lists may or may not include crocheted winter items! It's hot outside, for pete's sake! However, with the upcoming birth of our 4th daughter, I will NOT be taking any orders - Christmas or otherwise - after a certain date in October (TBD)!

Week 3 Special:

It's a BOGO sale!

All items in the Stella B Designs Etsy shop are Buy One, Get One for 25% off!!

First item full price...2nd item, 25% off!!!
Second Item must be of equal or lesser value.

Purchase your items from Etsy and I will
credit your PayPal account for the 25% discount!

OR, send me a "Convo" via Etsy, and I will create your personalized listing with the updated pricing.

Go on... take your pick... my Etsy world is your oyster!
ADDED BONUS: Orders $75 and over will ship for free!

**Please be aware that if your order contains more than 2 items, your production time will be extended by at least two days.**

Christmas in July - Week 2

Coming from a Mommy who doesn't start Christmas shopping until December 15th-ish *cringe*, I know how difficult it could be to start planning for Christmas lists now - especially when those lists may or may not include crocheted winter items! It's hot outside, for pete's sake! However, with the upcoming birth of our 4th daughter, I will NOT be taking any orders - Christmas or otherwise - after a certain date in October (TBD)!

Week 2 Special
15% off ALL Newsboys and Newsgirl beanies! 'Luxe & Classic!!

You can also find a bonus Coupon Code on the Facebook Page! "Like" me and save even more!!

'Luxe Newsboy

'Luxe Newsgirl

Classic Newsgirl

Classic Newsboy

All photos are for example purposes only! The color choices are endless! You can find more examples HERE!

Christmas in July - Week 1

Coming from a Mommy who doesn't start Christmas shopping until December 15th-ish *cringe*, I know how difficult it could be to start planning for Christmas lists now - especially when those lists may or may not include crocheted winter items! It's hot outside, for pete's sake! However, with the upcoming birth of our 4th daughter, I will NOT be taking any orders - Christmas or otherwise - after a certain date in October (TBD)!

Week 1 Special
15% OFF ALL Ted E Bear Beanies!!
Seeing as how I'm a procrastinator and didn't get this info up last week, just mention the blog during checkout, I will take allow this discount through the end of July and will credit your PayPal!

You can also find a bonus Coupon Code on the Facebook Page! "Like" me and save even more!!

CHUNKY

CHARLIE
KNOBBY

Ultrasound & Winner Results

Let me just start off by saying that I am absolutely thrilled after today's ultrasound! I would even say be-Yond thrilled! We are expecting a beautiful baby that we didn't even know we wanted! And we're in love.

So on to the results... can you tell from the profile?
Girlish, more boyish?

How about from the toesy woesies?!
I have to say that I fell head over heels, wholeheartedly in love with this baby *just* from this picture! I love me some baby feets!!
Has there ever been a more perfect footprint... ever?
And just check out these digits!
Sturdy and rugged? or Slender and refined?

Well, here's the shot that matters!
The baby cooperated and let us peek where we were hoping to peek!

It's a....

She was rockin' a heart beat of 149 - which means that "Chelsea" is the winner! She guessed it right on the dot!

Thank you all for reading and playing along! I love sharing my excitement with you!

Chelsea - please email me at stellabdesigns@yahoo.com so that we can discuss details for your winnings!!!

Get your Guesser's Warmed Up!

It's been awhile since I've done a giveaway.

Waaaay too long, if you ask me.
Since Facebook has been cracking down on the contests/giveaways held on their site, I have opted to just hold this one directly from the blog. I might as well add in this disclaimer, while I'm at it: “This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook.... er, or Blogger, for that matter.”

I am so excited about finding out the sex of our 4th baby so we'll make this a guessing contest! The person closest to guess the gender AND heart rate at tomorrow's ultrasound, will be the winner! If there aren't any exact guesses on the heartbeat, we'll go with the closest number, without going over!

Up for grabs: $20 store credit to Stella B Designs!

That means you can get one of these...

or these...

or even one of these beauties!

You *could* also opt for one of these...
these,
or these! However,

you would be responsible for any costs exceeding the $20 store credit. (I will invoice you via PayPal for the remaining balance.)
Store credit is good towards shipping and will be good for 3 months. If you select something and your total is less than $20, your remaining credit will also be good for 3 months!

To enter:
Leave a comment on this blog post with your Gender and Heart Rate guess.
For example: Girl / 162
Within the same comment, please also leave me your email address or SOME WAY to get a hold of you should you have the winning guess. I would love it if you were a follower of my blog, however, you *should* be able to leave a comment as a guest!

You can also email me your guesses/entries to stellabdesigns@yahoo.com!

Fine print on guesses: Due to the nature of the guessing game, duplicate heart rate guesses will be considered on a first comment, first serve basis. For example, if I have 3 commenters that guess "Girl / 158" and that is the winning combo, then the first person to guess that combo will be the winner.

A little more fine print: One guess per commenter!!

More fine print: If, for some reason, the baby doesn't cooperate and we are unable to determine the sex, then the contest will be held over until my next u/s - later in the month - exact date TBA!

May's Featured Item

This is a new practice for Stella B Designs - Monthly Featured Items.

How it works: Each month, I will announce which SBDesigns item will be featured - along with the sale price and ordering information.

May's Featured Item is the Summertime Newsgirl Beanie!!
$2 off all sizes!
Thanks to Chryshelle Spurgeon Photography for this adorable shot!

This hat is perfect for the Spring and Summer months! It's made with durable, 100% cotton yarn, the functional visor helps to protect little eyes while the open stitching allows the flow of air to keep their little heads cool.

Colors and sizes are fully customizable so you can create a hat that will go perfectly with her wardrobe!

How to Order: Visit Stella B Designs... on Big Cartel to take advantage of this months' featured item!
Extra Bonus: Use Coupon Code "BC10" to receive an extra 10% off of your order!

Thank you to Amy McMaster Photography for this beautiful shot!

You can see more color and design samples on the Stella B Designs Facebook Page!

A Stella B's First

I have been getting a lot of new pictures from photographers and I just wanted to share some from Brittney Wood Photography!
Brittney is the first photographer that I ever worked with. I was shy and unsure how the swaps are supposed to work but am so glad that I took the step out and contacted her. These next couple photos are some of the first I ever had photographed by a professional. Thanks to Brittney's wonderful work I was able to gain some confidence and begin to grow my business.

"These make my ovaries quiver, " is exactly what I said upon seeing this precious boy in the Charlie Bear beanie.

This next one is a new one she sent me!

When Brittney contacted me late last year and told me she was going to have an influx of babies this spring, I was super excited to create some items for her. One of the items she loosely requested was a square tassle beanie.

I had the perfect yarn to create a gorgeous gender neutral beanie. Her photography does an excellent job at catching the different shades and hues. I wish you could feel this yarn! So soft and dreamy. Perfect for a newborn!

One of my new favorites!

If I weren't already pregnant this one would definitely have me dragging The Hubs upstairs. (TMI, huh?) Lookit the lips and that precious little tongue!

I love the processing on this one... making it a little softer and even more dreamy.

And she threw this one in there! I'm pretty sure we've never discussed it before, but I have quite the obsession with baby feets! I love how the Leg Lovies play an accompanying role to those scrumptious little piggies! nom nom nom

You can check out more of Brittney's new relatives by checking out her BlOg!!

Thank you so much, Brittney!! It is definitely my pleasure to know you!

Silly Monkeys

Introducing the complete Sock Monkey Collection by Stella B Designs...!

Traditional
Red, White & Gray w/ Red Pom

Monkey Girl
Tan, White & Rose Pink Accents

These beautiful Monkey Girl shots were taken by 'Ella B photography!

I love the rustic, soft feel of her work!

I can't say it enough, I love her work!

Monkey Boy
Tan, White & Soft Blue Accents

These precious photos are compliments of Brittney Wood Photography!

Brittney is the first professional photographer I ever worked with and I love her work more and more!!

Sizing & Pricing Info:

XXS (Preemie) - up to 14" circumference

XS (Newborn- 3 mos) - Up to 15.5"

S (Infant - 3-6 mos) - 15" - 16"

M (6-12 mos) - 16" - 18"

L (Toddler, 12-24 mos) - up to 19.5"

XL (3T - 6x) - 19"-22"

XXL (Tween-Adult) - 22" - 24+"

*Pink, Blue or Classic Gray
XS-M: $24
L-XL: $26
XXL: $28

Spirit Week - Day 5 - Pajama Day

It was Pajama Day on Friday. What more can I say?
Except that the girls were definitely feeling the Friday Fever!

I knew after about 1.87 seconds that I needn't bother trying for a nice, smiley picture or two.

They were having nothing to do with sweetness and piety and manners.
What fun would that be?

And I just have to tell you about the little panda mask. I had to fight that sassy lil redhead tooth and nail to get her to - at the very least - wear it around her neck.

Me: "Come on, Red. It's so cute!
Red: Idon'tcareI'mnotwearingit.
Me: "Why not?! It's your sleep mask... it's Pajama Day!
Red: "No."
Me: "Yeah... come on, now... Just wear it for me. Everyone will think it's so cute."
Red: "Idon'tcare.Idon'twannawearit."
*insert serious pouting* (on both sides)
Me: "Ok, let's make a deal. If Daddy says it's not cute, then you don't have to wear it. But, if he says it's super cute, then you have to wear it, OK?"
Red: "Fiiiiiiiiiiiiiine"
Me: "Ok, shake on it.... Taaaaterrrrr.... SHAKE ON IT!"
Red (while shaking): "You're so weird, mom."

Guess who won?!?!

And aren't you so glad that I tricked and manipulated her? Of course Daddy was gonna think that was cute!!! Who wouldn't? (Besides Red, that is.)

Spirit Week - Day 4 - Character Day

Seeing as how our girls attend a Christian School, we decided to send them as Bible characters. Ok, that's not completely true. If we'd had more time to get the right costumes together, they probably would have liked to go as something mainstream.

However, I wasn't as prepared for Character Day as some of the other days. Actually, they were both just going to go to school in their uniforms because they couldn't decide on anything. Until, that is, I started throwing ideas out there at 7 a.m. the morning of. You shoulda heard me... I was like a brainstorming genius!

Here's what we came up with!

A Fisher of Men
Matthew 4:19
Some ratty jeans, a fishing vest, a Christian tee, fishin' boots (that also served as her vet boots on Day 1), a bucket, and a her bait (her Bible). Pretty clever, if I do say so myself.



A "Daniel-and-the-Lion's-Den" Lion
Daniel 6:16
Let me tell ya, Brenna did *not* want to wear it. at. all. I told her that when people tried to talk to her, she should just act like she was trying to talk with her mouth shut because God shut the lion's mouth. I got a "Mom-are-you-retarded" look from her. Sassy little poop. However, I had a feeling that she might change her mind before they were ready to leave, so I told the other parental figure to leave it out "just in case". Whaddya know? She changed her mind when her friend, Sierra, came over with another Lion's costume on!!!




*sigh* sisters... ;o)


I had already left for school so I didn't get to see any of these pictures until tonight when I got around to uploading them. Apparently, Miss EmmaLou didn't want to be left out, either so I'll share her photos with you! You couldn't use a little preciousness in day?




Gawsh, I love my girls!



Day 5: Pajama/Movie Day