"As a child, the impression was given to me that I was the musician/singer and that my sister was the ‘artist’. Maybe that’s why I wanted to become an artisan so badly. I love creating, and even attempting to make things that will never see the light of day. The art of creating is fun in itself… not everything has to make its way to Etsy. ;) When my daughter, now 11 was young, and my husband and I decided that I would stay home to raise her, I was very antsy… and turned to Michael’s and other such stores for inspiration. I painted, I glued, I scrapbooked, lol. Then my mil bought me a sewing machine and I was instantly hooked. I started with Halloween costumes… they only have to last one day! Then on to a valance for a window here and there. Then I saw a purse I liked in a store, but wanted different fabric and decided that I could do it. Oddly enough, I am awful with patterns made by other people. If I can look at it and figure it out… we are in luck, otherwise, well, it’s a 50/50 shot, lol. So I went home and ‘figured it out’. Then one friend asked for one, and another and another. And so was born “A Window Into Whimsy.” My mother did craft shows when I was a child, and I remember LOVING going to them… so it was a natural fit. From there came Etsy, and more shows. Now I have designed other purse styles, along with trying to find other items for ‘every day life”. I think everyone deserves their bit of ‘flair’. ;) My favorite part of sewing remains to be the fabric shopping. I let out an expressive sigh every time I enter my favorite local fabric store! I’m not much for clothes shopping, but you could let me lose in a fabric store for hours, lol. ;)
Family life? I have been married to Ross for almost 12 years, and we have two kids, Haley (11) and Davis (8). They are each other’s best friend and I am thankful for that every day! I hope that never changes. :) I married young, had a family young, and love every minute of it. A lot of my friends are just beginning their families, and I love that now I can enjoy their families now with such a different perspective."
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ReplyDeleteFound your site today as I was perusing cupcakes in a jar. I'm planning on making some for friends this coming week!
I loved her A-line bags! I was actually looking into a bag that was not a purse or a diaper bag that both my baby and I could share.
Thank you for showing me her site!
I'll be sure to send people that way and add both yours and her sites to my list on my blog.
Hi Ya! The id badge reel is crazy cute, but too bad i dont need to real in my badge. I do adore her wallets and tissue holders, i might just hav eto get both...love it all!!!
ReplyDeleteI left her some comment love about her scrap fabric joy. I too share the joy of pretty fabric!
ReplyDeleteI am in the market for a new wallet! And the Trifold Wallet in Alexander Henry Kleo Fabric is just perfect!
ReplyDeleteEek! I am so super envious of anyone who can even thread their sewing machine! Whimsy is definitely being added to my Etsy favorites. I posted a comment over at A Window Into Whimsy!
ReplyDeleteHi! I left some love on her blog comments. Pretty quilt she's making!!
ReplyDeleteThe customized family tree is cool. How can you pick just one purse? I loved the tote with primary stripes.
ReplyDeleteHoly crap! I love the family tree. I must have one. And give one to my mother in law.
ReplyDeleteChecked out her blog, cool stuff! Left a comment there
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment on her blog :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Amy B Gothic Rose Trifold Wallet!
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I also left a comment on her recent find!
ReplyDeleteyou have been blogged about! :)
ReplyDeleteand tweeted!
ReplyDeleteFacebook'ed ya!
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ReplyDeleteBlogging about it right now. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the market bag in Amy Butler fabric.
ReplyDeleteI left her some comment love.
ReplyDeleteLoving her family tree...and I really need a key fob :)
ReplyDeleteleft a little note on her blog
ReplyDeletedefinally the family tree... must have.. sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteLeft a comment of Window into Whimy's blog!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun site! I really like all of your homemade things! I really like the bag and the bright colors of the fabric. I actually have a few in my stash. I will add this to my frequented blogs!
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ReplyDeletethere you go! have a great weekend all!
I MUST have the customized family tree - I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the giveaway!!! Check it out!
ReplyDeleteI love her different fabric choices. I love the a-line bags and keychains but deciding on the fabric could take me all day. So many great ones to choose from.
ReplyDeleteVisited her shop! Love the pink tote with the poodles!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy yummy - Whimsy's shop went straight to my favorite sellers. Super cute stuff - I adore the Patchwork Tote: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25719225
ReplyDeleteOff to comment on her blog and add her to my follow list here too!
Left her a comment on her sweet blog!
ReplyDeleteReversible A-line Purse in Pink Floral Pattern... but it was a hard decision.
ReplyDeleteCute with a capitol C shop!
ReplyDeletethose zippered pouches are adorable!
Love the wallets and the family tree- TOO cute!
ReplyDeleteLeft some comment love- what a cute blog too!
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ReplyDeleteI left some comment love on her blog, which is pretty great by the way!
ReplyDelete*** googley eyes *** (here and on her blog haha)
ReplyDeleteI like her key fobs!
ReplyDeleteKarin rocks...love her, love her blog, love her items! She is an Etsy team member of mine and is just a DOLL!!!
ReplyDeleteI left a blog comment. :)
ReplyDeleteKarin is a wonderful friend I made through Etsy and local craft shows. Although her pictures are top notch, her creations are even more eye catching in person. I own a tote, a key fob, and one of her crafting aprons. It is unreal the amount of compliments I get on them. Whoever wins is going to have a hard time deciding!! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteBoutique Purse in Mocca is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBoutique Purse in Mocca by Alexander Henry -Mid Size is my favorite. p.s. The family tree piece is beautiful!
ReplyDelete:) helped my mom fix her plow
ReplyDeleteI love this black and white craft apron...
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So fun! Thanks for the giveaway!
amykpaul AT gmail DOT com
I love the family tree! What a beautiful keepsake!
ReplyDeleteLeft her some comment love! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the zippered pouches. I am a sucker for them. I use them to store my knitting needles and such :)
ReplyDeleteThat badge reel almost makes me want to have a real job just so I can wear it!.....Almost. Not quite. But it is a great idea! I choose the black and white with red craft apron! Really nice and at a good price! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLeft her some blog love.
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ReplyDeleteI LOVE her patchwork tote! It would be so nice to have this as an upgrade from my Son's black diaper bag I've used for the last year and a half!
ReplyDeleteI left her some comment love about all of her awesome patchwork bags!! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteI blogged about the great giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThe Boutique Purse in Mocca is nice!!
ReplyDeleteI left her some comment love on her blog!
ReplyDeleteYou have officially been tweeted about as well!
ReplyDeleteI did do something nice this morning for a stranger! :)
ReplyDeleteI simply must have this patchwork tote.
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:-)
ReplyDeleteTrifold Wallet in Alexander Henry Kleo!! LOOOOOOOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteLeft some lovin'.
ReplyDeleteI did a good deed today. And you know what?? It felt great!
ReplyDeleteYou're an inspiration, thanks for all you do!
I must have the patchwork bag in the farmer's market material, love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway!
I would love the Boutique Purse, Tote, Handbag in Stripes. We are going on vacation to the beach in August and I can just see myself with all of our beach accessories in it!
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ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for the Pear/Apple print, so the crafting apron is a must have!
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And I left her some blog lovin'!
ReplyDeleteHey! Love the family tree - what a great idea! :)
ReplyDeleteLeft her a comment... :)
ReplyDeleteI went to her site wow waht cute stuff!! I had a hard time picking a favorite! I really like the wallet though :)
ReplyDeleteleft her some love too!
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ReplyDeleteFacebook friends have now been alerted to come over and enter!
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ReplyDeletelove that! My favorite fabrics AND ribbon used, loveeee!
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ReplyDeleteLeft her some comment loveee!
ReplyDeleteTwitter'd it (ragsandribbons)
ReplyDeleteOoh, it is all so lovely! I really like the Boutique Purse in Mocca by Alexander Henry. And maybe a tissue holder to go with it? And the wristlets. They are all so sweet!!
ReplyDeleteI like the patchwork Amy Butler wallet best (and I have one of her wallets which is impeccably made!)
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ReplyDelete(and it felt really good too!)
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ReplyDeleteLove, love the Craft Show Apron in Apples and Pears! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI must have: Key Fob in Amy Butler Gothic Rose Fabric
ReplyDeleteoh, and :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteAnother West Michigan girl, I love it! Just visited her booth at our artist's market last weekend!
ReplyDeleteI love the tri-fold wallet in Alexander Henry Kleo fabric!!!
i like the Reversible A-line Purse in Pink Floral Pattern
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteI love the tri-fold wallets. I wouldn't want to put it in a purse, just carry the wallet around!
ReplyDeleteI totally left her some comment love and she has left me some as well! What a sweet awesome gal!
ReplyDeletewallets... totes... the family tree... so much beautiful stuff! all these hand sewn beauties are so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteleft her a comment echoing the same!
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteLeft her some comment love!
ReplyDeleteWow, how to you choose. I love ALL the bags and really love the work apron too. She has fabulous things. Love them!!
ReplyDeleteI visited her blog. Amazing. I love that you introduce us to such great people. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI love the wallets in her shop. They are so cute!
ReplyDelete:) My steps are done!!
ReplyDeleteI made cupcakes for the daddy's at my husband's work for tomorrow.
Thank you for doing this giveaway.
Have a blessed week!
I like the Boutique Purse in Mocca - so cute!
ReplyDeleteCommented on her blog- http://awindowintowhimsy.blogspot.com/2009/06/another-gorgeous-market-day.html
ReplyDeleteTweeted- http://twitter.com/joannagiveaway/status/2273951650
ReplyDeleteCustomized family tree...love it! :)
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeletei love the zippered pouches.
ReplyDeleteI love the Trifold Wallet in Grey with Green Dots! Super cute!
ReplyDeleteI lefts some love on her blog!
ReplyDelete:-) I JUST DID!!!! I gave away my only cupcake. No, seriously...you have no idea how huge that is! LOL!
ReplyDeleteI would love any of her bags, but I especially love the craft aprons.
ReplyDeleteconsider yourself facebooked about
ReplyDeleteLeft comment on her blog!
ReplyDeleteDid something nice today, if you must know what it was, I found out I was pregnant after a bout with infertility! It can't get much nicer than than! Now I need all the free stuff I can get!
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