A little more about the CRAFT release party

Things are really coming together - even in such a short time period - for the CRAFT release party. I'll be revealing a tidbit or two each day on what we'll have going on. Yesterday, Leslie made the first sample of the craft we'll be making (adorable! and wearable!) and last night I met with Lisa from the Work*Shop to make more plans for the event (loads of fun!). Our conversation didn't last as long as I would have liked, though, because I was slammed with a raging ear infection. What am I? Three years old? I mean, that's how old I was the last time I had one of these suckers. With some antibiotics, pain medicine and a marathon nap today, I'm feeling a little better.

In the meantime, I've started a special sidebar blogroll specifically for Austin craft and design bloggers (if you're reading in a feed reader, click on over to check it out!). If you are here in Austin and are a craft or design blogger, and you're not listed there, let me know and I'll add you! And, if you'd like to blog about the CRAFT release party, that would rock! In fact, I've got this handy little graphic you can add to your blog if you want. Just grab it and go! Let me know if you use it.

OK, ear pain's not completely gone so I'm gonna go snuggle up with our new dog, Emilie. She's curled up at my feet and just gave me a look that said, "let's move this to the couch, lady" She's such a love!

Oh! And here are some fun little contests going on at friend's blogs right now - check 'em out!
Stacy at Stacy Sews has a great review of Sew U Home Stretch on her blog. After you've read it, you'll probably want a copy ... which is good, 'cause she's giving one away. Just post a comment.

And Joan at Nini Makes is celebrating her blog anniversary with an embroidery pattern PDF giveaway, along with a chance to win some of her incredible craft stash. Everyone who comments will receive a copy of the beautiful embroidery pattern, and one lucky winner will get some amazing crafty goods.