winnings

The winner of the 18" doll outfit giveaway is LittleYellowBirdBoutique! Be sure to check out her Etsy shop. The outfit will be shipped this Monday.

In other news, I visited a rather out-of-the-way antique mall this week that'd I'd never been to before. It was in a warehouse and it smelled kind of strange, but it was definitely worth it.

The prices were insanely low and I found some amazing items. Besides, I just love being around vintage things. I gives me a new perspective on history that I doubt I could ever receive from a textbook.

Here's what I found:

My new jewelry favorite, this great Betsy Johnson-esque charm bracelet.

A copy of Life magazine from 1941.
The caption under the cover photo states that 'the pretty Mrs. Bertram Benedict' was a freelance fashion illustrator who moonlighted as a volunteer air-raid spotter.

A tiny beaded purse....

...and this really unique purse; I love the clasp and buckle.

A few patterns from the '40s ($1.95 each! Crazy!).
Aren't their hats and hairstyles great?

And to top it all off, a few bags of pins (I like putting these on gifts/packages instead of a bow).

Have you been vintage shopping recently?

MuxOriginals GiveAway #2

This giveaway is closed! Thanks to everyone who participated :)

Pink and Green 18" Doll Outfit

Your doll will look fabulous in this handmade ensemble. Great as a complete look, but the individual garments are easy to mix-and-match with the rest of your doll wardrobe.

Includes:

-Cotton jacket with green print sleeves and mandarin collar

-White cotton tank top

-Green stretch twill bellbottoms

The tank and pants close in the back with Velcro. The jacket closes in the front with buttons and snaps. All seams are finished with a zig-zag stitch to prevent fraying. All embellishments and closures are securely sewn in place. Machine-washable.

This GiveAway closes at noon on Mar. 20.Winner will be randomly selected that night and announced the morning of Mar. 21.
Outfit will be shipped first-class on Mar. 23.

Check out my other doll clothes at muxoriginals.etsy.com.
Thanks for participating and good luck!

we have a winner....

Congratulations to Heidi/Digital Misfit, winner of my Blythe blouses GiveAway! Be sure to check out her blog.

And here's the loot I was fortunate enough to win in two giveaways over the past few weeks. Vintage patterns from Lisa at The Hem Line, and a repurposed notebook from Rebekah at Urban Wheel House.

GiveAways are so fun.

GiveAway

This GiveAway is closed! Thanks to everyone who participated.

I'll announce the winner tomorrow.

In 2009, I will be giving away one handmade outfit or garment for 18 in. Dolls, Blythe, or Barbie on the 15th of every other month!

If you like, I can email you updates for each giveaway.

To enter GiveAway, leave a comment with your name and email address.

I can be contacted at muxoriginals@mchsi.com if you have any questions.

This month's item:

Floral Blouse Set

Red and white blouse features long sleeves with gathered cuffs, peter pan collar, and button detail. Green blouse features rolled collar and dolman sleeves. Both 100% cotton blouses close with snaps and all seams are carefully finished with Fray Check. Please hand-wash.

This GiveAway closes at noon on Jan. 17.

Winner will be randomly selected that night and announced the morning of Jan. 18.

Blouses will be shipped first-class on Jan. 19.

Check out my other doll clothes at muxoriginals.etsy.com.

Thanks for participating and good luck!