Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Fab Feature and Giveaway: Debbie from KringleBerry Kottage
I am super excited to do my first feature! And even better, the feature is on one of my very favorite people; my mom! My mom, known to most as Debbie, has a rockin' Etsy shop KringleBerry Kottage. In her shop she sales everything from cute wallets to handy note totes to crazy fabulous diaper bags.
When I asked my mom to tell me about what inspires her creativity this is what she told me: The thing that inspires my creativity the most has always been NEED. If you need something, you figure out a way to supply that need. When I was 12, my mom told me I could have all the clothes I wanted, IF I learned to sew them. So, she would buy some fabric, I would try to follow a pattern, all the while asking her questions as she was making dinner or cleaning house after she got home from work.
Even though I have a pretty good idea what my mom's typical day is like, I asked her anyway!
My typical day? I'm not sure. They're all different. Some days I do nothing but sew. Other days I enjoy playing with the grandkids, or playing the piano, or about a hundred other things. I enjoy trying all kinds of different crafts. Through the years I've done tole painting, oil painting, knitting and crocheting, and just about every other kinds of craft imaginable. When I actually have time (and when Christmas is coming on) I enjoy making my river rock Nativity sets.
She doesn't have a lot of free time, but when she does she loves to read a good book or bake.
Here is a look at KringleBerry Kottage's one-of-a-kind note totes.
I asked my mom what item from her shop she couldn't live without, and she told me:
The one product in my shop that I could not live without, on a personal level, would actually be two things. I love the note totes and the wallets. I carry them with me everywhere I go. Sometimes if I don't want to carry my entire purse with me into the store, I throw my debit card and phone in my note tote, push my purse under the seat, and run in the store with everything I need in hand. Other times, I simply rely on my wallet for my Sam's card, debit card, money, checkbook, etc. etc. etc. I love them both! And even though I don't personally use one any more, I love my diaper bags, if I do say so myself. They are REVERSIBLE! You can turn them inside out and back again as many times as you want. You get 2 bags in 1. And I make changing pads, diaper clutches and note totes as sets to go with the diaper bags. I wish I had thought about making one for myself about 33 years ago when I first needed one.
These diaper bags are an original of KringleBerry Kottage and super fab! Here's a peak:
Now for the exciting part! Debbie has graciously offered to give away a wallet from her shop. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what your favorite item from her shop is and which wallet you would choose if you are the winner. Simple!
For a second chance, become a follower of Simply Savvy and leave me a second comment letting me know. If you already follow me, leave a comment for your second chance.
The giveaway will close Wednesday, June 23 at 10:00 pm. A winner will be randomly selected and announced Thursday morning. Good luck!
My favorite item on her site is the Tri-Fold Note Tote Tropical Splendor and my favorite wallet is the one you have posted on this post. I love her stuff! The tri-fold note tote is brilliant! I need that in my life right now!
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ReplyDeleteI see where you get your creative side from Jenni! Your mom is awesome and those diaper bags look so nice. I love the pink wallet with the big flowers.
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ReplyDeleteI like the wallet that has roses/leaves on it
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Hi Jenni! You have such a fun blog here! Your mom is awesome with this shop. I love those diaper bags. And I love the brown wallet you posted the pic of. Thanks for the fun giveaway. (and the fun ideas on your blog...I've already copied your punch card idea for the kiddos)
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ReplyDeleteI love it all! My favorite is the wallet that you have posted. So cute! I love the diaper bags too, but I don't have any little munchkins anymore.
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ReplyDeleteI really like the Pink flowered wallet which is my favorite item as well
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I love the travel diaper bags. I think I would choose the pink wallet with flowers on it.
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My fav item is The 'Luxury' Diaper Bag made with fabrics from Riley Blake and Windham, And I would choose this wallet: Wallet/Checkbook Cover
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Love the Luxury Diape bag in green blue yellow and I would choose the pink wallet with abstract circles.
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ReplyDeletewow - your mom is sooo talented!! I would defintly buy the note tote.. sooo cool that thing would go with me everywhere!!
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ReplyDeleteOh! I love the bags your mom makes!!! Beautiful! :) I love the Paisley Padded 2 inch 3 ring fabric binder cover fabric binder slipcover!!! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd if I won...I would pick this wallet: http://www.etsy.com/listing/46414308/walletcheckbook-cover-free-shipping
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My favorite is actually the wallet you are giving away. BUT I would also love one of those gorgeous diaper bags!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't find the fabric name anywhere but here is the link to my favorite wallet. http://www.etsy.com/listing/45986607/walletcheckbook-cover Thanks for the opportunity! My wallet is falling apart! bowtiesnbutterflies@live.com
ReplyDeleteI love the diaper wristlets. I really like the purple wallet.
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I really like the wallets!!
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ReplyDeleteI like the diaper wristlets and I would choose the pink and deep pink floral wallet!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite item is the Tri-Fold note tote (confetti) and my favorite wallet would be the one you posted. Everything is all so cute, though! Love it!
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ReplyDeleteLove the pink wallet with flowers. That would have to be my favorite item also!
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ReplyDeleteWow! Yopu mom is fabulous! I love all her stuff! She is really good! I especially like the diaper bag, but I really don't have any need for one. The notebook keeper is great too..
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you did a feature on her! Thanks for sharing!
The Loop It Cell Phone/iPod Case is another favorite
ReplyDeleteAnd~I would choose the brown wallet with the blue flowers!
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ReplyDeleteMy favorite would have to be the ipod cases. But my favorite wallet is the one you posted here. :)
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