That's not a complaint. Honestly, I'm on a bit of a production high at the moment.
If you don't already have one - you should stop whatever you're doing and go out right now and find a hobby that makes you say to yourself (and anyone within earshot), "I'm sorry but I am awesome."
It think I've said that a couple of times today. And I gotta admit...it feels pretty good.
Everyone should have such a hobby.
I started the day with all these bits on my sewing table.
Oooo the potential!
With a new pattern in hand (the Market Bags pattern from Portabellopixie) I set to work.
First up...the linings. Check!
All in a row...
Viola! I am in love with this fabric (Wonderland by Momo for Moda Fabrics). Every time I look at it a new critter appears.On a side note - should I feel a little less awesome since that pile beside the finished purses is six fabric pieces that never got used? Curious.
So...I'm pretty sure the one with the green handles has my name on it. But - if you love this print and this bag as much as I do - enter to win it!!!Here's how to enter:
for one chance to win:
- post a comment below - tell me what hobby/job/activity makes you say, "Man, I'm awesome."
for additional chances to win:
- link to this giveaway from your blog (tell me you’ve done so in a comment below)
- post this giveaway on your facebook wall (tell me you've done so in a comment below)
- subscribe to my blog via rss or email (tell me you’ve done so in a comment below)
- follow my blog on google friend connect, which is located on the sidebar (tell me you’ve done so in a comment below)
Shameless self promotion and free stuff? That sounds like a win win to me!
If you're not the winner, don't dismay, I'll have this baby in my etsy shop first thing in the morning!
Dear Jessa,
ReplyDeleteYou are a goddess and I want a bag. My current hobby that makes me think I am awesome is my baking obsession. In the past two days I have made three loaves of bread, a dark chocolate tart, and my favorite spinach soup. Yum! I will bring some over.
Love,
Christa
Doing art project. Just general crafty stuff makes me feel that way. I love to be creative and i find i come up with the most weird/cool things at times :)
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i am a blog follower now :D
ReplyDeletekshuttle@uoguelph.ca
I posted a link on my blog! Facebooked too!
ReplyDeleteLove these, Jessa! So Spring-y!
ReplyDeleteMy awesomeness: cooking healthy, whole meals from scratch most every day, several times a day; stamp carving; knitting; athletics; the way I engage my kids; an organizational and problem-solving and critical-thinking mind that makes life easy and efficient; etc.
Thanks for asking! Ridiculous notions about being expected to be modest or humble doesn't make for much awesomeness-admission in life (for women especially). Certainly not in public! ;)
xoxo
BTW, your awesomeness is always apparent but that assembly line action for making purses was brilliant.
ReplyDeleteYou are so talented. In fact, you have inspired me to drag out my sewing machine (which has been in the garage for a few years) and start sewing for my little girl. I cut out my first attempt at a self-created pattern last night and I am hoping when I am finished, I can say I am awesome! Hope, hope, hope! If I can't say I am awesome....I will stick to baking! :-)
ReplyDeleteJessa i love your stuff!! I used to sew and know the feeling you mean! now my awesome feeling is loving, playing and taking care of my four baby girls!!
ReplyDeleteJessa you are awesome. I love your stuff. My awesome talent would be collecting hugs kisses and love from my three adorable boys.
ReplyDeleteOh lawd.... I play with fire and melting glass! heheheehe! AND IT"S SO AWESOME IT MAKES MY DAY JOB PaInFuL!!! (But you blogs make the days go by a little easier!)
ReplyDeleteSince I adore everything you do, it was only natural that I stalk (er, I mean follow) your blog. Keep it up, girl!
ReplyDeleteMy pea plants popped out of the ground yesterday. I'm new to gardening but I love it already!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love this bag so enter me :)
xo
Hey Jessa! I would love to win the bag. My little hobby that I don't do as much of as I would like is writing. It helps me makes sense of the world, bring order of chaos, and it is so much cheaper than therapy. I think I'm pretty awesome at it :) Ok, can I have my bag now??? Put me in that drawing baby (and I will bribe Eli to pull my name out later).
ReplyDeleteI love to win free things. Also, I love to read your blog (so much so that I'm subscribing to it via Google Reader).
ReplyDeleteI mostly say that I am awesome anytime I ride my bike somewhere. Not only do I feel powerful and badass, but I get to feel the wind and watch the sky (um, and the road).
Hi Jessa! I ADORE these bags. I'm so awesome with my chickens and geese and turkeys! I love raising the babies and watching them hatch in the incubator. They're my little fuzzybutts!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to win a bag!
Karensa
My "I'm so awesome" moments come when I cook homemade healthy meals for my family --- that taste terrific!
ReplyDeleteDeborah Ware
I also posted this on Facebook! :)
ReplyDeleteDeborah Ware
I think "Man, I'm awesome" when I take a little break from my yoga studio job to take a yoga class any time I'd like.
ReplyDeleteWhat makes me feel awesome: Making it through the day pregnant with two other little ones and not crying. We all know, I aspire to be more crafty-the thought just makes me so dang tired! (This is why you're the bestest and I love you).
ReplyDeleteJESSA! I didn't know you have a blog! I didn't know you have an Etsy shop! I didn't know you had two children! (Okay I know that one, but things work better in threes.) I miss you guys, and I feel so out of the loop! I'm coming home in about a month. I love everything I've seen you make. Maybe you can teach me some craft goddessness instead of winning me a prize? (winning me a prize?? I should not teach English!) But I'll try. I think I am awesome when I throw a bunch of boxes, toilet paper rolls, etc in front of my class and say 'let's make a town!' and they DO! and they LIKE IT! and they keep asking me for the next 4 days if they can keep working on their buildings! I think, well done, Laura! That was awesome. Anyway, happy May, see you soon!
ReplyDeleteJessa you amaze me! I am awesome because I love to cook just like my mama used to. I also love to build furniture out of reclaimed wood with my hubby. Keep up the great work!!
ReplyDeleteoooh, love it, love it! hmmnnn... i would love to know how to use my camara on something other than the "auto" function but still, sometimes i capture a wonderful moment on film in an interesting way, and i say, "man, i'm so awesome!"
ReplyDeleteyo! i just posted your giveaway on my blog.
ReplyDeleteWhen I'm walking my dog through this beautiful small town and hiking by the river, I think "man, I'm awesome."
ReplyDeleteOk, I don't know how to post on facebook or do any of those other things you mentioned, but I'm willing to learn because this bag would be a phenomenal summer fun piece!
I am awesome for marrying this one girl who is also awesome.
ReplyDeleteI feel awesome when I gather enough items in my house to make a run to Goodwill...it feels like I just traded stuff for a bit of freedom, and it feels terrific.
ReplyDeleteI also feel awesome when Darah gives me a big grin when she sees me. Yay to being a mom!
I'm an RSS subscriber
ReplyDeleteAnd I now follow you on GFC!
ReplyDeleteI feel awesome when I go grocery shopping with two small kids and still manage to save 60-80% by shopping sales and using coupons....love putting a little awesome into everyday things!
ReplyDeleteHey Jessa. I love those bags, and especially that fabric. Whenever I have an impromptu dance party, that's when I think, "man, I'm awesome."
ReplyDeleteWhat cutie pie bags Jessa! Love them! Man, I'm awesome at clogging choreography!!! Love to dance!
ReplyDeleteI am awesome cos I have friends like you who make me stop & remember "I really AM awesome"!!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow, hows about a bag hook-up? :)