Spring Celebration Contribution

So every few days through the Spring Celebration I'm going to be posting additional pictures, interviews, and maybe even a tutorial or two from the contributors. Because I know many of you are out and about actually celebrating Spring, Easter, and/or Passover this weekend I thought I would just share my own contribution for now.

One lucky winner will be receiving the lime green, raw silk scarf with wooden beads hand knit by me, along with an appliqued XL tee shirt from the remaining inventory of my sister in law's shop. She has decided to retire Gray Eyed Scorpio for the time being to focus on other creative pursuits but this very Spring like tee shirt could still be yours. I think the two of them make a very Springy look, don't you? The combined total of the two handmade creations is $35.

Here is a close up of the stitches and beads on the scarf. I used my favorite open stitch pattern which makes for a loose carefree look that you can throw around your neck on a breezy morning. So have you entered the Giveaway yet? What are you planning on choosing if you get first pick? It would be a hard decision for me that is for sure. I really love that pillow by So Many Colors but I've had my eye on WillOaks Studio's pearl necklace for the past month. And then there is the yarn and handmade soap, oh I just don't know what I would choose. Too bad I'm not able to sign up for my own giveaway but you sure can. Just click here to go to the post. I hope you all have a fabulous weekend however you celebrate.

What's New for Spring

Well, it appears that Spring has finally sprung. I was actually able to get some pictures taken this weekend and have some new items to post for the first time in awhile. I've listed a few of the Spring scarves and I'll be adding more every day this week. I also have some pouches that I will be adding as well. I think I will keep it consistent and price each of them at $12. They are the perfect size for a cell phone and lipstick or whatever little items you want to keep safe. They each have a drawstring close and are decorated with little shells or beads to add some pizazz.

The Rainbow scarf above is a cool cotton blend yarn from Noro. I really like how the bamboo lace scarf came out. I took the picture on an old wood bamboo chair which I thought was a cool effect. The pink scarf is a raw silk and is beaded with shiny seed beads.

I was contacted by the Green with Indie show that a spot had opened up for me if I could be ready to go. This was the show that had originally turned me down. It is 2 weeks away and I just haven't built up the Spring inventory that I had anticipated having for a show. I have been working on whatever has caught my attention for the past few months with no real direction. If I had known that I had a show for the Spring I would have been totally focused on my agenda. I also made plans to take my niece to the family farm that weekend and play with my other nieces. I don't think I could break those plans without a lot of guilt even if I wanted to, so I regretfully turned them down. I really want to keep good lines of communication going with the Craft Mafia so that I can hopefully get into the indie shows I'm really wanting to do next Fall but I don't think they will be too surprised.

Lose The Winter Blues with Lenox Knits Giveaway!

I'm excited to be having my very first blog contest. I am giving away the year round set of knitted accessories worth $50 in the above picture. It includes the following:

1. A lace knitted scarf in a blue hemp/cotton blend yarn with clay beads, worth $18.
2. A knitted pouch in the blue hemp/cotton yarn with the same beads. It has a draw string closing with a long paper bead, worth $12.
3. A matching headband in lace, worth, $7.
4. A knitted wire wrist cuff with matching clay beads and some fun paper mache beads in matching colors, worth $11.

There will be one contest winner and there is free worldwide shipping! Contest closes on March 7, 2009.

Contest Rules:

1. For one easy entry just visit my Etsy shop, Lenox Knits, and tell me what your favorite item is.
2. For another easy entry follow me on Twitter and Tweet to all your followers about the Beating the Blues Contest.
3. Because it involves more effort on your part I will give you 2 entries for blogging about this Contest.
4. If you add my lovely new blog widget to your blog or myspace page, there is code for each, you will get an additional 2 entries.
5. And finally I would be thrilled if you signed up for my new newsletter and will give 3 entries for following through with the steps to submit your e-mail address. I promise not to spam you and you can unsubscribe any time. I will be e-mailing specials and deals seasonally.




Please leave a comment on this post for each step you complete. There are a total of 9 possible entries per person. I will print each eligible entry and put them in a basket, most likely wicker, and have my niece draw a name on March 7th in a secure location, probably my living room. The contest is open to everyone, even non-bloggers. If you don't have an active blog please leave me an e-mail address to contact you. If you have a blog you will be contacted directly through your blog.