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Time to do a little summer cleaning! I've got so many products and crafted goodies lying around that I'm starting to run out of space to even craft! So, to help drive a little traffic here and there, and to help you enjoy your summer, I have a few giveaways.

Three prizes will go to three lucky winners, they are the following (pictures below):

1. QUICKIE Clutch Handbag in yellow paisley - a fabulous summer look!
2. Cup coasters with an old-world map
3. A set of my OTTIE stationery featuring a Gocco printed otter with matchin envelopes

You can participate by any of the following methods. Each one gives you one extra chance to win--so the more you participate, the more chances you have to win!

1. Follow hyperart on twitter. Retweet the message below:

RT @hyperart Join the giveaway at hyperart: www.hyperartpro.com/blog.
Free clutch handbag and more!

2. Leave a comment below, let us know what you'd like to see next on hyperart. It can be anything, from tutorials/howtos, tips, new sewing patterns to other products. We're interested to know! (this is required in order for your comment to qualify as an entry.)
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5. Refer a friend to buy something at our shop. When they make their purchase, they just have to refer you by your name and email address.

Giveaway ends on Wednesday, July 22, by 8pm PST. Giveaway is open to everyone (US & International). Winners will be randomly drawn from the pool of people who have participated by any of the methods above (don't worry, we will keep track of everyone). Winners will be announced on this blog one week from today. So be sure to hop on before then! Good luck!

I love my bunnies! Bobo showed so much excitement today when I brought her some green lettuce. Look at that noming!

I'm very happy to announce that my newest pattern is now out, the—

FLEURETTE Bubble & Summer Skirt Sewing Pattern

Yippee! This pattern took a while because there were a lot of details to take care of with regard to the whole package. E and I took lots and LOTS of photos of the different skirts at aaalllll different places. I really wanted to capture the free flowing, graceful aspects of the skirt. Plus, I had to work through the whole range of sizes the pattern supports (X-Small to Large). So I had some math to do!

Anyway, the pattern offers both a bubble skirt style, where the bottom of the skirt curves inward; and, a summer skirt with a traditional finish. The instructions are easy to follow and suitable for beginning to intermediate sewers.

I wanted to do this pattern because most commercial skirt patterns I use take way, way too much fabric because of the way the skirt curves when laid flat. I love skirts, but I don't want to spend 3 yards per skirt! This economical pattern makes good use of the little fabric you need, but still with graceful flow and airiness. I also wanted to make a bubble skirt that has a professional seamless lining, where most bubble skirt patterns only offer an elastic bottom which don't seem comfortable at all.

The first time I took the bubble skirt out for a spin, I got three separate compliments about the skirt within the same store! How rare is that in apathetic LA? Imagine what you'd get!

Please pardon my face all over the photos. I don't have a model yet... To check out the pattern details, please click through to my shop:

I hope you all know about the Renegade Fair going on this weekend at The California Market Center in Downtown LA!

And it's FREE, FREE, FREE! Tons of indie craft vendors will be there! So if you're looking for a birthday/graduation/anniversary/anything gift, be sure to head over to Downtown LA's California Market Center and check them out!

I checked them out on Saturday, it was full of fun goodies. My former place of work, The Urban Craft Center, will be there doing hands-on demos as well! So don't miss out if you're in the area!

Tomorrow's going to be a fun-filled day. My family is coming up to LA from San Diego to play! We'll be doing archery and strolling around a park and eating yummy foods and going to Renegade Fair in Downtown LA. The kids are excited and so am I.

We're celebrating our Dad's birthday tomorrow. We pitched in to get him a techy gift. Then I thought since I didn't really get my mom a gift-gift for her recent birthday, I should play it fair.

So I went to my local Bead Studio to pick up a couple of gems to make this glimmery necklace for my Mom. We have a wedding to go to in a few months, and she's been complaining about not have the wears and the wares, so I thought maybe this would be something she'd want for a little bling. The pink stones are mystic pink topazes. I love those them, they're super glittery. The smaller stones are labradorite, clear & lemon quartz, and garnet. There's also white pearls along the chain.

Think she'll like it?

And there's another little pom-pom for decorating the box. Pom-poms, you're so versatile!

Oh, and Bobo says hi.