Thursday, January 14, 2010

* My "Scarlet Thread" Beauties! * .....AND My Very First GIVE AWAY!!!

Victoria helping our adorable Khloe into the NEW kids aprons!
(Looks like our Sweetie likes to play dress-up!!)
We already have one on order for when she is home!
Our lovely Breanna modeling her very own "Savannah"
...can't wait to have the sisters TOGETHER in a photo with their matching aprons on, baking in my kitchen!

Many of you already know about Scarlet Threads. Others may have noticed their 'button' on my side bar. But for those of you who are just learning of them now, allow me tell you a little about 'who' they are and 'what' they do/offer!

Scarlet Threads is a compassionate boutique, specializing in unique products designed and produced by talented seamstresses in rural Asia. My personal favorites are their aprons... thus my beautiful 'models' above, sporting the LIMITED EDITION Savannah for adults and children. They make the perfect gift for everything from bridal showers, holidays (think Valentine's and Mother's Day!), birthdays and pretty much any other special occasion you can think of. And I'm pretty certain they will help make you a better cook and more productive in the kitchen! ;) All Scarlet Threads products are fairly traded and created in compliance with their core vision and values. When you purchase one of their beautiful, hand-crafted items, you become part of their story, by providing women with SAFE and REWARDING work!! The RESULT: Dignity. Which is always beautiful and NEVER goes out of style!

Please view Carrie's story here, to see how your purchases and support are already making an impactful difference in the lives of these women.

In honor of these amazing seamstresses and the brand new line (that currently has stock on US soil, ready for immediate shipment, I might add!) I am hosting my VERY FIRST blog GIVE-AWAY! The contest starts immediately and goes through midnight on Sunday, Jan. 24th. The winner will be drawn at random and will have their choice of any Scarlet Threads apron in stock! Here is what you will need to do to enter:
  • Visit the Scarlet Threads website and let me know your favorite product, by leaving a comment on this post. (Be sure to leave your own blog address or an email so that I can contact you if you win.)

Earn BONUS entries by:

  • Becoming a Follower of my blog (see my sidebar) AND the Scarlet Threads Blog. (...if you already are, then just leave me a comment to let me know!)
  • Grab their button (from the side-bar on their blog) and post it on your own blog.
  • Posting about this GIVE-AWAY on your blog and linking it back to my post.
  • Posting about this GIVE-AWAY on Facebook and linking it back to my post.
  • Purchasing ANY item from the Scarlet Threads Boutique. (*past purchases do not qualify...sorry!)

*** For Bonus entries, please notify me of which ones you qualify for by leaving a separate comment on this post.

**If this is your first visit here ~ WELCOME!! ~ and by all means, YES, you are absolutely invited to enter this GIVE AWAY, too!! ...I hope that you do! :) God bless! <><

Have fun 'shopping' and good luck!!

"Verily I say unto you, in as much as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." ~ Matthew 25:40

40 comments:

Melissa G said...

You're girls look so cute in their matching aprons!

Tara Anderson said...

I was so sad to see that the Savannah is now "limited edition" but I LOVE the new Caroline apron. I see one in my future! :) Your girls look so precious in their matching aprons...can't wait until you have ONE picture with both of them in it!

Ginny said...

Once again I am amazed at your ability to get so many pictures of that sweet girl. So great. What is your projected travel these days?

Becca said...

Wow! Those are some pretty cute aprons. I definitely got my eyes on the Caroline---darling!

Melissa G said...

What a great giveaway! And what an awesome company!
I love the brown and teal of the Caroline apron! So pretty

Melissa G said...

I follow your blog and subscribe to their blog now.
And i put their button on my sidebar.

Jenn said...

Me, Me, Me!! I want to be entered in this giveaway!!

Also...

*I just purchased a super cute "Tiger" hat (SO excited!),

*I became your follower (surprised I hadn't done that already!),

*became Scarlet Threads follower, and

*added their button to my blog!

*I also plan on doing a post letting others know about the giveaway too!

FUN!!

Blessings,
Jenn

Sarah said...

What a fun giveaway! Count me in! I love the Xiao Savannah! My little girls would so enjoy it!

Blessings,
Sarah

Ally said...

Hi I found your blog while I was browsing around...I really enjoyed it! Very Cute pics!

Natalie said...

Adorable. Lucky mama to have all these amazing photo's. I especially loved your previous post!

Unknown said...

Good Morning!

Just wanted to let you know you won my give-away this week!

Blessings and you are right it will look great on Breanne!

Jill

Jill LIVING TO DO HIS WILL said...

Tanya - thanks for the invite to join in your give-away Lexi would LOVE LOVE LOVE the Caroline apron!

Blessings Jill
www.forevernevernalways1.blogspot.com

Jenna said...

I am hoping to get one of those aprons YOUR Khloe is modeling for MY Chloe! :) I bought myself the Savannah for Christmas (I'm generous like that! :) ), and my Chloe loves to be matching!!

But, I really came over here to tell you that I was SO encouraged by the comment you made on Kelly's blog (on her post about feeling so DUE and waiting for the next WC list to come out). I'm feeling the same way, and I think I'm starting to bore every one with my "watched pot" syndrome! :) But, I feel VERY expectant too (which is strange considering our situation), and your comment was an encouragement to me. You definitely have the gift of encouragement because you have been so encouraging through this whole process for me! I just wanted to say "Thanks", and God is using you in the lives of us waiting mamas!! :)

Valerie and Jeff said...

Since I won a Scarlet Thread Apron already via the website I think I'm not qualified to enter this time ... but I look forward to making a blog post about it to get the word out. So cool of you to do this! I think everyone needs at least one in their kitchen! They just keep coming out with cuter and cuter ones! Love the photo of Briana in hers and look forward to little Miss Khloe in hers :-)
Blessings

Valerie and Jeff said...

Okay, It is Breanna ... and there is a photo of Khloe. Oh my. I'm not feeling well! Please forgive me. The "yuckies" hit me last night. Apparently it's affecting my brain. I'm stepping away from the computer and going back to the couch!

Val said...

Arg - my computer crashed in the middle of my comment.

I hope people who randomly stumble here from Haiti via Jacob and Carrie's blog are allowed to enter.

I've joined Follower Thingy with both your blogs. (and put them directly into my RSS reader to make sure they show up)

I've put the button on my blog, which will be getting refurbished soon - New Year's Resolution! http://racinette.blogspot.com/

I posted about ST and your giveaway on Facebook. (which is when my computer crashed, but it's there.)

And I'm telling you that my favorites are Molly, Anna and Pheobe. If I could pick one I'd buy it!

Whew - Four entries! Thanks for this fun and inspiring break. Now back to praying and the news.

Kristi said...

The Anna apron would be so fun for when my little princess and I bake together. And then shortly I'll have to go and buy two matching little aprons as our Darcy should be home within a month...

Kristi said...

I'm glad I found you (and have become a follower) and I because of you I realized that Scarlet Threads had a blog component. I've been checking in since reading about it on Carrie's blog (whom I'm also following).
And something fun, one of my potential travel mates is going to pick up her son who is at New Day. I'm going back through your pictures to see if I see him in any!

Shannon said...

Tanya!!!!! Those are so sweet! I love scarlet threads and just keep waiting for the perfect opportunity to order from them. I didn't know they had a button...I'll go and grab it!
Hugs to you!!!!

Spears said...

i love the savannah apron...i would have a hard time picking between one for myself, or my little girl :)

Spears said...

i became a follower :)
tried to become a follower of scarlet threads...but i think something didn't work? Not sure about what happened

Unknown said...

oooo, oooo, pick me! pick me! I love giveaways! My favorite is the Phoebe and little Phoebe!
Kelly

Unknown said...

Oh, and I follow both blogs. Thanks!

Jill and Rick said...

LOVE the Caroline apron! & am I reading correctly that your are bringing home one of the New Day darlings????? Congratulations you lucky mama!!

Jill G
mom to 7, including 3 precious daughters from China and dreaming of a son, . . .

rgerman@mchsi.com

Kim said...

First, thank you for the beautiful comment on my blog--From my heart and soul! I am excited to follow your blog! I love the Caroline! Cute! I will definitely follow your blog and put the Scarlet Threads blog button on my blog!
Your daughters are gorgeous! I have seen your Khloe at the NDFH blog! We support Sadie. Cutie Patooties! Praying for your journey! Kim

Jill said...

I just love the ST aprons. I'm also hosting a giveaway soon for ST. So, I feel bad entering your precious giveaway. :)

I love the Bible verse from Matthew on this post, one of my favorites.

Anonymous said...

Your girls look adorable in their matching aprons, can't wait to see them together! "Scarlet Threads" looks like an amazing company, I need one of those aprons. I like the "Caroline" , they're all really cute!

Naomi said...

First thing first.... I have just discovered that your comments have not been coming through to my email!!! In fact I found 70+ comments waiting to be moderated on my blog and I had no idea!! I have just spent the last hour going through and reading so many of yours which are dated back a few months!!! Such sweet words you left for me!!! I am so sorry if you thought I was purposely not posting them!! I shall have to make an apology on my blog because there were so many!! Thank you for all your words of encouragement!!

Secondly, I would LOVE to be entered for your giveaway!! I like the Molly apron, so cute and different!

Love, Naomi

quilt'n-mama said...

I love the Scarlet thread items! My favorite aprons are the Caroline and Anna! I will add a link to your give away on my blog and I became a follower!
Hope you are having a great weekend! We'll talk quilts soon! Just let me know when you are ready:)
Blessings!
Gayly

Sophie said...

your girls are beautiful, that Khole is soooo precious

Jocelyn said...

Oh my what very cute aprons! I really like Caroline. Thanks for such a sweet giveaway. And thanks for entering me :-)

waiting4lexi@gmail.com said...

Chloe lights up a room! Can't wait to see her in your arms! Come on TA, come on!
Mary

Unknown said...

I LOVE the Caroline apron. Those are my colors for sure :) Love the photos of your girls :)

Lisa said...

So glad that I checked in you today. Life has been crazy here but count me in on this fun giveaway action. If I ever find time to post again, Ill be sure to mention it :0)

Deborah Ann said...

Those aprons are awesome! Sadly, I don't wear aprons, and I wouldn't want to put something that gorgeous in a drawer and not ever wear it. So....if you pick my name, can Sherri J. get the apron? I think she would look beautiful in it, and it would help to lift her spirits...

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

What a wonderful giveaway......so sweet of you to do this!!

The aprons are so cute!! I would pick the Caroline.... I love the combination of blue and brown:)

The girls are such great models!

Kami said...

I like the "Caroline". However, I don't like that, for some reason, I'm not getting your blog updates in my blogroll. Hmmmm. That being said, it's not that I'm not following, it's just that I haven't had significant computer time in quite awhile.

I miss you, sister! Hoping your day is fabulous!

P.S. Your girls are beautiful in their matching aprons :)

Lisa said...

Thank you for the comment on my blog and entering my give away. I appreciate you sharing your give away with me.
I love the aprons. I think the Caroline is my favorite.
I also became a follower on your blog!

MJ said...

Hi Tanya!!!

So, count me in for just 3 of the qualifications....a follower of your blog, the Scarlet Threads blog and having their button on my blog.

What a blessing to see Khloe AND Breanna both in matching aprons...worlds apart, yet so knit together. If I didn't know Khloe was still in China, I'd a thought she was home. :0) Only God can bind families together like that. *sigh* He's so awesome

sweet momma luv u said...

Hi Tanya,

How did I miss this post? I am a follower of your blog and now follow Scarlet Thread. I amputting their button on my blogs right after this!!

I love their Savannah aprons for Gabby and I. The cutest thing though is the TIGER hat for Jon Jon !!! Oh my goodness he would look so precious in that hat!!

Big hugs!
Jody


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