I've Moved...

I've moved, visit me at my new blog The Crafty Nest! You can subscribe to my new blog feed via email HERE. I hope to see you there!

Goodbye Designs by Vanessa

Well, that was the shortest blogging break ever lol! I'm excited to announce the launch of The Crafty Nest! It is still a work in progress but I'm too excited not to share it with you now! This move is bittersweet to me because I've grown attached to Designs by Vanessa, having blogged here for the past 2 years. I'm looking forward to my own space (no more .blogspot.com) and a website that can grow with me. Thank you to my fabulous readers (the ones that come back post after post, even when I have nothing interesting to say), you have kept me inspired and I hope that you will continue to follow along my crafty journey at my new site.

Meet me over at The Crafty Nest!

Taking a break...

Without going into any behind the scenes details, my new website launch has unfortunately been delayed. No fears, I have a new fab designer on the case and I should be up and running again really soon. But until then, I'm in need of a small blogging break. Something that started out as a stress reliever has recently turned into a major source of stress, which is not a good thing at 30 weeks pregnant. So I'm taking a step back to remember what I love so much about blogging - which for me has always been my awesome readers in blog land and having a creative space just for me. I'll be back soon but until then, keep calm and craft on!

Purple Pajamas Pillow Cover Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Purple Pajamas Giveaway. The winner will receive a set of 2 - 11x17 Fresh Fusion Pillow Covers from Purple Pajamas.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

210 

Timestamp: 2010-05-31 14:00:10 UTC

Congratulations to Crystal! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Purple Pajamas can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

BB Age Photo Blocks Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the BB Age Photo Blocks Giveaway. The winner will receive a set of age photo blocks from BB Blocks.

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Here are your random numbers:

41 

Timestamp: 2010-05-30 15:51:49 UTC

Congratulations to Addison K.A.T.! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so BB Blocks can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Seventh Generation Natural Baby Starter Kit Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Seventh Generation Giveaway. The winner will receive a natural baby starter kit from Seventh Generation.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

248 

Timestamp: 2010-05-28 14:27:56 UTC

Congratulations to Siler McCraw! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Seventh Generation can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Designs by Vanessa: Tutorial Roundup

I only have a few more days left on this blog and I thought it would be fun to recap the tutorials that I've shared over the past year on Designs by Vanessa. Don't fret, I already have some fabulous new tutorials lined up for my new blog! I hope you've been inspired to create something!

Shirt Full of Posies Tutorial

Fabric Wall Art Tutorial

Upcycled Yarn Vase Tutorial

Apple Crisp Recipe


Picture Perfect Pumpkin Tutorial


Tutu Cute Wreath Tutorial


Shark Infested Jello Tutorial


Worms and Dirt Pudding Tutorial


Fabric Leaf Place Cards Tutorial


Chex Party Mix Recipe


Upcycled Gift Wrapping Tutorial

Weleda Pregnancy Body Oil Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Weleda Giveaway. The winner will receive a bottle of Pregnancy Body Oil from Weleda.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

29 

Timestamp: 2010-05-27 15:09:00 UTC

Congratulations to Zoe Hunger Lee! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Weleda can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

I'm Back (from my baby shower)!

Hey guys! Sorry this blog has been so dead, I just returned home from our fabulous co-ed baby shower. I'll have to post a few pics later but we had a great time and my parents did a fabulous job, and even incorporated a few woodland friends. Our house has officially been taken over by baby stuff, who knew that a baby needed so much stuff! I'll be posting all about my organizational tips (if I still have any left after this project) and doing an update on Project Nursery (we have artwork) in the near future on my new and improved blog (I mentioned that I'm moving as of 6/1 right?). I'll also be posting a recap of my current blog (sniff, sniff), I only have a week more with it before I say goodbye.

Woodland Creatures Party Banner from Paper Circus

Milan Maternity Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Milan Maternity Giveaway! The winner will receive a maternity top of their choice from Milan Maternity.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

205 

Timestamp: 2010-05-25 13:25:47 UTC

Congratulations to Jenn! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Milan Maternity can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Sampler Village Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Sampler Village Giveaway! The winner will receive a gift card for a free Simply Samplicious Box ($22.00 value) from Sampler Village.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

39 

Timestamp: 2010-05-25 13:17:55 UTC

Congratulations to Kelly Irene! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Sampler Village can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Stay Tuned...

I was recently contacted by CSN Stores to do a product review/giveaway! I get to pick which item I review and giveaway, which is no easy task because CSN consists of over 200 specialty shop sites that offer everything from bathroom vanities to diaper bags and everything in between! Stay tuned for my review/giveaway and to find out which product I picked - I will be blogging about it next month on my new and improved blog (yes, I'm moving to a new site next month!).

Sew Tweet Nursing Cover Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Sew Tweet Giveaway! The winners will receive a nursing cover of their choice (worth $30) from Sew Tweet.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

21 

Timestamp: 2010-05-20 12:58:23 UTC

Congratulations to LJT! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Sew Tweet can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Father's Day Ideas?

Father's Day is coming up in about a month, any creative ideas that I could use for Mr. Designs by Vanessa? He's waited a long time for his first Father's Day and I want him to feel as special as he made me feel on Mother's Day!

DAD Little House Village from The Little Red Door

Bellybar Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Bellybar Giveaway! The winners will receive a prize pack from Bellybar.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

1 14 86 

Timestamp: 2010-05-19 15:15:10 UTC

Congratulations to Mrs. G, Zoe Hunter Lee and Cheryl F.! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Bellybar can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Crane Humidifier Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Crane Humidifier Giveaway! The winner will receive a humidifier of their choice from Crane.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

407 

Timestamp: 2010-05-19 15:08:26 UTC

Congratulations to Missy! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Crane can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Bath Luvē Fish Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the Bath Luvē Giveaway! The winner will receive a Bath Luvē Fish from Bath Luvē.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

6 

Timestamp: 2010-05-18 13:47:05 UTC

Congratulations to Jennifer! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so Bath Luvē can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

The Body Shop Mother's Day Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered the The Body Shop Giveaway! The winner will receive a Mother's Day prize pack worth $100 from The Body Shop.

I randomly picked the winner via the random integer generator at random.org...

Here are your random numbers:

37 

Timestamp: 2010-05-18 13:37:39 UTC

Congratulations to Sarah-Paige Copeland! I will be contacting you shortly for your contact info so The Body Shop can send you this awesome prize. Winners who I am unable to contact and who don't respond within 48 hours of being sent their winning email notification will forfeit their prize and I will draw another name.

Fabulous Finds: Cloth Diapers

Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend! Mr. Designs by Vanessa and I attended a cloth diapering class on Saturday morning and I never thought I would say this but I'm super excited for diapers! Cloth diapering has come a loooooong way from diaper pins and plastic covers. Not only are they much more convenient now but they are just plain cute! I'm hoping that the cute factor will help make late night diaper changes much more tolerable!

Flannel Cotton Baby Wipes from Turtles R Us
Cloth Diapers from Fluffymail
Lazy Days Wet Bag from Snuggy Baby
Zoology Cloth Wipes from Bare Baby