A note to the toymakers of America and A GIVEAWAY!
Not really a note. More like...a request.
How about for a change we create toys that are NOISY but HAVE an OFF SWITCH?
How about instead of manufacturing the Speed Racer line of amazing Hot Wheels complete with random (and I do mean random) outbursts by the announcer's voice and car noises that could rival the Speedway at the other end of town, we manufacture the same toy with a silent mode? Or perhaps a simple off switch? How about when that vehicle finds its way into MY vehicle I am able to SHUT IT OFF to ensure that every time I hit a bump on the road it doesn't launch into the entire sequence yet one more time? How about that? A novel idea to be sure. Toys with off switches. Who woulda thunk it?
Said Speed Racing vehicle has now found its way underneath our stove and since I was smart enough to remove the batteries prior to at-home play, I think it might stay there awhile, serving its sentence for, oh, let's just say 'being annoying' - does that work?
Okay. I promised a giveaway. And I need to deliver.
This is absolutely the MOST adorable thing ever. A few weeks ago (Sorry it's taken me so long, Jill) - one of my creative and crafty blog readers sent me a link to her etsy shop. You can see it HERE. I love Etsy. I wish I was crafty enough to have my own shop. Anyway, this is a scraps bag, and Jill sent one to me. When I got it, I instantly started thinking of all the different ways I could use the thing. Plastic bag container is one that I'm seriously think of, but of course, I'll have to get another one because the one she sent me is perfect for scraps. The idea here is to keep those scraps you don't want to throw away in one neat little place until you can file them away into whatever system you're using.
You could use it for tools. Pens. Candy. lol (You can tell I'm on Weight Watchers, can't ya?)
Anyway.
Jill has generously offered to donate one of these fabulous bags to a winner of a drawing we're going to do on my blog! (How fun is that? It's like a carnival.)
Mine looks like this;
And the inside is laminated.
I love this bag. I want to re-do my new scrapbook room in these colors. :)
So. Here's the deal. Leave a comment to this post on or before next Wednesday, May 7th. Then I will select one lucky winner to get their own bag like this from jill, the crafty goddess!
Good luck! :)
And Happy weekend!
Sooooooooo cute. I love this! I want one :o)
Posted by: Kristin | May 02, 2008 at 11:40 AM
what a fabulous idea!! it never occured to me to put scraps in a cute bag! and i TOTALLY agree with you on the switch, i do not buy any toys for my kids without one!!(now if all the relatives felt the same way.....)
Posted by: Tenny | May 02, 2008 at 11:45 AM
I second the motion for toys with an off switch, but it needs to be an off switch that is inside somewhere that the kids can't get to it. I turned a toy off on Mason yesterday and he flipped the switch right back on - grrrr!
Posted by: Amanda | May 02, 2008 at 11:51 AM
I LOVE it!
Posted by: Michelle | May 02, 2008 at 12:09 PM
I love the scraps bag! That pink polka dot looks very soft.
As far as toys with loud noises go-I never bought toys that made noise but the inlaws did and I used to remove the batteries after the kids went to bed and then when they didn't work the next day we would just explain the toys as being tired. After a couple of days playing with them without the sounds, they preferred them that way and didn't want the batteries put back into them (even when DH put them back in, the twins would ask that he take them back out!) They were able to make their own noises and make up their own stories without the loud obnoxious sounds coming from the toys themselves. Now, if that would only work for the music they are starting to listen to! LOL!
Posted by: Katherine | May 02, 2008 at 12:24 PM
soooooooooooooooo cute! almost too cute for scraps!! i love this.
Posted by: Krista | May 02, 2008 at 12:27 PM
Oh my goodness!!! How cute is that? Thanks for the chance to win one!
Susanne
Posted by: Susanne | May 02, 2008 at 12:30 PM
soooooooooooooooo cute! almost too cute for scraps!! i love this.
Posted by: Krista | May 02, 2008 at 12:30 PM
A toy with an off button, that would make too much sense!!!!
I always laugh when buying toys and they start talking for no reason at all.
That bag is super cute!!!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 02, 2008 at 01:59 PM
That is so cute! I think I would use it as like a scrap bag. It would be useful and stylish!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 02, 2008 at 02:25 PM
I love it - it's so cute. I'd seen these at a crop recently and my two friends who sew were going to make some but haven't done so yet - would love to have one! Thanks :)
Posted by: Becky O. | May 02, 2008 at 03:39 PM
Well, the pink one is cute-- there is no picture in the other space on my computer. Just an x.
Looks like a handy item!
Posted by: Karin A | May 02, 2008 at 05:09 PM
I think that not only should toys have off switches, I think children should also have an off switch. LOL. Glad you are back, I have missed you.
Here's hoping you draw my name.
Shaun
Posted by: Shaun | May 02, 2008 at 06:36 PM
That is adorable and a great idea. I have seen handmade ones of these before but this one is adorable.
Posted by: Lisa J. | May 02, 2008 at 07:09 PM
GASP!!!! I am in LOVE with that bag...The crazy thing is I just painted my new scrap room in those colours last Saturday...Maybe thats a sign:)
Trace
Posted by: Trace Geworsky | May 02, 2008 at 07:33 PM
that bag looks adorable. love it. love love it
Posted by: sarah | May 02, 2008 at 11:45 PM
Super cute bag! I recently purchased and devoured your "Scrapbooking Your Faith" book. Without a doubt, one of my all time favorites. Yes, the LO's were great, but the heart and soul in them just made me want to seek a deeper relationship with my Savior. Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Cilla | May 03, 2008 at 05:23 AM
Very cute bag!!! I agree noisy toys definitely need an off switch.
Posted by: Susie | May 03, 2008 at 05:28 AM
Love the scrap bag, it would go so well in my scrap space.
Posted by: jenny | May 03, 2008 at 05:39 AM
I agree with the off switch, after having 4 children I have had my fill - the only problem with the switch is that no matter where you put it - the kids figure it out - it is sometimes more exciting for them to figure out that part rather than play with the toy!!! Those bags are adorable - thanks for the opportunity to win!!!
Monique McCarthy
Posted by: Monique McCarthy | May 03, 2008 at 05:40 AM
this is sooo cute!! I would love to win one!! Thanks....Leslie Owens
Posted by: Leslie Owens | May 03, 2008 at 06:24 AM
What a great "bag" idea that like you said could be used for so many things. And cute too :)
Posted by: Jill | May 03, 2008 at 06:29 AM
That is so very cute!
Posted by: tiffy | May 03, 2008 at 06:40 AM
very cool and super cute bag.
Posted by: monicaintexas | May 03, 2008 at 08:03 AM
This is so adorable!!
Posted by: Laura Stewart | May 03, 2008 at 08:10 AM