Review of 'Handmade by Me 4 U' + Crocheted Hat Giveaway!

I've told you all about my love of needle crafts (and my hatred of any medical needles!) and how I always have a list of projects I want to do on my 'when I get time' list.  I love the feeling of creating something beautiful from nothing... or just a ball of yarn.  Well, recently I ran into someone on Etsy that loves needle crafts just as much as I do!  My fellow yarn lover's name is Heather and she owns a shop called "Handmade by Me 4 U". Heather has 2 boys that she says, "inspire her creations." 

Heather's specialty is crocheted hats- mainly for babies and kids.  Along with hats, she also sells diaper covers, infant photo props, and towel bibs.  She has perfect 100% positive feedback from other Etsy users and has sold over 170 items.  It's no surprise, either, after looking at the adorable items in her shop!  I'm so impressed!

I was sent one of Heather's crocheted 2T-3T hats for review.  It is a super cute and hilarious 'Angry Bird' hat!  I'm sure any 'Angry Birds' fans would instantly be in love with this hat (and the green pig hat she also sells)!  The hat was really soft and well made.  You can tell that Heather spent quality time making it.  This hat is definitely warm and will be perfect for our upcoming Minnesota Fall and Winter.  My 18 month old son just loves his new hat, too!  He walks around wearing it... even in the 80+ degree heat!  He even insisted upon taking a nap wearing this hat.  Apparently, he feels so stylish wearing it!

I want to show you a few more of the items that Heather has for sale at her shop- they are just so cute!

There are a few hats that are just perfect for Fall!  Check out these little ear flap football hats!  How creative is Heather?!?  I love all the details from the braided ties all the way down to the football laces.  She also makes them in blue and brown with no flower for the little man in your life.

And what says Fall more than a deep orange colored pumpkin?  Imagine how adorable that little baby is gonna look for your photo shoot this Autumn wearing this... a pumpkin for your Pumpkin!  And besides looking fashionable and over-the-top cute, this little hat will keep those baby ears toasty warm on chilly Autumn days.

If you are looking for something that will really make a statement, you should check out these awesome owl hats for boys and girls!  I personally have a thing for owl hats.  I made my son one to go along with his 1st birthday party theme and I must say, he looked adorable.  I think an owl hat suits any kiddo!

 

If you are looking for something simpler, there are several different styles of hats to choose from.  And don't forget about her photo props like diaper covers and hammocks to go along with all of the precious hats!

And now, for the most exciting part!  You can win one of these awesome hats, courtesy of Heather at Handmade by Me 4 U!  The hats are available in sizes that will fit a preemie to a 10 year old, so they should be perfect for any kid in your life.  Actually, Heather gives the head circumferences of each size on her Etsy site to help with proper sizing.  According her sizing chart, the largest size would even fit me!  So, if you see something you like for a kid or yourself, you'll need to just take a quick measurement and see if you're in luck!

Here's how to win:

It is so easy!  All you have to do to enter is leave me a comment telling me who you want to win this hat for!  Please include your email so I can contact the winner!- This entry must be completed before you complete any extra entries. 

Extra Entries (Make sure you leave me a comment for each of these you did!):

'Like' Handmade by Me 4 U on Facebook- 1 extra entry

Follow my blog with Google Friend Connect- 1 extra entry

Follow Heather's blog with Google Friend Connect- 1 extra entry

Vote for my blog on Picket Fence (Icon on right)- 1 extra entry (can be done daily)

Leave a comment telling me which item in Heather's shop is your favorite!- 1 extra entry

Share this giveaway on Facebook!- 1 extra entry

Please use individual comments for each entry to make choosing the winner randomly with Random.org simpler.  This giveaway is open to USA residents.  Giveaway ends on September 24th, 2011 at Noon CST.  I will email the winner and they will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

Good luck!  Please spread the word!!! 

*I was given this product for review purposes.  All of my opinions about this product are solely my own.  Your opinions may differ.  I was not compensated to write this post in any way.*

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