Visit HumbleLuna for Cyber Monday!

Hello Friends! I just wanted to let you know there are a few new items up for sale at Humble Luna and I am offering free shipping today 12/1/14 for Cyber Monday with the coupon code CyberMoon.

First  there are a few new dragon tail costumes in a hot pink with purple polka dots and a dark forest green tail with olive green spots. 

 A few fun and funky clothing items are available made from a bright vintage corduroy that can be made to order in your child's custom size. There is still plenty of time to have these made for the holidays.

There is also a new Christmas Elf hat costume available that would be fun for holiday parties or for caroling around the neighborhood.

Please stop by Humble Luna for Cyber Monday.

Happy Holidays!

Skirts Sale and Recent Sewing Projects.....

Hello Friends! I have been having computer issues so I haven't had the chance to mention that my Etsy shop HumbleLuna is have a spring skirt sale, $5 off with the coupon code: SPRINGSWING.

I planed to have the sale go through the month of May but I am thinking I might extend it since my computer issues have prevented me from listing new skirts as often as I would have liked to.

Anyway, I have several sizes up now and will be listing more in the next several weeks. Please remember I am always happy to do custom work don't be shy to ask!

Here are some of the new skirts available:

 I always feel a little sad when I make a skirt for Etsy that just sits there unsold when Nalah could have worn it so I made one for her too.

I also made a custom order for an old high school friend who has a little one year old. It turned out pretty fun!

During this little spring sewing marathon I got a little nostalgic for the old patchwork pants my friends and I used to make back in high school. Phish tour pants circa 1997. Well, my patchwork pants wearing days are over but I thought it would be fun to make a pair for Nalah.
I am thinking of making a few pairs of these for my shop too.
 

                         I would have totally rocked mushroom pants back in the day.

Shamrock crowns at HumbleLuna!

Hello friends, I just wanted to mention that there are some new fun shamrock crowns in my Etsy Shop just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

There is still time to get them shipped in time. Stop in and take a look.

Thank you!

HumbleLuna

Please help me help them!

Sending prayers to the families of those lost in the storms.

 I am scared to death of tornadoes. I have had reoccurring nightmares where I am surrounded by them. The long, narrow, twisting ones. The sky is filled with them and I just watch them surround me. Often times I am in my childhood home and my parents are both outside doing mundane chores such as mowing the lawn and hanging laundry on the line to dry. I am desperate to get them to come inside and down into the basement but they just act like it is no big deal and continue on with their yard work. In my dreams the tornadoes never actually get me, it is just purely the horror of the anticipation.

I started having these dreams when I was teenager after I witnessed the tragic accidental death of a friend. I am sure it is just my brains way of processing death and the inescapable nature of it. I wish these dreams would resolve, but I still get them, weekly.

I grew up in the Midwest where tornadoes were a very real threat. I have never been in one or seen one in my real life. To me they are just a surreal nightmare. But unfortunately they are very real. I can't imagine having to go through what so many people are dealing with right now after the recent tornadoes that have ripped across middle part of our country. 

I really want to help them.

I pledge to donate 25% of my HumbleLuna sales for the rest of the month of May(at least) to help the victims of the tornado in Oklahoma. I don't have money to give but I am hoping to raise money the only way I can at the moment.  I really want to help. Please help me help them!!

     Humbleluna

New Fleece Gnome Hats

I have added yet some more new items to my Etsy shop and though I would share them here as well. I designed these gnome hats a long time ago but have just got around to getting pictures of them and posting them on my shop.
It is time to pay the Midwives so I am shamelessly promoting my shop until I can do so, hope you understand. Please tell your friends about Humble Luna!
I am always happy to take custom orders. If you would like a particular color or size I would be happy to accommodate.
More info on the gnome hats here.

And the winner is.......

MamaWestWind is the winner if the dragon tail giveaway. Congratulations! Thanks to everyone who participated. I plan to have several more Giveaways during the holiday season, I think the next giveaway will be for some cozy fleece pants or a pair of fingerless mittens.
Don't forget 20% of my sales this month will be donated to whatchagonnado.org to help families of children that are battling cancer. Support handmade and a wonderful organization at the same time!

October Giveaway!

Why not welcome my favorite month of the year with a giveaway?
Having a shop that focuses mainly on children's costumes, this is my super busy time of the year. I have been spending the last few days glued to the sewing machine for most of my waking hours trying to build up my inventory for the coming holiday season. So why not share some of the dragon tail love with my blog friends?
For the giveaway I am offering a green dragon tail costume with your choice of polka dot color. I will ship the costume before Halloween just in case your little one might want to trick or treat as a dragon. The tail also works as a dinosaur...maybe a crocodile or alligator as well.

There are four possible chances to win:
1. Simply leave a comment on this post....maybe tell me what your polka dot color preference would be, or what your child is dressing as for Halloween this year:)
2. Favorite my Etsy shop : Humbleluna.etsy.com
3. Follow my blog(if you already go go ahead and leave another comment:)
4. Like HumbleLuna on Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/pages/HumbleLuna/151654328204499

Go ahead and leave a comment for each that you chose to do.

Also 20% of my Etsy sales this month are going to a great cause, whatchagonnado.org, an organization that helps families with a child battling cancer. Please click the link in my sidebar for more information. What a great way to help other families and get a cute costume at the same time!
I will keep the Giveaway open until October 10th. Please make sure there is a link to you or e-mail address with your comment so I can contact you if you win:)

Happy October Friends, are you planning your Halloween costumes yet?

A Giveaway Day!

I am happy to be part of the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway this year.
Here is your chance to win a Dragon tail costume from my Etsy shop,
HumbleLuna.

All you have to do for a chance to win is leave a comment below sharing what your favorite costume from childhood was. ( Due to shipping costs contest only open to residents of the United States).
If you sign up to follow my blog I will add you a second time into the drawing.
Thanks for stopping by and good luck.
I will draw the winners name randomly, the good old fashioned way.
****The Giveaway ends at midnight on May 25th****

A Local Shout Out....

(Solomon modeling my fleece star pants sold on my Etsy shop and locally at Aster&Bee)

I am happy to have my Humbleluna costumes and clothing be a part of the cute new shop in S.E. Portland called Aster&Bee. They are having a Grand Opening Saturday(tomorrow) from 3-6 with music and story time and a raffle. Please check them out!!!

So grateful...

I just wanted to say thank you for all the kind people who supported HumbleLuna this holiday season. I really means a lot to me and my family! It is so wonderful to support handmade and the people who work hard to make a living that way. I hope someday I can make a living off of the work I create, it is my passion, and the best paying* job I can think of (besides a Children's book illustrator)!* Not best paying as in a lot of money, just best job that you can be paid for, unlike being a stay at home mama, which is the best job, but not a good way to make any money, unfortunately.
This is only my second Christmas season for my little Etsy shop. I am still new to this and learning as I go. I am also coming to realize that making homemade gifts for all of my extended family while running a business selling handmade crafts is very difficult. The problem this year was I was getting almost all custom orders, so that means I was selling things I hadn't made yet which can be very overwhelming. Can you believe I knit 57 pairs of fingerless toddler mittens?
One lesson I learned is that I need to stop knitting at night while watching foreign films with subtitles, I fear I will soon blind myself or go cross eyed.
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining. I am very grateful, but still very busy.
I have a few large orders left to fill. Thanks also to the folks who were so very patient and ordered for after the holidays. Whew, is all I can say.
Also, a very special little man in my world is turning 3 on the New Year and this mama has a lot to get in order for that special day including a special request for a "Lellow duck cake".
A very safe and Happy New Year to all!