So Prop Junkies… I wanna make this whole Prop StAr thing fun and easy for everyone… me included hahaha

I’m making an executive decision (lol) and doing one LAST change to our Prop Star themed fun… I do really miss it being on FB, and seems our FB fans do too (the linkys are a tad annoying, dont ya thing?). So I’m going to announce 2 tutu winners… then for now on, the Prop StAr will be hosted on our facebook (like originally done)… with a little tweek to it.

And our tutu cuteness winners are…

I can help it.. I Love everything about this capture. Its childlike, whimsical, natural and just makes me feel all warm & fuzzy!

and runner up… which just made me giggle.

What little girl wouldnt love to do this shoot?!  (Or mama for that matter!)

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Heidi and Sara started out as two friends with a love of crafting, pretty much making things for their children and sharing their beautiful work with others.  Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara offer boutique quality clothing for boys and girls and hats and hair accessories for all ages.

This little model is wearing their beautiful cotton sun hat in Ecru with pretty accents of pink and sage.

You’ll find an array of gorgeous items in their shop, some hand crocheted by Heidi and others sewn by Sara.  When they’re not changing diapers, dressing up like Princesses and dropping kids off at school, they’re searching for the next crafting adventure!

Heidi and Sara are giving away an adorable newsgirl hat from their Etsy shop…. any color and size to one very lucky Prop Insanity reader!

So, who wants to win?!

All you have to do is make sure that you like Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara on Facebook.   Then, check out their Etsy shop, and come back here and leave us a comment telling us which item is your favorite.

And because they are SO SWEET, Prop Insanity readers can receive a 20% discount off all crocheted items in their store; just enter the code ‘Propinsanity20′ when checking out in the Crafting Adventures With Heidi and Sara Etsy Shop!

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As many of you know.. one of our wonderful PI writers, Lindsey Mills Photography, and have enjoyed and cherished her wonderful posts and features her on Prop Insanity….

Sadly, Lindsey lost her studio in a fire last week   It set ablaze (under investigation), and all was lost…. every single tidbit of goodness in her photography world, G.O.N.E.

Lindsey not only lost her studio and all of the equipment in it… but she also lost all of her props in the fire. And as you know… Lindsey LOVES HER PROPS! So, Prop Insanity is going to be doing a fundraiser for Lindsey, and gathering anything from newborn hats, blankets, posing pillow, & wraps, to toddler goodies like headbands, hats… etc… anything, everything!

All of this… was lost…

We are looking for donations near and far… in every category possible, to help Lindsey Mills Photography get back on her feet and shooting behind the lens as she loves… and is so fabulous at!   As her motto says…  A LIFE… A LOVES… A LENS… so lets show her our support, gratitude and huge hearts by helping her get back to her LOVE, photography.

TO DONATE.. simply comment below leaving your
SHOP NAME, LINK/URL, & DONATION ITEM.…
I will tally items, shop names & urls… and gather add’l information… than contact each vendor on our list below.

If you dont have props, but want to help…
monetary donations can be sent via paypal to lindseymillsphotography@gmail.com

As our thanks to YOU for your support… we will then post a special blog feature here, saying THANK YOU with shop url links back to your stores.

I personally cannot imagine the feeling of losing everything I have worked so hard for… having it taken away from me in a puff of smoke and flame… but I do know one thing, we can help make Lindsey smile again!  Pi is an amazing community, and I’m proud to be part of it!

And if you can’t donate, just help spread the word to those you know…

Share this on your FACEBOOK…
Tweet about our Fundraiser for Lindsey…
Pin away our image below on PINTEREST…
Any help is still help… and we more than appreciate it.

Due to high insurance deductibles… Lindsay has been cleaning and paying for repairs out of pocket

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Happy Saturday (again – it seems like I’m always posting on Saturdays!). I’ve been looking forward to sharing today’s shop with you. Not only does Goodnight Mouse have the most adorable name for a shop, Jessica also knits the most beautiful newborn and baby hats.

Here is one of Jessica’s gorgeous newborn wraps, photographed by the talented Sarah Booth Photgraphy (she has kindly provided a couple of the images for this post). I love how it wraps around baby’s shoulders and creates a beautiful line to the image.

I really wish I could knit. I keep telling myself I’m going to learn, but I never get around to it. I even tried teaching myself via youtube videos, but I just don’t have the knack for it. So instead, I turn other accomplished crafters when I want to add to my newborn and baby prop stash. And Jessica with Goodnight Mouse is incredibly skilled at knitting. Her work is absolutely masterful – the stitches are perfect, and her designs are too cute for words. I absolutely adore this pixie hat!

I originally came across Jessica’s shop when I was searching Etsy for an aviator hat for a 6-month-old’s portrait session. I love the little earflap aviator hats, but the detachable felt goggles on this hat are the icing on the cake. This little man’s mom just about died from the cuteness when I put this hat on her baby’s head. And she says it’s the first hat he’s willingly kept on his head since he learned how to take hats off by himself!

Have I mentioned that I love pixie hats? One of my favorite things about Goodnight Mouse is the beautiful yarn colors she offers. Everything is soft, delicate, and perfect for newborns. And she offers a huge variety of colors for both boys and girls. The designs are simple, the fit is perfect, and the hats enhance the image rather than detracting from the beautiful baby being photographed. That’s my idea of the perfect prop.

These sweet li’l pixies work equally well for outdoor sessions! This particular model decided naptime was over by the time we took her outdoors, but the hat kept her nice and warm, and she was content to lie in my cradle for a few minutes.

Here’s a closeup of one of Jessica’s dreamy hats. Check out the yummy texture of the yarn and the beautiful stitching. These hats will make a fantastic, timeless addition to your newborn hat collection.

Goodnight Mouse is offering a 10% discount code to her Etsy Shop. Simply enter the code “propinsanity” between now and Saturday, May 19th to enjoy 10% off your purchase.

She’s also offering a $50 gift certificate to her Etsy shop to one lucky PI reader. To win, make sure to “Like” her Facebook Page. Then, head on over to her Etsy shop, and check out all the captivating items in her shop. Come back here, and leave a comment letting us know which item in the shop you just can’t live without!

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Poppy Tree Frames

A frame shop with a great little twist.
Along side their gorgeously crafted painted frames, there also lies something truly unique and really fun…

Now in my new studio/store front, I have 4 Poppy Tree Frames frames… a gorgeous double layered one, 2 painted pretties… which you can see the great styles below.

However, my 4th and favorite frame is a real piece of work, piece of art…

What I find truely unique about Poppy Tree Frames, and what sets them apart from the rest, is their fabulous printed frames.  In an assortment of great colors and prints, you can really turn up the fun with these pretty frames.
I purchased a beautiful pink vintage printed frame, and was more than excited and impressed when I had it in hand… its more than lovely, its PERFECT!

Want more? You can also find them on FACEBOOK, of course!

DISCOUNT ALERT!

Use coupon code is “propinsanity.”
That code will be good for 10% off anything in the store, for the next 7 days.

WHO WANTS TO WIN?!
One lucky reader will win a $100 gc to their shop.
How to enter? EASY!
Visit their shop (link above) and peek around,
come back here and leave a comment on which frame is your FAVORITE!

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