I'm shaving my head!

As some of you know, in one week, I will have my head shaved to raise money for the St. Baldirck's Foundation and childhood cancer research.  I set a $1,500 goal - and I'm a little over half way there.

I am shaving my head in honor of two of the bravest little princesses I've ever seen: Carolyn https://www.facebook.com/Carolynprayers and Katie https://www.facebook.com/katielynnsjourney

I'd be honored and overjoyed if you'd be willing to help me reach my goal.  You can donate through my St. Baldrick's page here:  https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/716185/2014

I will, of course, post before, during, and after pictures - I know from past experience that I do not look completely horrible bald - so that's a major plus.

I'll leave you with this pic of sweet Katie in the Anna hat I made for her.

Please help me help Katie and Carolyn.

                                                                                                                   -Nikki

Making an effort...

In an effort to blog more frequently (I'm terrible - my last post was a year and half ago?! Really?!), I will be showcasing my new line right here - on my blog.

I just finished an adorable patriotic hat and legwarmer set.  Red, white, and blue is my favorite color combo for summer - always!  That will be up as soon as I can get pictures.  

For now, I leave you with this - my brand new newborn slouchy hat:

I have to admit that I might enjoy knitting more than crocheting at the moment!

-Nikki

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!!

Good morning!

The winners of the Ravens Beanies are Heather Petry and DeAnna Wetzel!

Please email me within 48 hours with the size beanie you'd like and your shipping address!

Thank you all for participating!

<3

Ravens, Baby!

Alright all you Ravens' fans - your team is headed to Super Bowl 47 - what are you going to do now?

I know!  Enter to win one of TWO of these fabulous Ravens' beanies!

How, you ask?

Rafflecopter, of course!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And The Winner Is....

To try to make things as fair as possible, I wrote each name on a piece of paper (or two or three if you did any of the extra entries).

Then I folded them up and put them in my husband's bowler hat:

Then my beloved husband played Vanna White for me.

And the WINNER IS:

DOMINIQUE RUDEGEAIR!!!!

Dominique, you have 48 hours to claim your prize!

Thank you ALL for helping me brighten a dear friend's weekend!

<3

-Nikki

A Just Because Type of Give Away!

     Want to win a hat of your choice from my shop?  Here's how!

    First, a little background:  The above is one of my favorite photos.  I love everything about it.  It was taken by the absolutely fantastic Danielle of Remember When Family Photo, LLC.  Not only am I privileged to get gorgeous photos of my work from this amazingly talented lady, but I'm incredibly privileged to call her my friend.

    Now on to the give away!  Here's what you have to do:

1. You must like (or already be a fan) of my Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/A.Lil.Loopy.
2. You must like (or already be a fan) of Remember When Family Photography, LLC on Facebook:  www.facebook.com/rememberwhenfamilyphoto and you must show her some <3 while you're there (and why not book a photo shoot with her if you live in her area - not a requirement for the give away - but you won't regret it if you do).
3. You must comment here, on my blog, that you have followed steps 1 & 2.  Please message me via Facebook if you are having trouble commenting here.

Extra entry #1:  Share this on your Facebook page for an extra entry - make sure your share is set to "public" so that I can verify this step!

Extra entry #2:  Become a follower of my blog.

    I will randomly select a winner on Monday, July 23rd, at 8:00 p.m. CST.  The winner will then have 48 hours to claim their prize.

It's My Birthday!

Today is my birthday!!!

Happy birthday to me!!!

I thought that since I'm having such a fantastic day, I'd share a bit of that with all of you!  So I'm having a little give away.

The Rules:

1.  You must like my Facebook page:  www.facebook.com/A.Lil.Loopy

2.  You must show some love to Jaimie over at Once Upon a Dream Photography (she's responsible for the adorable photo above):  www.facebook.com/onceuponadreamphotos

3.  You must share this blog post on your page - please make sure to set that post to public so that I can see it!

4.  You must comment here - on my blog - saying that you've completed these steps.  You can post anonymously - that's fine.  If you have trouble posting, let me know please.

The Prize:

I will use random.org to select a winner.  That person will receive their choice of hat from my shop.  If we make it to 100 entries, I'll draw for a second winner (now you know why you're sharing on your page)!

I'm going to leave this contest open until Tuesday, April 17th at 8:00 p.m. CST.

Good luck!

-Nikki