Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday dear Elizab…
Oh right, the REAL purpose of this post! Well, not only is today my 27th birthday, it is also the launch of my new blog and new etsy shop! elizabethcarroll.wordpress.com will now forward to www.thinkliz.com. Those of you that have a subscription to the blog need not worry, your rss feed will be exactly the same. You don’t need to change anything! But I would love for you to stop by the site and let me know what you think of the need blog design (and please excuse any weird quirks – it’s not showing up how it was on the test site).
And the etsy shop… I’m going to start off selling some of my free pattern items and some jewelry (remember the leaf earrings/necklace set? They got such a good response from you guys that I’m putting them in the shop!) and the hopefully expand to other things. This is for those of you who don’t sew! I’ll be adding one item every day or so for awhile to get maximum exposure on their ‘new items listed’ page so please check back regularly. I’m eventually thinking of putting together gift sets for new moms with slings, nursing covers, bibs and burp rags too! Someday I hope to learn how to screen print and knit so those items may join the shop later on. I also want to start thrifting more fabric and make some adaptive reuse items… I’d love to know what you would like to see in the shop – please let me know.
And on to the real point! To celebrate all of these new things (and my birthday!), I’m giving away a Diana hobo to someone who comments on this post! The giveaway will remain open until midnight on Christmas Eve and I’ll announce the winner on Christmas day using the random number generator. Think of this as my Christmas present to you. Those of you reading on facebook, please head over to www.thinkliz.com and comment on the blog post, NOT the facebook post. I won’t be able to count comments on the facebook post – sorry! And all you blog stalkers out there (yes I’m talking to you), I am expecting you guys to show up on this one! So comment away and let me know who you are! I’m sorry to say that I can’t ship outside of the US and Canada right now. Sorry international friends!
So here’s the bag:
Pretty, right? That’s Alexander Henry’s “mocca” fabric. It could be all yours if you leave a comment on this post! And here’s what I’m going to do, refer a friend to comment on this post and I’ll give you one extra entry – just have your friend say that you referred them and then you post an additional comment telling me who you referred.
Good luck everyone!
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Wow, I’m the first one! This is really exciting. I love that bag too!
Beth, I love the new blog design it is very you (not surprised about the green
and the bag is super cute too! Happy Birthday!
Such a cute bag!!!
First off, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETH!!! Secondly, your new blog design ROCKS! I love the green retro design. I’m so excited for you – gonna check out your etsy shop today. I think having a “Mom Kit” is very cool. Of course, I’m gonna be bias and say anything “baby” will be cool in the shop, but other stuff like purses/bags, crafty stuff, even tons of patterns (I’m all about expanding my sewing abilities!).
Happy Birthday Beth!!! And I L.O.V.E. your new blog design! Crossing my fingers over here that I win your first give away! I’m so excited that you are starting your etsy shop!
Happy Birthday Beth! Your new blog design is awesome and all your branding on the esty sight is great!You’re so inspiring! I can’t wait to see all you will do with this new venture.
BETH! Happy birthday
You are such a blessing and I LOVE the new site! Thanks for letting me be a part of the unveiling 
Like I said last night about the Diana hobo you’re giving away….”this one’s my favorite” 
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Ha! God Bless and again, congrats on the new site! It’s wonderful
First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY and congrats on your new venture!!! Secondly, your son is an absolute doll and how come boys always have such great lashes!!!
My sister has a little girl coming in February and I would just love that pocket sling for her to carry the baby around while she is also trying to corral her little boy! I just wish I knew how to sew…
Happy Birthday Beth! Just checking out the new Blog- it looks great and so excited to see you have an Etsy shop- some of my best purchases have been from etsy
Much love to you and your family this Christmas!
1st of all – I love reading your blog! Happy Birthday and congratulations on the new site. Your family is lovely! – Ginger
I love this bag! I have been wanting a new bag for a while, but just haven’t had the time or the money to find one. This one would be prefect!
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
I love that bag! And congrats on opening the Etsy shop… I write for re-nest.com and my post today is all about how great Etsy shop folks are. Head over to re-nest.com at 1pm today to check it out!
Happy Birthday friend! I hope you have an amazing birthday. Us December birthdays have to look out for each other
Happy Birthday Beth & Congrats on the new Etsy Shop! So FUN! Isn’t it great when you can take your fun hobbies and make them your “job”
. Super cute bag, too!
this is my sis, beth! check out her blog
Super cute bag! Love your creativity.
Liz! Love this new purse… the chic design and adorable fabric. You did a great job and I really like your blog design as well. I always like green…
Have a great birthday!
Happy Birthday Beth!!! Love the new site and that bag!!
And congrats on the new shop!!
Happy Birthday! Beautiful purse, I think I need one or 10!! I prefer not to think of myself as a blog stalker since I’ve been subscribing for a long time and make all of your recipes! Thanks for keeping a fantastic blog!
Hi Beth! Great blog! You asked about items for your shop… I LOVED that apron you made a few months back. I hope you know the one I’m talking about. What can I say, I’m just the kind of girl that wants an adorable frilly apron (that’s still tasteful of course – which that one is!)! If you end up putting it up, let me know – I’d be interested in one!
And the bag is adorable too of course! I’m so jealous of you ladies that sew so well!
Love, love the new site! Way to go on the Etsy store too!
Love the Diana hobo, have the pattern saved and hope to make some once I get some awesome fabric.
Happy Birthday!
Oh and I love the lizard! I was actually lizardgirl for a loooong time with an old email.
Will do! Thanks!
My dad always called me ‘Lizard’ growing up . . . there is something nostalgic about it!
I definitely want to put the Krista Apron in the shop! I also need to do a tutorial on it to share on the blog! I’m hoping to make one soon.
Fantastic new site! Love the bag too!
Pick me! Pick Me! And Happy birthday too!
I love the bag and the new site. I love the purse you made M a couple of years ago. She still uses it and I still threaten to steal it from her!!!
Happy Birthday!
The new blog looks great! Love the “Think Liz” name. I have tons of potential blog posts saved on my computer but I always get stuck at what to call my blog and I never get any further than that.
Oh crap the cat just knocked down the Christmas tree..
I’m back. Had to do a bit of clean up!
Where was I… Oh, yes. Your name is so clever! How did you come up with it?
I’m happy that you are shipping to Canada.
Michelle
michelou[at]gmail[dot]com
P.S. I don’t consider myself a stalker since I’ve commented a few times (thanks again for the baby sling tutorial!)
Love the bag! Referred by Ginger Morby
The bag is beautiful! I’m going to try the Phoebe bag.
CUTE bag, Beth! I may post this on my blog too, if you don’t mind!
Happy Birthday, Beth!
The new site design is lovely – and I love the header at your Etsy shop site as well.
Love the new blog! Can’t wait to check out your next recipe… And hopefully win this bag!
good luck on launching the etsy shop. i’ll have to check it out when i have a few more moments than my quick lunch break.
yay for the new endeavor!
I guess I’m sort of a stalker. I commented way back when, but I love your blog! I look forward to looking at it everyday. I had a baby girl 10 1/2 weeks ago, so I love your baby posts and seeing what the future holds. I’m going to subscribe so I’m no longer considered a “stalker”! Congrats on the new shop, can’t wait to go look at it.!
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday virtual friend! How could I NOT comment when such a bag in at stake? Many blessings on the Etsy launch…its about time you joined that world!
Thanks for inspiring me to get cookin and sewing too! After having my third baby 3 months ago, I finally entered my sewing room last night and made my daughter a Christmas present. I’ll post it on my blog later today!
Peace,
Jen
I need to make a few more of those – they are really cute!
Please do! What’s your blog address?
Blog stalker #36(ish) reporting for duty!
Happy birthday! I’m excited to take a look at your Etsy store, because all the stuff you make on your blog is super cute! I also think the mommy gift sets are a really great idea. I’ve been wanting to learn how to make some of the stuff you make so that I can give them to my many, many friends who are having kids these days.
You only get to enter once! Had to delete your other comment… The threaded comments aren’t counted though, so you can reply away on those…
Happy happy birthday Beth! Yes I am a fellow blog stalker…but hey atleast I know you! Although I am not the seamstress, I do love to cook now…and I have tried many of your recipes out…and thank you for introducing me to smitten kitchen! Between the two of your blogs, I always have something new and delicious to try. Your little man is sooo cute, and I’m glad everything is going so well for you and your family! Merry Christmas!
p.s. I would buy those sets for moms because what a great, hip, useful gift for new mothers!
Happy Birthday! Mine was the 11th. What a beautiful bag!
Happy Birthday!!! I’m excited about the updates to your Etsy shop!!
WOO! HOO! Happy Happy birthday sweet heart! I love the bag and everything you make! I hope you are well loved today and have a great one!!
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday! And yay for your Etsy shop! As for shop ideas, I love all of the jewelry you make (especially earrings), and patterns, purses, and aprons are great. Other ideas are grocery totes, portfolios, pajama pants, softies, ornaments, napkins, lunch bags, headbands, and laundry bags – basically everything I want but don’t have time to make! Personally, I think you should sell fabric too, but I might be biased because I could just drive over and buy fabric from you.
I hope you have a wonderful birthday!
Love the new site and the bag! I used your pattern to make my first purse for my sister for Christmas. It’s too adorable! A little tiring for me to make in one sitting, but so worth it once it was done. Thanks for the free pattern, Love you lady!
Love the new blog!!! Sooo cute!! And I loved your post about Christmas and consumerism. Really want to be better about putting the focus on Christ and others and not stuff. And once I learn how to use a pattern I will def be buying them from you!!
Great bag! Referred by Jill A
Hey Beth! Happy Birthday! I’m so excited about your new etsy store-congrats! Amanda referred me to your new site- so exciting!
Aw Beth, Happy Birthday! Congrats on your new blog!
Love it all! I have no doubt your etsy shop is thrive as all of your creativity is lovely!
I love what you are doing! Everything is beautiful. I have never sewn and never have had an interest until you did all this and now I want to learn. Good luck and have a great birthday!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! and Congratulations on opening your etsy shoppe and your new blog!
I love your blog and all your wonderful recipes, tips on baby, and crafty designs! Thanks for offering a giveaway! I sure would like to win
I love the bag AND the blog design! It is all very cute!
I’ve been lurking for a while. Sorry about that! But I love your new site and I love that bag! Congratulations on starting your Etsy shop. I hope you get some good business!
Happy Birthday, friend!! And congrats on all the wonderful and fun newness!!
Happy Birthday and Congratulations! You are so talented I can’t wait to check out your etsy!
YAAAAY love it! I’m so excited for you, and I can’t wait to send your etsy link to errrbuddy i know!
yaaaaaay!!!!!
Once again I am in awe of your talent. I love that bag so much!! Thanks for having things for people like me who don’t sew.
How do I subscribe to your blog?
Margo
Enter your e-mail in the box that’s right below the free patterns!
Hi Elizabeth, I really enjoy reading your blogs. I am a grandma (Rachael’s mother) but still enjoy all your how to’s, sewing, cooking etc. And your little boy is such a sweety. Call Rachael, she has some news! Congrats on your new blog site and a very Happy Birthday.
WOW, you have 63 comments. The odds are rough on this giveaway. Anyways, I really like the new design. Maybe it’s the green, but you did a great job. I’ll friend you on etsy too. Good luck with all the new ventures! Happy late birthday by 19 minutes!
Beth! I like it! It’s amazing how easy you make it seem to design and sew and cook. I think when I graduate in May and am jobless, I need to become your apprentice and learn how to make things…but I might just be tempted to chunk the machine out the window in the beginning…
So I think I have to give full credit to Jason – he is kinda silly and one day decided he needed to buy the ‘ThinkLiz’ domain name. . . It’s taken him a couple of months to convince me that it was a good idea to move the blog and name my shop ThinkLiz but now I love it too!
Some news, eh? That’s really exciting! And from your self proclaimed ‘grandma’ status, I think I have some inkling of an idea as to what that news is!
You MUST send me pictures of the bag! I want to see your sewing creations!
I keep thinking about selling fabric. . . it would be a lot of fun! I think I’d be tempted to keep it all for myself though.
Anna! It’s so good to hear from you! Glad to hear you’re cooking up a storm. I love Deb at Smitten Kitchen. I think we have the same taste buds.
I am getting to work on the mom sets because it seems that a lot of people would like to have those. Stay tuned to the shop and I’ll get some in there pronto!
Well done Elizabeth! The blog looks gorgeous and really reflects you as a persona and yourlife style. Love the etsy shop…I will be sure to make a purchase in the near future…gotta love those bags!
All the best,
Jenny
Great new site! I love it. And I see how you get people to comment!
I noticed that my mom commented earlier…she always mentions your blog to me because she reads it and likes what you write, especially that you sew because she likes to. Well, my mom is already a gma 8 times, but I will make it 9 in June! 
We are excited! BTW, I’ve been thinking about that sling and nursing cover you made…let me know when you are putting any in your shop…or would you make a custom one?
And HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you and Jason and Jude have some happy moments today!
Yay – this lurker is coming out! Love your site and the new look!
Yay! You’re due in June! Congratulation!!! Too exciting! Start looking around for fabric you like – I would love to make you a sling and nursing cover!
Cute bag. congrats on the the website.
Hi Beth. You dont know me but I went to school with your husband. I stumbled on your blog after Jason mentioned it. I now freguently stalk it. (j/k) You have inspired me to want to learn to sew. The apron will be my first project. I also love the recipes. I too am always looking for a new dinner or great dessert to feed my boys. Anyways congrats on the new blog ant etsy. I look forward to new recipes!
Wow – I love the new blog, and congrats on the new etsy shop!!! You are awesome!
Cute bag.
Ps. I was referred by Jennifer Worthen.
Beth! I love the new website, and that bag is AMAZING!! You are so talented!! I would love to talk to you soon about organic food and such. We watched Food, Inc. today and it peaked our interest.
Glad you guys are doing well!
Cynthia
beth! the logo website is fantastic!! thanks so much for all your help and comments. we really appreciate it!! and i never said happy bday on my last comment so i just wanted to say happy bday and i hope you had a fantastic night with your cute family. your baby boy is just soooo cute!! i love those cheeks!! keep letting us know what you think of our logos as we try some out…and did you love made?? she is sooo good. she has great boy clothes. they are really so hard to find patterns for. i cant wait to see your little pants!
LOVE it! the new blog look and the bag!! great work!
Love your blog! And your baby (mine has the same shirt as Jude was wearing in your last post–I love it!). Happy birthday to you…and I’ll admit, I wouldn’t mind winning that CUTE bag! You have some of the greatest stuff!
Happy Birthday! Cool
Site!
Really cute! I love the new look!
Holy cow, you have a LOT of readers! I’m a little late commenting, and a LOT late telling you happy bday! So…I’ll do both. I’m about to go favorite your etsy shop for sure! (: Such a cute bag, I’m glad you’re finally doing this – I think you’ll love it!
As a fellow new mommy, cloth diaper user, and food lover, I love your blog!
Hi there! I found this website one day through relevant magazine online. I love the recipes. I was just given my mom’s old sewing machine and will have to brush up on my skills.
Hi, Liz! What an incredibly impressive website – and furthermore, the handbag is FABULOUS! Your skill set is an amazing gift from God.
beth you amaze me! everything looks great! i need to check out your blog more often when im bored at work:)
miss you!
Thanks Holly! I miss you too!
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