Without further ado, our winners are:

Cam! Seriously, some people have all the luck… spending your summer “studying” in England, traveling throughout Europe, and now winning my fabulous prize!

Our other winner is not random. I picked this one all by myself…

Julie! Because not only did she know why my machines are named the way they are, but she used one of my favorite quotes in the movie. Sometimes, I do not know the meaning of propriety.

So, what did these lovely ladies win? Accessories! I’ve been having fun with yo-yos, getting ready for Christmas (more on that later). Julie and Cam, you can each choose a headband

Or maybe you’d like a single hair clip?

Or something to pin on your favorite jacket or purse to spice it up a bit?

In your favorite color, of course! (Cam, I chose, and you get pink.) Let me know what you prefer and I’ll get it sent right out to you.

My sister doesn’t understand these (although each green one pictured above was made by her. That’s right… I got my sister to craft with me while I sewed her track suit/costume for the show she’s in right now). I think they’re wonderful! If you had asked me about three years ago, I wouldn’t have understood either. That’s back when I wanted boys, because I wasn’t a girly girl. Then I had two adorable girl babies. You know, pink is like a fungus? It just grows on you. So do frilly fun girly things, if you let them.

And what do these have to do with Christmas? Well, it’s July, which means it’s time to get ready for Christmas! I’ve made a commitment this year for a handmade holiday. Most of my gifts will be handmade… and yo-yos play into that big time. Mom and I have a plan for her grandkids. Can’t wait!

So, to get ready for Christmas, I’m starting a little “Christmas in July” here at The Busy Bean. All month I will give you some gift ideas. There will be tutorials, recipes and ideas for all ages. If you don’t do handmade yourself, consider supporting the handmade community. I think you’ll find there is a lot of quality and individuality in the handmade community. I’ll be highlighting a few of my favorite handmade shops as well.

And of course, (shameless plug… after all, it is my blog) I am available for your custom bag, accessory or children’s clothing needs!

I appreciate all of the comments I received. It is awesome that with the hundreds of giveaways going on, people still left thoughtful, meaningful comments for me – more than just “enter me.” What wonderful people you all are!

Now, here are the winners:

Congratulations Kellie & Holly! I have sent you both an e-mail so you can tell me which strap cover is your favorite.

You know, giveaways seem to make me happy – giddy with excitement, really – how about you? I think we’ll do another one in the next few weeks. Here’s a hint… it will be out of the blue, and I’ll choose one of my followers at random to receive something of my choosing…

I’ve added a little button over on the side to make it easy to follow. Just click to join, and you can view my updates in the reader of your choice (I use Google Reader – Love it). If you’re already following me in a reader, just leave a comment here letting me know that, and I’ll be sure to include you in the next giveaway.