Darlene Carroll - Bee Sew Whimsical
Take a journey and visit Bee Sew Whimsical, a warm and friendly online store for all those that are whimsical at heart. We stock patterns for patchwork, appliqué, stitcheries, dolls, beaded jewelry, prim “needfuls” (notepads, handmade candle melts, linen sprays) and so much more is always buzzing into our hive.
Owner of Bee Bee Sew Whimsical is me… Darlene Carroll. My aim is for visitors to our site to feel at home, browse and shop at your heart’s content in a safe and secure place. You’re always welcome at Bee Sew Whimsical.
I started Bee Sew Whimsical in August 2004…. mostly just sorting paper work out, designing patterns with Snickerdoodle Dreams and getting yummy goodies to sell worldwide. My aim is to “Plant smiles… Grow Giggles in your everyday crafting life and be inspired to create! This lead to expanding Bee Sew Whimsical to the internet in May 2005 - a huge undertaking that proved successful. In late 2006, I opened up a part of my home as a little “mini boutique” store, in which customers are always welcome with a cuppa on hand while you get to see everything up close and personal. Feel free to contact me with your queries or just to say hello!! September 2007, saw the introduction of The Whimsical Honeypot - a monthly PDF booklet newsletter - free to subscribers only… which is proving highly successful. It features:- Guest Honeypots (designers) with their little gift to share, coupons, specials, competitions, ramblings and features a Kid’s section also… after all, they are our next generation of crafters!
I am privileged to work with Heather Thompson (Snickerdoodle Dreams - a US based graphic designer and friend). I work Heather’s gorgeous graphical designs into the bee-autiful patchwork/stitchin’ patterns/projects that are found on our website. We have also collaborated on stitchery booklets and currently work on other fun projects within Heather’s new “ClipArt Heaven” subscription area. In 2006, Heather and I put together a Breast Cancer Fundraising initiative with…Hope’s Possibilities. I’m a part of Heather’s creative team, designing layouts using the Snickerdoodle Dreams digital scrapbooking kits! I thank Heather for her wonderful friendship, encouragement and valuable advice. She is my very own angel in disguise and I treasure our friendship each day!
My family is my inspiration and they encourage me to pursue my dreams, as I encourage them to pursue their dreams. I am privileged to be able to work from home doing what I love and still spending time with my children helping them achieve their dreams and goals. What a great gift to be given - to nurture their talents along the way. My daughter, Ashlei, makes and designs beaded jewelry creations (BeeDed Bitz) in her spare moments between high school assignments and has a passion for digital scrapbooking.
Last, but most important of all - my whimsical friends. To all I’ve met and all I hope to meet. Without you, this whimsical adventure wouldn’t exist. My wish is that you enjoy your journey through the beehive. My aim is to plant smiles and grow giggles along the way… This year, we turn the big “4″… quite an achievement!! And it’s all due to the wonderful customers (I call them friends) that have made this journey possible. We have orders buzzing all over the world… and of course….home sweet home - Australia.
Happy Stitchin’ Thoughts from Me to Ü
Hugs,
Darlene
xoxox
