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2.28.2011
Blogaversary Kick off: Lovestitched Giveaway!
It is so fun blogging and meeting new, wonderful people! Like Brittany of Lovestitched...I {heart} her. ------->
She is so nice, real, funny & talented!
She has generously offered to giveaway any headband
from her shop for my Blogaversary kickoff!
Not sure what my Blogaversary is all about?
Go here for the details...
A little about Brittany:
I am a list making, country music listening, vintage knob collecting, cereal mixing, craft store addict, Photo taking, Friday night jammies and a movie watching, California born, craftaholic, organizing fanatic, hopeless romantic wife and mom.
I am a list making, country music listening, vintage knob collecting, cereal mixing, craft store addict, Photo taking, Friday night jammies and a movie watching, California born, craftaholic, organizing fanatic, hopeless romantic wife and mom.
Now on to the good stuff...
Here are some of my
Favorite Headbands from Lovestitched:
Here is what you need to do to enter:
**Must be a blog follower of jessicaNdesigns to enter**
(click follow on sidebar to sign up)
(click follow on sidebar to sign up)
One entry for each of the following
{leave a separate comment for each}
- Be a follower of jessicaNdesigns Blog (leave comment saying you are) MANDATORY
- Visit Lovestitched Shop & leave comment w/ your favorite Headband. MANDATORY
Extra Entries for doing the following:
- Add Lovestitched Shop to your Etsy Favorites (Leave comment)
- Follow Lovestitched Blog! Brittany's Awesome so you want to! (leave comment)
- Like Lovestitched on Facebook (Leave comment saying you do)
- Like jessicaNdesigns on Facebook (Leave one comment saying you do)
Thanks for helping me CELEBRATE!
Grab a button too:
2.27.2011
In Case you missed any posts from this past week...
Here is what I've been up to:
Here is what I've been up to:
- Monday Mash Up: Lemon & Lime
- I shared a Homemade Granola Recipe
- The Friday Freebie were cute Little Love Notes.
- We had an Interview with Ahmelie & a Swaddler GIVEAWAY!
- I shared my best friend and my 5 Beauty Must Haves
- *NEW* in the Shop: The Bridal Party Set
- It won't be like this for long...
- I asked for Sponsors for Jessica N Designs in March!
- DIY Vintage Skeleton Key Necklace
- I shared some Link Parties
- New to the Shop: Personalized Baby Spoons
- I Woke Up to the Front Page & Shared a New Design
Oh and starting tomorrow I am having a Blogaversary Party!
Spread the word by displaying my button:
2.26.2011
It is always so exciting to make it to
the Front Page of Etsy....
See my Garden Markers on there?
I did a little happy dance this morning!
AND... I added this little lovely to the shop!
Isn't it too cute?
Who do you Love a Latte??
2.25.2011
I can't believe it has been 1 year
since I opened my etsy shop
& a little over one year since I started this blog!
Both have come a long way!
I opened my etsy shop for the fun of it
and literally thought no one would buy anything,
but it has grown so much and it is keeping me busy busy!
Such a blessing!
I love designing jewelry and
coming up with new ideas for my markers!
So in celebration, I am having a week long
Anniversary Celebration!
There will be giveaways every day
discounts to some amazing shops
and an all around fun time!
So help me spread the word!
Grab a button to display on your blog:
Giveaway Winner & A Homemade Granola Recipe
I made some homemade granola for the first time.
As you can see I had some helpers!
It was pretty good...
though if I make it again I would add raisins or cranberries!
Here is the recipe:
And...the winner of the Swaddler Giveaway is:
Congrats Nicole!
Email me your shipping info!
Didn't win? Don't worry...next week I will be celebrating my Blog & Etsy Anniversary with a week FULL of amazing Giveaways! You don't want to miss it!
p.s. don't eat broccoli & cauliflower when nursing....we were up all night fussing. Poor Lucy!
Friday Freebie: Little Love Notes.
From eighteen25:
punch out with your 3" circle punch
then add your very own special message.
More Friday Freebies Here.
2.24.2011
Giveaway closed.
super cute & functional Swaddler Blankets.
Did you read it? No?
Well go there and read it & then come back for a
great interview with Ahmelie and a super giveaway!
Ok you're back?! Great!
I asked Ahmelie to tell us a little about
herself and her amazing products:
Let us know a little about the handmade products you sell:
"I sell handmade items and supplies to make your own unique gifts. Right now I have a lot of children's items since I currently have small children at home."
How did you come up with the name for your shop?
"It's my name and it's unique, so that was a snap to come up with! :)"
What inspired you to start selling your products on Etsy, and how long have you had your shop?
"I started my shop in 2008 and I love that there is no pack up and tear down and hauling like with traditional craft shows. It saves me a ton of time and money!"
What makes your products stand out amongst the rest?
"I love bright prints, flannels and pairing up unusual colors with each other. I think I'm pretty consistent through out my shop. I also love useful items, so I try to make each thing I create have a purpose."
How did you decide to get into your craft?
"My mom sewed and taught sewing lessons in our home. I picked it up at an early age and never stopped. I love sewing!"
Ahmelie is Giving one lucky reader a Swaddler of their choice!
Trust me...you want one!
Here is what you need to do to enter:
**Must be a blog follower of jessicaNdesigns to enter (click follow on sidebar to sign up)**
One entry for each of the following
{leave a separate comment for each}
- Be a follower of jessicaNdesigns Blog (leave comment saying you are) MANDATORY
- Visit Ahmelie's Etsy Shop & leave comment w/ your favorite Swaddler. MANDATORY
Extra Entries for doing the following:
- Add Ahmelie's Etsy Shop to your Favorites (Leave comment)
- Follow Ahmelie's Blog and leave comment saying you came from jNd
- Like Ahmelie on Facebook (Leave comment saying you do)
- Like jessicaNdesigns on Facebook (Leave one comment saying you do)
Please Leave your email address!
And remember, she is offering you
10% off ANYTHING in her shop!
Just use coupon code:
JESSICANDESIGNS10 at checkout!
GOOD LUCK!
winner will be randomly chosen and announced on 2/25/11
5 Beauty Must Haves
My best friend Crystal keeps an online journal where she writes about whatever happened or was on her mind that given day...most of it is so funny! She fills me in! She jokes how she is going to make it into a book one day...she totally should, it would be hilarious!
Anyway, the other night she emailed me that in her journal she picked her top 5 beauty must haves and vowed to try and use them everyday.
As stay at home Moms, that's easy not to do...I know I am in sweats and t-shirts 90% of the time! So we thought it would be fun to share our top 5 beauty products with you:
- Mark Pressed Powder Foundation
- Mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes
- Avon Smooth Minerals Lip Gloss
- Mark Skincare Kit
- Chi Hair Straightener
- Tweezers
- Avon Silicon Glove Hand Cream
- Clinique Mascara
- Blistex Raspberry Lemonade chapstick
- Avon Smooth Minerals Blush
You can find the Avon & Mark products here!
What are your top 5 Beauty Products?
2.23.2011
The original Bridal Party Set.
Mark the places of the bridal party in style!
You will get 4 spoons hand stamped with "the bride" "the groom" "the best man" and "the maid of honor."
Use them as wedding photo props, table markers, decorations (whatever you can think of) then give them as a unique keepsake!
Available HERE in my Etsy Shop!
It won't be like this for long...
This song brings tears to my eyes...
When days at home are hard with a 4 yr old, 3 yr old and 3 week old,
When I have no more patience left and it's only noon,
When my daughters constant chatter is driving me bananas,
When my son is testing me all day long,
When my kids are arguing over whose toaster strudel has more icing,
When I can't even finish a hot cup of coffee,
When my hair is in a pony tail so much I think it will stay without a holder,
When I look down & don't remember the last time I washed my sweats,
When me and my husband have no time to spend alone together,
When my house is such a mess I am embarrassed for anyone to stop over,
When I just can't take it anymore...
I think of this song and how true it is...
It won't be like this for long.
Sometimes it makes me stop & think about how fast time is going,
How big my kids are getting.
And I feel guilty.
Sometimes you just need to slow down & enjoy what you have at that moment.
Because it really won't be like this for long.
Then I think about this song:
And I cry some more....
2.22.2011
DIY Vintage Skeleton Key Necklace
I just love this skeleton key necklace!
It was so easy to make too...
Here is what I used to make it:
I also used a head pin & an aqua bead.
(My pictures of those items did not turn out)
- I attached a jump ring to the key & used the pliers to connect it to the chain
- Then I put the head pin through the bead and wrapped it around the jump ring
- Then I attached that jump ring to the chain so the bead hangs by the key
That's it...and now I have a lovely Vintage inspired necklace:
Linked up here:
Also, be sure to "like" me on Facebook for exclusive offers and discounts to my shop!