Sunday, September 4, 2011

Whoa, I've been away for a while...

I didn't realize how long it has been since I posted! Lets see, what have I been up to?

I made a ton of things for a local boutique and have sold quite a bit.
I did a local craft fair and it rained so hard, almost no one showed up, i sold only a few things.
School ended for the quarter and I got 2 A's - woohoo - go me!
I started working part time at my old job for some spending money and a little exercise ;)
I painted my house and did some work and listed it for sale (crosses fingers!!)
We threw Lily an amazing Elmo 2nd Birthday party and had a blast.
We took Lily to the zoo for her birthday and made a whole day of it.
And I am potty training....whew...

I'll go into more detail in a few days and  post more pics - but here is a sneak peak....

Let me mention I stayed up until 2 am sewing that birthday dress ;)




Friday, July 8, 2011

Winner - Freebie Friday # 2

We have a winner of a great peapod necklace from The Tessy Tree!

#18


kayte said...

I 'Liked' Tessy Tree on facebook!

email: kaytestreasures@hotmail.com



Congrats!! Keep your eyes peeled for your email!

Thank you for everyone that entered

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Freebie Friday # 2 - Tessy Tree

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Freebie Friday # 2 - The Tessy Tree

I stumbled upon this shop right after opening up my etsy shop. The minute I saw her shop I fell in love! It took me a while to finally decide what to get, and I can not share all the items I purchased in case some family members are reading this...but this is what I ordered for myself:




Isn't it amazing? It's perfect - just like our little family - we are three peas in a pod. And I also love it because we called Lily "Sweet Pea", when we were pregnant. I just can not say enough wonderful things about her. Her customer service is amazing, she ships super fast, and the item really speaks for itself in person!

Anyways - It is so gorgeous and so well made, even with a toddler pulling on it, it looks as beautiful as the day I received it.

Here are some more items she has listed in her shop:






Here is a little about the woman behind The Tessy Tree:


What is your (first) name and your shop name?
Stef, The Tessy Tree

Tell us a little bit about yourself, married, kids, work, ect?
I am a working full time single mother of two girls, who I absolutely adore, and i also have two furbabies Bob and Apples. We love playing outside and they both like to dress up in mommy's jewelry.

When did you open your etsy shop and what motivated you to?
I opened my Etsy shop in January of 2011, I am really impressed on how well it has done so far, I mainly get more orders off facebook for now but I am definately not complaining. My motivation for my shop is the fact that I would love to be a stay at home mom and do my jewelry full time...so positive thoughts please! Positive thoughts bring good things!

What is your favorite thing to make and why?
Obviously my favoritie thing to make are my trees!! They are each different. No two are alike, even if they have the same colors or beading on them there is no way the branches or roots can be identical, so I think it is really cool that when someone wins or purchases one they truly are getting a one of a kind piece. I also enjoy making the pea pod necklaces because they bring such joy to so many mothers and are perfect shower/hospital gifts, I also like them because 5.00 from each one goes to the March of Dimes.

What is your favorite thing to do besides crafting?
I love to fish and I love looking at the night sky, so many wonders out there!

What is a fun fact about you?
fun fact about me.... well... I am addicted to cleaning! haha! I am obsessed with vacuums and I get really excited when I am in the cleaning isle at the store!



And Tessy Tree has been generous enough to offer one of these amazing Pea Pod Necklaces up for a giveaway! So you can win one of these-



Ok, so here are the rules:
1. You have to be a follower of this blog.
2. The Giveaway will run from now until Friday July 8th at 9am pst.
3. You have TWO entries - which means TWO comments below.
4. In your 1st comment tell me which one is your favorite and make sure to include your email address
5. You can have a 2nd entry, and 2nd comment here if you "like" Tessy Tree on Facebook - here (say hi - while you are there!) - don't forget your email address!!!!
6. If you do not include your email address and are chosen I will have to pick someone new
7. I will send the winner an email and they will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.


Good luck!!!

Friday, June 24, 2011

Freebie Friday # 1 - WINNER

Freebie Friday #1 Winner is


#3 Ciera
Anonymous said...

I also really like the Eerie Edgar so cute my son would just love it Ciera from swapmamas
and my email is angelfrog123@yahool.com thanks :)



Congrats!! Thanks to everyone for entering and hope to see you back next week for another Freebie Friday!!


Tuesday, June 21, 2011

30 Day Shred starts tomorrow!!!!

Tomorrow is the first day of my new diet, 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. This dvd is seriously amazing. If you havn't tried it already - you have to give it a shot!!!

Last summer I lost 32 pounds in one month. Then i quit my job and gained 10 pounds. Then the holidays came a that good old yummy pumpkin pie packed on another 5-10 pounds. Then I broke my foot and was laid up for 3 weeks on the couch with my foot in the air, and another 6 weeks with a big boot cast on that kept my mobility limited.

So as my 30th birthday approaches (i am 99% sure I will turn 30 and not stay another year at 29...) I can't help but dream back to that cute little number on the scale the day I learned I was pregnant. I want that cute little number back. My current number is a dark, icky number. So my 30th birthday present to myself will be that cute little number back.

To start it off I ordered something I have been eyeing for ages now. I can't wait for it to arrive. I bought it from this cute little etsy shp - Artaffect , here is the listing - everyday-pencil-skirt-heather-gray



SOOOOOOO EXCITED!!!!

Friday, June 17, 2011

Freebie Friday #1

Freebie Friday #1

ok everyone - I am kicking off Freebie Friday with an awesome Etsy shop: mboclair

Check out the Freebie Friday tab for this cutie!!




She is also offering 25% off an order with code "blogger" good thru June 25th.


Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Coming Soon - Freebie Fridays

Who doesn't like a little free now and again, and since the blog isn't that big yet - you have a really great chance of winning, as long as you enter!!

Here is how it works. This Friday I will post an Interview and Giveaway for a great Etsy shop I found, the giveaway will run for a week, then next Friday I will announce the winner. We will take a week off and then I will post a giveaway the next friday.

It will be loads of fun!