Dragonfly Set Giveaway Winner

Who's the lucky winner this time? Even I'm jealous :-)

The winner of the Dragonfly set jewelry is . . . Biddy!! Congratulations!
Just a reminder that you must respond within 48 hours after being contacted by the artist otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

Thank you to all of you for entering the contest. A special thank you to Donna who generously sponsored this great giveaway.

Saturday Artisan: thefrogbag

Another great artist that I'd like to introduce you: Corinna, the artist behind thefrogbag.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
I'm a zoo keeper by day, crafter and writer by night. I have a passion for tapir conservation, frogs, and beads. I think that's reflected quite a bit in my shop; I tend to work lots of animals into my jewelry, needle and bead work, and especially cat toys. My first graphic novel, Heathentown, was published by Image Comics earlier this year, which made me insanely happy.

What is your favorite item in your shop?
I think my favorite item is the Glamorous Felt Sea Anemone Soft Sculpture.

I'm just really happy with how the colors turned out, and the fact that it is up-cycled!


What is your best seller?

Currently, I think my nudibranch cat toys are my best sellers; cat toys in general seem to be popular. It really makes my day when I get feedback from someone saying that their cat has gone crazy for one of my little felt critters!


Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
I have lots of favorite etsy sellers! Of course, my husband Gabriel Hardman's shop is wonderful. I'm also a big vintage fan, so I adore Calloocallay's shop.

During this recession time, tell us one thing that you do to save money?
Well, one thing we've been doing to save money is not buying fancy coffee at Starbucks and Coffee Bean so much anymore! At first that was a hard adjustment, but now I really like the ritual of brewing a cup of strong coffee and taking it into the studio with me. Less time in line getting coffee means more time to create!

Anything else you want to share?
I donate a percentage of every sale to the Tapir Preservation Fund, a nonprofit that works to preserve tapirs and their rainforest home.

Thefrogbag has so many great and unique arts/ carfts at her shop. Have a cup of tea, sit down and enjoy browsing her shop.

My Prince

It has been those many sleepless nights thinking about how our life is going to be in a couple of months. I'm not ready to share now, maybe in the near future when the time is right. Just the thought of it exhausts me already.

Ethan is 2 years old and he's not a baby anymore BUT he is still MY baby. An adorable one :-)

I'd better scrapbook his pictures or I may never get to it. If you're a scrapbooker, you know that this is one-never-ending project and a hard one to commit with.

Spotted Tuesday: Sweet

Pink and Brown, well...they are two my favorite colors and when pink meets brown, I told them that they are perfect for each other. LOL.

1st row from the left:

I Love You My Little Friend by jolinne

Pretty Valentine's Day Tags by Somethingcharming

Bambi Ponytail Holders by onceuponabutton


2nd row from the left:

Glass Tile pendant by dwilcox

Brianna Wool Felt and Button Hair Clip by Berkleysclippies

Simply Sweet Tutus by SimplySweetShoppe

Valentine's Day Promotion

I'm participating on Etsy Greetings Valentine's Day Promotion. Along with other 30 or so cardmakers, we offer a wide selection of Valentine's cards. Visit Etsygreetings blog and click on any cards to go to the specific shops.

Special in my Adorebynat shop:
For limited time only: January 25th - 31st, buy any cards in this Valentine's section: and get 10% off of your total order (sale section excluded).




GIVEAWAY WINNER
The winner of last week giveway is . . . Aik!! Congratulations! You won a pair of earrings and hair clip from 1000roads.
Just a reminder that you must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

Thank you to all of you for entering the contest. A special thank you to Vichuta who generously sponsored this great giveaway.

Another great giveaway is going on right now. Click here for details.

Giveaway: Dragonfly Set Jewelry

Have you been enjoying the giveways that I've been hosting since the new year? Well, I'm sure you will love this week giveaway as well.

Donna, proud owner of Dryan327 shop generously sponsor this week giveaway. I really encourage you to read her profile featured yesterday here. It's always nice to find out more about the artist, after all we're talking about handmade jewelries not those mass-produced ones.


You could be the lucky winner winning the beautifully crafted Dragonfly Set Jewelry shown above. There are Seven ways to win the giveaway with a total of 18 chances to win. Please make sure you leave a separate comment for every entry. How to enter to win:

1. Go to dryan327 shop. Return to my Adore By Nat blog and simply leave a comment here about your favorite item from her store.
2. Heart her shop and earn an entry. Simply let me know your Etsy username.
   
3. Follow my blog and you earn another entry. If you're already a follower, you still get an entry, just says you're following already.
4. Become my Facebook Fan and you earn another entry. If you're a fan already, you'll also get an entry. Let me know your FB username please.
   
5. Tweet about this giveaway. Provide me with your tweet please. Each tweet worths one entry and you can tweet each day until the end of the contest (a maximum of one tweet per day is counted). That's a total of 7 entries!
   
6. Blog about this giveaway to earn 2 entries. Leave two separate comments here please providing me with the link to your post.
7. Purchase an item from dryan327 shop and earn 5 entries. Don't forget letting me know by leaving comments :-)
   

Contest starts now and ends on January 30, 2010. Contest opens worldwide.
Max 18 entries per person please (based on the rules above). Don't forget to leave me your e-mail address. Entries without contact information will be disqualified. Entries that do not follow the rules will be disqualified. Contest winner will be drawn on Sunday, January 31st by a random number generator. Winner must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

>> EDIT The contest is now closed >>

Saturday Artisan: Dryan327

Meet this week Saturday Artisan: Donna of Dryan327
In my opinion, she has a successful shop. Gorgeous selection of jewelries available. Let's find out more about her.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
I am a retired (very young & energetic) mother, wife & up and coming hand crafter turning a hobby into a stay at home job. I have two wonderful children a son who is 25 & a daughter who is 20.

How does your day go in general?
I get up have a cup of coffee, check emails and my site, respond to everyone/customers, package up any sales before the mailman comes and then go make more jewelry, take pictures of the pieces, download them to my site, and go out on the internet and promote the new pieces on blogs and social networks.

What is your favorite item in your shop?
My favorite item is probably the most popular: the Steampunk Rhinestone Ring, The Silver Steampunk Cufflinks & Smorkin Labbits Earrings


What is your best seller?
The three above are my best sellers.

Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?
Yes, it is probably the lady I buy glass colored jewels from weekendjewelry1. Her and I send notes back and forth all the time and cyber hugs and chit chat, so it is always a lot of fun to buy from her, plus the fact I know I am going to get quality product in record speed timing.

What inspires you?
That is easy. My daughter. She is VERY FASHION FORWARD…loves antique earrings, so that is how I got started turning antique pieces into neat earrings for her and when all her friends commented on how cool her earrings were, they said: Man your mom should sell those, I would so buy them. That it is…Purple Toes comes from her lavender toenails…(they are sooo cute when they are lavender).

What is your goal for 2010?
Oh I would love to increase my sales of course. I got a new computer, a new camera, so if I could perfect my pictures and get more creative, that too would always be a plus.

What is your favorite tool that you cannot live without?
Well, unfortunately it might be more than one: I love my Dremel Drill Tool and my camera, (plus, I really love the grinder & the torch)

How do you promote your shop?
Usually Facebook and Twitter.

Any advice for a newbie running his or her on-line shop?
Get your pictures pristine before you even start. It took me over a year to get my pictures good and when I did my shop took off. Don’t waste as much time as I did.

During this recession time, tell us one thing that you do to save money?
I don’t have to drive anywhere. I use sometimes $0.00 in gas a week.

Here are more of her beautiful jewelries.

I invite you to take a peak at her shop if you haven't done so already. And if you love her jewelries (I'm sure you do) then you don't want to miss out tomorrow giveaway. Hint...hint :-)

Hearts for Haiti

HeartsforHeiti Shop is a place where collective Etsy Shops have come together to donate their arts/ crafts in order to rebuild Haiti after its devastating earthquake disaster recently. The 100% proceed (after fees) goes to DoctorsWithoutBorders. As of 8:30 EST 1/21/10, the shop has raised $10,037.37 (after fees) for Doctors Without Borders.

I'm so touched and impressed with the Etsy artists movement and along with them, I donated a couple of items below:



They were sold in a couple of hours. You may see more of my items in the shop soon :-)

You can help too. If you are an artist, you can donate your beautiful creations. And if you're not an artist, you still can help by buying handmade goodies (jewelries, arts/ prints, cards, clothes, kids stuff, etc) at this shop. Buy a lot of them and pay no shipping. That's right! The cost of shipping is incurred by the artists and all we need is your support.

Valentine's Cards

If Valentine's day is a big thing for you then you may want to get Valentine's card(s) sooner than later.

Here are some cards that I made recently:





They certainly kept me busy :-)
Available at my shop.

Spotted Tuesday: Avocado Green

1st row from the left:
Olive Bombs from adornyou

Super chunky cowl in avocado from Thrush

Forest Cell Phone Charm from frogprincessdesigns

Juicy Pear Scented Palm Wax Tart / Melt from FreshPickedCandles


2nd row from the left:

Pink and Green one piece Set from maddiebee123

Watermelon Hair Pins from MiaBeads

Handcrochet Green cozy fingerless gloves from christianetricot

Gentleman Onesie from NeedleinaScrapStack

Giveaway Winner of $25 Gift Certificate from ModernClassicsPaper

Another blast!!

Who's the lucky winner this time?

The winner is . . . Cee!! Congratulations!
Just a reminder that you must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

Thank you to all of you for entering the contest. A special thank you to Jaimee who generously sponsored this great giveaway.

Another giveaway is going on right now. Click here for details.

Giveaway: A Pair of Earrings and Hair Clip

This week giveaway is sponsored by Vichuta of 1000roads. I encourage you to visit yesterday's post, a short introduction of this great artist and her wonderful works.

Want to win these gorgeous pair of earrings?

Blue Rose Earrings, made of turquoise carved in rose shape and handmade silver hook.

And how about this cute hair clip?

Princess Clip - Genuine Leather Hair Clip

You could be the lucky winner winning both earrings and hair clip shown above. There are Seven ways to win the giveaway with a total of 18 chances to win. Please make sure you leave a separate comment for every entry. How to enter to win:

1. Go to 1000roads shop. Return to my Adore By Nat blog and simply leave a comment here about your favorite item from her store.
2. Heart her shop and earn an entry. Simply let me know your Etsy username.
   
3. Follow my blog and you earn another entry. If you're already a follower, you still get an entry, just says you're following already.
4. Become my Facebook Fan and you earn another entry. If you're a fan already, you'll also get an entry. Let me know your FB username please.
   
5. Tweet about this giveaway. Provide me with your tweet please. Each tweet worths one entry and you can tweet each day until the end of the contest (a maximum of one tweet per day is counted). That's a total of 7 entries!
   
6. Blog about this giveaway to earn 2 entries. Leave two separate comments here please providing me with the link to your post.
7. Purchase an item from 1000roads shop and earn 5 entries. Don't forget letting me know by leaving comments :-)
   

Contest starts now and ends on January 23, 2010. Contest opens worldwide.
Max 18 entries per person please (based on the rules above). Don't forget to leave me your e-mail address. Entries without contact information will be disqualified. Entries that do not follow the rules will be disqualified. Contest winner will be drawn on Sunday, January 24th by a random number generator. Winner must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

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Saturday Artisan: 1000roads

Meet this week Saturday Artisan: Vichuta, the artist behind 1000roads and Littletwinklestar.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?

I went to school in France and graduated with bachelor degree in drama. I worked as creative group head in many international advertising agencies such as Saatchi and Saatchi , Mckann Erickson , DDB Needham etc. in Thailand. After 10 years in Madman world, I've started my own business with bead jewelry then scarf, cushion cover and fabric bag. My work has been featured in several magazines such as Living ETC (UK edition), Marie-Claire Maison ( French edition), Elle Deco (German and Thai edition), Sawasdee, the in flight magazine for Thai Airways , and Crea (Japanese magazine).

What inspires you?

I love shopping at flea market where I get ideas and materials. I love travel too. I always get inspirations from my trip. I name my shop 1000roads because I use materials from around the world. I've just have my first baby girl. I love to make hair clip and headband for her. That’s why I come up with a new shop, Littletwinklestar

What is your favorite item in your shop?

My favorite item is season of color, a hemp cushion with pompom which has been featured on Living Etc cover. I try to sell this item at Etsy but no one buys it!

What is your best seller?

My best seller in Etsy is My Blossom in winter scarf. It is made of silk velvet.

Do you have a favorite Etsy seller?

I have many Etsy favorite shops. There are around 120 shops! I love to see fresh ideas from Etsy designers.

What is your favorite tool that you cannot live without?

I don't have favorite tool but I can't work without plier. I'm more to materials. I have lots of materials!

How do you promote your shop?

I promote my shop at showcase and forum. I want to promote more but I don't know which media is really effective and inexpensive.

Just like my last two awesome featured artists, Vichuta is sponsoring a giveaway. Stay-tuned!

Snuggly Felt Bird Cards

My felt bird cards are back!! It has been a while that I haven't made these kind of cards and you know, I missed them. They're just too darling and snuggly.

Each felt bird is hand cut and hand stitched. I love details and you can tell that there are a lot of details involved in these cards such as machine-stitching and dry-embossing.


These cards are available at my shop.

By the way, if you haven't entered my giveaway, enter now here. You can win $25 gift certificate at ModernClassicsPaper, Fine Art Photography.

Spotted Tuesday: Man's Best Friend

I've been missing my 'first' son and lately the feeling is stronger and stronger. Passing a pet shop on my way to the post office, I have to make a stop per Ethan's request, and that really reminds me of Mocha.
He is thousands of miles away from us now. You can read his adventure going to the other side of the world here. We miss him so much but we're assured that he's taken good care of (and spoiled) by my in-laws and it's best for him to be there for now until our life is steadier.

I dedicate this Spotted Tuesday to my furry son.

1st row from left:

Shih Tzu Black/White Puppy Dog Art Pendant from wildwildthings

Jungle Monkey Handmade Dog Collar from DesignsByJinx

Teal Blue Knee Length Jersey Skirt from ZoeChen

Wool Blanket Coat from AcmeCouture


2nd row from left:

Bentley the Blue Dog Handmade Lampwork Bead from maybeads

Peace Love Dog Chipboard Album from JudysCloset

Fashionable Blue Green Peacock Feather Dog Tutu and Coordinating Hair Bow from ProperPuppy

It's About Dog Gone Time from ChickysGarden

Winner of Bermuda Blue Earrings from StudioSeventyFive

The first giveaway in 2010 was so much fun. We had 205 entries in total! Impressive number! It seems that everyone wants to get the beautiful Bermuda Earrings from StudioSeventyFive. Who would blame them? But who's the lucky winner?

The winner is . . . Beverly!! Congratulations!
Just a reminder that you must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

Thank you to all of you for entering the contest. A special thank you to Jennifer who generously sponsored this great giveaway.

Another giveaway is going on now. Click here for details.

Giveaway: $25 Gift Certificate from ModernClassicsPaper

This week giveaway is sponsored by Jaimee of ModernClassicsPaper. I encourage you to visit yesterday's post, a short introduction of this great artist and her wonderful works.

Jaimee is generously offering a $25 gift certificate to a lucky winner.There are SIX ways to win the giveaway with a total of 17 chances to win. Please make sure you leave a separate comment for every entry. How to enter to win:

1. Go to ModernClassicsPaper shop. Return to my Adore By Nat blog and simply leave a comment here about your favorite item from her store.
2. Follow my blog and you earn another entry. If you're already a follower, you still get an entry, just says you're following already.
3. Become my Facebook Fan and you earn another entry. If you're a fan already, you'll also get an entry. Let me know your FB username please.
   
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Provide me with your tweet please. Each tweet worths one entry and you can tweet each day until the end of the contest (a maximum of one tweet per day is counted). That's a total of 7 entries!
   
5. Blog about this giveaway to earn 2 entries. Leave two separate comments here please providing me with the link to your post.
6. Purchase an item from ModernClassicsPaper shop and earn 5 entries. Don't forget letting me know by leaving comments :-)
   

Contest starts now and ends on January 16, 2010.
Max 17 entries per person please (based on the rules above). Don't forget to leave me your e-mail address. Entries without contact information will be disqualified. Entries that do not follow the rules will be disqualified. Contest winner will be drawn on Sunday, January 17th by a random number generator. Winner must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

>> EDIT: The contest is now closed.

Saturday Artisan: ModernClassicsKids/ ModernClassicsPaper

Meet this week Saturday Artisan: ModernClassicsKids & ModernClassicsPaper.

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
I’m a happily married Mommy with a BFA in Textiles. Funny thing is my loom & spinning wheel have been collecting dust in my basement for the past 5 years. I’ve since found my calling in the paper industry. I’m drawn to all things paper…books, stationery, calendars, photography, hence, my two shops: ModernClassicsKids & ModernClassicsPaper.


What is your best seller?
I’d say my best seller in my Kids’ shop are my bookplates ~ the Baby Shower Bookplates to be specific. They’re a great accessory to any Baby Shower & the perfect gift for the Baby-to-Be!

As far as my photography goes, Summer Swings takes the prize!



How does your day go in general?
As of late, my schedule has changed. After my son began Kindergarten this year, I found myself with lots of “ME time” & tons of room for creativity and networking. Just when I got used to my new routine, I got a surprise called from a previous employer who presented me with an offer I couldn’t refuse. On top of all that, a friend with her own dog-walking business added me to her staff as well. So, I’m one busy gal! It can get a bit hectic at times but I love keeping busy!
What is your favourite tool that you cannot live without?
I could not live without my laptop! I’m not one to sit idle, so even when I have time to relax, I’m creating. It’s just how I unwind!

How do you promote your shop?
I’m still working hard on networking. That’s my downfall, whatever free time I have, I tend to spend it either playing with my family or creating new pieces for my shops. By the time, it comes to promoting, I’m wiped out. I’m getting better though and have been blogging, tweeting, Facebooking & creating a customer database for email advertising. It is paying off but I know I need to be more diligent in 2010.

Look at Jaimee's workspace, so neat and organized! Inspiring! I would love creating in that room.


Stay tuned for tomorrow's giveaway sponsored by ModernClassicsPaper. I'm sure you will love it!

Whoo Hoo! Gorgeous Card Is Mine

I entered the last Etsy Greetings giveaway for the year of 2009 here. And I won!! Whoo Hoo! What a nice way to end 2009.

The card came on the mail yesterday and believe me that it's one gorgeous card I've ever seen, full of details ... details ... and details. And the artist, it's Susan from Killam Creative. I always adore her creations and I included her in one of my Spotted Tuesdays (read it here).

So pretty, right? Now this is what I call an A.R.T.!! Don't expect to get this card on the mail from me cause I'm that selfish to keep it myself. Lol.

Getting Ready for Valentine's

Christmas is over and it means we're gearing up to another special day: Valentine's. Did you see that all the decorations in the mall are pink and h♥arts? No more Santa Claus and Snowman. Awww... Love is in the air.

So, that's what I've been working on lately: some Valentine's cards and tags.




Hope you like 'em! They're available at my Adore By Nat shop.

Spotted Tuesday: Deliciously Creamy

I've been indulging in food over the holiday. My in-laws came for a visit during the holiday and we had been dining out for almost every single day. Now come the new year and we're back to our routine and our home-cooked meals. No more eating out for a while and honestly, I don't really miss it. How about you? Do you still have some sweet treats left from the holiday? :-P

Enjoy my first Spotted Tuesday for 2010: Deliciously Creamy

1st row from left:
Lambskin leather shoes - pink tree from loveyloubaby

Everglade - gemstone and antiqued brass necklace from LiciaBeads

Beige Ranuculus Flower with Cream or Black Crochet Headband from LittleKeirasBows

Springtime Blooms and Windowboxes Card from scrapbookcompleted

Ice Cream Sandwich Key Chain from AmapolaJapan


2nd row from left:

Beautifully Dressed Cream Pincushion from tinybeardk

Honey marshmallows with peanut butter swirl 8 pc. from VintageConfections

Wristlet Zipper Gadget Pouch ...Travel Journal from Antiquebasketlady

Tuscan Vinyard from TessaAnn

Peachy Horned Toad from squidglass

Giveaway: Bermuda Blue Earrings from StudioSeventyFive

What better way to start the new year than a GiVeaWay!

Jennifer of StudioSeventyFive is generously sponsoring a giveaway: beautiful Bermuda Blue Earrings shown above. StudioSeventyFive was our yesterday Saturday Artisan. Read her story here.

There are SIX ways to win the giveaway with a total of 17 chances to win. Please make sure you leave a separate comment for every entry. How to enter to win:

1. Go to StudioSeventyFive shop. Return to my Adore By Nat blog and simply leave a comment here about your favorite item from her store.
2. Follow my blog and you earn another entry.
3. Become my Facebook Fan and you earn another entry. Let me know your FB username please.
   
4. Tweet about this giveaway. Provide me with your tweet please. Each tweet worths one entry and you can tweet each day until the end of the contest (a maximum of one tweet per day is counted). That's a total of 7 entries!
   
5. Blog about this giveaway to earn 2 entries. Leave a separate comment here please providing me with the link to your post.
6. Purchase an item from StudioSeventyFive shop and earn 5 entries. Don't forget letting me know by leaving comments :-)
   

Contest starts now and ends on January 9, 2010.
Max 17 entries per person please (based on the rules above). Don't forget to leave me your e-mail address. Entries without contact information will be disqualified. Entries that do not follow the rules will be disqualified. Contest winner will be drawn on Sunday, January 10th by a random number generator. Winner must respond within 48 hours after being contacted otherwise another winner will be randomly selected.

Saturday Artisan: StudioSeventyFive

Meet my first Saturday Artisan ever! Jennifer of StudioSeventyFive

Tell us a bit about yourself and what arts/ crafts that you make?
I am a happily married, stay at home mom of two wonderful boys and I've been making jewelry for over 4 years now. I've always been been into creating and also knit, scrapbook etc... but I really fell in love with making jewelry and have put all other things aside to focus on it.

What is your favourite item in your shop?
I feel such a personal connection with so many of my pieces that it's really hard to pick a favorite. If I had to choose I'd say I really love my "Tres" necklace. It is simple and calming and I just love the color combination of the stones.

What is your best seller?
I have sold a variety of things, so I don't really know that I have a best seller at this point.

How does your day go in general?
I check my emails in the morning and then get the kids off to school. I do alot of picture taking and computer related things while the kids are at school. Most of my creating is done late at night. Ideas often pop into my head at 10:00pm or later which does not lend itself to a good nights sleep.

Do you have a favourite Etsy seller?
I can't really pick a favorite. I am a huge fan of the handmade soap on Etsy. I've tried alot of them and am hooked. I will never buy store bought soap again!

What inspires you?
Anything and everything! I am very inspired by nature and my surroundings. I also love reading magazines to see the latest trends in jewelry.

What is your goal for 2010?
My goal is to do more selling off Etsy. I did my first craft fair Dec. 2009 and really loved having the personal connection with my customers. I'm planning on doing several more in 2010.

What is your favourite tool that you cannot live without?
I don't have a favorite. I need them all!

How do you promote your shop?
This is where I am lacking. I don't have alot of time to promote. I have had a few blog features and spend some time in the forums. I tried twitter for a few months but found it very time consuming with little results. I guess it's something I need to work on.

Any advice for a newbie running his or her on-line shop?
Pictures should be one of the main focuses when running an online shop. It all boils down to how the public connects with your product and good pictures really make the difference. Of course, I haven't perfected it yet and still work on taking better pics every day.

During this recession time, tell us one thing that you do to save money?
I actually buy alot of my supplies on Etsy. I find better prices and great sales! I've actually saved alot of money this way and feel like I'm supporting the Etsy community.

I enjoyed chatting with Jen. She is very friendly and responsive, a sign of GREAT seller. When the word "scrapbook" came up, I had to ask her to share with me her pages.

And this is her descriptions to the pictures (starting from the top left picture):

The first two pages are from our vacation two summers ago to, Sesame Place and Hershey Park. I found some great Sesame Street stickers and also some fun chocolate paper for the Hershey page. I also made cut out my own little hershey kisses from silver paper. Aren't they cute?

The bathtime page is my youngest, Aidan. It was his first bath and as you can tell he was not thrilled. I just cut out a bunch of circles in different colors to look like bubbles and I think it came out great. Aidan actually loved baths after the initial traumatic one.

And the last page is just simple and fun. It's my oldest Caleb in his jolly jumper. I found stickers that said "Play Time and "Bouncing Baby Boy", and thought they were perfect.

Now, the good news for you:

All purchases made in her shop in the months of January and February will be entered into a drawing to win $20 of free jewelry.

And wait! There is more. Jennifer is sponsoring a giveaway and it starts tomorrow. Stay tuned!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all of you.
Wishing you all the best in this year of 2010.

Hope you had a great holiday. This is the first year Ethan opening his Christmas presents. Being 2, he's old enough to ripe off the wrapping papers and it was fun watching him doing that, being intriqued by what it's inside. I could see his eyes lighten up as soon he saw toys inside. Too many toys in fact and he was somewhat overwhelmed. Lol.




Talking about 2010, do you have new year resolutions yet? I have some on my minds, goals that I would like to accomplish in 2010 and hopefully be able to jot them down in a few days. One of my goals is to be more consistent on my blog posts. I'd like to post as often as I can. Posting everyday maybe hard to do right now so I try to commit doing one thing at a time.

I hope you like the Spotted Tuesday series. I would love to hear your feedback on this and if you have any suggestions on ways to improve this, please do let me know.

A new series that I've been working on is Saturday Artisan. I've a few wonderful artists already booked for January and February. They are sponsoring a giveaway too. Yipee!!

Saturday Artisan starts tomorrow! I can't wait :-) Stay tuned!

If you're interested to be featured, I mean seriously interested, then please contact me. Unfortunately, people say they're interested and I contacted them and then I have not heard anything from them for weeks. Details to be featured can be found here.