Cards and Stickers!

I'm so very excited! I recently received my order of mini cards and stickers from The Art of Joy. I absolutely love Joy's artwork and love to include her cards with my Etsy orders. Look at how awesome her cards are...

This time, I also decided to get some stickers to brighten up the outside of my packages a bit. What do you think?

Joy is always adding fun new designs. Plus, she has personalized address labels, calendars, and of course, cards and stickers in lots of other fun designs!

I'm off to pack orders and use more of my cards and stickers! Fun!!!

New Beginnings

Although a little late, I'm still thinking about the start of the New Year. The holiday rush was a real whirlwind for me and I took some much needed time at the holidays to unwind and spend some time with the 3 fantastic boys in my life. So, now I'm ready. Ready for the New Year with fresh energy and fresh ideas. So, I think with the New Year, it's time for some new beginnings. Time to get back on track in lots of ways. Time to organize in lots of areas. These are things I know that I need to do. I also know that I need to create. I have lots of ideas swimming around in my brain just trying to get out and materialize themselves. Luckily, I have some fabulous new material for just such an occassion! But seriously, here's to new beginnings and a fabulous 2010! I can't wait to get started!

These photos were taken on New Year's Day. I thought this beautiful full rainbow was quite fitting for the first day of the New Year...

Chico Cozy Giveaway

Jane at Jacaranda Designs is hosting a giveaway for one of my Chico Cozies over on her blog!

Jane makes beautiful jewelry... I just love her posy bracelets!

Halloween Posy Bracelet

Go enter the giveaway here!

Wholesale!

Finished up a wholesale order and delivered it today! Very exciting! Stay tuned to find out where these cozies will soon be available!

Monterey

We took advantage of the long Labor Day weekend and took a trip to Monterey. Our older son loves the aquarium and it was the little one's first time. He was a little unsure the first day, but it didn't take him long to warm up. There were soon lots of "ooh's and ahh's".

We got to play in the tide pools and check out lots of ocean critters.

Shane got to boogie board. The weather was beautiful for the weekend... sunny and warm!

And Wyatt stalked the birds on the beach...

Grace Hester Designs

Wow! The last few weeks have been a whirlwind including a trip to Monterey! So much fun! I will be posting pictures from our trip later this weekend. Today I really want to share with you about this weekend's featured Busy Mom of Etsy, Grace Hester Designs! Grace creates beautiful prints that are just perfect to give as gifts or to grace your own home with. She is super sweet and is so nice to work with. She is open to custom orders and enjoys creating special pieces for individuals. Her pieces are sure to become treasured keepsakes! I have two myself!

This one is super cute and would look great in a child's bedroom. I love all the animals!

Modern Alphabet Print 11 X 14 Featuring Animal Silhouette Shapes with Names

I also love this one! Giraffes are my absolute favorite! These number prints are new in Grace's shop and she is offering them at an unbeatable price this weekend. You can get a 4x6 print for $3.50 which includes US shipping!

Introductory Price and Free Shipping US - Number 3 (Three) Print with Giraffes 4 X 6 Print

And if you want all three??? You can get them for just $10!

Introductory Price and Free Shipping US - Set of All Three 4 X 6 Number Prints

So, get on over to her shop and check it out! She also has birthdate prints, wedding and anniversary art, and other treasures for you to browse!

Flying Frog Apparel

My Etsy team, The Busy Moms of Etsy, is full of absolutely awesome talent! This is the first in a line of features of some of our fabulous moms! Flying Frog Apparel is a super cute shop!

Super cute shirts...

Darling barrettes...

And fabulous headbands...

Make sure you stop by her shop and check it out!