tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26256765633823644832024-03-13T10:10:59.819-07:00Bethany Marie DesignsOfficial blog of the online handmade boutique. Visit us at www.bethanymariedesigns.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-28618823691404103212015-10-04T16:23:00.000-07:002015-10-04T16:23:06.038-07:00A Changing VisionAbout 3 years ago I had my business exactly where I wanted it. A few sales a month, consistent flow, happy costumers, and requests for beautiful custom pieces. Then we moved. Then Mr. was laid off twice in a matter of months. Then things that were not daily necessities began to get cut from our budget. So my online store was forgotten, my maker supplies boxed up. Now, moved again, I am settling for the long term. I have big plans in the works for BMD. For now you can visit my shop on <a href="http://www.zibbet.com/bmarie">Zibbet</a>. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-73372285741065544392015-09-30T14:56:00.002-07:002015-09-30T14:56:58.928-07:00Relaunch, and renewPlanning and prepping for a new look and a new vision for Bethany Marie Designs this fall.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-90376378967589104992011-12-07T19:32:00.000-08:002011-12-07T19:34:10.390-08:00Orders, orders, orders!!All orders that are in as of 12/07 will be delivered no later than December 12th. Thank you, thank you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-55375266918241705142011-10-18T08:03:00.000-07:002011-10-18T08:41:29.245-07:00Blankets for Fighters<div align="center">It's that time of year again. The time of year where we seem to get just a little more busy our minds are filled with what the holiday season will hold. Gift lists are beginning to form. And we begin to loose our minds just a bit with all that needs to get done. It is also the time of year that I think about those that battle cancer.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Do you think you could spare about $12 this year and make something handmade for someone fighting cancer?<br /></div><br /><div align="center">Like last year I'm looking to collect something made with love to give to cancer patients at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">CBCC</span> in Bakersfield. You can read my <a href="http://bethanymdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/08/pillowcase-challenge.html">post</a> last year about why I chose this particular treatment center. This year I am collecting no-sew fleece blankets. #1- If you can tie a shoe you can make one of these (you can even do it while waiting for the kids to get out of school, watching your favorite sitcom, or child's sports game, or get those crafty kids of yours together and you can all work on one). #2- Chemotherapy can make you cold and many <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">patients</span> bring their own or use the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">treatment</span> centers blanket. #3- There are kits <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">available</span> in fabric stores and online so yo don't even need to leave the house or be creative enough to match fabrics (even better Joann's is having a sale right now on those kits and they are $11.49). Amazingly simple I know. </div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjludw34zJEhjukYLEBN6P_h4-Xm9gqIPDNp5gPHf3GY82ILYSz5wYHHsX4nAU7dr2yzkxTK6Jg78uuKmHotS8UbQVyEU9Q6S37DSWwUaPs02w4mDdIvMogm0tpXnKzPwdF3LcdWWRL5ac/s1600/blanket.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 320px; HEIGHT: 211px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664855734418953410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjludw34zJEhjukYLEBN6P_h4-Xm9gqIPDNp5gPHf3GY82ILYSz5wYHHsX4nAU7dr2yzkxTK6Jg78uuKmHotS8UbQVyEU9Q6S37DSWwUaPs02w4mDdIvMogm0tpXnKzPwdF3LcdWWRL5ac/s320/blanket.jpg" /></a><br /></div><br /><div align="center">This year you'll need to include a note with your blanket. Something simple, 'made with love by {your name}.' Something personal, 'I prayed for the recipient of this blanket. God bless, {your name}.' Include <strong><em>something </em></strong>that identifies you as the creator of the blanket.<br /></div><br /><div align="center">If you are looking to send the blanket to me using the postal service please email me at <a href="mailto:beth@bethanymariedesigns.com">beth@bethanymariedesigns.com</a> for a mailing address. Those who live locally are welcome to simply drop off the blanket to my house or bring it to one of my holiday open houses.</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center">(<strong>Please send your blankets in by Dec.4, 2011</strong></div><br /><div align="center">...but of course if it isn't in by then we'll still take it!)</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-59282132862222580522011-09-15T12:10:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:20:46.329-07:00Farewell Summer<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">My last craft project for the summer was this subway art canvas. I just love it. It is a compilation of sayings that have become our 'house rules.' </span></span><br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DYBbPXBap_W__iu7ESLgp2i66hj_90_XjYLLMmcAHcqDOVmGe9suy46c9uVSwI8uVXV2_zzTD6FE485LSSqV9Bx8be59A1WHUcikz6Qmmoqe85J0e5wRbxxM-LtLbjyx8BD6AkNlteU/s1600/bethanymariesale+086.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DYBbPXBap_W__iu7ESLgp2i66hj_90_XjYLLMmcAHcqDOVmGe9suy46c9uVSwI8uVXV2_zzTD6FE485LSSqV9Bx8be59A1WHUcikz6Qmmoqe85J0e5wRbxxM-LtLbjyx8BD6AkNlteU/s320/bethanymariesale+086.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5652666439260141442" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">-Stay tuned for another opportunity to help cancer patients. It will be slightly different from last years, but blessing the some of the same people and the same cancer clinic as last year.-</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-24388497919828470242011-09-05T12:16:00.000-07:002011-09-15T12:18:37.303-07:00Whoa!Where have I been in the blogging world? Obviously not here. Hopefully I can get a grip on this blog and post some more fun stuff and new products on a regular basis which shouldn't be too hard if I manage another post in the next 6 months!...no worries it wouldn't be <span style="font-style: italic;">that</span> long before I post again. Thanks for hanging in with me!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-6423680829006849442011-03-02T17:41:00.000-08:002011-03-02T17:46:33.231-08:00New Products Coming Soon!What I really want to write is how spring is almost here as the weather is starting to warm...but that part about warm is a figment of my imagination. Spring feels fresh, and so I thought so fresh new products would be just the thing to welcome in the Spring weather. I'm so excited. I hope you love them. Won't show them to you just yet, but keep a look out some time in the next few days you might get to see a few!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-18922331122201513892011-02-01T15:20:00.000-08:002011-02-01T15:23:13.417-08:00Review, and Giveaway<a href="http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/2009/01/about-us.html">Kristin</a> over at the <a href="http://www.takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/">Take It From Me</a> blog did a review on my banners. Head on over and check out her write up and a chance to win one of my banners!!!<br /><br />Click <a href="http://takeitfrom-me.blogspot.com/2011/02/paper-hellosbethany-marie-designs.html">here</a> for the review.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-52728862120184242112010-11-29T22:29:00.001-08:002010-11-29T22:36:01.027-08:00Oxnard Open House<div style="text-align: center;">I'm participating in an open house this Saturday in Oxnard. The location is right off of the PCH! I am especially excited about this open house because I will be joining wives of men who serve in our Navy. I have such great respect for these women as they truly 'hold down the fort' as it were, while their husbands are gone for months and years at a time. Some days I can't wait for the hubby to get home at 5pm, forget having to wait 6 months or a year or more! They are such strong and unique women. I am very thankful for the service of their husbands and the sacrifices the entire family makes to ensure our freedoms. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKlgj2OqNCxiIg_CMZLHhSVFy8HaYOrNk4Hozm_xa3dSnxNCRSfeHMULYeXQXMooU66u-eT_gZvqF9NNjgRqGf1Nvn6pg6r69S6i1jr0Fdkyt7KfkO9rvkf7hwTr7yMm8I7NTkktdN6c/s1600/oxnardoh.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKlgj2OqNCxiIg_CMZLHhSVFy8HaYOrNk4Hozm_xa3dSnxNCRSfeHMULYeXQXMooU66u-eT_gZvqF9NNjgRqGf1Nvn6pg6r69S6i1jr0Fdkyt7KfkO9rvkf7hwTr7yMm8I7NTkktdN6c/s320/oxnardoh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545226244881783298" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Please stop by anytime between 10-2pm on Saturday. Make your Christmas shopping mean a little more and purchase from these local vendors!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-44822661314640167542010-11-27T20:29:00.000-08:002010-11-28T20:34:21.720-08:00Catching up with 17, 18<div style="text-align: center;">These cheery pillowcases were donated by Colleen. Oh how I wish you could feel these cozy pillow cases. I would never want to get outta bed if I had one of these. Thanks so much Colleen.<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4lIgiXiKeHVHFaQV1Fzyw-08GkJ9p2L8ZX0GR6DavP6aEUkTH1TUY7YbifXY25gQ4xaiBiUiw02XkiGXUYFSvaAt1UpMgsrprQ9O36ZtKNCjWM6B76upudeZHJi6SFr1LN9zXolebBU/s1600/november+2010+097.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhs4lIgiXiKeHVHFaQV1Fzyw-08GkJ9p2L8ZX0GR6DavP6aEUkTH1TUY7YbifXY25gQ4xaiBiUiw02XkiGXUYFSvaAt1UpMgsrprQ9O36ZtKNCjWM6B76upudeZHJi6SFr1LN9zXolebBU/s400/november+2010+097.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544825156400592050" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-40461475583595687802010-11-18T19:52:00.000-08:002010-11-18T19:59:39.757-08:00Busy BI'm VERY behind here aren't I? I have been here and there doing this and that and back again. <br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">I need to update our pillowcase challenge...we're only ONE away from our goal of 25! I'm hoping to get photos tomorrow and update with a proper 'thank you' to Colleen, Alisha and family</span>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Also, a much HUGE thank you to those of you that came out the the open house, and an extra thanks to Christina for hosting. It was such a blessing to see everyone and hear your comments. Thank you so much for your support and purchases!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-58599936233695737772010-10-26T17:24:00.000-07:002010-10-26T17:27:07.766-07:00Your Thoughts?If there was an incentive to purchasing a gift early would you do so? How far in advance would you purchase? And what would be the minimum $value$ of the incentive?Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-64490694078962957972010-10-10T19:41:00.000-07:002010-10-10T19:47:32.027-07:00And The Winner Is...<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EMtf6bAumV7_VOdTez29rzmLbkRQzCUOuwe5mMubX_xwmRqGC9w5dZFiCXOE7t2BHyQjB9aBuhTRUf6eUdFCXf1qksfAFJ0N9XreIO9dYjGX19KRNcD-x4MCVk4BSvVg80FRdCRqvtQ/s1600/014.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8EMtf6bAumV7_VOdTez29rzmLbkRQzCUOuwe5mMubX_xwmRqGC9w5dZFiCXOE7t2BHyQjB9aBuhTRUf6eUdFCXf1qksfAFJ0N9XreIO9dYjGX19KRNcD-x4MCVk4BSvVg80FRdCRqvtQ/s400/014.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526613331947974034" border="0" /></a><br /><br /> Rachael Schepemaker!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Rachael- send me your mailing info, thanks! (beth@bethanymariedesigns.com)</span><br /><br />Thank you to everyone who participated. All the excitement makes me want have another one soon ; )<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-28069072047731497042010-10-06T09:12:00.000-07:002010-10-06T09:18:45.734-07:00Fall Freebie!!!<div style="text-align: center;">I know you want one...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHJ-MvLbjjd7NXPdWnEIsuesMYZizefoqRWl2OxkQnLAT9SQb78Grrh4WVgXuU2LwPqXtHX9VguzbNLf3rkxHWDwOVX3VMQB8epyzHqVmVlVcokcVD73nmA3FEQuX68ukXmqdBvy0u3g/s1600/mason1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 260px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkHJ-MvLbjjd7NXPdWnEIsuesMYZizefoqRWl2OxkQnLAT9SQb78Grrh4WVgXuU2LwPqXtHX9VguzbNLf3rkxHWDwOVX3VMQB8epyzHqVmVlVcokcVD73nmA3FEQuX68ukXmqdBvy0u3g/s400/mason1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5524967207403688018" border="0" /></a><br />Leave a comment = 1 entry<br />Follow = 1 entry<br />Facebook fan = 1 entry<br />Twitter= 1 entry<br /><br />Please use a separate comment for each (with a link to your tweet). <br /><br />Ends Sunday October 10th at noon. Winner announced Sunday afternoon!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-39489529478911780342010-09-09T08:09:00.000-07:002010-09-09T08:24:29.801-07:00Party<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRyiOwndG5pVebmO_3m4spM3iTpGOzAqXBD4088qzPiH_ebl5V_Z415OkyZJmMk1hJxf5LKBvLkN4te6-pSUByj3uUzvImMLdnvnfVuKOpZFgVAq4hg4_fT8roC1AEiZ1bOpEIAIz2Hc/s1600/summer2010b+062.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPRyiOwndG5pVebmO_3m4spM3iTpGOzAqXBD4088qzPiH_ebl5V_Z415OkyZJmMk1hJxf5LKBvLkN4te6-pSUByj3uUzvImMLdnvnfVuKOpZFgVAq4hg4_fT8roC1AEiZ1bOpEIAIz2Hc/s400/summer2010b+062.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514932225842490018" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Thank you Jenn, Kat, Amy, and Christina for your participation. It was wonderful to see your imagination! </span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUopSOfv_2g8cVzM2R02UoaG_XM4RuKwJhS698wDOvcGKReoo_wIa512WifvAnoIU4YEu6pGmFWoAIR2HnUfrehjF3W5Z9xK54A0V4mfKno7qNv5Dmocn7PBnF3TRw1Lx0AgUDSxvTTM/s1600/summer2010b+090.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTUopSOfv_2g8cVzM2R02UoaG_XM4RuKwJhS698wDOvcGKReoo_wIa512WifvAnoIU4YEu6pGmFWoAIR2HnUfrehjF3W5Z9xK54A0V4mfKno7qNv5Dmocn7PBnF3TRw1Lx0AgUDSxvTTM/s400/summer2010b+090.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514932248106242914" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">I think it might make a cold hospital room feel a little more like home. Who knew you could have so much fun stamping with foam.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux28zefHsOTHOkLdxbXmP-dk81_9-WyoHXV6Q2HlIwpCUU2U2k1zXc_lk-H8bPqXnLuGl61YiuFqP43nFasgtxZORzhJUaFIug86jmEZXkmmk_3AAlYHMRkbVTZgU1A4NR8kdNhk3atk/s1600/summer2010b+058.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhux28zefHsOTHOkLdxbXmP-dk81_9-WyoHXV6Q2HlIwpCUU2U2k1zXc_lk-H8bPqXnLuGl61YiuFqP43nFasgtxZORzhJUaFIug86jmEZXkmmk_3AAlYHMRkbVTZgU1A4NR8kdNhk3atk/s400/summer2010b+058.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514932239588239346" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">Each pillowcase was unique, with everyone's individual design.<br />And they looked quite amazing drying on the line.</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyVSU9u6CBvNszxN9xzXYXGLRSG_ho4otRDW0yUXikG3hIJbgTSNpizCPTU5bJ9WGf5JPnxrQKQ07FTo1o0qUEbH5MMyxs9eaYdRd0fhsg_G5iUfAQ_svg95GNzPw9sX4sLGS9RvaLH8/s1600/summer2010b+089.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKyVSU9u6CBvNszxN9xzXYXGLRSG_ho4otRDW0yUXikG3hIJbgTSNpizCPTU5bJ9WGf5JPnxrQKQ07FTo1o0qUEbH5MMyxs9eaYdRd0fhsg_G5iUfAQ_svg95GNzPw9sX4sLGS9RvaLH8/s400/summer2010b+089.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5514932232746757154" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">That brings the total donations up to 16! Way to go ladies!</span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-19068357058467536862010-08-27T19:50:00.000-07:002010-08-27T19:56:20.281-07:004 New Pillowcases Arrived<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs374.snc4/45706_425421823611_685548611_5032646_3198414_n.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 444px; height: 334px;" src="http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs374.snc4/45706_425421823611_685548611_5032646_3198414_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Just received these pillowcases today! Sarah covered them all~adult male and adult female, and one for a boy and a girl. Just perfect. Thank you <a href="http://www.sarahhughesblog.blogspot.com/">Sarah</a>!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-71100638666570839382010-08-25T09:18:00.001-07:002010-08-25T09:24:23.419-07:00Pillowcase PartyI keep getting more and more emails of wonderful ladies eager to send in their pillowcases. I can't wait to receive them and get some pictures up! Thank you so much! I know the recipients will be blessed. <br /><br />I'm hosting a "Pillow Party" at my home on September 2. Bring along a 'blank' pillowcase, or fabric to make one and I'll provide the rest to be as creative or 'safely' creative as possible. Can't wait to see you there!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-87249720224575048482010-08-20T21:05:00.000-07:002010-08-20T21:23:26.527-07:00Feature Friday: Rooted StudiosKat over at <a href="http://www.rootedstudios.blogspot.com/">Rooted Studios</a> is a great friend of mine. A year ago she was blessed to become the mother of Owen, and begin her career as a stay at home mom. She started her business just over a year ago to help out a bit with bills and have an extra little spending money. She has an <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">etsy</span> shop, and also sells exclusives at B on Main in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Ventura</span>. She sells wonderful quality organic hand-stamped baby <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">onesies</span> that range from woodland themes to surf slang.<br /><div><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W1hL0Yho8E2318PQFtx0HxrEnV6C1Lbyu28hZxtoRdCJyTOvvg7nd5wn6tahV568x66043OUb24-2s5yJE59cyMa8EhHprByUsS02O650ZkmrtYDeaGm_C8MtqgciZoTu4rpkbL2f00p/s1600/bird+on+flower.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 443px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 401px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_W1hL0Yho8E2318PQFtx0HxrEnV6C1Lbyu28hZxtoRdCJyTOvvg7nd5wn6tahV568x66043OUb24-2s5yJE59cyMa8EhHprByUsS02O650ZkmrtYDeaGm_C8MtqgciZoTu4rpkbL2f00p/s1600/bird+on+flower.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Kat also makes a few hand-stamped scarves that are quite popular among <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">recipients</span>, because not only are they one of a kind, but they are longer the most you find in the stores.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmahz6WLIW7KQMfS2yqKJNjgBYEGxU3Wc4eB3nt5rY8t8NUavk3gYbVq3tqo9hoKkRgmslhkJhFx-Sk3wDT0h6xoc0tWQmdkjTc0-ON4VLauWmm2YeOunpcCiALD1UJywR7hUpHidopvkc/s1600/asphalt+grace+scarf.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 396px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 416px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmahz6WLIW7KQMfS2yqKJNjgBYEGxU3Wc4eB3nt5rY8t8NUavk3gYbVq3tqo9hoKkRgmslhkJhFx-Sk3wDT0h6xoc0tWQmdkjTc0-ON4VLauWmm2YeOunpcCiALD1UJywR7hUpHidopvkc/s1600/asphalt+grace+scarf.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Kat has also been known to make a few custom items for customers who want something specific, whether that be stationary, aprons, or <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">tank tops</span>. I will have to admit however that my favorite item that is by request only are her stamped undies for the bride-to-be. Stamped "Mrs. Smith" on the buns!! Tasteful, personal and cute!</div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-17262614668646264742010-08-11T13:42:00.000-07:002010-08-11T13:44:47.906-07:002 and countingCute handmade brown, white and aqua pillowcases for the challenge!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0RJ3x98Akw5_Bl34khSSwFddFFAGxyP0F4pigPXmEm65WxSe1755GLlK-bSb7CMaUrtdW9AiuTV8KktgOwUbcqCxoY9XCkBwY8LARofwJ3xcaM6nxtrUoa3Yb1oiDkSxYYj8x4GorHI/s1600/summer2010+027.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw0RJ3x98Akw5_Bl34khSSwFddFFAGxyP0F4pigPXmEm65WxSe1755GLlK-bSb7CMaUrtdW9AiuTV8KktgOwUbcqCxoY9XCkBwY8LARofwJ3xcaM6nxtrUoa3Yb1oiDkSxYYj8x4GorHI/s400/summer2010+027.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504255745218680018" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-19737696025903821792010-08-02T13:02:00.000-07:002011-02-03T16:59:17.191-08:00Pillowcase ChallengeHey all you crafty gals out there...and perhaps some not-so-crafty ;) Will you join me in making pillowcases for cancer patients*??? I'm asking you to use your creative skills to bless others with your talent and love. I'd like to try to get 25 pillowcases by November 3o, 2010 (this is part of a 1 million pillowcase challenge). So do you know what that means? It means YOU need to help me! Don't check out just yet if you feel overwhelmed by having to be creative...here are some ideas to get those creative wheels amovin'!<br /><ul><li>make a pillow case from scratch (this is for those craft experts out there)</li></ul><ul><li>purchase a pillow case from the store and 'spruce it up' with your creative talents (ie, paint, stamp, draw, stitch, add whatever you'd like to make it unique.<br /></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.thefireflymoon.bigcartel.com/">purchase</a> an already handmade pillowcase from my sister-in-law Summer who will be donating the pillowcases we receive for kids to St. Judes.<br /></li></ul><ul><li>if you'd like, attach a note for the recipient, perhaps telling them why you decided to donate.<br /></li></ul><span style="font-weight: bold;">Send it to: </span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />I'll be keeping a donation tracker of how many pillowcases that have been donated on the blog so check back often to see our progress!<br /><br />*I will be donating the pillowcases to the <a href="http://www.cbccusa.com/v1/">Comprehensive Blood and Cancer Center</a>, located in Bakersfield California. I have chosen this particular facility because my mother, father, father-in-law, and myself have been patients there. My family has been blessed by the donations of others and now I would like to bless others. Any pillowcase received for a child will be donated to <a href="http://www.stjude.org/stjude/v/index.jsp?vgnextoid=f2bfab46cb118010VgnVCM1000000e2015acRCRD">St. Judes</a> Children's hospital.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-74864203661894944762010-07-30T20:01:00.000-07:002010-07-31T20:26:37.809-07:00Feature Friday: Stitchin' MommyI have had the privilege of knowing Sarah over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchinMommy?ref=seller_info">Stitchin' Mommy</a> since my college days. Actually, I suppose she could be considered family since she did join us for a Thanksgiving feast my freshmen year. I genuinely enjoyed our time together.<br /><br />Sarah has been anxiously awaiting the arrival of her second son sometime early October. Her son, Luke keeps her busy during the days as a homemaker. Her and her husband, Nathan will be celebrating their 8th wedding anniversary this coming week. Congrats!!<br /><br />Now to shop!! Sarah has been sewing for over 20 years. Her room in the dorm was always welcoming with touches of homemade decor. She was always creating beautiful things. I see she hasn't stopped...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.117981845.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 430px; height: 322px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.117981845.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />What I love the most about Sarah's shop is her doll dresses. I love the details that Sarah adds to her work and the little shoes are absolutely adorable! I can't wait until my daughter gets her American Girl doll...I know I'll be stopping by Stitchin'Mommy to pick up some outfits. Stop by her shop to say hello, purchase one of her many doll dresses, greeting cards, handkerchiefs or other fun stitched items.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.95717013.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 1000px; height: 750px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.95717013.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-54758931520074100382010-07-14T12:11:00.000-07:002010-07-14T12:13:41.808-07:00Custom Grandmother's Bracelet<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVZbiQkgHk8NxnUvhqOcQycaTaUTRyXcmmPoJIMqIg1F_4Mr2TK0QdUpvLefeuxAZnXhpSiwNxPHEWTeD0U45FgZuLDkkDLUHLcy2Grf0gUerxxxo9q2uei4Kukr39QqW6CG1jsabTKc/s1600/blairmom.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 124px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXVZbiQkgHk8NxnUvhqOcQycaTaUTRyXcmmPoJIMqIg1F_4Mr2TK0QdUpvLefeuxAZnXhpSiwNxPHEWTeD0U45FgZuLDkkDLUHLcy2Grf0gUerxxxo9q2uei4Kukr39QqW6CG1jsabTKc/s400/blairmom.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493841907238170530" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Congratulations to the Edwards family and their new little arrival,<br />Emma Grace!! </span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-86687611330655057752010-07-13T08:46:00.000-07:002010-07-13T09:03:24.648-07:00DisasterYesterday I was working on a custom piece for a customer. As I was soldering my second to last jump-ring my torch malfunctioned and instead of the steady low flame, it turned into a blazing torch!! The result....two beyond-melted...more like completely dissolved chain links. So instead of polishing up my piece, I headed to the store in search of a new torch. YIKES!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-91894678108455938232010-07-08T19:33:00.000-07:002010-07-08T19:35:28.205-07:00Feature Fridays<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >For the next several weeks I'll be featuring some of my wonderful friends and their little businesses. There might even be a few goody giveaways so stay tuned! </span><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2625676563382364483.post-87971120785043524062010-07-05T07:19:00.000-07:002010-07-05T09:26:31.663-07:00Welcome<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXK8uUDqkl-p8cRpbzIEwAqybKtLCJsnAe9D27_tRYocNW3Y9N8nexqffQnPqDDDz7zyruVGhCskjf4bC5ZRDs_JXQ47wLFAAMTT7ME3ug7g_mtbmlFZpI9QFMiVAUh5wul1iZS8WDgJY/s1600/IMG_1210.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 281px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXK8uUDqkl-p8cRpbzIEwAqybKtLCJsnAe9D27_tRYocNW3Y9N8nexqffQnPqDDDz7zyruVGhCskjf4bC5ZRDs_JXQ47wLFAAMTT7ME3ug7g_mtbmlFZpI9QFMiVAUh5wul1iZS8WDgJY/s400/IMG_1210.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490458212310248482" border="0" /></a><br />New WELCOME sign added to the <a href="http://www.bethanymariedesigns.com/">store</a>. Perfect for the front porch or in the garden. I used one similar to this at the door to a ladies brunch. I wasn't intending to sell them but I got so many compliments I just couldn't resist!<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0