Sweet Shoppe Sample 2

I actually finished this a few days ago, but am just now getting the chance to post it.  This weekend flew by, didn't it?  I love the way this sample came out.  I used elements from the original design and then added a bit of dimension.  All in all, I think the only thing I would change would be to make the lollipop stick a bit longer.  My client chose the first sample...but I think I might like this one a little better.  Maybe...I don't know - they both came out cute!  What do you all think?

Till tomorrow!  I am finishing up an order for custom door signs for 3 little ones.  They are coming out so cute - can't wait to share!!  AND - I really want to get working on those fun finds from Good Will.  One day at a time, right?  I wish I didn't have to sleep!

Gracias, Merci, Grazie, Thank You

My first looooong overdue thank you goes to Anne at Wobisobi.  She chose me back in February as a recipient of the Versatile Blogger Award!!  Thank you so much for thinking of me Anne - and I apologize for it taking me so long to post this. 

Receiving this award from another blogger means so much - and giving it to other bloggers is an awesome way to meet new friends and recognize the great work that is being done out there.  

To accept your award, you must:

1.  Thank and link back to the person who awarded you this award.

2.  Share 7 things about yourself.

3.  Award 15 recently discovered great bloggers (I am doing 4 of my new favs)

4.  Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award, and let the giver know you accept the award!

Here Are 7 Things About Me:

1.  My favorite thing to do in the summer is to spend hours at the beach searching for sea glass

2.  I have a terrible weakness for cheese

3.  I really, really love Bon Jovi

4.  When I was a child I said that when I grew up I was going to have 5 boys, 5 girls, 5 dogs, 5 cats and  my husband was going to work at JC Penney

5.  My favorite color is blue - any shade - I heart blue

6.  I love planning parties - it is kind of an obsession of mine

7.  I am happy to have met Anne (who gave me this award) - she is a great friend!!

I would like to pass this award on to:

 - Lisa @ Grey Luster Girl

 - Nicole @ Thrifty Decorating

 - Northern Cottage

 - Emily @ Nest Nesting Nested

On another note - I woke up this morning and found that after many past entries, I was chosen as a top 10 winner in this week's CSI Project Challenge!!!  I am so excited that my Spring 3D artwork was chosen!  Thank you to Mandy @ Sugar Bee Crafts for choosing my project!

Have a great day! 

My Treasures from Goodwill

A new Goodwill Store opened by my house about a year ago, and until yesterday I had yet to go!!  What I was waiting for, I have no clue - I drive past it all the time.  Well, yesterday afternoon I dragged hubby and Addie and off we went.  I wanted to see what kind of furniture they had, and although there were a few good items, they weren't really what I was looking for, so I refrained.  I did, however, make quite a dent in the accessories department.

I have been wanting some white vases to display (not sure where yet, maybe the guest room), and found a bunch of those.  I also found some really cute frames that I have some ideas for, a really cool silver platter that I may turn into a chalkboard, and a cool bronze container thingy, which is perfect for my kitchen.  Once these items find a new life and new home, I will definitely post what I do with them.

Here are my treasures:

I got all of that for under $30.  When we walked out I told hubby that I felt like I robbed the place!  LOL.  Can't wait to work on this stuff!!!

Sweet Shoppe Birthday Party Invite Samples

I recently had a customer ask me to make some 1st birthday party invites with a Sweet Shoppe theme.  I always try to make samples for my customers so they can choose which invite style they like.  This party has a pink and yellow color scheme (which seems to be MY theme colors lately, LOL) - it's popular for sure!

This is what I have come up with so far.  The backs are lined with a patterned cardstock (that may change a bit depending on what kind of paper I can find).  For the sample, I used what I had in the house, but will need to change it up to something similar, but most likely different, for the final invites.

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I like these so far, now onto sample #2!

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Woo Hoo - Finished!!

We actually finished the floors last night - all that's left is to apply a coat of polyurethane and installing the baseboards - but my sis came home last night and I didn't want to post the final product until she saw it!  She was so happy, they came out just as she wanted them to - wow...what a lot of work.  Thanks to Handy Man and his helper who did most of the work.  I played the role of painter and slave driver :)

Here they are - I'm so proud!!  Can't wait to see the room all put together!

Here's the Before:

And the After:

My Bro-In-Law hasn't seen them yet - not till Friday!  If anyone reading this knows him, don't say a word!!  (I don't think he'll be reading my blog...)!

Jenn

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