another LO

Hello, friends:}


I created another LO using some of my fav BasicGrey papers the other day. I wanted to make a page about JBD: Jelly Bean Designs. I am not really into scrapbooking (I see lots of elements and layers and stitching....stuff I'm not comfortable doing on a page yet), but I enjoy making simple pages....so this was super fun for me! I used my Urban Prairie and Sweet Theads BasicGrey papers. The photo was taken by my SIL, Candice. She stopped by our house in May, and of course, I had to work on something while she was here (deadlines!). 

I'm so blessed to have such a fun job of sharing love and creativity with others. And that is what I wanted to capture in this page. 


That's it for me today--thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings! 

Busy month....and Happy Father's Day!!!

Hello, friends:}


I just wanted to update you on how my month or so has been! I apologize for being away so much--but I had a very busy schedule with projects, crafts, calls, and singing! 


Sometime in the last month, I had an in-home sale for Jelly Bean Designs. It went AMAZING! THANKS to all my friends and followers that stopped by or ordered! Here is a pic of my friend, Concetta, and her dog, Lina! They stopped by to visit and grab some goodies. Her mother came too (The Bingo Queen!). Super fun time!! Olsen wasn't sure about Lina--but isn't that how love starts for young kids? They are mean to each other and then end up in love in no time? :}

 Lina getting Olsen's mustache toy!

I've also been super busy making projects and creations for special clients. I was asked by one client (a good friend) to make a graduation gift for her nephew who is attending an Ivy League school in Philly. I love this box of goodies that I made! It looks like the "fragile" lettering on a package! FUN! 

OH!!! And HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!! I miss my dad, but hopefully I will be able to see him soon (July!!). 

This is Dad and I in Tampa [Nov. 2010]. 

I wish I could show you more....but soon! I promise:) Secrets secrets!! 


Thanks so much for stopping by! So glad to almost be back to normal:} Be blessed!

CSN GIVEAWAY--for my fabulous followers:} CLOSED

Hello, friends:}


ETA:: This giveaway is now CLOSED as of 2.19.11 at 11:59pm EST.


Oh yeah--CSN Stores has a fabulous giveaway for one of my followers and friends--this is FREE retail therapy! HOOORAY:} 


CSN is offering a generous gift certificate for $65 to any of their 200+ online stores! You could spend it on a new modern office furniture/piece. I found this for Olsen--he needs something to spruce up his dinner area too!

Or you could use it on this modern office furniture....

Or you could use it for almost anything--since they have over 200 online stores! I just love love love CSN! 


So how do you win??? Follow these simple rules {leave a separate comment for each}:::


1. Stop by this link for modern office furniture and tell me what you really really want--please leave a link to your item. Come back here and leave a comment below.
2. Stop by CSN stores and find something else you would like to have-please leave a link to your item. Come back here and leave a comment below. 
3. Become a follower of CSN on Facebook {here}. Come back here and tell me you became a fan. 
4. Become a follower (or tell me you already are) of my blog.
5. Follow Jelly Bean Designs on Facebook {here}. Or tell me that you already are.
6. Three more chances coming this week--so be sure to stop back by!!!

• Thursday, Feb. 17:::Stop by this link for modern office furniture and tell me what you really really want--please leave a link to your item. Come back here and leave a comment below.
• Friday, Feb. 18:::Stop by this link for modern office furniture and tell me what you really really want--please leave a link to your item. Come back here and leave a comment below.
• Saturday, Feb. 19:::Stop by this link for modern office furniture and tell me what you really really want--please leave a link to your item. Come back here and leave a comment below.

That's a total of 8 chances to win! Giveaway ends on Saturday, Feb. 19th at 11:59pm EST.

Giveaway info:: This giveaway is for a $65 gift certificate. Upon winning, you will pick an item to use this gift certificate towards. You are responsible for paying any amount over $65. Be sure to figure in shipping when picking your item. Giveaway is open to USA and Canada residents! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! I cannot wait to see what you would get! Be blessed:}

CSN Store review...and my GIVEAWAY!

Hello, friends:}


Click HERE for my EIC post!! Super cute card shared!! LOVE it:}


I just loooooooooove CSN Stores! If you have not stopped by there...head over there NOW! I just found a new site of theirs featuring SLING BACKPACKS! These bags are super cute! I could have totally used one of these while on our vaca in Vegas! Here are some of my favorite bags:::

And check out this Braiser that I want:

And check out this little toy--so adorable!!

I'm going to be doing a review for CSN Stores. I will also include a review for my latest purchase- this carry-on luggage and bracelet. LOVE both!

The good news??? I'm having a giveaway in honor of my CSN review. Here are some ways to enter [remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for each chance]:::

1. MANDATORY: Head over to CSN and check them out. Come back here and leave a comment with a link to what you found.

Example: OH MY--you have got to check out these cups {link}! LOVE them. Sue Smith

2. MANDATORY: Become a fan of CSN over on Facebook. Click HERE. Then come back and leave a comment that you did so {or that you already are a fan}.

Example: I'm a fan of CSN!! Sue Smith

Optional chances:
3. Leave a comment below about my blog or cards or Etsy store {which I need to update! LOL!}.
4. Become a fan of Jelly Bean Designs on Facebook. Click HERE. Leave a comment below telling me you did so or that you already are! 
5. Become a follower of my blog {click FOLLOW on the right sidebar}. Leave a comment below telling me you did so.
6. Leave a comment on THIS post. 
7. Leave a comment on THIS post.
8. **NEW 11.28** Leave a comment on THIS post.
9. **NEW 11.29** Leave a comment on THIS post.
10. **NEW 11.29** Head on over to CSN and tell me ANOTHER thing that you would like to get from their sites! It can be ANYTHING:}

Example: OH MY--you have got to check out these toys {link}! LOVE them. Sue Smith

11. **NEW 11.30** Leave a comment here with a message for ALLI who turns 1 today!!

12. **NEW 11.30** Head on over to CSN and tell me ANOTHER thing that you would like to get from their sites! It can be ANYTHING:}

Example: OH MY--you have got to check out these tables {link}! LOVE them. Sue Smith

13. **NEW 12.3** Leave a comment on THIS post.

14. **NEW 12.3** Head on over to CSN and tell me ANOTHER thing that you would like to get from their sites! It can be ANYTHING:}

Example: OH MY--you have got to check out these tables {link}! LOVE them. Sue Smith

What's up for grabs??? Well...you know that I love my Unity stamps--so I will put a package together with some stamps, paper, etc. Can't tell you everything--I like surprises!! 


Thanks so much for stopping by and for all your love and comments! I can't wait to see who wins! Be sure to stop by the CSN Store for some Christmas shopping and go ahead and become a fan over on Facebook! LOOOOOOOOOOOOVE CSN! Good luck:}

Giveaway disclaimer:: My giveaway is open to everyone. However, if an international friend wins, there are two options: 1. The winner will help pay for part of the shipping {it gets REALLY expensive, and I apologize for doing this. I appreciate your understanding.} or 2. The winner will get a free digital stamp {bought by me from my favorite digital stamp company}. Winner will be picked on Friday, Dec. 3 around midnight. You have 8 chances to win! All comments that do not follow the guidelines or do not complete #1 or 2 first will be deleted. Thanks so much! 

Another CSN giveaway!!!

Hey friends:}


I have some really good news for you!! CSN Stores has contacted me to do another $65 giveaway!! You could win a $65 gift certificate to any of the CSN Stores!! I had my eye on some of these kitchen bar stools--oh look at this one! I love it! So beautiful and it would TOTALLY match my kitchen decor! LOVE IT!

I'm still in love with the following products:::

And I just ordered this new suitcase for our trip! Trav picked grey! LOVE it!! Can't wait to use it on the plane:}

So here's the deal...you have all week [7 days!!] to enter into this giveaway. I'm leaving this open for an entire week, and I will draw a winner from Random.org once I get back from vacation. 


How to enter:::
MANDATORY ENTRIES--
1. Leave a comment on this post about my creations that you see--scroll down to see several cards!! [1 entry]
2. Leave a comment on this post with a link to something from CSN Stores that you would LOVE to have!! [7 entries--you can enter each day this week or all at once **NOTE:: Please leave a separate comment for each entry!]


OPTIONAL Entries--
3. Leave some love and best wishes on this post for my SIL, Candice, and her new husband, Allen! They get married on November 13th in Vegas!! [1 entry]
4. Become a fan of CSN Stores  over on Facebook {here} and leave a comment telling me you did so--or that you already are a fan! [1 entry]
5. Become a fan of Jelly Bean Designs over on Facebook {here} and leave a comment telling me you did so--or that you already are! [1 entry]
6. Become a follower of my blog (over on the right sidebar) and tell me you did so--or that you already follow! [1 entry]


That's 12 separate entries to win per person! SOOOOOOO lucky!!


I cannot wait to see what you will get from CSN Stores!! I just love this store--so many awesome products and new stores added daily! Check out these for more amazing shoes and purses:::  http://www.shoesgotsole.com/ or http://www.luxebycsn.com/. OH MY! LOVE it!!


Good luck and thanks for stopping by! Thanks to CSN Stores and Alexandra for this great opportunity and giveaway:} Be blessed!

Giveaway info:: This giveaway is for a $65 gift certificate. Upon winning, you will pick an item to use this gift certificate towards. You are responsible for paying any amount over $65. Be sure to figure in shipping when picking your item. Giveaway is open to USA and Canada residents! 

{post 2} HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!!

Hello, friends:}


Scroll down to get 5 extra chances to win the BIG Unity Stamp set on Friday!! **NOTE:: you have all week to complete these chances!! Giveaway ends on Saturday, August 7.

Today is a GREAT day--it's my MOM's birthday!!!!!!!! [The pic is from Christmas 2009 and we are wearing our scoodies that I made everyone.] And because she is my #1 customer at Jelly Bean Designs....I'll show you some of her favorite things to order from JBD! **NOTE:: Actually, I sent these to her for her bday...so it wasn't really an order...but you know what I mean:}


My MOM owns her own mowing business in Star City, IN (email me if you live in that area!! I'll hook you up!). She gets really hot...so I found a tutorial on how to make your own cool ties. She looooooooooves these things! You just soak and wear--they really do work! I used to have the kids in the classroom use it when they were "feeling sick". It always worked and made them feel better!! So I sent her two more of these. LOVE it!!

 

I just recently made one of these for Mother's Day. They are a teacup made into a birdfeeder. I thought it was such an awesome idea. I made it for MOM because she loves her flower gardens around her home. She always has the BEST flowers and most beautiful yard!! She liked her teacup so much that she wanted another one. So I sent her one of these too! LOVE LOVE LOVE it! The pics are actually from my teacup birdfeeder. I had to have one too:}

So....in honor of my MOM {her name is LENORA--love love love it! Unique!}...you get two chances to win this BIG stamp set by Unity!! All you have to do is leave 2 separate comments below on THIS POST. COMMENT 1: Leave a comment about something you saw here or go to JBD and tell me what you like COMMENT 2: Leave some love for my MOM!! She reads this blog too!! So tell her HAPPY BIRTHDAY:}


That's it for me...I will post again later today or tonight the winner of the Ippity set--I'm sorry I forgot to do that! No worries!! I'll post that soon:}


Hope you are having a great day! Lots of love!!! Be blessed:}

Christmas in July--Craft Fair

Hey hey, friends:}


Just wanted to share some pictures of my craft fair this weekend! Just in case you didn't know--I own my own business {Jelly Bean Designs}. The craft fair was at our local Cultural Center--I've done this particular show 3 times! And this time was by far the BESTEST ever:} I can't believe how many repeat customers I had! It was so much fun--sad news::: I didn't get any pics of me behind the booth....Trav was working and I forgot to ask someone to take a pic. Eh. 

Here are some of the things I sell. I make cards and journals....but I also sew baby items, home items, bracelets, etc. I love love love the colors of my booth and how it is set up [however, this time--I had LOTS more (new and old)...so I ran out of room!]. I really enjoy doing craft fairs--I love Jelly Bean Designs!

This is a front view--I have a 6x3 table and another smaller table behind to hold my board. Plus, I use Molly (my mannequin) and my tubs for extra room. 

This is my extra table--and there is Xerxes. I didn't hold him like I usually do--I was a bit lazy at this show;}

Here is the left side of the table. Lots and lots of cards--I had over 1000!! WOW!

Middle of the table--more and more stuff:}

Right side of the table--MORE stuff! 

I also have a page of all the craft fairs since I started my business in April 2008 [actually--two shows are missing on this page because I forgot to upload them. I will add them later!]. I love looking back at what I started with and how I've grown. My next project::: ETSY! I've had a store for about a year...just didn't upload anything...so my goal is to upload onto that soon!!! **NOTE:: If you look for Jelly Bean Designs--it won't be there. My store [as of today] is called JellyBeanDesign. 


Thanks so much for stopping by! I'm on my way out the door to do some shopping--and I can't wait to get back--CRAFTING! I've missed creating!! Thanks again-- love visiting with you:} Be blessed!
 

FWF

ETA::: This just in---I have 113 followers:) That means another giveaway! Be sure to come back Saturday for the winner! HOOORAY:} Thanks to all my followers and my internet friends for your love and support!! 


Hello, friends:} And friends with flair!!


Super excited to share these cards with you--I know I've said it before...but I LOVE LOVE LOVE Unity! Love it! Ok...I had to get that out:}

These two cards were created for my wonderful friends from my PDCC team! I love this team! I am truly blessed to be on such a creative, wonderful, friendly, and supportive team! I heard that two of the member's husbands were sick, so I had to make them some cards. I know--I haven't even sent my friends cards...but I sent their husbands' get well cards! HA! **NOTE:: Both are better now. Anyway....I also made these cards for the FWF25 and All Things Unity challenges. Ok...I know--you are thinking, "That card doesn't even look like the inspiration card by Tenia!" Well...her card last week (pictured to the left) was entered in the PDCC challenge the week before. I couldn't upload that card that I created...and since I am on the DT...I made the connection of making a card for my friends' husbands. So I was inspired by Tenia's card--just a bit differently! I know--I'm silly! I really love these cards! I love the colors and the stamps [which by the way were Unity's Heart Time stamp set]....just love love love them!

Here is a close-up of the tissues--I used tissue paper for the kleenex. I love it! 

 

My next card is another fav of mine!! I absolutely love this new set- Garden Variety- from Unity and Cosmo Cricket. I made this card for the EtsyInspired and Everything But The Kitchen Sink challenges. I loooooooooove this card! I also used stamps from Basic Grey and Unity's Soiree and Such (for the fork/knife/spoon). I just love this card- we are inviting our friends over for dinner, and I think this is the perfect invite card:}

These next two projects are more powerful prayer journals. I love making these! I actually sell them at Jelly Bean Designs. I made the owl one for a prototype [which you would think I would have...but never did!] and the other one was for a friend who is having her first child (a boy!!). I used Unity's April {Super Sweet} and May {Naturally You} store kits for my stamped images. I also flocked the little hearts on the turtle. Isn't that cute?? LOVE it! 

 

Not sure if you can see it--but I distressed the edges of these journals. Added a bit of texture-I think:}

Well...that is all for me today! Be sure to stop by Unity's site for a complete list of friends with flair! And be sure to leave some love! You could win 25 free Unity stamps! And if you leave some love here...you could win the Ippity Books A Flutter stamp set! 


Thanks so much for stopping by! Love when we visit--and I love love love Fridays-FWF-and Unity! Be blessed:}