Zebra stripes ,a bunny, clocks and flip flops?

Well the blessings have already started for me and I haven't even officially begun my 29 days of giving! Tom has received a VERY nice raise! Totally needed that! I however have received the MOST beautiful gift from the wonderful and talented Patricia at PVE DESIGN. I love love love it! I will devote an entire post to this kind hearted lady on Monday and let you see my goodies! She has also joined the 29 Day Giving Challenge so send some love and giving her way!

As for the post title, you can see I've been a little obsessed with these things. The plaques are not finished. I would love your opinion. Do you think they should all have words on them? Would you be more apt to buy if they were personalized with your name or monogram? Of course I would love any suggestions, this is strictly a voluntary marketing survey. But I would so love to hear not only your thoughts on this set but also about items you own that you love. What draws your eye? 

Don't forget to take the 29 Day Challenge... you will be blessed thru your giving!  

Check out the wonderful prizes for Lipstick to Crayons 1st birthday Bash, lots of fun things!

Don't have little ones? Register anyway and if you win... use prize in the 29 day giveaway challenge! Good Luck! 

Craft Inc.

Craft Inc., originally uploaded by lovely days.

I am so excited to have finally found Craft Inc. in stock at my local booksellers. I am on the 2nd page of the intro.....kissing it!
Even if you've been in business 7 years, like me, there are always new things to learn. I will be finished with the book by Tuesday and give you some insight into what I've learned. If you run across it this weekend...buy it!

Painted Gift Idea

If you're in need of a quick craft project this long Memorial Day Weekend, try embellishing these cute jars. I got mine at Ikea, 4 for $2.99. I added dots (of coarse) with a bakeable glass paint, cute paper flowers and rhinestones. These are going to be a gift for one of Rachel's teachers. I think I'll fill them with office supplies, candy, gift card, and stickers. 

Wordless Wednesday

29 Day Giving Challenge

Please take the time today to join me and others in a 29 day challenge to GIVE  away your time, kind words, prayers, old clothes, whatever. I have joined so that I can be more aware of giving. Give it a try and pay it forward! Take a look here, then leave me a comment with a link to your giving page so that we can encourage and applaud each other! Give, Give, Give!  

Magic Bullet Giveaway

The wonderful twins at 5 Minutes for Mom are giving away several Magic Bullets. The perfect blender to make all your Deceptively Delicious recipes with! Check out the giveaway here. 

Good Luck and let me know if you win!

I got my wonderful prize in the mail a couple days ago and will post about it soon. It's been hard not to let Ellie have it early!

Mass Production

I've been in Mass Production mode this week. Trying my best to build up a little stock for wholesale buyers. It's also time to finalize new designs for Christmas Ornaments and send out samples and catalogs. I'm thinking I'll do postcards this year with really good graphics on the front and ordering info on the back. 

I'm still working on some originals that will be made into prints, a few craft projects to post here, decluttering studio, and getting myself organized! 

Oh yeah... I have 2 birthday parties to plan for the girls. Ellie wants a Spongebob party and Rachel wants another Luau. Her last luau had over 30 kids here! She's my little social butterfly! I'll be posting ideas for these parties, hopefully soon. Better get to work! Have a wonderful day! 

 
  

I hope everyone had a wonderful Mother's Day, I know I did! 

I want to thank everyone for participating in my little giveaway! 

Here are the winners...#18 jessilyn, #3 karin, and #1 tracye!

Congratulations ladies! I'll be emailing you for your info so I can get started painting your keychains! 

About My Mother...

1. She grits her teeth when hugging us (shown above).
2. She grew up WITH me, married at 15 and had me at 16!
3. She is ALWAYS put together, nails done, heels, jewelry, she does it all!
4. Divorced at 19, lost custody for no reason to my dad's parents, kidnapped us at 25, 1 year of "running", caught and got full custody. There weren't milk cartons back then or we would have been on one!
5. If anyone needs help or a hand... she is the first one in line.
6. Has a strong work ethic.
7. Number one rule when I was growing up...you'll get in A LOT more trouble if you lie to her, just don't do it!
8. Taught me to love reading.
9. Brags, Brags, Brags about her kids and grandkids.
10. Taught me to stand my ground and take up for myself, even against her.
11. She, like me, will laugh hysterically at extremely sad moments. I feel sorry for the people in the theatre when we saw the movie The Champ!
12. She is actually driving over to my house today in her jammies. It's a day of eating, watching movies, and napping!
13. Shopaholic!
14. Knows that since I gave her 3 grandchildren, she will live with my sis or a HOME when she's old! LOL!
15. Knows that We love her with all our hearts...

Mother's Day Giveaway

Good Morning Everyone! Since I won the great gift from 5 Minutes for Mom, I want to share the joy with you! I will have a better late than never Mother's Day giveaway all weekend!
I will be giving away a kid's keychain to 3 lucky moms! This is a large hand painted ball keychain with a thick glaze over it. I will paint up to 6 kids on it for you. You will get to choose colors, hair styles etc. No kids? Then you can have your dog(s), cat(s) or you and your partner on it! Take a look at all of the sample designs here.
All you have to do is comment on this post!
I would love it if you would link to this post on your blog but it's not required.
I will draw names on Monday morning. Good Luck and have a GREAT mother's Day!

I WON I WON I WON!!!!!

ELLIE IS TURNING 3 NEXT MONTH AND IS GOING TO LOVE THIS! THANKS PLAYSKOOL AND 5 MINUTES FOR MOM

Tagged!

It has happened...I have been tagged by Maddie at Madras Matters to list 6 quirky things about myself. This won't be difficult, there are MANY quirky/weird things about me. I'll try to keep it at 6!
Please Don't Judge!
Here we go...
1. My favorite sandwich...turkey, cheese, mustard, mayo, pickles, and potato chips, all smooshed together!
2. I can be found out and about sporting paint splattered clothes, I FORGET to change my clothes...sometimes.
3. I love the smell of my Yorkie/Poo's ears. I have to smell them daily... they really do smell like chocolate chip cookies!
4. I laugh uncontrollably in sad situations. The fine line between laughter and tears?
5. There are 2 steak knives in my kitchen that DO NOT belong in the wood block with all the other knives... no one ever puts them in the drawer where they belong, they swear they can't tell the difference... I think they're all lying.
6. I say " Good Morning" to my little one's bottom and toes. I ask the toes not to fight before I put shoes on them.

How QUiRKY am I????
Now let's see how quirky these bloggers are...
1. Kari
2. Kijsa
3.. Peggy at Peggy's Gifts, Maybe this will force her to POST a second entry!
4. Proud Grits
5. Katy at The Country Blossom
6.Melissa at Fischtales
Rules of play:

a. Link the person who tagged you. That’s Me

b. Mention the rules in your blog post.

c. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.

d. Tag 6 bloggers by linking to them.

e. Leave a comment on each of the tagged blogger’s blogs letting them know they have been tagged.

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Eight Belles

Eight Belles, originally uploaded by Silverny99.

RIP SWEET GIRL

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T HEAR, EIGHT BELLES FINISHED SECOND IN THE DERBY ONLY TO BREAK BOTH FRONT ANKLES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE, SHE WAS EUTHANIZED ON THE TRACK. FIRST FEMALE TO RUN IN THE DERBY IN A DECADE. WHAT A STRONG AND BEAUTIFUL GIRL. SO HEARTBREAKING, SAY A PRAYER FOR THE TRAINER, HE IS VERY DISTRAUGHT.

Etsy Favorites

Live A Plush Life Chair PrintThis Cincinnati Artist is one of my faves!
J Davis Studio House NecklaceLove this sweet necklace!
The Black Apple Postcard SetTHE top seller on Etsy! Love her beautiful portraits!
Starcraft paper starsI remember making these paper stars in Girl Scouts, one of my favorite memories!