Lots done this morning…

Which leads to this post!  I have a few very exciting new things to share with you today… Firstly, the website has been updated to reflect the same design as the new blog design

Secondly, I added the Mini Me Tabletop collection… I have been trying to add the Mini Me selections to more products but I’ve been a bit slow with it… sorry!

and Lastly (and most exciting!) I have made the site a little more “iPhone-friendly”.  Meaning, when you view the site on your iPhone, it will already be zoomed to where you can actually see the text.  It’s not perfect – I would have to host an entirely new site to get it to be totally iPhone compatible but consider it just a little “tweak” to what you were getting before.  This is what you’ll see when viewing in regular vertical format

It looks even better when viewed in the landscape position.

and the really neat part is, you can save the site as an icon on your iPhone home screen!  It’s so easy to do… See that little + (plus) sign in the image above?  Click that & this is what you will see…

Click “Add to Home Screen” & you will see this next:

You can type in whatever you want in the box but the default is “welcome to…”

Then you go to your home screen & see this!

Neat, huh?!  BTW, you can do this w/any website out there… this was new to me today!  Oh & I have no clue what half of these aps are… my kids go to town on this phone!!

So, there you have it… new stuff for today!

On another note I will be taking a brief pause in business coming up & wanted to let you all know ahead of time.  I will be closed from July 28th – August 13th in preparation for Emma Kate’s 2nd heart procedure as well as the start of school. 

I know it’s kind of a long break (2 1/2 weeks!) but I need this time to be there for her, to help get the kiddos ready for school AND get the fall/holiday designs & selections up & running!!  This is a good thing… LOTS of new stuff & designs are in the wings… can’t WAIT to share!!!!

There’s a chance – if I can cross off all my “to-do’s” which are infinitely long – I will reopen before the 13th.  I will still enable the shopping cart but orders will be delayed in shipping out until after the 13th.  If you need something during that time, please do email me… this iPhone has not allowed me to break away from work at all… So… that’s that!

Hope you’re all enjoying the summer!

*enjoy!

Busy workshop

I have always wanted to post pictures of every item that leaves my office… I just absolutely stink at taking pics!  I am too hurried to get everything out of the door and to the post office, I never have time to snap pics.  I have often saved images of the files I am working on but if I tried to save a pic of every single cup insert or cup that went out of here, my computer would surely blow up!  So, I am going to attempt to start blogging again showing you pics of what stuff looks like around here before it leaves.  Proving that I actually DO work :)  Most of what I will post will be new designs… not so much every pen that I do (geesh) or every cup, etc…

Emma Grace Bow Holder

Abby Binder

 

Various pens…

Brook party tags

Drew Bowl

 

Jeffrey Binder

 

Elizabeth Binder

 

Gabby Binder

Andrew

 

Bella

 

There are many more pics to come.. just gotta get them in a few at a time!

enjoy!

Did it myself, blog makeover

My blog got a makeover today... what do you think? My blogging editing skills were not up to date until now! I think I will take a step away from the computer.. cross-eyed! Debating changing the site to reflect this look... too much pink & green? Not sure about it. Feedback/critique appreciated!!

Plate sample sale!

I have been meaning to do this for over a year now and am finally getting to it. Call it procrastination, but I am finally to it!

These plates are otherwise in perfect condition. I might have ordered them in excess for show samples, etc. or they may be a tad off-centered due to the moulding process… small imperfections like small black creases or spots on the dishes could appear but aren’t very noticeable. Here’s the list of plates that will be on the site until they are gone! Pass the word to your friends in case they have a child or someone to gift to with these names.

Please be sure to click on the image to purchase… when it sells, it will disappear from the website. Don’t rely on this blog to determine if it’s still in stock.

They will come wrapped in the usual packaging as well… get these for a steal! Prices listed are plus shipping!!

“Molly Grace” (slightly off-centered) $10

“Happy Birthday Mia” (slight imperfection between “i” and “r” in Birthday) $8

“Lake” (perfect condition) $12

“Charlotte 3” (perfect condition) $12

“Emma Grace” (perfect condition) $12

“Kali” (perfect condition) $12

“Logan” (perfect condition) $12

“Kaiden” (bowl, perfect condition) $10

“Carter” (bowl, perfect condition) $10

“Avery” (perfect condition) $12

“Carson Rose Princess” (perfect condition) $12

“Beckett” (perfect condition) $12

“Brock” (perfect condition) $12

“Carter” (perfect condition) $12

“Carson Rose Frog” (perfect condition) $12

“Ashley” (perfect condition) $12

“Harry” (perfect condition) $12

That’s all for now… in the coming weeks (time permitting) I will be cleaning out my samples to freshen up the mix. When I come across some things I will post them here & on the site under the “SAMPLE SALE” category. Look for new stuff soon!!

enjoy!

It’s been a long time!

Sorry to see that it’s been over two months since I have scribbled in anything over here! I have been keeping my followers on Facebook and Twitter updated only b/c it’s a lot easier to jot a sentence or two rather than the book I feel compelled to write over here :) Nonetheless, I do have some new things going on… stay connected through these outlets!

Happy Friday!!! Here’s something new just for YOU guys here :) Newly re-listed! Enjoy!!

Crazy, Busy Week!!

I wanted to post a little note from the trenches… WHEW! I didn’t realize this week would be as hectic as it has been. Coming off of two birthday parties this past Saturday & Sunday, I have had a crazy week… field trips, teacher conferences, First Communion, birthday party this weekend… I am exhausted! I am doing my best to catch up. Just wanted to let everyone know who hasn’t heard back from my emails. SORRY!! If you need immediate help, please send me an email & I will do my best to get back to you ASAP!!

thanks ;)

From New Orleans?

Live in New Orleans? Come see me at the Children's Clothing Exchange! Click the link for details on show hours, etc.. I will be personalizing on-site!! Great sale w/tons of great stuff for your kiddies!! Went there today & there were a bunch of adorable smocked NWT items for $29! Come see me ;)

http://www.ccexnola.com/NextSale.htm

Beyond thrilled with what just arrived…

Sneak peak!!

in LOVE w/this eye candy :)

Just in time for Easter… details, soon!! PROMISE!

Come on, Spring!

I just couldn’t wait a minute longer to upload the new Spring Splash for the website. Even though temps have been in the 30’s and 40’s around here lately, I can only DREAM of the sunshine on my face! It’s been quite pretty the last few days but I am still just waiting for those 80 degree temps that I adore!

So, the new designs are here. Things are going in a little different direction around here… trying to keep it fresh & I felt like offering things in a little different format than usual. These designs can be put on anything in the store… I will upload each individual design in the Easter category but if the placemat item is what you want but in a plate format, just indicate that in the personalization space within the product listing. It’s easy! Also, when entering the design choice, please indicate, “Zach chick” or “Walker hat” so I’ll know exactly what you want. Get it? Good…

Now that Mardi Gras is over, I will be back to normal processing.

Happy (almost) Spring, everyone!

A couple of new designs and a new product offering

Custom Valentine’s photo cards…

Favor Bags have made it to the store as well! These have been on the back burner for quite some time and I am happy to add them to the site. The toppers are 5 inches by 5 inches and cover 2 1/2 inches on each side of the favor bag. Priced at $1.00 each, they make a great time saver for your party planning. These bags do not include “goodies” but it’s all you need to get started… the bag & the topper… easy peasy!

enjoy!

Shadow or no shadow?

With Groundhog’s Day just a week away, I have been feeling the Spring Fever coming about…

I am excited to add these wonderful water bottles to the site! They’ve been making in my kids’ school bags this school year but I’ve been waiting for the right time to add them to the product offerings. They come in either white or silver and make for a great thermos for school!

I have put together some designs to choose from but as always, custom designs are welcome! All you have to do is enter the design name you want (if it’s already on the site) in the box provided, and that’s it! Or you can design your own – entered the same way.

I hope these put you in a cheery spring mood :)

enjoy!!