Bloggy Boutique Week: Scrapped!

Isn't this A-DOR-A-BLE???????

Today's Bloggy Boutique Booth is hosted by {Vickie} from Vickie's Scrapbooking and Tidbits

Vickie can make some of the cutest scrapbook page layouts. But her creativity doesn't stop there!!! She has also made some of the cutest cards!!! She must have a lot of patience too, because the cards I always see on her site are always very detailed!

Vickie explains exactly what we are looking at:
"This is one of my favorite layouts. I had ripped all the edges and inked them all. The flower is also homemade. I had use a sketch from 52 Sketches 52 Weeks."

See what I Mean??? HOMEMADE FLOWER????? WHO DOES THAT??? She is soooo cool!

So, leave a comment here and tell us what you love about her "Snug Bug" layout, then feel free to check out more of her cool layouts {HERE}

or become a Fan on Facebook {HERE}

Thanks for sharing, Vick!

Bloggy Boutique Week: Orange You Happy?

Ok, I get a little misty-eyed talking about today's Bloggy Boutique Booth. I've known my friend {Amber} since she was just a wee little girl and I was a teenage babysitter. Amber has certainly had her ups and downs in life. The thing about Amber is, although I am sure she has her doggy-doggone-world days, I never, ever, EVER hear her complain! She always looks at the bright side of things.

After tragedy struck Amber's family, she stopped working to take care of hubby full time AS WELL AS go back to school. She opened her Etsy shop as a way to bring in a little extra income. With an outlook and attitude like hers, I wasn't surprised to find out she named her shop Orange You Happy?

Amber has a designer's eye for sure! She has created some of the most gorgeous bracelets, necklaces and earrings for the best price around! She uses beautiful beads and darling clasps! And if you don't see something you desire, she even takes "custom" orders!!! I should know... when I got my tax return, I treated myself to some "Orange You Happy" finds... and it's true... I Are Happy! :)

Amber is offering up a Handmade Bracelet as a giveaway on today's Bloggy Boutique spot! Check it out!!! This could be YOURS!!!
Here's how to Enter:

1) Visit Orange You Happy Etsy Shop

2) Comment back HERE and tell us which piece you love the most! Be sure to include your Blog URL or email address so we can notify you if you win!!!

For a BONUS ENTRY:

3) Become a Fan HERE: Orange You Happy Facebook Fan Page (This is awesome, cuz her fan page will keep you informed of sales, free shipping days, new pieces, etc!)

You only have until midnight tonight - so bead it!!! hahaha! Winner will be announced tomorrow!

*Giveaway item determined by Orange You Happy Etsy Shop

Bloggy Boutique Week: Tulsi's Tie Ons

Today, while browsing my "Bloggy Boutique" I'd like to introduce you to one craftsy & cutesy Mama! I am not kidding when I say this woman's got skills! And these aren't just your average nun-chuck skills, kick-boxing skills, or computer-hacking skills. Nope... I am talking SEWING! This is something I pretty much have always sucked at. People tell me, "just keep at it, you'll get it." Well, I have and I didn't. So, basically, some people can throw a ball, some can sing and others can sew -- like the Magnificent Tulsi!

{Tulsi}, (pronounced "Tulsa", like Tulsa, OK) makes some pretty awesome aprons - like THIS:

Seriously -- how cute is this!?!?!?! She also does Aprons for kids. Think art smock!

Tulsi reveals her love of aprons and why she enjoys sewing them. She says:

Apron's are such an important part of History. They were used by great great grandmother's to gather eggs, take care of babies, keep their clothing clean and pretty much all other tasks. Rarely did a grandmother go with out an apron. They are still used to keep clothing clean, but with much more style. Apron's don't have to look "functional" to be "functional". I like fun, bright colors. Cooking is more fun with a splash of color. Go ahead - answer the door in it!! With the right apron, cooking tastes better, the sun shines brighter and the birds sing better!! Each kitchen should have an apron and they make wonderful gifts for all occasions.

I love how she says food tastes better with an apron! And I never would have thought of them as gifts until I had been in a few apron swaps myself. Oh, that reminds me, Tulsi -- I was thinking it'd be nice to have "his" & "hers" coordinating aprons. Wouldn't that be an awesome wedding gift or a couples Christmas gift? (I shop early :) ) The fabric doesn't have to me matchy-matchy -- just something that would compliment each other. If you find some fabric that will work, let me know and considered it ordered!

So go check out more of Tulsi's Tie Ons ! You can also visit Tulsi over at her blog and tell her what you love about aprons! The Family Awaits .

Thanks Tulsi for sharing your wonderful talent at our Bloggy Boutique Week!

Getting EXCITED

WHY???? Well, I am glad you asked!

I am getting excited for my upcoming Spring Bloggy Boutique!!! I am planning this for the 2nd full week of April! Remember, if you have a craftsy project, room redo, or an etsy shop you'd like to show off, I'd love to spotlight your talent for a day! You can even decide to offer a free giveaway for visitors I direct from my blog to your blog/etsy shop! It's totally up to you! And, even if you don't have an etsy shop ,but completed a super-cool home project or piece of art, decor, or craft, etc. I wanna see! Pu-Lease? Click {HERE} if you missed the original post.

I've got three crafters lined up so far, but would love more!!! Besides, seeing YOUR creative juices flow, often gets MY creative juices flowing.

By the way, someone once told me, "If you steal enough ideas, it's called Research!" hahahahaha! I Love it!