tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75843677726306376372024-03-19T03:29:17.121-05:00Twisted RibbonsCreating handmade hair bows and barrettes your girls will BEG to wearAmberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-75082427528206075422013-06-24T16:21:00.000-05:002013-06-24T16:21:11.147-05:00Firecracker, Firecracker Boom Boom BOOM!July 4th is just around the corner!<br />
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For our family, the 4th is mostly about this: <br />
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Need a cute bow for the 4th? Check out my shop!<br />
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Thanks for stopping by!<br />
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Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-69627089989652603552013-06-24T10:42:00.003-05:002013-06-24T16:21:51.437-05:00Back to BasicsI've had many orders recently for just your basic, adorable boutique bow. These bows are personal favorites around our house too!<br />
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I have many colors in this popular size (modeled by my friend's four year old): <br />
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Customers often ask for available ribbon colors, here are some of my colors currently in stock:<br />
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Orange, Yellow, Green and Pink</h3>
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Pinks</h3>
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Shocking Pink, Hot Pink, White and Light Pink </h4>
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Maroon, Dark Silver, Black, Dark Purple, Gold, Emerald Green, Navy </h4>
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Yellow, Orchid, Orange, Brown, Red, Cream </h4>
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Lemon Grass, Lavender, Robin's Egg Blue, Light Pink and Light Blue</h4>
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Pumpkin Pie, Apple Green, Tropical Lilac, Silver and Sapphire </h4>
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Visit my shop for purchase information: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/154890963/basic-colors-boutique-hair-bow-pick-your?ref=shop_home_active">TwistedRibbonsBows</a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-73744226122199067782013-03-15T13:29:00.002-05:002013-03-15T13:33:39.973-05:00Easter TreatsI've been busy working on lots of different <i>Easter Basket</i> goodies for all the little girls out there!<br />
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Ashley from <a href="http://abcoulter.blogspot.com/">http://abcoulter.blogspot.com/</a> ordered this ADORABLE Sofia the First hair bow for her sweet girl. It came out so cute.<br />
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I did several Doc McStuffins bows for another local friend: </div>
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You can still pick up a little something for your princess's basket:<a href="http://www.twistedribbonsbows.com/">www.twistedribbonsbows.com</a>, thanks for stopping by my blog!
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Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-23378953698772161092013-01-18T09:39:00.000-06:002013-01-18T09:45:20.080-06:00Valentine's Day IdeasIt will be here before you know it, Valentine's Day!<br />
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Both of my girls have nut allergies. Their allergies prevent us from eating lots of the yummy chocolate candies, so I am all about anything that doesn't involve SUGAR. Plus the kids get so much, my girls can never even finish all their treats.<br />
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I did these cute Valentine's last year: <a href="http://theteacherwife.blogspot.com/2011/02/v-day-preparation.html">http://theteacherwife.blogspot.com/2011/02/v-day-preparation.html</a>
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I also give out lots of bows both to my girls and my girl scouts, I like that it is something the girls can wear rather than eat! I have several new Valentine's Day bows and headbands in my Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows">Shop</a>, be sure to check them out for your little sweetheart. <br />
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Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-5951987723336921132012-12-16T14:15:00.001-06:002012-12-16T14:15:09.359-06:00More Elf on the Shelf FunOur Elf on the Shelf, Jordie, got a little tangled up in our lights yesterday. I think he's been on Pinterest too much, looking at all the Christmas card photo ideas!<br />
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<br />Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-88159663208386729332012-12-07T15:07:00.003-06:002012-12-16T14:18:45.224-06:00Our Elf is Back!
Our elf, Jordie, is back! He brought the girls their Christmas lists to fill out for Santa the other day.
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Our Elf was sad she missed Halloween, and dressed up Tiana style:
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And, left a little note for my girls on our mirror with LIPSTICK!
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Along with our Elf, come lots of Christmas goodies to my Etsy shop. These make great gifts!
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Available in my <a href="www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows">Etsy Shop</a>
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Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-29175015122770614042011-12-05T07:16:00.003-06:002011-12-05T07:22:10.330-06:00Elf FunWe are having too much fun this year with our Elf Jordie! So many cute ideas out there for elf fun.<br /><br />Jordie nabbed this idea from my friends' mischievous little girls:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SdkSk3odcB4/TtzFVPcfwVI/AAAAAAAACCs/emlHnOpCKWo/s1600/elf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SdkSk3odcB4/TtzFVPcfwVI/AAAAAAAACCs/emlHnOpCKWo/s320/elf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682633798548701522" border="0" /></a><br /><br />He's normally such a good little elf!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-65037136971676425922011-12-04T07:23:00.003-06:002011-12-05T07:32:06.208-06:00Christmas is here.... AGAIN!And, the Christmas rush is on! If you haven't checked out my shop lately, lots of cute Christmas themed goodies for your girls. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBgteNARv3k/TtzGrSBh-vI/AAAAAAAACDU/XcL_qSQ2um8/s1600/retro%2Bpigtail%2Bbows.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yBgteNARv3k/TtzGrSBh-vI/AAAAAAAACDU/XcL_qSQ2um8/s320/retro%2Bpigtail%2Bbows.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682635276709657330" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZukgvVFe4VM/TtzGqzCsQ5I/AAAAAAAACDE/lujHfHkmgoA/s1600/gingerbread%2Bboutique%2Balone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZukgvVFe4VM/TtzGqzCsQ5I/AAAAAAAACDE/lujHfHkmgoA/s320/gingerbread%2Bboutique%2Balone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682635268393026450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3MLZ4us9LNs/TtzGqiLzllI/AAAAAAAACC4/7Of0i-NCZWU/s1600/Boutiques%2Bgroup.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3MLZ4us9LNs/TtzGqiLzllI/AAAAAAAACC4/7Of0i-NCZWU/s320/Boutiques%2Bgroup.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682635263867852370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhHQkWhTiBc/TtzGsA5bA3I/AAAAAAAACDc/aFNphzGxYLA/s1600/clippies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RhHQkWhTiBc/TtzGsA5bA3I/AAAAAAAACDc/aFNphzGxYLA/s320/clippies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682635289292112754" /></a><br /><br />In my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows://">Etsy</a> shop!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-78174587551655536452011-09-05T17:57:00.003-05:002011-09-05T18:12:25.486-05:00Recipe Time - Spinach Stuffed Shellshaven't posted a recipe in a while... made this dish tonight, doing it a wee bit differently than my actual recipe reads. Turned out FANTASTIC! Try it, you won't be disappointed. Great for a "meatless" night.<br /><br />15 jumbo shells<br />2 16oz jars of Classico Florentine and Spinach Spaghetti Sauce<br />1 sm onion, diced<br />3 cloves fresh garlic, minced<br />handful of fresh spinach<br />2 cups cottage cheese (you can use ricotta also)<br />2 cups freshly grated mozzarella cheese<br />1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (shredded)<br />2 Tbl chopped fresh parsley (if you buy a bunch, freeze the remainder for another recipe)<br />1 tsp McCormicks<a href="http://www.mccormick.com/Products/Herbs-and-Spices/Grinders/Italian-Herb-Seasoning-Grinder.aspx"> Italian Blend Grinder </a>spices<br />handful Parmesan cheese<br /><br />Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cook shells according to directions, drain and let cool. Cook diced onion and garlic in a bit of olive oil in a skillet on med heat until onion is tender. Throw the fresh spinach in, cooking until spinach is wilted. Move skillet to cool. <br /><br />Mix cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and the 1/2 cup parmesan cheese in a bowl. Add parsley and Italian blend spices. Mix onion mixture into cheese mixture, combine well. <br /><br />Pour one jar of the spaghetti sauce into a 9x12 baking dish. Stuff shells with a spoonful of the cheese mixture and lay them on top of the sauce. Cover shells with remaining jar of sauce, adding the remaining Parmesan cheese over the top. <br /><br />Cook at 375 degrees for about 40 minute, until top is bubbly. Let stand for about 10 minutes. <br /><br />This recipe freezes well! I make double sometimes, and freeze the extra for an easy meal the next week.<br /><br />Let me know if you try it :)Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-25163465353550962542011-08-10T09:50:00.005-05:002011-08-10T09:59:28.535-05:00Back To School Celebration!
<br />Don't miss my annual August "<a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=194607260599570">Back To School Sale</a>" going on right now! Be sure to "attend" for a chance to win a gift certificate to my shop!
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<br />Lots of new items, including some really fun crayon themed bows and barrettes, perfect for that first day of school.
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<br />Pigtail bows
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<br />Bookworm Barrette
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<br />Crazy for Crayons Boutique Bow
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<br />And, some new felt clippies including my daughter's favorite red "Angry Bird"
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<br />Thanks for looking! You can find all these items in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows?ref=si_shop">Etsy</a> shop.
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The glitter clips are already available in my etsy shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69825616/spring-glitter-barrettes-pick-3-colors">Spring Glitter Clips</a> and I'll be adding the bunnies later today after the winner chooses her colors!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-29677324431379931422011-03-01T08:55:00.004-06:002011-03-01T09:23:07.711-06:00March Means March for Babies!<a href="http://www.marchforbabies.org/">March for Babies</a> is coming up! And, Twisted Ribbons wants to help this awesome cause. Find out more about how the March of Dimes organization funds important research to support healthy babies here: <a href="http://www.marchforbabies.org/howyouhelpbabies.aspx">http://www.marchforbabies.org/howyouhelpbabies.aspx<br /></a><br />A local <a href="http://www.momsclub.org/">Mom's Club</a> is putting together a team for the big walk in Nashville on April 17th, and doing some fund raising to support. I will be making our family donation, but along w that, this year <span style="font-weight: bold;">Twisted Ribbons will be donating 10% of all the March sales from the </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> shop </span>to the team as well!<br /><br />This cause is very near to my heart. I have a dear friend who delivered her baby boy very early due to complications with the pregnancy. Her sweet baby boy was a true fighter, and was here with her and her husband for four months before being called up to heaven. Being blessed myself with two beautiful girls, I can't fathom the pain of that loss, and I think about her all the time. So, this donation will be made in her sweet baby boy's honor.<br /><br />If you would like to donate directly to the team, their page is here: <a href="http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?SeId=1448621&si=">Spring Hill Mom's Club Team</a><br />Please help me help them reach their goal! Thanks so much.<br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button_count" share_url="http://twistedribbonsbows.blogspot.com/2011/03/march-means-march-for-babies.html" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-17472862253447443622011-03-01T08:46:00.004-06:002011-03-01T08:54:25.102-06:00St. Paddy's DayMy six year old is very, very excited about St. Patrick's Day. Seriously. Maybe more than Christmas and Halloween. See, those naughty leprechauns came last year the night before St. Patrick's Day and they really left a mess. Chairs and tables toppled over, school work taped to the walls, and shamrocks on the ceiling.<br /><br />She has been on a mission ever since to catch one of those naughty guys! We have been diligently working on her trap for a week now. At 6:30 am, she wanted to add a rainbow to the trap this morning to lure him in there ;)<br /><br />I have some new St. Patrick's Day things in my shop to keep your little one from getting pinched on the big day! Check them out:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7HU3xzpNiBU/TW0IHC3qwxI/AAAAAAAACAA/7vRPfstokAw/s1600/Green%2Bsatin%2Bheadband.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7HU3xzpNiBU/TW0IHC3qwxI/AAAAAAAACAA/7vRPfstokAw/s320/Green%2Bsatin%2Bheadband.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579124430504379154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWSgM_a8atU/TW0IGs_KxsI/AAAAAAAAB_4/5mNfEs9eSo4/s1600/Woven%2Bclover%2Bclose.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWSgM_a8atU/TW0IGs_KxsI/AAAAAAAAB_4/5mNfEs9eSo4/s320/Woven%2Bclover%2Bclose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579124424630257346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This one is a smaller version of the shamrock on a baby snap clip for the wee ones:<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Vb18aO7IsQ/TW0IHeMRmNI/AAAAAAAACAI/FZYwK731aDM/s1600/baby%2Bclip%2Bshamrock.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5Vb18aO7IsQ/TW0IHeMRmNI/AAAAAAAACAI/FZYwK731aDM/s320/baby%2Bclip%2Bshamrock.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5579124437838567634" border="0" /></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-6447336983936139302011-02-10T08:30:00.004-06:002011-02-10T08:36:45.773-06:00What's for Dinner 2/9/2011?I really intended to add some new recipes I've tried out here... time gets away from me these days!<br /><br />Last night I tried out this very simple recipe from one of my fave magazines <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/">Real Simple</a>:<br /><h1><a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/cheesy-baked-pasta-spinach-artichoke-00000000031335/index.html">Cheesy Baked Pasta With Spinach and Artichokes</a></h1><div class="recipeIngred"> <h3>Ingredients</h3> <ul><li>8 ounces <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/ingredients-guide/pasta-00000000039343/index.html">mezzi rigatoni or some other short pasta (1/2 box)</a></li><li>1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, rinsed and quartered</li><li>1 9-ounce package frozen creamed spinach, thawed</li><li>1/4 cup <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/ingredients-guide/parmesan-00000000039340/index.html">grated Parmesan (1 ounce)</a></li><li>2 cups <a href="http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/ingredients-guide/mozzarella-00000000039329/index.html">grated mozzarella (8 ounces)</a></li><li>black pepper</li></ul> </div> <div class="recipeDirections"> <h3>Directions</h3> <ol><li>Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and return it to the pot.</li><li>Add the artichoke hearts, spinach, Parmesan, 1 cup of the mozzarella, and ¼ teaspoon pepper to the pasta and toss to combine.</li><li>Heat broiler. Transfer the pasta mixture to a shallow 2-quart (or 8-inch square) broilerproof baking dish. Sprinkle with the remaining cup of mozzarella. </li><li>Broil until the cheese is browned in spots, 2 to 3 minutes.</li></ol> </div><br />My only substitution... I added some finely chopped mushrooms and I used some fresh spinach that I had on hand (just sauteed a bit). It was DELICIOUS! Super easy, and very good. Try it sometime!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-70893611142336248412011-02-02T06:44:00.003-06:002011-02-02T06:51:05.952-06:00Handmade with Love GIVEAWAY starts today!One of my favorite giveaway/freebie/deal blogs is part of the "<a href="http://www.mommyhastowork.com/2011/01/handmade-with-love-blog-hop.html">Handmade with Love</a>" blog hop and giveaway, and featuring a cute Valentine's Day themed clip and pigtail set from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows">Twisted Ribbons</a>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TUlS5k1rZPI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/tEfJOLiHj1M/s1600/Mommy%2Bhas%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bgiveaway1.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TUlS5k1rZPI/AAAAAAAAB_Y/tEfJOLiHj1M/s320/Mommy%2Bhas%2Bto%2Bwork%2Bgiveaway1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569073563315168498" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Be sure to head over to her blog, <a href="http://www.mommyhastowork.com/2011/01/handmade-with-love-blog-hop.html">Mommy Has to Work</a> to enter. Four prizes in all, and some very cute things.Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-46130382861065179742011-01-16T12:46:00.004-06:002011-01-16T12:50:54.178-06:00Revamping Your Etsy Shop - 2011 Blog SeriesDo you have an Etsy shop? My fellow <a href="http://etsymom.blogspot.com/">Etsymom</a> team members and I have been collaborating on a big "Revamping Your Etsy Shop" blog series! Full of useful information and new ideas, so be sure to check it out and follow along :)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTM9Ee5WR6I/AAAAAAAAB_Q/r_YdAXlTN6M/s1600/Intro%2BGraphics.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 253px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTM9Ee5WR6I/AAAAAAAAB_Q/r_YdAXlTN6M/s320/Intro%2BGraphics.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562857111955064738" border="0" /></a><br />Here is the link to the host blog: <a href="http://babyswank.blogspot.com/2011/01/revamping-your-etsy-shop-2011-blog.html">http://babyswank.blogspot.com/2011/01/revamping-your-etsy-shop-2011-blog.html</a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-56975788066134187952011-01-14T08:46:00.005-06:002011-01-14T08:56:33.334-06:00Let it SNOW!We got a fair amount of snow this week for our neck of the woods... about 4-5 inches! Not too shabby. My girls had a blast in it.<br /><br />Making a snowman was top priority on their list... only we aren't very good at making them :) Maybe some of my northern friends can give us their tips. But, my girls were proud of "Frosty" anyhow.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBil3gmg0I/AAAAAAAAB-g/WaBmpmicvmc/s1600/DSC_0040.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBil3gmg0I/AAAAAAAAB-g/WaBmpmicvmc/s320/DSC_0040.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562053942497936194" border="0" /></a><br /><br />While snowed in, I had a chance to organize my craft area a bit. I found some leftover crocheted hats and flowers from my last craft show, so I went ahead and put them in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows">Etsy</a> shop. Take a look! All flowers are removable to wear alone.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjYTjSWUI/AAAAAAAAB-4/hl1pDmXqQyA/s1600/Navy%2Bhat%2Bw%2Bhot%2Bpink%2Bflower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjYTjSWUI/AAAAAAAAB-4/hl1pDmXqQyA/s320/Navy%2Bhat%2Bw%2Bhot%2Bpink%2Bflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562054809018849602" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjW259iXI/AAAAAAAAB-w/nifANry7Icc/s1600/black%2Bhat%2Bw%2Bflower.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjW259iXI/AAAAAAAAB-w/nifANry7Icc/s320/black%2Bhat%2Bw%2Bflower.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562054784149457266" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjWpqpmII/AAAAAAAAB-o/cTevF4uW6s8/s1600/pink%2Bhat.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TTBjWpqpmII/AAAAAAAAB-o/cTevF4uW6s8/s320/pink%2Bhat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5562054780595574914" border="0" /></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-17490407405840768522011-01-10T20:50:00.003-06:002011-01-10T20:57:38.032-06:00a few more goodiesfor Valentine's day...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQ5EOy4I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/h3RbIiPxvGk/s1600/Conv%2BHeart%2Bw%2Bfeathers%2Bon%2Bcard.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQ5EOy4I/AAAAAAAAB-Y/h3RbIiPxvGk/s320/Conv%2BHeart%2Bw%2Bfeathers%2Bon%2Bcard.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560756158417783682" border="0" /></a><br />Pigtail bows...<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQjDt0CI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/LCCf1_8ShW8/s1600/Pigtail%2Bconvo%2Bhearts.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQjDt0CI/AAAAAAAAB-Q/LCCf1_8ShW8/s320/Pigtail%2Bconvo%2Bhearts.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560756152510042146" border="0" /></a><br />Interchangeable headband with woven heart clip:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQE8KCmI/AAAAAAAAB-A/WxtPZuGpXJE/s1600/headband%2Btrio.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQE8KCmI/AAAAAAAAB-A/WxtPZuGpXJE/s320/headband%2Btrio.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560756144425273954" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQRdgLoI/AAAAAAAAB-I/C1UcMWcivUA/s1600/woven%2Bheart%2Bon%2Bheadband.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 229px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSvGQRdgLoI/AAAAAAAAB-I/C1UcMWcivUA/s320/woven%2Bheart%2Bon%2Bheadband.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560756147786362498" border="0" /></a><br />All of these are available now in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twistedribbonsbows">Etsy</a> shop. Thanks for looking!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-75717164094116647352011-01-03T20:33:00.005-06:002011-01-03T20:58:07.768-06:00Valentine's Day GoodiesPutting some cute Valentine's Day things in my Etsy shop this week. Here is a sneak peek! I luv conversation hearts... can you tell?<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSKKhLGYyiI/AAAAAAAAB94/I5BwWPpwHHY/s1600/Convo%2BHearts%2Bon%2Bcard%2Bpinwheel.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 275px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSKKhLGYyiI/AAAAAAAAB94/I5BwWPpwHHY/s320/Convo%2BHearts%2Bon%2Bcard%2Bpinwheel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558157192648509986" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2UKct9lU2oV4Sd-pH6SnMoBJw9G-mBPgeyUYrnEfihCWJ_VlcdL2mFig3gkpIEOUKA9dTeReh8ZQ4CtYAkDiFur3EkKtrNjGb4W86GaIcvVg4g5_7NYLPH7IbrFUe_HF4l5E0zL_5GM/s1600/woven+heart+red+pink.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV2UKct9lU2oV4Sd-pH6SnMoBJw9G-mBPgeyUYrnEfihCWJ_VlcdL2mFig3gkpIEOUKA9dTeReh8ZQ4CtYAkDiFur3EkKtrNjGb4W86GaIcvVg4g5_7NYLPH7IbrFUe_HF4l5E0zL_5GM/s320/woven+heart+red+pink.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558156546791312162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSKI55eHHOI/AAAAAAAAB9o/jssi6-eh4_Q/s1600/conversation%2Bbow%2Blarge%2Bclose.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSKI55eHHOI/AAAAAAAAB9o/jssi6-eh4_Q/s320/conversation%2Bbow%2Blarge%2Bclose.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558155418389650658" border="0" /></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-59118924643412700662011-01-02T14:36:00.004-06:002011-01-02T14:42:11.584-06:00Happy New Year!Wow - wasn't it just like 2010? That went fast. Hope you all had a lovely holiday season.<br /><br />We finished 2010 with some fun news... I won a Build-A-Bear gift card from <a href="http://threeladiesandadadreviews.blogspot.com/">Three Ladies and a Dad reviews</a>! How cool, right? Check out her blog - she does lots of great giveaways.<br /><br />We went up to our local Build-A-Bear shop today and the girls had a fantastic time building their bear and doggy. So cute. Here are a couple of pics of our new additions:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSDix3ibY5I/AAAAAAAAB9g/GxSvDoL3dUU/s1600/build%2Ba%2Bbear%2B2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSDix3ibY5I/AAAAAAAAB9g/GxSvDoL3dUU/s320/build%2Ba%2Bbear%2B2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557691286525010834" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSDixbda-JI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/y7ODTASB61g/s1600/build%2Ba%2Bbear.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 175px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TSDixbda-JI/AAAAAAAAB9Y/y7ODTASB61g/s320/build%2Ba%2Bbear.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557691278987819154" border="0" /></a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-90168197948910929362010-12-16T20:59:00.000-06:002010-12-16T20:59:48.593-06:00Another Giveaway...But, not mine this time ;) Please go visit my friend Heather's ADORABLE blog and check out her current giveaway. She has such fabulous and cute things in her Etsy shop. You don't want to miss this!<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://allyouneeddesigns.blogspot.com/2010/12/holly-jolly-giveaway.html?spref=bl">All You Need Designs: A Holly Jolly Giveaway!</a>: "In honor of All You Need Designs reaching 300 fans on Facebook, I've having a giveaway!! And what better time of year to give something to m..."Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-8002887050105148012010-11-24T20:39:00.002-06:002010-11-24T20:42:36.623-06:00EtsyMom Street Team: Team-wide Black Friday Sale - A Sneak Preview<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TO3NE6X3-OI/AAAAAAAAB80/LaDOuMvIrbM/s1600/teamsale_4.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 125px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TO3NE6X3-OI/AAAAAAAAB80/LaDOuMvIrbM/s320/teamsale_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543312200635513058" border="0" /></a><br />Twisted Ribbons will be participating in the EtsyMom Street Team Black Friday Sale. Be sure to come by the shop on Friday and check out the sale. Lots of other wonderful shops participating, so take a look and buy handmade this Christmas!<br /><br /><a href="http://etsymom.blogspot.com/2010/11/team-wide-black-friday-sale-sneak.html?spref=bl">EtsyMom Street Team: Team-wide Black Friday Sale - A Sneak Preview</a>: " EtsyMoms are opening the season with a Black Friday sale from November 26th through November 29th. Avoid the crowds and shop handmade! O..."Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-92191188580851050732010-10-23T09:18:00.000-05:002010-10-23T09:18:28.138-05:00Groovy Makes: Halloween Themed Collection: Please add your links...Check out these spooky Halloween treasures Groovy Makes is featuring this week! So many fun things. I'm in love with the skull earrings...<br /><br /><a href="http://groovymakes.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween-themed-collection-please-add.html?spref=bl">Groovy Makes: Halloween Themed Collection: Please add your links...</a>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-4055530310599377192010-10-20T14:52:00.003-05:002010-10-20T14:56:57.982-05:00All You Need Designs.... WINNER!And, the winner is...<br /><br /><br /><br />comment number 26: <dl class="avatar-comment-indent" id="comments-block"><dt class="comment-author " id="c7878121572673172075">Bernadette said... </dt><dd class="comment-body" id="Blog1_cmt-7878121572673172075"> <p> LOVE the candy striped snowflake earrings!<br />njdvlsfan03@yahoo.com </p> </dd></dl><br />Congratulations Bernadette! I'll be emailing you to get you your charms. Thanks to everyone who entered!Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7584367772630637637.post-54077057372202169582010-10-12T18:25:00.014-05:002010-10-19T09:12:09.663-05:00All You Need Designs Review and GIVEAWAY!!I have some very exciting news! I was offered a chance to do a review and a giveaway from Heather over at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllYouNeedDesigns">All You Need Designs</a>. Check out my gorgeous new wine charms...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTxBxNPj2I/AAAAAAAAB8E/TOjLFmhDeZ8/s1600/AYND+package.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTxBxNPj2I/AAAAAAAAB8E/TOjLFmhDeZ8/s320/AYND+package.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527307655381487458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTwayybkMI/AAAAAAAAB70/86U_kpaXdes/s1600/All+You+Need+Designs+Review+charms.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTwayybkMI/AAAAAAAAB70/86U_kpaXdes/s320/All+You+Need+Designs+Review+charms.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527306985791000770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTwbHtArcI/AAAAAAAAB78/ZK0zRhUFIIA/s1600/All+you+Need+Designs+Review+Close.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTwbHtArcI/AAAAAAAAB78/ZK0zRhUFIIA/s320/All+you+Need+Designs+Review+Close.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527306991405411778" border="0" /></a><br />in autumn colors no less. I'm in love. Perfect for the upcoming <a href="http://twistedribbonsbows.blogspot.com/2010/09/bunko-anyone.html">Bunko</a> night I'm hosting for all my girlfriends. The charms are super cute, very well made, and are easy to put on and off the wine glass stems.<br /><br />Heather has all sorts of awesome things in her Etsy<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllYouNeedDesigns"> shop</a>. From bookmarks...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTzcLWCsEI/AAAAAAAAB8M/a9QuxYJaSVk/s1600/il_430xN.181793818.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTzcLWCsEI/AAAAAAAAB8M/a9QuxYJaSVk/s320/il_430xN.181793818.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527310308097568834" border="0" /></a><br /><br />to beautiful earrings...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTzx28W7cI/AAAAAAAAB8U/pgPnjOYEavg/s1600/il_430xN.178321506.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLTzx28W7cI/AAAAAAAAB8U/pgPnjOYEavg/s320/il_430xN.178321506.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527310680578256322" border="0" /></a><br /><br />and even some graphic design work!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT0LyssMeI/AAAAAAAAB8c/6CGBajLRtpY/s1600/il_430xN.176996762.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 231px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT0LyssMeI/AAAAAAAAB8c/6CGBajLRtpY/s320/il_430xN.176996762.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527311126115398114" border="0" /></a><br /><br />A little about Heather and her business:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My name is Heather and I'm the owner and designer of All You Need Designs - custom designing all you need! </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">I've been married to my husband for 8 years, and we have 2 beautiful children - a 5 year old son and 2 year old daughter. I've always been a creative being - in school art was always my passion - especially painting and drawing. But sometimes life doesn't go the way you plan, and my day job does not involve much art or creativity. In my spare time, I taught myself how to use Photoshop and that's when I started graphic designing. When I first started planning my Etsy shop, it was going to be strictly for </span><span style="cursor: pointer; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_8">graphic design products</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, like invitations and cards. But then I started playing with beads, and it turned into another passion for me. It began with beaded bookmarks and then it exploded from there into wine charms, key chains, jewelry...I love thinking up new ways to use beads!<br /><br />When I finally opened my shop in late June 2010, I decided to offer both in my shop - handmade items and </span><span style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer; font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_9">graphic designs</span><span style="font-style: italic;">. The great thing is that I've had some success with both. It's nice for me to have a variety of creative outlets because it allows me to change things up and stay busy. If I'm going through a dry spell with </span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_10">jewelry design ideas</span><span style="font-style: italic;">, I can turn on the computer and play with graphic designs instead. </span> <span style="font-style: italic;">I love custom orders (for the handmade or digital items), so please don't hesitate to ask! I happily ship to both the US and Canada. Digital designs can be emailed anywhere in the world.</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">I've had a lot of fun with my shop over the last few months and I'm looking forward to the holiday season and rolling out even more product ideas soon. So stay tuned!</span><br /><br /><span>Her Etsy shop: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.allyouneeddesigns.etsy.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_11">http://www.allyouneeddesigns.etsy.com/</span></a></span><br /><span>Facebook fan page: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/allyouneeddesigns"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_12">http://www.facebook.com/allyouneeddesigns</span></a></span><br /><span> Blog: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.allyouneeddesigns.blogspot.com/"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1286926777_13">http://www.allyouneeddesigns.blogspot.com/</span></a></span><br />Email: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="mailto:allyouneeddesigns@gmail.com">allyouneeddesigns@gmail.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">And, the big news for all Twisted Ribbons readers... Heather has generously offered a set of these charms to one lucky winner!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT1KEeksvI/AAAAAAAAB8k/YyG1r84keAE/s1600/IMG_6686.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT1KEeksvI/AAAAAAAAB8k/YyG1r84keAE/s320/IMG_6686.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527312196039914226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT1KSnaJ5I/AAAAAAAAB8s/W1TKejSZ9B0/s1600/IMG_6688.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_v93DxRo5y3g/TLT1KSnaJ5I/AAAAAAAAB8s/W1TKejSZ9B0/s320/IMG_6688.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527312199835068306" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Heather says this about these wine charms:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Have you ever lost track of which glass if yours at a get together or party? Make it easy to tell which one is yours with these sweet wine glass charms.<br /><br />This set of 6 hand beaded wine glass charms features gorgeous glass beads in shades of fall - brown, orange, gold, green, red and silver; each one complimented by a rustic flower charm. Wine glass charms come packaged in a small organza bag for easy storage.<br /></span><br />Wouldn't these be fabulous for those fall get-togethers, and that Thanksgiving dinner?!? Here is how you can win.<br /><br />To enter you must visit Heather's Etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AllYouNeedDesigns">shop</a>, come back here and comment with something that caught your eye. Include your name and an email address. This will count as one entry.<br /><br />For additional entries...<br /><br />1) Visit her Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AllYouNeedDesigns">page</a> and "like" it. Come back and comment that you did in a <span style="font-style: italic;">separate</span> comment.<br /><br />2) Visit her <a href="http://www.allyouneeddesigns.blogspot.com/">blog</a>, and follow her. Come back and comment that you did in a <span style="font-style: italic;">separate</span> comment.<br /><br />3) Visit my Facebook <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TwistedRibbons">page</a> and "like" it. Come back and comment that you did in a <span style="font-style: italic;">separate</span> comment.<br /><br />4) Follow my blog. Comment that you do in a <span style="font-style: italic;">separate</span> comment.<br /><br />5) Share this giveaway by clicking on the Facebook share button. Leave a <span style="font-style: italic;">separate</span> comment saying you did.<br /><br />So, you have 6 total possible entries!<br /><p style="font-weight: bold;"><em>This giveaway ends at noon CST, October 20th and is open to all U.S. and Canadian residents 18 years or older. I’ll use </em><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.random.org/" target="_blank"><em>Random.org</em></a><em> to select the winning comment from this blog. Winner will be notified by email and posted on my blog. Good luck!</em></p>**Be sure to post your entries in separate comments! Random.org will choose from comment number**<br /><br />Good luck everyone!<br /><br /><a name="fb_share" type="button_count" share_url="http://twistedribbonsbows.blogspot.com/2010/10/all-you-need-designs-review-and.html" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php">Share</a><script src="http://static.ak.fbcdn.net/connect.php/js/FB.Share" type="text/javascript"></script>Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00415571948201613413noreply@blogger.com29