VOL.25

Wish me luck!

Hello everyone! I know it has been a looong time since I have posted... I have been soo busy! We went out of town to see my brother and sister in law last weekend. So I have been packing and unpacking, and this weekend we are headed to Olympia WA for a cousin and a really good friend's wedding. :) So, today I will be packing again. I'll be taking they're wedding pictures. I have tried to prepare myself as well as possible for this wedding, but I still feel a little un-prepared. I know I have some excellent photographers... Read more →

I'm a little late... but here with a winner!

Good morning! :) So sorry for the delay in announcing this winner, something came up making it impossible to post at midnight. Then the baby had one of "those" nights, and I was grateful when she let me sleep in this morning. Anyhow, I had Jaydon pick a number between 1 and 19... He picked #6. So, if I counted correctly ( I wish I could number my posts) that would be Nicole who said; "I really don't recall how I found your blog. It may have been from your Etsy site, as I have you listed as a favorite... Read more →

Thursdays winner and todays giveaway...

Hello!! To choose the winner, I had Jaydon (my husband) pick a number, and that number was 13. So, Abigail your the lucky winner! E-mail me (vol.25@hotmail.com) your address and I'll get your owl print headed your way asap! :) Todays print is "We are shaped by our thoughts" 8x10 on 8.5x11" canvas paper. Just drop me a comment along with your name, and you'll automatically be entered into the drawing. :) If you feel inclined to share, I would love to hear how you stumbled across my blog. To everyone that commented: Thank you! Your opinions are invaluable! Several... Read more →

a new giveaway and a winner from yesterday's...

The winner of "love happens" is Brittany D. who said: "This is too cute for words!!! Thanks for doing such an amazing week of giveaways... fingers crossed =)" Congrats, and thank you to everyone who commented. :) I always feel bad that only one person is able to win, but.... if you missed out you have a couple more chances still... Today I'll be giving up love who you are in ttv format. The image is sized at 5x5" and the paper itself is 8.5x11." With this giveaway I need your help/opinion. I have been trying to decide on something,... Read more →

Today's giveaway... "Love happens"

Its officially wednesday! Which means its time to begin the giveaways. If your just tuning in, be sure and read monday's post where I give a complete play by play for the next few days. Also if you found your way via 30daysofhandmade... welcome! :) Anyhow, today you have a chance at winning "Love happens." Your print will be printed on 8.5x11" canvas paper, and the image itself sized at 8x10". :) To be eligible simply leave a comment. Your name will be randomly drawn, and winners will be announced at 12:00 am the following day. Staying up till 12:00... Read more →

Fold and seal Valentines cards

I finally finished the Valentines cards... all 6 designs. :) I listed them in the shop (right here) and I am so happy with how they turned out. I really felt like a kid again working on these. :) Journey woke up from her nap (did I tell you she has two teeth now!?) a little early, as I type this Trinity just woke up as well, so I am needing to make this a quick post. Please forgive me for cheating and copying and pasting the info from the shop listing: ---------------------------- Designing these Valentines cards has been a... Read more →

a week full of giveaways!

Happy Monday everyone! I have some pretty exciting news to share with you all. Aside from selling my 600th item (yay yay!!) last night, YOU also have the chance at winning your very own print, and your chances are pretty high, cause there will be not one, not two, not three but FOUR giveaways happening this week. Yep, four. :) I had planned to celebrate my one year etsy-versary (happening this wednesday) by having three giveaways.... but last week Mique from 30 days asked me if I would be willing to host a giveaway for her readers. I am generally... Read more →

I just cant decide!

Our little Journey is 6 months old and just about sitting up without any help now. I really dont know who she gets her "ears" from. :) Trin had the same ears that stuck out, so I guess from her big sister... but I have no idea where her big sister gets them from. While I think she is cute with 'em, I am sure she will be releived when she gets in a little more hair. ;) (In this picture she is "sporting" her new p.j.s from U. Roman and A. Shaela... too cute! I love them) She does... Read more →

kids fold and seal valentines cards... sneek peak!

Look what I have been working on... kids valentines day cards, you know the ones you take to school and put in those super cute hand decorated mailboxes? :) These are 2.5x6" tall. Not sure what the standard size are for the kid themed valentines day cards, but this size seemed to work well. I ordered seals for these as well, so they can be folded then sealed. I have 4 other designs that I planned to finish, but I am not sure it would be worth my time. I really have no idea if these will sell at all!... Read more →

It has been almost a year...

...since vol.25 opened. Yep, I will be celebrating my 1 year etsy-versary on the 14th! I am a few orders shy of 600, and would love to have made it to that magical number before my first year is marked. So to help sweeten the deal I will be offering free priority mail shipping within the us and free first class mail international for all my international customers. I wouldnt want to leave anyone out! :) The free shipping offer will expire on the 14th, (a week from now) so you have a few days to place your order... but... Read more →