tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58848793096152472782024-03-14T04:33:31.758-07:00Artistic IcingAngelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-65782782656801498512013-01-13T20:58:00.000-08:002013-01-13T20:58:08.359-08:00Etched Metals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I've been wanting to work on some new things and finally got around to it this week. I have been taking a little time off but of course I have to tinker around with new ideas. </div>
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I thought I would try my hand at etching some metal, I had the supplies here for months - but never made the time to create. I am loving seeing some of my new ideas come to life! </div>
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My photography friends are gonna flip over this one ... Etched part looks like old film.</div>
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This LOVE bracelet will make a great gift for Valentine's Day! </div>
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Two things I say all the time ... Bless your heart and Lord have mercy </div>
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Word Necklaces</div>
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And the Fly Bracelet</div>
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Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-48832726732517674912013-01-07T21:48:00.002-08:002013-01-07T21:48:32.672-08:00Kitchen MakeoverI am taking a month off from jewelry to get some things accomplished around the house. I have been wanting to makeover my kitchen for a long long long time. It had this UGLY wallpaper and drab maple colored cabinets. Being that I am all up on this vintage/old/weathered/re purposed kick - I wanted to paint my walls AND my cabinets. I knew it would be a big job but I did not realize how big of a job until I was about half way finished. It will seriously be a cold day in Hell before I decide to refinish another cabinet ... well maybe not quite THAT long ... but you catch my drift! With that being said - let me inform you there are 4 cabinet sections/ top and bottom ... which include 25 doors and 11 drawers. KILL ME NOW! Here are a few of the before pics ... OH LORD - Please overlook the MESS! I had no idea what I was getting myself into and I had moved things from section A to section B and so on ... <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ok ... so I worked in sections. I removed the doors / drawers and ALL the hinges and hardware of the section I worked on ... </div>
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I then sanded these facings and doors with a Dewalt Orbital Sander ... once finished sanding - I applied a coat of the darkest, quickest drying wood stain I could find ... Rustolem Brand in the color "Kona" </div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">... once that was almost dry .. still a little tacky in spots - I rubbed all the corners of the areas with paraffin wax ... then I coated them roughly with Valspar Flat Interior Paint ... in the color "Creme Brulee" - once that was dry (also dries pretty quick) I sanded off the edges where I applied the wax ... I also sanded off random spots on the facings etc ... </span><br />
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on the side that had open glass cabinets - I replaced with Chicken Wire ... </div>
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I found an antique colander at an antique store in Asheville, NC and we turned it into a light... I LOVE LOVE LOVE this ... </div>
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In between all of this cabinet refinishing - I painted my walls - with 2 coats of primer and 2 coats of Valspar eggshell finish in the color "Winter Flannel" - and I painted my trim and door facings in the Creme Brulee color. I purchased some tiles at Lowes to make a backsplash in a dark gunmetal color. </div>
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This was a huge project ... I worked for about 10 days off and on - took a few complete days off - I have a few things I still would like to do - like a Mason Jar light over my table ... refinish the table to match my cabinets ... I am making curtains out of vintage sugar sacks and the hardware for some of my doors will be bent flatware. I am really stoked that I had minimal help in completing this project. My brother painted one wall for me as well as my front door ... and my fiancee wired the light and installed the backsplash! I am really proud of myself! </div>
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I wanted to share a few new bracelets I made today with leather and stainless steel - they are adjustable and the double wrap has made it's way into one of the top spots of my most favorite jewelry! <br />
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I have been working on so many new items that will officially make their debut for sale at my hometown festival on Oct. 5th & 6th. The 35th annual Unicoi County Apple Festival will take over the streets of Downtown Erwin. The festival is near and dear to my heart, we share they same "birth year" ... I turned 35 years old on Sept. 24th and the festival is always held the 1st Friday and Saturday in October. I love fall - from the crisp cool mornings, to the perfect day time temps, to the colors, to the smells, to football - I love love love it! Fall in East Tennessee/Western NC is amazing. Ok, Well enough about that! Here are a few of the new items that will be making their debut next weekend. </div>
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First up is something I have had in the back of my mind for a little while, I have made several spoon bracelets in the past that I continue to make that are very popular - but I decided to break things up a bit, literally and give the spoon bracelet a new twist ... </div>
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One of my other most favorite things in the world - are skeleton keys. I collect them and even have matching tattoos of keys on my wrist and my fiancee's wrist! These are my skeleton key wrap bracelets.</div>
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Then there is the Love Heals necklace, I think I have worn this one out - but I am in the process of making more for the festivals. </div>
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And lastly I came across some old piano keys ... some whole, some broken - but I think I love these and I am calling them "Forgotten Fragments"</div>
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I hope to see you at the Apple Festival ... I will be on Main Street, in front of the Sheriff's Dept! Friday and Saturday 8am-8pm!</div>
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<br />Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-75029736234302104702012-08-26T16:30:00.003-07:002012-08-26T16:30:27.066-07:00Banging up Vintage Flatware ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I make alot of jewelry with vintage Flatware, I normally try to use as much of it as possible. I use handles for bracelets, the bowls of spoons for bracelets and pendants for necklaces. When I do have scrap left over I keep it - as I know that one day I will have a purpose for it. I named this little creation "Love's Embrace" as it reminds me of two hands clasped together, and it is in the shape of a heart. I love it - I think it will be a good seller at my upcoming fall shows. Here are a few more pics of it - as I got snap happy on it this evening. </div>
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Lastly - I had some tines, I shape forks at times into heart patterns for bracelets - and thought earrings would be super cute - so I call these "Love takes Tine" ... </div>
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So I have been on a roll with these little Pinterest projects with pallets, spools, etc ... I have to admit I came up with this one on my own. I had a vision in my head about this very table, it came out alot better than I even imagined. I still have a few things to do to it. But I could not resist taking a few snaps of it today and posting it for you. I still need to make 2 more fabric ruffle panels (BIG SIGH) and add my braces for the legs and interior shelf to hold my inventory and such! </div>
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The main thing that had me thinking about this table is I wanted to bring my jewelry up higher so people wouldn't have to stoop over so much to look at it, I hope to make another one, but for now I will raise some of the products up on this one. I wanted it to be counter top height - Frankie helped me frame it up and then I was on my own with my creativity and imagination. The top is made of old pallet wood. Pallets are a pain to take apart - but I love the wood. I sanded each piece then stained it. After the stain dried I applied some of my Valspar Creme Brulee Paint from Lowes that I have used in all of my other little projects lately. I love it. The legs and base of the table was new wood - 2x4's and 2x3's - I also stained and painted them to look worn and aged. To get the dark wood to show through the best - I rub a little paraffin wax on the corners and edges, then after the top coat of paint is dry - it peels right off with a light grit sandpaper.</div>
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The Ruffled edge is a whole other BEAST! I bought a ruffler attachment for my sewing machine and it would save soooooooo much time - if it worked properly - well I broke the 1st one, then ordered another one - it works OK - but It acted like it was going to break my machine. So I took it off and ruffled it the old fashioned way - with long stitches and pulled the ruffles together by hand. I need to make 2 more of these panels to cover the bottom but like I said - I was dying to show off my work! </div>
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There you have it - come out to the festivals and see me - Sept 1st - Bristol Motor Speedway - TriCities Bacon Fest and Oct 5th and 6th - Apple Festival in Erwin, TN.</div>
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I have stamped for several years on various types of metal. Recently I came across Aluminum ... I love it! </div>
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It is so lightweight, hypoallergenic, food safe, and does not tarnish or require polishing!</div>
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They are completely adjustable, made of a heavy gauge so they hold their shape wonderfully. I have several size ranges and widths available.</div>
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I have been a DIY fool lately. Today I was in one of my most favorite places to prowl and pick ... Asheville, NC. I found some treasures for my booth decor for the upcoming festivals and a few things for my home, which I am slowly getting decorated to match my rustic, shabby style! Today I came across this little caged round basket, and I immediately thought - THAT WOULD MAKE AN AWESOME lamp to hang over my spool table. The second thought was a BLUE MASON JAR as the globe part! So we made a stop and Lowe's for some hardware - came home and Voila - a new project was completed! Take a look, let me know what you think! I think I am in love! Haha</div>
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Today I picked up some pallets to make some projects with, the first one took me all but 20 min. to complete .... it is a wall shelf. I have several more projects up my sleeve ... coming soon ... like maybe tomorrow if I can get my hands on a Skill Saw!!!! </div>
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I love the trend of re-purpousing cool items into furniture and decor.</div>
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I happened across a wooden spool on Pinterest a few months ago - the kind that the Electric Company and Phone Companies use to haul and store wire and cable on. It had been made into a table/bookshelf.</div>
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I added it to the list of things I MUST FIND and DO! Kinda like my little DIY Bucket List of sorts.</div>
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As you may recall I refinished a card catalog this summer. I love love love that thing! It is a place I can store TONS of my jewelry supplies.</div>
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Next on the to-do-list is a coffee table made from pallets and painted to match my spool.</div>
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This entire process took me 2.5 - 3 hours ... it was a quick and fun afternoon project.</div>
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One thing about me - when I start a project, I don't quit til I am done!</div>
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I applied the paint, a Valspar paint from Lowes - color of "Creme Brulee" I was messy and rough on the paint brush, I also thinned it some when I needed to with a wet rag...</div>
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I plan to add some color coordinated wooden dowels to hold my books upright - and divided it up ... you may add casters to the bottom but I do not plan on moving it so I opted to left it flat on the bottom. I am in love with it! </div>
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<br />Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-87179925494010492332012-07-18T22:45:00.002-07:002012-07-18T22:45:34.313-07:00Who is up for winning something??? It's super EASY to enter!<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Who would like to win something?</span><br />
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">I want to update and add to my </span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="color: #333333; display: inline; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">website's section called "What People are Saying" ... and I quite simply LOVE to hear what you have to say about your purchases. Do they have meaning? Or is it just "YOU" and fit your style.</span><br />
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<br />Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-5484043664949743682012-07-18T22:22:00.002-07:002012-07-18T22:22:48.259-07:00brown paper packages tied up with string ... these are definitely a few of my favorite thingsI truly have a love of packaging, I love when I order something myself and I can tell that someone went the extra mile to package it up right. I love the small businesses that still offer free gift wrap, it makes me all warm and fuzzy inside and it definitely motivates me to come back to those places to shop. I told my mom on the phone this afternoon, "I want to have that packaging that wow's the customer, I want to have that packaging that makes the customer not want to throw it away. I have been wanting to come up with something special to set me even more apart than any competition. So I but some thought into my packaging and this is what I came up with.... and I am pretty much IN LOVE, I adore it and it is soooooooo ME!<br />
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The thin flat ones of course will be for mailed orders - I have sewn around the edges of the bag, added paper doilies, a strip cut from an old songbook and my business name, and tag line. </div>
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The boxes will remain for orders that are picked up or as requested for gifts. They are a brown kraft box, adorned with strips of paper from vintage songbooks, and vintage buttons.</div>
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<br />Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-80210464005000653092012-04-29T22:01:00.000-07:002012-04-29T22:01:02.645-07:00New life ...Can I just shout to the roof tops that I LOVE LOVE LOVE Card Catalogs! I have wanted one for sooooooo long, I have seen many on the boards of Pinterest and I have been on a search for one for several months. My search ended about a month ago when a man answered my Craigslist want ad. He said that he had one with 72 drawers if I was interested. OF COURSE I WAS .. but I was thinking - oh geez - 72 drawers .... how much is that gonna cost me? I had received several emails from others for smaller ones wanting $200+ so I replied - scared for his answer. When he emailed me back an awesome price I was over the moon happy! I agreed to come to Morganton, NC to get it. We spoke on the phone and one Tuesday morning, Frankie and I set off to get it. When we arrived the nice older man greeted us. He advised me that since I had that sweet, nice, southern accent - he knew I would come after it and he agreed to sell it to me, he said, "If you had been a Yankee I would have kept it!" Hahaha - ahhhh that southern drawl of mine pays off sometimes. Hehe! He had several other pieces in his basement that I tried hard to sweet talk him out of, but he is a lover of old things as I am and he was working on a project of his own. We loaded up this awesome, heavy beauty and headed for home. It nearly whipped me and Frankie to get it into the house. My front foyer is a PAIN in the rear when it comes to large objects coming in. We made it - and it sat here in my living room staring at me for a few weeks. Saturday night I decided to head over to Lowes and pick out my paint. I want to share with you the process of my project.<br />
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I found this color palette on Pinterest, I liked it all but the cream color, and the darker blue that, to me, does NOT belong.<br />
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So I decided on the 2nd, 3rd and 5th colors - then found another color at Lowes that I like better than #4 - here was what I had to start with.<br />
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This was the Card Catalog BEFORE I did anything to it, not too bad - but the fronts of the drawers were just too drab for my liking.<br />
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First I removed all of the brass hardware from the fronts of the drawers and we peeled the formica type laminate from them to reveal the bare glue stained wood. I then sanded them with an electric palm sander 1st with 120 grit paper then a second round with 220 grit paper. (I think) - the glue stained drawer in front and the pretty sanded drawers shown in the back.<br />
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Then I primed all 72 drawers with Kilz Latex Primer, just one coat and by the time I finished them all - the first set of 18 was ready for color! That was some quick drying primer!<br />
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I was so excited for color - I had worked hard to get to the fun part - my first color was this awesome teal color.I purchased 4 quarts and I have sooooooo much left over - I could have probably got by on sample sizes - but I will use these again somewhere down the line.<br />
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I painted 18 drawers of each of the 4 colors.<br />
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These dried for about 30 min, I only applied one coat and it was just how I wanted it! Then it was time to add the hardware back on and replace my drawers into the catalog.<br />
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I randomly placed all of the drawers and voila - she was all finished and looking quite awesome! I am very proud of myself for getting this all finished in one day! I am in love with this piece. My next project should be a breeze, it is a vintage locker, in which I plan on painting all of the doors (there are only 6) - what can I say - I have an addiction to cubbies and things with drawers.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I think that everyone that grows up in the country has dreams of the big city at times, I for one have always felt drawn to the city – Don’t get me wrong – I love love love my country life and don’t think I could ever leave it to live in the city – but there is something inside me that LOVES the city – I love the buildings, the urban living, concrete jungles. I love the hustle and bustle and my most favorite thing of all is the night skylines. I have always dreamt of going to NYC, and a few weeks ago I got my wish. I had worked very hard for months and months on my jewelry line, put in countless hours. So I decided I needed a break – I needed to break away from home and enjoy some of the fruits of my labor. Frankie and I booked a trip to NYC. I had never been more excited to get out of town in my life, well this was only my 2nd time on a plane – BOTH times within this year and THIS time – my honey was traveling with me.
Our adventure started early AM on Dec 9th, we had dropped the Twins off at Granny Nell’s in the Roan, tucked them in and headed for Charlotte International Airport around Midnight, we wanted to get to Charlotte to sleep for a few hours before our 6:10am flight. We arrived in Charlotte around 2:30am and after 2 full circles around the airport we found the daily / short term lot and settled down for a nap. Frankie says I was snoring, and he didn’t sleep LOL but I don’t know about that really. We got checked in then was informed the plane had to be de-iced, then the luggage was delayed being loaded, then the little tram that pushed us out of the loading area broke down. Finally we took off a little later than planned but my face was glued to the window watching Sunrise over NC … while Frankie napped. We landed about 8:10am at JFK International Airport – seeing a glimpse of the NYC skyline as we made the decent got me all giddy with excitement! We picked up our baggage – and headed to ground transportation to set up our shuttle for transport to the hotel. The driver arrived and advised me to sit up front in the van for more leg room – LOL – so I jumped in the front seat – not realizing that I was about to take the most terrifying ride of my life. Remember this was my 1st trip to the city – and I have never ridden in a taxi. Or anything similar on a time schedule in a big city… Once we crossed the Queens bridge and headed into Manhattan it was GAME ON – that driver was beeping , swerving , making his way thru the crowded steets any way that he could – I nearly screamed out loud on several occasions – hahaha – we almost ran over people, taxis, curbs, hot dog carts and everything in between. I was never so glad to get to the Hotel Pennsylvania – and we were next to last stop…we were too early to check in but our hotel had luggage service – so for $8 we dropped our belongings and headed out to explore the city.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Our 1st stop was Penn Station Subway – where we purchased our $29 Metro Cards that gave us UNLIMITED rides on the Subway for 7 days – LOL even though we were only there for 3 days it was the way to go – I mean 5 million peeps travel these lines – they can’t be wrong. We had a 2pm timed entry to the 9/11 Memorial so we headed on down to Ground Zero, we were way early – as it was about 11:30am when we stepped out of the Subway terminal across from the memorial. We had time to kill – we headed down to the Financial District on foot to see Wall Street and the New York Stock Exchange. We headed down to Battery Park, saw the Sphere from the World Trade Center and the Lady in the harbor. I guess from seeing the Statue of Liberty on TV and such, I thought she would be much closer in the Harbor than she was. I expected her to be RIGHT THERE – haha, Boy was I mistaken. After walking around the park we headed back up to Ground Zero. It was finally time to go in. The security at the 9/11 Memorial is just as tight as airport security. We had to show our ticket at least 10 times, then once inside there were tons of secret service types of security. I was prepared to cry, but surprisingly it was so peaceful and the calming sound of the waterfall, cascade pools was amazing. It was a beautiful tribute to those who perished there over 10 years ago. The pools were in the exact footprints of the buildings and were huge.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was still plenty of work going on around them – but the memorial area was at peace. The 1st thing that caught my eye was a single, small American Flag placed inside one of the engraved names. Obviously a loved one had recently been there to pay their respects. I saw countless names on the markers – and the ones that seemed to touch my heart were the ones that included “and Unborn Child” at the end of them. There were so so many. We spent at least an hour or so – walking around the North and South Tower pools – reading names and remembering everything that Sept. 11th was and I was taken back on several occasions as I looked up at the surrounding buildings – and I wondered what chaos and terror had filled those very streets that fateful day. And what heroes and citizens, adults and children had lost their lives. And how 10 years later we are still trying to repair the damage and loss of that day. As I glanced up at the Freedom Tower – under construction beside of Ground Zero – I look forward to seeing it proudly stand to honor those that were lost and give hope to the future as the Sphere stands in battery park a few blocks away – to symbolize that we may be battered but the spirit of America cannot be broken completely. We went into the 9/11 museum and gift shop [ where a video was playing…. That is when my tears fell – hearing the stories of the people – who are still missing a loved one, a husband, a father, a son, a mother, a daughter, etc. … that was heart wrenching to me. But I was so so glad that I came here. This is a place that 10 years ago I wanted to be helping, I wanted to volunteer – and finally I was getting to see it with my own eyes and feel it in my heart and soul.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was dark but looked like bright midday sun from all of the LED screens / banners / ads, etc. There was so many people and the city was hoppin! We went into McDonald’s and grabbed a few drinks and large fries – which were to my surprise priced the same as home! We went out to what I will just call the red steps of Times Square and plopped down and ate our fries and people watched for a good hour to hour and a half. I saw the infamous Naked Cowboy but was not in a good spot to get a pic. There were costumed Asians dressed as Elmo, Buzz and Woody, Mickey, Pooh, etc – all wanting to get pics with tourists for tips – I did not give in to these! LOL! From Times Square we headed up to Radio City Music Hall - the home of the Rockettes - all decked out for Christmas - OF COURSE! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And I told Frankie it was the only tree in the world that could make a mix of white and colored lights look good – I bet there was millions and millions of lights on it. The Rock Center was the most populated area I had seen. PURE MADNESS! The most animated Salvation Army bell ringers I have ever seen were working the corner there – dancing and singing. I loved it! Did I mention that Rock tree … oh yes I did but it is worth repeating how really magical it really was. As we were standing in the madness taking photos of the amazing tree of Rockefeller Center – behind us was a ticking clock on the side of the Saks Fifth Ave store – and much to our amazement – this happened when the timer ran out - Watch ... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Richard is one of New York’s Finest, a true gem. He had agreed to take time out of his day off to meet Frankie and I for brunch, and show us some parts of the city and park that we may miss out on otherwise. He came by subway to the hotel and met us in the lobby. Where I greeted him with a huge hug, well 2 hugs. As my other internet friend Judy – (another amazing photog) had advised me to give Rich a hug from her as well! The three of us started chatting like we were old pals, and well we are old pals – but like we’d known each other for a lifetime. We followed Rich back to the subway and caught a ride to the Upper West Side. He showed us his side of the city, I was amazed at the difference from Manhattan to here. This was a living, breathing neighborhood. Very quiet, and at ease. We passed by his block and he pointed out the building that he calls home, we passed a friend of his from church and exchanged friendly hellos, we saw Quest, the restaurant that he makes his living at … then we went to an amazing little café called – “Good Enough to Eat” – and Boy oh Boy was it! I had the GETE signature pancakes, which were served with a Strawberry whipped butter that would MELT IN YOUR MOUTH … oh my GAWD – divine … It was so cute and somewhat country décor – it felt like HOME. It was well worth the 20 or so minute wait – lined up out the door when we arrived. I WILL be back to eat here again! After brunch we headed to Central Park. Oh how excited I was. Richard and I had discussed before how it came to his attention that Central Park was designed by the same guy who designed the gardens at Biltmore Estate, and if you know me at all – Biltmore is my 2nd home. Sure enough I was amazed at some of the similarities there. We saw some amazing points of interest in Central Park, I saw A LOT of familiar spots that I have seen on TV and in the movies. We visited Strawberry Fields, the memorial for John Lennon and the apartment where he was fatally shot. We saw some great, very humorous performers in the park. They really know how to put on a show for the tourists. We only covered a small portion of Central Park – and it was beautiful. I can only imagine it’s beauty in the fall … and other seasons. Oh what a beautiful oasis in the middle of this gigantic city. There are places in that park that you would never guess that you were in a city, well until your eyes glace up and see the towering blocks and glass peering in above the treetops.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Again I will say it – I am IN LOVE WITH THIS CITY! We saw the Wollman Ice Skating Rink – which is a pretty happing spot to skate with the city skyline as the backdrop. The Carriages were lined up around the park, oh how I wanted to hop in – then there were a ton of protesters – protesting the use of horses for carriage rides – HELLO – these are WORK HORSES – they are treated like kings and queens – they LIVE to work and pull buggies – UGH – there is always animal rights people trying to rain on people’s parade. I mean I believe in good treatment for animals and all – but YES I do take my kids to the circus – and YES I will ride on a carriage drawn by horses… as will millions of other people. SIGH. After several hours in Central Park we headed to Columbus Circle and the Time Warner Center, where we said our goodbyes to Richard and thanked him for our highlighted tour thru Central Park. I have to express again how awesome of a person Richard is. We had some great conversation and felt like we came knowing him as a friend online but left knowing him like he was part of our extended family! THANKS RICHARD for being an amazing and talented person – and ohhhh how I loved that real “click” of the shutter of that FILM camera … ahhh – that is music to my ears my friend! After Richard departed we walked through a little Holiday Market craft show – where I picked up the cutest knitted hat and matching arm warmers – with little crocheted flowers on them … then we headed to Little Italy for some of the most talked about Pizza in my books and apps anyway – Lombardi’s – which is dubbed as America’s 1st Pizzeria – opened in 1905 … we got there well BEFORE dinner – at about 4pm. But there was already about an hour wait … so … we WAITED … Frankie and I are pizza-holics … so we were not going to pass up the 1st pizzeria in the US by NO MEANS were we passing it up. LOL! It was sooooooo delish! Oh my heavens – the pepperonis were like those little round ones I remember on pizzas back in the day from somewhere – they curled up around the edges and were crispy and greasy – YUMMO!!!!! Oh I savored every bite of that pizza – it was REAL Italian and the sauce was MAGNIFIC-O! After that we had decided to take the subway to Brooklyn to Brooklyn Heights Park to see the infamous New York skyline at night with the Brooklyn Bridge. This was a TRIP! We got on the Subway in Little Italy and got off in Brooklyn at some SCARY looking station … it was desolate with a few creepy looking peeps hanging out by the trains. We had to walk about a mile from the station to the park, it was late, well not REAL LATE – but dark. The streets here were not packed like Manhattan – they were shady and creepy and desolate. I kept looking behind us to see if we were being followed – looking like the gullible Southern tourists that we were. We were using my iPhone to navigate – you see. I downloaded several AWESOME paid apps that told us what subway line to take, they even worked underground when there was no service, they navigated us down streets, turn by turn… Well once we reached Brooklyn Heights and I got my Skyline pics we were about ready to head back - I have to add the Skyline from this area at night is SUPER AWESOME and worth every bit of scaryness that I thought about the whole way there and back! LOL!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">… however this area was a dead zone at this time – there were a few stragglers passing thru – a few cameras popping pics, but by a few I mean – one or two … seriously. So I reached for my phone to take a panoramic shot of the night skyline – and ZAP … my phone was DEAD!!!!! UGH! Of ALL TIMES FOR MY PHONE TO DIE – we were in Brooklyn – a mile from the Subway station – in a shady part of town!!!! Thank GOD for Frankie’s sense of direction and memory – he was able to get us back to the Subway and to Manhattan safely and quickly – LOL – I was ready to Hail a cab and pay god knows how much to haul us back to civilization with my Manhattan peeps. Hahaha – Once back to Manhattan we headed down the theater district past Letterman’s marquee, which I had to pause to take a pic for my granny – she is such the Letterman fan!, around the corner to snag a photo of the Hello Deli! Which is often a regular on the Late Show – then headed to my fav spot in town to chill out – the RED STEPS of Times Square! I swear this is the ONLY place to sit down in the city – well, not really but it sure seems like it. I just know that when I am tired – I can always find a spot to sit down in Times Square. And there is PLENTY to look at and lots of people watching to be done there! We sat for a spell and decided to check out the Piano Bar, Richard referred us to called – “Don’t Tell Momma” – oh my gosh – this was LITERALLY one of the highlights of the trip for me and Frankie. THIS IS THE HAPPENING SPOT – there were any locals inside as well as people like us – just along for the ride. We sank into some stools at the bar – and I told Frankie that we were going to run up a $100+ tab or BUST! And by GAWD – WE DID … I think after the tip it was closer to $150, hahahahaha – I am no cheap drunk let me tell ya! This place was phenomenal – the staff, bartenders, waitresses, and all sang along with the piano players – there was a group celebrating a birthday and a happy little gay guy got up and had the place screaming with laughter and singing along. It was the most fun I tnink I have ever had in a bar! They played all of the Billy Joel and Elton John hits – they put their own twist on some well know songs – that had me doubled over and in tears from laughing so hard. I was the bar’s best customer I am sure of it! LOL – Our bartender would just look at me and I would throw my finger up in a circular motion and he knew that meant – ANOTHER ROUND for me and Frankie! LOL! It was a hoot! We made lots of new friends at Momma’s and I will def. be back there again next trip! About 2:30 or so – we made our way or shall I say – I stumbled the way back to the Hotel and crashed … oh I slept VERY well that night.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and several men shouting about this amazingly good deal. So what did I do – DUG THRU THE SWEATERS of course! LOL! I ended up purchasing 2 which looked like my granny, she loved her sweaters! We then headed back to Manhattan as there was a few more stops I had to get in. By this time the foot traveling of NYC was taking it’s toll on me and my feet … I had never hurt so bad in my life – I tried to suck it up but it was overwhelming. We made it back to Manhattan and traveled to the granddaddy terminal of them all Grand Central Station- Oh my – it was gorgeous. There was another Holiday Bazaar of sorts going on – so I made a few purchases and we headed headed back out to the streets. I could not go on any longer – my feet were in so much pain – I was brought to tears – I had held it in as long as I possibly could. We found a spot to sit in Bryant Park. Frankie rubbed my aching feet as tears streamed down my cheeks – I was more upset with the fact that I was whining and crying than anything – I felt like I was ruining our last few hours in the city – Frankie, who is always upbeat and positive assured me that I was not – and just told me it would be ok - we were not in a hurry – as he always says to me … He is a God send – sent straight to me from Heaven – I could not ask for a better person to spend my life with. He never complains, he always keeps a positive thought and attitude, he never rushes me … and no matter what he can make me smile when I am crying … so after about a 30 min foot rub – right out in public at Bryant park – I was relaxed and refreshed, ready to suck it up and get to it! We headed down to Macy’s – traveled up the old wooden escalators to the8th floor to Santa Land – and peeked thru the tiny window and who I know was THE REAL MR CLAUS!!!! I mean it was HIM – he had that twinkle in his eye! We received a little Macy’s Santa Land Button for our visit and I got 2 extra so we had 4 – one for each of the boys … then we headed back to Times Square to THE MACK DADDY TOYS R US … 4 stories tall – complete with a Ferris Wheel and Life Size Barbie house inside … oh my gosh – it was KID HEAVEN … as soon as we got inside I spotted the most cool talked about toy of the season … the Air Hoggz Air Swimmer Shark – in action – I was amazed at it’s “swimming” ability and realism – I stared for a good 10 minutes … haha – I wanted one of those – BAD … LOL – as did every other parent and kid watching …. We bought a few things - we were amazed at the giant Lego sculptures of the Empire State and Statue of Liberty that took umpteen hours to complete ... we then headed back to the Hotel area – I said my farewells to Times Square – and we hit up a pizza joint on the way back – we ate CHEAP in NYC – and I am proud to say that … as when I go on a trip – I like to eat cheap – I like to spend my money on things that matter like “I HEART NY” T-shirts, and whatnots , LOL! I spend my money on FUN! After eating we had about 30 min before our transportation was to arrive, so we picked up our luggage – and waited – around 6:45pm we said farewell to Manhattan and headed to JFK – again - this was a wild and crazy ride thru the streets – nearly hitting people and I thought we were going to die. There was an older Italian lady who spoke very little English and her daughter riding to the airport with us – a time or two the older lady said very loudly “Mama Mia” and I would bust out laughing – as did she, Frankie and her daughter … we thought we were going to see Jesus before we made it to the airport. Once at the airport – we checked in and waited for awhile – boarded the Jet Blue aircraft and made our way back to Charlotte. It was a wonderful and eventful journey that I will not soon forget. I do know that I would make NYC my second home if I had the $$ - ahhhh maybe one day – when Artistic Icing hits the big time – I can have my apartment overlooking the Hudson. A girl can dream right? Yes … but this is the 1st of many more trips to the Big Apple – I hope to take Gabe sometime as I know that he would love it – for a country boy – he has that same thirst for the big city that his momma does. And yes I will be back NY – as I stated in the beginning of this story – I left my heart there.
</span>Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-59297202025341813112011-11-18T21:49:00.001-08:002011-11-18T21:52:06.283-08:00Winner Winner Chicken Dinner ...The 2000 fans giveaway is over .... and there was over 1400 entries ... Thank you to all that participated, shared my page with friends and came along for the ride. I will do another one really soon! Here are your winners - generated from random.org ... <br />
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<span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text"><span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">Congrats to you all!!!!!<span class="translatedBody"></span></span><span class="translatedBody"></span></span>Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-8048572181842130972011-11-13T22:47:00.001-08:002011-11-13T23:00:43.032-08:00For Daddy ...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I always seem to get asked this question ... "do you have anything for dad's or guys?" and the answer now is ....YES! I was playing around with an idea this past weekend. I figured that my fiancee, who is NOT a jewelry wearing kinda guy - would not be too thrilled with it, but I would have an example to add to my personalized collection. However, when I finished the bracelet - he LOVED IT! It absolutely made my day this morning when it was one of the 1st things he put on before we went out to eat and visit family! So here is the "Daddy Bracelet" - it can be personalized just like this with your kids names, OR a favorite quote, song lyric, or your own personal message. It is made from a Stainless Steel blank, and you can choose brown or black leather cord to complete the look. They are for sale on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/artisticicing?ref=si_shop">Etsy page</a>. I loved this pic - Ian was saying how 'cute' (LOL) Daddy's bracelet was but he was also pointing to the YOU - Love that!
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMqj3oHR7J5UgCvTBsN9GDwvhXRybH1Nu738Ul1hQNafY7QpiftEdfxr-95c-ud8PYsG_laSoLwVRZyOHfcVLh3KSlFJB8W2QnOojbLq0fGfKSFaG_9Ea0u0o-4TcMag98Q5wzGRdFec/s1600/DSC_1056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinMqj3oHR7J5UgCvTBsN9GDwvhXRybH1Nu738Ul1hQNafY7QpiftEdfxr-95c-ud8PYsG_laSoLwVRZyOHfcVLh3KSlFJB8W2QnOojbLq0fGfKSFaG_9Ea0u0o-4TcMag98Q5wzGRdFec/s400/DSC_1056.JPG" width="289" /></a></div>Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-69938047257190370872011-11-08T20:20:00.000-08:002011-11-08T20:20:16.201-08:002000 Fans Giveaway in FULL Swing!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb6vF1H_CWLyEsknH2nD5JADxWpDn5lb2rlm9MmglBbEHfhJjHAommGVsNtuCSkcZJbl1cytN3g0X1tyPBZ4-g2Xx9T83ZB2OKdKBIbduKjhyphenhyphenn7pQpcZs1U7AYvEDM9xNtazRHBYsFEM/s1600/228119_218049098223856_109413455754088_809053_6899876_n.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5662282135753946674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimb6vF1H_CWLyEsknH2nD5JADxWpDn5lb2rlm9MmglBbEHfhJjHAommGVsNtuCSkcZJbl1cytN3g0X1tyPBZ4-g2Xx9T83ZB2OKdKBIbduKjhyphenhyphenn7pQpcZs1U7AYvEDM9xNtazRHBYsFEM/s400/228119_218049098223856_109413455754088_809053_6899876_n.jpg" style="display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 334px;" /></a>I want to say a HUGE THANK YOU TO MY FANS for pushing my page past the goal of 2000 fans , I currently have 2017 "likes" on the Artistic Icing facebook page! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088">Click here to visit Artistic Icing on Facebook!</a> That is amazing to me, and I appreciate each and every one of you- I love meeting you at the festivals and events and hearing what you have to say! I am celebrating my 2000 fan mark in a BIG way!!!! The Grand Prize winner will rcv a package of goodies valued at over $187 ... and there will be several other packages and gift certificates as well - for over $550 worth of goodies to giveaway!<br />
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I started this about a month ago - and people have been entering since the beginning - here is YOUR chance to get in on the fun and have a chance to win! The contest will be in FULL force for the next 10 days - at Midnight on Nov.18th, going into the 19th the contest will end - I will post the winners sometime on the 19th. You have LOTS of chances to win and I am going to add a few more ways to gain extra entries, you can do some of these DAILY to gain extra entries! <br />
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**update 10/21/11 - Holly Maycock of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/ChicCocktailParty">Chic {Handbags & More}</a> has donated 3 Gift Certificates and 2 Accessory pkgs<br />
**update - Heather Cole has generously donated some Thirty One giftcertificates for the giveaway as well!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Thirty One! Here is a link to both of her pages to check out as well! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/264768006875038/">Heather's Facebook Group</a> and to check out all of the awesome things that Thirty One has to offer in their latest online catalog - <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/hcole/">Heather's Thirty One Page</a><br />
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<strong>WAYS TO GAIN ENTRIES - Track your entries on the form at the bottom of the blog or on Facebook to the Left of my wall!</strong><br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Referring Friends --- (they can post on my wall that YOU referred them) - Gains 1 entry every time your name is posted by a different referral<br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Gain 1 extra entry for writing on the wall something that is on your wishlist or something that caught your eye (you can even comment on the photos for extra entries - up to 5)<br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Earn a BONUS 10 extra entries for writing a DETAILED review of merchandise you have purchased on my wall (key word here is detailed - as anyone can write "great items - I love my necklace, etc" -- I love to hear the details of WHY you love it or WHY the piece means something to you)<br />
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* - Gain 5 extra entries for commenting on this blog! 1 per person.<br />
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* - Gain 2 extra entries for "liking" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/ChicCocktailParty">Chic {Handbags & More}</a> - go like the page then MAKE SURE YOU go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088?sk=app_204684816209053">2000 Fans Giveaway link</a> on my FB page to record it - to get your 2 extra entries<br />
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<em>****DOUBLE THE ICING PACKAGE****</em> - to enter for it - <strong>LOCALS</strong> must "Like" the Crazy Cupcake page - come back to Artistic Icing and write on my wall that you liked the Crazy Cupcake - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/The.Crazy.Cupcake.TN">CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR Facebook Page</a> ... if you already like them - just post that on my wall - 1 entry for this PER local person in the Tri-Cities area<br />
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<strong>2000 fans giveaway GRAND PRIZE winner will get the following : {Valued at $187}</strong><br />
1 - "Made to Order" Vintage Words Necklace with YOUR choice of a single word .... {$20 value}<br />
3 - pre-made Scrabble Tile Pendants (your choice) .... {$16 value}<br />
2 - pre-made Poker Chip Pendants (your choice) .... {$16 value}<br />
1 - "Made to Order" Photo Ring OR Pendant (personalized with your photo) .... {$22 value}<br />
2 - pre-made Soldered Glass Pendants (your choice) .... {$15 value}<br />
1 - $25 gift certificate on any purchase from Artistic Icing<br />
1 - $25 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $50 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Vintage Chic Package: {Valued at $98}</strong><br />
1- pre-made Vintage Words Hairpins .... {$8 value}<br />
1- pre-made Victorian Look Soldered Glass Pendant ... {$8 value}<br />
1- Vintage Lace Cuff Bracelet ... {$22 value}<br />
1- $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $25 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Vintage Games Package: {Valued at $59}</strong><br />
1- pre-made Scrabble Tile Pendant .... {$6 value}<br />
1 - pre-made Poker Chip Pendant .... {$9 value}<br />
1- pre-made Domino Pendant ... {$9 value}<br />
1 - $10 gift certificate on any purchase from Artistic Icing<br />
1 - $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $25 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Double the Icing Prize Package: {Valued at $46}</strong> ... (there will be 2 of these in the giveaway)<br />
<strong>*these will be drawn from locals since the CC is a local business*</strong> -- <em>only 1 entry per local</em><br />
1- pre-made scrabble tile featuring a cupcake design<br />
1- pre-made soldered glass pendant that says "I love cupcakes"<br />
1- 6pack cupcakes from the Crazy Cupcake in Jonesborough<br />
1- $10 gift certificate for Artistic Icing<br />
1- $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - Accessory Pkg from Chic Handbags & More<br />
<strong>Additional prizes:</strong><br />
there will be TEN - $5 Artistic Icing gift certificates<br />
and TEN - $5 Thirty One Gift Certificates<br />
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<br />Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-27970800308925062842011-11-02T23:21:00.000-07:002011-11-02T23:21:35.406-07:00Wishes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I had to share a little post about my new "Wishes" necklace. Someone recently commented on Facebook that "just looking at this necklace - makes me feel like a kid again" ... that is EXACTLY what I want you to see when you look at this necklace. THAT is an awesome feeling, when you see something that reminds you of your childhood, when there was no worries, we lived each day without a care in the world and we just couldn't wait to grow up. You know sometimes we get caught up in the day to day grind. That we forget to stop and well ... smell the roses. Or in summer time - make wishes. I try to never pass up the opportunity to blow my wishes off of a big fat dandelion in summer. I have had this idea because I saw something similar a few months back. I decided a little too late to begin work on these, as you see - all of the dandelions are gone. OR SO I THOUGHT! ... Last weekend we were out getting our family pics made ... when all of the sudden I glace over and Eli has a big, fat, dandy - blowing all the wishes into the air. I watched in slow motion and yelled out a big ... "NOOOOOOOOoooo" Eli was puzzled. I asked him WHERE he found a dandelion this late in the year , and he just said that he looked down and it was there! How lucky would I be to find dandelions in late Oct.? Well at that point, the boys and I were on a mission to find more, we came away with 6 - I was over the moon happy! So I came home, got to work - and here you have it ... the Wishes necklace. These are $22 each and you can order by emailing me at <a href="mailto:artisticicing@yahoo.com">artisticicing@yahoo.com</a> - I hope you love it - cause I sure do!
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So - What is an "Icing Party" you ask? <br />
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<li>pick your location {your home, office, workplace, church, etc}</li>
<li>invite your family and friends</li>
<li>I bring the Icing and set up - anything I have pre-made is available for purchase and guests can take home immediately - personalized orders can be placed</li>
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If your total sales are $200 or more - you get 20% of the show's total sales in FREE jewelry - you can choose premade items, personalized items, or a mix of both! You can get ALOT of stuff for YOU as well as gifts for family members for FREE!!!! Just for allowing me into your home or workplace to offer my products for sale to other people who love fun, unique jewelry. <br />
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Message me today at <a href="mailto:artisticicing@yahoo.com">artisticicing@yahoo.com</a> to get on my calendar!Angelicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03316257828375109788noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5884879309615247278.post-73136865523466293042011-10-19T10:22:00.000-07:002011-10-19T10:22:59.552-07:00Ordering - Shipping and Payment INFO<ol>
<li>*ORDERING INFO* - You may order via Etsy but I do not have all of my inventory listed there - also items may be a dollar or so higher on etsy, to cover my seller fees. The other option for ordering is to email your order to me at artisticicing@yahoo.com - I normally try to answer these emails within 1 - 2 business days, keep in mind I do have 4 children and on occasion Life Happens and I may be a little later replying, I am not ignoring you. Sometimes your email finds it's way into my Spam folder - not by choice - by yahoo ... but I find them and do reply.
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<li>*PAYMENT INFO* - ALL orders must be pre-paid before any personalization or general completion takes place. I take many forms of payment, I strongly recommend paypal (it is a FREE service for you to safely send money to anyone online - all you have to do is sign up at www.paypal.com and give me your registered email address with them - I will send you an invoice , you log in, pay, and we are good. You can also send money without an invoice to me - my paypal email address is artisticicing@yahoo.com -- ANOTHER fast and simple way to pay is to call me with your Credit Card info, I send the payment securely thru my iphone app - called Square - I accept all major cards, Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover - you will get an instant receipt via text message OR email, you choose. I do charge $1.50 to process Credit Card payments, as I do have fees incurred for using this method. I also take local checks, and money orders by mail, I will email you my address if you choose to do that. Checks MUST CLEAR your bank BEFORE work is started. I do not recommend sending Cash in the mail.
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<li>*ORDER COMPLETION* - most personalized orders take me anywhere from 3-5 days to complete, if it is an item that requires glaze applied (i.e.- photo pendants, bracelets, etc) - weather can be a factor, as I do not mix my glaze on rainy days - too much moisture in the air. However once I rcv your photos , personalization info - I will start working on it as soon as possible, I work on orders in the order that the payments are received.
4.*SHIPPING INFO* - I do not have a store, and my schedule is hectic - thus I ship ALL orders via USPS 1st Class MAIL, there is NO TRACKING NUMBER, it is the most cost effective way for me to mail and keep the shipping price LOW - I normally charge $2 for a 1-3 item purchase, more items will add $0.50 per item ... this rate may change at any time. Once your order is completed I will ship it out to you within the 2 days - Unless there are unforseen circumstances. I make every attempt to post on my Facebook fan page what orders are shipping out each shipping day. You may make arrangements to come to me if you choose not to have your item shipped but I can not make trips to other locations to meet up with you - not being mean by this but again I strive to keep my product prices LOW and traveling to meet up with people would cause me to have to raise my prices. I make as few trips to the cities as possible and do not have a set schedule that I go - I have random trips to pick up supplies or items for the kids and that is about it. I feel like the $2 shipping option saves not only me time and money but also you - as gas prices keep climbing.
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To-date I have 1735 fans on the Artistic Icing facebook page! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088">Click here to visit Artistic Icing on Facebook!</a> That is amazing to me, and I appreciate each and every one of you- I love meeting you at the festivals and events and hearing what you have to say! I was thinking last night - we need a giveaway - and not just some little giveaway - something BIG to celebrate upcoming 2000 fans. The Grand Prize winner will rcv a package of goodies valued at over $137 ... and there will be several other packages and gift certificates as well - for $365 worth of goodies to giveaway!<br />
<br />**update 10/21/11 - Holly Maycock of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/ChicCocktailParty">Chic {Handbags & More}</a> has donated 3 Gift Certificates and 2 Accessory pkgs<br />
**update - Heather Cole has generously donated some Thirty One giftcertificates for the giveaway as well!!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Thirty One! Here is a link to both of her pages to check out as well! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/264768006875038/">Heather's Facebook Group</a> and to check out all of the awesome things that Thirty One has to offer in their latest online catalog - <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/hcole/">Heather's Thirty One Page</a><br />
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So here is the deal - as soon as I hit 2000 fans I will figure out the date of the actual giveaway! <em>(Possibly 1 week after the 2000 fan mark - to allow all people a fair chance)</em><br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Referring Friends --- (they can post on my wall that YOU referred them) - Gains 1 entry every time your name is posted by a different referral<br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Gain 1 extra entry for writing on the wall something that is on your wishlist or something that caught your eye (you can even comment on the photos for extra entries - up to 5)<br />
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<strong>*</strong> - Earn a BONUS 10 extra entries for writing a DETAILED review of merchandise you have purchased on my wall (key word here is detailed - as anyone can write "great items - I love my necklace, etc" -- I love to hear the details of WHY you love it or WHY the piece means something to you)<br />
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* - Gain 5 extra entries for commenting on this blog! 1 per person.<br />
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* - Gain 2 extra entries for "liking" <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/ChicCocktailParty">Chic {Handbags & More}</a> - go like the page then MAKE SURE YOU go to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088#!/pages/Artistic-Icing/109413455754088?sk=app_204684816209053">2000 Fans Giveaway link</a> on my FB page to record it - to get your 2 extra entries<br />
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<em>****DOUBLE THE ICING PACKAGE****</em> - to enter for it - <strong>LOCALS</strong> must "Like" the Crazy Cupcake page - come back to Artistic Icing and write on my wall that you liked the Crazy Cupcake - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/The.Crazy.Cupcake.TN">CLICK HERE TO VISIT THEIR Facebook Page</a> ... if you already like them - just post that on my wall - 1 entry for this PER local person in the Tri-Cities area<br />
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<strong>2000 fans giveaway GRAND PRIZE winner will get the following : {Valued at $187}</strong><br />
1 - "Made to Order" Vintage Words Necklace with YOUR choice of a single word .... {$20 value}<br />
3 - pre-made Scrabble Tile Pendants (your choice) .... {$16 value}<br />
2 - pre-made Poker Chip Pendants (your choice) .... {$16 value}<br />
1 - "Made to Order" Photo Ring OR Pendant (personalized with your photo) .... {$22 value}<br />
2 - pre-made Soldered Glass Pendants (your choice) .... {$15 value}<br />
1 - $25 gift certificate on any purchase from Artistic Icing<br />
1 - $25 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $50 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Vintage Chic Package: {Valued at $98}</strong><br />
1- pre-made Vintage Words Hairpins .... {$8 value}<br />
1- pre-made Victorian Look Soldered Glass Pendant ... {$8 value}<br />
1- Vintage Lace Cuff Bracelet ... {$22 value}<br />
1- $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $25 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Vintage Games Package: {Valued at $59}</strong><br />
1- pre-made Scrabble Tile Pendant .... {$6 value}<br />
1 - pre-made Poker Chip Pendant .... {$9 value}<br />
1- pre-made Domino Pendant ... {$9 value}<br />
1 - $10 gift certificate on any purchase from Artistic Icing<br />
1 - $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - $25 Chic Handbags & More gift certificate<br />
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<strong>Double the Icing Prize Package: {Valued at $46}</strong> ... (there will be 2 of these in the giveaway)<br />
<strong>*these will be drawn from locals since the CC is a local business*</strong> -- <em>only 1 entry per local</em><br />
1- pre-made scrabble tile featuring a cupcake design<br />
1- pre-made soldered glass pendant that says "I love cupcakes"<br />
1- 6pack cupcakes from the Crazy Cupcake in Jonesborough<br />
1- $10 gift certificate for Artistic Icing<br />
1- $10 Thirty One gift certificate<br />
1 - Accessory Pkg from Chic Handbags & More<br />
<strong>Additional prizes:</strong><br />
there will be TEN - $5 Artistic Icing gift certificates<br />
and TEN - $5 Thirty One Gift Certificates<br />
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