Deal of the Day! Easter Chunky Bubblegum Necklace

I just posted a deal of the day for sale!  This chunky necklace is on sale for today only, and there's only one available!  Here's the link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/176006662/deal-of-the-day-easter-chunky-necklace

Giveaway on the Notes by Sherry Facebook Page! White, Pink, and Watermelon Shabby Chic Headband

Since our facebook page has reached 100 likes, we're giving away this shabby chic headband!  Entries must be submitted by 9:00 PM ET on Friday, January 17, 2014.

 

How to enter this giveaway:

1. Like our facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/NotesBySherry
2. Comment "liked" on the original giveaway post ("pinned" to the top of the facebook page).

Please share the post. Giveaway will occur once we've reached 100 likes! After reaching 100 likes, I'll post an entry deadline.

This item is listed on Etsy...here's the link:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/173515115/shabby-chic-headband-white-watermelon

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Legal stuff: Open to US residents only - will only ship prize to US addresses. All entries must be submitted by Friday, 1/17/2014 at 9:00 PM ET. The winner will be selected via a random number generator. By entering, each entrant or participant complete releases Facebook of any responsibility. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. All entrants must be 18 years or older. By entering, you are stating that you are eligible to participate according to the laws in your governing state. Also, by entering, you release Notes by Sherry LLC of any legal responsibility or lawsuits.

Deal of the Day! Valentine's Day Chunky Bubblegum Necklace

Some of you may know that we've been posting a Deal of the Day in our Etsy Shop every morning.  Today's deal is on this Valentine's Day girl's chunky bubblegum necklace.  It's on sale for $10.95...the regular price is $14.95.  The sale price is valid for today only!  I only have one available, so don't miss out!  Here's the link where you can find more details:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/175648195/deal-of-the-day-valentines-day-red-pink

Tutorial - How to Make Petal Ruffled Fondant and Gum Paste Cake Flowers

Recently, I've taken up a new hobby...cake decorating!  I think it's so much fun learning how to work with buttercream, fondant, and gum paste, and I've learned quite a few new tricks.  Though my cakes aren't to the level of the professionals, I find it fun to make cakes for my friends and family.  This time, I was making a birthday cake for my mother-in-law, and I decided to try something new and do my own thing when making the fondant / gum paste flowers.  I was looking to make flowers that were ruffled and had petals, so I got out my supplies and tried something new!  Here's what I came up with:

Finished Flowers

To get started, here's what you'll need:

DIY Ribbon Storage Tutorial - An Inexpensive and Easy Tutorial and Solution to Storing Ribbon Spools

I don't know about anyone else, but during my busier times, I end up getting so involved in making items, that my craft supply storage area gets pretty messy.  Spools of ribbon seem to give me a hard time with storage.  For some of the stuff I make, I need to be able to easily access the entire spool of ribbon instead of just cutting off a measured length from the spool.  This ends up eliminating a lot of ribbon storage possibilities, since the spool isn't easily accessible in many of them.  Additionally, many of the ribbon storage solutions are pretty pricey, and like many other crafters, I have a lot of ribbon, so those expensive options become extremely expensive when you have to buy several.

After looking for the ideal storage, I came up with a simple solution.  The whole project cost less than $10, and I should be able to store almost all of my ribbon!  Plus, it took less than 15 minutes of actual work (not including the time for the glue to dry).  Here was my solution!

In order to make these, here's what you'll need:

Free Download Today through December 25th - Red and Green Chevron Printable Thank You Card

(The links to the files have been removed...this promotion ended December 25th!  Thanks to all who downloaded!)

Some of you may have seen the instant download thank you cards in my shop.  Today through Christmas, the Red and Green Chevron design is available for free!

Red and Green Chevron Printable Thank You Card

The files for our Red and Green Chevron Printable Thank You Card (Etsy listing here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/173670498/christmas-holiday-red-and-green-chevron) are available at the links below.  Here's what's included:

- one 5x7 JPEG file (one-sided, no fold thank you card)
- one PDF containing two 5x7 images (one-sided, no fold thank you card)
- one JPEG file of a the foldable design (final size is approximately 4.25x5.5)
- one PDF file containing two copies of the foldable design on 8.5x11

Please note that when printing the PDF file of the foldable design, the dimensions may vary slightly if you do not have a bordlerless printer.

I hope you enjoy the freebie!  Be sure to check out the other stuff offered in my Etsy Shop!  Thank you for all of your support...Happy Holidays!

The Twin's 2nd Birthday Party - Minnie Mouse Themed Birthday Party

Well, it's that time of the year!  Time for the twin's birthday party!  For their 2nd birthday party, we did a Minnie Mouse theme, since they absolutely love Minnie.  Here are the details of the party from the invitations, to food and decorations.  I hope you like everything we did!

I decided to pick baby pink, white, silver, and black as the colors for the party.  Once I chose the colors, I designed the invitation.  I started with baby pink cardstock and layered silver and black shimmery cardstock.  I wrapped ribbon around the white center with the party's information and included a rhinestone buckle for some extra sparkle.  I also added two rhinestones to the top near the girls' names.  The girls loved them!  (I may have to add something similar to the shop!)

As for the decorations, we stuck with the baby pink, white, silver, and black colors.  When you walked into our house, I had a table with the party favors.  The red/black ones were for the boys, and the pink/silver ones were for the girls.  I made a few banners on pink and shimmery white cardstock as well as a sign for the mirror.  Some balloons, pink and white tablecloths, and Mickey/Minnie shaped confetti cutouts completed the front door setup.

In one of the other rooms, I set up a few activities for the kids.  One was a foam sticker table where the kids could make their own foam "piece of art" with their name to take home.  It ended up being a perfect place for the kids to keep busy while guests arrived before we served the food.

I also set up a "kid's raffle" where each kids could write their name on two tickets and select their favorite gift basket.  After opening presents, we picked names for each prize!

I also made some banners for our fireplace as well as some more happy birthday signs to add some more decorations.

We set up a dessert table with some cupcakes, cookies, and a Minnie Mouse inspired cake, which I made very late the night before the party!

I hope everyone had a great time at the party!  A big thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the girls' special day!