Rouge River Beads

Vacation Notice

2011-04-08T19:33:00.000-04:00

***VACATION NOTICE*** Shop will be in vacation mode beginning Thursday April 14th-Monday April 18th while we welcome a new addition to the family. Thanks to everyone for their warm wishes and we thank you for your understanding!

Another New Artfire Collection!

2011-03-21T10:02:00.000-04:00

Luscious Lemons

Curated By: Rougeriverbeads

ArtFire.com

Indie Design

New Products!

2011-03-17T14:57:00.003-04:00

Perfect for your spring/summer creations a new batch of beauties has just arrived! Watch for them in our Etsy, Artfire and Zibbet studios over the next few days. Here's a taste:

New Artfire Collection! Precious Pinks!

2011-03-11T07:49:00.000-05:00

Precious Pinks

Curated By: Rougeriverbeads

ArtFire.com

Handmade Jewelry

Local: Stock up at the Indoor Yard Sale!

2011-02-20T14:49:00.001-05:00

Kawartha Lakes This Week is hosting their 12th annual Indoor Yard Sale on March 5th from 9-2 at the Moose Lodge in Lindsay. Glenda will be on hand with a wide range of goodies to fuel your creativity. This year she will be destashing an assortment of quilting books, patterns, and fabric fat quarters so if you like to sew be sure to stop by her booth for some great deals!!!

Happy Crafting!

Winter Warm Up Bead Sale!

2010-12-29T08:21:00.002-05:00

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Mine was definately exciting, with my little dude actually understanding the festivities this year. He is now a present unwrapping pro! I can't wait to see what the next year brings.

♥We are having a sale in our beading supplies shop! Nothing makes me feel all warm and fuzzy on a cold winter's day than NEW BEADS...the only thing better....BEADS ON SALE! Warm up with 10% off EVERYTHING in shop now until January 31st. Stop by our Etsy, Artfire or Zibbet studios to take advantage of this Winter Warm Up Sale♥

Merry Christmas!

2010-12-24T08:08:00.000-05:00

There's a new Etsy Team! Spotlight on Supplies

2010-12-09T08:17:00.002-05:00

Spotlight on Supplies is a new Etsy Team of amazing supplies sellers. Here's a treasury that I created of just a small selection of the wonderful stores and items that are sure to get those creative juices flowing. You can also find items from this team by typing sos team (2 words) into the search engine on Etsy under the supplies category. Hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season so far!

'Valentine's Goodies from the SOS Team!' by rougeriverbeads

Beautiful supplies to fuel your creativity for Valentine's Day!

Beads2string

$2.25

MoldMuse

$4.85

findings4u

$1.50

trimgoddess

$5.20

Overspill

$7.50

BeadCasita

$2.50

appliqueheaven

$1.50

treasurebooth

$5.00

alltheprecious...

$8.00

northernwarmth...

$1.95

BlackStarBeads

$5.00

HollandFabricH...

$6.50

desertfiresupp...

$39.95

crochetgal

$5.75

debscrafts55

$1.25

Generated using Treasury HTML code generator by Whale Shark Websites.

Special Announcement...

2010-11-08T08:36:00.002-05:00

Rouge River Beads shipping headquarters will be moving this weekend! All orders placed by noon EST on 11/10/10 will be shipped that day. Our Etsy, Artfire, Zibbet and .com will remain OPEN FOR ORDERS during moving. Any orders placed after noon on Thursday through Monday will be shipped on 16/10/10. We hope to resume normal shipping on Tuesday. Thanks for your understanding!

Our First Artfire Collection!

2010-09-19T11:41:00.002-04:00

We just finished creating our first Artfire Collection full of beautiful pieces for fall, Halloween and Thanksgiving. I have to say, I am in LOVE with the ease and setup of this awesome Artfire feature! Enjoy!

From the Pumpkin ...

Curated By: Rougeriverbeads

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

New Treasury!

2010-09-07T07:52:00.001-04:00

Get ready for fall with this yummy treasury From the Apple Orchard! Hope you will stop by for a visit!

Get set for the holiday season! Beads...beads...beads!

2010-08-22T23:09:00.003-04:00

As the back to school ads monopolize the airwaves it won't be long before the holiday season is upon us! We have some beautiful new black and white tulips that are sure to get those creative juices flowing throughout the festive season. Don't forget our classic Christmas Bead Mix, now available. Happy creating!

New Supplies Coming This Week!

2010-07-29T08:24:00.003-04:00

We have plenty of new goodies that we are busy packaging and taking pictures of this week. Some of my personal fav's are more of the tulip caps in black, clear/white, and red. We also have some new charms coming (scissors and music notes) and some SENSATIONAL large tree pendants in both silver and bronze. I will be listing as fast as I can but if there is something that you are in a hurry for please feel free to contact us and we will get a listing up for you right away.

***Christmas in July Special available ONLY in our Zibbet shop***Only two days left!

From the Idea Gallery: Angel Earrings

2010-07-12T08:53:00.006-04:00

It's hard to believe that in the middle of a heatwave we are planning our holiday creations! This year we are carrying bronze, silver and a mixed package of angel wings in our Etsy, Artfire and Zibbet shops. They make adorable earrings, pendants for necklaces, bookmarks, cell straps, keychains and more!
Materials List for 1 pair of earrings:

2- bronze headpins

2- fishhook earwires (although you could use whatever style you like)

2- 3 petal bell flowers (these are my favourite skirts, pic shows siam ruby red)

2- angel wings

2- 6mm round beads (pic shows ivory glass pearl)

2- daisy spacers (for halo, not shown)

Treasury Addiction!

2010-07-07T08:37:00.003-04:00

I admit it...I've become a treasury addict! I love the new look of Treasury East and the ability to create one any time I want. I would love it if you have a chance to stop by and check them out. Be sure to leave a comment on this blog post to be included in my next treasury!

Warmth
Perfect Plaids
For the Wine Lover
O Canada
Lovely Lavenders
Lemon and lime with a twist of orange
Pretty Pearls

NEW~ Blog Makeover and Idea Gallery

2010-07-04T10:26:00.002-04:00

As you may have noticed Rouge River Beads blog has had a bit of a makeover! We have lots of exciting things to share with you in the coming months and wanted to make this blog a little more friendly for our readers. Please feel free to check out our new headings, including our Idea Gallery. We will be adding to the gallery in the coming months in the form of tutorials and/or samples (with a finished picture and materials list). Enjoy!

Great Giveaways!

2010-06-18T16:08:00.005-04:00

Advertising is an excellent way to gain more visibility for your shop or blog but can often be a scary undertaking if you have never tried it before. I am giving away ad space for an entire month over at my other blog Kawartha Beads! This is a great opportunity to take the leap without actually having to invest anything. Check out other fabulous blogs giveaway ad space over at Blogger Chix Designs. Hurry this giveaway ends June 25th, 2010!

Jewelry lovers this one's for you! Simply Stacie is an awesome blog full of wonderful giveaways, coupons and discounts and helpful tidbits. Be sure to stop by and check out her Spring Bling Jewelry event with plenty of beauties up for grabs. You can win a pair of my very own Lavender and Lace Pearl Earrings! The giveaway for my earrings ends July 2nd, 2010!

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Vintage Beadlady5

2010-06-11T07:06:00.002-04:00

If you are in the market for vintage beads then this next supplies seller is for you! With shops on both Etsy and Artfire Vintage Beadlady5 offers a great selection of vintage beads, cabochons, charms and findings. Margo, the bead lady herself, has been creating since she was just a little girl and her artistic endeavours include macramé, stained glass, knitting, crocheting, needle point, hook rug, quilling, arranging flowers, stenciling, faux painting, and of course jewelry!

Featured Supplies Seller~ Rouge River Beads

2010-06-09T21:10:00.006-04:00

Wow its our turn to be featured already! I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who has participated in the Marketing Exchange thus far. You don't want to miss the fabulous supplies from the following shops:

Buttonalia- handmade ceramic buttons and beads
deStashNotTrash - gemstones and beads
djstoreroom- sewing patterns+buttons
Ruth Kim- trims, headbands, combs, fabric
VintageBeadLady5- vintage beads and more

We would also love it if you had a chance to stop by djstoreroom's blog feature. And last but not least a little more about us:

We are a mother/daughter team who share the love of beads! My mom has been creating something my entire life and I am glad to have inherited her fever! Together we scour the world in search of fun and affordable beads and findings to inspire both our own and our customers creativity. Mom is a phenomenal cook and baker and you can see her return to her quilting roots in the patience she demonstrates in her beaded creations. I (April) am the proud mommy to a beautiful toddler (my how time flies) and am addicted to both beads and the internet (guess that means I'm in the right business). This adventure has taught us both many things but overall it has given us extra time to spend together to share something we are both passionate about.
Stay tuned for our final feature on Friday!

Featured Supplies Seller ~ djstoreroom

2010-06-07T10:16:00.004-04:00

Our next featured supplies seller is a sewers dream! You can find djstoreroom on both Artfire and Etsy with a great selection of sewing patterns, buttons and more!

From the featured seller herself:
"Hi! I am Diana, the owner and pattern designer of djstoreroom. I design, sew, pen and publish my own sewing patterns and tutorials from my home studio in sunny Singapore.

I have been sewing since 1995 and finds that many sewing patterns are too difficult to understand for the sewers who are just starting out or have taken a long break from sewing. My PDF sewing tutorials and patterns come with printable CAD patterns, clear wordings and color photographs to fully orientate you through all the steps. They are geared towards the beginner sewer who needs help in sewing simple projects."

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Ruth Kim

2010-06-04T22:47:00.006-04:00

Our next featured seller is also a mother/daughter duo who sell a variety of craft supplies including "trims, pearls, headbands, tissue papers & combs in all shapes, colors and sizes." Be sure to stop by and visit their Etsy shop!

Ruth is originally from South Korea. She moved to California during the early 80s and became a US citizen in the mid 90s.

They share a bit about their shop:
" My daughter & I are run small businesses. I sell kitchen and household items, along with fashion jewelry in my offline shop and my daughter is trying to get a clothing shop together and the one thing we often need are supplies. We decided to set up an etsy shop with bright colors and unique and funky designs."

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Buttonalia

2010-06-02T21:17:00.005-04:00

I am thrilled to announce our next featured seller Buttonalia, a New Zealand trained ceramicist who now lives in Kent England. Her shop houses a beautiful selection of handmade buttons, pendants and beads sure to inspire your creativity.

From her profile " Each button is hand crafted by me and many of the glazes are my own. Because these buttons have been glazed front and back and fired to a high temperature, they are non porous, durable and will never lose the brilliance of the colours."

The perfect final touch for your handmade creations!

Featured Supplies Seller- deStashNotTrash

2010-06-01T07:52:00.005-04:00

Today kicks off our Supplies Sellers Marketing Exchange. Over the next couple of weeks I am thrilled to be able to share the stories and shops of those who "supply your habit"! For stunning gemstones beads be sure to stop by our very first featured seller deStashNotTrash.

A little bit from this seller:
"I am a BA/RFH, beadaholic, rock, fossil hound. I especially love gemstones, can't beat Mother Nature for beauty. deStashNotTrash was opened as an outlet for my extra supplies, my jewelry designs are now going in a different direction incorporating more wire and I've collected so many gemstones and glass that I will never in this life time be able to use them all, though I would like to try. Come visit my shop and take a peek, I'm sure you will find something you would love to have in your next design."

New Beads!!!!

2010-05-25T12:58:00.002-04:00

Lots of new goodies being added this week! Be sure to stop by our Etsy, Artfire, Zibbet or .com shops for a peek at all the new beauties!

Featured Artist~ Queen G Designs

2010-05-20T14:16:00.005-04:00

I'm thrilled to be able to share our next featured artist with you, Queen G Designs. Enjoy!

What would you like people to know about you as a person?
I would like people to know I am a person who loves to create. I think I see things differently and love the unloved. Using found objects to create my jewelry gives each piece a 2nd chance. Someday I want to do a bridal piece using all kinds of peices and parts of the brides grandma's, great aunts, and moms jewlery. I think it would be awsome!

Tell me a bit about your art and your products? What inspires you?
I am inspired by the item itself. Everytime I see victorian doorknobs or eucteusion plates, decorative carvings on the inside of watches or other creative touches I get excited at the potential. Anyone can go to 'Michaels" and buy beads, but who is going to Aco for lock washers or wing nuts? Only me...and I love my steampunk angels!

How do you share your creations? Where can we find you?
I have my shop on Etsty, http://www.etsy.com/shop/queenginya, and a fanpage on Facebook :http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Queen-G-designs/327874400438?ref=ts.
My tweets are under: http://twitter.com/Queenginya and I have a blog: http://queenginya.blogspot.com/ so I am doing a lot of promoting and love followers!

What is your most important lesson since starting your craft/ business?
I try not to get discouraged when I work so hard and only have a few views in my shop. I know my style of jewelry is not for everyone, thats ok, I like it, and I love every piece. I have an entire box of jewelry that is finished but not quite 'right'...its time will come.

Some fun tidbits:
-Coffee, tea or hot chocolate? OMG, coffee...gas station cappuccino...I blog regularly about my addiction http://queenginya.blogspot.com/2010/03/reflections-on-motivations.html

-Your favorite candy? anything in my hand, behind the couch cushion or that has just landed on the floor...gotta love the 5sec. rule

-Your favorite colour? I love jewel tones, sapphire blue, emerald green, ruby red...

-Your favorite movie? I love so many different ones,...50 first dates, Love Actually, I love the movie "The Magic Christian" with Peter Sellers and Ringo Starr...it is awesome, look for it and watch for cameo's of John Cleese, Christopher Lee, Rachael Welch, and others

-If I were to catch you grooving it would be to this song….OH MY...anything by Jimmy Buffett, Michael Nesmith, The Beatles, (listening to them as I type! Beatlerama.com baby!) and on rare occasions Bessie Smith.

Supply Sellers Marketing Exchange!

2010-05-17T08:58:00.002-04:00

Do you sell scrapbooking supplies, fabric, buttons, lace or other crafting supplies? Are you looking for some extra exposure for your business? Would you like to share your beautiful finds and the story of your business? Then read on.....

I have organized a marketing exchange for handmade goods twice last year and it gave all of the shops involved a great boost and generated some extra exposure. I thought it would be great to team up with other supplies sellers to do the same. Here's how it works:

Shops sign up to participate in the exchange. I will put together a spreadsheet and each shop will receive TWO days to be featured. On those two days ALL of the shops involved will promote whoever's turn it is by placing a link to that shop in their shop announcement, blogging, twittering, facebooking and whatever else you can think of! I will post the shop mini of the featured shop on my blog as well as do an interview with the seller. Interested? I will only be taking ONE shop from each category this time around:

*Buttons
*Fabric
*Yarn/Knitting
*Scrapbooking
*Cabochons
*Tutorials
*Soap supplies
*Ribbon/lace
*Sewing Patterns

I'm sure I've missed some so if your category isn't listed please feel free to contact me. To get involved in the marketing exchange you must email me directly at rougeriverbeads@hotmail.com BY FRIDAY MAY 21st.. I will put together all of the info the following week with features beginning on Monday May 31st! Happy promoting!

Some New Goodies!

2010-05-12T16:48:00.003-04:00

If you haven't stopped by in awhile we have added a couple of new goodies including these beautiful Bronze Lace Bead Caps and Antique Hearts! More new products are on the way so be sure to check back often or sign up for our newsletter to find out about new additions, specials and more! You can now find us on our own website, Etsy, Artfire and Zibbet. Thanks for visiting!

Featured Artist~ Rachel Cohen

2010-05-06T10:15:00.005-04:00

Today's featured artist keeps busy with two wonderful Etsy shops, one for ceramics arts&crafts and one for outstanding lampwork beads and jewelry.

What would you like people to know about you as a person?
I live in Israel in a small village,married to a wonderful husband for 33 years, 4 grown up children & in about few month I am going to be a grand-mother,so excited.-:))))
Every morning I go to the beach & jog along the shore.The good air,the sand, the water & the waves inspire me.
I make lampwork glass beads - jewelry & ceramic items. Since my children do not live with us any more I have plenty of time to do what I really love so much. At the moment I have two shops on Etsy & hope to expand my business in the future. All the time I look for new styles, new colors & looking for new ideas.

Some fun tidbits:
Coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Hot chocolate is my favorite.
Favourite candy? Lemon candy.
Favourite Colours - love them all ,every color has is own beauty, you just have to find it at the right moment.
Favourite Movie - it's a little problem , I do not know the English name.
Favourite Song- I mostly listen to a classic music.

Jewelry Supplies Special!

2010-05-03T08:33:00.001-04:00

Need beads? Rouge River Beads is offering free shipping on orders of $20 or more exclusively at our website. Also be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter to keep up to date with new products, shows and specials!

Tidbits About Amethyst

2010-04-28T10:27:00.005-04:00

I had so much fun with Tidbits About Topaz that I thought I would share another stone with you. Here are some bits about amethyst for you to enjoy:

*February's birthstone
*Said to assist with stopping addictions (Funny, I have plenty of amethyst beads and yet they don't seem to be helping with my bead addiction!)
*Assists with meditation and psychic awareness
*Suggested that amethyst helps with headaches and other pain

Do you know any other bits about amethyst or have an amethyst or purple creation to share?

The NEW Treasury East!

2010-04-26T19:50:00.000-04:00

If you are an Etsy seller or buyer you may have had the opportunity to check out some fabulous member curated features called treasuries. These are a great chance for Etsy artists to highlight their fav's from others in the community. Recently Etsy launched its new Treasury East with equal opporunity for everyone to create one (although I loved the excitement of trying to nab a treasury opening the old way!)

If you have not had the chance to curate your own treasury they are tons of fun...and completely addicting! Etsy has a great article about How to Make Treasury for those who are justing beginning. Tomorrow, April 27th, the front page of the site will be featuring some of the treasuries from the new Treasury East. I hope that one of mine make it!

Feel free to visit either of my treasuries, comment love is appreciated!

Spectacular Supplies
Lovely Lavenders

Featured Artist~ Glamasaurus

2010-04-21T19:03:00.006-04:00

What would you like people to know about you as a person? I'm 30 years old, a mom, a wife, a domestic goddess, and a ninja.

Tell me a bit about your art and your products? What inspires you? I love small things and cute things so all things cute and small inspire me.
How do you share your creations? Where can we find you? Everywhere!
My blog : http://blog.glamasaurus.com/
facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Glamasaurusshop
twitter: http://twitter.com/glamasaurus
flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mommysaurus
Etsy: http://glamasaurus.etsy.com/
zibbet: http://www.zibbet.com/glamasaurus

What is your most important lesson since starting your craft/ business? You only get back as much as you give. You have to work hard at building up a business in name and aesthetic. You also have to add a bit of yourself to it which helps make you the alternative to a huge store.

Some fun tidbits:
-Coffee, tea or hot chocolate? Coffee!
-Your favourite candy? After 8 Mints
-Your favourite colour? Mint Green
-Your favourite movie? Everything is Illuminated
-If I were to catch you grooving it would be to this song…Viva Las Vegas! I love Elvis but really it depends on my mood. So you might catch me listening to something I would be embarrassed to admit like boy bands!

Our handmade goods!

2010-04-20T07:39:00.009-04:00

It has been awhile since I have shared any of our handmade creations with you. Although the supplies shop keeps us quite busy neither mom nor I can resist the call of our beads! Glenda (mom) has begun to focus on more bridal and formal occassion jewellery over at Bijoux Designs For You. She has always loved pearls and many of her creations reflect this, perfect for a bride and her bridal party. She welcomes custom requests so feel free to send her a convo! Here are a couple of my fav's:

I have been concentrating on growing my newest blog Kawartha Beads and my toddler has been keeping me quite busy. I can't believe how fast he is growing and learning and changing. After the little guy has gone to bed I still can't resist all those beautiful beads. I still am addicted to charms and want to find some more fun ones to share. I have also become addicted to pretty papers and begun to make my own price tags, etc. Here are a couple of goodies for you to check out!

We have both been keeping quite busy but enjoying every minute of it! Not to worry, we are still scouting the globe for fun and affordable supplies for your own creations. What have you created lately? Any supplies you are looking for? We would love to hear your thoughts.

Treasury East! Lovely Lavenders

2010-04-16T16:12:00.003-04:00

Have you had a chance to check out Etsy's newest fun feature.... Treasury East?! I had a chance to play around with some Lovely Lavenders, please feel free to click and comment! Happy Friday!

Featured Artist~Art Of Amy

2010-04-05T07:53:00.006-04:00

Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! It has been a little while since I have featured an artist and when Art of Amy posted in one of my forum threads I just knew I had to share her adorable shop with you! Enjoy!

What would you like people to know about you as a person?
I love to be creative!
Art is my Hobby, My Passion and I’m hoping to make it my Career!
I am currently studying for a Diploma in Art and Creativity with Photography and Painting being my majors and I am really enjoying Photography although I am a painter at heart.
I love getting comments and suggestions so don’t be shy to visit my blog!

The Queen of Hearts

Tell me a bit about your art and your products? What inspires you?
I am an Artist of Whimsical Nonsense!
I absolutely adore Imagination and gather a lot of my inspiration from fairytales! My all time favorite is Alice in Wonderland, I love the curious characters and share madness of the entire story!

How do you share your creations? Where can we find you?
You can find my original artwork, art prints and paper goods in my Etsy Store!
http://www.artofamy.etsy.com/
You can also see more of my artwork on my blog:
http://www.artofamy.blogspot.com/

What is your most important lesson since starting your craft/business?
Promote, Promote, Promote!
I am a HUGE procrastinator and the lesson I learnt is don’t procrastinate!

Thank You for Being You - Mothers Day Gift Idea

Some fun tidbits:
-Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?
Half Hot Chocolate, Half Coffee… MOCHA!
-Your favourite candy?
White Chocolate!
-Your favourite colour?
I quite like Purple I think…
-Your favourite movie?
Alice in Wonderland! (The Disney Version)
-If I were to catch you grooving it would be to this song…
Paint it Black…

Broccoli Salad Recipe

2010-04-02T08:50:00.003-04:00

Looking for something different to serve with your holiday get together? My mom's broccoli salad is one of my absolute fav's and it is even better the next day! Here's her fantastic recipe:

5 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup grated Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds or you can put raisins or dried cranberries
6 bacon slices, diced

Dressing :2 tblsp. granulated sugar 2 tblsp. white vinegar 6 tblsp. mayonnaise
Combine broccoli, red onion, cheese and sunflower seed in large bowl.- Cook bacon. Drain well. Cool. Add to broccoli mixture.
Dressing: Mix all 3 ingredients in small bowl. Add to broccoli mixture and toss together.

♥HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE♥

"Charmed" for Charms!

2010-03-29T07:28:00.004-04:00

There is a wonderful post this week from the Artfire Jewelry Design and Jewelry Supply Guild (AJDJSS) all about charms! There is some great info on the defination of charms, some of their meanings and of course some great guild suppliers and artists. Be sure to stop by and check it out!

From our own Artfire Studio- Dragonfly Charms

Tidbits on Topaz

2010-03-22T07:30:00.004-04:00

With a name meaning "fire" topaz is sure to make any piece come alive! There are various colours of topaz and it is surrounded by several folklore tales.

Tales from the Middle Ages credit topaz with the ability to cure disorders of the body and the mind and assist in warding off death. Always looking to increase their strength, the Greeks believed that topaz was able to do this as well as to make them invisible (mom's everywhere would be running out to get topaz today)!

Other lore contributes yellow topaz with the ablility to aid in digestion, improve eyesight and ward off injury.

No matter which tale you choose to believe one thing is certain, topaz has been popular for hundreds of years and continues to be enjoyed in fabulous creations today!

"For the Love of Green" Treasure Hunt!

2010-03-10T12:53:00.001-05:00

Grab a hot cup of coffee and come and join the AJDJSS Guild's "For the Love of Green" treasure hunt! It's a great opportunity to check out some great shops...oh and did I mention win some FREE STUFF!!!!

Pearls!

2010-03-02T08:06:00.005-05:00

Who doesn't love pearls? Jennifer over at Handmade News is doing a great feature on different bead types and we are honoured to have a picture of our freshwater pearls included in her recent post detailing various types of pearls. No matter which type of pearl you favour they are a great way to add some extra pizzaz to any creation! Be sure to stop by and learn more about these magnificent beads and thanks for including us!

Get Inspired! Pretty Purples!

2010-02-25T14:50:00.013-05:00

It has been awhile since I posted a Get Inspired feature and I thought we could use something to brighten up this cold and snowy day! Here's how it works: I posted some pretty purple ruffled acrylic flowers from our shop and asked fellow artisans to share items from their own shops that they reminded them of. Here are some pretty purples to get you thinking spring!

Top row from left to right:

Blackberry Glycerin Soap from Norma's Bath and Body

Purple Orb-Gazing Ball from Inlet Images

Purple Shade Teardrop Swarovski Crystal Earrings from Passion for Beads

Bottom row from left to right:

Purple Mega Egyptian Swirl Necklace from Flame Fly Creations

Lilac Handmade Cold Process Soap from Sagegold Soaps

Purple Monkey Faces from cuspdesigns

Hope this brightened up your day! Feel free to share your fav's with us by leaving a comment and stay tuned for our next edition of Get Inspired!

It's Your Lucky Day St. Patrick's Special!

2010-02-17T21:06:00.007-05:00

Starting now and running until March 17th on our website. Save 20% on a variety of green beads to fuel your creativity!

The 11th Annual Indoor Yard Sale

2010-02-15T10:14:00.002-05:00

The 11th Annual Indoor Yard Sale, sponsored by Kawartha Lakes This Week
When: March 6th from 9-2
Where: The Moose Lodge, Lindsay

I did not attend this show last year, although a couple other artisans that I know did and had great results. I have decided to take a table and will be bringing along a selection of my handmade jewelry but the majority of my booth will consist of supplies including beads, charms, findings, fabric, ribbon and more! So if you are local to the area I would love it if you came by for a visit. Please note that I will not be bringing everything listed in our supply shop so if there is something specific you are after please don't hesitate to let me know and I can bring it to the show for you.

***MENTION THIS BLOG POST AT THE SHOW AND RECEIVE A FREE PAIR OF EARRINGS OR BAG OF BEADS***

Celebrating a milestone!

2010-02-10T15:17:00.002-05:00

I can hardly believe it....we have surpassed 1000 sales in our Etsy shop! For a supply shop that is still small peanuts but it has taken us a lot of hard work to get this far. We just wanted to take this opportunity to thank all those who have shown their support whether you are a customer, blog reader or twitter friend.

As I'm sure many of you can relate we all seem to have a magical number in our heads when we first open our Etsy shop. Reaching those milestones seems to validate endless hours at the computer while the laundry piles up, dust collects on the furniture and the phone is picked up to order takeout...again...because you are busy promoting, fixing descriptions and pictures, promoting, packaging up products, promoting, etc. So to all of you who have yet to reach your magic number I hope you will find some inspiration in this post and may you reach all of your dreams and goals!

I'd love to hear about your magic number/goals/dreams. Please feel free to share your comments.

Happy Beading!

April & Glenda

Are you bored with silver and bronze?

2010-02-02T08:27:00.004-05:00

Bored with using silver and bronze in your jewelry creations? We are now carrying copper and gunmetal headpins, eyepins and earwires. Stop by our website or our Etsy or Artfire shops to check out all the great new additions.

♥Valentine's Special♥

January 29th-February 14th

Free shipping on all orders of $20 or more (before shipping and applicable taxes)

***difference will be refunded to your paypal account***

Want to win a Valentine's Shop banner?

2010-01-27T11:47:00.001-05:00

I'm having a banner giveaway on my newest blog Kawartha Beads. It's super easy to enter so stop on by for your chance to WIN!

New Products Have Arrived!

2010-01-22T09:03:00.003-05:00

New supplies have arrived! We are excited to announce that gunmetal and copper headpins, eye pins and ear wires, new filagree hearts, bead caps, ring blanks, earring stoppers and more will be added to our website, Artfire and Etsy shops over the next week.

If you haven't already signed up for our newsletter be sure to stop on by for your chance to learn about our newest products and super specials!

Happy creating!
April & Glenda

Calling all super sleuths...come win some stuff!

2010-01-20T08:39:00.004-05:00

The Artfire AJDJSS Guild Valentine Day Challenge is now up so don't miss your chance to win some free stuff! You can find more details on the team blog
Happy hunting!

January Special!

2010-01-07T12:50:00.004-05:00

Happy New Year! We hope that everyone enjoyed a safe and happy holiday season. Just a quick post today to let you know about our January special, available exclusively on our website Rouge River Beads. Enjoy 25% OFF all ear wires from now through January 31st. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there to learn about new products, specials and more!

Happy Beading!

This N That

2009-12-28T18:26:00.003-05:00

We hope that everyone had a safe and happy holiday season! I took my little guy to plenty of parades, to visit Santa (mommy ended up in the pic too!) had a blast decorating and sharing in the experiences through a child's eyes. It definately makes you re-appreciate the joy and love of this time of the year.

If you live in the City of Kawartha Lakes or Durham Region you can now stop in at Colleen's Custom Sewing, 2 Laidlaw Street @ Cameron where you can find a selection of our handmade goods and beading supplies. Colleen also carries a selection of fabric as well as her own handmade beauties.

If you haven't had a chance to stop by our new website www.rougeriverbeads.com we hope that you will pay us a visit. Don't forget to sign up for our monthly newsletter while you are there.

Last but not least we have some items on sale in our Artfire and Etsy shops. We also have a BUNCH of new goodies coming mid-month so stay tuned!

Happy beading!
April & Glenda

Limited Time Offer...While Supplies Last!

2009-12-18T16:28:00.002-05:00

These beautiful wavy copper bookmarks just arrived and are perfect for getting those creative juices flowing for early 2010! We are offering them exclusively at rougeriverbeads.com at a very special price of just $2.00 for a package of 5. This is a limited time offer while supplies last. Enjoy and happy beading!

Rouge River Beads.com Now Open!

2009-12-14T12:50:00.004-05:00

It's official...we have just launched our very own website! We hope that you will stop by to check it out and don't forget to sign up for our newsletter while you are there. We will be sending out a monthly newsletter letting you know about super great deals exclusive to our .com site, new products and other wonderful tidbits. We are so excited to keep bringing you fun and exciting new products at great prices. Thanks to all our loyal customers and readers. Have a fantastic holiday season!

April & Glenda

New Goodies!!!

2009-12-07T10:16:00.003-05:00

We have been working hard at scouting some more great beads and findings to fuel your creativity! If you haven't stopped by our Etsy or Artfire shops for a bit you will find a lovely new collection of baby bell flowers, 5 petal bell flowers, a couple of teardrops, coin pearls and more! We will be adding all week long and hope you will come by for a visit!

Looking for something in particular? We would love to hear your suggestions about what products we should add next. Feel free to leave a comment!

Happy Thanksgiving SALE!

2009-11-26T09:06:00.002-05:00

♥Happy Thanksgiving♥

From now through midnight on Cyber Monday, Nov. 30th, enjoy 20% off all chain in both our Etsy and Artfire shops. Prices have already been adjusted for your convenience.

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

Christmas Open House Nov 27th/Nov 28th!

2009-11-17T09:18:00.004-05:00

Cannington Christmas Open House!

Please join us a Colleen's Custom Sewing in Cannington, (behind the Village Bulk Food Store at the corner of Cameron and Laidlaw), for our Christmas Open House. Friday November 27th 6 - 9pm and Saturday November 28th 10 - 4 pm. We are thrilled to be joining Colleen's Custom Sewing for a great handmade holiday event! Come on by and browse a great selection of jewelry, stocking stuffers, home decor and folk art items.

See you there!

Busy Moms Team Promo ~ Nov 13th-15th

2009-11-13T09:06:00.000-05:00

The Busy Moms Team have been busy getting ready for the holiday season and would like to share some great deals with you! Most deals are being offered November 13th to 15th but be sure to read each individual participants shop announcements for full details. Check out all the great deals on our team blog. You can also find more great items from this talented group by using the search term busymomsteam in Etsy's search engine.

Here's a list of wonderful deals being offered:
Bijoux Designs For You - Buy two pairs of earrings get one FREE!
The Art of Joy- Free shipping
Ozark Scents- 20% off
Miss Ma'am Boutique- Free shipping
Amievoltaire- all clothing - buy two get one free
Crafts From the Heart-10% off, 20% off orders over $50
Liabelle Eve- For the entire month of November (and including the weekend of Nov. 13-15), Liabelle Eve is offering 20% off all custom orders and FREE SHIPPING on all items (in store or custom orders).
Gwendolyn's Design- Right now and through November still offering Free Shipping on orders over $35 in USA & Discounts on everywhere else~For great Gift ideas there are Sale items peppered throughout my site. Stop by to check them out...I will do a BOGO free on all my Pins!Room Doodles- 10% off your entire order.
Urban Harmonie- FREE SHIPPING on any purchase in North America and International
Jacaranda Designs- free shipping on orders over $25
Jessica's Creations- Free US Shipping
EsThings- 10% off. Just convo it when making the purchase
Uniquely Inspired Creations- free pair of earrings with any purchase!
Zbelle- 10% off
Huggermugger-free shipping
Momma B's Hat House & More- BOGO stocking sale, buy one at full price and get one of equal or lesser value for half price
Bagel Creations- 20% off everything in shop
Piou Piou Kids- free shipping for orders over $50

Happy shopping and have a wonderful holiday season from all of us at The Busy Moms Team.

New Supplies Have Arrived!!!!!

2009-11-04T09:03:00.004-05:00

We have been anxiously awaiting some new goodies to share with you in our Etsy and Artfire supply shops, just in time for the holiday season! For us it was like Christmas has already arrived:) So what new treats await you ask? A wonderful assortment of bead caps, acrylic flowers in an assortment of sizes and colours, some new antique bronze filagrees/pendants, and much much more! We will be working hard all week to get these listings up as fast as we can for you! As always feel free to convo us if you have any questions. Happy Beading!

Join Us November 7th!

2009-10-29T10:07:00.003-04:00

If you live or visit the Lindsay, Ontario area then you will want to stop by the Moose Lodge on November 7th for the Christmas Craft and Collectibles Show. Show hours are 9-2. We will be there showcasing our handmade jewelry and gift items, as well as a selection of our beading supplies. Plan on attending the show and see something in one of our online shops that catches your eye? Let us know and we will set it aside for you to be picked up at the show. Can you believe its Christmas craft show time already?! Hope to see you there.

New Supplies!

2009-10-16T11:44:00.003-04:00

Hello blog followers! I know it has been awhile since I've updated but my mom and I have been busy shopping for new beads and findings! Over the next month we have oodles of new listings for you to fuel your creativity. Currently being listed in our Etsy and Artfire supply shops are briolettes, more lovely fire polished rounds, copper and antique gold button clasps, mint ovals, lovely red ladybugs and more!

Temporarily out of stock: bookmarks. We expect our back order of silver toned bookmarks to be in by the end of the month so check back then or feel free to convo us with your bookmark supply needs and we will be happy to let you know when they arrive.

Until next time....Happy Beading!

Check out this Busy Mom- Huggermugger

2009-10-09T10:56:00.002-04:00

Our final featured Busy Mom is Huggermugger where you will find a wonderful jumble of crochet items, sachets, address books and more. The holiday themed hats for the little ones are my fav's!
A bit more from this busy mom:
Sometimes I wish I had four hands. The two I have just cannot keep up with all my ideas for new items! I've resorted to making a list, and tackling one project at a time, because otherwise my apartment is full of half-finished projects that I abandoned when the next good idea hit me. But with four hands... I could crochet a Christmas tree skirt and experiment with new finger puppet designs at the same time! I'm pretty good at multi-tasking, so I think it would work. Or maybe I should just clone myself. Hee, that's probably the wish of every busy mom at some point, right

Check out this Busy Mom- Zbelle!

2009-10-07T19:58:00.002-04:00

Our next featured Busy Mom has a shop full of beautiful crocheted goodies! Be sure to stop by http://www.zbelle.etsy.com/ for a visit that you are sure to enjoy!

A bit more about this busy mom and her shop: I'm a very busy, working mom of a newborn baby born during the summer of 2009. My goal is to someday say goodbye to work outside of the home, and trade my office for my at-home crochet studio. There are few things in life that I love more than my family and the feeling of yarn sliding through my fingertips while crocheting. My favorite items to crochet are funky baby hats in colors other than your traditional pinks and blues. I can't imagine a more fulfilling job than spreading the love of crochet full time on Etsy and beyond.

Special Offer Oct 2/3

2009-10-02T08:41:00.002-04:00

Our jewelry/gift shop is next to be featured in the Busy Mom's Marketing Blitz!

In honour of being the featured Busy Mom shop for the next two days we wanted to spread some holiday cheer! For every order of $10 or more (before shipping) you will receive a FREE pair of our Holiday Berries Earrings! Also be sure to stop by our Stocking Stuffer Section where everything is only $5!

You can read a little bit more about us in our blog feature today on Grace Hester Designs blog.Thanks for stopping by and taking a peek into our creative journey!

Check out this Busy Mom- The Art of Joy

2009-09-30T13:50:00.002-04:00

Check out our next Busy Mom, The Art of Joy, for a fun selection of cards and other fun selections.
A bit more about this Busy Mom:
I'm new at everything Etsy... Just opened up my shop not too long ago, and I plan to fill it up with paper goodies! When I'm not taking care of my little rolly polly newborn, I can be found at my desk doodling on paper! Check out my website and blog - www.art.joycharde.com

Featured Busy Mom- Baby Jayne's

2009-09-29T15:07:00.003-04:00

Our next featured Busy Mom is Baby Jayne's where you can find a snuggly selection of quilted blankets, pillow cases, burp cloths and more!

A bit more about this shop: From her shop announcement "A well-loved blanket can hold a special place in a child's life! We hope you'll choose a Baby Jayne's blanket when you make that choice. Everything is durable, washable, and custom made. I make each product as if I'm making it for my own child. Our style combines the latest ultra-soft high end fabrics, with the quality and craftsmanship of traditional
quilting." And from her profile "I come from a long line of quilters, seamstresses and crafters. I sewed my first full size quilt at age 8.
I love being creative and making new things. I can't wait to teach my daughter someday and continue the tradition!"You can also learn more about this talented mom and artist by following along on her blog:www.babyjaynes.blogspot.com

Featured Busy Mom-EminTaos

2009-09-26T07:56:00.002-04:00

In search of unique earthy jewelry, accessories, and statement pieces? Then our next featured Busy Mom, EminTaos is the shop for you!

A bit more about this Busy Mom:
I am a hardworking mother living in the most beautiful town in the U.S., called Taos in the northern mountains of New Mexico. I am currently selling my jewelry designs in various resorts and clothing/gift stores around Taos County. Originally from California, I now find myself transported to another time and place full of history, beauty, and amazing people. In the past I have worked as a floral and production designer (and a zookeeper if you can believe it). However, in an effort to support my family and my own creativity, I have returned to my design roots and am hard at work in my tiny loft in our adobe home on the high desert mesa. I have a stunning view of the surrounding mountains which constantly inspires. I also take inspiration from what's currently hot in the fashion world and mix it with touches from the natural world. I love incorporating what my fellow etsy artists create (ribbons, drilled rocks, loose stones) in my own designs! In addition, I appreciate collaborating with others on a design they have in mind and fleshing it out. As a designer with a diverse background, I am flexible, open and love creating pieces that will put a smile on the wearer.

Sept 25-27...20% OFF in our Etsy Supplies Shop!

2009-09-25T09:08:00.002-04:00

WEEKEND DEAL in our jewelry supplies shop Rouge River Beads!

Kick your fall creations into high gear with 20% off your entire order (Sept25-27). Just enter "Weekend Deals" in notes to seller and we will refund your paypal account.A great chance to stock up on all your jewelry making supplies and get that creative fever going!

Fabulous Featured Busy Mom- Ozark Scents!

2009-09-24T11:13:00.004-04:00

Our next featurd Busy Mom is Ozark Scents a great shop for yummy candles and soaps, perfect gifts for the upcoming holiday season.

A bit more about this wonderful shop:
Welcome to Ozark Scents Candles & Soaps! I am a stay at home mama of 4 and I love handmade Stuff!! I started making candles & soaps with my Grandmother as a hobby and I just went from there. I am a candle junkie, plain and simple!! So I thought it was time I started making my own.:) Same goes for soap, LOVE it. I LOVE making candles that will fill others' homes with the warmth & lovely aromas only a candle can bring. I love making soap for the creativeness, there are so many possibilites. My hope is that I will be blessed enough to continue doing what I am doing for many years to come! ♥

2009-09-22T15:02:00.002-04:00

Featured Busy Mom Little Ballerina has a great selection of tutus, clothing and accessories to keep your little one in style!

From her profile:
I am a stay at home mom of 3 [a 3yr old, 2yr old, and newborn.] I put 100% into everything I do and make. I have recently added many new products to my shoppe, be sure to check them all out. I've had a lot of fun making these and hope to continue to do so for quite awhile.You can also follow along with this busy mom here:
http://www.mxrod4.blogspot.com/
http://www.twitter.com/mxrod4

Check out this Busy Mom- Bagel Creations

2009-09-20T07:43:00.002-04:00

Happy Etsy-versary to today's featured Busy Mom Bagel Creations! In her shop you will find a fabulous selection of coffee cozies, wallets, business card holders, key fobs, wristlets and pouches. She has a super sale going for TODAY ONLY (Sunday) so be sure to check out her shop announcement!

A bit more about this busy mom:
I'm a busy mom of two boys. I live in
a small town in northern California, but am originally from Philadelphia. I love to sew and am addicted to fabric. I love the outdoors with the beach being my favorite place to be.

Check out Busy Mom Amievoltaire!

2009-09-19T07:54:00.003-04:00

Today's featured Busy Mom is Amievoltaire where you can find a selection of absolutely adorable classic and modern children's clothing.

A bit more about this busy mom:
Hello, I'm Angela. Etsy's positive, creative atmosphere encouraged me to start up shop a year and a half ago. I've sold on-line for 5 years to help support my family of 5. I enjoy sewing and creating and am most often driven by inspiring fabric. My lines change with the seasons. What I'm offering in my store is currently limited to girls dresses , skirts and capris, plus boys button down tops. This selection is growing with time. Stop by and say Hi! :<) You can also check out Angela's blog at http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com/

Featured Busy Mom- Kristine's Kreations

2009-09-16T06:47:00.004-04:00

Be sure to stop by the shop of today's featured Busy Mom, Kristine's Kreations for all your card and scrapbooking needs!

A bit about Kristine's Kreations:
I am a stay at home mom with 2 year old Son! And I also take care of a 10 month old girl. I love creating scrapbook pages and greeting cards, and am falling in love with paper piecing animals together! They make such cute embellishments. Once a month I teach a scrapbooking class to a group of ladies. Stamping is another creative outlet I enjoy. Once in a while I bring out my sewing machine, so keep your eyes peeled on my site, you may find some items made with Fabric. My Goal with my Etsy shop, is too keep being creative so that I can make an income to help support my growing family. I love to create, it relaxes me, so as the saying goes if “Mommy’s happy, everyone is Happy”.

Featured Busy Mom- Grace Hester Designs

2009-09-12T07:51:00.004-04:00

Be sure to check out the fabulous work of todays featured Busy Mom Grace Hester Designs.

A bit more about Grace:

I am originally from Singapore and moved to the US about 10 years ago. When I became a mom a few years ago, I found limited options for modern prints online that catered to families who loved multi-cultural experiences, and who wanted to provide an educational element to the wall art that their child would see on a daily basis. Since then, my portfolio of artwork and prints have expanded to include keepsake prints for wedding, anniversary and birth dates, as well as personalized family prints. My prints are unique in the sense that they are almost always a well-balanced combination of modern style and educational function, or considered an exceptionally thoughtful and personalized gift by the customer or gift recipient.
You can read more about me and my adventures as a multi-tasking, craft-and-design-loving, mother-of-two, Singaporean-living-in-US, corporate-working mom at my blog,http://gracehester.typepad.com

And Grace is offering a fantastic deal this weekend:

As part of the marketing blitz for my store this weekend, I am offering each of my new numbers prints in 4 X 6 sizes at an unbeatable price of only $3.50 which includes US shipping! For international, add $1. You can also purchase all three of them for only $10! Choose from 4 available colors, make them all different, or make them all the same!

Flower-mania!!

2009-09-10T14:21:00.001-04:00

We have gone flower crazy and want to offer you this fantastic introductory offer! Visit either our Artfire or Etsy studios and purchase one package of Acrylic Flower Mix Product code 8092 and receive one package of acrylic leaf mix FREE!! Do not purchase the leaf mix, it automatically will be included with every package of 8092 Acrylic Flower Mix ordered on Friday Sept. 11th through midnight EST on Sunday Sept 13th!

Check Out This Busy Mom- Jessica's Creations

2009-09-10T07:34:00.002-04:00

Looking for some great jewelry? You will want to check out our next Busy Mom Jessica's Creations where you can find an assortment of vintage, dressy and everyday wear.
From her profile: " I am a stay at home mom of a 2 1/2 little girl that keeps me on my toes! I am still trying to find my place in this big world and I feel like I am getting closer to what I am trying to find."
Jessica also has another store hailiebugg.etsy.com for vintage items and antiques!

Featured Busy Mom- Geekling Designs

2009-09-08T21:06:00.002-04:00

Our next featured Busy Mom is perfect for the little ones in your life!

Geekling Designs is an online store showcasing affordable clothing, from Bodysuits and T-shirts, Gift Sets and more!All of our clothing is handmade with careful attention and detail, which guarantees a wonderful piece of clothing that’s guaranteed to impress. We even include affordably priced ORGANIC items, for those who are eco-friendly!If you’re searching for something one-of-a-kind, why not order a custom made T-shirt or Bodysuit with your design on it! Geekling Designs does custom orders big and small. Please contact us and we’d be happy to provide you with more information.---Geek /gi:k/: A person who knows almost everything about subjects that interest them (such as video games, science, computers), but are socially indistinguishable from everyone else.Geekling /gi:k-ling/: The end product of two Geek’s love.Designs /di.zaIns/:The shape or appearance given to an object, especially one that is intended to make it more attractive.Geekling Designs: Affordable clothing designed by geeks, for geeks.

Busy Mom- Giggle Goddess Creations

2009-09-06T06:58:00.003-04:00

You'll be sure to want to pay a visit to our next busy mom, Giggle Goddess Creations. In her etsy shop she offers original paintings and prints at very fairy prices. She just started selling ACEO's and jewelry and also offers layaway.
Rhiannon has been an artist for as long as she can remember and has been selling her work for over seven years. She paints every day and loves every minute of it. She works hard to learn everything that she can about art technique and design so that she can continue to improve her work.You can read more about Rhiannon's art process and some great tips on everything from organizing your studio space to writing and meeting goals http://rhiannonstr-daydreams.blogspot.com/.You can follow her on twitter http://twitter.com/RhiannonSTR, check out her art on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/serenityart/ or become a fan of Giggle Goddess Creations on http://www.facebook.com/pages/Giggle-Goddess-Creations/120424632796?created.It is her dream to be able to make enough money to live comfortably selling her art.

Busy Mom- Stolen Time

2009-09-03T19:53:00.007-04:00

At Stolen Time you will find an assortment of goodies from plush friends and fabulous art smocks for you little ones to snugglie lovies!

Here's a bit more about the busy mom behind this lovely shop:

I'm a stay-at-home mom to two busy kidlets. I knit, sew and craft in whatever time I steal during naps and after bed. Hence, my little shop’s name – StolenTime! As a very little girl I used to pretend to knit – clicking a couple of pencils together. I would admire the quilts my Nana made and the piles of handmade needlework in every room of my Mimi’s house. It wasn’t until my 20s when I finally sat down with Mimi and learned to cast on and knit. I haven’t stopped learning since then. Etsy has become a fabulous way for me to justify project after project - as well as fund the supplies for project after project! More than that, it has become a source of inspiration as an opportunity to admire other artists’ works and challenge myself to fine tune and hone my own skills, technique and craft.

(If handmade isn’t your thing, I also have a shop that I set up with my Mimi, FoundTime, devoted to Vintage items! http://foundtime.etsy.com/ Please feel free to stop by and browse!)

Busy Mom- Es Things

2009-09-02T07:42:00.003-04:00

Today's featured busy mom is EsThings where you can find an assortment of gorgeous jewelry at fantastic prices.

Here's a bit more about Es Things from her shop announcement and profile:
"Welcome to Es Things. Jewelry for all ages and walks of life. As a mother of 3 I am exposed to all different people and walks of life. As a full time working mother I am exposed to even more. I try to take that exposure and turn it into beauty you can wear.I got tired of buying jewelry that I “kinda” liked and wanted jewelry I “really” liked. My daughter and I went to the store and I started putting beads, chains, tools, cloth, rope, etc. into the basket and so began the fun.I have found I have a knack for making jewelry and clothes and really enjoy it. I decided to share this with others in hopes that others will like and enjoy the items as much as I do and of course to help support the cost of my kids’ sports!! (ha-ha)"

Busy Mom- Flying Frog Apparel

2009-08-31T07:11:00.003-04:00

Our very first featured shop in the 2nd Busy Moms Marketing Blitz is Flying Frog Apparel. Stop by her shop to find a great assortment of childrens clothing and accessories.

A bit more about Flying Frog Apparel: In between staying home and raising two little girls, I fill my soul by creating fun clothes and accessories using images from my imagination and the world around me. Each piece of unique wearable art is created one at a time using everything from recycled home fabrics to contemporary prints. I carefully pair up fabrics, trims and appliques with printed images and custom stitching to ensure each item is one of a kind. Art and fashion truely come together seamlessly in unexpected yet cohesive pairings of patterns, colors and images!

2009-08-28T08:28:00.003-04:00

As you may have noticed its been a whole week since I've updated! I've been busy with the hubby on holidays, reorganizing my "studio" and getting ready for the 2nd Busy Moms Marketing Blitz! I'm going to take a break from my story about growing our business to share with you some wonderful and talented artisans and mommies!

We have also been busy in both of our shops getting ready for the upcoming holiday season. At Rouge River Beads we have plenty of new fire polished crystals to choose from and will be adding more new items over the next couple of weeks including acrylic flowers and leaves! Bijoux Designs For You has also seen some new additions this month as we try to expand our stocking stuffer goodies for you to get your holiday shopping started. My fav's are these adorable little ladybug stitch markers.
So stay tuned for some great features, shop updates and some great deals over the next couple of months!

The Birth of our Supplies Shop

2009-08-21T23:10:00.006-04:00

Surrounded by beads from floor to ceiling we came to realize that we had more...much more than we actually needed. Plus my mom and I enjoyed the hunt for beads almost as much as creating so we decided to "destash" some of our items and in October of 2008 opened our supplies shop, Rouge River Beads.

Again we were under some assumptions. First we thought that supplies "just sold themselves" but were quick to realize that the supplies category is just as massive as the jewelry category. If you don't have good pictures than you are at an extra disadvantage and some extra promotion is still needed, especially when you are first starting out. So for both of our shops the great picture retaking began! This was still pre-lightbox but I think we did see some improvement and after a TON of reading thought that we were making some progress.

Another wonderful milestone for our business came on October 14th when Bijoux Designs For You blog was born. I instantly fell in love with blogging and to this day it is still something I enjoy (although my little one doesn't always leave me as much time to write as I'd like).

I had also discovered the wonderful world of the treasury and forums...how could we have been a member of Etsy for so long and not even realized they were there?! With the upcoming Christmas season we weren't sure what to expect but were busy making product for both online, home parties and craft shows. Who knew what the holiday season would bring?

Going Worldwide...

2009-08-17T15:49:00.001-04:00

So in May 2008 my mother found Etsy. I had never heard of it but we both liked that it was a community, not just our own individual website, and that it supported handmade. Both of us had been afraid to try the "other E" after hearing a couple of horror stories and also finding it hard to navigate.

At this point in time I was VERY pregnant and VERY tired so mom took the reigns and got our very first online shop setup on Etsy, Bijoux Designs For You.It was also at this time that we re-registered our business, formerly Lakeside Quilts and Treasures (not so much quilting anymore).
Looking back now we were so naive, we thought if we listed "they would come" and so mom got to listing and we waited.......then the baby was born and both of us were busy, me as a new mommy and my own mom as a new grandma giving me a hand and our new little shop just kind of hung around. Then in September something fabulous happend- OUR FIRST SALE (this lovely Green Shell and Pearl Necklace)! I can remember my mom calling me to tell me we had our first sale and we were both like kids on Christmas and our fire was relit! On a personal note, even with a new baby at home I got back in the swing of things very quickly, finding it therapeutic and giving me a sense of self amongst all the new chaos in my life. That fall my mother also left her job giving her more time to also concentrate on our growing business. And yet the sales still weren't pouring in as we had expected. What were we doing wrong? Ah-hah....maybe we should open another shop....

Our Next Step...The Home Party

2009-08-12T08:19:00.000-04:00

While some days I groan about waitressing the upside is that I work with a large group of women, and subsequently, a large group interested in buying jewelry.I started wearing my creations to work and got some orders from friends and coworkers this way. It wasn't until we had been making jewelry for almost a year that we felt we were ready to do our first home party. We wanted to be able to offer enough product for shoppers to be able to take their goodies home with them THAT evening rather than ordering from a catalogue.

Home parties are now one of my favorite ways to exhibit our work, there is no competition and its great to for a group of ladies to get out for the evening. The hardest part of a home party is getting more bookings and I still don't have the trick for that one so if someone else knows maybe they can share. I have written about home parties several times before, you can read more here.One interesting route that hadn't occured to me came out of a particular home party. One lady hosted a home party in her home, had a great turnout, we had tons of fun and then asked if we would come to her office for a lunch hour party! What a great idea and it also turned out to be a fruitful endeavor.

As you can see we have started to look at our business as a whole, expanding and growing, and yet something was still missing...ah yes, going worldwide on the internet!

Changing Focus- Entering the handmade market with our jewelry

2009-08-10T08:59:00.000-04:00

So we began making jewelry. In the beginning we mainly created pieces for ourselves and friends while we improved our technique and tried out different designs. Then it was time to introduce our creations to the public...how exciting!

The very first exhibition of our jewelry was at the Cannington Quilt and Craft Show (the same one we just did last weekend). We still had sewing products and some folk art creations so we displayed those as well. Our booth was definately a mish mash of items and it didn't really have a cohesiveness to it. We didn't have a bad weekend and it was an excellent opportunity to see what kinds of things customers were looking at, trying on and buying. I have done several previous posts on craft shows that you can read more about here and here.

The downside: jewelry is a heavily saturated market and our hearts just broke when people walked by our booth and said "oh more jewelry!" It did however lead us to thinking more about what makes our products unique and how can we draw visitors in to come and look at our things. At subsequent craft show we have begun to work on this, doing a draw for a pair of earrings or a bookmark brings people in to fill out ballots and keeps them in your booth longer. I got several little treasure boxes and painted them pink and put smaller goodies in them and people love to come and dig for a "treasure". All in all we look at every craft show as a learning experience and try to improve for the next one!

But it wasn't enough...at this point both my mother and I were still working and we wanted to be able to "quit our day jobs!" Isn't that the dream of many artisans and crafters out there? So the question became what else can we do to grow? Stay tuned to find out where our journey led us next!

And so it begins...

2009-08-05T10:29:00.005-04:00

I inherited the crafting fever from my mother. She has been creating something my entire life and involved in the handmade world just as long. Her original passion was for sewing and for some time owned a quilting fabric shop. Due to some life changes, including a move, my mother took some time off from the handmade world.

In the meantime I was busy growing up. I remember going to craft shows with my mom when I was younger and being so excited to get to bag up people's purchases. When I got a little older I helped at the store and learned how to sew. I didn't know it then but the creative seed had been planted.

Several years went by and then my mom decided that perhaps she would rejoin the handmade world. She had always done well at the annual Cannington Quilt and Craft Show (which we will be exhibiting at this coming weekend) and so decided to relaunch herself there. At this point Lakeside Quilts and Treasures was born and she began to rebuild her inventory and sign up for craft shows. I was busy in university at the time so my actual role was merely "cheerleader", although I have now learned that having someone to cheer you on is invaluable. After a holiday season in the craft show circuit I joined mom in her creating journey. At that stage she was still sewing and doing folk art and I helped her out where I could, base coating items, cutting out wine bags, helping at shows, etc. And then her birthday came around....

One thing about my mother is that she is always wanting to learn new things (an admirable quality) and my thirst for learning is also quite large. We decided for her birthday to take a jewelry making class. My own personal obsession with jewelry was CRAZY, not ever being able to own enough earrings and necklaces so the thought of making my own was very appealing. Needless to say after an afternoon with some wire and beads learning the basics we were both hooked!

Stay tuned for our next installment...changing focus and entering the market with our handmade jewelry.

Blogging...from the beginning...

2009-08-05T10:25:00.000-04:00

I haven't been blogging as frequently as I usually do. It's been a combination of holidays, my little guys 1st birthday and now he's been feeling under the weather. All result in very little productivity for me.

However, it has also been a case of writer's block. What to share? Where to go with our blog? And so I decided to start at the beginning...how did Bijoux Designs For You and Rouge River Beads come to be? How have we changed and grown (hopefully evolved!) and what have we learned? Stay tuned for the "birth" and come along on our journey!

Fun and Sales BNR Stay and Play!!!!

2009-07-30T08:40:00.000-04:00

I have had the pleasure of being a part of the Fun and Sales BNR for the past few weeks. It has been a great way to discover some new shops, have others check out my shop and to chat and receive advice/support from a wonderful group of talented women.

EsThings was kind enough to put the BNR together and details how it works: "1. Shop the current list and make a purchase that works best for you. - be sure to use the most current list!2. Return to this thread and post the shop you bought from and a link to your completed transaction(s)3. The administrator(s) will update the list to remove a * from that shop and add your shop with the (3)*."There are a couple more rules but all in all it's pretty easy and tons of fun!

You can stop by the BNR thread here or visit any of the wonderful shops involved by clicking on their name below:
EsThings
Jacaranda Designs
Gwendolyns Design
Bijoux Designs For You
Bagel Creations
Echo Endeavor
Annie's Powder Room
Stolen Time
Tracy Designs
Flying Frog Apparel
The Fancy Mushroom
Sew Southern
Scrap Your Story
Grace Hester Designs

Happy Shopping!

Friday Fav's Top 10 List....on Monday!

2009-07-27T08:55:00.002-04:00

There are so many wonderful handmade items out there I thought it might be fun to share some with you in the form of a Top 10 list.Want a chance to be featured in our next Top 10? Leave a comment below telling me which is your favorite item from this week's list and a link to your shop. I will also be posting the Top 10 on my twitter and other blog so follow along and enjoy!

10. No Snails But Puppy Dog Tails, Layette Set from Stolen Time
9. Tiny Squiggle Studs from Twisted Designs
8. DLP Daddy's Little Princess Onesie from Geekling Designs
7. Train Soap from Annie's Powder Room
6. First Blush Clutch with Vintage Brooch from Urban Harmonie
5. Dragonfly Original Handpainted puzzle charm necklace from LMG Design
4. We Go Together Like... Thing 1 and Thing 2 T-Shirt Set from Benzie Bee
3. Antique Brass Filigree and Crystal Bracelet from Beadlady5
2. Amethyst Lucite Flower Earrings from Gem Kitty Jewelry
1. Tutty Fruity Birthday Tutu from The Little Ballerina

A Showcase of our Jewelry and Gifts!

2009-07-22T09:18:00.002-04:00

Yesterday was our open house in my home for friends and family. I had several visitors and many of them were first timers and even some friends brought other friends that I didn't know. I set up a small display in my living room using a dropleaf table, some tv trays, my entertainment unit and my patio table (on the other side of the room). It was open house style, with guests dropping by between 1-8.

Invites: I sent out an email to my mailing list, an invite on to my friends on facebook and put up a little poster at work. Just something simple with date, time, directions and a link to our Etsy and Artfire stores so they could browse ahead of time if they wanted to.I offered a door prize and had guests fill out a ballot with their name, email and a box to check if they wanted to be added to our mailing list (everyone checked the box) AND I had one girl book a home party for October.

I loved doing the party in my own home. I could invite guests on a day/time that worked for me, I didn't have to find a sitter for the baby, when there was no one here I could just work like normal, I set up the night before so I didn't have to rush AND there was no overhead cost or competition! If you have been contemplating having an open house I say go for it! Even with a small inventory it's great practice to work on your display and get the hang of dealing with customers face to face (especially if you have only ever sold online). You can also team up with another artisan in your area to offer a wider range of products and have them invite their friends as well.

Hope this was helpful to others who have been contemplating an open house. If you have any questions feel free to contact me

Friday Fav's Top 10 List!

2009-07-17T09:17:00.001-04:00

There are so many wonderful handmade items out there I thought it might be fun to share some with you in the form of a Top 10 list.Want a chance to be featured in next week's Top 10? Leave a comment below telling me which is your favorite item from this week's list and a link to your shop. I will also be posting the Top 10 on my twitter and other blog so follow along and enjoy!

10.Your Choice Tiny Cream and Purple Bunny Slippers from Holly Moose
9.Cherry Sno-Cone Sun Hat (2T-4T) from Huggermugger
8.1-Hand-milled soap, super-fatted Cinnamon and Orange bar 3 oz each from Ozark Scents
7.Soft and cuddly baby / toddler summer blanket from Baby To Go
6.White Floral Flip Flops from Fabulous Creations
5.ROMANCE Kiss Clasp Clutch with removable Bow Accent, by Boneca Linda
4.Red and Black Polymer clay Beaded Bracelet or anklet from Gwendolyns Design
3. 4 Faces from Montagyoo
2. Rind or Reason - 4 ounce Wickless Palm Wax Candle with Daisy Lid from Jennuine Candles
1. Flowery summer pants - 9 month old from Piou Piou Kids

Christmas in July on Artfire!

2009-07-15T07:30:00.002-04:00

Christmas in July has officially begun on Artfire. In our supplies shop you can find a selection of beads and findings for under $1! We also have set up a $5 and under Stocking Stuffers Section in our jewelry and gift shop so that you can get your holiday shopping started early.

We aren't the only ones offering some great specials though. Just type CIJS in the search function to bring up a selection of fabulous items. Here are afew other shops worth stopping by:

GottBeads- Offering 10% off of everything in their 2 stores from July 14th to the 28th. Free shipping, too!

BadInkClothing- Christmas in July sale is on now until July 31st....15% off the entire store and FREE shipping on orders over $50.00

CalicoCat- Offering 20% (that's $10) off a Christmas skirt! Regularly $50, these are from my own pattern. They're comfortable, machine washable, and PERFECT to wear at a holiday craft show! Guaranteed to draw compliments.

MyMagicMe- 10% everything in the shop! woot woot! lol

beicreations- everything in the store 15% off - starting 7-15 and running until the end of the month. I'm working on new projects for my 'holiday shoppe' section

kcvan- Everything is on sale for 25% off in July plus free shipping in USA.

Happy Shopping!

News from the Guild

2009-07-13T07:01:00.002-04:00

We are proud to be a member of the Ajdjss (Artfire Jewelry Design and Jewelry Supply Shops) Guild and are absolutely THRILLED to be their featured studio of the week. Come on by and check out their blog post about our supplies shop.

Another exciting happening at the guild this month is the July blog giveaway where you have the chance to win some great green goodies! It's super easy to enter...all you have to do is visit the shops on the list and describe what you would wear that piece of jewelry with or what you would create with the beads if it is a supply shop! Hurry...giveaway ends July 19th at midnight!

ORANGE-GINGER CHICKEN (OR PORK) STIR FRY

2009-07-06T06:00:00.002-04:00

Today's blog post is brought to you by the mother part of our team, Glenda. Enjoy her fabulous recipe!

I am in love with the flavour of orange-ginger sauce. This can usually be found in your grocery store in the Asian section. This is what I do with this yummy sauce.

- In a frying pan with a small amount of oil, add the following:
- one onion (cut into wedges)
- 3 - 4 carrots (peeled and sliced on the diagonal)
- 2 - 3 celery stalks (cut on the diagonal)
Cover and cook veggies on low until crisp tender, stirring occasionally and adding more oil if necessary.

Feel free to add any other veggies. This is a good opportunity to use up odds out of the fridge. Peppers and
zucchini are especially yummy too. (If using zucchini, add during the last 5 mins. so it doesn't go mushy).
- Once veggies are cooked, remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Add to the same pan, more oil if needed and add cubed boneless chicken or cut up pork tenderloin
into medallions. Either one tastes great in this recipe. Cook meat until no longer pink. Drain.
To serve 3 adults I use 3 - 4 chicken breasts or two small pork tenderloins. (This gives leftovers for
someone's lunch the next day).
- Add veggies back to the same pan with the meat and combine everything with about 1/2 bottle of the sauce.
I find that 1/2 bottle works well, but feel free to add more if you think you need it.
- Cover and let simmer on low while you prepare rice. This gives a chance for all the flavours to develop.
- Serve with rice.

I find with the dog days of summer upon us, I like to skip the rice and serve the warm meat mixture on
top of a garden salad with my favourite bottled dressing for a lighter version. Prepare your salad with
your dressing first, and then add the meat.
- Serve with fresh Italian bread or a baguette for those who still enjoy their carbs.

Friday Fav's Top 10 List

2009-07-03T08:28:00.005-04:00

There are so many wonderful handmade items out there I thought it might be fun to share some with you in the form of a Top 10 list. I chose some of my fav's from the Busy Moms Team on Etsy. Want a chance to be featured in next week's Top 10? Leave a comment below telling me which is your favorite item from this week's list and a link to your shop. I will also be posting the Top 10 on my twitter and other blog so follow along and enjoy!

10.Instant Canteen -- Music Notes from Huggermugger

9. Little Grey from EsThings

8. Something Different pants from Piou Piou Kids

7. Monogrammed Tea Towel FREE SHIPPING from Chicken Tattoo

6.Tourmaline, Hill Tribe and Bali Silver Necklace from New Hope Beading

5. Modern Photo Birth Announcement in Black from Sassy Stampin Divas

4. Black and White Kiss Clasp Clutch from Bonecalinda

3. I Love My Geek Card from AJK Artistry

2. Love Can Be So Blind and Strangely Blissful - 11 X 14 Eye Chart Print from Grace Hester Designs

1.Beat It Onesie from Cantaloupe Corner

Happy Canada Day...and a quick nacho dip recipe!

2009-07-01T11:59:00.000-04:00

Happy Canada Day! Unfortunately it is raining here but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy a great family day! One of my favorite dishes for get togethers is Nacho Dip. I think everyone has their own version but here's mine:

I make mine by combining 1 brick of cream cheese (its ok if its still chunky...tastes better that way) with a container of sour cream and a half a package of chili seasoning or nacho seasoning(this is definately not low cal) in a rectangular dish. Top with salsa, diced tomatos, onions and peppers. Bring along a bag of your favorite nacho chips. Dip and enjoy!

Such an Honour!

2009-06-29T08:38:00.001-04:00

If you are a fellow Etsy seller you know what an honour it is to be chosen for a gift guide or the front page. We had a wonderful surprise this weekend when I discovered that our Pink Shell and Pearl Necklace was featured in the Extended Summer Jewelry Promotions Guide. Also in the gift guide is fellow Busy Mom Jacaranda Designs with her fabulous Vintage Green Posy Bracelet. Talk about motivation, I can't wait to get to creating and get some new listings up today!

Want some FREE supplies? Read on to learn more…

2009-06-24T10:29:00.000-04:00

Have you ever attended a Tupperware or Candlelight party? Home parties have been around for ages and are a great way to have a “girls night” while treating yourselves to some little goodies. But how about a BEAD PARTY? In this age of technology the home party can now happen right on your computer! We are currently looking for hostesses for our new feature of online bead parties.

How does it work?
You contact us and let us know that you are interested in hosting an online bead party. We will determine a time when you want to hold your party (it can be two days up to two weeks long). We will send you some little invites to email to your friends, you can blog, you can twitter, whatever you want. Once your party has started all your guests have to do is enter your personalized party code in the notes to seller box at checkout. Once your party is over you will receive a percentage of the sales to use towards your own online shopping spree! How fun and easy is that!

Contact us today at rougeriverbeads@hotmail.com to book your party and check out the goodies you can get from our Artfire and Etsy studios.

Pink Beauties from the Busy Moms Team!

2009-06-22T12:43:00.004-04:00

Shop Makeover....Branding

2009-06-18T14:09:00.003-04:00

I'm sure that most of you have heard of branding, creating an image for your shop. It's something that we have been working on for quite some time and it isn't always something that is easy. For our supplies shop Rouge River Beads it was a little less difficult. I recently redid our banner and we have based our avatar, project wonderful and craftcult ad from that image. Our jewelry and gift shop has been a bit more of a challenge, finding a focus and then trying to portray it to our audience. After some wonderful critiques and a good hard look at where we want to go we felt that our shop had a bit of a sentimental feel to it. In addition we have begun to re-do all of our photos in both of our shops. A daunting task but I feel that they are a much better reflection of our products. How do you go about branding your shop? Is it something that you put a conscious effort into or did it just "happen"?

Happy Hour Supplies Special!

2009-06-11T07:06:00.003-04:00

Grab a frosty one and come and join us for our first ever Happy Hour Supplies Special! No it’s not chicken wings and beer….even better…it’s beads and charms and findings…oh my!
Purchase any TWO items during Happy Hour and receive your THIRD item (of equal or lesser value) absolutely FREE! Our Happy “hour” will actually run from 4pm-7pm eastern, today June 11, in both our Etsy and Artfire supply shops.
How do I go about getting my FREE item? It’s super easy! Just purchase two items of your choosing and proceed to the checkout just like any other transaction. In the notes to seller box enter which item you would like to receive, and be sure to include the product number (the 4 numbers in the title of the item). Super easy, super fun so come on by and scope out your favorites!

Beads2string $2.25	MoldMuse $4.85	findings4u $1.50
trimgoddess $5.20	Overspill $7.50	BeadCasita $2.50
appliqueheaven $1.50	treasurebooth $5.00	alltheprecious... $8.00
northernwarmth... $1.95	BlackStarBeads $5.00	HollandFabricH... $6.50
desertfiresupp... $39.95	crochetgal $5.75	debscrafts55 $1.25

Rouge River Beads

Vacation Notice

Another New Artfire Collection!

New Products!

New Artfire Collection! Precious Pinks!

Local: Stock up at the Indoor Yard Sale!

Winter Warm Up Bead Sale!

Merry Christmas!

There's a new Etsy Team! Spotlight on Supplies

'Valentine's Goodies from the SOS Team!' by rougeriverbeads

Beautiful supplies to fuel your creativity for Valentine's Day!

Beads2string $2.25 MoldMuse $4.85 findings4u $1.50 trimgoddess $5.20 Overspill $7.50 BeadCasita $2.50 appliqueheaven $1.50 treasurebooth $5.00 alltheprecious... $8.00 northernwarmth... $1.95 BlackStarBeads $5.00 HollandFabricH... $6.50 desertfiresupp... $39.95 crochetgal $5.75 debscrafts55 $1.25

Special Announcement...

Our First Artfire Collection!

New Treasury!

Get set for the holiday season! Beads...beads...beads!

New Supplies Coming This Week!

From the Idea Gallery: Angel Earrings

Treasury Addiction!

NEW~ Blog Makeover and Idea Gallery

Great Giveaways!

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Vintage Beadlady5

Featured Supplies Seller~ Rouge River Beads

Featured Supplies Seller ~ djstoreroom

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Ruth Kim

Featured Supplies Seller ~ Buttonalia

Featured Supplies Seller- deStashNotTrash

New Beads!!!!

Featured Artist~ Queen G Designs

Supply Sellers Marketing Exchange!

Some New Goodies!

Featured Artist~ Rachel Cohen

Jewelry Supplies Special!

Tidbits About Amethyst

The NEW Treasury East!

Featured Artist~ Glamasaurus

Our handmade goods!

Treasury East! Lovely Lavenders

Featured Artist~Art Of Amy

Broccoli Salad Recipe

"Charmed" for Charms!

Tidbits on Topaz

"For the Love of Green" Treasure Hunt!

Pearls!

Get Inspired! Pretty Purples!

It's Your Lucky Day St. Patrick's Special!

The 11th Annual Indoor Yard Sale

Celebrating a milestone!

Are you bored with silver and bronze?

Want to win a Valentine's Shop banner?

New Products Have Arrived!

Calling all super sleuths...come win some stuff!

January Special!

This N That

Limited Time Offer...While Supplies Last!

Rouge River Beads.com Now Open!

New Goodies!!!

Happy Thanksgiving SALE!

Christmas Open House Nov 27th/Nov 28th!

Busy Moms Team Promo ~ Nov 13th-15th

New Supplies Have Arrived!!!!!

Join Us November 7th!

New Supplies!

Check out this Busy Mom- Huggermugger

Check out this Busy Mom- Zbelle!

Special Offer Oct 2/3

Check out this Busy Mom- The Art of Joy

Featured Busy Mom- Baby Jayne's

Featured Busy Mom-EminTaos

Sept 25-27...20% OFF in our Etsy Supplies Shop!

Fabulous Featured Busy Mom- Ozark Scents!

Check out this Busy Mom- Bagel Creations

Check out Busy Mom Amievoltaire!

Featured Busy Mom- Kristine's Kreations

Featured Busy Mom- Grace Hester Designs

Flower-mania!!

Check Out This Busy Mom- Jessica's Creations

Featured Busy Mom- Geekling Designs

Busy Mom- Giggle Goddess Creations

Busy Mom- Stolen Time

Fun and Sales BNR Stay and Play!!!!