GIVEAWAY!!!!

It's time for the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival!!!!!

WIN this Brown/Turquoise Paisley Jewelry Bag!

This jewelry bag is very small and flat. It measures 8 x 5 inches. It is perfect for travel and will fit easily in any travel bag!

TO ENTER: Just leave me a comment on this Post! You must leave a way for me to contact you, either through your blog, or leave me your e-mail address in your comment.

Contest is open to anyone in the United States. Shipping is FREE!!

Contest ends on Friday, January 30th at midnight C.S.T.

I will contact the winner on Saturday, January 31st. If the winner has not responded by Monday, February 2nd, a new winner will be chosen!

Click on this link to Bloggy Giveaways to enter some other awesome giveaways!!!

Insulated Lunch Bags and Polka dots!

Hey!! I was so excited to see that there are some NEW bags that I can order!! The company I order from just got them in yesterday and I had to share the pictures with you! The bible covers are already all sold out except for black and white. SO...if you want to buy any of these items I have pictured, e-mail me ASAP! It looks like they are going FAST!! If I get enough orders, I will send each of you a PayPal invoice (for discounted price) and we can order them before they sell out!

How adorable are these two styles of INSULATED LUNCH BAGS?!

Style # 1 - 1st picture measures 10.5w x 8h x 5d

Style # 2 - 2nd and 3rd pictures measure 12w x 10h x 4d

They come in Turquoise/brown, pink/brown, pink/black, black/white

Pay before I make the order: $16.00

Grand Polka dots Backpack - 13x11x5

Pay Before I order: $17.00

comes in all same colors listed above

Grand Polka dots Diaper Bag with Changing Pad

Same colors listed above

Pay Before I order: $18.00

Grand Polka dots Bible Cover

ONLY Black/White in stock to order!!

Grand Polka dot Tote

10.5x10x7.5

Pay Before I order: $15

Pictured below are some other bags I just thought I would share to see if anyone was interested. E-mail me if you would like any more info.

Polka dots large Tote (canvas)

18x14x6

$15

Large Bucket Tote (canvas)

12x14x6

$13

Large Polka Dot Shopping bag (canvas)

12x12

$8

ALSO, Giraffe Print Purses I should be able to order within the next couple weeks. If you would like to know as soon as they are back in stock, send me your e-mail address and I will let you know!!

Hollie?!

UPDATE: Thanks Hollie for writing me back again!!

I just got an e-mail from someone named Hollie and I cannot get the e-mail through to her account. SO, if you're Hollie, could you e-mail me again? I must have the wrong address. Thanks!:)

P.S. - Remember that there's a GIVEAWAY coming up soon!!

go to http://www.bloggygiveaways.com/ if you would like to do a giveaway of your own!

Teutsch!

Luke Teutsch, Jessica's brother, wrote a song the day after she died. He wrote it on Friday evening, recorded it, and it was played during her funeral on Sunday.

I found Luke Teutsch's website...he has a band called Teutsch! On his playlist, the first song is the one he wrote for his sister Jessica: www.myspace.com/luketeutsch

Bloggy Giveaways Carnival SOON

There is this awesome site called Bloggy Giveaways that has giveaways every week all throughout the year. It helps promote online businesses. She has a HUGE giveway 4 times a year that anyone can sponsor a giveaway on their blog, even if you don't have a business. You just put a link on the post and you can do a giveaway however big or small. Last time I did a giveaway I had 300 people enter!!!! Talk about awesome! It was so finding new blogs and entering other awesome giveaways. AND I WON 2 of the giveaways!! I got a beautiful pair of earrings a fun Christmas surprise basket!!

So, it's time for another bloggy giveaway carnival starting next Monday! Go on over to her site and read the rules so you can participate! http://www.bloggygiveaways.com/

Her Life

http://www.legacy.com/shreveporttimes/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=122938655


http://www.mem.com/Story.aspx?ID=2810656

For Jessica...

Arrangements are as follows:

Visitation - Saturday, 3-7PM at Hillcrest
Funeral - Sunday, 2PM at Faith Chapel, FBC Bossier

From our Church staff:
"You know our pastor's passion - to share the message of Christ with others. Instead of flowers, we have tentatively set up a fund in Jessica's name here at the church. Money given will go to share Christ with others. Once we have a more concrete direction for the funds, we will let you know."

Heaven

Please pray for our pastor and his family. Their oldest daughter, Jessica, died in a car accident this morning. She was my sister's age and in her life she was these things....she was incredible...she lived her life for Christ...she had a beautiful singing voice...she was sweet...she was peaceful...she was loved....she's now with her Lord singing and dancing with the angels.....

"Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, 'Now the dwelling of God is with men, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe away every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.'" Revelation 21:1-4

Getting Married Soon??

Just thought I'd let you know that one of my really great friends, Maureen,...who is an amazing photographer...just started a new website and blog...and in honor of it, she's having an awesome ONE DAY SALE for weddings! So hurry up and go check it out! http://www.maureenwilkinson.com/blog/

And if you go to her website... I saw that my family has a couple pictures that made it to the photo gallery!! My hunk of a husband is on there as well as my sweet baby boy...and even my (used to be) pregnant belly. There's a couple pictures under "Family" section and one of our family in "Commercial" section.

Ribbon Keychains

I've kept meaning to post pictures of these Ribbon Keychains one of my customers ordered for Christmas gifts! I thought they turned out super cute and it gave me a chance to see how different my products look when I use my new camera!!:)

Out of Business??!!

As of now, on February 10th I will no longer be able to sell the baby items I have been selling...pacifier clips, burp cloths, etc.

I just found out about this law that has been passed and I thought I would cut and paste an entry from my friend Destiny's Blog...from Little Lambs and Lilies

Look out for National Bankruptcy Day on Feb. 10, 2009. That's what its being called because hundred and thousands of companies big and small will be affected or forced out of business due to this Crazy Law--the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). Read more here.

It all started last year when we had that big lead scare in children's toys--that all came from China, by the way. So, now Congress is passing this law that prohibits the sale of ALL children's items intended for children 12 and under unless they have received a General Conformity Certificate (GCC). This mean that each product sold will have to go through a testing process that costs an insane amount of money for each product.

This CPSIA does not show favoritism to large or small companies. Even small business (like mine and so many of my friend's) will have to conform to this law. It is going to force WAHMs (work at home mom's) out of business. Let's just say that a mom has a business making custom clothing like dresses. She will have to have the dress tested (fabric, buttons, etc.) for a total of about $1, 400. And, from what I understand the test product will be destroyed. For a dress that retails for around $40-60 what good is that going to do? Then if she wants to change the color or fabric of the dress she'll have to go through the whole process again!

NOW--don't get me wrong....I'm all for protecting our children!!!! But, I think the law has been written poorly. But, why can't they go to the source of the problem (china)?? Instead it is taking away opportunity of American artisans/craftsman to pursue their passion.

A mother who desires to stay home with her children and at the same time work to earn a little extra income should have that right. Isn't it good to support handmade products once in awhile instead of the toys, clothing, art, etc that are mass produced?

Big companies will be able to afford to get the testing done and I'm not sure how they will be affected. (or will we be affected by their prices going up????? just a thought) But small companies and the wholesale companies they buy from will.

No more buying and selling toys, clothes, books "for children under 12" on ebay, etsy, etc....

As if our economy wasn't in enough trouble already, let's make it a little worse!!

(Can you tell I'm upset about this???)

By the way..there's a $100,000 fee if you are caught selling these items!!!!

Here are a few more links about this subject:

http://www.handmadetoyalliance.org/

http://info.hktdc.com/productsafety/200811/psl_toys_081103.htm

How can you help?

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/economicimpactsofCPSIA/index.html

http://capwiz.com/americanapparel/issues/alert/?alertid=12274476

http://www.buyhandmade.org/

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a great Christmas!! We had a wonderful Christmas! The sale on ALL bags is still going on at my website and will end on Friday. So, hurry and order your bags before the sale ends! I will have another giveaway in January, so stay posted! Also, I have pictures to post, so when I find the time to get them on my computer, I'll add them to the blog!

Also, I saw a lady in the doctor's office today when I was bringing my son in for a check-up and she had the same exact brown toile diaper bag as I did! Isn't that funny?! So, I found out she got her bag from a boutique in town and they were charging I think $12 more for the bag than I sell it for. (And I forgot to ask your name, so if you are visiting my blog, thanks for stopping by! I hope your sweet boy is feeling better!:)

I have been price checking lately to make sure mine are the lowest around...especially on the giraffe print bags. They are selling for between $50-$58 in the places I've seen! WOW! So, mine are less than 1/2 that price! I love it!:) I'm sure some stores are able to buy their bags for less than I do, if they are a bigger company, but I love to see when other people charge more for their bags than I do - I want ya'll to always be getting the best deal!!:)

Giraffe Print Anyone?!

**UPDATE** These are now SOLD OUT!!

I have 3 giraffe print bags in stock! These are the two styles:

Giraffe Print Large Tote

11w x 12h x 10deep

Cellphone Pocket & Extra Pocket Inside

One Zippered Pocket Inside

Magnetic Snap Closure

Silver Hardware Accents

**1 brown in stock**
$23.00

#2 Giraffe Print Hobo Bag

16w x 10h x 6deep

Zipper Closure

Cellphone Pocket & Extra Pocket Inside

One Zippered Pocket Inside

Dual Compartment Divided by Zippered Pocket

Double Handles

$22.00
**2 Brown in stock**

It looks like I can order more of these if I need to! The colors are Pewter, Green, Fuschia(only in 2nd bag)

I have not added these to my website yet, so please e-mail me if you are interested and let me know which bag you would like to purchase. I can send you an invoice through PayPal.

Christmas SALE!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

All diaper bags, makeup bags, jewelry bags, wallets, and more are on sale!!! If you order your item without the monogram, it will be shipped within 2 business days.

Visit www.polkadotsandpaisleys.com to order!

**No more personalized orders are being accepted until the 1st of January**

Polka dots!

I have these two bags in stock as well as two in brown with white polka dots!!

Order for Christmas!

I just finished updating my website...remember to order for Christmas by FRIDAY!!!!!

After next Thursday, I will have bags available again to order that do not sell at the show I'm participating in!

How cute is this makeup bag?!Here's some pictures of new products!!!

go to www.polkadotsandpaisleys.com to order!!

www.polkadotsandpaisleys.com

martha@polkadotsandpaisleys.com

NEW BAGS and Christmas Orders!

As you know, I have only been accepting orders on the 1st and 2nd of each month. However, I'm extending the order time this month due to TWO reasons...First, It's CHRISTMAS TIME!!! and Second, I have a new order of bags in and with Thanksgiving last week, I haven't had time to upload them yet! So, personalized orders will be accepted on these dates:

Monday, December 1 - Friday, December 5

I will be participating in a show next week but anything that does not sell at the show I will have available to order again by next Friday, December 12.

Merry Christmas!!

We Need Your Help

My husband and his friend (who are both firefighters) are starting a mowing business - as a side job!! With this new business starting, we wanted to think of an awesome name for their business! ANY IDEAS?!

Need a Christmas Gift??

Well, with the Holiday season coming up quickly, I was wondering if any of you have been thinking about Christmas gifts....like I have been!! My inventory is very low at the moment, so I'm thinking about making one big order before Christmas. If you see anything on my blog or website that is sold out or may not be in the color you would like, please e-mail me! I'll check to see if they are still in stock at the company and we'll get an order together!

I may order in a couple of weeks. Once I recieve your request, I will require at least 1/2 of the payment before making the order. I can't wait to hear from you!!

And the NEW winner is....

Melissa B.!!

My first winner still hasn't responded, so I used a random number generator to choose a new winner! Melissa...I have already e-mailed you and if I hear back from you by tomorrow night, then the bag is YOURS!! If not, I'll choose a new winner....