Show and Tell- My Weekend

Good Monday Morning Readers,

How as your weekend?

I found this simple tutorial and made an incognito stamp out of an eraser that I had lying around...

Then I went thrifting and picked up this really happy straw purse!

I was thrilled because I feel in love with a $175 one at the mall and I got this one for 5 bucks!

It pays to shop around.

I think I might give it a new lining. Other than that...this is exactly what I was looking for.

Oh yeah,

and I also found an old-school straw hat.

Sweet Nicoletta: Product Review

Welcome to my second product review.

Tonight, I will be evaluating the makers of one of my favorite treats on the planet...cupcakes!

Is your mouth watering yet?

These cupcakes, made by Sweet Nicoletta, taste as good as they look. In the summer, the shop sells ice cream to beat the heat. But the long Canadian winter months bring out the cupcake bakers in this family owned shop.

The creativity in the flavors and designs gone into these cupcakes is absolutely wonderful. You can walk away with one of these yummy treats for about 3 dollars and the more you buy the more you can save.

One of the pluses about Sweet Nicoletta is that they not only to walk-out orders, but also party packages.

Sweet Nicoletta will do everything from themed birthday parties to elegant weddings.

Sweet Nicoletta is run by two friendly brothers. You're sure to meet either Micheal or Matthew when browsing the cupcake display; and since this is a family business, you know you can always get quality cupcakes made with care and passion. 

My family and I love stopping by the little shop about once a week and sometimes we receive an extra cupcake for free(just because the Matthew is that nice)!

Here's what we picked up tonight...

You can find Sweet Nicoletta's website by clicking here. 

And you can find their shop here at

395 Boul. Cure-Labelle

Fabreville, Laval

Quebec, Canada 

Bon Apetit! 

What do you get when you order a handmade happy?

Hello Readers!

Ever wonder what you would get in the mail when you order a Handmade Happy?

Well I'm here to tell you!

After all the excitement you're sure to feel after receiving a package in the mail, you would eventually open up your treat and pull out a baggy looking similar to these above. 

So happily packaged, your Handmade Happy is just waiting for you to enjoy all it's wonders. But wait! What's this? There's more inside than meets the eye...

Ahh yes, each Handmade Happy comes along with a couple business cards (for you to share with your friends) and a lovely little bookmark designed by yours truly. 

Awwww, Isn't that sweet?

I also wanted to give you a sneak peak of my latest Handmade Happy...

A Demain!

(till tomorrow)

Ooodles and Ooodles of Doodles

Since my last post...

I've gone back to work at the daycare (part time). 

I'm so happy to be back with all the kids. I really missed them a bunch!

I've been a busy little bee crafting away as well. I've been crocheting flowers pins like there's no tomorrow. (you can find those in the shop by Monday)

In addition to going back to work and crocheting away a storm (and catching a cold from the kids) I've also been doodling away!

Before...

After!

Before...

After!

Before (I think this is my favorite one...)

After!

Maybe this last one will be my new logo or featured in a new banner.

What's next on my list? These!

Stay tunned for the upcoming tutorials!

Shop Announcement

I wanted you all to know that I now have an online shop where I sell my handmade creations!

I am so excited about this!!!!

My goals for 2012 are......

I've never been a big fan of new year resolutions, but perhaps by posting my goals here I'll be more inclined to keep them. 

The first one is "Plan my DIY wedding".

Mike and I won't be getting married until the summer of 2012, but since I'll be in school and have a super low budget, it doesn't hurt to start early. I think that I'll post tutorials and ideas here and on my youtube channel for other brides. I'll be making most of everything for my wedding including:

1. my veil

2. all the flower arrangements, bouquets and such

3. the cake (with Mom)

4. updating an old cake topper

5. favors

6.all decorations

7. programs (for the service)

and a bunch of other goodies!

The second thing on my list is to start my own business. I would like to sell some of the things that I make (mostly because I don't have room for everything) but also to make a small profit. I hope to make enough to save up for a nice road trip (adventure) vacation with Mike after we get married. 

I'm currently working on making more things to stock up my little shop with and you'll be first to know when it opens!

I would also LOVE to make one tutorial a week for my readers and my viewers. So far I haven't really been able to be consistent and I would really like to up my number of followers. I know that if I put the work into it, I will get results!

Losing 30 pounds....yeah that's for health reasons but also for my wedding. 

(Hey! Every girl wants to look her best!) 

Finish school! That's a big one. 

Why? I really really want my teaching degree and I don't want to have to deal with school right after getting married to Mike either. I would just love to get married, have a nice honeymoon, settle in a cute little apartment, and jump right into teaching!

Ahhh....that would be a dream.

What are you goals? Did you keep your old ones from last year? Oh yeah...download your own copy of this clip art here!

Happy New Year!

Show and Tell- Vida Doce

I wanted to do a special post just for my cousins. They have been into making jewelry since they were kids and now they have their own Etsy shop! Ally and Aubrey are very tallented and have made some really unique and gorgeous stuff!

Happy Holidays!

Have fun looking around our shop!

Because we travel all over the country, we are able to find great finds for a fraction of the price that you might find in your local stores. That way, we can give you the unique, quality jewelry that you have been wanting...at a budget friendly price you can afford.So we hope you have as much fun checking out our selection of handmade items as we had making them!

Our shop name was inspired by our trips to Brazil and by the special friendships that we made there. So for all our friends in far away places and the sweet memories we have with them, it truly is a "sweet life".

Make sure to come back and visit us and look for our new items which we will be listing soon!

Have a "sweet life" filled with your own sweet memories of love and friendship!

Love,

Becky, Allegra, and Aubrey

Psalm 19:10

Look for Vida Doce on facebook to stay updated about new items and special deals!!

www.facebook.com/VidaDocejewelry

Questions? Comments? Message us!

vidadoce.etsy(at)yahoo.com

Here is just some of their work...you can click on the images and shop around.

These wrap arounds are my favorite!

THANKSGIVING DOOR-BUSTER GIVEAWAY!!

During the week of Thanksgiving, 11/21-11/27, we will be giving away a super cute pair of FREE snowmen charms to anyone who buys a pair of Silver Swirl Earrings OR has an order of $10 or more!

My cousines are also working on faux fur scarves!

Here's a sneak peak...

So believe it or not, I am blood related to these two gorgeous, talented girls!

Check our their little shop here,if you haven't already, and get some handcrafted jewelry just in time for the holidays!

What's Going On?

So, for all my followers out there (and I know there aren't that many just yet), I must explain the lack of posts in the past few weeks.
I have been dealing with some unknown illness for some time and have decided that it was best to spend my spare time resting in bed. I have not fully recovered but decided that it was time to return to my normal activities of photography, blogging, crafting, and baking. 


Updates...


Contest Winner
The giveaway winner was Nicole. Her prize will be sent out shortly. Enjoy your gift Nicole and congratulations! Please e-mail me your address at brittany.nicole@ni.edu. 


Etsy
I've had my etsy shop up for a wee bit of time. I will be crafting more items to add to my shop stock shortly. Please stop on by and have a look, if you see something that may interest a friend please tell them about it. I'm just a poor college girl trying to pay for a good education and any little bit helps. 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadehappys


Crafting
I'm currently sewing a quilt, sewing 3 notebook covers (custom order), and knitting a hat. I'll post pictures of the finished products later. So stay tunned! 


Shopping
I've recently shopped at second hands stores and garage sales and uncovered a few treasures. You'll have to stay tunned for that blog update. :-)


Until then...thank you all for being so patient while I've been sick. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 


Later!

Etsy Shop Up and Running

Yahooo! I've finally got my etsy shop and and running! 

So far I've uploaded a few vintage items (much more to come), and handful of handmade items by moi.

Go ahead and check it out!

I am so excited.

Shop Banners

These are just some of the few designs I've come up with.

I don't think I've quite hit the mark yet. 

Please leave a comment and let me know what you think, or any ideas you may have.