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Christmas in my Etsy shop 2019 ♥

Christmas is in full swing in my etsy shop this week!
i feel like i pour my heart & soul into all my products – but especially at Christmas time ♥
it’s almost like a culmination of working hard all year then going out with a big bang at the very end 🙂


i try to think about what you as my small shop customers would love to purchase and give as gifts – those ideas result in me spending months of designing, testing, revising, wrapping and packaging…
the end result is definitely a labor of love.


this year i created a collection of farmhouse style paper products – starting right in the kitchen
with recipe cards, tags, stickers & gift giving cards

even bookmarks! 
do you have a reader on your gift list? slide this bookmark into a good book with a Starbucks gift card
tie a ribbon around it and what a great gift to give! & receive ♥


last year i created a set of Christmas story nativity cards with farm manger animals and it was a best-seller! two new sets – snowy woods animals & fancy holiday florals – are new for this year.



display your Christmas story cards or any scripture cards from my shop on this little wooden easel that can be purchased as an add on to any card set – your easel & card set will come packaged all pretty like in a cute drawstring polka dot bag


buffalo check trucks & polka dots just make everything better
cards can be purchased with envelopes & all notepads come wrapped up pretty with a Christmas pencil attached.




all stickers in my shop come in sets of 20 and are packageds into glassine envelopes


Jesus is the Reason planner charms are sold individually 
and are also included in December’s bible verse of the month box!


the subscription boxes come with a set of six cards, 20 matching stickers, 
the planner charm & a treat just for you! the box itself is valued over $35 
and is priced at $25 and bonus – it ships for free! 


the red truck key chain is probably one of my most favorite things in my shop this year ♥ 
maybe because it’s really so true for me! all i really want to do during all of December is bake Christmas cookies, drink hot cocoa with lots of whipped cream and sprinkles & have hallmark Christmas movies on repeat.


beaded charm bracelets are totally new for me
 i love learning how to make new things and perfecting a skill over time
tweaking the little details and trying things out
i’ve learned so many new things from owning my own little business.

i also try to make things that i would love to use and
wear in hopes that is translates to you the same way!


some of the worded bead bracelets are so pretty – i would like to keep them all ♥
when i started making these my younger daughter Jayla was helping me – then she came up with some ideas for some kids style bracelets and she got crafty with me! i think they all turned out so cute.


 i hope you’re able to check a few gifts off of your Christmas shopping list and 
as always i am so very thankful for all of the customers/friends who have supported and
shopped in my little store – you are such a blessing to me and i LOVE seeing & knowing your names on my worktable when i pack my orders each week – thankyou so much
you are SO loved ♥

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Christmas 2018 ♥

popping in to say it’s here! Christmas has arrived in my etsy shop
everything is just so bright & colorful & HAPPY!
Merry Christmas Darling planner / purse charms with jingle bell & tree charms
one of my favorite new releases this year, is this 7 card Christmas story set 
designed to tell a different part of the nativity story with the flip of each card
this & all card sets in my shop can be purchased 
with a mini wooden easel to be displayed in a child’s room, 
a desktop or maybe even near your coffee maker 🙂
matching nativity animals stickers for your Christmas cards
deer and bunnies and bears oh my! 😉

if you loved last years vintage cars & carols scripture cards – you’ll love this new set 
with bright colors, new carol quotes & vintage bug car designs

and matching stickers too! they come in 3 colors to match the cards 
and can be purchased with envelopes for all your holiday snail mail needs

don’t forget matching gift tags too!

this cute Christmas girls & dresses design comes in cards / envelopes / gift tags as well

 and there’s still a few surprise craft boxes & mini books left in my etsy shop
the perfect stocking stuffer or gift for that one person you know who loves to craft or bible journal
… or maybe just for yourself ♥

i hope you find something you love in my shop this year
 i pour tons of love and a little bit of me into everything i create & sell so happy shopping!
our tree is actually up VERY early this year – only because i was hoping to cross a few holiday 
to-do’s off of my list and try to be ahead of the game this time around?! hopefully.
if you follow me on instagram, 
you know we did a little shuffle in some of the main areas of our home
this is the before & after!

i keep telling everyone that was my fun creative house – and this is my 40’s grown up house 🙂

what do you think? before or after?

  

i’m loving the after. it just feels so peaceful.
and as much as i crave color & happiness, there’s just something about the quiet & simple
starting the week off with a big cup of tea and a very long to-do list
hope you found somthing here that inspires you or helps tackle your Christmas gift list ♥
Merry Christmas Darlings!
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black friday shop update!

just a little heads up to let you know there’s a black friday sale 

use the coupon code {BLACKFRIDAY20} for 20% off of your total purchase storewide today only! AND receive a FREE SET of bible journaling cards/gift tags OF YOUR CHOICE with everypurchase over $25 (total amount before shipping charges) just leave your card choice in the notes to seller during checkout!


happy shopping!

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a free mini calendar ♥ and free shipping in the shop!

well September came and went!
life’s been so crazy busy
have you been keeping up with me on instagram?!
i’m @raisinguprubies over there 🙂

soccer season’s been in full swing and there’s two more weeks left. bless.
it’s fun to be out there watching your kids, but sleep & Saturdays go together 
and i like my sleeping in
hallelujah amen.


i’m gearing up for the holiday season in my shop!
i’m adding new things little by little and right now this weekend 
there’s a coupon code for free shipping! 
FALLFREESHIP
go use it!
think Christmas gifts, teacher gifts or treat yo’self gifts
🙂


this past week i added a whole new fall collection – journaling cards & planner clips/bookmarks



apple picking season has begun!
a local U-Pick farm is right down the road from us and the apples are delish.
and cheap. so we go a couple times before they’re all gone and it’s freezing.
boo winter.


i mentioned in my last post, that I’ve been using the project life app
and i am SO hooked – i’m making weekly page layouts 
every Sunday night, football is on and i’m doing my layout for the week and am filling up a scrapbook with tons family memories, which hasn’t been done since 2007.
it’s empowering ladies. try it! i think the app is on sale for 0.99 cents right now too!


love this guy. he’s pretty smokin.


my youngest got an instax camera for her birthday, she’s a pretty good picture taker 🙂



i’ve been making batches of character charm necklaces and keychains for stocking stuffers but they’re flying out of the shop as soon as i put them in … there’s a few left right now but i do hope to add more over the next couple weeks too.


looking for a bride-to-be gift? these are new in the shop as well ♥


guys. i found this shirt at CRACKER BARREL. for real. it’s my new favorite place!
and i love it so much. i’ve had like 8 people stop me to ask where i got it
their reactions are so funny when i tell them where it’s from ha!


download and print, one for you and one for someone else who loves rainbows too ♥

much love you guys!
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shop small ♥



hey all! just popping here to let you know there’s a coupon running in my etsy shop for today only! use the code {SHOPSMALL} for 30% off your entire purchase over $20! 
head over to my etsy shop here and take a peek! i have lots of new necklace designs that would make a wonderful keepsake or great stocking stuffers …



beautiful Christmas inspired pendants …


bible journaling cards …


stackable bracelets …


character necklaces for little girls including :: my little pony / lalaloopsy & shopkins!


and there are just a HANDFUL of stitching the states kits left that won’t be re-stocked until some time next year, so grab one while you can!


as always thank you for your love & support – i wouldn’t have this dream job without all of you making it possible – and for shopping small with me this weekend!
much love ♥

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a little Christmas shop update ♥


it’s been a long while since i’ve done a shop update here
aaaand i hate to say it but Christmas in only a few weeks away…
i know i know 
i’m not ready either.
but hey at least i’m consistent 🙂

i’m headed to Queen Bee Market in Oceanside CA, in just 4 weeks so i’m staying pretty busy
but i’ve got a whole new line of things in my etsy shop for your handmade holiday list ♥
head on over, take a peek … and while you’re there use the code {IHEARTYOU20} for 20% off your purchase just for you bloggy peeps! 
(good through sunday night!)




wishing you speedy Christmas list tackling 
and gifts wrapped under the tree by December 1st. :):)
happy shopping!

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little shop update

last night i listed a bunch of fun wrapping supply kits – bits n pieces of crafty goodness
yarns, twines, ribbons, lace, papers (mostly vintage) all packed nice & neat into boxes and bags


i love to scour rummage sales during the warmer months 
(which aren’t very long here) (this winter has just about killed me) (SanDiego here i come)
i look for awesome supplies, fabrics, papers… 
really just about anything that’s vintage or just plain pretty. 
i have a few secret places i like to visit regularly, where i find lots of good stuff too.


some of the supplies i find gets used as packaging for my shop …
the rest gets put into pretty milk glass or baskets waiting to be put in grab boxes


i have family that comes to my rescue
when the washing ironing folding stuffing packing winding and wrapping 
all gets to be too much for just me 🙂

my craft room becomes a sunny place where we eat lunch, laugh, do homework or play trivia crack.  
it’s my happy place ♥



each one of these boxes comes with small amounts of mostly what you see here in these photos
but you can read the listing description for the specifics…





there are a few left if you love bits & pieces of little pretty things

craft, wrap and create to your little hearts content ♥
happy friday!



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a little shop update ♥


hello 🙂 just dropping in for a minute … i’m excited

so many of you were asking about my Stitching the States map pattern that i sell in my etsy shop, and i’ve gotten such great feedback, and lots of peeps are sharing their progress on instagram by using the hashtag #stitchingthestates

it’s been so fun to see everyone’s work! 
don’t forget to use the hash if you are on instagram, and if you purchased my pattern


i got a bunch of requests for some type of project kit …
something that would have everything you’d need to complete the project, 
all together in one box, wrapped up and delivered right to a doorstep.

so here it is! listed in my shop here
i’ll be putting these together over the next few weeks and shipping them out no later than december 12th … so hurry on over if you’re dying to get one of these in your mailbox… 
not sure how long they’ll last!


would be an awesome Christmas gift too … for grandma, mom or your best crafty girl.
just sayin.



 i shared this project at whatever craft weekend last month
i have pictures to share with you from that too …

hopefully i’ll be back in a couple days with a little insta-friday to get you up to speed.




much love ♥
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a little shop update ♥ stitch the states US map pattern


summer’s officially over here.
sad.
but some happy news!
that pattern i talked about a bunch of weeks ago??
that giant US map pattern??
i finally finished it and it’s listed 
as in as soon as you purchase it, you download it, you print it and you start! 
yay no waiting!


i’ve had a few questions about the pattern and some how-to’s once it’s downloaded …

this pattern is only for the outline of the map and each individual state just like the picture, and it’s to be made as you would make a counted cross-stitch. the actual stitch you are using is called a back stitch 
… it’s really simple.


i recommend making it on 14 count Aida cross-stitch material, that can be purchased at most craft stores. you can make it on smaller or larger count fabrics, but i cannot tell you what the dimensions would be (smaller count would actually make the finished piece bigger – larger count would make it smaller, think opposite) the finished piece on 14 count fabric is approx. 14″ wide x 10″ high and fits nicely into a large oval quilting hoop (that can be found in the quilting section at joanns)

as fas as how to “fill in” the states, that’s completely up to you… get creative!!
i filled them in using a simple straight stitch all the way across from one end to the other over & over until i got to the bottom of each state, that’s it. 

or you could could fill them in with just regular cross-stitch

the floss i used is called variegated pearl cottom floss by DMC that i also found at Joanns.
the DMC website has a color chart and a really cool video on how this specific floss is made in France, it’s pretty cool … but that has nothing to do with the pattern 🙂
just sayin. if you’re bored. an wanna watch it.



the pattern is also very large so it’s easier to see.
it’s spread out over 9 pages of counted cross stitch graph paper. once printed all nine pieces can be pieced together to get an idea of the layout… the arrows on the pattern make it easy to keep stitching when moving onto the next page while working on your canvas.


i think that’s it!
if you think of any other questions please feel free to leave them in the comments below 
and i’ll answer them as best i can! 

find me (@raisinguprubies) on instagram and you can keep up with my progress too!
and be sure to share your ig photos with me by using the #stitchingthestates hashtag!
hurry get started now! can’t wait to see all your work!