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an etsy shop feature … ♥


even though there’s still 6 weeks of summer left here in upstate
school is about to start for others …
wow, can’t even believe that!

school supplies have not surfaced to the top of my thought pool as of yet
but those wheels sure were churnin’ a few months ago
when i stumbled upon a etsy shop that i just fell in love with …




my sweet friend Shannon from Hustle Mama 
makes all kinds of loveliness in her shop!
for a good chunk of time now, i’ve been on the look out for reusable snack & 
sandwich bags for my girls lunches … 
i really, really am all about re-usable/washable anything when it comes to boxes & bags 
and at the end of the last school year, i decided it was something i wanted to invest in
for the start of the new one

take a peek of some of the happy she has in her shop …


happy acrylic straws! to go with her mason jar tumblers…



Mega Pack Rainbow assortment 20 bags- Party favors - class gifts- birthday - FREE US SHIPPING
washable! reusable rainbow colored snack bags … 
it doesn’t get any happier than this




the insides of the snack bags are moisture resistant nylon 
food-safe… no BPAs, or lead
awesome




now these mason jar tumblers, i heart {♥} very much
i have this one with the rainbow chevron sleeve & love it so much!
Shannon get an thumbs up in the rainbow happiness department 🙂
(everything is so much better with rainbow)




there’s a coupon code in her shop from today until August 2nd, just for you guys!
perfect chance to check a few things for the start of the school year 🙂

use the code “RUBIES” 
for 20% of your total purchase at checkout

you can also find her on facebook here
and on instagram here
i love etsy…
i love the opportunity it holds for those with a creative outlet 
to be able to sell what they love using the gifts they’ve been given … 
and i can’t pass up the opportunity to share about products that i love
or other shops that i love … just can’t do it. 


but really my most favorite part of the whole etsy experience
 … is by far the relationships i’ve built with other sellers and buyers
that have formed into sweet friendships
hop on over there today and tell Shannon hello from Rubies ♥

much love today ♥
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a little shop update and a winner … ♥

just here to announce a winner for the goody bag …
comment #8!
from Christina
“It’s hard to pick just one favorite! For vintage, I love Blissful Blooms 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/amysblissfulblooms
For handmade- I love yours! 
and also Lemonade Makin’ Mama (she’s on vacation right now)



Hope I win!”




well girl ya did!
look for an email from me!



if you follow me on Instagram these probably look familiar 🙂
i made these sunshine mason jar garlands for Whatever Craft Weekend a few weeks ago…
have you heard about this awesome weekend? 
Meg Duerksen hosts one weekend a month at her craft house 
and blesses 16 ladies to go and craft, eat, antique and just enjoy time together 
creating wonderful things… along with time to get away and renew their spirits
i think the whole thing is just the bomb.com … and you can go sign up!
and make a cup of tea … you’ll be there a while 🙂





re-created the same rainbow garlands and they’re listed in my shop
14 garlands total are currently listed
but not sure if i’ll make more before the summer is out 
but look for other mason jar garlands to be added to the shop soon.




these oh happy days are still available to purchase here






i’ve got big plans for the shop this fall! hopefully i can pull it all off 🙂
happy 4th everyone!


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ten things for thursday … ♥ etsy fav's

just poppin in to share ten of my favorite recent etsy finds 🙂
i own a few items from some of these shops, and i cannot even tell you what a joy it is to receive handmade items that i did not have to make!
and all wrapped up in pretty packages right in my little mailbox ♥


1 ♥ amyj * delightful   2 ♥ hhappys   
1 ♥ Katrin Art   2 ♥ lemon tree studio   
3 ♥ Bluebird & Violet   
4 ♥ chirp & bloom   5 ♥ Craftsquatch

do you shop etsy? 
a lot? 
a little?
do you have a favorite shop? i want to know!
leave a link in the comments – i’ll pick name next week
and send you a surprise goody bag from my shop ♥
hmmmm … wonder what i’ll put in it 🙂

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a shop update & a birthday cake … ♥

happy new week everyone ♥
i spent some time today in the studio 
working on a new mason jar garland 



and there’s a coupon code good now through sunday! (5-26)
SUMMERTIME20 
for 20% off your purchase
can be applied to any items in the shop





and thanks so much for supporting my little handmade business
i appreciate you all
🙂




my littlest little also had a birthday last week
got this cute cake bunting from here







we all had fun taking a little quiz about some of her favorite things
big sister got the most right 🙂





i also want to be more intentional about sending out birthday and special occasion cards
as in … i want to send them out… uh … on time
and to have the kids write thank you notes … i hope it will help teach appreciation & thankfulness
i hate that it’s a thing of the past
these cute kiddie thank you’s are from here






well that’s all for now!
happy shopping ♥

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shop re-opening & a giveaway! … ♥

this has been one crazy Monday!
posting this a little late but my etsy shop re-opened this morning
and things were hoppin’ 🙂

Here’s a few more pictures of some of the new goodies!




and there is a sweet giveaway goin’ on today! 


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head over there for a chance to win 2 surprise goody bags from 

happy winning! ♥
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i have a friend friday … ♥ Dondi from Little Deer Prints!

hey all!
been keepin’ my head just above water this week
getting ready for Monday!
took a break from 10 things thursday to share something else with you
… actually SOMEONE else!



my friend Dondi! from Little Dear Prints on etsy
she’s as sweet as pie and i am so so inspired by her talent & creativity!
we have different styles, yet so much the same … 
i think sometimes our crafty imaginations feed off of each-other!  heehee 🙂 
thanks girl! for the constant inspiration!
(she has another etsy shop too that’s just as cute… Dondalee’s)
find updates and new product info on her website here!


it’s no secret that i have a love for pretty paper goodies and all things packaging
 so when Dondi recently opened her second shop … 
i could not wait to see what she would fill it with!

…this girl does not disappoint.



it’s stocked with the cutest prints & stationery
a pretty-paper-obsessed person’s ever seen 
… take a peek ♥ 




Orange Fox Stickers- 24 Vintage Style Scalloped Fox Stickers




Apple Pie Baking Girl Recipe Cards- 15 Card Set- Vintage Style Recipe Cards


Kawaii Baby Animal Stickers- 24 Vintage Style Scalloped Animal Stickers


12 Vintage Style Birthday Deer Gift Tags- Retro Deer Party Tags


yes please Dondi. one of everything.
i love how she mixes things up with a little of each, vintage & kitsch
right up my alley … and we even have the same teal typewriter 🙂
girl after my own heart ♥




so make a cup of tea, and go spend some time with her pretty things 🙂 

wow! all this cuteness just has me in a tizzy … but be sure to come back Monday
for the re-opening of my shop AND for a fun giveaway surprise from both of us…
yee.haw.
!
🙂

happy weekend … see you Monday!




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a little bit of rambling & a shop update … ♥

coming back from vacation is always hard
going to bed late & sleeping in is waaay more fun than going to bed early & getting up early
🙂

i’ve been thinking a lot lately about time spent with my family
and how i can never get back any minute, day, year that goes by
so why do i waste?
striving to find balance in life 
i know it will never really be achieved
but i sure want to try to do the best i can
if that means, an early bedtime so i can get up earlier and have some time to be quiet, 
read, and reflect on what God has for me
if that means meal planning so we’re not eating cereal for dinner
if it means finding someone to help with the day to day of managing a household
and a small business 🙂
or if it means getting rid of all the clutter, and taking it down to basics, 
for a more simplified life…



…then that’s what i want to do
strive to do all of those things
not cause i want everything to be perfect
but because i want things to run smoothly
and i want our home to be peaceful
not perfect
but more peaceful … which seems to equate to more time
more time spent with my hubby
my girls
my Savior




i let my mind wander on this verse for a while
and made up a pretty printable version for you to have
a daily reminder of why we’re here, why we do what we do
over & over . every. single. day.





{just right click and save}
{graphics & special permission was given, to create this printable}
{courtesy of my gal pal Keren @ Free Pretty Things For You!}
{see her terms of use for all her freebies!}

so in the midst of all the post-vacation chaos this week
i’m trying to get back on track
back into the routine of things
and my mind is running at a thousand miles an hour
full to the brim with ideas for new product
that i want to get finished before next week
🙂

the shop re-opens on Monday!!
with all new inventory & a super fun giveaway!!
so don’t forget to come back and take a peek!
i’ll leave you with a few pics of what i’ve been up to today
(heehee)

taking lots n lots of pictures!

behind the scenes … take a look at my super duper fancy photo booth 🙂
keepin’ it real.

so excited to open shop with all new goodies
(and some old favorites 🙂

be back soon with some more details… happy tuesday night!
much love & gladness in my ♥

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dress garlands & a sweet friend … ♥

I have a friend ♥
Her name is Amy J.

she is sweeter than sweetness
you can read all about her and her sweet family
and see all of her wonderful graphic designs on her blog … and in her etsy shop
Delightful Distractions
and i know if i love her…
you’ll love her too
🙂
she happens to be the mastermind behind my bloggy blog design 🙂
and although our creative minds and tastes are in sync
she alone has been given a great & special gift
to create these cuter than cuteness hand drawn images 
that you see here and in my etsy shop

here are some of my Amy J. favorites ♥

i have a hard time narrowing it down when i’m looking through her prints
i just love them all ♥
and take a look at some of the free printables she has on her blog!



Amy’s also created these new paper doll inspired dresses 
exclusively designed for Rubies! lovingly made into garlands and listed in my etsy shop
paper doll inspired dress garlands







aren’t they sweet? 
what a great gift idea for a sweet little girl or a new baby on the way 
and personalized with a name & birth date
or with one of my most favorite verses ever…

“you are fearfully and wonderfully made” 
♥ psalm one-thirty nine. fourteen.
Amy has 4 beautiful children with another on the way…
stop over to say hello and tell her i sent ya ♥
i would love it if you did 🙂
i know she would too 🙂

…and since i get so excited about all this cute stuff
three of you will win dress garlands 
just leave a comment below!
i’ll use a random number generator thingy to choose names 
and announce the winner here on Monday 🙂

with much love & gladness in my heart!