Friday, June 13, 2014

Checking In and Update

Hi everyone!  I know it's been since the beginning of the year since I last posted here.  I've busy with birthing classes, baby showers, holidays, and family visiting.  All of my showers (between Portland, Seattle, work, and my crafting group) turned out fabulous and we're so grateful for all the stuff we've received so far.  We installed the car seats and while my in-laws were here visiting for Memorial Day weekend, we pretty much got the nursery done.  There's just a few more things I'd like to get from Target and we still need to paint our rocking chair. Otherwise, we're pretty much ready for the baby. :)


Overall, Bean is doing great and I'm doing okay.  Today, I am 36 weeks and I'm super uncomfortable.  I still have a lot of rib pain on my right side, as Bean is pushed up on that side.  But at my last ultrasound at Week 34, he is head down and doing wonderful.  Still a boy and still only having one baby, lol.  Of course they were teasing, but I was curious how often nowadays does someone come in at 34 weeks and finds out it's twins?!?  I would think it doesn't happen that often since they do ultrasounds so often now.  But my doctor says it does still happen!


We finished our birthing classes at the end of May and I only have a few more weeks of work left at my day job before I go on leave.  Since I've been so uncomfortable, I also haven't been sleeping well.  But luckily, I've been able to use that time to be productive and do stuff around the house.


I've also been nesting and cleaning.  I've already washed all of Bean's clothes and stuff so I won't have to worry about it later. I know it's a risk since I don't really know what size he'll be when he comes out...but I'd just feel better already having stuff...even if he only wears his new born sized stuff once, lol.


This pregnancy definitely has been a whirlwind for me...first with all the morning sickness and now with all the uncomfortableness and rib pain.  I'm glad to almost be done and I know Bean will be here before we know it.   I truly appreciate all of the patience, love, and support I've gotten this year during all of this.  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! 

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Closing The Store for Awhile

I'm so excited to finally share with you all that I'm pregnant!  I am currently almost 14 weeks and I am due in early July.  Unfortunately, I've been suffering from severe morning sickness these past couple of months.  I am continuously nausea and have been throwing up.  This is why I haven't been around for anything or have been doing anything.  Though I haven't been well, I am happy to say that baby is doing just great!

Though it's been a hard decision for me to make, I have decided to take a break from SCRS this coming year.  The site, Facebook page, and blog, will all still be open and up.  But I will not be selling product out of the store this year.  I hope to re-open the store for purchases in 2015. 

Most of you know that I run this business pretty much by myself, on top of working a full time Corporate job.  Though Brent has been a good sport at cutting rubber for me, it's still me who runs my design team, the blog, website, Facebook page, orders, packaging, customer service, and everything else.  This is my first pregnancy and it's been quite rough for me.  To be fair to everyone, I can't keep up and provide a high level of service. 

I do want to truly thank everyone though for all the love and support you've given to me and my company.  I've made such wonderful friends and I couldn't of asked for a better group of ladies who have been on all of my design teams.  Without you all, I would of never been able to jump into one of my dreams, and I really do appreciate it. 


We wish you all a great year for 2014 and look forward to seeing you in the future.  Though I won't be actively posting on here, as always, if anyone needs anything, they are more than welcome to email me at sparklingapple17@hotmail.com or message me on Facebook.  Thanks again for everything!

If you'd like to see more personal updates, my personal blog is http://sparklecreations.blogspot.com

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Release Day and November 2013 Previews - Mailbox Josh

Sorry for such a huge delay!  I've been very ill this last week and wasn't able to get everything done before the release.  I apologize and thanks for hanging in there with me!

This release is also special, as this image was made for Operation Write Home.  For every Mailbox Josh and Laptop Lucy stamp that is purchased, part of the proceeds will be donated to OWH!   I will have a fun video to share with you all soon from Sandy and her fun creation made with Mailbox Josh.
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Hi everyone and welcome to our November RELEASE DAY!  All new stamps are now available to buy from the SCRS store! Click here or above on the Buy Stamps link to start shopping now. We are also previewing Mailbox Josh today who comes with 3 darling sentiments:


Sparkle is giving away a Mailbox Josh rubber stamp to one lucky hopper! We have hidden this stamp somewhere along the hop, so for a chance to WIN be sure to visit and comment on ALL of the designers' Mailbox Josh blog posts (listed below). You have until midnight EST tonight to comment.


I hope you enjoy our new release!

Monday, November 18, 2013

scrs challenge 118 - week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #118!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 12/1/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is an inspiration challenge:


A closer look at the inspiration:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC118 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #118 is Sunday, December 1 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

November 2013 Previews - Crafting Emily

Hi everyone and welcome to the first day of our November previews!  Today we are excited to show you Crafting Emily who comes with some fabulous sentiments. All new stamps will be available to buy tomorrow, Saturday, November 16, 2013.


Sparkle is giving away a Crafting Emily rubber stamp to one lucky hopper! We have hidden this stamp somewhere along the hop, so for a chance to WIN, be sure to visit and comment on ALL of the designers' Crafting Emily blog posts (listed below). You have until midnight EST tonight to comment.


I hope you all have a great Friday! We'll be back tomorrow for release day!

Monday, November 4, 2013

scrs challenge 117 - week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #117!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 11/17/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is to use felt on your card:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC117 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #117 is Sunday, November 17 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Monday, October 28, 2013

scrs challenge 116 - week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #116!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 11/3/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is to make a center or side-step card:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

Danielle Lounds

Joni Wilson

Sparkle Smith

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC116 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #116 is Sunday, November 3 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Monday, October 21, 2013

scrs challenge 116 - week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #116!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 11/3/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is to make a center or side-step card:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

Debbie Pamment

Kim Yu

Suzanne Bier

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC116 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #116 is Sunday, November 3 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Monday, October 14, 2013

scrs challenge 115 - week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #115!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 10/20/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is a sketch challenge:


 A closer look at the sketch:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

Danielle Lounds

Joni Wilson

Sparkle Smith

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC115 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #115 is Sunday, October 20  @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

Monday, October 7, 2013

scrs challenge 115 - week 1

Welcome to Week 1 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #115!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 10/20/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is a sketch challenge:


 A closer look at the sketch:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Winner of Challenges 113-114
Thank you so much to all those who entered our last 2 challenges! The randomly chosen winner of challenges 113 & 114 who wins a SCRS rubber stamp is Ruby! Congratulations! Please email us at sparklecreationsrubberstamps@live.com so that your prize can be mailed out as soon as possible.


Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC115 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #115 is Sunday, October 20 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

OWH Blog Hop Winner

Thank you to everyone who visited the blogs of the fantastic OWH blog hop and left such wonderful comments. Without further ado, here is the lucky randomly-drawn winner of Pink Ribbon Emily.

Paula
Congratulations!  Please email Sparkle at sparklecreationsrubberstamps@live.com with "OWH Blog Hop Winner" as the email subject. Be sure to include your full mailing address together with the name of the stamp you have won, so that your prize can be mailed out to you as soon as possible. Thank you!

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Operation Write Home World Card Making Day Blog Hop and Tea Set Rin Thank You Card

Welcome to the OWH World Card Making Day Blog Hop!  To start at the beginning of the hop from the OWH blog, please click here or on the banner below. 


Today I am participating twice in the blog hop, once as my business and once as a crafter. :)  I decided to use Sketch #191 and used Tea Set Rin to make this fun thank you card.  I love how elegant this card turned out!


I will be donating part of my sale proceeds to OWH and to American Cancer Society, as it's also Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  I hope that you will come and help me support these great causes this month.  Click here or above on the Buy Stamps link to start shopping!


I am also giving away a Pink Ribbon Emily stamp away, so please don't forget to leave a comment!  The winner of the stamp will be announced on Monday.


I hope you all have a lovely weekend and enjoy the hop! 

Monday, September 30, 2013

scrs challenge 114 - week 2

Welcome to Week 2 of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #114!

We appreciate you taking the time to join our challenge and look forward to seeing your creations each week. You have until Sunday, 10/6/13 @ 9 PM PST to play along with our current challenge which is a double embossing challenge:


Our challenge is open to all players. Every 2 challenges (4 weeks) a random winner will be chosen, and the winner will receive a SCRS rubber stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a Sparkle Creations image on your creation. Most importantly, have fun! We can't wait to see your creations!

Finally, here is some inspiration from our designers (please click on each designer's name to be directed to her blog for more project details):

Danielle Lounds

Sparkle Smith

To play along in our challenge, upload a photo of your project and provide a direct link in the linky widget at the bottom of this SCRS post. If for any reason the linky isn't there, please add a link to your challenge creation in the comments below. If you use an online gallery (e.g. Splitcoast), please also use the keywords SCRSC114 and SparkleCreations (no spaces). If you have a Facebook account and are a fan of Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps, you can also upload there. Deadline for challenge #114 is Sunday, October 6 @ 9 PM PST.

I hope you all have a great Tuesday!

 
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