Spell It Out craziness

Business at Spell It Out has been crazy this month. At the beginning of the month I launched my line of vinyl chalkboards. I hoped they would do well but wasn't expecting the amount of coverage I got regarding them. I have been featured on two major design blogs and have sent chalkboards as far as Australia - all in a month!

I want to thank all of you that have been supportive in this venture. But most of all I want to express my thanks to Jon. Although I have personally told him on many occasions that I appreciate all of his help, designing and support in this business - all of you should know as well.

I hope the success of SIO continues and that Needle and Pin Productions is just as successful.

All updates, media highlights and product releases for Spell It Out can be found at the SIO blog.

The Muddy Moose

I held a giveaway on my blog this past weekend and this Etsy seller entered. From there I took a look at her stuff and it's marvelous! Best of all is that she makes and sells bath bombs. If you haven't ever used a bath bomb, you are missing out. I first encountered these marvelous items about 7 years ago when I was sent to Vancouver Canada and encountered the Lush store.

But ignore I mentioned Lush, because The Muddy Moose has handmade soaps, lotions and bath bombs just like Lush but for LESS! And, it gets even better. The Muddy Moose has a blog giveaway this week where they are giving away 2 gift baskets full of their goodies!

Check out their blog to enter into the contest. Then go to their Etsy store to check out their goods!

A girl can never have too much...

There are a lot of things that a girl can never have too much of. One thing is good makeup. A couple of years ago I switch from regular eyeshadow to using pigments. I absolutely love them! So when I came across this Etsy seller, CalypsoMineralBeauty, I fell in love. She sells eyeshadow pigments and they are mineral which has all sort of other added benefits. Mineral Makeup doesn't have as many ingredients as drugstore makeups and it has even been said it has healing properties. Mineral Makeup is also claimed to have natural SPF protection which protects you from harmful UVA and UVB rays.

Well enough with the gabbing and on to the makeup!

(images from CalypsoMineralBeauty)

All of these colors are currently listed in her Etsy shop, along with tons of other goodies. I strongly encourage you to check her out!

Chalkboard Giveaway!!

For the first time ever I am having a chalkboard giveaway on the Spell It Out blog. Go check it out and enter to win a free chalkboard!

New Chalkboards!

Check out the Spell It Out blog for new chalkboard designs!

Sassy on a budget

Although I have no room for new furniture I find that I look at new pieces all of the time. Recently I was browsing on the Target website and was surprised to find some really cute and stylish pieces of furniture, but for a budget price.

This last piece, the ottoman, totally reminds me of a print that you would find on your grandma's couch. But I totally love it. Not only is it a small, out of the way seating option, it also doubles as storage.

Now I just need to get a bigger house so I can buy more furniture.

Studio 5

I was on the Studio 5 show this morning, and it was a blast. Everyone there was super nice and although I was a little nervous I think I did a good job. As I am writing this the video from today is not up on the Studio 5 site yet, but it should be by tomorrow and you can find it here.

MIA

I've been MIA trying to prepare for tomorrow and getting my chalkboard orders mailed. I will have new posts tomorrow.

I am going to be on TV

This coming Wednesday, Feb. 18th, I am going to be on Ksl's Studio 5. I was contacted over the weekend by Brooke Walker who asked if I would be on the show and have my Needle & Pin Production felt cases highlighted. Apparently, they had been brought to her attention from someone she knows; she thought they were cute and wanted to have them on the show. There will be some other local business owners and their products also highlighted during the segment.

The show starts at 11 am on channel 5. I am super nervous. Wish me luck!

Elements of Style

Check it out - Spell It Out's chalkboards have been featured on the Elements of Style blog.

http://www.elementsofstyleblog.com/2009/02/spell-it-out.html

Valentine's Day

UPDATE: All arrangements available through the open house have been sold out!

Girls - I am sure you are all aware that Saturday is Valentines Day. However, your hunnies may not have even had the thought cross their minds. Well, I have the solution for everyone. Emberlily Design is having a Valentines Day Open House. If you don't already know what Emberlily Design is, let me fill you in. Emberlily Design is the most wonderful, local flower design business and it's owned and operated by my dearest friend Hollee.

Check out her website to see her Valentine Day specials (available for delivery or pickup) or drop by the Open House to pick up an arrangement for your sweetie. The Open House will also have other gifts, in addition to flowers, available for purchase.

Time and Place
Start Time: Friday, February 13, 2009 at 2:00pm
End Time: Saturday, February 14, 2009 at 5:00pm

Location:
Emberlily Design Studio
124 E 7660 S
Midvale, UT

801-633-2495

Spring

I am pretty sure I am ready for the snow to be gone and spring to come. Anyone else?

You Can Call Me Chris

Christina at You Can Call Me Chris is doing a Valentine's Day giveaway. Hop over to her blog and check out her cards. Leave a comment for her and you can be entered into the contest. The winner will be announced tomorrow morning so there isn't much time to enter.

(Photo from "You Can Call Me Chris")
Also check out her Etsy store christinawilliams.etsy.com

Vinyl Chalkboards

The wait is finally over! My big announcement is that Spell It Out has newly designed (thanks Jon) vinyl chalkboards. I am super excited about these. As I have mentioned to a few of you I have been wanting to change the direction of Spell It Out a little. I will still offer vinyl letting and such, but I wanted to start offering some fabulous home decor items. This is the first of many things to come. In this post I am highlighting the first home decor chalkboards we have to offer.

The Victorian

The Ribbon

The Martha

The Crest

(The Crest is available as a solid or with element trim. Both styles seen above)

Each of these frames is available through the Spell It Out Etsy Store. Please note this is a different Etsy store than the Needle & Pin Productions. Also, we will have different home decor and styles for children in the coming weeks. You can always check in on what's new at the Spell It Out blog.

Teaser

Chalk
If you don't already have some, you might want to go to the store to pick it up.
You are going to need it.

Stay tuned.

Allure, Glamour and Lucky

Hey Ladies,

Condé Nast is running a promotion right now where you can get subscriptions to Allure, Glamour and Lucky for $9.97 a year plus a free bag. If you read any of these magazines, even if it's just picking it up at the checkstand, this subscription basically pays for itself since each of these magazines is usually $4.99 or so an issue. To subscribe go to the following links for each magazine.

Allure

Glamour

Lucky

100th post!

Yay! It's my 100th post. I am just going to take a quick moment to let you all know that I am working on some brand new vinyl designs and hope to have them posted in the Spell It Out Etsy store before the end of the week. It's something new and original and I am hoping you all will love it.

Be sure to check back. I am super excited about these!