Musette Bracelet GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Please give a good look at my newest guest giveaway, Musette.

Shannon, the creative mind behind Musette is obsessed with all things creative. She has a really, really hard time sticking with one thing. Right now her passion is making porcelain jewelry and other small objects but she's still addicted to her beads! Who knows what will show up in her shop - stay tuned to find out!

The giveaway is for the bracelet featured to the left. Aqua blue faux cinnabar is matched with four strands of copper cable chain. A very fun mix of color in a simple, easy to wear bracelet.



Measures 7 1/2 inches but can be adjusted upon request. The focal bead measures 1 1/2 x 3/4. Copper toggle closure.

This lovely light blue czech glass necklace to the right hangs from hand painted olive green filigree and copper chain. A wonderful color combination with lots of movement - sure to be eye catching and lots of fun to wear!

Measures 18 inches but can be adjusted upon request. Copper lobster claw clasp.

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This is a super long sexy necklace that is perfect for layering. Bumpy candy apple red vintage glass is strung from brass chain. Very vibrant and sure to be an eye catcher!

Measures 37 inches but can be adjusted upon request. No clasp is needed - just slip over your head!

As usual, if you would like a chance to win the aqua bracelet just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

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Rock Paper Scissors GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Personalizing is such a simple touch that can change something plain and boring into something unique and interesting.

RockPaperScissors offers personalized invitations, stationary, gift enclosures, calling cards, stamps and embossers, bookmarks, placemats, plates, wrapping paper and framed art.




And happily they are offering a $25 gift card to one lucky grosgrain reader who links to this post!

I especially loved their selection of personalized wrapping paper. I don't think I've ever seen anything else like it. See right photo and photo below.

Gift Wrap is sold by the sheet. Each sheet is 24" x 36". Custom gift wrap is packaged in a clear tube.

RockPaperScissors Invitations was started when founder Amy Hammond went looking for birth announcements for the upcoming birth of her triplets.
Unable to find anything she loved, she felt that there was something missing. So she set out to find fabulous paper things for triplets and triplet moms.

She was able to find some great stationery goodies for triplets but she also found even more great stationery and gift items that had nothing to do with triplets.

RockPaperScissors Invitations and Stationery has grown leaps and bounds since then(as well as the triplets!) They will be entering third grade this year! Wow!

RockPaperScissors's business is now only a small option of mutiples birth items but that portion is still very dear to their hearts.

I also loved these little place mats. This is such a great gift idea. And it would show that you put some thought into the gift and didn't get it last minute.

Part of what makes RockPaperScissors different from many stationery companies is that they are constantly looking for new and upcoming lines. They appreciate the underdog and recognize the budding artists.

They will always carry the lines that are classic and timeless, such as Stacy Claire Boyd, Dabney Lee and Checkerboard. However, they are always adding and searching for new up-and-comers. That is the fun of it...the quest!(Partly the type A personalility too!!!)

Here is an example of a personalized stamp that can be used for sealing envelopes among other creative uses.

They hope you enjoy the goodies on their web site. If you are looking for something and are not finding it, please email them.



RockPaperScissors Invitations and Stationery carries over 75 lines with more than 120 sample albums to browse through.

So enjoy! Have fun! Have a party!

Also check out their personalized wall art. Perfect for nurseries.

As usual, if you would like a chance to win this gift card just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.

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Flickr Favs of Saturdays

This is a really great flickr favs post chock full of giveaways!

Every girl needs a skirt for heading to the market; a market skirt with a pocket for fruit (and a stash of candy).

These are the perfect skirts for hanging out and sharing sodas with friends.

Okay, here's the best part, the skirts featured to the left are to be given away on Made.


Here's another giveaway heads up!


Flickr user Raegun saw these shorts on Katie Did and loved them. AS DID I! She made her own little pair and is giving them away on her blog RaeGun Ramblings.


Don't you just love the vintage fawn fabric?



Check out this adorable rickrack, patchwork skirt!

Pink and rickrack in the summer are divine:)

And be back tomorrow! I'll be posting some of the 20 simple skirts that Grosgrain readers have made!

These Photo flickr credits top to bottom: danawillard, Raegun, hexchenmarie.

Boojiboo Flirty Apron GUEST GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sometimes I really get into cooking. If I come across a recipe that excites me I go all out, buy $30 worth of ingredients, special serving dishes and go at it. For some reason or another this hasn't happened recently. But if I had one of these aprons by Boojiboo I think that would quickly change!


Oh aren't they the most darling?! Imagine your husband coming home to you cooking with one of these flirty feminine aprons on. I LOVE IT!


This giveaway is for any one of her many famous aprons in her store.


My favorite is the Maggie Vintage Inspired Pink Cupcake Full Apron pictured to the left. I love how it flares out and has the 'sweetest' retro design.



Boojiboo specializes in vintage inspired aprons for adults and children ( see below pic). The apron styles are all ORIGINAL Boojiboo designs, they make their own patterns to ensure a perfect fit, do not be fooled by imitations, make sure you own the original apron with the sweetheart neckline, flared skirt, and fitted bust!!!


They even have little aprons and reversible bibs for the little ones in retro prints.


If your purchase is for any special day, they will wrap it up and even include a little card, with your personal message! Just drop them a line or write it in 'message to seller' at checkout


All their products are original and handmade with love out of their tiny home. Their items will last you a LONG time. They take pride in their work, meaning no sloppy stitching, things are nice and ironed, and most of all, everything looks PRETTY!

Boojiboo is based out of the wonderful city of La Mirada. Boojiboo is run from their home, and everything you purchase is 100% handmade with love by them. If you would like to purchase from them, you can check out their online store or go to one of the many craft fairs they sell at.

They are a team of three, Boojiboo is the sewer but she gets lots of help from her two lovely daughters. They help her with custom orders, answering convos/emails, and listing as she claims she is technologically illiterate:) But she does the rest, including packing, shipping, and the funnest part of it, fabric shopping! She is a stay at home mom, so after the other household duties are taken care of, she has nothing to do but sew sew sew!

If you are interested in buying wholesale you can receive 20% off the item's listed price, with the minimum order being $200.00. You MUST contact Boojiboo BEFORE you order the aprons for the discount to apply.



The top of each aprons isn't just a flat piece, but has shape for a better fit. They've tested and made sure their aprons fit and look flattering on ANY body type, so rest-assured it will look good on you!


As usual, if you would like a chance to win an apron just link back to this post. If you have any questions see the "questions and answers" link to the right. If you use blogger just use the "create a link" link at the bottom of this post. If you don't use blogger, that's fine too. Just create a link on your page as you normally would and I will see it using Technorati.



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New Sponsor: Love Letters

What better way to decorate a blank wall than a custom or pre-designed removable piece of art?


If you are a renter, these are PERFECT since they leave no marks or holes.


Rebekah of Love Letters spends hours on each design, often designing it, taking a break from it, coming back to it and making more changes until it's just perfect! Her store is a marriage of her love of words/quotes/quips and creating. She loves knowing that the products she creates, whether a sign or a decal will become a part of a home.


Rebekah, a former TV News Reporter turned stay-at-home mom, left the TV biz in 2006 after her little girl was born and says that it was the best decision she has ever made!!!





Two years later, she had a little boy. She cherishes every moment with her kids... and they're busy moments! Her business keeps her occupied while the kids are sleeping and her husband is doing homework.


Says Rebekah, "I love, love, love to experiment. I think of things I would like, my friends would like, or that I think other people would like and I get to work creating. Most of my signs are painted, but some are decoupaged with paper, others are texturized and antiqued. Everyone's different. I try to please all palates :)"



Rebekah is also offering a special discount to all Grosgrain followers/lovers!


Says Rebekah, "All through the month of July I'm offering 20% off to Grosgrain-obsessed people, like myself :) Upon checkout, just type the word GROSGRAIN in the Message to Seller box. I'll reimburse the discount amount via Paypal immediately!"




The products in her shop are just a small sampling of what she has done or what she can do. She loves and welcomes custom orders. She's been so amazed by my customers' ideas. She loves working with them and then seeing the end product.


LOVE LETTERS signs and designs make GREAT gifts for any holiday, weddings, baby showers, birthdays, housewarming or just because.


If you need ideas for sayings or designs, Rebekah has plenty up her sleeve and would love to help!

New Sponsor: Skin Care Rx

With summer pretty much here, my trips to the drug store have definitely increased. Tanning lotion, bronzers, spf foundation, self-tanners, etc. If you want to get your lotions and potions online instead of driving down to the drug store, Skin Care Rx is a great place to look.


One unique feature about their company is that they employ several Master Estheticians that are available to help their online customers select the right product for their specific skin needs via phone five days a week, twelve hours a day.




Other helpful tips are also available including this week's article which applies to self-tanners, a topic that always leaves me hungery for more information. Which ones are streaky? Which ones are orange? How much is too much?


You can shop by skin type, brand or condition of your skin.




Skin Care Rx carries many beauty brands such as: Obagi, Jane Iredale, and Clarisonic. They are also determined to give you the highest quality products at a competitive price. In fact, They're so confident in their prices, that they're willing to offer a 115% price-match guarantee to keep you shopping with them.


Skin Care Rx also offers free shipping over orders of $49.

Flickr Favs of Saturdays

I know I missed a Saturday last week. Shame on me! I'm sorry. I wasn't feeling very well and the house was messy. Whenever I those two combine the fallout is devestating.


But it looks like Grosgrain's flickr users have been busy and productive! Look at this sweet little top by An Art Nest. I love the little collar detail. If you look close it sticks up from the shirt. And the big red buttons are the perfect touch.













Take a look at liliashp's little lemonade dress.


I have my mind set to try a smocking project. I'm just waiting for the right one to come along.


This little yellow picnic patterned dress is perfect for summer!









I just had to post ohsohappytogether's adorable peak-a-boo frock! I fell head over heals for the play of patterns. The little head scarf was the perfect touch! Why can't they sell stuff like this in stores?!


As for me, I have a big weekend ahead of me. Molly's "official" second birthday was yesterday and we are having a small party for her on Monday. Just family, no big show. But I am so far behind. I'm hoping it will magically come together in the end.


I had envisioned making matching frocks for my girls to match a theme but I don't know if I will be able to do everything in time. You know how last minute things go.


The weather also sucks! It's the summer solstice and everything is cold, wet and grey. Not very inspiring:(


Fortunately I have my Grosgrain flickr group for some inspiration;)