Posts Tagged ‘the creative connection’

giveaway: tcc goodies

Friday, September 23rd, 2011

You know I love you, right? Seriously. David and I talk often of you (readers, customers, friends). We are so grateful for such loyalty and kindness and support that oozes from you. And I talked about that in my keynote presentation last week. YOU are why I do what I do.

On that note … There were many generous sponsors at The Creative Connection. Anyone who merely showed up and attended the conference was given lots & lots of goodies. Well, guess what? David attended with me. And while I enjoy all the fun stuff, David is, well … not quite as interested. And I certainly don’t need two of everything. So you know what that means? We decided to lug it all home so that we could give it all away to one of you! What you see here is just some of the stuff.

Leave your first name + city + state for a chance to win. U.S. address only.

For the record, I’m feeling pretty fun right now. A video + 2 giveaways in one week? Dang. I am like one big party. But I assure you that while you see just the fun side of things, there is a lot of hard work happening behind the scenes. More projects and products in the works. Exciting stuff.

Oh, and we have 2 winners from yesterday’s Bel Kai giveaway. Congratulations to Lisa W. in Petersburg, Michigan and Lee D. in Florence, South Carolina! You can both email customerservice@belkaidesigns.com and they will hook you up!

Have a great weekend, everyone.

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monday randoms

Monday, July 25th, 2011

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I have randomly selected 3 winners from Friday’s giveaway to each receive a Bundle of Basics, which includes one of our Project Life binders (Turquoise or Amber — your choice), 4 packages of Photo Pocket Pages, and 2 boxes of journaling Cards — all of which can be found here.

Congratulations to the following readers! Please email projectlife@beckyhiggins.com and I’ll hook you up.

1. Judy in Westminister, Colorado

2. Joni in Appleton, Wisconsin

3. Andrea in Centreville, Virginia (Your friend Elizabeth in Brisbane is paying it forward by entering your name. Hooray for super sweet friends!)

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There are new readers popping up here all the time, and many of you are hearing about Project Life and want to get in on that action. I’m so glad you’re here! Please visit our Products page to learn more, watch a video, see the latest update on when we’re getting more in stock, and see what other products are coming soon.

Thank you everyone, for your patience on us having more products available. We have been working very, very hard to revise + update our packaging and some product details, to make everything the very best for you. We are right around the corner from being able to share sneak peeks and more information on the Fall releases, including the new 2012 Project Life designs.

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If you’re interested in learning more about The Creative Connection event, their website is full of information and speakers and classes. It looks to be pretty remarkable. I hope to meet some of you there!

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My dear friend Lydia sent us a couple of these cups and I’m in love.

It’s our new favorite cup for sure and I’m even finding that I’m drinking more water … because of the cup. I’m serious. It’s a hard plastic with a twist-on lid and a straw that doesn’t fall out (or otherwise come about by a certain two-year-old in our home). The Cool Gear website has a long list of stores that carry their products so check that out. I did notice a similar product at Target the other day.

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This Miracle Heel Stick has been one of my favorite Summer products. I found it at WalMart, but it’s also on Amazon.

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i got out.

Monday, April 11th, 2011

I spent this past Saturday at Creative Estates. Met some remarkable women.

Shelly of The House of Smith’s and Megan of Brassy Apple.

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Laura of Laura Winslow Photography, my sweet friend Wendy, Toni & Kim with The TomKat Studio.

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I was part of a panel discussion with Becki of Whippy Cake, Megan of Brassy Apple, and Melanie of Above All Fabric (we couldn’t find her for this photo opportunity).

I am stoked that we got to discuss and share ideas on the topic of “balancing it all” … family, business, everything. But my absolutely favorite part of the experience was meeting so many really terrific and genuine women who are in a similar camp. The camp called … My family is #1 no matter what. I also love having a business because I care deeply about what I have to share. They get it. I get them. It was a beautiful thing and I’m grateful for the experience.

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{ behind-the-scenes }

I looked a little extra dolled-up than I normally do. My magic trick? It’s a little pill called … Becki Crosby. When she asked if I would let her do my hair & makeup for the day … I was like … umm. Are you kidding me?

Yes. I suppose I would be stoked about that.

I hung out in her bathroom early in the morning and she went for sassy. Sassy with the hair …

And sassy with the makeup …

And our new BFF Megan was with us as we chatted and laughed and geared up for the day. She also happens to know what she’s doing with a camera (thanks for documenting the makeover Megan!).

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{ the creative connection }

There is another conference coming up in September — The Creative Connection and are you thinking what I’m thinking? I’m going to need that magic Becki pill there too.

I have been invited to be a keynote speaker with the ever-marvelous Stacy Julian. I am honored. Surprised. Humbled. A little nervous. And thrilled to be side-by-side with my dear friend Stacy. I have so much adoration and respect for this woman that I met “back in the day”. I was probably 14. Well, not quite. But I was a baby in this industry when it was all becoming an “industry” and we did meet very early on. Super excited to team up with her. Thinking I might strategically chicken out at the last minute and just let her run with it. You’ll be great, Stacy.

Anyway — be sure to check out The Creative Connection Event if you have any interest at all in the handmade market, running a small business, social media, and even food. This is for creative and passionate women. I’m pretty sure it’s going to be pretty incredible. Registration is opening soon.

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