Posts Tagged ‘the tomkat studio’

as we head into Thanksgiving …

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

{ black friday }

I just wanted to let you know that YES – We will be having a sale this Friday. Black Friday. 24 hours of Project Life goodness … for less. Project Life Core Kits (Amber Edition + Turquoise Edition) will be 20% off. Everything else in stock is 10% off. All Becky Higgins products are available on Amazon and the prices will be automatically reduced for the 24 hours on Black Friday, starting at 12 midnight EST. (U.S. only.)

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{ meet our team }

We are so grateful for every partnership and alliance that we have here at Becky Higgins LLC. As our little company continues to grow – with abundant opportunities to grow even more, we have recently added a couple more people to help us with our endeavors. I really feel like we have an actual company “team” now. We are small, but we work hard. Every one of us is very dedicated to our families, first and foremost. We are also dedicated to doing our very best to carry out our mission, which is to help simplify the process of memory-keeping and to inspire you to cultivate a good life. I would love to introduce you those key people behind the scenes. Say hello to the team, and you can get to know them a little too!

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{ welcome our newest creative team members }

We are so pleased to announce that Ali Edwards + Loni Stevens are now a part of our 2012 Creative Team! We are thrilled that they’re both on-board with regularly sharing their Project Life pages throughout the coming year. I know many of you have already been inspired by what Ali has been sharing on a weekly basis in 2011. I am forever grateful for the influence that she has had – and continues to have – on spreading the Project Life love. You’re going to love Loni’s style too! She’s a talented photographer and great documenter of life. Get to know them both here.

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{ digi winners }

The excitement over our Project Life designs becoming available on JessicaSprague.com is so much fun! We are pleased to tell two of you that you have been randomly selected to win the full collection of any Project Life edition that you choose. Congratulations to Sarah W. in Colorado Springs, Colorado and Karen in Whitburn, Scotland. You ladies can email kari@jessicasprague.com and let her know which collection you’d prefer – Original, Amber, Turquoise, Cobalt, or Clementine.

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{ holiday cards }

Just in case you missed it earlier, I just wanted to throw out a little reminder that we have free (and adorable!) holiday card templates. Tis the season to be thinking about this.

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{ video contest }

Speaking of reminders, there are only 5 days left until the deadline! We have a little twist on this years’ 12 Videos of Christmas. We invite you to be a part of this year’s video series and this holiday weekend seems to be a great time to pull together a video submission, doesn’t it?

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{ gift guide }

Our friends at The TomKat Studio have put together a very fun Holiday Gift Guide loaded with great gift ideas for your best girlfriend, the guy in your life, teens, pet lovers, organizers, etc. They even included me as one of their featured product recommenders (is that a word?).

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{ thanksgiving }

My parents are in town visiting us this week (which means we’re eating a lot of Mom’s chocolate chip cookies). We are very grateful to be spending time with family and friends. We are also so very grateful to you, our devoted friends/readers/customers. Thank you for your enthusiasm and loyalty.

Most of all, I’m so thankful that most of you are committed to documenting life and recording your story. That’s just the coolest thing ever and I love you for it.

See you on Black Friday!

 

giveaway: the tomkat studio

Thursday, October 27th, 2011

The TomKat Studio is always serving up fabulous party inspiration and they would like to giveaway one of each of their new party crafting supplies (you can see them here) and a $50 shop credit. More specifically …

2″ Scallop Circle Punch
2.25″ Circle Punch
Flourish Punch
Circle Cutter & Glass Mat
$50 Shop Credit towards Printable Party Designs

This is a $147 retail value.

Holy smokes! Want a chance to win? You know the drill. Leave your first + last name + city + state/country.

 

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.