Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving.  I have been enjoying the last few days with my dad in town.  He decided to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Cali with us and will be here until another week after.  It is so nice to have mom and dad here together.  In between trying to entertain and be hostess because I really want my dad to have a nice time, I have been busy getting things ready for my very first Black Friday sale.  I am so over joyed with all of the love and support that I have received.  "Pretties by Alease"  is up and running  thanks to all of you!  So, I would like to so my gratitude by having my very first sale.  The sale will be begin NOW  until 11:59 pm  Friday evening.  Everything in the store will be 15% off with a $5.00 minimum purchase.  Thanks so much for shopping my store.  Alease

The winner is......

Congratulations VeronicaA!!  You have won the giveaway.  Please pm me your address so that I can send your prize package out right away.  Thanks everyone for playing along and stopping by  my new Etsy shop.  I am looking forward to listing more pretties for sale.  Congrats again Veronica!!

Etsy store update and giveaway!

Well, I spent the day listing new items in my etsy shop like this beautiful white trim with pink polka dots.  It was a lot of work, but I am happy with the progress I am making.  I also did an introduction video on my YT channel.  That video can be found in my video feed on the side bar.  Thanks so much to everyone that has left me a sweet comment and/or has made a purchase.  So, to kick off the opening of my Etsy store, I have decided to do a surprise giveaway.  Leave a comment on this post and your name will be entered to win some pretties from my store.  So excited to see what God has in store.  https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheStampinRooster?ref=si_shop

Etsy store now OPEN!!!

Today I was able to spend a good chunk of my day listing the first items on my etsy store. It is currently called TheStampinRooster, but hopefully soon it will be changed to Pretties by Alease.  I am waiting to hear back from Etsy.    I was so happy and I am thrilled with how it looks.  I have it posted in the sidebar now here on my blog.  Take a minute to visit my shop.  You may find a pretty or two to buy.  Thanks so much!!!  There is more to come so stay tuned!!

And the winner is...

Hey everyone!  So sorry I am late announcing the winner of the rosette embellishments.  I had a wonerful day with hubby, but was not expecting to be gone so  long so I have just now chosen a winner and CONGRATULATIONS to...... kdnkdd.  Please personal messge me your address and I will mail out your pretties to you first thing on Monday.  Thanks for playing along everyone and leaving such nice, sweet comments on my blog.  I really appreciate each one of you.  Look out for more giveways to come.

Pretty Rosette Embellies!

I just love how these rosettes look.  The other night I decided to pull out my Tim Holtz rosette die and make some pretty embellishments to have on hand and I just love the way they look.  They are so glittery and so very shabby!  I used the kid's creatology glitter that you can purchase at Michael's.  It's a large jar that cost about $5, but can be purchased for less with a coupon.  Some of the rosettes are just the bottom layer, but I like it best with the large rosette topped off with the smaller one.  I used some flowers from my stash along with a little seam binding on some.  Don't you just love how sparkly they are. Leave a comment for a chance to win some of these beautiful rosettes.  Winner will be announced on Saturday.

Farm Fresh Friday Sketch Challenge

Here is my entry for this week's Farm Fresh Friday Sketch Challenge.  A couple of weeks ago, I won the Garden Variety Tuesday random giveaway and received this gorgeous digi: Cheeky Fairy.  I think this my new favorite.  I decided to finally use her for this week's challenge and I think she looks perfect on this card.  Thanks so much for stopping by and leave a comment if you wish.
http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/2013/10/farm-fresh-friday-sketch.html