Magical Happenings

Disneyworld really IS the most MAGICAL PLACE ON EARTH! I had a wonderful vacation.. and guess what.. I'M GETTING MARRIED! Jason and I got engaged on 6/18. He proposed at a cuban restaurant in Downtown Disney. He let me pick out my own engagement ring, I picked a 3 stone diamond. It represents your past, present, and future. Jason and I met when we were kids, so I think it truly fits our story!

I met Evan for the first time and it was amazing! I love that little man!
PICTURES!

Dogs, Vacation, Sales..

We found a sitter for the dogs! Yay! Jason's sister is going to take them to her house while we are on vacation. We had a play date yesterday with her dogs.. (she has four pups) There was some growling and dominance issues, but in the end.. they got along really well. I'd never seen my Chloe girl act dominant before. It was weird!

Anyway, I'm off to do some shopping! Going to buy some Crocs for Jason and then we are going to his parents place to pick up some extra luggage for our trip!

OH!! I've had a record week in sales!! I sold 10 books in the last 7 days! Just when my business starts to take off, I'm going on vacation. Go Figure!

Blanket

I've always wanted to make an afghan or some sort of blanket but I was never taught how to knit or crochet and I just figured I wouldn't have the patience for it. Well, I bought a crochet needle this weekend and some yarn and I watched a Youtube video on how to do a double loop stitch(i think that's what it is called) anyway, I LOVE IT! It's really relaxing :) I had to put a halt on the books and stuff for the next couple weeks because of my upcoming vacation and I figured I needed SOMETHING to do.

This blanket is for my nephew Evan. I will be meeting him for the first time in exactly ONE WEEK! I can't wait! I hope I can finish this blanket in time. Here's what I've got so far.. just started this today.

Love Me Some Lip Balm!

I was in the FS rooms the other night and ParadiseSunrise was up! I know I shouldn't be spending money before my big vacation, but everyone started saying how much they loved her lip balm.. I reached a hand up to my chapped lips and that was it! I was like a hunter on the prowl for the "Cart" button. I had to buy some, and I don't regret it at all!! I've never had lip balm that actually stays on for a long time and I put it on an hour ago and my lips still feeel silky! I ordered the "Strawberry Cocoa Lip Smoothie" but she included a free gift! Chocolate Espresso Lip Smoothie! CHOCOLATE?! ESPRESSO?! YES!!!!!!!!! I just looked in her shop again, and now she has Cheesecake Lip Smoothie! I'm gonna order some of that when I get back from vacation. Thanks to ParadiseSunrise, now I'm not going to have chapped lips in all my vacation photos! YAY!
Check out her shop:
http://paradisesunrise.etsy.com
She also offers soaps and lotions! I'm definetely becoming a regular customer. Did I mention her prices are extremely affordable?? I can't say it enough.. go buy from her!
http://paradisesunrise.etsy.com
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Sitters

I've been so busy this week! I went in early to work yesterday to pick up an extra hour of overtime. I had planned to do that all week but I just don't have it in me. I'm exhausted! But anyway, I'm super excited for our vacation plans. The day is coming and I can't wait.

Unfortunately, I still haven't found a permanent pet sitter for our dog babies. :( I'm left with a dilema. Jason's sister said she would come by and look in on them a couple times a day while we are gone.. feed and water, play, let them out.. but then once she leaves, they will be alone again. They have seperation anxiety and we crate them when we're at work. I just don't want them to spend almost our entire vacation in a crate! But if I leave them in the house, they will destroy EVERYTHING. I already have two holes in my couch, not to mention where they've started biting on one of my walls. Ugh!


My co-worker has 3 dogs and she agreed to meet with me this weekend for a doggie introduction, and if it goes well, she said our dogs can stay at her house for 5 of the days that we are gone. THAT HELPS A LOT! Jason is going to talk to his sister today and see if she will take them to her house while we're on our trip, if not.. I'll take my co-worker up on her offer.. if the introduction doesn't work out, I'm gonna have to pay a pet sitter, and that will cost me $400.00 *sigh*

Going on Vacation

In less than two weeks, I will be going to Florida for 9 fun-filled days at Disneyworld! COULD I BE MORE EXCITED?!! Absolutely Not! I can't wait!!! This is my first real vacation to anywhere and I get to spend it with the people I love most! Anyway, I will stop all eBay auctions on 6/9/09, and my Etsy Store will be closed from June 9th to June 21st. I will be back, so please don't forget about me :)

♪ ♫ "When you wish upon a star.. makes no difference who you are.." ♪ ♫

Total Sales

As of today, I have 22 total sales in two months! That is fantastic!!! I have:
15 sales on eBay
05 sales on Etsy
02 sales to friends

I couldn't be happier! Thanks to all my friends and family that have helped me get this going. It's an exciting venture for me! Thank you!

Another Custom Order

I'm rockin with the custom orders! Here's another one.. huge wedding guest book with tons of cardstock and room for over 300 people to sign!! This book is wrapped in Amy Butler's Lotus collection.

Custom Order

I love custom orders! I just made this book for Natalie & Greg. Their wedding colors are cream, brown, and purple. She chose this cover and ribbon style after seeing them on my website: www.getsillay.com
I will customize any kind of book;
Baby, Birthday, Wedding, Journal, Photo Album.. you name it!

MaddEm

I ordered these beautiful earrings from MaddEm and I got them today. She sent them out super fast! Aren't they cute?? They kind of remind me of little people with 3 legs.. lol. When I saw them, I had to have them.

MaddEm, you are a sweetheart! I really enjoy chatting with you in FS :) Thanks for sending these out so quick.
Check out her shop:
http://maddem.etsy.com


I'm going to wear these tonight with my super sexay green hat! Going bowling with some friends. :)

Today is great!

I just got two special orders for my wedding guest books, and 1 special order for a birthday scrapbook! I have lots to do :)

I got my tooth pulled this morning, so I won't be making any books tonight. My face is swollen. dry sockets hurt!

But yay for special orders!! Woot

Wedding Guest Books!

As some of you know, I sell a lot of books on eBay. I just created two wedding guest books tonight. A customer of mine asked to see my Damask prints in Fuschia and Green so I made two books and put them on the auction block tonight. Damask is so popular! And I love all these colors.

Just so you know, I will customize any book. Any cover, and color, I have a rainbow of ribbons to choose from.. you can see that all on my website: http://www.getsillay.com

Click here to see my eBay Store:
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/getsillay

Music and Paisleys

These beautiful books are brought to you by my friend Angie and they are available to purchase in my Etsy Store:
http://getsillay.etsy.com

Like I said before, Angie's book have that "certain something" that makes them unique! The first is a music photo album.. it's versatile.. I wouldn't mind using this as a journal to jot down my thoughts! I love writing with gel pens and I just love music. Why not combine the two? This would make the perfect gift for any music lover!

The second book is a Pink and Black paisley design, it's been accented with pink and black ribbon.. as well as a little metal teddy bear for embellishment. Super cute and it's a great way to showcase photos!

These books are available to purchase in my Etsy Store:
http://getsillay.etsy.com

Mine9ye

I have always loved photography, I've always wished I had the talent to take such beautiful photographs. That is what I found when I went to Mine9ye on Etsy. She has everything from Nature photos to a Root Beer shop. Gorgeous prints!!
Check it out on Etsy:
http://mine9ye.etsy.com

Priscilla's Jewelry

I was in an FS room and Pila12903 was the Featured Seller. I immediately fell in love with her items, they are beautiful and won't break your bank! I ordered this skeleton key necklace and it arrived today in the mail. :) She even threw in some matching earrings as a freebie! Thanks Priscilla!!

Please check out her shop:
http://pila12903.etsy.com

So sad..

My dentist called this morning and cancelled my appointment to get my tooth pulled.. said he had a migraine. *Sigh* SO DO I!!

ANGIE MADE A SALE!

Who is Angie? She's only my best friend a fellow book-maker!
I met Angie in 2007 when we started working together in this little office I probably shouldn't mention. Anyway, she's my best friend and when I started making these books, she hopped on board! We just listed 3 of her books last week on eBay and one of them got into a little bidding war today. YAY! Congratulations An-Jay!!

I'm going to be adding her books to Etsy this weekend! Her style in covers is a little different than mine. She loves her embellishments and they really add a "certain-something" to every book she makes!

TheGraceWithin

I got these "Funky Beads" from TheGraceWithin on Etsy:
http://thegracewithin.etsy.com

I'm still not sure what to do with them, but some friends suggested that the big green bead could be a necklace. I think it's really beautiful, it almost looks like a feather inside!

You can find more cool things are TheGraceWithin Shop on Etsy! She makes the cutest little gift boxes and even has a "FOR SALE" section that won't break your bank! Check it out!

http://thegracewithin.etsy.com

Thanks Gracie!

Leakhena

I met Leakhena in an Etsy chat room. She's a real sweetheart! She won an FS spot and I went to her shop to help showcase her items. I fell in love with just about everything!! I decided to buy this cute little cat necklace. I have a black cat of my own so I thought it would be cute to wear this around!
I want to also mention that she included two free gifts! WOW-EE!! These are beautiful! My favorite color is green and these are going to look great when I wear them. They will also look awesome with my new hat (see below!)

Follow the link to Leakhena's shop. You won't regret it! She's a sweet heart and a pleasure to buy from!
http://leakhena.etsy.com

Sales..

I made one sale today and had a custom order. Could I be ANY happier?! I don't think so.. :)