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10/28/2011

Fabulous Friday :

Fabulous Friday with Elizabeth Hanley

 

Things change, Life happens…

 

 

 It was time for me to experience life on a different level. It was also time for me to do all those little things I was longing to do, since my children have grown.One, for starters start a Blog. Two, start a business. Three, be creative in a world of many creative beings.

I needed a hobby.

In 2010, my life was about to change. My computer, my cannon, and my notepad were my new sidekicks.

 

 

This is how my humble beginnings all began. Dreaming, “Vintageness” in the wee hours of the night. Doing what I love best and loving all things Vintage concept came into fruition. My name is Elizabeth Hanley. Some of my fans know me best as, “LizlovesVintage.” I wear my important hats. I’m a Mom, Homemaker, Wife, New Grandma, Advocate for Battered Women and work a FT. job with Special needs children. It’s a busy life but, I wouldn’t change any of it if I could. In my spare time, you can find me the flea. Adding, a little bit of Vintage with a touch of Liz, in each handpicked treasure I find. A unique conversation piece or that one collectible find make it’s way back to my Etsy shop for sale. Believe me it’s hard parting with some of these Vintage gems.

 

Only if I had a bigger home to store it all in! Lastly,I’m a true Blogger. Blogging gave me the inspiration I was longing for with an added zest to be creative. Here I incorporate Vintage living, Aspirations and Collecting. I’ve found that hobby I was so desperately searching for.The web is an amazing place. An amazing place where I want to be and proud to be in it as a huntress of Vintage. Stop by and join in on the conversation. Or maybe, take a peek to see what I’m up to next!

 

 

 

A special Thank You to all who have guided me along the way. Given me that extra support to start something new and exciting.

My Hubby for holding my hand and my Best Friend Stephanie,for pushing me in the right direction.

Kudos, to Where Women Create. For inspiring Women to follow their dreams … No matter how small they may be.

 

 

Thanks Again.

Peace, Love, Vintage

Elizabeth Hanley

My Blog: http://lizlovesvintage.blogspot.com/

Shop: LizlovesVintage http://lizlovesvintage.etsy.com/

To Tweet , Sweet Tweets: twitter.com/ lizlovesvintage

Follow me on Pinterest: Elizabeth Hanley 

 

Nice to “Meet” you Elizabeth! 

 

~GIVEAWAY~

 

She was kind enough to offer a great prize to one luck commenter …

A Vintage Lot of Women Calling Cards, for all of your crafting needs!
         
Simply comment to this post and you’re entered! 

Additional entries:

*Follow WWC and TCC on Twitter
@WHEREWOMENCREAT @TCCEVENT (1 Entry)
*Tweet about this contest (1 entry)
*Blog about this contest and mention THE CREATIVE CONNECTION (1 Entry)
*Have a WWC button or link on your blog (1 Entry)
*Post a Comment on THE CREATIVE CONNECTION BLOG (1 Entry)
Remember to post separately for each additional entry and please only post the amount of entries allowed. Also, make sure we have a way to contact you. This contest ends on Tuesday, November 1st at Midnight (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. We will notify the winners on October 2nd by email.

 

Have a great weekend everyone!  
 
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10/26/2011

Wednesday Wisdom :

Wednesday Wisdom … Having Fun!

{Jo & friends having fun at Jen O’Connor’s annual Earth Angels Spring Fling} 

 

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.”

— Mary Lou Cook

 

 

When was the last time you had fun with your friends?

 

Please share!  

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10/21/2011

Fabulous Friday :

FABULOUS FRIDAY with ADORNit … GIVEAWAY!

 

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We’re excited to introduce you to ADORNit, a unique family-owned, women-run business. We design and manufacture products for the scrapbooking, sewing, and home decor industries. Carolee McMullin, founder and creative director of Carolee’s Creations and ADORNit, is a talented artist and businesswoman. She is assisted by her three daughters Georgana Hall, president of the company; Alison Lindhardt, graphic designer and retail manager; and Jackie Berryhill, marketing assistant. Together, with a team of dedicated employees, they have led the craft industry for over 25 years and expanded from paper to wood décor to fabric.

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Here at ADORNit, we are committed to helping you tell your stories and nurture your creativity. ADORNit is a trend-setter and leader in the scrapbook industry, creating the latest in patterned paper, ribbon, stickers, and more. Our home décor line features designer magnet boards, vinyl wall art and metal yard décor. Our new fabric line includes top-quality cotton prints for sewing and quilting, coordinating ribbon and our unique pattern books. ADORNit also specializes in unique boutique finds – purses, jewelry and clothing which we sell from our website and retail outlet.

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We invite you to keep up with company news by “liking” our facebook page www.facebook.com/adornit and following us on our blog http://www.adornitblog.com/

 

 GIVEAWAY!

We are lucky to live close to the fabulous ladies of ADORNit. We just love them! You’ll love them too! As a matter of fact, they sent some FABULOUS goodies for us to giveaway to one lucky commenter … 

 

The ADORABLE Bugaboo pattern book … 

PLUS a Fabric Stack Pack (42 5″ squares) of Bugaboo fabric …

 

PLUS the Long Live Vintage pattern book 

 

PLUS a bundle (17 fat quarters!) of Long Live Vintage fabric!

 

 This is a fabric lover’s dream … And all you need to do is comment here and you’re entered! 

 

Additional entries:

*Follow WWC and TCC on Twitter
@WHEREWOMENCREAT @TCCEVENT (1 Entry)
*Tweet about this contest (1 entry)
*Blog about this contest and mention THE CREATIVE CONNECTION (1 Entry)
*Have a WWC button or link on your blog (1 Entry)
*Post a Comment on THE CREATIVE CONNECTION BLOG (1 Entry)
Remember to post separately for each additional entry and please only post the amount of entries allowed. Also, make sure we have a way to contact you. This contest ends on Tuesday, October 25th at Midnight (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. We will notify the winners on October 26th by email.

 

Have a great weekend everyone!  

Filed Under: Fabulous Friday
10/19/2011

Wednesday Wisdom … Meet the Crafty Chica

Every Wednesday I am going to feature a friend of mine … some in the industry and some not. I want each of you to know those women who have such an influence on my life … both in business and personally.

I LOVE this job more than words can adequately explain and the reason why is because of these women that I call “friend”. What an honor it is for me to share who they are and what they have accomplished with all of you.

Let me introduce you to Kathy Cano-Murillo, The Crafty Chica. Or re-introduce you … You may already know her … but if you don’t, this is your time to meet one of the most extra ordinary women I know.

Kathy and I have not been friends for long. We really “met” for the first time in Arizona only about 8 moths ago. I, of course, have said hi to her at CHA and know of her books and her accomplishments, but I couldn’t say that we “knew” each other. Kathy agreed to be part of The Creative Connection Event in September and then the two of us were at the Southern Women’s Show last weekend where Kathy agreed to teach craft make n’ takes to hundreds of women. She is simply delightful and such an inspiration.

During her class while the women were working, Kathy read excerpts from her book. You MUST read her books: Miss Scarlets’s School of Patternless Sewing and Waking Up in the Land of Glitter. You owe it to yourself … both are a wonderful read!

 

I am such a huge fan of Kathy’s … and introducing you to her is an honor and a pleasure. ENJOY!

Much love, Jo

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10/12/2011

The Southern Women’s Show … You could win a BIG PRIZE!

 

CHA and WHERE WOMEN CREATE are going to be a big part of the Southern Women’s Show this Thursday, October 13th-Sunday the 16th in Orlando.

The WWCreate team of demonstrators includes: Kathy Cano-Murillo – The Crafty Chica – and ILovetoCreate; Cathie Filian and Plaid; Cindy Cloward and Jina Barney of Riley Blake Designs; Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design; and Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray and A Gilded Life.

This is the first time that I have participated in a consumer show and I am so pleased that we have been invited to be part of an event that is as successful as this one.

I flew to Charlotte to meet the team at the Southern Women’s Show and was more than impressed. They are not only very good at their jobs but they are the essence of Southern hospitality and charm. It was such an honor for them to ask WHERE WOMEN CREATE to host the stage on which all of the CHA and handmade demonstrations will take place.

If you are close to Orlando, you must come to the event! If you are not, then we will update you daily as to all that is happening!

Visit their website: http://www.southernshows.com/wor/ and see EVERYTHING that will be part of these 4 days. Hope to see you there!

Much love always, Jo

 

 

In celebration of The Southern Women’s Show, we are having a fabulous giveaway …
And just look at these prizes!
 
GIVEAWAY!  
 
  • A year subscription to Where Women Create AND Where Women Cook magazines (ERV $160)
  • A $100 Visa gift card
  • A TCC Swag bag filled with $200 worth of FABULOUS crafty goodness, including the brand new, HOT OFF THE PRESS, Where Women Cook Celebrate! book, a Where Women Create paper weight (created just for us by the amazing Jill Schwartz), a TCC necklace custom made by The Vintage Pearl and an exclusive TCC/WWC T-shirt! 
  • An assortment of fabric from Riley Blake
  • A complete set of Hot Glue Gun Helpers from Cathie Filian

This package is worth over $550!  

Simply comment to this post and you’re entered!
 
Since this is such a great prize, how about some extra entries?
 
*Leave a comment WITH a link to a tweet that contains the following: Win a year’s subscription to @wherewomencook & @wherewomencreat plus a $100 VISA gift card and MORE! #swshow #wwcreate http://ht.ly/6VMU6 
(You may have an additional entry for every separate tweet. And you may enter as many times as you like. Just make sure you put a separate comment with the link to the tweet!)
*Write a blog post about this great giveaway! Just make sure you make an additional comment with the URL of your post in the comment.
This giveaway ends Wednesday, October 19th at 11:59pm
Winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, October 21st.
~We would REALLY appreciate a shout out with a link on Facebook about this contest. We cannot count it as an extra entry (Facebook rules), but creative karma would be showered on you if you could help. THANK YOU~

 


Filed Under: Feature
10/12/2011

The Southern Women's Show … You could win a BIG PRIZE!

 

CHA and WHERE WOMEN CREATE are going to be a big part of the Southern Women’s Show this Thursday, October 13th-Sunday the 16th in Orlando.

The WWCreate team of demonstrators includes: Kathy Cano-Murillo – The Crafty Chica – and ILovetoCreate; Cathie Filian and Plaid; Cindy Cloward and Jina Barney of Riley Blake Designs; Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design; and Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray and A Gilded Life.

This is the first time that I have participated in a consumer show and I am so pleased that we have been invited to be part of an event that is as successful as this one.

I flew to Charlotte to meet the team at the Southern Women’s Show and was more than impressed. They are not only very good at their jobs but they are the essence of Southern hospitality and charm. It was such an honor for them to ask WHERE WOMEN CREATE to host the stage on which all of the CHA and handmade demonstrations will take place.

If you are close to Orlando, you must come to the event! If you are not, then we will update you daily as to all that is happening!

Visit their website: http://www.southernshows.com/wor/ and see EVERYTHING that will be part of these 4 days. Hope to see you there!

Much love always, Jo

 

 

In celebration of The Southern Women’s Show, we are having a fabulous giveaway …
And just look at these prizes!
 
GIVEAWAY!  
 
  • A year subscription to Where Women Create AND Where Women Cook magazines (ERV $160)
  • A $100 Visa gift card
  • A TCC Swag bag filled with $200 worth of FABULOUS crafty goodness, including the brand new, HOT OFF THE PRESS, Where Women Cook Celebrate! book, a Where Women Create paper weight (created just for us by the amazing Jill Schwartz), a TCC necklace custom made by The Vintage Pearl and an exclusive TCC/WWC T-shirt! 
  • An assortment of fabric from Riley Blake
  • A complete set of Hot Glue Gun Helpers from Cathie Filian

This package is worth over $550!  

Simply comment to this post and you’re entered!
 
Since this is such a great prize, how about some extra entries?
 
*Leave a comment WITH a link to a tweet that contains the following: Win a year’s subscription to @wherewomencook & @wherewomencreat plus a $100 VISA gift card and MORE! #swshow #wwcreate http://ht.ly/6VMU6 
(You may have an additional entry for every separate tweet. And you may enter as many times as you like. Just make sure you put a separate comment with the link to the tweet!)
*Write a blog post about this great giveaway! Just make sure you make an additional comment with the URL of your post in the comment.
This giveaway ends Wednesday, October 19th at 11:59pm
Winner will be selected at random and announced Friday, October 21st.
~We would REALLY appreciate a shout out with a link on Facebook about this contest. We cannot count it as an extra entry (Facebook rules), but creative karma would be showered on you if you could help. THANK YOU~

 


Filed Under: Feature
10/07/2011

Fabulous Friday :

Fabulous Friday with Lifestyle Crafts

 

 

 

 

LifeStyle Crafts Letter Press Giveaway!

If you’re a crafty individual, you’ll love Lifestyle Crafts!  From paper crafting to home decor and everything in between, Lifestyle Crafts makes it easy to add a little “handmade” to your life.  They carry a large assortment of cutting dies, media, and even a do-it-yourself letterpress system.  You can cut out these shapes in any color/media form you would like.  All you need is a die-cutting machine (Epic 6, BigShot, Cuddlebug, ect).

Nesting Dies

Check out their recent Nesting Dies!  These can be used for card-making, garlands, home-decor, scrapbooking, party planning, ect.  

These box dies can be used for small gifts, party favors, ect. 

Here are a few projects made using Lifestyle Crafts dies.

 

The DIY Letterpress system is fabulous!  Using a die-cutting tool and their Letterpress Starter Kit, you can make beautiful letterpressed cards and wedding invitations.  There is even a Custom Printing Plate program for your custom needs. Check out their pre-designed plates here. Here a few letterpress projects:Along with die-cutting and letterpress supplies, Lifestyle Crafts is also offering digital products.  They recently launched their “Witch’s Brew” digital line which includes patterned paper files, a FREE box template, and other fun holiday items. Check it out here.

 

 

Now that you’ve seen what they are all about, how would you like to win your own Epic Combo kit?

 

epic combo kit

Everything you need to die cut, emboss, and letterpress!

Includes:
Epic tool
Cutting platform
Cutting mat
Embossing platform
Letterpress platform
Ink base
Ink brayer
Black ink
Printing plates
Paper placement guides
A2 paper pack
Adhesive sheets
Nesting Circles cutting dies

 

Simply comment to this post with the project you would like to make if you were the winner. That’s it! 

GOOD LUCK! 

Please visit them at www.lifestylecrafts.com then like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter. You’ll learn all about the great products they offer, plus be the first to see the fantastic projects they make.

Nice to meet you!

 

  

 The WONDERFUL people at Lifestyle Crafts sent us an Epic Combo kit to test out. Stay tuned to our Facebook page to see what I create. I am LOVING this little machine! Don’t forget to leave your comment below for your chance to win!

 

Additional entries:

*Follow WWC and TCC on Twitter
@WHEREWOMENCREAT @TCCEVENT (1 Entry)
*Tweet about this contest (1 entry)
*Blog about this contest and mention THE CREATIVE CONNECTION (1 Entry)
*Have a WWC button or link on your blog (1 Entry)
*Post a Comment on THE CREATIVE CONNECTION BLOG (1 Entry)
Remember to post separately for each additional entry and please only post the amount of entries allowed. Also, make sure we have a way to contact you. This contest ends on Tuesday, October 11th at Midnight (MST), so make sure to get your comments in by then. We will notify the winners on October 12th by email.

 

……………………………………

 

As you know, Where Women Create is going to be a big part of The Southern Women’s Show Orlando and we’re going to need some help while we’re there:

Are you in the ORLANDO area? Do you use Facebook and/or  Twitter? Would you like to come attend Southern Women’s Show Orlandowith Where Women Cook and Where Women Create as part of our social media team? We have shifts Oct 13-16th. Email loraleechoate (at) gmail (dot) com for details. (Conference pass and meal stipend provided) P.S. Spread the word! :)
 
If you can help out, please email Loralee ASAP. We’d love to have you! And for all the latest news, be sure to follow us on Twitter using the hashtags #swshow and #wwcreate. We’ll be following all the fun from Orlando!
Have a great weekend everyone

 

 

 

Filed Under: Fabulous Friday
10/05/2011

Wednesday Wisdom :

Wednesday Wisdom … The Southern Women’s Show

 

CHA and WHERE WOMEN CREATE are going to be a big part of the Southern Women’s Show in Orlando October 13-16th.

The WWCreate team of demonstrators includes: Kathy Cano-Murillo – The Crafty Chica – and ILovetoCreate; Cathie Filian and Plaid; Cindy Cloward and Jina Barney of Riley Blake Designs; Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design; and Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray and A Gilded Life.

This is the first time that I have participated in a consumer show and I am so pleased that we have been invited to be part of an event that is as successful as this one.

I flew to Charlotte to meet the team at the Southern Women’s Show and was more than impressed. They are not only very good at their jobs but they are the essence of Southern hospitality and charm. It was such an honor for them to ask WHERE WOMEN CREATE to host the stage on which all of the CHA and handmade demonstrations will take place.

If you are close to Orlando, you must come to the event! If you are not, then we will update you daily as to all that is happening!

Visit their website: http://www.southernshows.com/wor/ and see EVERYTHING that will be part of these 4 days. Hope to see you there!

Much love always, Jo

 

 

We were once again honored to be involved in our good friend Karen from http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com 

FABULOUS event

WHERE BLOGGERS CREATE.

This year there were over 350 entries!

Wow!

It was SO hard to choose, but here are the winners of the 2011 event:

Terry Frias from Artistic Ramblings

Cindy from Stitches-N-Stuff

Shirley from Hudson’s Holidays

Sandie from Sandra Kaye Designs

Miss Shawna from Petticoats and Patina

and
Claudia from Mockingbird Hill Cottage

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

Please take a minute to visit their BEAUTIFUL blogs! 

3 Comments Filed Under: Wednesday Wisdom
10/05/2011

Wednesday Wisdom :

Wednesday Wisdom … The Southern Women's Show

 

CHA and WHERE WOMEN CREATE are going to be a big part of the Southern Women’s Show in Orlando October 13-16th.

The WWCreate team of demonstrators includes: Kathy Cano-Murillo – The Crafty Chica – and ILovetoCreate; Cathie Filian and Plaid; Cindy Cloward and Jina Barney of Riley Blake Designs; Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Design; and Shea Fragoso and Debbie Murray and A Gilded Life.

This is the first time that I have participated in a consumer show and I am so pleased that we have been invited to be part of an event that is as successful as this one.

I flew to Charlotte to meet the team at the Southern Women’s Show and was more than impressed. They are not only very good at their jobs but they are the essence of Southern hospitality and charm. It was such an honor for them to ask WHERE WOMEN CREATE to host the stage on which all of the CHA and handmade demonstrations will take place.

If you are close to Orlando, you must come to the event! If you are not, then we will update you daily as to all that is happening!

Visit their website: http://www.southernshows.com/wor/ and see EVERYTHING that will be part of these 4 days. Hope to see you there!

Much love always, Jo

 

 

We were once again honored to be involved in our good friend Karen from http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com 

FABULOUS event

WHERE BLOGGERS CREATE.

This year there were over 350 entries!

Wow!

It was SO hard to choose, but here are the winners of the 2011 event:

Terry Frias from Artistic Ramblings

Cindy from Stitches-N-Stuff

Shirley from Hudson’s Holidays

Sandie from Sandra Kaye Designs

Miss Shawna from Petticoats and Patina

and
Claudia from Mockingbird Hill Cottage

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

Please take a minute to visit their BEAUTIFUL blogs! 

3 Comments Filed Under: Wednesday Wisdom