Barn Owl Primitives

I don't know about y'all, but if I put my elbows on the table at dinner, my dad would poke them with his fork.  There were 5 of us kids, and no one ever wanted to sit by Dad, lol.  Ah, the good ol' days when families had sit-down dinners every night....  This is a tradition that I still proudly carry on in my home.  I'm thinking I'm going to get two of these handy table manners signs--one for my house and one for my dad's.  Of course, all of his baby birds have flown the coop, but I'm sure he sits around wishing he could poke just one more elbow.  The table manners sign is just one of many appealing items that you can find at Barn Owl Primitives.

How are you getting so many views on your treasuries?

I have a fabulous fan base on Facebook and I post my treasuries there for them to view. I also send a personal email to each shop that I include in my treasury. It’s a great touch point and a nice way to meet your fellow shop owners. I’ve made great friends with other shop owners through the treasury. It is also very important to use all the tags when creating a treasury and to make sure you are using words that people might actually search on. My top three tags when I create a treasury are vintage, shabby chic and antique. If you've seen my treasuries, that will come as no surprise!!

Why pine?

I use premium pine boards for almost all of my signs. I want my signs to be of the highest quality. And I don't want to worry about knots when I’m painting the letters. I create a mountain of sawdust as each board is sanded before, during, and after the painting process, but it's worth it. (Or so my customers tell me!)

I see that you have shipping rates to Australia ($45- yikes!). Do you have many orders that go there?

I’ve shipped 18 signs to Australia. Just got an order for another one today! I’ve actually shipped signs to all 50 states, Australia, Ireland, England, Scotland, Norway, Canada and Singapore! I really can't believe it!

You did a promo with Junk to JENius a bit ago. How did that work and how did that work out?

Jen won a giveaway that I did with a blog in the fall. When she opened her shop a few months later, she asked if I would be interested in hosting a giveaway for her. Since I don't blog, and since she was trying to build her blog, I suggested she host a giveaway on her blog and we each giveaway something from each of our shops. It’s so much more fun to collaborate with another shop owner then to do something by yourself. We had a lot of fun working together that week and the best part is I’ve made a fabulous new friend!

How many sets of stencils do you have?

My stencils are one time use, so each sign has a unique stencil. So far, I’ve painted 1,632 signs {deep breath}, so I’ve used a lot of stencils! I have about 50 designs that are usually available in my shop at any given time. I typically don't paint a sign until an order is placed since the customer can choose their colors from my standard shop colors.

Your Etsy shop has a little over 1,100 sales.  What venue did you use for the other 500?

When I started, I sold wholesale to several shops. And I was selling through www.chickspicksbyhillary.com for almost a year. Hillary lives near me and offers an online shop as well as a fabulous pop up boutique in her home about 7 times a year. I've also done several local craft shows. My shop is now busy enough that I don't have time for those things right now. Since I do all of this myself...from cutting the wood all the way through to boxing it up and shipping it out, I just don't have time for much more.

One day, I too will be able to share that testimony!  Cord cover anyone?

Any thing else that you would like to add?

I would like to thank my family and friends who support me every day. And I’d like to thank all the wonderful customers, shop owners, bloggers and friends on Facebook and twitter who send me messages, purchase signs, leave comments and posts and otherwise encourage me to do what I do. I’ve been blessed with a wonderful network and I could not do what I do without them. Thank you!

And to those shy people who don't like to post, comment or otherwise interact but who follow along and view my art...THANK YOU! I appreciate each of you too!!

She has many other wonderful signs hanging around her shop.  Signs about wine, beaches, baseball, motorcycles, and my favorite--baby girls.  Go "favorite" some of your favorites.

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Yellow Bug Boutique

Anytime I see the "do not remove" tags on pillows, I always think of that episode of "Who's the Boss?" when Angela was living dangerously and one of the items on her list was to tear off one these tags, lol.  So I love this pillow!  Cindy, the owner of the Yellow Bug Boutique, has a great sense of humor and you can bring some of that home because she showcases it on some of her pillows.  She actually has a whole selection of pithy pillows.  That is also where her periodic element pillows can be found.

Aren't those just the cutest!  She spells out lots of other words, some I'm not allowed to say.  Like "chocolate".  Just saying the word makes me gain weight!  I'm sure she sold a ton of these and her other slew of adorable stuff at the Handmade Bash this year.

So how was the Handmade Bash this year? And what is it anyway? Lol

The Handmade Bash was fabulous...ok now, but what is it? Think about what you would get if you took 50 shops that sell current and trendy handmade items and combined it with a great party complete with a DJ spinning strange black discs.(which us oldies call records), a photo booth, fun decorations and a bar and then you would get the Handmade Bash.

I’ve read a bit here and there about the EtsyDallas team. Share a little with us about why you are proud to be a member.

This is my first year to be part of Etsy Dallas. I cannot think of enough positive adjectives to completely describe how wonderful this group is. There is so much combined craft/artistic, selling and marketing knowledge as well as fun and energy that this group is an unstoppable force. I am in awe of the talent of this group from one of a kind furniture masterpieces to fused glass/lamp-glass beads and everything in between. I'm just hoping no one figures out that someone goofed and let me join :)

Seriously, this group is a great resource...any problem, question or concern you might have...someone will have good advice and are more than willing to share it with you. We do 2 big shows a year, the Handmade Bash in the Spring and The Jingle Bash in November....both are great places to have a lot of fun...bring the family- there is an art and craft table for the kids and find that perfect handmade gift. The rest of the year is filled with group charity events, social gatherings and planning. It is also just great fun to mingle with people who have the same passion to create things with their hands. I always come back from an event with recharged creative batteries and a million new good ideas. I could go on and on...but then I will never get to the rest of your questions.

Instead of "Slug Bug", I play my version, which is "Hug Bug" with my boys. Although they do play the "slug bug" version with their dad, but I don’t want to get in on the slugging. Did y’all play this with your mom when you were Bug-spotting?

No, unfortunately, we didn't play slug bug growing up...I grew up with 3 sisters so I learned more about Barbies and matching your shoes with your dress than I did about physical aggression- later I had 2 boys of my own and became much more versed in hand to hand combat, Mythbusters and Estes rockets.

Looking through your sold items, your koozies seem to be steady seller. Is the neoprene hard to work with?

Koozies have been a good addition to my store because they are a lower price point than my pillows which helps expand my client base. The neoprene can be a bit challenging to work with- sometimes my sewing machine would rather eat it then sewing it together.

Possible inspiration for the Nom Nom Nom pillow?

How many of your items have made it to the sought-after Front Page?

Etsy has been very good to me...I think the count is 20 something. The front page, Storque and Etsy finds does amazing things for your views, shop hearts and sales.

I haven't even had one!  Just found my new Etsy role model.

Any thing else that you would like to add?

For a moment, I'll get on my soapbox, if you don't mind. I get a little frustrated about the negativity that sometimes hoovers around the forums. Maybe it's because I'm an old timer with more than 25 years in the handmade business- but I get frustrated when people don't realize how easy Etsy makes it for the artist. When I started you could either do small craft shows or pay a rep to get your stuff out there to sell. I was blessed and found a distributor to market my miniatures and had a good 25 year run with Michaels, Hobby Lobby, and mom and pop stores. Big chains won't talk to an individual and craft shows are very hard work. Today with the internet and Etsy you can literally sell to the whole world. Etsy even gives you advice on every imaginable subject to help you be successful. Personally, I just don't understand why people are complaining!

Those of you who read my posts on www.handmadeology.com should love this pillow. (This post in particular.)

Keep your eyes open for the Yellow Bug Boutique cruising down Etsy Street at the following hot spots:

www.facebook.com/pages/Yellow-Bug-Boutique/117420704978157

www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=298727895540

www.artfire.com/users/YellowBugBoutique

Shop Memento

I'm just going to let you know up front that this is going to be a very image-heavy article.  Lots of goodies here from Shop Memento!  Not just of her beautiful products but of a work area that each and every one of us should be envious of.  She's not working out of her bedroom, like so many of us (there are others of "us" out there, right?).  A full-blown studio awaits her everyday with everything she needs to create her monogrammed masterpieces, which run the gammet from aprons, chef's hat, market totes, spa wraps, towels, lingerie bags, wine bags, lunch totes, toddler dresses, and luggage bags.

I love the fact that she even makes aprons for Daddy.  Our daddy around here loves to cook and is very much-loved.  We never want to leave Daddy out of the baking fun, especially the cleaning up part, lol.

You have such a great line of what I would call form and function products! Do you have some more ideas in the works or are you going to stick with what you have?

I started my business 3 years ago. In the beginning I embroidered a little of everything. I realized after 6-9 months that I needed to narrow my focus. I had so much excess inventory and no rhyme or reason to it. I discovered that lots of people make & sell personalized baby items. I felt I needed away to offer something different but I didn’t know what that was yet. My very first Mommy & Me apron set was "born" from a customer asking if I could find or make a matching Mother & Daughter apron for a baby shower gift. (Terri, the owner of Shop Memento, and her daughter, Liberty, at left.)  That was what started what is now my biggest seller and what I am most known for. I do have a few other regular items that tend to be more popular during bridal and bridesmaids season. I do have lots of new ideas and I try to set time aside for the creation of new designs and ideas. The hard part with new creations is the time to design them, pick the fabrics and test stitch them and then take photos and write new product descriptions. As a Momprenuer that has built a successful & busy business my time is spent at this point on customer service and production of the orders. The busier I am the less new items!

Did you make a large investment in your embroidery equipment right off the bat or was this a purchase that you waited to make?

I am very detailed person and thorough. I researched for almost a full year on all the types of embroidery machines and looking at other monogramming and personalized gifts companies. I could spend $2,500 for a home machine or $6,500 for a commercial entry level machine. Most people I talked to said if you spend the money on the home embroidery machine and you decide you love it and want to grow and expand you business you will end up needing the commercial machine. This would mean spending $9,000 in the long run. So I took the plunge and bought the commercial machine. My first 2 years of business I was okay with 1 machine. But I now have 3! I named the first 2 Freedom & Enterprise. #3 I bought out of necessity as I had over 1,000 items to embroider in 10 days before the shipping deadline for Christmas! Poor #3 never got a name and has now become #3.I had felt good about my business until I had to buy 2 machines. Cash flow is the hard part in the beginning when your business grows and you need additional equipment to manage the growth.

Have you ever worked hard on a product that ended up not catching on?

Yes I had a big dud! Or at least it felt that way. I love candles and I thought why not do monogrammed candles? The candles had to be in glass jars to put the monogram on them. I researched and tried various candle companies. I wanted to find someone in the US that was a self employed start up type not a huge candle company. I ordered samples and found a great match. I started selling and promoting the candles in October of last year and they barely sold. I thought they would be great for people that you don’t know what to get for, teacher gifts, hostess gifts. But I think I was the only one. It was disappointing but I learned that I should stick to what I do well with. I do sell more than just aprons.

I have bridal lingerie bags and velour spa wraps. Both of these items I believe I do well with because I offer designs and fonts that are different than just a monogram or name on an item. There are lots that sell bridal items just like baby but I researched to find the best quality spa wraps that would really feel like you just stepped out of a spa and not your shower! I now stick to the target markets and niches that I have discovered work for me. 

Are you able to put a finger on how much of your business is referral/word of mouth?

When I started I honestly had no idea my business would grow the way that it has. My business has doubled every year. The biggest reason for this has been referral. I have heard so many times from a new customer that they received one of my items as a gift and the love it they want to order it for their friends and family. It warms my heart when I hear feedback like this. I have shed a few tears from customer emails too. I had a mother of a bride order an apron with a cupcake for her daughter that was in medical school but her dream was to open a bakery. The bride cried at her shower when she saw the cupcake apron with her name on it. I also have had moms tell me their little girls have squealed with excitement that they have an apron that matches mommy for when they bake together.

On your blog, you stated that you had made some of your personalized spa towels for Oprah and Gayle. Did anything ever come of this? (Kudos for trying!)

It was an opportunity to send in products made by Mom’s for Oprah's Favorite Things show and for O Magazine upcoming holiday articles. I thought it was a great way to showcase 2 popular products, the spa wrap and market tote. I never did see or hear if either items made it on the show or the magazine. I am pretty sure they didn’t and I never heard anything from Oprah or Gayle. But it was fun making them. I googled their favorite colors and Oprah’s was green. I had never done the two greens on a black market tote and now that color combo is very popular. I call them the Oprah greens since that is where they started from. To be honest when I sent the items in it was April or May of last year and I got really busy that May and it hasn’t slowed down yet. I was kind glad I didn’t have the Oprah effect hit my world. I think I would of gone off the deep end with sleepless nights, my children & husband would have never seen me not to mention the additional grey hair & wine that would be needed! I have sent some of my items to various celebrities for new baby gifts and of the 5 or 6 I received a thank you card from only 1. Trista Sutter who is married to Ryan Sutter and has two beautiful children Max & Blakesley. She is such a sweet and kind lady and from the little I have learned about her she is a wonderful woman.

I can think of so many ways to use that market tote.  One thing I hate is when I go to the store and there are no more market totes left.  Argghh!  So frustrating.  And when I just need to pick up some fabric and the market tote that I do get is dirty.  If I had my own market tote, I would know it was perfectly clean, just like my house.  (Where's the sarcastic emoticon?)  These are also great for all of the tailgating parties and picnics or just for keeping in your car for organizing any of the millions of different things you keep in your car.  We live 30 minutes from town in any direction, so it's always like a roadtrip every time we go somewhere.   Also, it is farmer's market time!  Grab your handmade tote (thanks for supporting the handmade community!) and go support your local farmers.  You really can taste the difference!

I'm going to bring this to a close with pictures of her studio.  The bright colors are great for stirring creativity.  Be inspired, ladies (and gentlemen--don't want to leave out the daddies!)

A quick ending note--Shop Memento keeps her store stocked with over 400 items, which guarantees her a spot in the top search results.  As of this article, she has over 1,200 sales.

Find Shop Memento at the following online locations:

http://www.shopmemento.com/

http://www.shopmemento.etsy.com/

http://www.shopmemento.blogspot.com/

www.facebook.com/shopmemento  

  

Hmmm, maybe I should send her a cord cover? :)

Man vs George / Modern Weddings

I have spent the last hour going through Ryan's two shops (greeting cards and wedding invitations) trying to decide on images.  OMWow!  That was the most difficult thing I've had to do all day, including dividing one pizza up between three kids.  These are cards that you can put in a frame instead of in a box.  Every single on of them is a work of art.  I'll try not to get too image-heavy in this article, but I don't know if I can hold back.  Well, I tried, but I can't!

There are just so

many

beautimous things!

Okay, now that I got that out of my system for a bit, let's learn more about George and her pet human, Ryan.

Did greeting/celebratory cards play a large part in your growing up?

Greeting cards actually did not play a large part in my childhood, but art did. When I was in elementary school, each week a guest speaker would bring in a copy of a famous artwork, give a brief lecture, and then engage the students in a discussion of the work. I found these sessions fascinating. In my very early teens, I discovered Dada, Pop, Constructivist, Bauhaus, and Abstract Expressionist art. Modern art appeals to me on an aesthetic and emotional level more than any other art period. I try to incorporate a modern feel in my greeting card designs through the use of bright colors, playful imagery, and modern typefaces.

It is so refreshing to see Dads getting some props. What was your motivation for starting the "Dad" series?

The decision to design cards for fathers came out of the frustration of trying to find a decent card in the stores for my dad's birthday or for Father's Day. Almost every dad-related card involves tools, BBQ grills, or fishing -- which are hobbies my dad shows absolutely no interest in. I try to keep my birthday cards gender-neutral and create Father's Day cards that are fun, playful, and avoid stereotypes.

While my wife and I are not parents, we do have a lot of nieces and nephews that we love to spoil and have them stay at our home in the Milwaukee area for a weekend or a week at a time during their time off from school. I believe that the most important things a child can have is love, emotional support, and a sense of security. Whether it is a mother and father, a single mom or dad, or gay or lesbian parents, if they can provide those three things, a child will have a happy childhood.

When did you make the decision to separate into two different Etsy shops?

We decided to separate into two Etsy shops, manvsgeorge.etsy.com and modernweddings.etsy.com in order to reach what are two very different groups of shoppers -- general greeting card buyers for a variety of occasions, and couples planning their weddings. We had originally included our wedding invitations in our MANvsGEORGE shop, but we started to hear feedback from customers that the shop felt overwhelming because we offered so many different card and invitation designs. We decided that since brides and grooms have enough on their plate, offering them a separate shop with a laser focus on their wedding invitation needs would make browsing and selection easier.

I featured a dog-loving site on Tuesday, showcasing Beantown Handmade and their wonderful mascot, Bean the Boston Terrier. I don’t want to leave the cat-people out, and I know they would love to see your business partner. Do you have a photo of George?

George is actually a lady cat. She is named after George Harrison, my favorite Beatle. I picked the name with the intention of getting a boy cat but when I saw her amongst the other kittens, she had me. (You had me at "Hello".) I decided to keep the name because it is quirky. It does, however, lead to some brief confusion during her yearly checkup at the veterinarian.

How long have you been wholesaling, and what advice can you give to someone who is thinking about this option?

I have been wholesaling for about two years. My advice is to start local. It is easier for a buyer to take a chance on your items if they meet you personally and you have roots in the community. It will give you an opportunity to launch your wholesale product line, create positive references by providing good customer service, and help build your confidence and selling acumen. One important point to remember is that local buyers want their stores to be unique and do not want the shop down the street also selling your items. Be respectful of buyers' selling territory to avoid any bad feelings.

Make your next greeting card stand out.  Convenient packages are available, so that you can always have a card on hand.  Pair your words with a burst of color and beauty!  Snail mail lives!

Start your shopping here.  Continue reading by visiting Ryan's profile here.

Marla J Designs

Here comes the bride, all dressed in black. 

Seriously, I wore white at my second wedding!  And I was pregnant.  (Just barely, though.  Can you be barely pregnant?)  Um, hello, NOT a virgin!  Add that to the "It Seemed Like A Good Idea at The Time" page, lol. 

If I had seen this veil, I'm thinking I would have worn black.

If you keep an eye on the treasuries list, you are bound to have seen this veil.  It's a definite favorite, for obvious reasons.

Not only is the item stunning, but paired with this model/photo it is a head-turner.  One that will most assuredly catch your eye over the other thumbnails.

Before I go any further, I want everyone to shout "Happy Birthday, Marla!"  She's 60 today, so that's why we had to shout, lol!  I'm such a character tonight.  Must have been those 2 large mugs of coffee at 7:30.  Caffeine enchances my personality, and that can be a scary thing sometimes.

I was so intrigued by Marla and her veils that I sent her 6 questions!  Somebody stop me!  (Think Jim Carey in "The Mask".)

The pictures that are used in your black Noir petite birdcage are stunning. Did you hire out a professional photographer and model for this particular shot?

A customer who purchased this veil for a photo shoot (Alice Hu Photograpy) very graciously gave me these pictures. They're beautiful, aren't they?

I can’t help but think of disasters when I think of weddings. Do you have a "disaster" experience that you wouldn’t mind sharing?

A disaster, huh? Well, let me put it this way. I have learned a long time ago to not let anything be sent or walk out of a bridal salon unless I feel my best was done. I also ask myself if I'd want my daughters to wear the work I've done. This is such a special, hopefully once in a life time event, that brides have a right to want and expect the best you can do.

Which veil style most closely resembles the one you wore at your own wedding?

Actually, I eloped! I've always regretted not having a big wedding and I think I'm fulfilling some strange inner need by being involved in the weddings business for as long as I've been! I also do alterations at a bridal salon, which is another venue for selling my veils, fascinators, and jewelry . It's just fun!

Have you had any unusual custom orders? Brides these days seem to get carried away a bit with having oddball weddings.

I've created alot of custom work, and I guess I'm just getting the traditional, with a slight edge, requests. I have alot of brides coming to me with their ideas and requests but nothing too oddball. Alot of fabulous ideas actually!

Since this material is so delicate to work with, do you have lots of "oopsies"?

When I first started creating veils years ago, I was sitting at the dining room table with my old sewing maching (I have a studio AND a sewing room AND a fabulous new sewing machine now) trying to learn the lettuce edge for a veil. I wasted soooo much tulle. This edging is beautiful and soooo feminine but can be difficult to get under control.

How many orders do you expect to ship out for this year's June brides?

My sales have grown steadily thru the years. Each year has been a bit more than the last. I'm always looking for a way to expand or improve my work, and this year I'm expecting a 25% increase over last year.

Marla also sales other hair accessories for brides.  She has sold over 1200 of her products.  Make sure you do something special for YOURSELF today, Marla!

Marla's shop can be seen here.

Here is a treasury I did some weeks back that features her black noir veil.

'The Kansas Side' by MamaMellyMartin

Absence (of color) makes the heart grow fonder

Romeo and Juliet - ... ClassicKeepsak... $28.00	Vintage Vanity set ... oragracevintag... $125.00	Retro Kitty Cameo N... lunarbelle $18.50	Noir PETITE BirdCag... MarlaJDesigns $23.00
Glass Magnet Trio -... LivyLouDesigns $5.95	FREE SHIPPING World... PrintsByFormed... $10.00	Sterling Silver Bir... AppaloosaDesig... $22.00	Crackle Canvas I, 1... BethFossenDesi... $19.50
Silver Stackable Bl... RootsJewelry $82.00	Obsidian Dream Earr... bdavisSynergy $10.00	Black and White Dis... jojobeandesign... $22.00	Lucky clover earrin... AhoyLove $14.50
Vintage 1950s Moder... Revvie1 $45.00	Vintage Natural Whi... VintageScraps $10.00	Vintage 1950s Smith... TheFancyLamb $82.00	Book Of Hands Cover... ThePolkadotMag... $35.00

Treasury tool by Red Row Studio.

From Junk to JENius

You should give her a shout.  She's got a great personality!  lol.  For real, though, she does!

Still not convinced?  Check out her blog's banner.  I just hope someone caught that cake!  I don't know about you, but I never waste cake.

We exchanged lots of convos, cuz we just couldn't get enough of each other.  I talked about eating organically East Texas style (i.e. hunting and killing your own), and she talked about throwing up in her mouth.  It was a great convo!

Here are some more less disgusting things that came out of our time together.

I really like your shop’s banner. Who designed/created this for you?

Thank you, so do I! As soon as I saw it, I just knew I had to have it for my shop! It just kind of reminded me of my shop's style--recycled with an Industrial Chic vibe. I bought it from a very talented Etsian, who's shop is called, Ladedainvites. It's called a Pre-Made Etsy Shop Set, and they are made by very talented Graphic Artists that sell on Etsy. It's a really great way to give your shop a professional look, quickly and without spending a lot of money.

Does your custom puppy chalkboard look like your puppy?



Yes, it actually does! It's kind of a cartoon version of my Chocolate Lab, Pup. His name is Charger, and he is a big source of inspiration and happiness to me, along with his two "sisters." Kate-Spade, who is a Chug (Chihuahua-Pug) & Fendi, a Deer Chihuahua- will also be represented in my NEW- Dog Line of Chalkboards.

My dogs are a very big part of my life, and I know that there are so many people out there that feel the same way, so I knew I'd have to expand the Chalkboard line to include them. But it won't be stopping with the dog boards. Soon you will be seeing ALL kinds of animals, owls, chickens pigs, cats & lots more doggies!

Right now I'm working on my Easter Collection, which will include a "Chocolate" Bunny Chalkboard, which is painted with brown chalkboard paint, as well as Easter Egg shaped Chalkboard Tags, that you can write the kids names on & hang them on their baskets. These are great because you can just erase them and re-use them next year.

I think that's one of the things I love most about chalkboards. They are functional decor! I love anything that helps you get organized, or that you can re-use!

What's your favorite thing to create?

Recycling & repurposing is a huge passion of mine, and it really is the reason I started my Etsy business in the first place. I was always making over pieces that I found at thrift stores or garage sales, and friends & family kept asking me to make them something like I had just made myself. So I thought I would just try it out.

My first pieces I ever listed are really my FAVORITES to create, which are my Industrial Chic- Memo Centers, and Chalkboards. I LOVE to go "Thrift-Storing" and find old things like shutters, or cabinet doors. Then I look for fun, old metal "thing-a-majiggies" and I put them all together...but I add something "functional" like a chalkboard, cork board, magazine rack, etc...finish it off with a beautiful black & white damask material, and I think you end up with something really unique and fun.

You say in your descriptions that you do your own cutting. What tool do you use?

I use an Electric Jig Saw. Oh, I'm like a ninja with that thing, and I scare the heck out of my husband!

I actually just bought a really nice Scroll Saw, but I'm too afraid to use it. I haven't had a chance to really learn what I'm doing, so for now I'm sticking with the Jig.

Everyone loves freebies. Do you send out some freebie chalk with your boards?

I JUST got a big bulk order of chalk so that I could do just that... and you are right, everybody DOES love freebies, including me!

Now didn't you enjoy that!  I know that you will enjoy her products and your shopping experience just as much!

Here is her shop, and here is her blog.  Go enjoy her some more!