Mama's Messages Giveaway!

 I am hosting my first ever giveaway today!!

I started Mama's Messages Etsy Shop in July of this year, wanting to have some way of making a little money after becoming a stay at home mama!  I chose to paint wooden signs for all different occasions.  While there are many signs up in the shop, I also will make custom signs and personalized signs as well!  

For example, one customer said that she wanted signs for her mother, brother, and self that had the quote, "It may look different, but it's all the same!" Her mother said this at Christmas every year in regards to the presents that were given.  She continues to say it to the grandkids!  These were her signs:

A couple of the Christmas signs:

There are signs for a nursery:

College or Sports Teams Signs: (or sorority/fraternity)

 My mama requested these for her laundry baskets:

(the back of the signs have the opposite)

 And signs for teachers:

If you want a certain sports team's colors on your sign, or a different ribbon color than what you see, you are welcome to ask!

The winner of the giveaway will receive any sign of her (or his) choice!  You may choose one already in the shop, or have me create a custom sign just for you!  They also make great gifts!

In order to enter:

Be a follower of Mama's Messages!

For extra entries:

Visit my etsy shop, and tell me which sign you would choose! (or what custom sign you would choose!)

(You are allowed to change your mind if you win) :)

"Like" Mama's Messages on facebook

Grab one of my buttons!

Blog about the giveaway and leave a link! (2 entries)

Suggest an idea or quote for a new sign!

**Please leave a separate comment for each entry!**

The giveaway will end on Thursday, December 2nd!

Thanks for entering and good luck!

Monday Message

This may sound kinda bad, but we had a guest preacher yesterday and he was a little long-winded, so I may have tuned out just a little bit during the sermon.  We all have days like that right??  But, the scripture that was read is my favorite scripture...so I'll share it with you:

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.  The Lord is near.  Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Philippians 4:4-7

I also wanted to let you know that I have more signs up in the Etsy shop!  I made lots of new ones for a craft fair this past weekend.  I was happy to sell 20 signs!  

I have new Christmas signs! These are just a few:

I also have signs for teachers, like these:

If you need gifts for teachers, coworkers, family, or friends, please keep these in mind!

Mama's Messages Etsy Shop

Happy Monday!

 

New Signs Up in the Etsy Shop!

 I have some new holiday signs up in the etsy shop, and if you have any ideas for signs, let me know!

And I have to include a pic of Little Man in his UNC Tarheel jacket!

Happy Tuesday!  

It's November already!

I can't believe yesterday was the first of November!! This year has flown by! The mister and I watched some videos of Little Man the other night from when he was just a few months old, and it is absolutely SHOCKING how much he has really changed. (This is probably my hundredth post saying that...but I can't help it!)  Around this time last year, Little Man started losing all of his hair because of an awful bout with infected cradle cap...and now we can't stop it from growing! And it's beautiful!  He also had awful eczema all over from head to toe.  His face was covered!  And now...flawless!  

Last Halloween (2009)

Yesterday-Halloween (2010)

I seriously love him more and more and more each day.  I don't want him to grow up!  He is probably going to start walking in the next month, and I will definitely cry when that milestone happens...he will be a toddler!  AH!

Hanging out with Cousin Seth

Anyway, I have lots of goals for this month.  I have been inspired by many bloggers and friends to really get back on track with my business and daily crafting. 

I want to make lots of signs for my etsy shop for Thanksgiving and Christmas.  I will be at a craft fair the weekend before Thanksgiving, and I need lots and lots of pieces to show and sell! 

Also, many of you started gratitude or Thanksgiving trees!  I found a really cute turkey that I hope to make soon.  You use styrofoam balls and yarn to make the turkey.  Then you use construction paper and popsicle sticks to make the feathers.  I am going to make the turkey and lay out lots and lots of feathers around it.  Each day, the mister and I (and whoever we have to visit) will write one thing they are thankful for on a feather and stick it in the turkey!  So excited about it.  The first chance I'll have to go shopping is tomorrow...so I hope to have it ready by Thursday!

I hope you have a great start to your November! Happy Tuesday!