Featured Shop/Artist Interview: Adri Luna Studios

Posted on 29 November, 2014 by admin

When did you fall in Love with Handmade?

I feel in love with handmade when I realized it was higher quality and you can see the love and work people put into their products. I would rather work two days jobs to pay my bills so I can make art because it’s a creative tornado that has ups and downs but ultimately is the most rewarding thing I could ever do.

What does your Shop have to Offer its Patrons?

My shop offers small paintings, drawings, prints, paper sculptures and note card sets.

Do you have any upcoming sales or local appearances?

I will be selling at the Hello Art First Friday Show in Kansas City, Missouri on December 5th and at a local arts and craft show on December 6th in Smithville, MO.

Where can you be found?

I can be found all over the internet!

– My website is www.adriluna.com

– www.pinterest.com/adritheartist/

– twitter.com/adritheartist

– instagram.com/adritheartist

– www.facebook.com/adrilunastudio

Your Favorite Piece (as of right now)!!

Thanksgiving After Thanksgiving

Posted on 28 November, 2014 by admin

We all know the best part of Thanksgiving, next to the joy of seeing friends and family and really tasty fattening food, is the left overs. So what happens, when you aren’t the one cooking/hosting, and you’re heading home that afternoon? When you have Thanksgiving away from home, chances are you are going to head home empty handed.

So this year, I decided to pull together a pseudo Thanksgiving meal. What the heck does that mean? It means that I was going to cook a meal that takes far less time, but that could resemble a Thanksgiving Meal to the untrained eye and maybe even untrained pallet.

Of course, I made this decision far too close to crunch time(Tuesday night), so that meant that I had just a short time to determine what exactly that meant. So I decided to put together a small menu that I thought I could pull off with ease, and we would have a great meal when we returned home.

My Original Thoughts – Turkey Breasts from HoneyBaked Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Mac and Cheese, Some Jazzed Up Stuffing, Pepperidge Farm Chocolate Cake.. Yum

The Actual Menu – (I just couldn’t talk myself into getting in that HoneyBaked Ham line the day before Thanksgiving.)

Italian Chicken Breasts, Green Bean Casserole, Baked Mac and Cheese, Some Jazzed Up Stuffing, and Pound Cake.. Still Yum.

I know you are probably shaking your head, and thinking , you have to Meal Plan, even when you aren’t Meal Planning. But, such is the life of Mommy.

What does your family eat after they get home, when you aren’t hosting for the holidays?

How to Install your Custom iPad/iPhone Wallpaper?

Posted on 25 November, 2014 by admin

Save your File to your Device.
Open Picture in the Camera Section.
Select Photo
Click on – Use As Wallpaper
Adjust to your Liking.
Set as Lock Screen, Home Screen or Both.

Voila your Custom Wallpaper is Loaded!!

Did you know Our Etsy Shop offers a variety of Different Options to Dress Your Tech?

Here are some of the options available for purchase from $1 – $3.

How to Beat the B-O-R-E-D bug over the Holiday Break?

Posted on 22 November, 2014 by admin

Holiday Breaks take on a different meaning when you are a Stay at Home Mom. When I was working full time, I treasured the days of being at home with the kids. I would get 2-3 days off at the most and those days were so jam packed with activity, it seemed like they were over before they even started.

Fast Forward to this year, when the Board of Education saw fit to make Thanksgiving Break a week long, sending this Mommy into Panic Mode. A Week off in the Cold, with little to no chance of Outdoor Activities means I have to find a way to keep these girl’s entertained to combat the B-O-R-E-D bug.

For the Free Printable Click BORED.

So my mind switches into List Mode….

What can we do?

Board Games
Arts & Crafts
Bowling
Learning Disguised as Fun
Read-a- Thon & Library Trips
$3 Movie Theater Trip
Holiday Decorations
Scrapbooking
Making Christmas Lists
Mini-Golf
Baking

I am feeling pretty proud of myself, until I realize that my entire list could probably fit into a 4-5 hour time Span, which sends me into an even bigger panic.

So it’s back to the drawing board, also known as Pinterest.

Here are some of the links that I found….

The Chirping Moms on

10 Things To Do When It’s Too Cold To Go Anywhere!

Pint Size Treasures on

9 Fun Inside Activities to Do With Kids — Perfect for Cold and Snowy Days!

The Madhouse on

The Ultimate No Spend or Low Spend Bored Jar list

**My favorites from these links – Spa Day, Puzzles and Any Other Activity that Includes Helping Mommy with her Chores, lol.

SO…WHAT DO YOU DO WITH YOUR LITTLE ONE’S OVER THE HOLIDAY BREAKS??

2014 “Handmade with Love” Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on 19 November, 2014 by admin

I am so excited to finally present to you our Highly Anticipated 2014 “Handmade with Love” – Holiday Gift Guide. This was truly a labor of love and it allowed me to interact with so many amazing artisans. The items that you find in this Gift Guide are sure to thrill you and appeal to you on many levels. After each Gift Guide Page, you will find the Social Media Links to all our contributors. Feel free to “Get Social” With Each and Every One!! In addition, you will find a Flip-able Version of Our Gift Guide at the very end.

Enjoy!!

— Stage Presents

*Featured Item: Handmade Natural Christmas Centerpiece – $20

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/LouisianaBeautiful

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Louisianabeautiful

*Featured Item: Teal and Burlap Gold Holiday Wreath – $40

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/charmingcreations14

Facebook: www.facebook.com/charmingcreations85

Instagram: www.instagram.com/charmingcreationsboutique

*Featured Item: Grandparent Sign – Personalized to Meet your Needs with Names Hand painted on Solid Wood – $29.95

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/oakridgeprims

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Oak-Ridge-Prims/

Pinterest:http://www.pinterest.com/oakridgeprims/signs/

**Featured Item: Black Friday Green and Red Christmas Tree Black Throw Afghan – $50

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/CraftyCrocheting

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftcrocheting

*Featured Item: Set of Copper Bangle Bracelets 2 for $48

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/Sylviajewelry

COUPON CODE: TAKE10 – for 10% discount

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sylviajewelry.smvdesigns

Instagram: http://instagram.com/sylviajewelry

**Featured Item: Handmade Collage Zipper Pouches for $22

Etsy Shop: www.openhandcreations.com

COUPON CODE: HWL2014 enter this code at checkout for 10% off Entire Purchase (exp 12/23)

Free handmade felt & collage gift tag with every purchase until Dec 20!*

Facebook: www.facebook.com/openhandcreations

Instagram: www.instagram.com/OPENHANDCREATIONS

*Featured Item: Handmade Collage Zipper Pouches for $22

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AdriLunaStudio

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrilunastudio

Instagram: instagram.com/adritheartist

Twitter: twitter.com/adritheartist

**Featured Item: Crochet Convertible Hat $20

Etsy Shop: www.whimsicalmimsys.etsy.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whimsicalmimsy13

Twitter: twitter.com/whimsicalmimsy1

*Featured Item – Handmade Men’s Wood Watch – Made from Red Sandalwood – $89.00

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodieSpecs

Facebook: www.facebook.com/woodiespecs

Instagram: instagram.com/woodiespecs

Twitter: twitter.com/woodiespecs

*Featured Item – Fate Loves the Fearless: Raw Amethyst Druzy Necklace – $35

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ashleegranberg

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Heartenhandmade

**Featured Item – Gypsy Necklace- $89.00

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/poppyjohaljewelry

Facebook: www. facebook.com/goldenpoppyjewelry

Instagram: www.instagram.com/poppyjohal

Twitter: www.twitter.com/poppyjohal

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/poppyjohal

*Featured Item – Camo iPad/Reading Pillow – $29.99

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stagedpresents

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stagepresents1

Instagram: http://instagram.com/stagepresents

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/stagepresents/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stagedtweets

*Featured Item – Crochet Adjustable Earwarmers/Headbands – $15

Etsy Shop: www.etsy.com/shop/LandOfKnots

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/landofknots

Instagram: http://instagram.com/LandofKnots

*Featured Item – Hand painted Snowflake Holiday Glassware- $36

Etsy Shop: www.Etsy.com/shop/LKCustomCreations

Facebook: www.Facebook.com/LKCustomCreations

Instagram: www.instagram.com/lkcustomcreations

Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/LKcustomcreate/

*Featured Item – Rustic Wine Bottle Thank You Gift Tags – $7

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/stagedpresents

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stagepresents1

Instagram: http://instagram.com/stagepresents

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/stagepresents/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/stagedtweets

*Featured Item – Charm Books – Baby’s First Memories- $48

Etsy Shop: www.charmbooks.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charmbooks

COUPON CODE: (10% off on 11/28 only) BLACKFRIDAY2014

**Featured Item – Toddler Eco Felt Applique Christmas Lights Funny Holiday T-Shirt- $25.50

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JamJamsJam

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamjamsjam

*Featured Items – Elevated Dog Bowl- $36

**Featured Items – Leash Holder – Treat Holder – Handmade Pet Gift – $10

Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/moorefinewoodworking

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moorefine.woodworking

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Woodworking4u2

To View a Flip-able version of Our Holiday Gift Guide Click Here.

What is a Sponsor as it relates to this Gift Guide? We were lucky to have a great group of Sponsors who Support the “Handmade with Love” Movement. In effort to further promote Our Holiday Gift Guide, they have each offered a generous donation of products that will become part of the Giveaway Associated with the Holiday Gift Guide. We are extremely grateful for their participation.

For More Information on Our Sponsors Click Their Clickable Logos for More Information on Both Their Companies and their Products.

Update – 2014 “Handmade with Love” – Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on 3 November, 2014 by admin

Hey Guys,

I am so happy with the response that we have received for the “Handmade with Love” Holiday Gift Guide. You all have submitted so many amazing products, that frankly it’s hard to choose. :-).

So, I just wanted to jump on and give you an update. As of right now, the following Categories are CLOSED.

For Her

For Infant/Toddler

For Home

I have received soo many jewelry submissions, that I am considering making a category just for that. I will keep you posted.

I am still looking for items for the following Categories:

For Him

For Couples

For Pets

For Foodies

For Fitness Buffs

I think I have responded to everyone who has sent out a submission, at this time. If I have somehow missed you please reach out to me again, via shereethomas@stage-presents.com.

2014 Handmade with Love Holiday Gift Guide

Posted on 30 October, 2014 by admin

Stage Presents is currently compiling a 2014 “Handmade with Love” Holiday Gift Guide for Seasonal Shoppers. If you would like to have your product featured on our list please email me at shereethomas@stage-presents.com, with the subject Holiday Gift Guide Submissions. Each submission should contain your company name, product, product value, and who the product is most suitable for (see Gift Guide Groupings- listed below), as well as any photos that you would like to feature with your submission. Photo Quality is very important, since we aren’t able to view your physical product. We need to be able to discern the quality from the pictures.

The 2014 gift guide has a minimum product value of $20.00 for inclusion. The gift guide will be published in early November and be promoted regularly until Christmas Day. An actual start date will be provided to you once, we have accepted your submissions. Items that are selected for The Gift Guide will be promoted on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!! You will be required to post the link on your pages as well, as to insure that everyone included gets their products Cross Promoted. As you know, most Holiday Gift Guides, require you to submit your actual product and or pay to enter. Well, THIS ONE IS DIFFERENT!! The purpose of this Holiday Gift Guide is to help fellow businesses promote their quality products during the Holiday Season!!

Gift Guide Groupings:

For Her
For Him
For Couples
For Infants and Toddlers
For Teens
For The Home
For Pets
For Foodies
For the Fitness Buffs

There will be four selections from each Grouping. When submitting a product for Children please Indicate the Age Group that your item is geared towards.

** Please note that this is a Family Friendly Gift Guide, so keep that in mind when submitting your products.

Feel Free to Contact me with any questions that you may have.

Best of Luck, and I look forward to working with you!!

Only 9 Days Left Until Halloween…

Posted on 22 October, 2014 by admin

Are you Ready? It’s true, there are really only 9 days left!!

Let’s Run Through Our Quick Check List.

If your kids are going Trick or Treating, I hope that you already have their costumes, in hand. You couldn’t pay me, to be in Party City(or any other costume store), this time of year. Honestly, it’s like Black Friday for the Goblins. EEK!! Have you thought the whole Costume through? I can’t tell you how many years, Halloween morning came and I realized I still needed coordinating shoes, stockings, undershirts, blah blah, blah. I mean, let’s face it, no princess was ever fierce in NIKE’s. Also, make sure to factor in the cold, the rain, and potential runny noses(cold/flu season). NO matter how warm the day starts out, it always seem to be brisk on Halloween night, even in Georgia.
You’ve Completed your Outdoor Fall Decor and Decided whether or not you want it to be Inviting or Scare the Little Ones Away.
You’ve got Candy, or if you are “that Mom”, raisins and fruit cups. With Food Allergies becoming more and more rampant, consider that when purchasing your treats. Trust me, No Mommy wants to end their Halloween on the other end of an Epi-Pen.
Which brings me to my next point, it may seem EXTRA, but check your child’s candy. Unfortunately, we live in times, where we have no choice but to be VIGILANT!!
Finally, plan ahead. Go over Safety Rules and Have Fun!! Take lots of pictures, make lots of memories and Enjoy your Little Ones, believe it a lot these moments can be fleeting.

If you are still considering planning a Halloween Party of Fall Festival Check Out our Custom Invitations over on our Etsy Page!

Halloween Round Up 2014

Posted on 13 October, 2014 by admin

Ready for some Ghoulish Awesomeness!! 18 Days Until Halloween!!

There are so many amazing Free Printables and Party Favors this time of year. Here are some of the ones that I have found (that are actually free). I hate those not really FREE LINKS. These Links will take you directly to the source.

Countdown Calendar with Candy Corn Pieces courtesy of Yellow Bliss Road

Halloween Lollipop Holders/Gift Tags and Gift Wrap courtesy of Living Locurto

3-D Halloween Bat Banner courtesy of the celebration shoppe

Trick or Treat Party Boxes courtesy of Bird’s Party Blog

I saved the best for LAST!! I admit that this is the first year that I have heard of the Boo’d Phenomenon. But, I thought it was truly adorable. Here’s how it works. You and your kids pack up a bucket, or bag with lots of Great Halloween Treats, and Leave it on your Neighbor’s Door Step, unbeknownst to them. Now, originally I think you were supposed to ring the door bell and run, but that’s not such a popular thing to do these days. So, I say, use your discretion, lol. Along with the treats, you provide them with some quick directions and an explanation and it’s up to them to keep the FUN going!!

Boo’d Banner and Boo’d Game courtesy of Classy Clutter

My oldest (18), was a really big fan of Halloween, probably a lot longer than he should have been, lol. The little ones, not soo much, they still find it scary, but I thought this is something cute, I could do with them. At least, it would make Halloween a little less grueling. But, I am not sure how hubby is going to feel about that. The bottom line is that all these Holidays are just about making fun memories and spending time with your family. So get out there and enjoy them, while they still let you!! (smile)

Some Like it Hot!!

Posted on 7 October, 2014 by admin

I love HOT BREAKFAST!! But, I don’t necessarily LOVE to make it. I am absolutely not a morning person, and in the AM, I am most comfortable GRUMBLING until after I have had my STRONG COFFEE.

That being said, I don’t have the luxury of doing that anymore now that I have little ones to get up and get dressed. The other day a girlfriend of mine told me that she got guilt-ed into making breakfast for her kids when a coworker told her that she makes her kid’s hot breakfast EVERY DAY!! She went on to ask if my kids eat Oatmeal. Which they don’t and to tell me that she was preparing Oatmeal in her Crock Pot(that night), so that they could eat in the morning.

This got me to thinking about all the different meals that I could prepare for breakfast the night before. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am not about to change into June Cleaver over night. But, I wouldn’t mind finding something I could throw in the Slow Cooker on a Friday or Saturday night, since I normally try to make Hot Breakfast for the Whole Family on the Weekend!!

We are pretty traditional when it comes to our Breakfast Foods. The usual, Turkey Bacon, Sausage, Eggs, Toast or Biscuits. I sometimes get a little fancy, when afforded the luxury of sleeping in with omelettes and quiche, but not often, since I tend to be the only one eating it.

Soo… after doing some Pinterest Hunting, these are some recipes that I am putting in my arsenal. I am adding them to my Fall Bucket List, and will updpate you all on how Easy they are, but more importantly how they go over with the Fam!!

Do you cook breakfast in the Crockpot? What’s your go to Breakfast?

Crock Pot French Toast

Copy Cat Cracker Barrel Hash Brown Casserole

Breakfast Casserole –** I have already tried this one several times, but not in a while. I should tell you that it always RETURNS BIG REVIEWS. I have even taken it to work before for Department Breakfasts and everyone loved it!!

When did you fall in Love with Handmade?

What does your Shop have to Offer its Patrons?

Do you have any upcoming sales or local appearances?

Where can you be found?

Your Favorite Piece (as of right now)!!

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