Christmas Trees Anyone??

 Time for another FREE PRINTABLE!!
or "Sassy Swag" as I was told it should be {What do you all think?}

Were doing this one Holiday style. Use these bright and fun notecards and gift tags to jazz up your wrapping. Enjoy my lovlies!

 

 Download Here!

Free Printable Extravaganza!

I have to admit the Holiday season has just crept right up on me! I still have a TON of things to do, so I will be putting on my elf hat this weekend to (fingers crossed) get 90% of it all done! I love the season, especially with my daughter getting older. It seems to get more exciting every year! 

I wanted to give all of my amazing clients, fans, friends and family some special gifts this year. I want you all to know how much I appreciate your love, support, and business over this past year. It has been overwhelmingly amazing! I will be posting many free printables for everyone over the weeks to come!

The first extravagant FREE printable is very special to me. I've always told my daughter "I love you bunches and bunches". {Back story....It was something my Grandpa would always say to me at the end of every phone conversation.} Well, when Addisyn first attempted to say it back she would say "I love you punkins and punkins". That has stuck between the two of us over the years, and we now tell that to eachother all the time. She likes to express her love with the amount of "punkins" she adds to the end! Oh kids I love their minds!! 

I made this print for her and would like to share it all with you! 

Download green print here!

Download pink print here!

All about me A-Z

 

(you can get this fun print at artandphilanthropy)

I saw this on Emily's blog and I thought it would be a great way to get a little personal with you all! :) It's a list of random things about me from A-Z.  I know how excited you are to read this list of AMAZINGLY FANTASTIC fun facts.... 

 Take a deep breath and GO! ;)

A. Age – 26

B. Bed size – I'm all about my King size bed (though it currently is in storage) due to my recent move. So I've adjusted to the a full size. But I think everyday how I wouldn't mind to have my King bed from wall to wall in my room.

C. Chore that you hate – Dishes ugghhh

D. Dogs – Do not have one currently but plan on it in the future! 

E. Essential start to your day – My daughter's kisses. That is how I usually get woken up and it's the best part of my day :)

F. Favorite color – I am such a color fanatic. I can't pick just one. 

G. Gold or silver – Silver. But I'll take both!

H. Height – 5'3

I. Instruments you play –As a child I played viola, clarinet and oboe. I have a guitar that I would love to learn how to play SOON!

J. Job title – Graphic Designer

K. Kids – Love love kids. I have a daughter. Addisyn Rae. She is 4 and absolutely the most amazing little person in the world. 

(photo by Traci Ryant Photography)

L. Live – Cleveland, Ohio

M. Mother’s name – Brenda

N. Nicknames – Meg, Megs, Becky, Mom, Mommy 

O. Overnight hospital stays – A minor operation when I was younger, and then the few days after Addisyn was born.

P. Pet peeves – When people shake up bottled drinks after they have already opened it. It drives me crazy. The sound of nails being clipped. UGH hate that!!

Q. Quote from a movie – "There's No Place Like Home" - The Wizard of Oz

R. Right or left handed – Right

S. Siblings – Older brother, Calen, Younger brother, Kyle

Two step-sisters Amanda and Amy

T. Time it takes you to get ready – Depends where I am going! Mornings 30-45 minutes. 45min-1hr if I'm getting all dolled up :)

U. Underwear – ooo I love boy shorts. My favorite. And of course Vicky and her secrets

V. Vegetable you hate – Peas

W. What makes you run late – Everything. I am the worst with being somewhere on time.

X. X-rays you’ve had – I have had quite a few. I broke my collar bone when I was 9, that was a pretty neat x-ray to see

Y. Yummy food you make –  Greek stuffed chicken! Delicious!!

Z. Zoo animal – Giraffes, I just love those guys

 

Phew! I know you all will sleep better tonight knowing all of this. hehe. 

Happy Friday!!

Vintage Postcard Save the Date

I am so excited for one of my jobs that I had to share with you all the progress of it. My sister is getting married and we have started working on the Save the Dates!  Their wedding is going to be a more formal event so something fun was decided for the Save the Dates. I just love the inspiration that was chosen for me to work from. Pictures of the happy couple will be placed in the big Gaylord wording.

(They are getting married at the Gaylord Texan Hotel)

I will keep you all updated with the progress of this piece!

Cozy Knits

Well, it is time to admit that Winter is just around the corner (or already here for some people). Bundling up to keep warm is a must when the low temperatures and snow hits. Keeping my hands warm is a must! Being on the computer and designing all day my hands freeze! So, I have found some awesome fingerless handmade gloves from some very talented Etsy shops. Whatcha think? I can't decide which ones to get!

1. These neutral cozy gloves are from Reflectionsbyds.

2. Colorful and sure to match any coat and outfit these are

from The Beachcomber Studio.

3. I am loving the button detail on these gray gloves from Nastiadi.

4. A delicious plum color and the versatility from mittens to fingerless is perfect - from CleosCraft.

5. The bright red color warms me right up! Along with the beautiful snowflake beading detail makes these gloves from Eva Rica simply gorgeous.

Be Daring

I saw this while I was on my addiction site, Pinterest. I felt I needed to share this with all of you. This makes me want to put on my big girl pants and dive into something new and wonderful! Something truly out of the ordinary. 

Calendars are Coming!

That's right!! Almost ready to make their big debut in my shop are

the 2012 desk calendars. Just in time for Christmas!! Some of last years designs will be returning along with some brand new fresh designs! Here is a look at what you can expect! 

One of my favorite things

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I thought I would share with you all one of my favorite things... PENCILS! There are so many fun and unique pencils out there how can you not love them?!! I get lost in the depths of Etsy searching for new. Something about the way a new pencil smells when you open up the package.

Ahhh, yes it is wonderful! The feeling of writing with a pencil takes

me back to being 5 or so again, learning how to write with the

jumbo navy blue pencil! I smile every time.

Here are some fun and gorgeous pencils I have found on Etsy.

Perfect for yourself or a gift!

1. These gorgeous pencils are from Knot & Bow. I bought these pencils earlier in the year when a percentage of the sales went to the Japan Relief Fund. I couldn't resist for such a great cause and pencil! 

2. How about these pretty pretty hand wrapped pencils!

They are from maoiliosa.

3. The perfect gift is what I call these pencils. How fun to pick your own words and Bouncing Ball Creation will personalize them for you!

4. Oh, and these I love love love! I am anxiously awaiting their arrival to my mailbox! These eco friendly pencils are from Write With Moxie.

Addisyn Turns 4!

September 13 my sweet little baby officially turned 4 years old! I can't believe how fast time just rushes by. I know it is so cliche but it really does seem like yesterday that I was holding this little ball of baby in my arms hoping I was not going to break her fragile body! That sure is that a mix of emotions...being so overwhelmed with a love you have never felt before and being absolutely terrified that you are going to screw everything up. (By the looks at the smile on her face I like to think I have been doing a pretty good job :)

This year is full of exciting things for Addisyn. Preschool has started, second year of dance, and her first season of soccer!! She's a busy little bee!
And my goal for this year is to keep her as young as possible
for as long as I can.

Traci Ryant Photography

So I have to share with all of you the most amazing photographer!
Traci Ryant of Traci Ryant Photography
She has an AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING talent! I met Traci years ago working at Things Remembered, we had many long nights and many laughs. We lost touch over time and then ran into eachother in the hospital only to find out our babies were going to be born weeks apart! It was crazy! She is such a fabulous person. Traci has recently started her own business as a professional photographer and her pictures speak volumes of her how successful she has become in such a small amount of time. She did an amazing photo shoot with my daughter and let's just say
I can't WAIT to have Traci do it all over again :)
Here are some more photos Traci has done. She makes me want to have a million sweet little babies!

Featured Artist?... Yes Please!

Time to announce my BIG news!! Sassyrae Expressions is now a Feature Artist for Emmaline Bride!! This is such an amazing opportunity for me. I am so excited to see where this goes! I received and email from Emma at Emmaline Bride stating she found my work online and that they would love to have me become a featured Artist. I actually almost deleted the email because it got caught in my spam filter! I am so happy I read through it before deleting. After going to the website and making sure everything was legit I immediately responded and by
the next day the process was going for me to become a part of their community.

Emmaline Bride is an amazing company that provides brides with a TON of information for unique, chic, DIY weddings. With a great blog, a marketplace, and a bridal book to find local vendors the site is a MUST to visit if you are planning a wedding.
Absolutely AMAZING!

Continue to check out the marketplace for all of Sassyrae's wedding products!

I'm Back!

Well, after my long hiatus, shop has opened back up! I am very excited for what is to come over the next few months with Sassyrae. I have had the most amazing clients this year and I just want to give a huge
THANK YOU
to all of you. I can't wait to work with more of you!
I have some fantastic news coming soon so stay tuned!!

Royal Elegance

I am currently working with a bride who has chosen the most gorgeous wedding colors. Blush, gold and ivory. Once you see it put all together it really feels like royalty. The elegance of it all is just breathtaking. It has fired up my creative juices and I have made this lovely inspiration board for you all.

These are the invitations I have created for that royal event in your life.
They are up at my shop now!

The best things in life are free

I thought I would start sharing one of the things I love best. FREE FONTS!
Nothing is better then finding a gorgeous new font that is free. So, feel free to
download these little beauties and add some flare to your type!

honey script, 123 Marker, halo handletter, a little pot

Time to REALLY get back to blogging! {promise}

I am starting the process of updating my Etsy Shop and Facebook page.
I spent the majority of my evening last night adding all kinds of fun things to my Facebook page. There is a now a welcome tab and contact tab. I added the Etsy app to my page so you can view my shop now on Facbook! Also a great new profile pic.

Here's the new Welcome screen for new fans!

Oh how I enjoy technology!! Next up..Sassyrae Etsy Shop Makeover!