Thursday, December 30, 2010

Out with the old and in with the new!!

Hi Everyone,
Just wanted to give you a heads up, That you are not going crazy and Your computer is not playing tricks on you, the blog background and Header is all white.
Expressions By Devin Blog is getting a Awesome new look and layout just in time for the new year. Keep Checking back to see the New look and Layout.



I hope everyone has a Safe , healthy and Happy New Year!!!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Don't be late for a Very special important date

Hi Everyone,
I have a new item in my shop to go with the Alice in wonderland theme items.
Tea party theme Name banner. This banner will look adorable at your tea party. The banner features you child's name.


Check out my shop for more details on this items and other matching items that goes with this name banner:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DevinPrather/search?search_query=alice+in+wonderland&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5318504&shopname=DevinPrather

I hope everyone is staying warm and enjoying all the Holiday movies and festivities with family and Friends.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Purse party

My Friend just had a Thirty one Purses party and she wanted something fun and something to go with the theme of the party for the cupcake toppers.
Here is what I came up with:


Everyone seem to love them.
Photo was taken by Visual Flair Photography:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Visual-Flair-Photography/122095604469373

These Toppers are now in my shop to Purchase.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/63714897/purse-cupcake-toppers-set-of-12
More Purse theme party items: COMING SOON!!!


Saturday, November 27, 2010

Thankful

I know Thanksgiving has passed already. I hope everyone had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving. Sorry I nevr got around to writing this Blog until now.

I am so thankful for so many blessing is my life. I am so Thankful for My husband Joseph who is always there for me , supporting me and letting me follow my dream of running my own business. I am so thankful for my dog Lovie who keeps me company in my studio. I am so thankful for all my family and my Friends who are always there for me and Joseph. I am so thankful for all the customers and support for my shop. I never thought my business would every get this far.I am so thankful for everyone who has helped with our adoption ( donated, help with fundraiser, yard sales etc). We can't Thank you all enough.
I am so excited that our last home study Meeting is Monday. This means we will be able to get this show on the road and hopefully will have a new family member soon.


Thursday, November 25, 2010

Black Friday Sale 20% off

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope you are have a wonderful day with family and Friends.
Since tomorrow is Black Friday. I decided to have a sale in my shop.
20% off all items in my shop.
You must enter the coupon code in the coupon code box at check out: holidayfun
This sale will run from now until tomorrow night.
Here is the link to my shop:
www.devinprather.etsy.com
Happy shopping everyone!!!

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Cute Critters

Hi Everyone,
I have a new Theme in my shop..... Cute Critters!
I have finally got around to making this theme. I love how it has turned out.
I gave this banner to my Cousin as part of a Baby shower gift to hang in Little Ella's Room.


I am hoping to be making a matching birthday banner/ Baby shower banner, cupcake toppers and Centerpieces out of this theme.
I have also had a few other projects up my sleeve this week ( Christmas party items, Christmas birthday items and Super cute present tags.) I am hoping to get them posted this week.
Check out my shop for more details on the Banner:
www.devinprather.etsy.com

Keep checking back for more updates and New items for the Holiday Season!!!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Just in time for the Holidays

I am excited to announce Expressions By Devin now has Gift Certificates now in shop.
Just in time for the holidays.

This is a perfect gift or stocking stuffer for that party planner in your life. That special someone will be able to shop from my entire collection and even use the certificate to request custom items.

Gift certificates are available in any amount so if you don't see the amount you're wanting just send me a conversation on etsy and i will post a Special listing up for you.



Check out my shop for more details on the Gift Certificates:
www.etsy.com/shop/DevinPrather/search?search_query=gift+certificate&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5318504&shopname=DevinPrather

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Update on shop and some much more

Hi Blog readers,
Just wanted to update you on the shop and some new items in the shop and some items in the works.
First of all I want to think everyone who donated to The Adoption Raffle. My husband and I can't THANK YOU enough. We raised $460 dollars for our adoption.
We have our Second Home study Meeting Nov 29th. I am so happy we will have this step done Before Christmas.

Expressions By Devin Update:
You all have been asking for it and I was listening :0) I now have Owl themed Centerpieces, cupcake toppers, and Party pack!!!!

In the works:
Sweet shoppe party items
Fire Fighter party items
Little Buggy party items
and a Few others.
Keep checking back on the here and on my shop:
www.devinprather.etsy.com

Monday, November 1, 2010

Adoption fund blog Raffle

Our Friends are hosting a blog raffle to help my Husband and I raise money to adopt our first child. There are lots of Prizes from tons of Etsy shops and other amazing shops.
To Enter in this Giveaway. Check out the Link below:

www.alexandcassie.blogspot.com

You can read about our story and keep up with our adoption process at this link:
www.joeanddevinsblog.blogspot.com

Thank you so much for reading and your support. My husband and I really appreciate it.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Blog winner

I am happy to announce our winner for our 1000th sale Celebration giveaway.
Random.org
Picked Number 3
Bridget is the lucky winner of our Giveaway.
Here is a picture of the random.org page ( sorry about the picture)


Thanks so much to everyone who enter the Giveaway.
Keep checking back for Updates on my shop and More giveaways.

Monday, October 11, 2010

BLOG GIVEAWAY CELEBRATING MY 1000TH SALE




To Celebrate my 1000th sale. I am hosting my First Blog Giveaway.
The lucky winner will Receive One Banner of There choice (price of banner must be $15 dollars). You will get to choose one of the many banner themes I have featured on my shop ( Here are a few many other themes on my shop)



Giveaway Prize is a $15 dollar Value.
Items will have to be made. All items are made to order.


RULES

This giveaway is open to any who lives in the United States
Contest ends 17th October (3:00 p.m.)
There are 5 ways to enter.
For each method you enter, please leave ONE comment on this blog post.

1) Check out the Etsy Shop and post a comment of your favorite item( Don't forget to leave your email address so I can contact you if you are the lucky winner)
www.devinprather.etsy.com
2) Follow this blog.
3) Follow our twitter: http://twitter.com/Devin_on_Etsy
4) Tweet about this giveaway with a link to this blogpost.
5) Be a Fan of Our Facebook Page:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Expressions-By-Devin/43476194053?ref=ts
GOOD LUCK! LUCKY WINNER WILL BE DRAWN VIA RANDOM.ORG
Only valid comments will be entered.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

New theme : Giraffe Theme party supplies

I recently got a Custom request for a Giraffe theme Birthday banner. After making the banner I feel in love with finished Banner and knew I had to add it to my shop.





I also made a matching Highchair banner with it.




I am hoping to add matching centerpieces and Cupcake toppers to my shop to make a Super cute party pack. All the color of the item can be changed to match your party colors.
Check out my shop for more new giraffe items posted.
www.devinprather.etsy.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Hooo - Ray

Hooo - Ray I Finally got some Owl Birthday items on my shop.





The owl banners you choose the banner colors, Owl colors and Polka dot color. You design the banner the way you want it. I Love how the Yellow and Brown Owl banner I made for customer turned out.






Check the owl banner here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/53699180/owl-birthday-banner-you-choose-the


I am working on posting and Creating some new items this weekend. Keep checking back on my shop and the Blog to see what has Arrived at Expressions By Devin.
www.devinprather.etsy.com

I hope everyone is having a Wonderful Saturday and a Great weekend!!!


Friday, August 6, 2010

Grab our Button!!!

Hi everyone!!! Yesterday was blog Make over day. I am so happy how it came out. I have a new feature on my blog. I made a blog Button last night. It was super easy to make. Grab our button. If you have add our button on your blog I would love to see it.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. My Etsy shop is closed for the weekend to make new items :0)

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Somewhere over the Rainbow

Hi everyone. I have been working hard to post new items to my shop. I am having so much fun working and creating new Party items. One of my newest items is a Wizard of Oz theme. I am in LOVE with the Finished product.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52479544/wizard-of-oz-centerpieces-set-of-3-ready

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52464762/wizard-of-oz-theme-birthday-banner?ref=v1_other_2

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52782158/wizard-of-oz-cupcake-toppers-set-of-12

http://www.etsy.com/listing/52780715/wizard-of-oz-inspired-party-pack?ref=v1_other_2

To check out the details of each item click on the links Underneath each image.
Don't forget to keep checking back to my blog and shop for more New items in my shop.
www.Devinprather.etsy.com

Have a Wonderful Day:0)

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Office/ re organizing

Sorry it has been a long time. It been a little crazy around here working on adoption paper work, Re organizing my studio, working on orders, New items and so much more. A couple months ago my Husband I decided that we need to clean out a room for the Future baby. So we decided to share a office. It's alot smaller space then I had before. So I had to re organize and put alot things in storage. I never knew how much stuff I had until we started to move things over. Now that I am getting used to being in here. I decided the other day to reorganize. I got on Ikea's online store to see if I could find anything that would help re organize my space. I found tons of things online. When I went to try and find a store the closes one to us was Ohio. I really didn't want to make the drive. I went to my local craft supplies store to see what they may have to offer. At Joann's Craft store I bought my Craft desk , Which I love. So We decided to start there first. I went to the craft desk / sewing department to find this Beauty:



It was exactly what I wanted. I was so excited. It holds all my 12 x12 paper, all my card stock scraps and so much more. Here is my Finished reorganized studio. I am super happy with the finished product of what my half of the office looks like.]





P.s The Adorable Pom Poms hanging above my desk. I bought them from my best Friend Laura. she just opened a Etsy shop.The Pom Poms are VERY easy to fan and comes with detailed Fanning instruction and super easy to hang ( she make a wire loop so it is easy to thread your monofilament). Check out her shop:


www.laurawheatley.etsy.com

More post soon I hope :0)

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Yummy Cupcakes !!!!

Etsy Picks For today : Cupcake Madness!!! For some reason I am really wanting a cupcake. So I decided since I don't have any cupcakes. I would just pick some Super cute items off of etsy Instead. Here they are:


Cupcake Candle!! Yes I typed that right ITS A CANDLE. It looks Good enough to eat.
Check out more awesome Treats from Sugarville candles that look good enough to eat www.sugarvillecandles.etsy.com


I just love this print. It is so adorable. Check out shop for more cupcake prints and tons of adorable prints.
www.rkdsign88.etsy.com


I fell in love with this when i saw it. How cute is this Cookie Jar.
Check out In a Glaze for more adorable and fun pottery
www.inaglaze.etsy.com


Those are the cutest Felt food cupcakes. Check out Heartfelt Crafts for more adorable Felt food items:
www.heartfelt3.etsy.com

Keep a watch out for the next Etsy pick of the day. You never know your item may be picked next.


Sunday, June 13, 2010

Weekend Recap!!! Lady Bug First Birthday party

This weekend was my Friend Laura's twin girls 1st Birthday party ( Lady bug Theme). A couple months ago Laura asked me to make some Ladybug Items for her for there party. I was super excited that she asked me. I was so excited to see the Decoration in action. I have never been to a party that used my Decorations.Here are some pictures of the Party and My Items:
Ladybug Happy 1st Birthday Banner

Ladybug Highchair Banners

Flower and Ladybug Centerpieces

Ladybug Cupcake toppers


Laura made the super cute pom pom's that are hanging around the Birthday banner and over the Cupcake table. Laura did a amazing job.

Thank you to Laura and Drew and her Sweet baby girl's for letting Expressions By Devin be apart of there special day.