Updated Site

Hey Bloggers wanted to let you know I have been working on updating my site I have been working with Vintage Cherries www.vintagecherries.blogspot.com
She has done wonderful work on my site really adding a whimsical and retro touch. If you need some help with your site or other graphic work you should contact Ingrid from Vintage Cherries!

The new look will work well with what we have coming up, I know there hasn't been many new products lately but we have been busy coming up with our new line of vintage inspired items for children and home.

We are going to Debut our lines at the Atlanta Trade Show in July, we are just sooo excited to be part of something that big!

Hello Bloggers, seems spring has sprung and there is new life everywhere from flowers to birds nest abound. I love spring, it is hopefull, bountiful. I hope you and yours are enjoying these warmer and longer days or like me having a hard time putting the kids to bed when their bedtime is still in the daylight hours!

Silver Spoon Scraps has been busy at making some new things, our first newbie is a set of notecards featuring one of our all time favorite vintage images. I hope you will keep us in mind this spring as you welcome those prescious new babies. We have been having fun creating our diaper cakes especially the minis! As budgets get tighter you will find our diaper cakes a great alternative to other decorations as they are not only lovely but practical. The new parents will have tons of new diapers to use and they make lovely centerpieces at the shower.

Enjoy these days, take a minute to not only see spring but smell it and hear it!

Michelle, Carol, Karen, Joyce Lucas, Dianne,Me

Haven't posted in a while I know! I have been up to my eyeballs playing catch up after our trip to Chicago for the Country Living Event. The Make Mine Pink Gals had a blast, many pitched their product. The speakers were informative, and to top it all off I got to meet Anna Griffin. She is just lovely in person. A real Southern Belle, so down to earth. She had such good tips for all of us in business and shared how she got her start.

I have so many ideas cookin' I don't know where to begin. I do need to focus on taking Silver Spoon scraps to the next level and being all I can be as a business owner. Stay tuned for updates, new creations and lots of energy!

I am sharing some of the photos from our Chicago trip, ( on top photo, right is me!) hope you all had a great Easter weekend. My kids had a blast coloring eggs, we even did the shrink wrap on a few- do you remember doing that? Til next time.......

It has been a crazy weekend here, we were about snowed in- well we got about a foot a little more in drifts. It was exciting because the kids had never seen so much snow, we went out and played and the kids just didn't want to come back inside. Since the weather wasn't great for going anywhere it gave me some time to focus on some new projects. I finished my big order of mini diaper cakes then I started working on some new party hats. I did several different styles all for boys. I usually get so caught up in pink and thought I would try to focus on boy stuff! I made some darling hats one with a train, a lil vintage cowboy and one little boy with his airplan. I love the old vintage graphics from childrens cards of the 1940's- 1950's I then embellished them with glitter and my crepe paper fringe. I have also been matching the hats to other party needs like centerpieces, favors, and invites. I have them listed on my site and my etsy.

http://www.silverspoonscraps.com/

Hello bloggers! Wanted to write a quick note as I am super busy right now, I am gearing up for Country Livings Event in Chicago which means major preperations! I have a tiara to construct for our MMp contest and I am working on several orders for my website. I am hoping to add some new Easter treats this week to http://www.silverspoonscraps.com/ and maybe my etsy shop as well. The Easter tag books have been a hit and I will continue to offer them for a few more weeks. I am working on some darling vintage themed Easter baskets ready for you to fill, and still hoping to get my bridal books completed by end of March. Please come on over and browse around we are currently having a little contest on the site that ends tonight for a drawing tomorrow to win a Easter treat.

Make Mine Pink

As a member of Make Mine Pink I have to promote just a little bit all the wonderful talented women there and the founder Joyce Lucas. Joyce has been named one of Country Living Magazines women entrepreneurs of the year and in March many MMP members will attend the big event in Chicago. We are so lucky to have her, she is so willing to share her experiences and keeps us on our toes, she watches out for us and is always available if we need one on one help. While in Chicago we will cheer her on and get to meet and mingle with other business owners and each other! I have made so many friends at MMP but never met any of them, now we do chat on the forum and even if you aren't a member you can do the public forum and join us for coffee chat. We go over a diverse range of topics and support each other in all we do.

One topic we have lately is branding our business and being the best we can be for our customers. One thing you will find among all the MMP shops is customer service, each and every one go the extra mile with not only their product but packaging and presentation. I know there are many stores out there where you can purchase unique items but the next time you are in need of a gift, a token of affection check out the shops at makeminepink.com You are supporting women in business and will find an array of items ranging from quilts, tea sets, handmade dolls, mosiacs to shops like mine where you will find scrapbooks and handmade - vintage inspired items for baby, wedding and everyday. Buying handmade just feels right and at MMP many shops have gone green. Crafters have been repurposing items for many years and more than ever its an important and relevant idea! Buy handmade, Buy green, Buy MMP!

I have one shop to mention I found on etsy who is helping me "brand" my business, I wanted to purchase a custom stamp that will match and relate to my website, and business cards so when you get a package from me you will instantly know!

Official Initial
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5482317
They are a wonderful mother daughter duo who can create a stamp unique to you, not just for a business but for a wedding or just a special Thank You stamp with your name, address, etc. I am just so pleased with their service so far, they have worked with me over a few days to get my stamps just right for me. You should check them out! I can just see the stamps for so many gift ideas this season.

Seeking Spring

I am so ready for spring, summer-just some sun and warmth would be nice! The good thing about all this wintry weather is it gives me plenty of time indoors to complete projects. Something about those sunny days though that fills me with inspiration. Most recently I have been working on Easter tag books made from envelopes and vintage Easter graphics. You can find them on my site www.silverspoonscraps.com I am also working on a some new scrapbook themes- vintage wedding, and a boy book. I make so many girly and pink books and I have promised several customers to start making some boy books! One very important customer is my son well he's more a critic than a paying customer and he swears to hate pink! So my goal and promise to him is to make more boy stuff. I hope you will check the website often and see what I have been working on.