The BLING is back!

Don't miss out when we return in January 2016.

Many of you may be wondering why we've been away so long. I suffered an injury to my dominant hand and have been unable to create. (insert super HUGE sad face here) I have missed my shop and all the pretty girls that get to enjoy the items I made. With a lot of help from others I've decided to reopen my shop because I just can't stand being away from all of you awesome people for one second longer!!!

SO....Bloom & Bling is back in January. And because I think you're all SUPER awesome VIPs and deserve to get an extra treat, if you are currently a member of our VIP Club or if you join our VIP Club you will get a coupon for 20% off of your purchase (before shipping) in our shop! Super cool, right? I know! Anyway...here is the info and link where you can get your REALLY awesome deal on our Grand Re-Opening!

Just give the coupon a click and you're on your way to VIP status!

And don't forget as a member in our VIP Club you'll also get SUPER COOL sneak peeks into what is coming up in the shop next AND on occasion even VIP exclusive items. Why wouldn't you claim your VIP awesomeness????!!!

I can't wait to get to know you all and send you lots of BLINGY goodness soon! See you in January!

Work It Wednesday: What's New In the Studio and 10 Week Etsy Shop Series

New Items

You'll be finding a fun new item in the shop soon. The brand spankin' new BooBoo Ice ice/heat packs! If you saw our post last week with our contest and fun new fabrics, you'll be pleased to know that the wait is over and the item has been revealed!

 No one guessed correctly what the new item was and a winner was randomly chosen from all the guesses made on the blog and on Facebook. The winner of our contest was Natasha Lanier!

I'm in LOVE with these adorable fabrics and how perfectly cuddly and cozy they are to soothe your little one's booboos. I don't know about you, but my kids want a bandaid for every single bump. But with these sweet little ice packs in the freezer, they ditch the idea of a bandaid for their booboo ice! The best part? Adults can use them too for a little cooling relief (migraines or minor cooking mishaps anyone?) and even pop them in the microwave for a few seconds for those minor aches from chasing the little munchkins around all day.

Personalize Your Items

Another great thing that's coming soon is our embroidery machine! That's right. You asked for it and now it's becoming a reality. I have officially ordered my Brother embroidery machine and it will be here in about a week. Personalized bows, bags, sleep masks and onesies here we come!

Also coming soon...

New Blog Series

For those of you looking for a little Etsy shop owner wisdom, next week will mark the beginning of our 10 Week Etsy Shop series "Improving Your Etsy Shop". This series will go through everything from scheduling and organizing to photography and tagging. I can't wait to share all of these great posts with you! 

So what do you think of the new items, the upcoming options of personalization with our embroidery machine, and our new blog series?

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Makin' It Monday: Your Chance to WIN

I had an excellent supply shopping day Friday and came home with some fun fabrics, ribbons, and beads. These will all eventually become bows, jewelry, sleep masks, and scarves. 

But today I'm working on new items. Brand new ones. Something not in the shop currently, and that I haven't had in it before. 

What is it you may ask...

You could ask, but I'm not telling. At least not until someone guesses correctly because today YOU get a chance to WIN what I'm making.

Here are the beautiful fabrics I will be using:

One very lucky person will get their choice of the end result IF they are the first person to guess what I'm making.

 **If there are no correct guesses everyone will be entered by number in the order of entry and a random winner will be chosen

Will you be the winner? Give it a shot! What do you think it is? And what are you making or working on today? 

Share our blog with your friends so that they get a chance to play too! The more the merrier! 

If you have a blog too, let me know in the comments so we can follow you and give you some blog love!

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HERS-day Thursday: Military Inspired Fashion

This week for HERS-day Thursday I'm sharing an adorable set that is inspired by military colors and style.
Handmade accessories from myself and my friends from Etsy complete this fantastic set.

Military Inspiration by bloomandbling featuring lip care

Were you inspired by this set? Is there a theme you'd like to see us cover in our fashion posts? Comment with your thoughts and suggestions for upcoming sets.

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6 Fabulous Back to School Deals

Looking for some awesome Back to School essentials with great deals? I've compiled a few really great finds here for you.

Bloom & Bling Accessories

Check out my shop Bloom & Bling Accessories and get 15% off your order until the end of the month with promo code BACK2SCHOOL

Etsy is having a great promotion where you can win $250 to spend on Etsy in any way you choose.

Click the image above to go to their Facebook page and enter to win.

My friend at Crimson Hill Soaps and Scents has given us a great coupon code to use for 10% off of your purchase.

Crimson Hill Soaps and Scents

Check out all of the fantastic soaps, lotions, lip balms and more in her shop and use coupon code PREFCUST for 10% off your order.  

Madison Street Beauty is having some great deals right now. They have really beautiful All Natural makeup. Check them out and pick up some of their eye shadow, on top of being all natural, they are very pigment rich and have amazing shades.

Madison Street Beauty

My friend at Powers of Love is having a fantastic giveaway!

The winner will receive 

One- Large Round 100% Cotton Washcloth/Scrubby

Two- Mini 100% Cotton Scrubby  ( which are great for eye makeup removal) 

One -  Madison Street Beauty Desert Sands Eye Shadow 1.5 g 

One - Madison Street Beauty Pumpkin Eyeshadow 1.5 g

One - Madison Street Beauty Aloe Setting Powder 

You can enter this awesome giveaway at her blog HERE also stop by her Etsy shop Powers of Love.

My friend at JustByou is offer 10% off your order in her Etsy shop.

just B you

I think her Handmade by the Kids section is really fantastic and all of the money from the items in that section go towards her children's scholarship fund for education.

Use code NETWORKING for 10% off your order.

So, what's your favorite of these awesome Back to School deals? Are you excited for kids to go back to school? Or dreading it? 

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Things to LOVE for Fall

I don't know about everyone else, but I'm ready for Fall. More ready than I think I've ever been before in my life. After the exhausting heat and drought of the summer I am welcoming Fall weather with open arms.

Source: aplacecalledkindergarten.blogspot.com via Bloom & Bling Accessories on Pinterest

Looking through all of the awesome things I'm finding on Pinterest is making me more and more anxious for some autumn leaves, cooler temps, football and all the other school events.

My little diva started Pre-K this year and she's really enjoying it. I miss having her home all day, but it's really exciting when she comes home from school hearing all of the neat things she learned that day.

Source: footballbabble.com via Bloom & Bling Accessories on Pinterest

My older daughter is a Middle School cheerleader (yeah, yeah...I'm getting old. I know) and I'm looking forward to snuggling in a blanket on the bleachers with the family watching her cheer our team to victory.

And in honor of cheerleaders and sports fans everywhere I am now making Spirit Bows. I'm starting with the town I live in and a few of the surrounding towns. I think it's so much fun to see everyone in the town bonded together, dressed in school colors, and cheering for their teams.

I have also been trying out recipes that make me think of fall. I was browsing through "Spiced Apple" recipes (and by browsing I mean, I Googled it) and found this little gem:

Source: bhg.com via Bloom & Bling Accessories on Pinterest

Spiced Apples in a slow cooker??? Who knew? When I think slow cooker I think of roasts and stew....not yummy delicious desserts. But, apparently there are many desserts that can be made in a slow cooker and I intend on trying a good chunk of them. Why? Because it's nice to be able to start dinner in the morning and not have to worry about it again until it's time to eat in the evening. Plus, I may or may not have forgotten to thaw something for dinner on more than one occasion....I can't be the only one, can I?

What are your favorite things about Fall?


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How to Have the Ultimate Summer

Summer is in the air....and that air is HOT! So how do we keep our little girls looking fabulous all summer and keep them cool? Here are a few tips for a great summer with your little princess.

Pigtails....I can't stress enough how much of a lifesaver pigtails can be. It keeps longer hair off of your girl's neck and shoulders and as an added bonus it's SUPER adorable. Especially with some of our Pigtail Bow Sets. They're the perfect size for itty bitty piggy tails.

For a little fun color in your girl's hair without being permanent or damaging try some of the Crayola Hair Color Stix. If you can't find them in your local store they are also available online through several different sites.

Source: amazon.com via Bloom & Bling Accessories on Pinterest

Hit the water... Keep it cool in the pool (or lake, or any body of water really). Summertime fun and memories are sure to be made swimming, fishing, and camping. Isn't that what summer is all about?

Don't forget the sunscreen. Those precious kiddos may squirm and wriggle when you're trying to put it on, but sunscreen is a definite must to protect their precious skin and prevent a burn.

A FAB tote to stash your sunscreen, towel, and other swimming or camping gear 
(like your camera for all those pics of your little cutie) 

Most of all, have FUN and make memories that are sure to last a lifetime.



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