Best of 2011 Round Up

2011 is quickly coming to a close so I thought it would be fun to take a moment and do a quick round up of some of my favorite projects from the past year!

Best of: Hello CupcakeBest of: Fashionably MadeBest of: DIY
I can’t wait to see what 2012 has in store!

Ring in the New Year!

I've picked out my fancy party dress. The invitations have been sent and the menu has been set! We are just a few days away from ringing in 2012!This will be our third annual New Year's Eve party. It's without a doubt my favorite party that we throw every year (and I LOVE to play hostess so we have lots of parties!!!!).This year I decided to create a San Francisco skyline for the invitation and add a few red fireworks in the sky since guests will be able to take in the San Francisco skyline and fireworks at the party!

These have been added to my Etsy shop and can be customized for your next event!

Whatever you have lined up, hope you have a festive New Years Eve!!!!

PS: Thats not my real address or info...

Merry & Bright

It’s hard to believe just how quickly this year has been passing us by!

Much like last year, I’ll be spending the holidays around Big Bear Lake with my family. It’s exactly what I need to recharge after the busiest year of my life. I’m not bringing my computer, instead, I’ll be spending my time baking, sledding, sleeping in, playing board game, laughing a lot and sewing!!!!!! I’m planning to work on projects that I haven’t had time to get to over the past few months. Get ready for some exciting Fashionably Made posts in the New Year!!!

I’m saddened that Christoph has to work over Christmas, but I understand and because he is working, his coworkers with young children will be with their families. I’ll miss you babe!

Whatever you do and whatever you celebrate, I hope it’s filled with peace, joy, love, health and happiness!

Image by: Hello Cupcake LLC

Our Wedding: San Francisco Brides Magazine

I was super excited to find out that a picture from our wedding is included in this month’s San Francisco Brides Magazine! (Page 128)What an honor you guys! There’s lots more gorgeousness and inspiration to be found, so be sure to check out the rest of the magazine.I can’t wait to pick up a copy!

Our Wedding and Engagement pictures have been published in the following outlets:
Style Me Pretty
Wedding Chicks
Nob Hill Gazette
San Francisco Brides Magazine

DIY Andy Warhol Inspired Prints

Over a year ago, I took a screen printing class at Workshop SF. Actually, let me clarify, it was a screen and sew pet pillow class! I took a picture of Ginger, it was turned into a screen and then I copied it on to fabric and made a pillow! The end result of the class

Before trying to screen print on the fabric, I did some trials on computer paper to get the feel of working with screens. At the end of the class, I had an awesome pillow and a few screen print pictures of Ginger on paper.I wish I could take credit for the next part, but this was actually Christoph’s great idea! We made copies and of the print and turned them into our very own Andy Warhol inspired art.They’re hanging in our living room and I just LOVE them!

Huge.....HE-YOU-GE

No big orders in the pipeline, the 12 Days of DIY Giveaways winding down. For a second I thought this would be a slower week and then……the ultimate, huge, huge, huge opportunity came up! I can’t quite spill the beans yet, but as soon as I can, you’ll be one of the first to know.

In other news, I found the perfect dress for the holidays! It’s this Theory dress in black velvet fabric. Amazing.

Also, I have a new favorite Tumblr blog. If you craft, you will LOVE this. Enjoy!

In Case You Missed It:
I also write for A Savvy Event – be sure to check out my posts from this week:

The 12 Days of DIY Giveaways Table & Giveaway – The final project! Go, enter, WIN!
‘Twas the 12 Days of Giveaways and all through A Savvy Event
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Glitter and Yarn Lamp Centerpiece
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Hanging Four Tier Circle Tree
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Yarn Tree

Image by: Allyson Wiley

Living, Learning and Selling Like Hotcakes

This past weekend I participated in the Tea House Studio’s Holiday Fair! This was only my second time to do a craft fair where I was selling Hello Cupcake goods. If you remember, this is how my very first fair went.I learned a lot from my first fair and was able to put a lot of new ideas into motion.

I loved the way my new set up looked. Clean, consistent with the look and feel of Hello Cupcake items and much, much more professional than my last tabletop.I had a great time, met some amazing new friends and…..I sold lots of stuff!!!!!!! This fair also gave me some more confidence in my goods and I think next year I’m really going to set my sights high and go for one of the larger two day fairs like Renegade or Bizarre Bizarre.Then vs. now :)

I’ll keep you posted. As always, thanks for all of your support as I continue on this journey in small business ownership. What an amazing ride!

PS: Do you recognize a bunch of my setup from our wedding!?!

A VERY Hello Cupcake Holiday

There are just a few short weeks left until Christmas! I have several new holiday items listed in my Etsy shop that were popular during the holiday art fair that I recently participated in.

If you’re interested, move fast to ensure that your stuff arrives in time for the holidays!

Click HERE to see Hello Cupcake Holiday items

Cheers!

What A Week!

Happy Friday!

I don’t think I’ve ever been as busy as I was this week – even the week before my wedding wasn’t this busy. I know that sounds like crazy talk, but it’s true.

Between the 12 Days of DIY Giveaways project for A Savvy Event, my full time nonprofit job and the 30 minute TV program I helped produce this week and planning for a craft fair to sell Hello Cupcake goods i’m spent!

So much so that I think I’m going to have to miss out on both my company holiday party and Christoph’s fancy company holiday party this weekend. I just have too much to do! And frankly, finishing up on stuff for the fair tomorrow and going to bed before midnight sounds like a party to me.

Hope your week wasn’t quite as busy as mine!

In Case You Missed It:
I also write for A Savvy Event – be sure to check out my posts from this week:

12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Glitter Gold Magazine Tree
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Pom Drink Stirrers
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Glitter drinking glasses
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Festive gold napkins
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Sequin Napkin Ring Balls
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Linen and gold placemats
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Glittery Drink Coasters

Images by: Allyson Wiley

My Holiday Wish List:

While this isn’t the most exciting holiday wish list for some…..it has got me pretty thrilled.

All I really want for the holidays this year are gifts to help me grow Hello Cupcake LLC! When you think about what these gifts could all lead to, it starts to get pretty exciting!

1. File folders to help me get organized
2. A really cool pen – seriously, a 7 year pen!
3. A fancy file cabinet to organize all my folders
4. A wireless keyboard and mouse
5. A ticket to Alt Summit (already set) to learn some new tricks of the trade!

This year, I’m trading wishes of new pieces of jewelry and shoes for office supplies! This is a first.

What’s on your holiday wish list this year?

You’re Invited: Holiday Art Fair

Exciting news friends! Hello Cupcake will be vending this weekend at the Teahouse Studio Holiday Art Fair!

Come and support local artists and crafters and stock up on holiday gifts!

When: Saturday, December 10, 2011
Where: Teahouse Studio 1250 Addison St, Ste 208, Berkeley, CA 94702
Why: Awesome, one of a kind holiday gifts and supporting the local artist and crafting community!
More Info: HERE

I hope to see you there! Of course, if you can’t make it, you can always shop online HERE.

CHEERS

Yes! Cheers to the weekend!

How great is the picture above by the amazingly talented Allyson Wiley Photography?

If you want to win the adorable CHEERS letters shown or you want to learn how to DIY them yourself, be sure to hop on over the A Savvy Event Blog for the 12 Days of DIY Giveaways. So much glittery goodness you guys!!!!!

In Case You Missed It:
I also write for A Savvy Event – be sure to check out my posts from this week:

You’re Invited: December 10, 2011
We’re Excited to Announce: 12 Days of DIY Giveaways!
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: Glitter Ornament Escort Cards
12 Days of DIY Giveaways: CHEERS Letters

Get Ready for A Glitter Filled DIY Holiday!

I’ve been working one a big project with the A Savvy Event team and I just couldn’t resist sharing it with all of you!!!!!!!Starting today, they’re launching “12 Days of DIY Giveaways”!!!!!!! Each day, from December 1st through December 12th they’ll be sharing a new DIY tutorial on the blog. Every DIY piece will come together in the end to be a part of a really glittery table scape!

One lucky blog reader will win the ENTIRE table scape of DIY projects in time to use on their own table for this holiday season!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How To Enter:
Go check out the A Savvy Event Blog

1.) Leave a comment on the blog posts between 12/1 – 12/13
2.) Tweet: Have yourself a Glittery Holiday with @asavvyevent 12 Days of DIY Giveaways http://bit.ly/uYoIqR #ASE12Days
3.) Facebook: Have yourself a Glittery Holiday with A Savvy Event’s 12 Days of DIY Giveaways http://bit.ly/uYoIqR

You can have up to three entries per day!!!!!!

They will pick and choose a winner on Friday, December 16th.


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