Blog Hiatus

Besides writer's block, it is the busiest time of the year.

Andrea and I have been super busy, more than normal!
Doesn't help we have done a show every other weekend.

And there are some great things in the works.

Like Zulily.

Yes, you read right.

ZULILY

Hopefully it will all work out.
But until I tell you all the details,

I am going to leave you with some pretties we have made.

My sweet Gabi...I love this photo!

Chevrons are hot, hot, hot right now!

This is a OOAK (one-of-a-kind) skirt made for Imani.

The above skirt went out to {52 Dresses} with Simply b Photos.

It has been a great holiday season and hopefully after things

slow down in the {SIG} workshop, I will be able to blog

more and have some cute tutorials up for ya!

Thanks for being patient and don't worry, we are still around!

Hope you all had a great Turkey Day!

Save the Date Events

Man, I am having serious writer's block.

This is why I haven't been blogging.
Trust me, I have tried to sit down several times but I end up

just staring at the screen and coming up blank. 

I should really keep a journal of ideas.

It seems like the logical thing to do.

But alas, logical doesn't cross my path much these days.

Beyond writer's block, {SIG} has been extremely busy!

We are getting ready for a couple of events in November.

Wish we could have tackled a bigger craft show but it just wasn't in the cards this year.

Instead, we will be out at Wine Styles on November 3rd

for a fun filled afternoon of wine tasting and shopping.

This will be our first time to attend this event and we

will be catering more to the adults with a great selection of

infinity scarves, Millie Totes, & {SIG} Totes.

But don't worry, we will also have some premade outfits

for both Turkey Day and Christmas so come on by!

The following weekend, we are hosting A Day with Amy Photography Workshop.

This is an all day event on November 11th from 9am to 5pm.

Lunch and snacks will be provided!

Trust me, it is worth the money to learn how to shoot your

camera out of "auto" mode!

Not only that, you get to hang out with Andrea and I for the day!!!

Finally, on November 18th, we will be hanging out at The Carriage House

with the fabulous Candace for photos with Santa!

Check out all the deets HERE.

The event starts at 1 and ends at 5.

There will be some great vendors there including the awesome Melbows Place!

There you have it.

The events of November.

Then maybe we can breathe a little.

Just a little.

Enjoy your Wednesday peeps!
I know I have lots of work to get wrapped up!

Simply B Photos by Amy Earle

Amy is an amazing person.

She takes beautiful photos.

She teaches how to use your camera.

Even better, how to edit your photos.

I was lucky enough to take a Photoshop Class online.

I was wondering how that would work.

But she has it down pat.

Seriously.

The class was very information.

And my intention is to write a whole blog about that alone.

After the giveaway.

But I assure you, there is nothing but RAVE REVIEWS!

She is down to earth, easy to talk to, and will make you understand so much!

Let me give you some details about this wonderful prize...

Prize: A Day with Amy: Photography Workshop ONLINE

{no special equipment needed}

When: November 15-17

What: During this 3 day class, the winner will learn how to tell a story with their

images and capture images that their family will treasure for a lifetime.

They will also learn how to find great light both indoors and out.

They will learn about and understand aperture, shutter speed, and ISO

and how to use them together to get beautiful exposure for their images.

They will be able to stop using AUTO and start using their camera to its fullest potential!

Value: $200

About Amy:  A little about me? 

I'm Amy. I'm married to the perfect man for me. We've got 4 kiddos ages 3-16.

We homeschool. We're a proud military family.

We've lived in Alaska forever and just moved to Florida and we love it here.

I own Simply b Photos by Amy Earle. I love capturing moments for families.

My passion is in teaching.

My favorite quote: "Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale."

Hans Christian Anderson.

Honestly, I wish I could take the class!
I have a feeling I would finally learn how to shoot outside of AUTO.

{eeer...yes I admit to still shooting in AUTO about 75% of the time}

Make sure you get full points by doing all of the requirements!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This is definitely a class you would like to take if you value your photos!

Learn how to be a great family photographer and capture all those sweet moments.

Thank you for supporting and taking part of the {SIG} Creations 3000 Fan Giveaway!

{52 Dresses} Project

Jana is a sewing companion.

Albeit, we are miles apart,

we share the same love for sewing.

She introduced me to Amy from Simply B Photos

and even told me about a little project that Amy is doing.

It is called {52 Dresses} and this is her SECOND year to do it.

Basically, she is featuring 1 boutique artist per week for a year.

We have the option to give away the dress we send her OR

we can give the dress to a great cause, going to South Africa,

and offer a gift certificate for our store in lieu of the dress.

{read more about the project HERE}

How could I not get in on this awesomeness?
I contacted Amy immediately after Jana told me about this.

{oh, you can check out Jana's goodies at JMarie Designs}

And now we are slated for the 7th week of this year's {52 Dresses}.

I have a feeling it won't be our only week.

The idea of little girls in South Africa getting pretty dresses

just melts my heart and makes me excited!

So, I have finally figured out what I am going to do.

We will be featuring the newest pattern to the {SIG} family.

The Lizzie Peasant Dress

It is a super sweet dress featuring 3/4 sleeves with ties, 

a beautiful ruffle trim at the bottom and a sash to match.

{this photo is from the Halloween Mini Collection photo shoot}

I am super stoked about the fabric I chose.

Jennifer Paganelli, Super Fly...O.M.G.

This stuff is fabulous!

I have ordered 4 yards of this collection.
Dying to get it.

Can't wait.

Gonna flip when my hands get on it.

That is the whole collection.

The colors are amazing.

Jennifer Paganelli has the most vibrant prints.

And I'm not gonna tell you what combos I got.

It will be a surprise.

Maybe.

If I can stand to keep it a secret.

I am so excited about {52 Dresses}.

And if you sew and would like to donate,

contact Amy about it.

What a wonderful thing to be a part of!

Speaking of dresses,

I have a few I need to work on.

Tomorrow, I promise a post about the Halloween Collection

and the photo shoot that we did on Sunday.

Fun stuff!

Happy Wednesday peeps!