tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31321923955938530242024-02-19T09:15:31.314-08:00Creative Mamas Congo BlogCreative Mamas Congo on Hyena Cart.JoyfulRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17420109389111327218noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-1680074547243587422011-06-13T13:08:00.001-07:002011-06-14T06:28:37.624-07:00Contest time.I've been thinking it's been a while since or last contest, and time for a new one. So here it goes. To get the first entry in this contest, you have to Like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Creative-Mamas-Congo/146201051907">Creative Mamas Facebook </a>page, and follow the blog. To get additional entries, you have to like the FB page of each of our vendors. Then you post saying that <strong>Creative Mamas</strong> sent you. You get one entry for each like. Another way to get entries is to refer people to our FB page. Each person that you refer to Creative Mamas FB page that says <strong>you </strong>sent them, is worth one entry for you. After doing each of these likes, post back here saying that you liked that particular page. This is the only way that I will know that you liked the page in relation to the contest. <strong>Entries that like the pages, but don't post here saying that you have will not count.</strong><br /><strong></strong><br />The vendors pages go as follows: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/AbbyRoseCreations">AbbyRose Creations</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Absolute-Delights/159144220772313">Absolute Delights</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Alex-Lita-Designs/117186414154">Alex-Lita Designs</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Corinnes-Treasure-Hunts/315378669905">Corinne's Treasure Hunts</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/CraftsbyChristina">Crafts by Christina</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/JoyfulRoseDesigns">JoyfulRose</a>,<a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/KALMKreations"> Kalm Kreations</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monkey-Butt-Designs/140944105926531">Monkey Butt Soap Bits</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/NimblePhish/105317282885118">Nimble Phish</a>.<br /><br />Now for the meat of the contest. The prize is a package containing a blue purse, a pair of knitted scrubbies, good for washing your face, or holding soap, a tresure hunt bag, a one-size pocket diaper, and sample soap bits great for diaper changes.<br /><br />The contest begins today, the 13th, and will run through the 20th. On the 20th, I will close the contest, and assign numbers to all the entries. I will then use random.org to pick a number from one to the highest number of the entries. That number will be the winner. I will then announce the name of the winner (person who's entry was assigned the number random.org chose), and ask for contact information to send out the prize.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-52971612175060904062010-12-06T09:37:00.001-08:002010-12-06T09:39:11.802-08:00Facebook contestThe vendors at Creative Mamas Congo have come together to do some give away contests. Since I've gotten word of Facebook not allowing these giveaways anymore, the give aways will done from the blog. So, fan us on FB, and come here and follow us, and the give aways will continue, but until I hear otherwise, they winners will be announced here, as well as any details for the give aways.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-49333074048861438032010-03-19T08:24:00.000-07:002010-03-19T08:27:57.768-07:00What's coming up with Creative MamasOver the past few months, Creative Mamas has had some great guest vendors, some that decided to stay. We are going to continue having two guests a month through at least the summer. We are also in The Spotted Box this month.<br /><br />In April, we will premier the Creative Mamas sample packs called Mama Morsels. They will have samplings of the items you can get from our congo. Some items are full sized, and some will be sample sized, but all of them will be great.<br /><br />Since the May Great Cloth Diaper Hunt has been cancelled, Creative Mamas will be hosting it's own hunt. There will be weekly prizes, as well as a grand prize, and also sample packs available for purchase. Be sure to come by and check out what we have, and hunt to win some of the great prizes. Included in the prizes will be a OS pocket diaper. Lots of great stuff to be hadChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-883506285222416582010-01-12T15:15:00.001-08:002010-01-12T15:22:01.928-08:00Welcoming Guests to the CongoThis month Creative Mamas is welcoming some wonderful guests to our congo. We have Alei-Noodle Knits as well as Corrine's Treasure Hunts. Both ladies make some wonderful items. One make lovely knits, as well as a knitting pattern for woolies for those already experienced with knitting. The other makes I-Spy bags which can provide hours of entertainment for children and adults alike.<br /><br />Next month we will be having Abby Rose creations and her dyed organic bamboo velour goodies, as well as Mama Marsh Creations with her lovely one-size diapers. Be sure to stop by and check out the items that these ladies make. You never know, you might find something that you just can't live without, but didn't know it.<br /><br />The congo will also be participating in The Spotted Box for March. If you've ever bought one, then you know you can get lots of wonderful goodies in the box, in sample size. Be sure to buy one, and look for items from the Creative Mamas.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-36642501512785002009-10-27T13:09:00.000-07:002009-10-27T13:13:29.893-07:00Countdown to the HuntWe are just shy of the start date to the GCDH. November 1st is on Sunday, and with it comes the Great Cloth Diaper Hunt. We are sponsoring a hunt, and through it are offering a 10% discount congo wide, but you have to be registered for the hunt. So be sure to check it out. Just like last time, we will be doing a mini-hunt within the congo itself to give you a little extra fun, and guidance looking for the icon.<br /><br />If you haven't checked out Creative Mamas lately, we also have two new vendors. One that sells wetbags, and another that does dryer balls. Be sure to check them out as they have some really beautiful items available.<br /><br />We're also getting ready for Christmas, as it is just under two months away, and when you get into the rush with the post office and mailing gifts to loved ones, that time flies by, so be sure to get started on your Christmas shopping, and Creative Mamas will have some great gift items that you will love (and your family if you can manage to give them away).Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-59398612549478044432009-10-16T17:07:00.000-07:002009-10-16T18:07:49.170-07:00Major Mess Bib!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLaPrXFYB4e84XAHqvrTFvN54c7WIHGsiz07Sdy6OExH56aoeEC-EtX2Sy8RwtZY24V92JBURO0CDq0Ur7cUQfoDnqeYRXKVdJD5R502N-kYrYNOgCLc9ih2t8Vme5U9SkvtX8-KX0vM/s1600-h/PA140989.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393354558624671858" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTLaPrXFYB4e84XAHqvrTFvN54c7WIHGsiz07Sdy6OExH56aoeEC-EtX2Sy8RwtZY24V92JBURO0CDq0Ur7cUQfoDnqeYRXKVdJD5R502N-kYrYNOgCLc9ih2t8Vme5U9SkvtX8-KX0vM/s320/PA140989.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>This is a bib I did recently and have stocked on my congo. I'm thinking of making quite a few more for the bazaar coming up. It is ACU fabric with Soft and Comfy fabric on the back in a mint green, and embroidered with Major Mess. It has a nice little snap closure, and I think it turned out rather nice. It is similar to one that I made for my youngest that has Hooah! on it, but I tend to think this one is cuter.</div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-3112421020930712222009-08-25T12:47:00.000-07:002009-08-25T12:50:54.076-07:00Getting back into the swing of thingsSummer is wrapping up, the kids are heading back to school, and fall will soon be creeping in. Creative Mamas is going through some changes as well. We've added a new jeweler, a vendor with goats milk products (great laundry soap!), and a new yarn dyer. We also have some great new products as we are trying to keep things fresh and interesting. Be sure to stop in and see what we have coming up as the holidays approach.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-6795481050428192592009-06-03T17:57:00.000-07:002009-06-03T17:58:15.077-07:00Wow, that was quite a month.Creative Mamas just finished celebrating it's first birthday, as well as the Great Cloth Diaper Hunt. I hope you got to enjoy the great items, as well as the hunt and the discounts. Creative Mamas will still be stocking on it's regular schedule, but all the vendors may not be able to stock.<br /><br />We will be having a themed stocking on June 12th in the spirit of celebrating the vendors countries. The theme will be for both 4th of July and Canada Day, so come check out some of the great items we will have related to the themes.<br /><br />There won't be a themed stocking for July, but we will pick back up in August with a Back to School themed stocking, so be sure to check out what we have to offer.<br /><br />We will also be having some new vendors come on board, so you'll want to check out their new items as well.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-91576216647471633772009-04-25T19:11:00.000-07:002009-04-25T19:15:47.807-07:00The Great Cloth Diaper Hunt Sponsor BoxCreative Mamas is in the Great Cloth Diaper Hunt, and as sponsors we contributed to the Sponsor Box. As a result, we got our own sponsor box. The sponsor boxes sold out a week ago, but the Creative Mamas decided to give their customers a chance at it, and have put it up for auction on the congo. If you missed out on your opportunity, go to <a href="http://www.hyenacart.com/creativemamas">www.hyenacart.com/creativemamas</a> and put your bid in! Don't forget to register for the hunt as well. It starts in less than a week. Just go to <a href="http://www.diaperdecisions.com/">www.diaperdecisions.com</a> to register for the hunt, and let them know that the Creative Mamas sent you!Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-22937504540841172562009-04-09T09:55:00.000-07:002009-04-09T10:13:14.611-07:00Heather and Mamas Bug-A-BooHeather Dismukeage is a 36 WAHM. Shemakes hair accessories such as bows and headbands, crochets a few little animals when I have the yarn available, makes home made (and good smelling) bin powder and on the side she has a cloth diaper on line store and is an independent demonstrator for Stampin Up.<br /><br />She started selling clothdiapers because no one around her new of the cool cloth out there....then started make bows because her little ones needed something for their hair and found why not make them for others.She has had my store for 4 years but have only been a WAHM for 3 months. She originally starte her business to try and become a SAHM...now that her oldest is old enough for school...she considers herself a WAHM.<br /><br />She has 2 little girls (3 and 2) and I is married to her hero. Her favorite part of being a WAHM: Not having to commute.<br /><br />She came up with her business name from a nickname...it is what she called her oldest when she was a baby. Upcoming projects: She started making tutus...because her youngest is in her words "a total fufu kinda girl and she loves to put these on." Her favorite item she's worked on in the past is the bin powder "...it makes my house always smell so good."Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-62454297879489498612009-04-02T20:29:00.000-07:002009-04-02T20:32:23.930-07:00Creative Mamas Congo is on FacebookCreative Mamas Congo is now on Facebook. Add us to your friends list, just look for Creativemamas Congo. We have a gallery on there of various items from our vendors, so if you'd like to see some past items, as well as current items, be sure to check it out. It is also another venue to keep in touch with what is going on with the congo, or ask congo members questions.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-49393149331188995962009-03-07T16:42:00.000-08:002009-03-07T17:07:06.576-08:00Featured Creative Mama: Mary of NaturalGoodiesMary Torres of NaturalGoodies started making bath and body products almost 4 years ago. It started with her wanting to do something different, in bath and body products, but she wanted the products to be natural, while still affordable. Very soon after her business was born. Initally she. She then said to her husband had a hard time comming up with a name for her business. "there has to be a good name for a store that sells natural goodies, and then it hit me Natural Goodies!!" <br /><br />She is a mother of 4 and a wife to an overworked hubby. They also run a computer sales and repair company. As she puts it "hubby does the hard work, I just answer the phone and do the paperwork, lol." My friends and family are my guinny pigs, but guinny pigs have fun. She just took testers for her new shaving cream and she has a couple new products in the works but they'll be kept secret until she is ready for testers. <br /><br />She carries a full line of bath products for mom and baby. The products include handmade bar soap and bath gel, as well as bubble bath, bath melts, and bath fizzies. For body products, she carries a great smelling and moisturizing body mist, foot scrub, and hand and body lotion. She also carries a yogurt based lotion. Her lip balm is tasty as well as soothing and moisturizing. For that extra dry skin or excema, she has shea butter, as well as a shea butter cream. Her lanolin whip with almond oil is great for nursing moms.<br /><br /><br />For babies, she carries tear free shampoo, stink sprinkles for the diaper pail, and lanolin in a spary, liquid or balm for your woolies.<br /><br />For your home, she has a wonderful room spray, reed diffusers, wax tarts to freshen your house. She also sells wool dryer balls, a natural alternative to the PVC dryer balls while fluffing your laundry and making it smell lovely and cutting drying time.<br /><br />Many of these items can be found at her store NaturalGoodies at Creative Mamas Congo. Check her store out or e-mail her for custom orders.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-18384538708069700282009-03-07T07:17:00.000-08:002009-03-07T07:23:27.646-08:00Creative Mamas is Aucitoning a Spotted BoxFor the month of March, Creative Mamas Congo will be featured in The Spotted Box. To celebrate, we've decided to give our customers a chance at it. So, this week our Spotted Box is up for auction. The auction end on the 14th. If you've tried before to get one, but they've sold out before you had the chance, now is your opportunity. You can check out <a href="http://www.hyenacart.com/thespottedbox">www.hyenacart.com/thespottedbox</a> to see what store are featured this month. The box contains around 25 samples from various businesses for the customer to try out and enjoy. It gives you a nice idea of what is out there, without having to make a big purchase from the store itself. Some of the items from Creative Mamas that will be in the boxes are: tissue/hankerchief holder, wipes, keychains, pail powder, parfait lotion. The contents of each box are random, so you never know what will be in there!Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-88356195999633808162009-03-04T15:03:00.000-08:002009-03-04T15:06:31.770-08:00Creative Mamas Sponsors The Great Cloth Diaper HuntCreative Mamas has just signed up to sponsor The Great Cloth Diaper Hunt. If you haven't heard of it before, the GCDH is a scavenger hunt through sponsor websites looking for the diaper icon. The more icons you find, the more chances to win prizes. The prizes aren't all diaper related. There are many family friendly products available. Creative Mamas will have a few items in the prize packs, as well as being in the sponsor boxes. To find out more about The Great Cloth Diaper Hunt, go to <a href="http://www.diaperdecisions.com/">www.diaperdecisions.com</a> and if you decide to register for the hunt, don't forget to tell them the Creative Mamas sent you!Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-37008925764889427012009-02-23T19:34:00.000-08:002009-02-23T19:38:38.751-08:00Meet Christina, the mom behind JoyfulRose<span style="font-weight: bold;">Featured Mama: JoyfulRose</span><br /><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/joyfulrose/index.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd297/JoyfulRose/HC%20Templates/hc-joyfulrosesm400.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">First Name </span><br />Christina, though I mostly go by Tina online because it's faster to type, especially when I'm holding one of my kiddos. :)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Business Name </span><br />JoyfulRose<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Business url </span><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/joyfulrose/index.php%20">http://hyenacart.com/joyfulrose/index.php</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How did you decide on your Business name? </span><br />Our family was going through a very difficult time. One day I looked at my eldest son K3 (he was just over 1 year at the time) and thought about how much joy he brings me. I decided that rather than tough circumstances get me down, I would focus on how much joy I can have with my family. I decided to be joyful!<br /><br />I am named after my grandmother Roseann, and thought that Rose would be a fitting addition to the Joyful part of my business name.<br /><br />Hence, JoyfulRose!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Tell us a little about yourself! </span><br />I am eternally married to my sweetheart Keith. We were married in 2002 in Nauvoo, Illinois on a beautiful, hot summer day! We have two incredible children: (K3) - born in 2004, and (AJ) - born in 2006. They keep us busy and happy.<br /><br />When I'm not sewing or working with Photoshop or html coding I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, singing, doing family history (genealogy), watching movies, and going scuba diving.<br /><br />I graduated in 2003 from BYU in Family History - Genealogy with a British Emphasis. I did my 4-week full-time internship in Exeter and Plymouth in Devon, England. I absolutely LOVED it! I hope to go back again soon to visit and do more genealogy.<br /><br />My 4 sisters and I have started our own singing group, Galesong, and enjoyed auditioning in LA in the summer of 2008. We enjoy practicing together and having fun. Our MySpace page is: <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=350878574">MySpace Profile for GaleSong</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Why did you decide to become a WAHM? </span><br />Our eldest son was born in 2004 and wanted to be held constantly. I loved holding him but was struggling to find a way to do chores around the house. I discovered slings from the Maya website and made my own using their pattern. The sling was a great idea but it wasn't as comfortable as I'd hoped.<br /><br />My husband and I spent several days folding fabrics, measuring shoulder widths, testing fabric lengths, etc. until we came up with a design that was perfect for me!<br /><br />I used that blue batik-patterned sling constantly and had so many friends and family comment on it that I opened my first website in the fall of 2004 with the name "CuddleBugSlings". I developed a small customer base through that site and enjoyed writing up instructions and taking pictures to help others learn how to use their slings.<br /><br />When our second son was born in 2006 I discovered the world of cloth diapering, "mama cloth" (cloth menstrual pads), washable nursing pads, longies, etc. I was hooked! I loved the idea of cloth that felt nicer than disposable products and could be reused. I created patterns and started making cloth diapers and trainers for my sons, mama cloth and nursing pads for me, Find-it Bag toys, clothing, art, design, and more!<br /><br />I opened my new shop "JoyfulRose" in the winter of 2006 and started selling on Hyena Cart the next year. In learning how to do the html code for my HC I discovered that I had a passion for using Photoshop and coding. I've enjoyed helping other WAHMs set up their beautiful new shop designs and seeing their success!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />What types of items do you sell? </span><br />- Graphic/HC Design (Headers, Animated Banners, Buttons, Business Cards, Labels, Product Diagrams, etc.)<br />- Ditto Daddy Gear (Trainers, Jammies, etc.)<br />- Slings for adults, children, and fashion dolls/action figures<br />- Find-it Bags (poly-bead filled beanbags with an opening to see hidden trinkets)<br />- Mama Cloth and Nursing Pads<br />- Cloth Diapers, Wetbags, and Fleece Sets<br />- the "Hold-it Bag" Pattern and "Hold-it Bags" (for holding plastic grocery bags, cloth wipes, mama cloth, etc.)<br />- "Tree of Life" images for printing and iron-on transfers<br />- Other eco-friendly items that seem like fun projects to me!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Which item is your favorite to make? </span><br />Lately my favorite has been designing Hyena Carts for other WAHMs. There's something very satisfying about taking a blank page and creating images and text to transform it into a gorgeous shop worthy of showing off their items.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">What is your funniest/most embarrassing moment as a WAHM? </span><br />I was working on some HC designs for 2 different clients. I forgot that I was still logged into the first's HC setup page and pasted the new coding for the other's page into the first one. I refreshed the second's page a few times and couldn't figure out why the new coding wasn't showing up!<br /><br />I finally realized what I had done, switched the coding so it was correct, refreshed the page and everything was fine. Luckily it was done at 2 in the morning so I don't think anyone noticed, but I was very embarrassed!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">JoyfulRose Discount Code for Hyena Cart:</span><br />Thank you for reading about me!<br /><br />Please use this code for 10% off anything in my shop for the next week: JRBlog10<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">JoyfulRose Favorite Item to Make:</span><br /><br />Hyena Cart Designs!<br /><br /><a href="http://hyenacart.com/joyfulrose/index.php" target="_blank"><img src="http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd297/JoyfulRose/HC%20Templates/1JoyfulRose-HC-Designs-ds30.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span>JoyfulRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17420109389111327218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-38793956701012784972009-02-06T06:48:00.001-08:002009-02-06T06:51:06.705-08:00Meet Amanda, the mom behind Naturally Chic Designs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-hKPOj6aAjLLEM47_T1WWZ4XfXe1TE0oPIfP5qaOcy5EHt0N2uk1bZ84H5N8V2_RRxRc4RxWn86FUie897HNnez48ltdVK11e-sryT82ttgJhhXxA2uuM5GOOpmmuysnRLLUDuD1I0w/s1600-h/100_1551-1[1].jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299696986167284178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_-hKPOj6aAjLLEM47_T1WWZ4XfXe1TE0oPIfP5qaOcy5EHt0N2uk1bZ84H5N8V2_RRxRc4RxWn86FUie897HNnez48ltdVK11e-sryT82ttgJhhXxA2uuM5GOOpmmuysnRLLUDuD1I0w/s320/100_1551-1%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>My name is Amanda Martinez and I'm the wahm behind Naturally Chic Designs. I've been happily married to my high school sweetheart for almost 3 years. We have a 10 month old son named Andrew, who's the most handsome little boy I've ever laid eyes. (not to brag or anything! ;) My road to becoming a wahm was pretty simple and out of necessity. It all started with my son breaking all of my necklaces, including an anniversarry gift from hubby! I knew that I had to come up with a way to keep my necklaces from breaking. I went to my local craft store and found magnetic clasps. I figured I could attach one to each of my necklaces and they would just pop off when he tugged on them. While I was there, it dawned on me that I could make necklaces and possibly market them. So, I made up a bunch of "baby friendly" magnetic necklaces. This idea was quickly nixed when I learned that magnets are very dangerous if they're swallowed...(OOPS!) So, I was back to the drawing board. But I had the motivation and desire to become a wahm. My husband works out of state, so it was just me and my son. I needed a hobby, something I could do in my down time, however brief that time was in the early days. ;) I was suffering from mild PPD and making jewelry lifted my spirits and helped me relax after a difficult day of caring for Andrew. I always feel a great sense of accomplishment after completing a project. I've come far since those first few novice necklaces. I now make a wide selection of custom birthstone jewelry and have quite a few new projects in the works. My customers have been my biggest inspiration when it comes to designs. They always come up with best ideas and I love turning those ideas into reality. I tear up everytime a customer tells me how special one of my pieces is to them. It truly warms my heart to bring that kind of joy to another mother.</div>Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-48342647860975599462009-01-30T12:48:00.000-08:002009-01-30T12:51:46.851-08:00Featured Mama on Creative MamasWe at Creative Mamas would like to get to know you better, so each week we will feature one of our mamas on the blog. This weeks featured mama will be Amanda of Naturally Chic Designs. Look for the blog about her to come shortlyChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-45243818666181538592009-01-22T10:52:00.000-08:002009-01-22T10:55:53.207-08:00Valentine's Day Stocking tomorrowTomorrow is Creative Mamas Congo big Valentine's Day stocking. The vendors will all have at least one Valentine's item, maybe more.<br /><br />We also have a Valentine's Collaboration. It includes a fitted diaper and shirt that are embroided, as well as wipes, yarn, and custom knitting for longies, as well as lanolin. Be sure to check it out as it is a very nice complete package.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-6853133707235297492009-01-04T20:26:00.000-08:002009-01-04T20:28:25.510-08:00We have a winner. . . and a sloganCongratulations to widerangebooks who's entry one our slogan contest! Her winning entry was: "From our hands to your home" and can now be seen on the homepage of our congo.Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-65453397082710874622008-12-25T12:21:00.001-08:002008-12-25T12:23:42.552-08:00Only two days leftThere are only two days left to get your idea in for the slogan contest. As you can see from the previous post, people are coming up with some really great ideas. The contest will close on the 27th and then the members of the congo will narrow down the selection on vote for the best slogan. Be sure to check into the Congo on the 2nd of January to see who the winner is. If you entered, it just might be you!Christinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-14075182109079819642008-12-15T07:55:00.000-08:002008-12-28T18:29:59.860-08:00Current Entries for the Slogan ContestHere are the entries for the Creative Mamas slogan contest.<br /><br />The first set came from the mamas on Diaperswappers:<br /><br /><strong>Littlekahootz</strong>: Creative Mamas: Where Creativity Begins<br /><br /><strong>Twocompany</strong>: Creative Mamas for Creative Families<br />Creative Mamas Creative Families<br />Creative Mamas . . . Be Creative From the Start<br />Creative Mamas Originiality at its Best<br /><br /><strong>enimarleigh</strong>: Creatively Creating Creative Things<br /><br /><strong>clb</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: For Items as Unique as You<br /><br /><strong>Lisa Rachelle</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: Where imagination and practicality fuse.<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Imagination with style.<br />Creative Mamas Congo: fashion and function collide<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Imagine the possibilities<br />Creative Mamas Congo: For babies and beyond<br />Creative Mamas Congo: One stop shop for heart and home<br /><br /><strong>ZooMamaTo2</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo Congo: Where the Green Stash Grows<br /><br /><strong>snappysarah</strong>: Love Life: Creative Mamas Congo<br />Original, Inventive, Simple: Creative Mamas Congo<br />Designed, Hancrafted Special: Creative Mamas Congo<br />Handcrafted, Designed, Unique: Creative Mamas Congo<br />Those in the know: Creative Mamas Congo<br />Creative Mamas Congo, Naturally<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Create, Craft, Sew<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Nurturing your creative side<br /><br /><strong>theprettyredhead</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo" Encouraging Creativity From Birth<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Letting Your Little Ones Shine<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Planiting the Seeds of Creativity<br />Creative Mamas Congo: As unique as you are<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Definition- Artistry<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Cleverness, imaginiation, inspiration, originality<br /><br /><strong>Lilliesmama2004</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo. . . Come see what we have created for you.<br /><br /><strong>Jessica0224</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: Our art for you family<br />Creative Mamas Congo: where art, fun, and function meet<br />Creative Mamas Congo: treats for every age and stage<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Made by mamas with love<br />Creative Mamas Congo, treasures for your home and family<br />Creative Mamas Congo: fun and function for your home and family<br /><br /><strong>Cupcakesmom</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: Nurturing Creativity<br /><br /><strong>litlckrets</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: Lovingly made items as sweet and unique as your little one<br /><br /><strong>mama-heather</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo "Swinging from creative minds to nurturing hearts everyday"<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Deep in the hearts of mother's creativity runs wild.<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Deeply imaginitive minds, creating one lush thing at a time.<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Where imagination and passion for creativity run wild.<br /><br /><br /><strong>cookiebonster</strong>: unique, sweet, simply fun, creative mamas for everyone.<br />wool, beads, stitchmarkers too, creative mamas got something for you.<br /><br /><strong>Jayden*N*BrettsMama</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo: Creating a Greener family<br />Creating a greener earth tomorrow for today.<br />Creating a greener family tomorrow today.<br /><br /><strong>widerangebooks</strong>: Unique. Heartfelt. Handmade<br />Unique Heartfelt Handmade<br />From our hands to your home.<br />Handmade gifts from our home to yours.<br />Home made gifts from our hands to yours.<br /><br /><strong>Amyruth</strong>: Creative Mamas Congo- Creating a better future<br />Creative Mamas Congo: Creating a better tomorrow.<br /><br /><br /><br />This set came from the mamas on Hyena Cart:<br /><br /><strong>Thecandlebug</strong>: Natural Creative Collections for the whole family<br /><br /><strong>Camdensmom</strong>: Where creativity flows naturally<br />Where creativity comes naturally<br /><br /><strong>JBTreasures</strong>: Because Mama creates best<br /><br /><strong>Burnsis</strong>: . . .because creativity begins with mama<br /><br /><strong>munoz0908</strong>: Love. Nurture. Create<br /><br /><strong>jbpoetmom</strong>: The Motherlode of Creative Handcrafted Creations<br /><br /><strong>KWooten2</strong>: You One-Stop Eclectic Shop<br />Inspiration on Overdose<br /><br /><strong>lydsay</strong>: A Hosh Posh of NecessitiesChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-55095660739483447342008-12-12T07:03:00.000-08:002008-12-12T07:10:00.957-08:00Creative Mamas Slogan Contest!!!!Every great store needs a slogan, something that sticks in your mindwhile describing the products that are sold. So in order to come upwith the best slogan possible, we are looking to the customers ofCreative Mamas.<br /><br />Starting Friday December 12, take a look at ourcongo, and post your idea for a slogan here by the 27th ofDecember. On the 2nd of January the new slogan will premier on the congo's website and the lucky winner will get a prize package as a thank you for their creative idea. You can find out more about the prizes here, as well as on the congo's yahoo group, and also check out any specials, and stocking dates we have coming up. We stocking today at noon, so you will be able to see some of the things we are offering, as well as the new vendors we have on board. Now, don't forget, post here with you slogan idea for the Creative Mamas Congo!<br /><br />Some of the items that will be up for grabs in the prize pack are (pictures to come soon):<br /><br />You Pick Size Diaper cover with an outer cover of green with white polka dots<br />A Hold-It BagChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434541751757705014noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-73494991685366239142008-12-11T16:12:00.000-08:002008-12-12T12:10:16.883-08:00Welcome to the Creative Mamas Blog!Creative Mamas are a group of talented ladies who make beautiful, handcrafted items. We sell our wares every other Friday at noon on Hyena Cart:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://hyenacart.com/Creative%20Mamas/" target=_blank><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm218/JoyfulRoseCustoms/CM/CM200x200.gif" border="0" alt="Creative Mamas Congo" /></a><br /><br />Thank you for visiting our Blog! Check back often for special announcements, stocking news, and free lotteries.JoyfulRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17420109389111327218noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132192395593853024.post-332795216503544942008-04-15T10:55:00.000-07:002010-04-29T21:08:43.873-07:00Creative Mamas Flower Hunt<img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 86px; height: 86px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4Me4jqmkUhd_HEG_3vrvQcY-fbn9eP5RubiCqQUz2k79yaG7SaqCOhIGq5g8s26hozdrAfbh4astrnLEQwfpZ22avanwM_cc-fsCWwGyOAA55dEH6ebdZUnfsbdqWcFwhIHtCpfA4in1w/s400/CMtinyico.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5465777386150185234" />Congratulations on finding our flower icon! Please fill out the following questionnaire to be entered into the drawing.<br /><br />Be sure to answer all of the *Required questions and click the "Submit" button when finished.<br /><br /><iframe src="https://spreadsheets.google.com/embeddedform?formkey=dEdKcTBaVW4tWnJQRGNFT3dkN3h4RHc6MQ" width="550" height="800" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0">Loading...</iframe>JoyfulRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17420109389111327218noreply@blogger.com0