Hellooo, Spring Promo!

It's finally feeling like spring around here you guys! Yesterday's weather was amazing!

Last weekend I finally had my windows open even though it was windy, and it turns out that was a very good thing! Due to a bunch of circumstances including my losing a house key and my husband leaving his at his parent's house 2 hours away, we found ourselves locked out of our house one night as we came home from small group with two very tired little boys.

I rarely lock our garage (because there's no entrance into the house from there. But I think we will now!), so my husband got his ladder out of the garage and climbed through the upstairs window I'd opened earlier in the day which, true to myself, I forgot to lock. You better believe we stopped in at the hardware store the next day to make several copies of that key! And of course I took a picture of him climbing through our bedroom window at night!

The gorgeous weather and my busy boys have kept me more outside than in front of my computer, which is why I'm finally getting around to telling you about this great promotion that's been going on!!

This is the season of graduations, teacher appreciation, baptisms, confirmations, big moves, baby showers, weddings, Mother's Day, you name it! And I bet you'll need a gift or two for those. Plus, maybe something for own home!!


Shopping for Mother's Day? Check out this NEW customizable Home is Where Mom Is print. (It can be customized with any state or country!)

Is your family spread out across the United States like mine is? Then this NEW custom print would be a sweet gift for Mom. {Follow the directions in the listing to request full customization.}

Our family special dates print is another popular gift for Mom or Grandma.

What about Dad? I gave this verse to my dad for Father's Day last year. Consider this print as well.
Don't  forget those amazing teachers who pour endless hours into our children, inspiring them with their words. This one is a beautiful way to honor them and a personal favorite.

If you need a gift for a wedding, check out this customizable wedding print or this 1 Corinthians 13 print.

If you need a graduation gift, this is a great one to send them off with, or even this one.

Celebrating a baptism or confirmation? Consider this one for boys or girls, this boy print, or this girl print.

Is someone close to you starting a big new chapter in their life? I love this verse for those times. Or a reminder during a stressful season.

Are there new babies you would love to celebrate? Bless them with this one or this one.

How about a housewarming gift? Check out this print.

Do you desire to teach your kids (and remind yourself) to THINK before speaking? Me too! And I plan to get this print up in my own home just as soon as I find the perfect frame.

How about a simple mission statement for your family or someone special to you.

Have another idea? I love to customize all of my designs or put your very own ideas on premium cardstock, ready to be framed! Our custom design listing offers 3 rounds of edits to create your perfect Scripture or inspirational wall art.

Remember to place your Buy 2, Get 1 Free order by April 27 to choose your free print. (Designate which 8x10 print you'd like for free in the Note to Seller at checkout.) And if you are local, don't forget to enter code PICKUP to waive shipping fees!

*This deal is limited to physical 8x10 prints and not instant downloads. Purchase the "Printing Services" listing in addition to the instant download listing if you'd like it to count toward the deal. Free print does not need to be the lowest price! 

>>>>Not sure yet who or what you are shopping for? That's OK!! GO AHEAD AND PIN SOME OF THESE IDEAS from my shop, so you are all set when the time comes with the perfect gift ideas!

Happy Spring and Happy Shopping!

~Erin

Proverbs 31 {And a Simple Mother's Day Gift}

As I design these new prints, I am humbled because this Proverbs passage doesn't always describe me. In fact, if I'm being honest, it really doesn't describe me at all. But it's something I can aspire to be (through Christ). And I couldn't help but think about two women who do reflect this passage. 

My mom is the definition of Proverbs 31. As a wife and mother she is hardworking, resourceful, gifted, selfless, loving, a woman of God. We don't get to see each other as often as we would like. But she has still managed to be there in life's most important moments – like the the birth of my two precious boys. And even the less important ones – Sending the best packages in the world...sometimes for no reason! Sharing recipes and cooking tips (which I need often!) Commiserating over a rotten day. Taking calls at 2 a.m. when Tommy is away and I'm awake. Yes, she answers her phone even then! And of course Facetiming with my kiddos. She has always believed in me and cheered me on and I am so thankful for that!

The other woman is a dear friend named Anita. She is a wife and mother. Anita was a very important part of my life for a season while we were coworkers. She was an amazing encouragement when I was about the become a new mother and was anticipating life change. Through our conversations, she always pointed me back to God and His truth and taught me the importance of prayer for our children. I saw firsthand how that played out in her life and witnessed answers to prayer that today I can look back on say, wow, God's hand was in that!

Right now, my mom a thousand miles away in Iowa cheering on my youngest brother (a junior in high school) at soccer games and taking care of the family farm and Anita is sitting in a hospital room in Farmington fighting leukemia with a smile on her face. "She is clothed in strength and dignity. She can laugh without fear for the the future." Proverbs 31

I am blessed to have so many more than just these two godly women in my life. And I hope and pray that I will become a wife and mother like each of them.

So, here's a very simple gift you can give your mother this year. It really only took me 10 minutes to put together.

What you need:
Print (5x7 or 8x10, available here for digital download)
Frame
Patterned scrapbook paper
Solid scrapbook paper
Adhesive
Paper cutter

1. Choose a frame. If you're like me, you already have a few sitting around that can be repurposed for this kind of project. I chose an 8"x10" white frame. If you want to get crazy, you could even spray paint your frame a different color.

2. Grab your favorite patterned 12x12 sheet of scrapbook paper. (The largest amount of time was spent raiding my very unorganized craft closet for paper. I'm a paper hoarder, so I knew I had to have something that would work.)  Cut the paper to fit the frame.

3. Then choose a solid colored paper. (I literally chose the first color I could get my hands on.) Cut this paper to matte your print. Since I chose a 5x7 print, the matte is 5.25x7.25.

4. Glue/tape the print to the matte and the matte to the patterned background. Then place in the frame and enjoy or give as a gift! Simple! (Because something in life has to be!)

Two prints based on Proverbs 31 are available for purchase as prints or as a download here. They are 25% off through May 5.