I'm thinking Christmas . . .

I saw my first Christmas commercial on TV the other day; September 25 to be exact. Three short months until my favorite holiday of the year! So I thought I would tease you all a bit with some fancy jewels to get you thinking about Santa Claus, Rudolph, and Frosty.

Head on over to my website and check things out for yourself. While you're there, take 20% off of one item (good until 10/25). Just write Christmas Preview in notes to seller at checkout, and I will immediately issue you a purchase credit back to your PayPal account. http://www.tippystockton.etsy.com.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday . . . albeit a little early!

A bunch of Girly Girls + Glue Stix, Jewels, & Excited Energy = The Creative Connection

There are times in life where you have to sit back and wonder if you're living in a dream, or pinch me, this is for real. Well I have had plenty of those moments in the past two days here in Minneapolis. The Creative Connection is in a word . . . amazing! I know that sounds so trite, but words can't describe this collective gathering of creative women.

One of those amazing women is pictured above with Timi and me . . . that's Jo Packham. Yes, can I say that I love this woman! She is humble, endearing, generous, thoughtful, and I can't wait to get to know her even more. She has surrounded herself with the same kind of women as she - kind beyond words. I just don't know what else to say.

Today, I crafted the most darling little crown. Check back for pictures next week. Tonight was the Gala Event featuring Keynote Speakers Mary Jane Butters of MaryJanes Farm, and one of my most favorite idols, Amy Butler. It was such a incredible evening and we all took away a huge swag bag full of goodies galore!

On Friday, I will be a student in Kaari Meng's Heart Cushion Class. Kaari is yet another favorite. Then in the afternoon, I have a Business Seminar about taking my business to the next level.

Saturday, one more class, a darling little Christmas birdy and the farewell Cupcake Party. Yes, I'm tired, but I'm completely exhilarated. Yes, I am blessed and oh so HaPpY!

Minneapolis or Bust!!!

I'm on top of the world and over the moon. I'm heading to Minneapolis to spend a few days with friends creating and connecting. I can't wait. I have not one, but two fabulous roommates. Many stories to be told, I'm sure. Can't wait to share when I return. Plus, I will be meeting up with a grade school/high school friend that I haven't seen in over 30 years. We double-dated to Senior Prom. What a week ahead. Check back next week . . .

Drum Roll Please - and the winner is . . .

Another crazy, busy week here at Tippy Stockton. Why do I do this to myself??? I had an absolutely, fantastic and amazing Saturday over at Haley's Cottage in Kirkland. Cindy was sponsoring her 2nd French Inspired Flea Market. I met some amazing new vendors (new friends too), and was able to connect with a whole bunch of new jewelry crazies like me.

So, I am so sorry I didn't keep my word about announcing the winner of my drawing on Sunday. It's Monday - what's one day when it involves a contest. Just keeps you attentive right!!!

The Winner of my $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway is . . .

COLLEEN OF Collquest!!!

Congratulations Colleen, and after reading your blog, I hope this gets you feeling better. Contact me at tippystockton@aol.com and we can chat about how to get your certificate to you.

Thank you, thank you everyone who participated in this little drawing. This was fun . . . I might just have to host another soon!

Off to pack for my next adventure! THE CREATIVE CONNECTION in Minneapolis!

Dreams really do come true . . .

Ever since I returned from the Mary Engelbreit Workshop, I had dreamed about my next "EVENT". What would it be??? I then was introduced to a lovely woman named Jo when I was a vendor at Farm Chicks in Spokane this past June. That's right, Jo Packham of "Where Women Create". She is the editor of this amazing quarterly magazine (well it's really a book). I had been an admirer for a very long time. In fact, I still have the original "Where Women Create" book nestled in with my other treasures in my Studio.

So as the Summer wound down, I knew that there was going to be a workshop in Minneapolis, MN that was being put on by Jo Packham and Nancy Soriano (of Country Living fame). I needed, wanted, dreamed, hoped to go, but the economy has taken a pinch out of my sales on ETSY. I was not going to MN. But then, a turn of events. My sweet, amazing and so supportive husband came up with the $$ I needed to make it happen, stating, "you should go - I just feel good that it's the right time in your business for you to meet and mingle with people like you". Holy Cow, HONEY! So I quickly made reservations, and voila . . . Minneapolis, here I come. I can't wait to play reporter and get back to you with all of the details.

The amazing artist above is Leigh Standley of Curly Girl Designs. I actually met her, took a class with her at the ME Workshop. She is talented beyond belief. I can't wait to see her again!

Endless Summer Jewelry Giveaway

Whew . . . it appears that Summer is over. School is starting, the leaves are changing here in the Pacific Northwest, I'm starting to think about the Holidays!!! WHAT??? Okay, maybe just a little. But I thought that I would get your Autumn off to a good start by hosting a wonderful little giveaway. Tell me your favorite Summer Story here on my blog, and a random entry will be picked to win a $50 Tippy Stockton gift certificate!!! So many new things are popping up over at the Tippy Stockton Studios.

To enter:


1) Add a comment here on my blog telling me what your favorite Summer 2010 memory was.



For added entries:


1) Add yourself as a follower here on my Blog.

2) Follow me on Facebook @ http://www.facebook.com/tippystocktonjewelry

3) Blog, Facebook, Tweet about my giveaway @ http://tippystocktonblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/endless-summer-jewelry-giveaway.html



I'll pick a random winner next Sunday, September 12.

Good Luck and have fun!

An End of Summer Wedding

There's really not a lot to say here . . .

what a joyous, beautiful day!

Blessings and LOVE to the new

Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Hubbell