Friday, January 1, 2021

Happy New Years from Sara Nicole Designs!


Happy New Years! I am so happy to have 2020 over! Last year was unlike any other year before. There were ups and downs, but we came out stronger than ever. Between working a ton with my normal job, Safety Supervisor and UPS, becoming a teacher to my 2 older kids in elementary school, and trying to keep my household running smoothly. 

This school year has been challenging with the kids changing to a new school, all while never setting foot into their new classrooms. My kids have never met their new classmates. But each of my kids have amazing teachers! Kellan has Mr. Baker and has been such a positive change from our teacher last year. From what I have heard, Mr. Baker is the most wanted 5th grade teacher! Kellan is so happy to have him and has gotten all 3's & 4's this year! Kellan has done great at distance learning, but wants to be back in the classroom. Arley has Mrs. Halligan and has loved her new teacher. Mrs. Halligan has always made sure to make Arley feel welcomed and loved. We are so happy with the kids teachers. Arley has struggled a little more with distance learning and keeping her stuff organized. We have had the helper from my Mom with helping Mason with preschool stuff and distance learning with all the kids! I don't know what we would do without her! 

This year has been a learning experience with all of my creative endeavors. I have learned so much about Chalk Couture and love using it to decorate for every holiday and everyday home decor. It allows me to keep sane while dealing with all the stay at home orders.  

Not sure what Chalk Couture is? Read all about it HERE

After last year, we learned that whatever life throws at us, we can get through it. We may not like it, but we can grit our teeth, learn how to do new things (like home school), and come out stronger! 

Did you set goals for yourself for 2021? 

I did! I want to work on a few things in my life - personal and business! 

1. Try to keep organized. 

2. Get on my Peleton at least 3 days a week. 

3. Dedicate more time to my business - Sara Nicole Designs! 

These don't seem to crazy, so I am hoping to be able to stick to them. 

Who is ready for a new year!?! I know I am!
 Do you make stuff for your home? Let me know! I would love to hear all about it! 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...

 

Monday, December 21, 2020

Start 2021 with 3 new Creative Kickstart projects plus a new Paste Palette


What is Creative Kickstart?

It’s time for a new start. What better way to kickstart 2021 than with new, inspiring projects made from limited-time products?! Chalk Couture has  developed three fresh, new B-sized Transfers that interact well with each other (think of them as building blocks you can mix and match!), and a Chalkology Paste Palette Pack that coordinates like a dream. We’re making these available in a promotion we call Creative Kickstart!

2 ways to get the Creative Kickstart Transfers!

You can purchase Creative Kickstart Transfers at regular retail price on your Chalk Site, or earn them FREE with qualifying orders.

• When you spend $75 USD, you get 1 Transfer FREE.
• When you spend $100 USD, you get 2 Transfers FREE.
• When you spend $125 USD, you get 3 Transfers FREE.
*Order subtotal before taxes and shipping.

Once your carts subtotal reaches each spending threshold, you will see a pop-up notification to add their choice of a FREE Creative Kickstart Transfer(s)!

When can I get my hands on these?!?

The promotion begins for customers and will be live my Chalk Site beginning January 1, 2021, at 9 am MT through January 31 at 11:59 pm MT. Products are available while supplies last only.

What products are available in Creative Kickstart?

All three Creative Kickstart Transfers are B-sized and are designed to work with each other, all mingled up in each other’s business. Mix the pieces. Match the pieces. Go wild.

• Creative Kickstart—Be Strong (item M2048101)
• Creative Kickstart—Faith Moves Mountains (item M2048102)
• Creative Kickstart—Show Up (item M2048103)

These Transfers look great in any color combination, but we especially love the look when made using our NEW! Luxe Palette Pack (item PS211103). The pack includes six individual Chalkology Paste Singles in one fanciful palette: Colonial Blue, Ocean Mist, Papaya, Peachy Keen, Shimmer Frost, and Shimmer Gold.


Why don’t I see that palette pack in a catalog?

The Luxe Palette Pack officially launches with the Spring/Summer Collection, but those colors are so perfect for Creative Kickstart, we think you need them now. So go ahead: order up some Luxe Chalkology Paste now, and get chalking. The Luxe Palette Pack is releasing to support the promotion, and is available at regular retail pricing for customers and Designer pricing for Designers.

Do I need to choose a specific Transfer as their free item?

Yes. When ordering off my Chalk Site and you reach a qualifying purchase total, you can add a Creative Kickstart Transfer(s) to their order for free. If you qualify for more than one Transfer, they can choose different designs from the three available Creative Kickstart choices, or add multiples of the same design if they are over the moon for it!

Who is ready for a new year!?! I know I am!
 Do you make stuff for your home? Let me know! I would love to hear all about it! 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...

Wednesday, December 9, 2020

December Club Couture - Welcome

 

Welcome to Club Couture! We hope you feel the warmth and kindness of this month’s Transfer. There are so many ways you can use this! Swap out the “o” in “Welcome” with the floral image, accent with additional foliage as desired, or vary your surface to best fit the space that calls to you. This month’s Club Couture subscription includes Chalkology Paste singles in warm tones—Storm, Guava, and Peachy Keen—but we can picture you using another mixture of colors for any sass, spunk, or class you want to add.



Supplies Needed


Club Couture Transfer: Welcome

Surface: Double-Sided Box Frame (6" × 18")

Chalkology Paste Singles: Guava, Peachy Keen, Storm

Tools: Multi-Tool, Small Squeegee, Transfer Trimmers, Color Trays, Fuzzing Cloth, Placement Tape

Color and Placement Suggestions

Storm: Letters and accent foliage Guava: Large flower
Peachy Keen: Flower center

Follow these instructions to complete this project:

1. Remove your Transfer from its packaging.

2. Cut along the Transfer’s provided cut lines to separate the elements.

3. Carefully peel off the Transfer Backer Sheet of the element you’re using first.

4. “Fuzz” the Transfer element by gently pressing onto a Fuzzing Cloth and carefully pulling it upward to collect a bit of lint (this helps to more easily remove the Transfer from the surface after you’ve applied the paste.

5. Centering top to bottom, position the “WELCO” part of the Transfer near the left side of the board, and the “ME” near the right side; leave sufficient space between the Transfer pieces to use the floral image in place of the “O”. Smooth out each element to adhere, ensuring there are no bubbles.

6. Knead each Chalkology Paste Single, open the corner, and squeeze the desired amount onto a Color Tray, using a new tray for each color.

7. Use a generous amount of Chalkology Paste on your squeegee and smooth it over each letter of the Transfer, skipping the “O” in “Welcome” (see “Color and Placement Suggestions”).

8. Once the screen portion of the design is completely covered, squeegee the excess paste off as evenly as possible and scrape it back into the tray. The more excess paste you remove, the better the result will be.

9. Before the paste dries, slowly peel back the Transfer. To prevent any stretching in the Transfer, peel from two corners instead of peeling diagonally. Immediately clean the Transfer with cool water (do not let it soak).

10. Dry the Transfer flat with the sticky side up.

11. Once those chalked sections are dry, repeat steps 3–5 and 7–10 for the flower. Let the flower dry completely, then repeat for the flower’s center and the foliage piece (placing the foliage on the bottom right-hand side of the flower). When chalking the foliage piece, it may be helpful to cover the floral image with Placement Tape to keep from getting additional paste on your floral image (if pasted as we’ve shown, the foliage should appear as if it’s coming out from behind the flower).

12. Once all Transfer elements are washed and dried, reapply the Backer Sheet to each and store flat.

13. Relish your creation!

Love your Club Couture membership, but want more to use them on? Get a Kickstart kit

This kit has everything you need to make starting your creative adventure easy. Grab it now, because it's available at this price only with your initial Club Couture subscription. Small Squeegee Multi-Tool Board Eraser (2-Pack) Chalkology Paste Bright White (3 oz.) Couture Gallery™ Board (9” x 12”) Couture Boutique Board & Base.

Who is ready for a new year!?! I know I am!
 Do you make stuff for your home? Let me know! I would love to hear all about it! 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...

Sunday, November 22, 2020

A Black Friday Sale that lasts for a week! Now thats a sale!

BLACK FRIDAY WEEK

What are all the promotions?

Black Friday week (November 23–30, 2020) is chalk full of special promotions and incentives. It’s going to be your favorite week ever! Here’s a list of all that’s available; questions and answers for specific offers are provided below:

1. 20% off Last Chance products on Chalk Sites

2. Free shipping on all Chalk Site orders over $125 USD/$175 CAD

3. Two waves of 25%–40% off door-busting deals: The first four-day event (November 23–26) is “Holiday Hurry-Up,” featuring fantastic holiday seasonal items just in time to make and give great gifts! The second four-day event (November 27–30) is “Back In Black Friday” and features top favorite Transfer designs and surfaces you will love all year through—you will want to snag some to freshen their décor for the new year!




20% OFF LAST CHANCE PRODUCTS

What’s the promotion?

All items available in the Last Chance section of my Chalk Sites will be discounted 20% off regular retail. This offer is available November 23–30 only, while supplies last. Discounts will be shown online when shopping and will carry over when Last Chance products are added to an order.

FREE SHIPPING ON CHALK SITE ORDERS OVER $125 USD/$175 CAD

What’s the promotion?

Free shipping on all Chalk Site orders over $125 USD/$175 CAD during Black Friday week. That’s right! Beginning at 9:00 am MT on Monday, November 23, and ending Monday, November 30 at 11:59 pm MT, any order placed on a my Chalk Site that subtotals over $125 USD/$175 CAD (before taxes and shipping) qualifies for free shipping.

Do you need to hit $125 minimum in a single order, or will individual order totals accumulate?
In order to qualify for free shipping, the subtotal of a single order must be over $125 USD/$175 CAD. Orders less than this will not qualify for free shipping.

How will I see their shipping costs deleted?

Once an order has reached the $125 USD/$175 CAD subtotal (before taxes and shipping), you will proceed through the checkout process as usual. Shipping will be automatically reflected as $0.00.

“HOLIDAY HURRY-UP” AND “BACK IN BLACK FRIDAY” SALES EVENTS

What’s the promotion?

We’re celebrating a whole week (plus one day) of Black Fridays! In addition to 20% off Last Chance products and free shipping on qualifying Chalk Site orders, we will be launching two different sets of Black Friday deals: the Holiday Hurry-Up sale featuring hot seasonal items, followed by the Back In Black Friday sale featuring everyday favorites you will love. Products offered include both Transfers and surfaces, available at discounts ranging from 25% to 40% off!

When are these discounted products available?

Holiday Hurry-Up deals: Monday, November 23, from 9:00 am MT to Thursday, November 26, at 11:59 pm MT, or while supplies last.

Back in Black Friday deals:, Friday, November 27, from 9 am MT to Monday, November 30, 11:59 pm MT, or while supplies last.

Black Friday sounds amazing! Can all these promos be stacked on top of each other?

Yes! You can buy Last Chance Transfers and Black Friday Deals, and take advantage of free shipping. Like we said, favorite week ever!

What are you waiting for?!? 
Get your favorites today at a great price!

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...

Saturday, November 14, 2020

Giveaway- November Club Couture - Seasons Greetings - Win this months exclusive transfer!


When I find something that I love, I love to share it with everyone! So I have an extra Club Couture this month so I have doing a giveaway to share the Chalk Couture magic with someone special! 


I am adding in a squeegee for you to have! All you need is a surface to add this onto. 
Ideas to add this transfer to:
-Glass of a Picture Frame
- Decorative Plate
-Decorative Cutting board
- Door Tag
- Tray
-Burlap Board
- Any Chalk Board Surface
- Mirror
-Handing Pendant
- Plus so much more! 

Here's an idea to use it on a metal tray

Watch this video here:

Want to enter the Giveaway? 
All you have to do is enter on my Instagram page and follow the directions! 

Click here enter: https://bit.ly/2UsqOM2

1. Follow @saranicoledesigns
2. Like this post
3. Tag at least 3 friends! 
All likes and tags must be on original Instagram post! Giveaway will run for 72 hours and winner will be announced on Tuesday!

Good Luck! 

Watch out each month for the Club Couture Giveaway! 

Not sure what Club Couture is? Read this:


Do you decorate early for Christmas? Just think of all the Christmas items you can make! Do you make stuff for your home? Let me know! I would love to hear all about it! 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...






Sunday, November 8, 2020

My Halloween 3 Tiered Tray - See how I styled mine!

I had so much fun creating my Halloween 3 Tiered Tray this year. I added some new Halloween Rae Dunn Mugs, a Wooden garland, 3 spooky ladies and a Chalk Couture shelf sitter that I made. With Halloween being one of my favorite holidays, I really looked forward to styling this one. 

I made more shelf sitters, but there just wasn't room to put them on there! Oh well, there is always next year! 

Want to know where I got everything? I'll list those out as well! 

As a Rae Dunn Collector, I will say its been really hard at my local Marshalls to find any good mugs. Either we don't get good ones very often or people buy them all out. Which really sucks for us honest collectors. Im not looking to make a buck off some mugs and I really hate to purchase them at crazy prices. And by the rare chance I do find double of a good mug, ill buy both to do a give away on one. I'm sure I could sell them, but I would rather share my awesome finds! I actually found the Pumpkin Queen Mug with the dark orange inside way after the fall season. I don't know if I have ever grab something so fast in my life. There it was... just sitting there waiting for me! I always say, never pass up a great Rae Dunn, because it won't be there next time. 

Top Tier

1. The Sanderson Sisters from Hocus Pocus are the main focus on this tier. This might be my favorite part! They are the perfect size and give off a great Halloween vibe. I got 2, Mary and Sarah, from Amazon and Winifred from Ebay. Winifred was the hardest to find. I didn't want to pay alot for these so I just waited, and waited... and waited! I finally found her as a Damaged Box item. Only the box was damaged so it was a win for me! I don't even keep the boxes! 

2. There is a wooden craved pumpkin on the back left side. I found these at Target in the Dollar Section and I grabbed a few. I wish I would have grabbed a few more. 

3. I found these cool Halloween Mug at Marshalls with these spooky pumpkins. I saw it one day and passed it up. Then when I got home I was mad that I didn't grab it. Went to Marshalls a few times after that but couldn't find it. I thought it was goer forever. Then one day while standing in the checkout line, there is was! Just waiting for me! I grabbed it. It's not a Rae Dunn Mug, but it's too fun to pass up. 

4. Inside of the mug is a Shelf Sitter with Boo on it. This a one that I made with Chalk Couture! So easy too! It is the perfect size to sit inside the mug. 

5. This is where my Halloween wooden bead garland that I made starts. I really love making Wooden Bead Garlands for each Holiday! This one was fun since I added glitter to the white beads. 

Middle Tier

1. My Rae Dunn Happy Halloween Mug with an orange inside. This is a double sided mug, with Happy on one side and Halloween on the other. Since I couldn't show both, I picked Halloween to show. This is a Marshalls find. 

2. My Vintage Candy Corn. I actually have 3, but there is a bigger one somewhere else in the house. These are one of my favorite Halloween decor items. I love how they give the feeling that they have been around for 100 years. I got these at the cutest booth at the Lodi Street Faire. They always have the best vintage looking Holiday items. I make sure to grab a few to add to my collection. 

3. This Vintage Witch Print is also from the same cute booth at the Lodi Street Faire. I've had this for a long time and love to display it around the house for each year. I feel like it fits perfect on the shelf and its up out of the way from my kids hands. 

4. My Wooden Bead Halloween Garland makes it way through this tier. 


Bottom Tier

1. This Rae Dunn Pumpkin Season Candle smells so good. Its such a great Fall Candle. I found this a Marshalls. 

2. Next to the candle is a Hand painted Pumpkins from a great Local Artist M. Courtney. She is also at the Lodi Street Faire. I love visiting her booth and added some to my collection. This pumpkin is handing on a orange vintage bottle. 

3. Another carved wooden pumpkin from Target. Can't beat the Dollar Section!! 

4. My Rae Dunn Pumpkin Queen mug! This is my favorite Fall/Halloween mug. If you know me, you know that I am a self declared Pumpkin Basic Bitch, so of course Pumpkin Spice is life for me. When I found this mug at Marshalls, I might have done a happy dance right in the aisle! 

5. Last but not least, my Halloween wooden bead garland ends with a orange pumpkin. I was able to string this garland all the way from the top tier to the bottom tier. I think this garland gives it a great finished touch to the whole 3 tiers.         


Here is a full view of the Halloween Wooden Bead Garland that I made! 

Remember the Cook Book Holder that I made a while ago? If not, check it out HERE. This was so a fun and easy project to make and it fits well perfect with my 3 tiered stand. I use it all the time when making new recipes. 

Do you have a 3 tiered tray you decorate?  
Let me know!
Do you make stuff for your home? 
I would love to hear all about it! 

What Is Chalk Couture?: https://youtu.be/nyosBF7gSxo
See how to create with Chalk Couture: https://youtu.be/jHLd2P2zqWo

SAVE 40% OFF EVERYTHING & JOIN MY TEAM AS A DESIGNER: 
What Is In The Kit: https://youtu.be/qiVdqk2RDdw

JOIN MY CLUB COUTURE & GET EXCLUSIVE PERKS: 
EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT: 25% OFF, Happy Mail, Exclusive Lives, Art Giveaways, and other benefits


Like these but not sure what Chalk Couture is- Click here to read all about it! 


Wanna shop for some Chalk Couture stuff? Click here to check out all the amazing items! 


And as always, help a sister out by sharing this post, like it and leave me a comment! 

Until then...


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