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Free General Admission Ticket to "A Vintage Holiday" - November 13th-15th

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:26:00 -0700

Patricia Ann Designs will be exhibiting at "A Vintage Holiday"at the OC Fair and Event Center from November 13th-15th. Please print out the FREE GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET below and start your holiday shopping.

$10 off $50 Purchase at Sugar Plum Nov. 5th-8th!

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (Shelley) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:19:00 -0700

Hi friends!! Our showroom is closed this weekend, as we are exhibiting at the fab Sugar Plum Festival at the OC Fairgrounds!! The show is Thursday - Saturday! Click on the Sugar Plum picture below for more details. We'd love to see you and we have NEW products!! When you stop by the booth, mention this email and we'll give you $10 off your purchase of $50 or more!

Click on the above image for more info on Sugar Plum Arts, Crafts, Antiques and Collectibles.

PAD's November Baby Face!

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:52:00 -0700

Siena
My friend Glenda gave me a PAD stroller blanket at my shower and my daughter Siena loves it! She likes to snuggle in it and falls asleep right away.
~Chino Hills, CA

If your baby loves Patricia Ann Designs, we'd love to hear from you. Click here to submit your Baby Face!

More fun Satin Dot products from P.A.D.

Happy Halloween from The Lily Pad Blog!!!

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (Kelley) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700

The Lily Pad Blog wishes you a SPOOKTACULAR Halloween.

Photos from Martha Stewart's 2009 pumpkin gallery.

Blue Light Special: 30% off Minky Fleur Receiving Blankets in Cafe, Sky and Pink!

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (Shelley) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:53:00 -0700

It's time for your Blue Light Special! For those of you who missed our newsletter a couple of weeks ago, here's a recap:

We are launching a brand new bi-monthly 'event series' ~ for now, we are calling it our Blue Light Special! Because the savings are THAT great!! Anyway, here's how it works: The 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, we will be running a 3 day event on line and in our boutique that will save you GOBS of money! This Crazy 8 Sale will run 8 times before 2009 comes to an end. Each event will showcase one product or design with a significant discount but ONLY for three days (Friday - Sunday at midnight). So you have to act fast!

The Blue Light Special for this weekend will run through Sunday night, November 1, 2009, at Midnight PST so don't miss out!

The BLUE Light Special for this weekend is 30% off our Minky Fleur Receiving Blankets in Cafe, Sky and Pink! I know it's unbelievable! ENJOY it and think ahead for future showers, birthdays and Christmas!! This is a great gift for any newborn or baby up to 6 months!
*Coupon Code is RECEIVING*;

Sincerely,
Shelley Ann Bostrom

Friday Family Fun: Pumpkin Carving

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:15:00 -0700

Well, Tomorrow is Halloween and it is our families tradition to carve our pumpkins the night before Halloween. And what a great Friday Family Fun activity pumpkin carving is... I have tried a lot of different carving techniques over the past few years, but the best one I have found is from Martha Stewart. I love her idea of cutting a hole in the bottom (rather than the top) and using an LED battery operated flameless candle rather than an actual candle. I am such a worry wart and this feels much safer than an open flame to me. ;)

Here are the basic steps to any pumpkin project, along with some of our tools of choice. Remember: The best pumpkin projects start in the patch. Search for pumpkins that are smooth, symmetrical, and firm.

Step 1

The first step is hollowing out the pumpkin. Use a keyhole saw to cut the hole. If you'll be using a candle for illumination, you can cut the hole in the pumpkin's top (always put the candle in a high-sided glass and never leave unattended). For electric lights or flameless candles, make the hole in the bottom or side so you can hide the cord.

Step 2

Scoop out flesh, pulp, and seeds with a plaster scraper or fleshing tool.

Step 3

Now it's time to transfer your selected designs (use one of our templates or draw your own). Affix it to the pumpkin, and trace the design by poking holes with a sharp awl, needle tool, or T-pin.

Step 4

Remove the template and carve along the pattern with a miniature saw or linoleum carving tool. If you want to make holes in the pumpkin for eyes, use a drill equipped with a 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch spade bit.

You can also get creative with patterns and designs using these 10 basic pumpkin-carving tools.

Step 5

If desired, place candles, small flashlights or battery-operated light sources inside your pumpkin. Tip: Prevent exposed areas of the pumpkin's flesh from turning brown by applying a film of Vaseline. Click here to read the entire artilce from Martha Stewart for yourself.

Are you part of the bTrendie community?

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (Kelley) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:52:00 -0700

bTrendie is a mom-approved shopping network that brings a world of trendy boutiques right to your doorstep. bTrendi has exciting weekly sales events that feature the most sought after mom and baby brands at up to 60% off. bTrendie is by invitation only, but you can get on their waiting list by signing up here...

Patricia Ann Designs is currently one of bTrendie's featured products. P.A.D.'s products are currently 60% off until November 2, 2009 at 10:00am EST. If you are already part of the bTrendie community, shop now...and if you want to join bTrendie and get notified of upcoming sales, click here.

Think Pink for October! 30% off Zebra Hot Pink Swirl Stroller Blankets... 10% of all proceeds will be given to Breast Cancer Research!

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:20:00 -0700

Hey friends!! It's time for your PINK Light Special! For those of you who missed our newsletter a couple of weeks ago, here's a recap:

We are launching a brand new bi-monthly 'event series' ~ for now, we are calling it our Blue Light Special! Because the savings are THAT great!! This week, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness, we are calling it our Pink Light Special!

Anyway, here's how it works: The 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, we will be running a 3 day event on line and in our boutique that will save you GOBS of money! This Crazy 8 Sale will run 8 times before 2009 comes to an end.

Each event will showcase one product or design with a significant discount but ONLY for three days (Friday - Sunday at midnight). So you have to act fast!

The Pink Light Special for this weekend will run through Sunday night at Midnight PST so don't miss out!

The PINK Light Special for this weekend is 30% off our Zebra HOT Pink Swirl Stroller Blanket! I know it's unbelievable! ENJOY it and think ahead for future showers, birthdays and Christmas!! This is a great gift for any newborn, or toddler!
*Coupon Code is THINKPINK*
10% of all proceeds will be given to Breast Cancer Research

Enjoy the savings, tell a friend, change a life!

Sincerely,
Shelley Ann Bostrom

Attention OC Locals: Patricia Ann Designs will be at Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Show 10/15-10/17

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:01:00 -0700

Patricia Ann Designs will be at Sugar Plum Arts & Crafts Show starting tomorrow 10/15 through Friday 10/17 at the OC Fair and Event Center in Building 10.

Stop by and say hi and enjoy all of the wonderful vendors that Sugar Plum has to offer. You are sure to find great holiday gifts! ADMISSION IS FREE! Mention this blog entry and get a free $10.00 gift card to spend at Patrica Ann Designs in the month of November.

What's NEW at The PAD Showroom: 'Glow Baby'

blog.nospam@nospam.patriciaanndesigns.com (PADAdmin) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:30:00 -0700

Glow Baby is dedicated to providing unique and user friendly scheduling tools for today’s busy parents. As a mother of two young daughters, Lindsay quickly came to appreciate the difficulties of caring for a toddler while at the same time making sure the needs of her newborn were met.

“Baby’s First Journal” provides a place to track all the important details of your newborns schedule to better understand your baby’s patterns and to support a schedule that works best for your family.

Glow Baby will be launching a full suite of scheduling tools designed to help families simplify their lives.

For more information on Glow Baby, click here.