I Think Its Time

**CLOSED**

For a G-I-V-E-A-W-A-Y!

Introducing our newest mug pattern: Aqua Polka! Our preppy travel mugs are one of our top sellers, and we're sure you'll love the NEW, fun & fresh aqua polka pattern.

This mug is making it's debut in grand style...as a g*veaway!

Y'all know how this works....leave a comment, tell your blog readers to check out our newest addition and that you sent them and if they win, you do too!

Giveaway will close on Wednesday, January 27th

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Bloggers: Feel free to grab the graphic for your blog.

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Introducing: Sweet Pea Designs!

The leader in Personalized Stationery makes its debut at MonogramChick! We've loved Sweet Pea Designs for many years. In fact, when Monogram Chick was just a hatchling, in the early years, the Sweet Pea Designs line was one of the only product lines that The Chick carried. We've come a long way and Sweet Pea Designs has been along for the ride. We'd like to offer you, our web clients, the same classically, preppy stationery, bag tags, invitations bookmarks, enclosure cards and so much more that we have been offering our "in person" clients for so many years. We know you'll love what Sweet Pea Designs has to offer as much as we do!

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I am excited to introduce the Sweet Pea Designs line with a SALE!
~Twice as Nice Sale~
Now through February 15, we're offering a great sale on Sweet Pea Designs notes, folded notes, bag tags and bookmarks. Order 25 or more of a note or folded note and receive an equal additional quantity for FREE. Or, order a bag tag or bookmark and receive a second one for FREE. This sale applies to all of the beautiful stationery note cards and folded notes, bag tag and bookmark designs.

**When you shop Sweet Pea Designs at www.MonogramChick.com, you'll purchase your paper goods in a seperate transaction from your other MonogramChick products.**

Thanks!

Thank you, Penny Lane, for your thoughtfulness! She bestowed upon me the Honest Scrap Award.

Here are the rules.......

1. Choose and minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design

2. Show the 7 winners names and links on your blog, and leave a comment informing them that they were prized with "honest scrap." well, there's no prize, but they can keep the nifty icon.

3. List at least 10 honest things about yourself

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I choose....

Rhea

Daphne

Nina

Preppy 101

Monogrammed Teacher

Gwen

Sandy Toes

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So here are the 10 honest things about me....

1. For the first time in 15 years my hair has ZERO color, highlights, low lights, etc....I am 100% au naturale in the hair department.

2. I hate to fold and put away laundry.

3. I'd rather eat sweets than any other food in the world.

4. Right now, my desk looks like a bomb has gone off--it is a disorganized mess! Must rectify the situation.

5. My new favorite cosmetic is Revlon's Colorstay Overtime Lipstick in "Stay Currant" and "Everlasting Rum". These are amazing, put them on in the morning and you're still rocking them in the afternoon. They are not like others I've tried; they are odor free and don't dry out my lips. Try 'em girls, you won't be disappointed. Target sells them for $7.49!

6. I love to use the Crock Pot, there is nothing easier to fix dinner.

7. I love my family and hate being so far from them.

8. I can't wait to move back south in 138 days!

9. I collect cookbooks, but rarely use them.

10. I need to be much, much better about writing 'thank you' notes, I have boatloads of monogrammed stationery but don't use it nearly as often as I should.

Hurry, Don't Miss It....

Monogrammed Teacher is giving away a black tote bag for her 100th post! She has a darling new blog makeover and is giving away this tote!

Go!

Go enter to win!

For all you Ponytail Chicks

This my latest "must-have" item. Whether I'm stitching in the studio or heading out to dinner with the Dr. Chick this sterling silver ponytail holder is the perfect accessory for my ponytailed mane. I love it because it is preppy and classic. I never know what to put around the plain elastic when sporting the ponytail. I'm {way} too old for a bow and I am super picky about clips. This is my new perfect accessory!

I am Ashamed to Admit it

Y'all, I am hooked on ABC's "The Bachelor". I have not watched the show before but saw last Monday's premiere. Tonight, I find myself on the couch, laptop in hand, blizzard conditions swarming outside, watching Jason give Erica the final rose. I want to see who he chooses, I have my favorites and those that I'd love to see go. Guess I'll have to tune in next week too....

Who else is hooked? Who are your favs?

Toe Nail Monograms--Too Much?

Y'all know that I'm all about some monogramming...I mean really, I'm the Monogram Chick. However, even I have my limits. I was surfing the net today and came across "toenail monograms". Seriously, toenail monograms!



I had been suffering from bloggers-block (due, I believe, to my extended break from blogging) yet I knew immediately when I saw these that I'd be asking y'all what you think.
Now don't get me wrong, if it moves, I'll slap a preppy monogram on it {my brother-in-law likes to tease me and sister chick that we'd monogram our *hineys* if we could} but I think a monogram on the toenails could be a bit much. I am willing to be swayed, my position on the matter is not rock solid....what do y'all think? Would you sport these bad boys on your pretty polished toes? Just right? Too much? Leave a comment and let me know what you think!

Pink, Green and Monogrammed

Thanks to Danielle, the chick blog is back to her "everyday" wear. Danielle is the best! Not only is she super sweet and an amazing blog designer, but she is also generous. She is offering the first 2 people that email {blogsbydanielle@gmail.com} her special pricing on a blog makeover. If you're one of the lucky first 2 people to email her, she'll give you returning customer pricing! That is a $20 savings! Don't be shy...email her and tell her Monogram Chick sent ya!

Desserts = Recipe Cards

It seems like forever since I've posted anything...actually, it has been over 2 weeks--Holy Cow!

Thank you to everyone that gave me your recipe's and ideas for our Christmas dessert. All of them looked so yummy. I have to admit, I took the super easy way out. I went to the best chocolatier in the south, Peterbrooke, (based in Jacksonville, FL with stores across the South East) and picked up one of the "Make at Home Truffle Cake". I simply added eggs and butter and we noshed on fabulous chocolaty goodness after filets, twice baked potatoes, and green bean bundles.

However, I still chose a winner for the recipe cards! I have not made these yet, but totally plan to when we make it back home. Emily's "Death By Chocolate" is a heavenly mix of chewy brownies, creamy pudding, cold whipped cream and crunch toffee...my favorite things!

For those of you that missed her recipe, here it is:

Death by Chocolate

The easy version

1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix

1 (3.9 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix

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1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

6 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered toffee bars, frozen and crushed

Directions:

In a 9x13 in pan, bake brownie mix according to package directions. Cool and crumble. Make pudding, according to package directions, with milk. In a large trifle or other glass serving bowl, place half of the crumbled cake. Spread half of the pudding over that. Top with half of the whipped topping, sprinkled with half the crumbled candy bars. Repeat layers in the same order. Refrigerate until serving.

The hard(er) version: Same as above but make your own brownies from scratch.

Congrats Emily! I will contact you for details about your recipe cards.

Daffy Sugar Socks

That's right "Daffy Sugar Socks" is my Elf Name! What's yours?

Click here to find out!

photo courtsey: ImageZoo.com

Give Me the Dish on Desserts

Hey Y'all!

I can't tell you how good it feels to be out from under the mound of work that has been suffocating me for the last few weeks!

Now it is time to start thinking about shopping and baking. In fact, tonight I have started my holiday baking: chocolate peanut butter fudge, (the first batch did not turn out and I'm giving it another shot), Chocolate Chip Candy Goodness Bars (a recipe given to me by Susan {Fiddler's Three} and I totally made up the name) and Chocolate Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing (a heavenly treat that Courtney, one of my cookie swap partners, sent and I'm ga-ga for!) I plan to send most of these things to school with Dr. Chick and then give the others to family and friends, but love to bake!

**These are the Chocolate Chip Candy Cookie Goodness Bars. Please excuse the metal pan, it is going to school with Dr. Chick with no need to return. I am usually a DeMarle snob**

If you're interested in any of the recipes, email me!

Along the lines of recipes and baking...I am in charge of the dessert for Christmas dinner with my family. My sister is hosting the fam this year and is taking care of the main course...filets, veggies, potatoes, etc. and I'm in charge of the dessert. I have no idea what to take.

I need y'alls help! What is your favorite (read: EASY) dessert that is also festive. I will be baking at my inlaws home since we will be staying with them for the holidays.

Any insight you can give would be greatly appreciated!

And the best part is that the winning recipe owner will be given 20 Personalized Recipe Cards of their choice! I'm willing to give in return!

**Dr. MC is allergic to pecans so whatever I make must be sans pecans.**

***We are not really fruity dessert people but do love some chocolate!***

Happy Birthday Nina!

One of my greatest blog friends {Nina} celebrated her 28th Birthday this weekend! Happy Birthday Miss Nina, I hope it was a special day--you deserve it!

You MUST check out this chick's blog. She is amazing...I wish I had half the energy she does! Once you "meet" Nina, you will know why she is such an amazing and sweet friend. Spend some time with her on her newly designed blog (it looks fab!) and you'll be going back for more--I promise!
Happy Birthday, Girl!

'Tis the Season

Hey Y'all! The machines are humming along and I am enjoying some Christmas music while I work. I am so thankful that I am in my warm little studio healthy and able to work.

Y'all know that Danielle did my blog makeover (love that girl!) and she is doing such a great thing on her blog. Her goal is to donate 20 winter coats to children in China through an organization called: Love Without Boundaries Coats and Cribs for Kids.

You can help out! Purchase a raffle ticket on her blog for a basic blog makeover and you'll do your part to keep the children warm this winter. It doesn't take much (time or money) if I can do it, you can too! Buy one ticket for $6 or 3 tickets for $12.




Merry Christmas Blog Friends!

Santa's Elf Sure is Busy!

Oh how I miss my bloggy friends!

I am overwhelmed with the response Monogram Chick has had this Christmas season. I was totally not expecting it, but am thrilled to have such fantastic customers! I hate that I had to stop taking orders last Friday, however it is the only way it will be possible for everyone to have their personalized gifts in time for Christmas.

Every minute I have is filled with stitching. Sadly, there is no time for blogging. I miss y'all! Every once in a while I get over to a few of your blogs to lurk and speed read. I am looking forward to a 2 week Christmas break to catch up on all that I've missed and to fill you in on the Monogram Chick happenings!

Please don't leave me faithful readers, I'll be back. I promise, I will.

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PS-Thank you for the sweet Birthday wishes, you sure know how to make a girl feel special! I agree with y'all, Dr. Monogram Chick sure is wonderful!

Wish the MonogramChick Happy Birthday!!

Happy Birthday to the MonogramChick!!

This is Dr. Monogramchick again. I wanted to interupt once again to secretly wish my wife and best friend Hapy Birthday!!! (she doesn't know what I am up to as she is collapsed on the bed with stitching exhaustion :) ) The MC truly is my best friend and the best wife I could ask for!!!

Please send her a shout out in the comments wishing her a happy birthday!!

Thanks for reading!

Merry SITSmas!

*****It's Up! Go enter....NOW!*****

We are the 7th Hour of SITSmas fun.

Check out the The Secret is in the Sauce today! Each hour they are giving away a different Christmas goodie. Monogram Chick will be making an appearance over there today! Sometime during the day (I do not know the hour) you will have the opportunity to win 2 Personalized Plates! Whether you personalized them for you, your kids, or for "Cookies for Santa", these plates are the best!

I'm Back!

Holy Cow! We didn't roll into our driveway until 4 o'clock this morning, but we are home safe and sound. I know that there are many travelers who were not able to make it home and will be stranded for days, so I am thankful to have made it in the wee hours of the morning.

A few reminders for this week....

Tomorrow will be the SITSmas giveaway. The SITS girls {The Secret is in the Sauce} are great, check out their website and you'll be addicted too!

Thursday I'll be celebrating the big day with bloggy birthday fun you won't want to miss.

Friday is the last day to place an order at http://www.monogramchick.com/ to gaurantee Christmas delivery, please order now {pretty please?}

I will not be around as much in the next couple of weeks as I try to process and stitch orders (often past o'dark-thirty at night), but I will be lurking and missing y'all and will come back in full force once ALL the orders are shipped.

Until then, I will leave you with some "Preppy Decorating Tips" I found out in cyberspace. Maybe y'all will have time to pull some of these off, because right now I can only dream that the Christmas elves will come give my house some preppy Chirstmas decor!

• Cable-knit cuffs add a soft touch to stockings trimmed with playful belts and a bow
• Tie ribbons to boughs or loop them into a chain for your tree
• The mantel will look nice dressed up with evergreen branches sprinkled with glass balls and mini white trees. Finish the look with swag of twisted ribbons.
• For something different with gift wrapping, skip all the holiday-themed gift wrap and use colorful stripes or cheerful checks. Coordinate the colors and mix as many different patterns as you desire.
• To liven up your window views, string glass ornaments on bright ribbons across the window.
• Balance preppy polka-dots and striped prints with solid-colored balls.
• Create a corduroy stocking: Stuff a store-bought corduroy stocking with paper. Fold a six-inch length of cable-knit fabric over the top of the stocking and affix with hot glue. Attach bows and belts with hot glue.
• To make ribbon chains for the tree: Each loop: layer two equal lengths of coordinated (not matching) ribbon; affix lengths with double-sided tape. Align ends to make loop and attach with double-sided tape.