Friday Freebie!

WE HAVE A WINNER: Congratulations #9 Karin! In just a few short days you AND your trusty co-hort Preppy Engineer will receive a preppy travel mug made especially for you. Thank you, everyone, for entering the contest—it was so much fun reading through the posts, finding new blogs and adding many, many of you to my daily reads!
Don't fret those that did not win this time, there will be another giveaway in July!

It's Friday again and time for a freebie! We survived the floods here in Iowa City and I want to celebrate with a give-away! Leave a comment below (with your email address!!) to be entered to win your very own monogrammed travel mug. The lucky winner will be selected on Monday.
If you're a blogger, post this giveaway on your blog and if the person who wins was referred from your blog, YOU get a preppy travel mug too! Just a little way to say Thank you and to celebrate summer. So don't forget, if you found this giveaway from another blog be sure to mention the site along with your name and email!
Good luck everyone and Happy Summer!

~Sarah

ps--bloggers, feel free to grab this image and add it to your blog!

From Boys to Men

Whether a little one or a big one, recently I have tried to add products for the men in our lives. It is easier to find and fun to find personalized items for the little guys but a little more difficult to find items for those older boys. Please feel free to suggest more items that you would like for your men or boys. Here are a few recent Monogramchick creations:

The first item is one of the more popular manly items that I have added recently. I have always had keyrings and moneyclips, but this travel mug is a new fun addition for me. For the manly colored backgrouds I have the black that is pictured and I have a fun silver that looks a lot like duct tape (Don't all men love duct tape?)!! Of course, we have tons of preppy fabrics for the ladies as well!!

Now for a few things for the men that cause us less headaches....

This high quality blanket is blue and white pindot pattern. These blankets are truly a great gift for a newborn! This is an item that will be around long after the dirty diapers and formula are gone and forgotten. A great shower gift!!

Every little boy loves a puppy. Let them have their own "best friend" early with this puppy dog blankie. This has been a MonogramChick poduct for a long time but I thought this one was cute enough for the blog!!

Last, but not least why let anyone doubt what your little bundle of energy and joy is going to grow up to be. This is a long sleeved t-shirt but short sleeved is availible as well. I think adding a name would have been great but in this case the client was unsure of the spelling. This product is not on monogramchick.com as of right now but it is in my ebay store here or just email me!!

Bibs, Burps and Fancy Pants

Today seems to be kids day at MonogramChick! One of my favorite things is the excitement that surrounds people who are shopping for new babies. I also love seeing the great baby names! Below are a few creations for our littlest ones!

First, a couple of cute, preppy Appliqued Burp Clothes
A whale and dinosaur for today

All pretty, packaged up, and ready to be sent home!

Followed up by a Brown and Pink Cade Dot Bib, Burp, and Blanket Set

Next up is a Preppy Font Bib and Burp Set


And for something a little different, cover those little bums with preppy style with fancy pants. I searched high and low for higher quality fancy pants. Monogramchick fancy pants are 2 layers of fabric in the midsection and are better quality than many others. Here are a couple for today.


These Are Kristen Font

Thanks for reading y'all!

Please comment with thoughts, ideas, or things you would like to see!!

Custom Bugs, Bridesmaid Bags, and Butterflies!

Hello all my preppy MonogramChick readers!! Today's creations are kind of a random collection! Variety is the spice of life right??

First up, is a custom creation for a client that emailed me wanting something a little different. She wanted an appliqued bib and burp set with a Pink Ladybug! How fun, she had a little girl that loved ladybugs and pink so this is what we came up with! If anyone is interested in the doing this or something similar just email me and let me know, pink bugs are now my thing!!

Next up is a set of 6 small terry cloth cosmetic bags. These were created/ordered by a bride for her bridesmaids. These are great bridesmaid gifts and they function well too! Doesn't every preppy chick need more room for her stuff!? The thread we use at MonogramChick is colorfast, meaning these bags can be bleached and the monogramming doesn't fade! These inside of the bags are plastic lined for easy clean up. My personal set has been around for nearly 2 years and about 4 bleachings and still look great!

Lastly, I embroidered this cute butterfly lovie for a Grandma that wanted "Grandpa's Girl" to have something special to take with her after leaving their home!



Drop me a comment and let me know you stopped by!!

Personalized Travel Mugs Gone Wild!

Hey y'all, I have a quick MonogramChick update. I have been working to get some new patterns for the monogrammed or personalized travel mugs. I have added a few new fabric patterns. I love these things! They are yet another way to stand out from the wall flowers of the world and show some style! You can get extra inserts and change them out yourself since we always need options.

Please let me know what you think!

Some MonogramChick Projects

Hey Folks! Sorry that I have been away for a while but I am glad to be back! I am going to make it a goal to update my blog to include recent creations. If you see an item here that you would like to purchase but you can't find it on my website, please email me! It sometimes takes a little while to get all new monogramchick products listed. I am constantly trying to keep up with the preppy personalized gifts for my clients!!
Today's Featured Creations:

First thing today we have a set of waffle weave spa wraps that were created for a bride with an up coming summer wedding!! These are a great bridesmaid gift! I think she choose a great color combination, what do you think?

The next MonogramChick creation is an addition to a popular product line: Diaper Roadies. These are like a miniature emergency diaper bag. They are great for the time when you just need to take along an extra diaper or two and a box of wipes. They easily fit in most mom sized purses. We have added the LolliDot pattern. The LolliDot pattern is a great one for that mom will like and dad won't have to hide from his friends...

This next creation was a solution to a common dilemma: "Monogramchick, I need a gift for a baby shower but the parents are announcing the name until later..." Dad was a real baseball fan so we did a bib and burp set appliqued with the following...

About the Chick

I have a friend who is an amazing photographer {Rachel Eng} and while shooting pictures for my website she snapped a few shots of me for the "About the Chick" page. I thought I'd share one of my favorite photos (I LOVE the antique finish she added) & tell a little about myself.

I grew up in a southern home, the daughter of a very Martha-esq mother. From the time I could walk I was helping her with crafts, sitting next to her at the sewing machine or peering over her shoulder as she smocked for my sister and me. I guess this exposure seeped into my being. I love anything that involves creating something beautiful.

After teaching seventh grade science for 4 years I took a sabbatical and put my innate love of all things crafty to work. Our family was blessed with a baby (my nephew) and using him as inspiration I began making burp cloths with fancy little fabrics, cute ribbon and finishing them off with monograms. Soon, I was traveling around the southeast looking for the cutest, most unique supplies and before I knew it Monogram Chick hatched!

Things have changed since the chick's humble beginnings. Monogram Chick has grown leaps and bounds since the first burp cloths made at the dining room table. I offer a much more extensive selection of fabulously unique products including gifts for bridesmaids, hostesses, sorority, housewarmings, children and babies. However, my roots remain in offering a terrific product with outstanding customer service.

I am constantly adding products and looking for great new things. If you have any suggestions, things you'd like to see Monogram Chick offer, I'd love to hear about it!

The Friday Freebie Is....

JMK! Thank you to everyone who entered the give-away! Check back very soon for another Friday Freebie, I promise there'll be more fun Monogram Chick garb to go around! In the meantime, head over to the website and grab yourself, or someone special, a flip flop tote to kick summer off on the right "foot"!

JMK, please contact me (sarah@mongoramchick.com) with your contact info so that I can get the bag in the mail. Enjoy the flip flop tote!

**I used the random number generator found at www.violetsareblue.net/random. Here is a screenshot of the winning post number.**

Friday Freebie!

It is almost Friday, the sun is shining, the weather is beautiful and I'm in the mood for a give-away! That's right, it's time for another Friday Freebie! Just like before, post a comment and you'll be entered to win this flip-flop tote bag...personalized just for you! I'm definately ready to head to the shore and stick my toes in the sand, but for now, I'll just carry my flip flop tote while I dream, and so can you!

For all you bloggers, post this give-away on your blog and if the winner was referred by you, YOU get a tote too! What could be better?

So don't forget, if you found MonogramChick through another blog tell us about it along with your name and email.

Good luck everyone!

~Sarah

ps--bloggers, feel free to grab this image to add to your blog!

Rachel Eng Rocks!

I love that I know cool people! Rachel Eng is one of those amazingly talented, cool people that I am blessed to know. She was so gracious and indulged me in a photoshoot with a group of 5 best friends and Monogram Chick products! The day was chilly but the girls were troopers--so was Rachel. Thank you to Kasey, Teresa, Jen, Jessica, Kendra & espcially Rachel for making the products look so great! These photos will be up on the site very soon.

**Like the photos? Check out all of Rachel's work at www.racheleng.com or www.racheleng.wordpress.com**

Graduation

Graduation is just around the corner. Whether you'll be shopping for high school or college grads Monogram Chick has great preppy gifts sure to please all.

For the girl going off to school a cosmetic bag set stitched in school colors is perfect, you could even add a matching shower wrap to cover up in those "hall bathrooms" we all loved from freshman year! One of my favorite gifts (and one that I still have) was a monogrammed beach towel. Not nearly as fun and funky as these but it served me well on many spring break trips to the beach! Not sure what to get the grad? How about a monogrammed travel mug? What college student doesn't know the necessity of Starbucks? Give them a great travel mug with a coffee gift card enclosed inside.

For those graduating college and moving into their first place on their own a personalized address stamp is a great way to say "you made it!" You could adorn their luggage for those job interviews with luggage tags. They are simple, yet so necessary!

The gift certificate goes to....

Extraordinarymommy! Thank you to everyone that entered--it was great to learn new people and add some blogs to my daily reads. A special thank you to Preppy Mama! Not only did you send a bunch of great people my way, the winner came via your blog so, you win too! Both Extraordinarymommy and Preppy Mama will receive a $15 MonogramChick gift certificate.

I plan to offer freebies regularly. Check back and enter often!
Thanks to all who particiatped, I look forward to the next "Friday Freebie".

**I used a random number generator to determine the winner.

Freebie Friday!--It's not too late. Winner not drawn until Monday.

What a fun way to end the week! Post a message below and one lucky person will be selected on Monday to receive a $15 gift certificate to MonogramChick. If you're a blogger, post this giveaway on your blog and if the person who wins was referred from your blog, YOU get a $15 gc too! Just a little way to say Thank You and Welcome Spring!

So don't forget, if you found this giveaway from another blog be sure to mention the site along with your name and email!

Good luck everyone and Happy Spring!

~Sarah
ps--Bloggers, feel free to grab the pic below to add to your blogs.

More than Monograms

Today we played a little--with our decal maker!

If you see my driving around town, you'll recognize me from my chicks and web address.

Do you have an online business that you'd like to promote?

Email me for details on getting your custom car decal.

We've Re-Hatched!

The time has finally come! After many, many hours of hard work our newly redesigned site is chirping along! I invite you to stop by and take a look around. I've added many new products and will be adding more in the coming days, and we've kept some of our best sellers including our Baby Bib, Burp and Blanket gift sets!

As a special treat for my readers, I am offering a COMPLIMENTARY MONOGRAM CAR DECAL with every $50 order placed this week! When placing your order simply enter "HATCH" into the Special Instructions field and I'll email you with personalization details for your decal. Offer expires April 27th.

Sneak Peek

As the site has been under serious construction, I have been busy adding new products. One that I am super excited about is our Personalized Monogram Address Stamps. This is the perfect, preppy solution to those not-so-adorable peel and stick labels. Check out all of the designs at www.monogramchick.com but here is a sampling of some of my favs!

It's Almost Time....

www.MonogramChick.com is about to re-hatch with a new design and many new exciting products. Stay tuned, the change is just around the corner (and so are the freebies!)

Preppy Baby

I love doing baby gifts! Half of the time I have no idea who these sweet little babies are, or to whom they belong but I love to think of what he or she may look like and what excitement their mommies and daddies are feeling as I work to create a special gift for each one of them.

My new favorite applique design is the double circle. I think this is so preppy and fun. The best part being that any mix of fun, funky or traditional fabrics look great on the bibs, burp cloths and blankets!

Here are some that I've done in the last few days which all have names embroidered in the center, but this design suits a fabulous monogram to the T!

Blue and White Preppy Circle Applique

Pink and Green Preppy Circle Applique

Blue and Chocolate Preppy Circle Applique

Cowboy and Red Preppy Circle Applique