Friday, October 10, 2014

Frugal Friday with Marsha 10/10/14 --Crafts as Gifts Part 2

Sharing a few more of the gifts that I have made in the past.


Years ago I learned how to crochet with plastic grocery bags.  Each of the granddaughters then got a Barbie dress made out of grocery sacks.   They are cute, but a little see through  LOL     I actually wouldn't mind making more of these, but I will figure out how to put maybe a different colored bag inside as a lining!

I used to really make a lot of things with plastic canvas.  I rarely made sets like this Barbie patio set that you see, but it is just too darn cute!  I gave this to my granddaughter, Ariel, for her birthday a few years back.  Just looking at the picture makes me want to get into my plastic canvas stash and start making again.

When I made dresses for the girls' Barbies I needed to think of something to make for the boys.
I actually won the purple pillow in a giveaway at an online party, which gave me the idea to make the brown one.
This was before I owned a sewing machine, but pillows are one of the easiest things to make.  I actually stuffed these with filling.  It is better to use a pillow form.   I have been fortunate as of late to find pillow forms at yard sales.  They aren't too cheap to buy them at the store, which makes the pillow too expensive for me to make.

Last, but not least, sharing again something I made before owning a sewing machine, is this table runner that I hand sewed to give my boyfriend (now husband) for Christmas.
We still have this.  It's on the entertainment center with the TV and sound bar sitting on it. 
It's a good feeling to see something that I made still in use.

Will you be making any crafts for gifts this year?  I am in the middle of making quite a few things right now, that eventually I will share once I get through the older gifts.
Don't forget to check out my Homemade linky page here on my blog...find cool crafts to make, or add links to your own.


Since I now want to look in to doing more plastic canvas, here are a few products, including a book that I have put in my wishlist to purchase!









Thursday, October 9, 2014

Writer's Unite 10/9/14

It looks like everyone has been busy with their writing, including me.
I'm still working up to some additional series here on my blog, and most will include a linky each week for anyone who will want to share similar posts they are also doing on their blogs.

This past week I did 2 sponsored posts for savings websites.  I'm all about saving.   I will be linking those up this week in case you missed them.

I can't wait to see what YOU link up this week  :)





Wednesday, October 8, 2014

WIP Wednesday 10/8/14

I think I have been pretty productive this week in my sewing  :)
I will keep saying that I hope I can keep this up.  If so, I will really start to get things done.

Let's start out with the sewalong with Terry's Treasures.  (See button on the right)  It's a Charming Stars quilt.  I am using from my stash to make it.
We are to make 4 blocks a month, so here are my 4 for September.  I do have all of my fabrics cut and I have all of the star point squares sewn as well.





I have worked more on the doll blanket, pillow and rug sets that I am making.  I came to a stand still as I need to get the boxes that I want to make into the beds.   I need to make a bed to know for sure the size of the blankets.




This month with the soscrappy blog the challenge colors are brown, black and gray.  This picture is most of my hexagons in those colors.  I will be working here and there on my hexagons throughout the month getting as many of those colors done around working on other projects. (See button at the bottom of my post)

Lastly, I am working on finishing up the 34 hotpads.  Most of these will be used for Christmas gifts.
I had planned to take these to sit n' sew this Friday like I have the past few months at the quilt shop, but then decided that I want to take all my lined bags and get as many of those made as possible instead.   Some of the lined bags will also be used for Christmas.




Christmas is right around the corner!!   I've started highlighting crafts that I have made as gifts in my Frugal Friday blog posts now.  How fun!

This is m UFO list, but not everything that I am working on is included in the list.

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads (8 done)
Christmas bags (total of at least 25) (2 done)
Charming Stars quilt
Brown half square triangle quilt
? sets of doll blanket, pillows and rug


I am linking up with the following blogs:
WIP Wednesday at Freshly PiecedWIPs on Wednesdays
Soscrppy

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Get Your Daily Deals at DealPursue!



Yes, it's true....you will find daily deals over at DealPursue!

Currently there are 1244 deals listed on the website.  Each day the top 3 deals are at the top of the page.  Today's top 3 deals are on flip-flops from Kohl's, a Lexar jump drive from Office DEPOT, and straight legged pants from Kohl's. 



Some of the other deals today are:

PUMA Deck Jacket 64% off
Philips Blu-Ray disc player for just $39.99
Rampage dress boots 50% off
Leaning Shelf Bookcase with computer desk 52% off
Nautica Voyage cologne for only $17.95
Lego Play set $5 off

Click Coupon from the menu to find some great coupons such as 50% any order from Ann Taylor, or 50% off bath and body from The Body Shop, or free free shipping on a Cuisinart Stainless Steel Food Chopper and lots more.

Shop by category such as computers, clothing,  automotive, health & beauty, home & garden, and more.
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With Christmas right around the corner you will want to be sure to check out Deal Pursue before you buy and look for the savings.


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Here is one example that you will want to be sure to check out!
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Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post.  However, opinions and words are my own.
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Monday, October 6, 2014

All Business Monday--Jerky Direct, The Products

http://marsha32.jerkydirect.com
Welcome to part 3 in my series about Jerky Direct.   This week I want to focus on the products.
If you missed Parts 1 and 2, you can find them here:
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html
http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html

Jerky Direct offers a WIDE arrange of flavors and types of Jerky: 


JERKY DIRECT BAGS
(Only $12.30!)
Chicken Jerky
Natural Chicken Jerky - Hot Buffalo Wings Style - Two 3.25oz bags ***
Natural Chicken Jerky - Original Buffalo Wings Style - Two 3.25oz bags ***

Turkey Jerky
Natural Turkey Jerky - BBQ Two 3.25oz bags ***
Natural Turkey Jerky - Original Two 3.25oz bags
Natural Turkey Jerky - Teriyaki Two 3.25oz bags
Natural Turkey Nuggets Original Two 3.25 oz Bags

Buffalo Jerky

Natural Buffalo Jerky BuffalOs Original Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky BuffalOs Peppered Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky BuffalOs Red Hot Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky BuffalOs Sweet & Spicy Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky BuffalOs Teriyaki Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky Shredded Hickory Smoked Two 2.7 oz. Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky Slab Style Original Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky Slab Style Peppered Two 2.7 oz Bags
Natural Buffalo Jerky Slab Style Teriyaki Two 2.7 oz Bags

Beef Jerky

Beef Stix Fajita Two 3.25 oz Bags
Beef Stix Habanero "Hot" Two 3.25 oz Bags
Beef Stix Original Two 3.25 oz Bags
Beef Stix Peppered Two 3.25 oz Bags ***
Natural Beef Jerky Extra Tender Original Two 3.25 oz Bags
Natural Beef Jerky Slab Style Original Two 3.25 oz Bags
Natural Beef Jerky Slab Style Peppered Two 3.25 oz Bags
Natural Beef Jerky Slab Style Teriyaki Two 3.25 oz Bags
Natural Beef Jerky Tender Hickory Smoked (low carb) Two 3.25 oz Bags
Organic Beef Jerky Slab Style Original Two 3 oz. Bags ***
Organic Beef Jerky Slab Style Peppered Two 3 oz. Bags ***
Organic Beef Jerky Slab Style Sweet & Spicy Two 3 oz. Bags ***
Organic Beef Jerky Slab Style Teriyaki Two 3 oz. Bags ***
Original Steak Chunks - Two 3.25 oz Bags ***
Peppered Steak Chunks - Two 3.25 oz Bags ***
Ripple Style Original Two 3.25 oz Bags ***
Ripple Style Peppered Two 3.25 oz Bags ***
Savory Beef Steak Sticks Original Two 3.25 oz Bags
Savory Beef Steak Sticks Peppered Two 3.25 oz Bags

*** Gluten Free


Fruit Stix
Fruit Stix - Apple-Cinnamon Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Berry Blend Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Blueberry Two 3.65oz bags ***
Fruit Stix - Pineapple Two 3.65oz bags ***



Jerky Direct didn't forget your pets either!
 
Pet Treats
All-Natural Turkey Pet Strips - Two 6 oz bags ***



------All jerky is also available for purchase by the case of 24 as well.------


Jerky Direct products provide a healthy, all natural source of protein. Many of our products contain no preservatives, no added MSG, no nitrites, no Erythorbate, no artificial ingredients, and are only minimally processed. Check each product for more specific nutritional information. This unique product is a staple of health conscious customers and those who demand a top quality product at a great price.

Our Jerky is handmade in our USDA certified smokehouse using superior quality top round beef. It's seasoned with our secret blend of spices, and slow smoked to perfection with real burning hickory.

Get up to half a pound of premium quality, all-natural or organic jerky for only $12.30 or become one of our Jerky Direct Distributors and join our automatic shipment program for the same price! Get up to 1/2lb of jerky delivered to your door each and every month and then get as much additional jerky as you would like at our low wholesale price! Click here for more details.




Stay tuned for Part 4 next Monday, which will include a giveaway.  One lucky reader will win their choice of product from the list above!!!





Saturday, October 4, 2014

Save on Just About Everything You’ll Buy with ClickSNM.com

As my title states, you can save on just about everything you’ll buy with ClickSNM.com.
I don't know about you, but for me, every penny counts.  Before buying anything, you should always check online for discounts, coupons codes, and savings.   ClickSNM makes this a breeze.

With ClickSNM you can:
*Do a specific search, even within your zip code
*Click to look for coupons under the top deals, coupon codes, free shipping, grocery, and more.
*Search by store in alphabetical order and there are thousands to choose from.
*Search through 45 categories with tons of sub-categories.
*Look at the specials--currently Columbus Day and a Halloween sale.

Don't miss out on saving!

Some of the deals that stand out for me on the site are:
--10% off everything at KMart
--15% off every order from JCPenney
--25% off when you spend $75 or more in Halloween items at Target

There are currently 341,055 coupons, 4,279 local deals, 848 online deals, and 18,831 free shipping coupons.  What are you waiting for, click on over to the site now!

When you first enter ClickSNM.com you will want to look for this pop-up and be sure to subscribe to their savings emails.


A little about ClickSMN:
The site was established in 2011.  They take pride in passing on great savings to valued customers in the United States, Canada, and the UK.
Their coupon team works around the clock to find the deals.  One team specifically checks that each code and coupon is valid.
They have created pages where the most beneficial and latest coupons are updated regularly at the most popular social networks: Facebook, twitter, Google+, and Pinterest which you can share with your friends.
You can also find deals on their blog as well as articles that will guide you in online shopping trends, budget shopping on personal care, home care, skin care, gadgets and more, along with gift ideas and event related information. You can give your feedback to help them to serve you more.


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ClickSNM also offers a coupon app to save you time and money!
It's available on the AppStore and on GooglePlay




Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post. However, all opinions are my own.

Friday, October 3, 2014

Frugal Friday with Marsha 10/3/14-- Crafts as Gifts

Christmas is right around the corner.  From now until Christmas I am going to highlight different crafts that I have made for gifts over the years.

You will notice that I have a handmade linky page here on my blog.  I have went through and removed the dead links. Please feel free to add your homemade posts.  Also feel free to add your stores with handmade items as well.

This week I'm going to start with my biggest Christmas challenge.  I made quilts for my 4 children, 5 of my grandchildren and my sister-in-law!  This was no easy task since I didn't start on them until October.  I was a brand new quilter so they are all patch quilts.

This first one was for my grandson, Allen.


This one was for my granddaughter Araya.

My granddaughter Ariel's.
My daughter Elizabeth's




My daughter Heather's.
My daughter Jasmine's.  This was my very first quilt ever.
My son Johnathon's.
My grandson Skyler's.  This isn't a quilt, as you can see.  I was given a bag of these crochet squares already made.  I sewed them together with yarn.
This is the one I made for my sister-in-law.  Hubby went out and bought the fabrics for me as she is a KU fan.
Last, but not least, this is my granddaughter Willo's.

I made these in 2008.  The grandkids still only like to sleep with the quilts that Grandma Marsha made them.  They are getting pretty ratty, but they don't care!    Maybe it's time to make new ones for everyone.....not this year though.  :)


Here are some quilting supplies that you will need:







Thursday, October 2, 2014

Writer's Unite 10/2/14

October is upon us.
I had intended to get another of my blog series started and it didn't happen.  I need to kick my writing in to high gear.
I have 2 sponsored blog posts to get written as well.
Tomorrow in my Frugal Friday posts I will be starting a series of gifts that I have made by hand.  Christmas will be upon us quickly.
Today I need to take the time to update my handmade linky page.  I need to delete all posts in there that were squidoo.

Bubblews is caught up with my redemptions now.  I can hope and pray that it stays that way.
There is some disturbing things going on with one person in particular that is really worrisome.  I hope she soon is able to get everything figured out and her accounts back in order.

Time to make my goal list for the day.  I can't wait to see what everyone shares today.





Wednesday, October 1, 2014

WIP Wednesday 10/1/14

It's October already!  Christmas is right around the corner.  Time to kick making those gifts in to high gear.    Starting this week I will be highlighting gifts that I've made in the past in my Frugal Friday posts.    I'm hoping to give some inspiration to others, but also to motivate myself to get busy making gifts.

Here are the things that I've been working on this past week:


First of all, attempting to sort through that popcorn tin of 2 1/4 inch squares.   I don't know what possessed me to think that just 2 pizza boxes would be enough to organize them.   When I took that first picture I still have over half of the popcorn tin to to sort through.
I'm going to just have to stack them as best I can in the boxes to get them all out of the tin and into the boxes for easier viewing of what I have.

The second picture is a current project with those 2 1/4 inch squares.   I am making doll rugs with selvage size strips and blankets and pillows with the squares. 
I will be making one set for my 3 r old granddaughter, and in hopes of putting at least one set in my etsy shop.

This is my progress so far on the Charming Stars sew along with Terry's Treasures.   I'm thinking that before I complete blocks that I want to have all of these pieces done.  I have 30 done so far.  If I'm correct there are 64 of these parts.
You can click the button to the right for more information on the sew along.


I'm anxious to get over to the soscrappy blog and see what this months color is!

I didn't get my UFO list completely updated, but here it is.   I have a quilt retreat coming up November 7 and 8.  Do you think I can wipe out some of this list those 2 days?

UFO's:

Rectangle quilt
challenge wall hanging
GoodNight Irene quilt/wall hanging
Yo-Yo Table runner
Emerald Island Fusique table runner
Five and Dime quilt
34 Hot Pads (8 done)
Christmas bags (total of at least 25) (2 done)
Charming Stars quilt
Brown half square triangle quilt
? sets of doll blanket, pillows and rug

This is the book that I purchased at our local quilt shop that I hope to dive in to for making gifts from my stash!



I am linking up with the following blogs this week:
 WIP Wednesday at Freshly PiecedWIPs on Wednesdays



Monday, September 29, 2014

All Business Monday--Jerky Direct, The Opportunity

In part one ( http://marshasspot.blogspot.com/2014/09/its-all-business-monday-jerky-direct.html ) I shared just an overview of Jerky Direct.  This week I want to share the opportunity with you.


Jerky Direct uses the basic elements of free enterprise and a proven business concept to promote life changing products. That business concept is multilevel marketing.

Why do people seek out multilevel marketing opportunities?

We believe there are a variety of reasons for being part of a multilevel marketing business:
· Build a career and own their own business
· Achieve specific short-term goals
· Improve their quality of life
· Provide additional family income
· Buy products they like at wholesale/discount prices
· Recommend products they like to others
· Receive personal recognition and encouragement
The Jerky Direct business opportunity provides a low-cost, low-risk means to achieve all this, and more. For instance:
· It is a way to meet other people and develop new friendships
· It gives families a chance to work closely together and develop stronger ties
· It helps people to develop and refine their business skills
· It provides people the flexibility to organize and manage their time as they wish
· It gives opportunities to those who might not otherwise have them to succeed on their own.





THE OPPORTUNITY
How Do I Earn Money?We feel that the Jerky Direct opportunity is unlike any opportunity out there. Our great product and excellent compensation programs are unrivaled in the industry. As a store owner you have the opportunity to make money in a number of ways:

1. 7 LEVEL PAYOUT All autoshipments and enhanced products carry commissions that are paid out 7 levels.
Level 1 40%
Level 2 5%
Level 3 5%
Level 4 20%
Level 5 5%
Level 6 5%
Level 7 20%

2. 5% COMMISSION paid on ALL wholesale sales generated on your first level beyond the $12.00 monthly commitment purchases (based on your level of participation!)

3. 20% COMMISSION paid on ALL retail sales generated at your web site storefront.

What is Our commitment?
Jerky Direct offers several additional earning opportunities. As a Distributor you will also receive your own Website, Account Manager, marketing tools, and training. We are committed to providing our Distributors with the highest quality, all natural products that can be re-sold at fair market prices. Our goal is to empower each Distributor to achieve the highest possible level of success for their business. Use the links below to learn more… When do I get Paid?
Commissions are generated the first day of each month for the previous month's transactions. Unlike some companies that hold on to your money until you reach a “threshold”, Jerky Direct produces your commission checks every month, no matter how large or small they may be. Where is the fine print?
There is none! As long as you maintain an active storefront you are eligible to receive ALL commissions generated from Jerky Direct purchases in your down line. It is as simple as that, no complex requirements or stepped commission payouts. Bottom line, if you earned it, we will pay it to you. Commissions are also available for our other product lines.


Please click HERE to watch the overview video.

Don't forget to also check out Super6!

My Upline has put together a great program called Super6.
Come take your FREE tour.
You are under no obligation to learn about it, so you have nothing to lose.
Marsha's Super6 Tour


Stay tuned next week for FAQ's and highlights of some of the products.





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