WI Girl Designs!

I am excited for WI Designs to join the wonderful list of vendors for Spring For A Cure 2012! Her designs are awesome and I love the beaded lanyards and eye glass necklaces. You can wear your badge or eye glasses in style!!! Here are some pictures and a list of what WI Girl Designs have to offer!

I design unique lanyards, necklaces, bracelets, eye glass necklaces, and earrings using
* Swarovski crystals
* Sterling Silver spacers
* Hematite beads
* Magnetic clasps
* Pearls
*Toggle clasps
My creations are made with sturdy wire and multiple crimps to protect from breakage. I can customize any length, color, style you desire!
 

The Beading Heart

Here is a very special lady after my own heart! A Beading Heart!!! I have been beading since I was 12!! Ann Marie also offers awesome beading parties for every occasion. She does a much better job of introducing herself. So without further delay, here is The Beading Heart!!!

    The Beading Heart

Beading Parties & Inspirational Jewelry Collection

I first began creating Inspirational Beaded Jewelry and other fun items in 2003 after becoming a foster parent.  I was very stressed out, and spent many nights beading until the wee hours of the morning.  I found that the time I spent playing with beads was such a relaxing and therapeutic part of my day.  As time went on, my little "hobby" turned into something so much more. . .Beading Parties for Children & Adults including Birthday Parties, Girls Night Out, Bachelorette Parties, Wedding Parties, Ladies Groups, Bible Study or Retreat Craft, etc.

The Benefits of using The Beading Heart Hosting your Children's Birthday Beading Party?

v Automatic entertainment for 2-1/2 to 3 hours!  We do all the work!

v Have the party at my house. . . we set up and clean up. Just come have fun!  You may bring a cake/refreshments and please provide all paper products.  You can come early to decorate for your party as well!

v No need to put together any goody bags for the party-goers.  Each child receives a goody bag with treats and a beautiful organza jewelry pouch for their masterpiece!  The Birthday Child receives a special treat!

v  Beading is fun for Grown-Ups too!  Stay and make your own special piece of wearable art from a gorgeous selection of sparkling glass, crystal and silver or gold plated beads and findings.

I also create handmade beaded Inspirational Jewelry.   Check out my website, (a work in progress!) at

www.thebeadingheartjewelry.com

Looking forward to seeing you at Spring For A Cure!

Memorable Steps

I am excited for returning vendor Memorable Steps. Last year was an inaugural event for Spring For A Cure and for Memorable Steps. We have both grown this past year. Below is a write up to tell you more about them, Christi and Timmie are 2 wonderful woman who love creating adorable ceramic baby shoes to celebrate the birth or even adoption of a child. Make sure to check them out at Spring For A Cure!!!!

We Commemorate the birth of a child with each pair of your personalized keepsakes. On each shoe we put your new bundle of joys full name date of birth time of birth height weight and inches with 2 or 3 colors. With each pair of shoes they are hand crafted by us with the highest quality and pride. These are the perfect gifts for baby showers Christenings and for adoptions as well. With each pair of shoes your color choices are endless. If you would like to order a pair of shoes you can contact Timmie or Christi. You can also check us out on Facebook under Memorable Steps or you can send us an email at Memorable.steps@yahoo.com.

Update: Vendor Spotlights.....

I have been working on vendor forms this morning and getting everything in order. I am excited that we now have 19 vendors signed up!!! So I can make sure all vendors get a spotlight I will be doing 2 a week. Most likely I will do 2 on Fridays.

I am so excited for all the fun vendors that have sent their forms in and all the other vendors I am still working with. I cant thank all the vendors that have already signed up!
Spring For A Cure 2012 is shaping up to be amazing!!!!

Holistic Earth Remedies.....

I am so excited to be offering some vendors this year that are all natural, holistic vendors. Here is a great one!! Maggie Zombro offers so many wonderful products. She lists them out beautifully below. So without further Adieu.....Please meet Holistic Earth Remedies!!

 

Holistic Earth Remedies is a privately owned business of natural products that are pure and unrefined. These natural products are designed to enhance your skin and body without using harsh chemicals such as petroleum.

Best Sellers or Must haves include…

Herbal Muscle Mist & Intense Herbal Rub will help relieve Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Carpal Tunnel, Bursitis, TMJ or Dental problems, Heel Spurs, Sciatica, Shin Splints, Menstrual cramps, Hot Flashes, Tendonitis, Muscle aches & pains, Gout, Joint pain, Muscle cramps, sore/achy feet, and growing pains....Herbal Muscle Mist reduces inflammation in addition restores blood flow to the area if it has been restricted…Herbal Muscle Mist can be purchased at Healthy Habits Health food Store, Southwest Institute of Healing Gift Store, Tempe farmers Market Store, Downtown Urban Market.

Tea Tree & Lavender Salve For skin problems, including eczema, psoriasis, acne, boils, foot fungus athlete’s foot, helps relieve pain and itching from hemorrhoids or piles.

Organic Face Wash w/AZ Honey Antibacterial, Face Wash with Tea Tree, Essential Oils of Lavender and Rosemary and then for Moisturizing I recommend Unrefined Organic Shea Butter, or AD&E Moisturizer w/Tamanu Oil.

I also carry several high quality Organic Essential Oils such as Jojoba Oil, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Peppermint, Lemon, Rosemary, Argan Oil, Tamanu Oil.

Holistic Earth Remedies has been a member of AZ Farmers Markets since 2005, Downtown Phoenix Urban Market, Local AZ and attends weekly farmers markets @ Town & Country Shopping Center, Central Avenue Farmers Market, Downtown Chandler Farmers Market, and Ahwatukee Farmers Market.

We cant wait to see you Maggie at Spring For A Cure 2012!!!! Thank you so much for your participation!!

Am I Hungry?

I am excited to introduce you to Celeste Palacio. She is an Am I Hungry? facilitator, she is a very motivational individual who loves to help others and see them succeed!! She also makes amazing "Celestial Creations". Make sure to check out that tab on her website http://www.hearttoheartnursing.com/. You can also check out pictures of her amazing journey on her website. Read below what she has to say;

Celeste Palacio, RN

Licensed Am I Hungry?® Facilitator

2011, Feeling GREAT and living a healthier life! I have ran a 5K and a 10K! I love to flamenco dance and walk with girlfriends most days of the week!

As a registered nurse working in a clinical setting, I help patients everyday to learn how to manage their weight and live an empowered life. When we look at food as a source of nutrition and fuel for our bodies we are less tempted to use it as a way to soothe our emotions. As an active member of the American Holistic Nursing Association, I recognize the importance of the mind, body, spirit connection. It has become my passion helping others to live a full and healthy life!

Welcome and we cant wait to see you at Spring For A Cure 2012!!!

Papa...Papa...Paparazzi

Who doesn't love jewelry and accessories?!! Even better who does love to get cute, trendy AND affordable jewelery and accessories? I am thrilled to have Paparazzi represented by Bethany Rudd. This will be the first year Paparazzi will be at Spring For A Cure!

With all these great vendors I need to start saving my money. I see new jewelry in my future! When we moved in January I lost most of my jewelry. Oh the tragedy, I only have about 2 pairs of earrings. What better way to restock and revamp my jewelry and accessories then when they are only $5!!!!

You can contact Bethany at bethany.paparazzi at gmail dot com for all your Paparazzi needs.

We are SO excited to have Bethany with Paparzzi on board for Spring For A Cure 2012.

Please welcome......Around Beads with Albina Manning!!!!

I am so excited to have Around Beads at Spring For A Cure. Albina's designs are wonderful!! She comes to us all the way from Russia. Visit her website http://www.around-beads.info/ to read all about her and to see her fabulous designs. She also offers classes. I have done beading for years but have never gotten into the wire beading she does. I have always thought it was beautiful.

You can click on the pictures below to be taken to her Etsy Shop.

I think one of my favorites is this awesome photo frame bracelet (and if you know Kyle you know he would die for the green!!!!)......

And I think these are so unique...They are just lovely with the pearls

We are so excited to have Albina aboard and cant wait to see her at Spring For A Cure. But dont wait until then. Feel free to check out her links above and get to know her, sign up for a class or pick up a lovely Christmas gift!!!

Vendor forms

I have been getting some questions about fees and forms, etc. So I thought I would do a quick post to hopefully answer those questions.

When are fees due? Fees are not due until January 1, 2012 due to CTF's fundraising calendar. You can send it in early but it does work best for me to turn it in after the first.

Can I turn in my vendor form with my fees? You can, however, by getting your vendor form in you reserve your spot. I will only sign up 1 vendor that are consultants for companies (Scentsy, Discovery Toys, Thirty-One, etc). I will allow several vendors who sell the same thing (jewelry, children items, tutus, etc). Once the limit is met no other vendors with those items will be signed up.

How do I get signed up/or know when I am scheduled for the vendor spotlight? You get in the line up by turning your vendor form in. As soon as I receive them I put you on the vendor list that is on the right side of the blog and that is the order I follow for the vendor spotlights. 

We are getting excited for all the amazing vendors we have been in contact with and cant wait to see how it all comes together. We have got some larger business coming and setting up booths and bringing their prize wheels or mascots. 


Please leave any questions in the comments or feel free to email me at springforacure at yaho dot com

Scentsy at Spring For A Cure!

We have a great line of products returning for 2012 but with a new consultant. Vicki Winkles is a great consultant for Scentsy, I had the pleasure of working with her in a professional setting at my last job and got to be friends with her. She is a joy. I am so excited to introduce her to our Spring For A Cure crowd......She loves Scentsy and when asked about Scentsy this is what she said;

Hi, I’m Vicki Winkles.  I am celebrating my 1^st anniversary selling Scentsy this month.  Scentsy is wonderful, safe option to real candles.  You have over 80 scents to choose from and instead of having an open flame – you have a beautiful, electric warmer.  There are 3 different sizes – plug in, mid size, and full size – with a large variety to choose from – something to match every style.  The warmers also work as night lights – safe for nurseries and the elderly who may love scents but may forget to blow out the candle.  The wax does not get warm enough to burn you and are safe in case an animal or child eats it in error.

Scentsy also has lovable stuffed animals that are great for nurseries and children love the smell of the animals as there is a scent pak of your choice inside each one. The scent paks and travel tins are great to add your favorite scent in your lingerie drawer, linen closet, or in that hotel you are visiting that does not smell to fresh.  You may find out more information at www.vwaz.scentsy.us.  Visit and see all of the wonderful design choices.  I hope to see you at Spring For a Cure!!!

Thanks Vicki!!! We cant wait to see you at Spring For A Cure and smell all of Scentsy fabulous scents!

Miche Bags is another new vendor!!!!

I am so excited to present Miche Bags at Spring For A Cure 2012!! I am in love with this concept. I hate dumping my purse out when I want to change it. And then trying to figure out what you want in the new one and if you are like me inevitably leaving something behind you really need. I cant wait to see what Miche has to offer us at Spring For A Cure.

Nancy is our consultant for the event and I have enjoyed trading emails with her, learning more about her and Miche. Below is what she has to say....

 

A Miche purse lets you change the look in seconds without having to swap out what’s inside; no more forgotten lipstick or credit cards.  By simply removing the outer shell and replacing it with another you can go from every day to elegant.  You can change the handles too!  Miche also carries wallets and a large selection of accessories.   Miche - think of the possibilities!

How does it work? A picture is worth a million words.....or something like that. ha ha How cute is that bag?!

 

 



Hope Project for Cancer Survivors. Love that it isn't the traditional awareness ribbon kid of thing!!


Check out Nancy's website at www.luvurpurse.net We cant wait to see Nancy and all of you at Spring For A Cure 2012!!!!

Gyros & More!!!!

We are thrilled to have Victoria Ruiz and her team with us for Spring For A Cure 2012. She will be offering delectable Gyros and a festival must have......Popcorn!!!! There will be so many choices to tantalize your taste buds....so come ready to have fun and fill up all while helping a good cause.

Thank you Victoria for participating and we look forward to having Gyros & More at Spring For A Cure for years to come!!!!

Welcome NEW vendors and we are so glad to have FUN vendors back from last year

I am excited for all the new vendors that are in the works for Spring For A Cure 2012 and the ones from last year! Last year I did vendor spotlights each week. I write these up on a weekly basis and go in line from when I have received your form. I try to post these on Friday or Saturday and have them run for a week. Look for the first one this week as we welcome a new food vendor!!

So email me at springforacure@yahoo.com with any questions or to find out how to be a vendor!!!

Come one, Come all......Spring For A Cure 2012

Cant believe it is that time already. I have already been working and planning Spring For A Cure 2012!! It is set for February 25th, 2012 from 1oam-2pm. We have some returning vendors and I am working on getting some exciting new vendors.

If you want to be a vendor, do a game booth or volunteer please email me at springforacure@yahoo.com

I am so excited to have this underway!!

I am so committed this year. We have lost 2 more members of our NF community this year. One was 18 and one was 23. This is to young to lose your child against something that you can feel so powerless against.

Children's Tumor Foundation http://www.ctf.org/ is making leaps and bounds in their clinical studies and research. So I continue to push, fight and raise awareness anyway I can. If any small measure of work or sacrifice I can do now would help one parent from the devistating diagnosis in the future I will fight with every breath that I have.

Below is a poem I wrote after learning of another families struggles with NF and their little daughter is very young under 4 I believe.


I want to scream
I want to Pout
I want to cry
I want to shout

why must you take hold of so many kids
They are kids how could you have done what you did
Tumors grow here and there,
Medical conditions I never want to hear
Doctor’s appointments day in and day out
I cant take one more of my little boys shouts

Once every three months he goes in a machine
We pray all day long that everything is clean
Where is the strength to do this for life
Where is the break from the pain and the strife?

I so dearly pray for there to be an ending
but it seems with each obstacle its just a new beginning
I sit here some days, banging my head against a wall
But is doesn’t seem to help, not a little bit, not at all

Thank you for all your support!

We LOVE the Color Red.......

And who doesn't? And I bet you will LOVE Red Headed Gypsy. Another awesome vendor we have lined up for Spring For A Cure.

Red is bold, Be Bold, Be beautiful, Be you!! Embrace your inner redhead. Plus size ladies this is the place for you. Tired of dressing in bland colors trying to blend in. Tired of your wardrobe being black because it is "slimming". Ladies I am with you, lets take back our closets and fill them with fun, funky, fresh fashion!!!!

And don't stop there. Red Headed Gypsy is a full service shopping experience. Not only do they carry a line of plus size fashion they also carry fun accessories. So if you aren't a full sized gal, no worries they have something for everyone with the wide variety of designer handbags, hair accessories, belts, blinged out shoes and don't forget hats. If you can think of it Red Headed Gypsy has it. Red Headed Gypsy can dress you from head toe.

Come on out and see this vendors inaugural appearance!!! We are so honored to be Red Headed Gypsy's premier event. Stop by and see samples of what Kathy, the owner, has to offer. The full line of plus size fashion will be available for order or book an awesome party with Kathy and enjoy an evening of fashion and accessories for a fun girls night.

Kathy does all kind of events and parties. Want her at your event or book a party. Contact her at 602-487-8875 also check out her website http://www.redheadedgypsyboutique.com/redheadedgypsyboutique.com/Welcome.html to learn more about this amazing woman and where you can see her around town. This is one experience you wont want to miss.

AZ Balloon Artist presents Kyle's Balloon Garden

When I first started planning Spring For A Cure last fall I contacted a balloon artist I found on craigslist. Her work was amazing and I thought I need a balloon artist to twist a few balloons for the children. She then invited me to a meeting they were having that night. We took Kyle and he had a blast. From that meeting several balloon artists graciously offered their time and talents.

I am proud to announce that the group Arizona Balloon Artists will be at Spring For A Cure. But they have a much larger vision than I did. They have created Kyle's Balloon Garden for the event. Below are Tobi's words on describing the event and their plans;

"If you have watched the new television show “Unpoppables” on TLC, you may understand what a Balloon Artist goes through on major events. We have our very own team of Balloon Artists here in Arizona and they are available for a large corporate events, weddings, and more. The team has volunteered to create one of the world’s largest balloon gardens, titled “Kyle’s Balloon Garden” to help draw attention to this year’s Spring for a Cure! Tobi, with AZ Balloon Artists, has said that the garden will contain well over 5000 balloons and will have over 170 man hours into this project. To ensure that the children can enjoy the garden to the fullest, each segment of the garden was designed as a centerpiece that can be purchased with a donation of $20."

They will also have all kinds of flowers and little critters available for donations of $1-$3 so that anyone can take a wonderful piece of this amazing garden.

Check out their website at http://www.azballoonartists.blogspot.com/ for amazing pictures and more information about this talented group of balloon artists.

Oh Snap by Carlee......

I am excited to present our photographer for the event. Carlee Komar has generously donated her time and talent to Spring For A Cure. When asked about her business and passion for photography she had this to say:

I have always loved photographs. I would constantly take pictures of my kids and take them to photo studios. My point and shoot just wasn't good at it and I realized every time we went to a studio my kids were unhappy and not cooperating. It ended up costing me over $100 for pictures that were just ok and totally posed. They were just awkward. I was stressed, my kids were stressed. So I decided to come home and sell every designer purse I no longer used and consigned all the clothes that not longer fit my children. With $500 in hand I purchased my first DSLR camera. I immersed myself into everything photography. In a week I knew my camera backwards and forwards. I practiced on anything breathing or not. I was fortunate with lots of opportunities with friends and family that led to the client base that I have now.

Today, I count myself blessed to be apart of so many peoples special moments. Whether its engagements, weddings, pregnancies, newborns, kids, families, or fun, what motivates me the most is catching that second in time for my clients so that it can last forever.

I am so excited to be working with Carlee and know she would capture your special moment also. You can see Carlee's work at http://www.facebook.com/ohsnapbycarlee and http://ohsnapbycarlee.wordpress.com/

Thank you Carlee!!

Pampered Chef

The Pampered Chef has the best kitchen tools around for new cooks, great cooks or those who don't know how to cook! The prices range from $1 up to appx. 500 which is cookware. There is something for everyone and all budgets. Hosting a cooking show can also help as it can be a fundraiser or it can be a show so the host can get some free, discounted and half priced items and your fundraiser still gets $3 for the booked show.

To place an order online go to www.pamperedchef.biz/cookin4joi click shop online, bottom left hand corner, put spring or Brittney in the host area, then click on the link to the fundraiser, Spring for a Cure and you are in the area to order!

I am so excited to be involved and honored to be able to help raise funds!

Joi