What a fun surprise! Just happened to check on my store on Artfire.com and was greeted with the sight that my Children's Toile chalk mat was "The Item of the Hour." Naturally, I had to take a screen shot of it. It's not every day you get front screen promotion! Thanks, Artfire!

What a thrill! In the current "Sidewalk Chalk Art" article on Handmade News, published by Artfire, my chalk mats are included as a neat way for kids to chalk it up. To read the full article, simply click here. Sweet!

Because I wouldn't know how to cope without a constantly full plate, I've joined the wonders of tweeting. Follow me and you'll be "in the know" on special offers, discounts, and the newest designs...ooo we're gonna have fun!

http://www.twitter.com/lilbdesigns

Oh boy! It's been months since I last posted on my blog, which just goes to show you how busy life has been. Between my daughter Lilly's preschool & playdate activities (ah the busy life of a nearly 5-year-old) and creating new items for Lil.B.Designs, I'm lucky to get dinner on the table and folded laundry put away. Summer is now here (yay!), which means I have an even better excuse for avoiding housework and the perfect reason for having a yard sale! So, before I pilfer through my garage for hot ticket items to sell, I'll start with my Lil.B.Designs shop. This coming week, Etsy is hosting its 2nd annual "Yart Sale" (Art + Yard Sale = Yart!) and I'm joining the fun because, seriously, who doesn't like a good deal these days. During the Yart Sale days, I'm offering FREE SHIPPING worldwide. That's like saving on gas by not having to drive to the store AND having it delivered right to you (not to mention the added bonus of shopping in your PJ's). Stress free. Postage free. Got to love that!

Visit my Etsy shop to see all of the Dine.n.Doodle goodness for free shipping!

So much to celebrate this year and it is only March!  I am so pleased to announce that Lil.B.Designs is now on ArtFire.com. I am adding new items daily while I build my shop, and I'm super excited to be a part of this growing community.

ArtFire.com is a fairly new online marketplace for handmade products designed by artisans around the globe. This free community is designed for artisans to buy and sell their works, while celebrating unique handmade items and designs.

Find me on Artfire.com!
http://lilbdesigns.artfire.com

They're here! Knob Notes™ made their grand debut today in my Etsy shop. Perfect for expressing your little notes. Hang on the front door of your home with a warm welcome message, your child's bedroom door, on a kitchen cabinet...just use your creativity. Whatever your message and priced just $12, Knob Notes™ are a simple, fun, and economical way to say it. Use and reuse over and over again!

Knob Notes™ are reversible, too! In addition to the chalkcloth area on the decorative front, the reserve side is all-over chalkcloth, providing plenty of room for longer notes, lists, reminders, and messages. Endless possibilities!

Materials: laminated cotton, Mexican oilcloth, and chalkcloth.
Size: 7" x 9.5" (approximate, will vary slightly depending on design)

I've launched my new Knob Notes™ line with two designs --- I just couldn't resist waiting any longer to list them! Many more designs to come, including the reintroduction of some of my most popular laminated cottons, like the retro cowboys! So, stay tuned...more Knob Notes™ goodness is on its way!

Get ready! I'm jazzing up my Dine.n.Doodle chalk mats with new designer trims for an updated, fresh look. Not only will chalk mats continue to feature popular gingham prints, but swiss dots will be making their splashing debut in the coming weeks. Lot's o' options and lots 'o fun --- I can hardly stand it!