Fruitful Thoughts

Creative Clients

2009-07-06T17:49:00.002-06:00

It has been an extremely busy season in my life. We've traveled to England, enjoyed a wonderfully large amount of visitors in our home, finished up school for the year, and played games with the children. Summer is here, and life has been so full! God is good.

I've had some clients send me photos of their finished projects, and I have wanted to share them with you. I'm sure you will be inspired by their ideas!

Blair and Brandon welcomed a new son into their family. To personalize his nursery, she put his monogram on a piece of framed glass with the meaning of his name overlayed. She used baby blue for the monogram and chocolate chip for the meaning.

Barb found some signs that say, "HOME" and wanted to personalize them. We added "is where your story begins" to one. Since her husband is in the AF, she wanted to make some going away gifts for her AF friends. So she added, "is where the AF sends you" to some as well. Cute idea! You can personalize a sign you already have with your own saying or name. How fun is that?

Melissa and her husband Matt have put up a beautiful verse in their home. This is the view from their front door. We added an embellishment to dress it up a bit.

Susan made some name signs for her neices and nephews with lettering that we designed together. She says that they were a big hit with the kids. Great idea for birthdays or Christmas!

And finally, I'd like to share with you an extra special project that Colleen made as a centerpiece for an event at her local children's hospital, in memory of her precious son. They spent this day with the children, making crafts that resembled the design on the tile.

It has been such a treat to see all of your finished projects. Thank you so much for sharing your pictures with me. If you have any photos you'd like to share, please send them to me.

I have some graphic designs coming soon that I think you will enjoy. Trees, swirls, flowers, birds. If you have any ideas you'd like to see, please let me know and I'll see what I can do!

Blessings,

Finished projects

2009-03-17T19:35:00.004-06:00

I am just astonished. March is halfway over! It's been busy here at Fruitful Vine Creations. I thought I would show you some of the great photos that have been sent to me by some of my clients of their FV Creations.

You might recognize the design above from my kitchen image in my gallery. Gail over at The Tattered Nest liked the image, so we made it a little smaller to fit her space. I think it looks so great.

Erin sent me this photo of her bedroom. Isn't her bed gorgeous? She wanted to make her room extra special as a surprise for her beloved husband. Don't you just love monograms? I love how they can be very formal or playful or masculine, or really whatever you want them to be.

Milah also had a really neat idea. Her husband's family settled their farm way back in 1819, so she honored them with her wall lettering.

And, we've also gone all the way across the pond...the big pond...to England. Liz has a song that is special to her and her sweetie. So, she had the words put in vinyl for her guest room. Isn't it stunning? You can see more of Liz and her beautiful home over at This Young House.

The precious room for a little boy:

I just cannot express how impressed I am with all of your creativity! I have enjoyed so much working with my clients, helping them create the design they have thought about, planned, or even just had a whim about. As much fun as it is to design your works of art for you, it is even more rewarding to see the end result! I have so many more photos to show you. But, this will have to do for today. Please keep them coming! I hope you all enjoy them as much as I have.

Many Blessings,

Hey there!

2009-01-29T15:39:00.003-07:00

Welcome to those who have popped over from Nester's beautiful blog. I'm so glad you are here. Enjoy the site. I have seen a couple of questions in her comments section. I wanted to clarify that Yes! You can pick anything you want. I do all custom work, so you don't have to only select things from what you see on the site. That is only your launching pad to the endless world of vinyl designs. I hope that I have given you some inspiration. I am so enjoying reading your great ideas. I am planning on making some designs based on them, so be sure to check on my samples page over the next few days to see if your idea is there! Love your creativity!

Oh, and for those of you who came here from another source, run over to the Nester's blog. We're giving away a $40 gift certificate for Fruitful Vine Creations! Hurry!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Introducing...The Wedding Collection

2009-01-29T12:26:00.005-07:00

I am so excited to share with you a new line of products designed to make your wedding extra-personalized and fun. Couldn't you picture this in her dressing room? It would be great for those photos taken as she and her bridesmaids are preparing for the wedding.

This would be so pretty as a backdrop behind the actual wedding ceremony. We can use any verse you prefer.

On your church and reception hall doors, you could have one of the various monogram choices:

At the reception, you have so many opportunities for personalization! Imagine this centered on your dance floor:

You could have several of the flowers scattered all throughout your dance floor to complete the look!

Near your guest book on a plate, tile, or the wall:

You could put this one on a framed piece of glass on an easel near your gift table:

I think your guests will be so touched at your thoughtfulness towards them!

And, as the bride and groom drive away, wouldn't this be adorable on their car?

I don't know about you, but

These are merely the tip of the iceberg! We can personalize these designs to suit your needs. And, if you have another idea, we can do that too!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

A finished project

2009-01-22T22:36:00.003-07:00

A client sent me a couple of photos of her daughter's room after she put up her Fruitful Vine Creation. I think this picture is so beautiful. I would have loved to have a room that looks like this when I was growing up. Wouldn't you?

And what a great reminder to a daughter of the truly important things...

Do you have any photos of YOUR Fruitful Vine Creation? I'd love to see your finished project! You can email your photos to me.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Change can be good

2009-01-22T14:28:00.005-07:00

Did you see my new button on the side there, blinking away in all its glory? It's a tiny hint of the changes that are coming to Fruitful Vine Creations. (Kind of like getting a new outfit to go with the new shoes!) I'm spreading my wings a bit, working on some new ideas. I know this current blog look isn't too old yet, but I think it needs a facelift. Be sure to check back soon to see the new updated look. But please don't think you've landed in the wrong spot when you show up and I've changed the decor. (I don't know how to make that little accent mark over the "o", but you know what I mean.)If you'd like my blinky button on your blog, you can copy the html code and take it over to your blog. Let me know if you've done that. I plan on adding a new feature to my updated blog which links back to the blogs that have my button. Just spreadin' the love. I'd really appreciate your help in letting people know about my business.

Which makes me think of something else...

We are considering various advertising opportunities. If you have any ideas, we'd love to hear them. What magazines do you read? What websites do you frequent? Where would you advertise if you were us? Inquiring minds want to know (but we won't be advertising there! LOL).

Also, we will be launching the Wedding Collection VERY soon! Know anyone getting married? This is the latest in wedding trends. It's fun, exciting, and so personal! Love it! Wish I had known about it when I was getting married.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

January Sale of the Month

2009-01-03T21:47:00.005-07:00

Gotta honey? Wanna show the love? Love those conversation hearts?

For the month of January, you can show the love at 20% off.

Single color design
Small: 7" tall x 6" wide ~~$10~~ $8
Medium: 12" x 10"~~$15~~ $12
Large 14" x 12" ~~$20~~ $16

If you would like your design in multiple colors, please add $2 per color selected. All of my colors are available for this design. You can go traditional pastels, or brights, or red and white. You can cut the design into multiple hearts to give as gifts to friends or your children. Or you can scatter them throughout the house. Or put them on his car (be careful not to block his view of the road).

Put them on a mirror, on a tile, in the shower, on your refrigerator, wherever you want to get someone's attention. Where else could you put them? I know you have great ideas.

Custom orders are available for your hearts at the original price. Just let me know what you want them to say!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Happy New Year!

2009-01-03T10:37:00.004-07:00

I hope you have a wonderful, blessed new year! I will be posting my January Sale of the Month within the next couple of days. Life has been very busy and overflowing with blessings over the last few weeks. I pray yours has been as well.

Thank you for your business of this last year. It has been a fantastic year for Fruitful Vine Creations. I have been so overwhelmed with your kindness and friendships. I feel that I have gained so many new friends. I love hearing your stories and the gracious way you share your lives just a little bit with me. Thank you for all of your encouraging notes. I love to hear about the reactions you have received from others about your lettering and signs. Some are from those you've gifted with the creations we've made together, and others are reactions to what you've done in your house with them. Either way, it is so much fun and rewarding to read about it. Thank you for taking the time to let me know that you are enjoying your Fruitful Vine Creations. I will be updating my gallery with the photos you have sent in (there is still time to submit photos if you would like yours to be included!), as well as some of the very sweet comments you have sent. Love you!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Moms Unite

2008-11-08T14:13:00.006-07:00

Speaking of the Nester...

She got together with Kimba from A Soft Place to Land and Melissa from The Inspired Room to create a shopping guide consisting of wonderful ladies who all run their own businesses (to quote Kimba). Instead of purchasing mass-produced stuff for your friends and family for Christmas this year, why not consider supporting one of these moms and give something truly special this year. I have been so astonished at the creativity and talent I have seen from these ladies! I think you will be too.

So, get shopping! And, enjoy.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

We had a little contest

2008-11-08T13:49:00.004-07:00

The Nester and I were chatting a couple of months ago. We decided together that it would be fun to give away some lettering to one of her readers. So, she had a little giveaway last month. 462 birds entered the contest. I know. It was so much fun reading their comments, hearing their ideas, sharing their enthusiasm about putting words on their walls. Some wanted to put words in their children's rooms, others in their kitchen and laundry rooms. Some wanted to organize their drawers and glass bottles with labels. Still others wanted to put a welcome at their entryway or their name just outside their door. Such beautiful ideas. Then, there were ideas that made me laugh: good kids and bad kids sit here (and there), "CLEAN UP" in a child's room, and my personal fav--Open your pie hole (in French or Italian so that it sounds better) for a kitchen. I really nearly choked on my bagel when I read that. Too funny. Why don't I ever think of funny things like that? If you come over to my house (those who know me of course), and you see something in a foreign language, you just might want to ask me what it means. I might be feeling a bit silly one day and quote it in French (not that I *know* French!).

But, I wanted to share that we did have a winner! Candy and I worked together to find just the right saying for her kitchen. She put them up quickly and sent me a the link to her blog. She sounds pretty happy with her prize. And, I think they look great in her kitchen! Congratulations, Candy! And, thank you, Nester, for the contest. And, happy birthday to you today!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

November Specials of the Month

2008-11-03T21:09:00.005-07:00

Yes, this month, we have TWO specials! One for Thanksgiving/Autumn, and one for Christmas.
With that in mind, I offer you this:

You can put this on a tile, a glass block, a painted board, a mirror, or on the glass of a frame. It can be a focal point for your Thanksgiving centerpiece. Or, as a wall hanging gracing your dining room. You can use it again next year, and for years to come. Once again, the special is available in three sizes at the special price:
Small: 8"x4" ~~$12~~ $9.50
Medium: 11.5"x 5.25" ~~$18~~ $14.50
Large: 16"x8" ~~$25~~ $20

And, to get you started on your holiday decorating, I am offering this design at 20% off:

Small: 11"x2" ~~$12~~ $9.50
Medium: 15"x3" ~~$18~~ $14.50
Large: 20"x4" ~~$25~~ $20

This design looks great on a front door, greeting your guests. It also looks nice on a painted board, hung with wire. These would make great hostess gifts during the holidays. Have a few extra on hand to give to neighbors, your mailman, friends. If you make a few at a time, the project goes quickly. And, everyone will be delighted with the personal touch of a handmade gift. Order soon as the holidays tend to be very busy days.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Coming soon...

2008-10-28T16:18:00.005-06:00

The Wedding Collection

New fonts!

2008-10-28T12:03:00.005-06:00

I love fonts. They can become an obsession if you let 'em. I've heard there are people out there who are way over the edge when it comes to fonts. I'm not quite there, but I understand how that can happen. I just got a couple of new ones for designing.

Strike your fancy? Let me know what you want designed with them. They are way too much fun.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Computers, computers...

2008-10-25T09:59:00.002-06:00

It has come to my attention that the order form page is not working properly. I have received a few emails letting me know that I have orders, but I am not receiving the orders. If you have filled out an order form and I have not contacted you, please shoot me an email to let me know. You should have gotten an email saying that the order was not submitted, but you know how computers are, it may not have been sent either. If you would like to order, you can just send the info in an email to me. My son, er, webmaster, is looking into the problem and should have it fixed soon. I have great confidence in him. I pay him well.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

I'll let you in on a little secret

2008-10-13T11:16:00.003-06:00

I have a hidden page on my website. It's for clients who have asked me to design lettering for them. It's a place they can come to see if they like what I have done, or want something different. Funny thing though. When they go there, many are intrigued by what I have done for others there. Often, I redesign images to be similar to something I have done for someone else. I think most of us like to see other ideas to help us know what we want. Visualization is not something everyone is gifted with. So, I thought I'd share my secret link with you so you can see if something sparks your interest or gives you a start to a new idea for your home. By the way, everything there is available for sale if you see something you want. Shhhh....don't tell anyone. Oh, and check back often because this page changes almost daily!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

October Sale of the Month

2008-10-01T10:40:00.009-06:00

Happy October! I cannot believe it it October already! Where has the time gone? I thought the special of the month should reflect the blessings of home.

For the month of October, three sizes are available at the sale price of 20% off.
Large 21"x21" ~~$35~~ $28
Medium 18"x18" ~~$25~~ $20
Small 12"x12" ~~$15~~ $12

This design is available in all of my colors

To order, send me an email to let me know what you want.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Need a gift idea?

2008-09-29T13:00:00.009-06:00

I know Christmas is coming, and many of us are trying to find gift ideas that are personal, special, and affordable. Well, I have an idea for you.

You can put this on a tile, a board, the glass of a frame, an old window, or just give the lettering so that they can put it on their wall. You can choose any color you want in my collection of colors. You can have the name be the same color as the background color of your initial, or you can choose a different color. The Est. (or you can pick something else to overlay) can be whatever color you want as well. I can make these any size, just let me know the size surface you want to cover, and I will give you the cost. For example, if you want to cover a 12"x12" tile, your price is $15 plus shipping. Not bad for a wonderful gift that will be remembered for years and years.

These also make wonderful wedding, anniversary, or birthday gifts as well.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

What I've been up to

2008-09-26T20:05:00.005-06:00

I've been enjoying preparing for Autumn. It's such a wonderful time of the year. The colors of fall are among my very favorite, so I am always ready to pull out the accents that announce "It's Fall!" to the rest of the house.

So, with these things in mind, I have been playing with some fonts and sayings.

What are some of your favorite Autumnal phrases? Any verses or poems that come to mind? I'd love some ideas of what you would like to see.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

A gentle reminder

2008-09-26T11:08:00.003-06:00

Only 4 days left for the September sale of the month. Scroll down for the details.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

A simple idea

2008-09-22T18:57:00.004-06:00

I made this for a friend.

I found a frame and some scrapbook paper (oh, the many uses of beautiful scrapbook paper!). Designed the words and applied them to the glass. I put the paper behind the glass to add a bit of dimension to the look. What would you put on the glass if you were doing this project?

A little idea for you

2008-09-18T13:18:00.002-06:00

I thought I would share an idea with you. This project was so easy and so much fun. You will need:

scrapbook paper
paint to coordinate
wood (I bought these at Hobby Lobby)
spray adhesive

Cut your scrapbook paper to fit your wood

Then, paint the edges of your wood. You can paint the back if you want. It won't show, but it does give a nice finished look if you are giving this as a gift. Then, using your spray adhesive, attach the paper to your wood.

Now, you will need some vinyl letters from me. You can choose whatever words or font you want. I chose the word "Baby" in Pure White #7010. Of course, you can choose a name or another word (family, joy, faith, believe, etc.).

Next, cut apart the letters.

Finally, center them on your wood and apply them. You can attach ribbon to hang them, or use a sawtooth hanger on the back (for those boys).

I hope you enjoy this project. I've also done larger boards with a monogram on it. Very pretty. I'd love to hear your ideas. If you make one, I'd love to see what you did. You can link to your blog with pictures if you want.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

September Sale of the Month

2008-09-03T09:26:00.006-06:00

Here it is! At last. This is one of my favorite verses, and such a good reminder to speak kindly to those in our home. I hope you like it too!

And here it is up close:

Of course, as usual, you may choose the color of your choice.

You have the choice of three sizes:
small 18"x9" ~~$28~~ $22
medium 22"x13" ~~$35~~ $28
large 26"x17" ~~$50~~ $40

And, again, the first 5 orders will receive a free gift. I think you will really like this embellishment. You can put it alone on your wall, mirror, in a picture frame. Or you can put words on top of it, layered for interest. Hope you like it! The dimensions are 6"x4.5".

One more day...

2008-09-01T08:40:00.003-06:00

Has life ever come at you at 100 mph? That's my life this weekend. My beloved has the day off today, and we are having some friends over. So, I have been preparing for our day, and just have not had an opportunity to prepare the sale post. So, you get one more day of the August sale. Check back tomorrow for the September sale of the month.

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Just a reminder...

2008-08-29T09:09:00.005-06:00

This is the last week for the August Special of the Month. If you have been on the fence about it, now is the time to decide. On Monday, the prices go back up to their regular price. Of course, then we'll have the September sale! I think you will like it.

I also am working on a project that I hope to show you next week. Stay tuned!

Blessings,
~FV Lady

Giveaway

2008-08-25T09:13:00.003-06:00

I thought that you might want to know that Shanna is giving away some wall lettering on her blog. Check it out!

Blessings,
~FV Lady