Monday, August 30, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor and Giveaway~A To Zebra Celebrations

I am getting really excited about Blogmania!!
The Two Savvy Sisters Blogmania theme is "Party Like A Princess!"
I have got some of the greatest sponsors contributing to this giveaway.
You are in for a real treat. This is going to be the biggest giveaway ever on this blog and you won't want to miss it! It will be over $200 worth of party prizes and goods!

Party Like A Princess! You will have a chance to win all things needed to pull off a great party!

I'd like to welcome one of our sponsors A To Zebra Celebrations!! A To Zebra Celebrations creates handmade adorable party banners and party hats for your little ones!! Nancy is the owner of this adorable shop so go visit her Etsy Shop HERE At this shop you will be blown away by the cuteness and uniqueness you'll find.




Adding to the Blogmania list of goodies one lucky winner will receive an adorable birthday banner and party hat for your little princess!!






Can't wait til September then go HERE to her shop and visit all her sites below!!




Wednesday, August 25, 2010

BUZZ on by Thursday

Welcome to “Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized and The Two Savvy Sisters! Buzz on by Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers! So join us we promise you will have a blast!




The Two Savvy Sisters








If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:
Follow ALL of the Hostesses, if you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back!
WE DO FOLLOW BACK! If you are already a follower let us know.
1. Add your blog name and URL to the linky below (only have to add once) and post about Buzz on By Thursday on your blog, and or post the button on the right hand side of your blog
2. Follow Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, Leave comments on each site letting us know you are following us so we can follow you back.
3. Start to follow as many blogs as you would like. (Make sure you leave a comment so they can follow you back and tell them where you are from!) When you receive a comment from a new follower, return the favor & follow

Thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday have fun!!!

Would you like to Sponsor Buzz on By Thursday and advertise your product on BOBT? Please feel free to contact Nicole from The Two Savvy Sisters or Candice from Fashionably Organized for more information.

Happy Hopping,
Candice and Nicole

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Real Parties~Sweet Sixteen

This weeks Feature is Gina over at A Modern Cottage Life!! She hosted her daughter's sweet sixteen birthday party...HOW FUN!!


How amazing is this dessert table...I LOVE IT!!




It looks like the birthday girl had a fabulous party!!


Gina is also the owner of Parker PR Online, where raising the bar in online PR isn’t just a tagline – it’s a daily goal. She is constantly thinking up BIGGER and better ideas to create buzz!! The Two Savvy Sisters love being her client, Gina is AMAZING!! Gina is also the mastermind behind Blogmania!! BLOGMANIA is now accepting applications from and recruiting some of the most talented people in their respected blogging fields
to sign on as BLOGMANIA blogs for APRIL and /or OCTOBER 2011 EVENTS click here Blogmania Info!!


Monday, August 23, 2010

Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Monkey A-Rounds

Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Monkey A-Rounds
 I am designing, baking and prepping this week for my best friends son's first birthday! Mason is having a monkey party, so I thought I should share these adorable monkey cupcakes that I am going to bake for his party!!

Picture and recipe via Fun Stuff Cupcakes


Monkey A-Round Cupcakes
1 package Chocolate cake mix
Desired color food coloring
44 chocolate disks
Small black jelly beans or chocolate chips
Black string licorice



Preheat oven to 350 and mix all ingredients, bake for 21 to 23 minutes and let cool.
1. Frost cupcakes with chocolate frosting
2. Pipe circle of yellow frosting in center of each chocolate for ears and for face. Use jelly beans for eyes, cut licorice for nose and mouth.
3. Use toothpick or knife to pull up frosting for hair.

Buttercream Frosting
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 tablespoon milk
1 package powdered sugar

Beat butter, vanilla, and salt, next add meringue powder and milk. Gradually add powdered sugar, beat at high speed until frosting is light and fluffy! Next you can stir in food coloring until you get your desired colors.

I am also going to be baking matching monkey cake pops, sugar cookies, and Candice will be dsigning his adorable monkey cake!!

I am also designing matching monkey cupcake toppers, favor tags, and banners...here is a little sneaky peaky!



Don't worry I will share a ton of photos of the party nest week...so fun!!


Happy baking, if anyone decides to bake these adorable cupcakes I would love to see pictures!!

Friday, August 20, 2010

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!!


Thank you to everyone who participated in the Fabulous Photo Jewelery Making Giveaway!!
We are happy to announce the winner!
The winner of the $25 Gift Card is:
Comment #26 - Amber Lynn

Happy Friday!!


Wednesday, August 18, 2010

BUZZ on by Thursday

Welcome to “Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized and The Two Savvy Sisters! Buzz on by Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers! So join us we promise you will have a blast!




The Two Savvy Sisters







If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:
Follow ALL of the Hostesses
If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back!
WE DO FOLLOW BACK! If you are already a follower let us know.

1. Add your blog name and URL to the linky below (only have to add once) and post about Buzz on By Thursday on your blog, and or post the button on the right hand side of your blog

2. Follow Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, and Southern Reflections the spotlight blog of the week . Leave comments on each site letting us know you are following us so we can follow you back.

3. Start to follow as many blogs as you would like. (Make sure you leave a comment so they can follow you back and tell them where you are from!) When you receive a comment from a new follower, return the favor & follow
Thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday have fun!!!


Would you like to Sponsor Buzz on By Thursday and advertise your product on BOBT? Please feel free to contact Nicole from The Two Savvy Sisters or Candice from Fashionably Organized for more information.


Happy Hopping,
Candice and Nicole

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

New to The Shop~ Pretty in Pink Collection

Pretty in Pink Collection
Now available in my Etsy Shop
Hand crafted and personalized collections & projects by The Two Savvy Sisters!!

I designed and hand crafted these adorable Pretty in Pink Collection for a clients sweet baby shower. She wanted a pink and black color combo!!









Here's what's available in my Etsy Shop.

Start your party off right with this FULL Hand-crafted custom designed Pretty in Pink Collection!

This Hand-made Pretty in Pink Collection includes:
12 5 1/2 x 4 1/4" invitations w/white envelopes
1 Happy Birthday full-size banner w/your child's name*
12 cupcake toppers-Customized with child's name, age and happy birthday includes stick and ribbon
6-5" Party Circles-Cake Sign- Customized with child's name and age, includes sticks and ribbon
12 Favor tags with ribbon
1 Door/welcome sign
6 Fancy Labels blank









We have also designed a full printable Pretty in Pink Printable collection!!

A Pretty in Pink Collection is the perfect way to celebrate summer birthdays, showers, family gatherings and more. We design all party items with glitter, rhinestones and ribbon!


Check out our Pretty in Pink Collection HERE!!



Monday, August 16, 2010

Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Little Princesses

Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Little Princesses


How cute are these little princesses cupcakes...LOVE THEM!!
 Picture and recipe via Fun Stuff Cupcakes


Little Princesses Cupcakes
1 package cake mix
Desired color food coloring
12 mini doll picks


Preheat oven to 350 and mix all ingredients, bake for 21 to 23 minutes and let cool.
1. Frost cupcakes
2. Cut off round top of cupcakes, place upside down. Spread thin layer of frosting. Top with remaining cupcake, upside down. Insert doll pick into top of each cupcake.
3. Spread thin layer of frosting over cupcakes freeze for 10 min. to set frosting.
4. Add another layer of colored frosting and use a round decorating tips to make shirt and skirt.

Buttercream Frosting
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 tablespoon milk
1 package powdered sugar

Beat butter, vanilla, and salt, next add meringue powder and milk. Gradually add powdered sugar, beat at high speed until frosting is light and fluffy! Next you can stir in food coloring until you get your desired colors.

Happy baking, if anyone decides to bake these adorable cupcakes I would love to see pictures!!




Thursday, August 12, 2010

Fabulous Photo Jewelry Making Giveaway

Fabulous Photo Jewelry Making Giveaway!
Are you ready for this giveaway, this giveaway is amazing!!!! PhotoJewelryMaking.com is a family owned and operated business located in Michigan. It is the world's largest photo jewelry supplies super store, offering a large selection of photo jewelry making items such as bracelet blanks, brooch blanks, pendant blanks, ring blanks, and more!






Here's how to WIN a $25 gift card to Photo Jewlery Making You have 5 entries:

Make sure to leave a separate comment for each action that you complete!




1. Visit Photo Jewlery Making and tell us what your favorite item is HERE.
2. Sign up for Photo Jewlery Making newsletters HERE
3. Become a FB Fan of Photo Jewlery Making HERE
4. Become a FB Fan of The Two Savvy Sisters HERE
5. Blog, Facebook, or Twitter about this giveaway


 Winner will be chosen using random.org on August 19th, 2010 at 10pm (MST)

GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!


Wednesday, August 11, 2010

BUZZ on by Thursday

Welcome to “Buzz on by Thursday" blog hop hosted by Fashionably Organized and The Two Savvy Sisters! Buzz on by Thursday is a great way to meet new bloggers and increase your Google followers! So join us we promise you will have a blast!





The Two Savvy Sisters







If you want to be a part of Buzz on by Thursday, just follow these few rules:

Follow ALL of the Hostesses

If you're a new follower make sure to leave us a comment so we can follow you back!

WE DO FOLLOW BACK! If you are already a follower let us know.

1. Add your blog name and URL to the linky below (only have to add once) and post about Buzz on By Thursday on your blog, and or post the button on the right hand side of your blog

2. Follow Fashionably Organized, The Two Savvy Sisters, and Emmy's Closet the spotlight blog of the week . Leave comments on each site letting us know you are following us so we can follow you back.

3. Start to follow as many blogs as you would like. (Make sure you leave a comment so they can follow you back and tell them where you are from!) When you receive a comment from a new follower, return the favor & follow

Our Buzz on By Thursday blog spotlight for this week is Emmy's Closet:
Emmy's Closet creates handmade adorable bows & accessories for your little girls!! Sara is the owner of an adorable Etsy shop called Emmy's Closets visit her Etsy Shop and blog you will be blown away by the cuteness and uniqueness you'll find.

The BUZZ about our Blog Hop:


By adding your blog YOU MAY BE RANDOMLY CHOSEN FOR OUR BLOG SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK!!! We will highlight your blog and bring you many new followers!! A blog will be picked at random via random.org to be spotlighted next Thursday. Now lets have some fun!!

Thanks for BEEING a part of Buzz on by Thursday have fun!!!


Would you like to Sponsor Buzz on By Thursday and advertise your product on BOBT? Please feel free to contact Nicole from The Two Savvy Sisters or Candice from Fashionably Organized for more information.



Happy Hopping,

Candice and Nicole

Blogmania Event Sept 2010


Blogmania Event Sept 2010

I am getting really excited about Blogmania!! WHAT?! You don't know what Blogmania is? Allow me to expalin.
You’ve arrived at exactly the right time to explore lots of new blogs, all of which, ARE GIVING AWAY A VERY SPECIAL BLOGMANIA GIVEAWAY September 15 & 16.
You literally have the chance to win hundreds of prizes. And when I say hundreds I mean hundreds, right now the total to date is well over $19,000 worth of prizes.We’ve done all the work for you. No hunting or surfing for just the right blogs. Every blog you visit will have more links for you to follow, all of them with a special BLOGMANIA giveaway and just waiting for you to drop by.
Each blog will have a number like 25 of 175 and each new blog link will have a number. These numbers will allow you to keep track of which blogs you’ve visited and how many are left to visit. Now really, isn’t this the easiest thing ever! AND SO MUCH FUN…
What's more is each blog will have a theme, maybe it's Pampering yourself, or Orgainzation, or things to make your life easier! What's our theme? I'm glad you asked.

The Two Savvy Sisters Blogmania "Party Like A Princess!"


Remember! The special Blogmania prizes are only available to win via the participating host blogs and thanks to the generous sponsors. The number of prizes you could win is only limited by the NUMBER of blogs you visit.
I have got some of the greatest sponsors contributing to this giveaway.

You are in for a real treat. This is going to be the biggest giveaway ever on this blog and you won't want to miss it! It will be over $100 worth of party prizes and goods!



Party Like A Princess! You will have a chance to win all things needed to pull off a great party!
Please take a moment to check out the current sponsors for this event. Don't worry there will be more too!!Sponsors- The Two Savvy Sisters, Emmy's Closet, Fancy Shmancy, Nellie bug's tutus and many more

I'd like to welcome one of our sponsors Fancy Shmancy!! Fancy Shmancy creates handmade baby clothing, ribbon flip flops, hair accessories, punk, girly, and a tutu perfect for all occasions. Elysia is owner of this adorable shop so go visit her Etsy Shop HERE At this shop you will be blown away by the cuteness and uniqueness you'll find.




Adding to the Blogmania list of goodies one lucky winner will receive an adorable 3D Shirt or tank which is a must have for your Little Miss Priss!!



Can't wait til September to get your 3D tank then go HERE to her shop!!


I'd like to welcome one of our sponsors Nellie Bug's Tutus!! Nellie Bug's Tutus creates handmade tutus, costumes, pettiskirts, bows, dog tutus, swirly whirlies, purses, and more!!


Adding to the Blogmania list of goodies one lucky winner will receive an adorable tutu which is a must have for your Little Princess!!


Can't wait til September to get your tutu then go HERE to visit their website!!


I'd like to welcome another one of our sponsors Emmy's Closet!! Emmy's Closet creates handmade adorable bows & accessories for your little girls!!





Can't wait til September to get your hair accessories then go HERE to visit her shop!!


The Two Savvy Sisters
CUSTOMIZABLE Party Collection- Start your party off right with a FULL PRINTABLE custom designed Party Collection!

A FULL printable collection includes:
-Invitation Design - Customized 5x7 design, available as jpeg or pdf file.
-2" Party Circles - Customized with child's name, age and happy birthday
-5" Party Circles-Cake Sign- Customized with child's name, train, and age.
-Birthday party 7 inche door Sign
-Happy Birthday Banner
-Fancy Labels blank
-Favor Tags 2" - thank you for coming
-Pennant Banner
-Water Bottle Wraps





How about a CUTE Party like a Princess hand-made happy birthday banner!

Customize your name or saying into a fun and stylish banner perfect for any event!!! A great gift or a great way to add to your party decor. Colors can be customized to fit your party decor. Saying can also be customized to your favorite dessert table, gift table,ect. $25 value.



Handmade Pink Princess Wooden Letter Blocks. Colors can be customized to fit your party decor. Saying at bottom can also be customized to your favorite quote or verse.

Wouldn't this make the perfect birthay gift or party decor? Our winner will receive a Custom Name Letter Block, up to 10 Letters and in colors of the winner's choice. This is a $35 Value!



Initial Boutique Frame

A matching ribbon and your childs initial give it that extra special touch.
These boutique-style frames make great gifts for baby showers, house warming parties, mother's day, birthdays or just because!  This is a $25 Value.



Many more still to come so keep checking back.
Would you like the opportunity to receive thousands of new viewers? Then Become a Sponsor and join me in his Giveaway Extravaganza! if you are interested please email me at nicole21cooper@yahoo.com to reserve your spot. All Sponsors will be featured throughout the next 4 months. This is a great way to showcase your product or business. I can't wait!






Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Blogmania Sponsor and Giveaway~Emmy's Closet

I am getting really excited about Blogmania!!

The Two Savvy Sisters Blogmania theme is "Party Like A Princess!"
I have got some of the greatest sponsors contributing to this giveaway.
You are in for a real treat. This is going to be the biggest giveaway ever on this blog and you won't want to miss it! It will be over $200 worth of party prizes and goods!

Party Like A Princess! You will have a chance to win all things needed to pull off a great party!

I'd like to welcome one of our sponsors Emmy's Closet!! Emmy's Closet creates handmade adorable bows & accessories for your little girls!! Sara is the owner of this adorable shop so go visit her Etsy Shop HERE At this shop you will be blown away by the cuteness and uniqueness you'll find.







Adding to the Blogmania list of goodies one lucky winner will receive an adorable birthday hair bow for your little princess!!





Can't wait til September then go HERE to her shop and visit all her sites below!!




Monday, August 9, 2010

Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Little Lamb Cakes

 Cupcake Recipe Of The Week~Little Lamb Cakes
I am going share a cupcake recipe with you all each week. I just made the most darling lamb banner for a clients so decided I should share some darling lamb cupcakes!!


Picture and recipe via Fun Stuff Cupcakes

Little Lamb Recipe
1 package yellow cake mix
15 large marshmallows
Pink jelly beans
1 package mini marshmallows
Black string licorice
44 mini chocolate chips


Preheat oven to 350 and mix all ingredients, bake for 21 to 23 minutes and let cool.
1. Frost cupcakes
2. Cut each marshmallow crosswise into 3 pieces. Stretch pieces into oval shapes for ears. Attach pink jelly bean to each ear with frosting.
3. Press mini marshmallows into frosting around edges of cupcakes.
4. Cut jelly beans in half crosswise, cut licorice into 1/2 inch pieces. Arrange chocolate chips, jelly bean and licorice piece on each cupcake to create faces.

Buttercream Frosting
1 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon meringue powder
1 tablespoon milk
1 package powdered sugar

Beat butter, vanilla, and salt, next add meringue powder and milk. Gradually add powdered sugar, beat at high speed until frosting is light and fluffy! Next you can stir in food coloring until you get your desired colors.

Happy baking, if anyone decides to bake these adorable cupcakes I would love to see pictures!!


Sunday, August 8, 2010

We want to see your PARTY- Party Giveaway!!!

Wanna WIN some GREAT PRIZES to make your next PARTY go smoother? Visit Bree Bree's Party Giveaway!!

Win a Soda Stream:
This is one amazing machine and a great alternative to additive and bad-ative filled soda stuff. It’ll arrive complete with all the tools you will need and a really easy machine to use so you can make a variety of carbonated water and soda beverages. I was sent one to review and we love it! It doesn’t need batteries {yay} and is a great ’soda’ alternative! You can make orange-mango, root beer, cola, lemonade, a drop of flavoring or even a carbonated energy drink (to name only a few options). How cool is that! Now for the party you can make your own drinks and not hype the kids up on as much sugary stuff! (This is about a $159 value!) Soda Stream thank you again! {they didn’t pay me or make me say all this great things, we really do like it!}



Now that you have your beverages covered let’s talk about the invatatoins, banners, and so much more! Yes, you can win all of this from the Two Savvy Sisters:

Invitation Design – Customized 5×7 design, available as jpeg or pdf file.

2″ Party Circles – Customized with child’s name, age and happy birthday

5″ Party Circles- Cake Sign- Customized with child’s name, and age.

Birthday party 7 inch door Sign

Happy Birthday Banner

Fancy Labels blank – customization available for an additional fee

Favor Tags 2″ – thank you for coming

Personalized thank you cards

Large Pennant Banner

Small Pennant Banner (high chair bunting)

Water Bottle Wraps

This an amazing arrangement and it’s sure to make your next party so much easier to plan! Isn’t that delicious of The Two Savvy Sisters! Love them! (About $75 value and will be sent via email (zip file) DIY party printable, all you have to do it print these gems up!)

How do you enter??? Gosh, it’s sooo easy

[open to US (excluding Hawaii & Alaska)] SO if you are from anywhere else we’ll do a special $20 cash paid via paypal drawing for you! Mention NON US so I can categorize you. So, we have two winners essentially.


Well, have you planned a party? Link up your party {one link only per blog} so we can peek at your greatness *If you don’t have a party post then do a post about this giveaway linking back for entry*! Any ‘g’ theme is eligible- birthday, baby shower, wedding shower, graduation party etc… Link to your post (old or new) for your entry.

Click HERE to link your party up!!!