Ladybug Wreaths Hello, News From Nancy We have emailed the sixteen lucky winners in our Holiday Wreath Contest! If you would like to see a list of the sixteen lucky winners in our Holiday Wreath Contest, you can go to my blog.  Their names are listed there! www.nancysramblings.com Help!  We have only heard back from 5 of the 16 winners! I don’t know if spam filters have caught some of the Winners’ emails, but We have only heard back from 5 of the 16 winners.   I will be sending out an email to each of you again today, and if I haven’t head back from you by next Sunday, November 30, at Noon, Eastern Time, then I will have to draw again to replace those who have not responded. The Grand Prize “MERRY CHRISTMAS”  Still Available  Please check my blog:  www.nancysramblings.com to see if you name is there.  I certainly would hate for you to miss your prizes!! The First Prize “TEN DVD VIDEO SET” Still Available In the meantime, you can still refer your friends and family to my website to sign up to be on my newsletter list.  When I have the second drawing, they will also have a chance to be a winner!  As a matter of fact, so many customers have commented that they liked this contest so much, that I have decided to have one each month.  December Contest: Our December contest will be a drawing for a $50.00 gift certificate.  You can use this gift certificate on anything listed on my website, www.ladybugwreaths.com, and also on any custom orders you wish!  The drawing for the December Contest will be held on December 6th, a Saturday, at noon, eastern time!  The only thing you have to do to be eligible for this drawing is to be on the LadybugWreaths newsletter list!       CLICK HERE:  http://LadybugWreaths.net/newsletter-signup.htm to read about the details of the contest rules.     Love Fresh Greens For Christmas?    In my part of the country, South Carolina, I get really frustrated when using beautiful fresh greens during the Christmas Holiday season.  It is just too hot here during December, and everything dies way too soon causing me to have to replace them once or twice while I am decorated for Christmas. But I know many of you live in colder climates, and have plenty of fresh greens at your disposal.  Have you ever tried to make a fresh green wreath, or a fresh winter garland?  Well, it takes some time - sometimes lots of time!  But the end result is SO BEAUTIFUL!  I just love that look.  Although I make and sell artificial wreaths, and garlands, that doesn’t mean that I don’t use fresh greens either. I am going to give you a BIG hint….  This tip will make your holiday decorating so much easier, you’ll just LOVE it!  Let’s say you want to make a fresh wreath:  do you go and buy a wire form and twist all of the wires in the wired frame around your fresh greenery?  Or do you get one of those straw wreaths that  make it almost impossible to stick your greens in?  Oh yes, and let’s don’t forget the green styrofoam ring to make your wreath.  By the time you get enough greenery in it to make it nice and full looking, your styrofoam is starting to crack and break from all the holes you made in it.  And then, I’ll just bet that you can still see the green styrofoam peeking through the fresh baughs. This is a Great Tip, You’ll Really Love it:    Just buy an artificial wreath form from your local craft and hobby store!  Get your fresh greenery together - such as white pine with the long needles, scotch pine with shorter needles in a little lighter shade of green, hemlock with those sweet tiny pine cones, cedar, holly, nandina berries, and so much more.  Just let your imagination run wild. Start laying your stems into your wreath and anchor them in by wraping the wired wreath stems around each.  When you run out of the wired green wreath stems, you can keep on adding and filling it up by using moss green pipe cleaner, or wire.  You have a very sturdy base, that will hold as much weight as you want to add. I recommend using long stems of the fresh greens which will stick out far from the artificial wreath form and insert them at an angle going all the way around.  You don’t want them to stick straight out - just kind of have them swirling out all in the same direction. After adding all of you greens and berries, and any other fresh things you can think of, add a large, beautiful red bow.  If you don’t yet know how to make a beautiful Christmas bow, just watch my free video on bow-making!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqlIizOi64s You will end up with the Most Beautiful Wreath you can imagine!! Use this same method to make a fresh garland for your door or railing.  If your weather is a little too hot and dry, spray a mist of water on it every day or so to keep it looking Great for the Holiday.   Good Luck

Video DVD Sale Continued Our Ten DVD Video Set Special has been GREAT!  I am receiving many, many emails from happy customers who are thrilled to have a chance to view my DVDs for 30 days before purchasing them.   And then many of you are so thrilled to be able to save $100.00 on the set, you just want to go ahead and pay for them before getting the chance to view each one. This sale officially ended on Friday, the 21st.  I have gotten so many emails from customers who are just sick that they missed this sale, that I am going to continue it for one more week! The details are here:  http://ladybugwreaths.net/change-your-life-with-floral-design/ In getting all ten of these, you can keep them all for yourself, give them to friends as gifts, or share this special with a friend.  Just one of these DVDs will make a GREAT gift for someone who is kind of “crafty” and loves making things for their home.  It will also be great to those who want to learn to make  extra money! I am still working on a Very Special Bonus which goes along with this Ten DVD Set.  This Bonus is a free report that gives you a list of my personal wholesale suppliers, and a discount on my floral supplies sold on my website. This report should be completed in a couple of weeks, and will be sent to each of you who has purchased all ten of my DVDs absolutely FREE.  Then the report will be for sale on my website.  This information is Invaluable. It includes my most valuable business names, addresses, and phone numbers.  These are vendors names which I have accumulated for years and years, and years.  They are my most closely guarded secrets!  For most of these accounts, you will need a business license, and a sales tax number.  I’ll tell you how to get these too!   WANT A NEW WEBSITE? My Partner, Pauline, and I are still trying out our new program to make websites, and we are even more thrilled at everything this little piece of software can handle.  If you are a little of a “techie” and want to try this one out, here is the link: http://tinyurl.com/6cv9oh I am already working on two new websites, and having a ball.  I can finally do some of this myself, and not have to pay to get it done! There are instructional videos and lots of bonuses which are offered with it.  I believe it is well worth the purchase price if you want to make your own websites.  And it is by far the easiest one I have ever seen! View the sample videos first to see if this is a program you would like to purchase.  It has a very reasonable price point! If you do not want to make your own, Pauline and I still have a few spaces available to work on your website for you!

Coaching Classes After mentioning to you about coaching classes in last month’s newsletter, I have received tremendous response.  We already have many names on the list who are ready to get started as soon as possible.  We won’t start, though until early spring.  But, with all of the responce already, don’t wait too long to add your names to the list! We are considering two or three different forms of coaching.  We have some who are ready to fly or drive in to spend a weekend with our Ladybug Designers.    This will be a fabulous weekend with much fun, pampering, and of course learning!   I’m telling you, this will be on you really will not want to miss!   You’ll go home with your wreath which you designed and we’ll have one of our specially made easels shipped right to your home!  You’ll also need to bring a laptop to this one, because Pauline, my Partner, will fly in from Wisconsin.  She will give beginner and intermediate classes on listing your wreaths fro sale!   We’ll have our computer expert here to answer any questions you may have in that area.   Other plans include less expensive forms of coaching such as teleseminars, webinars, and much more.    Whichever form of instruction you choose, I guarantee you’ll love it, and will learn a lot.     Please get in touch with me and let me tentatively put down you name if you are interested!

Wishing You Many Smiles and Blossoms!   Nancy

Ladybug Wreaths NOVEMBER NEWS Welcome Friends:  This Newsletter is brought to you  by Nancy Alexander of Ladybug Wreaths.com Ladybug Wreaths Holiday Wreath Contest Sixteen Lucky Winners! Are you going to be one of the sixteen (16) lucky winners in our Holiday Wreath Contest?  Well, I sure hope so!   You have exactly 11 days left.  So I had better get busy and describe this Special Holiday Surprise to you! On November 15th at noon EST, we will have a drawing for our FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY WREATH CONTEST!  Yes, we will actually be giving away over $1,000.00 in prizes.  And, believe me, these aren’t just any prizes…. They are wonderful TREASURES! I am really as excited as you are to think we are able to give away these wonderful prizes to our many loyal customers and friends.  All you have to do to enter this contest is to be on the FREE Ladybug Wreaths newsletter list.  If you are already a member of our newsletter list, then your name has automatically been entered for you!  If you have friends and loved ones you think might enjoy our newsletter with the free prizes, decorating tips, and techniques, then please share this email with them so that they can join also!    The GRAND PRIZE is a copy of the “Merry Christmas” Wreath.     CLICK HERE:  http://LadybugWreaths.net/newsletter-signup.htm to sign up for my free newsletter subscription.  You can also learn about the details and contest rules, as well as each and every prize.  We will have 16 prizes, and 16 winners in all!  You will benefit in many ways by being a member of my newsletter.  We’ll be having special sales, and coupon discounts for newsletter customers every month! Colors of The Christmas SeasonWhat are your favorite Christmas colors?  Are there any specific ones, which you prefer, more than any other?  Do you like them all - the reds, greens, burgundies, and golds?This article is about using color at Christmas.  And I don’t mean just any color or a combination of two colors, or possibly three colors.  No ma’am, I mean COLOR - all colors.  You will be surprised at how an array of colors can brighten your home, your lives and enhance your Christmas spirit. Years ago, when I first married, I used red - yes, plain old red…..I thought everything in my home had to be red.  I don’t even remember using gold with it!  Yep, I know what you’re thinking, and yes, I have changed so much since then - it doesn’t even feel like that was me, but it was. We all go through changes in our lives which affect our decorating tastes.  Our own personal style is affected by what we see in department stores, on television, on pages of our favorite magazines, or even just a dear friend’s home and the choices that they make during Holiday seasons. After the period in my life where red was “the” color, I then went to burgundy and gold.  But each year as I pulled out my favorite ornaments, and there were many, they just didn’t match anymore.  So…. It was time for a change.   I made a very decisive choice that year as I allowed myself to bring every color that I love into my home.  No matter what style, shape or color, there really turned out to be a perfect “home” for each of my special “treasures”.   That was when my eye for decorating, color, and style changed forever.  This kind of style is now what you might call eclectic, but I prefer not to call it a specific style.  My home is just a “mirror” of me.  You can take a tour of my home and get to know the real me.  How many of you can say that about your surroundings? The point that I want to get across to you today is:  don’t lock yourself into one or two or three colors, or styles.  Take a chance this year, and do something a little different.  Add many ribbons of many colors - buy large glittering tree balls from local craft and hobby stores, make special ornaments with your children and grandchildren, fill your tree with stems of flowers and fillers in many colors, pull out everything you have not used in years because it didn’t match any more, and have lots of fun!  I’m telling you, these choices can make your Christmas bright and cheery!!! Take my word for it, you’ll be so much happier.  I am filled with so much joy by the smallest things, and color is probably at the top of the list.  My Christmas tree now has red, burgundy, blue, gold, purple, golden yellow, plus lots more.  There are now no limits, I use all of my favorite ornaments….including the special cherished ones I helped my grandmother hang on her tree. I have huge ribbon toppers for my tree out of very colorful red, gold, purple and burgundy ribbons.  Then right in the middle of those extra large bows, I have tied another bow out of golden yellow burlap.  For these burlap bows, I went to the cloth store and bought it by the yard.  I then cut it in very wide strips and tied bowties of then - large ones!!  Two of these are on the top of my tree, another hangs from the side of the very large Christmas wreath on my front door, and then two more are anchored on the sides of the pots which hold my lighted 4 foot trees on either side of my front door.    If I like something, and it is reasonably priced (preferably from a yard sale, or flea market - tee hee hee), then it comes home with me - and yes, there will be an absolutely “perfect” spot for it. All of my furniture in my home is interchangeable as are each of my favorite rugs.  Style and color does not keep a bedroom chair from looking great in my den.  I am now comfortable and happy in my “eclectic” home whether it is Christmas or any other season!

Sale on Christmas Videos I don’t know if you have noticed or not, but all of my videos have been reduced.  The double DVD Video sets which were $49.97 are now priced at $39.97. The single videos which were priced at $39.97 are now $29.97. These are wonderful deals!  Each video is filled with tons of excellent tips and techniques which are so useful when learning to make your first wreath. I thought you might like to reed this feedback I received today.  I receive several emails like this daily. “Hello Nancy, my name is Robin, I just wanted to say Thank you so much for your instructional e-book “Deck the Halls”, I just recently signed up for your newsletter and printed it out yesterday.  I made a beautiful wreath today!!  I am so thankful for your easy instructions.  I’ve made wreaths before, but after a certain point would get disgusted at the whole process and forget it, but not this time.  It is absolutely beautiful!!!  I look forward to purchasing your Christmas instructions as well.  Thank you so much!!!  I am just so pleased!!!  God bless you!!”  So many ladies are now making their own wreaths, and wreaths for neighbors and friends.  And then there are those who have gone on to sell their wreaths on eBay, and other places! These make excellent gifts, so you might want to do a little Christmas shopping while they are reduced!     WANT A NEW WEBSITE? My partner, Pauline, found a new program which makes it so very easy for even an amature to design their own website!  It is absolutely wonderful.  Pauline and I have been playing around with it and are in awe at all of the features, and applications you’ll be able to use it for.If you would like to learn to design your own site and have a web presence, then I think this will be the program for you: You can click on my affiliate link below and go in to view the sample videos.  This will show you exactly what this program will do - it’s truly amazing!   Here is the link:  http://tinyurl.com/6cv9oh View the sample videos first to see if this is a program you would like to purchase.  It has a very reasonable price point!But if you have absolutely no desire to learn website design, but would still like a presence on the web, Pauline and I are offering very reasonably price Custom Website Designs!You’ll be able to choose from many options you may want such as an Autoresponder service, help with messaging in this service, pay-per-click advertising, article marketing, web hosting services, and audio-visual services.  We can also set up a blog for you and social bookmarking sites, (web 2.0).  We will only be taking on one Website Design at a time, so will be taking on customers on a first come, first serve basis. You need to jump in right away if you are interested because spaces are limited! About the Author: Nancy Alexander, a Master Wreath Maker, and her team design beautiful, one-of-a-kind wreaths and wall baskets for their loyal customers.  Custom wreaths as well as character wreaths are very popular!  With almost 25 years in floral and interior design, Nancy has created four e-books on wreath design, and ten videos on floral design. http://www.ladybugwreaths.com http://nancysramblings.com nancy@ladybugwreaths.com

Coaching Classes After our discussion of coaching classes in last month’s newsletter, I have received some tremendous  response.    Ladies are submitting their names and lining up to get started as soon as the plans are finalized.We are considering two or three different forms of coaching.  One possibility would have class participants fly or drive in th spend ta weekend with the Ladybug Designers in Anderson, SC.This would be a fabulous weekend with much fun, pampering, and of course learning!   I’m telling you, this will be one weekend you really would not want to miss! You’ll go home with your own wreath which you designed yourself.  We’ll have one of our specially made easels shipped right to your home!  You will  also need to bring a laptop computer, if you have one.  My  partner, Pauline, will fly in from Wisconsin.  She will give beginner and intermediate classes on listing your wreaths for sale! We’ll have our computer expert here to answer any questions you may have about your own computers. Other plans include less expensive forms of coaching such as teleseminars, webinars, and much more.Whichever form of instruction you choose, I guarantee you’ll love it, and will learn a lot.Of course, you’ll have my personal email and and I’ll provide access to each of our experts who will assist you. These plans will be finalized by the first of the year, so we will let you know as soon as registration begins! In the meantime, I am already accepting names  for these limited coaching spaces which will fill up very quickly! Please get in touch with me and let me tentatively put down your name if you are interested!

Wishing You Many Smiles and Blossoms!   Nancy Alexander:   Ladybug Wreaths.com … “Where Every Customer is Special!” 864.225.2545 {!contact_address}

Ladybug Wreaths Newsletter
Brought to you by Nancy Alexander
http://www.ladybugwreaths.com

Hi !

In this issue of my free newsletter:
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1.Welcome Friends
2.New Baby Girl, Ava Grace
3.Decorating on a Budget
4.Diane has Sold 6 Wreaths, & Making More
5.Be Our New Featured Aspiring Designer
6.Yes, I Did, I Really Did Feel Just A Hint Of Fall in The Air!
7.Brand New Fall & Christmas Videos Are In
8.Customer Survey, Coaching Class in the Works

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Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Feel free to pass this on to your friends…

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1.  Welcome Friends
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WELCOME !

I’m sorry you didn’t receive a newsletter last month, but August
was “one of those months!”  It began with the entire family helping
son, Matt; and family, renovate and move into a new home.  Barely
two days later, their daughter, our first grandaughter, Ava Grace
was born. As August drew to a close, my husband’s 85–year old
Mother took a nasty spill off her treadmill, dislocating both
shoulders, fracturing a bone in one shoulder and a possible rotater
cuff tear in the other.  We’ll just see if September can top that
for excitement!

It is very important for me to get to know you, and is also
important that you get to know the real me. So, as I’ve said before
-no “formal” sales stuff here, I just would like to give you
useful information to help you in your designing endeavors, while
giving you tips and bonuses along the way.

But first, let me be a grandmother for a moment….
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2.  New Baby Girl
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BABY GIRL - AVA GRACE ALEXANDER

Our lives have been turned upside down for the last six weeks.  We
have been busy helping my son Matt, and daughter-in-law Sara,
remodel and move into their new home before “Baby Girl” was here.
As it ended up, a lot more had to be done to their beautiful home
than we thought, but everyone pitched in together and got the
“kids” moved in two nights before the baby was born.  This was a
very stressful time for Matt and Sara, but they were real troopers.
I don’t know where all their energy came from, but it spilled forth
when they needed it.  I kept telling Sara every time she climbed a
ladder, or leaned way over to fill up cabinets, that “Baby Girl”
was going to get here early.

Well, “Baby Girl”, now known as Ava Grace Alexander, was born
August 3rd.  She is perfect from head to toe - weighed 7 pounds and
8 ounces, and was 20 1/4 inches long.  She absolutely is the most
beautiful baby I have ever seen, but I guess I may be just a little
bit prejudiced….. Tee Hee Hee!!

If you would like to see some pictures of her (typical
grandma,huh?) you can go to my blog: http://nancysramblings.com/

And even though my newsletter is late, I still have some important
things I want to share with each and every one of you.

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3.  Decorating on a Budget
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Are you ready for a new look, but just can’t afford to redo
everything at once?  There are a couple of major things you can do
which will not be expensive, but will make such a big difference in
your living space.

First:  I know you have heard this before, and probably think you
don’t have time, or it’s such an ordeal, or that you really can’t
afford it right now.  Have you guessed what I am referring to?  If
you guessed paint, well, you are exactly right.

If your room is dark or drab, or so bold that it’s downright
irritating, then it certainly is time for this kind of a change.
I’m telling you, a couple of gallons of paint can make such a
difference; it will make your room look like it has totally been
redone.  And that’s without recovering or buying any new furniture.

Here are several tips on paint.  I always buy Benjamin Moore paint.
It costs a little more, but it covers exceptionally well.   If you
take your time, buy as good a paint brush as you can afford (none
of these .99 specials!!), and a little more expensive roller with a
little nap on it (awh, come on now, how much can a nice roller
cost?), then you can do a professional job yourself.  If you are
not making a drastic change on paint colors, one carefully applied
coat will probably be enough.  Most professionals say always use
two coats, but remember, we’re trying to change our lives on a
budget.

If your doors and moldings look half-way decent, then leave them if
necessary.  However, a little soap and water can make most of them
look like new.  Now, this one step has saved you lots of time and
money.  Next, with a nice angled brush, cut in on the walls around
your windows and doors.  This is the step which takes more time,
and you really won’t see how great it’s going to look while you are
tackling this job, but your persistence and hard work will pay off!

Next comes the fun part; where you can really begin to see a
difference in your room… roll the paint on your walls.  Roll
slowly overlapping as you go.  Keep your roller filled from the
paint tray, being careful not to load it too full, or you’ll have
drips.  Get as close to the trim, lapping over where you have
already cut in with your brush and slowly go all the way around
your room.  If you have to stop for a while, never stop in the
middle of a wall - always in a corner.  The same hint applies if
you run out of paint and have to buy another gallon.  Even though
you purchase the exact same color, you can often tell a difference
in colors which are purchased at different times.  So starting and
stopping in a corner takes care of this little problem.

Second:  All right, we have a wonderful, cheerful new color on our
walls - my next tip goes down to the floors.  If you have hard wood
floors that are sort of worn, and most of the shine has
disappeared, a can of Johnson’s paste wax rubbed on and then buffed
can make such a difference.  If you don’t have a buffer, or don’t
want to rent one this was what my mother had my sisters and I do
when we were little.  Sounds a little silly, but it worked!!  We
put on two or three thick socks on each foot and started rubbing and
sliding… also a nice thick pair of sweat pants can really cushion
your tush, and you can slide around on your bottom for a while.
We had a ball doing it and when we were through, the floors were
shining.  Now, I am 58 years old, and those were the old days folks,
so most people have access to a buffer now. lol

If you have carpet instead of hardwood floors, then an area rug is
the answer.  I know, you’re already saying, “but we’re doing this
on a budget, right?”  Yes you are, and I don’t mean go out to a
store and look for a brand new rug.  It’s time to get out to yard
sales ladies.  My most favorite rugs that I own have come from yard
sales and I wouldn’t trade them in for anything.  The prices found
are sometimes breath-taking…. as you’re walking away with your
treasure…. you have this weird feeling like, “Wow,did I just
steal this beauty?”

Just last Saturday, at 7 a.m., as I walked up to my first yard
sale, I found a 100% wool Persian rug for my sister.  I have
shopped rugs enough to know when I find an exceptional one, and
believe me… this was it.  This rug was made around 1920, and is
still in perfect condition.  I know this one will last for years
and years to come - probably even generations to come.   It is 12′
by 14′, and was so heavy that my hubby couldn’t pick it up by
himself.  I paid $100.00 for it, but if I had it for sale when I
used to own my shop, the asking price would have been at least
$1,500 to $1,600.

I’m not suggesting that you go out and spend $100 on a yard sale
rug, unless you find an exceptional bargain like I did.  But I see
plenty of rugs all of the time that are $10 to $50 each.  So, get
out and get looking.  My theory is that God always provides what we
need, and He truly does!

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4.  Meet Diane, She Has Sold 6 Wreaths & Making More!
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I would like to introduce you to Diane. She is having a wonderful
time making wreaths after learning the process from my videos,
She comments– “Although I am still working on design, I have so
much fun making them… I have sold 6 wreaths through a craft
store… I know I still need to work on floral placement and
design, but it is so relaxing for me to go up to my wreath room,
turn on my music and just think about this!  I appreciate all the
encouragement you have given me (you know, we corresponded by
e-mail for awhile!)… It is a hobby I will continue to work on,
improving and experimenting, until I am able to really jump up and
down with joy with my creations!  So, thanks for bringing this
hobby to life for so many
people!”

See two of Diane’s Wreaths

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5.  Be Our New Featured Aspiring Designer
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SEND IN PICTURES OF YOUR NEW WREATH

If we select yours as the “Feature Of The Month”  you will receive
one of my PDF E-Books of your choice absolutely free!  All right
ladies, from the emails I’ve received, I know there are a few of
you who have been making your own wreaths! Well, we all want to see
them!  Don’t be shy, I’m sure they are all beautiful…. and seeing
yours might inspire someone to jump right in and make their very
first wreath!

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6.  Yes, I did, I Really Did Just Feel a Hint of Fall in the Air
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That’s right!  Autumn, or Fall Wreaths are being snatched up as
quickly as we can design them.  We’re taking order after order for
these whimsical creations.  Some have the cutest scarecrows, others
have pumpkins, ghosts, black cats, or gourds, and welcome signs.  I
don’t know about you, but this is my favorite season.  Looking in
my rear-view mirror, I see the fall leaves dancing on the street
after I have driven by! Oh, I Really Do Love It!

I think this passion for fall really shows in our fall designs,
They are “Wild and Woodsy” and filled with so many yellows,
oranges, and reds — wonderfully bright colors which really inspire
me.

If you want a fall wreath and don’t see what you would like to
purchase, you’d better give me a call or send an e-mail before we
start running out of supplies.  That always happens this time of
year, and I find myself wishing I had ordered more… So don’t be
one of those who gets caught wanting a wreath that we can’t make
any more!

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7.  Brand New Fall And Christmas Videos Are Now In!
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My collection of newly filmed Fall and Christmas Videos have
arrived.  These are so much fun to make.  And not only am I making
Wreaths, but I am making Centerpieces, and Table Christmas Trees!
So exciting!!

If you order any of these new videos from my Website, you’ll
receive FREE SHIPPING!  Here’s a list of our new videos:

“Christmas Elf Magic”

“Pumpkin Patch”

“Fall Table Centerpieces”

“Christmas Centerpiece”

“All That Glitters” (A Two Foot Christmas Tree)

Click Here To Learn More About My New Videos:

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8.  Customer Survey - Coaching Class, or e-Course?
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I receive emails every day from customers wanting to know how I
have learned to sell on eBay and on the Internet.  You are buying
my e-books, and my videos.  You are learning how to make beautiful
wreaths and are selling them.  Now, you’re ready for the next step
and may not don’t know where to begin.

Well, I have been advised by a dear friend that I need to start
offering coaching classes.  So, whether you’re learning the floral
business, or just want to know where to start with your home craft
business, I and my associates can give you guidance and
instruction.  If you want to start your own business and don’t know
what to sell, this class will start at step one and help you on an
amazing journey to find a product, how to set up, sell and promote
your items on eBay and the Internet.

This dear friend, Jim Cockrum, author of the best-selling book EVER
on eBay called “Silent Sales Machine”, has agreed to be my guest
speaker on our very first coaching class.  We will have other
guests, and I’ll have an internet “Technical” person to be on each
call with us.

I am just beginning to make plans for this.  I want to hear from
you.  I want this coaching class to answer questions and be all
that you need it to be. 

I don’t know yet if this will be a tele-seminar, or an e-course, or
maybe a combination of the two. But, I guarantee, this can be a
most unique opportunity for you to learn from some tallented
entrepreneurs about the Internet and selling.  So, if you have
time, please send me an email: nancy@ladybugwreaths.com, and let me
know your thoughts.

Tell me what you are interested in and would like to learn.  If you
don’t have any idea where to start, then we’ll certainly help you
by tailoring these coaching sessions around all of your questions.

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Nancy Alexander
LadybugWreaths.com….”And All Things Unique”

http://www.ladybugwreaths.com/
http://www.ladybugwreaths.net/forum
http://nancysramblings.com/
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About the Author:  Nancy Alexander and her team design beautiful,
one-of-a-kind wreaths and wall baskets for their loyal customers.
Custom Wreaths, as well as Character Wreaths are very popular!
With almost 25 years of experience in floral design and interior
design, she has created 4 e-books on wreath design, and nine videos
on bows, wreath design, and wall basket design.

Ladybug Wreaths Newsletter
Brought to you by Nancy Alexander
http://www.ladybugwreaths.com

Hi !

In this issue of my free newsletter:
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1. Welcome Friends
2. Decorating Tip of the Week
3. Meet Amy & See Her First Wreath
4. Be Our New Featured Aspiring Designer
5. Ladybug Wreaths Forum (My Health - Your Health)
6. Yard Sale Treasures for Your Home
7.  Hot Deals & Specials
8. New Additions - Autumn Wreaths on Their Way!
9. The Marketing Educator (TME) Membership - FREE

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Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Feel free to pass this on to your friends…
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1.  Welcome Friends
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WELCOME!

It is very important for me to get to know you, and also as
important that you get to know the real me. So, no “formal” sales
stuff here. I just would like to give you useful information to
help you in your designing endeavors, while giving you tips and
bonuses along the way.

We are still very busy in our home.  Our new grandchild is due in 5
weeks, and Mom-and-Dad-to-be have just purchased a home they
are trying to remodel and move into before our sweet “Baby Girl”
comes.  Yes, we think “Baby Girl” will actually be her name - no
luck in naming her yet.  We are so very blessed they will be living
only 2 minutes away!

Our other son and his wife Stephanie, “The Newlyweds” have returned
from a wonderful Hawaiian honeymoon and are settling in very well -
so happy and so much in love:)

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2.  Decorating Tip of The Week
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Are you tired of your living space looking drab and ordinary? So
many of us find ourselves stuck in a rut when it comes to our
living space. We spend so much time in this room, entertaining
friends, hanging out with the kids, or curled up on the couch with
a newspaper that the decor is often overlooked for the sake of
comfort. Well, today is the day for change! Don’t worry - I’m not
talking about a drastic remodel here. Instead, I want to share a
few tips with you that can turn your tired, drab living space into
one that is inviting and relaxing.

A philosophy that I’ve lived by is to never place furniture square
against a wall. “Floating” furniture creates a nice flow in a room.
You can define this space with a rug, creating an environment that
encourages conversation and interaction. So many new homes are
being built with an open floor plan that is easy to get lost in.
When my husband, Steve, and I designed our home 6 years ago, we
wanted the living space to flow into the kitchen and dining area.
However, I didn’t want the seating to feel lost and out of place.
So, I arranged the furniture away from the wall and placed a large
area rug in front of the fireplace. I also angled the rug so that
it wasn’t square with the wall, but instead created visual
interest. Our couch, ottoman, and recliners are all arranged to
provide an inviting area for conversaion and relaxation.

Speaking of seating, my second tip is to add an upholstered chair
to your living room set. You can spice up your living room with the
addition of a comfortable and colorful chair. Cover the chair in a
fabric that goes well with your sofa, but doesn’t match exactly.
Just as a printed scarf or textured belt can add “umph” to a
simple outfit, an upholstered chair can do the same thing for your
living space. If you already have a comfy chair, getting it
reupholstered can significantly change the look of your room. Look
for out-of-date wing chairs at yard sales that can be recovered with
a modern fabric. If your budget can’t include a new piece of
furniture, simply add some throw pillows to your sofa in different
colors and fabrics. Another way is to add a colorful slipcover!

As you can see, it’s easy to refresh and update your living space!
Try moving around your furniture and area rug from boring and square
to angled and fun! This weekend I’ll be searching through yard sales
looking for great deals and exciting steals. Get up early with me
and you just might find a great chair that will take the style of
your living room to a whole new level! (more…)

Ladybug Wreaths Newsletter
Brought to you by Nancy Alexander
http://www.ladybugwreaths.com

Hi !

In this issue of my free newsletter:
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1. Welcome Friends
2. Decorating Tip of the Week
3. Meet Ella - See Her First Wreaths
4. Feature New Designer in Each Newsletter
5. My Special Surprise For You
6. Ladybug Wreaths Forum
7. News Flash - New Video
8. New Additions - July 4th Designs
9. The Marketing Educator (TME) Membership - FREE

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Thanks for taking the time to read this.
Feel free to pass this on to your friends…

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Welcome
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WELCOME!

It is very important to me to get to know you, and also as
important that you get to know the real me. So no “formal” sales
stuff here. I just would like to give you useful information to
help you in your designing endeavors, while giving you tips and
bonuses along the way.

I will be sending out newsletters as often as possible. Right now,
I can’t promise more than one per month… But you never know! When
I come across great information that I think you can use, I’ll make
sure to get it out to you.

We have been very busy here lately. My youngest son got married in
April - wonderful wedding - and another exceptional
daughter-in-law! Boy am I blessed. And, by the way, she has already
joined the “Ladybug Staff”, (she is a banker with wonderful
organizational skills) - and I’m telling you, that is just what I
needed, and …. It’s nice when they’re in the family.

My other daughter-in-law, Sara is expecting our second grandchild
in a few weeks. Sara has worked for us for over a year now … she
is so good with words, just the greatest writer you can imagine! She
is priceless when it comes to my e-books and wreath descriptions.
Don’t have a name for the little baby girl yet - so right now her
official name is “Baby Girl”. We might still be calling her that
after she is born!

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Decorating Tip of the Week
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HERE’S A HANDY LITTLE PROJECT I LIKE TO DO… (more…)