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((just for a second, sing the Aerosmith song to yourself. 

come on, it's Friday))

Hi friends! It's Friday and I've got something new to share with you that 

I. do. not. want. you. to miss. 

A few weeks ago, I asked the beautiful and talented Lindsey from Out of Alabaster to make some custom silhouettes of my kiddos. I knew she did talented work and I knew that when you purchased one of her silhouettes, you got a high resolution file that you could manipulate in any form for a million different projects. I started thinking - grandparent gifts! framed silhouettes! coffee mugs! use them on my blog!

etc. etc. etc. 

The only thing is, I was BLOWN AWAY when those files arrived in my email inbox and my mind got to whirling and twirling and I thought - the one thing I'd really like to do with this silhouette is combine it with some colorful designs and scripture. And then I thought, I wonder if anyone else would like the same thing?! And so I propositioned Lindsey to see if she wanted to team up and offer her illustrations in combination with my graphic design. 

And we are so excited to share one part of that with you today in this form: 

We're offering custom silhouettes of your loved ones built into a custom print, at a discount when you buy them both together. When it's all said and done, you get a one of kind print AND a high resolution digital silhouette to use in any other way you want. 

In my Etsy shop, you purchase the custom silhouette design listing and then from there Lindsey will handle the silhouette illustration while I get started on your print. Whatever colors/patterns/scripture you'd like. We'll send you a proof before printing and shipping and you're good to go! 

The silhouette and print package is $35 which is a huge discount on both products when bought together. Unfortunately, we can't apply any sales or promotions to this listing since it takes so much custom design work - but we are still happy to offer buy three, get one free on these prints! 

Just think: birthdays, decorating, Mother's Day, Father's Day, grandparents gifts, baptisms, not to mention all the cool home projects you could do with custom silhouettes of your kiddos! 

Lindsey and I are so thrilled to be working together and we're hoping you're going to love this fun collaboration as much as we are! Get on over to Etsy and check it out! And maybe tell a friend or two if you want:). 

Spoiler alert: 

Right after I got super excited about silhouette prints, I went a little nuts thinking about incorporating silhouettes into BLOG DESIGN. So come Monday, Naptime Diaries may or may not have a facelift and you may or may not get to hear about how we could help you integrate some silhouette action into your branding/logo/blog design! 

naptime diaries, the etsy shop!

Oh brother :)
If you're thinking what I'm thinking, "Jessi - don't you already get stressed out just raising three kids and keeping your dishes clean and writing a blog and trying to watch Biggest Loser occasionally, WHY an etsy shop?!", you're probably right. I've had this esty shop for almost two years and for almost two years, I've dabbled in some form of graphic design on the side, usually resulting in night sweats and increased anxiety over my performance. 
BUT I think this is the perfect outlet for me. And here's why. 


I need lots of scripture all over my house. Right now there are note cards and chalk boards and dry erase boards and notebooks just filled with it. I also, would like my home to look as sweet as possible, for as cheaply as possible. I would ALSO like to have extra money around to bless various friends as they pursue adoption. So, when Glor was in the hospital and I was praying psalm 46:5 over and over again, I started dabbling on the computer and the graphics just started flowing. I found that if something was sort of dear to my heart and I was wrestling with it, creating something out of it didn't feel anxiety-giving but more like worship. 


And thus, the Etsy shop. 
Here are the inside scoop details: 
- I'm doing mostly 8x10 or 10x8 prints on premium white cardstock. 
- I'll ship it promptly to your home in 5-7 business days
- A portion of all the proceeds will go to adoption fundraising or orphan care and I'll try to keep the site & blog updated with names of who I'm currently donating to. 


And now, some images. I only have these four prints ready to go on the Etsy shop, but I have about a dozen others that are in various stages of editing & I'm going to try to add about one a day until the shop is full. Also, they won't all be lady pastel colors:). I'm showing ya'll the low resolution versions without any sort of watermark on them, please don't steal them. Thank you. 

So yep! That's the gist of it! 
They're $10 a piece, portion of proceeds go to friends adoptions. 
I pray they're a blessing in your heart & home. 
Tell your friends! 

And three other little things: 

1. While I'm getting started, if you want to suggest scripture & colors - I'd love to accomodate without calling it a custom order.

 Even if you don't want to buy it, feel free to suggest! 

2. If any other bloggers want to do a giveaway, 

I'd be willing to do a few to get the shop going! Contact me at jessi connolly at gmail. 

3. I'm planning an AMAZING Mother's Day giveaway to bless

 all readers of Naptime Diaries and I'm looking for other goods to throw in it. In exchange for participation, I'm offering a free month of sponsorship over there ---->.

AND! It's Friday!