Mom-Preneur: Amy Hamberlin { Kati Cupcake - The Quilting Co. - Idaho Falls }

These next few weeks we are featuring some local "Mom-Preneurs" who have started a business doing something they love. If you are a local Mom Preneur and would like to have a spot here on the blog send me an email!

This weeks Mom-Preneur is Amy Hamberlin! I'm sure everyone has seen the Baby Boutique off of 17th... but now they share their space with The Quilting Shoppe! You have GOT to check it out. They have patterns and fabric for: purses, aprons, quilts, children's clothing, and more. They even have sewing classes. I was shocked when I went in there last week. They have gorgeous fabrics. In fact, Amy has her own line! Super nice, and obviously talented woman. Did I mention she even has her own book coming out soon??!

We are excited to show off her stuff on the blog AND to 4 lucky winners! Details are at the end of the post.

(Amy's new fabric line is this top left photo... super cute, huh!)




What is the name of your business? The Quilt Shoppe. But I also have another business (my love) Kati Cupcake pattern co. Named after my mother Kati who I loved and adored for 23 years of my life. Kati Cupcake is a pattern company. I've been so lucky, my first book with liesure arts will hit the shelves this fall (october) my very first fabric line is coming out this month or the first part of Feb.

How long have you been doing this? I've had the Quilt Shoppe for just about 4 years. We moved to IF just 2 months ago. Kati Cupcake is very new. I started last May.

Please explain a little bit about your product/business and how you developed the concept behind it: I started designing quilt patterns, I have a quilt shop and designed things for my shop and just loved doing it. I got brave and started designing bags, got a little braver and have just added childrens clothing to the bunch. I love creating things especially for my almost 5 year old Regan.

What makes your product/business so unique? My designs are a direct reflection of my personality and who I am.

Do you have a store-front/ website/ etsy? Store-front location: The Baby Boutique off of 17th St. Website: www.katicupcake.com also my blog: www.katicupcakequiltingco.blogspot.com

What is the hardest part or have been some of your struggles starting your own business? Working capital and juggling work and home life.

How do you balance your business and your family? It's extremely hard. I have a very supporting husband that really deserves to have a normal wife, but he got me!

What are some of your short and long term goals with your business? My short term goal for Kati Cupcake is to continue doing well and long term I would like to print my own fabric and solicit other designers.




{ Giveaway Details } Amy wants to give away 4 of her most popular patterns: Peggy Sue, Vintage Baby, Gracie Lou, and My Favorite bag.

Want to win one? Make a comment saying which one is your favorite! Winners will be announce next Monday, January 25th. So get started, and tell your girlfriends! Make sure you check out http://www.katicupcakequiltingco.blogspot.com/ where they show even more of the goods. Good Luck!

Oh the shame... { Idaho Falls Wedding Photographer }

I logged into my blog and saw my last post was Dec. 24th! Yikes. I do have a goal this year to be better about the blog. It WILL happen. I have some fun things set up for next week but for TODAY you can see one of my favorite pictures from the Dec. 5th Wolfe/Landon Wedding. This couple and wedding is going to be featured in Rexburg's new wedding magazine called "I Thee Wed" If you live in Rexburg, and are getting married you have got to get your hands on one of those. Plus you will get to see several more pictures from this cute couples big day.

Thank you for all your nominations...

What a fun time of a year this is. This year is no exception! Last year Dane and I stayed in Idaho and had Christmas just the two of us -- although it was fun to be just the two of us we are happy to be with family this year in Colorado.

I hope you have enjoyed this Christmas season and been able to focus on what Christmas is really about and been able to do something special for those around you that you love.

You have had a little over a week to send in nominations of people in your lives that you care about that you feel would cherish custom photography through trying circumstances. I have been touched as I have ready the stories of your friends and family. I have had such a hard time choosing just one. It has taken us 2 days to get down to Colorado and I have spent alot of the down time in the car thinking about your nominations and putting alot of thought into who I should choose.

Congratulations to Brook and David in Rigby. Your friend Sherie thinks alot of you two and your little family. I can't wait to meet you guys.

Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and and even better 2010.

Love, Jackie

Family Photos in 10 minutes... { Idaho Falls Photographer }

It was cold this day! We went out anyway to get some updated family pics for my good friend Jen. She is so great and so is her little family. LOVE them. They ordered a big 16x20 of this first one to replace the last ones that we did. You can see their last session here.

Giving is Awesome

You know someone. You know someone who’s experienced a tragedy, is struggling to stay afloat, is raising kids while holding down more than one job, or is volunteering selflessly despite extenuating personal circumstances. You know someone who can’t afford custom photography, but who would cherish it this holiday season. You know someone who deserves a year-round reminder of their family’s spirit, love, and beauty.

You know someone. I guarantee it.

I want to know who they are, and I want to give them the chance to experience complimentary custom photography — $300 worth.

Oh, and the best part? The person who nominates the winner receives a $100 print credit. What better reason to show some love could there possibly be, people?

The rules:

* You cannot nominate yourself, and the person nominated must sincerely be incapable of purchasing my services. (Being unable to make mortgage payments for a two-million-dollar-vacation-home in Paris does not qualify as sincere financial need.)

* The nominee must reside in the Southeast Idaho area. Tell me who you know, what they’re experiencing, and why they deserve my artwork. Please include a way to contact both your nominee and yourself as well.

* You must e-mail me the full story : jaclyndavisphoto@yahoo.com by Dec. 20, 2009.

The winner will be announced on Christmas Eve — get nominating! I can’t wait to read all of your entries!

Open your heart to someone this holiday season — and thanks for giving me the opportunity to open mine.

Love, Jackie Davis

**If you are a photographer, this is a wonderful opportunity to give back to your community and help someone in need. Go to www.givingisawesome.com for more details.**

Sneak Peek! { Idaho Falls Photographers }

This afternoon I got to shoot these sisters! I had to put two up for Mom to see because I'm sure she is curious how her session turned out. I would be! For some reason I don't do alot of babies and I do almost all of my shoots outside but here is a baby and a shoot inside! These girls really couldn't be any cuter.

Reminder: Linden Park Craft Fair

Just wanted to send out a reminder about the Linden Park Craft Fair THIS Saturday from 10-4. I will be offering discounted gift certificates (HUGE savings for your session), and a drawing for a FREE session that will only be offered there. There are going to be fun little nick nacks and a vendor I met last week is coming that has more beads then you can imagine for fun jewelry and those big, chunky, uber cute watches you've seen all your girlfriends wearing. I know I'M getting one.

See you there!