A Ruby in the Rough Planner Review (Giveaway!)

Hello everyone!!

Today I have the pleasure of reviewing a really neat planner, made by Bethany at The Ruby in the Rough. She designed the whole thing herself, and I really love how pretty she made it!

The entire Simplicity Planner pack comes comes in 2 pdf files. 1. The Planner itself, 2. Instruction and recommended use for the planner. A super fun sticker and washi tape kit can be purchased separately!

I really appreciated the helpful, detailed instructions Bethany included for printing the planner correctly, and suggested uses and tips for using it.

The Sticker Kit was adorable, with tons of different themed stickers and washi tapes for different holidays and seasons. And since they’re printable, you can use them over and over, and never run out!

Later, I’m planning on using them to make some DIY stickers, using THIS METHOD. It’s a lot of fun!!

I printed, and cut out a few of the stickers that caught my eye. The only thing is, it’s a bit time consuming, but that ok. You don’t need to cut out all the stickers, just the ones you’re interested in using. I think these stickers are adorable, and I can’t wait to use them, not just for the planner but also for writing journals and letters to friends!

The kit also included several cute bookmarks, which was really fun! You can use them for the planner, or you could just use them to save your spot in a regular book too. Here I have it in my Bible. It works nicely!

Now on to the planner itself!!

I had a bit of trouble getting it to print correctly, until I remembered the instructions it came with. Though it was a teensy bit tedious, I figured it out with those. 🙂

There are enough weekly pages to last you the entire year, and each week has a different color theme, which I love!

I really love how each week has it’s own cute picture in the corner, and a Bible verse!

Here are some more pictures of the planner from Bethany, what it looks like, and what you should expect. 🙂

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Purchase your own Simplicity Planner HERE!

Purchase the Simplicity Planner

And now, for some exciting news…. One of you can win your own Simplicity Planner!! Bethany is giving away one of her planners, as well as the sticker kit which come with it, to one of you guys. Everyone who enters will get complete access to Bethany’s free resource library, which includes a prayer journal and a complete Proverbs 31 Woman coloring book. So go on over and enter this great giveaway!! 😀

Simplicity Planner Giveaway!

I want to thank Bethany for this fun opportunity to review her planner. I really enjoyed working with her!

Good luck on the giveaway, everyone! Have a great day, and happy November!! 😀

Love,

Rosy 🌸 ❤️

Buy Paintings!!! (Giveaway!)

Hey everyone!

The time has come once again! My paintings are for sale!! 😀 I have quite a few new ones, and even better than ever. I’m really excited! 😀

You can view each of the paintings, with their prices, HERE. 🙂 Shipping for paintings is $7, and bookmarks is $3, unless specified otherwise. Note: If you buy a painting, shipping for bookmarks is free!! 😀

The deadline for purchase is September 18th, and I will be shipping out all paintings before the 24th.

Before I go, I have have one more exciting bit of news! For each item purchased before the 15th of September, you will will receive one entry into a giveaway for this cute magnet painting!

(i.e. if you buy one item, you will have 1 entry, 2 items = 2 entries, and so on.) 😀

If you would like to purchase a painting, tell me in the comments, or send me an email. 😀

If you have any other questions, or I wasn’t clear on anything, feel free to ask!

Again, you can view all available paintings HERE!

Rosy ❤ 😀

Check out this Blog and Giveaway!!!

Hey everyone! Just jumping in real quick to share this awesome blog with you, run by my awesome friends Anna and Pearl!! 🙂 😀

Life Without a Latte

Please check this blog out – it’s amazing! If you like DIYs, fashion, and inspiration, you will definitely love this blog.  😀 ❤

Anna and Pearl are currently hosting a super awesome giveaway on their blog, as well! It’s really great, so be sure to check that out soon, as it ends at midnight on the 16th!

(Note to PerAnna: You guys are AWESOME, and Life Without a Latte is one of my favorite blogs ever. Love both of you guys!!) ❤ 😀 

~Rosy ❤ 

300 Followers + Photography Contest!!!

Hey everyone! 😀

I’m so excited to announce that… Rosy’s Writings now has over 300 followers! Thank you so much to everyone who has followed and read my blog over the last few years. 🙂 ❤

Here are some random, fun stats from Rosy’s Writings. 😀

Top Commenters: 

Lydia Potter

Kyra Rose

Hattush Reschly

Thank you, guys!! 😀 ❤

Here are all the countries that have viewed my blog. Wow! (Now I just need Greenland and Brazil, lol!) XD 

My blog’s most popular day is Tuesday, and the most popular hour is 2:00 PM. 

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So, to celebrate….. I am doing a photography contest here on Rosy’s Writings! I’m so excited about this!!

How it works:

I will give you a prompt, and all you have to do is take a picture that you think fits with the category. Next, email it to my Mom’s address: Sweethairlooms@gmail.com, and she will show me the pictures (without telling me who took what). Photos will be judged according to quality, creativity, and how well it fits with the prompt. 🙂 

Who Can Enter:

Anyone with a camera or phone, or anything that takes pictures. 😉 

Is there a prize?

YES! (The best part! ;P ) The winner will receive 3 book-marks (hand painted by me), and well as some cute stickers. 😀 

Rules and info:

All photos must be original.

Only one entry per person, please.

This contest is only open to people living in the U.S. 

You may edit your photos (Contrast, saturation, exposure, etc…) but you may not add filters. 😉

The Prompt is…

Colorful!

You have until March 18 to send in your pictures! I’m so excited to see what y’all come up with. 🙂

Please feel totally free to contact me if you have any questions! 🙂

~Rosy 

 

200 Followers! + A Giveaway!

Hey everyone! I am really excited about this post, because I have some fun things to share with you all today!

For starters… I have 200 followers, the current count being 206!! When I first started my blog, it was my goal to get 30 or 40 followers… I never imagined I’d ever have 200! So thank you to all of my followers! 😀 I have enjoyed blogging so much the past almost-four-years! 😀

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And now for the part of this post that I’m most excited about…

I’m hosting a giveaway!!!!!!!! 😀

I’m very excited about this, lol! 😄

Aaaand what am I giving away? 🙂

1. Twin Arrows – An awesome book by Kate Willis!

2. A Cute photo album!

3. A Small notebook (Not lined)

4. A set of five cards with envelopes. They have Jeremiah 29:11 written on them! ❤

5. Three pretty winter themed envelopes

6. Aaaaaand, three small rolls of washi tape!

Click here to Enter!!!!!

I’m so excited about this, guys! I will hopefully be announcing the winners next Monday. 🙂

One quick thing, I will only be able to ship to addresses in the U.S… Sorry all my friends-in-other-countries!!! ❤

Ok, have a great day everyone, and don’t forget to thank the Lord for the many blessings he gives to us each day! ❤ 🙂

Because He Lives,

Rosy

Snowball and the Missing Apple Blog Tour: Interview with Amie! (+A Giveaway!!!)

 

Hey everyone!!! Today I’m super, duper excited to be here with my friend  Amie ,from Crazy A!

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About the Author:

Amie is a wild, crazy writer who is either daydreaming or talking a hundred miles an hour.  When she is not doing those two things, she is probably reading or jamming on one of the four instruments she plays.  Writing is her overwhelming passion, but she is also passionate about horses, music, acting, photography, blogging, and living life to glorify her Creator and Lord.  She is the second oldest of seven children and enjoys being dramatic with her four sisters. Whether it is in Amie’s writing or in her words, she enjoys making people laughing.

Social links (because, y’all.) 😛 

Blog

Instagram

Youtube

Newsletter

About the Book:

Snowball loves apples.  When his apple goes missing, he knows that he must find who took it.  A charming children’s book with funny pictures, an engaging message, and animals.  Perfect for early readers or to read aloud to your 2-5 year old.

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Guys, does that not look like the cutest book EVER?!?!? Seriously, it’s adorable!!! 😀

Anyway, I have had the great privilege of interviewing Amie about her book. Here we go!

 

So Amie, when did you start writing, and why?

I started actually writing at eight, though I’ve always been coming up with stories and trying to write them down.  When I was little I would scribble things in a notebook and tell my older brother they were a story. Then when he told me I didn’t write words, I tried to write wordless picture books…But finally, I learned how to spell.  I didn’t begin to write seriously until I was twelve, and I started then to help me process and avoid a hard time of my life.

 

Do you listen to music while writing? If so, what music do you listen to the most?

I do.  Throughout writing this book, I mostly listened to Southern Raised, Lawson Bates, and the Bontrager Family Singers.
What is your favorite childhood book?

Ooh, good questions!  I loved “The Complete Book of Farmyard Tales” by Usborne.  I think that started my love for farming. I also liked Max Lucado’s “Oak Inside the Acorn.”

 

How do you deal with writer’s block?

Honestly, I don’t know if I’ve ever dealt with writer’s block, though I have been discouraged a few times.  Try walking away from a project, and if that doesn’t work, try pressing on. Just write words, and make them into a story.
What would you say to a new writer, who’s struggling?

*clears throat* Listen, it’s hard now, just like after starting to run, you’ll be sore, but after the soreness passes, it’s way worth the work.  Just keep pressing on, and don’t look back.
How often do you write?

I write every day, and multiple times a day.

 
What time of day do you like write?

Mostly early in the morning, mid day, and in the evening.  Or in other words, when I can.
Which of the Seven Wonders of the world do you want to visit the most?

The Pyramid, definitely.

 

Why did you publish this book?

Because I thought it would be fun to let other children read the story my siblings love.  And I’m looking forward to reviews. 😀

 

Do you plan to publish more books in the future?

Lord willing, I do.

 

Bonus Question: What is your personal opinion on blue cheese?

BLAH.  You might love blue cheese, but you can keep it, and PLEASE keep the blue cheese dressing away from the ranch.  They look slightly similar, and might be confused.

 

Thanks for interviewing me, Rosy!

Thank YOU, Amie! And apparently, we share opinions on blue cheese. Yuck… 😛 XD

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Oh, one last thing….. THERE’S A GIVEAWAY Y’ALL!!!!! Yay!

Click on the picture to enter!

And be sure to check it out soon, as this is the very last day to enter!

In Christ,

Rosy Joy ❤ 😀 

 

 

Another Giveaway to Check Out!

Lol, guys I want to win this one, and reflagging gets me another entry, so… 😛 Here you are!!! 😀 This is a really cool giveaway, btw!

https://lulaboo.wordpress.com/2018/12/12/lula-boo-christmas-giveaways-part-2-ft-slime-city-slimes/

And The Winner is…

Hi ya’ll!!! Today we get to find out which one of you who entered my giveaway won!!! This is sooo exciting!!! 😀

I used Random.com to choose one totally random winner, who is…

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PEARL W.!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yay, girl, I’m sooo happy for you!!!! I will contact you through email in just a bit. Congratulations!!!

And thanks to every one of you who entered. It was lots of fun to see who entered! 😀

~Rosy 😀

13 Hours… And Counting!!!

There’s only 13 more hours left to enter the giveaway I am doing right now…. So HURRY HURRY HURRY!!!!! If you haven’t entered yet, make sure that you do TODAY! 😀

Here’s the link to the giveaway:

https://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/05693a351/?

 

And just as a refresher, here’s what I am giving away.

One Lilla Rose Hair Accessory!!!

Which one of these choices would you pick if you won?

I don’t know about you, but I’m super duper excited about this! Can’t wait to see who wins this thing! 😀

~R

Giveaway!

That’s right! I’m hosting my first giveaway here on Rosy’s Writings! I’m super excited about this!!! 😀

So, what am I going away?

One hair accessory item from Lilla Rose!!!

One of the cool things about the Lilla Rose flexi clip, is that it works on all different kinds of hair. Super thick hair, and even super thin! And just one size clip can be used for a lot of different hair styles! This video shows just a few of them:

 

Winner will receive one of the Lilla Rose hair accessory that is shown on this graphic.

Enter Here!!!

I can’t wait to see who wins!

~Rosy