Crystal Marcos's Blog, page 17
November 3, 2011
Book Signing at the Brownsville PTSA Holiday Craft Bazaar
November 12 & 13, 2011 from 9am-4pm
I will be signing my Award Winning Children's book BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale
at the Brownsville Elementary PTSA Holiday Craft Bazaar
8795 Illahee Road
Bremerton, WA 98311
This is a popular and very fun holiday fair! I enjoyed myself last year. Come support locals!
I will be signing my Award Winning Children's book BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale
at the Brownsville Elementary PTSA Holiday Craft Bazaar
8795 Illahee Road
Bremerton, WA 98311
This is a popular and very fun holiday fair! I enjoyed myself last year. Come support locals!
October 29, 2011
Introductory E-Book Special Pricing Only $1.99!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006...
Pretty exciting, my Award-Winning Children's Novel for ages 7 and up is now available as an e-book at Amazon and will soon be available in other e-book formats! The introductory price is just $1.99. Great holiday gift!
Pretty exciting, my Award-Winning Children's Novel for ages 7 and up is now available as an e-book at Amazon and will soon be available in other e-book formats! The introductory price is just $1.99. Great holiday gift!
October 22, 2011
Author Signing
Saturday, November 5 · 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location
The Fox Island Market
Nichols Community Center 690 9th Ave
Fox Island, WA 98333
(253) 549-2701
The Fabulous Fox Island Market is a venue for local artists and crafters to sell their wares. I will be signing and selling my Award Winning book with another local children's author Matthew Hoggins. Come support our locals and get some Christmas shopping done. =)
Location
The Fox Island Market
Nichols Community Center 690 9th Ave
Fox Island, WA 98333
(253) 549-2701
The Fabulous Fox Island Market is a venue for local artists and crafters to sell their wares. I will be signing and selling my Award Winning book with another local children's author Matthew Hoggins. Come support our locals and get some Christmas shopping done. =)
October 1, 2011
IMAGINATION ILLUSTRATION CONTEST
Imagination Illustration Contest ~Your Illustration could be featured plus win a signed copy of my award winning children's novel, BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale! Must be over the age of 18 to enter. Open to US and Canada Residents. For further information and how to enter please visit. I would love to see your creations!
http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php
http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php
September 10, 2011
Winner of the 2011 Readers Favorite Silver Award in its category!
Such an honor! I can now official say I am an award winning author! BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale has won a 2011 Readers Favorite Silver Award!
http://readersfavorite.com/review/3380
If you would like to see the full list of winners visit:
http://readersfavorite.com/2011-award...
http://readersfavorite.com/review/3380
If you would like to see the full list of winners visit:
http://readersfavorite.com/2011-award...
August 24, 2011
Two new interviews. WhoHub and Ask a Zombie Housewife
I am very thankful for:
Ask a Zombie Housewife Blog http://askazombiehousewife.blogspot.c...
WhoHub
http://soc.li/EkTZDGQ
Thanks for taking the time to check them out.
Ask a Zombie Housewife Blog http://askazombiehousewife.blogspot.c...
WhoHub
http://soc.li/EkTZDGQ
Thanks for taking the time to check them out.
August 12, 2011
Signing at the Moms Night Out Benefits the Olympic Peninsula Autism Center
I am excited to be participating in the Moms Night Out at the Clothes Line. 20% of the events profits will be donated to the Olympic Peninsula Autism Center. Many fun things are planned for the evening: Relaxing, socializing, shopping, and snacking. Special guests, vendors, raffles, and information for all moms. You can even get your hair done or a chair massage! I will be signing copies of my book BELLYACHE and if you can't find me, I will probably be having my shoulders rubbed! =) Come join the fun!
August 4, 2011
Second Annual UNION HILL BLOCK PARTY
The Union Hill Block Party is back again. I had so much fun last year, I am returning this year. I even invited another local author. My family will join in the fun again. Now that the babies are toddlers they will enjoy it even more!
Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 12pm-6pm
Crystal will be signing BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale along with Matthew Hoggins who will be signing his book Nora's Pink Boots at:
The Union Hill Block Party
Veneta Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Free Food, Vendor Booths, Raffle Drawings, Live Music, Kids Games and Activities, Car Show, and More! Come join in on the fun!
Saturday, August 13, 2011 from 12pm-6pm
Crystal will be signing BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale along with Matthew Hoggins who will be signing his book Nora's Pink Boots at:
The Union Hill Block Party
Veneta Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98337
Free Food, Vendor Booths, Raffle Drawings, Live Music, Kids Games and Activities, Car Show, and More! Come join in on the fun!
August 1, 2011
Summer Giveaway HOP
I am participating in another giveaway hop- SUMMER GIVEAWAY HOP hosted by I Am A Reader Not A Writer and Bookhounds! Entering my giveaway for a signed copy of BELLYACHE: A Delicious Tale is simple and fast, then hop on over to over 300 more book related giveaways. The hop is Aug 1- Aug 7th Goodluck! My giveaway is open to US & Canada. Other giveaways have other rules. http://crystalmarcos.com/events.php
July 15, 2011
Growing Up With Kaylee-My Little Cupcake Turned Two!
I can't believe it, my little cupcake turned two years old last month! Everyone told me it would go by fast and they were right! You really have to cherish every moment. My husband said, "Next thing you know she will be driving a car!" Don't say that, not yet!
We built up the event for Kaylee by reading her lots of birthday themed books. A great list can be found at the Children's Group I am a member of here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
We sent out Yo Gabba Gabba evites which are convenient and free. http://www.evite.com/app/invitations/...
We had the party at Nana's & Papa's; it is the usual family hangout.
We had such a good time on her birthday! She is a fan of the show Yo Gabba Gabba. Naturally, I thought a Gabba party would be perfect. Little did I know I would end up making most everything, because you can't readily find Gabba items at any store. Hey Nickelodean, if you are reading this you may consider doing so! My husband had fun helping me with some necessary computer projects. Thankfully Nick Jr provides free printables and projects ideas too. These helped me get creative and make some ideas of my own. http://www.nickjr.com/printables/yo-g...
It took some work, but it was well worth the effort. The kids had so much fun with it. We all did! I got the idea for Kaylee's cake from a very essential website for Gabba party planners. http://www.gabbafriends.com/ I had never used fondant before and was very nervous. It wasn't as hard as I thought and I managed to fit it right the first try. I made the cake using fondant I bought at Michael's with a 40% off coupon. Next time, I will try this recipe for marshmallow fondant which sounds very easy, supposed to be delicious, and is a fraction of the cost. http://candy.about.com/od/fondantcand...
I also used white cake mix and added food coloring for separate colors to pour together which made for a very cool effect when it was cut into. Kaylee enjoyed mixing the different colors. The cupcakes were a blast to make as well. I invited my sister over and we decorated them together. We knew what the characters looked like and just went with it. They turned out very nice, people thought I bought the goodies. The toddlers were so cute trying so hard to look, but not touch!
The kids got a real kick out of the character masks. Since they are all toddlers, I decided to cut out a stick from cardboard instead of trying to put rubber bands on their little ears. They wouldn't have that! We had an "Birthday" egg hunt. This was so much fun for everyone. I filled the eggs with raisins, graham cracker bunnies, cheddar bunnies, and stickers. We took out the bubble machine which I had posted about before finding it at Joann's fabrics and using a 50% coupon. That little machine was worth every penny. Pin the ball on Plex was another winner. We pumped up the music and let the kiddies have a dance party. We found a balloon animal making kit for under $3.00 at Walgreens. I have spotted them a few other places too. My husband made the kids flowers, turtles, ladybugs and dogs. My sister made these really awesome felt characters which I know took her forever to make. Kaylee adores them!
The Preserve dinnerware we owned and just so happen to be the perfect color for a Gabba party. It is eco friendly and I feel better knowing I am not wasting. You just have to remember to announce to your guests not to throw it away. Not to worry though, after a couple parties they remember on their own. http://www.preserveproducts.com/produ...
When all was said and done, there was only two things that mattered, Kaylee's smile and laughter. I hope you enjoyed reading and seeing pics of Kaylee's party, I have certainly enjoyed sharing it!
We built up the event for Kaylee by reading her lots of birthday themed books. A great list can be found at the Children's Group I am a member of here on Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
We sent out Yo Gabba Gabba evites which are convenient and free. http://www.evite.com/app/invitations/...
We had the party at Nana's & Papa's; it is the usual family hangout.
We had such a good time on her birthday! She is a fan of the show Yo Gabba Gabba. Naturally, I thought a Gabba party would be perfect. Little did I know I would end up making most everything, because you can't readily find Gabba items at any store. Hey Nickelodean, if you are reading this you may consider doing so! My husband had fun helping me with some necessary computer projects. Thankfully Nick Jr provides free printables and projects ideas too. These helped me get creative and make some ideas of my own. http://www.nickjr.com/printables/yo-g...
It took some work, but it was well worth the effort. The kids had so much fun with it. We all did! I got the idea for Kaylee's cake from a very essential website for Gabba party planners. http://www.gabbafriends.com/ I had never used fondant before and was very nervous. It wasn't as hard as I thought and I managed to fit it right the first try. I made the cake using fondant I bought at Michael's with a 40% off coupon. Next time, I will try this recipe for marshmallow fondant which sounds very easy, supposed to be delicious, and is a fraction of the cost. http://candy.about.com/od/fondantcand...
I also used white cake mix and added food coloring for separate colors to pour together which made for a very cool effect when it was cut into. Kaylee enjoyed mixing the different colors. The cupcakes were a blast to make as well. I invited my sister over and we decorated them together. We knew what the characters looked like and just went with it. They turned out very nice, people thought I bought the goodies. The toddlers were so cute trying so hard to look, but not touch!
The kids got a real kick out of the character masks. Since they are all toddlers, I decided to cut out a stick from cardboard instead of trying to put rubber bands on their little ears. They wouldn't have that! We had an "Birthday" egg hunt. This was so much fun for everyone. I filled the eggs with raisins, graham cracker bunnies, cheddar bunnies, and stickers. We took out the bubble machine which I had posted about before finding it at Joann's fabrics and using a 50% coupon. That little machine was worth every penny. Pin the ball on Plex was another winner. We pumped up the music and let the kiddies have a dance party. We found a balloon animal making kit for under $3.00 at Walgreens. I have spotted them a few other places too. My husband made the kids flowers, turtles, ladybugs and dogs. My sister made these really awesome felt characters which I know took her forever to make. Kaylee adores them!
The Preserve dinnerware we owned and just so happen to be the perfect color for a Gabba party. It is eco friendly and I feel better knowing I am not wasting. You just have to remember to announce to your guests not to throw it away. Not to worry though, after a couple parties they remember on their own. http://www.preserveproducts.com/produ...
When all was said and done, there was only two things that mattered, Kaylee's smile and laughter. I hope you enjoyed reading and seeing pics of Kaylee's party, I have certainly enjoyed sharing it!
