Sponsor Spotlight: Julie from Coco and Cocoa

What is nice, and sweet and covered in chocolate?
Julie from Coco and Cocoa! Okay, so maybe she's not covered in delicious goodness but she is definitely nice and sweet. Her bright personality is seriously contagious. Plus, her blog and shop are filled with creative goodness, so I guess it's okay there is no chocolate.



I have to give her credit. She is a momma of three boys and homeschools one of them. Julie shares in this post about how having an autistic twin son lead her to this decision. I admire her sacrifice to provide the best education for her boys, on top of going to school part time herself. As a fellow boymom, Julie is an inspiration to me!

Here are some of my favorite things from Julie:

Fresh Finds #7 = all of there gorgeous blue items will make great gifts! The teapot and glass straws had me dying.

This cute knit stocking hat would be so sweet on a little newborn baby boy!

I absolutely adore these crochet bows!! I'd like one in every color, please :)

Is your little guy your knight in shining armor? This DIY sword and shield is awesome. I want one!

Desserts are a must around my house. I can't wait to try this fresh pear and berry crisp. Yum.

Her talent continues as she is also a virtual assistant! Julie is the entire package and I'm so thrilled to have her light up my sidebar! I've enjoyed getting to know her through this amazing internet world. I encourage you to connect and get to know her too!

Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest

I'd love to know what is your favorite post or shop product from Julie?

Spring Sponsors, Sales & Sunshine Tales

"Farewell" 8x10 print on sale now, $8

I have a bone to pick with March. It's been great so far, if I think about the blog relaunch and how much this little place has grown this month. But seriously, March, you couldn't have had more sunshine over here for this shivering East Coaster? Especially for my handsome husband's birthday? {shout out to my boo, love ya babe!} March, you are one cold mamajamma. I hope April is better...

Speaking of April, I have some awesome stuff in store for all my ABJ beauties, holllaaaa. There are going to be a number of giveaways {more handmade goodness & a HUGE shop credit towards shoes }, crazy cool craft ideas {stay tuned for my baby sensory diy projects & birthday ideas for David's 1st} and some new faces on my lovely sidebar. Would you like your face to be among them? I'd love to have your face too! {I say that in the least creepiest way possible.}

I'm currently looking for more April sponsors. Pricing is super affordable now, especially if you use coupon code
"SPONSOR10" for 10% off:

Man, I love a good deal, don't you? You do? Super duper because there's another great deal happening over at the official ABJ Shop! I'm talking high quality art prints for cheap. The shop needs a good spring cleaning {just like my house, but that's another story and post all together.} I just am swamped with extra prints, I need them to go.

You can get a print for as low as $4!! I know, it's practically stealing with permission.

Browse the "Destash" section of my shop right here or by clicking on the images above. They are perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, graduation gifts etc...just had a customer by a print for her daughter's bedroom {awww}

April, I'm begging you. Hear my heart and feel my pain, I'm craving sunshine! Will you be good to me? I'm hoping you will be. I don't want to talk bad about you to May.

Spotlight Saturday: March Sponsors

Hey guys!

For my first week back, everything went so amazingly great :)
I've missed blogging SO much and the support from everyone has been amazing...seriously, thanks!
There are a ton of talented, beautiful bloggers in this community. Everywhere I look, I am inspired and encouraged to reach higher and aim bigger. I can only hope that I bring some of that to the table as well.

Today, I'm putting together a quick little sponsor post to introduce you guys to my lovely March sponsors!
I adore each one of these ladies. They are fun, gorgeous and stylish all around. And I'm not just saying that because they are my friends. It's the truth. And you know I only give you guys the honest, up front truth. Isn't that why you keep coming back? I'll take the silence as a yes.

There are actually many sponsor spots left and I'd love for you to hop on board. So all weekend long, use coupon code "HALF50" for 50% off all ad spots on the ABJ Advertise page!!

Also, stay tuned in the next couple of weeks as there are some awesome things about to happen here, thanks to some amazing women...
{Hint: There may or may not be a few giveaways and a guest post. Maybe. You'll just have to keep coming back to find out. No pressure. Okay, there is a guy waiting for you outside of your window in case you don't come back. He has instructions to make sure you don't wander off. Haha, just kidding. Maybe.}

Enough babbling, let's get to my girls!!

Chelsea @ Sunny With A Chance of Sprinkles
Cute, funny and creative, Chelsea is a ball of sweetness.
You will absolutely fall in love with her bright personality.
Her little girl is pretty precious too :)

Maria @ Agape Love Designs

With a heart full of gold and a face full of beauty, Maria is the go-to blogger.

Fashion/family/crafty/love/God are just some of the topics she covers.

There really isn't anything this woman can't do!

What's more is she has TONS of tutorials so you can create things too.

 Danielle @ Framed Frosting

Full of flair, Danielle gives off that best friend vibe with a touch of sisterly love.

She truly cares about people and life.

You will totally dig her style and ideas!

Michelle @ Let It Shine

Can I just say, this girl is hilarious? Well she is!

Whether it's sharing her faith or a story about her darling family,

Michelle is sure to become your next fav.

(Plus, we both belong to the same church, so you KNOW she's cool! ;))

There you have it, ya'll! Check 'em out, mingle about and leave them some comment love. Hey, if you like them, follow them! They are super duper talented and just plain awesome. I am SO excited for this month and what is coming up for ABJ.

Is there anything you would like to see on this blog?

What do you expect when you visit?

More recipes, giveaways, features, devotions?

How can I better serve you? 

Tell me in the comments below!!

Spotlight Saturday: October Sponsors

Happy Saturday!

 
Man, I cannot believe how fast this week has flown by...like a pigeon with a jet-pack. Whoa.

I've been thinking lately {yeah, I know. It's scary when I do that}. I want to go back to when I used to feature favorite blogs and shops on Saturdays {hence the name, Spotlight Saturday} so today I bring you my awesome sponsors! They don't even know I'm doing this but that's okay...surprise! Surprises can be good sometimes...right? :)

Enjoy them, guys. Show them some love by visiting their blogs and follow if you like what you see. They are so sweet and I am so excited they decided to sponsor ABJ! I still have ad spots available on my advertise page so check them out if you want to connect with me. Also, don't forget to enter this weekend's giveaway here! You can win a free e-book edition of my new book "The Palace Keepers"!

Okay, enough about me {we can be here all weekend}.

Here are my sponsors, show them some luv, yo!

SITE / SHOP

Jen's Wreaths is the perfect sponsor for this time of year! Jenny and her family own and run this business, which makes me even more happy to support a small business owner. Check out her site and shop for awesome wreaths and holiday decor. Jenny has been sweet enough to include a special code for all ABJ readers! Use code "JACY" for 10% off. Thanks Jenny!

 

BLOG / SHOP

Brittany is not only a pretty face, she has talent to boot!

Her blog highlights her creative projects and follows her life as a 20 something.

She is so full of sweetness and heart, how can you NOT want to follow this girl!!

 

BLOG

Meet the Tennerys!

They blog is all about their family and life; the fun things and not-so-fun things.

With big hearts and lots of humor, follow this amazing family blog.

 

BLOG

Ashlee is quirky and full of laughs as she looks at life with a great perspective.

As a military wife and mommy, Ashlee has many experiences that she shares...with lots of smiles, of course!

BLOG

Eve is a young, funny, crafty dreamer who loves to blog about her random thoughts, Instagram photos, and anything that makes her smile. You can smile too, just follow her, you won't be disappointed!

 

BLOG

One busy little bee, Courtney if in her fourth year at college in the Big Apple! Follow her blog as she shares her journey of going to school in NYC, what makes her laugh and what her dreams are.

If you'd like to have your blog or shop reviewed for the Spotlight, email me at artbyjacy@yahoo.com

Be a Sponsor in October!

Hey guys!!

I hope everyone had a fab weekend...I sure did.I love spending time with family and going to church Sundays with them :)

It seems in the craziness of our every day lives, another month has passed...can you believe it? Yeah, me neither! However, another month means another opportunity to become a ABJ sponsor!

I am just starting the ball rollin' on sponsorships but I want to let you know that if you advertise your shop or blog with ABJ, I will make sure to do my best is honoring your relationship and helping you get the most out of your time with me. My blog is growing daily, not to mention my social media hookups...if you are a numbers person, here are my current stats:

ART BY JACY

Average weekly posts: Between 2-4 (working on more!)

Blog Views last month: 2,400

All Time Blog Views: 24,440

Blog GFC Followers: 308

Facebook Fans: 373

Twitter Followers: 322

+ growing!!+

If you'd like to advertise your shop or blog, check out the sweet deals below. 

As a thank you, use coupon code "SPONSOR10" at checkout for 10% off!!

As always, you can also host a giveaway or a guest post for free. Just email me at artbyjacy@yahoo.com :)
Can't wait to promote your shop/blog on ABJ and build a great friendship with you! Any advertising is good advertising, but when you sponsor me, then you will have truly entered into a truly awesome category hehe

Be an August Sponsor!

"You mean to tell me, that you have no sponsors momma?"

Yes son. That is the truth.

So let's change that my friends, shall we?!

I admit, this is my first sponsor attempt so I'm a bit nervous but also super duper excited because I want to get connected and promote some amazing people/shops/blogs!

Currently, my blog has ads on Our Reflection, The Life of a Not So Ordinary Wife, Naptime Review and Agape Love Designs, all of which have over 1,000 followers (and counting.) As of this post, Art By Jacy has 171 followers. The number is growing daily, thanks to many blog hops & linky parties, which I participate in weekly.

Here are some stats, if that's your thing:

Blog posts - 4-5 a week; my goal is to up it to 5-7 :) 

Page views last month - 2,820+

Page views of all time - 18,560+

Twitter Followers - 280+

Facebook Fans - 290+
 Pinterest - 150+

I also do many blog giveaways & guest posts.
Art by Jacy is growing daily and though it may be a tiny piece of the blog world real estate compared to some other mansion sites, I promise to do my best to promote you & help build you up too!
My motto has and will always be "people helping people."

So...what do you say?

Again, I'm still getting the hang of this new adventure.
If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me an email
artbyjacy@yahoo.com