2012 was an amazing year for Stick Me Designs. Not only did I quit my 8-5  j-o-b to run SMD full time I also am going to school to become a licensed Esthetician to better understand how professional skin care can change how we age and take care of ourselves.  So far it’s has been a year full of uphill battles and downward slides (in a good way

All in all it’s been a great year, and not only has SMD started more conversations than ever, we’ve done so in all but 4 US States and in 5 countries and counting! We’re growing and it’s all because you all are talking and telling others about diabetes through using our gear and staying on top of testing and monitoring! So Yay You!!

As 2013 kicks off we’re excited to bring in new designs, new awareness jewelry and more conversation starters.  The more people talk, the more people know and that’s a beautiful thing.

I’d like to invite you to come join our conversation on Facebook, or be a part of our Newsletter. As members of these elite

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communities you get privileged access to our diabetes bags, jewelry and gear at private pricing and you get insider details before our general visitors…not too shabby.

So if this is your first time here or finding us…Welcome, if you’re just stopping in for a check in…Thank you…Here’s to a wonderful 2013!!

If you comment/share they will come…

Yup that’s pretty much it. We’re launching a new platform to decide what products launch and which ones don’t…and it’s all from your feedback! Want to see a new product launch..share your comment. Like a t-shirt that we have posted on the Vote to Launch page…cool, leave a comment.  Each new design/idea has a threshold for comments… When that product reaches the threshold that product is a GO!

T-shirts – 50 comments

New bag design – 100+ comments

It’s a new initiative to ensure products get made that are needed and wanted…so have you Voted? 

Among giving those special people in your life extra love and affection this month I thought it would also be a wonderful time to kick off a few ‘You’re Appreciated & Loved’ Thank you’s! So without further ado..here ya go!

1). Taking cues from the hugely popular group buy craze, I’ve decided to give my V.I.P.S members, Twitter followers,  facebook fans and you lucky cats who happen to be here by serendipity A chance to grab any of our wonderful accessories for $35.99…but we but we need to have enough Awesome’s to comment/commit and post on Facebook and say that they want in before the February 17th Deadline! 

 —–>> Here’s how you get in on this:<<——-

• Go to our Facebook fan page.
• Post this as a new post: I’m Awesome & I Know it…and I want (insert your Stick Me Accessory Choice Here) for $35.99
• Now because we have to have enough Awesome’s to comment/commit you should probably tweet it, post it on your wall…and just help spread the Awesome word! If we have enough Awesome’s before February 17th…You’re Golden! The accessory of your choice is yours!

**Oh and hey, just in case you’re not in the market to buy one of our goodies yet no worries…hang tight, follow us on Twitter or Facebook, because a Mammoth size Giveaway worth over $150 is coming your way…*** Curious or want to get a jump start…tell me you’re a follower or fan, tell others to follow us on Facebook or Twitter and tell them to let me know you sent them… ***

Wow Welcome 2012! Last year was a doozy but a learning experience none the less. After spending half a year + without my significant other and learning how to do nearly every chore around the house, with 2 boys and a dog…it was an experience. But welcome 2012 and a year with my husband home, kids growing up so fast and Stick Me Designs, celebrating its 5th year in business!

I still cannot even believe that when I write it… 5  years… in the same breath I absolutely have to thank all of you who have made this journey so very well worth everything.

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Your feedback, comments, suggestions and encouragement has truly been an inspiration. All of the stories you’ve shared, the battles, the victories…it’s been such a blessing.  Diabetes sucks…but if we have to live with it, for now we can deal with it in style

This year we’re kicking off with even more new diabetes carrying cases to tickle your style fancy. Also this year brings back the Original Wristlet..after so many of you demanded we bring it back. You know around these parts, we not only listen but we deliver. In addition we’ve introduced a couple of designs for little guys to carry their gear in also, with more to come in the later months.

Oh and hey this year will be full of Giveaways and surprise insider deals too…If you want in you should probably follow on Facebook and become a VIPS member too…just sayin’.  Also if you have an active diabetes blog and active commenter’s we’re always welcoming your product review requests…see this page for details.

So thank you again, if you’re visiting for the first time, or you’re one of my first 2007 customers…THANK YOU!

The title speaks the truth…you can still be fabulous and carry your diabetes supplies…now Stick Me Designs gives you even more choices with the introduction of the 2012 Winter Collection. With the re-launching of the ‘Original’ best selling wristlet in matching styles.  Oh and hey we didn’t forget about the little guys too…moms we asked and you replied. Now we have 2 different Deluxe clutch styles just for your little guy.

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I know there are some manly guys out there that know they need to wear an alert bracelet but I hear ya….you don’t want the same ole medical bracelet right? Perfect because you’re right here right now and you’re in luck. My brain is constantly in motion looking for ways to make living with diabetes less medically depressing. Because let’s face it…diabetes can take a big finger to the sky right? But in any case you still gotta take the proper measures to stay in the best form, and wearing an alert bracelet is one of those measures.

So maybe the big crazy metal chain links isn’t your thing…and absolutely beads and stuff is outta the question. So here’s my take on the guys guy bracelet. It’s constructed of 550lb paracord. You know the cord that the military types use for all their tying needs while deployed and in combat. It’s tough, durable and it’s the stuff men are made of

Let me know if I’m remotely getting close on this one guys…and ladies we’re talking great gift idea here..hint…hint

In other developments, in addition to it being that time of year when you start changing up your look and refreshing things some. We here in the Stick Me Designs hub aka my home office, are preparing for another collection launch, see picture for sneek peek. And for the clearing of samples…It’s the Stick Me Sample Sale! it’s something that we do to share our samples and in many cases one of kinds with our loyal readers, fans, followers and customers who covet the chase of the good deal.

With that, Please find here your Stick Me Sample designs. Please note that because there is only a couple in some cases only 1 of each design, time is of the essence. If you’d like one of the sample carrying cases please email me at:

info[at]stickmedesigns.com

if your choice is still available I’ll shoot you a payment request email.

Pink Gator: faux leather ‘Original’ wristlet

Measures approximately: 4″ x 7″

$29.99

The Accent Deluxe Clutch:

One panel is accented with the Onyx Jungle Print.

$34.99

This design could actually become a small collection of limited edition bags, in other fabrics.

I’m kinda likin’ the look of just the accent panel on these…whatdaya think?

Anyone living with diabetes knows that it’s not just diabetes awareness month in November…it’s every. single. day. month. minute. hour.

But to bring the rest of the world into the world of diabetes there is Diabetes Awareness Month.

In honor of Diabetes Awareness Month, Stick Me Designs is introducing Limited Edition Diabetes Awareness Jewelry. Beautifully designed jewelry that not only alerts others,  they’re actually fashion-forward enough to wear everyday. A difficult feat if you’ve been searching with less than optimal  results.

Our designs are handcrafted here in Virginia, and are custom made to order.

Available November 11th!

Feel free to share your thoughts below, would love to hear what you think!

It’s that time again! Another Stick Me Designs diabetes meter case giveaway, and this one is especially unique because in this giveaway I’ll be giving away an exclusive one of a kind design. The Trippy Nite Deluxe Clutch!

I mentioned it before, and took suggestions about it, and have decided to host a giveaway for it.

Here’s what you can do for a chance to win it!

1) Suggest a deserving friend, family or someone you follow through a blog. (it can be yourself Share why they deserve    a one of a kind Stick Me Designs clutch bag. Share you comments below.  You may also choose to share your suggestions  on our Facebook fan page too.

2) Tweet about the giveaway to give other folks a chance to suggestion someone too.

That’s it! Comment below, Comment on Facebook and Tweet.

And as always thank you for sharing in this journey with me, you are appreciated more

than you know!

When you have a spouse who is gone for 6 months at a time.

You have a lot of time to think, and a lot of time to let your mind

wander through it’s tunnels and caves.  Lately my mind is on a rampage…

well lemme rephrase. My mind is on an ever-searching voyage.  With

my husband retiring from the Navy in just over 4 years, it has been

my promise to him that when that time comes, he can take some time

and really figure out who he is without the Navy and not immediately

jump back into another job or career. I think after 20 years (15 of it together)

I can at least give him that.

This means that financially we’ve gotta have our schtick together…more

importantly I’ve got to have my schtick together.  Because truth be told, my

husband is the money maven in the house…me…well let’s just say I’m still

learning….. And moving on.

While putting it out there with my V.I.P.S Circle, and trying to transform my

business, it’s becoming obvious that I have to clearly define the purpose and

what I’m trying to accomplish.

Sounds easy enough right? But uugh it’s so hard to get it right, and get others around you

on board. I struggle with this, but I’m not gonna give up. I know what I’m doing

means something…to someone.  And eventually it will grow and flourish…

This is where I am, I’m striving to be the bread winner of my household…I’m trying

to get there in less than 5 years. I plan on doing it with my company Stick Me Designs…and

I hope you’ll come along for the ride…especially if you like roller coasters.

If you’ve followed any of my Stick Me Designs collections in the past few years you know that I:

1) Love color and cater towards colors that are upbeat, and prints that aren’t scared to be seen.
2) I enjoy letting my customers decide on what colors and prints will be available next.
3) Like to change collections up often to get as many of my customers a chance to ‘fall in love’… and give in to a new Stick Me design…I’ve heard it’s my super power but that’s to be debated

So the newest collection called ‘JuicyD’ is certainly no exception. With super bright delicious colors to choose from this Limited Edition collection is sure to please those who long for brightly colored textures, and love attention.

The lineup: –>> Juicy Magenta; Juicy Banana; & Honey.  Another thing I like to do for my customers is offer pre-ordering of my diabetes accessories and bags.  Because the demand for my designs is increasing every season and colleciton, some collections sell out much faster than expected. And while the early birds tend to get the design they want, those who wait sometimes miss their bag.

But with pre-ordering you can ensure your bag will find its’ way to you.  I’ve opened up pre-ordering again for this Limited Edition of bags, as an added incentive to grab yours now, and just in case you’re a true early Holiday shopper. And according to my contractor the new collection is set to arrive next week! Half of the Juicy Mangenta bags have found a home, so if you’re considering grabbing a JuicyD bag…stop on by and swipe yours today.

Another cool happening is the Stick Me Reseller Project.  This is my effort to meet the growing demand locally here in the states and abroad for my designs. Still in its infancy I have a UK reseller who just received her order a couple of weeks back and is already getting inquiries about her ‘exclusive’ designs.  Yup exclusive designs. If you decide you’d like to give being a Reseller a shot, you can have the choice to carry exclusive designs that can only be purchased through you!  It’s just another added bonus of becoming a reseller and carrying Stick Me Designs accessories.

You can even opt for a package that includes your first wholesale order of bags, a custom built 3-5 page website, business cards and/or marketing materials to pass around! Or if you’d just like the bags you can go that route too. It’s super easy to get started… CLICK HERE if you’d like more details, and I’ll contact you with more information.

So ending this post up, I’d like to thank all of you following me on Twitter and who are fans over on Facebook! The community there is remarkable and I continue to learn what you all want and what you expect from me. Thank you Again!

~Rickina