One year ago TODAY I wrote my first post on Artsy-Fartsy Mama {I know what you're thinking: really, Lindsay?? Christmas stockings in March?! Oh well, you have to start somewhere!}. I can't believe it's already been a year. So much has happened here at Artsy-Fartsy Mama in that short time. I've gotten over a million {A MILION!! crazy...} page views, and have exceeded any expectations I had when I started blogging. Most of all, I've met so many fabulously talented bloggers and made so many new friends. Whether you're a new follower, or a newcomer, I am so glad you're here.
Thanks to a busy business, sickness, and vacations, I apologize for the posts being a little less than expected lately - but I promise there are more projects in the near future to be shared!
As with most anniversaries, there is usually a gift involved. This one is no exception!
To say thanks for sticking by me, I've teamed up Jessica Berchtold from Thirty-One for an awesome giveaway!

If you are not familiar with Thirty-One, it is a company that sells cute totes, bags and accessories. Their product line ranges from products for women and teens to kids and each bag comes in a variety of patterns - so there is something for everyone and every personality.

I've had a lot of fun using my Organizing Utility Tote. I decided that my "craft bin" was overflowing and hard to organize and I needed a better option. The pockets in the bag help me to easily find the craft supplies I need to use, and not to mention SO cute to look at!


I love the bright colors!! Another thing I like about this bag is that it would also make a great diaper bag or large purse. Even a certain someone's little hands couldn't resist emptying it out and loading it back up...

I'd also like to mention that you can even get your favorite Thirty-One bag personalized with initials, name, or phrase, which could make for a great gift! They have really cute fonts and colors to choose from, plus a guide to help you choose a coordinating color to the print on the bag.
Thirty-One also gives you the opportunity to host a party or even become a consultant. You'll set your own schedule, which makes it a great opportunity for anyone to make some extra income. If you're interested in becoming a consultant or hosting a party, contact Jessica today!
One lucky follower is going to win a
$31 Gift Card
to spend at Thirty-One!
Good Luck and THANK YOU!!
a Rafflecopter giveaway
**Disclosure: I received a complimentary Organizing Utility Tote from Thirty-One as part of this review. All opinions are my own.**
Lindsay, I can't believe that you have turned 1 already!! I love your blog not only for it's craftiness and your ideas, but for your humor as well. I pretty much always leave feeling inspired and ready to go with my shopping list...and some ideas are saved for later on my Pinterest boards-which you got me addicted to.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of your hard work! Can't wait for the next year.
Sam :)
Oops! I forgot you were doing a giveaway! So fun! I would pick either the Cindy tote or the Tote-Ally Awesome(name?) tote. Love their colors!
DeleteHappy Blogoversary! love your blog ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! If I won, I would use it towards a laptop bag!
ReplyDeletekellybrown28021@gmail.com
Happy Blogoversary! I would definitely get a cut tote bag. I am ALWAYS looking for something cute to tote stuff around with!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogversary!! A MILLION pageviews?? WOW!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Thirty-One!! I would get a cute umbrella. I've been wanting it for months...but have never let myself get it for the price. haha.
Congrats on one year and a million veiws!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! I have loved reading your blog since I first stumbled across it months and months ago, it is by far one of my most favorite sites.
ReplyDeleteThe Thirty-One bags are great, I have a purse that was given to me as a gift and it has been well used and sadly starting to look it's age, but it has been nearly everywhere and done almost everything.
Congrats on 1,000,000 and your blogiversary! The 31 collection is amazing (I had never seen their products before!). I have a soft spot for the essentials crossbody!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to your next year of inspirations!
Hello Lindsay,
ReplyDeleteHow exciting, Happy Blogoversary! Love following your blog.
Smiles, Paula
Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteAnd Thirty One's Skirt Purse Collection is really cute. :D
I love the all in one organizer - happy blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogiversary:) I love the 31 thermal totes and have two! Perfect for bottles and snacks for the kids. I really like the weekender tote and the large utility bag, both so functional......but then again all their stuff is! Lol
ReplyDeleteI want the all-in-one organizer in the pink damask pattern. I'm getting ready to have babies and I need a good diaper bag! Plus, if I get a pink bag, it will up the chances of me having a all girls, right?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on achieving so much in just one year. Happy anniversary!
I like the Pop Crossbody bag! Very cool! Thanks for a chance to win! Happy Blogoversary! :)
ReplyDeleteI like the organizing utility tote! Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteThe all-in-one organizer black and white damask bag looks fabulous. I'd swooning over one.
ReplyDeleteI think I've got my eye on one of those About Town Blankets! So cute!
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ReplyDeleteHappy blogversary! I'd get the fitted skirt purse since I'm in love with smaller purses :D
ReplyDeletehoping I have the luck I had for the posh daisy give-a-way! Happy Blogversary!
ReplyDeleteI like the large utility tote
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary!
ReplyDeletethe tote is super cute
So happy for your blogoversary!! Congrats!
ReplyDeleteEllie
Eek! forgot to add that I'd use it for the all in one organizer totes! I NEED organization in my life! LOL!
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Ellie
Congrats on your 1 year! I love all of the organizing solutions and also love the larger tote bags! I'd take them to the beach!
ReplyDeleteThat is soo exciting!!! Those organizational totes are really cute:)
ReplyDeleteHappy BLog-a-versary! I'm a newbie to your blog, I'm glad I found you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogaversary! May you have 2,000 more!
ReplyDeleteLove love love the organizing tote!!
ReplyDeletelove the cinch it up thermal tote...congrats on your blogaversay!!
ReplyDeletecatherine0807 at hotmail dot com
Happy blogoversary friend! :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! I LOVE all the cute totes from Thirty One!
ReplyDeleteLove the blog!! I would definitely add another large utility tote to my collection!! I love the one I have and use it all the time!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary!! You're the Best!!
ReplyDeleteI love all ThirtyONe products!!!
I would absolutely get a purse organizer.....or a tote for work..... hmmmm. Love their stuff!
ReplyDeleteHap hap happy anniversary! What a fantastic way to celebrate!
ReplyDeleteOh, forgot to say what I would like....I'm loving the organizing shoulder bag! Sheer awesomeness!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary!! I love this giveaway!!!
ReplyDeletebl3982@yahoo.com
If I won, I think I would get a new lunch bag!
ReplyDeleteI need the Organizing Utility Tote. I am such a mess!
ReplyDeleteShirley said:
ReplyDeleteI really love your blog. I would love to win because I need an organizing tote. Thanks for sharing
the retro0 metro bag in dark denim
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aunteegem@yahoo.com
I am a new-er follower and love seeing your posts in my GR. Happy blogoversary to you!
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ReplyDeleteHappy, happy blogoversary! I love your work!
ReplyDeletehappy blogoversary to you, happy blogoversary to you,
ReplyDeletehappy blogoversary dear Lindsay, happy blogoversary to you!!
{wild applause}
Happy Blogoversary!! I have fallen in love with your blog in the last few months!! If I won the $31 gift card, I would by my teenage daughter a flat iron case so she could stop burning her night stand!! There might be money left over so I would have to see if there is anything my pre-teen daughter would want!! Happy blogoversary and hope to be around for the next one. God's Blessings and love to you :D
ReplyDeleteLove your blog - I would get a insulated tote. jillfroelich@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletelove the organization tote! such a cute print.
ReplyDeleteI would love an organizing utility tote!
ReplyDeleteI definitely NEED a utility tote. In just three months of student teaching, I've realized that much!
ReplyDeleteI love Thirty-One....their weekender bag, I SO WANT!! What a great giveaway! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE THIRTY-ONE! Their products are AMAZING! =)
ReplyDeleteI'd use it towards a skirt purse--I REALLY want one!
ReplyDeleteI love the organizer. Any bag of theirs is cute with a monogram. Love seeing a giveaway like this. How fun.
ReplyDeletei just found your blog and i am so happy i did!
ReplyDeletei will come back often!
congrat on your first year!!!
I'm your newest follower! So excited to have found you (via Pinterest). I am definitely entering your giveaway. I LOVE Thirty-One but, sadly, don't have any of their products! I would LOVE their all in one organizer.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blogiversary!
forgot to mention what i would buy!!! how silly of me! i would buy a skirt purse
ReplyDeleteI would love to get a cosmetic bag, a timeless wallet, or a picnic thermal tote! I can't decide!!!
ReplyDeleteMaureen
maureen.tenney@gmail.com
I just love Thirty One and have always wanted a bag! Hope I win!! : )
ReplyDeleteamdoe34@yahoo.com
Happy Anniversary ! I need another utility tote! They are good for everything :)
ReplyDelete31 products look awesome! Would love to win one!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! If I won, I'd use the prize towards one of those pretty 5th Avenue bags.
ReplyDeleteIt's a hard decision, but I would probably choose the organizing utility tote : )
ReplyDeleteI really love the leather purse with scarf-super cute! And it looks big enough to be a laptop bag as well!
ReplyDeleteKari
Newlyweds on a Budget
Great blog! I love the large utility tote in circle spirals paired with the matching market thermal for the beach this summer!
ReplyDeleteLove the market thermal tote
ReplyDeleteI would get the Cindy Tote possibly. Happy Blogoversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary! Love your blog.. Oh I love thirty one products, I would get a nice tote bag.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blogoversary. I just found your blog but I will be comming back! I would love to have some new skirts for my purse or a demi purse.
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