Just another set of AUFRUF BAGS that we had done.  The bags were white with a cream bow,  and  cream with a white bow.  They were made
for a Choson who is a twin. Recently, his brother got married.  We did a similar look with a white linen
hemstitched bag.  Both were equally beautiful.

CORPORATE GIFTS

This phone holder made a very impressive gift.  The client specified a gift that would be useful.  They wanted their name prominently displayed and requested that it be desktop friendly.  I think we hit the nail on the head with this one.  We extended the branding with a custom wax seal on the box.

AUFRUF BAGS

I made 250 Aufruf bags for this past weekend. Don't you just love the way they look?  The bag is called "white frizzy".   I first thought the bags would be too small at 3" x 4",  but after filling them, realized they were perfect.  Any larger, and they would be too heavy.  You don't want a Choson with black and blue marks all over him.

For all those unfamiliar with this custom, let me explain.  There is a custom to call the Choson, or bridegroom, up to the Torah on the Shabbos (Sabbath) before his wedding.  After having his Aliyah and reciting the Bracha (blessing), he is pelted with small bags filled with candy.

I am routinely asked what I include in my
Aufruf bags.  I like to color coordinate the contents.  With so many candy choices out there, it just makes it easier to do it this way.

I always start out with a colored almond.  They come in every color.  I usually include 2-3 in each bag.  For this particular job, I used three.  Any more would make it too heavy. Another good choice is marshmallows.  I like to use both the larger and smaller sizes although I stuck with the smaller size here.  Many people specify raisins but given the current concerns with possible infestation, I use cherries or craisins. Then I take it from there and include some special candies that both coordinate with the color scheme and also satisfy the kids.

When making the bags in advance,  always make sure to enclose them in airtight bags. You do not want soggy bags.

Mazel Tov.

MITZVAH MARKET Show, The Davler Group

These are just some photos from our booth at the Bnai Mitzvah Market in
Westchester last week.  Sheri Lapidus, of the Davler Group,  runs a first class show and could not have been more helpful.
The show was great and we're looking forward to doing business with all the new contacts we made.

Glad to announce that our gallery is back up.
T.W.I.G.S.

GALLERY

For all those trying to access the GALLERY section of my blog, please have patience.  While posting my last blog, I accidentally erased all the pictures on
the Gallery.  Here's where you can tell my age.  I have no idea what I did and
how to repair the damage.  I've got to get one of my kids to check this out.

Meanwhile, if you're looking for samples of my work, please email me at
TWIGS74@gmail.com and I'll be happy to forward pictures to you.  There are also some pictures on my facebook page.

Thanks for understanding.

Freyda

SHOWTIME

So after hearing about these Bnai Mitzvah shows for a while, I decided to attend one
as a guest.   I went to the the Show in New Jersey. I couldn't believe how many people attended.
I decided to give it a try and immediately signed up for their next show which was scheduled in Long Island.  Sheri Lapidus, who runs the Mitzvah Market, informed me that it looked like they were totally booked and suggested that I go for the Westchester Show instead.  And so here I am.
I've only done one other show which was the Business to Business Show last year.  It was amazing and we're thinking about doing it again this year. More on that later.
This Bnai Mitzvah Show is slightly different.  It gears itself to a very focused crowd.  Everyone attending is a possible new client.  I'm very excited with the prospect of expanding into this new client base and look forward to the opportunity to show people what we can do.