Chronicling the adventures of an elite experiential marketing team. From the nine years on the road to new adventures in Portland, OR. We are the Roving Van Gelders and we can’t wait to see you down the road.
I know you all been waiting with baited breath to see what this year's Jammie pants would look like. Oh, you don't know what I'm referring too; well let me fill you in. For those who might be a little newer to The Roving Van Gelders my family has a fun tradition. It started 7... Continue Reading →
Some of you may know about the jammy pants, what I referring to are the ones my mom makes for the whole family every year. The matching ones we wear in a photo and are crafted with love and often a sense of humor.Well thanks to foot surgery Mom got them done early, guess she... Continue Reading →
I guess it is that time of year again, when I would usually have started on at least one Christmas craft for the year. I have gotten the supplies for the one I am going to be able to do on the road but after reading a friends post about her Mini Tree I am... Continue Reading →
Another piece of "The Farm" was spotted yesterday while driving through a Mennonite community in Northern Indiana. A thick grassy pasture of rolling hills, a deep creek curving past oak trees. This pasture is home for a stunning pair of Belgium draft horses and a couple of Holstein cows. The farm I am referring to... Continue Reading →
Well HO HO HO, we have started our hunt for holiday gifts and boy are we good, LOL. Even Pippi has is getting in on the action, below is a new toy. She also got a new coat and leash.I just wanted to let you all know what our holiday plans are. We will be... Continue Reading →
I finally took the plunge and joined a handmade note card swap. I think I did ok for my first time. I defiantly have a better idea of what to do next time. One was for Josh's Birthday, better then a Hallmark.
Well I have done it now! I have joined a team for an in-line skate marathon. First of all I have not skated since I was a kid, second I have never done a marathon and third I have never participated in a group training event. Now I am a fit person and don't think... Continue Reading →
J. Carrell Originals is going to have a Mother’s Day Giveaway!The Giveaway consists of a Pink Frilly Tea Apron, Teapot and Cozie along with a set of teapot cookie cutters. This will be a really nice gift for mom or yourself!There are three ways to win:Post about the giveaway on your blog and then leave... Continue Reading →
What do you do with a bunch of dishtowels? You make an apron!I took a set of coordinating dishtowels and some wide quilt binding and made an apron for a Craft Swap. It was not hard, just needed lots of pins to make sure the seam in the middle stayed perfect.When I cook I like... Continue Reading →
We have had our tree up for a while now. I have been a bit post lazy.This year we make a trek to Apple Valley in search of the perfect tree. Loaded up in the truck, Pippi in tow. After looking at only about 50 trees I found the perfect one.So Josh chopped it down... Continue Reading →
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