Happy first day of Autumn!

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Elise's message for you is simple - Be You, You are Beautiful through Rain or Shine!

It is obvious from her blog, Elise's Pieces, that Elise is an uplifter and go-getter.  She describes herself as "a college graduate, daughter, sister, photographer, crafter, photographer, baker, list-maker, social media lover, event planner and blog-a-holic".

Well, that's what it says on her personal blog.  Elise is also co-creator of The Slash Blog, which is "a sisterhood that that focuses on faith, friendship, service and everyday values.  Does she ever sleep?

From personal experience, I also know that Elise loves to laugh and wear gold, shiny pants worthy of MC Hammer.  Photo evidence is available on Instagram @Eliseypants.  Thanks for taking the time to design these happy little lip balms for the Kustom Kissers Lip Balm of the Month Club, Elise!

If you'd like to join the club, e-mail Heather {at} KustomKissers {dot} com.  I'm working on something a little different for next month.

Keep up with Elise (if you can):

Elise's Pieces Blog

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The Slash Blog

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Place ANY order from Kustom Kissers until my birthday on September 24, 2012 and recieve a FREE Design Your Own Lip Balm Kit.  The kit includes 5 blank lip balms and all kinds of crafty things to decorate them with like stickers, glitter, ribbon and more.  Design your own lip balm labels using this easy online tool, and get a kit.  I like presents, so I figure you do too.  Happy shopping!

Soaking up some Vitamin D after spending 2 days sick on the couch.  Take that, flu!

I really really really wanted to turn on the shower, but I'm not THAT mean.

If you put candy in containers adorned with smiling veggies it seems healthier.

Working off the aforementioned candy.

Who does Nemo think he is?  The Princess and the Pea?

Nearly 5 lbs of candy corn.  No, I'm not sharing.

Fuzzy pajamas with neon lips.  I don't care it it's still over 100 degrees.  They're cute.

Mosquitos, what did I ever do to you?

That's a peek into my life via Instagram.  Follow me @KustomKissers and leave your name in a comment so I can follow back.

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September is here!  That means cooler temperatures (hopefully!) and the holidays are right around the corner, but before we get to those, it's time to celebrate my birthday.  I'll be 31 on the 24th.  It's not a big milestone, and I don't have anything planned.  That doesn't stop me from wishing for awesome presents though.  Here are some things I found online that would make me very happy tied up with a big pink bow.

I don't know the designer of this print, but I'm pretty sure he made it for me.

Imagine how much fun this chalkboard lips ring would be at an expo.

I have pink Betsey Johnson lips earrings, but believe it or not, I don't wear pink every day.  A sterling silver set would be more practical.

The perfect addition to my arm party - lips bracelets.

This dress from Modcloth is the perfect combination of classic and modern, professional and fun.  (Size L please)

Did you know I teach outdoor fitness boot camp classes?  My class won't have a problem seeing me through the dark in this hot pink kicks! (Size 8 please)

I didn't intend for my entire list to color coordinate, but it sure is pretty!

Is your bachelorette party high class and full of sass?  Give your favorite ladies custom lip balm for helping you celebrate.

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Want to see where Kustom Kissers lip balm is made?  Welcome to the tour of my spare bedroom!

This L-shaped desk is made from two bar-height kitchen islands purchased at Ikea.  They're awesome because I can sit or stand while working.  Those pink tubes along the wall are from Ikea's kitchen section too.  They are meant to hold plastic grocery bags, but I filled them up with lip balm for easy access and organization.

I write all my blog posts from this computer wardrobe minus the door.  It opened the wrong way and was generally annoying, so I took it off.  The globe on top is covered in chalkboard paint thanks to my dad.

The shipping station is comprised of two end tables my dad found on the sidewalk.

A thrifted library card catalogue is a crafter's dream.  It holds odds and ends from stickers to ribbon, markers and glue, etc.

My college degrees are proudly displayed to remind me that smart people make custom lip balm for a living.  Ha!

The storage unit (also from Ikea) holds a printer, paper, several types of labels, letterhead, business cards, Design Your Own Lip Balm Kits and lots more. 

Each pink tube is filled to the rim with blank lip balms, one for each flavor and color.  When fully stocked, they hold 4,000 tubes waiting to be labeled.  That thought makes me happy.

This concludes the Kustom Kissers portion of our tour.  Any questions?

Isn't this the sweetest?  Design your own lip balm to celebrate babies, birthdays, weddings and more over here.

Bling bling!  Ilene and Leonora, two of my favorite bloggers, are hosting a virtual Arm Party across the country.  100 bloggers signed up to swap bracelets with another blogger ranging from the novice crafter to full-time jewelry designers.  Bloggers were partnered at random to exchange bracelets, then blog about their swag.

Now I said bloggers were paired up at random, but I was fortunate to exchange gifts with Kashoan of Krafty Kash, whom I've met in real life and communicate with regularly.  She makes amazing jewelry from vintage maps and dictionaries, available in her Etsy shop.  You may recall my 'Kissers' necklace from this Model Monday post that she made.  We were already friends, so the bracelets just sealed the deal.  Look how she spoiled me!  She sent me FOUR bracelets packaged in a tote bag with a notebook and very sweet note.  Thanks, Kashoan!  I wear them all the time.

Follow Kashoan on Facebook and Twitter for updates on all her jewelry designs.  Many of them are one of a kind, so you have to snatch them up when you see 'em!