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1BlessedNatural: My NEW Birthday Cards Featuring Natural Haired Characters! Happy Saturday, my blessed naturals! Do you have a friend or loved one whose birthday is coming up? If so, check out the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop! I've recently added a bunch of new birthday cards that feature natural haired characters! Today, I added the "Birthday Girl" 2-pack of cards.

  The 1BlessedNatural t-shirt Cyber Monday SALE ! Happy Monday, my blessed naturals! I wanted to let you know that I am having Cyber Monday sales at both of my online shops. All items in my Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop 30% OFF! The 1BlessedNatural t-shirts are $10.00 each + shipping and handling! I currently have the following sizes left: S, M, XL. The Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop Cyber Monday SALE ! Related Articles: 1BlessedNatural T-Shirts for Sale!                             (NEW) Winter Natural Hair Greeting Cards

1BlessedNatural: New Horizontal Flat Twist Photos and Video Tutorial Hey, my blessed naturals! I hope you all are enjoying your evening. I have just uploaded a  new video tutorial of my quick  protective style on my YouTube channel . Also, I've also added some new birthday greeting cards to the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop! Please check them out here ! Below is my flat twist video tutorial and pictures. Horizontal Flat Twist video 1BlessedNatural: front of horizontal flat twist style   1BlessedNatural: side view of horizontal flat twist style   Related Articles: New Video Posted: How to Do a Mini Twist, Pin Curl Out                             New Video Posted: Quick Natural Hairstyle Tutorial                  ...

1BlessedNatural: Flea Market and Stitched Bang with Puff Style  Happy Monday, my blessed naturals!  I know you might have read the title like, "What?" lol. Let me explain...This weekend, I was a seller at the First Timothy Baptist Church Flea Market in Newark, NJ. God is good! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported! It rained, but God still worked everything out (smile).  I had some of my natural hair ( Ruthie's Greetings ), greeting cards and 1BlessedNatural t-shirts on display for sale. Thank you (once again) to everyone who came out. I will keep you all updated on my next event dates! 1BlessedNatural/ Ruthie's Greetings: Me at the First Timothy Baptist Church Flea Market in Newark, NJ In hair related news, I've come up with another new style. It's similar to the Puff with Flat Twisted, Swoop Bang hairstyle! Last night, I created a triangular part in my bang area. Then, I created small diagonal parts and cornrowed ea...

Hey, my blessed naturals! It's been 1 week since I did my single braids for the first time . I've been enjoying the fact that I don't have to do my hair. Yay for protective styling lol! I keep my hair in a twisted bun style, and I use the African Royale Sheen Spray on my hair and scalp. I also use the Hollywood Beauty Tea Tree Oil on my scalp to combat the itching. I spray my hair every morning, but I've only used the oil once. I plan to cleanse my scalp next week. Yesterday, I took my hair down spritzed, oiled, and put it back up into a bun. Since my hair is in a protective style, I've had more time to work on adding more cards to the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop. Today, I added "The Blessed Birthday Girl" card and gift tags (shown below). The young lady on the front is rocking a bun just like me, lol. Some of you may remember that I had the gift tags in my shop before. I thought it would be cute to add a card to make it a bir...

Single Braids: Double Twisted Bun style. Happy Wednesday, my blessed naturals! I hope you all are having a great week. Today, I wanted to share a picture of my double twisted bun style that I did with my single braid extensions. It didn't come out quite as good as I wanted because I cut the braids previously, but I still like the style. I plan to rock the bun for the hot weather. It's great because I don't have to worry about my hair being on my neck. God willing, I will do the same style (neater)when I braid my hair again. Earrings by Taramanda. I purchased these for $3.99 from Beauty Is Me Beauty Supply . Also, I have added more (handmade) natural hair greeting cards to the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop. The latest cards are called the "Fraternal Twin Afro Style" 2-pack of cards shown below. Each card features 1 stylish twin, African-American figure with an Afro. They are apart of the " Afro Style " series of cards that I i...

The "Son and Daughter Birthday" card 2-pack available in the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop . Hi, my blessed naturals, I hope you all are enjoying your Monday. I just wanted to let you  that I have added a few new greeting cards to my Etsy shop . They include the "Father's Day: Daddy's Girl" and "Son and Daughter Birthday" 2-pack of cards. The "Father's Day: Daddys' Girl" card has the option of you having your name added after the closing (e.g. "Love, Kim). The "Son and Daughter Birthday" cards also allows to personalize the inside message to be from "I" or "We." You can also include your son and daughter's name in the cards, and yes, all 3 characters  have natural hair (smile).  Please visit the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop for more information. The "Father's Day: Daddy's Girl" handmade African-American card available in the Ruthie's Greetin...

"Birthday Love" card coming soon to the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop Hi, my blessed naturals, I have been working on new cards for the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop. Of course, you know this includes some cards related to natural hair (smile). The line consists of several birthday cards (including the cards in this article) with faceless natural hair figures. Card packs (God willing) will also be available for purchase. The "Afro Birthday Flower" card below has options available for the inside message of the card. You have the option of having your own personalized message on the inside of the card. You will also have the option of personalizing the new cards. If you would like to learn more about my greeting cards, you can visit the Ruthie's Greetings (Handmade Cards) blog .  Ruthie's Greetings Facebook Ruthie's Greetings on Twitter: "Afro Birthday Flower" birthday card available in the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy...

3 Years Natural Hair Anniversary style : Bantu knot out Hi my blessed naturals! Today makes 3 years since my Big Chop. It also would have been my grandmother's 90th birthday (smile). I will be adding more natural hair cards to the Ruthie's Greetings greeting card shop today and later on this week, God willing. This week, my 3 Year Natural Hair Anniversary celebration will continue with a giveaway! Stay tuned! Here is an abbreviated version of my natural hair timeline: My Natural Hair Journey Transition: November 2010-March 2011 Big Chop March 2011 March 2012 March 2013                                                         ...

Hey my blessed naturals! Some of you may have been aware that the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop was closed for vacation, but now it is back! I'm in the process of adding new Valentine's Day cards. The picture above shows the " High School Sweethearts " card and gift tag duo that I've just posted. You know... Both of the figures on the front are rocking natural hair (smile). The young lady is rocking a puff, and the girl is rocking a fade, lol. Please visit my Etsy shop for more information!  What was your favorite hairstyle from back in the day? Related Articles: (NEW) Winter Natural Hair Greeting Cards                           Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop: (NEW) Natural Hair Items                          

Happy Tuesday everyone! I have added new Christmas gift tags for purchase to the Ruthie's Greetings Etsy shop! The gift tags feature an original and cute design of a baby with an afro dressed in green pajamas, hugging a red ornament. The ornament has the words "Merry Christmas" written in green letters on the front of it. I created the design on the computer, and then printed it onto white cardstock. For more details, please visit my Etsy shop ! What's your favorite Christmas tradition? Related Articles:  (NEW) Natural Hair Greeting Card                            (NEW) Winter Natural Hair Greeting Cards

"Afro Woman, Merry Christmas" handmade card by Ruthie's Greetings Happy Sunday, I've added the "Afro Woman, Merry Christmas" greeting card o my Etsy shop for purchase.  The "Afro Woman Merry Christmas" African-American greeting card features a hand drawn and cut-out woman with an afro. The woman is dressed in a shawl that decorated with black stripes and dots. Her hair is in an afro decorated with a red, flat plastic flower. The flower is almost fabric-like and textured. The design lays against a green cardstock background. The words "Merry Christmas" are written in black ink. The cardstock adheres to a polkda dot, light and pea green paper. The card is made of quality, deckle edged paper. The deckle edge is colored with red ink. Size: 5 x 6 7/8 in Inside: Blank Envelope: Included This card is great to give to anyone for Christmas. The inside is perfectly blank for you to write your own special message (smile)....

Ruthie's Greetings comic scene using the app, Bitstrips Hi everyone! If you're on Facebook, then you may have seen funny comic scenes on your News Feed this week, from your friends. You may have also created your own funny scenes. Well, I couldn't resist (smile)! I used the app, Bitstrips to create a comic scene for my greeting card business, Ruthie's Greetings . The picture above is almost an exact representation of me when I am creating cards. Have you created your own comic scenes? Related Articles: (NEW) Natural Hair Cards for Breast Cancer Awareness/ Survivor                         Ruthie's Greetings Etsy Shop: (NEW) Natural Hair Cards                        NEW Afro Style Greeting Cards Coming Soon!        ...

Ruthie's Greetings "Light Chocolate Afro" Breast Cancer Awareness/Survivor card Hi everyone!  I hope you enjoyed my article, " 1BlessedNatural Spotlight: Breast Cancer Awareness Haircut ." The young lady with the haircut did a great thing. It just goes to show how one person can make a difference. In greeting card- related news, lol I have been working on a line of Breast Cancer Awareness/ Survivor cards that feature a faceless woman with an afro. Her face is wrapped in the pink ribbon for Breast Cancer. The Ruthie's Greetings "Survivor" cards are also available for purchase in my Etsy shop, Ruthie's Greetings . Ruthie's Greetings "Chocolate Afro" Breast Cancer Awareness/Survivor card Ruthie's Greetings "Vanilla Afro" Breast Cancer Awareness/Survivor card Which "Survivor" card do you like the best?   Related Articles: (NEW) Afro Style Greeting Cards Coming Soon              ...