Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Tuesday Tute: Bows

Even though Mother Nature is sooooo confused around these parts lately, one day it is FREEZING cold and the next it is BEAUTIFUL and sunny...really doesn't seem to be any middle ground!  It is time update our wardrobes!

Way back in the day, when the Lil' was a baby, I made hair accessories and cute little boutique outfits for her. I LOVED it! It was really fun to accessorize and "decorate" her cute little noggin... Since I have just purchased a few new outfits for the little cutie it is time to make some coordinating hair bows! Seems that I barely have time to shower every day (shhhh...please don't tell anyone...) much less create my own tutorial!  And really, there are some great ones out there...thanks Pinterest for helping me find them! 

I found these two tutorials on how to make bows that seemed pretty easy to follow. I will say that I did sew the bows I made for Lil', I liked them better than the glued ones...now that I am usually creating a hair accessory for her as she is waiting to get on the bus, I have become a fan of the glue gun! I can rip apart a flower and glue it to a headband faster than anyone I know! ....

These are a two different techniques...give them a try! If your little one doesn't like a barrette as much, take the tutorial to a new level. Get yourself a pack of headbands and glue the bow to the headband! I do this ALL the time!

Check out this one...but, please....finish the edges of the bows off! Either cut them at an angle or in a V. Grab a match and lightly burn the ends. Then you wont get that frayed look!
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The one below is great for doing a hand sewn bow. They hold up REALLY well!
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Go Forth and make something cute! XOXO!
Monday, May 14, 2012

Monday: Photo Insta.Recap

It's a rainy Monday...great day to sleep, difficult day to get motivated!


Lil' and Izzy...Izzy looks a wee bit terrified! 


I tried my hand at making a ring...I was pretty happy about it! Working on new skills!


Hard day on the ball field! The worst of the season for her...and not because of her pitching!


There was a house across the street for a few days...drove my pups crazy!


Last hanshake of the season.... Sad day for my baby girl. #10 is a Senior, and my girl only a Sophmore! LOVED the way the two of them played together and loved the way #10 kept my girl going even in the toughest of matchups!


Playoff Game. They didn't advance and the opposing team left some pretty nasty press for my girl. Haters....


Cleats are even cleaned off yet and she is practicing for her fall sport.


Happy Mothers Day....on the side of a ball field!




Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Weekly Smashup...

I'm sensing a pattern here....my blog, which I love so much is falling behind! I LOVE my blog!!!! So, here is a little smash up!

I am SO excited about my steps towards building my business....I am not a fan of saying "business" because I absolutely LOVE what I am doing right now. It is a blessing to be able to start bringing my love of design/jewelry/vintage all together!

I also find that my kids LOVE me so much, they never want to leave me alone....like by myself all day when they should be in school. I love being home with my kids and obviously they know that! Haha.. But seriously...they keep bringing home EVERY virus that the school system has provided them! It is getting ridiculous!

And...lets NOT forget Baseball/Softball!!!! I only have 1/2 my crew playing this year...don't know what I would do if they ALL were playing!

MY Monday Recap:

This seems to be a "Ground Hog Day" situation for me...but I adore these girls and would rather them be here than "out"...


She is on the side lines on the weekend!

BEAST....Such an amazing little ball player


Remember....the virus situation?!? See Lily's face?? She just heard she was going to have to have another Strep test!


Custom piece made for a friend. LOVE IT!! Came out sooooo "Goddess Like"


My Art Guild Bio photo....
sums it up...



Tuesday Tutorial!
Great Class...You should take it! This isn't for a "project" so to speak, but it a tutorial on creating a better business for yourself!




Wednesday Whimsy:

Check bag on Thursday...lol.....