Facebook Fan Page

I'm so excited about the different directions my craft "business" is going right now! I just got my fan page up and running on Facebook yesterday. If you haven't done so already and are interested, go check it out and become a fan of "Crafty Mommy and Wife". Thank you to all my friends, family, and customers for your continued support. I would not be where I am without the help all of you give!

I have a few ideas that I am toying with right now since I finally got my fan page done. I may possibly be doing an Etsy shop soon or there is a new feature on the Facebook fan pages called "Storefront" where people can shop right from Facebook using PayPal! I am currently signed up for PayPal but am waiting for my account to be "verifed" so that I may start accepting payments that way. I am always open to any other ideas/suggestions as well. Stay tuned for news about the Etsy shop or "Storefront" on Facebook!!

New "Fancy" Bows

Here are a few samples of some new "fancy" bows I have made recently. These are kind of "special occassion" bows, not what you would wear every day. They would also be great for portraits! Contact me for orders, I do accept custom orders as well.

Pink/Green Ribbon Rosettes (on lined alligator clips)

Tulle and Marabou Bow in Pink/Purple/White

Green Dotted Bow layered with Marabou and has beaded trim in middle.
Pink Boutique Bow with Ribbon Rose and Marabou Center
This bow is beautiful, the picture does not do it any justice!

Bow Sets

I have started a few Bow Sets/Collections. Each set comes with 5 to 6 Interchangeable bows in coordinating colors/designs. Each bow can be worn on it's own or they can be stacked to create a variety of looks. Check out the pictures and feel free to contact me for any questions or orders. I also accept custom orders!

"Summer Brights" - Set of 6 Bows

Shown with yellow/green bows stacked and orange/floral bows stacked.
"WCA Wildcats" - Set of 6 Bows

Shown with dotted bows and paw print/red & white bows stacked.

"Pink & Black" - Set of 6 Bows

Shown with the pink/dotted bows stacked.

"Pastels" - Set of 5 Bows

Shown with pink/dotted bows stacked.

Bitty Bows

Bitty bows are just so tiny and cute!

They are the perfect size for newborns or for layering with larger bows.

Contact me for more info or for orders!

White Bitty Bow
Pastel Dotted Bitty Bow w/ Marabou
Orange Bitty Bow

Red Bitty Bow

Easter Bows

I bought a new dress for my daughter to wear on Easter day and decided that she needed a bow to match...of course! So, I got to work and this is what I came up with:

It turned out cute and matches almost perfectly! I say almost because I thought there was purple in the dress but there isn't It still looks great though!

My sister in law asked me to make a bow to match her daughter's Easter dress as well. The dress is green and white with a tulle underskirt. She wanted me to use tulle and marabou...so I brainstormed and experimented...this is the outcome:

It's a cute bow but the green of the bow doesn't match the green of the dress! :(

So, I will take the dress with me to match and re-create the bow with the new matching ribbon!

If you need a custom or made-to-match Easter bow for your special little girl, feel free to contact me!

Update:

I remade the bow for my sister-in-law with a new ribbon that I matched to the dress. It looks so much better now!

*New* Easter Bow for my Sister in Law

Tulle Underlay with Green Boutique Bow and White Marabou

Here is a picture of the bow up against the fabric of the dress. It matches almost perfectly!

Baby Shower Fun

Last week I helped host a baby shower for a couple at church. I tried my hand at making a "towel cake". I think it turned out cute. I used hooded towels and baby washcloths. I know a couple that is getting married this summer and hope to try one with regular sized towels and washcloths...will post pictures if I make it!

I also made mini "diaper cakes" and bows to use as centerpieces at the shower. We attached balloons to the "cakes" with the bows. It was cute! I made a scrapbook that said "baby" for guests to sign and a banner welcoming the new baby who was actually born early and in attendance at the shower!

Here are a few pictures:

Towel CakeBanner
Banner Close Up

Scrapbook

Mini Diaper Cakes

More Mini Diaper Cakes

Fun with Marabou

Lately I've seen some really cute bows made with marabou. I never knew how it was done but really loved the look it adds. So cute, "fru-fru", and super-girly! I decided to buy some marabou and experiment with it. As it turns out, it's not that complicated to work with...just super messy! I still have marabou feathers floating around my house days later. I do love how the bows came out! I can't wait to do more work with marabou! My sister in law requested me to make a bow with white Marabou to match my Niece's Easter dress, I'll try to post pics once I get it done.

Pink Marabou Puff Clips

Small Pink/Black Zebra Bows with Marabou Center

Medium Pink Leopard Bow with Marabou Center

Large Pink/Green Layer Boutiqe Bow with Marabou

This is one of my new favorites!

Diaper Cakes

So, just a quick break from bows...

My sister in law hosted a shower for 3 pregnant ladies all due in March. She purchased some items and asked me to make a diaper cake for each lady. I've only made a couple in the past. I enjoyed making them and think they came out great!

Baby Boy Diaper Cake

Baby Girl Diaper Cake (the ladybug is actually a hair clip!)

Second Baby Boy Diaper Cake

New Stacked Flower Bow

This is another new technique that I have recently tried. I love it because it is so customizable. You can change the shape of the loops, use lots of colors or just a little, do as many "stacks" as you want, and change the size! And it looks very complicated but really isn't too hard.

One Layer Flower Bow in Brown/Dots

Stacked Flower in Brown/Pink/Dots

Stacked Flower in Pink/White/Stripes


Stacked Flower in Pink/Black/Dots
This is one of my favorite bows!

Green Stacked Flower

Red/Black/White Stacked Flower with Bow Center

Seeing Spots

Here are some bows that I made for my daughter's Mickey and Minnie Mouse Birthday Party. They remind me of Minnie Mouse's big dotted bow. We gave them out as party favors to the girls and I even wore one for the party!

Large Pink Dotted Boutique Bow

Large Red Dotted Boutique Bow

Large Red Dotted Boutique Bow on Pony O

Large Purple Dotted Boutique Bow

Large Purple Dotted Boutique Bow on Pony O

These are so versatile and can be made in almost any color! Contact me if you are interested in ordering or for prices!

Some New Techniques...

So, I haven't updated in a while. I really do need to be better about adding new posts! ;) Get ready because I have a few coming!

First off, here are some new techniques that I have been working on recently.

Tulle Puff Clips

Lollipop Clip

Lollipop Clippie in Pink

Flower Bud Clip


Gathered Ribbon Clip

Flower Ribbon Sculpture

Bitty Bow Set in Pink/Black

Bitty Bow Set in Brown with Dots