Custom Printed Ribbon

I found instructions for printing your own ribbon and decided to give it a try. I wanted to make some "big sister" and "little sister" bows. I had fun with it! Here are some pictures...

the printed ribbon

"big sister" bow
"big sister" and "little sister" set

"i love my cousins" bow...made for my daughter who doesn't have any siblings yet!

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