Boutique Bows and More!

Cream/Brown Dot Tuxedo Bow

Small Purple Bow

Black/Orange Button Clippies

Pink Ribbon-Lined Button Clippies

Brown/Red Button Clippies

Brown Dot Pinwheel

Green Floral Pinwheel

Purple Half Pinwheel

Mini Soccer Pinwheel

Leopard Pinwheel

Purple Layered Pinwheel

Purple Layered Boutique Bow

Small Brown Dot Boutique Bow

Green Dot Boutique Bow

Blue Gingham Boutique Bow

I'm officially addicted...

...to making hairbows! I just can't stop...they're so cute and fun to make! I'm been busy-here are some more pictures.

Purple Loopy Bow

Pink/Green Loopy Bow

Small Brown Loopy Bow

Purple korker

Red/Black/White Soccer Korker

Black/White Soccer Korker

Pink/Green Korker

Tutu

I just recently ran across this picture and wanted to include it on my blog. I made this tutu last year, 2008 for Em's first birthday in Feb. 2009. We had pictures of her taken in the tutu and our photographer made photo invitaions for her party. It was a"princess" theme and thought what is "princess-y" than a tutu?! I had to make a couple in order to get the waist measurment right but it was worth it. I gave the first one to our photographer (Jenny White Photography-check her out at jennywhitephoto.photoreflect.com!) to use in her photo shoots. For Em's tutu I used pink, purple, and white tulle, alternating each color. Once I tied all the tulle on, I wrapped the waist with purple ribbon and tied it a bow to give it a more finished look. I wanted to jazz it up a bit more so I also glued small purple "jewels" in the layers of the tulle. I loved the way it turned out and look forward to making more tutus!

Korker and Loopy Bows

I have been wanting to try some new bow-making techniques and happened upon a few I wanted to try: korker bows and "loopy" bows. I really enjoyed making both types of bows. The korker bows take some time to make only because you have to wrap and "cook" your ribbon first, but then they come together pretty fast. The "loopy" bows are actually quite simple and come together quickly as well. Here are some pictures of my first attempts at each type. I have been working on more of both of these types of bows and also a couple of other techniques and I hope to add more pictures soon!

Red/Black/White Korkers (small)

Pink Korker (medium)

Pink Korker with Initial Pin

Red/Black/White Loopy Bow

Black/Red Loopy Bow

Bow Holders

I decided to try a new project a few months ago: bow holders! I needed something to store Emberlee's ever-growing collection of bows. This ended up being the perfect solution. I took a wooden flower and decoupaged it with brown/pink polka-dot paper. I added glitter and pink flower accents to the paper and painted the knob/sides with pink paint. Then, I added the pink/brown polka-dot ribbon. Emberlee and I both love it!





I had purchased materials to make a second bow holder for my sister-in-law and found out she already had one but I went ahead and made it anyway. I love this one too! I made it the same as Emberlee's but with green gingham paper, black paint, and black floral ribbon. I would love to experiment with different shapes and colors and can customize them to match a nursery/room. Each bow holder is $10. And this one is currently up for grabs if anyone is interested!

Button Cippies

I love to make things and am constantly expanding my "craftiness" to include new projects. My purpose of this blog is to showcase my latest creations. If you like something you see and are interested in ordering it, feel free to contact me! I am hoping to post a general price list soon. I decided to make my first post of my most recent bow creation...the button clippie! And of course, show off my beautiful, sweet girl. She is an inspiration to me and she also makes a great model too!

Button Clippies

Close-up of button clippie

Emberlee "modeling" the button clippie (and eating dirt!)