Lovin' my life as a {crafty} Mommy and Wife

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Bow Boards

Recently, I came across a new storage solution for all those cute bows...a bow board. I made one for my daughter and it is currently holding 70+ bows! Contact me if you are interested in ordering one or for more information. I am always accepting custom orders.

pink and brown bow board

the board is 15" by 20"

bow board holding most of my daughter's bows!

custom ordered bow board in red/cream

Wedding Shower Towel Cake

My sister in law was hosting a wedding shower for a co-worker and asked me to make a towel cake for her. I told her I would give it a shot. Here's how it came out...

I love it and it was fairly simple to put together. I think this will be my new favorite go-to wedding shower present! Thank you to my sister in law for asking and trusting me to make this!

New-Dresses and Shirts

I needed a birthday present for a 3 year old girl, and after some searching found out how to make these cute toddler dresses out of bandanas. I made one for the birthday girl and of course, one for my girl too! They are so cute and just perfect for summer. I also used the same style to make dresses out of fabric and even a waffle weave towel for a shirt. Check out the pictures!

light pink bandana dress

dark pink bandana dress

dress made with bandana print fabric

newborn dress made with damask print fabric

shirt made from dishtowel

I also tried my hand at an appliqued tie onesie or "little man" onesie. I've seen these online and in boutiques and thought they are so cute. I've never had a boy to make one for but had a baby shower for a little boy come up and needed a gift! Also, I found out just a couple months ago that I am getting a new nephew in August so he will be getting one too!

"little man" onesie

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!

Thursday, March 25, 2010

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!!

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

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!