Pretty as a Picture

My girlfriend Julie's little girl, Lily June, celebrated her 2nd birthday today. I had this adorable photo of her from Gabriel's cookie decorating party that I just had to frame as part of her gift.

I found the cutest frame at the Dollar Store (yes, $1!...it looks like wood but it's made of plastic) and I thought it would be sweet if I hot glued a bow to it. Then it hit me this morning that I could make an actual hair bow that could be removed from the frame.

Look closely at the left hand corner of the frame. I hot glued a small piece of white grosgrain ribbon, leaving space in the middle to slide the alligator clip of the hairbow in and out. How cute and simple, right?! I have big plans for this project...watch out Dollar Store, here I come!

P.S. Notice the reusable shopping bag in the background? That was a TJMaxx purchase this week...2 pack, both with an initial ("L" for Lily June, of course), one large and one small, for $2.99. That's less than I would spend on 2 gift bags...and they're reusable and so cute!

Bunny Shirts

I've had carrot print fabric for about 3 years now and I've been meaning to make Jenna a dress with it. Well, last night I decided to make the kids matching shirts for their preschool Easter party. Only my second attempt at applique. I'm no JTP, but hopefully I'll get there someday! Jenna thought it was fabulous that they were all dressed alike. I added another applique down by the ankle of her pants, too.

Jenna's new haircut and a carrot bobby pin...to match her shirt!

(Thanks Aunt Joy for the carrot buttons. They came in handy last night!)

The Easter Bowtique

Bows for the Birthday Girl

I made these bows last night as a birthday surprise for the little girl having the cheerleading party. Her mother ordered her a black cheerleader uniform with her name on the front in pink. Aren't these cheerleader buttons adorable?! I knew these bows would be the perfect finishing touch to her birthday ensemble...she was so excited when I gave them to her today.

Happy Birthday Kennedi!!!

Bitty Bird Bow Party Favors

Here's my latest hair bow adventure: 12 favors (2 korker bows each) for a 3 year-old's cheerleading birthday party. The guest of honor will be wearing a pink, white, and black cheerleading costume. How cute!
Thought these little korker piggies looked a bit like pom-pom's. Hope the girls love them!

Should Have Been Cleaning

Jay had to work tonight, so I decided to catch up on some orders and let the housecleaning slide until tomorrow. I'll be kicking myself tomorrow, I'm sure. At least I had fun!My new passion thanks to my friend Mary Kay...D ring belts!!! The hairbow and belt are for her daughter Hailey and the button elastic is for her older daughte Katie.
More stuff for Mary Kay's girls...Katie wanted a headband to go with their new pillowcase dresses. And I couldn't resist making some covered-button bobby pins with the extra satin ribbon. So sweet!

More belts and bows...

and belts and bows!!!

Time for bed...zzzzz, zzzzz, zzzzz.

Mardi Gras Bowtique

Jenna was full of Mardi Gras spirit today in her purple, green, and gold bows...we even managed to work some beads into them! Sorry the photos are so grainy. I need Jay to give me a lesson on this new camera.

Valentine's Bowtique

Here was this year's Valentine's Day hair bow selection...Jenna ended up getting the pink and white bow with the pink heart button. I just couldn't part with that one!!!

We're Hibernating

Today was hibernating day at preschool. All the kids and teachers wear pajamas, make caves, and pretend to hibernate. They had a wilderness program and got to see lots of animals (according to Jenna). She especially liked the birds and the sleepy groundhog. Speaking of groundhogs, I made little "dirt" dessert cups with groundhogs popping out for their classroom treat. I'm sure the teachers loved that mess! Oh, and check out Jenna's new hair bow. That's a new addition to the Bitty Bird line and I'm lovin' how it turned out!