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Oh, My Neglected Blog....

2009-07-07T07:48:00.000-07:00

Oh, how i have neglected my blog! Spring came, then summer hit and I have been on a sewing stand still! I am praying I will find the urge to do some creating soon with all the Back To School in the air! My time has been taken up with Sports, sports and MORE sports! I had 3 kids playing baseball and 2 playing soccer.... 7 days a week!!! Then we have had all the year end school activities, and then summer began! With having 4 kids, they demand a lot of my time and I enjoy spending it with them. Hopefully i will rejuvenate and be back in the designing mind set SOON!!! Hope everyone is having a wonderful Summer!!!

Elephant Fun!!!

2009-04-30T18:07:00.001-07:00

VendeMia launch group is have a fun circus launch- Lions, and Tigers and Bears Oh MY!!!! and super cute Elephants!!!

Does this set say CIRCUS or what?!? I love the way this turned out. It is perfect for that special trip to the CIRCUS, or even the zoo, or any day for that matter! This sample set was only worn for the photo shoot. It is best suited for a 2/3/ or a slim 4. It will super sweet as full length, cropped, or capris! This CIRCUS set was inspired by the fun colorful japanese elephant print used, as we love elephants! Then topped off with lots of bright dots and applique to make it complete! The pants consist of a triple ruffle on one leg, and elephants appliqued on the other with lots of buttons for detail. This set will definitely make your sweetie stand out! Be sure to check it out on eBay!

And, see that sucker.... a little bribery goes a LONG way!!!!

Spring 2009- Tea Time

2009-03-16T08:40:00.001-07:00

For the Lollipopz boutique debut- I will be listing these super sweet Tea Time sets! They are perfect for all your spring flings!!! I can see my girls getting LOTS of use out of them- tea parties, church events, Mothers Day, just about any occasion! Be sure to check them out on ebay.

PoppySt Has Spring Fever!!!

2009-02-10T17:58:00.000-08:00

PoppySt is having a spring launch this week on ebay! Be sure to check it out! I have listed this super fun spring/summer set! This set is what's needed in every little girls wardrobe... super cute and comfy but yet so stylish! This set will be recreated for your little princess in a size 1-6. Be sure to check it out here. And what personality little Miss "A" has!!

My Baby turned 10!!!

2009-01-25T15:36:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it! Yesterday, my sweet little boy turned 10!!! A DOUBLE DIGIT!! I can't believe how fast ten years goes by. Before I now it, he will be graduating from high school and heading off to college somewhere! It all happens in a blink of an eye! You hear all the time that you better savour these moments and it's so true! It's really heartbreaking!!! For his birthday, we had a family party along with a friend party- and we went ice skating!!!!Here is the gang!!

It was also our youngest daughters first time ice skating! She lasted maybe a half hour out there... it was harder for us to help hold her up!!! But, boy was she cute!!!

Wild Romance Spring 2009

2009-01-23T20:20:00.000-08:00

Tonight I have listed these super sweet sets on ebay for the Wisteria Lane and Guest launch! I absolutely love these fabrics together. They are so girly and then topped off with the shabby floral trim- what more could a girl want?? Thanks so much for letting me guest, it has been a lot of fun!

My beautiful little models were having too much fun.... they would have much rather been playing!! The little sweetie was full of laughs and giggles!! She was very hard to make stay serious long enough for a photo shoot. Her silliness is what gives her character- she know how to turn it on... and OH BOY does she know how to turn it off! After all, she is the baby of four!!

Andalucia Launch On Ebay

2009-01-13T18:48:00.000-08:00

A fellower ebayer, Patty Young, designed this absolutely gorgeous fabric line called Andalucia. Andalucia is the name that the Spaniards affectionately call the region that I visited... everything South of Madrid and bordered by the Mediterranean Sea. The most famous cities of "Andalucia" are Grenada, Seville and Cordoba. It is pronounced "And-a-loo-see-a" . It was a fun inspiration to work with!!

ANDALUCIA IN FULL BLOOM

I have created this two piece set- perfect for spring and summer! The top/dress can be worn alone or with a top- depending upon your weather. These fun jeans are so stinkin' cute! One leg features are double ruffles, and the other has a single ruffle, but is adorned with ric rac and a Bloom. So versatile- what every little girl needs in her closet!! Be sure to check it out on ebay!!

LOVE- XOXO!!!!

2009-01-13T18:41:00.001-08:00

I have just listed this sweet little set for Valentine's Day! I actually believe it would take you into spring. What little sugar wouldn't look full of love in her XOXO set?? This is a 3 piece set - a peasant top, a belt/sash, and these fun appliqued jeans. The back of the pants have a few added hearts for a little extra love!!!

Black Friday GiveAway!!!

2008-11-21T06:43:00.001-08:00

Laurie of Kandy*Kisses* is having an AMAZING giveaway the day after Thanksgiving with some unbelieveable prizes!! There will prizes given away starting at 7am California time! All you need to do is stop over at her blog to enter! Click here to go check out her blog. All you have to do is stop over there and pick your number!

Trick or Treat!!!

2008-11-01T13:30:00.001-07:00

Well, halloween comes and goes so quick! Here are my beautiful kiddos all ready to go trick or treating! Are princesses supposed to cry?!? Someone is gong to have to tell that girl that! My son had no clue what he was going to be... well a mummy he became. He looks pretty good if you ask me! Then we have a witch and a pirate! We had perfect weather here in Michigan for trick or treating- 60 degrees.... which is warm compared to the weather we have been having! We set out, got buckets full of candy..... and now for the dentist bills!!!!!!

Newest listings!!

2008-10-27T20:01:00.001-07:00

When I saw Gymbo's newest line-Sweeter Than Chocolate- I knew I had to make this twirly skirt to match. This skirt is made with all pink and brown fabrics that coordinate great with Gymbo's newest line. This skirt is full, ready for hours and hours of twirling! You can find this skirt listed here. The sweet pettiskirt is not included, but such a sweet added bonus!

A Must Have!

2008-10-15T18:58:00.001-07:00

I came across this great giveaway! Lizzy Anne Quilt Designs-Pigtails and Snail is giving away this absolutely gorgeous quilt! I can envision it in MY house. You can check it out here. Whomever the winner is, will be lucky!!

Fairytale Fun

2008-10-01T05:43:00.000-07:00

I have just listed this fun european vida dress made with HTF japanese fairytale fabric. This dress features knot ties, making it great for adjusting to your princesses size. This dress will best fit a size 18/24 month,2t,3t- be sure to check out the other great pics on ebay!!

I am going to try to list some ready to ship sets, perfect for the holidays~ Great for gift giving purposes. Be on the look out for some new fun items!

A SWEET Candy Cane

2008-09-18T19:08:00.000-07:00

I just listed this sweet set for VendeMia's Scents of the Season launch! This set is just so much fun. What little girl wouldn't want to be so pink? This set is for sure a head turner!!

A FUNKY FUN Christmas

2008-09-09T16:29:00.000-07:00

I have just listed this OH so fun Christmas set, new for this upcoming holiday season! Does this not scream fun? When starting this design, I thought that I was not ready for the holidays- but this for sure makes me ready! Please make sure to check it out on ebay!

Ginger Blossom Bloom!!

2008-08-12T18:30:00.001-07:00

Another wonderful Ginger Blossom set! I am in love with this scrumptious fabric. This adorable 2 piece twirl set is perfect for the fall, a great transition set. My little model here "A", is not a happy camper. She does not enjoy what mommy puts her through!! Poor Baby!

Ginger Blosson Set!!!

2008-07-22T21:11:00.000-07:00

This is my newest set that I have listed tonight on ebay!! This gorgeous 2 piece set made from Sandi Henderson's yummy Ginger Blossom fabric! I have been holding onto it for a while, but knew it would make a wonderful fall set! This set would be perfect for any little princess!! Can't you tell how much my little model loves her picture taken?!? She would rather play in the dirt.

PoppySt Introduces Our Newest Members!

2008-07-17T07:24:00.001-07:00

My awesome ebay group PoppySt is welcoming our new members! We are pleased to have these

very talented ladies with us! First, we have Lisa the designer behind rose*valley*babies. Second, we have Shanna-Lee with Kidzklozetz. And last but not least, we have Loreen with Sewandsews. Our group PoppySt is full of wonderful talent- be sure to check us out!!

Hedgehog Goes Back To School

2008-07-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

Tonight, I have listed this fabulous BTS hedgehog set made with an adorable japanese fabric! Be sure to check it out on ebay. This 2 piece set is perfect for all the little girlies- whether starting prechool or kindergarten! When I started out to create this set, I only intended to make a OOAK- but my darling sweetheart who is starting Kindergarten in the fall, fell in love with it- and had to have it!! So now, it is available to be recreated for yours in a size 1-6!

A New Challenge!!!

2008-07-10T17:02:00.000-07:00

Wow! I have finally joined the blogging world! I have wanted to for quite some time, but I am not sure that all of you want to be bored with my life!LOL! I am a girls clothing designer, and belong to a wonderful ebay group called PoppySt Boutique. They are a lot fun, and I am glad to call each of them my friends. I am a SAHM to 4 beautiful children and have a wonderful husband- we just celebrated our 10th anniversary!!! He is supportive of my designing, but not so much my fabric addiction.....LOL! Some day I will have to post the stash!!!