Trendy Tot Tuesday: Halloween Costumes

For this week's Trendy Tot Tuesday, I thought I'd share with you our Halloween costumes from previous years!

Gretchen was 8 months for her first Halloween, so I didn't dress her up and take her trick-or-treating. Instead, we stayed home and handed out candy. I still remember her crawling to the door and being so sad when the children were leaving!

For her very first Halloween, I decided to make her a Dalmation puppy costume. 

 I couldn't find puppy ears, so I used bunny ears, sewed the ears down, and glued on black sequins. I also added a loop of ribbon, so I could attach a hair bow to her ears.

Next year, she was a clown. I made her a tutu, added ribbon suspenders, and glued a flower to them. I also made her loopy pigtail bows, and for the pant ruffles, I just did a mini tutu that would slip around her ankles.

The following year, Megan had arrived, and I wanted to do matching costumes. We settled on Little Miss Muffet and her spider.

Gretchen wore tights with leg warmers, a pink tutu, a pink leotard, and my mom made her a white apron and white bonnet to wear.

Megan wore a super fun tutu made of black and purple tulle. I also added black marabou around the tutu for the legs. I put a kufi hat on her, and then I found a black foam spider web in Target's holiday craft section. I glued marabou around the foam web, added a spider, and attached it to a clip. 

She was the cutest little spider!

In 2012, I took Gretchen to Princess on Ice, and she wore this Cinderella tutu gown that I made for her.

But, she was not Cinderella for Halloween.

Instead, she was Tinkerbell!

I let her wear tights and I purchased her shoes from the Disney store. Then, I created her tutu dress with a crochet top and green tulle. I bought her wings from the Dollar Tree.

Megan was a fairy as well. She was decked out in pink and orange.

Her tutu dress had a pink crochet top with a pink and orange tulle skirt. I bought her wings from the Dollar Tree as well, and then I embellished the center of them with feathers, butterflies, and flowers! They were completely over the top! 

I think her wings were my most favorite part of her outfit!!!

I love that I've been able to make their Halloween costumes every year! This year, Megan is going to be a witch, and I've made her dress and hat. Addy will be a witch too, and has a little hat to wear. Gretchen decided on Princess Sofia, and she declared that I could not make her costume this year, because I might mess it up. So, I broke down and bought her a Sofia the First gown from the Disney Store.

What are your kiddo's going to be for Halloween? Do you make or buy their costumes?

By: Unknown On 12.09

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It was a Craft Weekend!

DJ was out of town this past weekend for TU's game against UTEP. We won in case you were wondering! (Seriously y'all, it's pathetic how much football has become my life.) Anyway, I was so excited that he'd be out of town! I love my husband, and I have a love/hate relationship with his career, but every once in a while I get so excited that he's going to be away!

 

Want to know why?

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Because, I get to do this all weekend long!

Well, this and take care of our girlies!

So, my craft weekend actually started on Thursday. I took the girls to school, well, maybe DJ did? But I set to work on projects on Thursday, with a brief interruption of a few hours of my real job on Friday afternoon.

 

My neighbors are wonderful and have been so helpful this year! Mrs. Carmen will come over just to hold a baby, and her kids come over to play with the big kids, and I get to accomplish some task around the house. She also brings me decadent desserts and wine. On top of that, they watch Gretchen two mornings a week when I have to go in early. Seriously, they're wonderful.

 

She asked me to make her daughter two hair pretties, so P (her daughter) came over and she picked out the satin cluster piece above. It's so adorable for Christmas, but seriously y'all, it can be worn year round!

P is in a wedding in November, and we decided upon a purple nagorie feather for her hair piece. I accented it with ivory loops, and a tiny deep purple bow, and a piece of purple bling.

Fallon requested this satin cluster piece for her daughter when she saw it for sale during a comment game on my Facebook Page.

The original piece had jingle bells and a tiny red sequin bow. I re-ordered the cluster flowers, and when I began working on the piece, I realized I was almost out of jingle bells and completely out of sequins bow. So, I did what any one would do. I improvised.

 

It's a good thing I did because I love this! I love it more than the first piece! I added the jingle bells that I had remaining, along with pearls (my favorite stone) (Random Fact that all three of my girls have the name "Pearl" somehow incorporated into their name.) then I also added a red bow with a polymer clay reindeer.

I also had to finish up October Bow of the Month Club orders, and I created the above hair bow for Kendra, the newest member of the club!

And for weeks, I've been swamped with y'all's orders (that's a word right? "y'all's") that I hadn't had time to complete these caramel apple hair bows for my own little girls, so I finally finished them!

 

Y'all tired yet?

Since Thursday was bow day, Saturday and Sunday were applique day.

 

I first made this little Grinch tie. And, another random fact- I've been told by several people, all of whom don't really know each other, that I may or may not look like the Grinch when I smile.

 

I shouldn't have shared that with y'all because you're going to notice in all of my pictures now!

And, I appliqued four trick or treat bags!

 

The above bag is the only bag that is still available, so if you must have it- It's $25.00 shipped! It would be so cute as a teacher gift too, just stuff in some candy and a starbucks gift card, and your child's teacher will have the best Halloween ever!

 

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By: Unknown On 06.00

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Be Strong... and a few other things

Monday was not one of my worst days, but it definitely fell on the list of "I'm glad that's over!" I was so tired at work Monday afternoon, and yet I still had to get the girls picked up, feed them dinner, and get them to bed, and I also wanted to work on two applique orders as well.

 

It wasn't bath night, so I knew I had time to complete at least one of them while the girls were playing and watching t.v. and while Addy was sleeping. For the record, she only took TWO 30 minute naps at daycare all day long! She just does not sleep there! Anywho....

 

I went upstairs to start my applique projects for a customer that I was meeting on Tuesday morning. I made a trick or treat bag for her, and it did not turn out as I had imagined. I knew it was just okay, and in order to compensate, I was going to bring her a few hair bows. I started to work on her second shirt and it just failed. Flat out failed. Everything that could go wrong did. So, I scrapped that project, sent her an email that we couldn't meet Tuesday because I had to go purchase another shirt since I had messed up . Thankfully, she was so understanding!

 

Tuesday morning, I got up a little after 7. Thank you, DJ for letting me sleep in and not bugging me about when I was going to get up. I was so tired.

 

I got the girls dropped off, although we were almost late to school for Gretchen, but pulled in just at the nick of time! And after dropping off Meggie, Addy Pearl and I headed to my Tuesday morning Bible study.

 

We are studying Beth Moore's "Believing God" and let me tell y'all this one is good!

Three times on Tuesday, I heard the verse Joshua 1:9. I don't believe it was a coincidence. I am fully convicted that God is telling me to be strong and courageous right this very minute because He is here holding my hand and not letting me go. I'm not sure if He wants me to "go" somewhere or stay right where I am, but man God. I heard you loud and clear yesterday. I am clinging to this verse right now.

This is what I wore Tuesday morning to Bible Study. I found a cute look on Pinterest that I wanted to recreate, and then I remembered that Sheaffer totally thinks it's okay to pair black and brown together so I did.

 

After Bible study, Addy and I ran a few quick errands and then I came home to finish what I had started Monday night.

I'm so much happier with how this trick or treat bag turned out!

And I finished this snowman tie. I love him.

 

I also did another shirt and started on a few hair bows, but then it was time to make my rounds of picking the girls up from school.

 

Gretchen had book fair, so right after school, we went to the kindergarten night and she purchased three books.

She ended up getting a LaLaLoopsy book, a chapter book that I made her get (ha!), and a Sofia the First book. Because it had an amulet. That is the only reason she got that book y'all! She wanted Sofia's darn necklace and couldn't wait any longer.

 

She immediately came home, put it on, and started talking to our dog Bailey fully expecting Bailey to talk back to her in a human voice.

 

Anyway, we picked up Meggie afterwards, and then we went home so I could get Addy settled down and then I decided to make from scratch waffles. Remember y'all, I am NOT super mom.

While I was cooking dinner, Addy was fussing a bit, and I looked over to see that Meggie had pulled over her rocking chair, turned Addy's swing, and she was talking and playing with her.

 

 #meltmyheart

 

A few minutes later, Meggie decided that she should play soccer with Addy, and I'm 90% sure that soccer ball hit Addy smack dab in the head.

When I finally sat down at my desk Wednesday morning, I pulled up facebook on my phone. Because Lord knows you do not want to be caught on facebook at work! I immediately saw this picture of a cutie honey pie in her candy corn shirt I made and her October bow of the month club bow!

 

How precious!!!

By: Unknown On 06.00

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Shop Update: Last Weeks Projects!

Last week I was able to complete lots of orders and start a few new projects! I just feel so blessed at where I am in my business and i'm so thankful every time places an order and allows me to create something for their little honey pie. 

I am still saving to purchase my own embroidery machine, and I'm so, so close. But for now, I'm borrowing my mom's and I'm grateful that she's loaning it to me!

I shared on my facebook page last week, that I the Magic Christmas Pillowcase pre-order is OPEN! 

My mom and I made these last year, well, mostly my mom, but I'll be taking over this year and making the pillowcases! 

Christmas is my most favorite holiday, and I love new traditions! 

If you don't have a pillowcase for your child(ren) you need one ASAP! 

The pillowcases are made with your fabric and border color of choice and all will be embroidered with your child's name. Each pillowcase comes shipped with a poem explaining it's magic to help your child sleep well on Christmas eve.

To information from last year go here. 

For this year's fabric options go here.

Tuesday afternoon, I stitched out this spider applique all by myself!

Because there are a few tiny flaws, i'm selling her for only $10.00! She's on a 5T short sleeve shirt, so if you're interested let me know!

I worked on another corduroy apron skirt.

And embroidered a bib.

I also completed these witch shoes!

The shoes are on a 12-18 month short sleeve shirt. You can purchase this one for $17.00, and I also have a few headbands or hair bows to match!

I spent much of the weekend working on more designs and i'll share those with y'all later this week!

If you're interested in an applique shirt, the designs are $17.00 if you are the first to purchase. After that, designs will go up to $25.00. Short and long sleeves are available right now! Check out all of the designs here!

"I thank my God every time I remember you." Phillipians 1:3

By: Unknown On 06.00

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New Projects

Because I'm finally getting in a good routine with taking G to school, and then coming home with Meggie and Addy, I've been able to complete so many more projects! I'm amazed at everything I was able to ship last weekend, and what I've accomplished. I'm sorry, i'm patting myself on the back.

Here's a sneak peek at a whimsical candy corn shirt for Nicole. 

I love the colors that we picked out! I sent her a few unique color combinations, and she went with orange, hot pink & mustard, and turquoise. I can't wait to photograph the completed shirt & m2m hair bow!

I had a college football hair bow giveaway a few weeks ago, and a University of Minnesota fan won! Here's her custom made bow:

I sold my first two witch hats, so I made two more. If these don't sell, it's totally okay, because my girls are going to be witches for Halloween!

I'm still in love with these hats.

These hats are $20.00 and I just think they'd be gorgeous on a trip to the pumpkin patch, for Halloween parties at school, and for trick-or-treating. Oh, and they'd make a beautiful photo prop!

I have a few more projects and ideas up my sleeve so make sure you follow my blog via bloglovin (on side bar), follow me on Pinterest, and follow my facebook page! 

Thanks for stopping by today!

By: Unknown On 06.00

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Shop Update~ Witch Hats

I absolutely love when i'm automatically inspired. Walking through a local craft store, I had an idea to make witch hats for the girls! I honestly wanted to buy every thing I would need to make a dozen of these little hats for y'all, but I decided to only make them for the girls and then offer them custom made for my Facebook page fans!

I couldn't wait to get home and start working on these little hats! I dove head first and didn't want to stop until they were complete!

As soon as they were done, Adalyn woke up from her nap, and I knew it was a perfect time for a photo shoot because Megan was still sleeping and Gretchen was at a friends house playing.

I paired her witch hat with a lace purple petti romper, that she'll also wear on Halloween. Once I began working on these, I decided that Addy and Meggie would both be little witches. Right now, Gretchen is torn between Sofia the First and on being a witch. 

The large witch hat is 6 inches in diameter. It's adorned with either a lime green or purple sequin band. The front of the hat is decorated with white marabou, and a purple and orange flower. There's also a splash of ribbon, a tiny bow, and a sparkly jewel.

The hat attaches with a black elastic headband, and is fully enclosed underneath.

6 inch hats will be $20.00 plus S&H. These will ship in a box so they will not be damaged in the shipping process. You are more than welcome to change the color of anything you see!

I also have mini witch hats available. These will be $15.00 plus S&H. Again, they will be shipped in a box. These are 3 inches in diameter. Mini hats are also placed on black elastic headbands, and are adorned with one flower, one ribbon piece, and one tiny bow, as well as the sequin trim.

If you can't tell, i'm so excited about these little witch hats! 

To complete your honey pie's Halloween look pair these with an appliqué witch hat shirt, a petti romper, or a custom made witch tutu! Just message for more information and to place your order! 

By: Unknown On 06.00

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Bows, Bows, Bows, & a Pretty Pink Princess

A few weeks ago I posted a pigtail bow special on Facebook- pigtail sets for only $8.00 shipped! I finally completed the orders that I received for them. 

 I also had a special request for hair bows to match a school uniform. I custom ordered this white with navy polk a dot ribbon, and the navy and white stripe ribbon. 

 The customer also requested a stack bow in navy, light blue, and white- this is what I came up with:

 Finally, I had a custom order for a pink princess tutu gown. Miss E knows she wants to be a pink princess for Halloween, and thankfully, her mom, allowed me to use some creativity to make Miss E's princess dreams come true! I can't wait for her to see this gown! (Much thanks to my own princess G for modeling!)

This week, i'll be working on my own daughter's Halloween costumes & I can't wait to see how they turn out!

By: Unknown On 06.02

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Cinderella Costume

I'm taking G to Princess on Ice this weekend, and decided that she needed something special to wear. 

She has no idea that i'm taking her to the show, but she already loves princesses, and she talks about ice skating all the time- so it's a perfect combination! My mom is coming to watch MC, so it'll just be a fun morning for G and I! I wanted to surprise her with the gown as well, but I really needed her to try it on, and to get her measurements as I was making it. So, I told her what I was making and that it's for a special surprise on Saturday. She's so excited!

Here's how her tutu gown turned out:

The gown has a light blue crocheted bodice with light blue tulle, intermixed with light blue sparkle tulle. I also added loops on each hip, and sequined bows where the loops join to the gown. She has organza off the shoulder sleeves and a sequin bow on the top.

 Here's an up close of the sequined bows.

 I made her this hair bow last year and it's perfect for her to wear again.

I can't wait for her to wear this Saturday and for her to see her surprise!

If your daughter is dreaming of being a princess this Halloween, I would love to make her a tutu gown or skirt!

By: Unknown On 18.33

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