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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Birthdays, Bibs, & Turkeys Galore!

Last week, I was able to complete and ship several of your order! I just cannot say it enough how blessed I am with my part time position right now. My husband may not agree, but I am definitely happier right now and my stress level is way down.

I had a friend from high school contact me about making birthday shirts for two little sisters that are foster children living in their home. They both have October birthdays, so she's throwing them a joint birthday party, and I was so excited that she asked me to create something for the girls to wear!

I love this little applique design, and I have numbers 1-9 available. 

Every year I make my girls a birthday shirt to wear to school; something that is separate from their party outfit; a shirt that they choose and they love. One year, Gretchen had a crown, the next year a number five, and Meggie had a lemonade shirt this past year. I think this year, I'll use these numbers for their special school shirts.

If you'd like to order one, please let me know!

Because I was so touched with Leah's story, I gifted her little girls hair bows to wear on their special day.

I participated in a facebook page giveaway at Maverick Designs earlier in September. The winner contacted me and asked if she could switch up her prize. I was giving away a ruffled shirt, and Ms. Wendy, was just so sweet and had just had her first grandson. She obviously could not use a ruffled shirt! 

I happily obliged to let her change her prize, partly because I hadn't had a chance to make what she wanted in a while, and because it gave me the chance to embroider!

She received this adorable bib lined with minky dot, and a matching pacifier clip.

I hope her first grandson loves them!

I know that we went through several pacifier clips with Meggie, and if Adalyn is anything like her sisters; she'll need a few as well!

I have a dear friend whose little girls have birthdays in October (I think there's a birthday theme going on in this post!) and rather than buying them toys, I decided to make the girls matching shirts. I talked to  Sarah, the momma, and she requested Thanksgiving shirts for the girls.

She also has a little boy, and I just could not leave him out! So, I made him this turkey tie shirt.

For Ella, the oldest, I made her this little girl turkey shirt. I wanted to use a color combination that was a little unexpected, and I love the coral and turquoise combination and how this shirt turned out!

Baby G, will also have a shirt that matches Ms. Coral Turkey, but her's will be reversed.

Of course, they're getting m2m hair bows as well:

My mom made G and MC dresses for this fall, and I made them matching hair bows. I cannot wait to show y'all the dress, and i'll let you in on a little secret.... the dresses will be added to inventory Spring 2014!

I decided to use our embroidery software and make my own design and it didn't turn out quite as I had expected. I'm in love with the fabric, the colors, and the "M", but for some reason, I offset the "M" and the wording is centered, but it just looks off. I'm not sure why I did that in the program, but I'm glad that I know how to fix it for future orders, and I do love the idea of the design.

This week i'll be completing a girly ghost appliqué, a few more magic Christmas pillowcases, and i'm hoping that i'll have trick-or-treat bags being delivered!

As always, please 'like' my facebook page, and feel free to pin any of my images giving credit to HPA!

Y'all have a great day and thank you so much for reading!

UPDATE!!!!!

Erika over at "A Little Bit of Everything" is hosting a giveaway today!!! You must go check out this stylish mama's blog and enter to win a headband from HPA!

By: Unknown On 06.00

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September 2013 Bow of the Month Club

I am so excited to be bringing back the Bow of the Month Club! I haven't offered this exclusive offer since 2011! If you're a fan of my facebook page, then you've already had a chance to sign up for the club, but now, my blog readers have the opportunity! 

This time around I am offering two options!

The first option is for my "Advanced" members. These members will receive medium to large hair bows every month they are a member! They may also receive hair flair rather than a bow, but I've had many people tell me they would rather have bows, and if you're one of them, then that is perfectly fine!!! I always strive to provide customization for my customers, and if you would rather have all hair bows, then that's what you'll receive! Or, if you'd rather have all hair flair pieces, then that's what you'll receive!!!

The package is designed for you to receive a mixture, but please don't hesitate to ask for custom options!

If you are not a fan of larger boutique bows, then the basic membership is for you! Every month you are a member, you will receive a basic boutique style bow in the mail!

Members also receive discounts on every other purchase they make as long as they are a member! So, if you sign up for a 3 month membership then you'll receive either a 10 or 15% discount on every order placed during those three months! If you're a 12 month member, you get a discount for an entire year on ALL of your purchases!

Now, tell me that's not a great deal!

But, that's not all! If you are an advanced member, your daughter will receive two hair bows the month of her birthday!!! She'll receive her regularly designed bow, and a birthday theme hair bow!

When choosing the ribbon for September, I wanted to choose something that reminded me of fall, but could also be utilized year round. I decided on this red and white dot ribbon because it made me think of apples. My basic members will be receiving the hair bow above. 

My advanced members will be receiving this hair bow:

I decided to stick with the red polk-a-dot ribbon, but I added in a super fun print that has lime, pink, and turquoise. Turquoise and red is one of my favorite color combinations, so I was excited to pair the colors together! My advanced members receive larger bows, and this bow has a little extra with the turquoise flower puff in the center.

If you are interested in receiving a monthly bow in the mail, (what a great birthday gift, shower present, or surprise for your honey pie!) then just send me a message on my facebook page. If you can't make it to the page, feel free to leave a comment with your email address! All of my comments must be approved before publishing, so it's perfectly secure for you! (I will not publish comments with your email address.) I'll send you an invoice, and you'll start receiving your monthly bow within a few weeks! 

Because I love my blog readers (and my facebook fans) i'm offering a 5% discount on the membership prices to you! This special will expire September 12th, so make sure you sign up before then! All you have to do is tell me you're a blog reader (& follower) and remind me to add in your discount!

I hope you all have a blessed day!

By: Unknown On 06.00

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Mom's Know: Baby Clothes

I'm linking up again today with Leslie, over at a Blonde Ambition blog! She's a fashionable first time mom to be, and she came up with such a fun link party idea, that i'm thrilled to join in!

Today is all about baby clothes! I'm so excited to share with y'all some of my favorite places to buy clothes for my girls and some of my favorite stores! 

I can't even go any further without mentioning my own store, Honey Pie Accessories! I'm actually celebrating 5 years of bow making and being in business this month, but I make so much more than hair bows! HPA started with hair bows, but quickly grew into tutu's, hair flair, applique shirts, dresses, and i'm still expanding! 

It must be the southern girl in me, but I think every little girl under the age of 5 (and even older than 5) needs a hair bow in their hair at all times. Purchasing quality hand made hair bows, and supporting WAHM's is so important to me!

Porcupine Hollow is also another favorite store for hand made clothing. I purchased the girls chevron dresses that they wore for our family photos and purchased G's 5th birthday outfit from her. 

I also love SweetHoney and Lolly Wolly Doodle!

My girls wear a lot of Smocked Dresses, and we purchase a lot of those from Strasburg, Castles & Crowns,  and Orient Expressed.

The key to buying these clothes is to purchase when they are on sale or on clearance, and then put them up for the next year! 

I also purchase from Zulily a lot. I love that there's a variety and you never know what you'll end up finding. I even purchased a few Castles and Crowns smocked dresses for around $15.00 each! I make sure not to spend more than $20.00 on one item at Zulily.... some of their dresses will be around $35.00, but I know that I can find them cheaper in the stores.

My mom also helps out with purchasing the girls clothing. She buys a lot at Belk's and purchases at the end of season for the following year. 

For play clothes, I hit up Target and Old Navy. Their clothes are so reasonably priced and some of our favorite pieces have come from there! I recently went to Crazy 8, and purchased Gretchen and Megan several outfits on sale for crazy cheap prices! I managed to get long sleeve shirts, skirts, and sweats for $3.00 a piece!

We really have been lucky to have three girls, because there have been so many hand me down clothes! All of Gretchen's dresses have been saved, because they're rarely worn, mostly to church for just a few hours, and they're just in such great condition! I go through clothes at the end of the season, and put them away in plastic tubs marked with the appropriate size. I also save shoes that aren't well worn or scuffed. If clothes are stained or ruined, then they'll go to goodwill. 

As soon as Adalyn starts growing out of clothes though, i'll be listing them for sale on my facebook page, or in facebook re-sale groups. I've been participating in more resale groups lately, and I've found some great Matilda Jane, Kelly Kids, or LWD pieces at amazing prices!

When I first had Gretchen, I didn't want a lot of used clothing, but after having three girls, I'll take pieces as long as they're in great condition and can save money!

Girl clothes are just so much fun, and sometimes I get into trouble with what I buy, but I just tell DJ that Megan can wear it too, or Adalyn, and remind him that the girls will get good use out of what i've bought!

Don't forget to follow my facebook page for custom clothing and accessories, and I'd love for you to follow me on Bloglovin too! (link on right side of page!)

By: Unknown On 05.30

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Shop Update: Patriotic Princess

I just added this Patriotic Princess dress to my shop last week! 

This is a one piece dress. The top is made with a t-shirt material that is red with white stars, and the bottom is coordinating red, white, and blue stripes. The two are joined together with an one inch ruffle at the waist, and the dress comes with a detachable navy bow that can be worn on the shoulder or at the waist. 

The dress is available in size 12-18 months through a 5T.

The dress retails for $33.00, and you can also order a made to match hair bow!

For more ordering information send me an email or go here.

I ship to US only and accept paypal. Please allow 2 weeks for completion.

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Infant Accessories

With baby 3 set to arrive in the next 90 or so days, babies are on my brain! I also have so many friends having babies! It's such an exciting time to be pregnant with friends from college or high school and to see their families grow!

I recently received an email from a sweet college friend asking me to make her daughter  hair bows for the hospital that would match her (the moms) hosptial gowns. She really wanted over the top bows, and sent me a photo of an idea she had, and I jumped at the chance to recreate such beautiful bows for her baby girl! These over the top bows are unlike any I have ever made, and now i'm in love with them!

The bow features a large base bow wtih several layers of looping ribbon and ostrich feathers!

I also ordered petti rompers for her and I went ahead and ordered one for Addy too. These are always available at HPA; they're just not always in stock. I really hate to carry items that may or may not sell, but I can always find them for you if you're in need!

My friend ordered this sweet pink petti romper, and I decided on the purple for Addy.

These are such sweet baby gifts and perfect for newborn or 3 month photos! I love the rompers because they stretch so much! I paired the purple with a matching nagorie feather hair flair piece and I cannot wait to get Addy's pictures in it!

My mom and I also made this infant gown for Addy, and I can't wait to make more when I have some free time! I can't remember if I have shared it or not, so i'm sharing it again, because i'm just in love with it!

I added a ruffle to the front along with a bow, and made a headband to match.

I love to create baby gifts, as babies are such a blessing and joyous event that deserve to be celebrated! Be sure to check out my facebook page for more products and i'll work with you to create custom matching pieces that will quickly become heirlooms!

And, if you're a mom to be, contact me about setting up a baby registry for you on my page! I'm just beginning to host baby registries, and because of that i'm offering 10% off all orders placed from the baby registry, as well as a 15% discount to you mom's to be that create a baby registry on my page!

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Characters with Flair!

I completed up a few orders recently and wanted to share them with y'all!

I had a custom request for "Brave" hair bows and made this pigtail set:

I also made a stacked bow for the same customer using a green base boutique bow, and then a "Brave" bow on top. I love how these bows turned out!

My daughter loves Sofia the First, and I jumped at the chance to purchase Sofia ribbon in a pre-order. I'm almost sold out of all of the Sofia ribbon, so if you're interested in a Sofia the First bow, let me know soon!

This pigtail set is going out to a customer in New Jersey.

I have also been in contact wiht a photographer recently who has several newborn photo shoots coming up. I wanted to send some hair flair pieces, but when I saw what I had ready to ship, I decided to make a few new pieces.

These baby roses are so soft, sweet, and simple. I'm in love with this design, and I'm pretty sure that Addy will have something similar!

I also sent her this flower, which, i'm not in love with, but I think it'll look gorgeous in a sepia tone or black and white portrait.

I also created this "Pretty in Pastel" hair flair. I had the pastel flower and thought it would be gorgeous paired with various shades of color, fabric, and texture.

I can't wait to see how the upcoming infant portraits turn out!

As always, you can see more of my creations on my facebook page and my pinterest page.

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Maine, Bows, & Flair

A few weeks ago, I requested for product testers for "state" applique shirts. I have been wanting to try these out, and my goal is to attempt all 50 states, but I know this may take me several months or even a few years!

Arkansas and Maine were requested, and i'll have to share the Arkansas shirt later, but I love how this Maine shirt turned out! The customer wanted a blue shirt, and I was so lucky to find one for a little girl! And, she chose the grey and white chevron fabric for the applique.

This mod-dot pinwheel bow is a steal at 6.00! If you order this bow and let me know you saw it on the blog, you'll receive free shipping!

I'm still in love with the nagorie feathers and hair flair! This pink and fuchsia nagorie feather has a moraccan inspired bow with a tiny sparkling fuschia bow on top.

MC is having a lemonade birthday party this year, and I ordered one of these feathers for her! However, this one is up for sale with a bright pink shabby flower and sequin bow!

My niece is going to be the proud owner of Mr. Cottontail! I can't wait to give it to her!

And, I finally have Sofia the First ribbon in stock! You can order a simple Sofia bow for just $6.00 or get a layered bow for $9.00 (without the bottle cap). G is in love with Sofia, and this bow is for her, but I can remake this for your Sofia fan!

As always, thanks so much for supporting me in my "little hobby."  I find so much joy in creating these pieces for you!

Contact me here for more information.

By: Unknown On 06.27

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This Week's Bows {& more}

DJ was out of town at the beginning of the week, so I was able to work mid-week, which rarely happens! Tuesday night I took the girls to the playroom after dinner and set to work.

This purple zebra print hair bow is going out in a grab-bag! If you're interested in a grab-bag you can order through my facebook page! Grab bags consist of 5-7 bows at a reduced price, and I often run them on special! Order a grab bag this week and receive 5-7 bows for $25.00 shipped! (Offer good through Saturday night at 6 pm. CST) These make great Easter basket fillers!

 I have had two recent orders for the Minnie Chevron applique' and this customer requested a bow as well! The bow is adorned with a Minnie Mouse ribbon sculpture on the side.

 And here's the set completed! I did a straight stitch sew to give a more vintage feel.

 I think bambino #3 has inspired me to create headbands. This peach flower is placed on a matching elastic headband, and would make a great photo prop! I offer professional photographers a 15% discount in exchange for pictures!

This chevron bow is also going in a grab bag!

 I have decided to begin branching out into boutique supplies. I won't carry tons of items, but these hand cut tags will definitely be one i'll keep around! These tags can be used to price items at a craft fair, or as "thank you" tags on your orders! They're made of acid-free cardstock, and will start at a pack of 100 for $6.00 + S&H. I have a "cardboard" brown, turquoise, lime, yellow, and mustard orange in stock! Message me for details! 

And finally, I get to leave you with this little honey pie. She was my office assistant on Tuesday evening and helped out by answering phone calls and returning emails!

Don't you just love her!

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