The Queen Bee Market Sneak Peek!

I know, It's been awhile! My hands have been hard at work getting ready for The Queen Bee Market! If you have been before, then you know how amazing it is, if you haven't, then you have to see it for yourself!. The vendors are AMAZING! Check out the blog for pictures of some things to look forward to and please spread the word. Your friends will thank you!

Now that you have all the info, here's what you have to look forward to from me!...

baby boy loafers with vintage buttons

newsgirl hat with a flower clip

candy rosette headband with swarovski crystals

little man bow tie in "blue zoo"

Just a little peek... more to come!

finished!

I am done with all my holiday season shows! It has been so much fun, and I have enjoyed seeing all the wonderful vendors and shoppers who are out there buying handmade (woohooo!)
I must admit though, I am tired! Being 8 months pregnant might have something to do with it, but it sure
has been a whirlwind!

This is my wrap-up post, since i have been absent from the blogging world!
1. The Queen Bee Market was AMAZING!!!! I can't say enough good things about it! It was an event, and all the vendors, and the lovely Mique and Jessica, brought their best to the table. The booths were unbelievable, and the turnout was fantastic! I, of course, forgot my camera. So I don't have pictures to share... but you can catch some great ones here :
The Queen Bee Market
Mommy Holly

2. My best sellers:
It's always fun to see what sells best, and had I known, I would have made more :)
I need to get better about narrowing down my inventory to certain items, rather than trying to make everything!!!! One day....
So, that being said, my hats were a HUGE success!!!

*and I am now taking custom orders for holiday gifting!*
In second place were the hair clips and headbands, as usual.... and the owls especially!
and a close third were the Boy Bow Ties!

3. Hats! So I know I have already done a little post on these guys, but I am touching base one more time!
These are my newest item and they are so stinkin cute!

check them out on the website, and let me know if you want a custom order. They can be made in any color, size or style, with mix and match accessories!

So there is my spiel!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!!

ash

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Upcoming....

So this is the time of year when things get a bit busy! If you have kids, then it's time to start thinking Halloween Costumes (possible a tutu?), then it's Thanksgiving, and before you know it.... Christmas! Yes, I said it, and really it is almost here!!!!!

So heres what is in store for me in the upcoming months:


If you need a great place to begin your holiday shopping, come in and check out all the amazing vendors at The Queen Bee Market! I am lucky enough to be doing this for the second time, and am so excited for what they have in store for us!!!! Seriously, its the best of the best, and you are supporting the handmade community... many of which are SAHMs!

Also, I will be returning to my old Elementary School (Westwood Elementary) in Rancho Bernardo to be a vendor at a Holiday Boutique they are holding as a PTA fundraiser. If you are local you should drop by and check this one out as well! Novermber 5th during school hours.

So since I LOVE new projects... I have lots prepped for these shows! Heres a sneak peek...

Also... not pictured yet... but soon!!!! BOY Stuff!!!! YES for BOYS!!!!!

Ruffled Bloomers

Yea! Finally finished with the first of my new line of  Ruffled Bloomers! See... I said there would be some new stuff coming soon!

These are the most indulgent pair of bloomers ever! As if little girls aren't cute enough, put a pair of these on them, and they are beyond adorable. Marley actually prances when she wears hers! Its as if she knows how cute she is!

I will be adding these to Etsy and you will see lots and lots if you make it out to The Queen Bee Market!

... and did you notice the headband :)

ash

A Little Peek at Some Fun Skirts!

Just a little peek at what I'm working on for The Queen Bee Market!
I'm going to try and take some more pictures this weekend on my own little model, but I thought I would share the solo pics today!

I call this the Stella Skirt. I'm kind of obsessed with this one. I love the tulle at the bottom... its so whimsical and girly! I made one a couple of weeks back for a baby shower for little Stella... hence the name! This will soon have a matching onesie and hair clip of course!

This is a double-layered baby tutu! Ok, so I'm on a tulle kick! I've been making tutus for awhile now, and wanted to mix it up a little so I made this one multi-layered. It turned out so poofy! Mission accomplished! I think thats the goal of every tutu... how poofy can one be!

As always, more to come!!!

Ash

The Queen Bee Market and Flower Clips

I am so excited to announce that I will be one of the many vendors at the Queen Bee Market in Carlsbad CA on May 1st! Mique at 30days and her sister Jessica are putting on this great event to showcase local handmade products!!! If you are in the area, you have to come check it out (and visit me :) )

On that note, I have alot of work to do! So I will be showing off items that will be up for grabs at the market every week (and more if possible!)

The first item is these fabulous flower hair clips!

I fell in love with these flowers when I found them the other day. The colors are amazing, and they are so full.

There are a billion tutorials on how to make clips from silk flowers, so instead of writing my own, I'm cheating and giving you some links! 

1. Homemade By Jill

2. Life with Three

3. Save on Crafts

My tips:

I sew and glue, for durability.

Choose a good products, i.e. flowers, jewels...

Patience! These suckers may look simple, but there are alot of layers!

And if you don't have patience... or time... come and get one from my etsy shop!