Creative Works by Ann

New Boutique

2011-01-06T19:39:00.000-08:00

Dear Blog Readers,

In 2010 I divided my boutique work into 2 businesses. Creative Works by Ann now offers photo editing, custom graphics and fabric from my stash. (sometimes I just buy too much!) For my boutique designs, I now have Pink Apple Rose Boutique. Pink Apple Rose offers custom clothing for Girls and their dolls. I also offer my design Samples and resells through Pink Apple. Please visit the Pink Apple Rose Boutique blog HERE to stay up to date on the newest designs!

Thank you!

Ann

Halloween is posted!

2010-08-11T07:39:00.000-07:00

I have 2 items up this week for the Fairycakes Peek-a-boo launch!

Halloween Critters Custom 3 Piece Knit Set

Halloween Witch 3 Piece Set Size 4/5/6

Fall

2010-08-04T17:07:00.000-07:00

Fall is coming and I'm gearing up for the transition! I have several items in the works, a few completed and all are fun! I am now a member of Fairycakes so you can find my items on ebay or etsy by searching Fairycakes. The website is going to be updated very soon with new items and designs. Always busy here! I also have Samples available for sale. Most are in size 5/6. Just send me a message if you are interested!

Have a great day!

New Items Listed!

2010-06-27T22:05:00.000-07:00

I am starting the week off with three fun items!

At my daughter's request, this Toy Movie set! Custom made in sizes 3-8. I can only recreate this ONE time! Visit the listing HERE!

I also have listed a pair of Sister Sets! Theme is Pooh Super Sleuths! These are both OOAK and Ready To Ship! These will not be recreated!

Visit the Big Sister listing HERE!

Visit the Little Sister listing HERE!

Check back for more fun coming this week!

Summer Fun

2010-05-07T20:56:00.000-07:00

Listed this week on ebay is this adorable Ocean Friends 2 piece Euro skirt set! Click the picture to visit the listing!

You can also find this 2 piece Euro Damask set on the website! Click the picture to visit the listing!

Get ready for some Magic!

2010-03-02T08:18:00.000-08:00

We LOVE all things Magical! What better way to spend your Magical Vacation than with one of our fabulous sets! Now up on the site are 6 clothing sets and 3 hair bows just perfect for upcoming Magical events! You will find 3 Sister sets and 3 Brother sets in your favorite characters! Here is just a peak of what we offer! Click HERE to view the whole collection! Collection clothing is LIMITED.

Busy Busy Busy

2010-02-22T08:52:00.001-08:00

YES I have been very busy. Not just with work but with family. I am currently working on so many designs to be released very soon. I can only sew one at a time though, so each one must wait it's turn. I think you will find they are fun and ready for Spring and Summer! Winter seems to have turned a corner here in the South West and while we have chilly weather and some sprinkles here and there, the weather has been largely nice. Me, who has longed for the gray skies of Seattle again, am quite content with what I have right now thanks in large part to the series of 5 storms we had in January. Goodness Gracious - FLOODING! Nothing into the house thank goodness but it came VERY close! So, as I forage on in my creative endeavors, I pop in here to let you all know I have not fallen off the face of the earth. Things are coming as quick as I can get them done. And let's hope the weather doesn't send anything serious our way because I lost over a week of work time with all those storms....

In other news, my son's Cub Scout Troop had their Blue and Gold on Saturday. And we went bowling. I've never bowled before but I really had a lot of fun! We all did. I had the highest scores in our group with 112 and 120 and I am told that's very good for someone who has never bowled before. :) For awards, Myles received his Family pin and the World Conservation Patch! Yay Myles! He's worked so hard for all his achievements with Scouts and we are so proud of him! He has 2 more projects to turn in that would earn him 2 more pins. Those 2 pins will also earn him the second Compass Point! He's well on his way to earning his Arrow of Light as well. That achievement will be awarded in June when the actual ceremony takes place. All our Webelos 2 boys will begin attending their chosen Boy Scout Troops right after Camp-o-ree in April.

Back to work! The sooner I get to it, the sooner I can share all these fun things!

BPDesigns Magical Valentine SWAK

2010-01-04T22:14:00.000-08:00

I am absolutely in love with this dress. The colors, the ruffles, it's just gorgeous! A beautiful dress for your little sweetie to wear on Valentine's Day! The listing for this will start Tuesday January 5 at 6:30 PM PST. You can find it by searching BPDesigns SWAK on ebay! The mouse head design was recreated after a print ribbon. The Ribbon design is by Julie of OMGG.

Find the Matching Hair Bows by searching BPDesigns SWAK on ebay!

Catching up on work

2009-12-15T10:39:00.000-08:00

So yes I have been very busy over here. What with seasonal goings on, field trip with the First Grade, sewing sewing sewing orders. Am working on the next collection as well. No pictures yet of course, it's too early. lol I did finish and ship an order yesterday though and i LOVE LOVE how they came out. You're going to love them! Nope, no pictures. I need them modeled by the receivers kids first. ;) BUT I have to say that besides the next collection... and February's collection, I have in the works a holiday themed outfit. I know I don't do many specific holiday outfits but the plan for this one just makes me swoon! You're going to have to check back to see what it is. Kate will model it for me. :D

In other news, we went to my SIL's holiday party on Saturday. Played the elephant game. Everyone had a number and picked a gift in order then opened it. Next number could either take the previous gift(s) or pick a new one. Kate ended up with a Gingerbread house kit! We haven't made it yet BUT it looks like fun!! Myles ended up with an Annalee Santa. I know I know, we don't do Santa here but this is an Annalee!! So he's standing next to the Annalee Mrs. Claus Kate received when she was 3 and the wee Annalee elf Kate received last year at the party playing the same game. I have a picture around here somewhere..... Will post back with it. Dh traded his nephew cash for a movie theater gift card. Me - I received a can of Honey Roasted Peanuts. lol I should have taken the hot chocolate tower. ah well. It was fun. :)

Still some shopping to do here. not much. Mostly sewing and cleaning. With all these orders I was working on in the last week my house is kind of a mess. and most of it is my stuff. fabric, patterns, shipping receipts, etc. A project I can't actually wait to get to is cleaning. lol

Brother and Sister Sets just listed!

2009-11-24T18:52:00.000-08:00

What a fun pair of outfits!

Click Here to Visit the Listings!

The Collection is listed!

2009-11-10T18:46:00.000-08:00

la Fleur de Chocolat

Collection Launch Tuesday!

2009-11-08T09:18:00.001-08:00

Blue Pumpkin's new collection launches on Tuesday! We are ready with some beautiful items! Listings start at 6:30 PM Pacific Coast time.

Contest Winners!

2009-11-02T06:58:00.001-08:00

Family Stuff

2009-10-28T12:04:00.000-07:00

Today I blog about family. It's been my great effort, and effort only it was, to attempt to keep family matters off the "business" blog and vice versa. It actually turns out that I tend to neglect both blogs and put odd bits on Facebook but here I am ready to share the most recent activities. I am currently at a stand still, quietly enjoying the fact that I am not working on anything today by choice. The dishes from breakfast will be done before dinner (our automatic dishwasher has been broken for months) and the main room will be "tidy" before Dh arrives home from work. Of course there is my pretty set "pile o' stuff" that is always placed neatly next to my desk on the floor. I was sitting here thinking about projects I want to get to that have been long penciled in my notebooks I keep for designing. Working as quick as I can while not working today, I began making more mental notes on several outfits for both kids. The notes are there in front of me and it's more deciding what to use for each one. Yep, my son has long asked for BOY boutique items and so he is going to get them. And in a big way. lol He's 10 so it's a bit harder to design for him without it being "cute". Then my mind wandered to wanting to set up the indoor items to get the kids in front of the camera again while I do test shots. Not today though, busy afternoon. My neighbor asked me to pick up her grandson from school. He goes to middle school and my 2 are in elementary school and the two schools are nowhere near each other. None of the kids get out at the same time and Kate being in first grade gets out first. So pick her up first I must then jet over to the middle school to pick up grandson, then back to the elementary school to pick up Myles then home where I get to have them all sit down at one time and do homework. This is the first time in 2 years I'll be doing this so I wonder how it will all go. :)

Site items

2009-10-20T10:12:00.000-07:00

I have added new items to the site! More items are being created and will be added soon.

Remember there is only one more week to get in on the contests!

Sign up at Blue Pumpkins Twitter to be entered to win the Cherry snap clip set.

You can sign up for the mailing list on our WEBSITE or BLOG to be entered to win the Cherry loopy hair bow.

AND, ANY BOUTIQUE purchase from our site, ebay or etsy is eligible to win the custom size Cherry twirl skirt! We will total all your purchases from all 3 selling locations and the customer who has shopped the most wins! Boutique purchases include hair bows, clothing, totes, headbands, socks, and jewelry.

Our ebay locations- The Fun Fairy Boutique and Creative Works by Ann

Good luck!!

New Princess Set!

2009-10-09T16:07:00.000-07:00

I have a new custom size princess set on ebay! Size 2-8 with applique!

Funky Princess

See Ericka's matching bow HERE!

Blue Pumpkin has a CONTEST!

2009-09-27T20:41:00.000-07:00

Blue Pumpkin
Online
ME Page

The Fun Fairy Boutique
Ebay

Creative Works by Ann
Ebay
Etsy

Thank you for looking!

SALE in my etsy shop!

2009-09-15T19:00:00.000-07:00

I have a Hair Bow sale going on in my etsy shop. ALL bows listed there are from my current stock and must move! I have had to stop making custom hair bows due to long term medical issues. Save 25% on all hair bows in the shop! AND if you purchase an article of clothing at the same time as a hair bow or hair bow pair, the hair bows ship free! Both items (bows and clothing) will ship to the address provided by your paypal. Also for sale are SAMPLES! I have several Sample items that were modeled and otherwise unworn or used. We need to clear the space for all our NEW products! Sample items are in sizes as stated. These will not be recreated at this time.

Visit my etsy shop here: Creative Works on ETSY

Ann

The New Collection Launches Tuesday!

2009-08-30T10:14:00.000-07:00

The New collection for Blue Pumpkin Designs launches on Tuesday Sept 1!! There are so many great items being presented by Ericka and myself so don't miss it! The launch begins Tuesday so be sure to check back often to see all 8 listings!

Here is a sneak peak for you!

Our Online Store has MOVED

2009-08-21T10:52:00.000-07:00

Creative Works by Ann online has moved. We can now be found at BluePumpkinDesigns.com. Blue Pumpkin was created by Bow Designer Ericka of The Fun Fairy Boutique and myself. Together we will be creating Boutique collections and adding to our own designs and offering them on one site. You will see the site transform and see products being added.

The decision to combine our sites comes at a great time since I have had to stop making hair bows completely due to medical issues. I will be offering boutique clothing, including hats and fabric headbands, as well as wood totes, fabric totes and bags. Ericka of course will be offering her fabulous hair bows and boutique socks. You will be able to see our first collection launch starting September 1.

I do still send out a newsletter with current events, upcoming events and any new listings. If you would like to keep tabs on the goings on, please sign up for the newsletter on this blog.

Thank you!

Ann

Lil Peas Batty and Guests!

2009-08-11T21:33:00.000-07:00

I was invited to this fun launch hosted by Lil Peas on ebay. I loved creating this set! It's a Wicked Halloween Vida dress in custom size up to size 5/6! Sizes offered are 2, 3/4 or 5/6. Model wears size 5/6. Click the picture to visit the auction!

The dress also matches this awesome set of bows created by Ericka of The Fun Fairy Boutique! Click the picture to visit her listing!

Just listed on ebay!!

2009-08-03T17:24:00.000-07:00

Ready to ship in size 4/5!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330349771761&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_8006wt_1350

Vacation

2009-07-21T22:35:00.000-07:00

We are on vacation so things are very much slower. We have activities planned including visiting Mt St Helen's, Astoria Oregon, A Hawaiian Festival in Vancouver WA.

However I am still creating. Working on a new dress and a future event that is for now secret. ;) I am waiting now for items to come for Kate to model while we are here vacationing. Always busy!

Sewing like crazy

2009-07-09T00:04:00.001-07:00

2 of the 3 sets are done, working feverishly on the third set and other items to coordinate. I haven't been feeling well so today I took a break in the afternoon after working in the morning. All items will be listed after return from vacation. I'll post each one as they are listed.

Upcoming designs

2009-07-01T12:29:00.000-07:00

Just fabric sneak peaks. :) All fabrics are washed before cutting. Which is why they look wrinkled.

This one is my favorite!

New Designs

2009-06-28T22:57:00.000-07:00

I sent these items out to be modeled about a month ago and really love the photos resulting. The little models were selected from the Gooma Girls Models. I was looking specifically for wee models to possibly add to my list of models I like to use. And, because my baby girl is growing up. Oh so sad!

Anyway, I absolutely LOVE the prints on this first model. She's a wee size 1. These prints I think work well for both Spring and Fall, can be worn with a tee or top underneath and are what I love - boutique for every day. **Click the pictures to see them larger**

This next set was made using seersucker coordinating prints. I love seersucker. It's light-weight and the texture is fun. Wonderful for Spring or Summer.

I'm still working on fall items. I have some new fabrics I am working with and OH WOW I'm excited!! The sneak peaks for those will have to wait until next time....

First 6 Months of 2009

2009-06-16T15:13:00.000-07:00

I don't often recall times in public like this but this year has been very busy already. SO many things have gone on this school year and I think about some of the most important moments that have happened so far this year. School is ending and my son will become a 5th Grader!! Little Missy K will be in First Grade! OH MY! However it's other times I think of when so many of you lent me an ear, supported me through all kinds of decisions and were really there for me during March - the hardest month for us as a family. I know my MIL had so many other family members praying for us then as we really battled each day with Kate. If you have not seen these pictures before then enjoy!

January - We visit Disney and see Alice and the Mad Hatter

Myles builds Mission Santa Ines

Kate TOUCHED Ladybugs!! We never thought we'd see the day our Sensory Integration Dysfunction girl would ever even think of touching any critter.

March - Kate becomes ill with a Strep Infection in her blood causing HSP. She did not have strep throat.

Then, it became WORSE. She was in great pain, had swelling, was unable to walk for 2 whole weeks, and was out of school for 3 weeks. Doctors didn't find out what was causing it (Strep) until 2 whole weeks had already passed.

Kate did work her teacher sent home for her.

Kate was finally cleared to go back to school and the day before she returned, she learned how to ride a two wheeler without trainers!

Myles turned 10! We took him to Red Robin. You can see older brother, Jeff, hamming it up with them. (he's 20)

April - Myles goes go Camporee with the Boy Scouts and learns how to shoot arrows!

The Boy Scouts have Blue and Gold

May - Kate turns 6 and we invite friends.

Megan

And Twins Karla (glasses) and Karmen

June - Kate becomes a Word Master! That means she knows all 100 sight words of the Kindergarten standard. That is Dr. Chaffee the school Principal with her.

Kindergarten performs for the parents. They perform in lieu of having a "formal" graduation exercise. Kate is in the front row on the far right. The two people sitting in front there are Kinder teachers Mrs. Hickerson (left) and Ms Kirby.

All the Word Masters as shown below wear paper sashes. It's easier to spot them in the group above. Below it's Karla standing with Kate. They are wearing outfits for their dance of the performance. Kate is now up to 250 sight words. The standard for First grade is 300 sight words.

Kate with her beloved teacher, Miss Nelson. When Kate was sick, it's Miss Nelson that Kate cried for and whom she missed the most.

Aside from our families, I would like to thank a few people who really helped me out this first half of the year.

Ericka - whose almost daily conversations really brighten my day. We share the same birthday! It's amazing how alike we are. I can't wait for you to come back to Orange County to visit!
Monica - who offered modeling services when Kate was sick and unable to model for me. Your girls are my favorite models!
Shannon - Kate's teacher, whose guidance with Kate and her abilities really lead me on the right path to keeping BOTH my kids academically happy. I have found in you a friend and will missing saying hello each morning even with just a wave from the gate. If you need an extra hand next year, just call me.
Gillian - Always available with answers to my questions, boutique or not!
Therese - you have been the most special to me. We've known each other for 8 years and I am so glad! I can't wait for our boys to meet again and for our girls to meet for the first time! I hope every day that I will hear that you will be coming back to the states. Soon! I know it will be SOON!

Thank you so much for spending time with me. It's back to work with more designs coming!

Eyes of Blue

2009-06-16T11:19:00.001-07:00

I was shooting a few pictures of my daughter in an outfit I made a couple months ago. This was yesterday and this particular picture I absolutely love. It's rare when I can get a picture of her with her true eye color. I did no editing to this photograph at all.

Patriotic celebrations!

2009-06-12T08:35:00.001-07:00

These were listed last night on ebay. They are ready to ship BIN's and will run until Thursday the 18th. Click the pictures to visit the auctions!

Flag Star Hair Bows

Fireworks Burst Hair Bows. I LOVE these!

June Magic!

2009-06-01T17:36:00.000-07:00

Magical Vacation Items just listed on ebay! Click the pictures to go to the auctions!

Classic Miss Mouse Vida

Miss Mouse Tee

Mouse Hair Bows

R0ger R@bbit Outfit

Thank you for looking!

Just listed at Etsy

2009-05-25T22:37:00.001-07:00

Yes, strange I know, new listings on etsy and not ebay. Well I do have one listing on ebay and 3 new one's at etsy, so bear with me here. First we will start with ebay, since there is just one. ;) I made this set of bows out of all the colors in a hibiscus print that I just love. It's tropical, it's fun, it's different!

Listing link - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330333324722

Next - etsy items. My store had been barren for so long and I have so many items here. Now that Kate's party is done and we are soon to be finishing school and activities for Summer Break, it's time to stock up! Links to these items can be found in the Left Nav under my Etsy Store.

Cherry Print Dress

Tinker Fairy Twirl Skirt
NOTE** The Tee was made by Shadow Dragon Dreams.

And to coordinate to the skirt - Tinker Fairy Hair Bows

Thanks for looking! I am keeping tabs on my Magical items as well and can't wait to get them listed!! My mind is swimming now with all things Magical!

Magic Comes To CWA!

2009-05-19T19:16:00.000-07:00

Probably my most fun topic ever - Magical! One set of bows, one girl dress and one boy set! They are on their way to my models as I type. I'm so excited for these because I LOVE DISNEY! I can give you a snippet sneak peak of the girl and boy outfits and truly they are just teasers. Check out the fun in these snippets!

Now I am also in the process of creating some exciting and fun new items for my site and other selling sites so check back to keep up with all the happenings! You will see over the next few weeks as my site goes through some changes in categories and items are added or removed or updated with new photographs.

Be on the look out for more Magical themed items as well!

New items!

2009-04-23T19:21:00.000-07:00

These baby outfits I made for upcoming ebay events. The first two are baby lounge sets in cotton prints. They are modeled by the adorable Priscilla.

This one is for The Graduates debut launch next month.

Then I have this outfit I made for the Gallerybay Launch Group's Butterflies & Rainbows launch. The top can be made in sizes from 2-14! Great style for little one's and tween/teens alike. The capri's (which look like pants on my tiny girl) really make me fall in love with it as a set.

Stay tuned for more soon!!

Finally! Pictures!

2009-04-13T22:44:00.000-07:00

Yes, we had a photo shoot this weekend. Dh was there to help me also. I am VERY pleased with the way it went too. We will be heading out again this weekend to re-shoot the Feliz (shown below).

I made this for Kate's Easter. Although she only wore it on Easter for these photos, I will definitely put it on her for any other event. It's beautiful! This is the Feliz and I am in LOVE with the styling! My next adventure with this pattern I'd like to have ruffles up the back panel. My kids design clothing with me so we'll see what happens.

The socks and the beautiful hair clippie were made by the talented Ericka of The Fun Fairy Boutique.

This outfit I made for Myles for his 10th birthday last month. He picked the fabrics but this is one I worked on the design myself because it was a surprise. He LOVES this though!

This next one is the Vida. I found all these coordinating fabrics and just love how this turned out!! It's so fun to me. Kate looks great in this too and can wear it for a casual going out shopping, to grandma's or to dinner. The Clippies again by the talented Ericka. Thank you, Ericka! Ericka made 2 different style clippies to match this dress. Don't mind Kate's expression, we were having sun issues.

And here it is with different pants that she wore today.

I have started the next outfit for Myles and have 3 for Kate waiting in the wings. :) His has applique and that must be done first before the outfit is sewn together. Nearly done with that, so it should go quickly soon.

New Adventures and updates

2009-04-07T10:35:00.000-07:00

I'm in the middle of all sorts of outfits and some of these are coming out funky. It pleases me because the fabrics are bright and fun. No sneak peaks yet I'm afraid. We will be busy with modeling though soon that's for sure! 3 of my sets will be going out to be modeled by one of the most adorable wee one's I've ever seen. I'm very excited to see how she looks in them. :)

I'm still also in the planning of taking a couple of my MIL's chairs to the park to take portraits of the kids. I'm talking setting them down on a chair in the middle of the greenest grass I can find locally here in So Cal. Not really "modeling" but actual portraits. The idea started on the first of our two most recent trips to visit Grandma. She has an old wood high chair that was purchased when my Ss was a baby (he's in college now) and every grand child, grand niece/nephew and distant infant friend or relative has used it at some point when visiting Grandma. No tray of course in the portrait as Kate is nearly 6 but the look of the chair itself is what I need. I'm looking forward to this adventure also before it gets too hot here.

Also, Kate has had her first post illness test from her HSP/Strep adventure in February and March. It has come back clear (thank goodness) and while there was one level raised, it's not cause for concern. We have been instructed to continue to take the tests for the next 3 months. All but the worst of the rash have gone. The worst one's are very faded. She can model of course now as the very worst one's are hidden elsewhere. The doctor said a couple weeks and I am guessing she means a couple weeks MORE before they completely disappear. I just try to be careful with her and either put sun lotion or she wears pants. She's self conscious of the one's on her legs and feet but I think it's because she knows they are there. None of her classmates or teacher said anything about them when she wore a skirt to school twice last week. We of course are to contact the doctor and/or take her in again if new one's show up. The doctor does not expect any to and we hope they don't.

B@rbie is listed!

2009-03-17T16:55:00.000-07:00

The Retro B@rbie set was listed today. This is a Ready to Ship item. The T will not recreated. It is available in size 4/5. The model is 44" tall. This set was worn only for modeling purposes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330315299760#ht_5269wt_936

More listed items

2009-03-16T19:23:00.001-07:00

Just a couple. Some bows to match the Bye Bye Birdie Cherry print outfit by Bklyndoll. Kate modeled it last month.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330315096629#ht_2672wt_934

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330315098155#ht_2742wt_934

Listed items a plenty!

2009-03-16T08:54:00.000-07:00

I have listed the Ladybug and Bee bow sets! They were both listed as BIN's.

I have also participated in a Retro Toy guest launch with BLB Boutique. The launch started yesterday. One item I have listed as a custom, the other is a Ready To Ship item that still needs to be listed. AND, I took part in the CCuties Ol' Time Summer launch! I created the white portrait/beach set modeled by Alia. See pictures below.

Retro Toy Hi White Kitty Custom set sizes 1-6. I have enough to make just ONE more! The bows are by MaddiesBowtique and are available separately.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330314835676#ht_8267wt_936

Same launch but it's not listed yet - Retro B@rbie Applique T and skirt set. This is available in size 4/5 ONLY. Sweater and Leggings not included.

Here is the portrait set listing.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330314910070#ht_7399wt_1134

Links to the bug hair bow sets

Bee http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330314001463#ht_2900wt_1302

Ladybug http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330314004920#ht_2876wt_1302

Of course I am working on more items! Bows and outfits. I'll post them as they are completed!

New Bows

2009-03-10T16:35:00.000-07:00

I actually have been working! Yes, I was down for a while as my daughter has HSP and is sick right now. I created this set of bows for the Bowbetties Hollywood Bows launch that started today. The Secret Garden bow set is available now on ebay!

Then I created these, which have not been listed yet.

The bug will be listed this week so be sure to check ebay!

Recent modeling

2009-02-25T00:10:00.001-08:00

Kate has modeled recently for ebay's boutique designer BklynDoll. She created this fully lined top and capri's for the CCuties Ol' Time Summer launch that begins on March 19. Her adorable socks were created by Ericka of the*fun*fairy*boutique on ebay.

For the same launch, I created this beautiful 3 piece portrait set. It's modeled by the adorable Alia of Maddiesbowtique on ebay.

New items and activity

2009-02-18T23:18:00.001-08:00

Yes it has been a while since I last blog. Many things have gone on here including colds, storms, a broken tooth I had to have fixed (root canal - ACK!) family activities. I have been working though. This harlequin fabric I bought from another designer. LOVE this. Looks Valentine-ish but I didn't make it just for Valentine's Day. Bows to coordinate. Miss Ericka made the socks. And it twirls.

Then I had a couple launches come up. This one set, I made and am totally in LOVE with. The sunflower set. The bows were listed separately from the outfit and do they not look perfect on Missy K's head? I am going to dress her up one day and we are going out to welcome Spring! The outfit I made as a 4 piece custom offering, which is up right now on ebay. It includes the dress, capri's, tote and tie. View the auction here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330308804979

And I have more projects!! Outfits and bows planned and in process right now. How many things can I work on "at the same time". Well LOTS! Secrets on those just now, until they are done.

Ebay store closed

2008-12-31T12:27:00.001-08:00

I had to close my ebay store. Everything has so slowed with the recession I was not able to keep it open. I will still sell on ebay and etsy and I currently still have my site as well. Everything has remained same, I just don't have the ebay store anymore. Contact me for customs or questions.

Thank you!

2008-12-29T23:12:00.001-08:00

Returned today to post a picture of my kids at Disney in their outfits. This picture was taken by a Cast Member. I have not yet uploaded my camera pictures.

They both received MANY MANY compliments on their outfits from Cast Members to Guests. :)

2008-12-26T23:25:00.000-08:00

I made these outfits for my kids for Christmas. These are Magical outfits so as not to infringe on the copyright of everyone's favorite mouse.

Myles looks absolutely handsome.

We are going to visit Disney over Holiday Break.

Kate looks so delicious in her outfit. Miss Ericka of The Fun Fairy Boutique made her socks. They have Silhouette Miss Mouse on the sides. The Shoes are from Sweetsoles.com.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

2008-12-25T21:47:00.000-08:00

So I've been very busy. Things are settling down now and can start projects anew. :) I had oodles of sewing to do for orders and presents and I've been sick with a bad cold for over a week now. I'm getting there but things are kind of slow bouncing back.

The kids had a fun Christmas today and have enjoyed their new things very much. I'm not sure what is Myles's favorite if he has one. He moved easily from one thing to another to try them all out. :) Kate, well she's easy. It's definitely her new Cabbage babies and her new Pet Shop toys. We gave her this Pet condo kinda thing that sits on her dresser and she loves to take them all out, line them up by animal type, and then put them all back in. lol She took one of her Cabbage babies to bed with her - the hard all plastic one that drinks and wets. Hmm, okay.

Both kids wore their lounge sets to bed tonight. I hope they look okay in the AM as I am planning on setting up the kits and taking pictures of them in the things I made them. Otherwise, will need to iron I think. ;)

I had a LONG visit with Mom online and later she sent me pictures of the snow they have received - they live in western Washington state and the pictures look like something out of, oh I dunno, Minnesota?? Deep Canada maybe?? A couple feet of snow EASY, icicles that could poke you in the head they are so long! I'll see if I can get the pictures online to post. I was AMAZED! They have never had snow that bad there before!! The kids would have a ball with it but being up on the hill where my parents live it's dangerous driving down the hill to work or say civilization?? Mom said something about having bags packed for emergency evacuation in case the roof caves in - WHAT?? Oh I so hope that doesn't happen!!

Other news, Myles is a Webelos 1 boy scout. 4th grade. :) For one of their community service projects they picked up toys collected from our dance studio (they collect toys at the holiday performances) and delivered them to CHOC hospital to benefit the children being treated there. CHOC is Children's Hospital of Orange County. They boys sorted the toys out and then delivered them the 23rd. yes a bit late for Christmas but the hospital gives toys for birthdays, graduations, hospital events and uses them in their playrooms so we didn't miss anything really. Perhaps next time they can try a food service at one of the local food banks or missions.

Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you for reading!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

2008-11-27T09:37:00.000-08:00

Today we are taking it easy. We eat our dinner here on Wednesday then go over to my In laws on Thanksgiving. The house is clean, family is fed breakfast and now we hang out until it's time to go.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

2008-11-24T10:14:00.000-08:00

For the Breakfast at Tiffany's launch! ALL have free ship!! Search CCuties

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330289298933&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Then I made these pieces to coordinate with Paintedbutterflystudio.

Headband/snap clip

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=330289301644&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

Necklace/Bracelet

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Are you interested in the coordinating reversible jacket and skirt set by paintedbutterfly studio?

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Black Friday Sale Announcement!

2008-11-23T23:00:00.000-08:00

Black Friday Sale at
Bonny Blue’s Bows on Etsy!

Friday, November 28, Bonny Blue’s Bows on etsy is having a
Season clearance sale. All items in my etsy shop with “RTS Holiday”
in the title are on sale!! Bows, jewelry, an outfit or two.
All Ready to Ship!! Minimum of 25% savings!

Bonny Blue’s Bows, a division of Creative Works by Ann, of course
has bonuses. If you spend $30.00 on RTS Holiday items, your
shipping will be upgraded to Priority at no extra charge! (*insurance
for an additional nominal charge). Spend $50.00 on RTS Holiday
items and receive FREE Priority shipping! RTS Holiday shipping
special applies to the continental U.S. only.

Help me make room for the new year!! Valentine’s, St Patrick’s,
and Spring items to be listed soon!

SALE BEGINS FRIDAY!
SHOP EARLY FOR BEST SELECTION!

Visit www.bonnybluesbows.etsy.com

Two new outfits!

2008-10-29T22:29:00.000-07:00

I finished the outfits for my model and shipped them. I have "some" pictures back but I am going to wait until all of them are back before sharing the full outfit. There was some cold weather going on where she lives!

So as a teaser, here is a clip of my favorite outfit. And this looks gorgeous on my little model. :)

Then I made another outfit for her and her "baby". Different launch but it also looks beautiful on her and her baby. Snippet again. lol

A Hat for Jessica

2008-10-14T23:01:00.000-07:00

So a friend of mine who lives in Canada, asked me one day to make a hat for her friend's step-daughter. She's 7 years old and is being treated for Cancer. Her thoughts were, to have something so Jessica could cover her head after her hair fell out from treatment. I know what that means as my dh's beloved Aunt Rosalie lost hers a few times I think from her treatments.

So, I was on a quest. To make a hat for Jessica. At first, I thought of making a floppy style with a wide brim like I had made Kate when she was 3/4 as part of an outfit I made her at the time. Actually, using the same remnant fabric from that outfit. Kate is pictured below wearing it with her My Twinn doll Kate2. She was almost 4 here and tried on the outfit to see fit (she's just now outgrowing this outfit at 5 1/2).

The more I thought about it though, the more I wanted to make something else. I recently acquired a pattern for a Cloche hat. It was my intention to make a hat for a couple outfits I am sending out to have modeled (need to finish those, pics soon). It was then I decided that style of hat would be perfect for Jessica! So I used the same floral as above and picked out two coordinating fabrics from my stash boxes and made the hat below. I added a clip strap to the band so Jessica could wear a bow or flower attached to a clip or just wear the hat. The bow I am sending also. I LOVE this hat. I'd like to make another for Kate.

I hope I am able to see a picture of Jessica wearing it but that will be up to her parents. I can't wait to ship it out.

2008-10-14T22:48:00.000-07:00

So I decided to finally post to my blog. I have been quite busy lately with orders and family activities and the kids just keep me busy. School is back in full swing and it's already time for parent/teacher conferences! SO much going on.

Myles is supposed to get his appliance for his mouth on Thursday. WOW. A week late but if it's put in, this is a good thing. He's getting a palatal expander which will widen the upper part of his mouth. It will stretch across the roof of this mouth, helping to make room for his teeth. Sad thing is - his scout troop (and my dh) will be going on a Camp Out this weekend. :( So he will either be sore or will have a hard time eating because he will be limited to what foods. Hopefully I am worrying full tilt for nothing.

Kate is quite upset she can't go so I told her that she and Mommy will get out the indoor tent (wonderful Ikea purchase) and camp out in the living room ourselves friday night while the "boys" are gone. She has tumbling and dance on Saturday so it won't be a real late night for her, but we can try it and see what happens. Who knows, I may actually get some sleep. lol