How does time get faster as I get older???

I have to say the first couple of weeks in July has been a whirlwind! My sister and her family came into town for the week of the 4th, we had our First Anniversary followed by my birthday week (yep...week!) and trying to get things together for back to back Silly Markets for the next two Sundays! All while trying to figure out how we already got TO the middle of July!!!

It's quite mind boggling to me.  :)

I have been working on some new aprons since I was pretty much sold out and am soooo excited for the one I cut this morning and the matching pot holders!!!  Too cute!  I am really excited too for the fabric I just ordered.  

Las Senoritas by Alexander Henry!  One of my favorite purses is out of this fabric and I am excited for all the other things I will make with it!  The colors are so bright and fabulous, I just absolutely love it!

Fiesta de los Muertos by Alexander Henry!!!  I love this one with the guitars and the colors, the skirts and flower and bows...it's so fun!  He has some of the best Folklorico style fabrics, it's hard to pick!

Although I have to say I am really starting to run out of room for all my fabric and projects...I am being overtaken!!!  I cannot wait for my studio!!!  I am still not sure which I am more excited for...my studio or the kitchen?!?!?!?!?!? 

So much fabric...so little time.

I have been updating my current fabrics and am in the process of trying to add and delete to keep them current with what I have.  You can check them out on HERE Flickr!  Check back as I will be adding more and will be putting in a new order (new fabrics are out!!!) and will post those as well!

Also, I am working on some new tutus as well.  You can check out tulle color availability in the picture below if you are looking for particular combinations!!!

The tutus start at $27 and go to around $40 depending on size and ribbon options.  Feel free to send me a message or leave a comment if you are looking for anything special!  I will be working on some birthday tutus as well as holiday/special occasion but any ideas/comments are welcome! 

I have a couple of current items people have requested and have a few new retro apron patterns I am working on for my next Silly Market which will be on July 18th!  I am really excited for those and can't wait to post some new pics once I get them finished...totally fabulous!  I have to get busy but have taken some time off to visit with family that has been in town, celebrate our first anniversary and then my birthday!  It's been a busy couple of weeks I'll tell ya...and I've LOVED every minute of it!!!

Lessons in life...

Well, with the first market out of the way I have to admit I did learn a few things so I guess that is a success right? I have to admit I was thoroughly pleased with the setup and the flamingos! They were the hit of the party!

But how could he not be THE hit of the party?  My husband found his rocks so his drink would be a little closer (he is so thoughtful) and I was able to make his party hat to match the tutu!  FABULOUS!!!

I had a lot of fun and loved having my friends and family come and visit throughout the day and bring me lunch and snacks and of course all the fun people I got to talk to throughout the day!  It was an absolutely beautiful day and I was so thankful for that!!!

I learned I need to get to work on some smaller items!  I didn't have much in the way of baby/toddler inventory but will get to work and see what I can pull together for the next show.  Next time we will be sharing a 10x20 tent with my friend and my husband will be there to help me out and keep me laughing during the day!  =)

However, I am still attempting to figure out how I am going to get my sewing in since my sister and family is in town, it is the 4th of July, our FIRST Anniversary, and my birthday all rolled into a few days but once the hectic schedule simmers down the Head Elf will be back in her "workshop" to create more fluffy, sweet, delicious fun!!!

So many ideas...so little time!!!

HAPPY SUMMER!!!
(Go grab yourself a pink flamingo...they're making a comeback!!!)

Getting closer...

So my first Park Silly Sunday Market is this weekend and ready or not...here it comes!  I have a few more items I would like to get done but if not, as my hubby keeps telling me...it's not the end of the world!  =)

We got the concrete in the buckets and the flamingos firmly secured (even if one is a party animal and can't stand up straight...pictures to follow after Sunday)!  A new coat of paint and we should be good to go.  I hope all goes well but the weather is supposed to be lovely and sunny!  YIPPPEEEE!

I so wish I had a picture of the apron I just made but a friend bought it hot off the press!  I used the MM Modern Family fabric, which is the same I used in the purse below.  It turned out so stinkin' cute!  the waist and ties were orange Ta Dot and it was fabulous!  Definitely my favorite so far that is until the gnomes come out and play...

Price

One Size $40.00 Option 2 $40.00 Option 3 $40.00

Hee hee hee...ready or not...here I come!!!!

But most importantly...HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

I love stuff!!!!

My sincere apologies for the delay in posting!  =)  Things have definitely been a little busy to say the least!

Let's see...I finally got my fabric (yippppeeeeee), the flamingos came but I've decided they need a fresh coat of BRIGHT pink paint! (They need a little face lift)  I received the rest of my tulle and getting ready to place another order and I've been able to get a few more items finished and definitely adding to the collection of fluffy tutus!  Today's flavors will be:  Cookies & Cream and Rainbow Sherbet!  I love, love, love it!  I think I am having way too much fun even if I am up to my eyeballs in yards and yards of delicious tulle!

So here is the stuffed rack (but my lovely husband is putting a second one together for me today) of "cotton candy" I have recently finished.


Also, seeing that I finally got my fabric in (first order went missing so they reshipped it two weeks later and finally...finally 3 weeks later I got it!) I was able to finish my little gnome dresses I had started.  I absolutely love this fabric, it makes me smile every time I see it!

Sizes

Size 3T $35.00 Size 5 $35.00

I also finally got around to putting the bias trim and ties on the retro housewife half apron.  I think it turned out rather cute.  I have a few more aprons cut and will hopefully get them put together this weekend.
 
I have to admit, my very first show is in a little over a week and I am a wee bit nervous!  =)





So lets see...while I'm at it, here are a couple of more zippered clutches I finished and the Los Novios purse I like to call "Maggie"!

Price

One Size $40.00 Option 2 $40.00 Option 3 $40.00

I will try and post some pictures of the new tutu flavors. Not sure which is more fun...the finished product or naming them!!! Thanks to my hubby, the newest flavor is Cookies and Cream!!! Yummmmmy!!!

Peachy, delightful, lovely, charming...

So this morning I got an email with a link to an update from Fabrics I love showing a dress I made from the fabrics I purchased from her. Too cute, it made me smile! I loved those dresses I made for the twins and I hope to see them modeling the dresses soon!

Also got my labels which I mentioned earlier but so very excited about.

I think they turned out pretty well and am very excited about them.


We had our first meeting for the Silly Market yesterday and I finally ordered my canopy. I have to admit I am kind of excited although not quite sure which I am more excited for...the Market or decorating the tent. I have a couple of ideas which I think are going to turn out pretty cute and I can't wait. Of course I will post pictures but for now...shhhhhh....it's a surprise!!!

I absolutely LOVE surprises!!!!

What to do...what to do...

Seeing that I could not sleep on this lovely sunny Sunday morning, I decided to finally cut and cut and cut purses, dresses, aprons, clutches...oh my! However, I think the thing I am most excited about is finally getting to put my bright, happy, colorful zippers to use! I think I had more fun picking out which ones to use with what and now can't wait to see them all put together!

I am running out of fabric though and am beginning to stress just a weeeeee bit seeing that my first show is in three weeks and the LARGE fabric order I placed 2 weeks ago has still not shown up and is missing in the bermuda triangle for mail. I'm thinking it's a bit like when you end up with one sock out of the dryer...you have no idea where it went but I am hoping I can still get it in time.

On a fabulous note...I just got my new labels!!! They look great! I am so happy with them. I got them from Custom Couture Label Co. and will definitely be using them again. They have great customer service and I couldn't be happier! (plus I can start sewing again now that I have a fresh supply of new labels...pheeew!

But for now...it is 10 o'clock, although seeing that I have been up since around 5:00, it feels more like mid afternoon ;) and it is now time for me to go play in the sunshine for a while and then head over to our friends for a cookout and the Playoffs! I love Sundays...well with the exception that Monday follows that but I am going to choose to ignore that for now! ;)

HAPPY SUNDAY!!!