A couple of months ago I had made Belli a tutu bow holder, it looked so pretty I almost didn't want to clip any bows on it...then I got over it and started clipping away.
Monday, November 16, 2009
getting crafty
This weekend we were lazy, we watched movies -one after another, after another...-since I had nothing to do, no orders pending, no costumes or outfits to sew, I pulled out a project I've been wanting to do for some time now. A rag doll, I had this pattern and thought I'd give it a try, but when the kids saw me they suddenly wanted to do one too, so I decided they could first try to decorate a paper doll first. This is basic doll template I downloaded for free at http://kiddley.com/2006/dress-up-paper-doll-and-ornament/ (click on the first "download now" button for the full size doll and click on the second "download now" button for the ornmaent size doll) you can either make it a boy or girl- and you just use scraps of fabric, paper or whatever you can find and let them get creative. I did have to help Belli cutting but she decided what she wanted and where.
This is Belli's -pink, and pink and more pink!
This is Belli's -pink, and pink and more pink!
Friday, November 13, 2009
a model with an attitude
Well, after strapping my camera's battery lid with masking tape and bribing Belli with a happy meal (talk about cheap labor) I finally got to photographing some of the Christmas items. I didn't get as many good pics as I wanted -the camera kept shutting down and Belli kept whining- so I guess is time to get myself a mannequin and a new camera!
This one was my favorite one!
All smiles :0)
still smiling...too much -that's why this pic did not make it-
she had stopped smiling by now
this was the last picture and it is obvious why...
I did not get all the pics I needed, after about 10 minutes and 15 pics Belli said "ok, I think that is all for today, I don't feel like posing anymore" as to what I thought -Okay, no one likes a picture of a grouchy model-
The listings are now in my shop, check them out http://www.bellygusher.etsy.com/
Gabby's necklace
Thursday, November 12, 2009
restocking for the Holidays...
Here is a sneak peek of what I've been working on, These will be listed on my etsy store www.bellygusher.etsy.com next week, we had hoped to have them up sooner but my model was being uncooperative and my camera broke down :(
hair clips
hairbows
hairbows
hair clips
hairbows
hairbows
these half aprons will compliment any outfit as simple as t'shirts and jeans, perfect for baking cookies for Santa. will be listed on my etsy store next week - http://www.bellygusher.etsy.com/ -
Monday, November 9, 2009
Mario and Luigi
I had a lot of fun creating these costume characters for Allen(6) & Kris(4)
I had a couple of set backs w/Luigi because I had to paint the white cap green and dye the LS top, but they turned out great. I know they had them at the store but the decent looking ones were $35 and the cheaper kind (foam) were $20, so after spending $33.00 on supplies -for both- you end up with a good quality for a very reasonable price, and the kids loved them, they kept saying "thank you Anna" all tru the halloween party...there is no better payment than that : )
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Hairbow tutorial
Okay here we go...this might not be the right way to make a hair bow but it is the one I know and it has worked for me. You will get much much better if you practice, by the 4th or 5th ribbon this will be so much easier and it'll also look so much better, so practice with an inexpensive ribbon a couple of times before you decide to use your "good" ribbon. A good simple hair bow from gathering supplies, cutting and sealing to actually mounting on a clip and putting it on your daughter's hair should take you about 20 minutes, now if you want to do a more elaborate one -staked one with embellishments- then it could take you up to 45 minutes to 1 hour.
fold your ribbon in 4 sections and make a crease -the creases and ends will be at the center-
You will need
ribbon -20in. will make a 4.5" bow
lighter-to seal ends of ribbon
scissors, needle and thread
fold your ribbon in 4 sections and make a crease -the creases and ends will be at the center-
bring the 1st end of the ribbon to the first crease and place it at an angle
bring the 2nd crease and place it at an angle on top of 1st end of ribbon
from the back bring 3rd crease and place it straight -not at an angle- behind 1st and 2nd creases
bring the last end of the ribbon to meet the center and place it at an angle on top of 3rd crease
secure thread
do a running stitch, this will make it easier to pull the thread
pull thread and scrunch the bow
aftre looping thread a couple of times around bow -about5- securte and cut off excess thread, this is the semi finished bow, from here you can add a center or use it as a base for a stacked bow
Okay here we go again, another example...
you will need 20in pice of ribbon, 7/8" to 1" the thicker , the fluffier the bow -in this case I will be using 2 different colors which show the loops better- scissors, lighter -to seal ends of ribbon- needle and thread, measuring tape and pencil. Start by measuring your ribbon into 5" and lightly mark w/pencil. Also have your needle threaded and ready to go, by now you should also have sealed the ends of your ribbon.
now come back and put the 2nd pencil mark -also at an angle- on top of the 1st end of ribbon
my thumb is now holding down the 1st end of ribbon and 2nd pencil mark, now from the back place the 3rd pencil mark -straight, not at an angle- this should leave you w/only the last 5" of ribbon left
bring the last end of the ribbon to meet w/the first end of the ribbon, this way both ends are hidden
secure the thread by reinforcing your 1st stitch then do a running stitch, this will allow you to pull the thread
pull on the thread -it won't tear- and scrunch the bow, the thighter you pull, the fluffier it will get.
Ilaiza's Birthday set
When Ilaiza was turning 2 (August) her mommy -Diana- planned her a birthday party as she always does for her girls, unfortunatelly her grandpa became very ill and was hospitalized, so the party was postponed (October) and allthough this set was meant to be worn in the heat of August, I am sure Ilaiza can still get a few wears out of it. Afterall, the winter in Houston doesn't start until around Christmas time.
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