Sunshine Kisses

Happy 4th

2008-07-03T11:25:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July. We are finaly almost moved and have been painting and just having fun with Lauren playing games reading drawing. Found her a new preschool She will start in Aug.

My Thoughts

2008-05-09T05:57:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking alot latley and I have been spending much time at my machine. I left my group of girls SweetStreet and I will be cutting back alot on my sewing to spend time with Lauren. I didn't want to wake up one day and my princess be 18 and wonder where the time went and why I didn't spend more time with her. My baby will be 4 on the 25th of this month and I want her to have wonderful memories of her childhood with mom and dad unlike me. I do spoil her rotten but you know money and items can't fill those little spots of time cuddling playing games, reading etc etc. So go grab your child and spend some time with them.

Here it is!

2008-04-29T11:47:00.000-07:00

This is what has been killing me lol I matched Cree of bowznstuff_boutique and Christine of bow*tique*by*design. I am super excited about the launch you can search Boutique OpenHouse and find all the sweetstreet listings and who their friends are that they invited:)

to go to my listing click herehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170214430265&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Listed my extra Machine

2008-04-24T17:02:00.000-07:00

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170213492948&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

I just listed my extra sewing machine. It is in excellent shape just had it serviced Bernina 1020 plus tons of extras. Lauren went from having no list to a huge list for her birthday. The main thing she wants is a Barbie Jeep that she calls a tiny hum hum. It is a great machine for any level of sewing

Hello Kitty 3PC SET OOAK

2008-04-21T16:19:00.001-07:00

Here is my Hello Kitty set the pettyskirt is included in the auction. Check measurments for proper fit.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutique-SweetStreet-3PC-Hello-Kitty-Spotlight_W0QQitemZ170212545331QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

The sneak peek

2008-04-20T08:06:00.001-07:00

Alrighty guess nobody is playig so I will show a picture of the outfit and maybe someone will guess who my friends are I am working with and will launch with on the 29th

Hint #5

2008-04-11T12:56:00.000-07:00

One of the ladies is in the same group with me. I have worked with her many times in the past

Hint #4

2008-04-08T14:28:00.001-07:00

One of the designers is on my favorite blogs over there>>>>>>>

Remember you will win if you play

Sneak Peek:)

2008-04-03T07:28:00.001-07:00

I am guesting with a group on April 21st and fresh off the machine a little sneaky peek for you

Ending Tomorrow

2008-04-02T18:08:00.000-07:00

I have this Minnie set ending tomorrow at a steal it has no reserve if you need a bigger size e-mail me to see if I can do it:)

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutique-SweetStreet-Minnie-Mouse-Set-SZ-12M-4T_W0QQitemZ170205508255QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Ending

2008-03-31T19:16:00.000-07:00

I have this OOAK ending tomorrow.

Find it herehttp://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutque-SweetStreet-OOAK-2-PC-Set-SZ-2T-4T_W0QQitemZ170203960199QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hint #2 and #3

2008-03-31T19:14:00.001-07:00

All 3 of us have been in the same Launch group together. Both of them are very good friends of mine

Did that help anyone?

Remember the person who guess right gets a free Minnie or Mickey applique T-shirt I am not talkin about just the shape I am talking eyes nose etc:)

The girls in my group can not play sorry ladies:) I have to be fair

Hint for Suprise

2008-03-30T19:26:00.001-07:00

I thought it would be fun to have a little contest So I am working with 2 fantastic ladies on a design. If you guess the 2 ladies before the launch day the I will do a applique minnie or mickey shirt for you for FREE!!!

So here is Hint #1

Both of them make hairbows

hummmm wonder who it could be?

Been Tagged again lol

2008-03-29T17:12:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by Beth of the*pink*tulip...how fun. Here are the rules!
1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4. Let them know they are tagged by leaving a comment on their blog
.*************************

1.I love rock music and blues
2.I hate country music
3. I use to show English Bulldogs
4. I know alot about antiques
5.I just started carying a purse and now hooked on Dooney & Bourke purses
6.I use to be on a gymnastics tumbling team
7. I use to model
******************

Now I get to tag 7 people!
They are:
1.Michelle of A Boutique Buyers Blog

2 Cree of bowznstuff

3Mary of hoganfe

4 Kristen of Gockfrocks

5. Michelle of pegasussoaps

6.Angie of ThatFunkyBoutique

7.Lauren of valleybrook farm

New Listing

2008-03-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

I just listed this adorable 3 piece set check it out

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170205732394&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

New Minnie Mouse

2008-03-27T17:37:00.001-07:00

I just listed this new remix of my Minnie skirt. I was looking for some shorts for LAuren and couldn't find any and yes you know me I went and made her some. I have another short set to get pictures of tomorrow:)

see it here http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170205508255&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

A Suprise in the works

2008-03-27T06:18:00.001-07:00

I have a little something in the works for you. I am working with 2 wonderful ladies on a outfit. hummmmm wonder who it could be? We will list it on April 29th. You will have to wait for another hint later

Let's Play Ball

2008-03-27T06:09:00.000-07:00

Lauren is a pro at ball. She has been wanting a bat and ball for sometime now. She found a Dora one so we let her get it because the ball was really soft. Thank goodness it is because hubby threw it to her and she hit it and it hit him right on the nose LOL I had to laugh though. She woke me p this morning saying mom get up she was all dressed and ready to go play ball some more. Well needless to say she got upset because I needed coffee to wake up. Here is some pictures of her she was so determined and you can see it in her face. When she hit it she would run aroud doing a dance saying I did it I did it. I was so proud of her. Now I gotta check in on the T-ball team for her I think she will enjoy it.

Easter picture

2008-03-25T19:19:00.000-07:00

Lauren had a ball hunting eggs. I had a ball watching and taking pictures. The second picture is her eating a peeps

Just Listed OOAK 2T-4T

2008-03-22T13:56:00.000-07:00

I am shocked at myself I didn't think I would get this doen so quick. Goes to show you when hubby watches Lauren I am a sewing fool LOL.

It is a OOAK set never to be made again size 2T-4T check measurments in the description.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170203960199&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Happy Easter

2008-03-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

Just wanted t wish you a Happy Easter. We will be hunting Eggs today as it s suppose to be cold and rainy on Easter. I put Lauren's Easter Basket full of her goodies right where she could see it first thing when she woke this morning. I heard a gasp then I heard mom mom mom and pitter patter of feet. She was thrilled and didn't know what to look at first.

Each year we always have a golden egg. Last year was a bracelet this year we asked what she wanted in her golden egg. She replied just like a girl MONEY!!! I had to laugh hubby said what have you created LOL I said a girl in her right mind will always want money,jewels,shoes,purse or clothing.;)

Strawberry Bliss

2008-03-22T04:35:00.001-07:00

I just listed Strawberry Bliss. This is what I have been working on. On the applique is hand sewn glass beads. Took me awhile but I like the way it turned out .

You can see it here custom size 3T-8

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170203780420&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Going To Disney

2008-03-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

I just listed this custom set. Perfect for seeing the mouse.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutique-SweetStreet-Miss-Mouse-2-PC-SET-2T-5T_W0QQitemZ170200814925QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

More Resells

2008-02-28T16:46:00.000-08:00

I just listed some more resells and some name brand all different sizes. Take a peek as I am cleaning out Lauren's closet still LOL

Great Place For Shoes

2008-02-23T05:36:00.000-08:00

Some of you know we love shoes here LOL I found a new place for name brand shoes that are cheap.I always pass my info on to others. Check it out and enjoy:)

New Listing Fresh Lemonade

2008-02-18T13:30:00.000-08:00

I just listed 2 sets all private for your protection as always with my auctions:) Custom size
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170195143028&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170195138658&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007
Hugs
Johnett

Resells

2008-02-17T17:09:00.001-08:00

I think they are coming out my ears LOL I just listed some more and tomorrow if I have time I will list even more They all start at 99 cents and NR so go grab them up
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsunshine*kisses
Hugs

New Listings

2008-02-06T15:59:00.001-08:00

It has been awhile since I listed. I listed a set from last year for Easter. I also have a bunch of resells listed all a a steal. It has been awhile since I cleaned out Lauren's closet and it all has to go.I started all of them at 99 cents and no reserve. Some of the resells are from me and some are from other designers. Some Lauren just wore for modeling. You can find them all here.

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsunshine*kisses

please vote

2008-01-10T14:38:00.000-08:00

If you get a chance please go vote for Lauren and me:)

http://www.picture.com/voteforme/photovote1.asp?PID=7623770

A Joke For You:)

2008-01-10T08:41:00.000-08:00

This is sure to put a smile on your face!! ;)

Miss Beatrice, the church organist, was in her eighties and had never been married. She was admired for her sweetness and kindness to all.One afternoon the pastor came to call on her and she showed him into her quaint sitting room. She invited him to have a seat while she prepared tea.As he sat facing her old Hammond organ, the young minister noticed a cut-glass bowl sitting on top of it. The bowl was filled with water and in the water floated,
of all things, a condom! When she returned with tea and scones, they began to chat.

The pastor tried to stifle his curiosity about the bowl of water and its strange floater, but soon it got the better of him and he could no longer resist.

'Miss Beatrice', he said, 'I wonder if you would tell me about this?' pointing to the bowl.

'Oh, yes,' she replied, 'isn't it wonderful? I was walking through the Park a few months ago and I found this little package on the ground. The directions said to place it on the organ, keep it wet, and that it would prevent the spread of disease. Do you know I haven't had the flu all winter.'

I'm still here:)

2008-01-10T05:07:00.000-08:00

I just thought I would let you know I am still around:) I have been very busy but not sewing this time. Lauren goes to speech 2 times a week now. She is in Gymnastics now and just joined in Karate classes. Those are on Sat. Karate first then run to the Gymnastics class.

Funny story we were going to her first gymnastics class she seen children in the gym taking Karate classes and she said mom hiiiiiiyaaaaaa. I about died laughing. She loved her gymnastics and when the class was over she said mom wait I'm not done yet. She wanted to stay and do them some more. I got her all buckled up in her car seat she said mom my hiiiiyaaaa class I told her I will call and see if they had a class for 3 year olds. Well I had to call right then and there. Well finally the instructor called me yesterday and said yes she can join in. Lauren will be the youngest in the class. The rest are 4-5 year olds. When we told her OMG you would have thought she won a million toys. It so made her day and then she went to taking her dad down kicking and hitting saying hiiiyaaaa.

The other things I have been doing is selling things in our house we don't use or need. Some vintage glass, pottery,collectable dolls etc etc. We are going to move I don't want to pack all this stuff up. I told hubby 6 months and I want out of this tiny town. So been researching my things and listing them on ebay. To darn time consuming.

Tink(Lauren's puppy) is growing like a weed and very smart. She has learned to sit and stay not bad for 8 weeks old:) Walks good on the leash doesn't pull and sometimes on the way back home on our block Lauren walks her and that just tickles her. She thinks she is a big girl.

So that is what I have been up to. I am thinking of listing some of my popular designs from last year that I only have enough material to make one more outfit to clean out some of my material. Some of the material you can not find anywhere anymore so be on the look out for them.

Why People Pay For Handmade

2007-12-21T15:13:00.000-08:00

8 Reasons You Should Buy Handmade Products over Commercial Products

1. Handmade products are unique. Do you really want the same scarf, mug, earrings, necklace or other item that 20,000 other people have? Of course not! Handmade items are always unique, even if they are the same type of product because they are not made by machines they are crafted by human beings so each piece will have its’ own unique characteristics.

2. Handmade items have personality. Life is not about being blah. Life is about expressing yourself and to do that your things need to have as much personality as you do. If you are happy with buying mass produced items that have no personality off a shelf at Wal Mart think about what that says about you. Don’t you want to express some personality?

3. Handmade items are special. When you get a gift don’t you feel a little bit more loved when someone gives you a handmade gift? Everyone loves getting handmade gifts or wearing something that was made just for them.

4. Handmade items last longer. Because they are made from high quality materials and handcrafted by trained artists items that are handmade last longer than low quality imported mass produced items.

5. Handmade goods are high quality. If you are a person who values the quality of an item more than the price then you already know that handmade items are far superior to mass produced items. While a mass produced item may be cheaper initially is it really cheaper when the item needs to be replaced a month later? When quality matters, go handmade!

6. Handmade items are not made by children in sweatshops in Third World countries making 10 cents a day. Experienced and trained craftspeople make each handmade item. So while you might pay a few dollars more for a handmade item it’s because you are paying for quality materials, years of experience, artistic talent, and well-honed craftsmanship. Isn’t that worth paying for?

7. When you buy handmade you are supporting traditional arts and crafts techniques that have passed down through generations. In today’s high tech world the old arts and crafts traditions are being replaced by mass production but when you buy handmade you are saying that you prefer your items to be high quality pieces of art instead of mass produced trinkets.

8. When you buy handmade you are supporting local and small businesses. By paying artists and craftspeople for their goods you are supporting them and all the businesses that they do business with. If you are a person who believes in supporting your community economically then buying from local artists is a great way to support your community and make sure that your money goes to support local businesses.

Keep these things in mind the next time you see a scarf, a bracelet, some great handmade soap or other item and think,” I could get that for half price at Wal Mart.”!

2007-12-21T14:49:00.000-08:00

Lots of Listngs on Etsy

2007-12-21T12:04:00.000-08:00

I have listed alot of my favorite past designs on Etsy most I have just enough material for one more custom set. Besure to check them out don't let them slip away between your fingers

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5198136

Christmas Tree Lights Has LEAD

2007-12-16T06:07:00.000-08:00

I read this on one of my groups and thought everyone should know this information. Here is the link to CNN News talking about it.

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/health/2007/12/10/hunter.toxic.christmas.lights.cnn

Introducing Tink

2007-12-13T06:58:00.000-08:00

We picked up Lauren's Christmas present yesterday. Lauren named her Tink. She is 6 weeks old Saint Bernard puppy. She is a good little thing has not had any accidents whines when she needs to go potty and we were up every hour on the hour last night taking her out. So she is a keeper and Lauren loves her.

I can do alot but

2007-12-09T15:18:00.000-08:00

Well my neighbors are adopting a baby girl. The mother is due anytime now. So I decided I am gonna make the baby something. Well I decided I am going to make the baby a quilt to go over her carseat.

I can make clothing,hand smock,applique, I can pretty much sew anything. But I will be the first to tell you I am NOT A QUILTER I will never ever try it again LMBO It looks cute on one side but the other looks like it was my first time sewing LOL.

I tried I learned Iwill not try again! So my hat goes off to the people who quilt

SALE SALE

2007-12-07T10:38:00.000-08:00

Some of you know I sell on etsy also. I am haveing a sale in my store on etsy 10% off any of my clothing in my store. Check it out

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5198136

New Puppy

2007-12-06T19:18:00.001-08:00

Well I was all ready to go to GA to get the puppy when this morning I get a e-mail from the breeder saying she had sold a female. Well there was only 2 females and she had told me we get pick of the two. I was livid I had booked the hotels hubby arranged to be off work etc etc. There is 2 things I can not tolerate people who lie or steal.So we went to the next town over put a deposit down on a St. Benard puppy. Lauren wanted to bring 5 home So after 2 1/2 hrs of trying to decide and talking we picked out a fuzzy female. We can go get her on the 16th of this month.I asked Lauren what she wanted to name her She said hummmm Popcorn LMBO I said pretty we got to think of a better name than that she is a girl LOL So we have to come up with a name. I will post pictures when we get her.

Take Pictures You need this

2007-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

I found this website through a group I am on and if you take pictures you need to look at this site. They have the coolest straps for your camera. Also it will help identify your camera really easy;) Gonna put one on my Christmas list

http://www.myfunkycamera.com/store/WsDefault.asp?Cat=camerastraps

Chocolate Dot Pincushion

2007-11-25T12:21:00.000-08:00

I have been making these thinking someone could use them for gifts or for themselves. I will be keeping this one If you know me then you know I love polka dots:)

You can find it on etsy also

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8040943

New Listing on ETSY

2007-11-24T06:03:00.000-08:00

I listed this overstuffed pincushion on Etsy I think it is Shabby Chic I used a Vintage button for the center that has rhinestones in it and chenille for the bottom wit ha fabric covered button for the center Check it out a fantastic price.

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=7947481

Retro Christmas

2007-11-05T07:51:00.000-08:00

I just listed this adorable set with loads of details. Custom size 3T-6.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170166246967

My Princess

2007-10-31T14:34:00.001-07:00

Here is Lauren in her costume she is a Midevil Princess:)

Halloween pumpkin

2007-10-31T09:18:00.000-07:00

My sister who is very religious sent me this I thought it would put a smile on your face it did mine

Happy Halloween

2007-10-30T20:16:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to wish everyone a Happy Halloween. Tomorrow will be a crazy busy day wit hsewing and getting everything ready for Lauren. Please be safe and watch all the children who will most likly not paying attention as they will be to excited. Share some pictures of your sweeties in their costume. I will have to get some of Lauren tomorrow

Wish Me Luck

2007-10-26T03:21:00.000-07:00

Well today I volenteered to help out at Lauren's preschool. They are having a Fall Festival and I will have 4 children that are all 3 years old to watch and play games with. I have never watched 4 children at one time and 3 years old. So please keep your fingers crossed I don't come back with bald spots in my hair LOL.

Let's hope I don't get the mean kid either that bites because there is alittle girl in her class that bites and has bit Lauren 2 times now. I might be tempted if I do get her to pull her aside and try to put the fear of god in her or should I say the Fear Of Lauren's Mom LMBO.

I also signed hubby up for it to so let's hope he can take it. I thought he might get a little taste of what us mom's go through;) I'm so bad :)

"Euro Sherbet"

2007-10-21T05:31:00.000-07:00

I listed this today. Such yummy colors and a little different than normally I use.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutique-SweetStreet-Euro-Sherbet-SZ-12M-5-CBD_W0QQitemZ170161136037QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I also have some sets Lauren just modeled for other designers listed and a Babby Gassy Gooma fur coat listed so go check them out and get a deal.

I'm it:)

2007-10-15T06:58:00.000-07:00

I got tagged by Mary of hoganfe how fun:)

Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are tagged:
1. Link to your tagger and post these rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself: some random, some weird.
3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post and list their names (linking to them).
4. Let them know they’ve been tagged by leaving a comment at their blogs.
Ok.. 7 random things about me…
.1) Love to design
2) I am a stay at home mom
3) I use to work at a flower shop
4) I use to be a swimsuit model
5) I have fibromyalgia
6) I spoil Lauren Rotten
7)I over buy for Lauren LOL
Now I have to get to tagging…hmmm.
Cree http://bowznstuff.blogspot.com/

Michelle http://boutiquebuyersblog.blogspot.com/

Patty http://www.modkidboutique.blogspot.com/

Amie http://in-real-life.blogspot.com/

Amelia http://ameliasfb.typepad.com/

Angie http://thatfunkyboutique.blogspot.com/

Emily http://www.veralana.blogspot.com/

The Silk Set:)

2007-10-14T17:25:00.001-07:00

Here it is custom size 12M-5T

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170159064329

Finally Done

2007-10-10T09:16:00.000-07:00

I am finally done with the silk set. I will get pictures on Sat. I had to make a appointment for my hubby's studio can you believe that LOL. What happened to what ever the wife needs the wife gets LOL. Oh well that is a good thing I had to make one means he is busy. Once I get pictures I will post them and a link to the auction.

I feel much better now still have a little cough Lauren went to school on Monday so she is better to still has a tiny little bit of cough but I am thinking she is doing it because I cough. Everytime I do cough Lauren says Bless you mommy How sweet is that:)

Been Sick

2007-10-05T07:13:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not updated my blog in awhile. I thought I had the flue but ended up with a upper respitory infection. Came home with 5 different meds ended up allergic two of them and in the ER. But I was feeling a little better and decided to write something :) Lauren has missed school all week she has a bad cold but I think she will be able to go back on Monday. Keepig my fingers crossed.

Been So Busy

2007-09-23T04:21:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not been around. Things have been so busy around here. Hubby opened his studio been helping out there some the past 2 Sats. Lauren and preschool I volenteered to help out and they are haveing fun and games for Halloween. I have been still working on the silk set it is coming along slow but good. I ran out of trim I was short 1/2 yard had to go get it. Learning to use the ruffler foot I finally broke down and bought for my new machine as the hand gathering was not working on the silk. Today we are going to the pumpkin patch to let Lauren pick her pumpkin out for Halloween. This will be the first year she picks it out all by herself. Last night she said she needed 10 pumpkins LOL So we will see how many we come home with LOL

New Family addition

2007-09-12T07:05:00.000-07:00

We had went to the shelter and got Lauren a kitten to play with. Well needless to say that thing was crazy and went back to the shelter. It would just attack you for no reason. I think it need some prozac or something. The last straw was Lauren was laying on her fav blanket on the floor watching her shows and the cat jumped on her face and started bitting her hand. Poor Lauren was crying and the cat went back right then. So we was going to get another kitten and was ready to go home with a fuzzy gray one that was nice and in it's right mine. But that kitten went back as Lauren seen a puppy. So that is what we came home with a puppy. It is part black lab good little puppy and Lauren calls her Girly. I will post some pictures of Lauren and Girly digging in the dirt together yesterday. It was so funny dirt flying everywhere. Lauren was giggling and they were covered. Both got a bath as soon as we came in.

Silk

2007-09-12T07:01:00.000-07:00

So I have been working on a outfit inbetween customs and everything else. It is silk and will be something for Christmas a wedding or just because she wants to look Fab. I have been having a hard time with the darn ruffle.Tried the dreaded ruffler foot that thing drives me insane. I pull it out every once and awhile and know why it stays in that drawer everytime LOL. So here I sit with a needle and thread running a gathering stitch. I tried to do it on my machine but just didn't work. So maybe before Lauren out grows the outfit it will be done

The Quiltmobile

2007-09-07T16:00:00.000-07:00

This is some sewing and a serious quilter LOL Made by Anne Fitts of The Crazy Quilters Guild in Port St. Lucie. The Quiltmobile is an advertisement for the upcoming quilt show. There are directions and flyers attached to card for show information. Screens cover the windows there is a zipper for the doors to open. The car is driven around town but at no more than 45 mph. The flags on the front and back windshield are removed. The Cathedral Window block flips up for refilling gas.

Lauren's First day of Preschool

2007-09-04T08:07:00.000-07:00

Oh it was a sad day for mom and dad. But a exciting day for Lauren. I bawled I was sick to my stomach and shaking after I dropped her off at school. Hubby cried to he said we were a couple of big babbies and yes I admit it LOL. I couldn't stand it anymore I had to go check on her after a couple hours. She was outside playing when I went the assistant was outside with them. I talked to her teacher she said Lauren is doing great but she put Lauren in time out. Lauren hit and pushed 2 children and I was shocked Lauren never ever hits or push and she knows this. But the teacher said she did fine in time out and sat there all good. Then Lauren went and told the 2 children she was sorry and gave them both a hug. I would have done the same to Lauren ;) I was shocked she did what she did and the teacher said sometimes in a big group emotions come out they never had before. But anyways I can pick my little princess up in a hour so I am watching the clock LOL. Here is a picture of her in her first day of school outfit.

Whooohooo

2007-09-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

I have been waiting for some material I ordered off ebay I just got it day before yesterday after I filed a complaint with paypal. Funny how you can do that and they just decided to throw it in the mail the same day. But I have been power sewing Lauren's first day of Preschool outfit. I so love how it turned out lots of appliques and twirl. She loves it! I will have the camera ready and hubby also I don't want to miss any good shots on her first day:)

Preschool

2007-08-28T07:21:00.000-07:00

We finally got a call from the school I wanted Lauren in. She gets to go to preschool this year. She is so excited to go. If you don't know us very well Lauren is a only child and there are no kids in our neighborhood. So she is pretty excited to go play with other children. I will be probably bawling my eyes out and not know what to do with myself as Lauren stayed home with me all and loved to be in my sewing room while I sewed. But she needs to go to school and be around other children her age:) So I will probably be MIA as I will be power sewing for her:) Tonight is meet the teacher so hope it goes well as Lauren is shy around adults she doesn't know but that is a good thing.:)

Lauren says where is that big bad wolf

2007-08-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

Lauren got the chance to work with by Sandy of i_mbornagain. I wanted to share Lauren as Little Red Riding Hood. If you have not seen Sandy's work it is Fab not a stitch out of place I was in ahhh when I seen it. I have to say I think Lauren makes the best Little Red Riding Hood there has ever been:)

Shoes

2007-08-24T16:26:00.001-07:00

So I have been on the hunt for hot pink shoes. I always have a hard time with Lauren as it seems every year her size is always sold out. But I wanted to share some places I found that I love so maybe you can find some cool shoes like I have found. The first place I was shocked to find cool shoes at a great price.

http://www.amazon.com/shoes-men-women-kids-baby/b/ref=sv_a_4/102-9739714-8923332?ie=UTF8&node=1040668

Then there is this place that has tons of shoes and they ship overnight for FREE

http://www.zappos.com/kids.zhtml

I have ordered from both of these places and they are fast! Plus they have shoes for mom also;) So if you have any fantastic places that are a good source let me know:)

Raspberry Bouche Ends tomorrow!!

2007-08-22T08:41:00.000-07:00

Don't forget I have this OOAK set size 3T ending tomorrow still a fab price and no reserve.

here is the link to it http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dllViewItem&rd=1&item=170139640816&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Drawing for mailing list

2007-08-22T08:38:00.001-07:00

I am offering a free Halloween T-shirt or Long sleeved T if you are on my mailing list. See the box over there to the right ->-> sigh up there and remeber that it is a double opt sign in so be sure to check you spam box and when you get your e-mail click on the link. I will be drawing a name on Aug 30th.

Relisted With a BIN

2007-08-22T08:35:00.001-07:00

I relistedthis set with a Buy It Now or a Best Offer custom size 2T-8 but if you need a different size shoot me a e-mail and I will see what I can do.

Here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170141611947&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

What does the say to make to you?

2007-08-20T17:08:00.000-07:00

So I have had this fabric for a little over a year and I really like it. I pick it up and goingto make something but then I don't know what to make. So I ask you what jumps in your mind to make with it?

Disaster

2007-08-20T05:55:00.000-07:00

Sorry I have not posted in a couple days I have been sewing this great OOAK outfit(had just enough material for it) it was going to be a 5 piece set. Well say was as yesterday morning I am in my sewing room getting some things together. I turn around and Lauren is hacking my outfit with scissors. I had a model all lined up and everything. I yell Lauren NO and she starts crying as I scared her then I look and I almost cry. But I think I might be able to make Lauren a 2 piece set out of it. I usually keep the scissors up so she doesn't cut her hair but I was to tired and forgot to put them up.Boy there is always something going on here at my house LOL

Groupless

2007-08-16T14:19:00.000-07:00

You know I think I am loving being groupless right now. There is no pressure and no drama and nobody getting on my nerves. I can make what I want if I want to do a launch I can always guest right. Yep thinking I am really like it LOL. So I have been sewing I am using a pale lavendar with a vintage feel to it something I have made before but each piece went with something else. It will be a OOAK as I have been cleaning out my fabric stash and I only had enough of the fabric to make one set. So is there any groupless designers out there that is loving it as much as me?

Raspberry Bouchee

2007-08-13T05:59:00.000-07:00

We took pictures of my new set. I call it Raspberry Bouchee. Which means Raspberry BonBon. Lauren loved it and I am pretty happy with it also. What do you think?

Here is the link to it http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-Boutqiue-Raspberry-Bouchee-Fall-Set-Sz-2-3T-OOAK_W0QQitemZ170139640816QQihZ007QQcategoryZ79714QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

OOAK?

2007-08-11T17:27:00.000-07:00

So I wanted to hear from the buyers. Do you like OOAK (one of a kind) outfits? If you were to bid ona OOAK would you be willing to pay more for the outfit if it was never going to be created again?

Locked Out

2007-08-10T09:04:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I go outside and try some new things on my camera filters etc. I left the back door open incase Lauren wanted to come out. Well I forgot to unlock the knob Lauren comes out and yes closed the door. I was hot decided to go in and yep couldn't open the door. So I go around front get the key that is hidden and thinking I can get in the front door. Wrong hubby locked the dead bolt. I call hubby didn't answer cell. Call his shop and Mrs Debra answered I tell her I am locked out of the house. She said Hubby was at the accountant's office. Finally I was dying in the heat and Lauren was to. I walk barefoot down the street to our neighbors and thank goodness their son was home so we got to cool off. Hubby called yes he was not happy as he has his shop 40 min from or house. Well finally he made it home and let us in. Lauren then told me she did it so Daddy will come home early. I would not dare tell hubby that!

Lauren Won

2007-08-09T15:31:00.000-07:00

Well Lauren won we did the sprinkler. Well I should say she did I just took pictures. She had a blast.

Frustrated

2007-08-09T06:38:00.001-07:00

All you designers that are tring to get noticed might can relate with me. You creat this fab design and think o.k. this will be the one that makes me and everyone will love? But then you get nothing no bids no favorites nothing! You get so frustrated and about to through you hands up and give it up. Well I am at that spot and I told hubby last night if that suit doesn't get a bid that is it I give up. He said nooooooo I will not let you give up you are to good at what you do to give up. Hold your head up keep plugging away a group you want to be in will come. Gotta love hubby he encourages me sometimes. Also gotta love one of my best friends Cree of bowznstuff_boutique. I feel down I always IM or e-mail her and she always makes me feel better. I think I will start calling her my momma bird as she tucks me under her wing and helps me along the way. One day I will make it to her Country and see her and Hettie

Taking it Easy Today

2007-08-09T06:34:00.000-07:00

Today will be a relaxing day for us. Lauren wants to play in the sprinkler I want to relax in the pool. We shall see who gets to do what we want which she will probably win as she will say Pleaseeee Mommy and I am such a sucker when she does that LOL. It has just been so hot here that it looks foggy and has been around 105 degrees all week. So I will have pictures of what we do today later

The Model

2007-08-08T05:49:00.000-07:00

So my Lauren models for designers on ebay and websites. So we attempt to do some modeling yesterday for a designer on ebay. Well it didn't go so good. Anything and everything went wrong. We were doing o.k. for awhile untill there was a huge dog came in our yard and had it's hair up on it's back and barking at us. Lauren is scared to death of dogs and I have to admit I am scared of big dogs. Lauren climbed up my leg and I am trying to hold the camera and Lauren and scare this dog out of our way to get to the door. Well I scared the dog away. Then after that well the picture explains what kind of pictures I got.She just wanted to jump LOL. Today is a reshoot.

SpookABoo

2007-08-07T07:52:00.000-07:00

I listed this set yesterday custom size 2T-6 lots of detail to this set. I tried to capture all the details but since I am still learning I couldn't get the details like I wanted.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170135778331&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

City Girl

2007-08-07T05:53:00.000-07:00

I have been wanting to make this suit for about a year now. I finally got time to make it and I have to say this is my favorite design I have created yet.

Here is the link to it.http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170135744227&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Finally Decided to Blog

2007-08-06T18:49:00.000-07:00

I'm new to blogging so please be patient with me while I figure all this out:) I am Johnett my daughter's name is Lauren. I design little girls clothing.

Here is my princess