Handmade Feature Thursday

It's very rare that I come across a shop who's product makes my heart skip a beat.

Today, I found a shop that made made me do just that!

She makes the most gorgeous bags and I am just so smitten with the colors!!

Made By Hank

I am so in love!

Just look at those colors! My personal fav is the "sea glass" {the blue one}

There are so many cute things in her shop, but I am really needing/wanting this bag! I could totally rock it as a diaper bag!!

Go check it out, you may find something you can't live without!

{etsy}

{blog}

Out With the Old...In With the New

As many of you know, and can see in my sidebar, I have an Etsy shop. I also do several shows throughout the year, offering custom original pieces not offered online.

Recently, I have been working on new product {and can't wait to offer it to you}.

I want to clear out my inventory.

Make it fresh and new. I am really, very anxious to offer this new product to my you, my wonderful customers.

But before I can do that, I really must clear out what I no longer intend to offer. I have a few things left from my last show, plus other items that have never been offered online {including darling pendant necklaces for little girls}.

Today and throughout the week, I will be adding those items to my Etsy shop, at HUGE discounts. I need these items out of my inventory. They make perfect gifts, for yourself, for Christmas {it's never too early to start}, birthdays, hostess gifts, bridesmaids, just because!

I will be adding the items to the "clearance" section of my shop. Once they are sold, that is it. No more. Nada, zip, zilch.

So get them while you can! And remember, an item does not belong to you until it has actually been paid for. Even though it sits in your cart, someone else can still purchase it.

Here is a snippet of what will be marked down and no longer offered:

Glass Tile Pendants $14, now $7
Rosebud Stud Earrings {Some Colors} $10, now $5
Rosebud Dangles {Some Colors} $12, now $6
Fabric Peonies $12, now $8
Birthday Crowns $22, now $15 {These were a custom show piece}

Remember to keep checking in this week as new clearance items will be added daily!

Next week I will be introducing some of the new product. I am so excited!! I think you all will really love it!

And also, a HUGE thank you to all my wonderful customers who support my little handmade biz. I {heart} each and every one of you!

Fabric Tape :: How To

I have had my eye on some seriously delicious Japanese washi tape... but haven't really wanted to make the commitment just yet. I figured I could probably make my own, which is always a crafter's state of mind. We see something we like, and just know we can make it ourselves. Or am I the only one?? Maybe, but at least you all get to benefit from some of my "Icanmakethatmyself" ideas! Score!!

So here is how I made my fabric tape. And I love this, because you can use whatever fabric you like!

Supplies needed:

Fabric of your choice
Xyron Sticker Maker {$10 at Walmart or craft stores}
Scissors

Cut your fabric to the desired width, or the width allowed by your sticker maker.

Insert fabric into sticker maker, and pull through.

Viola! You now have beautiful fabric tape.

You can use this to adorn packages, gift bags, gift wrap, or as embellishments for scrapbooking and card making. It could also be added to home decor DIY projects!

The only problem you'll find with this project is, you can't seem to make enough! I have made so much already, and still I can't stop. It's fun, easy, and so much cheaper than buying it online.

If you decide to make some, I'd love to see how you use it! Send me an email with your project, or upload it to the ODC flickr pool! The flickr pool is new, I thought it would be a fun way to share projects with each other and get inspiration!

Tell me, what would you use fabric tape for?

wiww #3

Last week was spent with my family {and hubbies entire family} at Topsail Beach in NC. It was a wonderful time of sun, warmth, ocean, and family. I miss them all already!

I didn't get many shots of myself this past week, as most of the time I was in a bathing suit...and trust me, no one wants to see that!

So, for a little bit of summer fashion inspiration, maternity style, here it is!

Dress: Old, from Target
Cardi: Old, from Target
Necklace: 31 Bits...again!
Earrings: Daily Chocolate

Hubbie outfit
Top: Target
Shorts: Lands End
Super Gorgeous Beard: A gift from God!!

I changed my outfit for this pic as we were going out to celebrate our anniversary!

Dress: Old Navy, Maternity
Cardi: Target
Necklace {that that I put on just before walking out the door}: Daily Chocolate

Our Family Pic
Son's outfit: Top: Children's Place, Bottoms: Kohls
Daughter's outfit: Top and Skirt: TJ MAXX, Headband: GroopDeals

Now go head on over to The Pleated Poppy, get some inspiration, and let those who inspire you know it!!

wiww #2

It's another edition of wiww, with Lindsey at The Pleated Poppy.

Just one outfit this week as we have had nothing but constant rainy weather all. week. long.

I am so ready for the beach next week! Warm weather, sunny skies, and sand between my toes. Ah, I can almost taste the salt water now!

Top: Motherhood
Tank: Sports Bra, Target
Jeans: Motherhood {my fav pair}
Shoes: Target, my new loves
Necklace: 31 Bits {heart this so so much!}

Next weeks wiww, beach edition!! Only 3 more days baby!! I also have a few crafts lined up that are beach themed, so hopefully I will find all the supplies I need. Can't wait to share them with you.

Now go head on over to The Pleated Poppy to see what everyone else wore this week. It's so much fun, you won't be disappointed! Promise!