Yankee Doodle Pageant Winner and custom made winning accessories!

Last weekend, Carrollton, Georgia was the site for the exciting Yankee Doodle Dandy Pageant Extravaganza of 2014.  This is a well known pageant in Georgia, so it was no surprise that there were many contestants. The judges noted (*facebook-official pageant site) that they were very impressed with the level of competition at the Yankee Doodle Dandy Extravaganza. They published comments that the competition was so good that they had a difficult time judging the pageant. Judges further noted that the competition was so outstanding that they didn't have one single child competing who was not good enough to win. Judges believed that all contestants were superb and there was not one division that had a child stand out, because they were all that good! 

Pageant officials posted on another venue that the judges had a difficult job ahead of them. I don't know anyone who attended the pageant that wouldn't attest to that being true. All the competitors were beautiful. The patriotic theme was indeed celebrated.

This was a double crown pageant, so competitors could win Queen, as well as several other titles.

While Bella Sera Boutique wishes to congratulate all competitors, there is one special little lady that certainly "stood out" in the judges eyes and deserves a special commendation: Overall Queen in the 0-4 age group was little Miss Kennedy.

She wowed the judges, impressively winning not just overall queen but also 1st Runner Up, Photogenic Winner, Swimwear Winner, Best Patriotic Wear, and Early Entry! Now folks, that is impressive, to be sure. Here are but a few of Miss Kennedy's lovely feature pictures:

Bella Sera Boutique was a proud sponsor of Miss Kennedy, designing some of her pageant accessories. Kennedy wore them well, just as she did her beautiful overall queen's crown. Have you ever seen such a beautiful little winner? What a pretty smile!
Kennedy wore custom made accessories by Bella Sera Boutique proudly. Look how pretty she looked in her patriotic custom headband and bow. Kennedy's Mama was a happy customer and like her, I couldn't be happier that little Kennedy took the crown and other impressive titles to boot!

It was a pleasure to work with the beautiful little Kennedy and her sweet mother for this pageant. Though this was not Miss Kennedy's first pageant, I am certain that the pageant world will be seeing a lot more of this little doll. She is sure to win more pageants!
I commend your impressive pageant success Miss Kennedy.
May today's success be the beginning of tomorrow's achievements. Congratulations!

**If you are reading about Kennedy's success and are interested in accessories or a custom order for your child, feel free to contact to me. I list only a few things online in my Etsy store and occasionally, on Ebay, but I make and sell many more items. I make accessories and clothing for other occasions besides pageants too! I do many things, to include beaded socks, crocheted items, bows, headbands, handpainted items and much, much more. If you have questions or ideas, contact me. I will do all I can to design something especially for you.

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4th of July socks for little girls...pageant or picnic! Other colors & styles available. Custom made to order.

While you are shopping for summer wear, why not consider a custom order for a pair of boutique beaded socks or perhaps a handmade hair bow? (photos available) Ask me about socks or bow just for you. (I can match most any outfit)

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My Crochet socks were featured on Etsy

 

I want to thank Wendy Heckerman of YumYum Baby on Etsy for featuring my custom crocheted socks on her lovely treasury entitled American Freedom. Each and every one of the EtsyKids team designers items was wonderful. I feel truly honored to have been included.
For those of you interested in ordering custom trim crocheted socks, feel free to contact me. Trim can be made from a variety of items to include thread, beading, ribbon and more. Socks can be made in many colors and designs to match about anything. I welcome custom orders.

          

Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate with Red, White and Blue Socks!

Today, we celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

                                             

Here are a few inspirational quotes I want to share with you on this special day:

We cherish too, the Poppy red

That grows on fields where valor led,

It seems to signal to the skies

That blood of heroes never dies. -Moina Michael

A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. -Joseph Campbell

And I'm proud to be an American,

where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died,
who gave that right to me. -Lee Greenwood

Today, we honor soldiers who bravely give of themselves to make sure we Americans remain free. There aren't enough ways to say THANK YOU to those brave men and women who have served and who do serve our country. One thing for sure, freedom isn't free! I encourage you to take a moment to honor those who have given their all to serve our country. If you have the opportunity to say thank you, please do. Remember to keep all our soldiers in your prayers.

God Bless America!

In keeping with the patriotic theme of the red, white and blue, I have again been selling custom handmade crochet trimmed themed socks. Red, white and blue is a popular color choice in both beaded and non-beaded styles. They make great gifts and are the perfect accessory item. They are ideal for dance wear, sports wear, pageants, pictures, teachers, nurses and to dress up any outfit. Sizes available in infant to adult. I have many color and style options available. Contact me about custom socks made just for you.

Remember, no outfit is complete without first dressing the feet!

**Looking for other summer custom summer fashions? Contact me for crochet or hand painted items. Let me create something wonderful for your summer wardrobe.

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A ONE OF A KIND Boutique 4 piece set for Baby girl! Dress her up in princess style.

Today I am featuring a 4 piece set that I currenlty have for auction. It would be an adorable outfit for the little princess in your life. You can see more pictures by clicking HERE. (ebay auction)

Some little princess is going to look adorable in this 4 piece set.

This set has rows of fine beaded thread work and will definitely be great find for someone. This 4 piece set includes fluffy, ruffled beaded socks,

 a matching fluffy beaded bow, a pair of jeans with shabby chic fluffy,

beaded trim and a princess shirt to match.

Any little baby girl will look adorable in this set. Great for pictures and gifts too.

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Flowers~ Perfert for Embellishment for hair, socks, clothing & more

As custom boutique hand-painted and crochet orders continue to come in, I thought I would share one such order with you.

This set of flowers, crocheted in fine thread were used on a hair flower, hair accessory, pair of socks and on a sweater, not pictured. They can be made in many colors, sizes and also in various styles. Flowers can be made to match or completely one of a kind, designed especially for you. They are beautiful added to bow centers or even added to a special package for gift giving. They are perfect to add to a myriad of items. Orders your today.

Also available for order: crochet tops, sweaters, accessories like hats, purses, pony-o's, socks and much more.  Contact me to talk about a custom order made especially for you today.

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Beaded socks for a dance competition

I love doing custom orders. This pair of boutique beaded crocheted socks was a lot of fun to make. They were made to match a unique summer outfit for a special little girl to wear in a dance competition. I wanted to share a picture of the finished product with you. They are the perfect accessory item for the little girl that will be wearing them. She is one happy customer...saying "These are exactly what I wanted! They are perfect."

I often get orders for a lot of different types of socks ranging from beaded, delicately ruffled to a light trim with no beads. Some have cuff decorations and some do not. They make a great gifts and are loved by both children and adults. They also make wonderful gifts for children, teachers, nurses, and dance teams.
Contact me if you are interested in socks to match a special outfit or are looking for a special kind of trim. I would love to make socks just for you. Contact me if you would like to see pictures of the different examples of socks that I can make. I also make a wide range of matching items. I would love to hear your ideas. Contact me and let me make your design dreams come true.
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Charity Auction: Help some precious children! Hope For God's Children

Many of you know that I am a member of a great charity called Hope For God's Children. I posted previously about the Matthews brothers, Charley and Ezra, our current recipients.

You can visit Hope For God's Children on Facebook by clicking HERE!

You can visit Hope For God's Children on the web by clicking HERE!

You can visit the last of the Hope For God's Children's Auctions for these boys by clicking HERE!

I listed this pair of Boutique style Minnie Mouse Socks for baby girl, size 3-9 months, with handmade crocheted thread trim and cuff applique. This pair of socks would be a great one of a kind accessory gift item for a baby girl.

You can go directly to the charity auction by clicking HERE! or clicking on the picture of the socks. Bidding starts at only 99 cents with no reserve.

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY TO BIG HIGH AND BID OFTEN.

If you have any questions regarding this auction, feel free to ask!

I hope that this blesses the Matthews family!

If you can't bid, please feel free to share the links above


Thank you for your support of this benefit. (Donations for the Matthews family welcomed and accepted through the Facebook or online links above. I do not handle those, so you will have to go to the web sites to donate.)

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Dress Up The Baby....Custom Boutique Style!

Baby girl will look adorable in these custom boutique crochet booties for baby girl. These handmade booties went to a happy customer but don't worry! You can order yours too! Can be made in many colors and styles. Great for dressing up baby, and for keeping babies feet warm while looking great! Perfect for gifts too! Order some for your little princess today!

Need other custom made items or items made to match?

Maybe a sweater, frilly hat, socks, crocheted baby cocoon or blanket for baby girl or boy?

Let me make an item or set just for you!

Custom orders available.

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Custom Crochet: Minnie Mouse Top, Custom Skort, Socks and Mouse Clippies!

Who doesn't love Minnie Mouse?

Featured today is the perfect set for your Disney vacation or wear it simply just to have fun! Boutique custom crocheted white top is trimmed in handmade layered bows that accent this custom made skort. The skort is multi-layered and trimmed with tiny yellow hand made crocheted thread flowers and hand painted Minnie Mouse silhouettes. Coordinated hand painted Minnie Mouse socks trimmed with red bows are also shown. Finishing the entire set off are crocheted Minnie Mouse ears that are hair clippies! The perfect accessory item! Ready for a trip to Disney and "the land of the Mouse!" Order your one of a kind custom made items for your Disney trip today. All items are unique and many different kinds are available!

Or top your skort off with a custom made Minne Shirt featuring Minnie print flounce and bows with applique and Minnie Mouse beaded socks!

Bella Sera Boutique welcomes custom orders. Let us help you customize your Disney vacation today!
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Halloween Custom Socks...All Sizes Available!

Socks designed to match your outfit!
Remember, no outfit is complete, without first dressing the feet!
The perfect accessory!


Order custom designed thread crocheted boutique style socks in a variety of colors.
You can find them HERE, in my ebay store.

Ruffled...or add beads....or have bows or a custom cuff motif added.


Matching custom crocheted beaded necklaces also available by order.
You can find them by clicking HERE while the listing lasts.
(Got an idea for a custom order? I would love to hear about it!)
Make a statement that will get noticed!


Almost everyone loves these socks.

They make the perfect gift too!
Beaded socks make wonderful gifts for Cheerleading squads, dance recitals, to match special costumes, for pageants, for teachers, for nurses, groups who want to match, or to match just about any outfit.

All socks created in a smoke free environment.
I have one pair (the exact pair shown below) that is made up and ready to ship
if anyone needs and 18-36 mopnths size.
If that happens to be the size you need, you can find them by clicking HERE. (while listing lasts)


Available in my ebay and etsy store.
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About the current contest giveaway: (It was announced on 6/1/2010) Still time to enter! All you have to do is purchase something from either my Ebay store, my Etsy store or place a custom order between June 1, 2010 and July 25, 2010. Your name gets entered again with each purchase. Add your name today.

Mmmmmm! Blueberry cupcakes with sprinkles (Crochet cupcake purse and hair clips)

Cupcakes come in all flavors.....even blueberry with sprinkles!

Cupcake hair clippies are the perfect match.

This crocheted blueberry cupcake purse is a favorite of my daughter's.

Custom orders available in a variety of colors!

Boutique crochet socks can be ruffled or not.

Hair flowers on pony-o's are a great match.
Many colors and styles available!

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It is pageant time again! Frilly socks made in any size

It is pageant time again which usually means custom orders for crochet socks and dainty accessories. Little girls love frilly socks to match their pageant dresses. I wanted to share a few pictures of some custom crochet beaded socks I made for some of my clients.

A perfect match equals happy customers!
(By the way, all of my socks can be made in any size.)

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About the current contest giveaway: (It was announced on 6/1/2010) Still time to enter! All you have to do is purchase something from either my Ebay store, my Etsy store or place a custom order between June 1, 2010 and July 25, 2010. Your name gets entered again with each purchase. Add your name today.