Hairclips and Flowers

When asked to design a floral custom boutique style handmade hair clip to match a special little gals outfit, this is what I came up with. These flowers can be put on a hair clip as shown or can be added to a pony-o. I have even made them for custom orders for people who ordered them separately to sew on their own garments or accessories. Many colors and styles available.

Today is a celebration day for my very special Grandmother who turns 92 !

She is, in my opinion, the best grandmother ever!

I love you Mammaw! Have a great day!

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Children around the world, ruffles, ruffles, and more ruffles!

Today, I have featured an amazingly pretty boutique set by Julia of frogbelliesandblossoms.

Once you see this set, you will understand why I couldn't pass up sharing it with you.
This set showcases children around the world in the most delightful way. Julia's set is for a boutique launch by the ebay boutique group Cherrylane with the current launch theme of "Circle of Friends."
This set has an abundance of girly, girl ruffles all made with Children of the World prints from Henry Alexander.

If you are familiar with his fabric, you are going to fall in love with this adorable set.

The skirt is made from the NieNie pattern from Pink Fig. The top is certainly a wow factor for the set featuring children around the world incredibly done in hand smocking!

Have you ever seen anything so pretty?
(The bows, which were part of a boutique collaboration, and are featured with the set are available as well. You can find out about how to get them by visiting Julia's auction for this lovely set.)
Julia's work is incredible.
I promise you, you will be most pleased with a set from frogbelliesandblossoms!!! 
This is a must see set.
You can see the auction by clicking HERE!
But hurry, this auction ends in less than a week. I think it is the best kept secret in town. This is one you won't want to let pass you by. I encourage you to take a look at the auction and see just how pretty this set is.

Way to go Julia!
Love your set!!!
Great design, work and creativity! 

Today is a special day!
It is my Dad's birthday.
I love you Dad!
I hope your birthday is a good one.

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Woo Hoo, Check Out My New Ribbon!

I am a proud member of the BCMM (Boutique Custom Mini Mall) board and trivia team. Games go on for a month at a time with daily games held each day of the month. Winners are tabulated at the end of the month. I am proud to say I won first place for the month of September. I wanted to show you the ribbon I was awarded. (This is only my second time in first place.)
Trivia is a lot of fun. It doesn't really matter to me if I win or lose, but playing is a lot of fun. I have learned a lot of new things.

Thank you BCMM for the ribbon and thank you also to all the gals who played with me.

There are some really great players in the group and all do a fine job. I am both honored to receive the ribbon and to play with these fine gals!

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Hope For God's Children Charity Auction...Please Help!

So many children and families have been effected by Cancer. I am proud to say that I am affiliated with a group that bands together to offer auctions to benefit some of those children and families that need help.
This group is called Hope For God's Children.

It has many members and membership is growing daily. Designers, talented artisans and people whose hearts are full of love and a desire to help in any way possible have joined together to help children and families on an ongoing basis. Presently, Hope For God's Children members are conducting a charity auction launch on eBay. Currently, all items and proceeds from these boutique auctions go to benefit the Matthew's family.
The auctions for the Matthews family will run from September 23rd through October 14th.
New items will be added by designers throughout the launch, so make sure to check back often to see what has been added since the last time you looked. Maybe you will find something that you want to bid on. Remember, Christmas is fast approaching and perhaps there is an auction item that would make the perfect gift for that special someone.
Here is a little about the Matthew's Family whom our Hope For God's Children auctions will go to benefit:

Ezra was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma on October 4th, 2009 at the age of 13 months. On October 6th The Matthews found out they were pregnant again. After weeks in the hospital and an initial round of chemo, in early November they found they were pregnant with twins. As the months progressed, Ezra went through 6 rounds of chemo, various treatments, and moving towards having the main tumor (above his left kidney) removed.

At 26 weeks (3 1/2 months early) Robyn Matthews delivered twins, Price and Charley. Price was 1lb 13oz, and Charley was 1lb 15oz. They both had multiple heavy complications, including level 4 bleeds in the brain, and on March 22nd, the twins’ 1 week birthday, God took Price back from them.


Charley was still critical, and many of the same issues as Price. He was rushed to All Children’s hospital in St Pete, who had better Dr's to handle the brain trauma. He received multiple surgeries, including having a shunt put in his brain, then removed as it wasn’t working correct, a new shunt put in, then another surgery to move that shunt. It’s now working great and will remain with him for life. He also had heart surgery to fix a murmur, which went well. Charley should be home by the end of September.


Talk about a whirlwind of emotions. 2 weeks after Price died, on April Fools Day, 2010, Ezra had his neuroblastoma tumor successfully removed. His left kidney was fully involved with the tumor, and was also removed. He recovered well, and we spent the entire month of June living in a hospital for stem cell transplant for Ezra – in an isolated, HEPA filtered room. Charley was in the same hospital (and still is), only 1 floor away, so we were able to visit him often, although Ezra wasn’t allowed to leave the room the entire 30 days.


The day before Ezra’s 2nd birthday we discovered he’d relapsed already, less than 4 months out of stem cell transplant. This means his neuroblastoma is very aggressive, and at the moment there is no cure. We are working on treatments which will “prolong life” up to 5-7 years, and praying to God for a miracle in that time, whether through flat-out miraculous healing or through a cure being discovered in that time. We will be going to New York to get some treatment done at Sloan Memorial hospital there the end of this year.


The Matthews are hopeful.


The Matthew's Family story will likely touch your heart when you read it, just as it has many others. You can help them by making a purchase, or you can even make a donation to this family by visiting the Hope For God's Children web site (click the picture above to go directly there. You will find a tab for donation on that page.)

You can see all the charity auctions listed daily throughout the auction by clicking the picture above or click HERE.
Even if you don't find something to bid on, perhaps you could make a donation. If that is not possible, you can still help by remembering these two precious little boys in prayer.
Thank you for visiting my blog today and for yoru consideration in helping the Matthews brothers.



Cupcake In The Spotlight!

I am so honored today to have received an email from DivaMommyDesigns on Etsy who has the very trendy Cha Cha Couture shop letting me know that my cupcake purse was featured in her fabulous collection of Cupcake Couture! What an adorable display of pretty cupcakes to wear! All the items featured are lovely! Thanks DivaMommyDesigns for featuring my purse in your cupcake collection display. I am most thankful! By the way, if you have never checked out Cha Cha Couture by DivaMommyDesigns on Etsy, you should do it right away. She features the most trendy head gear fit for a Princess. You can find her shop by clicking HERE!
Here is the Cupcake Couture collection compiled by DivaMommyDesigns.
Thank you DivaMommyDesigns for featuring my boutique crochet cupcake purse in your collection.
(My purse is 2nd row, farthest right.)

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Loving London's Lavender halter top......

Boutique custom crochet orders are always fun. This pretty handmade floral halter makes me love lavender as much as the little girl it was created for hopefuly will. (Enjoy London!) Thought I would share it with you today.

I have had several orders for the sheep on wheels and inquiries about more.
For those of you that are still interested, I have only one left!

If you are interested, you can find it HERE.

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Be On The Lookout!!.....Coming Soon.....

Very Soon I am going to offer a contest..giveaway....for a "vacation weekend on me". I am so excited about it!

One person will win a vacation certificate for "weekend on me."

Details will be released soon.  I am working on details now! Stay tuned...the winner could be you!!! 
 

For those of you who are boutique shoppers out there, I wanted to tell you of an upcoming launch to get excited about. Memory Lane Boutique Group is soon to have another launch on Ebay...Winter Wonderland with Memory Lane.
 

Many fine designers are working now on some very special designs for the launch!
I have teamed up with another very talented designer to create a collaborative design for the launch.

Julia of frogbelliesandblossoms
can make a sewing machine do fantastic things!

She has joined me in designing one multi-piece adorable outfit. It will be a total handmade boutique design worth talking about! It is sure to make some little princess a really happy customer!
Julia has created some very unique designs. I know many of you are acquainted with her or are familiar with her work.

Here is one example of an awesome design by Julia.

 If you are not familiar with Julia's work, you can visit her Etsy shop:

Visit frogbelliesnblossoms
By clicking HERE.

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I will be featuring our collaborative auction here when we launch! Just wanted to give you a "heads up" on the coming design and launch of the many talented designers of the Memory Lane Boutique Launch Group. So....BE ON THE LOOKOUT!!!

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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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