A Couple of Beach Bums

Hi guys!  We just got back from our annual family vacation to Folly Beach, SC.  I wanted to share some pictures of my favorite little guys.

We took Miss Emma sea shelling and thought we could get to the light house...guess not.

This pelican landed right in front of our path while sea shelling.  Miss Emma naturally wanted to pet it :)

Evan didn't want  me taking his picture but I snuck this one in :)

 Sand monster with attitude.

Finally!

I finally got my Badge Blossoms listed in my online shop!!  Right now they are listed in groups to choose a design from.  I am planning on listing them seperately as soon as I get them all photographed.  I am also trying to figure out my packaging.  I stapled a business card to the top of this ziploc bag...like the look but need to find a more professional option.

Show and Tell

Hi guys!!  It has been too long since I have shared with you.  Between my internet not cooperating and trying to spend as much relaxing time with my family, I seem to have neglected my blog :(  So I wanted to stop in and say hi as well as show some items I have been working on recently.

More Badge Blossoms!  I still have yet to get them into my online shop. 

I was so excited when I found this fabric and couldn't wait to make myself a wristlet out of it.  Luckily it was for me to begin with because it turned out a little lopsided :( I hate when things don't work out as planned.

Check out these awesome polka dots on the inside!! And my new bigger labels.  I LOVE my new labels.  They are simple and look great with any fabric.

I had a request for a wristlet made out of this pattern today.  I think it turned out great so I decided to list it in my shop.  No reason to not share :)

Here is the inside view.  I used the opposite fabric, black on white instead of white on black.

Still Under Construction!!

For Mother's Day I decided to make my mom {the best nurse ever} a stethoscope cover.  I was already thinking of how I could do it when she called me on the phone with an idea for something else I could make: stethoscope covers.  So then I had to make her one.  I was planning on making several but the process of trial and error took more time than I anticipated and in the end I had one that seemed to be a success.  That was until she started using it at work and then figured out a small flaw in my design, it was too tight i.n the top to allow the ear buds to open fully. 

Another nurse at work requested one so I altered the design and will see how it works for her.  If I can get a good design figured out that will work for everyone, then I am sure you will be seeing them in my shop too.

A Sneak Peek At My Craft Process

My Badge Blossoms are such a big hit so I decided to give a little sneak peek into how I make them {can't give away all my secrets}.  I took a few photos as I was making these beauties.

First I make my buttons...love this part.  I love to make fabric buttons because they always match and look awesome.  Plus they are lots of fun to make.  I am sure I will be coming up with more great uses for these buttons. 

Then I cut out my fabric squares out of my chosen fabric.  When I have multiple orders, I like to have all my buttons made and all my fabric cut before I start to make the flowers.  My table is covered in these little piles all ready to be made.

Each little fabric square gets folded and pinned in place. I think they look like little grasshoppers at this point. 

Once it is assembled, I have a beautiful Badge Blossom ready to make it's new owner smile.

Orders, Orders, and More Orders!

This week has been insane.  I have gotten tons of orders for my Badge Blossoms.  I need to get some made and listed in my shop online.  They are selling like hot cakes at work and through facebook and I just haven't been able to get any extra's done.

Aren't they all wonderful?! It is hard for me to let them go.  No 2 are exactly the same which makes them even more fun. 

Summer Is Here!!!

Summer has officially begone!  Evan is out of school, the days are getting longer, and the pool is open.  Me and the kids spent everyday we could at the pool last week {as evident in my lack of postings lately}.  But just when we get the family membership to the local pool and are all excited, the weather cools off and it is too chilly to go swimming.

{Evan has been trying to look "cool" lately}

{I love this picture of Miss Emma, even if she is looking the other way}