It rained today, which is great for 2 reasons. First, everything needed the rain, and I now have full rain barrels again. Secondly, I needed to NOT be in the garden for a day (actually, for a couple of days). I have my own business making items for moms & children predominantly, called The Daisy Chain Boutique (that's kind of garden related), and I am getting behind on some orders because I am spending too much time in the garden. Seeing as how the garden doesn't really bring in income in the same sense the business does, I need a day (or two) of some poor gardening weather to help me refocus. I just thought I'd show some photos of what I do when I'm not gardening, for those who are interested. If you absolutely love what you see and want to check out my Etsy site (which sorely needs to be updated) you can do so here- www.atthedaisychain.etsy.com
I am rather addicted to crafting - I rubber stamp, scrapbook, make candles, sew, make hair bows, and I know I'm forgetting some things. I also really want to learn to quilt, knit and make baskets, but I've kind of forbidden myself from picking up and new crafting hobbies. Though I do have a friend who crochets cool animals (amigurumis) and we keep saying we're going to get together... I might not be able to resist learning crochet. Just don't tell my husband. :)
This is a display of hair bows I did for a craft fair last fall. The problem with craft shows is inventory - I still have a bunch of these bows left, especially the single color ones.
Some of the "pillowcase dresses" - they are originally designed to be made from a pillowcase. They're fun and fairly easy to make. The purple Tinkerbell one in the bottom right corner is probably my top seller.
This is a fun large purse/diaper bag I made. I've made a couple of them. They're not so quick, but they're cute. Debating if I should sell these, as they're rather labor intensive and I'm not sure people would be willing to pay as much as I'd need to charge to make a profit (probably in the $40-$50 range) I also have a yellow daisy/flower one and a 4th of July one.
A nursing/breastfeeding cover. This is one of the best inventions ever. And really easy to make with very basic sewing skills. Buy why sew - buy one of my reasonably priced, hand made covers instead. They make great shower gifts! Yes, this is a shameless plug. :)
Kate modeling on of the aforementioned pillowcase dresses (as a tunic top) at the Van Wert Co Fair last year.
Cute ladybug hair clips. I also do bumblebees.
Another great bow, best for preschoolers and up as it's a large bow and overwhelms smaller heads. All 6 major Disney Princesses and Tinkerbell available (as are other themes).
A "pouch-style" baby sling. This is me and Claire last fall when she was about 8 months. This is another absolutely brilliant invention. I do coordinating slings and covers.
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What lovely crafts! Those pillowcase dresses are adorable (and so is the model). I had to help my daughter make one of those baby slings, the ready made ones are quite pricey!
ReplyDeleteThey sure are pricey - that's what prompted me to start making them. I looked at a friends and thought it was great but not quite worth the $50-$60 most of them cost. Same with the nursing covers.
ReplyDeleteIf you sew, the pillowcase dress instructions can be found free on the internet if you Google "pillowcase dress instructions". I kind of combined various instructions and a pattern for a different type of dress to come up with the method I use, but any of the free instructions work pretty well.
Wonderful items.... there is no limit to creativity!!... rain is wonderful as it stimulates artistry....
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Everything is really cute! I think it's great you've found a way to use your talents and be able to stay home with your girls.
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean about hoping for poor gardening weather so you can get other things done. I can't help but go out in the yard if it's not raining.