Winding Down The Summer

Well, this week has been lazy and busy.  Our mornings around here have been a little on the lazy side.  Sometimes it is nice to just do nothing, and my kids LOVE that option.  All of the sports practices moved from in the morning hours to the afternoon.  Also, we are getting ready for school to start.  So that means, pick up schedules, make sure we have supplies, and figure out teachers.  I have my first kid going off to High School this year.  I really thought I would be more nervous, but he is ready.  My second kid will be in 7th grade, so it is no big deal.  Also, kid #2 LOVES school.  Yep, that's right, it is my daughter.  They both do very well in school and are learning so much.

Since that has been the schedule this week, I have not done a lot of creating.  Last weekend I did make a little boy romper that turned out very cute.  I had plans to start a smocked Christmas dress, but that has not happened, yet.  As I sit here typing, I hear rain coming down.  That means, no running for me.  I guess instead I will start on that dress.  The material is in the sewing room just waiting on me to get my act together.

On the up side, I sold my Back to School Apple outfit this week.  I am so excited for the little girl who will have this to wear on the first day of school.  This has always been one of my favorite outfits.  I just love how it screams "FALL".

I also delivered my first "Books of the Bible" bag to my nephew.  He was so fun to watch.  I think he liked the bag better than the books of the Bible tiles.  His mom, my sister, helped him pour all of the tiles out and try to put them in order.  That was fun to watch.  Soon he will be reciting those books like he has known them all his life.

Today my promotion is a clearance item.  This is a great Spring or Summer outfit.  I know, Spring and Summer are over.  However, this could be bought on clearance and worn next year.  This outfit features some very cute flowers with smiling faces and a few Spring critters.  The pants have a matching ruffle at the bottom.  I am selling it on clearance to make room for some Fall and Winter items in my shop.  The original cost was $50, and it is priced now for $25.  That is HALF OFF.  WOW!  Follow the link to my Etsy shop listing in order to purchase.

Girls Pink/Blue/Green Smocked Flower Pant Set Size 4- CLEARANCE 

While you are there, check out my other items that are for sale.  There are some very cute dresses and a few items for baby boys.

As I finish up, I want to give a shout out to the Etsy Amazing Etsians team.  They invited me to their team this week and WOW has the traffic to my etsy shop increased.  This group is so very encouraging and has been a great help.  Also, the EtsyKids Team has been helpful, so shout out to them as well.   

Let's Get Cleared Out For Fall

So, it is time to do some "Spring" cleaning.  I know it is the end of Summer, but I need to make room in my sewing room for newly created apparel.  So, some of my creations are going to have to go to good homes.  All of the items that are listed below are being sold at a 50% discount.  Also, if you order $35 or more and enter the coupon code SCHOOL2013 at the check out, you will get a 20% discount.  Make sure to make your purchase soon.  This offer will not last long.

Here are the items:

Teal Garden Tea Party Dress Sizes 4

Yellow/Green Lemon Lollipop Short Set Size 1T

Girls Pink/Blue/Green Smocked Flower Pant Set Size 4

Tote Bag

Baby Girl Blue/Green Sundress Set Size 3 to 6 months

Back to School Girls Apple outfit - Size 6

 

Don't forget to come in soon this offer will be gone before you know it!

 

 

 

 

 

A Back to School Item that You Just Got to Have!

This Summer, I have learned to make Cinch Sacks.  They are also known as Drawstring Bags.  They are loads of fun and have so many options.  You can make them in all sorts of colors and fabric choices.  Here are two samples that I have made:

The Barrel of Monkeys sack is $15.  The Auburn sack is $20.  If you are interested in having either one monogrammed or embroidered with a name, it will cost $5 more for each monogram or name.

Barrel of Monkeys Sack

Auburn Sack

 Do you have a favorite team?  Well, these bags can be made with fabric from your team.  Auburn, Alabama, USC, Clemson, Florida, etc.  These may not be your favorite.  Who is your favorite team?


These bags can also be monogrammed or embroidered with a name.  Appliqué is also a nice touch.  There is no end to the possibilities.  I have played around with the idea of making these bags in school colors.  What do you think?  Would your child like a bag that shows school spirit?

How about a Cinch Lunch Sack?  When shopping for lunch boxes for my kids, I have found it hard to find one that is big enough for the food they need, or big enough for the water bottle they carry.  I know, most people probably send juice boxes or Capri Sun with their kids.  I tend to send water.  Yes, it is a little boring, but it is healthy.  Also, I know most people have their kids buy lunch, but imagine the money you will save having a cool lunch bag.  We took the time the other day to total up the cost of lunches from the time a child begins Kindergarten until they graduate High School.  It was a little difficult.  Here is what I can tell you: 1. Lunch for one day at school is $2.10, 2. Multiply that times 5 days and you get $10.5, 3. Multiply that times 4 weeks in a month and you get $42(I am aware that some months have 5.  I just picked 4 because most have 4.), 4. Multiply that times 9ish months and you get $378, 5. Multiply that times 13 years of school and you get $4914 that you could spend on lunches over the course of your child's school life.  WOW!!!  What do you think you could do with $4914?  Having a Cinch Lunch Sack for you child will save you money, and you can actually fix what your child likes to eat.  Now, I have not made a sample Lunch Sack yet, but that is my plan.  So, let me know if you are interested in saving your family some money on lunches.