Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
Garage Sale and Good Finds
This has been one busy week. I feel like I am burning at both ends. Probably because I am, but what mom isn't?
I have been helping my mom get ready for a garage sale 10 years overdue. We found some amazing vintage fabric, lace and buttons. We also had our own Pot of Gold finds too. Mine was my grandmother's recipe box and her high school diploma from 1931. My mom's was her baby spoon and layet. She has never seen it so that was really cool to witness. We found lots of family heirlooms hidden in my grandmother's belongings that were just put away when she passed in 1998.
My grandmother was definately one amazing woman. She is the person who taught me to crochet, embroider, quilt and felt. The last piece we worked on together was a twin comforter and valance I still have. She taught me that handmade means love.
I have been working on some new items for the shop all week. Flip flops, socks, hair accessories and upcycled creations. The rest of the sock line should be stocked by the end of next week. Be on the lookout for some great vintage lace, fabric and buttons in the next week as well.
I am extending the penny shipping on flip flops from http://www.littlelovlies.etsy.com/ for the month of April. It has been going well and I am still adding new color combinations. They should be up this weekend. Then I am off to start headbands and bottlecaps.
I also opened a new shop on Hyena Cart. www.hyenacart.com/littlelovlies. I am offering free shipping on all orders over $25. FSCF is the checkout code use in order to receive that promotion. I have the socks and flip flops up the cart already. I am excited to get the cart going full force.
The kiddos are awesome as always. Abbie has decided that at 2 she knows everything and I am stupid. Everything is a drama convention and worthy of Oscars. Her screaming, I mean singing, she thinks is worthy of Tony's and we think needs earplugs. We just smile and say good job anyway. Gabe is now 16lbs and teething. Which is no fun when nursing, but we'll get through it. I almost have him sleeping in a bed instead of his swing. Wish us luck.
Sending love and prayers your way,
Carrie
I have been helping my mom get ready for a garage sale 10 years overdue. We found some amazing vintage fabric, lace and buttons. We also had our own Pot of Gold finds too. Mine was my grandmother's recipe box and her high school diploma from 1931. My mom's was her baby spoon and layet. She has never seen it so that was really cool to witness. We found lots of family heirlooms hidden in my grandmother's belongings that were just put away when she passed in 1998.
My grandmother was definately one amazing woman. She is the person who taught me to crochet, embroider, quilt and felt. The last piece we worked on together was a twin comforter and valance I still have. She taught me that handmade means love.
I have been working on some new items for the shop all week. Flip flops, socks, hair accessories and upcycled creations. The rest of the sock line should be stocked by the end of next week. Be on the lookout for some great vintage lace, fabric and buttons in the next week as well.
I am extending the penny shipping on flip flops from http://www.littlelovlies.etsy.com/ for the month of April. It has been going well and I am still adding new color combinations. They should be up this weekend. Then I am off to start headbands and bottlecaps.
I also opened a new shop on Hyena Cart. www.hyenacart.com/littlelovlies. I am offering free shipping on all orders over $25. FSCF is the checkout code use in order to receive that promotion. I have the socks and flip flops up the cart already. I am excited to get the cart going full force.
The kiddos are awesome as always. Abbie has decided that at 2 she knows everything and I am stupid. Everything is a drama convention and worthy of Oscars. Her screaming, I mean singing, she thinks is worthy of Tony's and we think needs earplugs. We just smile and say good job anyway. Gabe is now 16lbs and teething. Which is no fun when nursing, but we'll get through it. I almost have him sleeping in a bed instead of his swing. Wish us luck.
Sending love and prayers your way,
Carrie
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Back to Basics
Hi all! Sorry it's been so long since I blogged last. A lot has happened since then.
The most exciting of which is my beautiful boy was born. He was five weeks early, spent a week in the hospital, but is doing great now. You would never know he had been a preemie. At fourteen weeks he weighs fourteen pounds!
Abbie still doesn't like having a sibling, but I figure she will get over it in time. At least she isn't yelling at everyone to put him down anymore. That only happens when Daddy holds Gabe. Currently only thing she detests more than sharing Daddy with Gabe is the potty. This child has absolutely zero interest in the potty. Me being the control freak that I am called the ped and asked if this is normal. She said not to worry until Abbie is actually 3 (she's 2 1/2) and then start over again. We are gearing up for that too.
As of the end of March we will have less than $5000 in debt!! We have worked so hard and come so far in the last two years. We finally sat down and figured out how much we have paid off and settled. We were impressed. By selling our house to pay the IRS, selling the cars and paying cash for a van, setteling 2 credit cards and selling off everything we don't need or use we have paid off $214,000 in 2 years!! To that end we are moving in with my mom so we will be ready to buy a house next year.
Little Lovlies is growing leaps and bounds.
1. I have expanded my flip flop line and am currently running a penny shipping special. If you follow my blog, comment and get an additional $3 off.
2. I have discovered I love to sew! So I have added a children's clothing line. Some of it is unique designs and some of it is upcycled designs. I will be adding boys clothes soon.
3. Gearing up for the big move I am clearing out my craft room and am adding destash as I can. I still have to go through my fabrics.
I hope this finds everyone in good health, great spirits and having lots of sales for themselves!
The most exciting of which is my beautiful boy was born. He was five weeks early, spent a week in the hospital, but is doing great now. You would never know he had been a preemie. At fourteen weeks he weighs fourteen pounds!
Abbie still doesn't like having a sibling, but I figure she will get over it in time. At least she isn't yelling at everyone to put him down anymore. That only happens when Daddy holds Gabe. Currently only thing she detests more than sharing Daddy with Gabe is the potty. This child has absolutely zero interest in the potty. Me being the control freak that I am called the ped and asked if this is normal. She said not to worry until Abbie is actually 3 (she's 2 1/2) and then start over again. We are gearing up for that too.
As of the end of March we will have less than $5000 in debt!! We have worked so hard and come so far in the last two years. We finally sat down and figured out how much we have paid off and settled. We were impressed. By selling our house to pay the IRS, selling the cars and paying cash for a van, setteling 2 credit cards and selling off everything we don't need or use we have paid off $214,000 in 2 years!! To that end we are moving in with my mom so we will be ready to buy a house next year.
Little Lovlies is growing leaps and bounds.
1. I have expanded my flip flop line and am currently running a penny shipping special. If you follow my blog, comment and get an additional $3 off.
2. I have discovered I love to sew! So I have added a children's clothing line. Some of it is unique designs and some of it is upcycled designs. I will be adding boys clothes soon.
3. Gearing up for the big move I am clearing out my craft room and am adding destash as I can. I still have to go through my fabrics.
I hope this finds everyone in good health, great spirits and having lots of sales for themselves!
Friday, October 10, 2008
Hi There!!
My name is Carrie. I am a Christian SAHM with a beautiful three year old daughter and a bouncing baby boy. I have an incredible husband, David. He works extremely hard so I can be the mom I have always wanted to be.
About two years ago he lost a major portion of our income and I had already quit my outside job. After racking my brains and heart about what to do I decided that being a mama and wife were more important than material items. But when the bills started stacking I realized something had to give. So, I started a business out of my home to help supplement my husband's income. Thus, Little Lovlies Boutique was born.
I love making beautiful and functional items for little ones. I love the way tutus and hair bows make little girls look so angelic. I decided to make simple designs to let mamas show off their kiddos too. I love going barefoot, but can't always so I added flip flops to my line. I also make reversible swaddle blankets, burp rags and cloth wipes (that double as washcloths). I also have a great line called upcycle. I take good condition denim and give it a new life. I am in the process of creating a boys and girls clothing line. You can check out my boutiques at www.littlelovlies.etsy.com www.littlelovlies.artfire.com and www.littlelovlies.com
I have to send a shout out to my Cafemom Street Team ladies. When you go to Etsy search cafemom team and on Artfire search CST guild. You will get some fabulous results!!
About two years ago he lost a major portion of our income and I had already quit my outside job. After racking my brains and heart about what to do I decided that being a mama and wife were more important than material items. But when the bills started stacking I realized something had to give. So, I started a business out of my home to help supplement my husband's income. Thus, Little Lovlies Boutique was born.
I love making beautiful and functional items for little ones. I love the way tutus and hair bows make little girls look so angelic. I decided to make simple designs to let mamas show off their kiddos too. I love going barefoot, but can't always so I added flip flops to my line. I also make reversible swaddle blankets, burp rags and cloth wipes (that double as washcloths). I also have a great line called upcycle. I take good condition denim and give it a new life. I am in the process of creating a boys and girls clothing line. You can check out my boutiques at www.littlelovlies.etsy.com www.littlelovlies.artfire.com and www.littlelovlies.com
I have to send a shout out to my Cafemom Street Team ladies. When you go to Etsy search cafemom team and on Artfire search CST guild. You will get some fabulous results!!
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