Spring Has Sprung- Update Your Wardrobe with CRAFTY MOM items

Spring is in the Air-  Wardrobe Changes can be fun with Crafty Moms-  Get new accessories to match all those new Sets you are purchasing for your growing Little Ones and some for yourself too.

Everyone wants to Cheer on  their Fav. Team and at Pretty Little Things Boutique you can get a Custom Bow-  You choose the Team Colors.  Just choose your sport.

If you like your Bows BIG and Over The Top visit this great fan page and Get an EYE FULL

Made to Match or find Ready To ship bows everyday.
Now that you have the Bows Get a great Custom Bow Holder you will be proud to Showcase in your Home.  From Letters to Themes-  They are all so beautiful.

Become a Fan of Pretty Little Things Boutque today.  https://www.facebook.com/PrettyLittleThingsBoutique#!/PrettyLittleThingsBoutique

You can always find great Handsewn Items from our Crafty Moms-  See what Kameli Shae has made.  From Dresses to Rompers to Items for Mom.

And the best thing is her prices are SO GREAT-  These are in any budget.
This great Spring Dress is great for Spring but add leggings and it can be worn into the fall!

One of My Favs is the Clutch Bags- They are made of 100% cotton and have 2 interior pockets!

Head over to Kameli Shae on Facebook and let her know CMRU sent you.
https://www.facebook.com/PrettyLittleThingsBoutique#!/kamelishae

At Baby Bugz Boutique you can find great deals on Bonnie Jean- Rare Edition- Youngland- and MudPie all the time-  You never know what she will add and sizes go very fast so its best to be a Fan today.
Spring and Summer outfits under $25 and she often runs specials.

From Classic To FUNKY she has it-  For Church- Photos- Casual Play-  Its all there at Baby Bugz Boutique-

If your looking for a Specific Size she is very helpful-  Just let her know

Become a Fan of Baby Bugz Boutique- https://www.facebook.com/PrettyLittleThingsBoutique#!/BabyBugzBoutique

Oh So SO crafty!

Looking for Some Crafty Moms? We have LOTS over at CMRU! We make just about anything you could imagine and here are just a few!




CocoaTempest Designs:
Founded in Sept 2011 they are have Lots of gorgeous earrings, necklaces and so much more! They have matching earring/necklace sets, rings and chunky bracelets that is sure to add pazazz to that special outfit!

Check out their chunky bracelets to add to any outfit! They have lots to choose from and at awesome prices!

Anything from a vintage look that will go with anything formal or spice up a blah outfit and have a piece everyone will ask you about!

Be sure to head over to https://www.facebook.com/pages/CocoaTempest-Designs/279934255366051

and let them know that the Crafty Mom's blog sent you!

Ever been over to 

Little Miss Bow*tique

  well you should! 
They sell the most adorable outfits for your little girl... anything from dresses, to the shoes to the pretties in their hair! 

 

After you head over there you can customize your very own outfit, they have lots of fabrics and different colors to choose from!

They have shoes or flip flops that you can have them add pretty little bows or big over the top ones! 

Then you can choose from blinged out bows or even pony-o's! They have lots to choose from and are oh  so friendly too!

Make sure you head over to Little Miss*bowtique and let them personalize something Just for you today!  https://www.facebook.com/littlemissbowtiqueshop

Sassy Cassie's Creations:

Are you a photographer? Are you in need of a prop box for any gender or that will go with a special theme you are looking for? Sassy Cassie's Creations has prop boxes, banners and even sassy hair accessories! They even have a cork board that you can post your recipes to!

Wanna be a little more organized this year.. but do it in style?

This 11" X 17" cork board...you can add ribbon to it magnetic to the back to put on the fridge!!

Is the Photographer in you just itching to head over to Sassy Cassie's? They have of the most ADORABLE photo props and So many to choose from! 

Look At this banner... customize it to your little ones party with any theme your hearts desire! 

Visit Sassy Cassie's Creations

           https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sassy-Cassies-Creations/137963632944544

Budget Tips For Craft Fair Set Up!

I have done 2 Craft Shows locally and am looking forward to my third this Weekend!
Trying to not drown a lot of money in set up is very hard and takes time and Creativity.
Yard Sales, Thrift Stores, and your Local Hardware Stores can be a Great Resource when
looking for Creative ways to have a great booth that will draw customers to you.

My partner  bought some great Zebra fleece material to cover our Center table.
I am adding a Zebra/Pink material for our smailler tables.  Black is our accent color.

I really needed a nice way to display headbands so I want a Plumbing PVC
Our local Lowes only had 2,4,6 inch to choose so I chose the 4 but really a 5 would be a better fit.

I covered it in a piece of material I found on the clearance rack at Hobby Lobby.  I used a ribbed/thick material because it added demention.  I used black because you want your Product to be the main feature not the display. 

Price was $6.97  but you can get a longer piece for the same price that is usually used for sewers and cut it into sections to have multiple headband holders.

The second display piece I just happen to find while on my way to check out.  Its a Gutter Down Spout (2 pieces ) and a middle extender to add the 2 to make a bridge.
Total cost $9

I love the way this doesnt just sit flat on the table.   It will probably hold 15 - 20 headbands.

I also use a canvas covered for clips and hairbows .. Cost is around $10 too. 

Many people use these but I have one BIG tip.  

Dont use a buy fabric to cover these.  Try to stay within your booth color scheme.

Neutral colors are best.  This is covered with black first and then a layer of Hot Pink tulle over it so the pink isnt too overpowering as all the bows will not be Pink.

Another BIG tip is Try to organize your bows on the board by type and size.  It will look more pleasing to the customers eyes.  Otherwise it will be too overwhelming.  If you have to make 3 boards that is what I suggest. 

I will prop this using a Small easal that costs $7 at Hobby Lobby. 

Our biggest Prop are 2 twig Topiaries.  My friend just happened to have them from Christmas Decorating.  I display my bows on these in her Salon.

Everyone loves the display so we kept them on there.  Its also Easy to Move and saves set up time.

I will add a total set up picture next Sunday. 
Remember..   Pick a theme.  Not too many colors.  Have a Neutral color to cover displays with.
Organize your product by size and type.

Good luck with your Craft Shows and please add your tips... We want to share with our Crafty Moms

Want To Create Some WOW for Your Center Pieces?

I recently discovered these Great Polymer Clay Pieces...

Bow Makers are using them as Unique Pieces for

Centers on their Bows.

They really add a great theme and you can get them

Custom made.

But of course all Polymer Clay Pieces are Not created Equal LOL.

Just like all Pillowcase Dresses are NOT created Equal(I have seen some U-G-L-Y ones in my days!

 I found a FB page making these(and they are AWESOME) but they are EXPENSIVE!

I could not afford to add a $3-$5 piece as a center piece for a bow (but I totally understand the cost)

 as in my area there is

NO WAY someone would pay the $10-$15 I would then have to charge for that bow to get

my cost for ribbon, center piece, clips, time, etc....back.

So hmmmmmm....Maybe to keep cost down we should Experiment with Polymer Clay Making

ourselves!  Come on We are Crafty Moms Right?

Well I decided to let my Crafty Son(11 year old)  help me out.

He made some wonderful Rainbow colored creations. (1st attempt)

It is Delicate to work with as you have to make these small and he prefers to make larger sculptures.

But NOT TO SHABBY I think.

Dont get me wrong- there is definate Artistry and Technique Required to make some of the Great Character pieces I have seen like Lalala Loopsey and more but Worth a try to save money and as a Crafter (in my opinion) It is so satisfying to know you MADE EVERY PIECE OF YOUR PRODUCT! Not just bought several pieces and put them together.

Let us know What you think!
We Want To Know!

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