Happy Heart Day!

On Super Bowl Sunday I put the kids to work on their Valentines.  I found a cute print at be different act normal blog @ http://www.bedifferentactnormal.com. They turned out super cute!  This is how we put them together:

DIY Couture Clutch

My sister's wedding is approaching quickly and I spent yesterday searching everywhere for a golden clutch for myself for the wedding.  I found many clutches, but they were a little pricey for 1 night. So I decided I would make my own.  I found a cute sparkly golden set of make-up bags that would be perfect to transform into an embellished evening couture clutch.  Here is a tutorial on how I did it.

Supplies I used:

Scissors

Felt

Hot Glue

Hot Glue Gun

$6 Make-up bag

3 Jewels

A pin back

Flower 

1.  First I found some flower petals which I glued together making this ivory flower.  I then hot glued the 3 jewels in the center.  If you have trouble with the centers sticking to your flower, you may need to use a fabric glue instead of the hot glue.

2.  Next I cut a large circle from felt and glued it to the back of my flower.

3.  I then cut a smaller circle to use to attach my pin back to the larger felt circle attached to my flower.  The smaller circle just reinforces the pin back to the flower.

4.  Finally I attached the flower pin to my make-up bag and here it is an easy DIY couture clutch.  You also end up with a classy flower brooch to attach to your top, purse, scarf, or belt.

A New Beginning!

So I am moving forward into 2012 with the same goal of keeping my blog going strong this year.  I would like to continue to chat about being a mom, business, fun, decorating, DIY tips...the list goes on and on.  This year is full of lots of exciting things in my family and my business.  First up is my little sister Kacie's wedding next weekend.  My other sister, Kelsey, was suppose to host the party except she hosted from her bed because she caught the flu.  I had lots of fun making decorations for the bachelorette party and thought I would share them with you!

I used tulle as the line and small glittered paperclips to hang cutouts of bras & underwear. 

 I always love to have a framed sign with the theme of the party.

 These wine bottles were easy to decorate using cardstock, a hole punch, & ribbon.

 Found bra and underwear templates on Google.

 Also found a template on Google for this super cute card I made.

 This is a basic bachelorette sash that my Mom and I added lace to.

 My beautiful Bride to Be, my little sister Kacie.

My sister Kels didn't miss a thing!

I love Rosettes!

I have been busy creating lots of new Accessories for my upcoming Spring & Summer Trunk & Art shows!  Here is a sneak peak of some of my Rosettes ! Add them to hats, wear as brooches, add to elastic headbands, or add some style to a tank top!

New Onesies at Lillyan Lou

So my Mom and I have been busy picking new fabric and designing some new onesies !  Today one of our newest tie and vest boy's onesie is featured on Baby Blackbird's Blog http://www.thebabyblackbird.com/ !  Check out this blog featuring trendy kid's fashion.

 Boy's Tie and Vest Onesie

  Boy's Tie and Vest Onesie

Give a Hoot Flower Owl Tee

Warning...Child's Play !

It always seizes to amaze me how little time it takes to tear a playroom apart !  Between Hunter climbing in suitcases....to playing with his trucks....to playing in the play kitchen and Paige playing dolls...then school...then Barbies...you can get lost in the mess !  It is all worth it in the end...I hope my kids will have all the memories I have of playing with my 2 sisters growing up !

Hop Into Spring with Lillyan Lou's New Baby & Children's Line of Onesies & Tees!

Thanks to my mom, Lillyan Lou is now selling a new baby & children's line of onesies and tees appliqued with today's trends...owls, high heels, bunnies, & birds!  Just in time for Spring & Easter or the perfect baby shower gift for that Mom to Be or Birthday boy or girl!  Onesies & tees are made of 100% cotton. The intricate designs are hand-cut from designer fabric, fused, and then stitched onto the shirt. The onesies and tees are then embellished with vintage buttons. Shirts are pre-washed. It is recommended to wash the shirt inside-out. Hot dryer not recommended. 

If you are interested in purchasing any of these bright and cheery onesies or tees, simply email myself at 

lillyanlou@charter.net or check out Lillyan Lou on Etsy at http://www.etsy.com/shop/LillyanLou !