Halloween Barrette's

I love looking on etsy and revisiting memories! I loved the ribbon barrette's as a child and had a purple set that I wore with everything..even if it didn't match! Here's my Halloween version:

Seriously...how cute?!

Getting Ready for the Holidays!!

Fall is here! You know why? Because Starbucks is selling the Pumpkin Spice Latte!! Ha! Here in Arkansas, the weather is absolutely perfect! After 29 days of 100+ temps, I was actually getting mad at mother nature.
So, of course, this weather has me getting holiday prepared. I hate to put you in a panic, but Christmas is 15 weeks away! Holy cow! I also must the the McGinley Kid's Christmas Foundation ready, because the older my kiddos get, the more expensive their toys and gadgets.
Last year I started a Facebook page, Diva's Fudge-Me-Nots and Divalicious Candies...kinda silly name, but I love it. I love to cook, so I thought why not see if I could sell my yummies for extra Christmas monies? It took off and it completely paid for our kids' Christmas. This year, I hope it happens again! I've added more items that I can't wait to sell, they are going to be so good!
Pumpkin Fudge
Fall Dip
Chocolate Chip Angel Food Cake
Apple Enchiladas...and more!

Take a look and you too may help the 'Foundation'!

New Flower Decorations

This weekend I made some new flower decorations. I just bought different flower sizes and made my own designs. Clips or magnets can be added for headbands, refrigerators, cubicles or lockers. They are so cute!!

Gameday Dress

After many requests for gameday dresses and many hours of finding the best ways of doing it and many, many trips to Hobby Lobby, I finally made one for one of my friends little girl:

This is a 4t shirt and I just added cotton material to the bottom after I ruffled the print.
If you would like for me to make you one, just let me know or go to my facebook or etsy page.

Little Girls' Purses

A couple of months ago while browsing some blogs, I came across this tutorial of how to do canvas totes with ruffles. I decided to give it a try and they all have turned out so cute!! There are three options that you can use to do this. However, out of all the options, I highly recommend getting a ruffler foot if you are going to do ruffles on more than several occasions. They run around $12-$15 and you can get them at your local craft store like Hobby Lobby, JoAnn’s, Hancocks, etc. You can also get different sizes of these tote bags anywhere and they aren't that expensive. These make great gifts!

Option 1:    Use a glue gun instead of stitching. Just line up your fabric (I used a white pencil to make sure I kept a straight line) and ‘push’ the fabric making ruffles

Option 2:    Make stitches using the widest stitch on your sewing machine and pull the bottom thread. I did this a few times and when I felt like I could go bang my head against a tree, I went and bought a ruffler foot!! You might want to take a Valium beforehand..unless you have magic hands, it’s a little frustrating!

Option 3:    My favorite option! Use a ruffler foot!! I used the setting 6.

So, first, iron your fabric and fold over the edges, iron them and sew. Ironing makes it so much easier and prettier. My OCD will have a fit if you don’t iron your stuff..thanks.

Make markings on your totes to make sure your fabric is aligned straight and pin. Then sew. I make sure the bottom of the ruffle goes over the one on bottom.

Then I added pretty ribbon, a flower that you can get a Walmart and of course….Bling. Because EVERYTHING should have bling!

If you would like one made, to my etsy page.

Happy Sewing!

 

 

Fabric Options I have:

New Designs Coming

Goodness I love Pinterest. It never fails to inspire something in me be it food, decorations, clothes and especially new ideas!

One of my friends has a friend who is having a little girl and has requested I do something for her. There are so many ideas out there and so many cute things I want to do! Here are some of the ideas I’m thinking about:

Onesie with coordinating leg warmers, maybe some ruffles on the booty and matching hair accessories. LOVE!! Here’s a pic I found on Etsy that gave me the inspiration:

I know right?! OMG...Don't you just love it? It's totally to die for!

Another idea is a combo that everyone is familiar with: blanket, bib, birp cloth and diaper wipe cover. She's doing butterflies..So maybe a pink or green coordinating minky?! Yes!!

I've also placed an order from some of my friends at Etsy to start making custom key fobs! I love my job!!

Locker Magnetic Flower Decorations

So, after seeing all the new locker decorations for girls this year and fighting to get my daughter all she wanted, I figured I could make the flower decorations. You can use these on lockers, cubicles, refrigerators, filing cabinets, etc. The are super cute and I put rhinestones on mine because everthing should bling!
Go here to order yours for $5.

 

My New Website

Well, I am officially working hard on my website and am super excited!! I will only be able to take orders with PayPal, but it's easy to do and very secure. I didn't realize how expensive it would be to take credit card! As soon as my business takes off, then I'll be able to add all the credit cards to my site. The site is: www.doodleandbugdesigns.com. It's up and running!!!!

The Quest for a New Headband

Well, today I am on a quest to Hobby Lobby! I've had a request for headbands and bows for one of the girls at my kids' school. So, I'm thinking a zebra print headband with feathers and bows with bling, of course! Will post pics later!!

Zebra and Iridescent Elastic Headbands

I got an elastic hairtie from a boutique the other day and really liked it and thought..."I can do this!" So, of course, here I go! These two are zebra and an iridescent headband. They are really comfortable and don't give me headaches like others do. My daughter already confiscated the zebra one!

If you would like to order one, go to my website, www.doodleandbugdesigns.com
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Football Barrette's

Today I was requested to do a Hogs barrette. You know...the Arkansas Razorbacks?! Love them Hogs!!! I added football beads at the end.

Seriously cute!

If you would like to order one, go to www.doodleandbugdesigns.com. The cost is $6 each or $12 per pair.