Raggedy Top Boutique Embellished Flip Flops!

When the snow melts and the ice thaws... the flip flops come out. I wear them everywhere, anytime... except in the snow. So what, I'm a wimp. I am flip flop CRAZY! I have wedge ones, I have super flat, ultra thin ones. I have some that are plain, I have some that are funky. I ordered some little girls elastic flip flops that are so cool. Walking with children, who are wearing flip flops is a pain! Who knew it took so much to keep shoes on your feet. These have the elastic strap so they won't fall off. Originally, I was going to embellish them with ribbon. I had a ton of extra rayon laying around from making scrunchies and had a light bulb moment. The Raggedy Top Flop was born. These are great fun to dye and to make. Just like my dyes, each flip flop takes on a life of its own. They are so unique, no 2 flip flops are alike. So, I've listed these on Etsy for your flip flopping pleasure. Summer is in full swing, and you can never have enough flippity flops... especially tie dyed Raggedy Top Flops!

For those who are crafty, and have time on their hands I'm also offering dyed, pre-cut, fabric strips to embellish your own flip flops. Choose from :
jade/brown
pink/brown
rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
lime/hot pink
Shades of Blue (blues and purples)
Shades of Red (reds, yellows and oranges)
Shades of Pink
I will also provide detailed instructions on making your own Raggedy Top Flops. They are so easy, anyone who can tie a knot can do them. If there's a color combo you want, but don't see it, convo me through Etsy and I can make it happen for you!

Celebrating the 4th of July!

Laurie contacted me through eBay after bidding on one of my July 4th boys t's. Ella needed a sundress to match her brother! Laurie say's it was a "picture perfect, Norman Rockwell kind of day" and she sent me the pictures to prove it. I just love small town America and those GREAT main street parades. You can't get stuff like this in a big city. The parks are filled with people you know, the ones you see everyday at the grocery store and the post office.
Ella is the same age as my youngest. It was a day full of excitement and anticipation here too. We have pretty liberal fireworks regulations so there was plenty of noise all day long. As dusk approached, the lightning bugs came out... just before the real fireworks started!

Laurie said Ella and Garrett played at their city park, listening to music and playing games. They also had a duck entered in the Duck Derby. Unfortunately after a stellar start, the 'jeweled' duck finished 2nd to last... Better luck next year guys! The day ended with a scavenger hunt in the woods. Can you say FUN! Man, I miss lazy summer days. You know the ones, before responsibility and adulthood shackles you with a full time job and mortgage. Laurie and her family are on vacation this week, having a wonderful time I'm sure! Thank you Laurie for sharing your pictures with me. I LOVE to see my dyes having so much fun on such cute kids!
Aside from the brisket that got a little crispy on the outside while I was busy taking a shower, and the mosquitoes that decided to have their own July 4th picnic on the backs of my legs, we had a blast too. I hope you and yours are healthy and happy this Independance day weekend!

I'm gonna figure this out if it kills me!

Ok, so I don't really want it to kill me but... Well, I need to just dive in and make a few mistakes and things will eventually work out if they are meant to right. That's the idealist in me talking! That being said I wanted to show off a couple of my latest creations. I love a challenge! I was contacted by a mom who wanted some fantastic bows to complement her daughters tie dye. This is a special occasion... your 2nd birthday only comes once you know. I custom dyed some rayon to match the colors in the dress and constructed the ribbon for these Stacked Layer Boutique Bows. The Korkers were made to match and are actually separate bows. The tights will be fabulous with those tie dyed Converse mom showed me too! I'm honored to create something for such a special 2 year old! I can't wait to see pictures!