Hair Bow Holder

I will be doing a Vendor Craft Fair in September so I am embarking on a new "business"--- I use the term loosely since I am the furthest thing from a "business person" :) I just figured I should make a little money doing the things I enjoy... like making bows!

So my new "business" is called "Missy Lissy's Bow-tique: Fashions for Baby & Mommy"--- cute right?! I googled and didn't find anyone with the same business name so for now its legit! I am still trying to get the hang of making children's bows, so hopefully I am a pro by September (otherwise my booth with have ZERO customers!).

My blog will be filled with lots of tutorials on bows/headbands/junk and shameless bragging about my awesome skilllls. ;)

First up... a Bow Holder to hold all my products. Everyone and their dog has made one of these out in this bloggly blog world. Its a no brainer... but if you are lacking in the brain department (much like myself) then here is a tutorial for you! Enjoy!

First I grabbed one of my unused canvases I got on sale at Hobby Lobby. Nothing fancy just keep it simple and cheap.

I laid the canvas flat and cut each side about 2inches bigger than the canvas. (I also got this adorable fabric at Hobby Lobby where they have the 'oopsie' cut fabric for around half off).


I hot glued the fabric all the way around so that the front was pulled tight and secured at the back. My back isn't too cute since I like to cut while I am starring at the TV. Either way... nobody will ever see this side.


Then I got some green ribbon from my stash and cute strips that are about 4 inches longer than the canvas height.Starting from the middle I glued each ribbon on across pulling tight as I glued.


Let it dry and attach a cute lil' ribbon flower and you're done!! Simple and cute!

Gosh I Love a Good Deal!!

I was browsing through Ross the other day during lunch... wasting time :)

Ross always has amazing deals on stuff... dresses, shoes, home decor (no I am not getting paid for this). I get all sorts of giggly when I find a good deal!!

I came across some aviator sunglasses for... get this... $3.49!! Heck Ya! I loooove aviators, but they are so hard to find sometimes and I broke my last pair (Walmart for $5). Weeks before I found some Steve Madden sunglasses for $7.00!


Bask in my glory with me... :)




(yes I drive and take photos of myself... multitasking!)

Pirate Door Hanger

Because my camera died in the middle of my nephews birthday party, I am STILL waiting on my sister to upload the photos of the entire shindig. *cough* Hurry UP! *cough*

Not that I'm impatient or anything but I can't wait any longer to share another door wreath I made for my sweet little nephew Anthony's 3rd Birthday!

I started with just a wreath form that I had used previously. I try not to make my wreaths permanent so I can use the form again.

I got and old black dress the I haven't worn and probably never will again. I cut strips of about 2 1/2 inches thick and wrapped them around the form and kept them in place with a little dab of hot glue and push pins.

Then I wrapped burlap around loosely and again held together with a little dab of hot glue and some push pins.

I found some pirate embellishments in the unfinished wood section of Hobby Lobby for about $0.60 a piece. I grabbed a simple white "A" for a little over a $1.00.

On the "A" I just painted some black polka dots with a round foam brush. Then I hot glued the "A" and the embellishments on and viola!!

A wreath fit for a Pirate! :)

Oh Friday, How I Adore You!

I have never wanted a a Friday to come so soon! I am so exhausted from this week and have zero to show for it!

Well I can't say zero... I did make some cute lil bows for my niece. I will have that tutorial next week. I am still trying to get the hang of it and not be SUCH a copy cat of all the bows I have seen online. My creative juices are lacking these days. :(

For now I am leaving work, going home, and possibly passing out by the front door.

I have a weekend full of Cowboys, a Wedding Shower, and a Graduation Party for my good friend Lindsey (Congrats Girl!).

Hasta La Vista!

Hair Bows for the Wee Ones

I will be completely devastated if I don't have a little girl when I start have kids in 10 years! I had so much fun making these cute not-so-little hair flower thingies... technical term. Each one took less than 10 minutes and cost nothing since I had everything already. As far as the flowers go I bought a few bundles at the Dollar Tree for $1 each. (Side Note--- Dollar Tree is amazing!! Everything is...get this... a DOLLAR!! Simply Amazing!)


So until I start having wee ones, I will just make junk for myself my niece :).


For the Ribbon flowers I did the same technique as I explained in a previous post. You just do a loose stitch up one side of the ribbon, secure and then pull the thread until you get a much ruffling as you'd like. Then just wrap in a circle around some felt and Tada!! Easy Easy.



I had an extra piece of felt on the back of all my bows to make it interchangeable. I can add a hair clip, headband, or even a bracelet!

Pirates Teeth AKA-- "Corn Dip"

My FAVORITE appetizer to make for any get together is Corn Dip. It is ALWAYS a huge hit! We had it this past weekend for my nephews Pirate themed party so I thought I would share it with y'all! I have made it a few different ways but the original recipe my sister gave me a few years back has always been ol' faithful.




3 cans of Mexi Corn (drained)
3/4 cup of Mayo (NOT miracle whip)
3/4 cup of Sour Cream (I use daisy Light)
1 small can of diced green chilies
1/4 cup of diced jalapenos (more or less depending on your taste)
1 cup of diced onions (less if you don't like that much onion)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and Pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate about 30 minutes.
Serve with Frito's Scoops (a must! Other chips don't taste the same)

I usually just eyeball everything as it goes in so those amounts might not be exact. :) I only measure when I bake.