Bits of Whimsy

I have been working nightly on items to be sold at a holiday boutique targeting children.
It is a 3 day event where the children come in with cash-in-hand ready to purchase handmade gifts for their friends and loved ones... Although often times I see them buying items for themselves. So cute!
The challenge I am faced with every year is that all items are to be sold for $5 and under.
However, limitations seem to bring out the best in me. I focus on quality and think about what it is that would make the children smile. I am fortunate to have my Maya and Jaxon...The perfect little critiques.
They are great indicators in what they think is cute or cool!

Adopt a little monster that comes with a handmade paper woven baskets as their home.

Hand painted beech wood spoons.

Ice cream hair clips

Handmade bookmarkers with retro prints.

Faux bois backing.

Handmade key chains made with recycled 80s vinyl.

Holiday pom pom hair clips.

These are only several examples of what I have in store.
Each item will only come in select quantities.
Stay tuned for more fun things to come! 

Ornaments

I can't believe it is that time of year already....
I have been working on samples for a local holiday boutique I will be participating in.
Starting with some handmade ornaments. 

Holiday Boutique New Items

pom pom hair clips



santa hat head band



holiday gift tags



leather key chains

Here are a few sample items I created for the Holiday Boutique where 90% of my customers will be children. 

Holiday Boutique 2012

I can't believe it's that time of year to start thinking about gift giving with Christmas right around the corner! Last year for the first time, I had a booth at the Holiday Boutique at Maya's elementary school. I had so much fun selling to the school children looking to buy gifts for their family and loved ones. The challenge I faced was creating handmade items that can be priced $5 and under.
I am looking to participate again this year, however, I am not sure what I am going to make quite yet.
In the meantime, I would like to share with you a few of the many items I created for last year's Holiday Boutique event.