Preview of my clothing labels

I used my trial version of Paint Shop Pro X2 and created my clothing label graphic !

It took about an hour to create the final design I would be happy with and it on the ribbon I wanted to use.

I need to print onto iron transfer paper then started putting onto ribbons so I will have actual labels.

Then soon all my future custom clothing/creations will have labels sporting my Etsy Store name !

Mickey Minne Halloween Skirt

Yesterday afternoon I was able to convince (aka bribe) my daughter into modeling my Mickey Minnie Skirt. I wanted at least 2 pictures and I loved this one the best.. I can't force her to stand in any certain pose so I snap a dozen a pictures to get 2 good ones ! This was my favorite pose !

I listed the skirt in my Etsy Store and have offered the tights up for sale also ! This is a one of a kind creation since I was unable to obtain more of these fabric squares.

I have 27 items listed on ebay w/out a single bid.. Its been awful S L O W on ebay for the last few months.. Sales are few and in between.. I hate to take over 50 pieces of clothings to the consignment store where I might come with $10.00 after a month, but even craigslist sales are non existant lately.

I have the next day two days off.. Tomorrow i hope to devout most of the day sewing even though my husband will be home bugging me about being bored. Maybe he will go out and mow or go hang out with one of the nieghbors or something ;)

I wanted to make my own clothing labels for my custom outfits/stuff.. This great tutorial is how I'm going to learn to make labels .. I still have a big spool of white satin ribbon leftover from my wedding 3yrs ago, and have all other other materials, just needed Ink Jet Iron on Transfer paper which I aquired today ! I put on putting my store name -Rowanmayfairs Designs and underneath put my Etsy Store web address.
http://www.grumperina.com/labelcontent.htm

Sunday my mom will watch Hailey so me and him can go into the city.. Exciting trip to the city for Diapers, 8x10 portrait from Jcpennys, petsmart for a new water dish for our cats..

Arson

Sunday night someone took a match to the interior of our truck that was sitting at the end of our driveway.. (about 2 car lenghs from the house).

We didn't know it until yesterday evening when my hubby got home and wondered why the windows of his truck was so dark.

The truck had liability insurance only since its a 92 Chevy and still pretty rough (a work in progress!).. The truck is driveable and only the seats are burnt since the fire smothered itself out. Thats really sad huh? Bright side..the fire smothered itself out and my hubby's NICE car (it has full coverage and financed!) wasn't touched. .If the fire hadn't smothered itself out, then it would of exploded and took the car with it.

Our Police Chief came out and took a report, but thats all he can do..

We live across the street from a lil drivein eatery so we informed them and they came to claim their concession trailer and took it home. I don't blame them a bit ! That makes them extra money in the summer in this area when they take it to various shows.

Just a few blocks from the house, a small camper was burnt up last week.. No one lived in it and no electricity and the F.D. ruled it arson.

We park the Blazer and company truck under the carport next to the house and moved the car on the other side of the carport so its closer to the house. Will be keeping all doors locked in the vehicles. We live in a small town of 300 people so locking our cars and keeping an eye out is a new thing..

Mickey Minnie Patchwork Skirt

Finished the skirt tonite and its listed on Etsy !

Fall Consignment Sale

I made $250.40 at the fall consignment sale

http://www.jacknjillsale.com

Since I took over $1,000 worth of stuff, I'm a tad disappointed but I still made enough to pay for my daughter's christmas gifts and maybe 1-2 things for hubby for christmas.

I got my leftover clothes organized into 3 piles..
Consignment Store
Ebay
Craigslist

I will be listing my leftover's on Ebay a few everyday.. Be sure to check out my ebay for my stuff !
http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/rowanmayfairs

Youcanmakethis giveaway

I absolutely LOVE LOVE .. Youcanmakethis website. I buy patterns, use it for inspiration and more..

You can go to Etsy it Up blog and enter to win a giveaway at Youcanmakethis website.

http://etsyitup.blogspot.com/2009/10/you-can-make-this-giveaway.html

Where did fall go?

Fall seems to have disappeared and winter came early..

Woke up to a cold 46 degree morning .. Brr.. Had to go out and start the car so me n kid wouldn't have to go anywhere in a ice cold car.

We had plans to go the Tulsa State Fair this weekend and I was so excited about it..but I caught a cold, the weather, finances.. Guess we will just hold off until next year. Hailey is too short to get on any of the rides this year but 1 ride, all others you need to be 36 inches tall. (she is 34)

Oh well.. Tonite i will sell my fair tickets that I'm not going to get to use..

Our local consignment sale was this weekend and its been a disappointment.. Not sure if its the weather, or cause of the economy or cause the State Fair is in the "area" but sales are really LOW .. I've sold 54 items and made $119.00 .. Thats pretty sad since I usually bring in between $200-$300 .. I took 213 items and none of my cute stuff or big stuff has sold.

Tomorrow i have to go pick up my stuff from the consignment sale but will spend the rest of the day finishing my Mickey Minnie Halloween Skirt.

I got the fabric in to start my Fall/Thanksgiving skirt and that will be my next project. I hope to make 2 of these .. 2t/3t and 4 that will be stocked in my Etsy Store.. I will take custom orders but hope to have at least 2 in stock.