New Items

You all know that over the past week or so I have been working on expanding my product line.

I wanted to take some time today to share pictures of some of the items I've been working on!

Above: Pink/brown infant tutu with pink/brown damask bow and interchangeable headband. I had a college sorority sister order this for a gift for one of her friends. The tulle is so soft, and I love how the brown tulle shimmers between the pink. Plus, pink and brown are such classic color combinations right now! Suprisingly, this is the first pink and brown tutu that I've made and I love it!

Above: Just the tutu. I might have to make one for Gretchen when she starts dance classes (hopefully, this fall!)

I love the blue bunny shirt. The product tester, did not want a tie applique for her son, so she asked me to come up with something for Easter. I didn't want to do an egg, because it would just be an oval, and I had this blue material. I sewed it on using green and I love how it turned out! Colin will be so cute Easter Sunday for his very 1st Easter!!!

I can't remember if I've shown this mod circle tie, but I love it! I've had a second order for this shirt, and finished it last night. The one above is going out to a product tester!

And, a hair bow. I love the pink and purple dots, and how it can be worn with so many little girl outfits. Plus, it's so springy!

You can check all of these items out, and more, at Honey Pie Accessories.

Giveaway ending tomorrow!

The St. Patty's day giveaway ends tomorrow- Friday, February 5th.

If, I can get up to 25 entries in the giveaway, the winner will receive an EXTRA hair bow!!!

Go HERE and sign up!

Shutterfly Turns 10!

Shutterfly is turning 10 years old this month. Use coupon code March10 by March 11 and receicve $10.00 off your order!

Tortilla Pizza's: Recipe

I needed a quick, easy dinner for Gretchen and I last night. DJ was working a basketball game, and I usually don't cook when it's just the two of us, but I didn't want chicken nuggets again!

There is a fabulous restraunt in Arkansas, Tropical Smoothie, that has wonderful tortilla pizza's. I decided that I would whip up my own last night.

Ingredients: mozerella cheese, pizza sauce, whole grain tortilla's, pepperoni. Place tortilla's on a cookie sheet or baking stone, and spread pizza sauce on top.

Cover with cheese.

Add pepperoni

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly, and tortilla is crisp.

This is a great recipe for kids to help in the kitchen. Older kids could really do it all, as long as you handle the oven! Be creative and add your own toppings!

Bring on the Luck!

Need a little luck in your life? St. Patrick's day is right around the corner, so make yourself lucky and go find some of these adorable items found on Etsy! (Well, some of them!)

If your little honey needs some green to wear this St. Patty's day, you can order this shamrock applique shirt for only $12.00 at Honey Pie Accessories.

Last year, I made Gretchen green eggs and biscuits for St. Patricks day, but I know she would flip over these adorable cookies from TabbyCat13.

After making Gretchen's birthday banner- I've been crazy for them! Check out this banner from CraftySweetheart. It's very reasonablly priced at only $19.99, which is the most reasonable I've found!

The next two items are from the same seller! I love the simplicity of the decor, it would fit into any room in my house! You can check out both of these items at Woods 'n Stiches here. I love how she has items that coordinate together.

I hope that you'll have a Lucky day, month, and year! With these items- you are sure to!

* If you're feeling extra Lucky- enter the St. Patricks giveaway- it ends this Friday! If I can get 25 entries, i'm throwing in an extra bow!

Anyone Else Have a Day Like This?

I hate Mondays. Usually I can survive them, but today, no thank you. I'm ready to crawl into my bed, and if it weren't for The Bachelor finale, tonight, I'd be there.

I started my morning with a visit from Aunt Flo. Sorry, mom, not pregnant. Then, my husband got upset because with all of my sewing and applique's, I made the iron and the ironing board sticky. Let's just say he was not happy. I left the house with a toddler who barely ate breakfast, carrying two puppets that she would not put down, and having 2 more in her bag. And, I was a few minutes late to work.

Finally, after surviving the work day, I ran to Hobby Lobby. The lines- long, and I got stuck with the cashier who irritated me a week ago in the fabric department.

I picked up Gretchen from daycare, and went out of my way to the grocery store. Our dog hadn't had real dog food since Saturday. As I was driving, Gretchen said "peepee, mommy!".... Sigh.... I told her she had to hold it; we didn't have much of a choice. Knowing that I had to run to the grocery store, I asked her sitter if she had pottied recently, she had, only about 15 minutes before, so I figured we'd be fine. Nope, she peed in her carseat. I changed her clothes in the parking lot and took her in. For some reason, she's discovered the t.v. carts. I dreaded the day when she would discover those, and it came sooner than I thought. I bribed her into the other buggy, because I didn't have a dollar, and promised her a ride on the penny horse when we were finished. My daughter had to carry the box of tampons through the store and throw them down a few times. She wouldn't let the box go at the check-out. Again, I bribed her with the penny horse. We had to wait our turn though, and thankfully she did well. She rode twice, and threw a fit when I told her we were finished.

Back to the peepee carseat we go. I put a burpie down in the seat, and drove her home. Battled with her to get her to go into the house and stop playing in the garage, while I also battled the monster Britax Boulevard carseat that we have. I had to take it out of my car, and read the instruction book just to get the cover off. It's finally in the dryer, but DJ is going to have to re-install something so I can take her to daycare tomorrow.

I fixed yucky chicken nuggets for dinner. DJ wasn't home, and after all of the recent happenings- I was not cooking. And, I decided that I was too tired to give Gretchen a bath, yes, even though she peed on herself, she'll get one tomorrow.

I haven't been to the gym since last Wednesday. I feel like I've gained 10 lbs. It doesn't help that I baked delicious pumpkin bars yesterday.

As tired as I am, as much as I want to crawl into bed, how can I not enjoy life? Especially with this..... This was taken about a week ago. She saw the camer and begged me to take a picture.

I do give her baths... this was Saturday night after her bath, playin with her Minnie Mouse sticker- she loves Minnie Mouse.

Is it bedtime yet?

Easter Giveaway!

It's time for the Easter giveaway!

You could win this adorable clip set for your little honey!

Mandatory Entry:

1. Tell me one item the bunny will put in your little one's Easter basket.

Want more than 1 entry?

1. Follow my blog. (1 entry)

2. Grab my blog button, put it on your sidebar, and leave me a link to your blog. (2 entries- please leave 2 comments).

3. Become a Facebook Fan. (1 entry)

4. Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)

5. Blog about the Giveaway, and leave me a link (3 entries- please leave 3 comments)

Winner will be chose by Random Number Generator and will be announced March 19th. Winner will be contacted via email. You must leave your email address in at least one of your entries. If you cannot be contacted, or do not respond another winner will be chosen.

Lucky Girl

I had to share this before I went to bed tonight. I have been busy this weekend working on applique shirts for my new product line. My husband has lovingly allowed me to venture into this new journey with my business, and I'm so greatful for that!

I wanted to make Gretchen an applique shamrock for St. Patrick's day. Once I cut it out, I dreaded sewing it! It was so curvy, and I felt defeated before I even began. I showed the applique to my co-worker, and she wished me luck telling me that it would be very difficult!

Tonight, after struggling with my sewing machine, I sat down and tackled my fear. And.......

I did it! I was so proud of myself, and suprised that this shamrock was so much easier than the bunnies! (Which, i'll post later)

Anyway, I'm thrilled with how this one turned out! And, had to share it!

Tilapia......Shark Bait

I've been on an "attempt to eat healthier, eat less processed, and more fresh, natural foods" kick. Do you ever get on those? So, when I went grocery shopping last Sunday, I purchased tilapia.

I'm more of a fried shrimp kind of gal, but I thought this would be a nice try, since fish is suppose to be "healthy". I've never cookied fish..... at all! To me, the best fish comes from seafood restraunts BY the sea, or Red Lobster!

When I got home, I told DJ that I purchased fish, and I'm sure he gave me a "what did you do that for?" kind of look. Along with a, "how much did you spend?" look. He usually does that when I get home. But, I bounced in the door excited about my fish, and other fresh fruits and veggies that I purchased.

For some reason, I craved a lemon pepper tilapia. Not that I've ever had it, but I think lemon pepper makes anything taste good! Here's my recipe for lemon pepper tilapia:

Recipe:
1. Thaw fish in refrigerator- covered.
2. Brush with melted butter.
3. Squeeze fresh lemon over the top.
4. Sprinkle on lemon pepper seasoning.

5. Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 12 minutes.
6. Fish will flake when done.

And, here's our healthy dinner: Tilapia, fresh green beans, and a baked potato. Ignore the mound of butter and cheese! Hey, at least the picture was taken BEFORE I added the ranch dressing!

As a mom, I'm always hoping that Gretchen will at least try a bite of what we are eating. But, as a picky eater myself (especially as a child) I know that she likely will not. She refuses to eat any meat, except chicken nuggets, and refuses all vegetables. DJ and I do everything we can, to get her to try the food. We make up fun names for it, we make 'mmmm' sounds as we are eating, we bribe her- yup, everything. Since, she's been watching "Finding Nemo" lately, we decided that "Shark Bait" would be the perfect name for the fish. Gretchen didn't agree, instead, she fed her shark bait to the dog.... At least DJ and I loved it!

Tie Onesie

HPA is expanding it's product inventory. I've started this week working on tie applique onesies and shirts. People have been asking for a while about boy products, and besides the paci, bib clips, and burpies, I've had none. So, I'm working on adding these products to my line.

Thank you to those that have requested to be product testers for these items. At this time, I'm not taking anymore testers for the applique shirts, but I will take testers for bibs and wipe cases.

I was suprised to find that the ties were much easier than I've anticipated. I've put it off for so long because I thought it would be more than I could handle. Below are two of the tie patterns that I have available. I spent last evening making more, but I haven't photographed them yet.

I sat down at my sewing machine last night, and finished my first tie applique onesie. The one below is a gift for a friend, and I love how it turned out! I can't wait to make the matching pieces to finish the gift.

I always share my work with my husband, and typically, he is not impressed. I think I finally did it though- he was very shocked and impressed with the finished product!

Keep your eye out for these to be added to my website!