Just wondering

I've hit a slump.  Is there really a reason for me to keep sewing items for White Satin Ribbon?  Lately I've been feeling like I'm pushing and pushing, thinking I'll go miles, but when I turn around I've moved an inch.  *ugghhh*  I like to think that I'm investing my time, effort, and money for something worthy, but in reality, maybe I'm just spending my time, effort, and money.  People often use those two words interchangeably in regard to time, but everyone knows that you can spend money and missed out completely on an investment.  I LOVE making and sewing new items for people, but at what cost?  

Will this ever become a full-time business?  Is this realistic?  Do I want it to?  What are my expectations?  I'll be brewing on that one for a while longer.  

I suppose this has really come about due to me losing a wholesale client.  It was so close I could almost taste it and then.. POOF!  It left as quickly as it came.  I'm going to set my sights on my Lord and His Word that He's given to us:

Isaiah 55:8-9 (NASB)

    ⁸"For My thoughts are not your thoughts,
         Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.
    ⁹"For as the heavens are higher than the earth,
         So are My ways higher than your ways
         And My thoughts than your thoughts.


He has something planned for me.  Something even better than I dream of.

New Side Snap Flannel Bibs Available Now!!

They are finally here!!  The new Side-Snap Flannel Bib!

My favorite new fabric is probably that Little Monsters one. Isn't it cute??

Available now in my Etsy Shop or in my Big Cartel Shop.

Cute and Fun Idea for Father's Day Gift

While searching for tutorials I came across this one from It is from Kristine McKay Designs.

http://www.kmckaydesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/soda_bottles_copy.pdf

 (photo credit)

Looks like LOTS of fun!  I'll keep you posted if I take time to try it out this year.

Some Customer Love!

One of my customers enjoying her WSR Edgy flannel burp cloth!

Doesn't she look so cute and cuddly??  The good news is that her mom will receive a 30% discount off her next WSR purchase just for sending it in!!  Thanks again!

Lollipop Burp Cloth Tutorial

Very similar to my previous post - Cupcake Baby Blanket Tutorial

Now I'm posting my directions for making the 

Lollipop Burp Cloth Tutorial

1. Materials: burp cloth, small card stock, cellophane (or shrink wrap), scissors, scallop edgy scissors, lollipop sticks, coordinating ribbons, rubber bands (or hair bands in case you don't have any ;) ),  scotch tape, and scrapbook paper to match.

2. Folding your burp cloth: See the pictures below on how I folded one of my Edgy Burpies which can be found in my Etsy Shop for $7/pair.  This takes some playing around with.  You might decide that folding yours a different way will give you a more preferred outcome.

3. Roll it up!

5. Bind it with a rubber band.

6. Find something around the house about the same size as your roll and trace it on the card stock.  Cut out the circle.  It is going to serve as a backing for your lollipop stick and to set your burp cloth roll on before wrapping.  I actually used card stock that had a really cute print on the other side so that even the backside of my lollipop looks cute!

7. Tape lollipop stick to the paper circle you just cut out.  Also, I used my scallop edgy scissors to cut that little strip of scrapbook paper you see wrapped around my lollipop.  I taped it to keep it on.

8. Voila!  Now you have a cute little treat which makes a wonderful baby shower gift!

Made it in an Etsy Treasury!!

Find my item here: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bfaaa4d023d6d91199f2995/just-around-the-corner#4bfaac2b023d6d91bac32995

I'm SUPER excited!

Customer Appreciation Week

Ready to earn 30% off of any item in my Etsy shop???

I've been thinking...I'd like to reward my previous customers.  Here it is:

It's easy-- send me a photo of you or your baby using an item from White Satin Ribbon OR send in a review.  In return you can take 30% off of any item in my Etsy shop with a special code!

Special runs one week only! May 24th, 2010-May 31, 2010