The Homemade Greenhouse

If you've been reading my blog, you know that I posted about a week ago about a really simple idea for a homemade greenhouse. If you have no idea what I'm talking about, you can go see it here. Brett and I took the simplest route possible - no holes drilled or anything. We just used one of the small containers we had in the basement and set the lid on top. No seriously, it was that easy. It's off center slightly for appropriate air flow, but my seedlings seem to love their new environment!

As you can see, my brilliant husband labeled everything so we actually know what seeds are what.... we made the mistake of not doing that last year. Oops.

In just a week, some of them are sprouting and looking healthy!

And just where will these cute little seedlings be going when they are ready? Our garden box, of course! Right now we have broccoli, swiss chard, spinach, garlic, and onions in there. Those were all raised at a local farm and were seeded for growth in temperatures of 40 degrees or higher. They are very hearty and are about 5 times the size that they were when we bought them!

I can't wait to eat some of this!!

My pretty flowers:

Shop Feature: Chic Baby Rose

So incredibly unique! That was the first thought that went through my head when I saw these a.d.o.r.a.b.l.e. Petti Rompers by Chic Baby Rose. They are cute enough to give me baby fever just so I can buy one and oogle at it for hours. The coolest part about these Petti Rompers is that they are versatile! You can even tuck them down to use as bloomers. They would be absolutely perfect for newborn photos, as the precious baby above demonstrates. They are adorable on a toddler girl as well!!



I mean, seriously... Have you ever seen something so cute?

And not only does she have those adorable outfits, she also makes pettiskirts and hair accessories as well. And yes, I do realize that everything that I've posted about is either red or pink, but what can I say? They are precious!

Does a wood marker really work?

Have you ever been shopping for picture frames? If you have, you know how expensive they are. I recently bought frames for my kid's bathroom and bedrooms. I've had artwork from Farmhouse Five for months, waiting to be framed. They are beautiful and were very reasonably priced... however, decent frames (for all 10 prints) are not so reasonably priced. Finally, I decided to bite the bullet and just buy them. So, off to Michael's I went to find some frames, wallet heavy in hand.

Now, let me just say that I have a really hard time passing up a bargain. So when I spotted nice frames on clearance for $1.49, I about jumped out of my pants. As I walked closer I noticed that they were all damaged! DRATS! But wait, what if I could fix them??? So off I marched to the marker section to find a wood marker. I was very skeptical, but I'm pleased with the results! So what did I do?

Materials:

Wood Finish Stain Marker in the closest match to your grain as possible

Paper Towel

Frames

Steps:

1) Remove marker from package and shake well.

2) Hold tip of marker to a piece of cardboard in order to coax the stain into the tip (about five seconds or so). Be sure to use a piece of cardboard or something thick so it won't leak onto your work surface.

3) Gently dab marker onto the damaged section of wood.

4) Use paper towel to dab any excess stain from wood.

5) Repeat steps 3 & 4 if necessary.

6) Air dry.

7) Enjoy your art!!

Artwork From:

Mini Photo Shoot Today

I don't know if I should really classify this as a photo shoot since I did it and I'm no where near a professional, but I did it anyway. I made my daughter a pillowcase top/tunic to wear over jeans (or shorts/bloomers). I decided to put it on her today and try to get a few pictures of what it looks like as a top. I'm really pleased with the result. I wish I had cool photo editing software to make them look amazing, but they'll do for now! Ava is such a HAM. LOL!

Weekend Project

This weekend, Brett (otherwise known as my dear husband) and I are going to build a mini greenhouse. I'm so excited about it!!! We have some seeds that are {trying} to sprout downstairs in our basement, by the window. But we think they'll fair better outside than they will in a basement, so we have a project.. A cheap project for those on a budget. Yes that's right, my friends, this greenhouse will be blissfully simple and easy on the wallet.

So do you want to know how to do this easy as pie project? Just click on the picture.

I'll post pictures when ours is all finished!

Brand new creations!

I have been one busy momma! I'm not even close to being done with my work yet { does that ever happen? } but I had to show you some previews of things to come.

I can't believe it's taken me sooo long to finally complete a nursing cover for my shop, but I'm pleased with the way it turned out. Now I just need to decide what fabric to use next in order to list it in my shop. The fabric I made the following one in is discontinued, but was a custom request. I used up most of it making an order, but had to show you anyway!

I also created this dress for an old friend of mine. Her daughter is seven, so I'm nervous that she won't like it, but I'm pleased with how it turned out. I spent hours looking for the perfect fabric, only to finally find it in my stash. I hope she loves it! I really think the bow makes the dress!

Who won??

The giveaway has ended and now it's time to announce the winner!! A few peeps put all their entries in one post, so I had to do a word spreadsheet. We had a total of 139 entries! Not too shabby for my first { of many } giveaways! Ok, time for the drumroll............

And who is lucky number 102????

Congratulations to CarrieW!!! I can't wait to see what dress you want for your precious little princess!!

Thank you to all who entered! Best of luck next time! :D

Giveaway Time!!

**THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!! THANKS AND GOODLUCK TO ALL WHO ENTERED!**

Well my friends, I've reached 500 sales in my shop and that means it's time for a giveaway! I wouldn't have gotten there without each and every one of you supporting me, so it's my turn to show some appreciation.



●•۰ GIVEAWAY ۰•●

1 (one) Pillowcase Dress if you have a girl

~or~

1 (one) Boy's Tie Shirt if you have a boy

The lucky winner will be able to choose which they'd rather receive.




●•۰ ENTRIES ۰•●

Please leave a NEW comment for each of these steps that you take (you must do the first one).

1. MANDATORY STEP: Comment on this giveaway telling me what your favorite item is from Butterfly Baby Place's Shop OTHER than those on this blog post. Links are encouraged! I want to know what you like so I can make MORE!! :D { 1 entry }


●•۰ EXTRA ENTRIES ۰•●


2. Follow my blog. { 1 entry }

3. Follow me on Twitter. {1 entry }

4. Fan me on Facebook. { 1 entry }

5. Buy something from my Etsy shop (does not apply to past purchases). { 10 entries }

6. Blog about this giveaway. { 2 entries }

7. Tweet about this giveaway. { 2 entries }

8. Post about this giveaway on Facebook. { 2 entries }


When posting comments, please remember to leave your contact information in one of the posts so I know how to get in contact with you if you win. Winners will be chosen by using a random number generator. So the more you do, the better your odds of winning!

The giveaway begins as soon as this blog post is live (4/14/10) and will end on 4/18/10. Don't forget to spread the word, friends!! :)

Such a Beautiful Picture!!

Someone just posted this photo on my facebook fan page (which you should join, by the way) and I had to share it here. I've just started considering getting professional pictures for my shop and this really helps my decision. Of course, with this picture, people may want the adorable bundle of baby more than they want the dress. She's a little too cute for words, don't you think? But the dress is a nice backdrop at any rate.



Just scroll a little and look to the right for a link to join the fan page. It'll be fun, I swear! ;)

One Fish, Two Fish, Look at This Treasury List!

I think this is the most "fun" treasury I've been in so far. Such a cute theme! Dr. Seuss is just awesome and I'm honored to be among his fans. :D

Linky: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=125641

Pretties:

10% Off All Ties

Regularly $20, now $18.



No special occasion other than the fact that I think you're worth it. Right now in my shop, all ties (including ties in sets) are 10% off. Regularly $20, now $18.



Come.Shop.Be.Happy.

Sale ends 4/7/10 :)

Most Exciting Office Product EVER!!

I had NO idea these were available and I'm practically quaking with excitement. How does a girl CHOOSE which ones to get? Because any good designer who works with Amy Butler MUST have Amy Butler office supplies. I'm seriously giddy here. This is ridiculous. I'm 27 years old and I'm giddy about file folders - yes you read that correctly!!!!

Well, time to drool.....





If you're anything like me, you're incredibly giddy now, too. (Imagine jumping up and down here.)

So if you like them and you want them, go here to buy them: http://www.velocityartanddesign.com/paper-goods-orderby-up-c-1611.html?all=true

Oh and of course, there is more than just file folders, which just makes this all that much better....


Go. Look. Drool. You'll thank me!!!!!!