New Things for Spring!

I'm trying out a new style dress for my Little Whimsies shop on Etsy. I think it is cute and perfect for spring and summer. It is a mini dress, with a pleated skirt. It's got velcro at the back, which is a bit different for me, but the snaps were bulky and left a gap. The finishing touch is a ribbon belt with a sweet flower-shaped buckle. I've a few more fabrics I'd like to make up in this style, so keep an eye out!

Next up - more mod A-lines! By the end of the week, I'll have more mod A-lines ready to put up in the shop. Some new fabrics and some old favorites. I'd better get busy!!

Chloe in Daffodil

Chloe in Daffodil
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Just listed the second three piece ensemble in my Etsy shop! This one is a lovely shade of yellow. So happy and Spring-y! Chloe got the modeling gig for this one; she's one of my favorite girls. I think she looks terrific in yellow!

Tangerine Dream

Tangerine Dream
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My design for the Blythe Handmade Collective Easter Parade Challenge is finally complete! I listed this today in my shop, Little Whimsies, and also posted photos on Flickr. I'm really quite pleased with how it has turned out. I will make this design in the orange fabric as shown and also in yellow. I need to finish up the yellow one and get it listed. These will be limited since they take quite a bit of time to make. I also have a very limited supply of the yellow striped fabric and I can't find anymore. I've called every Hancock Fabrics within 100 miles and none is to be had. I've got more belt buckles ordered and on the way from Thailand.

This little outfit was inspired by a memory of an Easter outfit I wore a very long time ago. It was green, but it had the matching dress and hat with a pom pom and it just popped into my head while I was thinking about what to make for this challenge. If you look closely, you'll notice my side glance...just like Blythe!

Daisies Make Me Happy

Daisies Make Me Happy
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Especially on cold, wintry days. Wishing Spring would hurry up and get here! Snow's in the forecast for the weekend. No thanks, we've had enough!

Anyway, making cute little dresses for Blythe chases the winter blues away. And Gypsy was the perfect model for this one.

Stop by the shop!! For the month of February, I donating $2 for each dress sold to the American Heart Association. I've got 3 more A-line dresses nearly finished; they'll go in the shop as I get them done.

Little Whimsies Girls Wear Red!

Little Whimsies Girls Wear Red!
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Bryn and Chloe wear red to show their support for Heart Disease Awareness. Visit the link in my previous post to learn more about heart disease and what you can do.

Wear Red!

Wear Red on Friday, February 6 to show your support for women and heart disease awareness. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. To learn more about your risks, visit the link above by clicking on the image. Consider making a donation to this very important cause.

My mother died in 2001 from a heart attack. She was only 63 years old. It was her first heart attack. Heart disease can be hereditary; it does run in my family. I've lost my mother, my grandfather and a 35 year old cousin to this insidious disease. I miss her every day. I wish she had taken care of her heart, so she could still be here. Learn more now to recognize and reduce your risks. Don't put it off. Encourage those you love to learn about their risks and see a doctor.


Take care of yourself and the ones you love. Get the facts -- visit the link!

Groovy Love

Groovy Love
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Fun A-line mod dress in a really groovy heart print. Add a pink bow and we are ready for Valentine's Day!!! I'm thinking that this is just about my favorite dress...ever - or at least so far!!

Busy days ahead...keep a watch on the shop!