Lil Chicks

Happy New Year!

2010-01-12T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hope all you out there who read and stay in touch will let me know you're reading this. I know I don't keep up very often, I'm going to try this new year.

We have had some news to catch you up on. I'll need to go back a bit and start in November.

Nov. 6th our daughter-in-law Nicole, graduated from nursing school with her RN! Lots of hard work and studying finally paid off. We went to Tampa along with Grand-ma and Aunt Margaret for the big day. Scott and Nicole also have become new home owners, they moved into thier two story house on Elm Street the end of July.

I was involved in a 2 day show the following weekend at the Westminster Academy in Ft. Lauderdale. They have been holding this craft show for over 30 years. I came home a bit dissappointed, so much hard work and not much in sales to show for it. I'm learning so much though.

We then had Thanksgiving to look forward to! We headed to SC on the Tues. before, drove thru the night and arrived at John and Donna's (Ken's brother and wife) EARLY Wed. morning. Had the pleasure of Bonnie bringing the kids over for the day to spend with us. We had a great visit with family.

December brought another opportunity for a second craft show, this time it was for Spanish River Church women's Christmas celebration. I went in with a whole different mind set, so I wasn't so dissappointed with the sales. It's not the best time for me to be starting this" Cottage Industry" as far as the economy, but it's exactly why I'm doing it. I feel I need to be using what God has given me to maybe earn a little income for our family. I also did a home show, another first. A dear friend invited me to bring my things to her home Bible Study group. Alot of fun, and another way to get my name and items out there. I think I'll publish this for now, there's more and some pictures too so please check back soon.

Something new for Christmas

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Nightgown or PJ's

Something for boys too.

I'm still trying to figure out what might be my "big hit" This is my lastest idea and I've had two orders so far.

Fall Colors

2009-11-01T11:32:00.000-08:00

Sometimes in South Florida the only place you see fall colors is in the fabric store. These are a few of what I've been working on.

Before and After in the Kitchen

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This was the up date for our kitchen, Ken worked very hard. I love the way it all turned out.

I'm still here

2009-10-29T17:45:00.000-07:00

I feel like I need to reintroduce myself. We have been busy,busy lately. I have been sewing like crazy. We did a small remodel project in our kitchen. We took Mackenzie to Orlando for a Taekwondo Tournament, last weekend. We'll be helping out at Kenzie's school Fall Festival on Saturday. She got her report card last week , we got 5 A's and 2 B's . 6th grade homework keeps us both on our toes. Next weekend we will be in Tampa for Nicole's graduation!!! She will finally have her RN. So that about sums up things around here, I probably left a few things out but you get the picture. Speaking of pictures, I'll be posting some pictures of some new things when I remember how . Hope you like what you see.

Pictures of the Open House- Finally

2009-09-10T08:41:00.000-07:00

A few weekends ago I had my official first OPEN HOUSE introducing lil chicks. Bonnie came into town to help me get my stuff all set up and support me. We had a great time together. She even made two more dresses while she was here.
I also had a GREAT support of friends that both helped and shopped out the sale. This is a picture of my friends Diane and Sandy. We have been friends for years, sewing and crafting together. Diane is a big crafter brought some of her goodies over to the house to sell too.

Friday morning we both wanted to sleep in but neither of us could. I guess we were both to excited. We spent the morning setting up the house for the sale. Everything looked really good together and filled up the house. the set up
I had little gift baskets made up with a childs apron and either kitchen, gardening, or artist goodies. My husband made the dress stands. they showed off the dresses so nicely.
We had hair bows, dresses, gift baskets, aprons, burp cloths, diaper bag tags and few other things. It was a ton of fun. I didnt sell to many of the little girl things, just because not many of the people that came had little girls to buy for. So after the open house we packed everything up into a suit case for Bonnie to bring up to tennessee with her. She has lots of girl friends will young girls. She will have a little show there and try to sell some more dresses. I also have fall and christmas sales lined up at big crafts shows so I am looking forward to that.

new for the open house

2009-08-19T06:50:00.000-07:00

handmade handbags, very cute-check out the detail on this one

baby burp clothes, one side flannel-other side terrycloth

adjustable belts, most match the handbags.

decrotive rubber gloves to preserve you hands and manicure.

my girlfriend that i have been sewing with every wednesday (for the last 100 years) is joining me at the open house for "lil chicks" these are some of her handmade items.

new additions, BOYS!

2009-08-14T15:14:00.000-07:00

i was invited to a baby shower, thought about what to make for a little boy. i found this fabric in my closet and now that i think of it, made brenna a chritsmas dress out of it for her 1st christmas. let me know, should i add this to lil chicks?

my sewing room?

2009-08-11T11:47:00.000-07:00

for now this is where it all takes place. ken and the rest of my family are so patient, allowing me to take over in our eat in kitchen area. (it's better than the dining room which is where i used to be) soon we will be making a big switch-a-roo, and mackenzie will be moving into what is now the guest room and i will be making her room into my sewing room!! that will be so exciting for me. i'm sure all family members will be rejoicing with me.

new way to display

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bonnie designed and ken cut the wood and assembled this new dress stand for display!!

some of the incredibly cute hair accessories bonnie put together for me

OPEN HOUSE

2009-08-11T10:03:00.000-07:00

i am getting ready to launch my little business. i am praying for lots of people to come by and see what i have and so make some money doing what i love. i feel to blessed to have been able to be a stay at home mom for all these years and would really love to be able to contribute some money doing what i love to do. bonnie will be coming into town for the sale. i am so excited to have her here with me as i take this big step. while in tennessee we talked a lot about how to set up the dresses and display them, pricing and all the technical stuff. please join me in prayer as this is a big exciting step for me. if you live in south florida i hope that you come by for a visit. we will have yummy food there too. bring a friend :)

lil chicks model

2009-08-11T09:54:00.000-07:00

my sweet grand daughter is the BEST little model if i do say so myself. these are some of the aprons i made while i was in tennessee with bonnie and the kids. bonnie grabbed her camera and took a few pics for me. i think they are precious.

2009-08-05T17:58:00.000-07:00

it's truly a family affair. the week of july 19-25 we were in tennessee with bonnie, dave and the kids. bonnie and i sewed and crafted together, it was a great time. this past weekend we were in tampa with scott and nicole, they are now new homeowners, and have a list of projects as long as thier arm. from tampa mackenzie and i drove to orlando and spent 'til wed with my sister. she and i sewed for lil chicks open house coming up and together we finished 6 dresses. hope to post some new pictures as soon as i get my coach (bonnie) to remind how to do it.

another new look

2009-07-24T09:25:00.000-07:00

different colors and different embroidery on this one.

while visiting with bonnie and the kids i picked up a new book she just purchased and randomly opened to this..." some invest thier talents and give God credit. others misuse thier talents and give God grief. " i want to give God all the glory with this new journey he is allowing me to take right now. ( the book is by one of my favorite authors, max lucado. "cure for the common life")

bonnie created this blog for me and is now very patiently teaching me how to post and add pictures. hopefully you CAN teach an old dog new tricks!

sample of the aprons

2009-07-24T09:06:00.000-07:00

this is my basket for your little one with a green thumb. includes handmade child sized apron,watering can,gloves,shovel and seeds.

here is a basket for your budding artist. included in this set is a handmade child sized apron, water color paints, crayons, pad of paper, glue stick and scissors.

i also have a basket for mommy's little helper in the kitchen, includes apron, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon, cake or muffin mix and mixing bowl.

coming soon!!! some adorable pictures of my granddaughter (gram's girl) modeling some of the projects bonnie and i got done while my week in tennessee now comes too quickly to a close.

newest additions

2009-07-24T08:50:00.000-07:00

some of my new additions that i worked on before i came to tennessee. sizes 2-4.

time in tennessee

2009-07-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

it's monday, we arrived in tn saturday morning after driving thru the night . got mackenzie and her buddy from school checked in at long view ranch for a week of camp on sunday. ken is out at camp also and i'm with bonnie and the grandkids at thier house for the week. today we got crafty, bonnie made the cutest hairbows for lil chicks and i worked on aprons. at one time we had all the kids in her craft room with us coloring and creating projects. i'm having a great time and get the chance to do some sewing also.

My first sale

2009-07-16T11:27:00.000-07:00

While my oldest daughter and her kids were visiting us, one of her girl friends from high school wa also in town. They got together one day and let all the kids play together while they visited and caught up with each other. Well I loved to show off my latest dresses and in doing so a beautiful young lady fell in love with one of the dresses. We asked her to try it on so she could be a little model for us. It fit her perfect like it was made just for her. She didnt take it off the rest of the time they were over and begged her mommy for the dress. I was so excited to make my first sale and to see how pretty she was in the dress. She truly loved it and that made me so happy. I love getting to do this!
I have had lots of compliments on this style of dress so I better get busy and start making some more.

A little bit about Lil Chicks

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About this hobby: I enjoy finding reasonably priced fabrics, combining colors and patterns and making cute items for little girls from what started as cloth wrapped around cardboard.

All fabrics are cotton or cotton blends, pre-washed and made in my smoke free home. They are one of a kind, individually and hand made. Dresses range from casual summer dresses to more dressy church type dress. Sizes range from 18 months to Size 7 girls.

Most dresses include special touches like custom embroidery.
Items include:
* dresses and bears to match (sold together or individually) (bear dresses also fit baby dolls)
* matching hostess aprons for mommy and daughter

* gift baskets for your budding artist with handmade apron, water color paints, crayons, glue stick, safety scissors and paper.

* gift baskets for your little kitchen helper includes her very own just-my-size apron, measuring cups and spoons, wooden spoon, cookbook and cake or muffin mix.

* gift baskets for your green thumb include child sized apron, garden gloves, seeds, watering can, and garden tool.

Pictures of gift baskets and aprons coming soon! (items subject to change upon availability)

Other accessories we have are hand made hair bows and sunglasses.

THANK YOU FOR STOPPING BY. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

A little bit about ME

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Thank you for visiting my new blog, I am so excited to share my new adventure with you. I hope you enjoy browsing.

About me: I am very blessed to have a wonderful husband of 32 years who works very hard to make it possible for me to have been a stay at home mom for the last 29. He is a great encouragement and one of my biggest cheerleaders.We have 4 children-- 2 daughters, 2 sons. Our oldest 2 are married and we have 3 grandchildren. My nickname, Mama-P, came from our children's friends as they were growing up. Our daughters are "bookends," I lovingly call our 1st born chickie and our youngest then became little chick. I learned to sew in high school---more frustration than enjoyable. Then picked it back up when I got married so I could do some decorating in our home. In 1980 our 1st daughter was born, I've been hooked ever since. It's very enjoyable for me and rewarding to have a chance to create. It's my " thearpy." I've been sewing in my home with friends for about 18 years.

I also love to read and am involved in a women's bible study, but what I love most is spending time with our children and grandchildren.