Ready for a Road Trip? Retro Style!

I love road trips - especially the kind that involve rockin' music, (might I suggest a little Sam Bradley anyone?) good friends and the anticipation of discovery!

So - I decided to expand the retro goodness beyond your standard steering wheel cover (because everyone already has one of those, right? (no? well then....).

In honor of my sister's birthday a few weeks ago (yep, I like to extend the birthday celebrations and send gifts after the actual celebratory day - you know, just to spread out the love (maybe a smidgen b/c I'm a scattered brained mom too, but don't tell her!  Second thought - she'd totally understand.  She's running her own amazing photography business & chasing 3 little ones around too - so, I digress....) back to the goods!)

Here you have Whoopsie Daisies luggage tags and handle cover! Because you never want your luggage to look like everyone else's! (Just ignore the fact that if you're lugging around this huge, heavy vintage suitcase, no one in the airport is going to have one like it anyway - makes for a cute picture tho, huh?) 

 In all seriousness though - I do love these.  I'm always wrapping bright ribbon around the handles of my boring black suitcase when we fly, so that I can easily spot my bag coming down the luggage ramp.  I'll be making a ton more of these for sure!  

Here is a little make-up bag I made for my sis too  - I'm especially loving the gray/yellow combination here!  

Then, because you want your car decked out in retro style - we have the rearview mirror cozy....

and.... the Steering Wheel cover.  (don't worry, if you're brother in law is not so inclined to drive the mini van around with a floral steering wheel cover  - like someone I know!) - it slips off quite easily and stuffs into the glove compartment.

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Happy Road Trippin'!  Hope you're able to squeeze in one or two last trips for the summer!

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Ready for a Road Trip?

Are you planning a road trip this summer?  Or just want to cruise in style?  Well.... how about a Rearview Mirror "cozy"?  Rearview Mirror "wrap"?  Rearview Mirror "cover"?  Rearview Mirror "Snuggy"?  (bet that one wouldn't fly... thinking that name has been taken already and goodness knows I'd hate to snag someone else's name!)  Not sure what to call them yet....  But thinking they look pretty stinkin cute with these awesome Steering Wheel "covers, cozies, wraps, thing-a-ma-blips".
Anywho - you can find them HERE for your purchasing pleasure.

That's it for now - can't believe it's been a month since my last post.  Summer is upon us and with that comes Theatre Camp, Soccer Camp, Vacation Bible School, Swim Lessons, and Tennis Camp - all in the month of June.  Maybe I've over scheduled - but let me tell you - it's not a piece of cake keeping two kiddies entertained (or contained) during 103 degree Texas heat.  I'm about ready to take a spoon from the kitchen and dig myself a swimming pool out back but the hubs is against that idea for some reason?


Next month it's off to Indiana to visit grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, a new pony and the county fair which is always a huge hit with my kids.


Til' we chat again.......

Personalized Vintage Tooth Fairy Pillows

Whoopsie Daisies is Vintage Personalized Tooth Fairy Pillows.  

 Wasn't hard to figure that one out, huh?  I'm very excited to have a main focus as well as a streamlined production system.  With all of the changes taking place in my household, I think this new direction will be one I'm very happy with.

 Will you help me to spread the word?  Find Whoopsie Daisies on Etsy, Facebook, and Twitter!

 This last picture is an example of the name added to the pillow.  (in honor of my BEST customer ever!)

Thanks for all of your support!!!!

Vintage Sheets Flying in the Wind

What a pretty picture, huh?  Love it when I find a good stash of vintage sheets - and a bonus was the cute little green suitcase.  These sheets will make the softest pajama pants and shorts anywhere!  And - you can't beat the summer sun and wind for a fresh smell!

 Not sure what I'll do with the funky - ugly- piece of orange and brown fabric there - but, I'm thinking retro apron??  We'll see.....

Mommy and Her Little Cupcake

I've just finished a Mother/Daughter set of aprons - so super sugary sweet, you can taste it!

These are headed to Birmingham, AL shortly. Wishing that I had a child's size dress form for the little one....

Don't you just love that pink polka dot fabric? Wishing I had several more yards of that too!

Hmmmmmmmm........

Hmmmmmmm...........the sound coming from my sewing machine lately. Finally, able to post a few new things to my poor neglected Etsy Shop.

Don't Hate Me.....

I have been rewarded! I can't believe my luck! Look what was practi

cally given to me as I was driving home from taking my girl to school this morning!

Garage sale - SCORE!

After hours, upon hours, upon hours of sewing into the wee hours, My family suffering through a dirty house, unwashed clothing, dinners from the freezer at best, and not much sleep (sick child too)....

I think the gods are with me.

5 tablecloths and 1 huge pillowcase!

What shall these pretty tablecloths become??? I'm headed to the fabric store this morning, much to my son's dismay (he's been known to cry as we enter the parking lot), to purchase more interfacing and more batting. Still making coffee cozies and tooth fairy pillows. Need to make more burp cloths, diaper wipes pouches, aprons, pj pants, the list goes on and on. Other ideas floating around in my head, just not enough time to create them.

Is there ever enough time? I don't think so. Not for me anyway. I've got too many things I want to do. Life is short. Think I'll try and have some fun. Not in the mood to follow the rules today.

Great Show - a little drippy, but a great show!

We ended up having a great show - a little, well, a LOT wet, but still we had a good turnout and lots of fun!

We had necklaces, earrings, matchboxes, artwork, pumpkins, aprons, crocheted hats,.....

pajama pants, coffee cozies, burp cloths, diaper wipes pouches,........

good things to eat, good friends, a sweet doggie who acted as our welcoming committee....

and a lot of fun!

Thanks for supporting handmade everyone.

Visions of Things to Come -

As I'm packing a suitcase (to be out of town for a few days), doing laundry, chasing a little boy, washing dishes, and trying to find my other shoe (most likely floating in the dog's water dish)....I'm also trying to get ready for my Trunk show Wednesday.

Here are a few pictures of my work room - hope you enjoy!

Stacks and stacks of vintage bits....Aprons.....Diaper/Wipes pouches....Crochet Hats.....Burp cloths.....Pumpkins.....(limited time only!)Coffee Cozies.....