Cowtown Indie Bazaar!

I'll be HERE:

With things like this....

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Will I see you there??

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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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Vintage Hippie Steering Wheel Covers - opinions please?????

So, I'm curious about a reaction!  I've noticed steering wheel covers for sale in different places none of them had that funky vintage vibe - so I decided to try some myself.  What do you think??
I realize that the "Infiniti Sedan" doesn't make for the best photo, but it's not like I have a lot of cars at my disposal for picture taking.
So, list in the Etsy shop?  Or.... no?
You can even head over to the Whoopsie Daisies facebook page and Vote - thanks!!

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!!!!

It's Cyber Monday Time at Whoopsie Daisies~

Whoopsie Daisies Cyber Monday Sale is Today!

Enter Coupon Code:  CYBERMON2010

Take 20% off your total purchase today - also..... a free fabric flower pin when you spend $35 (my choice, but I assure you it'll be a cute one!).  

And, as always - you pay the shipping on one item - second item ships free.

Happy Shopping!

Vintage PUmpKins straight to you........

Straight from the chaotic sewing room of Whoopsie Daisies, come the retro-hippy vintage-y funkilious pumpkins.  Can you Dig It Man?

Remember the ugly-dugly fabric I snagged in Indiana?  Perfect for fall pumpkins!  (It was dated 1974 by the way).  At least in my opinion that is.  I realize that this fabric is not for everyone.  Personally, I love it, but my house, though I'd love it to be, just isn't retro-cool.  Cookie cutter suburban house doesn't equal retro-chic.  I'll probably keep one or two in the hopes of finding someplace to display them though.
I went out yesterday after Coffee-Talk with some Fort Worth Etsy folks, and hit a local thrift store in hopes of find more previously loved threads to sew with, but no luck.  Sometimes you hit the jackpot, and most of the time....Well....you don't.  But the hunt continues.......

Did I mention that I'll be at the Fort Worth Cowtown Indie Bazaar on Saturday, September 4th????  Come by and say HI if you're in the area!  Loads of really talented vendors will be on hand (over 80!) - and....it's alllllll  handcrafted!  No made in China here ladies and gentlemen!  Come support Handmade - and listen to some live Music by Titan Moon, Shop till you Drop, Free Photo Booth, Enjoy Refreshments, bring the kiddies along and put your own Creative Talents to use at the free Make and Take Table, and Free Goody Bags to the first 50 Customers!  100% Indie, 100% Handmade!

Catch you On the FLiP SiDe!  I'm Outta Here.......

Vintage Dots for Boys

Boy baby gifts are always more difficult for me to create when working with vintage fabric.  But - I think this works out quite well.  I am in lurve with the blue polka dots in this fabric!  It's vintage for sure - as well as the cutesy button and yellowish/gold rick rack.  All show signs of previous love - but work perfectly together here.

A nice stack of 3 burp clothes backed in a vintage chenille bedspread straight from Grandma's boudoir !  Poor Grannie.....she's shiverin'

A diaper/wipes pouch perfect for, well....diapers and wipes.  Or....a book, or a waller/keys, or lipstick and breath mints, or........umm....."insert your own here" - you get the idea!

This little ensemble is headed to Indiana for a baby shower this weekend :)

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.....

"Keep Calm, Cupcake" (Apron)

Doesn't this little girl's apron just make you think of pink cupcakes with sprinkes?? I made this for a sweet, sweet little girl who is turning 4 years old - she's all pink, all the time, and sweet as sugar! I cut out enough pieces to make another apron to post on Etsy, soon..... (again, it's a time thing....you can relate, I know!)Why am I thinking I'd like to eat a nice, big, pink cupcake? Well, it is lunchtime - and I keep looking at this magnet on my fridge - probably not the best thing when you're trying to be healthy - but, seriously, can cupcakes be all that bad? Really?

"E" is for Ethel

"E" is for....well, it's for "Ethel"! (for you Bobby Long fans, I keep wanting to sing the "T for Texas" song here!) I had to share this cute sewing basket I picked up at the flea market this weekend. For one thing, I loved the icky plastic thing because my mom has one just like it - and you know what it's like when you see things in antique malls or flea markets from when you were little - sometimes, you just gotta have it. I was sold before I even opened it up - but once I did, I found these large "E" monograms inside of it. My last name begins with an "E" so I thought it was perfect. But then....I saw the "Specially Handmade by Ethel" label and loved it even more.

I'm the new owner of Ethel's sewing basket!
It's fun to think about what she must have done with all those zippers, lace, the book on Collars, hem tape, etc. I'm just thrilled to have it - I also found this stack of odds and ends - basically really gaudy fabric that the hubs rolled his eyes at! I liked the little Ginger Snaps because they have little horse shoes on them - I live in Texas you know! Quirky and cute in my book!

Flea markets are fun - you just have to get past the grubby-ness of it all. If you look past the ickiness and focus your eyes on the prize, it's fun! What flea market treasures have you found?? Anyone been to Round Top this past spring?

Don't forget to sign up for the Facebook Giveaway if you are not already entered! The contest ends tomorrow midnight - you just have to be a Facebook fan to be entered. You can obtain a second entry by posting the Giveaway on your Facebook page, and a third entry by blogging about the Giveaway! (Just be sure to leave me a message)

See you later taters!

It's Time! Giveaway Time, that is!

In celebration and appreciation to my 202 fans on Facebook - I am giving away to one lucky winner this lovely spring scarf!

Totally one of a kind, airy, lacey, breezy, beautiful, and elegant - to me, it speaks Spring!

Here's what you do:

1 Entry - for each Facebook Fan. If you are not a fan, then head on over for your entry! If you're already a fan, then you are automatically entered.

1 Additional Entry - for each Facebook Fan who posts about the giveaway on their own Facebook Page (You need to leave me a comment to let me know!)

1 Additional Entry - for each person who blogs about the giveaway (You need to leave a comment to let me know!)

Contest Ends 12pm midnight on Wednesday, April 14th.

Thanks so much for all of your support! I truly love creating these items, hunting for the unique fabrics and trims, getting to know my customers and fellow crafty artisans. I am also always amazed that others appreciate my creations too (and are willing to pay for them!).....hmmmmm......something to ponder, ...... come to think of it, anyone interested in some 1970's potholders? I think my mom has about 100 of them.