THE ART OF ROSETTE MAKING

Today I am making rosettes for the new summer dress project.  I've been practicing making rosettes with ribbon.  YouTube has a lot of different "how to" videos to watch that were really helpful in learning this art.  And the rosettes, well just let me say, "Adorable!!"

I have pinned a rosette onto the neckline of the summer dress project to see if I like it.  And....I do!  It gives the simple dress just a little more class, I think.  As you learn how I roll, you will realize that I never stick to a specific pattern and, for the most part, add or take away from my original idea before the project is completed!  That's just how I roll!  I like to think of it as being "creative"....some would probably say, "Flighty or Short attention span!"  Either way, lots of good ideas have come from this way of creating!

As for the rosettes for the summer dress, well I haven't decided yet whether to go with rosettes the same color of the dress or solid black or white....so many decisions.....so much fun!  Guess you'll find out when I post finished photos of the summer dress (don't worry that's probably when I'll find out, too!!)

SUMMER DRESS PROJECT 

Working on a new project today....a summer dress!  It's black and white (you know me...love slimming black!) with large flowers on it.  Its kind of a "muted" flower pattern...not some large "in your face" kind of flower!  Clear as mud, huh?!  It will be sleeveless, hit just below the knees and have a sash.  It's gonna be just gorgeous, comfortable and cute!  It will be available in several colors and sizes 8-22 for $40.  Save up now and be ready!

SHREDDED JEAN SKIRT BY CONVERSION 
(and Alex!)

This is our adorable Alex! Isn't she just adorable?  She has such a sweet spirit and she's a solid Christian lady who has a wonderful sense of humor!  Moms, any single sons?  Hehe!  She would KILL me if she heard me say that!  Well, we love her to death....best young lady you will ever meet!  Anyhoo, she is wearing the Shredded Jean Skirt by Conversion.  This is our first converted jean skirt.  Its 27" from the waist (it can be shortened to 23") and has the raveled edges along seams and pockets.  It also has an applique on the back pockets.  Just $25...plus a flat $5 shipping rate (if you want Express shipping, it's more!).  More converted jean skirts to follow!