WIP Wednesday - Apron Bodice

WIP Wednesday - Apron Bodice , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

I decided to branch out and try a different style apron. I have all kinds of great apron patterns that I have not tried out yet and am finally ready to start.

I picked up this great coordinating Lizzy Dish fabric by Elizabeth House and it cried out to me to be a full apron. I have never done a bodice like this before, it was a really fun challenge and I think that it turned out really well.

I am getting ready to start on the skirt and will hopefully have the apron completed this weekend. Can't wait to see it all completed, I've already got fabric lined up to start the next one.

Would You Like A Drink

Would You Like A Drink, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Hi there friends, happy Monday to you all. I hope that you are enjoying the beautiful blue skies and warm temperatures that we are here in Michigan today.

Well here it is the 2nd illustration for the new apron packaging. The illustrations are turning out so well and the packaging is so sweet!!! The cover for the Flirty Girl apron pattern is done and I have the pic, I can't decide if I want to sneak peak it or if I want to wait for the reveal when it is totally complete.... hmmmm. Let me know what you think in the comments!

To see the original photos that inspired this illustration click here.
To see the Chery Oz's other works click here.

Last week and the weekend were kind of long ones for me I was feeling really under the weather but had a big event to attend for work. I got to go to the test track at Ford Motor Company and drive some of the new 2010 vehicles.

I had a blast driving all the new cars! I have been a long time Ford buyer but I have to say I am super impressed with the quality of the new vehicles. I can't wait to go out and get something new now, I am waffling between a Fiesta and a Flex. Total opposites as far as vehicles go but I really loved the feel and handling of both. If only I could buy 2 cars :)

Payton also developed infections in both his ears this weekend which resulted in a quick trip to the ER for some relief yesterday. But I am happy to report he is feeling good and up to his old tricks. He is staying home today with Grandma and last I checked he was splashing around in the baby pool.

Now that everyone is feeling better I am hoping to get more items completed for the shop. And maybe re-take some pics, I took these shots last week while not feeling so well. Going back with a clear head they look a little dark and I think they are a little tilted. What can I say folks I was sick!

Illustration #2

Illustration #2, originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Another up-date on how the art is coming for the new Sweet Things apron pattern packaging. This is the 2nd illustration for the Flirty-girl apron pattern packaging. The illustration and inking are complete and now the watercolor begins!

To see the original image click here.

To visit Cheryl Oz's etsy shop for more wonderful watercolor images click here.

Thanks for stopping by!

New Packaging art

New Packaging art , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Here it is the watercolor for the first image is complete. It turned out so great! I already got a sneak peak at how it will look on the packaging and I am so impressed! It's turning out even better than I had hoped :)

There are three more images that will be done for the packaging. I will keep you up-dated on the progress.

For more great watercolor images visit Cheryl at her blog here, and at her Etsy shop here.

Work In Progress

Work In Progress , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

My friend Cheryl was kind enough to share a photo of the progress she has made on the apron pattern packaging she is working on for my shop today.

The drawing is based on this original photo she took during our lunchtime photoshoot yesterday. Next step is watercolor... so exciting! Thank you Cheryl :)

Sneak Peak - Behind the Scenes

Sneak Peak - Behind the Scenes , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

About a moth ago or so I introduced a new product to Sweet Things, the Girlie Apron pattern. Well my very lovely and talented friend Cheryl has very kindly offered to help me with the packaging.

Today at lunch we did a very fun photoshoot at my house with our friend Larissa as model. It went really well, this is a behind the scenes photo I took while all the action was going on. The photos all turned out good and we had a great time coming up with poses and props for Larissa. She was a great sport.

There is more to come on the packaging and these photos as they are going to be turned into beautiful watercolors before they are done. I will also be introducing a couple of new apron patterns to the shop once the artwork is complete.

To view the complete set of photoshoot images click here.

To read Cheryl's very inspiring blog click here.

And to visit her Etsy shop click here.

Flirty Girl Apron - Sweet Tooth

Flirty Girl Apron - Sweet Tooth , originally uploaded by Sweet_Things_Design.

Check out this super sweet new apron I just posted in my Etsy shop this week. It is the Flirty Girl design which means it has a fuller skirt and long ties that you can either wrap around to the front or tie in the back.

I used a new ribbon I picked up from Archivers for the waistband and the hemline. It is a ruffled ribbon. I love it so much it really added to the apron. It reminds me of the cupcake frosting. Love it! Get it while it lasts here.

Flea Market Fun

A while back I received an email from a local antique linen vendor that there was going to be a flea market at Historic Greenmead.  I was super excited to go, not so much for the flea market but because I wanted to check out Greenmead.  I have driven by it so often and wanted to know what it was all about.But as soon as we pulled in it quickly became all about the flea market!  I had no idea it was going to be such a big event, they had so many vendors with all sorts of wonderful treasures.

The whole time we were there my husband and I kept saying, we should have brought more money, who knew!  However, we did have enough money to snatch up this beautiful piece, I got it for quite a bargain only $20.  I am glad I snapped it up when I did, when we went back to take it to the car two women (sisters) spotted it, started giggling, and actually sprinted trying to beat each other to get it first.  They were visibly bummed to see that it was sold, I could see them watching us carry it away, and I was very happy to be the one who got the treasure this time!

We were all set to wait another year til the event came around again but I just found out this morning that they do it again in September, the 13th this year.  So you can bet that we will be going back in the fall with a pocket full of dollars.  Next time I am hoping to find a great buffet for my kitchen that I can refinish.

Vote For Me!!!

My Flirty Girl Fleur apron has been entered in the 70's colors contest on the Retro Handmade Team blog.  The voting is open until June 12th at midnight EST.  Check out the blog here and vote for me :) 

Busy Busy Busy!

Oh wow where to start... I have been keeping really busy lately but I have not been a good blogger, so here is the up-date on the shop these days :)

I recently joined the Etsy Street Group Retro Handmade Team.  They are a great bunch of people who all love creating vintage inspired items, and I am so happy to have joined up.  If you are interested in checking out the team you can go to the blog (where you can even see some of my items in the Friday Finds), click here.  You can also check out other team member shops by typing retrohandmadeteam in the search on etsy.com.

I was asked to join a slideshow about aprons on the Fox News online magazine website, it was very exciting.  You can see the slide show here.

I received a very nice feature on the blog Sweet Cuddle Cakes.  The blog features all sorts of fab items for your baby or for a baby shower gift.  To check out the blog click here.  They also have a very cute etsy site filled with all kind of goodies, click here.

Oh and my cupcake apron was featured on All Things Cupcake which is a great blog especially if you have a thing for cupcakes, cupcake tattoos, and cupcake inspired items and lets face it who doesn't.  To check out the site click here.

Other than that I have been a sewing machine addict lately whipping up one cute apron after another!  Check out my new beauties here.

And now you can try your own hand at the Sweet Things Girlie Apron.  Introducing the Girlie Apron pattern, visit the shop today to get yours.