Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label dresses. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Autumn Splendor

Half-Pint Creations has been on vacation for the last month with a Grand reopening on September 1st. There are some new goodies and I'm bringing back some old favorites! My new Averi swing dress will be a perfect transition into fall with a sweet long sleeve t-shirt and leggings. They will soon be available in Halloween and Christmas prints to add a little comfort and sparkle to the holiday season.Also coming back are the Half-Pint ornaments collection that I have lovingly named "Snowed In". They are always personalized free of cost and make a great gift for a teacher, grandparent, or loved one on your list.Autumn is coming soon, school is starting soon, yes, it's the most wonderful time of the year! Pop on over to Half-Pint Creations on Sept. 1st and check out the new look and all of the new surprises that will keep your little one stylin' through the holidays!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

The "Spring Sugar" Collection



Color can inspire, calm, energize, and soothe. Jennifer Paganelli has an amazing eye for such design and color. It has been such a pleasure to work with her "Sis Boom" collection of fabrics. The vibrant colors jumped off the fabric store shelves and wanted to be made into little girl's dresses and skirts. My own daughters will be getting their Easter dresses from the same fabrics.This ruffled peasant dress is made solely from the fushia and lilac combination damask. Add tights and maryjanes or a little pair of sandals and it is complete!







My own personal favorite, this damask is a combo of pretty pinks.
It is warm and girlie- perfect the little princess who loves to bathe herself in pink!

Lastly, this peasant dress reminds me of hyacinths and lilacs. With it's crisp white hem and sleeves, the belt doubles as a hair tie. It's a month of color, so stop in to www.halfpintboling.etsy.com for some "Spring Sugar!" Have a wonderful colorful day!


Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Spring - Bold and Beautiful!

The daffodils are slowly making an appearance as the early signs of spring arrive. The bright and beautiful colors of nature invoke feelings of renewal, freshness and newness. Living in a cabin in the woods, we can hear the birds constantly chirping their sweet songs. The layer of ice has melted off of our pond and the bright orange goldfish have shown their little fishy faces to soak in the warmer water that lies at the top. My little girl is fascinated at the hundreds of baby orange swimmers - having just learned the color orange. It is these simple pleasures that make one rejoice at the sight of spring.

Along with spring's arrival are the bold and beautiful hues of the flowers. The sunshiny yellows, bold hyacinth purples, and sweet deep pinks can lift your mood and wow your senses. Inspired by these deep and richly colored flowers, I have decided to make April a month of color- bold, saturated, "make your soul smile" color.


Living in Amish Country in PA, I am lucky enough to have access to amazing fabric and quilting shops full of the boldest richest colors that just beg to be made into little girl's dresses. All of this month, additions to my store will be made with color in mind. Tomorrow I will be adding my "Raspberry Sorbet" , "Strawberry Sweet" and "Lilac Dreams" outfits. Stay tuned and have a wonderful colorful day!



Friday, March 13, 2009

My Lil' Cupcake

One of the reasons that I enjoy designing children's clothes is making them for my own girls. My daughter is no stranger to the camera. She sees that flash and starts working that camera! This was the first time she modeled for me. At 1 year old, she kept me laughing all day long. Now 2, we have more fun than you can imagine. The camera loves her too!


Half-Pint Creations will be adding new spring and summer hat designs in the next week or so, with my lil' cupcake modeling. Stay tuned!
For the last few weeks I have been featuring some of my fellow Cafemom Etsy team members who have some amazing cupcake designs. These ladies are creative and work super hard at their craft. Please search "cafemom" on etsy when browsing for some beautifully hand crafted items from some very talented business women. Here are two more cupcake creators that have tickled my sweet tooth!



When you think of pillowcase dresses, the name that automatically pops into mind is Cozy! She has a special dress for every little girl. The colors, fabrics, and sizes are a delicious array of choices that make it difficult to choose just one!

No surprise, among her many creations, she has a "Tutti Fruitti Cupcake Cutie" that will tempt your eyes and your taste buds. For cuteness, quality and more choices than you can imagine, make a visit to http://www.cozycabinmom.etsy.com/ and browse to your hearts content!




ANITA'S SWEET TREAT YOUR BODY BATH AND BODY PRODUCTS
http://www.anitacraftycreations.etsy.com/
By first look, you would think that you are in a bakery filled with the most scrumptious desserts that you could possibly imagine. You start to salivate as you "smell" the sweet treats- each more enticing than the last. These treats are for body as well as the soul.

Bath Bomb cupcakes are a combination of a 2oz bath bomb on the bottom and whipped bubble icing on the top. The fragrances are yummy! You can either drop the whole Bomb in and crumble the icing under running water for bubbles OR you can take the top off and enjoy just the Bomb! Either way it makes bath time a blast! They will arrive to you packaged in mini cello bags in a cupcake box container to keep it protected on it's journey to you! For many endless choices of calorie free confections, you need visit this amazing store. Remember: don't eat the soap!! You will actually hear your skin say "Ahhhhh...."!
More Cupcake crafters are coming- take a peek often. Have a wonderful friday!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

After Christmas??

Have you thought about what you will be doing the last week of the year? Running around trying to hit some good sales? Recovering from a busy holiday? If you are anything like myself, I stay away from the stores after christmas. I plan to make my family a nice big breakfast, stay in our jammies til noon, and play with our new Christmas toys. Sounds good, huh. Well, that's the plan anyway. But usually my hubby gets stir crazy and wants to work outside chopping firewood etc., and I want to go out for lunch- it's also my birthday. Yep I DO always get jipped!

This year, on Christmas night, I will be changing my prices on all of my Christmas goodies and some dicontinued items in my etsy store, http://www.halfpintboling.etsy.com/ . All of my christmas dresses, rompers, and skirts will be marked down to $12.99 with free shipping! Maybe you've been eyeing a dress in my store- pick it up for next year for a great low price.






My Half-Pint pouches will also be $10.00 with free shipping. They include a carefully researched booklet of how to's, concerns, and reasons for babywearing. It includes directions on all of the positions and the best way to implement them.




All ornaments are 3 for $10.00 with free shipping.




So instead of hitting the malls on the day after christmas, grab your coffee, hot chocolate, or other various beverages, and slip on those new slippers to shop etsy for the best deals in quality handmade goods. Enter cafemom in the search and find wonderful buys from wonderful moms! The sales are fantastic this year!
Have a whimsical day!