Lilly Anna Kids

FYI

2010-06-25T10:24:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to let you know that I won't be able to work on any new orders placed this week til after the 4th. I'm taking my kids to youth camp and am finishing up current orders before I leave.

Thanks!

Misty

Polka Dot Pot Tutorial

2010-05-31T16:56:00.000-05:00

As promised for those who needed it, the tutorial on how I polka dotted my flower pots. :) Very simple and fun though I'm not sure how long the painting will last...you may have to repaint them every year or two but hey, that's the fun of it. Change the colors up.

Here's what we're making...

1. Gather up all your ugly pots, clay or plastic...anything that can be spray painted. To keep your hands and arms from being spray painted I pushed a piece of re-bar (or you could use a stick) into the ground and place the pot upside down on it. 2. Now spray paint away. I gave my pots 2-3 coats. Make sure to spray paint the lip of the pot and at least 6" into the pot.

3. For the dots I used the round brushes I picked up from Hobby Lobby. They are approx 1" across. To make a bigger dot brush I took a car wash sponge and used a sour cream lid to draw a circle on it then used a knife and scissors to cut the larger circle out of the sponge. 4. Take your sponge and dip it in the paint, twirling it a little to soak the paint in.

5&6. With a well loaded sponge, press it onto the pot and twirl the brush then pull up to make a clean circle. You have to give the dots two coats for a bright clean look.

7. before

8. after (the red pot needs another coat on the dots but you get the idea)

Happy Memorial Day!!

2010-05-31T15:30:00.000-05:00

I hope you have had a safe and fun holiday weekend. Don't forget to take a moment to remember those who have blessed us with the freedoms we have today. :) And don't get too hot. ;) My kids have figured out how to keep that from happening.

How is it that he will be 10 this summer? I don't feel old enough to have a child that old........wait a minute, some day's I do. ;) My firstborn love, my big baby. I love him!

Miss Sassy Sue, the perfect middle child that demands no attention but sweetly gets it. Going into first grade with Mommy as her teacher....she loves it and I love her for it. :) She gives me confidence to do it. She believes everything I tell her. When I tell her she can be anything she wants to be, she believes it with all her heart. Sigh....my only girl how I love her!

(and in case Meemaw is wondering why the sad look on B3, he was wanting his life jacket off and then when he seen the camera the look turned even more sour) just one more reason I love him.......he's so cute! He tells me he's 8. lol!

I love my family and am so thankful for those who have sacrificed so that they can be free!! Happy Memorial Day everyone!!

Little Pink Chicken House

2010-03-24T11:52:00.000-05:00

Yep, I finally got him talked into it. Actually when he seen how much $ it would save us he got motivated to build it. How economical is chickens? You eat the eggs they lay, use the poop for fertilizer and then eat them! 3 in 1 kind of a deal, definitely his type of thing. ;) We're ready to roof it and hang the door, I'm so excited! It's going to be darling! Now to get some chickens to put in it. ;) Me and chickens go a long way back. I used to have them for pets........actually kept one in my bedroom. (can't believe my dad let me! he must have really loved me. ;) So it won't be hard adjusting to them, I'm ready!!

Here's a couple pictures of the construction of it. I'll share more as it is completed. To do projects for the farm include a "real" clothesline, porch swing, tire swing and some other odd and end stuff I want done. We'll see how much I can get out of him. ;)

Oh and did I mention that it's going to be painted pink with white trim? Wreath, flower baskets, landscaping, the whole nine yards.......the kids think it's a big play house for them. ;) ewww....

Zoe Head Piece

2010-03-17T18:21:00.000-05:00

You can find it here!

Celeste Hair Piece

2010-03-13T20:39:00.000-06:00

I'm sooooo in love with this piece! I think you will be too. Check it out here!

Brielle Jumper in the shoppe now!

2010-03-13T19:46:00.000-06:00

You've asked for it, now here it is! Brielle

The jacket and pants are in the shoppe as well!

New Items in the Shoppe!!!

2010-03-10T09:50:00.000-06:00

I've just put some new items in the shoppe. You must go check them out. I've got lots more coming in the near future. Fun, funky and unique items. Enjoy!

Mabelle Apron Shirt HERE

Blanche Denim Headband HERE

Alair Hair Bloom in Black HERE

Guess what we have??

2010-03-09T15:44:00.001-06:00

A new baby!!!!!! No, not mine! My brother and his wife had a new baby. Their first. Landon Trent 8lbs 3oz, 21". He's a doll, isn't he?!

We're back!!!!!!!

2010-02-08T15:43:00.000-06:00

I've just had to put the blog back like it was til I can figure out how to fix it. Meanwhile I'll leave you with a picture til I can get back for a longer post. Check out his new face....

Pardon the virtual dust!

2010-01-27T13:24:00.002-06:00

I'm tinkering with the blog and obviously don't know what I'm doing. :) I'll get it figure out soon, I hope. My two sisters will be joining me to help with the blogging and we've got some fun stuff coming up. I'll be having a GIVEAWAY in honor of their arrival so keep your eyes peeled. ;)

Breckan is 2!

2010-01-23T14:07:00.001-06:00

Our little guy turned two last saturday. He has added so much to our lives (you can take that however you want). ;) He enoyed presents, cupcakes, chinese food, ice cream cake and more presents. :) Here's some pictures I took of him enoying his cupcake. He was soooo sleepy! After he ate the cupcake I gave him a bath and he went right to sleep. lol!

Chalkboard labels

2010-01-21T11:16:00.000-06:00

How darling and wonderful are these? I absolutely love them. I'm trying to figure out which ones to get and where I will put them. I really like the big one for the refridgerator. Give me some idea's.....

Chalkboard labels

The Sconce Makeover

2010-01-20T17:24:00.000-06:00

I showed you the ugly gold sconces I bought at the thrift shop the other day for $4. Here's a picture to refresh your memory...they are the gold scrolly things on the left.

getting a coat of spray paint...

and then the final product. I think I need some little shades for these what do you think?

psst...notice the streaked glass mirror? That's another Upcycled item. Here's the before pic of the mirror.

Hope you enjoyed my thrift shop makeovers!

DIY Tutorial: Paper Pom Poms Martha Stewart Style

2010-01-20T13:06:00.001-06:00

Ok, here it is. *drumroll please* The long awaited and promised pom pom tutorial!!!! You were just waiting on the edge of your seat wasn't you? :) Anywho.....what you are going to need is. Please note: the pom created in this tutorial was made using less than 12 sheets of tissue paper so it's not as full looking.

1. extra long tissue paper (20"x30") about 12 pieces for one pom pom. You will need 12 pieces no matter how small or large you want it, the number of sheets makes the fluffiness. You can change the size of the pom pom by cutting the paper smaller. Click here to buy or see the tissue paper. Or you can buy the big sheaf of it at Hobby Lobby for $2.99. It's smaller though so the pom poms won't be as big as the biggest ones I have pictured.

2. Scissors

3. Wire to wrap around the paper and make a loop with to hang it.

4. fishing line and thumbtack to hang it.

Ok, here we go....

1. lay out 12 layers of tissue paper
2. if it's the kind from Hobby Lobby cut about 2" off the longest sides to make the paper long and narrow
3. cut notches or scallop the longest edges of the tissue paper
4. fold the paper from the shortest side (notches will be at each end of the folds) accordian style. About 1.5"-2" folds from one end to the other. Like the fans you used to make in church. ;)

5. this is what it should look like when you get it all folded
6. twist a piece of wire (5" is enough) around it and then make a loop with the excess
7. now start pulling apart the tissue paper one piece at a time. I do it in sections.
8. this is what it looks like with two sides pulled apart (front and back of one side)

9. the finished pom with all the tissue paper fluffed out. Remember, the pom created in this tutorial was made using less than 12 sheets of tissue paper so it's not as full looking.
10. the little loop hiding inside...tie your fishing line here.
11. Viola! The finished, not so fluffy pom pom. I didn't have enough tissue paper so it's not as fluffy as the others but you get the idea.

Now I wanna see your's! Get some tissue paper and get busy! It's super easy and fun and the kids like to help....if they are gentle with it. :) Happy crafting!

Here's a picture of the poms I've hung in Bree's room. The colored ones are from the MS pom kit and the white ones are some that I made.

I DID IT!!!!!!!

2010-01-12T20:35:00.001-06:00

I alway's said I could never make a quilt because it's too time consuming.....well I couldn't find anything for Brandon's bed to match his room so I made a quilt. Now mind you I only made the quilt top and my aunt put it together and quilted it for me but so what, I actually finished something huge!! The seams don't line up and there is no rhyme or reason to it but I'm thrilled with it. I've about broke my arm patting myself on the back if you can't tell.............LOL!

things I love

2010-01-12T20:30:00.000-06:00

the sign I bought at the craft fair last year that resides over my stove...

the glass Coke pitcher that I bought before we got married...almost 11 years ago....everyone loves it!

the tea towels I turned into curtains for my kitchen...

my kids playing "store" with the canned goods....

Poor Man's Steak's

2010-01-12T19:36:00.000-06:00

Need a quick throw together meal? This is my Mom's version of Poor Man's Steaks.

Make up some hamburger patties, season and place on a square of aluminum foil. Cut up potatoes and onions (I microwave them to get them done quicker) put them over the hamburger patties.

Douse the whole concoction with a dash of Worchestashire and Liquid Smoke.

Close the foil packets up and place in a pan with a little bit of water in the bottom. Place in the oven and cook. (not sure on the cook time or temp. probably low and slow) Enjoy!

Ps. I would have had a picture to share of the final product but dh was in a hurry to eat them so I had to take the meat out and finish cooking it in a skillet with the potatoes on top. That worked fine too.

I'm back!!

2010-01-11T16:08:00.001-06:00

Well, I've decided to come back here to blog. I get more traffic and it just makes more sense with having a website. Duh! ;)

Getting ready for some exciting posts! What are you interested in hearing from me?

New .99 listing ~ Hair Pom Poms

2009-06-22T17:58:00.003-05:00

Click here to bid.

Playing with flowers

2009-05-23T18:16:00.008-05:00

My baby had to have surgery

2009-04-16T15:28:00.003-05:00

For those of you who don't know or are waiting on orders, my 8 year old had to have his appendix taken out unexpectantly yesterday morning. He's on the mend and we're waiting for the surgeon to release him.

Please be patient if you've ordered something, I'll get it out asap. I've been at the hosp since 1:00am wednsday morning and I live 40 miles from it.

Ok here's the new exciting product I've been talking about.

2009-04-08T09:58:00.002-05:00

Go check it out........ Savvy CF

Exciting news coming soon!!

2009-03-26T18:58:00.000-05:00

I have some new hats and a brand new product that I've been working on for a while. Stay tuned for more details!!

Time for a new pincushion?

2009-03-16T12:44:00.002-05:00

I think it is......the kids at our church gave me this one for Mothers Day when I was pregnant with Brandon. Almost nine years old....whew. It's been thru alot. I think I'll make me one of those cute cupcake ones....

Spring, I adore it!

2009-03-15T14:48:00.003-05:00

Spring is God's way of apologizing for winter! :) I hope spring is headed your way too!

LAK goes Springy!!!!

2009-03-13T18:51:00.004-05:00

I've had several people ask me about spring hats so I've done some brainstorming and here's the results. I couldn't be happier!! I'll also have the same ensemble in leopard and tangerine. Stay tuned for pics of those.

Yes.........I know...you want to see pics

2009-03-13T18:48:00.000-05:00

of the room. I'll try to get some took tomorrow! :)

Scrap dress

2009-03-11T13:23:00.004-05:00

I'm love with this little scrap dress. I grabbed up some odd and end pieces I had laying around and Viola......

I love it when it comes together like this. Makes sewing fun. :)

Snow?

2009-03-01T14:38:00.001-06:00

Sheesh..........I thought winter was going out. It snowed most of the day yesterday. It was pretty but I sure don't like it.....

My latest painting project.

2009-02-26T18:39:00.002-06:00

Breanna's room needed some freshening and the cheapest most rewarding thing I could do is paint. I love to paint, each room in my house is a different color. :) Colors are fun!! So here is the before I'll share the after when I get the room put back together. It turned out really cute! She's very happy with it. I am too considering I don't really care for purple.....

New Website!

2009-02-24T16:37:00.003-06:00

If you haven't been over there, you must check out my new website!! It looks fabulous!!! I'm so excited about it! I will be having a grand opening soon with give a way's each week so stay tuned for the date on that. If you are interested in a large order please contact me for a discounted price. info@lillyannakids.com

Misty

www.lillyannakids.com

A sweet little dress from Lilly Anna Kids

2008-12-22T23:11:00.001-06:00

Another new hat

2008-11-18T22:09:00.001-06:00

This is another limited edition hat. I only have enough of this fabric for two of these hats.

2008-10-27T21:32:00.000-05:00

2008-10-27T21:06:00.000-05:00

New hats!

2008-06-21T22:31:00.000-05:00

New hat color!

2008-06-09T14:56:00.000-05:00

find it here....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170226656185&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

My Silly Girl

2008-04-07T21:30:00.000-05:00

She's a riot!!! Can you tell?

Happy Be-lated Easter!!!

2008-04-07T21:21:00.000-05:00

Yeah I know Easter is over but I had to share this delicous photo...

My Happy Hippo!

2008-03-19T16:54:00.000-05:00

New hat I made to coordinate with this darling outfit made by Kori of Cutiepiescouture.com LOVE this set and the quality is Amazing!!!!!!!!!!

2008-03-19T16:49:00.000-05:00

We got a new petti in last week and had to have a shoot...

2008-03-19T16:43:00.001-05:00

New hat I had to share. I haven't listed it. You can email me if you're interested. fullxmommy@yahoo.com

Sharing my Chunky Monkey!

2008-03-10T19:38:00.001-05:00

Breckan is almost 8 weeks old and weighs 15lbs and is 23.5" long. He's huge!! The average two month old is supposed to be around 11lbs. :)

New Hat!

2008-03-10T19:30:00.000-05:00

I'm loving the colors in this one. Of course Pink is my favorite color...

Check out the auction here...99.NR!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170200800478&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

2008-02-15T17:30:00.000-06:00

He's HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! Breckan arrived on January 16th at 4:38. 38 minutes after we arrived at the hospital. He was in a hurry to get out!! LOL!!

Still here!

2007-12-22T10:23:00.000-06:00

Yep, we're still here waddling along. :) Doc say's he's dropped which I can tell because I can hardly walk anymore. I don't really know how much longer it will be but I've started swelling. My dh kindly tells me my backside is swelling too. :) Don't you wish they had to be pregnant just once?! I'll be working on orders today (saturday) and then I'll be taking off til after christmas. So if you've ordered/bought a hat it's coming. If I don't respond to your emails I'm probably in the hospital and will get your hat to you asap. :) Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers and emails! I feel so special to have so many people care!! I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Christmas!!!

Impromptu Photo Shoot

2007-12-19T16:25:00.000-06:00

Ok these have got to be my favorite pics that I've ever taken. Breanna had this black dress on so I asked if I could take some pics of her then Brandon changed his clothes and joined in the shoot. He is my ham! He loves to have his pics taken. Of course I enjoy that!! I don't care for the one of them together, it's so hard to get them both acting right at the same time. :)

2007-12-14T20:21:00.002-06:00

My two kids in there Lilly Anna Kids hats....

2007-12-14T20:21:00.001-06:00

Spreading some joy....

2007-12-14T20:03:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to share the diaper bag I made for myself. I'm so proud of it. I even made the car seat cover to match, changing pad, wipee holder, matching blanket and I don't know what all else. It's super stiff with two layers of fusible fleece and a layer of something super stiff in each side of the bag. It has six pockets inside and three straps with snaps to hold keys, paci, rattle, etc. I'll have to take a pic of the car seat it's so cute and unique. Oh and I made the winter cover thing that keeps out the cold to match too. The challenge was the funnest part of it. :) Just wanted to share it with you.

Stocking Stuffer Sale!!!

2007-12-14T19:58:00.000-06:00

Hey girls I've listed those hair pom poms at a special price. They are perfect for stuffing the stockings. These hair pom poms are regularly priced at 14.99-16.99. Get them while they last. You can find them here....http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZlilly*anna*kids

2007-12-14T19:51:00.000-06:00

Thanks for all your kinds comments!! I'm going to be able to make hats for another week so if you've contacted me about a hat and I told you to email me back please do. The doctor said I can increase my activity a little so bring it on. LOL!! For those of you how don't know I'm due with baby number three (another boy) within 4-7 weeks. (I say four, doc say's 7) We never have agreed on the due date...anyway I was waiting to see what she said today and I'm ok for another week. Hurray!!! I've been on bedrest for the past week due to pre-term labor which dialated me to 3 and 30% effaced. We're going to try to keep him in for another two weeks then let him come! If your needing another hat my email is fullxmommy@yahoo.com I'll be sewing til I go into labor so if I drop off the face of the earth that is the reason. LOL!! My grandma say's I'll be sewing on something inbetween contractions which sounds like a good idea to me.

2007-10-26T13:44:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share this new hat I just listed. Click here to check out the auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170162967722&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=007

Customer Cuties!!!

2007-10-26T13:32:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to share these two cuties wearing their LillyAnnaKids hats!!

Miss Mallory

Miss Jillian

Thanks Jaime!!

Feel free to send in your childs pic wearing their LillyAnnaKids hat! Send them to fullxmommy@yahoo.com

Teasers coming....

2007-10-23T08:06:00.000-05:00

Ok, I've got some new designs to share I just need to snap a few pics to tease you with. Right now it's dark, dreary and rainy so I'll wait til it lightens up outside. So tell me do you have any color combo's you'd like to see? I'm up for suggestions. Email them to me at fullxmommy@yahoo.com I'd love hear what you want!!

Oh and for those still waiting on their hats (two people I think) I'm finishing them today. YEAH!! I'm waiting to recieve payment from someone so I can mail them all at the same time. Keep your eyes out for them!!

Happy Fall Ya'll!!!

Ok are you ready??? Let the contest begin!!!!!!!!!!!

2007-10-22T13:21:00.000-05:00

We're now playing "Name this Hat"! Send in your suggestions for a name for this hat and the lucky winner will recieve it in their color choice FREE!! Now a couple things to keep in mind. Make sure the name applies to all color combos and will work for boys or girls. Also I'm going to keep the contest open for a week maybe longer if I need more suggestions. Get your entries turned in quick! I've got more hats to give away!!

Send them to:

fullxmommy@yahoo.com

Keep checking back for more hats to come!!

2007-10-22T08:42:00.000-05:00