Bows, Bows and More Bows

Just someo of the bows that I have made!

Christmas = Still lots to do!

There is less than one week left before Christmas and I still have not done any Christmas shopping! Yikes! I think I usually have all my shopping done before Thanksgiving! I guess this year I have a good excuse for being so busy that I have neglected my shopping.. I have been sewing like a mad woman! Here are some pics of the some of the stuff that I have been working on these last couple of weeks!

Fun Cupcake Birthday Shirts/Onesies!

New Cross Shirts

Skull and Cross bones onesie!

Fun Boys Dinosaur shirt and Rock Star Shirt

Diaper Covers/Bloomers (Valentines Day and Christmas)

Initial Sleepers and Shirts/Onesies

Rufus Howling

So I thought I would share this great video of Rufus howling. The other night Justin was at the station and I decided to take a break from sewing and video Rufus.. Yep, I really think I might need some kiddos, since I am now resorting to video taping the dog :) Enjoy!

And yes, I just embarrassed myself by putting a video of myself howling with Rufus on my blog.. so hopefully everyone enjoyed :)

(And please ignore the messy house/pink blanket on the couch..we were deep cleaning everything )

Who doesn't love SANTA!

Here is a pic of a customers two little girls wearing the shirts that I made them when they went to visit Santa.. just had to share!

Pics from Westmoore Holiday Home Tour Christmas Market

I just realized that I never posted pics of the Christmas Market that I participated in last weekend! The show was a HUGE success and even though it wore me out, I loved every minute of it! I got a bunch of custom orders and sold a bunch of items at the show. I guess it does pay to have items in stock :)

My area at the show! I loved how it turned out!

Some of the boy items and the Birthday Cupcake onesies!

My AWESOME sign in the back that I finally got made :)



New Cross onesie's and tutu's
Christmas Items section

OU/OSU items and some fun girly stuff

Love these shirts!

My AMAZING help.. My mom and Mandy! We make a great team!

Boy items and Love outfit, which is perfect for Valentines day :)

Thank you to everyone that came to the show and to Mandy and my parents for helping me setup, take down and run the booth!

Mandy -

Thank you sooo much for helping me ALL day! You truly saved me from a complete disaster! I mean I wouldn't have had a calculator if it wasn't for you! So Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I think we are just one step closer to me being able to be Merritt's Nanny! Now if only we could convince Roger that you should stay home .... Imagine all the craziness that we could get into!

Hope everyone enjoyed the pics of the show! If you see anything that catches your eye, shoot me an email! I have a bunch of items in stock and can have it to you before Christmas!

Tatum

Tater Tots and Fire Hoses

JOY to the world!

Here is a pic of my little cousin Brinleigh in her Joy Christmas shirt that I made her and her matching hat and flower! Isn't she just precious!

So I couldn't post a pic of Brinleigh without little Bryce! I mean these two just go hand in hand!

Love you little munchkins!

Christmas Present ...Maternity Shirt !

I just finished this shirt for a good friend of mine and it turned out sooo cute! She is coming to get it tonight and is so excited about wearing it to her doctors appointment tomorrow! Man, I sure can't wait to wear one of them one day :)

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas tree!

Here is a pic of Merritt in her 2nd Christmas outfit for the week. She is just a doll! I love her to pieces!

Such a cute little Christmas model

Here are a couple o f pics of my friend Cami's little girl in her Christmas shirt that I made her! She is 2 and just the cutest little thing. I think she looks alot like her mom and her dad, who are both friends of mine from high school/junior high!

Happy Holidays!

and Merry Christmas!

Christmas Orders

Just wanted to let everyone know that the last day to put in your order to ensure it is ready for Christmas is December 8th. If you have any questions or need to ask me about rush orders, please email me! Thanks again for every one's support through this crazy new adventure of mine! It has truly been a blessing and continues to bring joy into my life!

Tatum

Tater Tots and Fire Hoses

My Christmas Angel

Just had to share this precious pic of Merritt in her Christmas outfit I made her! She is growing up soooo fast.. I just wish I could quit my day job and become her nanny! Mandy - I promise, I am trying my best to make this happen!

Holiday Home Tour

So I copied Nicole's post from Sizzlin Savages regarding the upcoming Westmoore Holiday Home tour that I will be participating in...Please read below!

Hey guys.... I have the PERFECT way to start your Holiday Season off right and donate to a GREAT cause!!! The Westmoore High School Holiday Tour of Homes!!! The money raised from this event will go toward scholarships, so it's a great way to contribute to our community! And even better Tater Tots and Fire Hoses will be at the Holiday Market with lots of fun items for sale! I will have onesies/shirts, pants, hats, Holiday shirts, headbands, baby legs and finally tons of brand new bows I just made! So if you are still needing to get that perfect Christmas gift for a little one or you need a fun Holiday shirt, you should definitely stop by! See the flyer below for more information.

I guess you really can't see the flyer that well... so here is the info from it:

Westmoore PTSA proudly presents
The 2nd Annual Holiday Home Tour

Sunday December 6, 2-6pm

Enjoy a self guided tour starting in the Commons Area at Westmoore High School visiting several beautifully decorated homes throughout SW, OKC. We have added an exciting stop on our tour this year. Ticket Holders will visit our Christmas Market filled will lots of exciting and unique gifts just in time for the Holidays.

Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the following locations:

The Shady Lady located in the Greenway Shopping Center

Party Craze located in the Palagio Shopping Center

Blue Bean Coffee in the Stonebriar Shopping Center

FAA Credit Union located on Western

Broadway Florist located on Broadway in Moore.

Tickets will also be available in the front office at Westmoore High School.

Tickets at the Door will be $15. Ages 10-Adult.
(All proceeds will go to the Westmoore Senior Scholarship Fund providing college scholarships to our seniors).

If anyone has any questions please feel free to contact me at tatertotsandfirehoses@gmail.com. I look forward to seeing everyone at the event! It should be alot of fun :)

Happy Birthday Rufus!

Rufus is 2 today and to celebrate we are having a birthday party for him tonight with all the fam! I know... we must be crazy but when you don't have kiddos running around to celebrate thier birthdays, I guess the dog becomes the best replacement :)

We started off the day just right by going to Starbucks so Rufus could get his puppy cappuccino and then after he engulfed his wonderful snack, it was off to bed to take a nap with Justin. The two of them are sleeping away while I get to clean the house, organize my craft room, do a little bit of shopping for Rufus's birthday, etc. But I wouldn't have it any other way!

Tonight we are not only going to have a little birthday party for Rufus but we are putting up the Christmas decorations! Ahhhh, I couldn't ask for a better day! So I promise to take lots of pics at Rufus's "Birthday Party" tonight so everyone can see how absolute crazy we actually are :)

Happy Birthday Gufus! You are truly a blessing to both of us (that is when you are not costing us money at the vet).

Great Friends are Truly a Gift!

So this last month or so has been a very stressful, crazy, roller coaster ride and sometimes you just get completely worn out. Well I think that is what happened this last week... I was worn out and cranky. OK, I was very cranky and therefore, I was being a bah humbug. So after taking off work on Tuesday to just relax and try to get out of the blah mood... I get a phone call from my dear friend Mandy who told me no if.,and's, or buts that she was picking me up Wednesday afternoon to go shopping with her, Morgandy and Merritt! I couldn't say no even though I knew I had a TON of stuff to do around the house. So Wednesday afternoon after I worked that morning, I get the best sup rise ever.... Mandy and Morgandy showing up at my door wearing Santa hats with Starbucks caramel apple spice and pumpkin bread in hand! All I could do was cry when I saw them... they knew just what to do to bump me out of the bah humbug mood and get me into the Christmas spirit! I couldn't have asked for a better friend!

So we spent the day at the mall trying to finish/start Christmas shopping and it was so much fun! Even though shopping is not quite like what it used to be when there was just Mandy and I going on 10 hour shopping sprees to find the perfect outfit to wear that night.. it is still a great time! Now we have an almost teenager that is becoming extremely picky about clothes, etc. and then a little 5 month old who I guess we have to say is "High Maintenance". :) But you know, I don't think I would change it back to the way it was because it was such a blessing to spend the day with three best girls ever!

And to just ensure everyone.. I am officially in the Holiday Spirit and ready to put up Christmas decorations, start my annual Christmas baking, wrap packages, fight crowds in stores to find the perfect gift for everyone, etc. But mostly, I am just excited to enjoy the Holiday Season and be thankful for everything and everyone! Oh yeah and to watch all the ridiculously childish Christmas movies that Justin makes fun of me for watching :)

Mandy - Thank you for helping me realize that I can only pout for just a little bit, then I need to get over it or should I say "Suck it up Buttercup"!

Christmas Time is Here!

Here are a couple more onesies/shirts that I finshed this last week/weekend!

Shirts for two sisters.... I think they will look precious in these!



Personalized Christmas shirt for a friends little girl, Shaylee. I think this turned out adorable! Great idea Cami with the initial and the red, green and leopard :)

Princess Crown onesie for my aunt to take to a baby shower!

And finally..

Oklahoma City Fire Department onesie for a fireman's little girl! Addie found my blog through Kelly's Korner and emailed me about making the fire hydrant onesie for her little girl. Come to find out through emails.. she lives about 10 miles from me and both of our men are on the Oklahoma City Fire Department and get this... I went to high school with her husband. And even better, when she told her sister about my blog, her sister had actually already heard of it because she is good friends with my cousin in Stillwater. WOW.. it is such a small world sometimes! So since Addie is so close to me, I actually got to meet her when I gave her the onesie and she and her little girl are just precious. It is always so nice to meet another fireman's wife.. they know exactly what you are going through :)

Little Boys

I have realized (after someone so kindly brought it to my attention) that I am excluding little boys in all the fun Christmas shirts that I am making. So I decided to do some Naughty/Nice shirts, Elf shirts and then of course some I love Santa Shirts. Hopefully these will be something that are tailored more to the awesome little boys out there! If anyone else has any fun boy shirt ideas for Christmas, please let me know! I am always open for suggestions!

Hope everyone has a great monday!

P.S I just to post this picture again because I think it is adorable!

Yes, Jen.. I am showing off your daughter but you can tell travis I am showing off his photography skills :)

Care Cards, Hang tags, Address labels, OH MY!

I guess I never realized how much it takes to get a small business up and running :) I mean I crunch numbers for a living and give people heart attacks when I surprise them with an audit. I know nothing about they perfect way to display shirts, how to tag items, everything you will need for craft shows, how to ship your items in a fun cool package.. yep, I know nothing about all these business related things! However, I am trying to learn as much as I can and as fast as I can. I just realized the other day that you know.. it would be nice to have the price of the shirts/pants/bows, etc. attached to each item ( I am sure customers would appreciate this at shows ) so I just ordered my hang tags that will be cute and list the price. Then I thought.. how do I tell people the best way to wash the products.. so I now have ordered some care cards with washing instructions and other fun information. OH wait.. when I am shipping I learned that I probably should have a cute way to present the item so I now have cute stickers and address labels being made. Wow.. just thinking about all that I have done and still HAVE to do makes me exhausted.

Needless to say, all this has been a fun and exciting journey and I am still loving every minute of it.. even when I am up till 2:30 in the morning making bows (which I was last night). I really do enjoy being able to create something for someone that is unique and special! Now if only I could find a way to quit my day job :)

Pay it Forward ..Charities, Churches and other Organizations

OH and the most important part of this post... since I have been so blessed to have been able to create this little side business, I am very interested in trying to get connected with local charities/organizations that are in needed of bows, onesies, etc. I would love to donate some of my items and time for a great cause! So if anyone knows of any organizations, churches, etc. that might be interested.. PLEASE let me know! This is something that I would love to do during the Holiday Season and then continue on year round!

Happy Holidays!!

Tatum

Tater Tots and Fire Hoses

Cowgirl Cari

I just received this picture of Miss Carigan from her mommy and had to post it. I definitely think we might have a little model in the mix! :)

Here Cari is sporting her O-state shirt that I made her.

Just had to share! Hope everyone had a great weekend!