Say It With A Sign

I think by now everyone has figured out that I love to support those who sell handmade items and I like to feature local talent.

My latest purchase is from Say It With A Sign.

How cute is this?!?!?! Please ignore any little finger prints or Golden Retriver nose prints. :o)




If you are looking for any "word" art (especially anything custom), please consider placing an order with Say It With A Sign, instead of a large retailer or home party company. :o)

Northside vs. Southside

Even though it breaks my hubby's heart, I not only made White Sox bows, but also their Northside Rivals, the Cubs. In addition to Chicago's beloved teams, I can do any team you request.

Here 2 examples of what I am offering for $3.50 each, although I should charge 3x more for a Cubs bow. :o) I have other designs that I will also be offering and have finally started listing some items on Etsy. :o)

My how you have grown!

Last Saturday was another fun and successful show. Thank you, again and again, to my current customers who have become friends for visiting (and buying!) and thank you to all of my new customers.

As much as it is great to make money, I think even Scott was as impressed as I was with how many compliments I got on my products and designs. Especially considering the night before each and every show I panic that my bows aren't cute enough to sell and I wonder what the heck I am doing in this business. I wonder if this will ever go away? I guess it is good to be grounded.

I always get a good laugh with those who first became intoduced to Bootsie Marie Boutique at my very first show in Bolingbrook. We laugh about my small little table with korkers, 2 set of clippies and some tuxedo bows. Even with my sad amount of items, I did GREAT at the show. Korkers have been, and I predict will always be, my biggest seller. Of course, because they are a pain in the butt to make. :o)

I need to find an old picture of my sad booth from back in the day. While I don't have a set up that I love yet, (I REALLY want a wire stand up booth.), I have come a long way.

Here are pics of Saturday's booth. I need to come up with something cute for my flip-flops...and everything else. :o) Please ignore any hanging material, I was pooped!

Because I am too excited to wait until Saturday's show...

Toddler Flip Flops are here and will be followed with bigger girl designs this week!

The flip flops will sell for $10 at the show and $12 regularly.

Without further ado...

Thank you and Next Show Information

First and foremost thank you to everyone who came to visit me at the Bolingbrook Kid's Expo. I had a great time meeting new customers and seeing some of my current customers. Josie "Bootsie Marie" was excited to see you all too! Tanner was more excited about the trucks and bouncy-houses, but what do you expect from a boy? :o)

I was so happy that my new products were as popular as I hoped. I sold out of my White Sox and Cubs bows. YAY!

My next show is this Saturday, where I will be introducing the FLIP FLOPS! YAY!

Please come see me and other fine crafters at:
Marklund
1 South 450 Wyatt Drive
Geneva, IL 60134

Show hours are from 9-4.

Something new!

It isn't a product...it is my new logo! See above!

2009 Price List

I hate when prices go up, but as a business owner, I get it now. Thankfully I haven't had to adjust much.

The new Bootsie Marie Boutique price list is as follows:

Clippie Set: $3.00

Snap Clip: $2.00

Bitty Korker: $3.00

Medium Korker: $4.00

Large Korker: $5.00

Firecrackers: $5.00

Pony Streamers: $4.00 (Plain)
$5.00 (Fancy)

Adjustable Toggle Headbands: $2.00

Interchangable Headbands: $2.00

*NEW!* Ribbon Flip Flops: $12.00

***Special Orders: Double regular price. I hate to do that but it is becoming a necessity as I cannot buy in bulk for these orders. If I have your colors/prints in stock, you will be charged 1½ times the regular price.

You will notice that I am no longer selling beanies or toddler hats. These will be replaced with two specialty headbands that I am currently working on and will be priced at $4.00. More details to follow!

Thank you for your understanding.

Next Show: April 26, 2009- Bolingbrook Park District Expo (I am honored to have been asked to participate in their special event!)