Not quite a vacation...

I got an order from a pom squad...couldn't turn it down...16 bows due by January 2nd...thrilled at what kind of business this could bring.

My last show was a HUGE success! I made enough to put the money we used for our new ejector and bigger sump pump back into our bank account. Even better than the money were all of my return customers and their referrals! I had women coming up to me telling me that their friend just called them and said they needed to come see me.

After Christmas I will have my Etsy inventory ready and be gearing up for the first shows I plan on doing in 2009 which will begin in March.

New show dates will be listed once they are confirmed.

Thank you all for making my first months of business so successful and I look forward to sharing 2009 with you all.

Happiest and Healthiest of Holidays to you all!

P.S. A few new photos have been posted...

Game Plan

Saturday is my last show of 2008. THANK GOODNESS! Things will hopefully get back to normal at our house and I can work at a slower pace since I won't be back into "show action" until March 2009.

If you read our family blog you will know that I lost all of my November and December pictures on my SD card. SOB! Now you know why I only have 1/100th of my items in my photoalbum.

So, the plan is to wipe out all of my old photos of bows and take pics of what I have left from my last show tomorrow. Hopefully I won't have much left but all will be up for sale, but I will only sell what I have left, no special orders until January 2nd.

Maybe my Etsy store will actually get some items now!

Upcoming Schedule

As much as I do not like to turn down business, I am simply buried right now between shows and special orders. As good as this is for our bank account; my sanity, Tanner's patience, and our house are taking a hit. :o)

If we have not already spoken, as of today I am no longer taking any orders for the remainder of the year. All sales will have to be through my shows these next two weekends and will be limited to what I have on hand.

My next two shows are:

December 6th at Marklund in Geneva and
December 13th at Bolingbrook High School

I will then close shop to spend time with my family and think up new designs from December 14, 2008 through January 1, 2009.

Sorry for the inconvenience but I do not want to compromise the quality of my bows by rushing to make them.

New pics!

Please go check out the picture section to see what I have been up to. I am preparing for an open house on Friday, a craft show on Saturday and ANOTHER craft show the following Saturday all while still accepting special orders.

I am looking forward to two months of down time. :o)

The Small and the Ugly.

The most asked question I get asked is why I started making bows. With everything on my plate, I often ask myself the same question. :o)

My answer is always the same: I was tired of giving other people too much money for bows that weren't worth it. I sell my bows at a price that I would pay for them and make them in a size that I would want and quality that I am proud of.

Here are some examples of the difference between Bootsie Marie Boutique bows and others.

Size difference between my small korker (on the right) and another small korker:


My lined clips verses unlined clips:


And someone who should NOT be making korkers AT ALL!:

Firecracker, Firecracker, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM!

The latest in our collection! We call this the "Firecracker."


Can be placed on any kind of clip or pony "o" and can also be made smaller for piggies or smaller girls. And as always, I can so any color combo. This measures about 4" in diameter.

Being sold for $4.

Just as a reminder we have the following clips:
Alligator, which are covered and now lined with a non-slip grip.
French Barrette
and our newest:
Snap Clips and
Baby Barrettes (also can be used for bows for your pooch!)

Hair Bow Blitz!

I am in overdrive mode. My first show is on Saturday and I have been internally freaking out and had a minor breakdown yesterday. (Our son was acting up and I told my hubby he hated me for making bows all the time.)

Here are the latest fruits of my labor. Tuxedo Bows on french clips. Perfect for girls growing out their bangs or those with a cute bob cut.