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Project Run and Play: Week 5

February 12, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

It’s week 5 of Project Run and Play! The theme for this week was Valentine’s Day. I have to be honest I was already a little burnt out on the holiday since just finishing the LBB V-Day Collection so I decided to do something really fun and funky. So here it is:

The V-Graffiti Dress

For this outfit, I reclaimed fabric from a vintage-inspired floral sheet and used some leftover drapery lining for the underskirt:

I used several colors of fabric spray-paint, silk screening and marker graffiti to add color and design:

The dress is 2 layers on the bottom and a soft knit tank-style on top….

…..comfort is ALWAYS my first priority when dressing my daughter! She has to be able to run and play and not feel restricted.

I love how playful the outfit turned out…..it reminds me of something Betsey Johnson would wear:

Running and playing…..getting a photo with Boo actually in the frame can be hard!

I barely got this entry in on time…..I waited until the very last minute to make it and my sewing machine broke. I ended up having to borrow Lisa’s!

I edited all these photos using a set of actions (Moxie & Blessings) I am testing for Paint the Moon! They will be available soon to purchase from her shop so keep on the lookout!

Check out my past designs in the competition too if you get a chance! This has been so much fun!

Evy’s Tree for Lil Blue Boo

February 10, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

Do you love Evy’s Tree as much as Lil Blue Boo does?! We are so excited to be partnering with Amy from Evy’s Tree for our Spring Collection. We’ve sent Amy our silk screened fabrics and she’s transformed them into her amazing hoodies and zip ups to coordinate across the first wave of Lil Blue Boo “What the Folk?” Spring pieces:

Evy’s Tree Brilla Hoodie and Lil Blue Boo Striped Pants and Silk Screened Folk Art Tee

Evy’s Tree Ruffle Zip Up and Lil Blue Boo “I Dye” Leggings and Holland Days Tunic

Evy’s Tree Ruffle Zip Up and Lil Blue Boo Striped Pants and Silk Screened Folk Art Tee

Evy’s Tree Brilla Hoodie and Lil Blue Boo Striped Pants and Silk Screened Folk Art Tee

Make sure to follow both the Evy’s Tree and Lil Blue Boo Facebook pages to keep up to date on new items!

Four

February 9, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

Boo turned 4 yesterday and we took her to Disneyland today for the first time!

For those of you that know me well…you know that this was a huge thing for me for several reasons:

1. I can’t stand crowds or lines (especially amusement parks and sporting events).
2. I am germ-a-phobic.
3. Princesses….boring.

And…finally…don’t hate me:
4. Disney is creepy.

Yes, I said it. I think all of their movies, and many of their rides, have a weird dark streak to them. I’m convinced Boo will have nightmares from a few rides that were marketed to kids and should have had an “R” rating on them to warn us. Even Sleeping Beauty’s Castle tour was ridiculously creepy and scary.

But, regardless, Boo had an amazing time…..and that’s all that matters. We did Disney and we don’t have to go back for another 20 years now, right?

She loved the tea cups….

My mother-in-law was in town and it’s her birthday this week as well so it was a special treat to take her to Disney too:

Boo loved riding with Daddy on everything:

I wasn’t about to stand in a princess line for a photo op, so we just kept our eyes peeled and finally found Sleeping Beauty. The conversation went a little like this:

Boo: I’m four today.
SB: It’s your birthday! What is your name?
Boo: Um, have you seen Cinderella or Belle?
Me: Sienna, let’s just take a photo….maybe we’ll see Cinderella later.
Boo: I don’t want you to take a photo. I just want to eat my hotdog. (we had just bought it when we spotted the princesses)

Then Sleeping Beauty (or Aurora? no idea what I’m supposed to call her) taught Boo a princess curtsey which I’m pretty sure Boo thought was a little ridiculous judging from the look on her face (I don’t blame her, who “curtseys” in a recycled knit dress):

Then onto Snow White:
Boo: Hi. It’s my birthday today.
SW: Let me guess….are you four?
Boo: Yes. Um, have you seen Cinderella or Belle?
Me: Sienna, please let’s just take one photo….maybe we’ll see Cinderella later.
Boo: I don’t want you to take a photo. I just want to eat my hotdog.

We never saw Cinderella….but I kept reminding Boo that she DID make an appearance at her birthday last year. We went to Toon Town and met Mickey and Minnie…ho hum…

….until we checked out Minnie’s refrigerator. Cool!!! We love the unexpected:

Rides we rode that were WAY too scary for a toddler? (learned my lesson and didn’t ride anymore dark rides)
Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Pirates of the Caribbean
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin

Favorite rides that we rode over and over?
It’s a Small World (Boo woke up singing the song first thing)
Mad Hatter Tea Party
Casey Jr. Circus Train
Alice in Wonderland (Boo wanted to know why the Queen was so mad)
Finding Nemo (One small scary second)
Astro Orbitor
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Gadget’s Go Coaster

Random Photos

Wow Disneyland is beautiful at night! I loved the park more once the sun went down. Then I do what I always do in crowds….randomly snap photos on random settings to see what I end up with:

Streetlights

Balloons