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Project Run and Play: Week 3

January 29, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

I made it through to the third week of Project Run and Play! This week’s challenge was to make an adult inspired outfit. So here’s my design for the week….The Papilionidae….too bad I can’t even pronounce the name, but I felt like it needed something extravagant/dramatic to live up to my inspiration:

My inspiration for this challenge was Alexander McQueen. I love the butterfly prints and hair pieces that several of his past collections have included and wanted to do something similarly inspired but still appropriate for a child.

I took a basic light grey cotton/lycra knit and created a whimsical butterfly print using different colors of inks and diluted fabric paint. The butterflies are silk screened in different colors and additional colors were added by hand painting the fabric.

I created the pattern for a halter jumpsuit “Project Runway” style…..using a toddler mannequin. The final version is double layered in the chest and straps…….

……..and elastic was added at the ankles for a fun retro look.

For styling, I took a flamboyant head band and added in some butterflies for more drama. This outfit is comfortable and forgiving….perfect for toddler play! Sassy! (Note: my daughter calls this her pirate pose….argggh!)

Please go over and support the contest this weekend and vote for your favorite design! Thank you!

Oh, and how could I forget!? A special thank you to my little model Boo…..for putting up with me and cooperating during this contest. Cheese!

Spring Additions

January 28, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

We are excited to share some of the new spring items that have been added to the collection! Annie of Paint the Moon Photograph y did us the honor of photographing some of these new pieces and once again, she blew us away.

“The Adeline” Skirt and “Only ONE of ME in All Time” Tank

“Le Cirque” Ruffle Capris

“If I Was a Bird” dress

A Cupcake Party – Handmade

January 26, 2011 by Ashley Hackshaw

Last weekend we went to my niece’s first birthday party….cupcake themed! My sister-in-law Jenn did an amazing job and made everything herself…..including 50 cupcakes and tissue pom-poms that I helped hang from the ceiling 🙂

Homemade cookies:

Homemade cupcakes:

The banners:

Cookie decorating station:

A “candy” bar:

My niece Sawyer did some damage to her cake:

Isn’t she precious? Her mom made her outfit and headband too!

Boo had a blast at the party with all the activities: pinata, coloring station, cookie decorating and playing with her cousin Jordan. Don’t they look like they are up to something here?