The Month of April {at-a-glance}

Well April is shaping up to be a busy month already! I knew it would be though -- I have a birthday on the horizon {to plan for -- not mine}, an out-of-town guest coming, Spring Cleaning {which is why you see so many mops & buckets on my calendar}, painting, and of course, SEWING -- and I actually think I will be able to sew that many days in a row?! Yea, right!!
And what am I doing instead of cleaning?! Blogging on my newly renovated blog! LOL...that's about right :) I just can't seem to help myself...this stuff is addictive....but, alas, I must tear myself away and get to cleaning up/cleaning out....and painting later -- FUN, FUN, Fuuuunnnn.....or not!

Blog Changes and How-to Tutorials

Wow! I stayed up until about 5 a.m. this morning working on this blog! :) I think at some point in time I got a little addicted and just pushed through the sleepy-eye syndrome that was kicking in at about 2 a.m. -- nonetheless, I must say that I am SUPER happy with how it all turned out! I was very surprised out how well it turned out and even more surprised that I could do it! I feel like Rosie the Riveter {GIRL POWER!}...LOVE it!

I did not {and still don't} have a Coding for Dummies book -- and opted to attempt to "google" some help for my re-vamping of the blog. This baby has tons of features that I didn't think I could make all by myself -- but, I found a GREAT and INFORMATIVE blog that helped me along the way....and I wanna say THANK YOU SO MUCH for providing this stuff for folks like me! So, I am passing these sites on:

To find out how to make my "Grab a Button" button over there....I went here: http://3kidsandus.com/2009/blog-buttons-how-to-create-a-grab-my-banner-box/ Thank you so much Cat :)

To find out how to make my background....I went here:
http://www.sweetnsassygirls.com/2009/02/how-to-make-your-own-blog-design.html

Trisha {from the above link} also has plenty more tutorials on there as well -- like how to add a signature {like the one at the end of this post}, how to add a favicon {which I haven't done yet}, and how to make a Navigation Bar....GREAT stuff -- THANK YOU :)

FINALLY...Sorry this is so long....I used two different talented designers for the elements that I used to create the logo, background, and other items....one is Shabby Princess and the other is Cocoa Studios {she made the little elephant}.

Have a WONDERFUL day :)

Tinkerbell Couture

Who doesn't LOVE Tink?! Personally, my favorite Tinkerbell was Julia Roberts in Hook, but, I happen to just LOVE the little cartoon fairy {yep, I even have PJ'S in a Tink motif}!

So, we are showin so fairy LOVE at MintTulip --- we have a Tink Halter Top and Pants set available for a short time only -- and at a sale price right off the bat :) -- gotta love that!

This Halter is slightly different than the other tops that we have made in the past as it has a SHIRRED back {what does "shirred back" mean? just a fancy way of saying it has elastic running through the back so it's stretchy}. Check it out in the shop and lemme know what you all think!

Thanks,
Kate :)
MintTulip

Bubble Tops....

I am a HUGE fan of the Bubble Tops that are pretty popular these days....They really are fun and SUPER comfy! So yesterday I decided to take a small breather and make some newbies for the shop....I listed three, but, I made more -- I am just waiting until I finish the pants to list them.....and now these cuties will be on their way to NC to my MintyModel -- Skyler :) who just happens to be my best friend's daughter -- how lucky am I!?! Can't wait to see her in these and the White Pants....:)

Check them out when you get the chance....




Kate :)
MintTulip

Easter Goodies!!

Ok -- So I LOVE Easter time...I'm not sure if it's the bright colors, the time with family, the stunning flowers blooming {especially the TULIPS}, or the warmth after a cold winter -- or all of the above, but, Easter is one of my favorites!!
Having said all of that, MintTulip is gearing up for the most adorable Easter dresses for your little Tulip -- and we even have one up now! Be sure to place your order soon so that it will be ready in time! Also, for a very LIMITED time we will be offering a discounted Peasant Top with every purchase so that you have have your little Tulip "Easter Picture" ready :)


Also, if you are a follower of this blog {thank you:)} you can enter in your blogger ID in the message to seller at the time of your purchase and recieve a 10% discount on your entire order! WOOOHOO!

Have a GREAT day!
Kate :)
MintTulip

My Favorite Present - the PUFFY Pouch

Ok, so I know it's been a while since I posted anything -- no excuses just been busy-- and I wanted to share with you all a GREAT gift that my mom got me for my birthday!

It's called a PUFFY POUCH -- from another seller on Etsy. Yep, we do a lot of shopping on Etsy as well ;).....Anyway, this POUCH is just AWESOME!! I LOVE it! And now I see that she has Hello Kitty and more Kawaii available -- I am exercising self control by not getting all of them!!

Here is the one I got:
Don't be fooled by it's little size -- this baby holds just about everything I need -- Credit/Debit cards, money, lip gloss, etc....and the craftsmanship is excellent too! O -- and did I mention that it only cost $8.00?!?! What a steal!! Check out her shop....CLICK HERE

Kate :)
MintTulip

Custom Thanksgiving Dress for a Special little Tulip

Last Thanksgiving I created a cute little number for a special little Tulip -- it had everything from stripes to giraffe print to little birdies on it!! Intrigued yet? Her mom, Rosey {also another seller on Etsy}, sent me some pics that are just too cute!!

EmmaRose Designs has handcrafted beanies, hats, bows and headbands for that special girl in your life. Her shop is chalked full of special goodies -- check it out! CLICK HERE...

Thanks!
Kate :)