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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

2000 Fan Celebration Giveaway Winners!!!!!

Thank you, thank you, thank you SO MUCH to everyone that participated in the celebration!  I had so much fun and I hope you did too!!  :)

Also, HUGE thanks to all the amazing, generous vendors who contributed to the AWESOME prizes!

Remember, the way this giveaway works is that there are 6 prize packs up for grabs.  I have drawn the 6 winners names and one by one they will be emailed, in the order their names were drawn, to offer them their choice of prize pack.  The first name drawn gets first pick, second name drawn gets second pick from the five remaining packs, etc etc.  Each winner has 24 hours to respond to me with their choice.  If they have not responded within 24 hours the choice will be offered to the next winner in line.  If I get to the 6th and final winner and there are still unclaimed prize packs, new winners will be drawn.  Doing it this way means it could take a few days before all winners are contacted.  

So, without further ado......  

HERE ARE THE WINNERS!!!

(in the order their names were drawn by Rafflecopter)

1)  Jaime Boggs Plecenik

2)  Tiffany Bruch

3)  Danielle Dahmer

4)  Crystal McNeely Guidroz

5)  Cassandra Angeline Langley

6)  Laurie Lee Stevenson

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!  :)

I am so excited for you all!!  

Thank you again, everyone.

Monday, March 18, 2013

The Paris Party Dress

As soon as I saw this pattern released by Create Kids Couture, I HAD TO HAVE IT!

This dress is so fun! 

I wanted it to be bright and bold and playful so of course I went with chevrons.  ;)  

Thank you to Carolyn Lebow Photography for the gorgeously amazing photos and to
her beautiful daughter for the fabulous modeling!

If you would like to order this dress for your little one, please visit my Etsy shop via the button on the left.  








Tuesday, March 5, 2013

2000 Fan Celebration Giveaway!!!

Thank you so much to all my friends for helping me get to this milestone!  Each and every one of you are truly a blessing to me!  To celebrate and show my appreciation for your wonderful support and loyalty, I am hosting a celebration giveaway!!!!  Some really amazing shops are joining in the celebration and I cannot thank them enough for their support as well!  Here are your PRIZES (listed by shops name in alphabetical order):


A Child's Boutique - A Simple Spring Monogrammed Dress. The winner can choose the colors and size.  They come in: yellow, hot pink, light pink, turquoise, black, blue, red and lavender.  Sizes: 6M, 12M, 18M, 24M, 3T, 4T, 5/6 and 6X.  (Retail Value $26)




A Pocket Full of Sunshine Boutique –  $25 Gift Card. 




Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit for each prize pack (not including the Sewist Prize Pack).




Chunky Monkey - "Fun in the Sun" Chunky Necklace  (Retail Value $25)




Cotton Laundry - I’m A Doll Tee. (Retail Value $20)



DragonFly Designs - One Custom Tied Baby Quilt per prize pack (not including the Sewist Prize Pack).  Winners may chose colors. (Retail Value $30 each)




Ellie Inspired - 3 pack of PDF patterns of the winner's choice. (Retail value $30) 




Fabric Fairytales - This 1 yard knit fabric bundle. (Retail Value $38)




Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops - $30 Shop Credit.





JossyBelle Bows -  3 Vintage Halo Headbands.  These are handmade fabric designs and can be attached to a stretch headband, hard headband, or clip. The photo shown is a sample of one of the styles that will be given away. The winners will have the freedom to select their color scheme.   (Retail Value $10 each)





LillyBelle’s Closet - Custom Double Ruffle Knot Top and matching Double Ruffle Capris in winner’s choice of size (6M - girls 8) and fabrics (from the selection at Raspberry Creek Fabrics).  (Retail Value $75)





Little Lizard King –  $30 Shop Credit





Little Bow and Arrow –  One set of two genuine leather hair bow clips.  Perfect for girls of all ages! They are secured to metal alligator clips and measure 2" X 1.5".  (Retail Value $6)  As well as a pair of leggings of the winner’s choice.  (Retail Value $16)




Melissa Jane Boutique –  $50 Gift Certificate.




Miranda Burnett - Independent Scentsy Consultant - Full Size Scentsy Buddy Roarbert the Lion with a Scentsy Pac, Scentsy Layers Body Wash Cream, and Scentsy Layers Body Butter. Fragrances will vary. (Retail Value $50)
and
A Full Size Premium Scentsy Warmer Roselyn and three Scentsy Bars. Fragrances will vary. (Retail Value $50)




MinaDream Crochet -  5” Amigurumi Bunny (not exact colors as pic but similar)
with a detachable lanyard.
(Retail Value $20) 


Paper Fetish - A set of 15 personalized folded note cards of the winners choosing (there are hundreds to choose from the photo is just an example).  (Retail value over $25.00)




Pretty Little Parties – A set of 12 personalized party invitations, a set of 12 cupcake toppers, a welcome door sign and a happy birthday banner + 10% off anything additional. Our packages are 100% personalized to the client. They can throw any theme at us and we will make it happen!  The winner can choose from any of our previous themes or ask for something new! And of course shipping is free. Parties aren't just for kids either (although that is our primary focus), so we can throw together something like a football party pack, a movie night pack, Fourth of July or even a Christmas party.  (Retail Value $65)




Raspberry Creek Fabrics –Grey Red and Orange Superhero Fabric, Superhero By Jill Simmons for Robert Kaufman, Half Yard Bundle, 5 Prints, 2 1/2 Yards Total.
(Retail Value $21.22)




Riley Blake Designs –  Fat Quarter Bundle of Polka Dot Stitches.  It is 28- 18" x 22" cuts. Bundle includes 1 piece of each print in the fabric line. 100% cotton fabric.
(Retail value is $84)





Ryleigh B Designs –  Necklace and Bracelet set.  (Retail Value $37)




Stacie Marie Essentials –  Stacie Marie Essentials Grab Bag (containing a natural Detangle-less Detangler, a Lotion Bar (Lemongrass), and a Lip Balm (unscented), comes in a cute vinyl bag with a snap  + Olive Oil Soap, Plumeria or Pumpkin Spice scented.  One for each prize pack (not including the Sewist Prize Pack).  (Retail Value $15 each)




Sunshine Stevens – Independent Scentsy Consultant –  Plug in of choice plus a Scentsy 3 pack.  (Retail Value $37.00)





Woodbury Creek –  Lonely Socks Wall Hanging (Retail Value $25)



Those are some pretty spectacular prizes, right?!?!?

Now for the rules:  :)

*You must "Like" all of the participating shops pages on FB.  (Don't worry, it's easy using the RaffleCopter Widget below.)

*There are options for additional entries that are not mandatory, however, mandatory entries must be completed first.

*There will be a total of 6 Prize Packs awarded to 6 individual winners
(one prize pack each).

*This giveaway will run for 2 weeks beginning at 7 PM CST on 3/5/13 and ending at 7 PM CST on 3/19/13.  Winners will be chosen the evening of 3/19 or the morning of 3/20 and announced here on the blog.

*Prize packs will be awarded in the following manner:  The first name drawn will be offered first choice of which prize pack they would like, the second name drawn will get second choice and so on and so forth until all 6 packs have been awarded.  I am doing it this way in the hopes of getting the Ultimate Sewist Prize Pack into the hands of someone who sews.  :)  Once I have contacted you regarding which prize pack you choose...you have 24 hours to respond otherwise the next winner in line will get the choice and you will be moved to the bottom of the list.

*Winners are responsible for contacting the vendors for the prizes contained in their prize pack.

*Please be gentle....this is my first large multi-vendor giveaway and I may have or will make some mistakes.  :)

*I am not responsible for any communication issues you may have with the vendors, the time it takes them to ship your prizes to you or the quality of the prizes offered.

*Lastly, but most importantly, HAVE FUN but BE FAIR and BE KIND!  All of these vendors work hard at their craft and are generously offering these prizes to you.  Anyone found to be posting negative comments or spam (here or on any of the vendors pages) and/or found to be cheating in any way (i.e. creating fake FB pages for additional chances) will be disqualified from winning.  Also, please remember that it is unkind and poor sportsmanship to "unlike" vendor's pages after the giveaway ends if you have not won a prize. 

Now....on to the Prize Packs!  Woohoo!!!  ;)

Ultimate Sewist Prize Pack
Ellie Inspired - 3 Pack of PDF Patterns of the winner's choice (Retail value $30) 
Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops -  $30 Shop Credit
Little Lizard King - $30 Shop Credit
Raspberry Creek Fabrics - 1/2 Fabric Bundle (Retail Value $21.22)
Riley Blake Designs - Fat Quarter Bundle (Retail Value $84)
Fabric Fairytales - 1 Yard Knit Fabric Bundle (Retail Value $38)
Total Retail Value = $233.22

Boutique Prize Pack #1
Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit
Stacie Marie Essentials - Grab Bag and Olive Oil Soap (Retail Value $15)
DragonFly Designs - Custom Hand-tied Baby Quilt (Retail Value $30)
JossyBelle Bows - 1 Vintage Halo Headband (Retail Value $10)
LillyBelle's Closet - Double Ruffle Knot Top & matching Capris (Retail Value $75)
Mina Dream Crochet - 5” Amigurumi Bunny (Retail Value $20)
Total Retail Value = $180.00

Boutique Prize Pack #2
Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit
Stacie Marie Essentials - Grab Bag and Olive Oil Soap (Retail Value $15)
DragonFly Designs - Custom Hand-tied Baby Quilt (Retail Value $30)
JossyBelle Bows - 1 Vintage Halo Headband (Retail Value $10)
Melissa Jane Boutique - $50 Shop Credit
Ryleigh B Designs - Necklace & Bracelet Set (Retail Value $37)
Paper Fetish - A set of 15 personalized folded note cards of the winners
choice. (Retail Value $25)
Total Retail Value = $197.00


Boutique Prize Pack #3
Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit
Stacie Marie Essentials - Grab Bag and Olive Oil Soap (Retail Value $15)
DragonFly Designs - Custom Hand-tied Baby Quilt (Retail Value $30)
JossyBelle Bows - 1 Vintage Halo Headband (Retail Value $10)
Pretty Little Parties - Party Set (see photo description above) (Retail Value $65)
Chunky Monkey - "Fun in the Sun" Chunky Necklace (Retail Value $25.00)
Total Retail Value = $175.00


Boutique Prize Pack #4
Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit
Stacie Marie Essentials - Grab Bag and Olive Oil Soap (Retail Value $15)
DragonFly Designs - Custom Hand-tied Baby Quilt (Retail Value $30)
Little Bow and Arrow - A pair of leggings of the winner’s choice  (Retail Value $16)
Sunshine Stevens – Independent Scentsy Consultant –  Plug in of choice plus a Scentsy 3 pack.  (Retail Value $37.00)
Woodbury Creek - Lonely Socks Wall Hanging (Retail Value $25)
Miranda Burnett - Independent Scentsy Consultant - Lion with a Scentsy Pac, Scentsy Layers Body Wash Cream, and Scentsy Layers Body Butter. Fragrances will vary. (Retail Value $50)
Total Retail Value = $203.00


Boutique Prize Pack #5
Beyond Top - $30 Shop Credit
Stacie Marie Essentials - Grab Bag and Olive Oil Soap (Retail Value $15)
DragonFly Designs - Custom Hand-tied Baby Quilt (Retail Value $30)
Little Bow and Arrow -  One set of two genuine leather hair bow clips (Retail Value $6)
Cotton Laundry - I’m A Doll Tee (Retail Value $20)
A Child's Boutique - A Simple Spring Monogrammed Dress (Retail Value $26)
A Pocket Full of Sunshine Boutique - $25 Shop Credit
Miranda Burnett - Independent Scentsy Consultant - A Full Size Premium Scentsy Warmer Roselyn and three Scentsy Bars. Fragrances will vary. (Retail Value $50)
Total Retail Value = $202.00

Good luck to each and every one of you!  <3 <3 <3

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

A Pretty Penny

Ever wonder why it seems like these little boutiques’ clothing is a little more on the expensive side?? I mean, they’re *just* homemade clothes, right?? I thought I would share a little break down to help our prices make a little more sense. ;) Most of us boutiques are using very high quality, durable designer fabrics. Most of us have to buy the fabric for the garments we make at full retail price which is usually around $8.75 per yard. We don’t sell in the kind of quantities to be able to afford to buy in bulk at wholesale. So, let’s take for example a size 3T Peek A Boo Ruffle Dress…. It requires about 3 yards of fabric. That is ordered when you place your order and costs $31.75 (with shipping). I charge $75 for this dress. So that leaves $43.25 of pure profit, right? Nope. I also have to buy thread and elastic….not to mention the wear and tear on my machine and the additional electricity to run it…..AND the laundry soap, dryer sheets, water and electricity used to pre-wash the fabric. So I’ll take another $8.00 off for that which puts it at $35.25 “profit”. But wait, I haven’t paid myself for my time and labor yet! The Peek A Boo Ruffle Dress takes me from first fabric cut to last stitch sewn about 7 hours to make. So that’s…..$5.04 per hour for my time and labor. Not even minimum wage. And I still never even figured in all the time I spend on the computer communicating with my customers about their orders and ordering their fabric…..the time it takes to package the order and print the shipping label, the cost of the packaging supplies, the ink and paper in my printer to print shipping labels and invoices and and and….. ;) Us boutique owners are by no means “getting rich” off what we do. We do it because we love sewing and creating and the pride we feel when you tell us what we created is beautiful. My hubby calls it “pseudo profit”. LOL! Yes, the clothing is more expensive than store bought. BUT, when you shop from us little mommy boutiques, the quality far surpasses most store bought labels. These clothes will last longer, stand up to more wear, tear and washing and will stand out in a crowd since they are made in such small quantities. Your child will never run into another little girl on the playground in the same outfit! ;) And best of all……your child’s clothes were made WITH LOVE. ♥ ♥ ♥

Monday, February 25, 2013

Vintage Rose Peek A Boo Ruffle Dress

I was indulging in some Etsy fabric "window shopping" one evening when I came across the most gorgeous vintage rose fabric!  I knew immediately that fabric wanted badly to become a Peek A Boo Ruffle Dress!  I put an offer up on my FB page....  "Anyone willing to take a chance on me and this fabric and see what beautiful music we can create together?"  And thankfully Carol, wonderfully trusting and amazingly loyal Carol, stuck her hand in the air.  Thank you, Carol.  :)  I think I can pretty safely say......she's happy she did.  Here is the result.....






Welcome

Welcome to Lillybelle's Closet's Blog!
A little about the creator:

My name is Jill and I am the lucky wife to a wonderful man named Joe and I have two beautiful children, Joey (15) and Lilly (3).

When I was a little girl I used to love to watch my Granny sew and since then have always aspired to have her talent. Having my little girl and wanting to dress her in original, lovingly handmade clothing re-ignited that desire in me. I began sewing just for her, but found that I enjoyed it so much I could easily end up making more than she would ever wear! I decided to be brave....venture out....and start offering my love of sewing to others.

I hope you enjoy my creations as much as I enjoy making them!


Visit us at www.facebook.com/lillybellescloset or at  www.etsy.com/shop/LillyBellescloset

You will see Posts by Beth (this is Jill's friend that helps out :) from howtheelyfamilyseesit.blogspot.com