300th post party - Celebrate!!!!!

WOW! one year of blogging, 300 posts later and it's party time!!!! It's been way to much fun sharing, connecting, meeting and chatting with all of you and so many more who stop by quietly. I appreciate you too! So.........on with the show right? Let's go!

I know you may think I have been dragging out the 300th post - you're right. I sort of have been. I *had* this great idea and wanted to create a tutorial but I had the darnest time finding the supplies. I use to be able to get them at my local hardware store but alas, those days are gone. I searched high and low and even drove to the neighboring cities to no avail. I guess that project will need re-vamped before it gets posted. Having said that, I had to come up with a new project to share for our big event here - hence the delay. But, what better for a party than Party HATS!!!! custom of course and sooooo whatever style/theme you choose! That's the best isn't it?


Custom Party Crowns

(Be sure to upload your photos from trying this project into the Brassy Apple Projects Flickr group!)

1. Start by gathering your "royal" supplies:
fabric of choice
buttons
bias tape
rick rack
lace
extra fabric scraps
rhinestones
and other fun embelishments
You will need: fusible fleece or heavy fusible interfacing

2. Create a pattern for your crown shape using a piece of paper. If you like winging it just skip this step.

3. Fuse your fleece or interfacing to the wrong side of your fabric per the manufacturers instructions. You may want to use 2 layers for a more stiff effect/feel. Play around with what works best for you.

4. Place your crown pattern on top of the fuse area, trace and cut.

5. Now the fun begins! Embellishing! Get your children involved! they'll love it! I added complimentary double folded bias tape to the bottom edge. Just place, pin and sew. Cut out other fun fabric shapes to put on your crown too. Using craft glue, hot glue, thread, heat n' bond, etc attach your embelishments. The skies the limit so go for it!

5. Measure the crown around your childs head to find a good fit. Pin and sew your crown closed. I folded under my edge for a nice clean finished look.

6. Hold an royal coronation ceremony and crown your newest King and Queen!

Now that the royal court has been tended to, it's time for a giveaway! For stopping by and saying hello I will be giving one lucky person a free DIY kit! You can choose from any that are in stock on my website! I will draw one lucky winner on Friday!!!! So hurry and post away!!!

**Be sure to include your email addy so if you win I can contact you!!!** thanks again! xo - Meg

Betty has been spotted....................

in UTAH!!!! Betty's first travel destination has been revealed and posted HERE! Check out the FLAT Betty blog for all the fun details!

***Betty needs your help! for each comment you make by following this link, you can help Betty earn extra donations!!! Boutiquecafe.com has joined up as comments sponsor for her first destination. For every comment left they will donate .05 towards Bettys current cause. It's a great way for YOU as the blog readers to get involved. Just post a comment and "cha - ching" - you've helped raise money for the kids in Orphange and infant Care Center in Haiti. Hurry up and post today!!!!

Boutiquecafe is also giving away a few prizes to someone who comments - check out what the prizes are by clicking here

It's Betty!

A few of you have found my newest project and blog and I gave a sneak peek about it last week. Well................I am so excited to finally let you in on the secret!

Please welcome Flat Boutique Betty!

To get the full scoop you'll have to hop on over there and check out all the details. And to celebrate the launch of this fun new project I'm giving away a skinny scarf to one lucky person who "snags a betty" button, posts it on their blog or website and then leaves Betty a comment on her blog in the giveaway post! The skinny scarf is one of my newest combinations using the fabrics from the Summer in the city line. Have fun and good luck!

I'm officially OPEN for business!!!

You may have noticed my new header and possibly my new logo on some of my auction pictures as well. Maybe you were even obervant enough to see the "website" and "shop" buttons I have put back up on the right side of my blog? you did see it? Well let me fill you in on the scoop!

My website has gotten a complete makeover by mjgraphicdesign.com! Bobbie incorpated so many patterns and items that I love when she designed my new logo and website! She was a dream to work with and did it all fairly quickly as well which is good for me. I don't like my "projects", whatever they be, to be lengthy or drawn out. LOL! My husband will tell you that!

The most exciting part is now it's so easy to shop right off my site! I've added several categories - jeans, tops, DIY kits, aprons and MORE! You can contact me easily using the "email me" button, find my auctions, get back to my blog and check out my recent press, etc. I Love it! I've also added a sub category to the Jeans Section labeled - Sample Sets. Right now I have a few sets that I need to clear out so be sure to check that section out as well for a bargain!

I've been waiting to officially announce it and have a big reveal BUT as I've been working to add new products and stock my website I've been fortunate enough to have customers stop by and snatch them up! tee hee hee. SO........I figure I will just have to announce it now as I don't think I'll be ahead of the game long enough to have it all stocked up the way I want it.

A huge thank you to Bobbie of MJGraphic Design and MadieJane.com. Stop by and take a peek around my website.


I'd love to hear your what you think!

**Everyone who posts a comment here will be eligible to win a "girlfriends" skinny scarf from me! I will post a winner on Friday!**