Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Designers of the Day
We hope you are enjoying meeting our designers! Be sure to check out the BIG giveaway we are doing for our next launch in the post below!
My name is Jeanne and I am a SAHM to 4 amazing kids. I first started sewing as a little girl when my mom would let me play with her sewing machine and make Barbie clothes out of fabric scraps, paper towels, Kleenex, and anything my imagination would allow. For many years I mainly made quilts and Halloween costumes. About 5 years ago I started sewing for my kids again and haven’t stopped since! For several years I have enjoyed being a pattern tester for some incredible designers like Carla Crim (The Scientific Seamstress) and Jennifer Paganelli of Sis Boom, Lisa Williams’ Funktional Threads, and recently Erin’s Designs. I love all things Disney and feel like I always need to be planning my next trip. I love being able to create fun clothes for kids and enjoy both machine applique and hand applique.
Hello,
my name is Melissa and I am the owner/designer of MM Creations. Not a
very creative name but it is my initials. I started selling under
this name when I made jewelry back in Junior High, so I just stuck with
it when I branched out to craft fairs.I was raised an Army Brat and
moved every few years as a child. Minnesota has been my home for the
last 14 years. I am the Mom to one 11 year old daughter. Who is admittedly spoiled. I have three sisters who have graced me with 9 nieces and nephews.
I always dabbled in sewing but did not really dive into it until I stumbled upon a thread on the disboards in 2009 that inspired me to design for my daughter. And next thing I know I am creating for others! It has become my true passion. I love creating and sewing it truly has brought me peace and joy.
I always dabbled in sewing but did not really dive into it until I stumbled upon a thread on the disboards in 2009 that inspired me to design for my daughter. And next thing I know I am creating for others! It has become my true passion. I love creating and sewing it truly has brought me peace and joy.
Hi, my name is Kristen and I am the designer at Kk’s Creations. I have been monogramming and embroidering for about 6 years now, buying my first embroidery machine when my children were very little. This led me to learn how to sew. I would see all the beautiful boutique clothing and think I could just make that. I love the creative outlet it gives me, and being in my sewing room gives me peace and an escape from everything else. My site name is attributed to my niece, because she called me Kk when she was little. I joined the Disboutiquers when we were planning a trip to Disney and I knew I wanted to make custom outfits for my children. They were and are a wonderful group, and I am very proud to be a part of it.
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Main Street Moola Contest
We are so excited to be celebrate the 1st anniversary of our launching together that we wanted to share our excitement with our fans!! We'd love to see your little princes and princesses in their outfits made by our Main Street Boutique designers, and hear all about your magical memories while wearing them! We also want to spread the word about your favorite MSB Designers! There are 2 fun ways to enter our Anniversary Giveaway!! Check out the details below.
Enter to win Main Street Moola, which will be redeemable
towards any
Main Street Boutiques "Magical Memories" Launch item.
Main Street Boutiques "Magical Memories" Launch item.
There
are 2 ways to enter.
1. Share a picture and a "magical memory" of your child/grandchild in a
design by one of the MSB designers on our Main Street Boutiques facebook page. Photo entries MUST be posted to the fan page by 9pm EST on Monday4/8 BEFORE the page is closed for the launch.
2. Share it to Win it! Share
a link to your favorite design by a MSB designer on your facebook wall and tag the designer. Comment here and let us know you shared it.
Please only enter once for each
category.
All blog entries must be received by 5PM EST on Tuesday April 9th. Winners will be chosen at
random and announced here on the blog on Tuesday, April 9th at 7PM EST. There will be multiple winners, so enter
today! Have fun, and Good Luck!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Todays Featured Designers!
Myca and I have an insane passion for all things Disney and that has been the inspiration for most of the designs I create. To me, there is nothing better than getting the chance to design a beautiful OTT piece to compliment a gorgeous Disney custom outfit. I consider what the designers in the Disney Customs Design world create to be art. It's not just clothes or accessories.... it's wearable creations that come out of these amazing ideas and ispirations...♥
Hi,
I'm Jessica Hagan from MommyMade Boutique. I am the proud mommy of
three children and I love to sew. I have always loved being creative but
actually started sewing in middle school. My grandfather bought me
my first sewing machine when I was 12 and I have been sewing ever since.
As an adult, I began sewing customs for my children to wear on our
annual Disney trips. All the extra time and attention my children would
get in the parks would be more than worth the time it took to sew their
outfits! My daughter was even featured in MouseEars magazine as mini-
Mary Poppins! In 2007, I found a whole community of people out there who
did the same thing I did! They are the Disboutiquers and through their
support and encouragement, I began selling customs. I don't always have
the time to take custom orders because I am currently substitute
teaching and working on my Masters degree in teaching literacy. However,
participating in The Main Street Boutiques Launch has been an amazing
blessing, and I am so proud to be part of such a talented group of
designers! Thank you all for your continued support!
Hello!
I'm Carol Frank, the creative engineer behind RubberduckyRanch. I
started sewing my girls customs in 2008 and have been finding new ways
to bring my creations to life ever sicne. I found out that I love making
bags! Wristlets & crossbody bags. Princess inspired, movie themed
and more. I sell ready to ship bags. I also have a few digitized designs
on my etsy page also named RubberduckyRanch. I also work full time as a
mother of 3 beautiful, smart & funny girls. And I have a out of the
home full time job as well - I am a RN in a pediatric ER. We live in
southern New Jersey but our hearts live in Disney!
Just Sew Adorable Boutique
“Just Sew Adorable Boutique” was created out of my love of sewing. I’m
Marianne Landolfi, and the loves of my life are my family, friends and
sewing. I started sewing for my dolls when I was a little girl. I
married my High School sweetheart over 40 years ago. I’m the mom of three, and a nana to nine.
When
my family was young I made almost all of their clothing. Every
Halloween my kids had handmade costumes. I would love to hear my kids
tell their friends “my mom made this”. I
remember, to save money I made all of their clothes for our first trip
to Disney World. When my sewing skills went from homemade to handmade I
was asked by friends to make their wedding gowns, as well as gowns for
their bridal parties. I
had such fun shopping with my daughter to find the perfect fabric for
her semi-formal dresses, and gowns for her proms. Window treatments,
and home dec. sewing became a new passion when we bought bigger house. I
wanted everything to be custom, and to coordinate.
Finally
we were Blessed with grandchildren. That’s when the sewing fun really
began! Having the chance to sew for my grandkids, life doesn’t get much
better than that! A
couple of years ago, I was encouraged by my daughter to sell custom
clothing. It was one of the best decisions I have made. I love when a
mom sends me a picture of their little one wearing one of my designs. It
makes me smile! Main
Street Boutique is a unique group of friends, and craftspeople that
encourage, and motivate each other daily. I am honored to be a part of
such an awe-inspiring group.
Howdy!
I am Lori, the designer and busy mommy behind The Enchanted Pixie Dust Boutique. I am a Disney loving, homeschooling mommy to four beautiful
blessings- three precious boys and one princess! I have always enjoyed
being creative and crafty (thanks
mom!), but I didn't start sewing until about six years ago when I was
pregnant with my first baby. My poor husband gained more weight than I
did during that pregnancy and consequently began busting zippers and
buttons on his pants and dress shirts. Instead of buying bigger sizes,
he had me learn how to repair the damage.
Having never even touched a sewing machine before, it was slow going at
first, but before long I had figured out the basics. When I found out
that my third baby was going to be a girl, I branched out into sewing
clothing! Shortly after that, while planning our second Disney trip, I
was thrilled to find there was a group of people on the internet who
shared my two biggest obsessions, sewing and Disney! After seeing their
amazing creations I purchased my first embroidery machine not long after
we got back from that trip (about 3 years ago now), and have used it
almost daily since then. I am very excited and honored to be a part of
this group. I love the creative outlet that sewing gives me and look
forward to sharing my creations with you!
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Thursday, March 7, 2013
We LOVE Funktional Threads Patterns!!
We LOVE Funktional Threads Patterns, and we know you will too!!
We've got a great giveaway for you today! Lisa Williams, of Funktional Threads, has some of the most amazing PDF clothing patterns for kids. The winner will get her/his choice of three patterns found in Funktional Threads etsy shop.
Want to know how to enter? It's easy! Just visit her shop, take a look around, then come back here and leave a comment telling us which is your favorite pattern. So simple! Make sure you leave your email address or a way to contact you with your comment so we can contact you if you win! The giveaway will run until 3/11.
Want to know how to enter? It's easy! Just visit her shop, take a look around, then come back here and leave a comment telling us which is your favorite pattern. So simple! Make sure you leave your email address or a way to contact you with your comment so we can contact you if you win! The giveaway will run until 3/11.
Of course, if you can't wait until the contest is over, feel free to buy now. :) You'll also want to join her Funktional Threads Patterns Facebook Group to share your finished projects, ask questions and check out all the great (and free) tutorials she's got available for more ways to customize the patterns.
Good luck!
Here's the fine details. Only 1 entry per account, and entries must be posted here under this blog post. All entries must be received by 3/11 by noon EST. A winner will be chosen by random and announced here on the MSB blog. If a winner is chosen and no contact info has been given, the winner will forfeit their prize and a second winner will be chosen at random. Have fun, and Good Luck!
Designer of the Day
Come along and meet a trio of fabulous designers, and all aroud lovely ladies!! Meet Sarah, Jessica, and Jen!
Girly Girls Beads and Bows
Welcome to the World of Girly Girls Beads and Bows!
Hello, my name is Sarah and I'm a Disney custom-a-holic! I have 3 very girly little girls. We are a home schooling, Custom loving, Disney-fied family! While making bows and jewelry for my own girls, I discovered how a pretty little bow can make their eyes light up. I was hooked! Now I love creating special bows and beaded accessories to share with other little girls.
Everything I use is hand made. I source many of my supplies and accents from other WAHMs. Each item is made with love for your Girly Girls.
I am currently working on bringing my love of all things Disney to other families by becoming a Disney Travel Agent. I get so excited during the planning of a trip, it's the little things that can make a trip so magical and I hope to bring that to families booking their own Magical Vacations.
Hello, my name is Sarah and I'm a Disney custom-a-holic! I have 3 very girly little girls. We are a home schooling, Custom loving, Disney-fied family! While making bows and jewelry for my own girls, I discovered how a pretty little bow can make their eyes light up. I was hooked! Now I love creating special bows and beaded accessories to share with other little girls.
Everything I use is hand made. I source many of my supplies and accents from other WAHMs. Each item is made with love for your Girly Girls.
I am currently working on bringing my love of all things Disney to other families by becoming a Disney Travel Agent. I get so excited during the planning of a trip, it's the little things that can make a trip so magical and I hope to bring that to families booking their own Magical Vacations.
My
name is Jessica and I am a work at home mom. I've been married 12 years
and have a 10 year old son. I started sewing about two years before my
son was born and haven't stopped since. I love making creations for
girls but even more so for boys since they seem to be less popular. My
love for Disney shines through in my work but even a trip to the mall
sometimes calls for the perfect custom outfit!
(Jessica is well known and loved for her amazing hand applique work!)
My
name is Jen, and I am the creative force behind Molly Claire Boutique.
I taught myself to sew back in 2008 after stumbling upon an amazingly
talented group of people. They were creating adorable custom outfits for
their trips to Disney. After scrolling through pages of fabulous
photos, I was hooked! I knew I wanted my two princesses, Molly and
Claire, to have cute customs too!
I
enlisted the help of my mom and mother-in-law to help me for that first
trip in October 2008, and between the 3 of us, my girls had their own
custom boutique outfits for every day of our trip. The rest, as they
say, is history. I kept sewing for my kids (including my own little
prince, born in 2010), started participating in Big Gives for kids and
their families attending WDW on Wish Trips, and even branched out into
machine embroidery. In 2011, I became brave enough to sell to others.
My biggest delight is in seeing pictures of smiling faces on their
magical vacations wearing Molly Claire Boutique creations. I’d love to
spread the joy to you, too!
Thanks for taking the time to get to know the Main Street Boutique designers! Stay tuned for a fun giveaway from one of our fabulous designers!
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