L-O-V-E

Love is in the air!  Godiva chocolate boxes have their own display at Barnes and Nobles.  Pink and Red hearts adorn cards and journals.  It can only mean that Valentines day is just around the corner!  Why not surprise the one you love with a special cake to celebrate this special day?  Whether it's a simple heart cake for two, a two layered cake, cupcakes, or even a Boston cream pie!  Let me make your gift giving one step easier!  Then just pop in some Marvin Gaye or Bary White and let  the rest fall into place.   Message me with your idea and I'll see what I can do for you and give you a quote.  I use only butter cream icing and no fondant unless it's in decorations.  Delivery available for a small fee. Central AR area only.  Email me at alexanderxjl@yahoo.com

 

Butterflies & little flowers

I can't believe it!  I've finished my first pillowcase dress!  I can't wait for Samantha to wear it.  I hope she likes it.  I wish I had more of this material and ribbon I used for the trim.  I noticed the neck line didn't gather as much as some of the ones I've seen.  I'm not sure if it's because of the width of the ribbon I used or the stiffness of it.  I just liked that the ribbon matched the dress with the butterflies & colors.  I hand sewed the ribbon hem. I now know why hand made items cost so much!  It took me 3 hours to sew one side on!  I can't wait to get started on the next one.  I just need to pick up more ribbon for that one as there's not enough!

You're never to old

I was in Wal-mart searching for a birthday card and gift bag for my cousin's sweet 16.  I turned down the gift bag aisle which was quite crowded.  I carefully maneuvered my cart around so that I wouldn't hit people.  An elderly gentleman (I'd say late 70's early 80's) saw what I was doing and says "beep beep it sure is crowded here".  I responded with "yes it is".  He then noticed the fuchsia orchid I had in my basket.  "That sure is beautiful!"  "It is, isn't it?" I replied.   I made my way down the aisle to the bags.  As I'm searching for the perfect bag he comes up along side me and begins talking to me.    He said "I met my wife coming out of surgery.  I woke up from anesthesia and there she was this vision and she said hello to me.  I wasn't sure she was talking to me but she was.  Well she's been with Jesus now for about 2 years.  I know someday we'll be together again.  You sure are a pretty young lady."  He proceeds to ask me if I'm married.  I tell him no, but maybe someday.  He introduced himself to me and then asked my name.  I'm not sure why but I just couldn't tell him my real name so I said my nick name Jenny.  We shook hands, he smelled my orchid one last time, and bid me farewell.  He came back a few seconds later asking if I had seen some Archie comic books he was looking for them.  I love Archie.  I helped him search for a little bit but we couldn't find them.  He thanked me and went on his way.  Hopefully I bought a little joy to his life today.

Simplistic Beauty

For a while now, I've been wanting to make a pillowcase dress.  They're cute and innocent.  Every little girl should have one.  My aunt, who is a seamstress, has a stock pile of material and let me raid her closet one day.  Oh happy day!  The first one I came to was the yellow "Dear God" material.  I loved those books when I was a child.  I immediately thought of my friend Teresa's daughter Samantha.  then I came across the adorable pink material with embroidered butterflies.  I don't think I've ever run into a little girl who didn't like butterflies.  Then there was the innocent white with pink paisley material.  PERFECT!!! for a pillow case dress.  I found some things for me too, but I haven't started on my projects.  I decided to get on the ball tonight as Teresa will be in town tomorrow and I'll get to see her and Samantha.  It's been a while and I missed Samantha's birthday.  I found a pattern on line.   I looked at the measurements and measured the Dear God material.  It was the 17" wide so I cut it down the middle.  As I looked more at the pattern I realized that it was for the 0-3 month pattern.  I needed the one for 2T which I didn't have enough for.  However the butterflies and paisley materials I have plenty of.  I'm about to make a pattern out of paper first as I don't trust my judgement and I don't want to mess up the material as these are not full bolts or 3 yards etc...  How does the saying go..."Measure twice cut once"?  I found some ribbon but I'm not sure it'll be the one I use.  I may just run to the store and get some wider and softer ribbon.  Can't wait to see how this turns out...And if need be I'll just mail them to her if it takes longer than expected.  I'll post a pic of the completed outfit once I'm done.  Wish me luck!