Playing Dress-Up

I'm still recuperating from an insanely busy holiday season, and thought since I'm playing catch-up on my sweet lil' blog, I'd start catching you up on new items that I've made over the past several weeks!

One of my favorites is without a doubt a new American Girl dress, requested by super fabulous Etsy customer!  She requested that I make this dress for her sweet little girl, customizing the color to match the dress she would be wearing on Christmas day from Gymboree:

It turned out SOOOO adorable......the pictures actually don't do it justice, as in real life the colors look richer and more vibrant.  It is honestly one of my favorite new items ~ the cuteness factor is just over-the-top! ; )  Wish I could have seen them both on Christmas morning, all dressed up!!

Constructed of a beautifully rich brown satin and accented with a vibrant red sash and ribbon flower, this dress has a Velcro closure in the back, making it easy as pie to put on and off for quick wardrobe changes. =)

It really is even prettier in person.  After I finished it, I was going from room to room in my house, making all of my children & my husband look at just how adorable it was! =)

All of Sweet Diva's doll clothes will fit any 18" doll, not just American Girls, and one of the top things on my to-do list this year is to add more to my shop.....anything that turns out so cute is just too fun to  make!

Happy Crafty Tuesday!  Check out some of the link-ups below to find other amazing crafty creations from some of my favorite blogs.....and link up your own!!

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And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ~ Colossians 3:17

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I've Been Featured....and have new items! =)

I woke up this morning and discovered that I've been featured at Welcome Wednesday, hosted by Take It From Me!

What a nice surprise.....and what incentive to get me to get together a post that I've been trying to get to for 3 days! ; )  With all the Fall craft fairs rolling around, I've been busy getting some things made for them while fulfilling other orders as well.

I have some new Team Spirit purses now available!  These Team purses are some of my most consistent best sellers.....we ladies love to show some style and personality, even when it comes to football fan loyalty! ; )

For my FSU friends, family & customers:

For my local Jacksonville Jaguar fans:

And, for my Bulldog fans:

Of course, I still have the Fl. Gator version available, too...... I've sewn so many of these,  I often think my machine should know how to do it by itself by now! ; )

I've got some new baby items as well, but I'm going to save them for next week's crafty post.....so come back and visit!  I know you'll be waiting on  pins & needles to find out what they are! ; )

Interesting (not really) and random fact: "Pins & Needles" was one of the names offered up when we were brainstorming business names for me.  We liked "Sweet Diva" better.  Obviously. =)

Join in the hop, hosted by Take It From Me, and you might be chosen to be featured next!

Hot Off The Presses....

.....or, more accurately, still warm from being pressed! ; )

As soon as I posted pictures of my newest tote, I started getting inquiries and requests for customized orders.  Talk about getting an instant reward for my efforts! ; )

I've got to give a shout-out to those Fl Gator fans ~ they keep this Sweet Diva busy with customized orders in their desire to show their team pride in style! ; )

A customized version for A Univ. of Fl. student.  I think she's a music major.....and her ♥sweet♥ mama is getting started on her Christmas shopping!  After Christmas, this student will be able to to show off her love of music, her love of ♥Christ♥, and her loyalty to her school team ~ all at the same time!  

My super ♥sweet♥ daughter helped me decide on the Gator-colored fabrics.....she earned a cookie for her efforts.  Gotta love child labor! ; )

A sweet ♥ friend ♥ from church also placed an order for her own birthday gift (she shops like I do!).... =)

Nearly identical to the original, but slightly modified.....

She chose the phrase "His Song is Salvation" and wanted her name embroidered on the band, which I made slightly wider so that her name wouldn't have to be teensy-tiny! =)

Customization is a very fun thing.....these are ready for delivery & I've got to serve up some lunch to these homeschool students of mine before getting them started on their next assignment....and getting myself started on my next assignment!

Happy Tuesday! =)

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And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ~ Colossians 3:17

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And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ~ Colossians 3:17

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♫♪ A Very Sweet Music Tote ♪♫

I've had this music tote in my head for way too long, and finally forced myself to make time to actually make it!  Perhaps I shouldn't have used my favorite colors for it.....I think I might keep this one for myself! ; )

It measures approximately 13" wide x 14" high, has two outer pockets, is fully lined in black and has 4 roomy inner pockets in the ♥hot pink♥ contrasting fabric.  ♥Hot Pink♥ makes me happy, but other colors are just a request away! =) =) =)

It took me a while to find music note fabric that I actually liked and once I did, it was quilted by yours truly! The tote has a heavy weight inner lining so it will stand up to whatever you might want to put in it {music, perhaps? ; ) }!  I think I will put music in it, but might even use it for other things as well.....because I like it that much!!

 The back looks just like the front, only without the embroidery.

A view of the inside & my favorite ♥hot pink♥ fabric (did I ever mention that I like ♥hot pink♥?)! =) 

My favorite part of this tote is the embroidery on it, but it's not the only option available!  As always, I love special requests! ; )  Here are a few other designs I came up with......I had a hard time deciding which one to use.....which one is your favorite?

I don't think Blogger wanted me to do this post today....I have spent a ridiculous amount of time getting these photos to load right side up!!  So, if you're reading this, feel free to comment....any comment {as long as it's rated "G" ; ) } to reward me for my efforts....if I wasn't determined to lose a few pounds, I would be having a therapy session with lots of chocolate right now! ; )

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And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. ~ Colossians 3:17

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