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| Hubbs bombed a photo of the baby headbands I mailed to a friend. |
- To eliminate confusion of whether the child in my stroller (the one with a pink dress, ruffle socks and a pink bow) was a girl
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| My very first headband tutorial! |
- To save my dollars because hair bows are VERY expensive
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| Cupcake bow I made. |
- To ensure Munch had the latest and greatest bows for every outfit
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| Munch modeling a headband I made! |
I shared bows with other moms, I shared tutorials on this here fabulous little island, I even hosted Munch's bow-tique party where I made 100+ bows, remember?
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| The bow buffet with the headbands, hair bows and gifts at Munch's 5th birthday. |
We love bows! So much so that, when I learned my god baby was going to be a girl, I hosted a Ruffles & Bows baby shower!
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| The bow making station at god baby's shower. |
Then, it stopped. God baby didn't make it. Our hearts were crushed. Bows immediately became a subtle reminder of my precious god baby and, rather than inspire me to try something new, they gave me knots in my throat.
I didn't make bows. I had no desire to make bows. As a matter of fact, I packed up my ribbons and Munch survived with what she had. I was done. DONE.
Just-about a year later, on a phone call with Sheena, she mentioned ordering new hair bows for DatMyHoney. Without thinking, I volunteered to make some. The day after our conversation, I caught a flight for work-related travel. Islanders, I sat in silence in my hotel room and I made hair bows for the first time in a LONG time. Without any negative thoughts or knots in my throat, I made pretty little bows for DatMyHoney.
Me and my hot glue gun reacquainted ourselves with ribbon.
I played with new materials like paper:
Crafting was therapeutic. It was happening! I felt like I was getting back to my old *bow-making* self.
I delivered my pretties to Sheena and she matched them up with adorable little outfits. Check out some of my work (yes, Sheena, I stole pics of your tinytot #sorrynotsorry):
Isn't she yummy?! Isn't she adorable? It's awesome watching her grow-up... counted as a privilege to share in her little life... Sheena never knew that our conversation about headbands pushed me back into the swing of things... After DatMyHoney's bows, I made more bows... even hosting an impromptu craft night with Sherry where I shared some quick tutorials. Together, we made Valentine's bows for Munch's playdate:
Aren't they awesome?! I've ventured out and made a few small clippies but I forgot my kid is older and no longer interested in most of the clippies:
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| From Top Left - lipstick, owl, Doc McStuffins, ballerina, Hello Kitty |
I plan to share tutorials for all of the bows above but I wanted to re-introduce myself first.
My name is Tabby. I make bows. Again.
I'm considering launching my shop again. Talk about progress!
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Is there something you once loved to do but haven't in quite awhile? Together, let's get back to finding our happy!
Cheers to a HAPPY Friday!
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