All you need is Hope & a Plan

So I was listening to Dave Ramsey tonight...and a caller said that he had given her hope and a plan..and that is why she could be come debt free.
I think you can probably translate Hope and a Plan being the key ingredients to just about everything!

So here is my hope... that my customers will love my items, and think of ways to use them and give them as gifts! 
My plan is to make precious items keep my retail venues stocked (Frogs Flea Market & Hot Tots in West Monroe and also Olivia & Co Salon in Monroe), my facebook sales grow....and to be able to cross the finish line on a major goal in the next year or so.

Here is a precious outfit that I delivered to Frog's Flea Market last week.  I love a bow on top of a Christmas Tree.  I guess I need to make one for our tree at home.  Our old star topper is MIA...and I don't have anything on top now..
The skirt of this outfit is almost two yards of width! To be super duper full and perfect for twirling!

Thanks Ya'll!

Step 1. Keep Stepping

The first step in meeting your goal... is one step in front of another.  :)
Right!  That is what I am doing now...step 1, sharing my goodies with you!

So I'd like to show you a recent glamorization...just something that I worked on over the weekend..
pajamas I purchased wholesale...then glamorized for my children!

These specific pajamas are not available anymore....but find a pair of jammies (or anything else that you like...) and I'd love to add an initial, embroider/monogram your goodies!
I love it!
Yall have a fabulous day!

Amy @ Marguerite Belle Crafts

Goals! Lets do it!

Yall,
Sorry its been so long since I posted last.  I am going to do better...Or at least try!
I have some plans I'd like to share with you.  Let me know what you think.  Really and truly, it only works if a few fans like the 'plan' too!

I have a goal, a lofty one...one that is going to take every ounce of hard work I have in me..and its super duper important to me.  Its about a year out.  Maybe two.  I hope one..would be grand if its tomorrow, but lets be serious here :)

In order to reach the goal,here are a few things that we will be doing :)  (Who says you have to wait for New Years for a Resolution??)

1 - I will be sewing samples, hopefully one a week.. that sample will go online on Thursday.  I will have enough of the materials to quickly turn out 3 - 5 similar sets in the next week to 10 days.  They will be priced to move! These will not be ready to ship, as I want to offer the right sizes, but we will call these Quick Ship sales.

2 - Offering custom sewing! Have an idea of something you'd like for a specific occasion, lets see if I can make this happen for you!  See something I make, but want to bring your fabrics by, I'd love to help you!

3 - I take in local 'glamorizations'... buy a super cute shirt at a consignment shop, but need it monogrammed, hemmed, a ruffle added... I'll be happy to do this for you!  I am offering most of these services for $3-10 per item.

I am also going to offer things on Facebook that are not in the online store.  So check out Facebook for sample sales, great deals and Quick Ship Sales!

Thanks for supporting a Mom run business.  I enjoy each item I create and can't wait to serve you!

Amy@ Marguerite Belle Crafts

Take rest! Have a nap...with a custom nap mat cover.

The last few weeks, I have made a few of these... I love making nap mat covers.  They are soft, cuddly... and I love to think that sweet little boys and girls can rest and enjoy something I made!
The bottom of the cover is denim, so that it can withstand several years of being on the floor every afternoon.  The sleeping surface is cotton..breathable and washes well!  The blanket is minky on the inside (soft and cuddly) and cotton on top.  

This cover is for my Ellie!  It has a polyfil stuffed pillow and is totally washable.  Just slide the kindermat out and throw it in the washing machine.  Each mat includes the name being applique'd to the denim side of the pillow.

 The mat unfolded.  The blanket is stretched across.  The blanket is a few inches wider than the mat. 

The kindermat slides in the bottom and then the bottom is secured with three pieces of velcro.

 This is Ben's cover.  Robots! Love it!

 Ben's pillow is made of 2 inch foam.  Rather than a polyfil to save space in his classroom.  This option is available if you choose!

 Tate's cover.  I hope he is a super sleeper!

 2 inch foam was also used in Tate's pillow.  The foam can be pulled out so that the mat can be washed/dried.

I hope that these boys and girls enjoy the naps this school year...well Ellie has a while...but she can do tummy time on hers :)

If you'd like a custom nap mat, I'd love to make one for you!
The model displayed is $50.  Since there are so many options, lets chat over email.  You can email me at sales@margueritebellecrafts.com

Thanks! Yall have a great day!

Amy

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day!

Its a Dad Life - I love this video.. they played it at church this morning before the services. 

My kiddies are so blessed to have a great dad.  And several great dads that live right around the corner, so they not only see their Dad as a great example, they have 4 or 5 great dads to see how they operate.  We are so blessed!

I hope everyone had a great Father's Day.  To celebrate Father's Day @ Marguerite Belle Crafts we have placed all tie shirts and onesies on sale!  They are half off today until midnight!

I hope everyone has a wonderful Father's Day.  I am off to see if I can fire up the stove and get the hubs some yummy dinner!

Yall have a great day!

Amy @ Marguerite Belle Crafts

Exciting Sunday!

Happy Sunday evening!!
I love Sundays..pretty much everything about them.  But today's Sunday was a little extra special.  I woke up to a sale on Tophatter!
Tophatter is a site where there are real time auctions.  So its just like being in an auction room...there is an auctioneer, a chat with the other people watching....and a live bidding war.  Each item is just on the block for a few minutes (as opposed to ebay where its there for a few days).  Anyway - a Applique and Monogram Bib Set sold!

I'll be working on getting this one in Monday's mail.  I am so excited.  I love when things work out - and a sale on Tophatter certainly did make a nice little sweet start :)

I also ordered labels for my items...I can't wait until they are here, and I can have my super cool custom labels on all of my products! Look out world!

Best of all, my sweet little boy comes home tomorrow night.  He has been at his grandmother's for the weekend and I miss him so.  :) 

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Enjoy the last few hours :)

Amy @ Marguerite Belle Crafts

Welcome to the newest Belle!

So... long time no post. And it would be that on 5/25, we welcomed our Belle :)
She was born 3.5 weeks early, but very very healthy.

So, here is a picture of my sweetie, with a Satin Flower Barrette from my shop.  She is just precious..but the flower is nice too :)  The portrait was taken by Southern Memories Photography - visit them @ www.mysouthernmemories.com.  Courtney is great to work with - and does a fabulous job!

I am just so excited to have my sweet girl in my arms..and now we have the full Happy Meal set.. a boy and a girl!

I hope yall have had a wonderful Saturday!

Love,

Amy @ Marguerite Belle Crafts