Baby Bella

At Silver Bella vendor night, the theme will be Night Of 100 Aprons, or something along those lines. I know that I need an apron!  So, I pulled this one from my Boutique and doctored a shirt to wear with it. 

To make the shirt, I scanned a post card, and used the Picassa editing retouch tool to remove the "Happy Birthday" from the picture.

Then, I wrote in my blog title, and printed it onto printable fabric from the craft store.

When I cut it out, I left raw edges that will fray when I wash the shirt.  I sewed it onto a long sleeve, J. Jill, tee shirt that used to be my favorite, until I dribbled coffee all over myself while wearing it. 

To get the picture on the shirt just right, I wore it while doing the pinning.  The tee shirt was stretchy and the cotton piece was not, so pinning it on while the shirt was stretched over my chest was the way to go.

After sewing it on, it looked a little puckery, but that is fine, because it leaves room to expand for boobs. 

I'm looking forward to a comfy night in a tee shirt and jeans, last year was a much more dressed up theme, Prom Dresses.

Of course, I'll still be wearing a tiara! It wouldn't be Silver Bella without a chance to wear my crown.

This one is similar to my own tiara, but is one that I just finished, to take along to sell in my booth. 

And what else do I have packed for the trip?  A new outfit for Sugarwings. Yep, I'm bringing the fairy grand baby!  Actually, her Daddy and my Handsome Husband are bringing her, they are coming up to help me set up my booth, and using the trip as an excuse to go and stay at our favorite Omaha hotel with the water park that Sugarwings loves to play at.

We have plans for breakfast on Saturday with Beth, since she is coming up to Omaha just for vendor night to sell her great stuff. I was afraid we'd be so busy I wouldn't even see her, so we made plans to meet up and enjoy the Embassy Suite's free breakfast together.

 I splurged and got a new outfit for the fairy baby, since we have a breakfast date.  Even though the frothy skirt and flocked butterfly shirt are from Old Navy, and not real costly, it was still sticker shock to me!! I buy all of her clothes at garage sales and Goodwill or get hand me downs from cute little Bethany.

But when I saw this pink concoction of froth, I had to have this skirt! She'll be an adorable Baby Bella.  I think she'll need a crown too...

My goods are finished and all packed up. I've borrowed my brother-in-law's big ole truck again for the road to Omaha.  We own three farm trucks ourselves, but not a single one with a topper.  And a 3 hour drive in the Midwest in November can't be counted on to be rain or snow free.  Luckily, my sweetie of an in-law is generous with his vehicle so I don't have to rent something.

Speaking of sweethearts,look what Stephanie

sent to me! Roses, roses, roses! Just out of the kindness of her heart.  So, I will share with you.  For my November Giveaway, I'll add a pretty millinery rose to the bundle of vintage trims. Thanks, Stephanie!!

I will be away from my computer till I return, but will do some pre-posting, so please check back.  I'm sorry I won't be able to return comments, but will read them all when I get back, and each will count toward the millinery rose topped bundle of old trims!

Comments

[sandy]

Karla,
Have a good time and stay safe! Sugarwings will love her littlewaterpark I am sure. Oh, and by the way....sell a lot!!
Sandy

[Bunny Rose Cottage]

Hi Karla! I hope you have a wonderful trip and the best time ever at Silver Bella! I love the shirt and apron!! So adorable. And I am so excited for you to have Sugarwings coming along! How cute she will be in her beautiful new outfit! I LOVE those hats! How sweet of her to send them to you! And I absolutely adore the tiara!!!!!
Hugs,
Amy

[Diane]

Have fun Karla!

[Lori]

Karla, your bella outfit is adorable!!! how sweet that everyone is coming to help you set up your vendor table, that is what would freak me out the most...trying to get set up before the stampede comes through...the tiara you made is SO SO SO gorgeous, i just love it!!! your gift from Stephenie is beautiful:) what a sweet gift!!!

[Janis]

Hi Karla,

I love your Silver Bella outfit!! The shirt is so sweet
and happy to read that Sugarwings will be going with you.
That will make Silver Bella extra special. She will look
just adorable in her new outfit. Your gifts are gorgeous.
Have a wonderful and safe trip.

Hugs,
Janis

[Lorrie]

Have a wonderful time. We'll be looking forward to your return.

Lorrie

[Jingle]

That tiara is just awesome!

[Gerry Hook]

Well, the time has come to put your pre-planning into action.
Sounds like your trip is organized, your transportion arranged, and you will have your wonderful companionship while 'working'.
Love your blog

[Cathy Kizerian]

Can't wait to read about your Silver Bella trip! And to see Sugarwings in her new outfit! Have a fun and safe trip. Hugs, Cathy

[jeanie]

I hope it's a super successful trip! I know it will be fun! Hugs!

[Diane ( Crafty Passions)]

Your outfit is adorable! Have fun take lots of pictures.
Diane

[Jenny The Red Bulletin Board]

Good Luck and have so much fun!!!

[Suz Reaney]

Karla,

I can't wait to see you in your shirt.

I have to tell you, I am excited beyond belief at winning your trims for last month. I am just psyched!

it will be so nice to meet you in person...I love the tiara and the shirt is just a MAJOR WOW!!!

Will be thinking of you during your travels. I am taking the plane for that very reason. I do hope the weather cooperates!

[Holly]

Have a WONDERFUL time at Silver Bella! Your top and apron are adorable!!

[Jorgelina]

I love your Silver Bella outfit!
Your gifts are gorgeous.
Hugs

[Beth Leintz]

"leaves room to expand for boobs"<----is a good thing.

I'm looking forward to my breakfast with Ms Sugarwings- it will be almost like breakfast with Snow White or Cinderalla

[Alison Gibbs]

Karla what fun you will have
Alison

[Laurie]

Cracked me up...the expand for boobs.lol. What fun you gals will have! Love those roses!!

[Rachael]

Love your apron outfit, love sugarwings outfit and love that your family are going with you! Enjoy! Rachaelxo

[Elaine L.]

From those of us who are addicted to your blog, "thank-you" for preposting.

The T with jeans and an apron sounds really cute. Sugarwings is going to be an adorable hit!

~elaine~

[sadie]

it's always so lovely to visit here, you have such an interesting life! :o)

now, I have not forgotten about your book. I've been doing all of my Christmas shopping and am now spent out! So, when you have a chance (no rush, I know you are busy), would you let me know how much the book would cost + postage to England, so I can order one at the start of January, if you have any left.

Thank you! :o)

have fun at Silver Bella, love the outfit you've put together, and everyone should wear a tiara. My little girl and I often have tiara days, which is great until I answer the door still wearing mine!!! xxx

[Laurie]

Oh, Silver Bella is upon us! How exciting! I, too, think Sugarwings needs a tiara! And I think I need to make one! It's lovely!!

[karen]

You two will be gorgeous together! Hope you have alot of fun! This is my birthday month so I gotta win this one!
hugs! karen....

[LORRAINE BELL]

Morning Karla ...have fun ..love your t-shirt...cant wait till you get back & we hear about your adventure...Lorraine

[Deb]

you are such a GREAT Grandmother! some day...I'll have my own grandchildren, and you are SUCH an inspiration with all the fun things you do....and how magical you make everything......you are really an AMAZING lady...:D deb from MAINE..:D

[Jennifer]

Omigosh! I cant wait to meet Sugarwings!!! What a treat!!! Love your shirt! You are going to look FAB in your cute shirt and tiara!!! Cant wait to see you tomorrow!!! XO,Jenn

[Freda Butler]

It is great that you all are going to be able to go. Sugarwings will be tghe hit of silver Bella. Remember to bring a few things home. Have a great time as I am sure you will.

Hugs

FredaB

[Jane]

Oh, Karla, have a wonderful time at Silver Bella & sell lot of your beautiful things! What fun that Sugar Wings gets to go with you! Love both your outfits!

Thank you so much for my beautiful prize package of goodies for my paper doll - arrived safely today! Love it! Now I'll get busy dressing my dollie.

Jane - Jacksonville

[Sandy]

Have a great time and best wishes on your sales!

[pamq]

Have a wonderful, snow-free time!

That tiara rocks!

[Sandy]

I like to spend the pre-dawn hours surfing the Web. Today I came across your wonderful blog. Sounds like a lot of fun to me.

[Andrea - Faded Plains]

So looking forward to seeing your table at Silver Bella...you always have the cutest stuff.

[Cami @ Creating Myself]

Oh, you're gonna have so much fun!!! And you look as cute as Sugarwings in your T & apron...how wonderful that she gets to come too. Good luck w/ your sales!

[stefanie]

you are so funny, i love your shirt and apron, how cute you will be

[liz]

Enjoy yourself at Silver Bella, and in your shirt and apron you'll be the belle of the bellas!!!

[sashagirl]

Oh, such a fun trip to Silver Bella! I dream of going one day! Love the shirt you made and Sugarwings outfit is darling! Have a wonderful time and I can't wait to see all the pictures and read about all the fun!
(((hugs)))
Milli (sashagirl on flickr)

[Connie]

Lovin the apron! I would also love to receive anything in your giveaway (if I don't buy everything you have at Silver Bella). I just get to go to the vendor night but I am still so excited! See you there! uffda_68787@yahoo.com

[Stephanie]

Aw, thanks for including a picture and mentioning me!

Can't wait to hear all about Silver Bella with Sugarwings!

[shawn]

Hope you had a great vendor night!! I almost came up but we decided to start finishing the basement. That little dress is adorable! That is something you can put in her hope chest it's so cute! Which hotel and waterpark are you speaking of? Hope there is a craft day soon, my belly is hungry for a potluck :) take care shawn

[Soarenth]

Cute apron! The blue ribbon reminds me of Dorthy, for some reason, and the rose accents on it of her ruby slippers. Definitely want to see complete pictures of you with tiara and apron both!

Hope that you have a delightful time making Sugarwing's eyes sparkle when you swap stories about Silver Bella and the water park. Especially if you are both wearing crowns as you do.

Safe travels!