Hart 2 Heart

Studio view

I thought I'd share a bit of what was happening in my studio this week. I didn't clean up, I just thought I'd keep it real. This is NOT Martha's craft room. It is actually quite organized, but I'm always so busy working, that, well, what can I say. . .

Cheryl snapped some photos, while Paloma and I worked away. Since Paloma is way cuter that me, I insisted that she put HER in the photo collage.

I LOVE my workspace! That's me, in the back at the sewing machine. We are trying desperately to get a loan modification so we can actually afford to keep our house. I know we are in the same shape as so many people out there. There is hope, and it seems things are going in the right direction. 

My main project this week was sewing up some burp cloth sets. Each one includes two coordinating burp cloths, an appliqued onesie, and a baby spoon. Great new baby gift!

I like ribbons.

Lanky is always helpful in the studio.

Getting some spring skirts ready for the shop.

Sorting through a mountain of vintage linens.

There you have it. I won't see much of my sewing machine this week, as I have a big cookie order to tackle. It's for a Jamaican themed bar mitzvah! How cool is that! 

 

 

 

Time to sew!

What I love about having my cookie business and my clothing business, is that when one business slows, I can work on the other. Now that the cookies are taking the back burner (see what I did there?), I'm back to sewing, and I LOVE to sew! I'm working on a new blouse for ladies (my first!) to coordinate with my girl's peasant blouse. I'll show you soon. And with the help of Cheryl, who is my new computer specialist (sounds important, right, well yes, she IS very important), we've been adding to my Etsy shop.

This is one of my favorite dress designs. I use 4 different vintage table cloths to make it. And of course it has my signature ball fringe at the hem. The back looks like this:

This one's a size 5T and is available here. I have 3 others available in this style too. Here's a shot of the dress in action. 

And no, this one's not available. It sold long ago. Speaking of Cheryl. . . she's the awesome photographer who takes my model shots. I also added several classic Kelley Hart dresses to the shop.

This is the very first design I ever made for my business, and it's still one of my most popular. There's this one:

I like the back of this one:

These dresses seem to be popular because they are really practical, as well as unique. They wash up great, and are long, so they can be worn for a couple years, and you can wear them as a jumper or a sun dress. Very versatile!  Anyway, check them all out here.

Time to get back to the sewing machine! Joy!

 

 

 

Unique recap

Unique LA had their first Valentine's show last weekend. As usual there was a great selection of vendors and shoppers!

I wasn't sure if anyone would be shopping for kids clothes in February, but I actually had a good show.

This is one of my new hats I finished up for the show.

And this is a little dude that wasn't too excited about wearing an owl hat. He liked looking at it, not wearing it.

This is the DIY Heart Garland we put together to sell at the show, and decorate my booth.

I do love me some hearts. Now that I'm through with the big V-day cookie rush and shows, I'm going to spend some time getting my Etsy shop updated. There are a couple new things in there already if you want to take a peek! And now, I'm going to continue to relax a bit.

We have a winner!

So excited to give away a dozen cookies and the fabulous D-Lux 57 apron to. . . drum roll please. . . commenter #3. . . Monika! 

Here's Monika's awesome comment. . .made me weep.

"My favorite memory of Valentine's Day happens every year. Ever since our daughter was born, my lovely husband, Kevin has given her a beautiful bouquet of flowers. He is teaching her how a man should treat her and that she should't expect any thing less from the men in her life."

So, Monika, send me the address for shipping and you'll receive your "Two Sweet" gifts. 

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments. I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's day. I finished all of my orders and spent the evening on the couch, eating ice cream and drinking wine with my love, Lanky, oh, and Andy (he brought me the treats). When I recover from my sugar coma, I'll be back with more fun stuff!

Somehow, inbetween filling cookie orders, I'm getting ready for the first ever Unique LA pre-Valentine's day shopping event. It's going to be a smaller show with a select group of vendors. I'll be in booth #118, so stop by and say HI! And if you print out a copy of this blog post, I'll give you 15% off your entire purchase! Cool huh?

O.K. I'm reeeeally tired, but I'm almost done with all of my Valentine's Day cookie orders. Half of them went out in the mail today, more tomorrow. A couple more late nights, and I think I'll be done. And because it's not ALL about V day, I had some other interesting cookie orders too.

These dragons were made for a group birthday party. My friend Helen has a big family so there are multiple birthdays most months. So for January, she ordered these, since it's the year of the dragon!

And these were for a little girl's mermaid themed birthday party. Love the colors!

And one final note, you can still enter my "Two Sweet" giveaway. Just visit this post and leave your comment. I've loved reading all of the sweet stories. Don't delay! I'll be picking a winner on Friday, February 10th. Now, back to the pink and red icing.

A Valentine shopping weekend!

I've been busy, busy, busy, getting ready for my trunk show this weekend. I've been sewing LOVE hoodies, making cookie samples, filling gift bags. . .and I'm not done yet! If you're in the area, stop by and have a cup of coffee at the awesome Corner Store. Here are all the details. . . and don't forget, you can still enter the "Two Sweet" cookie and apron giveaway. Just leave me a comment about your favorite Valentine's Day memory on the previous blog post.

 

"Two Sweet" Giveaway!

So excited to be hooking up with Cynthia Berman of D-Lux 57 for a fabulous Valentine's giveaway! She makes beautiful, high quality, made in the USA aprons, and is donating this CUTE apron for my giveaway!

So along with this lovely apron, the winner will receive my Valentine Cookie Collection.

One dozen assorted cookies in a pretty gift box. So here's the deal. . . there are 2 ways to enter . . . 

• Leave a comment on this blog post telling me your favorite Valentine's Day memory.
• Go to the Kelley Hart Creations Facebook page and LIKE me! 

I will randomly pick a winner from all entries, so you can double your chance to win!

Hope this is all clear. I'm a bit delirious from all the cookie orders coming in. And then there's my sale at The Corner Store this weekend (see side bar), which I've yet to even mention here. . . well there, I did it. If you get my emails, you know about it, and the free shipping in my webstores (cookies AND clothes), and the gift with purchase. . . 

I need a break. I suggest you take one as well. Can't wait to read all your comments!