Hair Bows aren't just for Little Girls

I don't know why having a full time job makes me super productive, I guess because I feel like I have less time to do everything I want to do. I have been making these hair bow bobby pins like crazy and I am in love with how little and delicate they are. I am mostly making them for a wholesale order, but will be putting some in my shop.

(Or, if you want some, you can email me amount and color and I can do a custom order. I have just about every color leather/suede.)

Anyways, I love wearing little bitties in my hair, and these bows are pretty perfect! And they keep my fingers busy. (My house is still a mess though, but honestly, who cares!)

So, today, my second day in the bakery, was part a success and part a nervous wreck. I went into it feeling really nervous again and kind of frustrated. I feel like starting anew job makes you question your abilities and feel like a newbie at stuff you have been doing for years. For example, I have been decorating cakes for a long time. I think I'm pretty capable of basic decorating techniques, but with the other lady staring at me and pulling tool out of my hand (thanks, I already have a Mom...) I get super frustrated. The thing is, I am replacing someone who has been a pastry chef for 25+ years. I have been alive only 25+ years. I am not, and will not be, the last guy. I know he taught her everything she knows, but there is a reason they hired someone new and young. They hired me because of stuff like this:

And YES, I know I need to bring my good camera to work and not my shitty cell phone camera. But seriously, How freaking cute. I love little miniatures, and these chocolate covered strawberry miniature bride and groom make me so happy. I sent this photo to Dougie while we were both at work. I hope he didn't get the wrong idea...right idea...wrong idea. haha!

I'm going to get my fingers busy again while my boy is out skateboarding!!

xo,

Bec

Shop Update

I got some new pretty clasps to experiment with, and I feel in love. Absolutely in love.

You can find all of these new treasures in our shop.

xo,

Beca

From Start to Finish

I am working a double today, but had a few hours between shifts so I came home to hang out with our pups and try to be somewhat productive. You wouldn't believe how excited I was when the ups guy showed up on our doorstep with a big box full of suede scraps that I ordered last week. They are in the prettiest colors that remind me of a rusted cars, changing leaves and woven blankets. I was SO excited that I dumped the scraps on the ground, pulled out my sketch book and started drawing up some ideas. Here is a little photo progression from start to finish.

I start with an idea, a sketch, use paints to figure out the colors I like.

I then pick out the swatches I want to use.

After I find the right sized scraps, I start cutting. I cut everything by hand.

Cut, glue, punch, cut, glue and done.

A very patient model.

And the final product.

And a fun book to display with it.

I hope you liked this little project. I had fun keeping my hands busy and experimenting. I am not 100% happy with it, but it's a good start. Tell me what you think!

I hope everyone has a great day. I have to get ready for work now.

What projects are you working on? Share photos and links! I'd love to see them.

xo,

Beca Lew

Spring Jewelery Collection - Sneak Peek

That's all I can say or show for right now.

Stay tuned!

xo,

Beca