Free Printable Drink Flags

 I now offer free printable drink flags with the purchase of paper straws in my shop. The drink flags come in a pdf file that is e-mailed to you and can be printed at home. There are 24 different chevron colors available. I also offer a blank pdf file if you would like to print it on your own patterned or colored paper. The paper straws come in 22 different colors and designs.

You can visit my shop for more information.

Print the pdf file on a 8 1/2 x 11 piece of light to heavy weight card stock or photo paper. Cut out each drink flag.

 Wrap the flag around the straw and secure using a small amount of glue or tape. Let dry if using glue.

The Holiday Shoppe Vendor Spotlight

I want to introduce you to a few of the lovely vendors that will be at The Holiday Shoppe in just over 1 week!

 

 Hi, I’m Liz. The Blue Eyed Owl is a blog about all things vintage, handmade and my life as mom, wife and indie business owner. I run an online vintage and handmade boutique with retail space at The Main Street Antique Mall near my home in Mesa, AZ. I love to connect with readers & other indie business owners and would love to hear from you!

 

Visit Liz here... {BLOG} {SHOP} {FB} {Twitter}

Three girlfriends who share a common bond of always wanting more junk in our trunks. Their booth will be full of chippy, rusty and unique vintage items. As well as handmade barn signs and personalized pillows.

Visit them here... {BLOG} {SHOP-1} {SHOP-2} {FB} {Twitter}

Bonnie combined her love of shopping for dismissed furnishings and a keen eye for style, to create Bonnie Inc. Distinct Refurbished Furniture & Interior Design. She will be selling holiday decor, vintage dishes, books, & linens, a few furnishings, lamps, frames/art, handmade gift bows.

Visit Bonnie here... {BLOG} {SHOP} {FB} {Twitter}

My name is Ashley and I am the designer at The Pink Ruffle. I am a mom to the sweetest little girl and love making her headbands! I always am asked where she gets them, so decided to share the love with everyone! It is my joy to make something special for your little one, older one or even you!I will be selling baby, child and adult headbands, bowbands and hair clips. Visit Ashley here... {BLOG} {SHOP} {FB} Don't forget to RSVP to the event here.  If you can't make it, I would suggest checking out the vendors online shops for some amazing holiday gift items!

Bonnie Inc.

 

Today I want to share with you a little about Bonnie from Bonnie Inc. Bonnie has a wonderful blog and shop where she sells some great vintage finds! The items above are some of my favorites from her Etsy shop! Make sure you go check out her blog and shop, and read more below as Bonnie shares about herself, how it all got started, and what influences and inspires her! Bonnie Inc. will also be one of the vendors at the Holiday Shoppe on November 26th! You can follow Bonnie here:

BLOG / SHOP / FACEBOOK / TWITTER / PINTEREST

 

How did Bonnie Inc. get started?
I like to consider myself a “jane-of-all-trades,” so I absolutely love to learn how to do just about anything and tackle it hands first! From a very young age I was handmaking cards, bookmarks, personalized welcome signs, and scrapbooks. Deep down, I think it was always a dream to become an entrepreneur and I can remember writing “Bonnie Inc.” (Beautiful Incorporated) on the backs of my creations even when I was just an adolescent. I abandoned the brand for a while but never gave up creating; songs, jewelry; paintings. I sat on a website, bonnieinc.com for several years, but in 2010, my husband gave me that big shove to go for it. I combined my love of shopping for dismissed furnishings and a keen eye for style, to create Bonnie Inc. Distinct Refurbished Furniture & Interior Design. I hope to grow into a full, eye catching storefront and a successful commercial designer.

Tell us a bit about yourself.
I am a designer, inventor, recycler, bargainer, animal-lover and wife. I am a native of Arizona but have loved living in Rochester, New York and Bridgeport, Connecticut. I have a quirky yet supportive husband whom I lovingly call my trophy husband (for his outrageously good looks, of course) and two (furry and slobbery) children. I started out my professional path with a degree in Elementary Education but decided to exit on a more creative and personally fulfilling road. I pursued an education in Interior Design and took on side projects beautifying furniture. I’m happiest creating; using my hands to make items that appeal to my eyes.

What do you do outside of Bonnie Inc.?
 Besides my love of design, I enjoy many other aspects of life. I spend quite a bit of time with my dogs, including frequent trips to the dog park and pet store. My husband and I often compete against one another on the tennis court, and ongoing scrabble games (I won the past 2). I practice yoga 4 times a week to maintain sanity and take a break from the millions of ideas flooding my mind. The kitchen is one of my favorite rooms, where I take delight in baking and learning to become the next Masterchef (I have an unhealthy obsession with this show). I love a clever joke, a good book and any opportunity to laugh!

Where does your inspiration come from?
Nature, ancestry, my grandmother. The curve in a dirt road or an unruly field.

Who has been most influential in your craft?
I have to thank my paternal grandmother, Annie, for all her influence and support in my craft. She has patiently taught me how to sew, crochet, cook and many other things throughout the years and without her I wouldn’t be the successful and creative person that I am today. My mother has possibly been equally as influential by taking me to antique stores, teaching me to cherish the beauty in things old, and always making sure there is room in the house for the sewing machine!

What piece do you most cherish?
Although I cycle through obsessions over particular types of furniture, whether it be lamps or entry tables, my most cherished item is the dresser my husband and I acquired together. I have always had a particular affinity for 9 drawer dressers and this one brought us closer. It was our first piece of what I like to call, “real furniture,” and it’s absolutely beautiful in my eyes.

A Black & White Halloween on Etsy

Halloween Skull Cookies by The Piece De Resistance

 Black Chevron Striped Favor Bags by Sweet Kaity

 Black Striped Paper Straws by Domestic Charm

Skull and Cross Bone Favor Pouch by zJayne

Black and White Jimmies by Simple Baking Supplies

Black and White Skull Soap by AubreyEApothecary

Spider Web Cupcake Wrappers by Domestic Charm

I created my first treasury on Etsy and wanted to share some of the items here too! You can view the whole treasury here. I love the classic black and white themed Halloween. Enjoy. :)

Superhero Cake

So I realize that I made this cake for Hudson back in April, but I have been making some Superhero cupcake toppers lately and it took me back to this cake. I don't think I ever posted some of these pictures of it, so I thought I would now. I made the superhero topper from fondant and it is being held up with toothpicks that dried inside of the legs. Maybe one day soon I will post a full tutorial on how to make one! I think I might also start selling the Superhero cake topper in my Etsy shop for those who would rather just buy one and not make it. :) It was a fun day, can't believe it has already been almost 6 months since then! Love that kid!

Pictures by Melissa Young Photography

The Paisley Tab

 Here are some of my favorites from Tiffany over at The Paisley Tab shop on Etsy! I love the crayon roll for the kiddos! This would make such a great gift along with some arts and craft supplies. And it is the perfect way to take some crayons along with you when you travel with kids. She also makes some different sets of bibs, pacifier clips. and burp cloths that all coordinate and are super cute! Tiffany makes these awesome clutches too, you can find more in her shop along with some one of a kind vintage items! You can also follow Tiffany on her blog Coffee Talks and Cat Walks.

Vixen Made

I love this jewelry by Victoria at Vixen Made, these are just a few of my faves. You can go visit her Etsy Shop to see more. You also need to check out her blog here, she has some great tutorials including: a darling ruffle pillow, some really cute spray painted makeover projects, How to make tails for the kiddos (I need to make some for Hudson, he would LOVE them), and lots more!

Car Seat Coolers

I made a car seat cooler a couple years ago for Hudson after my friend Kristy let me trace the shape of one she had made for her kids. Well, after making the one I did I got a lot of request to make more and a lot more inquiries on how to make them. So I have created a pattern along with step by step directions on how to make a car seat cooler. The pattern is now for sale in my Etsy shop for $4.00. It will be sent by e-mail in a PDF file format. You can find it here. Please contact me if you are interested in a finished product or check my Etsy Shop for listings. 
The car seat cooler is made to keep your little ones cool in their car seats during the hot summer months. The car seat cooler is designed to be kept in the freezer and then taken with you when you go out. It lays in the car seat, keeping it cool, while your car is parked in the hot sun. Then removed before the child is placed back in their car seat. This is a simple and easy sewing project that requires just a few supplies. It is almost an essential living in Arizona!

Unique Mother's Day Gifts

 

Necklace on Etsy by La Vieja Tun Tun 

$45.00 find it here 

Mug Rug on Etsy by Fortheloveofjoy

$10.00 find it here.

 

Cake Stand on Esty by E. Isabella Designs

$36.00 find it here.

Handmade Recipe Box on Etsy by ErinsArtwork

$22.00 find it here

4th of July

4th of July Printable Party Collection

Found on Etsy by Tweedle Dee Designs
$8.00

I love this idea! You can order this party pack collection for only $8.00 and in includes all of the items below:

1. 5x5 Invitations
2. Party Punchables
3. Stars and Stripes Banner
4. Party Labels
5. Patriotic Straw Flags
6. Mini Notecards
7. Bottle Labels
8. Treat Bag Toppers

Cupcake Toppers

Yo Yo CupcakeToppers

by Muffintopbakeshop on Etsy

Personalized Cupcake Toppers

by Sevencupcakes on Etsy

Retro Cupcake Toppers

by Lauri on Etsy