Robblins are now for babies!!  All of these are screen printed by hand (by me) with lots and lots of love.  So, check them out in the shop.

Hello fine friends!

I just love when the Fall Craft Show falls on my birthday, and this year that’s just what is going to happen.  Yay!  I would love for all of those who will be in area to stop by and check out my mom’s table as well as mine.   Here is the info and I hope to see you there!

When: Saturday October 1st, 2011 9am-4pm
Where: Adams County Regional Park and Fairgrounds – 9755 Henderson Road (Same as 124th Ave.) Brighton, Colorado 80601
What: 250 booths in 2 buildings containing super great homemade goodies and crafts, just in time for the holiday season.
More Info: FREE parking
                     $2 Admission (14 and under – FREE)
                     Food by 4-H Clubs

Meet Alejandra of Doe a Deer!  Today we will be peeking into her studio to see where she makes all of her cute dog collars, leashes, bags and zipper pouches.  Yay!  Alejandra and I met not too long ago and what drew me to her blog was her complete honesty.  She writes about what she knows, and she doesn’t try to impress.  Ironic how that becomes impressive and very refreshing, isn’t it?!  She’s a very sweet and creative soul, so let’s see what makes her tick…

1. Who are you and what do you create/do?

My name is Alejandra, and I own a small business; Doe a Deer–I create accessories for women and their dogs, including purses, pouches and clutches; collars, leashes and doggie bandanas! I offer more muted styles, but most of what you’ll find is bright and boisterous–something that will call everyone’s attention.

2. Where is your studio located? (in your home or somewhere else?)

As of right now, I just have a small home studio–about 500 sq ft. We live in an apartment and don’t have much furniture, so I fill up the entire space of what would be the living & dining rooms.

3. How long have you had your current studio space?

As long as we’ve lived here–about nine months. And we’re due to move again. (sigh!)

4. What is your favorite part of your studio?

Tables. You can definitely never have enough. I like to have one for sewing and organizing the queue of things to be sewn, and one for cutting. Storage would have to be my second most favorite, and of course you can never have enough of that, either! When you make a myriad of different things, it’s a lot of fun trying to find items that will fit best–right now I’m using a large coat rack that I got for $3 at Goodwill to hang the bags I make.

5. Approximately how many hours per day do you spend in your studio?

12+. Being the sole mind & creative force behind any small business is harder than you could ever imagine, but so worth it.

6. Do you have any future plans for your studio space? (i.e. revamp, new location, etc.)

New location, please! Right now my significant other is job hunting, so it’s possible we could relocate to the other side of the country! We’ll just have to wait and see. My wish list for a new studio: A dedicated room with beautiful wood floors, large windows (skylights a plus), vaulted ceilings, and built in bookshelves & storage. A girl can dream, no?

7. Is there anything else that you’d like to share?

I hope you’ll visit me at my blog, Doe a Deer. I love making new friends and sharing our adventures!

Thank you so much for sharing your space with us, Alejandra!  I love how you work with what you have.  I feel that our studio spaces are always evolving and growing.  While in college, I too used the dining room, in our one-bedroom apartment, as my complete studio.  Our apartment was small, but the Mr. and I made it work.  I really have to thank him for putting up with that mess for two years!  Your space is great and I hope that you will let me know if you move and get a new space!  Please share!

Oh my goodness!  How cute is this handmade Boot Box?!  Totally cute!!  You can make this with just a few inexpensive materials and a little bit of time.  Find out how at Fresh Home Ideas.  What I love about this creation is that you can put it both indoors and out.  The rocks are a great way to keep air circulating under the boots to prevent mold and other funk from growing!  Great idea!

It’s official, all!  Chickiedee | Modern Apparel for Babies has successfully transformed into Chickiedee | Handmade!  I still make the same baby items that you all love, I’ve only added more products for the ladies too.  I’ve added paintings, headbands, larger quilts, and tote bags.  This is just the beginning, because this Fall there will be even more!  I’m so excited to share what I’ve been working on and I thank you for being so supportive throughout this little change.

It’s also very important for me to stress that I’m still using as many sustainable materials and practices as possible.  Both your family and the environment are extremely important to me and how I choose to create.

Be sure to stop by the shop and check everything out.  There are new items in the Sale section and you will receive a free gift if you spend $55 or more.  Feel free to come back here and leave your feedback.

Thank you so much again and I hope you enjoy this new adventure along side me.

Here is a sneak peek of my latest project with block printed Robblins!!!  I printed and cut them yesterday, as well as attached them to a quilt top.  All I have to do is add the back side and this one of a kind lap quilt will be up for sale in the shop!  I plan on getting the fabric in over the weekend, so hopefully it will be ready by early to mid of next week.  I can’t wait to share the final piece (smile).  Enjoy your Friday and I’ll see you back here on Sunday.

There are new headbands for sale in the shop now!  Check them out!

{shop} Abigail Headband

{shop} Black ‘n Blue Headband

{shop} Crest Headband

{shop} Vintage Silver Sequin Headband

So, due to a large number of requests, I’m taking Chickiedee to the next level.  It will no longer be Chickiedee | Modern Apparel for Babies.  It will soon be Chickiedee | Handmade.  I have so many wonderful new products that I’m creating to add to the shop, so stay tuned.  Many of them are headbands and other accessories that I just know you’ll love.

Don’t worry though, I’ll still have all of your favorite baby gear… that’s not going away.  The new products will be in the shop this summer.  Thank you so much for your continued support, I really couldn’t do it without you!!

Over at gomakeme.com, you will find a super easy tassel tutorial!  These little tassels would be great for household embellishments or gift wrap embellishments too!

Oh geez, am I one lucky girl! As you already know, I joined The Crafty Peep Swap and received my craft today!!!  I was paired up with Kate from Scientific Culture, and I think it was a perfect match.  We chatted back and forth a bit before creating the perfect items, so that we could get to know each other better.  We found out that we have tons in common, and now I’ve gained a new pen-pal.  This is what I received from her… super cute, right!  If you love these as much as I do, check out her Etsy shop here.