tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75598022797770577002011-11-27T18:34:01.352-06:00TreasuredTrinkettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01190014614807714366noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559802279777057700.post-52982057262835148922008-02-03T22:22:00.000-06:002008-02-03T22:36:11.837-06:00<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tAZN_HvKz_8/R6aTql3VnNI/AAAAAAAAABM/IWuWEURe7Wo/s1600-h/Guyer+High.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162976382754856146" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tAZN_HvKz_8/R6aTql3VnNI/AAAAAAAAABM/IWuWEURe7Wo/s200/Guyer+High.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>I have decided to offer custom flip flops or "cap flops" for area schools in Dallas. So far I am working with 2 different schools to produce these as a fundraiser. I made the offer to Webb Elementary in Mckinney and Guyer High School in Denton because I was going to attending their craft fairs in March. My thinking is I can produce these and give back to area schools to help raise money for their educational needs. </p><p> </p><p>So far I am already taking orders for Webb and the teachers and school PTO have been very excited. I was so excited when I received orders without even having shown them the actual cap flops they would be receiving. I pride myself in a fast turn around and so far that is only been a week. </p><p>The flops turned out cute with the school colors and the bottle caps having the school mascot. Hopefully this takes off and I can give a large check to the schools at the end of April.</p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7559802279777057700-5298205726283514892?l=treasuredtrinketts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TreasuredTrinkettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01190014614807714366noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7559802279777057700.post-24115440945049282252008-01-31T21:47:00.000-06:002008-01-31T22:36:09.222-06:00<a href="http://www.treasuredtrinketts.com/images/Pnk-Brwn-Stripe-Alligator.gif"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 186px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 139px" height="212" alt="" src="http://www.treasuredtrinketts.com/images/Pnk-Brwn-Stripe-Alligator.gif" border="0" /></a><br />The art of making bows hasn't always come easy for me. In fact I used to spend hundreds of dollars just buying bows to match my daughter's different outfits. I realised after spending $24 for a set of bows that I had finally had enough and would figure out how to make them on my own!<br /><br />It took several different attempts. Not to mention several weeks to figure out how to make the perfect bow! Not to mention I also found that I am very picky and not only did I want the colors to match but I also didn't want what I call "ugly" and "plain" bows.<br /><br />I am finally to the point after having done this for right at 6 months and having friends and family asking me where I am getting my daughter's bows that I am branching out and doing craft shows and selling my bows on my very own web site (<a href="http://www.treasuredtrinketts.com/">http://www.treasuredtrinketts.com/</a>).<br /><br />What makes me different from the thousands of other people making bows? Good question....All my bows are sewed together using an old fashion needle and thread. I have single to triple bows and all are kept together with thread. I found this to be the only way to keep the bow looking thin on the double and triple bows and it also makes a huge difference when your bows don't fall apart because they are held together by wire or plastic bands. In addition I heat seal all my bows. What does this mean? Basically it means I sit there with a lighter and light the ends of every single ribbon I use to make sure it won't fray after it is worn. It does take longer but the way I look at it if someone is going to spend the money on my bows I owe it to them to give them the most for the money! I know that is what I would want!!!!! Did I mention all my bows are very well priced? None of my bows are over $8.50 which in my opinion is what was always my biggest complaint. The prices that are out there for bows are crazy!<br /><br />In a nut shell that is what I am up to now. I will keep you posted on how it is going. And if you should have any suggestions or feedback I would really appreciate it. All feedback is good. I am still learning and even though I am totally in love with each bow I make hearing other's comments would help me grow. Signing off for now!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7559802279777057700-2411544094504928225?l=treasuredtrinketts.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>TreasuredTrinkettshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01190014614807714366noreply@blogger.com2