The suspence is killing me!!!

I found this awesome site through Etsy "teams".

 

It is a site designed to connect boutiques with models.

 

I get to scroll through the gallery, chose a model that is the right size/age for what I need and request a booking.

 

Once it is approved by the model, I ship out the goods and within a few days I get professional, modeled, boutique style

product photos to use for my business.

 

In return for the beautiful photos, the little cutie gets to keep the product.

 

This is perfect for me. No more storing samples until someone

happens to by that item... in that size!

 

I shipped out to 3 different models this week, all are delivered.

Now I wait.

 

If you are interested in signing your little diva up for boutique modeling

CLICK HERE

Models pay a small listing fee to the service

BUT

get to keep all modeled product!

 

 



Packing!

I am feeling pretty accomplished tonight!

 

With vacation coming up in just 3 short days, I am pleased to say that the children are all packed up.

 

 All of their pre-planned outfits fit into the suitcases and shoes, accessories, jammies and a sweatshirt went into the duffles.

 

My stuff is going to be a lot less organized I'm sure.

ya know...

If I ever get to putting it together!

 

Tomorrow is for mani/pedis with my chickadees.



TuTu Tuesday 7/23

Launched our first giveaway over on the Facebook page!

 

GIVEAWAY

 

This time around CassidyChristy is giving away a tutu tote bag.

 

 

I am testing the app and building an audience for some bigger and better giveaways starting in August.

 

After the bag you can expect some custom

CassidyChristy Halloween cuteness!

 

Become a fan!

 

CassidyChristy on Facebook



5 more Days!!!!

Gearing up for the big vacation!

 

I

can't

wait!

 

It's not even a get away to rest and relax vacation.

 

I mean...

 

I'm taking my kids to the beach and boardwalk.

 

It is going to be non stop running for this mommy.

 

Amusment parks, shopping, building sand castles, going to fireworks. We are going to try to do every fun thing we can find!

 

If I wanted to sit around and "relax" I would just stay home.

 

I was browsing pinterest a few weeks ago for packing tips and saw how one smart mommy packed her family up for vacation.

 

See it HERE



 

We did a practice run for the couple of days we were in PA.

 

You would not believe how much easier getting them ready and out the door was!

 

First step for us was to get ALL the laundry done and put away.

 

Not so easy, these girls have way too many clothes and mommy has a habit of loading the washer and then forgetting to move the clothes into the dryer... until the next day... when they need to be washed again.

 

Somehow, between Friday and Saturday, I managed to get at least 10 loads washed and dried!

 

On Sunday I got dressers sorted out and most of the laundry

folded and put away.

 

Yippy for me!

 

Tonight we are going to finish up the folding and start packing.

 

I have an ever growing list of things we need and a

jumbo sized box of zip lock bags.

TuTu Tuesday 7/16

It feels just like Christmas over here today!

And Santa is dressed in a FedEx uniform.

 

Fall was pretty busy over at CassidyChristy last year.

 

So, I'm getting started on my new Halloween designs.

700 yards of ribbon
100 yards of satin
over 1000 yards of tulle
 

EXCITED!

 

Also gearing up for some giveaways over on the Facebook page starting next month.

 

www.facebook.com/CassidyChristyShop

 

 

Off to take care of my goodies

Live Models

The thing I struggle most with in my Etsy shop is getting good photos.

Usually, I am shooting after dark in my sewing room with the clothing on a hanger.

Usually, I am very disappointed by how they turn out.

 

One dress in particular was really distressed me.

 

I love everything about it, except the photo. 

 

I made this one in a size 2/3 which won't fit my chickies.

 

Tonight I jumped into the car and drove this beauty over

to my friends house.  



Not only is this little doll completely adorable 

but

the dress looks 100% better!

 

Now to get the rest of my stuff on all the other cuties I know.

 LOVE HER

TuTu Tuesday 7/9

Previously on TuTu Tuesday...

 

Well, I said I was going to do a re-vamp of my

Etsy shop during the month of July.

So far, I have removed all the skirts and quilts and dresses.

I am working more on tutu designs, color combinations, t-shirt and costume ideas.

Also, trying to get my work space reorganized.

(Lets just pretend it was organized at one time)

And I am lining up models and bribing my daughters to pose for me in some CassidyChristy cuteness for better product photos.

Hoping to have a whole new look for my shop by the time I reopen from vacation in August.

 

In the meantime,

here is a shot I got of my youngest last night

 

My latest favorite, sewn and lined tutu dress with two

additional layers of tulle for an extra full skirt.

 

And all this shot cost me was a Trix yogurt.



Lost

 

Just kidding!

 

I have been here the whole time.

 

Taking a break, doing the mom thing.

 

A lot has been going on since I was last able to post.

 

We had both girls dance recitals.



 

My oldest graduated kindergarten!

 

I did the Capital District Mom Swap Meet with

CassidyChristy

 

Tried to get the guys to wear tutus... Maybe next time.

 

Spent a few days hanging out in the yard, being lazy, having fun.

 

And then...

The road trip!

 

Spent the 4th in Pennsylvania

 

Rode in a parade, hung out by the pool all day, made some new friends.

 

Got some sunburn!

 

 

It was fun!

but

Back to business now.

 

I have sooo much I want to get done before the BIG vacation at the end of the month.