New Products

These next two weeks are going to be crazy busy... all working up to my favorite show - the Mill Creek Festival. This year I'm going all out and I'll have a double booth giving each of my shops (World of Whimm & NueToMe) their own tent. I'm excited. And I'm a little stressed about having enough merchandise. AND since it's my third year there, I'm feeling like I need to show some new stuff. So I've been busy turning the ideas in my head into reality. I'm pretty excited about the results.

First off... I'll have wings. Not the wings you can find at the store that have a stiff wire inside them and they strap to your back. These ones loop around the neck (with elastic) and around your wrists. These wings have been in the prototype phase for at least a year. I'm excited to have them ready for this show - although there will be a limited quantity.

In addition to the wings, you'll be bale to purchase tails (they can attach to a loop on the bottom of the wing or you can just attach them to a normal belt) and I'll have some headbands with crazy horns, ears, etc. I'm really excited about this new line as it gets me closer to my initial vision for World of Whimm. Various accessories that can be mixed and matched to express a kid's imagination.

And of course, I also had to have a new product for my NueToMe (recycled tshirts) line. I'll have my hooded scarves which I haven't shown at Mill Creek (introduced last holiday season in Seattle), but I will also have a variety of play food items all made from tshirt scraps and fleece scraps. I'm having a great time making them. Some things I only have one of right now, but I hope to have multiples by the time the show comes around. Hamburgers with all the fixings, sandwiches, spaghetti and meatballs, bacon and eggs, pancakes, sushi, salad, veggies (including mushrooms, tomatoes, corn, green beans, potatoes, lettuce, broccoli, cauliflower), fruit (including banana, strawberries, oranges, apples), cookies, pizza and I'm sure there are more that I can't remember off the top of my head.

So if you are local, be sure to come check us out - you won't want to miss it as I'm sure most of this new stuff won't hit the online shop for at least another month! Here's the stuff you need to know!

Mill Creek Festival

@ Mill Creek Boulevard

July 17th & 18th

www.millcreekfestival.com

See you there!

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Muffin Tin Monday - Independence Day

I have my husband home today, so I feel like I have a little more motivation than most Mondays. So I decided that even though the 4th has past, we'd have a 4th of July themed muffin tin.


Contents: Jelly sandwiches (of course, you can't see it - but there is red strawberry jelly), blueberries (for my son), blue grapes (double for the daughter), string cheese fire crackers and salsa (with a side of tortilla chips).

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July. We had so much fun. We went to a friend's house, BBQ'd did a few sparklers and some firecrackers in the street. It reminded me of my childhood when we used to have block parties - you know, when neighbors used to be nice to each other and watch out for each other's kids. Sadly, we don't live in a neighborhood like this, but it was nice to enjoy a relaxed 4th of July and share a similar experience with my kids.

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Redmond Town Center Side Walk Sale & Arts Festival

It's tomorrow! My first three day show of the year (and only three day show of the year). Dare I say that the weather might actually be nice?

I'll be showing my World of Whimm children's dress up & imaginative play items. I'll have my crowns, mermaid tails, tiaras, super hero capes, masks, gloves and cuffs. Oh - and don't forget all the new Scrappy Little Monsters that I made up just for this show.

So, here's the scoop - hope to see some familar faces!

Redmond Town Center
I'll be at the corner of 164th Ave NE & NE 74th Street (right by the intaractive children's play area)

Friday, June 25: 10am - 7pm
Saturday, June 26: 10am - 7pm
Sunday, June 27: Noon - 4pm

I also know a few other vendors including Pepo Park, Seattle Sundries... and a few more that I can't think of off the top of my head.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!

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Reorganizing again!

It's that time again... time to clean and organize the workspace. I seem to have to do this every month or so because the workspace is constantly evolving. Or, like this time, I need to get pictures and I'm embarrassed at it's current state. It's a big job this time... but it'll be worth it in the end as it's for an interview (details to be shared later).

So, I enlisted the kid's "help". I've had these apothecary jars waiting for buttons... just no time to sort them and fill them. Sounds like a perfect job for the kids!

I'm hoping to get better this summer about giving the kids projects. Sometimes I get so caught up in the things I have to get done, the kids don't get to do as many fun projects as they normally would. Of course, they are pretty good in coming up with them on their own, which is a great skill in itself.

Wow! It seems like their are a lot of things I hope to improve on this summer... perhaps I need to write out a list of summer resolutions so that I have them all in writing. Maybe for the next post. For now, Happy Tuesday (it's sunny here and we are going to be going to the park before I have to sit down and work again).

Here's the link for this weekend's craft show. I don't have much more information to share on it yet... including my location, so I'll have to follow this post up later once I get it (if I get it ahead of time). I'll be there with the World of Whimm shop!

Redmond Town Center Sidewalk Sale

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Muffin Tin Monday

Since my son has been off of school, I've been doing more muffin tins for the kid's lunches. It's been a great way to use up the random left overs and it's easy. Plus, they seem to like the variety of food. Lunch is definitely the meal where they eat the best.

I have been pretty absent from the blog though so I haven't been sharing... sorry. Summer time is always so busy preparing for shows (I'll post about my upcoming show in a separate post). Now that I think about it, from now until the new year... I'm pretty busy - summer shows, then Halloween, pre-holiday shows and holiday shows. Hopefully I can get better at juggling the kids, the show preparation and the blog.

Anyhow, here's one from last week. I know the combination seems odd (trust me, this one isn't nearly as odd as some of them :))

Contents: Trader Joes Sea Salt & Pepper Crisps (if you haven't tried these... you need to. They are my new favorite), Cherries (bananas for the daughter), jelly sandwich, yogurt, edamame, carrots and pizza.

But I haven't been doing all work... I've also been playing around a little. With cashmere! I made a patchwork octopus and I'm in love with him. My friend from Haute Goat will probably be listing him in her shop... so I'll let you know if it happens. But for now, here's a quick snap shot of him.

Check out more muffin tins here! Muffin Tin Mom

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