Disboutiquers Part 16 Kids Disney Boutique / Customs Clothes psst..we sew

[VBAndrea]

This is the cake I made for my friend's daughter. Her birthday party was at the botanical gardens. I was pretty happy with how it turned out and tons of the staff at the gardens came by to see the cake, so it seemed to be a hit. Also, my friend was well enough yesterday that she made it to the party, so thanks for all the prayers for her and the well wishes. I can't say it was fun transporting the cake -- it weighed alot and I was so worried it would get ruined. I cut a box to fit it in and covered the box with saran wrap, and put my car a/c on as low as it would go (thankfully it was only in the upper 80's yesterday so it survived the heat).

Now once I get my house cleaned (which I anticipate will take all day) I can get back to sewing.

 

[VBAndrea]

I have a question: I just went into my photobucket and made it private and chose to not allow anyone to copy my images; will that be enough to keep people I don't want out of my acct?

Or do I need to block all users? I'm just wondering, because I have been using photobucket to take my facebook images from, but if I block everyone, then my friends on facebook won't see them either, right?

Oy, I'm so confused.

Good idea -- I just did the same.

No clue about your question re: FB. I am not a part of FB b/c I've heard too many bad things about it (re: privacy and safety).

 

[karebear1]

This is the cake I made for my friend's daughter. Her birthday party was at the botanical gardens. I was pretty happy with how it turned out and tons of the staff at the gardens came by to see the cake, so it seemed to be a hit. Also, my friend was well enough yesterday that she made it to the party, so thanks for all the prayers for her and the well wishes. I can't say it was fun transporting the cake -- it weighed alot and I was so worried it would get ruined. I cut a box to fit it in and covered the box with saran wrap, and put my car a/c on as low as it would go (thankfully it was only in the upper 80's yesterday so it survived the heat).

Now once I get my house cleaned (which I anticipate will take all day) I can get back to sewing.

Sooooooo cute!

 

[ireland_nicole]

This is the cake I made for my friend's daughter. Her birthday party was at the botanical gardens. I was pretty happy with how it turned out and tons of the staff at the gardens came by to see the cake, so it seemed to be a hit. Also, my friend was well enough yesterday that she made it to the party, so thanks for all the prayers for her and the well wishes. I can't say it was fun transporting the cake -- it weighed alot and I was so worried it would get ruined. I cut a box to fit it in and covered the box with saran wrap, and put my car a/c on as low as it would go (thankfully it was only in the upper 80's yesterday so it survived the heat).

Now once I get my house cleaned (which I anticipate will take all day) I can get back to sewing.

Great job on the cake! I'm so glad your friend was able to go to her daughter's party, I was praying for her. Side note: what I wouldn't give for a day in the low 80's. We're on like our 60 somethingth day of over 100's here (and I do have a small company making cakes; trying to get them finished and transported in this heat is an absolute nightmare)

 

[LisaZoe]

Lisa: I have a problem. There are only so many words in the English language to express my amazement at your designs, so I'm gonna have to pull out the big guns: it's supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. (sp?) I'm gonna have to start making up words, now.

I completely agree Nicole. For Lisa's next post, we'll have to say.....Wow, Lisa that is such a "kajshd;fjahsd;fuayeruwehjsdf" outfit!

LOL, you ladies are funny but I do appreciate the compliments from everyone... even if I don't understand the language.

FYI to all who post pictures.

It has come to my attention that pictures posted here have been copied and posted on other sites. (Some of those pictures were used to make fun of my child). Also there is something called "boardtracker" that copies our pictures to another site as does google.

Needless to say I will not be posting pics of my child on here anymore.

This is one reason I don't often share photos of Zoe online. Last year I shared a photo of her on my blog and someone anonymously posted a link to a discussion board where people were making critical comments about Zoe's hair and my care of her. I registered on that board to defend myself and call the nasty people out. I did it politely but I wanted them to keep in mind they were posting those comments in a public forum and needed to be aware their actions/words were not private. I doubt it really made the means one change their ways. Also, I know there are boards out there that are much more anonymous so people feel less worried about being 'caught' when they're nasty. I will share photos more on Facebook once I feel comfortable that the images can only be viewed by my friends.

BTW - I did a google image search and did find my avatar and some photos I shared. It looks like google makes a thumbnail of the image so it's found even if the photobucket version is deleted.

 

[msumissa]

Drive by post but......
I just placed my order for an embroidery machine! I am so excited. I went with the Brother PE 700ii!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations... I just got mine on Sunday and it is fantastic... my poor Viking Iris is being retired to a sew only machine!

You are going to love it, it is like a dream!

Seems I spoke to soon! My MIL is buying my Iris and with the proceeds, I bought a new brother sewing machine and serger! I am so excited. Hopefully they will arrive soon.

I am almost done with my first Vida and they are a lot of fun! I was intimidated at first, but the sew alongs on line made it 'sew' easy! And yes, I know I owe you a few pictures!

 

[angel23321]

This is the cake I made for my friend's daughter. Her birthday party was at the botanical gardens. I was pretty happy with how it turned out and tons of the staff at the gardens came by to see the cake, so it seemed to be a hit. Also, my friend was well enough yesterday that she made it to the party, so thanks for all the prayers for her and the well wishes. I can't say it was fun transporting the cake -- it weighed alot and I was so worried it would get ruined. I cut a box to fit it in and covered the box with saran wrap, and put my car a/c on as low as it would go (thankfully it was only in the upper 80's yesterday so it survived the heat).

Now once I get my house cleaned (which I anticipate will take all day) I can get back to sewing.

I give up on multi quotes..sigh. I loved all the dresses everyone posted.
I had visitors this weekend so was not on much at all.

Andrea..I love that cake! So cute. That's another one of my hobbies...seems we have a lot in common. LOL.

I will comment about the pictures/posts on things like boardtracker, etc. Anything you post, regardless if there is a log on, if it is on a message board..it is public domain. I'm on a couple other message boards and over the years, some of us have learned the hard way. DH doesn't even like that I download apps to facebook since then you've given the creator of the app persmission to view your profile. People are cruel and horrible, unfortunately.

 

[msumissa]

I give up on multi quotes..sigh. I loved all the dresses everyone posted.
I had visitors this weekend so was not on much at all.

Andrea..I love that cake! So cute. That's another one of my hobbies...seems we have a lot in common. LOL.

I will comment about the pictures/posts on things like boardtracker, etc. Anything you post, regardless if there is a log on, if it is on a message board..it is public domain. I'm on a couple other message boards and over the years, some of us have learned the hard way. DH doesn't even like that I download apps to facebook since then you've given the creator of the app persmission to view your profile. People are cruel and horrible, unfortunately.

Ditto PP. There are some nasty people in the world. Another board I frequent has people that purposely troll and then post NASTY stuff on a post secret type of board. It is pathetic. I don't go there, I just don't want to know. It has scared people off. I really hope that doesn't happen here. If you are worried about people taking your photos and passing the work off as their own, use a watermark when you post.

 

[livndisney]

I give up on multi quotes..sigh. I loved all the dresses everyone posted.
I had visitors this weekend so was not on much at all.

Andrea..I love that cake! So cute. That's another one of my hobbies...seems we have a lot in common. LOL.

I will comment about the pictures/posts on things like boardtracker, etc. Anything you post, regardless if there is a log on, if it is on a message board..it is public domain. I'm on a couple other message boards and over the years, some of us have learned the hard way. DH doesn't even like that I download apps to facebook since then you've given the creator of the app persmission to view your profile. People are cruel and horrible, unfortunately.

You are correct it is cruel and should not be tolerated. ANYONE who posts a picture of someone elses child is messed up. And to do it for sick pleasure is terrible. Alot of us have been on this thread since the start and have not had this issue before. I posted as a word to the wise, we no longer have the illusion of "safety" that we once enjoyed.

 

[emcreative]

Okay WAY off topic but I'm so excited!

Cross your fingers, but I may have a picture up in the CNN weekly photo gallery (iReports!!) I just got an email from the producer asking some more questions about the image that "may" be used...I'm jumping up and down, yay!

I probably jinxed it by saying something early, but oh well.

Oh, and I also discovered something from AGES ago got the "Picture of the Week" at a gaming clothes site. Three months later I found out, lol!

http://www.jinx.com/blog.aspx?blogid=7&p=10&show=1

What a weird day.

 

[VBAndrea]

Great job on the cake! I'm so glad your friend was able to go to her daughter's party, I was praying for her. Side note: what I wouldn't give for a day in the low 80's. We're on like our 60 somethingth day of over 100's here (and I do have a small company making cakes; trying to get them finished and transported in this heat is an absolute nightmare)

We're usually in the 90's here most of the summer so any days in the upper 80's are welcome. We are also very humid here, so the heat index is usually over 100. I know parts of TX aren't as humid as here, but when you're talking 100 degrees and transporting cakes it really doesn't matter -- it's all bad. The party we went to was 45 minutes away too. I'm glad I only did this as a favor and don't do it as a business, though someone at the party wanted my card -- I was happy to tell her it's not a business and I don't have cards!

I give up on multi quotes..sigh. I loved all the dresses everyone posted.
I had visitors this weekend so was not on much at all.

Andrea..I love that cake! So cute. That's another one of my hobbies...seems we have a lot in common. LOL.

I will comment about the pictures/posts on things like boardtracker, etc. Anything you post, regardless if there is a log on, if it is on a message board..it is public domain. I'm on a couple other message boards and over the years, some of us have learned the hard way. DH doesn't even like that I download apps to facebook since then you've given the creator of the app persmission to view your profile. People are cruel and horrible, unfortunately.

Thanks about the cake. I'm all about presentation -- I can throw a nice dinner party as well. Sadly, I'm not a great cook (OK, but nothing great) and actually don't like to cook.

I've been on a few other forums as well where there are some nasty people. Don't people have better things to do with their time? And why isn't it in everyone's best interest to be nice to everyone all the time? Where does being evil get a person? I enjoy being pleasant. That's not to say I'm a saint ~ I am the first to admit that I can make nasty comments as well -- but never to a person's face and never more as a little joke among friends. I genuinely like making others feel good about themselves and like to treat people as I would like to be treated. Wouldn't the world be a nicer place if everyone could do the same?

 

[abc123mom]

livndisney - I'm so sorry to hear about what happened with your pictures. It really makes you wonder what's wrong with some people

Also sorry to hear about all the other picture troubles. I tend to be a little paranoid and only post my kids pictures on facebook. Even that makes me a little nervous, but it's a great way to keep all our relatives who live far away up to date on the kids.

We just finished another birthday weekend, so that means I was all about exercising my craft skills. My daughter requested a Minnie cake, so here's what I came up with:

She loved it!

She also requested a "Nemo dress with no ruffles or frillies" for her birthday. I'm still not 100% sure what constitutes frillies, but she was happy with her simple Nemo dress.

 

[mom2rtk]

Okay WAY off topic but I'm so excited!

Cross your fingers, but I may have a picture up in the CNN weekly photo gallery (iReports!!) I just got an email from the producer asking some more questions about the image that "may" be used...I'm jumping up and down, yay!

I probably jinxed it by saying something early, but oh well.

Oh, and I also discovered something from AGES ago got the "Picture of the Week" at a gaming clothes site. Three months later I found out, lol!

http://www.jinx.com/blog.aspx?blogid=7&p=10&show=1

What a weird day.

Good things come in 3's, right???

Congrats. That's very cool!

 

[ireland_nicole]

Seems I spoke to soon! My MIL is buying my Iris and with the proceeds, I bought a new brother sewing machine and serger! I am so excited. Hopefully they will arrive soon.

I am almost done with my first Vida and they are a lot of fun! I was intimidated at first, but the sew alongs on line made it 'sew' easy! And yes, I know I owe you a few pictures!

Yeah!!!!!!! Can't wait to see...

Okay WAY off topic but I'm so excited!

Cross your fingers, but I may have a picture up in the CNN weekly photo gallery (iReports!!) I just got an email from the producer asking some more questions about the image that "may" be used...I'm jumping up and down, yay!

I probably jinxed it by saying something early, but oh well.

Oh, and I also discovered something from AGES ago got the "Picture of the Week" at a gaming clothes site. Three months later I found out, lol!

http://www.jinx.com/blog.aspx?blogid=7&p=10&show=1

What a weird day.

Congrats!!! Super cute pic btw.

 

[revrob]

livndisney - I'm so sorry to hear about what happened with your pictures. It really makes you wonder what's wrong with some people

Also sorry to hear about all the other picture troubles. I tend to be a little paranoid and only post my kids pictures on facebook. Even that makes me a little nervous, but it's a great way to keep all our relatives who live far away up to date on the kids.

We just finished another birthday weekend, so that means I was all about exercising my craft skills. My daughter requested a Minnie cake, so here's what I came up with:

She loved it!

She also requested a "Nemo dress with no ruffles or frillies" for her birthday. I'm still not 100% sure what constitutes frillies, but she was happy with her simple Nemo dress.

I LOVE THAT CAKE! And now it's made me hungry! I want one!

The dress is super cute too!

 

[mommyof3princess]

I have some catching up to do but I had some things to share. Megans first day of third grade today. She has been waiting to wear this dress since she got it for her birthday this summer. I did not make it sadly. Her great grandma bought it. And I keep telling you all that I am working on aprons for my friend. Get ready for lost of Aprons. I made half aprons and full aprons.

For some reason when I see her dress I think of gumballs.

 

[stephie1012]

so since im now sewing some stuff for the trip i need to change my needle in the machine, its a singer i bought at joanns...last time i changed it, i had to have dh use the plyers to get the thing loosened...is this normal? i tried the other night on my own and couldnt get it bc it was soooooo tight...should we not tighten it as much when replacing?

i did manage to applique 2 ****s for the kids bday party, but i forgot to take pics lol i do have pics of our mickey cake, what fun that was to make lol
we told DD about the trip at her and her brothers bday party, i caught her playing with her dolls today telling them over and over again that shes going to disney world lol

 

[emcreative]

We just finished another birthday weekend, so that means I was all about exercising my craft skills. My daughter requested a Minnie cake, so here's what I came up with:

Ooh so cute!!!

For some reason when I see her dress I think of gumballs.

I love them, I literally can't even decide which one I like best!

 

[Mirb1214]

Ok ladies. . .I only have so many hours in my day/week! I started out 10 years ago scrapbooking and that was my hobby. 3 years ago I stumbled across a photography website for beginners and I added photography to my hobby list. A year ago I stumbled across you AWESOME ladies (and Tom) and now sewing has taken priority over scrapbooking and photography. How with all the awesome cakes getting posted recently am I going to squeeze cake decorating into my hobbies??? I do have to work a full time job you know (and sleep), not to mention I have 3 kids. This is one talented group of people on this board! I am SO glad to be a part of you!!

WOW! This is BEAUTIFUL!! I am loving the cakes posted recently (the 3 tiered red/white/black cake and the catapillar)! So is fondant hard to work w/ if you've never used it before. DD is wanting a Barbie style cake (w/ Cinderella instead of barbie) for her bday so I'm going to make the cake for her "birth"day but not the party cake. I want to use fondont but don't want to waste money if it's hard to work with. I still want it to look nice.

 

[abc123mom]

WOW! This is BEAUTIFUL!! I am loving the cakes posted recently (the 3 tiered red/white/black cake and the catapillar)! So is fondant hard to work w/ if you've never used it before. DD is wanting a Barbie style cake (w/ Cinderella instead of barbie) for her bday so I'm going to make the cake for her "birth"day but not the party cake. I want to use fondant but don't want to waste money if it's hard to work with. I still want it to look nice.

I make my own marshmallow fondant. It's A LOT cheaper to make, pretty much the cost of a bag of marshmallows and a bag of powdered sugar to make a large batch, and I find it easier to work with than the store bought. If you have a big mixer (I have a kitchen-aid) it's not hard to make, just a little messy.

Here's a link to the recipe I use: http://cakecentral.com/articles/105. I think it's a lot like working with play-doh. The cakecentral site has the answer to about any cake decorating question. That's where I've gained most of my knowledge.

I made my daughter a Cinderella cake using a Cinderella Barbie-type doll a couple years ago. I baked the cake (skirt) in a Pampered Chef glass mixing bowl (you could use any, just make sure its' oven safe). Then stuck the doll in and decorated it with fondant. This isn't the best picture of the cake, but you'll get the idea:

Hope that helps. Any other questions, feel free to ask.