Too Cute TuTu

My darling niece turned a big whopping year old on Saturday! I could go crazy with "where has the time gone?" and "she's growing up so fast", but I'll spare you the auntie insanity :) Instead, I'll choose to focus on how absolutely adorable she was at her little party!

My sister-in-law asked me a while back to work on an outfit for her to wear. After she chose a pink and brown theme for the party, I went to work creating a onesie and matching tutu for her big day. I'd been wanting to try my hand at a no-sew tutu for a while, after having tried the sew-able versions before. No-sew has to be easier, right? Well, you better believe it was easier! I wish I could say that I came up with this concept on my own, because it's so darn simple, but I must give the credit to the millions of hits on google.com when doing a search for "no sew tutu tuorial". I used this video as a tutorial, but there are tons more available. No, it's not my original idea, but I CAN offer this piece of advice. In the video, the lady suggests that you buy your tulle off the bolt. Well, Wal-Mart (and a variety of other stores) sell tulle by the spool in the wedding section. All you have to do is unroll a portion of the spool at a time and cut little strips. It's SOOO much easier than having to wrangle bolts of tulle.

This is a perfect craft for the upcoming Christmas season or for your birthday girl. And if you're going for a themed party, they're easy enough to make as favors for all the little guests. Your little sweethearts will love them...but don't take my word for it. Let the birthday girl speak for herself :)

(Shameless plug: These onesies are now available over at the improved Whatta Cute Baby! site. Mention Three Simple Girls when you order (through December 31, 2010) and you'll get free shipping on this item!)

-Sarai

And the winner is...

...drumroll, please...

MEG, from My Beautiful Blessings!!

Congratulations, Meg! Please e-mail me at whattacutebaby@gmail.com to get started on your free baby chic set!

Thank you to everyone who entered! Don't forget that you can get 15% off of any order at whattacutebaby.blogspot.com through August!

-Sarai

Don't forget about our giveaway!!

The Whatta Cute Baby! giveaway is still open! Check out the details and enter to win here.

the Whatta Cute Baby! collection (and a GIVEAWAY!!!)

Welcome friends from Kelly's Korner!!

If you've been reading this blog for any length of time, you've heard all about the Whatta Cute Baby! collection. I started this business a few years ago as a way to express some creativity. Over the past few years, and since the birth of my niece last October (who seems to be my biggest inspiration for cuteness!), I've changed a few things and am glad to still have this creative outlet.

To view my full product line, go here: whattacutebaby.blogspot.com .

All items are handmade and custom. I don't keep pre-made items in stock, so every order can be created to your specifications.

The Cuddly Set is being discontinued and is currently marked down to $12/set (set includes 1 bib, 1 burp cloth and 1 fleece blanket). Colors and quantities are limited.

And now for the giveaway! The winner will receive a Baby Chic Set, which includes a burpie, bib and onesie in coordinating fabrics. The winner will choose the color combination as well as the monogram/embellishment. Here's how to enter:

*Visit Whatta Cute Baby! then leave a comment here telling us what your favorite item is.

*Become a follower or subscriber of Three Simple Girls and leave a comment telling us that you've done so. If you're already a follower or subscriber, comment with that information to be entered as well.

*Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a link in a comment to that post.

This giveaway will be closed at 12:00am, Friday, July 16th. That gives you 2 weeks to enter, so tell all your friends! (Giveaway only available to US residents.)

For the entire months of July and August, all you simple gals (and even you simple guys!) can get 15% off any order you place at Whatta Cute Baby! Just be sure to include the code KELLYSKORNER when you order. Any orders left in the comment box below will not be processed. To place your order, e-mail me at whattacutebaby@gmail.com.

And because I can't resist, here's that little bit of inspiration I was telling you about.

See, she's full of all kinds of cuteness :)

-Sarai

the Whatta Cute Baby! collection

I've been making adorable little handmade gifts for babies for several years now and after MANY requests, I finally have a website! It's nothin' fancy, but it works for now. My brother and his wife are expecting a baby girl in November and it's given me TONS of inspiration for newer and much cuter products!

Please, please, please (don't make me beg!) go check it out at:

http://www.whattacutebaby.blogspot.com/

Here's a taste of what you'll find:

And if you missed out on the giveaway last week, you can snag yourself a cute new bag!

See something you like? Mention seeing this post and you'll get a 15% discount on your order (that's basically free shipping)! Don't forget to visit often as I'll be adding new products from time to time! Can't wait to hear from you!

-Sarai