Happy Valentine's Day!

Yes, we are still here. I have been much busier than expected for this time of year, which explains my lack of posting!
But rest assured, I am working on some new spring bows and clips.
Coming soon will be some new adorabley sweet bunny ribbon and a pretty spring creamsicle and pink polka dot ribbon.
I have also decided to redesign a few clips. There will soon be a new monkey, plus a few other felt additions that have been in the works for waaaaay too long. I just seem to lack to time to get these new products on the website.

Also just a quick note that I will be taking a break and closing The Bowtique for a week or two towards the end of March. I will post the exact dates as we get closer.

Valentine's Sale!

I know..shocking huh? So rarely do I have a sale before a holiday!
Well...here you go.
Most Valentine bows and clips will be on sale before you actually need them in February.
The worklist is not too bad, but remember to give yourself enough shipping time. When in doubt, I highly recommend Priority shipping and sending me a quick email.
Enjoy!!

New Super cool adjustable snug headbands are here!

Oh yeah!
Our new super cool adjustable snug headbands are here. But we are just going to call them adjustable headbands for short.
They are so simple, they're brilliant and they stay in so well, you'll wonder why we didn't come up with this sooner!

Our solid color toggle headbands go with everything. They are simple enough for everyday and pretty enough for special occasions. They are made with 5/8 grosgrain ribbon and feature a simpley sweet tuxedo bow.
They can be adjusted to a snug fit using our unique toggle clasp. Very popular with girls of all ages! (just ask a couple of MY friends!)



We will also be adding additional prints soon...but for now you can request almost any print ribbon we have in stock!


Be sure to check them out at our introductory price!

New Designs!

New Year, new designs!
I seem to be a little on the slower side of things this year...and its only been 10 days into 2009! But here are a few of the new designs to be added whenever I get a spare minute! (hardy har, like I ever get a spare minute). I have been working on a large donation order for an upcoming fund raiser, so things are still pretty hectic around here!
But I will do my best to add new items the next few weeks.

Without further ado, and just in time for Valentine's Day...




and St. Patrick's Day.


But my new favorite is the rainbow clip. Inspired by a customer that wanted a rainbow, I decided this one was too cute not to share.
Available in both big and little girl sizes, its perfect for spring!


More new designs are still on the way!

Happy New Year!

Hi all!!

I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and happy holiday! As you can tell from my lack of blog entries, I have been Busy (so busy, that I needed a capitol B on busy)!!

But as things at home wind down, I am looking to the new year for new designs!
I am hoping to soon launch a new line of adjustable headbands! These will also be a great choice for the Bowtique Moms too.

I will also be adding some new princess clips to the site this month. These have been in wild demand from my friends. I am guessing that this is the season to visit the happiest place on Earth. I should know, as we recently went to visit our neighbor Mickey.


So, here's a sneak preview of some super adorable clips- Snow White, Cinderella and Tinkerbell.




Okay- that's just a quick update so everyone doesn't think I have disappeared.
I will be working on getting some new designs up within the month or so. Including a new St Patty's bow and some spring sequin clips (also around the corner).
As always- please feel free to email me with any questions or requests!

Christmas Orders

Just a friendly reminder that if you want guaranteed Chirstmas delivery, please have your orders in today (okay, maybe tomorrow too).
After that, I can no longer guarantee their arrival for Christmas as I don't have enough pull with USPS to make sure all Bowtique packages are the Priority they deserve to be.

Once things quiet a little bit, I'll be working on some new things for the New Year! (and keep your eyes open for the new adjustable headbands- I have been trying these ones out myself)!

Happy Cyber Monday

I think I must be a little behind in the cyber world, as it seems that Cyber Monday is the online shopping equivalent to Black Friday. In the spirit of shopping, I have extended the 20% off all orders through 11:59 ES.

Just be sure to enter the code: THANKS

Let the holiday shopping begin internet!!

Somewhere over the rainbow...

Just want to take a minute to show off a custom Felt Fuzzy. Someone wanted a rainbow for their daughter and I love the way this one turned out (despite the fact that there were some rather intense stitching issues- but I won in the end).

Anyway, this is a perfect example of how fun custom creations can be...a lot of the time, the inspiration comes from a customer asking "what about?" And it's that challenge that I just can not back down from (which is a good thing for business). Its also the same question that was answered with my dear husband and two daughters...but that's another story.

Also, remember to ensure your order arrives in time for Christmas, please order by December 5th. I can not guarantee holiday delivery after this date.

Thanks!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Hope you enjoyed a Happy Thanksgiving full of lots of things to be thankful for! (and some good food).

As a Thank you to our wonderful customers, we are offering 20% off all orders Black Friday. Be sure to enter the code: THANKS to receive the discount!
Also, receive free first class shipping if you mention this blog post!

Thank you all! Thanks for helping to make The Bowtique what it is today!

No peanuts please!

No peanuts anyone?
With inspiration from my dearest friend and her need to watch certain foods with her daughters, we came up with a new and stylish way to remind the world not to feed peanuts to those wee ones with allergies.

The best part is, not only is this clip very functional, but also adorably sweet!




...but it also got my thinking..maybe we could create a line of allergy clips. If you have an allergy clip you'd like created just for you, just email me!!

New and Improved No Slip Grips!

I have been working on a new no slip hair grip for awhile now...and after a unanimous vote of various friends and family, I am thrilled to let the internet know that I finally have an even better no slip grip!
We will be phasing out our recent foam gripper for a new, unbelievably grippy silicone no slip hair grip.

So watch out customers, you're about to be shocked and amazed by The Bowtique's even more improved bows and hair clips!!


(pssst...we will also be offering new adjustable ribbon headbands for girls of all ages! We've been having fun trying these out for awhile now, and they are almost ready to be featured!)

Keeping me busy.

This is what I have been up to in between my own online orders, you know, in my spare time! (if you could hear me, I am snorting with sarcastic laughter).
Only one more wholesale order to go until I can devote my time to the website orders...and keep things going smoothly for the holiday rush.

Did you know that there are only 44 days until Christmas?

November's Clip of the Month!

I had a really though time trying to decide which clip to feature for November's clip of the month, but I decided the adorable owl would be perfect, as I am seeing owls everywhere! Owls are the new black you know!
And since it's that time if year, I thought Toys of Tots would be a wonderful foundation to give to.
All proceeds for our Owl clip/snappy/Pony O will be donated to a local Toys for Tots drop off site in a monetary value.
You can feel great helping a needy child receive a new gift Christmas morning and look great because you'll be sporting our sweet Owl Clip!
It's a win-win for all!
For more information on the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, just click on their logo below!


For more information on our Clip of the Month, click on this month's Owl clip below!

I took the Homemade Pledge!

There are so many cool Mompreneurs and Crafters out there. So as a member of the Mom Design world, I decided to try and support as many other designers as possible this holiday season.
I have to say, there is no shortage for cool and unique gift ideas out there. So in order to spark your interest in other cool crafters, here's a short list of some other sites that I have recently enjoyed!

2 days to go!

Can you believe it?
My new appliques arrived today and I was putting together samples while the girls were both awake! Yes, I was that eager to see what these would look like!
SO without further ado, and because I sacrificed a quiet naptime to get these done-
Introducing our newest Holiday Clip Collection (plus a new dragonfly that is truly too sweet for words)!

A couple new Big Girl Felt Fuzzies (just in time for Thanksgiving)!



Some new purdy sequin clippies- something a little different for us. (plus you can also choose which color to line your clippy with!)




And le piece de la resistence-
The long awaited Dragonfly clippy that I have spent countless hours trying to find a supplier of these adorable appliques. The dragonfly is available in 3 colors, but if they are popular, they are available in a few more rather chic colors!



I have 2 days left to get these online (just as promised). So be sure to check out our new items!
And I am already planning my next crafty adventure...new super chic headbands. Adjustable, stylish and perfect for the big girls! I have been testing this product out myself, and have been receiving a ton of compliments!!
But I can not give too much away yet. So stay tuned...

November 1st - Mark Your Calenders!

The new Holiday items will be up and ready!
I will have our new Ballerina and Fairy clips available, as well as our new Big Girl Felt Fuzzies.
The Big Girl Turkey will also be available, just in time for Thanksgiving!!
But the exciting news is the new sequin clippies that are coming for the holidays! A very pretty sequin snowflake, poinsettia clip and Santa too!
As well as the long awaited dragonfly sequin clips! I have been waiting a very long time for those! Yay! Something new and very different for us!

So, be sure to mark your calender for November 1st! (mine will be marked for October31st, so I can add all our new products for your viewing pleasure!)

This is what I have been up to!

I should soon be back to faster turnaround times. I finally finished a couple wholesale orders...only a couple more to go!
Woohoo!

Still here.

Just in case anyone was wondering, I am still here! Swimming in an ocean of bows! I have been trying to fill a few wholesale orders and trying to keep up with the start of the holiday rush.
But I wanted to mention that the new clips will be added by November, just in time for the November newsletter!

Until then- check this out! We were chosen as one of the Top 10 editors picks from CoolBabyKid! They receive hundreds of products for reviews and our impeccable clips were one of the favs! Yay! (of course, we are not surprised by that).

Ballerinas and fairies oh my!

I am supposed to be working on a handful of wholesale orders, but was feeling a little more creative late in the wee hours last night.
I will be adding these super cute new ballerina and fairy clips very soon. A favorite around the Bowtique house and a sure to be a favorite with your girly girl.




I am hoping the store orders will be all finished by the end of October so I may concentrate on the holiday rush, which has slowly started. I am hoping to keep orders less than a 2 week wait through the holidays. I will be posting Christmas order deadlines soon.
I have a few more Christmas bows and a bigger Hannukah bow yet to come. As always, I am constantly working on new designs, so you will see them added time to time.

Think Pink! (plus new additions)

Unless you've been living under a rock, you are probably aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. There are pink products everywhere! In our efforts to support a cause near and dear to my heart, I have added our line of "Think Pink" accessories. All the proceeds from these clips will be donated to breast cancer initiatives. Just click the pic below!



Also, I just added a few more Christmas holiday additions (including an Hannukah clip, which I hear are very hard to find).