Thanks Sarah!

I recently created a couple of hats for my friend Sarah to use when photographing newborns. She wanted something pretty, with a scalloped edge and a flower on it. I made a couple of different flowers to try them out and see which one I liked better. After much indecision I realized that I liked them all! So, instead of making 27 hats, I decided to add buttons to the backs of the flowers so that they could slip right into any of stitches in the hat. This way Sarah has many, many options with only a couple of hats! I have really been looking forward to seeing one of her darling little newborns photographed so beautifully (as Sarah always does) in something that I made with my very own hands...it warms my heart!


I am super, super...did I say SUPER.....excited to reveal the first SDP photo using a FlutterBaby creation.





I LOVE IT!!!

Isn't it the cutest thing? I can't wait to see more of Sarah's work with FlutterBaby props!!!

And if you want to see more SDP please visit Sarah's website or blog

***Keep your eyes open...you will see some photos of my FlutterBabies there!!**

If you are on facebook be sure to become a fan of Sarah Duckworth Photography

Many thanks to Sarah for sharing these photos with us!

Caterpillar Gift Set (the very hungry kind)

Caterpillar Gift Set (the very hungry kind)
Originally uploaded by flutterbabygifts

Luke and his Caterpillar! I received these photos from my friend who purchased this set for her son's 5th birthday. We all love the book A Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle, which was the the inspiration for my newest Caterpillar Gift Set. He was made with the same pattern as the Rattle-Pillar Baby Rattles but with double strands of yarn and a larger hook.

Here is my own FlutterBaby(ok...FlutterKid!) posing with the set!

FlutterBaby!

BuggieBaby FireFly Hat
Originally uploaded by flutterbabygifts

I received this adorable photo from a customer that purchased a BuggieBaby hat to top off her daughter's FireFly Halloween costume! She will certainly be the cutest little bug on the block!!!! I LOVE getting photos of all the little FlutterBabies!

Time for a Shower!!

The Baby Kind!!


I had the honor to host a baby shower for one of my dearest friends this weekend. She is pregnant with her 3rd baby and first GIRL!!! This definately called for a celebration of all things pink, frilly, and girlie!!

Sugar and Spice
and everything nice!

Dresses, ribbons & hair to curl,
We're tickled pink she's having a girl!!!

Let's shower Brooke with all things frilly and pink!
Girlie things are the cutest, don't you think?

We'll have a Sugar and Spice Raffle with prizes galore
Bring a pack of diapers and you'll be entered, for sure!

I tried out a new game that I had never played before, I call it Bubblegum Babies! You give each guest a piece of BubbleYum gum and have them mold a baby. We put all of ours on a numbered plate and voted for the best one, the winner got a prize! It was fun watching everyone so focused and concentrating on molding the little piece of gum!

The middle one was gone when I went in to photograph them....I can only speculate as to what happened.....

I handmade the shower gifts using 100% cotton yarn and added different soaps. I think they turned out cute, what do you think??

We had the best time and I can't wait to meet the little sweet pea.

Caterpillars, LadyBugs and Bears........

OH my!! FlutterBaby is topping off some very cute and creative Halloween costumes this year! We have a 3 month old ladybug, a Beary cute little 8 month old, and a Firefly!! I can't wait to see and post all of the photos!!!

FBG in action!!

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Originally uploaded by kristinleighkelly

Check out this adorable newborn baby boy in the BuggieBaby Boy Gift Set!!! I love seeing FlutterBaby in action!!

It's been...

...far too long since my last update!! I keep meaning to get the FBG Blog up to date, but it has been a busy and trying time for our family. My sister in law suffered a massive stroke in June and we have been on a roller coaster to recovery every since. She is doing very well, and continues to improve daily. Thanks so much to all of Tammy's warriors for the thoughts and prayers .

Update coming very soon!!

Until then please check out my recent creations here:

FBG Flickr Site

Vote for Flutterby Butterfly!!

My Futterby Butterfly Baby Rattle has been inclueded in Bundle Me Boutique's favorites contest. Check her out and vote for Flutter!!

Bundle Me Boutique Favorites Contest

Tropical Tree Frog Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

Tropical Tree Frog Costume GIVEAWAY!!!!

Sweetest Feedback!!

I have been a SAHM for 3 1/2 years now and one of the things I miss, along with a paycheck and adult interaction :) , is a sense of accomplishement. A "way to go", "good job", or a nice little pat on the back would make my day...but 3 year olds and hubbies apparently don't think of this. (Don't get me wrong...the smiles, giggles, hugs and kisses make it all worth it). Well.......today I got just that...some nice and encouraging words about something that I made.



"I must say, this hat is the cutest ever. Not only was my request granted, it was done with great speed and and craftsmanship. I will be returning for another for my son. This shop is highly recommended. Communication was awesome which is also at the top of my list. A big thank you from me to you, it was a pleasure to do business with you."



MsAngie's beautiful little girl in her new hat!! (picture provided by MsAngie)

I just want to thank MsAngie for the beautiful feedback that she gave me!!



I also received another wonderful compliment from Bundle Me Boutique on her blog:

"Okay I know alot of freaking talented girls on CEM but this one is takes the cake! I love crochet but all I can do is a straight line. I really believe it is a lost art along with cross stitch. Crochet blankets just don't really impress me but they things this girl can do is amazing! I'm talking about Flutter Baby Gifts. Totally unique gifts. You have got to check her at. Her shop is awesome!"

Check out the entire post here: http://bundlemeboutique.blogspot.com/2008/10/most-talented-person-i-know.html

It has been a good week for FlutterBaby and for myself!!! Thanks everyone who encourages me and believe in me!!

My custom Ballerina's little Buzz nod

Gabbie's Ballerina
Originally uploaded by flutterby5429

My little custom ballerina's gotten a little bit of publicity!! Check it out here:

Cafe Suzanne's Baby Daily Buzz

Here she is ready for her closeup:

You can have her custom made any way you like...hair, skin, eye, even clothing colors are all up to you. I am hoping someone will want one for their little "doll" very soon!!!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15279241

Lip Balm and Cell Phone Coozies

Lip Balm and Cell Phone Coozies
Originally uploaded by flutterby5429

Non-Baby stuff!! I have been working on a few non-baby items, and hope to get some stuff "For Mom" listed soon. I have the lip balm coozie and cell phone coozie as shown above. I'm also thinking about listing some face scrubbies, dishclothes, scarves, ipod coozies, etc.....one more thing on my list of things to do!! :)