2010 July | Lil Blue Boo

Lil Blue Boo in Desert Magazine!

July 25, 2010 By Ashley 35 Comments

Lil Blue Boo was featured in the Desert Magazine today! That’s Boo and I on the cover! (Link to the full article is at the bottom of the post)

So strange reading about myself….especially quotes! I cringed a little! The photography is amazing though….you have to check out Taili’s work:

About a month ago photographer Taili came and took photos for the spread. My friend Lisa (Ellebows) came and took behind the scenes shots!

Boo getting her hair done by stylist Tara Correnti:

Playing with paint for photos:

Taili at work:

Lighting adjustments:

More lighting adjustments:

Mr. Lil Blue Boo watches on:

Diesel and I posing for a photo in the backyard:

I LOVE that Diesel was in some shots

Boo in full boredom:

So fun! I am so grateful to the Desert Magazine for featuring Boo and I! I’m still in a little shock over the whole thing…..but SO excited to have that cool photo of Boo and I to frame for the house!

Update: Here is the full article in high resolution if you’d like to read it. The photos I posted above had some pretty small font.

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Filed Under: As seen on, LBB Clothing, Work Spaces

Mr. and Miss Roboto

July 25, 2010 By Ashley 8 Comments

Looking through my photo archives last night I came across Mr. and Miss Roboto. I completely forgot about these! Last year I appliqued the robots to dresses and shirts and made interchangeable hair bows for Miss Roboto and ties and bowties for Mr. Roboto. I loved them…time to revisit!

If you missed them the last time around here is the template download for both the girl and boy robot! Enjoy!

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Filed Under: Applique, Children's Clothes, Downloads, LBB Clothing, Things I've Made

The "Ugly Knit" Judging Panel Announced!

July 23, 2010 By Ashley 4 Comments

I hope you are working hard on your entries in the Lil Blue Boo/ Dharma Trading Great Ugly Knit Upcycle because there is a very distinguished judging panel! These judges have seen it all….so no pressure, right?! Meet the judges: Amy from Mod Podge Rocks, Ashley from Make it and Love it, Kari from U-Create and Rachel from One Pretty Thing!

Just remember:
:: The deadline for entries is midnight (PST) August 15th.
:: You don’t have to sew for this competition! And it doesn’t have to be clothing! Make a toy, artwork, accessory, clothing, home furnishing, applique, handbag, pot holder, doggie sweater etc….just 50% of it has to be made from ugly knits!

Click here for the details!

Filed Under: Recycled, The Lil Blue Boo Dharma Trading Great Ugly Knit Upcycle, Upcycled

Li’l Fashionista Boo

July 22, 2010 By Ashley 10 Comments

Stephanie Corfee drew up this “lil fashionista” illustration of a slightly older Boo for my new business card! I love everything about it…..the hair, the Lil Blue Boo dress, the mismatched socks….she nailed it! But it gets better…..

…..I’m working out the details now for custom dresses from her illustrations….so if you order a “lil fashionista” portrait from her sho p you will soon be able to place custom orders for a dress with your own original print like the one shown below that I made for Boo. So stay tuned for details!
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Our last collaboration was so much fun…..it is still running! Here are a few dresses I made this week with the “When I Grow Up Print” and mixing various knits and linens:

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That’s it for tonight! I’m trying to get over a cold and I’m of to bed early. Hope you all are working hard on your entries for the Great Ugly Knit Upcycle! I’ve received some great entries so far…but you still have time to enter!

Filed Under: Children's Clothes, LBB Clothing, Printing/Stenciling, Stephanie Corfee, Things I've Made

Extreme Glitter Shoes

July 21, 2010 By Ashley 25 Comments

I made these awesome glitter shoes for Boo today using Extreme Glitter. The result was a rich, patent-leather-like, glittery pair of shoes!

An easy, inexpensive project you can do in almost any glittery shade…for any age!

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I started with a pair of canvas shoes (these were from Target, but Walmart or Payless are other good places to find an inexpensive pair of shoes).

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And I used Plaid’s Extreme Glitter paint in Rose (click here for the color palette available):

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I applied a thick coat to all the exposed areas of the shoe:

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I used a smaller brush to get the paint right up to the edges of the rubber and metal parts:

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I applied a second coat after the first coat was dry and even applied a third and fourth coat in places:

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They dried really quick! Stay tuned for my pair….I’m looking for my old, dull flats to spruce up!

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Filed Under: Kids Projects, Painting, Toys and Accessories, Tutorial

Fabric Shopping in L.A.

July 18, 2010 By Ashley 16 Comments

Lisa and I spent all day yesterday shopping in L.A.’s garment district. We had a great time despite the 100 degree heat! Our first stop was Michael Levine’s Loft:

The Loft is located above the Micheal Levine home decor fabric store:

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And it is indeed a loft…..no air conditioning and VERY hot when it is 100 degrees outside!

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But it is my favorite kind of store….lots of hidden treasure and you pay by the pound.

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Be prepared to dig to the bottom of the boxes…..

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……that is where the good stuff is!

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The main Michael Levine store is across the street:

Huge selection:

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My Lil Blue Boo card!

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Here’s Jonathan…..he helped us cart bolts of fabric on multiple trips to the car….he was the best!

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There are blocks and blocks of fabric stores in the area…..and some great steals:

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After 6 hours of shopping we made it home with a huge stash of great inspiration I can’t wait to start digging into for some fall designs!

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P.S. A HUGE thanks to my bestest pal Lisa for taking the trip with me…..she was my friend, personal assistant, moral support, treasure finder, photographer, map reader, delivery coordinator, purse holder all wrapped up into one!!! You rock Lisa!!! Love you!!!

P.P.S A HUGE thanks to Dana for taking the time months ago to write out my itinerary for me She has a post now on her blog you should check out!

Filed Under: Fabric, My Picks, Sewing

Saturday LBB Gallery Share

July 17, 2010 By Ashley 1 Comment

Short and sweet……a few beautiful photos taken by photographer Kristina of her daughter wearing Lil Blue Boo:

A limited edition fuchsia horse silk screen:

A “rockstar” dress from the Stephanie Corfee/Lil Blue Boo mini collection:

Have a wonderful Saturday! I’m on my way to L.A. today to do some knit shopping with my friend Lisa!

Filed Under: LBB Clothing, Saturday LBB Gallery, Things I've Made

The Twirl Skirt – Now Available!

July 15, 2010 By Ashley 6 Comments

The Twirl Skirt is finally available in both my Big Cartel and Etsy shops! This is a 16-page PDF tutorial with 10 pattern pages and includes ALL of my tips and tricks for sewing knit fabrics on a regular sewing machine as well as a serger.

(photo on the cover is by Lisa from Ellebows)

Some highlights of what you’ll get in my original PDF pattern & tutorial:
:: 16 pages of easy to follow step-by-step complete sewing instructions
:: 41 full color images, diagrams and drawings to demonstrate pattern specifics
:: 10 pattern pages which include separate patterns for each size
:: Options for adding maternity waistband or lengthening the skirt and an idea book

The sizes included in the pattern are:
12-18M, 24M/2T, 3T/4T, 5/6, 7/8, 9/10, 11/12
Women’s XS to XL
Doll size patterns for 10″ and 15″ Waldorf dolls (Bamboletta, AppleTreeHouse, Dragonsfly Hollow etc), American Girl, Pottery Barn or other similarly sized dolls.

For those of you new to PDF patterns: The pattern pages print out directly from your computer onto regular 8.5″ x 11″ paper and there are guides for attaching them together.

Make sure to add photos of your finished skirts to the Lil Blue Boo Flickr Gallery!

Some fabulous photos from Olivia Hooper Photography (who also just happens to be a tester too!):

How fun that dolly can match….

….and mommy can match!

Don’t forget to join the Lil Blue Boo Patterns Facebook Page….set up specifically to share sewing tips and photos of what you’ve made!

Filed Under: LBB Clothing, LBB Patterns, Sewing Patterns, The Twirl Skirt, Things I've Made

Saturday LBB Gallery Share – Cuteness Overload

July 10, 2010 By Ashley 3 Comments

I post so many photos to the Lil Blue Boo Facebook page during the week I’ve got to play catch up on the weekend! Here are a few favorite images and fan photos from this week:

An itty bitty Stephanie Corfee/Lil Blue Boo “Rockstar” collaboration dress. Photos by Danielle.

Izzy in a Lil Blue Boo Matryoshka bubble dress. Photo by Olivia Hooper Photography.

“Nookie Scooter” herself, wearing a Lil Blue Boo birthday dress:

Sandi sent me this great photo of her daughter in a Lil Blue Boo “Daddy’s Girl” dress. Love it!

Boo in her Matryoshka Pirate dress before school….here is a link to the graphic if you want to make your own!

New unicorn Croc clogs for Boo (from Zappos)…the horn glows in the dark…but now we have to keep all the lights off in the house so she can see it:

New seahorse Croc clogs….Boo is growing out of shoes faster than I can keep up! This is our new pajama top and lady bug shorts look:

A few favorite dresses made this week:

Morphing Matryoshkas

A larger sized “Rockstar” dress

A doll sized “Rockstar” dress:

A custom Harajuku dress, complete with cherry blossom trim:

Ugh, did I mention we had a big earthquake? The center was right next to us too. It felt like the house was going to come down and huge waves of water sloshing out of the pool. Boo was at school down the street…..I literally was out of the house in seconds even leaving the back door open. Everyone was okay, just shaken up. A reminder to restock my disaster kit again!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! I’ve been working on some little shorts/tee matching lady bug sets to upload to Big Cartel sometime on Monday. Then I’m going to retire the ladybug until next year! Check the Lil Blue Boo Facebook page for listing times!

Filed Under: LBB Clothing, My Picks, Saturday LBB Gallery

Upcycled Bohemian

July 6, 2010 By Ashley 9 Comments

As soon as I saw this bottom print on a dress at the thrift store I knew I had to have it to pair with Stephanie’s “I Grow Up” print….and who better to model it than Grace! An elephant ear dress with an empire waist….upcycled from thrift store finds: a dress, 2 polo shirts and some silk screened and tie dyed yardage. Eclectic, one-of-a-kind, bohemian…and totally green. Stunning photos by Monika McSweeney Photography. Enjoy!

Infinite thanks to Monika and Grace for such beautiful photos!