Monday, March 28, 2011

Ode to Yo-yos

Ok. So, my brother that I love so much got me a Michael's gift card for my birthday. Yay! So, I used some of it to get these tools to make fabric yo-yos. Double Yay! I have purchased yo-yos in the past from various Etsy shops, but I thought I should give it a shot myself. A quick trip to Joann's for some fat quarters of pretty fabric and I have been a yo-yo makin' fool ever since. Seriously addicting. They take a little bit of time to make, but it's quiet, alone, napping kids yo-yo making time and it has been lovely. Seriously people, if you don't yo-yo, you really should :)
As you can see below, I have made some yo-yo hair clips and you will soon see them in my Etsy shop. I used some fun feathers and my grandma's vintage button collection to fancy them up a bit. As far as Etsy goes, I'm trying to keep the same colorful fun vibe in my shop while stocking a good variety of products. It's always "in progress" but I like where these little clips are taking the shop. Chic, vintage, one of a kind, and adorable (if I do say so myself, ha ha).


This little shabby chic one is my first-ever yo-yo so Hayden gets to keep it ;)
Keep a look out for these little guys in my shop. I'm sure there will be many a yo-yo makin' nap times in my future :) Happy Monday!

10 comments:

  1. yo to, mallory, i love the yo-yos! ;)
    seriously they are so adorable- perfect!

    ode to yo-yos, by cassie
    i had a little yo-yo,
    as cute as it could be
    i had a little yo-yo,
    i made it just for me
    but my little yo-yo
    was lonely on its own
    so i put my little yo-yo
    with a feather on a bow,
    and now my little yo-yo
    is in a happy place,
    and my little yo-yo
    puts a smile on babygirl's face.

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  2. Ali, do you have them in your shop now? I looked but did not see them...I love those, my Addie would be so in love with one or two of those....comment me when you have them for sale!!! So cute!

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  3. OH MY! You are right...I'm so in love with these!! I will be checking out your etsy for a cute pink one! lol!

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  4. I've never seen those crafty yo yos before. I love the hair clips and newest addition to your shop. My favorite is your presentation of each and every item you make. You are so talented...

    Take care,
    Lisa

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  5. How sweet, and you have the best little model!

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  6. Super cute! I love a project that you can sit and do while you watch TV! I'll have to go check out that yo-yo making thingy from Michaels. And big props to your bro' for the Michaels GC! And big, big props to Cassie for writing a yo-yo poem! Seriously, I don't think I've ever seen anyone comment in the form of a poem :)

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  7. These are adorable! You are so creative. The cards you've made to attch them to are beautiful.

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  8. Those clippies and yo-yo's are adorable. You did a great job! It kind of makes me want to learn all about yo-yo-ing!

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  9. Okay first I have to comment on cassie's poem...hilarious! Second...LOVE the yo yo clips. can you believe I have the makers but have never actually made a yo yo. Crazy, I know!

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