Hey guys, it's me, that girl katie, So, last summer I wanted to make a café in my kids play structure but before I knew it summer was over.
I am committed to following through with my idea this year. Here are a few before pictures, my "to do" list and my inspiration board.
Stay Tuned for the GRAND OPENING and my kids reaction.
Hi guys, it's me, that girl katie, Incase you want to channel your inner Victoria Secret Angel Wings, below are the 10 steps I followed for the wings I made for the charity event, Bra's For A Cause.
There was an article about the event in our local paper last week, Big Benefit.
A special thanks for the Fabulous Furs.
I was thinking of producing a DIY video on how to make angel wings. What do you think? Would you make a pair?
Hey guys, it’s me, that girl katie, This past weekend was the annual Bra’s For A Cause charity event, here in Jackson Hole, WY. The event auctions off creatively designed bras to help raise money for breast cancer awareness.
This was my 2nd time designing a bra. You can checkout The On Belay bra I did last year. I also did a short DIY video on how I made the The On Belay
This year, a friend of mine who works at Fabulous Furs, kindly donated some fabric to me and this is what I designed.
I titled it, Mountain Mamma and it was in honor of my late sister, Stacy Payne
I knew that it needed more of an ensemble so I channeled my inner Victoria Secret and created angle wings.
My bra was sold twice. First it was auctioned off for $3,300.
Near the end of the night the recent owners of Mountain Mamma bra and wings got the ok to sell it again. This time it sold for $5,000
But the best part secondary to all the money the event raised was the male model who wore it the 2nd time around.
Dan Visosky stole the show and chances are he will steal it again this fall during another local charity event, Dancing With The Stars.
If you want to still support Bras For A Cause, they made a calendar showcasing more of the bras. You can purchase it by contacting Soroptimist of Jackson Hole. Thanks ladies for producing such an awesome event.
Cancer has made a huge impact in my life. It use to be a bad word I would hear time to time and would instantly hope that a cure would quickly be discovered. I am still hopeful that a cure is found but now, it’s more than a word. It’s a very powerful disease that has changed my life FOREVER.
Thanks E.Leaven Food Company for sponsoring me in the event. And for all the LOVE and SUPPORT I have received from so many.
Hey guys, it's me, that girl katie, My kids love forts!
All winter I have been meaning to put together this fort under a built in desk in my daughter’s room and this week I pulled it off. I had to buy some supplies but then I styled it with items she already had such as, her dolls and doll clothes.
Steps:
1. Purchase plain white fabric & hem to fit space 2. Sketch design and paint 3. Style fort: curtains, doll clothes string, lights, wall decal and other fort items.
Supplies:
Online Fabric Store - Curtains Amazon - Shower rod The Land of Nod - Puff and box Dash & Albert - Rug Wallstickz - Chalkboard Decal Cost Plus World Market - Lights Amazon - Hooks
Tips:
I used graphics from Mini Boden to help inspire my drawing on the curtains. Saving a catalog was very helpful.
Time:
It took 3 evenings once kids were asleep to sketch and paint plus a morning to style the fort.
And the best part is, they LOVE it!
Hey guys, it's me, that girl katie, This past year the saying, "if you have your health, you have everything" has never hit me so hard. Sadly, a few people in my life have been faced with health concerns.
Today, I am talking about my Frister (Friend + Sister). This past week, her daughter had cranial surgery.
Since I couldn't be there to support her, I tapped into my creative side showing my love without physically being there.
So, I created hospital notes for my friend to read while her daughter was in surgery.
If you know someone who is facing a health crisis, I highly recommend the website, CaringBridge to help update family and friends.