Have fun making tutus! :D
Jenni
Sunday, April 18, 2010
MissTutu.com Has Launched - Free Tutu Making Lesson!
I'm so excited that MissTutu.com is finally up and running. I think I'm most thrilled about the free video lesson that hundreds of moms have already seen...and hopefully many thousands more will view. Wouldn't you love this 15 minute free video lesson to learn how to make a tutu for your little girl? Check it out here: Free No-Sew Tutu Instructions
I Won a Soy Candle in the Ultimate Blog Party!
Had to share my excitement for the UBP10 Party and let y'all know that I am super excited to try a lilac soy candle I won during the contest just for commenting on her contest blog! Here is her website...you have got to check out all the yummy scents!!
Thank you, The Mom Venture Blog
Jenni
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Hey Ultimate Blog Partiers! :D Nice to Meet You!
What is the UBP - Ultimate Blog Party?
Hey, I'm Jenni! I live in North Carolina with my actor husband. We'll be married 2 years in May! We met in December 2007, got engaged 10 weeks later, and married 10 weeks after that! Pretty fast!! :)
We love to TRAVEL tons (which is good because our family is all over the US!), we watch a TON of movies, and we LOVE food!! :D My hubby is acting almost full-time and I create craft courses teaching step-by-step instructions for fun things like Quilling and Tutu Making! I love working from home and all the time I have to spend with my friends enjoying beautiful North Carolina!
Here's a recent pic of my hubby and I at a friend's Oscar party!
I am in the process of launching MissTutu.com teaching moms how to make Tutu Skirts and Tutu Dresses (plus accessories) for their little girls!
Even running a Mom Blogger Contest for $100 CASH to help spread the word! :)
We love taking roadtrips in our Vette! (Especially with the top off!)
This picture was last summer before I chopped off ALL that hair!
And here's our cat, my baby! :) Chandler
(named after Matthew Perry's FRIENDS character since I'm a huge fan of the show!)
He is NOT a huge fan of the tutu I tried to get him to model however. :D
Here are a few of my favorite things....
BATHS - recently addicted and looking to buy a house with a huge garden tub! :)
CARBS - but they don't like my waist and booty! I'm trying to quit!!
BABIES - we don't have any yet but I'm getting a new brother-in-law ANY day now!!
MOVIES - one of the fun things my hubby and I love to do together
FAMILY and CHURCH FAMILY - blessed with many amazing people in my life!
BEING ONLINE - I'm never more than a foot from my laptop 24/7 :D
CRAFTS - I regularly spend a small fortune in Michael's, Hobby Lobby, and JoAnn's
Not sure what else to write about so how about I share my favorite cookie recipe so you can make some for the PARTY! ...
How to Make These EASY and DELICIOUS Pumpkin Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Please enjoy them and have a big bite for me! :)
Soft Pumpkin Cookie Recipe:
1 C. sugar
1 C. canned pumpkin
1/2 C. softened butter
2 C. flour (try using wheat or spelt flour for a healthier version!)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon or pumpkin pie spices
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C. raisins or chocolate chips or nuts
Heat oven: 375.
Mix sugar, pumpkin, butter.
Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix in raisins, nuts, chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; bake until light brown (8-10 min)
Optional vanilla frosting: (they are great even without this!):
3 C. powdered sugar and 1/3 C. butter or margarine, softened.
Beat in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and about 2 tsp. milk (or water) until smooth and spread on cookies.
Soft Pumpkin Cookie Recipe:
1 C. sugar
1 C. canned pumpkin
1/2 C. softened butter
2 C. flour (try using wheat or spelt flour for a healthier version!)
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon or pumpkin pie spices
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 C. raisins or chocolate chips or nuts
Heat oven: 375.
Mix sugar, pumpkin, butter.
Stir in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Mix in raisins, nuts, chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet; bake until light brown (8-10 min)
Optional vanilla frosting: (they are great even without this!):
3 C. powdered sugar and 1/3 C. butter or margarine, softened.
Beat in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and about 2 tsp. milk (or water) until smooth and spread on cookies.
Some substitution suggestions:
Try Smart Balance (for baking) instead of butter if you want a dairy-free version of these cookies.Use spelt flour or wheat flour for a healthier cookie.
Add dried cranberries and chocolate chips to the batter.
Add stevia as a sweetener instead of using sugar (check your container of stevia to see the conversion - do NOT use a full cup of stevia; its MUCH sweeter than sugar!) :)
PS - remember to try the batter before you cook it - YUMMY!! :)
Here's the prize I donated for UBP 10...hope you win!! :D
USC 64 – 2 Hour Instructional DVD on How to Make 15 styles of No-Sew Tutu Skirts and Dresses, plus Bonus Online Videos for Tutu Accessories Like Hair Bows and Fairy Wands.
Provided by: MissTutu.com
Follow here: jennspen or Visit Our Fan Page: Jenn Swift Spencer
WOW there were soooo many cool prizes! I'd be happy to win ANY of them!
But here are my top picks:
40- One winner will receive a 3 day 2 night stay from Holiday Inn Main Gate East in Kissimmee, FL (less than 2 miles from Disney World) a value of $250.
Provided by: Holiday Inn Main Gate
6 – Hand Stamped Personalized Necklace valued at $48 The Double Stacked A Lot Of Love.
Provided by: Kristen’s Custom Creations
8 – Buds to Bloom Photo Tile Necklace ($95) – Features custom photo tile, hand stamped mom charm & bead cluster. The Ultimate Mommy Necklace!
Provided by: Lisa Laverty at Elemental Memories
18 – Goodie Basket for Mom, includes health and beauty items for mom and kids. $5 gift card to Wal-Mart, Softlips Pomegranate Lip Balm, Moments for Mothers, Thoughtful Reflections to Warm Her Heart book by Robert Strand, 20 Sheets of Glossy Photo Paper, EcoTools earth-friendly beauty Intensive Hand Cream, Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred Workout DVD, Peaceful Waters Relaxation DVD, Tantric Toning Workout DVD with Stephanie de Phillipo, Magnetic Babysitter Checklist, The Flavor Point Diet book by Dr. David L. Katz, Photo Album that holds 80 photos and a Beautiful decorative Wood Chip Basket. Estimated retail value of prize $50.
Provided by: Healthy Moms – The Number One Health Blog for Moms
32 – $25 Target Gift Card!
Provided by: The Frugal Novice
2 - Two winners will receive a $50 gift certificate to shop our tagless baby apparel.
Provided by: Happy Panda
Otherwise, ANY of the hotels or gift cards would be SWEET!! :D
PLEASE leave a comment and let me know you came by!!
Oh and one of my favorite tutus...I couldn't get a really good photo against the wall so sorry if it looks crooked (its really not!) Its a Christmas santa empire waist tutu dress!!
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Learn More About Beautiful Tutu Skirts For Little Girls
All About Tutus Article by Jenni Lynn of MissTutu.com
Custom Tutus – All You Need to Know before You Get One
Your little girl deserves to feel and to look like a princess. All she needs is a gorgeous puffy tutu that she can swirl in and jump in as much as she wants. There are many garments available on the market for you to choose from. There are different types of models suitable for girls of different ages. You might easily find what you are looking for or not really. In such cases it is best to focus your attention on custom tutus.
There are a number of individual designers as well as boutiques that offer this type of garments. You can choose the size of the tutu in terms of length and width. You can also pick the length of the waistband. This is particularly important since you would want your little girl to feel as well as to look great. Most importantly, you can choose any design that you like. You can go for the classics and choose a bell or a romantic model full of fluff. If your girl is into ballet a pancake or a shorter tutu will be the ideal gift for her. There are also more modernistic skirts with designs that even the teenagers will love.
When ordering custom tutus customers can also choose the material the garment will be made from. The color and the garnishes are also up to you to decide. You can pick a classic fairy pink item with gentle puffy flowers or a stylish white tulle model with black dots. Generally, you have the opportunity to create your dream tutu. Even the little girl can participate in the creative process if you wish.
The custom tutus are generally expensive. Furthermore, you will probably have to wait for at least a couple of weeks before your dream model is ready. There might be some imperfections that have to be fixed as well. For all these reasons you might consider making the tutu on your own.
There are a number of individual designers as well as boutiques that offer this type of garments. You can choose the size of the tutu in terms of length and width. You can also pick the length of the waistband. This is particularly important since you would want your little girl to feel as well as to look great. Most importantly, you can choose any design that you like. You can go for the classics and choose a bell or a romantic model full of fluff. If your girl is into ballet a pancake or a shorter tutu will be the ideal gift for her. There are also more modernistic skirts with designs that even the teenagers will love.
When ordering custom tutus customers can also choose the material the garment will be made from. The color and the garnishes are also up to you to decide. You can pick a classic fairy pink item with gentle puffy flowers or a stylish white tulle model with black dots. Generally, you have the opportunity to create your dream tutu. Even the little girl can participate in the creative process if you wish.
The custom tutus are generally expensive. Furthermore, you will probably have to wait for at least a couple of weeks before your dream model is ready. There might be some imperfections that have to be fixed as well. For all these reasons you might consider making the tutu on your own.
Are tutus just for dress up?
No way! Have you seen the latest styles walking the runway this spring? Surprisingly tutus aren’t even just for infants and little girls any more. You’ll see a lot of tulle skirts for teenagers and women alike. Certainly if women are donning tutu skirts for fashion and enjoying this latest trend, then little girls can wear their tutu skirts as part of a fun outfit as well. Tutus are no longer just for dress up but are also being used as a professional looking outfit for photo shoots and as dresses for holidays and special occasions. Let your little girl be a princess all day long when you pair a tutu skirt with jeans or leggings and a matching top. On holidays you can create a beautiful tutu empire waist dress or tutu halter dress for her to wear.
Tutus can be purchased online or in boutique stores for $25-100. You can also learn how to make your own tutus for your daughter with under $5 worth of supplies. There are many no-sew options for making tutu skirts and tutu dresses so you don’t even need to worry if you are not good with a sewing machine.
Tutus can be purchased online or in boutique stores for $25-100. You can also learn how to make your own tutus for your daughter with under $5 worth of supplies. There are many no-sew options for making tutu skirts and tutu dresses so you don’t even need to worry if you are not good with a sewing machine.
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