Personality Feature ... Everyone Has a Story

Tutus Aren't Just For Ballerinas ....

Sara RoseTutus are even more special as each one is hand-tied and intricately crafted by the company's owner, Stacy Derrick. A true mompreneur, Stacy first made a tutu for her daughter in January 2008. Compliments followed and Sara Rose Tutus were launched in March 2008. Stacy was now in the business of making Tutus.

Company name? ...

Sara Rose Tutus .... named after her beautiful daughter. When Stacy was asked the source of her creativity and just what is the passion that keeps her going, she replied, "My source of creativity is evey thing around me. If I see colors that I think will look good together, then I will put them together for a tutu." "The thing that keeps me challenged and keeps me going is when I get to see how much fun girls have with the tutus and the feeling of satisfaction each time I make one."

Stacy is very fortunate to be surrounded by her supportive husband, her family and friends. Her husband jumps right in to lend a hand with what ever is needed, cutting tulle, watching Sara Rose while Stacy attends craft fairs, and being her biggest cheer leader! On line friends are very supportive in sharing promotional ideas.

Growing up Stacy always loved crafting. Her mom loves art and passed that on to her brother, sister, and herself. Creativity is in the family.

"Creating beautiful tutus has truly become a passion for me." "I love that there are little girls out there who will wear our tutus and have the chance to imagine, play and maybe even dance in them."

Sara Rose Tutus are sold on

Stacy's Blog, her Etsy shop, and at a consignment shop. There is a prospect of selling them, soon, in a Boutique. Her success has grown so quickly that Stacy sees the future of her business growing to the point of having other women assist her.

Experience is a great teacher. I asked Stacy just what she would share with others about starting a business and if there were any particular things she would do differently. "Success comes from a number of things: hard work, great ideas, passion about one's work and a supportive family and friends. I think the most important thing is to find something you love and just do it. Believe that you can and you will be able to succeed." As far as a mistake, looking back, "I would keep better track of business finances. I had no idea how quickly this would grow and so I was just not ready."

You will have fun checking out all of the beautiful hand-made tutus for the princess in your life by going to:

Sararosetutus What makes Stacy's work different from others? She is unique, she is special, she is one of a kind!

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - Moore Taste

MOORE TASTE - DESIGNER JEWELRY by Toni. This etsy artist has always loved jewelry which led her to the passion for making jewelry. She uses sterling silver for the base of most of her jewelry and works with a variety of gem stones such as labradorite and amethyst, firepolished crystal beads, carnelian beads, hammed copper and sterling silver.

Toni makes stunningly unique jewelry that is not only beautiful but timeless. In her etsy store:

mooretaste, she has a large selection that you will want to check out. Her etsy store is: www.mooretaste.etsy.com

http://mooretaste.blogspot.com

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - Ulixis -

May I introduce Amanda, the creator of Ulixis.

Amanda has been involved in crafting all of her life. When she was younger she enjoyed drawing, making wreathes, dolls and beading. Now her love and passion is making notebooks and jewelry. I have included in this feature the latest notebook that she just completed and featured on her blog. She did the presentation so well that I brought it over to my blog for all of you to enjoy. It is so beautifully done. You can view all of Amanda's work at her etsy store: http://Ulixis.etsy.com and her blog: http://ulixis.blogspot.com

NEW NOTEBOOK!!!

WOW!! I just posted a new accordion-style memory book, and it's a beauty!! Family Matters, also known to me as The Sister I Never Had, turned out so nicely, I'm really pleased. It started out as a fall notebook, as you can see by the colour scheme, but it ended up being the perfect family keepsake! I think this would be so neat: if a couple of sisters bought it for their mom, and each took turns filling out a page... what a lovely gift, something you'd want to turn back to again and again, to flip through the pages, pull the mementos out of the envelopes, and reminisce. *sigh* I always wanted a sister... Anyway, I just thought I would post some more pictures, so you can have a better idea on what it looks like! And now for each of the layouts: I hope that isn't too confusing to look at. I think I put them in a logical order! Anyway, I have more new button bracelets, beaded jewelry and a snowflake notebook to post soon, so keep an eye out for them!

Kudos to: CELTIC GODDESS JEWELRY and GROOVYVINYL

A great big thank you to Celticgoddessjewelry and Groovyvinyl for the marvelous "wow" features they did on my etsy. store Mommyandmeboutique

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - Ellebelleonetsy -

Ellebelleonetsy - the Etsy store for Chic Mommies and Pampered Babies Ellebelleonetsy offers just about everything you need for that special baby - your own or a great place to find cute gifts! Here you will find handmade, boutique quality baby items.... tag blankets (one of a kind), cart/high chair covers, many darling crochet items, nursing covers and more. Christmas is coming upon on us and it seems we are always looking for a unique baby gift so hop on over to Ellebelleonetsy for that different and quality made item. http://ellebelleonetsy.etsy.com http://ellebelleblog.blogspot.com

Shout Out to: Ekektrajewelry

Thank you: ELEKTRAJEWELRY for the nice presentation you did on my Etsy store: mommyandmeboutique. I was featured on her blog: http://elektrajewelry.blogspot.com/

FEATURED ETSY ARTIST - Joy De VivreDesign

May I introduce Heather of Joy De Vere Design .... I am Heather and I started Joy De Vivre Design after coming up with the name for a project in school. I am a few credits shy of obtraining my degree in interior design and have always loved crafts. When I was little if I wanted a new toy I would just get out some material and sew me up one! I have also always loved painting and drawing. My classes have given me knowledge of styles and colors, but I have always had the passion for making things pretty. I would love to grow Joy De Vivre Design on Etsy. Heather says, "I enjoy making things that people find beauty or interest in." Heather has the ability to bring colors together that are both elegant and joyful. Heathers other work can be seen and purchased at www.joydevivredesign.etsy.com

BORDERLINE BARBIE - Featured Etsy Artist

Borderline Barbie began her interest in the art world at a young age - as a young girl she was involved in drawing and various areas of creativity. While attending Purdue she continued her love of art getting her BA in Art Ed and Fine Arts. It was in her senior year she dis- covered her love for metals and photography. Staying at Purdue for graduate studies in Photography and Related Media she created a ton of work during grad school which culminated in an installation in which she constructed a house inside the gallery .... featuring video, handmade books and handmade lockets. During this time Barb began fabricating jewelry and learning how to produce jewelry pieces. She is currently an instructor at Purdue and has been fortunate to teach many metals courses and continues to be heavily involved in the jewelry club, PAJAMA (Purdue Art Jewelry and Metals Club). Barb's work can be seen and purchased at: www.borderlinebarbie.etsy.com