BabyCakes Creations

Halloween is just around the corner...

2010-09-03T15:57:00.000-07:00

And that means time to think about costumes!! Tutus make great costumes - and remain a fun dress up item long after the caramel corn goes stale :) Tutus can be made in any length and color combination for the perfect costume! Add embellishments such as ribbon streamers, pompoms, flowers, crystals, etc to create the ultimate custom costume that is sure to be unique!

Some ideas for tutus that you can easily pair with solid colored shirts, leotards and tights or leggings:

*Classic Ballerina (pinks)
*Punk Rocker (black, hot pink)
*Witch (black, purple, orange)
*Tinkerbell (lime green with purple ribbon streamers)
*Minnie Mouse (red with white poms for classic, or pink with white poms for modern)
*Ladybug (red with black poms)
*Classic Princess (pink or purple, or light blue)
*Cheerleader (team colors)
*Rainbow Bright (assorted rainbow colors with rainbow ribbon streamers)
*Pumpkin (orange with green ribbon streamers)
*Fairy (any color)
*Bumblebee (yellow, black)
*Flower (any color with rosette embellishments)
*Bride (white with tulle veil)

Contact me for a custom listing for any of these or other ideas you have - I would love to help you create a memorable Halloween for your little one with a custom tutu!

BabyCakes Creations is back!

2010-09-01T22:42:00.000-07:00

After a wonderful maternity break getting to know my little man and figuring out the balance that goes with a newborn and a 2yr old, BabyCakes Creations is back and open for business. I will only be taking custom tutu orders while I get back in the swing of things, but bow holders are listed and more new items are coming soon! Here is a picture of my little guy, taken when he was just 1 week old - he is sure getting big fast, hard to believe he will be 4 months already next week!

Know what you are buying

2010-09-01T22:36:00.000-07:00

Buyer Beware: many tutu makers use tulle that is made in Mexico (like from JoAnn Fabrics, Michaels, etc). Not only is this tulle NOT flame retardant (think about your birthday girl in her tutu next to her birthday candles eek!), but it is also not certified lead free. Additionally the tulle is scratchy & rough. BabyCakes Creations uses ONLY made in the USA super soft certified lead free & flame retardant 100% nylon tulle - it costs quite a bit more to use this special order tulle but the quality is unsurpassed & I sleep well at night knowing I am offering a safe and well made product.

Shop Closed for Maternity Leave

2010-04-30T09:47:00.000-07:00

Well I am now 38 weeks and feel it is time to close up shop and take a break to await the arrival of our son and get some last minute time one on one with our daughter :) I hope to be back up and running soon! Thank you for all your business :)

Shop closing for maternity leave April 30th!

2010-04-14T21:02:00.000-07:00

As you may or may not know, we are expecting our second child (baby boy this time!) early/mid May. In preparation for his arrival and to give myself a little break before things gets very busy, I am taking orders now until April 30th and then will close shop for maternity leave. I am not sure exactly how long the shop will remain closed and will depend on how I am transitioning into a groove and balancing act with a toddler AND newborn. I may open the store slowly offering less time consuming items like bow holders and hats and then fully open with tutus again down the road... we will see how things go and take it one day at a time :)

Thank you for your business and I hope to be back in shop soon! We are very excited to meet our son and also a little nervous for the transition...I am so used to having a girly girl (and tutu model) - I think things will be a little different around here - but all good ultimately :)

$5 off your next BabyCakes Creations purchase!

2010-02-05T11:32:00.000-08:00

Send me a picture of your little sweetheart in her BabyCakes Creations Tutu and receive $5 off your next BabyCakes Creations (good towards all products not just tutus).

BabyCakes Creations featured in local Seattle publication

2010-02-05T11:27:00.000-08:00

BabyCakes Creations is thrilled to have been featured in the local Seattle publication Red Tricycle!

TUTU GIVEAWAY and Thrifty Mama Natural Holiday Gift Guide Feature

2009-12-04T15:31:00.001-08:00

BabyCakes Creations is thrilled to be featured in the Thrifty Mama Natural Holiday Gift Guide. If you do not follow Thrifty Mama I highly suggest you do - this woman has some amazing deals and freebies!! I am a facebook fan and get amazing daily coupons and deals that way.

Additionally, you can enter to WIN a BabyCakes Creations Holiday Pettitutu at Thrifty Mama right now! Get your entries in this weekend as a winner will be chosen Monday morning, December 7th! Just in time for those holiday photos :)

Happy Thanksgiving - Holiday Break

2009-11-24T17:15:00.001-08:00

***PLEASE NOTE: Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, we will be taking a break from 11/25-12/2. You may still place orders during this time but please note they will not be processed or shipped until we resume normal operations. Emails WILL be checked occasionally during this time to answer any questions. Have a great Thanksgiving!

JUST LISTED: The Holiday Pettitutu size 12mos-2T, ready to ship. Only ONE available!! Perfect for holiday photos.

NEW ITEM: Decoupage Initial Bow Holders

2009-11-23T14:30:00.000-08:00

A sweet way to display your little girl's hair bows and clippies! This Decoupage Initial Hair Bow and Clippie Holder is the ultimate girly accesory - a functional piece of decor for displaying and organizing all of those hair bows and clippies!

I LOVE custom orders - these bow holders can be made with any initial and in any color scheme - please inquire for more information or for a custom listing.

Happy Tutu Owner :)

2009-11-19T22:07:00.000-08:00

Another happy customer! Logan looks adorable in her BabyCakes Creations tutu :) If you are a happy customer and would like your child featured email me at babycakescreations@live.com with a photo and I would love to feature them on my blog and facebook fan page!

New Item: Pettitutus

2009-11-18T22:25:00.001-08:00

Pettitutus are a fun and funky tutu and they look absolutely awesome in photos. Here is the "Holiday Pettitutu". Check my shop to purchase your pettitutu or contact me for a custom design!

Awesome blog for toddler crafts

2009-11-18T14:16:00.000-08:00

Ok, so aside from tutu making, my other obsession is anything fun, crafty and that promotes learning for Addison. I had to share this website because she has some awesome and simple ideas for crafts and activities to do with toddlers. The author was a teacher turned stay at home mom and her background brings some ideas I would not have thought up on my own. Enjoy! I would love to check out other sites with activity and craft ideas so if you have any favorites please comment with them :) Oh and she also has a blog for some really good recipes if you are into cooking - another hobby of mine these days!

Tutu Dress with matching hat

2009-11-10T15:54:00.001-08:00

Here is my latest custom order tu tu dress in hot pink and purple with a matching hot pink flower hat. If you are interested in custom tutu dresses or coordinating hats let me know!

Patriotic Tutu

2009-11-10T15:48:00.000-08:00

I recently had a custom tutu order for a marine's daughter. Daddy is coming home soon and her mom thought it would be fun to greet him in a patriotic tutu! What a great idea! This was also my first experience shipping overseas to Japan :)

Custom Tutu Dress Order

2009-09-12T11:57:00.000-07:00

This dress was for a 3 year old birthday girl and turned out pretty cute I think! Custom orders can be so fun because sometimes the color combinations people choose I would have never thought of!

Another Happy Tutu Owner

2009-09-01T07:00:00.000-07:00

Isn't my niece London so adorable in her Greenbay Packers tutu? Her Daddy is a HUGE Packers fan so this tutu seemed quite fitting for her! Custom team color cheerleader tutus are available in over 40 color options for your little sports fan.

Make your own darling play table!

2009-08-24T07:00:00.001-07:00

I have been wanting a table and chair set for Addison to be able to play at - color, paint, play dough, etc. This tutorial is adorable...in my head of course I am replacing the fabric with a table sized tutu skirt...or maybe a thin tutu layer over the fabric so that it is not transparent...hmmm...

Photo from Pretty Partridge.

Pretty Pinks WITH LAVENDER and pink rosettes

2009-08-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

This was a custom order for a 3 year old birthday girl. I think it turned out so adorable!!

NEW Item - Crochet Tutu Dresses!!

2009-08-20T15:42:00.000-07:00

I am so excited about the newest addition to my etsy shop - Crochet Tutu Dresses. These little dresses are adorable, unique, and super comfy. Currently Lavender and Hot Pink are available. Dresses are made with soft, stretchy crochet tube tops and tulle skirt is attached. Each dress also comes with a matching crochet headband and detachable flower (can be placed on the dress or headband). These will fit newborn all the way up to about 12 months. I am working on toddler sizes and hope to have those available soon. I can also attach a halter neck tie if desired, though these little dresses are sure to stay put on their own too. These dresses would be adorable for newborn or baby photos, 1st birthday attire, Halloween (add a pair of wings and you have a little fairy!), or simply just a cute and fun dress to wear. I hope you like them as much as I do! Check my shop for these appearing soon!!

Such a cute mod podge craft!

2009-08-18T21:07:00.001-07:00

Ok, I have not held up my original plan to post a crafty idea every week, but I am still going to post crafts that intrigue me as I find them. This one has my interest and I am excited to take it on! My only problem is Addison is a book-addict and I'm not sure she could happily part with any. I may have to find a clearance board book at Borders to accomplish this project.

Pretty Partridge, blogger and fellow-etsy shop owner has some great ideas and this project is one of my favorites! Pics from Pretty Partridge. Check it out!

Tutus for the ultimate Halloween costume!

2009-08-11T21:19:00.000-07:00

Halloween is right around the corner and what better than a custom tutu costume! Tutus can be made in any length and color combination for the perfect costume! Add embellishments such as ribbon streamers, pompoms, flowers, crystals, etc to create the ultimate custom costume that is sure to be unique!

Some ideas for tutus that you can easily pair with solid colored shirts, leotards and tights:

Witch - purple and black tutu or orange and black tutu (pair with witch hat)
Pumpkin - orange tutu with green ribbon
Tinkerbell - green tutu with purple ribbon (add some wings and a magic wand)
Fairy - any color tutu but I think of hot pink or purple (again, add wings and a wand)
Rainbow bright - tutu in rainbow colors with rainbow colored ribbon streamers
Bumblebee - yellow and black tutu
Cheerleader - tutu in team colors
Ladybug - red tutu with black pompoms
Flower - any color tutu with rosette embellishments
Bride - white tutu dress with tulle veil

Contact me for a custom listing for any of these or other ideas you have - I would love to help you create a memorable Halloween for your little one with a custom tutu!

Happy Customer

2009-08-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

I just received photos from a happy customer and with her permission wanted to post these pics. Julia is too cute in her swe et pinks with rosette embellishments tutu!

Happy 4th of July!!

2009-07-03T09:18:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all a fantastic and safe 4th of July!!

Cheerleader Tutus in Custom Team Colors!

2009-06-22T11:08:00.000-07:00

My niece London's 2nd birthday party was this past weekend and her daddy is the biggest Greenbay Packers fan I know. I thought it fitting that his daughter have her very own Packers tutu! My niece loved it and daddy approved too. How about a custom tutu in your favorite team colors for your little cheerleader?