Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Getting Creative.


So I know I'm a total nerd, but I have been looking for a specific skirt for a while now. So after shopping for the kids on Black Friday, my mother in law and I searched EVERYWHERE for the skirt I made up in my head. With no luck I decided I had to do something. So I took an old skirt and made some changes and TA-DA! (Thank you mom for doing the actual "leg work") I was so excited about it. No one can quite appreciate this, unless they spent the time looking for the skirt that doesn't exist. Anyway I also made my necklace. Do you know how hard it was to find a black flower??? I spray painted one black until I found this. Now I can put my spray paint away.
PS I am getting ready to do Christmas cards. If you didn't get one last year or you have since moved, email me your new address @ elizmk@aol.com.

19 comments:

Cyndy Mikesell said...

So cute!!! You two look adorable!! I love the blouse it is so pretty and I especially love the black vest. It looks great on you!! LOL Have a great day.

Johnston Family said...

LOVE the skirt & the necklace! You look gorgeous! My new address is

6306 W. Placer Mine Ln
West Jordan, UT 84081

I should really start doing holiday cards too, I never have. Probably won't get around to it this year either...

Al and Suzie McInnes said...

Betsy,
It looks darling. I'm glad you have a desire to create your own styles. Love, Mom

Coatsy's said...

LOVE IT!!!!! You & Alyssa are Beautiful....

Clements Family said...

Love the skirt! So cute! Let me know if you don't have my address!

Kristin said...

ok you crack me up...i just sent you my new address

The Bullocks said...

I love your skirt. That totally reminds me of how you would make up your dance dresses in highschool and your mom could just whip up a pattern and make them. I was always so jealous.

Coatsy's said...

HEY GENTRY AND BETSY, SO THIS IS FOR GAVIN COULD YOU HAVE GENTRY GIVE HIM A CALL 801-558-2979 THANKS LOTS OF LOVE
p.s I need your address so i can send christmas cards....

Nick and Amera said...

Are you serious?? that skirt is ADORABLE! I love it so much! I totally want it! that is perfect for the holiday season, I am seriously so jealous! Way cute and I love the necklace too. What a crafty mom you are......one day I might try that, but........ You and Alyssa are so gorgeous, she is such a pretty little girl.

Brett and Andrea Robinson said...

I love the skirt and necklace! Isn't is so nice to have a momma that can sew anything!!! That is such a cute pic of you and Alyssa...

The Hulls said...

So cute!!! Gosh you're amazing! I'm sure glad you're my sister!

The Lind's said...

Look at you Miss Creative! So cute! You and Alyssa are beautiful! I am excited to see the Christmas card...my favorite thing to get in the mail!

The Lind's said...

Oh and we need to plan something for when I am in UTAH!! Ahh can't wait!

McInnes Family said...

Betsy, you are so creative. I love the skirt and the necklace. They look so cute on you. And Alyssa is so pretty. Cute picture. We just got your Christmas card in the mail. I love it!! Your family is so cute. Thanks for sending it to us. Hopefully you will be getting one from us soon. :) Hope you feel better too.

carrie said...

Betsy....That outfit is seriously adorable. I absolutely love that skirt. Everyone is so right. You are just incredibly creative. You and Alyssa are both so pretty. I seriously think you should be in a magazine.... I even called my husband in here the other day to see how stinking cute you are. NO FAIR. :o) Anyway, I hope you're having a great holiday season. We would LOVE to have a Christmas card from you! I'll email you our address, and please send me yours, too!

Di said...

You always look so fashionable so it's no surprise you came up with such a cute Christmas outfit. I like how you did your hair too.

Chereebee said...

love the skirt - you are too cute!! Got your christmas card and it is ADORABLE!!!!

The Bullocks said...

Thanks for the nice comment. your such a good friend. and you always make me feel like i am a better mom than I am. thanks for making my day.

Greg and/or Angie said...

Sorry about not telling you about the blog. It's actually Greg's blog so I think I should be off the hook. It's about the family so I guess it's "our" blog but he does all the work. Does it get any better than that? Also, I don't see you anymore because you get up so early to go out! How do you do it!?! I love the skirt and must say it's way cute in person too. Angie